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WEDNESDAY 1/26 LADIES NIGHT COOKING CLASS

Join Chef Jason Winn for Ladies Night at the 700 Kitchen Cooking School!

During this fun class, guests will enjoy incredible food, wines and dessert while learning new skills and creating delicious dishes. Class menu items include Beet and Burrata Salad with Tomatoes and Pesto Vinaigrette; Jason’s Red Curry Potsticker with Scallion Ginger Dipping Sauce; Cambozola & Balsamic Bacon Jam Canape; Filet Mignon ‘Asada’ with Guacamole and Oven-Fried Chips; Mushroom and Boursin Filo Tarts; Maryland-Style Petite Crab Cake with Creole Remoulade; and Chocolate Mousse with Seasonal Berries. 6-9 p.m., 700 Kitchen Cooking School at The Mansion on Forsyth Park 700 Drayton St, mansion. classesbykessler.com

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HIGHLIGHTED PICKS FROM HOSTESS CITY HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK To have your event considered for inclusion, please send an email to happenings@connectsavannah.com.

Include the event name, date, time, location with address, cost, website address for additional information, and a contact number. The submission deadline is 5PM each Friday before the following Wednesday’s edition.

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

WHISKEY WEDNESDAYS

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

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THURSDAY 1/27

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ELEGANT DATE NIGHT COOKING CLASS

Couples will enjoy a glass of Kessler house wine as they learn new skills and techniques. Chef Jason Winn will help couples prepare an exquisite fourcourse meal. Class menu items include She Crab Soup; Pan-Seared Snapper with Cabernet Mushroom Risotto; Herb-Roasted Tenderloin with Balsamic Bacon Jam and Roasted Vegetable Hash; and Espresso Chocolate Mousse.

6-9 p.m., 700 Kitchen Cooking School at The Mansion on Forsyth Park 700 Drayton St, mansion.classesbykessler.com

FREE YOGA ON THE BEACH AT THE DECK

Enjoy free yoga on the beach at Tybee sponsored by The Deck Beach Bar & Kitchen. Bring a large beach towel, your mat or a tapestry, a hat and sunglasses, water and a friend.

9-10 a.m. The Deck Beachbar and Kitchen, 404 Butler Ave.

U.K. singer-songwriters and Grammy Winners Joss Stone and Corinne Bailey Rae team up for a co-headlining tour. Visit savannahcivic.com for more information and tickets.

FRIDAY 1/28

LAX AT COFFEE BLUFF MARINA

The dynamic duo of Larry Broussard and Jeri Boxx are Lectric Acoustic Xperiment. LAX plays your favorite songs with a fun and fast acoustic twist. This is not your typical coffee shop slow, sedation songs. Coffee Bluff Marina, 14915 Coffee Bluff Dr. 6-8 pm This is an All ages show, pet friendly, no cover Fresh seafood BYOB

LOW COUNTRY STAPLES COOKING CLASS

Learn the secrets and stories behind Low Country cuisine, which blends American, indigenous and African flavors with the bounty of fresh seafood and agricultural products of coastal Georgia

and South Carolina.

6 - 9 p.m. 700 Kitchen Cooking School at The Mansion on Forsyth Park 700 Drayton St, mansion.classesbykessler.com

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

SATURDAY 1/29

ZACH DEPUTY, LIVE IN CONCERT

A pioneer of looping and synth guitar work, Zach Deputy has earned critical acclaim as a one-man-band live looping act with an impressive pocket groove. Zach’s

thrilling live performances — with absolutely nothing prerecorded — showcase his unique blend of “islandinfused, drum ‘n’ bass, gospelninja-soul.” 8 p.m.

District Live at Plant Riverside District, 400 West River St., plantriverside.com/district-live

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.

Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

YOGA + SIPS AT KIMPTON BRICE HOTEL

Celebrate the weekend during anupbeat, poolside yoga classes. 60-minute high energy

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(Ongoing, Mondays-Fridays, 10:45 a.m.)Senior Citizens Inc., 3025 Bull St., 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 912236-0363

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yoga class with Savannah Yoga featuring a welcome cocktail, social hour, and more! Reservations required. Kimpton Brice Hotel 601 E Bay St. bricehotel.com

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Featuring the Howard Paul Jazz Trio Live performances from legendary jazz guitarist Howard Paul at Myrtle & Rose Rooftop Garden at Plant Riverside District. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 400 West River St

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Weekly farmers market on Talahi Island highlighting local growers and makers, healthy foods and a positive environment. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 912-656-5626 401 Quarterman Dr.

SUNSET PARTY SUNDAY

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

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First and Third Saturday of every month, 9:30 a.m. Charles H. Morris Center10 East Broad St., Savannah Free and open to the public. Learn how to garden and harvest vegetables and herbs to bring home.

Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction. First and third Saturday of every month.

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

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MIDTOWN MONDAYS

Savannah’s largest industry night at Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen. Enjoy Pubstar Karaoke hosted by Shane along with DJ B-RAD playing today’s hits inbetween singers.

Enjoy $4-$5 drink specials all night along with a late night menu and craft cocktail bar. The fun starts at 10pm every Monday! 5500 Abercorn St. Ste. 36

TYBEE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET

Weekly market featuring a variety of

produce, baked goods, honey, eggs, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products.

Artisans are also featured each week.

Located at 30 Meddin Dr., right behind the Historic Tybee Lighthouse. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com

PILATES CLASS

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

TUESDAY 2/1

HORS D’OEUVRES COOKING CLASS

In this interactive cooking class, guests will gain the knowledge and skills to tackle the most challenging hors d’oeuvres with ease. Class menu items include ‘Shrimp and Grits’ Pot Stickers with Roasted Tomato Barbecue Sauce; Cambozola & Balsamic Bacon Jam Canape; Filet Mignon ‘Asada’ with Guacamole and Oven-Fried Chips; Argentinian-Style Empanadas Chimichurri; Mushroom and Boursin Filo Tarts; and Maryland-Style Petite Crab Cake. 6-9 p.m., 700 Kitchen Cooking School at The Mansion on Forsyth Park 700 Drayton St, mansion. classesbykessler.com

WHISKEY TASTING CLASSES

Taste and learn differences between six different whiskey varieties.

Reservations required. 7:30 p.m.

Congress Street Up, 220 W. Congress St. americanprohibitionmuseum.com

TRIVIA TUESDAYS

Voted one of Savannah’s best places to enjoy trivia in 2021. Enjoy video trivia hosted by Hangover Entertainment at Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen. Free to play, and starts at 7pm with prizes for top 2 teams.

Full menu and craft cocktail bar. 5500 Abercorn St. Suite #36

STAFFORD’S TUESDAY COMEDY OPEN MIC

The ghost of Savannah’s legendary open mic returns. Head out to the sequel to the open mic Hannibal Buress called “whack” and “please put that phone down”. All experience levels welcome!

Come out and give us your best 5 minutes, or just come and laugh at us, we like it. 8:30-11:45 p.m. Stafford’s Public House, 306 W. Upper Factor’s Walk.

COMMUNITY INTRODUCTIONS

MEET MINDY SHEA A HOSTESS FOR THE HOSTESS CITY

By Bunny Ware

By Marley Gibson

Born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mindy Shea is a southern girl through and through. So, it’s no doubt when she was contacted by a hospitality recruiter 16 years ago for a position with Visit Savannah, she jumped at the opportunity and made it her new home.

Now, as the director of international sales for Visit Savannah, Mindy’s primary role is to promote Savannah to international markets. Which, she admits, is and easy thing to do because of all this city has to offer.

Although she has traveled far and wide, Savannah is definitely where Shea feels she belongs.

“I love Savannah’s quirkiness,” she said, sharing one of her favorite things about the town. “We have a beautiful, graceful city by day, filled with amazing museums and historic sites. But, at night, it transforms into a town filled with live music, theatre shows, and ghost tours.” (Shea is a bit of a paranormal investigator in her own right, she admits.)

As a transplant to the area, Shea understands how visitors can fall in love with all Savannah has to offer, especially in these new-normal times. “I think travelers are looking for places to go that are more authentic than the big cities. Not so overwhelming.

A city where they can bring their family or have a romantic getaway. Where they can stroll the streets, eat amazing cuisine, and take spectacular photos they can brag about and share on social media.”

“Creating warm and positive memories and great hashtags,” she added with a laugh.

There must be something to the charm and allure of this city that can’t be proven by any scientific method. Instead, it is felt being here. “I always say people I meet who haven’t been to Savannah want to come, and those who’ve been here want to come back,” Shea said.

Shea loves how Savannah is full of hidden gems.

“Yes, we have the well-known and beloved museums and historic homes, but we also have wonderful smaller places like the Webb Military Museum, the Massie Heritage Center, and the Savannah African

While she mostly works to get visitor to our town, Shea stressed to locals that they should spend time in their city, as well.

“The best advice I can give to locals is to be a tourist in your own town. How many of you have taken a trolley tour? Or any other tour in town. Why not? You’ll learn so much [in 90 or so minutes] about the city you live in. If you have kids, take them on the free water taxi that runs from River Street. It’s a great way to get out on the water and see Savannah from another view without spending a penny.”

