Connect Savannah | July 20, 2022

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RIGHT WHALES: DOC HIGHLIGHTS THE DANGERS AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS OF GEORGIA’S STATE MARINE MAMMAL

SYNTH PIONEER HOWARD JONES STILL BELIEVES THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER

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HERB ALPERT

‘It’s all about the art.’

LIVING LEGEND KICKS OFF NATIONAL TOUR IN SAVANNAH WITH WIFE, SINGER LANI HALL

FREE JEPSON CENTER & TELFAIR ACADEMY ADMISSION FOR LOCALS* SAT & SUN THROUGH 8.28! *Includes residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, & Jasper Counties

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Lizabeth Rossof (American, b. 1973); 5 XI’AN AMERICAN WARRIORS, 2019; nylon fabric, electric fans.

Sharon Engelstein (Canadian, b. 1965); Seeker, 2012; nylon fabric, electric fan. BLOW UP: Inflatable

Contemporary Art was organized by Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA

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AT A GLANCE

WEDNESDAY 7/13

GREASE - LIVE ON STAGE The smash hit musical takes you back to loud cars and summer lovin’ with all the classic songs that are still favorites today. Singing and dancing that’s fun for all ages.

It’s electrifying!

Wed, July 20 at 8pm Fri, July 22 at 8pm Sat, July 23 at 3pm & 8pm Sun, July 24 at 3pm THE HISTORIC SAVANNAH THEATRE at 222 Bull St., savannahtheatre.com

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.

WEDNESDAY BLUES SERIES FEAT. ERIC CULBERSON BAND

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.

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.

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

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

FRIDAY 7/15

LUCAS CENTENNIAL SUMMER: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND

45TH ANNIVERSARY! 7:00 PM Gorgeous and epic in every way, Stephen Spielberg’s first extraterrestrial opus wowed audiences 45 years ago with groundbreaking visual effects and an iconic score by longtime collaborator John Williams. Experience Spielberg’s singular vision for the film in a 4K-restored director’s cut on the big screen at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts. Join us for a pre-show mashed potato sculpting concept and make your own model of Devil’s Tower!

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

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.

GREASE! @THE HISTORIC SAVANNAH THEATRE

The musical turned movie that brings us back to the days of loud cars, big hair and summer lovin’ is coming to the stage at the Historic Savannah Theatre. The whole cast of “Grease” including our beloved high school summer lovebirds, Danny and Sandy, will rock the stage with their classic songs that are still favorites today. If you love the movie, you will be sure to love Savannah’s revival of this incredible show. Featuring the Savannah Theatre’s awardwinning cast and band! | Through July 31

ISLANDS FARMERS MARKET

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

SUNDAY 7/17

BEATS, BREWS + BEERMOSAS

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

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.

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

MONDAY 7/18 TYBEE ISLAND 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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Plant Riverside District will host a new Wednesday Blues Series at the Pavilion Stage along the Savannah River, featuring free performances by top regional blues artists. The Eric Culberson Band will be the featured performer for the month of July, offering sizzling electric blues by one of Georgia’s favorite artists. Every Wednesday - July 20; July 27 6-9 p.m.

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GROWING ROOTS IN SAVANNAH

By Marley Gibson Features Writer

Hostess City. A year ago, the Morrises were blessed with the addition of their son, Jackson, or “Jack”, who is already a fan of Savannah.

“We love spending time together as a family,” Morris said. “We love taking the boat out and feel grateful to call the Low Country home. No matter what we’re doing, we want to be together. It doesn’t matter, as long as we do it together.”

Some of the fellow home-grown foods the Morrises appreciate—especially Jackson and his ever-growing palate—are the products from their friends at Billy’s Botanicals in Richmond Hill. Most weekends, social media friends are treated to photos of Kelly’s culinary delights featuring their fresh, local purchases.

“Jack and I enjoy chowing down on the incredible food Kelly prepares,” Andrew said. “We love being able to get fresh, locally sourced food. We can also enjoy it all together being outside—whether it be working on the farm, on a house project, or going to the Forsyth Farmer’s Market… or the beach.”

Andrew and Kelly both relish spending time with friends and customers—especially over a meal. “This region has so much to offer and so much diversity.

There are so many individuals [in Savannah] doing some incredible work. We love when people share their stories and knowledge and experience.”

“Traveling as a family is something important and

enjoyable to us,” he said. “We’re looking forward to showing Jack all the incredible things this world has to offer. And, in the meantime, we can support other local businesses here from the hardware stores and restaurants we enjoy to all the great outdoor options.”

Together, the parents, food enthusiasts, and small business owners stress the goal of their shop and their lives is to share knowledge so everyone can learn from each other.

“We really strive to be a valuable resource in the community, where anyone looking to grow can come to share ideas and get the necessary supplies needed to succeed. When you shop with us, you’re not just supporting local business, you’re supporting families,” he said, proudly. “Whether you grow your own food at home or even if you plan to scale up to a commercial operation, we want to help you solve the many challenges associated with growing crops. When we work together as a community, we all succeed.”

Savannah Hydroponics & Organics is located at 4107 8th Street, Suite C, in Garden City. Visit savannahhydro. com for more information.

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If you’ve got a green thumb or just need some good advice, Andrew Morris is your go-to guy when it comes to everything hydroponic in Savannah.

Originally from Southern California, Morris, 34, has found the most fertile soil for sowing roots for a family and a business right here in Savannah, allowing him to pursue his lifelong appreciation and respect for gardening.

Nearing its 15th year, Morris’s Savannah Hydroponics & Organics (SH&O) has been educating and supporting Low Country gardeners of all levels on the benefits of specialty gardening since opening its doors in 2009, offering a diverse selection of high-quality products.

Simply put, hydroponics is growing plants without soil. Instead, plants are grown in systems where their roots are fed directly with nutrient-filled water solutions. When his family left California for the colder mountains of Lake Tahoe, teenage Morris turned to using lighting and hydroponic systems to grow plants year-round indoors.

“I was exposed to gardening, recycling, and composting at an early age, as well as the benefits of sustainable living,” Morris said. “At SH&O, we have solutions for all methods of growing. Using our techniques,” he continued, “plants will never be treated with harsh chemicals and are only sprayed with natural disease and pest controls. Many of these practices can [even] be replicated anywhere from a rooftop to a parking lot allowing food to be grown anywhere.”

While Andrew enjoys tending to his heirloom tomatoes and lettuces, he is most proud of the family roots he and his wife, Kelly, the special events manager for Keep America Beautiful, have planted here in the

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COMMUNITY SAVANNAH AGENDA:

PROPERTY MATTERS

TOP FLIGHT

By Eric Curl

savannahagenda.com

Renewables, redevelopment and raising crane

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SAV named No. 1 airport by travel magazine readers

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Savannah/ Hilton Head international Airport was named the No. 1 Best Domestic Airport in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2022.

Every year Travel + Leisure asks its readers to share their international travel experiences with categories including airports, airlines, cities, islands, tours, spas and more. This results in a comprehensive travel guide based on the opinions and experiences of the publication’s readers.

“We always strive to be the best and offer the best in everything we do,” said Stephen Green, Savannah Airport Commission Chairman. “It is an honor that the many readers of Travel + Leisure think we are among the best airports in the U.S. As a leisure destination airport serving the southern South Carolina and Georgia coasts, we want to be sure we make a very good impression, and this recognition confirms we are succeeding on that front.”

Readers rated airports based on a variety of factors spanning from airport accessibility, check in, security, restaurants and bars, shopping, design, cleanliness and more. Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport were rated highly in all categories resulting in the airport taking the top spot.

Last year the airport was also selected as No. 1 Airport in the United States.

This marks the second time a major publication has recognized Savannah’s airport.

“All of our airport employees and airport partner employees work hard day-in and day-out to ensure the customer experience at Savannah/Hilton Head International is second to none,” said Savannah Airport Commission Executive Director Greg Kelly. “This recognition is evidence that our efforts have not gone unnoticed.”

Green notes that the Airport Commission was thrilled to have Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport be selected by two well-known publications. A feat that he said is thanks largely in part to all the airport’s employees. “ The fact that two major publications have selected us for that honor speaks volumes about the job our professional staff does everyday. It’s also a real testament to the leadership of Greg Kelly, our executive director, his executive team and the folks from top to bottom,” said Green.

In addition to The Best Domestic Airport, the city of Savannah also holds a high ranking among Travel + Leisures readers. Out of a list of 15 cities Savannah was ranked within the top five.

Joseph Marinelli, the president of Visit Savannah, expressed his excitement for the continued success and recognition Savannah has been receiving in the past few years.

