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8 PROPERTY MATTERS: A PRIVATE CLUB? NEW PARKING DOWNTOWN? A REHAB FOR TWO HISTORIC CORNER STORES

A DOUBLE DOSE OF BETH LOGAN: THE ART OF JENNIFER NOLAN AND MAGGIE HAYES

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GOING PRO NEW COACH DAVID PROCTOR SAYS LOCAL PLAYERS WILL BE A KEY INGREDIENT IN GROWING SAVANNAH’S FIRST PROFESSIONAL SOCCER TEAM

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HERB ALPERT & LANI HALL IN CONCERT JULY 23, 7:30 P.M. / LUCAS THEATRE, SAVANNAH TICKETS: SAVANNAHBOXOFFICE.COM Join us as we celebrate worldrenowned trumpeter Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, his wife, an award winning vocalist and composer.

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WEDNESDAY 7/13 TRIVIA NIGHT WITH JESS SHAW

Jess Shaw and Kevin Ryan will guide participants through an evening of trivia and self discovery at Service Brewing.

Test your trivia knowledge while also competing in interactive challenge rounds to gain extra points. The first place team receives a $100 cash prize. 6:30 p.m. Service Brewing Co., 574 Indian St.. servicebrewing.com.

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

THURSDAY 7/14

BINGO! AT ELKS LODGE

Join Elks Lodge for Bingo on Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 7-9 p.m.

Enjoy great family fun, good food at the snack bar and many chances to win cash. Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd.

FREE YOGA ON THE BEACH AT THE THE DECK

FRIDAY 7/15

GREASE - LIVE ON STAGE

The smash hit musical takes you back to loud cars and summer lovin’ with all the classic songs still favorites today.

Fri, July 15 at 8pm, Sat, July 16 at 8pm, Sun, July 17 @ 3pm THE

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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.

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

SATURDAY 7/16

FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE INSTITUTE

presented by GA Tech Savannah. The First-Generation College Institute is a state-wide summer initiative designed to identify, engage, and prepare participants in making the successful transition to college while increasing their exposure to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEM and STEAM) enrichment. 9 a.m.4 p.m. Georgia Institute of Technology, 210 Technology Cir. Free studentprograms.ceismc. gatech.edu/FGCI

2022 TYBEE PROM

The 2022 Tybee Prom is back and ready to Bling It On! July 16th from 7pm - 11pm at American Legion Post 154 - 10 Veterans Drive, Tybee Island, GA. Music & Entertainment

by DJ Barri Marshall & The Girlfriends. Heavy hors d’oeuvres from North Beach Bar & Grill. Raffle drawing at 10:00pm for the coveted Tybee Prom Crown! Adult only event, no pets or children permitted* 7-11 p.m. American Legion Post 154 (Tybee), 10 Veterans Drive

FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET

Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods, and other

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delights. Rain or shine.

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Forsyth Park.

Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

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STRANGER THINGS 80S THEMED DANCE PARTY @TOTALLY AWESOME BAR

107B Whitaker St. This is a Free event so come dressed up in your 80’s best and win $100 Giveaway for the raddest costume! there will also be a dance-off for free Shirts and Tickets to Savannah comic con | 7PM

and 16 beers on tap. 12:30-5:30 p.m. Service Brewing Company, 574 Indian St. servicebrewing. com

BINGO! AT ELKS LODGE

Weekly farmers market on Talahi Island highlighting local growers and makers, healthy foods and a positive environment. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Islands Farmers’ Market, 401 Quarterman Dr. facebook.com/ islandsfarmersmarket

Join Elks Lodge for Bingo on Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 7-9 p.m.

Enjoy great family fun, good food at the snack bar and many chances to win cash. Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd.

SUNDAY 7/17

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

BEATS, BREWS + BEERMOSAS

Catch those Sunday Vibes every week at Service Brewing with beats, brews and beermosas featuring sets from local DJs, delicious food trucks

SUNSET PARTY SUNDAY

MONDAY 7/18

TYBEE ISL FARMERS MKT

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. Right behind the Historic Tybee Lighthouse.

4 p.m., 30 Meddin Dr. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com

TUESDAY 7/19 PILATES CLASS

Skidaway Island United Methodist Church (SIUMC) offers, to church and nonchurch members alike, basic Mat Pilates classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:1510:15 a.m. Visit siumc.org

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

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

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MEET MARK DANA

TAKING CARE OF THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF US

By Marley Gibson Features Writer

spouses and dependents of first responders who have lost their lives or sustained critical injuries in the line of duty.

“We have a lot going on,” Dana said. “The organization serves a 20-county area in two states—Georgia and South Carolina, about 10,000 men and women in uniform. All proceeds from [events] will directly support the families of fallen heroes and provides significant financial assistance to the surviving family members.”

Dana continued, “We know it’s not a matter of it, but when we going to lose one of our first responders in one of those counties. Most certainly, we will have a critical injury or terminal illness we’ll have to respond to.”

It isn’t just a mere response The 200 Club makes. They take on a first responder’s family in need as if they’re blood relatives. And, it goes back to founding of the organization.

Dana shares the backstory that led to The 200 Club of the Coastal Empire. “The owner of Elan Technologies in Midway was in the upper hierarchy in General Electric in Massachusetts and his son was a police officer, married with two children. Sadly, his son was killed in the line of duty. The 100 Club of Massachusetts met with the family and said they’d take care of them. The owner said for them to please, respectfully, use the money for another family and they told him that wasn’t the way things worked. So, they insisted. He learned more about the organization, what they did, and how they did it. He was so impressed

that when he moved—started—his company to Midway in 2001, he got together with a few other businessmen, investors, and attorneys and formed The 200 Club of the Coastal Empire.”

“A couple months after they started it, there were a couple of [first responder] deaths in Baldwin County. They responded—not in a fashion as we do today, because they didn’t have the funds,” Dana explained. “Today, we take care of the debt of the surviving family—children and spouse. We provide fully paid college education which includes tuition, room and board, books, utilities, and anything else needed for school. Right now, we have 7 families in college with one student at Yale and another at Barnard. We pay all of their expenses.”

Since starting in 2001, The 200 Club of the Coastal Empire is closing on $4 million in monies provided to the families served, Dana shared. “Also, we decided about 10 years ago to start responding to critical injuries, off-duty deaths, and terminal illnesses with one-time contributions to surviving families.”

“It’s a tremendous honor to respond,” Dana said. “We have a lot of stories. Our website is a great resource for

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Mark Dana, knows all about supporting, protecting, and taking care of people. Through a lifetime of service and hospitality, he now focuses those same attributes in “retirement” as the CEO and President of The 200 Club of the Coastal Empire.

Before moving to Savannah in 1995 with his wife, Frances, and their two children, Dana spent over 8 years in law enforcement in Pompano Beach, FL, and WinstonSalem, NC. Upon arrival in The Hostess City, Dana managed hotels until he became a managing partner of a company which owned 12 hotels.

“I started a company called Savannah Lodging with the same partnerships and grew it up to be a premiere hotel and hospitality company,” Dana proudly said. “We sold that in December 2021 and I’m now the full-time president and CEO of The 200 Club.”

Prior to doing the job at The 200 Club, full time, Dana served as the volunteer president for 13 years.

“I was running the hotel company, but I also operated and financially supported the administration and all expenses related to the administration of the organization [200 Club] for 13 years.” He laughed and added, “I probably do more now in retirement than I did before.”