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“I get to travel around the world—which I already love doing—and talk about this city that I love so much,” Shea said. “The largest [markets] I visit are the UK and Germany, mostly. I’m able to showcase Savannah on a worldwide stage, talk about our businesses and culture, and let folks know we’re open for business.”

Art Museum that should be explored. It’s these little treasures that are so special to our town.”

“And, if you haven’t been to the new Plant Riverside District, you’re missing out,” she said. “The [hotel] lobby resembles a natural history museum with interesting artifacts everywhere you look, including a breathtaking geode and fossil collection.

It’s also a great place to grab bite to eat and sit and watch the ships go by.”

Mindy said one of the best things she and her husband, Ricky Frazier, enjoy doing regularly is taking in the sunset from one of Savannah’s many rooftop bars.

“It really reminds you of just why you love living in this beautiful city of ours so much.”

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By Kareem McMichael

The annual Savannah Black Heritage kicks off its 33rd year this February with the theme “Celebrating Culture, Celebrating Heritage, Celebrating You” as the focus for the 2022 festival which is hybrid with virtual and a few in person offerings.

“Between all the public health issues and how we’ve had to adapt to virtual presentations, sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of the celebratory things in our lives,” said Teresa-Michelle Walker Jackson, director of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival.

The festival is Feb. 1 – 20 and will offer a variety of programming to be released online that celebrates culture and heritage.

“This year we said these are our circumstances. This is where we are.

Let’s continue to celebrate. Let’s not lose sight of why this festival is here and what we want for the future and why it’s so important to the community,” said Jackson.

The festival is presented by Savannah State University and the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural

Resources. South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts provide additional support which makes all festival events and activities are free of admission and open to the public.

“It’s beautiful, especially when you look at the amount of programming, we’re able to present and the diversity we’re able to present in that programming for free and if you’re busy and miss something it is still there virtually to watch as well,” said Jackson.

The first Savannah Black Heritage Festival (SBHF) was held August 20, 1988, and was created under the guidance and leadership of the late Westley W. Law and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASAALH), with moral support and general funding from the City of Savannah. From there it grew some and was held annually in various venues in the city, including the Savannah Civic Center and didn’t take place in Black History Month.

“It was not a large festival at first, but W.W. Law was presenting these beautiful things to celebrate the black culture.

And it’s just grown over the years,” said Jackson.

In 1999 then Mayor Floyd Adams

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and City Council approached the administration at Savannah State University (SSU), the local Historically Black University, requesting that they accept the role as producer of the SBHF for the City, and establish February as the official month of celebration for the festival. Since then, the festival and team has continued to grow to expand the festival offerings.

“I am thankful for our team. Shirley James who is one of the former coordinators but still on board to advise me. As well as coordinators Amanda Hollowell, and Ruby Hall and our administrative assistant, Darlene Wilson.

We work hard to offer programing for everyone to engage in,” said Jackson.

The schedule will include national and regional musicians of many genres, dance performances, local youth talent, historic tours, and visual art exhibitions by internationally acclaimed and local artists. This year’s festival features four headline performances. All these performances are exclusively for the Savannah Black Heritage Festival.

“We have the gospel concert with Byron Cage. We have a headline performance of MK XYZ, who is a national recording artist with Epic Records. We also have Orchestra Noir, and we have Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble. All of those will be available via our website or social media,” said Jackson.

The festival also features presentations and workshops on history, health, finances, writing and courageous conversation with a focus on youth and the community.

The opening ceremony this year is on Feb. 1 with the presentation “Lest We Forget: A Call to Remembrance,” led by Master Storyteller Lillian Grant-Baptiste.

This is a chance to usher in the festival while remembering and paying honor to your ancestors.

Also, on Feb. 1 is the National Freedom Day Observance commemorating President Abraham Lincoln’s signing a resolution for the 13th Constitutional Amendment to outlaw Slavery. This

observance day was introduced by Richard R. Wright, Sr., former slave, and 1st President of Savannah State University.

“The Freedom Day theme this year is “The HBCU Experience: A Tale of Liberation.” A montage of video reflections from various HBCU graduates led by SSU President Kimberly Ballard Washington, alumni, and students, serve as a focal point for a student panel moderated by SSU graduate Sean Edwards,” said Dr. Carolyn Jordan, coordinator of the Wright Choice Initiative Mentoring Program and the great granddaughter of Richard R. Wright, Sr. On Feb. 2 the Savannah African Art Museum will launch Culture, Currency and Continuity: The Significance of Cowrie Shells in African Art Exhibition. This event can be enjoyed in-person. Another in person event on Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. is the SSU FAHW & FAAA Exhibition and Artist Talk at Savannah State University in the Kennedy Fine Arts Building Gallery. This event is also in-person.

Throughout the festival will be the W.W. Law Lecture Series. One, presented by the Telfair Museums on Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. where Dr. Halima Taha will present a lecture on the Brandywine Workshop and Archives. The exhibition spotlights the works of 13 artists who use the medium of printmaking to challenge us to broaden our conception of who makes art, who poses for it, and how it comes into being.

Another in-person event is “Ida B ‘n the Lynching Tree.” This Theatrical performance tells the story of Ida B. Wells, a founding member of the NAACP, by moving through major events of her life to include her lifelong crusade against lynching’s and inequities. It is presented

by Savannah State University’s Players by the Sea in collaboration with The Collective Face Theatre Ensemble.

“We definitely want more in person events again one day, including the return of Grand Festival Day but going forward we will find ways to do in person and virtual events for the festival. This way we can far more people,” said Jackson.

For a full list of events and more visit savannahblackheritagefestival.org

Artwork provided by Savannah Black Heritage Festival

33rd Savannah Black Heritage Festival kicks off virtual, in-person events

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dine in 912.200.4940 take out ahead of the curve here, but we will be one of the only IMAX screens in North America with the laser technology, right now.”

And Hollywood blockbusters are growing with the newfangled times.

“It costs a lot for a movie to be built into IMAX format,” said Penney. “IMAX takes the original prints at the discretion of the directors and enhances them for their system.”

The theater will stay open with its current IMAX auditorium while construction and installation takes place over the next few weeks. Workers have been busy installing the huge screen, which was painted by a one-of-a-kind robotic arm that IMAX sends to paint each of its screens across the world.

And if you wondered if it would live up to the billing, don’t worry—the theater staff has already gone in to test out the new toy.

“When we first installed the system, we went in as management and watched a movie and it was so amazing—the sound and vibration, and everything. Words can’t describe the fully immersive experience that guests will have,” said Hagan. “The laser sound and projection are unlike anything anyone in this region has ever seen or heard. Because this is world’s tallest—well, the closest to us that would compare is in Melbourne, Australia!”

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Royal Cinemas & IMAX in Pooler announced they will soon be opening what they say will be the world’s tallest IMAX screen, featuring laser imaging, almost perfect sound, and premium recliners. Management says they hope to have the state-ofthe-art auditorium and screen up and running by the end of February.

IMAX built the one-of-a-kind, immersive theater especially for Royal Cinemas & IMAX in Pooler, from the ground up, in which it promises to deliver “crystal clear, lifelike images and precision audio for a moviegoing experience unlike anything else.”

IMAX with Laser is set apart by a groundbreaking 4K laser projection system that features a new optical engine, custom designed lenses, and a suite of proprietary technology that delivers brighter images than before, with increased resolution, deeper contrast, and the widest range of colors, exclusive to IMAX screens.

The custom-built installation was years in the making, according to Camille Penney, one of the theater’s general managers.

“A few years back, we knew our 10-year contract would be up with IMAX and we’d have to upgrade the system or we’d have to figure out something new,” she said. “…or IMAX could technically come and get their equipment. The biggest trend in moviegoing (for the last decade or so) has been premium recliners as seating. But, at the time, IMAX screens weren’t suited for those because of how they change the viewing angles.

We asked, and they said it wasn’t a possibility, but then they came back to us with an idea on how they could make it work.

IMAX screens are built specifically for that distinct location, so they studied how they could make it work for us and came up with a plan.”

“This would be pretty exotic for them (IMAX),” added Emily Hagan, another GM at the theater. “But they worked with us and came up with dimensions that would make the viewing angles work. So we started building out in 2019. And you know what happened. With COVID, and labor shortages and supply-chain issues, things have taken a little longer than we expected,” she added.

And if they had finished the building on time, they would be able to boast having the “largest IMAX screen in the world.”

“A place in Germany beat us to it,” said Hagan. “Their screen is wider, so now we have to just go with ‘tallest in the world.’”

And at 101 feet wide and over 76 feet tall, it certainly will be— for the time being anyway.

“Everyone is on the 10-year plan,” said Penney. “So we’re

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Say hello to sweet Persephone! This adorable lady came to us as a pregnant stray who needed an emergency c-section. Despite the hardships this little kitty family has faced, Miss Persephone’s kittens are all grown up and in their forever homes. Now, it’s Persephone’s turn to be adopted! This beautiful tabby is a bit timid when you first meet her, but once she is comfortable, she loves to cuddle. Persephone does not like dogs, but she absolutely adores kittens. If you are looking for a calm, polite cat with a loving personality, please fill out an application for Persephone today!

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BEST OF SAVANNAH AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

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Nominate your favorite Hostess City businesses, organizations and personalities through Feb. 4 It’s almost time to award our readers’ Savannah favorites for 2022! Nominations are now underway for Connect Savannah’s annual Best of Savannah awards.