“Year after year, Savannah continues to be one of the highest-ranked visitor destinations in the U.S. by the readers of Travel + Leisure, and that is the case again this year. This is especially gratifying as we emerge in a post-pandemic world. Now with an expanding convention center, air service that continues to grow, and a constantly evolving culinary, retail, and lodging scene, Savannah and Chatham County are well-poised to continue to attract visitors from around the country, and around the world, for what promises to be a very bright future.”

- Alex Arango

The Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center is one of several city buildings being outfitted with solar power systems.

The city is seeking new, cleaner sources of energy, while renewable sources of downtown development projects never seem to dissipate.

Want to know where the next construction project will take place? Look for “non-contributing” buildings that don’t add historic value to the district according to local zoning codes. You’ll see a couple poised for demolition and redevelopment in this week’s edition of Property Matters.

Thanks for staying engaged Savannah.

City planning solar installations throughout Savannah

The city is planning to install solar panels at 19 buildings throughout Savannah as part of a transition to clean and renewable energy sources.

The solar systems will be installed at police and fire stations, community centers, administrative buildings and wastewater treatment plants, under an agreement approved by the Savannah City Council last Thursday.

Cherry Street Energy will install the solar systems at no upfront costs, under the terms of the agreement, and the city will pay for the generated energy at a price that is less than the current utility rate, according to city officials.

The city expects to save more than $30,000 in the first year, while reducing energy use by about 3% relative to 2021 usage.

In total, the city expects to pay $6.32 million over 25 years for the service, which includes installation, operations maintenance and decommissioning. As part of the agreement, Cherry Street will also replace three roofs valued at $300,000.

The city had planned on outfitting 25 buildings, but the four parking garages were deemed uneconomic investments as a result of the high cost of steel, according to a city spokesperson. The visitor’s center/Coastal Heritage Site also didn’t make the cut due to some “historic preservation challenges.” The Enmarket Arena was on tap for solar, but city officials say they need to conduct a structural analysis first.

Demo, apartments planned for Oglethorpe & Lincoln

The new owner of a 1960s-era building at 302 East Oglethorpe is planning to demolish the 1-story building and construct a 4-story apartment building in its place.

The proposed apartment building submitted

Seven-story building may rise above Moon River Brewing at Whitaker & Bay

Rendering submitted for project at 302 East Oglethorpe Avenue.

302 East Oglethorpe Avenue.

Rendering of proposed project submitted to the HDBR.

MLK plan includes demo, rehab and courtyard as downtown Savannah connector

The buildings located at 111 and 119 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard will be rehabilitated, while the center structure at 113 MLK would be demolished to make way for a public courtyard, under a plan approved by the Historic District Board of Review on July 13. (It’s always the middle child).

The buildings are owned by New York-based Tidal Real Estate Partners, which purchased the properties for $7 million in 2019. The development sites are part of a larger project Tidal is constructing to the immediate west at 110

Rendering of proposed project submitted to the HDBR.

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to the Historic District Board of Review includes 12 units with 10 onsite parking spaces and two spaces for mopeds, according to the project description submitted by the architect, J. Elder Studio. By the way, the west side of the building appears to have five stories, but that’s just a mezzanine (a fun word to say).

The proposed plan comes after Wesley Chapel Partners, LLC purchased the property for $1.9 million in January, according to sales records.

The review board recommended approval of the plan because the “non-contributing” building was severely altered in 1976. Constructed in the early 1960s and first used as an automobile glass and sliding-glass-door shop (really?), the space was used most recently as law offices.

On July 13, the review board postponed the proposal for consideration at a future meeting. Stay tuned ...

and 111 Ann Street, where a 390-unit apartment complex is being built. (You can see the giant cranes scraping the sky from MLK and beyond.)

A restaurant is planned for 119 MLK and office space is planned for 111 MLK. No plans were submitted for 125 MLK, on the south end of the building, which Tidal also owns. A restaurant, Repeal 33, currently operates at that space.

The three buildings were constructed between 1898 and 1916, but are listed as non-contributing due to extensive alterations and loss of historic integrity. Those alterations reportedly took place in 1938 and again in the 1990s (When some people were in high-school donning their most fashionable Grunge attire). Carlito’s Mexican Bar & Grill previously operated out of 119 MLK, while a Japanese restaurant, Wasabi’s, had operated at 113 MLK. With the proposed courtyard, the developer is seeking to provide a pedestrian connection from MLK to the westward development and public space at Ann Street. All those walking folks have to do is survive crossing MLK...

After initially being proposed about four years ago, approved plans for a 7-story residential building at 2 Whitaker St. have resurfaced. (Somehow, I missed this one back then.)

LS3P Associates Architects successfully sought approval of a minor amendment to the plan – a different type of window – at the July 13 Historic District Board of Review meeting. (They were busy last week.)

The beer garden next to the Moon River Brewing Company is where the building will be built.

The proposed building site is located at Whitaker and Bay where Moon River Brewing Company’s outdoor dining area and bar is located. The beer garden and bar – a one story structure approved by the review board about 10 years ago – will be demolished as part of the project, but the proposed building’s ground floor uses include an expansion of the restaurant, a beer garden and residential lobby, according to the original proposal in 2018.

The review board approved the bar structure’s demolition along with the height and mass of the proposed 7-story building in December 2018. In July 2020, the review board approved the design and details of the project. The project’s approval was set to expire on May 28, however, the applicant submitted the amended application two weeks before that deadline. (Cutting it close.)

The review board approved the amended plan (windows) at staff’s recommendation. No word yet on when we’ll have another crane in the sky at that site, but go ahead and enjoy a glass of Swamp Fox outside while you can. It may renew you.

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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.

BAXTER COLOR: BROWN AGE: 5 MONTHS Please welcome Baxter BE (Bat Ears) to the One Love foster family. He is a fun, happy and playful puppy around 5 months old, mixed medium sized breed.

He does well with other dogs and we believe would be fine with children. No cats please. He is working on his manners and is just about house trained.

ASPEN

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COLOR: WHITE AGE: 9 YEARS

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Aspen is a great companion who is looking for a quieter home with an experienced owner who will accompany her to go for nice long walks in the morning and evening and be a lazy bug during the day.

She knows her basic command, is kennel trained, would love a yard but lives in a condo currently and walks well on a leash. Aspen is a great traveler and does well riding in a car. She prefers to be the only dog or with a dog who is lower key like herself but could certainly entertain some playtime and a little game of tug. No smaller children for this girl as things get too loud and crazy for her.

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.

Compiled by Jamie Burton

COMMUNITY

By Alex Arango

alex@connectsavannah.com

The Tybee Marine Science Center along with International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW ) and Hit Play Productions co-hosted the Georgia premiere of Nadine Paquenza’s 2021 documentary “Last of the Right Whales” on Tuesday, July 12 at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts.

The documentary follows the migration of North American right whales, and individuals who have dedicated themselves to protecting the world’s most endangered species of large whale.

‘LAST OF THE RIGHT WHALES’ HIGHLIGHTS THE DANGERS AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS OF GEORGIA’S STATE MARINE MAMMAL to climate change, which is causing volatility in calving areas off the Georgia Coast.

This change in currents relocates copepods, which are small crustaceans that happen to be the right whale’s main food source, and lowers their abundance.

As a result right whales are forced to seek their prey in areas that have less protection from vessel strikes and entanglements.

POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS In “Last of the Right Whales” experts identified potential solutions, and ways to mitigate our impact on the species.

One method that was highlighted in the documentary was the use of ropeless gear that can minimize entanglement.

Examples of this ropeless gear can be seen on the Georgia Coast.

Kim Sawicki, the president of Sustainable Seas Technology inc, has been working with Georgia fishermen to develop and test ropless fishing gear that

allows commercial fishermen to access black sea bass.

Sawicki explained that the fishery she works with was able to acquire an exempted fishing permit that allows them to fish with ropeless fishing gear while whales are nearby.

“Now we have 15,000 Square nautical miles of fishing area that’s available for the guys using all of these gears. There’s 12 different types out there now. Probably in the next 10 years, we’ll see some new ones come in, which is cool,” said Sawicki.

The use of ropeless fishing gear has yet to be implemented on a wide scale, but Sawicki’s work shows that this type of fishing gear can be used to lessen the impact on North Atlantic right whales.

For more information on the documentary and on North Atlantic right whales visit lastoftherightwhales.com and noaa.gov See photos from the screening online at connectsavannah.com/connected and on the next page.

ACCORDING TO NOAA FISHERIES THERE ARE FEWER THAN 350 OF THESE WHALES REMAINING, WITH FEWER THAN 100 BREEDING FEMALES.