The 200 Club of the Coastal Empire is a 501(c) (3) organization who “cares for those who care for us” by providing significant financial assistance for surviving

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where families talk about their experiences. They’re obviously very thankful. We keep in touch with them throughout the years. In fact,” he added, “we never really go away.”

The 200 Club of the Coastal Empire serves over 100 families, including 29 line of duty deaths and the remainder with critical injuries and terminal illness.

“We have a lot of family members with young children and we have to make sure they can go to college when they’re ready and have that opportunity.”

In order to continue their mission, the organization has partnered with the Grainger Companies to raise money for the club.

“Bill Grainger, owner of Grainger Honda and Nissan, donated a brand new (choice of) Honda CRV/Nissan Rouge – and he’s also paying all the sales tax associated with whoever wins it,” Dana said. “So, whoever wins— and they don’t have to be present to win—gets to drive it off the lot.”

The drawing is Labor Day weekend, September 3, and tickets are $100 each. Tickets may be purchased on The 200 Club’s website. There will also be a free-to-the-community cookout hosted at Grainger Nissan/ Honda. Dana said there will be hamburgers and hot dogs provided by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.

“You can purchase a book of ten tickets or you can get individual ones,” Dana said. “However, we’re only selling 1,000 tickets. We’re not going to change the odds for someone winning even if ticket sales explode.”

“Because of the generosity that Bill Grainger has shown toward our mission, we want to make sure we honor their donation,” he said.

“Please buy a ticket today to support the families we serve – the tickets won’t last long!” Dana said.

Support from the community is paramount to the success of an organization like The 200 Club, Dana said. “Because of sacrifice.”

“There are two main sacrifices that everyone needs to keep in mind when talking about first responders,” he began. “There’s the sacrifice of the individual who wears the uniform whether they go into a fully involved burning building with the mass of the building collapsing upon them and then there’s sacrifice of the one in the uniform who goes into a domestic disturbance or a high-risk vehicle stop with the high risk of being shot and killed—which is sadly happening almost daily in this county.”

“The other sacrifice is the one made by the family members,” he added. “Saying goodbye to your loved one and not knowing if they’re coming home each and every day, each and every shift, is a lot of anxiety and emotions. The community, I hope, recognizes that and can see the opportunity where, God forbid, if anything does happen, they can be part of helping a family cope financially and setting the children and spouse up for success in whatever they desire.”

Dana understands from a personal and professional level.

“Having been a police officer, I lost my field training officer who was killed in the line of duty on a high risk home entry. I also lost my lieutenant. We didn’t have anything like this [back] then. We had to chip in and pass the hat or we could just help pay for the funeral expense.”

“Knowing something like The 200 Club exists now is great because [anyone] can be a part of it. You can be a member for $20 a month. I mean, if you’re paying for Netflix at home, then you should feel good about also doing this for families for only $20 a month,” he said.

He stressed how anyone can get involved. “You can help shepherd the message out there about what we’re doing and why we do it. To see kids graduate… I mean, having 7 kids in college is like having 7 of your own kids in college.”

“It’s an honor to be able to do this,” he repeated. “See, you always have to understand and be aware that it’s not a matter of if, but when our next tragedy will occur. We hope to be statewide someday, but now, we are a part of helping the families and supporting our mission of caring for those who care for us.”

For more information, go to our200club.com, call 912-721-4418, or email info@our200Club.com.

COMMUNITY SAVANNAH AGENDA:

PROPERTY MATTERS

By Eric Curl

savannahagenda.com

A rendering of the proposed building, as submitted by the architect.

PRIVATE CLUB WITH MEMBERS’ LODGING, RESTAURANT PROPOSED FOR 32ND & HABERSHAM Former state representative Craig Gordon plans to construct a 3-story mixed-use building next to Tacos + Tequila on the southwest corner of Habersham and 32nd, where the restaurant currently leases space for parking.

The proposed building would include a private club with a restaurant for special events, meeting space and 11 single-occupancy rooms for club members or their visitors to stay overnight.

Gordon said last week that he envisions the club as a resource for small business entrepreneurs to congregate and collaborate, something akin to the the international club Soho House and Atlanta’s Gathering Spot.

The property has been in Gordon’s family for generations and at one time included the adjacent land and building that now houses Tacos + Tequila, which his grandfather had originally built as a liquor store.

Gordon said there was plenty of interest in the property over the years, from Starbucks to condo and housing developers, but the family wanted to make sure the property stayed within

their control, while contributing to the city.

“We came up with, hey look, this was one the first business that kind of made the way for our family, let’s come up with something that kind of lays some bricks for future businesses that need somewhere to gather, and prosper and form a collective themselves,” he said.

The parking lot at 32nd Street and Habersham, with Taco + Tequila in the background.

Gordon’s architect, SHEDDarchitecture, is seeking consideration of the building’s height and mass at the Historic Preservation Commission meeting on July 27.

and windows.

In addition, Greenline Architecture requested approval for the rehabilitation of the building at Montgomery and 41st Street, as well as the removal of a second story addition and construction of a one- and two-story additions. The structure on the corner of the block is a 2-story wood frame building historically used as a commercial shop on the ground floor and living quarters on the second floor, according to the application.

Records of the 1-story brick structure along Montgomery Street indicate it was historically used as an ice cream manufacturing building and later a bakery.

The current owners plan to rehabilitate the buildings for commercial use on the ground floor and create two 2-bedroom apartments on the second level with an addition over the brick structure.

The commission approved staff’s recommendation to delay consideration of the proposal for 90 days to give time to the applicant to make some design changes, including the redesign of the rooftop addition to be more visually compatible.

The 5-story garage is proposed to be built on the lot between the Hilton Garden Inn (next to Club One) and City Market (Vinnie Van GoGo’s side) with Jefferson and Montgomery on the east and west sides.

PARKING GARAGE PROPOSED FOR PARKING LOT NEXT TO SAVANNAH CITY MARKET, CLUB ONE A parking garage could replace a parking lot with retail on the ground level under a plan recently submitted for review.

The 5-story garage is proposed to be built on the lot between the Hilton Garden Inn (next to Club One) and City Market (Vinnie Van GoGo’s side) with Jefferson and Montgomery on the east and west sides.

While zoning limits construction to 4 stories in the location, there is an option for the additional floor by incorporating “active” ground floor uses. In this case retail and restaurant tenants are expected to operate there.

Consideration of the project’s height and mass (known as Part I review) has been postponed after initially being submitted for the July 13 Historic District Board of Review meeting. The petition was continued to give applicant the opportunity to work on several concerns expressed by staff and give them time to reach out to nearby property owners such as the First African Baptist Church.

REHAB PROPOSED FOR TWO HISTORIC SAVANNAH CORNER STORES The Historic Preservation Commission considered two separate proposals last month to restore historic corner store buildings that once operated as neighborhood businesses.

The proposals on the June 22 agenda included the restoration of the historic commercial building at 222 West Duffy. Constructed in 1894, the building has served many roles over its more than 120 years, including retail space and most recently a neighborhood breakfast restaurant, according to the application. Staff recommended approval of the restoration, which is being proposed by Michael Condon, owner of Vintage Home Restoration.

The plan was approved by the commission with condition that include some design changes to the doors

222 West Duffy St.

Montgomery and 41st Street

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SAVANNAH HOTEL CONVERSION COMES AMID CITY’S INCREASING HOUSING DEMAND With a new name and new floral-themed mural, a

former Homewood Suites on White Bluff Road is on its way to serving Savannah’s residents rather than visitors.