The nomination period will run online from Jan. 24 - Feb. 4, so there isn’t much time to let your voice be heard.

Visit connectsavannah.com to nominate your favorites in each category.

Final voting will then be Feb. 28 March 18.

2022 winners will be published on May 25.

Want to promote your own business or organization?

Go ahead and nominate yourself!

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SAVANNAH’S RACCOON LADY Jeanne’s father was on a job site one day and had an encounter that would lay the path for her life’s mission.

“He was doing measurements for the next house being built while guys were clearing the lot. A tree went down and rolled out and away with all these little baby raccoons exposed and no mother in sight,” she relayed.

“Way back then, you didn’t have to have all of the licenses you need now… you just helped out. My father overheard some of the guys saying they would take a baby raccoon to their wife, another to his daughter, etc., and he joined in.”

“You have to know my dad is an absolute animal lover.

Every ounce of me has to be from him because who else devotes 45 years of their life to rehabbing animals?” she said with a chuckle. “So, my dad gets a baby raccoon for me, as well. He shows up at home with this little baby and we named her Mandy.”

Paddison pointed to a simple, but powerfully beautiful mural over her shoulder and behind her desk.

“This is Mandy’s tribute right here. Mandy watches over me because she is the reason I am here today.”

Of course, being just a teenager at the time she got Mandy to raise, Paddison had to learn how to bring up the orphaned raccoon on her own by trial and error. But she knew she wanted to do more.

“The season after Mandy was given to me, I approached the Savannah Science Museum because there wasn’t a

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way to get involved in any kind of rehab when you’re a child. There just wasn’t anything established,” Paddison shared. “There were no wildlife rescue centers at the time.

Savannah didn’t have them. The science museum put my name on what they called a ‘foster list’ for those times they would get calls about baby animals who needed taking care of.”

Paddison had one stipulation.

“I told them I only want to do raccoons.”

So, she did. In doing so, she became legendary around Savannah as “The Raccoon Lady” (although, she said the first iteration was “The Raccoon Girl.”)

“There has not been one year of my life since I was 15 where I wasn’t raising baby raccoons. Now, the Savannah Wildlife Rescue Center averages about 170 baby raccoons a season that we take right through the front door.”

The SWRC she started specializes in rescuing injured and/or orphaned animals and providing them with veterinary care, medicines, and a peaceful and quiet environment so they can heal (or pass in peace, if that is the case).

“We are in our offseason right now and have open cages.

We’re all about taking care of any adult animal that comes our way; diseased animals, those hit by a car, attacks from other animals… we’re here to help them get back out there where they belong.”

The #BettyWhiteChallenge has shined a positive light on the work being done across this country on behalf of animals. Yet, the attention is not always something SWRC enjoys for a sad reason.

“The more we promote [in social media, fundraising, etc.], the more animals are dropped off at our door,” Paddison noted. “Our mission is not for people to come here and drop off animals, our mission is for people to call us and we work through the complex wildlife situation and try to solve the problem with either compassion or coexisting or just downright saying, ‘Hey let’s tell that mother she’s got to gather up her babies, pack up, and head on out.’”

Paddison explained she and her staff can instruct over the phone how to pick up a baby squirrel or cottontail, what to do with them, how to keep it overnight until it can be brought to the SWRC. “Honestly, that’s what most of my phone calls are about: educating people. Everything is about educate, educate, educate.”

“We have all kinds of ways to help people with their complex wildlife situations,” she said. “There’s a process to go through. If there are no ants or fly eggs on it or predators circling the animal, then it’s best to try to reunite the animal and let mama have the opportunity to come down, grab her baby, and put it back up in the nest.”

“Again, our goal is to help these animals stay with their mothers, and a lot of that is educating people. Most folks

simply want those animals ‘gone’ from their property not knowing that the opossum is an amazing critter to have on your property, along with vultures and everything else.

They all serve a purpose.”

“Savannah is right on the water with so much marshland, as well as urbanization to where everything has been destroyed and the animals are learning to acclimate to us,” Paddison said. “They’re becoming human imprinted and so it’s just one of those things where we are here to give them that second chance at a wildlife because their mothers have met their demise either being hit by a car, trapped and relocated, trapped and destroyed, poisoned, dog attack, you name it… and we get the babies.”

Paddison stressed the need for residents to learn more about the animals of the area and how to live together.

“I want people to know if they find an orphaned baby mammal, they need to call us first. We can go through all of the scenarios on what happened to the baby, how long they’ve had it, and so on, so we can plan on either reuniting it with their mother/siblings, bringing it into the center or leaving it alone.”

“We’re not their mother, right? We have scientifically created legit, species-specific formulas that we feed these animals. We have a vet that helps us with our animals and we have wonderful ladies who have become licensed under me and are now not only licensed to do small mammals, but they have also now been with me long enough that they have gotten their second license called the rabies vector license.”

UNDERSTANDING RABIES VECTOR SPECIES Paddison doesn’t particularly like the term “rabies vector species” and feels as if it gives wildlife animals a label that’s not good. However, she says it is an important term to understand.

“A rabies vector species is an animal that could contract rabies or could carry rabies. One could get a license to rehabilitate squirrels and opossums because they’re not considered rabies vector species, but also includes skunks, raccoons, red and gray fox, coyotes, bats, bobcats, beavers, otters, and minx.”

When the rabies conversation comes up, though, Paddison was very quick to point out, “in my 45 years of rehabilitating wildlife, I’ve only come across two raccoons with rabies. Two. In 45 years.” Then, she added, “so they need a lot better public relations.”

However, there are reasons why raccoons get the bad PR, the main being, according to Paddison is, “because people need to know not to just go out and find a baby to keep as a pet. They can be a carrier. Also, raccoons don’t make good pets because they reach maturity and have temper tantrums. They want to get out and meet the opposite sex and it’s not a pretty situation when they can’t do that.”

Somme of the animals helped by SWRC. Photos by Bunny Ware.

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ne would have to be living under the proverbial rock not to know that one of America’s favorite television personalities of all time, Betty White, spent almost all of her almost 100 years in the defense, support, care, and love of animals.

So, it was no surprise when the internet’s viral #BettyWhiteChallenge, issued on the recently deceased star’s birthday, January 17, not only saw record donations for animal organizations and shelters across the country, but it also positively affected donations for Savannah area animal charities, such as The Savannah Wildlife Rescue Center.

“It kind of caught me off guard,” said Jeanne Paddison, the executive director of The Savannah Wildlife Rescue Center (SWRC). “That morning, I got a couple of notifications that people had donated to our organization in honor of Betty White’s birthday. I was like, ‘Wow, this is amazing!’ I was very happy and excited about it.

We brought in a few hundred dollars we weren’t even expecting and are so grateful for every penny. We are hoping this will help us kickstart our new season.”

And, like the famous actress who spent her life giving back to the animals, Paddison has dedicated her life to making a difference, as well. She has been rescuing wildlife for 45 years – since she was 14 years old.

A LIFE GONE

WILD JEANNE PADDISON’S LIFELONG PASSION FOR HELPING ANIMALS

By Marley Gibson Photo by Ann Sosbe

EDDIE THE SKUNK If your first inclination is to cringe whenever you hear the mention of a skunk, you have to meet Eddie, the bravest and luckiest skunk in town, according to his rescuer.

As Paddison relayed the little animal’s horrific tale, Eddie cuddled under her chin, nearly cooing from the petting and

attention.

“Eddie came to us from north of Atlanta,” she explained.

“He had been run over by a Bush-hog had to have multiple trips to the vet for three surgeries. He had a compound fracture in his back right leg, a broken upper jaw, he had to have five teeth pulled, they had to align his jaw back up, he had a crushed septum, a slice from his nose to his ear that went into his nasal cavity so he had to be fed through a tube, his back was shaved off and you could see his intestines. Surgeries kept bringing the skin closer and closer together…stitches everywhere…and here he was this incredible animal.”

As she stroked Eddie’s thick black pelt, he lovingly looked up in gratitude at his heroine.

“We should have euthanized him, but didn’t,” she said with a catch in her voice. “We didn’t because this animal had more will to live than you could imagine.”

Due to his many challenges, Eddie had his scent glands removed, meaning he could never be returned to the wild.

Skunks use their scent glands as their natural defense mechanism. Because of this, Eddie will now spend his days at SWRC as an educational ambassador, along with his pal, Olive the opossum, an illegal surrendered pet.

BUT… IT’S JUST AN ANIMAL… When people toss off the comment, “well, it’s just an animal,” Paddison expresses the error in this thinking and why she helps every animal that comes her way.

“It’s a sentient being. Every animal fears death and wants to live to raise its babies. They don’t want their babies taken away or lost or kidnapped. They’re sentient beings that, in my eyes, have feelings. I mean, look at your pets. You would always consider your dog or cat as sentient…and a mammal. They have just as much of a right to be on this earth as we do. It’s not our Earth. They were here first.”

Continuing, she said, “Every animal has a purpose.

They’re part of a food chain and we’re actually on that food chain too but they have a job out there in our ecosystems. if any one of these animals becomes eradicated, like the

coyote which people are working so hard to eradicate, that balance on the food chain is going to be completely off-kilter and we’re going to see the next animal become a nuisance and the animal under that become a nuisance when that one is eradicated for being a nuisance so every animal has a job has a place and deserves to be on this earth just as much as we do.”