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DANGERS RIGHT WHALES FACE According to The Georgia Conservancy, only known right whale calving grounds are off the coast of Georgia and North Florida.

With that in mind, “Last of the Right Whales” serves to remind viewers about one of the world’s rarest and endangered species.

After centuries of being hunted, North American right whale populations are on the brink.

Currently, North American right whales are dying off faster than they can reproduce.

According to NOAA Fisheries there are fewer than 350 of these whales remaining, and fewer than 100 breeding females.

Although the hunting of these whales has been prohibited, their numbers continue to decline due to entanglement in fishing gear, vessel strikes, climate change and ocean noise that affects the species ability to communicate and find food.

Experts predict in the next 20 years Georgia’s state aquatic mammal could be functionally extinct.

Cathay Sakas, the former education coordinator at Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary on Skidaway Island in Savannah, said that fishing gear, mostly rope from traps, pose a major threat to the right whale population.

Compared to other threats that the whales face, fishing entanglements are a significant risk to right whales.

NOAA Fisheries and its partners estimate that 85 percent of the North American right whale populations have been entangled in fishing gear at least once.

“Fishing gear entanglement is a different beast entirely. When a whale becomes entangled in fishing gear it may take years for the whale to die,” explained Sakas.

In addition to entanglements, vessel strikes are also a major threat to right whales.

The species migration patterns overlap with several Atlantic ports and shipping lanes, which can result in vessels colliding with right whales and causing severe injuries that can be fatal.

Sakas also explained that experts are noticing a shift in ocean currents attributed

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COMMUNITY

LAST OF THE RIGHT WHALES GEORGIA PREMIERE AT THE LUCAS THEATRE

Patty Kaczka, Beth Palmer, Susan Catron

BUNNY IN THE CITY

By Bunny Ware Jennifer Hilburn, Stephanie Chewning

Debra Power, Cathy J. Sakas

When I got a call from Joanne Jackson to attend the Georgia Premiere of “The Last of the Right Whales,” I jumped at the chance to see this awardwinning feature documentary at the magnificent Lucas Theatre on July 12.

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While talking with the HitPlay Productions executive producer, I learn that the Canada-based crew wants to make films that make a difference. Joanne shares, “Filmed along the migratory path of the North Atlantic right whale from Florida to Canada, this film gives an up close and personal look at these amazing creatures.”

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Sharing Joanne’s view is Tybee Island Marine Science Center Operations Director Beth Palmer. The Eatonton native tells me, “Having a powerful film show how local and how important they are to us is a rare accomplishment.

There are less than 350 right whales left in the entire world, which is crazy for an animal that is the size of a school bus. They inhabit our coast lines during the winter to have their babies and we are one of the only known calving grounds for this species.”

Another fabulous female sharing in Joanne and Beth’s hope that this film grows awareness and love for right whales is the queen of all news, Susan Catron. The managing editor of “The Current” tells me that their environmental journalist, Mary Landers, is tonight’s moderator for the Q&A following the film. While waiting for Mary to arrive, we dive into a convo on how much we love the tranquility of our north Georgia visits before I snap a pic of her with Beth Palmer and volunteer Patty Kaczka.

Aidan Gomez, Andres Labiaga, Zeke Bumgamer, Coby Kiefert

Camille Boccio, Mary Edwards

Summer Rogers, Stephanie Chewning

Captain Michelle Halford, David Charbonneau

Easing over to the concession stand team, I convince Aiden Gomez, Andres Labiaga, Zeke Bumgamer and Coby Kiefert to hug up for a group pic. Sneaking away with some fresh popcorn, I head into the marble floored lobby to meet One Hundred Miles advocates Jennifer Hilburn and Stephanie Chewning. Dedicated to preserving Georgia’s cultural and natural communities, the ladies are gracious in posing for a photo.

Arriving next is local photographer Chris McShane. Amped to head to north Georgia on a hiking trip, Chris graciously jumps on the other side of the camera to smile with Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce’s PR manager Tanvi Chauhan. Her heritage is of Indian descent, her accent sounds British, and after 10 minutes of trying to guess where she is from, we learn that she is from Zimbabwe!

Next up is my favorite southside female in blue! Savannah Police Department’s Captain Michelle Halford knows the photo drill and poses with retired International Paper engineer David Charbonneau. In his second year volunteering with TIMSC, David tells me, “My dad was a wildlife biologist. He instilled an interest in nature at a young age.”

Standing near us is Tybee Island Marine Science Foundation President Cathy J. Sakas. “We are in the process of creating an exhibit featuring North Atlantic right whales and we are hoping it debuts by the end of the year. 4o years ago I ran across the carcass of a North Athletic right whale calf. That day changed my path and perspective,” shares the animal educator.

Radley, Danielle and Michael Grubbs, William Blanton

Finally able to sit with Lucas Theatre executive director Christina Routhier, I chat with the Savannah native about her 22-year role in the iconic theatre, built in 1921. “Working with students from elementary to college and having signature events are two of my favorite things about working in an architectural masterpiece,” shares the avid traveler.

What a night! A standing ovation for everyone committed to saving a species still struggling to recover from centuries of hunting. From climate change, collisions with ships and fishing gear, my hope is that Joanne Jackson and this documentary help save these magnificent creatures from extinction. Take a bow y’all!

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After praising the Savannah College of Art & Design on maintaining the former vaudeville theatre, I head into the Spanish Baroque style auditorium to learn how the stars had to align in order to capture the incredible images in “Last of the Right Whales.” From obtaining federal permits to using aerial photography to capture behaviors that happen on the surface of the ocean, we got to see moms nursing, skim feeding and social groups.

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JAUDON SPORTS: THE BRAVES ARE IN GOOD SHAPE AT THE ALL-STAR BREAK, BUT KEY QUESTIONS STILL REMAIN

BY TRAVIS JAUDON Sports Columnist @JaudonSports

The Major League Baseball All-Star Break is this week as players and teams prepare for the second half of the season beginning this weekend. After a solid first half, the Atlanta Braves are in good position to return to the playoffs this season after winning the 2021 World Series title, the franchise’s first since 1995.

Atlanta (56-38) is securely in position to earn the National League’s top wildcard spot (three WC spots per league) come playoff time, and the Braves are still right behind the division leading New York Mets in the NL East standings with 12 games against their rivals in the second half.

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There has been plenty to like about this Braves team so far.

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They did not lose three games in a row at any point during the season’s first half, and they haven’t lost backto-back games since early June. The team’s June record was 21-6 and July’s 11-5 mark is another promising start to a month. Having six players at the All-Star Game in Los Angeles was the most for a Braves team since 2010.

Shortstop Dansby Swanson and third baseman Austin Riley are each top-10 NL MVP candidates while outfielder Michael Harris II (the youngest player in baseball at age 21) should be considered the frontrunner for NL Rookie of the Year honors. Both of the Braves’ catchers were All-Star selections and first baseman Matt Olson started showing signs of heating up at the plate over the last week of the first half.

Still, for all the good the Braves have done so far, key questions remain for Manager Brian Snitker’s club. They

are questions which will need answering over the final 68 games of the regular season.

How will injured players perform once they return to the team in July/August?

Three injured players are likely to return to the Braves in the second half: Ozzie Albies, Mike Soroka and Kirby Yates. How these players fit in, and more importantly how they play once they return, will go a long way in deciding the Braves’ 2022 fate.

Albies is targeting a “mid- to late-August, or worst case beginning of September” return after going to the injured list on June 13 with a fractured left foot that he had surgery on a few days later. Yates, 35, was signed by the team this off-season after the 2019 All-Star closer underwent Tommy John surgery in March of 2021. Like Soroka, Yates has not pitched in several seasons but he could be a major lift to the bullpen which sorely needs another right-handed arm (or three). Yates began his rehab assignment last weekend and could return by early August while Soroka, once the organization’s most prized pitching prospect, began throwing bullpen sessions on June 11.

Will General Manager Alex Anthopoulos make any trades ahead of the August 2 MLB Trade Deadline?

The Braves can still afford to take on roughly $10 million in salary this year and still stay under their desired payroll threshold. That’s a lot of wiggle room for Anthopoulos to make small tweaks to the Atlanta bullpen and bench, two aspects of the team that could use upgrades. Cubs closer David Robertson and Reds starter Luis Castillo are two names rumored to be on the trading block, and both or either could be nice fits in Atlanta.

What is Spencer Strider’s role coming down the stretch?