A site plan was recently submitted to convert the 102-room hotel into an 102-unit apartment building, following the Savannah City Council’s vote to rezone the site for residential use in January. The planned modifications are minor and include ADA improvements and safety upgrades, and the apartments are being advertised as available starting in September.

Unfortunately, the unit rates are not quite as low as the developer indicated they would be during the city council meeting. Now dubbed The Spoke, 1-bedroom units at the apartment complex start at $1,134, as of July 7, while 2-bedroom units start at $1,774. At the city council meeting, the developer’s representative told the mayor and alderman rents for a one bedroom were expected to be in the $900-$1,000 range, while 2 bedrooms would be up to $1,300.

The developer indicated they may do a similar conversion with the extended stay Residences Inn next door, however, such conversions are not practical for most hotels. Such extended stay lodging facilities are more easily converted into apartments since they already include amenities such as a kitchen.

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PETS OF THE WEEK Each week, we will highlight pets available for adoption from local rescue organizations. In July, we are featuring One Love Animal Rescue.

CHLOE AGE: 1 YEAR AND 8 MONTHS WEIGHT: 40-50 LBS COLORS: GRAY AND WHITE Meet Chloe Gray! This little lady is so fond of her humans! She has so much love, smooches and cuddles to share. Her life started a little depressing as she was kept in a backyard for the first year of her life without any friends and proper care but she has come into our care without any grudges. She is learning how to socialize with dogs and at the moment, she is lacking confidence and is fearful of other dogs but she is making improvements every day.

Chloe will need a fenced yard and no cats please.

MASIE AGE: 4 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS WEIGHT: 12 POUNDS COLORS: APRICOT AND WHITE

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Meet Masie! Masie is approximately 3 years old. Apricot and white colored. Very loving. What a cuddle bug this girl is!! She will sleep beside you at night or climb up beside you on the couch. Loves a cat tower (tall or small- just a pod to curl up in). Likes a fuzzy blanket to sleep on. She wants to be your one and only! She will meow if she needs something (usually her food).

Prefers her own food dish and likes to eat by herself but will eat with others. A scratch box with catnip is her favorite toy.

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ABOUT ONE LOVE ANIMAL RESCUE ONE LOVE, ONE LIFE AT A TIME

A licensed non-profit 501(c)(3) rescue organization, the mission of One Love Animal Rescue, Inc. is to help abandoned, neglected, abused, and unwanted pets by partnering with shelters, rescue groups, and the community to facilitate the adoption of these animals into permanent and loving homes.

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COMMUNITY

SPORTS

GOING PRO:

New coach of Clovers says local players will be a key ingredient in growing SAV’s first professional soccer team Savannah Clovers FC is about to be The Hostess City’s first-ever professional soccer team. Back in March the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) approved the club’s membership and made history.

Now in the Summer, The Clovers have placed York, England, native, David Proctor and his lifetime of soccer experience at the helm of the organization, giving him the important task of building up a soccer franchise and fan fervor here in Savannah.

“We’re starting a brand new franchise, creating a new technical team, creating a roster and obviously creating a front office and a fan base,” explained Proctor.

Although it seems like a full plate, based on Proctor’s resume he has the skill set required to get things rolling for The Clovers, and the confidence to boot.

As far as creating a team, Proctor is looking for a young dynamic squad that has the ability to build out of the back, be possession oriented in the midfield and finish chances in the final third.

“In our attacking third I want creative players. Players that are going to take opposition on in one-versusones, get good crosses in and score lots of goals,” said Proctor.

Proctor wants to make the team exciting to watch, which means they need to be able to put the ball in the back of the net.

Signing hometown players to the team is another goal of Proctor’s, along with other talent in the region.

Proctor also pointed out that he will also be looking to sign players from the NISA League and USL league.

According to Proctor the club will be hosting tryouts and a combine later in the fall or winter, with one tryout being centered around local players.

Proctor says he has a patient coaching style. Being that he has experience working with young players, Proctor finds that having temperance and spending time with players is a good practice.

“Even when you’re in a game, you’ve got to keep your calm and be patient. I’m very sort of methodical in preparation. So preparing for training sessions, preparing for games, analyzing opposition and all the other scenarios that go with that,” explained Proctor.

SAVANNAH CLOVERS FC HEAD COACH DAVID PROCTOR

SAVANNAH CLOVERS FC Savannah Clovers Football Club is a Supporter/ Community-based soccer club founded on June 23, 2016 as a local amateur soccer club.

The team has played in the United Premier Soccer League for five seasons and participated in both the 2020 and 2021 editions of the NISA Independent Cup. The Club’s mission is to bring the highest level of League Soccer to the Hostess City through NISA’s professional platform, while engaging players, fans and local businesses to serve our community. For more information about Savannah Clovers FC visit savannahclovers.com Follow Savannah Clovers FC on Facebook @ SavCloversfc, Instagram @savannah_cloversfc and Twitter @SavCloversfc.

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THE PROCTOR FILE From the age of five David Proctor, was already playing soccer.

By the time he was 13, Proctor had joined Aston Villa, a professional soccer club in the English Premier League; he made his professional debut with Hull City at 16.

Proctor would also play with Halifax Town and Middlesbrough FC. The latter club being an organization he has supported since his youth.

“I used to be a season ticket holder, and went with my dad and my brother to watch Middlesbrough play since

I was five-years-old. So to get that opportunity to play for the club that I supported was great,” said Proctor.

As a player, Proctor played in the midfield before transitioning to the fullback position later in his career.

Proctor made the move to U.S. soccer towards the end of his playing career. He played stints with Blast Indiana and Richmond Kickers in what was then the American A League.

In 2005 that league was rebranded as the United Soccer League’s First Division (USL-1) until rebranding again as the United Soccer League (USL) in 2010.

During this time he began acclimating himself to American soccer, and noticed several differences compared to the European landscape he was accustomed to.

“The heat [in the U.S.] was incredible because obviously we play the winter months in England, and I think the speed of the game was just a little bit slower than what I was used to in Europe,” said Proctor.

Despite the differences, Proctor describes his time playing in the U.S. as a great experience.

Proctor eventually made the transition from player to coach, gaining various qualifications. He holds a UEFA A-License which allows holders to be head coaches of youth teams up to age 18, reserve teams for top-flight clubs and men’s professional second-tier clubs.

His coaching career in Major League Soccer (MLS) began with Colorado Rapids and Columbus Crew over a 12-month period. The Colorado Rapids would go on to win the MLS Cup in 2010, while Proctor was head coach of their reserve team.

While with Colorado Rapids, Proctor was instrumental in setting up the club’s Academy which trained and developed players.

After a successful stint in Colorado, Proctor was recruited to Nashville SC as the assistant head coach during their inaugural United Soccer League (USL) Championship season in 2018.

With Proctor as assistant coach the team clinched a spot in the playoffs, and managed a win against Colorado Rapids in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. After three years Proctor would say farewell to Nashville SC, taking on a new role as the Director of Coaching for Charleston Battery. In this role Proctor oversaw coaching implementation, scouting and opposition research for a total of two years.

His most recent job was with Tormenta FC, where he was the Director of Coaching for that organization in Statesboro.

The Savannah Clovers will make their NISA debut in March of 2023. For more information visit savannahclovers.com.