“I have this motto: Take gently. Give sweetly. And, share our world.”

How can the community help?

Like any charitable organization, Paddison indicated that donations—especially surprise ones like the #BettyWhiteChallenge—are always appreciated.

“However,” she noted,” We need committed monthly donations coming in because that’s money we can count on.”

Another thing the community can do to help, Paddison stressed, is to just get educated about our area and the wildlife.

“We have an urbanized environment and these animals are attracted to the mess we make. They’re drawn to our overflowing dumpsters, trash cans, rats and mice in our urbanized chicken coops, and more.”

Her face grew more serious as she verbally underlined man’s effect on the animals in the area.

“Everything here is basically 95% human intervention.

What we do here is we try to make up for what mankind is doing.”

“I know talking about the importance of wildlife can be a very touchy subject. Lots of people have had bad experiences or think they’re filthy or diseased… but look at humans. We carry COVID, influenza, chickenpox, and all kinds of diseases. These animals carry three.”

Paddison finished with an important thought.

“When these animals are gone, they’re gone. If we don’t respect our wildlife and our Earth, there won’t be anything left for our grandchildren to enjoy. It’s on our shoulders.

If you love animals, we need to respect them and coexist peacefully with them. You know…just like Betty.”

And, maybe like Jeanne, too.

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In those situations, many animals will get dumped outside to fend for themselves, which Paddison said is simply wrong.

“If you end up putting an animal outside that’s been raised by humans, it may not have been raised nutritionally correct, so it can have many challenges such as juvenile cataracts and metabolic bone disease. Additionally, these animals are not only human imprinted, but they also don’t know what species they are. It’s not something they’re born with.”

“So, here at SWRC, we make sure every orphan who Photographed by its own kind. That comes through that door is raised with way, when it goes back out Iris intoBoatwright the wild, it knows what it Adriana is it, knows how at to behave, knows who to mate with, and Starland Yard things like that. A pet-raised animal goes out into the wild and can’t find that cute little water bottle to drink out of that was hooked to the side of the cage. Not only do they not know the smell of their own species, but they also don’t know their habits and/or playfulness.”

Paddison speaks from years of experience. “When people bring me their pets because they start to have temper tantrums and we have to acclimate them to the wild, that poor animal goes through so much stress. It usually takes about 1-2 months just so they accept what’s happening.

Most of the time, they hang in the corner of a cage for days because they’re too scared to move.”

It’s against the law to have wildlife in your possession in the state of Georgia. There are reasons for those laws, Paddison said. Thus, going back to the topic of the raccoons getting such a bad rap, she feels some authorities may “promote the rabies warning to help people understand that you need to leave these animals alone and in their natural habitat.”

Please call before disturbing animals you find or to donate, contact: Savannah Wildlife Rescue Center 912.596.1237 savwildliferescue.com

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The work has been going on for the better part of a year. The planning for this space was in the works for much longer than that.

Now, finally, it is all nearing reality.

Vic’s River Grill, the newest restaurant to set up shop on River Street is nearing completion and should open soon. The visuals have been appearing on Vic’s River Grill’s Instagram page.

The name and image are similar to local favorite Vic’s on the River. It is the same

ownership group that operate both locations.

Vic’s River Grill will have an upscale feel but offer more casual dining than their flagship location upstairs. There will be a baby grand piano just off of their bar area. The locations will not be connected inside of the building.

Plans had been to open by Summer as we reported on Eatitandlikeit.com. But it would appear that open date is around the corner.

Certainly by Spring.

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It’s the perfect little blend of spice, zestyness, a little herbaceousness.Its absolutely phenomenal.

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I’m big into reading. I’m actually in a book club right now. I’m going to go to lunch with one of my friends and

talk about one of the books we have been reading. I’m very excited for that. Me and my girlfriend will bring her dog places and both sit down and crack open a book. My favorites are “Anything” by Robert Heinlein or Christopher Moore or John Scalzi. I just latch onto an author and I read everything they’ve done.

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To have your restaurant considered for inclusion in the weekly Brunch Guide, please send an email to happenings @connectsavannah.com. Include the restaurant name, a few menu highlights, address, contact number, and website. The submission deadline is 5PM each Friday before the following Wednesday’s edition.

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Located on River Street, Huey’s is a Southern Cafe serving both New Orleans style classics and Lowcountry favorites.

Some of their brunch specialties include a Seafood Omelette filled with wild caught shrimp, lump crab, scallops, and thermidor sauce. And the best part? Their brunch specials are served all day, every day starting at 8 a.m.

115 E. River St. hueysontheriver.net

CHURCHILL’S

Two words: bottomless mimosas. Churchill’s serves up British cuisine with unique ingredients from Costal Ga. Join them for one of their unique menu items like the roasted vegetable quiche.

13W. Bay St. thebritishpub.com

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Join the World of Beer on the weekends for bottomless mimosas, beermosas, or Bloody Marys. Don’t forget to pair it with a chicken and waffle sandwich or one of their breakfast flatbreads.

112 W Broughton St. worldofbeer.com

THE SENTIENT BEAN

Serving a special brunch menu with seasonal ingredients fresh from Forsyth Farmers’ Market, join the Sentient Bean every Sun. from 9 - noon for brunch. Some local favorites include a brunch bowl and vegan pancakes.

13 E. Park Ave. sentientbean.com

THE FUNKY BRUNCH CAFÉ

Colorful brunch spot featuring a cook-yourown pancakes option on griddles built into the tables.

304 E Broughton St. thefunkybrunchcafe.com

HENRY’S RESTAURANT

Stop by Henry’s for one of Savannah’s classic breakfasts downtown.

28 Drayton St. henrys. restaurantwebexpert.com

TOP DECK

Chill out on the rooftop and take in the city views at Top Deck, located above the Cotton Sail Hotel on River St. Offering craft cocktails, charcuterie boards, small plates, and more, Check out their famous “Mimosa Tower.”

125 W. River St. topdeckbar.com

ARDSLEY STATION

Famous for their Johnny Cake Benedict. 12hr-pork, poached eggs, and collard greens béarnaise.

102 E. Victory Dr. ardsleystation.com

BARFOOD

Guys, trying to get your lady to watch more sports?

Ladies, need a way to get your man out to brunch on Sundays? BarFood has both. Join them for brunch on Sundays at 11 a.m. for biscuit and gravy casserole or loaded avocado toast.

4523 Habersham St. savannahbarfood.com

22 SQUARE RESTAURANT

Gather with your friends and family to share a farmto-table Southern inspired brunch at 22 Square Restaurant, located inside the Andaz. Build your own omelet or try their shrimp n’ grits paired with a Bloody Mary or Citrus Mimosa.

14 Barnard St.

MCDONOUGH’S RESTAURANT

Known around town as a place where locals go, McDonough’s extensive menu ensures that everyone is able to find something to eat, even the pickiest of eaters. Kitchen is open at 10 a.m. seven days a week.

21 E. McDonough St. mcdonoughslounge.com

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Sunday brunch at 11:30am at this Starland favorite. Love their sandwiches, you’ll go crazy for their decadent brunch. Don’t miss out on one of the best bloody mary’s in the hostess city. 1215 Barnard St.

THE PIRATES HOUSE

If you enjoy brunch with a side of history, their brunch offers an all-you-can-eat buffet with a range of Southern style dishes and dessert. Full menu is available as well. 20 E. Broad St. thepirateshouse.com

BARNES RESTAURANT

A BBQ favorite of locals, Barnes serves up a variety of different Southern BBQ specials seven days a week. Try their fried or rotisserie chicken with one of their home-made Southern sides.

5320 Waters Ave. barnesrestaurant.com

EGGS UP GRILL

Chorizo Quesadilla - a flour tortilla stuffed and grilled with crumbled chorizo sausage, scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, sautéed bell peppers, onions, and ancho chili sauce. Topped with housemade corn salsa.

5710 Ogeechee Rd, Suite 450 eggsupgrill.olo.com

LILI’S RESTAURANT & BAR

Relax and enjoy brunch on Wilmington Island with bottomless mimosas!

Try the Spicy Tataki Bloody Mary, made with Savannah Bloody Mary Mix and pepper-infused Vodka, garnished with pickled vegetables and seared

Tuna. Brunch specialties: crab cakes benedict and breakfast burritos. Brunch is 11:00-3:00, Sundays 326 Johnny Mercer Boulevard, Wilmington Island

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The menu features items like creamy gouda grits with shrimp and chorizo topped with a Lowcountry Sauce, or buttermilk cheddar biscuits smothered in Hunter Cattle sausage gravy.

Try Bottomless bubbles, peach, strawberry and raspberry bellini, Savannah Coffee Roasters Espresso Martini, Oak’s pickled bloody mary. oakthirtysix.com

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFÉ

Lobster Benedict – a toasted “everything” bagel topped with sauteed asparagus, poached eggs and sauteed lobster in a creamy bisque-style sauce.

Served with grits or fresh country potatoes.

201 C Tanger Outlet Blvd, anotherbrokenegg.com

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CinemaSavannah ready to bring audiences back ‘Together’ with a film examining the Pandemic

By Kareem McMichael

CinemaSavannah is ready to bring everyone together for their first screening of 2022. After delays caused by COVID-19 restrictions CinemaSavannah is presenting the movie “Together” on Friday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Ben Tucker Theater inside the Savannah Cultural Arts Center.