A question that has been on everyone’s mind this month, this is a vital component to what the team may look like come playoff time. Here’s the issue: Strider has

been really, really good through 10 big league starts (all this season). The rookie flame-thrower posted a 4-3 record with a 3.03 ERA across 74 innings of work, but the 23-year-old Clemson product is approaching unprecedented territory in terms of his workload.

He has never thrown more than 94 innings (2021) in a season in his brief pro career, and he is on pace to surpass that mark by early August. How the Braves decide to manage his innings (or not) down the stretch will be key in determining his availability come season’s end.

SPORTS NOTES This week in Atlanta Braves history … On July 20, 1976, legendary outfielder Hank Aaron hit his 755th and final home run against the California Angels. On July 22, 1997, Greg Maddux needed just 76 total pitches to throw a complete game against his former team, the Chicago Cubs. Maddux threw just 13 balls in the game, and reached a two-ball count just twice.

Last Sunday, University of Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson released a statement announcing that he would no longer be going by the nickname “AR-15.”

The rising redshirt sophomore said the decision was due to a rise in gun violence across the country. “I have decided to no longer use the nickname ‘AR-15’ and the current apparel line logo, which features a scope reticle, as part of my branding,” he said via Twitter. “While a nickname is only a nickname and ‘AR-15’ was simply a representation of my initials combined with my jersey number, it is important to me that my name and brand are no longer associated with the assault rifle that has been used in mass shootings, which I do not condone in any way or form.”

FOLLOW Travis Jaudon on Twitter/Instagram @ JaudonSports. Email him at travisLjaudon@gmail.com.

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Just ask Kara and Jason Ford about the wait.

The Fords and their business partners are owners of Oak 36, one of Midtown Savannah’s most popular restaurants.

Back in February, they had a small fire in the building. Everyone thought they’d clean it up lickity split and be back to work in a couple of weeks.

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“It just turned into a tangled mess.” Kara says.

Of course, any time insurance companies are involved, things will be tangled. In this case there were two.

There was the Oak 36 insurance policy and there was the Twelve Oaks Shopping Center policy. Once they saw how extensive the damage actually was, they all knew it was going to take a minute to sort it out.

“The fire burned in the middle of the night.” She says. “It was unchecked for five hours. The fire walls did work and it stayed in the area.”

But the smoke, obviously, was everywhere.

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The guess is that there aren’t too many people who would be excited about seeing their Summer ‘vacation’ wrap up in early July, but when you’ve been waiting for months to get back to work, then the sentiment is probably going to flip to “I’m done with the sitting around, I want my restaurant back.”

That was five months ago and they are still a few weeks out from a return.

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“It got in the linens, the bottles, down to the straws.” Kara says. “Then above the ceiling tiles? It affected the spray foam, electrical.”

If it sounds like a huge clean up and mess, it was. I saw the Fords on St Patrick’s Day, roughly a month after the fire and they had no idea how long it would take to get back to work.

The good news is, the worst part of the mess is over. Everyone is now focused on the next five weeks instead of the last five months.

The rebuild started a few weeks ago and Oak 36 is on its way back. Many of the 40 employees they had in February will return, including their chef. Hiring has already begun.

strip mall has Hilton Head Island written all over it. I just don’t see it here. Not with the younger crowd, anyway.

Fortunately, there is a lot of good to look forward to at Twelve Oaks. Oak 36 was practically an instant hit with the Midtown lunch and happy hour crowds.

That energy will very likely return immediately.

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“We’ve had so much down time, we’ve been working with chef on a new menu.”

“People love our flatbreads, so we are going to do it different. We are going to have some new wing flavors.” Kara tells me.

Belford’s Seafood and Steaks in City Market has also been closed for a few months due to a fire on April 25. They are taking the opportunity to work on some renovations. No immediate timetable on their return. We’ll keep you posted.

They are also taking some time to address a few cosmetic issues they never had time to deal with after they opened in 2020.

Le Cafe Gourmet (Montgomery at Broughton) will reopen this week after a two week renovation.

“We took a look at how we started.” Kara says. “We had no honeymoon phase. We were just drinking out of a firehose.”

Let’s just hope the ‘square peg/round hole’ desire to turn the space into a night club after 9 p.m. is on the chopping block.

Karaoke and Fireball until 2 a.m. in a

COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK

Big Bon Bodega will be hosting a Vegan pop up on Sunday, July 24 from 1pm4pm. Vegan smash burgers, Nashville Hot Chicken and Sloppy Joes headline a Vegan comfort food menu. It’s a side project brought to you by Jay Langfelder and his girlfriend Amanda.

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Tequila, lemon juice, house blue’d curacao, honey, pineapple juice, bitters, ginger beer Looking for a fruity, refreshing cocktail to cool you down on a hot summer day? Let Common Restaurant’s Blue Pineapple quench your thirst.

Featuring tropical flavors like pineapple juice and their housemade blue’d curacao, this cocktail will transport your taste buds to paradise.

It’s a fun drink that’s both sweet and a little spicy thanks to the ginger beer. The Blue Pineapple is an approachable cocktail that anyone can enjoy.

Be sure to swing by Common this summer to give it a try!

FOOD TRUCK OF THE WEEK Beauregard’s Chariot is a local food truck brought to Savannah by Bowtie Barbecue, which is a beloved barbecue restaurant located on Waters Ave. In addition to the brick and mortar restaurant, Bowtie Barbecue delivers their savory smoked meats via Beauregard’s Chariot.

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Patrons can expect hearty plates featuring barbecue classics like pulled pork, brisket, ribs, smoked wings and more. Sides include Southern favorites like macaroni and cheese, collard greens, squash casserole, in addition to more traditional fries and coleslaw.

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To top your meats, they offer a variety of sauces, including their tangy barbecue sauce, honey habanero, honey mustard, chipotle sauce, blue cheese, ranch and hot sauce.

The brisket is an excellent choice. It’s tender, juicy and packed full of flavor. They also offer chicken tenders and fried shrimp, if you’re not in the mood for barbecue. No matter what choice you make, you won’t be disappointed.

Follow Beauregard’s Chariot on Facebook and Instagram @bowtiebarbecueco_ foodtruck to find out where the truck will be next.

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JULY 24 IS NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY

NEIL BURREUL OF SAVANNAH TEQUILA CO. THINKS WE SHOULD ALL GIVE IT A SHOT

By Marley Gibson

I love how the entire drink is literally infused with the aroma of the smoke. This is incredibly smooth. I would never know that’s tequila. I do, now.

Features Writer

The South has long been a bastion of cocktails featuring more traditional regional liquors, especially bourbon.

However, according to one of Savannah’s experts on another spirit, he asks everyone to. “Give tequila a shot.”

The Savannah Tequila Company at Plant Riverside District boasts 126 tequilas. And Neil Burruel, lead bartender, knows everything there is to know about each one, where it was made, and loves sharing his knowledge and experience.

Here’s a Q&A with Burruel about the oft-misunderstood spirit.

You show interest. My big thing is people showing an interest. Most people come in and want Patron off the bat—which is fine—but there’s so much more.

I want people to try other variations, that’s my big thing. I’m hoping they’ll expand their palate and see how complex and delicious tequila actually can be.

With the amazing smells wafting from the kitchen, how do you work pairing the food and spirits?

So, July 24 is National Tequila Day. When one hears tequila mentioned, they might think of a wild spring break or remember doing too many shots. Can you address the misconception?

The back of the house—the chefs—run everything with the food. Then, we’ll pick the tequila based on that. On our cheesecake, we soak our strawberries in tequila… and it’s just… wow. The chefs have brought with them authentic, family recipes. We want everyone to have fun. It’s great food and awesome tequila.

First, shooting tequila followed by lime and salt is 100% an American thing.

How did your life and tequila merge?

I came here looking to restart [my career] People seem to think about tequila as a party drink, take a shot, or even, it’s something they “broke up with after college…”

A lot of people say that.

But… with what you’re doing here with the tequila forward focus, do people really know tequila?

As far as spirits go, it is one of the most regulated due to the strict rules. The liquor is called tequila in the Mexican states of Jalisco, Guanajuato, Michoacan, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas, but in other countries, it is called Mezcal.

It’s fascinating how the traditional process continues. Talk about tequila in comparison to the more standard spirits.

I think, naturally, when you’re enjoying tequila—the way you’re supposed to enjoy it—you will understand the complexities and underlying notes and all we’re doing with different tastes. Don’t drink it as a shot because there’s so much going into it. It’s a complex process and plant—the agave.

So, it’s about doing something fresh a new, while still honoring the makers and traditions.

You’re bringing a unique twist to cocktails.