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JAUDON SPORTS: SPECULATING ABOUT WHAT A SAVANNAH-ONLY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS LEAGUE COULD LOOK LIKE

BY TRAVIS JAUDON

CONNECT SAVANNAH | JULY 13 - 19, 2022

Sports Columnist @JaudonSports

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As the college football and basketball worlds are wrestling with inevitable conference expansion and realignment, I figured I would stick to that theme and bring Savannah high school sports into the realignment realm. In the spirit of the SEC (Texas and Oklahoma) and Big Ten (USC and UCLA) expansions, I too have based my realignment on football, the biggest and most popular sport for most of the schools in our area.

Unlike the college conference changes, my conferences are merely hypothetical. It’ll never happen because schools obviously must play in their assigned region in order to be eligible for region and state championships (the holy grails for high school football programs, as you know).

Many Savannah high schools will be playing in new regions this fall after the Georgia High School Association’s bi-annual reclassifications shuffled things up considerably last year.

Schools are placed into classes and regions by the GHSA based on the number of students attending the school and the school’s location relative to other schools of its size. But Savannah’s high schools have long been difficult to classify. The city’s unique number of private schools offer student-athletes the opportunity to learn and compete at private schools outside of their defined district, rather than attending the public school assigned to them based on their home address.

Until this upcoming season, the city’s GHSA private school trio of Savannah Christian, Savannah Country Day and Calvary Day had never played in the same region as the city’s public schools.

The Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) high schools (there are eight with football programs) tend to be much more competitive on the basketball court than they are on the gridiron, and this

creates lopsided games on regular season Friday nights and bad performances by Savannah as a whole come state playoff time.

So, what would it look like if the city was split into divisions (or conferences) of only Savannah schools? I have long thought about the same thing. This seemed like as good a time as any to put those thoughts down on paper.

Below are my ideal conferences for the 15 Savannah high schools with football programs, along with the regions they’ll be competing in beginning this fall.

CONFERENCE A Jenkins (1-5A), Benedictine (3-4A), Savannah Christian (33A), Savannah Country Day (3-3A), Calvary Day (3-3A) It’s no secret that Benedictine is the premium football program in Savannah, and last year’s state championship (head coach Danny Britt’s third title at BC) further widened the gap between the Cadets and everyone else.

Still, if Benedictine is already playing Savannah schools like Jenkins and New Hampstead regularly, why couldn’t they play smaller football bluebloods like Savannah Christian and Calvary Day? Rest assured, a Benedictine versus Calvary Day regular season game in this city would generate plenty of excitement (and plenty of revenue) for fans on both sides. Jenkins is generally considered the top public school program, so placing the Warriors in with the city’s best private schools would be fun to watch.

CONFERENCE B New Hampstead (3-4A), Islands (3-4A), Johnson (3-3A), Beach (3-3A), Windsor Forest (3-2A) I firmly believe the Islands and New Hampstead rivalry could continue to flourish if the two newest SCCPSS teams (both started in 2014) can play each other annually in games that actually matter come season’s end. Johnson, Beach and Windsor Forest tend to have ups-and-downs on the football field, but each has had successful seasons in recent years and have the student numbers to do much more than compete.

CONFERENCE C Groves (3-3A), Savannah High (3-A DI), St. Andrew’s (GIAA), Memorial Day (GIAA), Bethesda Academy (SCISA)

For far too long, Groves and Savannah High have been forced to play in regions which really don’t seem fair given their football participation numbers. Instead of playing against schools with two to three times as many players, doesn’t it make more sense to have them play against teams they can actually compete with?

SPORTS NOTES Jorge Masvidal’s iKON FC4 professional mixed martial arts fight card is set for August 5th at the Savannah Convention Center’s Grand Ballroom. Mavidal, 37, is the UFC superstar turned promoter with an impressive 35-16-0 record (16 knockouts). He recently appeared at a Savannah Bananas game to help promote the event, which features 10 fights on the card, headlined by a main event of Amun Cosme (4-0) versus Diego Gomez Manzur (5-0). The Grand Ballroom at the SCC will have a capacity of roughly 2,000 when the first fight begins at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $50 for general admission and are on sale at ikonfc.com.

The 150th British Open is set to begin on Thursday, July 14 at the St. Andrews’ Old Course in Fife, Scotland.

This means it’s a good time to remind all Americans that despite what the Royal & Ancient Golf Club at St. Andrew’s says, it is not “The Open.” Beginning in the early 2000’s, the R&A began requesting that its American broadcast partners (NBC/ESPN at that time) refrain from saying “The British Open” on the air, and instead refer to it as simply “The Open Championship.” Now, in recent years, they’ve shortened it even further, calling it “The Open.” Thanks to the Revolutionary War (the USA won in lopsided fashion you’ll remember), Americans don’t have to take their cues from the Brits. They aren’t the only “Open” in town anymore and it’ll be “The British Open” to me forevermore.

FOLLOW Travis Jaudon on Twitter/Instagram @JaudonSports.

Email him at travisLjaudon@gmail.com. Listen to him host Hot Grits Podcast, Savannah’s No. 1 sports podcast, with new episodes released each Tuesday.

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CONNECT SAVANNAH | JULY 13 - 19, 2022

Don’t look now, but August-and therefore back to school for most kids in our area-is just about two weeks away.

Don’t tell them, but their Summer is jusssst about over. For the rest of us? As a general rule consider Labor Day Weekend the unofficial end of our Summer season.

The temps outside remain scorching, but routines return around here. You know, football and all.

Even if you don’t care about football, you can generally count on September to be the return of social gatherings across our area.

Food wise, though? You don’t have to wait that long anymore. There are a number of fun events going on between now and Labor Day to keep your palate entertained.

Emporium Kitchen and Wine Market

has begun a series of 3 “Dessert Dinners” led by their very talented Pastry Chef Meredith Sowell.

The first was held last week and featured “Desserts of the South.” Yes, the entire dinner was several dessert courses. One of which included Peach Cornbread Upside Cake.

This week, on July 15, they are hosting their second dinner. “Desserts of your Childhood.”

I’m not sure what is on the menu, but was there a dessert that was a part of your childhood that you didn’t enjoy?

Their final dinner this month will feature Desserts of Molecular Gastronomy. That will be on July 22. You can find more on Emporium’s Facebook Page or find tickets via Eventbrite.com Not to be outdone, Rocks on the River at The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront has officially launched an exciting new Brunch Music Series. The series features live music every Saturday and Sunday through September 26 as well as cocktails made with Ketel One Vodka.

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COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK PORT OF CALL ENJOY AT: RHETT

412 Williamson St. (Inside The Alida)

MADE WITH:

1 oz White Port, 1 oz Luxardo Bitter Bianco, ¼ oz Lemon Juice, 1 dash Absinthe, Light Tonic To make the Port of Call, mix all of the ingredients in a glass, add ice and stir to incorporate.

To finish off this fine cocktail, garnish with an orange halfmoon and a mint sprig. The Port of Call is refreshing with robust flavor, making it a great option to unwind with on a warm summer day.

EMPORIUM KITCHEN & WINE MARKET Rocks on the River’s brunch menu offers classic breakfast dishes as well as fresh salads and more. Musicians will be playing from 10am until 1pm.

Rocks on the River will also be hosting a Don Julio Tequila dinner on August 18 at 7pm. Tickets for that can also be found at Eventbrite.com A few blocks up the street from there at Plant Riverside’s “District Live” venue is their monthly Gospel Brunch. I mentioned it in this space last month ahead of their first go-round, but their second is coming up soon, July 24.