“Our first attempt in December before the holidays didn’t go well since we only had 25 people come to see First Cow, but now that the pandemic is surely on its way out, we hope to see a crowd big enough to reward our efforts to keep the program running. So, the thrill is not gone, and I know I am gonna feel it come back soon,” said Tomasz Warchol, founder of CinemaSavannah.

“Together” is a 2021 British comedydrama film written by Dennis Kelly and directed by Stephen Daldry. It stars James McAvoy and Sharon Horgan as a couple re-evaluating their relationship during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Samuel Logan making an appearance as their son

with special needs, Artie.

“What better way to exorcise our collective pandemic trauma than to get together and watch the best film about that experience. It is the story of a family, like so many, who found a way to survive and recover together,” said Warchol.

This film is timely as it is a reflection of what many couples faced while the world was locked down earlier in the pandemic.

In “Together” the couple’s relationship is crumbling but during the film, which takes place roughly from Feb., 2020 through spring of the following year, their relationship is reawakened, reexamined, and hard-heartedly analyzed.

“It will stay timely for as long as we experience our pandemic-restricted lives.

I wanted to show it at the end of last year thinking it would have coincided with the end of the pandemic, but the virus had other plans so now, I guess, we can use the film to help us appreciate the struggles we had all been through and our tough way to recovery,” said Warchol.

Many critics applauded the originality of the films writing as well as the chemistry and performances by McAvoy and Horgan which have been described as raw and real.

Warchol believes the CinemaSavannah audience will appreciate those aspects of the film.

Both leads are relatable characters that tackled a variety of issues. We all know someone that thinks like each one of them and that is a credit to the writing as well.

Everyone probably knows a couple like this that—during the lockdown—the dynamics of the two personalities had us wondering would their relationship survive or will they rip each other apart.

Some critics criticized the film for its

approach of tackling politics, the odd staging of the film and its use of breaking the fourth wall.

Warchol believe the two actors addressing the audience through the fourth wall was a brilliant narrative and dramatic device that was justified.

“You literally need that fourth wall to share your thoughts and feelings with someone other than the person you are “stuck with.” I love how we the audience of the film become not just the passive observers/voyeurs but also the invisible lifeline, the characters’ emotional outlet, their patient listeners. It’s genius,” Warchol said.

For me, while I do feel the use of the fourth wall was necessary, in moments though it felt like it was too much when the two actors were on screen together.

As if they had no room to breathe. Though it gave the audience that dynamic of the characters sharing their thoughts while being stuck in lockdown with someone.

Ultimately, I did enjoy the story and the couples journey through the lockdown.

See the film “Together” on Friday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Ben Tucker Theater inside the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. Mask are required while in the building and the capacity will be kept under 60%. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m. and cost $10.

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LOUNGEWEAR ROSE TO THE TOP OF OUR WISH LISTS IN 2020 AND NEVER LEFT. Two years later, comfortable clothes are only getting more stylish.

For a look that’s perfect for both brunch downtown or movie night at home, try pairing a matching set with white sneakers or throw on your favorite cozy cardigan with a graphic tee and jeans.

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Try styling a bright tracksuit like this teal one with a T-shirt or tank underneath it, or break up the set and wear a sweater on top with the velour pants.

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ART PATROL CHRISTIAN SIRIANO ‘PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE’

(LAST WEEKEND) People Are People, famed American designer Christian Siriano’s first solo museum exhibition, honors the undisputed industry leader’s electrifying contributions to fashion.

Drawn from his extensive archive, the exhibition features bold creations from Siriano’s decade-plus career that celebrate self-expression for every body at every age.

Jan. 30. scadmoa.org. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

CHUL-HYUN AHN: BEYOND

Telfair Museums’ 2022 PULSE Art + Technology Festival features a solo exhibition by Baltimore-based artist Chul-Hyun Ahn (Korean, b. 1971) whose light boxes made from LEDs, one-way mirrors, and sculptural materials create the suggestion of infinite space, whether the illusion of a railroad track curving into the darkness or geometric abstractions in vibrant color. Ahn’s precise and mesmerizing works also reflect the influence of Zen Buddhism and providing otherworldly experiences that connect to the spiritual as well as the language and history of abstraction. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. 912-790-8800. info@telfair.org. telfair.org/exhibitions/ chul-hyun-ahn-beyond/. telfair.org/jepson/. [secondary event]

TELFAIR MUSEUMS’ 2022 PULSE ART + TECHNOLOGY FESTIVAL

DETACHMENT SWEET DETACHMENT A STACEY ISENBARGER EXHIBIT

Mixed-media artist Stacy Isenbarger seeks ways to examine our sense of home using materials ranging from upholstered forms, needle work, and velvet to concrete, tree branches, and rocks. Located in the Armstrong Fine Arts Hall gallery. Admission: Free Jan. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. 912-344-

To submit an ART PATROL listing, please email us at happenings@connectsavannah.com

2801. armstongboxoffice@georgiasouthern.edu. cah.georgiasouthern.edu/ armstrong-box-office/tickets/. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St.

‘FROM DUST TO GOLD’

BY DAVID GUMBS

This exhibition represents the first U.S. solo exhibition by Caribbean artist David Gumbs, featuring immersive, interactive digital installations and drawings. Gumbs is a multi-disciplinary artist from the island of Saint Martin, currently based in Martinique. Inspired by Caribbean flora, fauna, history, and mythology, Gumbs’ work often is concerned with “the offscreen of perception, the cycle of life, the visible and invisible.” More on telfair.org 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. telfair.org/exhibitions/david-gumbs-fromdust-to-gold/. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

ROBERT WILSON ‘A BOY FROM TEXAS’

Renowned for his masterful use of light in theatrical productions across the world’s most important theaters, Robert Wilson (b.

1941, Waco, Texas) has often cited the expansive horizons of the Texas landscape as a source of inspiration for his stage environments. His earliest performance works were actions of extreme duration, “silent operas” with no words, few sounds, and slow, exacting movements: theatrical movement at the pace of nature. A Boy From Texas is in part homage to the work of George Paul Thek, Wilson’s close friend and collaborator on early performances.

Thek’s visionary installations were environments of fantasy and detritus constructed over a span of weeks by an ensemble of artists working collectively. Recurring in these installations was the motif of a stag as well as a room-sized “tomb” in the form of a truncated pyramid, envisioned by Thek as a site of rebirth and renewal. Jan. 25. scadmoa.org. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

STAGES BY DANIEL E. SMITH

Stages by artist Daniel E. Smith is an exhibition of architectural abstracts and abstract paintings inspired by previous works accepted into Telfair Museum’s permanent collection. Through the use of color, shape, and light, the exhibition features work that reflects on the human existence and our role in the global, political, environmental, and social crises spanning the past forty years. Stages by Daniel E. Smith. On view at Kobo Gallery.

September 17th - December 31st, 2021. ongoing, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.. 912-201-0304.

Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street

INTERPRETIVE WOODWORKING JIM BAILEY @THE SENTIENT BEAN, 13 E. PARK AVE. Jim Bailey recently relocated to Savannah from Baltimore where he worked as a cabinet maker for over 30 years. He began creating these images as he came upon unusual and often unusable pieces of wood. Jim’s portfolio also includes custom furniture, sculpture, paintings and drawings.

Interpretive Woodworking will be on display at the Sentient Bean through March 15, and can be viewed during the Bean’s regular hours (7:00 am - 7:00 pm daily).

There will be a Reception on Fri., Feb. 25 at 6:00 pm. Works from this exhibition will be available for purchase at sulfurstudios.org.

This exhibition has been organized by Sulfur Art Services, a project of Sulfur Studios that connects local artists with local businesses in Savannah to place art in public spaces.

MONTHLY PHOTO GROUP CRITIQUE

A monthly gathering of photographers / photo-based artists who are interested in cultivating a photo community in Savannah. We aim to provide a forum for artists at all levels, digital or analog, to

receive critical feedback. All who wish to provide a safe but challenging environment to grow with input from a group of peers are welcome. Hosted by Bridget Conn & Emily Earl. third Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m.. sulfurstudios.org.

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features a solo exhibition by Baltimore-based artist Chul-Hyun Ahn (Korean, b. 1971) whose light boxes made from LEDs, one-way mirrors, and sculptural materials create the suggestion of infinite space, whether the illusion of a railroad track curving into the darkness or geometric abstractions in vibrant color. Ahn’s precise and mesmerizing works also reflect the influence of Zen Buddhism and providing otherworldly experiences that connect to the spiritual as well as the language and history of abstraction. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. 912-790-8800. info@telfair.org. telfair.org/exhibitions/chul-hyun-ahn-beyond/. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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So Lucy is both surprised and not surprised when William asks her to join him on a trip to investigate a recently uncovered family secret—one of those secrets that rearrange everything we think we know about the people closest to us. What happens next is nothing less than another example of what Hilary Mantel has called Elizabeth Strout’s “perfect attunement to the human condition.” There are fears and insecurities, simple joys and acts of tenderness, and revelations about affairs and other spouses, parents and their children. On every page of this exquisite novel we learn more about the quiet forces that hold us together—even after we’ve grown apart.