We want Savannah to... give tequila a legit chance… a real shot. (But, come on… not a shot.) We’re not serving watereddown lime or tequila mix. We’re using all fresh lime juice. There are no additives or premade sour mixed. We’re taking the time to curate our entire drink menu using items we make in-house.

For example, in our spicy margarita, we take jalapeno, serrano, and habanero peppers, boil them with brown sugar and then we let the tequila infuse with the mix for 24 hours. It’s not your run-of-themill bottle mix. We’ve got some classy cocktails.

One of our most popular cocktails is the Smoked Old Fashion. Can you tell us more?

The Smoked Old Fashion is going to be tequila, agave, and mescal, and we’ll cook it on top of some cedar wood here at the bar to give it a smoky taste.

Well, we have to know everything that’s in our drinks so we know what separates our Paloma from, say, a bar on Congress Street. Some of our drinks come off a keg, but there’s a reason behind it. It’s not deluding the product; rather it’s making it better.

As for me, I love the interaction with customers and other staff members. The best thing, though, is when I recommend something for someone [to try] and I can see the reaction on their face. The “wow, that’s awesome.”

I’ve met a lot of awesome people and I feel I’ve found the right industry for me. I’m where I finally belong.

Swing by the Savannah Tequila Company and have Neil or any of his fellow bartenders give you a new taste experience that will have you bypassing the salt and sliced lime and giving something different a shot.

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The first thing that’s going to set the tequila apart is the maturation of the agave, depending on who’s making it, they’re going to let it mature for 5-7 years. There’s a lot of time invested in the products. Beyond that, depending on who’s doing the distillation, they break the agaves down, cook them, get the sugar, and then start the fermentation, distillation, and all the fun stuff begins.

The whole process is about time.

It’s definitely a labor of love for the Jimadores—the skilled farmers who tend to the agave—and what I like with them is it’s such a well-respected job having these 100-pound agaves, breaking them down, hauling them to the ovens, tossing them in. It’s a job passed down from generation to generation and isn’t automated. As tequila has been modernized, some have picked up different processes, but typically, they use a tahona which is a large stone rotating in a circle, crushing the agave to get the sugars down. Add the yeast to get it going and you start seeing the tequila forming its delicious boozy sugar.

You put a lot of yourself into your job and it shows how much you enjoy it.

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FILM Kazumi Wilds brings Spanish Moss folktales to life through Ukiyo-e

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Kazumi Wilds carves an image on a Ukiyo-e woodblock. This particular woodblock is made out of cherry wood. The image depicts the Cusabo Princess from a Spanish moss folklore story. | Photo by Alex Arango

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In the heart of Savannah’s vibrant Starland District, Kazumi Wilds, Sulfur Studios’ On::View Artist in Residence, sketches an image of Spanish moss hanging from tree branches.

Wilds’ is a Tokyo-based book illustrator, writer and artist book writer. She received her undergraduate degree in Japanese painting from Joshibi University of Art and Design Tokyo, and received her M.F.A in book Art from the University of Iowa Graduate College.

Some of her published work include dozens of Children’s Books including “Hajime in the North Woods” by Arcade Publishing and “Kojiki: The Birth of Japan: The Japanese Creation Myth Illustrated,” based on the 1,300-year-old myth.

In addition to her professional artistic work, Wilds teaches Book Art and other courses at Temple University, Japan Campus.

From the large window of her studio space looking out on Bull Street, Wilds has a clear view of live oaks draped in Spanish Moss, providing the perfect reference of her project’s inspiration.

Wild’s fascination with Savannah’s bromeliad began years ago from her visits to Savannah.

With her son attending SCAD at the time, and her ex-husband being from South Carolina Wilds visited The Hostess City on several occasions.

During her visits, Wilds and her mother-in-law at the time always admired the beauty of Spanish Moss.

“I always wanted to do a sketch of the Spanish Moss, but I didn’t have the time,” remarked Wilds.

The last time she was able to visit Savannah was for her son’s graduation in 2017. Due to COVID-19, Japan implemented tight restrictions on air travel coming into the country.

These restrictions were lifted last month, allowing Wilds to come to Savannah for the first time in almost 5 years, without worrying about getting back home to Japan.

Now, she has her chance to create a whole project centered on Spanish Moss in addition to its folklore.

The folklore that Wilds is basing her project centers around a notorious pirate named Gorez Goz. In the story, Goz is outsmarted by a Cusabo Native American princess. Although Goz perishes in the story, his beard continues to grow resulting in the Spanish moss we see today.

Wilds noted that the initial idea for her project focused solely on Spanish moss, but after reading the story for the first time she decided to shift directions.

Using a combination of Japanese Woodblock (Ukiyo-e) and monoprint techniques, Wilds’ month-long residency will culminate in the release of an original artist book.

Ukiyo-e is a woodblock technique that saw the height of its popularity in Japan’s Edo Period, with a well known example being “The Great Wave off Kanagawa.”

Although Wilds’ background is in Japanese painting, since 2018 she has taken on an apprenticeship with a Master Ukiyo-e artist in Japan. Wildes says to be considered a master Ukiyo-e artist it takes up to ten years.

The majority of Wilds’ artists books were made using letterpress, but she explained that the process is difficult to accomplish in Japan.

“Letterpress is very hard to get in Japan. Instead we (Japan) have a long history of woodblock,” explained Wilds.

From the window of the studio passersby can see Wilds’ work unfold in real time, from July 6 to the end of her residency on Aug. 6.

Her project finale will be hosted on Friday, Aug. 6 with a closing reception that coincided with Starland District’s First Fridays.

Wilds will also be hosting a class on July 30, where participants can learn about Traditional Japanese paper Suminagashi (marbling) techniques.

Suminagashi ,which translates to “floating ink,” is an ancient Japanese technique believed to be the oldest form of marbling.

Materials will be provided, including Japanese paper that Kazumi has brought with her from Tokyo! Participants will also learn about the Japanese 4 Hole Stab book binding technique.

For more information on Kazumi Wilds and Sulfur Studios visit sulfurstudios.org.

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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.

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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

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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..

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SAVANNAH AFRICAN ART MUSEUM UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS Savannah African Art Museum partners with Bull Street Library to Host Upcycling Workshop Benefiting the Homeless.

The Savannah African Art Museum is collaborating with the Bull Street Library to host a special workshop on July 23 at 11 a.m. entitled ‘Up-Cycle with a Purpose’. Taking place in the library’s auditorium, the workshop will engage tweens and teens in converting single-use plastic grocery bags into sustainable sleeping mats for the homeless.

The workshop is a part of a larger ongoing national project galvanizing communities to create these bedroll mats serving local homeless populations while also protecting the environment. The eco-friendly mats are preferential to blankets because they don’t become bug-infested, water-logged or mildewed, making them permissible at homeless shelters.

This workshop is one of several efforts the Savannah African Art Museum is making to engage the local community.

“The Savannah community is rich in opportunities for community collaboration . . . It is our goal to establish ties and build relationships with other community entities,” said Lisa Jackson, the museum’s Education and Community Outreach Coordinator.

The workshop is free but registration is required as seating is limited. It will be live-streamed on Facebook for those who can’t attend in person. Visit eventbrite.com and search ‘Up-Cycle with a Purpose’ to find the registration page. For more information, call (912) 652-3605.

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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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CULTURE Savannah Stage Company run toward their fears in their new show ‘Brave the Stage’

By Kareem McMichael

Arts & Entertainment Writer

For one night only the Savannah Stage Company (SSC) will be presenting their production “Brave the Stage: an Evening of Running Towards the Fear.” This ties into the theme for the company’s tenth season, a “Milestone Season of Fearlessness.”

“This is something that we’re developing ourselves. It is a take on projects that we, the family members, started out at Barter Theatre and they do something similar for their intern company,” said SSC co-founder and artistic director Jayme Tinti.

“Brave the Stage” will be presented at 8 p.m. on July 23 at the ​​First Baptist Church Courtyard at 102 W. McDonough St. This time audience members will pay one dollar to reserve their spot and will “pay what the show is worth” after the show.

That’s right, audience members will pay after the performance what they felt it was

worth.

“We’ve experimented with the ‘pay what it’s worth model’ one other time back in 2019. This method is about value. I don’t mind spending if what I’m getting is worth it. We are always listening and we feel like ‘pay what it’s worth’ tells us if we were to do something like this in the future, what is something like this worth to someone,” said Tinti.

In this show, company members will explore their fears on stage and how they can overcome and strengthen the onstage skills that scare them the most. Instead of relying on the things they do well, they will explore running towards the things they don’t.