A couple of other dog days news and notes: Fans of Le Cafe Gourmet on Montgomery near Broughton Street may have noticed that spot has closed for renovations.

The original owners who moved here from France to open the show and enjoyed

tremendous success have sold the space to another couple who plan to keep the concept basically the same, but they are giving it a facelift. Look for it to re-open soon.

Kyle Jacovino’s Pizzeria Vittoria at Starland Yard finally made their expansion official, kinda-sorta. They’ve been planning to add a second oven to their very popular space for some time now, but work has actually begun.

If you are familiar with Starland Yard, the “entry container” will now become part of Vittoria with the second oven going in there. Great news for those longish wait times on the weekends. Kyle tells me the expansion will now include a takeaway window out on to DeSoto Avenue so you no longer need to enter Starland Yard to grab Savannah’s best pizza.

That project will be done in 6-8 weeks or so. Just in time for football.

Featuring Absinthe, this cocktail isn’t for the faint hearted, but for libation lovers, it definitely delivers. Head to Rhett, which is located inside The Alida hotel, to try the Port of Call this summer.

FOOD TRUCK OF THE WEEK Operating since 2017, The Big Cheese is a local food truck bringing gourmet grilled cheese to Chatham county and surrounding areas. They’ve taken a humble food item and made it elegant with a variety of premium ingredients, resulting in artful, exciting grilled cheese sandwiches. Their sandwiches invoke a sense of nostalgia while also delivering a fresh take on the childhood favorite, appealing to food-lovers of any age.

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Their menu includes grilled cheeses like the Athena, which features mozzarella, feta, cucumber and tzatziki; the Chikki, which has gouda, deli chicken, tomato and pesto; the Hustler, which comes with cheddar, corned beef, and caramelized onion; and many more. In fact they’ve got more than twenty gourmet grilled cheeses to choose from, so there’s truly something for everyone.

If you like sweet and savory flavor combinations, give the Jive Turkey a try. It’s got smoky gouda, warm turkey and pepper jelly, making for an interesting and satisfying bite. They also have dessert sandwiches featuring ingredients like banana, marshmallow fluff and Nutella.

If you love ooey-gooey grilled cheese, you’ve got to give The Big Cheese a try. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @bigcheeselegend to keep track of the truck’s whereabouts.

PIZZERIA VITTORIA

-Chantel Britton

THANK GOD IT’S FRY DAY:

WHERE TO ENJOY FANTASTIC FRENCH FRIES IN SAVANNAH

LUNCH DINNER FULL BAR

By Chantel Britton

chantel@connectsavannah.com

Ah, french fries. Those slender slices of potato, fried golden and crunchy on the outside and soft and steamy on the inside. How deeply we love them.

French fries are generally an accompaniment to foods like burgers, chicken nuggets and fried fish, but on Wed., July 13, the salted side item takes center stage. In case you didn’t know, that date happens to be National French Fry Day. It’s a special day to celebrate one of the most beloved foods in the nation, if not the world.

Here’s a little-known piece of history.

You may assume from the name that french fries originated in France, however that’s not the case. France’s northern neighbor Belgium is believed to be the true birthplace of the french fry. According to Belgian lore, in the late 1600s poor villagers in Meuse Valley would eat fried fish they caught in the river. But when the river froze over, they turned to potatoes, slicing and frying them in the same way they fried fish. Americans got hip to these french fries during World War I when American soldiers were stationed in Belgium.

There is some dispute as to why they are called french fries, but the name most likely refers to the technique ‘frenching’, which is a method of evenly cutting all sides of an ingredient similar to julienning. History lesson over. Let’s get to the good stuff. There are wonderful french fries to be found all over Savannah, and not just at your favorite fast food place.

Many local restaurants boast delicious french fries, even putting them forth as the main star in some of their dishes. If you want to celebrate National French Fry Day the right way, here’s where you can go to find delectable french fries around town.

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SLY’S SLIDERS AND FRIES Sly’s Sliders and Fries boasts fries so good they put them in the name. They offer nicely-salted, hand-cut fries that are more than satisfying on their own. But if you want to get creative, you can opt to have them topped with a variety of toppings. Your options include bacon, pulled pork, black beans, cheese, chili, fried egg, garlic sauce, house-made ranch, jalapenos and jerk chicken. Feel free to pile on the toppings to take your french fries to the next level.

GREEN TRUCK PUB If you’re in pursuit of some truly amazing fries with no frills, you’ve got to give Green Truck Pub a try. Their hand-cut, house-made fries are just downright good. They’re served with the pub’s signature house-made ketchup, and they’re the perfect complement to the many burgers and sandwiches served up here.

That being said, these fries are definitely good enough to stand alone.

ARDSLEY STATION At Ardsley Station, you’ll find three lunch offerings that cast french fries in a starring role. One is the Poutine (pictured).

Their take on the Canadian dish features their station fries topped with bacon gravy and cheddar curds. Another option is their Hanger Steak Frites, a classic combination of steak and fries served with a chimichurri aioli. Lastly, they offer

the British favorite, Fish and Chips. It’s a cornmeal-dusted grouper served with station fries and a tangy remoulade. If you love fries, which you most likely do, you’ll be more than satisfied with any of these plates.

THE NAKED DOG In all honesty, the Naked Dog is known primarily for their gourmet all-beef hotdogs, not their fries. However, they have one dog worthy of mentioning in honor of this special occasion. Most people have their fries alongside their hotdog, but this menu item lets you have your fries atop your hotdog. Revolutionary. The dog in question is their Trailer Park Dog, which features a beefy hotdog topped with fries, cheese and spicy mayo. It’s definitely a must-try for local fry-lovers.

BETTY BOMBERS Betty Bombers is an all-American eatery serving up burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. They’re known for their ultra-thin shoestring fries, and they highlight these fries in a variety of delicious fry baskets. Top a plain fry basket with cheese, chili or white or brown gravy to punch up the flavor. Other baskets include the BBQ Pork and Cheese Fries, Spicy Buffalo Chicken Fries, Chicken Fried Chicken Fries and their Steak and Cheese Fries. You can’t go wrong with any of these toothsome options.

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OVER YONDER Over Yonder is a Starland bar and eatery with a cosmic country aesthetic and some really good fries. Their hand-cut french fries are served with a tasty bacon aioli and their signature cowboy ranch, making for a more interesting flavor experience than your traditional pairing with ketchup. If you’re craving something heartier, try their Live Mas Fries. Their crispy fries are topped with queso, sour cream, pico, avocado and jalapenos. You can add bacon or fried chicken for just a few dollars. It’s a flavorful fry dish that you won’t forget.

Quality Eats + Drinks

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ALEXANDER’S BISTRO 1201 Bull Street

Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Sunday Brunch

Dine-in I Dine-out I Carry-out Freshly Baked Pastry & Breads House Cured: Oven Baked Meats, Cafe, Espresso, Select Wines & Beers

In The Heart Of Savannah’s Historic Victorian District (912) 349 - 5334

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By Alex Arango

alex@connectsavannah.com

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Annual 48 Hour Film Project set to hit the big screen

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The 48 Hour Film Project: Savannah (48HFP) is set to take place the weekend of August 13-14. Filmmakers all across Savannah will compete to see who can produce the best film in just two days.

The 48HFP is an annual international project that began in 2001. Filmmakers from participating cities work to produce films from pre-production to post-production in just two days.

Anthony Paderewski is a local actor, photographer and is the local producer for Savannah’s 48HFP for around 10 years. He says for filmmakers in Savannah the project is a way to meet other talented creatives and to practice a popular craft.