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Set against the backdrop of New York City in the months surrounding the most devastating hurricane in Puerto Rico’s history, Xochitl Gonzalez’s Olga Dies Dreaming is a story that examines political corruption, familial strife, and the very notion of the American dream—all while asking what it really means to weather a storm.

MUSIC COLUMN

The NFTs Craze

can also give musicians an opportunity to profit from their work in artistic areas for which they’re less well-known. Grimes, the experimental pop artist who until recently was Elon Musk’s girlfriend, netted $6 million for “WarNymph Collection Vol. 1,” a digital art series that portrays winged babies floating through space.

Space, as it turns out, is a recurring theme in the blockchain art world. Both NASA and the U.S. Space Force have released their own branded NFTs. And then there’s Chris Torres, the creator of Nyan Cat, who pocketed $600,000 earlier this year for an NFT of his Pop-Tart-bodied cat flying through space and leaving a rainbow trail in its wake. During the first three months of 2021 alone, collectors and venture capitalists reportedly invested more than $2 billion in NFTs. So it’s only natural that these once-obscure objects of desire have earned their fair share of derision.

“Many of the digital collectibles being traded on today’s exchanges are, to be frank, crap, declared “Forbes” magazine with uncharacteristic candor back in 2018, a full three years before Nyan Cat made its big leap into the NFT art market. “People are creating things with no real value and attempting to bring value to them through tokenization. Think of the current

overabundance of digital art. Unfortunately, the amount of demand is nowhere near the supply.”

Of course, one need only look to fine art galleries to find works that are just as baffling as their cryptographic counterparts, yet have no shortage of buyers.

Consider Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian,” a work of art that consisted of nothing more than a banana duct-taped to a gallery wall. The piece sold for $120,000, prompting the artist to create a second and third edition, which also netted six-figure sales.

“Whether affixed to the wall of an art fair booth or displayed on the cover of the ‘New York Post,’ his work forces us to question how value is placed on material goods,” explained gallery owner Emmanuel Perrotin. “The spectacle is as much a part of the work as the banana.” Cattelan, meanwhile, claimed to have spent a full year laboring over bronze and resin versions of his sculpture before realizing that “the banana is supposed to be a banana.”

No less unusual — but considerably more interesting — was Wu-Tang Clan’s “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,” a 2015 album that the hip-hop supergroup released in a limited edition of one and auctioned off for $2 million, with the stipulation that it could

not be commercially released until the year 2103.

The winning bid- der turned out to be Martin Shkreli, better known as “Pharma Bro,” the former hedge fund man- ager who infamously acquired the manufacturing license for an HIV drug and upped its price by 4,000 percent. Shkreli would later brag that he had no plans to actually listen to the album, but simply bought it to “keep it from the people.”

Not long afterward, he was indicted for securities fraud and sentenced to seven years in prison. The federal government subsequently seized his assets, including the album, which was sold this past July for a reported $4 million.

Not surprisingly, Wu-Tang members are venturing into the non-fungible universe both individually and collectively. The group plans to issue a 400-page coffee table book about their legacy in the form of NFTs, while Method Man is releasing a series of comic book NFTs featuring exclusive artwork and unreleased music. Elsewhere in the hip-hop world, Death Row continues to release its 30th anniversary NFTs, while Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons has launched “Master- minds of Hip Hop,” a series that encodes never-before-heard recordings by artists ranging from Chuck D and MC Lyte to Big Daddy Kane and Grandmaster Caz. But the most intriguing offering at the moment may be a freshly minted NFT by Pussy Riot, the Russian feminist band whose agitprop image might seem inconsistent with such entrepreneurial enterprises.

The group recently issued “Virgin Mary, Please Become A Feminist,” an NFT that combines hand-drawn images by co-founder Nadya Tolokonnikova with a digitized original copy of her two-year prison sentence for staging an anti-Putin protest in a Moscow cathedral.

The new NFT is a follow-up to a series of tokens from the band’s “Panic Attack” video, the first of which sold for $187,000, which the group donated to a shelter for victims of domestic violence in Russia.

As Tolokonnikova put it at the time, “I’m always looking for ways to support our activist art without being involved in institutions. NFTs are good because they claim that digital art is art, and they actually show that there is value in something that no one can touch.”

As 2022 begins, an increasing number of artists view NFTs as a more viable medium than You Tube, Facebook and Spotify combined.

How long that will continue — for Pussy Riot, Kings of Leon or even Nyan Cat – remains to be seen.

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When our Founding Fathers drafted the Constitution, they could scarcely have foreseen the arrival of household assault weapons, Senate filibusters or, in all likelihood, Kings of Leon sending a cryptographic video into space and then auctioning off the iPhone it was played on.

But all of these things have come to pass, one of the most recent being the Southern rock band teaming up with Elon Musk to shoot a non-fungible token of their selfesteem into the stratosphere.

To the credit of all involved, the money raised from last month’s launch of SpaceX’s Inspiration4 was donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It also earned tons of publicity for the band — the “Billboard” magazine headline “Kings of Leon Will Become First Band to Have an NFT Played in Space” was repeated, in various forms, by countless media outlets — just as they were reaching the midpoint of their 2021 tour.

This was not Kings of Leon’s maiden voyage into the realm of non-fungible tokens, a form of digitally certified art that’s sold as a part of the cryptocurrency blockchain. Last March, the band rushreleased its “When You See Yourself” album as a collection of digital NFTs, and were hailed by “Rolling Stone” magazineas the first band to do so.

Actually, that wasn’t true — Devon Welsh’s Belave, a virtually unknown indie band, beat them to the punch with the even-more-rushed release of an album called “Does the Bird Fly Over Your Head?”

But Kings of Leon could at least take consolation in the more than $2 million they raked in, a quarter of which they donated to Live Nation’s Global Relief Fund for Live Music Crews.

One of the biggest debates, when it comes to non- fungible tokens, centers on the question of ownership. While an NFT “original” contains metadata that proves its authenticity, trademarks and copyrights are not part of the transaction. In fact, the same content can be downloaded by pretty much anyone with a functioning internet connection. So why, you may ask, would anyone buy them? There are a number of potential reasons. You may, for instance, want to show your support for the content creator. You might want to impress people by flashing the contents of your digital wallet. Or you may simply have too much money. But the most powerful motivation for buying NFTs is the possibility of reaping huge profits by reselling them.

Think of it as the virtual equivalent of flipping foreclosed homes, auctioning autographs on eBay, or clearing shelves of toilet paper so that you can jack up the price on Amazon during a pandemic. NFTs

A column by Bill Forman of Last Word Features

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MUSIC TRAVEL IN TIME WITH GSU’S PIANO IN THE ARTS SERIES MARCH 11-12, 2022

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Bastardane. Calico MD. Chipper Bones. Donna Savage.

Little Gracie. Lyn Avenue.

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The Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music at Georgia Southern University wants the audience to take a musical journey with them at they present “Piano in the Arts, Travels in Time” featuring Gretsch School of Music Faculty Members, Larisa Elisha, violin and Karla Rocker, Piano.

“I hope the audience enjoys variety of different music and can come to appreciate music they may not have ever heard before. Hopefully, the listeners will be inspired to come to more concerts and gain a deeper appreciation for music and the arts,” said Dr. Benjamin Warsaw, Assistant Professor and Artistic Director of Piano in the Arts.

This is their 9th season of the annual series Piano in the Arts. The series is committed to showcasing the versatility of the piano through producing a series of distinctive concerts that encompass many genres of music.

“Selecting repertoire for a program can be a complex process. I believe it is important to showcase the performer in different genres and to choose pieces that the audience will enjoy listening to as much as the performer will enjoy performing them. The performer wants to show musical highs and lows and a variety of dynamics and moods,” said Warsaw.

Ranging from classical and jazz to the American Songbook, Piano in the Arts is devoted to providing world-class concert performances as well as learning opportunities for Georgia Southern students outside of the traditional classroom.

“We have had great success with student engagement and learning through our concerts. Typically, each performer will give a class prior to the performance in which the students have an opportunity to ask questions and engage with the artists in a casual setting,” said Warsaw.

Travels in Time will feature international violinist, Larisa Elisha, who is a soloist, chamber musician and pedagogue, having performed and taught extensively throughout Russia, Europe, Scandinavia, Taiwan, Lithuania, Israel and U.S.. Elisha will be accompanied by pianist, Karla Rocker.

The learning outcome of the series is to increase students’ knowledge in a variety of different genres and to connect with audience members of all ages.

Warsaw said, “It is the responsibility of all musicians and teachers to keep the Arts relevant and alive. The nice thing is, the music sells itself, we just must be agents to welcome the listener to the music. Music can bring peace, happiness, and evoke an array of emotions. As the Hamilton Brothers say, “music makes the world go round.”

The Travels in Time performance happens Thursday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University in the Fine Arts Auditorium Tickets can be purchased by calling (912) 344-2801, visiting our website georgiasouthern.edu/armstrongtickets or by visiting the Fine Arts Box Office weekdays between noon and 3:00pm in Fine Arts Hall.

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FRI, FEB. 11TH TO SUN, FEB 13TH

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The Savannah native fronts national touring Americana band Lyn Avenue. Tonight, she dives into her own Olympicsized singer-songwriter talent pool for a solo acoustic show.