“We’ve asked our artists to choose an on-stage skill that scares them the most.

What is the scariest thing you can think of to do on stage? Once they tell us that fear we tell them that’s what you’re going to do on stage,” said Tinti.

For Luisa Nolasco her fear was overcoming body image and being able to use her body as a vessel to seduce on stage. Something she and others have dealt with because typically on stage and on film certain body types were portrayed as sexy and more desirable compared to others.

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because I want to liberate myself from the preconceived notions that my body can’t be a symbol or vessel for being sexy. I am glad that we are going to be able to show to the audience that we are taking a leap into the unknown,” said Nolasco.

For this production company members were matched with an artist in the community or another company that will serve as their mentor to strengthen those skills. Community partners include artists from Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque, Collective Face Theatre Ensemble, and local artist and musician Josephine Johnson.

Nolasco was mentored by Rita D’LaVane of Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque for her act. Tinti is also stepping out of her comfort zone on the production side and is stepping on stage for the first time in over 15 years to overcome her fear of acting.

“I chose to do a classical Greek tragedy.

I’m doing a monologue from Antigone. I have not been on the stage like that. My job as the artistic director at the company is getting everything else together so that the actors can do that one thing that I’m, quite frankly, too scared to do, which is the acting part,” said Tinti.

Tinti is working with director and Collective Face Theatre Ensemble founder David I. L. Poole on her piece.

Local artist and musician Josephine Johnson is mentoring company member McKenna Lyons who wants to learn to play the guitar. Lyons is using this skill to help her be herself on stage and more vulnerable.

“Brave the Stage” features artists at all stages of their artistic careers. From brand new Teen Company members to Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Jayme Tinti, artists have spent the summer studying stage combat, burlesque, classical pieces, music, and everything in between.

“This experience and working with the mentors has been priceless. Recognizing that these skill sets don’t just lay within our company. to be able to get knowledge from people outside of our bubble, it’s just been really helpful,” said Tinti.

Bringing this one-night-only showcase of sweeping acts of bravery to the stage are company members Lexi Balaoing Ambrose, McKenna Lyons, Gary Zintar, Luisa Nolasco, Kat Pilkus, Artistic Director Jayme Tinti, and Teen Company Members Liv Dugas, Liam Padgett, and Madison Gamble.

“It is just a good time to give artists the space to fail and to struggle. It has been great just giving them that space to do something and those resources to grow.

I’m really excited,” said Tinti.

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Telfair Museums Friends of African American Arts host Summer Social and kicks off Fall exhibitions submission

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Telfair Museums Friends of African American Arts (FAAA) hosted their Summer social on July 14 at the Jepson Center.

Artists, art lovers, and more gathered for this event which was a chance to network and experience various art.

“I started the FAAA Social to really have an opportunity to get to know our members and it’s exciting to know our members. I see so many names but oftentimes I don’t have a face with that name. It’s a fun and exciting event to gather, network, and really get to know each other as members,” said artist and FAAA board chair Calvin Woodum.

FAAA, is a member group of people across different genders, ethnicities, and ages brought together by their appreciation of the artistic and cultural contributions of African Americans.

“With regards to African American art and culture, I feel great to share a few words of wisdom and encouragement. The very basic of being a part of FAAA is that our members are part of something bigger than they are. I always want them to have the attitude that it’s not necessarily about them or for them but it’s for someone else,” said Woodum.

FAAA has a diverse membership, which enjoys social and cultural activities that allow participants to expand their personal networks while experiencing the remarkable cultural landscape the Southeast has to offer.

“FAAA has been truly successful over the years in its mission to “promote the appreciation of art by African Americans.”

At Telfair the results are visible, with an ever-increasing number of works

by African American artists entering the museum’s collection, and a marked increase in solo and group exhibitions of work by African American artists including three concurrent exhibitions this fall at the Jepson Center,” said Harry DeLorme, senior curator of education for Telfair Museums.

Guests at the event enjoyed live music

by Cyril Durant and toured FAAA member artist Tafy LaPlanche’s exhibition, “N/um,” by curator of modern and contemporary art Erin Dunn. “N/um” is a site-specific installation for the 2022 iteration of Telfair Museums’ Boxed in/Break Out project to activate the public-facing

windows at the Jepson Center on Barnard Street.

Hallie Ringle, Hugh Kaul Curator of Contemporary Art at the Birmingham Museum of Art and guest judge for Boxed In/Break Out, selected LaPlanche’s proposal because her work investigated the relationship between healing, dance, and voodoo.

“Now that we’re years into the pandemic, we’ve been hearing a lot about vaccines, treatments, and wellness, and I love that LaPlanche thought about the many ways that cultures experience disease, medicine, and healing. The resulting works are beautiful, dynamic, and invigorating just what the world needs right now,” said Ringle.

The five paintings on view in “N/um” will pull from LaPlanche’s native Haitian culture to consider the principal ritual of the healing dance in voodoo. LaPlanche is the second FAAA member to have their work selected and featured in an exhibition at the Jepson. Woodum wants the organization to continue to grow.

“Ultimately I want FAAA to have a satellite gallery for our FAAA artist members that would be a continual fundraising effort for FAAA. Ultimately I want FAAA to have a major and annual fundraiser. I want an FAAA van to aid with transportation to events and exhibits. In order for FAAA to offer a diverse range of events, we have to take advantage of our

immediate surroundings,” said Woodum.

Also, now is the time for artists interested in joining to get some pieces ready to submit because the submission period is now open for the Telfair Museums Friends of African American Arts Small Works Fall Exhibition.

There will also be an exhibition this fall at the Savannah Cultural Affairs Center where artists can submit.

“In the last ten years, because the curators at the museum noticed members’ works in an FAAA exhibition, they were chosen and requested for a studio visit. Then they were selected and recommended and ultimately nominated for exhibitions at the museum and pieces of their art were purchased for the permanent collection,” said Woodum.

The Telfair Museums Friends of African American Arts Small Works Fall Exhibition includes original small works in any media including painting, photography, printmaking, drawing, digitally created prints, small sculpture, and video.

Submitted works must be no larger than 24 inches tall and/or 24 inches wide.

Artists must be 18 years or older and must be a current member of BOTH Telfair Museums and FAAA to participate in the exhibition.

Find out more information on how to join and submit work on the FAAA page at telfair.org

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Georgia Tech hosts First Generation College Institute Georgia Tech, Savannah Campus hosted its inaugural First Generation College Institute event for students in grades 8 - 12 on July 16 at the Georgia Tech Savannah Campus. The program was a collaboration between Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) and Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The purpose of this event is to introduce first-generation and limited income students to the resources and information that are available to them prior to applying for college. Although the event focused on Georgia Tech’s admission process, the information participants received is applicable to any university. | Photos by Alex Arango

Siddesh Mandalaparti shows off the basic electrical circuit he made during one of the event’s STEM activities. Mandalaparti attends Woodville Thompkins and is in the ninth grade. Since Woodville Thompkins offers technical classes, Mandalaparti opted to take classes in automotive engineering and aviation.

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Herb Alpert with his wife Lani Hall. Both will perform at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts on July 23, as they kick off a national tour. | Photo by Dewey Nicks

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On Saturday, July 23, legendary trumpet player, Herb Alpert brings his talent and inspiration to the Lucas Theatre with his wife, world-renowned singer, Lani Hall.

The man who co-founded A&M Records. The man who Miles Davis once said, “You hear three notes and you know it’s Herb Alpert.”

“Well, I’m happy with that,” Alpert said, humbly.

But, to him, it is all about the art.

“It is. It’s all about the art.” He explained, “I’m a right-brain guy. I paint. I sculpt. I make music. I wake up in the morning passionate about what I’m going to do that day.”

Albert knows about passion. His music is instantly recognizable and his musicianship has earned him nine Grammy Awards, fifteen Gold albums, fourteen Platinum

albums, and he has sold over 72 million records, including with his Tijuana Brass.

But, it wasn’t always that way when he started his journey.

In what may have turned out to be the selective whim of a elementary school boy, Albert selected his instrument of choice from a table of others.

“Our grammar school here in Los Angeles had a music class with a table filled with instruments. I just happened to pick up the trumpet, although it was a table covered with choices like clarinet, saxophone, and flute,” he said, remembering. “It [the trumpet] sort of fit in my hand and I thought you blew hot air into the mouthpiece. Nope. It took a little more ingenuity. I stuck with it. “ Alpert stressed the importance of a teacher who believes in

“That was the big one for me,” Alpert exclaimed. “That was when I realized that was it. He had said to me in simple terms what I needed to hear. That’s what I try to share with kids who are trying to be a musician. Try to find your own voice. That’s the beauty of pursuing it.”