“Anybody can come together on a weekend and make a movie. People look forward to this [48HFP] every year because it’s 48 hours of sleepless creativity and fun,” Paderewski beamed.

On top of being a fun event, Paderewski says that the project also exposes individuals within the community for the first time.

For the past two years The 48HFP was postponed and transitioned to an online format in the wake of COVID-19.

With things sharing a semblance of normalcy to a pre-pandemic world, the international project is back in-person, much to Paderewski’s excitement.

“It [being online] goes against what our event is in Savannah. It’s a community event, and for the community to be really involved they need to be there in person.” explained Paderewski. “It’s just like taking online school compared to

going in-person, it’s two different beasts completely.

In previous years there have been between 20 - 24 teams that sign up to participate in the project. Many of whom are hobbyists, amateurs and professionals. Paderewski also explained that many filmmakers from outside of Savannah often travel to the city to participate in Savannah’s 48HFP. Wherever participants may be in their filmmaking journey, the 48HFP offers a low- risk environment where individuals can make their first ever film, practice new techniques, meet other filmmakers or add to their existing reel.

To keep an even playing field, the Friday night before the project, representatives from each team will meet at McDonough’s Restaurant and Lounge, to be assigned a random genre for their film.

Genres can range from action and romance to more obscure types such as silent film.

Teams will also be given a list of required three elements that consist of a character, prop and line of dialogue. All three elements must appear in the film, to avoid disqualification.

With only two days to write, shoot and edit a film, Padereski notes that preparation and proper time management are major components to creating a successful piece of work.

Since many participants will be working in teams Padereski recommends divvying out roles and jobs, and to plan in ways that makes things easier on filmmakers.

“Don’t do every job, that makes it harder for yourself. Some people make their projects too big, but you only need a couple of locations. Don’t make it to where you’re running around everywhere,” said Paderewski.

The project all culminates in a team’s films being shown in front of an audience. This year’s films will be shown at the Tybee Post Theater, 48HFP: Savannah’s new permanent home.

Judges for The 48HFP will consist of individuals that have been a part of the film industry for years. Paderewski notes that judges work as cinematographers, directors, script writers and more.

The winning film and awards will be awarded on Aug.14.

The winning film will be selected to go to Filmapalooza 2023 in Los Angeles where their film will go up against other 48 hour films from across the world.

The winner of Filmapalooza 2023 will have the opportunity to screen their film at the Cannes Film Festival 2023 Short Film Corner in Cannes, France.

Additionally, the top three films from the Los Angeles Festival will be eligible for the soon-to-be-announced 48HFP “Yes We Cannes” challenge in December.

To register for The 48 Hour Film Project: Savannah and find out more information visit 48hourfilm.com/Savannah.

Early registration for the 48HFP is open until Monday, July 18 and costs $148.

Regular registration will remain open until Tuesday Aug. 2 costing $168, and late registration will be available until Friday, Aug. 12 costing $188.

2019 Savannah 48Hr Films World Premier final screening. Photo from 48HFP Facebook

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ART PATROL “SPLASH!” EXHIBIT BY JOHN LYTLE WILSON

Plant Riverside District’s Grand Bohemian Gallery will feature paintings by Birmingham, Alabama artist John Lytle Wilson from July 1-31. An artist known for his brightly colored paintings and murals, John Lytle Wilson depicts cartoon robots, monkeys and other creatures invading traditional landscape paintings. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Plant Riverside District’s Grand Bohemian Gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The gallery is closed on Mondays.

FREE July 31, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.. 912-373-9055.

Molly.Johnson@kesslercollection.com. plantriverside.com/venues/grand-bohemian-gallery/. Plant Riverside District Grand Bohemian Gallery, 400 West River Street.

TRADING SPACES

February 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022 Kobo Gallery artists Morgan Adler, Suzanne Carmack, Antoine de Villiers, Joy Dunigan, Marta McWhorter, David Kaminsky and Daniel E. Smith rotate the gallery, prompting a host of new work arrivals and a fresh take on existing works.

2022 Trading Spaces Events are as follows: • June 1 - July 31, 2022 • August 1 - September 30, 2022 • October 1 - November 30, 2022

BLOW UP: INFLATABLE CONTEMPORARY ART

KOBO 360°

December 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023 Kobo Gallery artists Morgan Adler, Suzanne Carmack, Antoine de Villiers, Joy Dunigan, Marta McWhorter, David Kaminsky and Daniel E. Smith rotate the gallery, prompting a host of new work arrivals and a fresh take on existing works.

GHOSTS

GHOSTS is a collection of paintings along with a video installation produced by artist, Meg Kettelkamp, and filmed and edited by Grace Harding.

Kettelkamp’s naturally dyed fabrics with plant material gathered around Savannah take on new forms and purposes in the film, continued by a new presentation in the gallery. Contemplating the complexities of the past and its effects on the present, she invites the viewer into a quiet reflection of both light and shadow, and seeing the familiar with childlike simplicity. All work at the exhibition will be for sale. 5-9 p.m.. megkettelkamp.com. The Nest Gallery, 601 E 33rd St.

THROUGH THE EYES OF ERIC HARTLEY, A PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION

The Arts on the Coast in partnership with Great Oaks Bank is proud to present ‘Through the Eyes of Eric Hartley, A Photographic Collection’, a black and white photography exhibition that features over 25 extraordinary images from Hartley’s personal collection. An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 3rd from 5-7 p.m. The full show dates at June 3-August 12, 2022.

Free 5-7 p.m.. 9123985776. artsonthecoastaoc@gmail.com. artsonthecoast. org/eric-hartley. Estes Gallery at Great Oaks Bank/Arts on the Coast, 42 Town Centre Drive.

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. 10 a.m.-5 p.m..

912-790-8800. telfair.org

THIS WEEK’S ART PATROL RECOMMENDATIONS

BY BETH LOGAN

A graduate of SCAD with a BFA in Photography, and a 2021 SCAD Atelier Associate, Robin Elise Maaya has created some searingly honest work around childhood trauma and her teenage admission to a mental institution.

Her black and white images of twin girls in Mississippi and young boys in Savannah are equally raw, stark, and hypnotic.

On a more fun note, she has created an upbeat body of work entitled “It’s A Thursday” documenting Thursday night patrons and staff of the beloved Savannah nightlife hotspot, Savoy Society.

Maaya says, “Disposables, point and shoots, Polaroid and Instax cameras all became my weekly companions and further pushed me to connect with people outside of my circle.”

Opening this Thursday, July 14 and on show through the weekend, “It’s A Thursday” displays over one thousand images at Savoy Society, 102 East Liberty Street.

Her book “It’s A Thursday, Part II: The Tiny Polaroid Edition” will be available for purchase, as will framed compilations of her work.

Instagram.com/its.a.thursday

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BLOW UP: Inflatable Contemporary Art explores the imaginative ways that artists use air as a tool for creating larger-thanlife sculptures. Featuring nine cutting-edge installation projects, this exhibition shakes up traditional associations of inflatables with balloons, beach toys, and blimps. As a group, these demonstrate the wealth of visual possibilities for inflatable art, from playfully familiar subjects to colorful abstractions and thought-provoking conceptual work.