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THURSDAY, JAN 27 | 6 PM

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The Grammy-winning singer and trombonist who wants to “bring elegance back to music” has performed with Jay-Z, Mary J Blige and Snoop Dogg. His idols are Prince, D’Angelo, Nat King Cole and Sinatra.

Watch him take world-class talent and influences, fuse jazz with pop and R&B, and get blown away.

FRI & SAT, JAN 28–29 | 8 PM

SATURDAY FEB. 12TH

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DUSTIN SIMS @ THE WORMHOLE

The Alabama native has worked social media to maximum advantage with Snapchat videos, his “Talking to Myself” series, and “Poor Taste with Dustin Sims” on YouTube. The effort has paid off. More than a million followers are loving his hilarious stories of the strange, dumb and bad.

SATURDAY JAN 29 | 8 PM

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Punk had Misfits, rap had Gravediggaz, metal had GWAR and EDM has Josh Gard, aka Figure. The diabolical amalgamation of horror/gore and EDM began 10 years ago with Monsters of Drumstep and Destruction Series. Run INTO the electro house and get slashed to ribbons.

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Cohen’s Retreat Midtown Pickers, 6 p.m.

Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay, 6 p.m.

McDonough’s Blues with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

El-Rocko Lounge Trivia with Jules and Chris Grimmett, 9-11:30 p.m.

Service Brewing Company Trivia Night with Jess Shaw, 6:30 p.m.

The Wormhole Bingo, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

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

THURSDAY 1/27 LIVE MUSIC

Cohen’s Retreat Munchies & Music, 5-9 p.m.

Fine Arts Auditorium, Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University Piano in the Arts: Travels in Time, 7:30-10 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar CC Witt

TRIVIA & GAMES Bar Food Trivia Night, 8 p.m.

McDonough’s Family Feud, 7 p.m.

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Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Karaoke Night, 8 p.m.

COMEDY

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

DJ

Club 51 Degrees DJ B-Rad, 9 p.m.

Top Deck Sunset Deck Party, 6 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

FRIDAY 1/28 LIVE MUSIC

Johnny Mercer Theatre Corinne Bailey Rae & Joss Stone Coffee Bluff Marina LAX, 6 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Georgia Kyle Shiver Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Service Brewing Company Bluegrass By The Pint with Swamptooth, 6 p.m.

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m.

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

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.

The Hive Repertory Theatre LLC Adult Night Out - Karaoke!, 8 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

COMEDY

VICE Lounge + Mojito Bar Diva Royale Drag Queen Show Savannah, GA - Weekly Drag Queen Shows, 9 p.m.

DJ

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

Congress St. Social Club DJ Kut Daily

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Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

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

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Coffee Bluff Marina Gary Strickland, 6 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Markus Kuhlmann Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

Congress St. Social Club TG Live, 10 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Blueberry Hill Pool Tournament, 2 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bar Food Karaoke Night, 10 p.m.

Collins Quarter at Forsyth Ember City, 2 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10 p.m.

Myrtle & Rose, Rooftop Garden Plant Riverside Live Jazz Sunday Brunch Featuring the Howard Paul Jazz Trio, 11 a.m.3 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m.

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Bucky and Barry, 1 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Moon River Brewing Co.

TG LIVE @ CONGRESS ST. SOCIAL CLUB | 10 PM

Based out of Savannah, TGLive is a rhythmic fusion of R&B, hip hop, funk, rock and soul. “The TGLive Experience” as many fans have called it, is a euphonic experience that gets the crowd going and makes the audience demand more.

Trivia, 6 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

MONDAY 1/31 LIVE MUSIC

Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m.

The Wormhole Open Mic/Jam, 6-10 & 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Club One Super Gay Bingo, 5:30 p.m.

Starland Yard Music Bingo, 7-9 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

TUESDAY 2/ 1 LIVE MUSIC

McDonough’s Open Mic/Jam, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m.

Fia Rua Irish Pub Trivia, 7 p.m.

McDonough’s Trivia Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen Trivia Tuesday, 9 p.m.

Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m.

Starland Yard Trivia with Chris Grimmett, 6:30 p.m.; Trivia Night With Chris Grimmett, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The Wormhole Trivia, 9:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

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

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

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

SOUNDBOARD IS A FREE SERVICE - TO BE INCLUDED, PLEASE SEND YOUR LIVE MUSIC INFORMATION WEEKLY TO SOUNDBOARD@CONNECTSAVANNAH.COM. DEADLINE IS NOON MONDAY, TO APPEAR IN WEDNESDAY’S EDITION. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO EDIT OR CUT LISTINGS DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS.

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ZACH DEPUTY @ DISTRICT LIVE

Way back when, Zach hit a wall with the band he was in. He quit, moved back home, and invented “island-infused drum n’ bass gospel ninja soul.” Assume a part-time reggae vocal delivery is included, and you might get an idea. But it’s much better hearing it. Very up, very sunny, and very good vibes.

SATURDAY JAN 29 | 8 PM

Don your grandparent’s clothes and get down for an indie pop blowout with a pair of Nashville killers. Freeze is a dreadnoughtclass entertainment machine, always touring with an airtight band. Okey Dokey ranges from acoustic to dreamy to late 60s AM pop. Local Jalen Reyes initiates the feelz.

FRIDAY JAN 28 | 9 PM

If you missed getting squished at the last Squash show ten weeks ago and wish to get squashed, or you got squashed and want to get squashed again, go see Squash. Squash promises high heat and recommends a fire extinguisher and gas mask. How that’ll save that ass from being straight squashed is unknown.

SATURDAY JAN 29 | 9:30 PM

ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION @ VICTORY NORTH

Stalwarts of the Southern rock scene for more than 50 years, Atlanta Rhythm Section is what people mean when they say “the pros from Dover.” Get an extra-crispy load of classic sounds from gold- and platinumselling veterans.

THURSDAY JAN 27 | 7 PM

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NORDISTA FREEZE + OKEY DOKEY @ EL ROCKO LOUNGE

SQUASH @ THE WORMHOLE

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MONDAY NIGHT CABARET

Valentine's Day AT VICTORY NORTH

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Cocktails @ 6pm Show @ 7-8:30pm

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ACROSS 1 Rootless aquatic plant 5 “Don’t make me laugh!”

8 Steve Irwin exclamation 14 Mario Kart character 15 Modern prefix with tourism 16 Emu or ostrich, e.g.

17 “The $64,000 Question” emcee born one month too late?

19 “The Audacity of Hope” family 20 Have ___ of mystery 21 Hanna-Barbera feline 23 Ready to leave the queue 25 One of many during 2021 for “Jeopardy!”

26 Mike the Tiger’s sch.

29 Like some ciders 30 “Green Acres” costar Eva 32 Godparent, sometimes 33 “Fences” playwright born four months too soon?

36 Tennis variation 39 2018 Hannah Gadsby stand-up special with quite a few serious moments 40 “Mad Men” actress born ... in exactly the right month?

42 Take ___ (lose money) 43 Purchasing agent 44 Onyx or opal 47 College maj. for instrumentalists 48 Tabletop gamer, stereotypically 50 Unlikely to fall over 52 Girl with a flock

54 “___ Rock ‘n’ Roll” (Joan Jett & the Blackhearts song) 55 Leo’s home?

58 Queen guitarist/ astrophysicist born two months too late?

60 Mission to the moon 61 French dressing ingredient no longer regulated by the FDA 62 Frigid finish 63 Most bleached out 64 T-shirt size that may cost slightly more 65 SFO listings DOWN 1 Convenient 2 Ride while you wait for repairs 3 Andromeda, for one 4 Fess up 5 “I’m with ___” (2016 campaign slogan) 6 Bank holding, briefly 7 Sounds from mall Santas 8 Holey footwear 9 Morocco’s capital 10 “Let’s just leave ___ that” 11 Family that runs the “Convenience” store in a Canadian sitcom 12 Greek vowel 13 “That’s pretty much it” 18 Rocket, in the U.S. 22 Surname of Roth’s complainer 24 Alerter of the 2000s 26 Deadly sin 27 Little twerp

28 “Reader” whose last print edition was in 2019 31 Industrious sort 32 Taproom orders 33 Push up against 34 Decreases 35 Newtonian topic 36 Late performer who once dated Nicole Richie and Mandy Moore 37 “Hawaii Five-O” setting 38 Les Etats-___ 41 Bar fixture 44 Wallace’s dog 45 Composer Grieg 46 “Aaagh! That’s way too bright!”

48 Count for MLS or NHL games 49 Disney World attraction 51 Arm bones 52 Liver secretion 53 Grand ___ (auto race) 55 Anti-mosquito device sound 56 ___-Locka, Florida 57 U.S. currency 59 Not feeling so good

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NEWS AND EVENTS FROM THE LOCAL LATIN COMMUNITY UNITED WAY QUIERE AYUDARTE

agenda latina

United Way es creado por la comunidad para la comunidad.

Con un red de programas y servicios que ayudan a todos a prosperar.

1 : Apoyamos a organizaciones no lucrativas UWCE.org/fundednonprofits 2: Proveemos asistencia para las necesidades de la comunidad.

Llama para info al 211

Notes fromLisette:

¿Quieres practicar español ? pues esta es una gran oportunidad. No solo si el español no es tu primera lengua, también si hablas español debemos enriquecer nuestra lectura incentivando nuestro vocabulario y formando nuevas reflexiones que nos conecten con nuestra comunidad local.