Longevity in his career and the stamina to play the trumpet are accredited simply to the man himself.

“I stay in touch with the instrument every day. I have a series of exercises that help me play the things I want to play. I’m enthused and passionate about what I’m doing.

I’m playing better now than I did 40 years ago,” he said with a laugh.

As many people experienced during the long pandemic, Alpert, too, had a major breakthrough during the COVID two-year period where he was kind of isolated.

“I was thinking about all the trumpet teachers I’d had through the years and how they approached teaching. I had this one instructor who was Russian, the first trumpet player with the San Francisco Symphony. Every time he hit a high note, he’d put my hand on his diaphragm to show me the sound wasn’t coming from his throat or chest, it was coming from a deep place.”

“I started thinking of that and started using it a little differently than I had in the past. It was a breakthrough. I don’t know if it will necessarily be discernable in my music.

I try to use all of the technique that allows me to play what I want to play.”

For 13 years, minus the pandemic, Alpert has been touring and sharing his music and this multicity tour continues the same. Fans can expect standards and favorites, as well as new tunes.

“People might not know all the songs I’m going to play, but I hope they get the feeling they get when they hear these songs. I try to put my heart and soul into every note I play. I see it. I fee it,” he said. “Even if I’m playing the Tijuana Brass Medley, which I’ll do, it won’t be how I’ve played it a hundred other times. I’ll play it as I feel at the moment. That’s how I recorded all my music. I’ve always tried to bring something of the moment into what I was recording so it didn’t sound like it was written or so wellrehearsed that you couldn’t make a mistake. I like the feeling of spontaneity. I think that’s where art lives.

Alpert visited Savannah a long time ago with the Tijuana Brass, but will be enjoying performing here for the first time with this group.

“It’s very transparent between Lani and me,” he said of the upcoming performance. “It’s just a bass and keyboards.

It’s real and it’s good. We have a lot of visuals, videos we did, that I did, and little things that highlight our life. We’ve been together for 49 years. She’s beautiful…a world-class singer. I probably wouldn’t be doing these tours without her. It feels right and is a nice combination.

She brings a whole new thing to the show that I think is special.”

Fans will not be disappointed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member.

“We’ve had some great, great reactions to the music over the last 13 years. We’re not doing the exact show because we’ve changed songs, but it has the same feeling and we think people will react to that.”

“Music is the heart and soul of our county,” he said.

“We need more of it. For the last year, our jazz club has done more business than before COVID. People want to be entertained. The real crux of all of it is—for me as well— whether painting, sculpting, or even listening to music that brings you pleasure—you’re in the moment of your life. That’s what’s so seductive about getting involved in the arts.”

“That’s all that’s happening. That right moment.”

The Savannah Jazz Festival presents Herb Alpert and Lani Hall in Concert at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts on July 23.

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you and your art.

“I found a teacher who gave me the basics on how to make a sound. Once I started making the sound, I got more intrigued. I kept following through with playing the trumpet and luckily my parents were very encouraging.

Through the years, I’ve had a lot of great teachers who have all had a different way of approaching their art.”

Even a seasoned professional like Herb Alpert experienced struggle at first finding his true voice.

“I spent a lot of time trying to play a little bit like Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis, Rafael Mendez and Harry James and a lot of different artists I liked. I came to the conclusion: ‘Who wants to hear them? They’ve already done it.’ I had to find my own way of expressing myself.”

Alpert said, “When I got over the hump of wondering if my stuff was as good as when I lost that concept, and when I got into seeing where Herb Alpert could take this… well, that’s when things started happening for me.”

“I really love jazz—of course, I love all music—but jazz really touches me and I’ve gotten to meet many of my jazz favorites over the years. They all had a little different way of approaching their instrument and playing jazz.”

Pausing, he added, “Jazz is an elusive butterfly. It’s very hard to pin down.”

He reiterated his advice.

“As with anything, the secret is to be passionate about what you’re doing. Hopefully, you can find whatever it happens to be whether you’re a business person or an artist. You have to be passionate about something special.

You have to look for your own voice.”

“That’s what’s so beautiful about the arts. It’s very personal,” he mused. “It doesn’t mean just because you’re not receiving, the other person isn’t sending anything special. It just means it’s not connecting with how you’re feeling it. I’ve heard a lot of great musicians in my day and artists who can play the right notes, the right chords, a great facility, and can play high and low, but then you realize you’ve lost your attention and wonder why it’s not catching. However, other artists play a note or two and hit them the right way where it’s just great.”

One can’t reach the level of Alpert’s success without good old practice.

“I pick up the horn every day. You’ll never get to the promised land or the end product if you don’t put something into it. You’re not supposed to get to the end product and keep moving forward and forward and forward,” he stressed.

“My biggest ‘ahh’ of all was when I ran into trouble playing the trumpet in 1969 and in 1970-1971, I was going through a divorce and I could not get the first note out properly. I was stuttering through the instrument. It was my nerves getting the best of me. So, I tracked down this trumpet teacher who was living in New York City, by the name of Carmine Caruso, nicknamed,‘the trouble shooter,’ because he would help students from all over the world who had problems with their instrument.”

“I met him one evening when I flew to New York with my wife, Lani, and we met him at a hotel. I said, ‘Carmine, what am I doing wrong?’ He said, ‘Even if I told you, it wouldn’t help you. It would be frustrating if I told you what you’re doing wrong.’”

“Still, I wanted to know and was willing to work on the problem. He hemmed and hawed and wouldn’t tell me details until finally… I gave him a couple of drinks. And, he said to me, ‘Try to play with your mouth open.’”

Alpert laughed at the memory, but continued with his point. “[Carmine and I] became great friends and he helped me quite a bit. Here, I’d thought I should change mouthpieces or the trumpet itself until Carmine said the most poignant thing. “‘Let me tell you something, kid, you’re the instrument.

That’s just a piece of plumbing. It’s an amplifier of your sound. The sound is coming from within you.’”

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pandemic, but due to not being in the right frame of mind at the time, held off writing the lyrics until later.

Once Jones began his writing process, he says he focused on one common humanity issue he’s very passionate about—open communication.

“It seems like everything has become so polarized now rather than people trying to find some common ground within that,” he explained.

“We’re all on this planet and have this common humanity, let’s bring it out.

And the way we bring it out is by being courageous and having dialogue… not shutting the door and saying ‘I will never speak to you again because you don’t agree with me.’”

One track on his newest album titled “Who You Really Want to Be,” focuses on some of the dangers Jones feels is behind social media. “‘Who You Really Want to Be’ is a song about trolling and online abuse,” he said. “It highlights the fact that people can hide their identity while they threaten others on social media without having to take any responsibility for their behavior. But the song is also about standing up and saying to yourself ‘is this the person that I want to be? Do I want to be a bystander or do I want to be somebody who is actively involved?’”

In support of his newest album, Jones is touring this summer with his full electronic band and longtime friend, alt-rock musician Midge Ure,

and making a stop on Thurs., July 21 at District Live. His four-piece band includes guitarist Robin Boult, bassist/chapman stick Nick Beggs, and keyboardists Robbie Bronnimann and Dan Burton. He says fans who attend can expect to hear a wide range of his musical catalog.

“We will play a couple of tracks from the new album, a couple of tracks from the last album, and then all of the hits,” Jones said.

When it comes to one of his most famous 80s hits, “Things Can Only Get Better,” Jones says he had no idea at the time of writing the kind of impact the song would have in the future.

“Writing the song, I wanted it to be positive because there was so much energy around those shows at that

time and I wanted the audience to be able to sing along with it,” he said.

“But, I also wanted it to be about the times when things aren’t going very well, we need to really draw on our inner resources and our friends to help us get through the difficult bits.

So, it’s a song about being hopeful about the future even though things don’t look good at the time. And how ever true is that now? That’s what I had on my mind at the time that I wrote it and I’m so glad that I did because it’s becoming more relevant to me personally and to my fans at this time. Things can only get better!”

Howard Jones will perform with special guest Midge Ure at District Live on Thurs., July 21 at 8 p.m.

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Best known for his 80s hits “No One Is to Blame,” “Things Can Only Get Better,” and “Everlasting Love,” new wave/synth pioneer Howard Jones is still going strong and writing and producing new music to prove it.

According to Jones, who is releasing his newest album “Dialogue” on Sept. 9, he has continuously promoted positivity through his four decade long career, and his newest album follows suit.

“Being in lockdown I had plenty of time to think,” Jones said. “What was hitting me a lot was the thought of just being alive and being able to contemplate the universe. We’ve got no right to be miserable when we’ve got this ability to see the sky and nature and each other. Let’s celebrate that.”