The exhibition includes an international roster of artists and art collectives who are well known in contemporary art circles: Nicole Banowetz, Sharon Engelstein, FriendsWithYou, Joshua Harker, Susan Lee-Chun, Matt Ritchie, Lizabeth Rossof, Max Streicher, and Jen Stark. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. 912-790-8800. info@telfair. org. telfair.org/exhibitions/blow-up/. telfair. org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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JENNIFER NOLAN:

BRINGER OF JOY, WONDER AND BEAUTY

By Beth Logan

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Artist Jennifer Nolan meets me at the door of her comfortably funky Talahi Island home she shares with husband and fellow painter Bernard Nolan, and her five—yes, five—sons ranging from 7 to 18 years of age. Tall, athletic, tanned, and looking entirely too young to have an 18-year-old, she leads me into the sunny side porch where she and her husband paint side by side. (The couple met in art school; He paints urban scenes and landscapes and shows at Reynolds Gallery).

I am here to discuss Nolan’s upcoming show at Location Gallery which opens this Friday, July 15.

As always, master curator and wordsmith Peter Roberts, has produced both a clever title and a deserving nonprofit to be the recipient of the gallery’s profits.

“Walk Run Swim Fly” features an array of winged, finned, and furred creatures and benefits The Ossabaw Island Foundation.

Nolan grew up in New Jersey and attended SCAD “sight unseen” in the late 90’s at the recommendation of her high school college counselor.

“SCAD was a good fit for me,” she says. “It was nice when you’re a creative person and you’re always the odd ball, to come to art school where everyone’s an oddball. And Savannah’s that way too. I feel like people are so creative and so interesting here.”

Graduating in 1999 with a BFA in Illustration, Nolan says her major encompassed both painting and drawing skills, but also enabled her to tell a story. Digital art and computers were becoming more prevalent by then, but, she says, “I’m not a computer person. I like paint. I like the sound of the pencil and brush scraping on the paper. I like the tactile quality. I like the smell.”

Nolan became immersed in fine art after graduation, working and showing in the sorely missed art gallery owned by Irene Mayo in the Sandfly neighborhood of Savannah.

“I did a lot of pet portraits then,” she says, “But after our first

The opening reception for “Walk Run Swim Fly” is Friday, July 15 from 6-8pm at Location Gallery, 251 Bull Street. Follow Location Gallery at locationgallery. net and on Instagram @locationgallery and follow Nolan at JenniferNolanArt. com and on Instagram @jen.jen.nolan. The show runs through the end of August and gallery proceeds will benefit the Ossabaw Island Foundation.

OPPOSITE: “Golden”, mixed media on panel.

“Papyrus”, mixed media on panel.

THIS PAGE: The shelves in Nolan’s studio display both artwork and affirmations. Nolan in her home studio

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baby was born we moved to Atlanta for 14 years to be closer to family. I entered a lot of competitions and shows in Atlanta and did some pop-ups, but my focus was on caring for small children!”

Returning to Savannah four years ago (and buying her house as she had chosen her college - sight unseen), Nolan works one day a week with Irene Mayo in Reynolds Square Gallery, and paints six evenings a week in her studio after her smaller children are in bed. In addition to her representation in Reynolds Square, she participates in Location Gallery shows when invited, has the occasional pop-up (look for her at October’s Isle of Hope Art and Music Festival), but work mostly on commission pieces.

Currently, she is finishing paintings of a shell, a horse, and a couple of dog portraits left over from Christmas commissions, while, of course, busily producing fresh work for “Walk Run Swim Fly.” Nolan is excited that gallery proceeds will benefit the Ossabaw Island Foundation as, “My work does have a focus on conservation of both flora and fauna. It’s a perfect tie-in.”

She finds it hard to articulate how she chooses her subjects… In her studio, I see paintings of whales, a moose, a beautiful bee, various birds, and a tiny, simply rendered portrayal of a Texan longhorn to which I’m particularly drawn. She says she’ll go to Oatland Island and take photographs of the owls and the animals, or, in the case of the longhorns, visit a farm in west Georgia, but mostly, her highly realistic paintings are created after studying multiple reference photographs and conducting much internet research, trying to piece together the best way to illustrate the particular animal, fish, bird, or insect she has selected.

Nolan’s chosen mediums are watercolor and gouache, supplemented by “these great watercolors that have natural mica in them so there’s a little bit of sparkle.”

For the first time, pieces for this show incorporate silver and gold leaf, as well as plants she has foraged from her own garden. “I print with the actual flower or leaf,” she says, as she shows me an exquisite painting of a flamingo where the background design was made by dipping papyrus leaves into gold.

Other images incorporate dahlias and sunflowers; the background of a small painting of a raven is dotted with amaranth flowers; one of a coyote has bamboo stalks behind him.

“So, this new style is really layering a lot of my loves… The wildlife…The outdoors…The patterns of the printing process.”

Nolan’s show has over 25 pieces of assorted sizes. All are varnished and UV protected - a fresh and lighter alternative to the traditional way of displaying watercolors behind glass. When I ask her to discuss one or two of her favorites, she responds, “I can’t. It’s like picking a favorite child! And some of them are still in the works.” She explains that she paints the creature, but then looks at it for a while before deciding what needs to be tweaked or added.

“Like, I’m pretty sure I’ll add some wisteria to the weasel, but I have to feel that out and sit with that for a bit.”

Living close to the marsh, Nolan hopes she has instilled a sense of exploration and love of the natural world in her boys.

“There are bugs all over this house! I have curiosity cabinets. We all collect stuff. We will take our boat to a little island and spend hours combing it for teeth or little animals, and just observing.”

It is this sense of joy and wonder and beauty that Nolan wants to share through her paintings.

“I think that is something that’s a little lost in the world right now. We’ve all been a bit on edge these past few years and we’re losing sight of the things we love,” she says. “People connect with things that are beautiful and full of wonder. Like that bee’s eyeball for example,” as she points to her painting, “You can get lost in there. I hope people will make that connection and get lost in the wonder.”

“Art can really help the world. We all need more inner time; A time to appreciate things. Art offers a pause. It’s a great connector, no matter where we stand on political issues. Everyone stops and looks at a beautiful sunset or appreciates a deer with a baby. My goal is to touch people that way.”

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MAGGIE HAYES HAS NOWHERE TO GO

By Beth Logan

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Maggie Hayes (b. Atlanta, 1989) is a soulful, sexual, energetic, joyful, and sometimes angst-filled, beautiful force of nature who, after stints at UGA, UCF, Temple University, and long stays in Costa Rica and New York, finally feels comfortable in calling Savannah home.

A painter, sculptor, and performance artist, she is a former competitive swimmer and athlete, locally known as an energetically twerking DJ with regular gigs at the Thompson Hotel pool, Barrelhouse South and Rogue Water. She is also deeply spiritual with a consistent writing, breathwork, meditation, and yoga practice that she often teaches to others.

Hayes’ artwork is deeply informed by her exploration of the body-mind-soul union. Often incorporating sculpture, beadwork, painting, installations, and performance pieces, Savannah’s art lovers will remember some of her incredible former shows: A two-week residency “Give Me My Flowers While I’m Still Here” in the sorely missed Welmont space; “Coming Up For Air” at Haza (now the Stables); and last year’s beautiful installation focusing on “The Play of Light” with her mother, ceramicist Kathy Hayes, in the main gallery of Sulfur Studios.

Building on a 2019 Sulfur Studios’ ON::View Residency where she sat in silent meditation and created an altar for viewers to share in her experience of

“unconditional love breaking down the hierarchy of oppression,” Hayes had a solo exhibition at Day & Night Projects in Atlanta in April of 2021. Incorporating video and paintings, an integral piece of that show was her seven-day meditation and fast.