El español es una de las lenguas que más influencia tiene en los Estados Unidos y no es ningún secreto que somos la minoría de mayor y más rápido crecimiento en este país.

Existen personas que dicen yo se un poquito de espanol, lo aprendí en el High school, también me dicen I wish I had payed more attention in Spanish class, también conozco diariamente jóvenes de padres hispanos que se pronuncian con desagrado hacia sus padres al culparlos de que nos les hablaron en español. Así que como ves hay una gran variedad de diferentes situaciones y lo único que puedo decirte es que hay un común denominador entre muchas personas a nuestro alrededor y es el deseo de aprender o practicar su español.

Me place compartirte que soy pionera en el mercado latino de nuestra área junto con grandes mentes y personas maravillosas que han aportado grandemente a nuestra región, me encantaría poder conectar contigo y extender las barreras del lenguaje, crear oportunidades y multiplicar los beneficios que generan aporte para todos a nivel social cultural y económico.

Por Favor contacta conmigo a través de mi pagina agenda latina en redes sociales o la página web y asegúrate de escuchar latin lunch los sábados por la G 100.1 Fm a las 12 del mediodía.

La mejor manera de aprender el idioma español es conectándo con personas que te permitan lograr y adquirir las habilidades para nutrirlo.

Y para ti latino somos quienes somos porque nacimos donde nacimos no te olvides de tus raíces y fomenta tu legado cultural, ni de la importancia de hablar español con tus hijos, tus amigos y tus seres queridos .

INFORMATION PROVIDED

BY AGENDA LATINA

3: Si deseas ser Voluntario en causas que fortalecen nuestra comunidad tenemos muchas oportunidades www.UWCE.org/VOLUNTERR Conectate con United Way

HOLA SAVANNAH TASK FORCE GROUP Contact : HolaSavannah @savannahga.gov

VACCINE INFORMATION Contact : Migrant equity South East (912) 429-7951

FREE ENGLISH LESSONS

DO YOU WANT TO DANCE SALSA AND LATIN MUSIC ?

SALSA NIGHT Mint to be Mojitos Thursday/Jueves Intermediate: 7:00 pm Beginners 7:45 Pm Social 8:30-11:00 Pm 12 W state St

JJ’S BAR & GRILL Friday/Viernes Beginners Bachata 8:30 pm Social 9:30 till close 726 Oglethorpe Hwy, Hinesville

THE NEST - ROOFTOP Latin Night 9:00PM to 1:00AM 126 W Bay St

ELAN SAVANNAH February 11 Vallenato Carnaval de Barranquilla Special latin night - one time a month

ECLIPSE Latin Night 10:00 PM - 2nd Floor 127 W Congress St

Special events \follow social media February 12 - Red & White Lovely Latin Night PARA MÁS EVENTOS E INFORMACIÓN RELACIONADA A LA COMUNIDAD LATINA VISITA agendalatinausa.com

201 TAPAS LOUNGE Saturday/Sabado Beginners class 9:00 Pm Social 10:00 till close

912-604-4306

Learn some Language SPANISH

ENGLISH Vamos a bailar.

Let’s go dance.

A Special THANK YOU to Georgia Southern University for their support!

PARA PROSPERAR En Georgia Southern, creemos que la diversidad es una fuerza. Cuando estudiantes de diferentes ámbitos de la vida se unen para aprender unos de otros, crean un mundo mejor.

Por eso celebramos las varias culturas de nuestra comunidad. Para nuestros estudiantes hispanos y latinos, eso significa eventos culturales y aprendizaje, grupos de discusión, fiestas, organizaciones estudiantiles como alcance hispano y logros de liderazgo y mucho más.

Podríamos contárselo todo, pero dejaremos que nuestros estudiantes lo hagan.

“El Programa de Liderazgo y Alcance Hispano me dio la oportunidad de ser parte de algo que era más grande que yo. Es una de las razones por las que me encanta ir a Georgia Southern.”

— Diana Pineda HOLA President

Para más información, visita nuestra página web

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PHOTOS FROM LOCAL EVENTS

Photos by Bunny Ware

View more photos online at connectsavannah.com/connected

COOKING CLASS FOR LOCAL WOUNDED WARRIORS AT 700 KITCHEN On January 20, 700 Kitchen Cooking School at The Mansion on Forsyth Park and SD Gunner Fund joined forces to host a private cooking class for local wounded warriors from all branches of the U.S. military and their caregivers. Chef Jason Winn led the group through the hands-on preparation of a four-course meal including steaks, seafood, appetizers and desserts at 700 Kitchen Cooking School.

Jeff DeBoissiere,Jason Winn

CONNECT SAVANNAH | JAN. 26 - FEB. 1, 2022

Kellyn & Jackie Montesino

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LeAnn Donahey, Katherine Saza

Chris McShane, Allison Hersh

Hamilton & Britnee Kinard

Janell & Duane Hairston

Felicia & Michael Gibson

Photos by Bunny Ware

PHOTOS FROM LOCAL EVENTS View more photos online at connectsavannah.com/connected

Kareem Mcmichael and Katie Siplon

David Hart, Mary & Steve Paschall, and Marianne Ganem-Poppell

Tegan Miller, Asaff Gleizner and Amy Shippy

Tawana Garrett and Kat O’Donnell

Ryan McCurdy and Tegan Miller

Jamie and Brennan Arkins

Doris Williams and Dru Usry

Simply Savannah Marketing and Ardsley Station hosted the monthly networking event “Sips at the Station” benefiting The Savannah Repertory Theatre on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Guests enjoyed appetizers, a complimentary beverage, door prizes, and networking. Savannah Repertory Theatre—in the process of opening a new facility downtown on Broughton St.—develops the next generation of artists through educational programming, student matinees, and inclusion in myriad aspects of our professional work.

CONNECT SAVANNAH | JAN. 26 - FEB. 1, 2022

SIPS AT THE STATION BENEFITING SAVANNAH REPERTORY THEATRE

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SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL

March 24–April 9, 2022 more information: savannahmusicfestival.org box office: 912.525.5050

Thursday, March 24

Thursday, March 31

Thursday, April 7

Balsam Range/ Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper*

NOON30: Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley

NOON30: Samara Joy

Kittel & Co./Mr. Sun*

Philip Dukes & Friends III: Brahms & Schumann

Benjamin Grosvenor, piano

Hot Club of Cowtown

Friday, March 25 NOON30: Kittel & Co. Celebrating Bach: Dover Quartet & Bridget Kibbey Cajun Dance Party: The Revelers*

So T E g K C s n icIket e L TT lA oE ! a s S n oON ary 21 Janu OW! N

Dee Dee Bridgewater & the Memphis Soulphony: Memphis...Yes, I’m Ready

Saturday, March 26 Latin Dance Party: Spanish Harlem Orchestra* Olga Kern, piano Remembering Ray Brown: Christian McBride, Benny Green and Jeff Hamilton with Special Guest Dee Dee Bridgewater Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers

Sunday, March 27 Lúnasa Philip Dukes & Friends I: Saint-Säens & Faure

Béla Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart feat. Stuart Duncan, Sierra Hull, Bryan Sutton, Mark Schatz and Justin Moses

Friday, April 1 Ring Shout of the Georgia Coast: McIntosh County Shouters Q&A Philip Dukes & Friends IV: All Beethoven Foghorn Stringband

Saturday, April 2 NOON30: McIntosh County Shouters Sebastian Knauer, piano Les Filles de Illighadad/ True Blues: Corey Harris, Phil Wiggins, Cedric Watson*

Sunday, April 3 Les Filles de Illighadad Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Robert Spano, conductor; Avi Avital, mandolin The Wood Brothers

Diana Burco/ Jorge Glem & Sam Reider*

Tuesday, April 5

Remembering Ray Brown: Christian McBride, Benny Green and Jeff Hamilton/ Sean Jones Quartet

Beethoven and the Mandolin: Caterina Lichtenberg & Mike Marshall

Tuesday, March 29 Philip Dukes & Friends II: Tales of the Unexpected

Wednesday, March 30 John Jorgenson Quintet/ Frank Vignola/ Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley* Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange)

Mike Marshall’s Stringband Spectacular feat. Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves, Mile Twelve, Westbound Situation Trio Blind Boys of Alabama/ The Campbell Brothers Zydeco Dance Party: C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band

Friday, April 8 NOON30: Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves Lakou Mizik/Leyla McCalla* Academy of St Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble with Simon Crawford-Phillips Voices of Mississippi feat. William Ferris, Cedric Burnside, Sharde Thomas and Luther & Cody Dickinson of the North Mississippi Allstars

Saturday, April 9 From the Archives of Dr. William Ferris: Select Documentary Films from Voices of Mississippi and Q&A with Ferris and Lance Ledbetter (co-founder of Dust-toDigital) Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen/ Lakou Mizik Closing Night Party: Eddie 9V/Cedric Burnside

Drive-By Truckers Vijay Iyer Trio feat. Linda May Han Oh

Wednesday, April 6 NOON 30: Emmet Cohen Trio Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out/Mile Twelve* Allison Russell/ Katie Pruitt Emmet Cohen Trio/ Samara Joy

*denotes multiple concerts