“Dialogue” is the third album in a trilogy of electronic releases including his 2015 multimedia project “Engage,” and 2019 studio album “Transform.”

“I wanted the albums to build off of each other…focus on how human beings can evolve,” Jones explained. “‘Engage’ is about not being a bystander…get involved in all areas of your life. ‘Transform’ is about transforming yourself. If you want to change the world then you have to change yourself first. And ‘Dialogue’ is about talking to each other and communication.”

Jones says that he wrote all of the music for “Dialogue” during the

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SOUNDBOARD WHO IS PLAYING WHERE THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY 7/20 LIVE MUSIC

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.

Plant Riverside District - Pavilion Stage Wednesday Blues Series feat. the Eric Culberson Band, 6-9 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

Moodright’s Duckpin Bowling League Night, 8 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 7/21 LIVE MUSIC

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

District Live at Plant Riverside District Howard Jones, Live in Concert, 8 p.m.

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

McDonough’s Family Feud, 7 p.m.

The Wormhole Trivia, 10 p.m.

CONNECT SAVANNAH | JULY 20 - 26, 2022

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

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 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 7/22

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LIVE MUSIC

Karaoke, 9 p.m.

MONDAY 7/25

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.

LIVE MUSIC

Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m.

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

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

Moodright’s BINGO, 8 p.m.

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

TRIVIA & GAMES

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke 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.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

TRIVIA & GAMES

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

TUESDAY 7/26 LIVE MUSIC

McDonough’s Open Mic/Jam, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m.

DJ

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

Rock House Music & Dance, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY 7/23 LIVE MUSIC

Coffee Bluff Marina Gary Strickland, 6 p.m.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts Savannah Jazz Presents Herb Alpert and Lani Hall in Concert, 7:30-10 p.m.

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

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Blueberry Hill Pool Tournament, 2 p.m.

KARAOKE

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.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

COMEDY

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

BAR & CLUB EVENTS Club One

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SWAMPTOOTH & LYN AVENUE @THE PARK AT EASTERN WHARF

Monthly Concert Series: Meet up by the water’s edge for a night of bluegrass, retro country, BBQ, drinks and fun! The Bowtie BBQ and Starship Ice Cream Trucks will be there, and enjoy a cocktail from Thompson Savannah! This event is FREE and open to the public.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

There is street parking on site as well as parking in the Eastern Wharf garage. The DOT Trolley runs until 7pm with a drop off point steps from the park. | 6PM

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

Over Yonder Honky Tonk Saturdays

SUNDAY 7/24 LIVE MUSIC

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.

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m.

Fia Rua Irish Pub Trivia, 7 p.m.

McDonough’s Trivia Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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

Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m.

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

KARAOKE

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

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

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

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

KARAOKE

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

McDonough’s

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THE BAND PAGE

By Frank Ricci

HOWARD JONES @ DISTRICT LIVE

BLOODKIN @ EL ROCKO

DACK JANIELS @ ELAN SAVANNAH

HERB ALPERT & LANI HALL @ LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS

Jones broke through with the surprising success of his 1984 debut “Human’s Lib,” an easy exercise in danceable pop with New Wave roots. He’s released 13 more since and has remained a solid live act, one of the few from the Second British Invasion of the 80s.

You probably know more of his hits than you think.

THUR JUL 21 | 8 PM

The trumpet virtuoso was popular, but he really blew up with his 1979 #1 hit “Rise,” a rare case of an instrumental track going all the way to the top.

There’s more vocals here as he tours with his wife, vocalist, and fellow multiGrammy winner Lani Hall. The Lucas stage will be filled with a ton of musical talent and history.

SAT JUL 23 | 7:30 PM

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The Bay Area product grew up obsessed with skateboarding.

When he discovered dubstep, he was just as hooked. A steady progression of skill and quality led to EDM hits, recognition and accomplishments. Now established, Janiels is launching 40oz Cult, a label imprint that unites his sonic style and skate culture.

SAT JUL 23 | 10 PM

Tragedy struck the on-again-off-again musical duo, and the Athens music scene itself, when Daniel Hutchens died in the spring of 2021.

The prolific songwriter left a massive void, but partner Eric Carter is soldiering on with a killer band, spreading bluesy, Southern, soulful rock.

SAT JUL 23 | 8 PM

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WEEKLY SUDOKU

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“Stately”--hey, what’s your name?

by Matt Jones

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ACROSS 1. Grand slam run count 5. Prince Buster’s genre 8. Candle-heavy occasions, for short?

13. Quindlen with the 2022 best-seller “Write for Your Life” 14. Corn opener?

15. Some cameras or copiers 17. Show biz parent, maybe 19. Generational separator 20. Brick quantity 21. Aspiration for neither the over- or under-achiever 23. Roth offering 25. Salon worker 26. 180 degrees from NNE 27. Yerevan’s country 31. Actor Morales whose Wikipedia bio mentions his name frequency in crosswords 33. Getting your kicks?

34. ___-Magnon 36. Toy truck maker 40. Bedsheets, tablecloths, etc.

44. “The Only Way Is ___” (U.K. reality soap since 2010) 45. The day before 46. Finishes, as cupcakes 47. Word before rain or jazz 50. Done over, like school pictures 52. Tuna steak choice 55. Part of CUNY or NYU 57. “Diners, Drive-___ and Dives” 58. Slide whistle-playing Simpsons character 62. Pro runner?

65. Farthest orbital point

66. Supernatural witch of Slavic folklore 68. Daughter of Pablo Picasso 69. Thumb drive port 70. Capital near Lillehammer 71. Positive quality 72. Rd. intersectors 73. Bovary and Tussaud, for example (abbr.)

32. ___ Sea (arm of the Mediterranean) 35. Cheer for Atlético Madrid 37. Twinge that may need massaging 38. Worn-out jeans spot 39. PTA pt.

41. Burp follower 42. Cable recorder, perhaps 43. Majors who was “The Six Million Dollar Man” 48. Ready to breed 49. “Holy Diver” rocker Ronnie James 51. Tequila who originally gained fame on MySpace 52. “And hurry!”

53. Medical privacy law, initially 54. Huge celebs 56. Big ride to a Dead concert, maybe 59. Alter ___ 60. Ship feature 61. Declines slowly 63. It’s not a good look 64. Country next to Thailand 67. ___ Kippur

DOWN 1. Adjective for many worldrecord attempts 2. Not faked out by 3. Like some decisions 4. Disreputable newspaper (not like the one you’re reading!)

5. Sport in which athletes crouch 6. “Turn it up and rip the ___ off!”

7. Directed a wad of paper into a wastebasket 8. Truist Park team 9. Social media and computing elite 10. Lenovo alternative 11. Hatha and bikram, for two 12. Catches, as fly balls CROSSWORD ANSWERS 16. Erupt 18. “The Bad Guys” screenwriter Cohen (not one of the filmmaking brothers!)

22. “That it be, lad” 24. Suez Canal’s outlet 27. U.S. Open stadium 28. Platonic P’s 29. “___ bin ein Berliner” (JFK quote) 30. Person who may not feel romantic attraction, for short

In The Boardroom - Reed Dulany III We cordially invite you to join us for an “In the Boardroom” session with our speaker Reed Dulany III, chairman and CEO of Dulany Industries, Inc. Brought to you by the Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum, “In the Boardroom” provides an exclusive opportunity to engage in dialogue with leaders of regional organizations. During this lunch-and-learn session, you will receive candid insight from a local leader about the steps they took to achieve success. “In the Boardroom” gives participants an opportunity to hear from leaders who are doing great work. It also gives speakers the opportunity to share and give back to those who are trying to level up both personally and professionally.

“In the Boardroom” facilitates the exchange of ideas by gathering local leaders together. We as humans learn primarily through stories and shared experiences. Both of these elements are highlighted in these sessions.

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In the world of the Real Pets of Savannah, being extra is guaranteed, gltizy collars are key and the louder the bark, the softer the bite.

This summer, Connect Savannah readers can share photos of their favorite furballs. If you’re a pet lover, you’re going to be excited about our new contest The Real Pets of Savannah. .

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Over the next few weeks, you will get to submit and vote on your favorite pets of the Coastal Empire. Stay tuned and follow us on connectsavannah.com The contest runs from July 25 - August 19

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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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Tickets available at savannahboxoffice. com / $25 for Members with promo code (and Members also enjoy 6 - 8 free shows a year and other discounted rates) / $35 for General Admission / $55 for Patron Admission in first 10 rows.