“I wanted to garden my mind and clear my energy of anything that was not loving,” Hayes tells me, “If we work towards love in ourselves, we are much more able to integrate the outside world and see it without judgement.”

On day five, however, she really hit a wall.

“I’m sitting there getting preoccupied with my mom’s birthday and whether or not The Wyld would be open, and because I don’t have my phone to just satisfy that itch, it creates this anxiety and downward spiral into wondering about other things like how much money I have. Quite simple things were triggering such unease. That’s often how it is. Whether or not we can stop the spiral is the effort of a mindfulness practice.”

Hayes continues, “It was easier to not eat than be off my phone for seven days!

It’s such a mixed blessing to have Google and this network of connectivity, but it feeds that anxious side of us so deeply.” Finally, however, Hayes reached a point where she thought, “There’s really nothing to do and there’s nowhere to go.”

The Thompson Hotel sponsors the opening reception for Maggie Hayes’ “Nowhere To Go; Infinite Horror, Infinite Beauty” Friday July 15 between 6 and 9 pm at Rule of Three Gallery, 915 Montgomery Street. Work will be installed through September 2, 2022. Details on the show and a date for the future performance piece can be found on Instagram.com/ro3-gallery Find out more about Hayes’ artwork, breathwork, yoga, and DJ gigs at Maggie-Hayes.com and at Instagram.com/ParadiseVitalityStudio

OPPOSITE: “70% Clouds” (Three 5’ x 2’ panels inspired by the thoughts that humans are 70% water and that a cloud never dies) THIS PAGE: “Hawaii Colorized Postcard” (68”x68”), Maggie Hayes in her home studio.

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“And that,” she says, “is where the title for my new show came from.

Once I surrendered to that thought – there’s nothing to do, there’s no reservation to book right now, there’s nothing to pay for right now – there was a softening and an allowing of presence to occur. Just sitting with what-is, the good and bad, the ugly and beautiful, is what inspired this body of work. It came out of that meditation.”

Hayes’ show “Nowhere To Go; Infinite Horror, Infinite Beauty” opens this Friday evening (July 15) at Rule of Three Gallery on Montgomery St. Gallerist Stephanie Forbes tells me she met Hayes years ago while they were both working at The Collins Quarter, “Anthony said, ‘you guys need to be friends.’” Indeed, the women share striking similarities: both are beautiful, spiritual, and deeply dedicated to their creative journeys.

“She’s never had a curator take all the work and install it for her. I feel honored to be entrusted with that,” Forbes says. “Her work is so beautiful and dynamic, but she often puts so much into each show. I’m excited to have the opportunity to apportion it out.”

“Nowhere To Go” focuses on the duality that exists between beauty and pain, struggle and ease. Hayes says she personally associates the tropical places of South America with paradise.

“I was so enamored by the people and culture of Costa Rica and yet there is this intense poverty, and that’s so often the case. These beautiful places are so heavily affected by exploitation and colonization. How do we even begin to reckon with that?”

“It’s so easy to focus on the darkness without seeing that there’s still so much beauty despite these oppressive systems,” Hayes continues.

A couple of her large abstract paintings are influenced by locations of American intervention. One is based on a scene in a documentary on Vietnam where an idyllic area of palm trees “is being bombed and you see this glow of light and the sparkles of the bombs. Aesthetically, this destructive scene is bizarrely pretty.” The second is set in Hawaii and references the displacement of Indigenous culture.

Sculptures of skull fragments and broken bones hang from a miliary parachute and prompt us to question who benefits from foreign government aid, from war, or from colonization. Above the parachute are clouds which represent the ephemeral nature of the situation and offer some hope that any perceived negativity is a temporary element. A series of small and affordable cloud paintings reinforce the concept that we are both a temporary and an eternal energy.

“If we are really in the flow of life, we are in that constant state of change where there is also a constant recycling of energy,” Hayes says.

A performance piece (date TBD) where the artist will be bound for an extended duration will further push the concept that there’s nowhere to go, to instead surrender and discover how to become empowered when we feel helpless.

Diagnosed with cancer in February of this year, Hayes recognized, “It was important to think I was not powerless. I have control of my attitude.

I have control of my thoughts. I don’t mean to diminish anyone else’s journey, but for me, I got to the point where cancer does not need to be good or bad, it’s just an experience...” “…If I didn’t have the relationship with my mind and body that I do, I don’t know how I would have got through,” Hayes continues. “That solidarity is how I’ve been able to thrive. There is a temptation to say, ‘why me?’ when certain things happen in our lives, but so often it’s ‘why NOT me?’ There’s no goodness or healthy behavior that protects you from grief or loss or pain. Similarly, that thought can be used for beautiful things. For example, the time I went to Art Basel, I thought, ‘why not me?

I could be here!’”

The meditation breakthrough she experienced on day five of her Atlanta show provided Hayes with an armor for the diagnosis and treatments that lay ahead and offered the inspiration for this new exhibition. Come - and be infinitely inspired.

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

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

Moodright’s Duckpin Bowling League Night, 8 p.m.

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Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

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Fia Rua Irish Pub Family Movie Night, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY 7/19 LIVE MUSIC

McDonough’s Open Mic/Jam, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m.

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McDonough’s Family Feud, 7 p.m.

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The Wormhole Open Mic, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.

Coffee Bluff Marina LAX, 6 p.m.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

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

Rock House Music & Dance, 10 p.m.

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

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District Live at Plant Riverside District Pretty Darn, Live in Concert, 8 p.m.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront - Rocks on the River Ketel One Brunch Music Series feat.

Logan Thomas, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

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Front Porch Improv Adult Drop-in IMPROV Class, 10 a.m.

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

Over Yonder Honky Tonk Saturdays

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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.

Bar Food Karaoke Night, 10 p.m.

Bay Street Blues Karaoke Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Rock House Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront - Rocks on the River Ketel One Brunch Music Series feat.

Logan Thomas, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

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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.

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

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TRIVIA & GAMES

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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.

LIVE MUSIC

Bay Street Blues Karaoke Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m.

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FRI JUL 15 | 8 PM

Convincing rock superstars like The Police, Pat Benetar and David Bowie to holler “I want my MTV” literally changed the world in the early 80s. The TV channel that only played music blew up, leading to an audio-visual revolution in music. Guardians bring this era of rock, pop and new wave to life.

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Expanding on his Rave Prom traveling show, the producer/DJ is touring extensively throughout the end of the year. Savannah is the second stop for the versatile artist. Hard to pinpoint a single genre, Yultron effortlessly mixes up dance, rave, hip hop and multiple EDM variants that rock enormous crowds.

SAT JUL 16 | 10 PM

The Charlotte deathcore/djent maniacs (pictured) who spike their sonic brutality with theatrics headline The Called Out Tour. The four-band assault invades Savannah with co-conspirators Divided (from Virginia), Hot Box in the Hearse (sounds like fun), and Athens’ Guillotine AD (metal AF).

FRI JUL 15 | 9 PM

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ACROSS 1. Change chips, perhaps 7. Like some feral fur 13. A piano has just over seven 15. No longer on board 16. Permanently 18. Winged Renaissance art character 19. Arizona’s Agua ___ National Monument 20. Exalt extremely 22. “Eek!” 23. Curling inning 24. Word at some taquerias 25. Off schedule 26. Suffix that modifies Vienna and Burma 27. Descriptor that makes it 13 29. Online chatter in the AOL era?

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