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WEDNESDAY 8/18 SISTER ACT The Musical

(ongoing) Live on stage — the hilarious Broadway musical comedy based on the hit 1992 movie. An outrageous nightclub singer meets a convent full of nuns in a moving tribute to the universal power of friendship.

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Thur, FRI & SAT at 8pm / SUN at 3pm 912 233-7764 savannahtheatre.com The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St.

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 Company, 574 Indian St. servicebrewing.com

Bingo! at Elks Lodge

Join Elks Lodge for Bingo on Thursdays from 7:309:30 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.

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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.

UGA Alumni: Welcome to the City

Come meet your local Bulldogs at our Welcome to the City event! We’re your UGA Alumni chapter and we want to tell you what we’re up to: like gamewatching parties, supporting student scholarships, other events and more.

6 p.m.

Starland Yard 2411 De Soto Ave

SCAD Museum of Art talk and reception

Join SCAD Museum of Art curators and exhibiting artists in celebration of solo exhibitions “ReJeweled,”

by Monica Cioppettini (M.F.A., painting, 2020), “Hope & Sorrow,” by Hein Koh, and “White Wig,” by Mehryl Levisse. Cioppettini and Koh join curator DJ Hellerman and associate curator Ben Tollefson in conversation, followed by light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public. 5:30 p.m.

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SCAD MUSEUM OF ART TALK AND RECEPTION “ReJeweled,” by Monica Cioppettini (M.F.A., painting, 2020), “Hope & Sorrow,” by Hein Koh, and “White Wig,” by Mehryl Levisse. Cioppettini and Koh join curator DJ Hellerman and associate curator Ben Tollefson in conversation, followed by light refreshments.

FRIDAY 8/20 Bluegrass By The Pint with Swamptooth

Join Service Brewing for Bluegrass by the Pint every Friday featuring live bluegrass from favorite local favorite’s, Swamptooth.

6 p.m. Service Brewing Company, 574 Indian Street.

Gourmet Seafood & Spirits Festival

Celebrating our 8th year, this annual get together, brings to Savannah a series of dazzling seafood and spirit events hosted by premiere venues on the

cutting edge of the culinary and cocktail scene.

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Make-A-Wish Night at Savannah Bananas Head to Grayson Stadium in Savannah, GA for a Savannah Bananas game benefitting Make-A-Wish Georgia. 5:30 p.m.

Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $18

Music Bingo at Toasted Barrel

Head to Toasted Barrel for a night of music, prizes,

and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons.

7-9 p.m.

Toasted Barrel, 150 Montgomery St.

SATURDAY 8/21 Coastal Empire Beer Co. Celebration

Coastal Empire Beer Co. celebrates 10 years of pouring beers and bringing cheers. There will be live music, good food and craft beers.

6 p.m.

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Weekly farmers market on Talahi Island highlighting local growers and makers, healthy foods and a positive environment.

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A painted rock hunt, hosted by the Frank G Murray Community Center, taking place in the surrounding islands parks, trails & community greenspaces.

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Myrtle & Rose Rooftop Garden at Plant Riverside District will host weekly live performances by legendary jazz guitarist Howard Paul.11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Sunset Party Sunday

Wrap up the weekend with a Sunday Funday Sunset Party on the roof. Local DJ Doc Ock on the

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. The market is non-smoking and pet friendly. Located at 30 Meddin Drive. We are right behind the Historic Tybee Lighthouse. Visit the website for more info.

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TUESDAY 8/24 Alexander Hamilton at the Davenport House

The Davenport House Museum hosts a series of lectures about American patriot Alexander Hamilton on Tuesdays thru August. Accompanying each lecture will be a one-woman performance about Rachel Faucette, Hamilton’s mother. Lectures begin in the house’s garden at 6:30 p.m. and performances begin at 7:15. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside the museum.The audience will be limited to 15 attendees.

6:30 p.m.

Davenport House, 324 East State St.

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By Brandy Simpkins

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LIFE IN THE HOSTESS CITY

INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Savannah’s Cocktail Master Sidney Lance their master distillers to come up with their line of spirits and designing their full bar.

“That project became my baby,” Lance said.

Lance said simultaneously while working with Ghost Coast, he began working for the Kimpton Hotel chain, and was mentored by Jacques Bezuidenhout, a world-renowned South African-native mixologist who helped create the bar menus for Kimpton Hotels. Lance said that Bezuidenhout is known as one of the top 25 mixologists in the world.

“That’s where I got into knowing more of the science and balance behind cocktails,” he said.

Lance said Bezuidenhout gave him a jigger (a tool used to measure alcohol for mixed drinks) and that tool, and learning from a world-class mixologist’s expertise opened up his mind to explore more with the universe of cocktails.

“He helped improve my confidence level because I was like, I’m doing these things and people are telling me I’m doing these things, but who are they to tell me what I’m doing right when they’re not in my world?” Lance said. “But to have someone at that level say ‘Dude, your palate is flipping crazy.

You just need to learn how to balance these things out’ was a game changer.”

Lance said at one point he was working on both ends of the United States—at once in Savannah and Los Angeles.

In the midst of working on improving local bar scenes

and becoming a stronger mixologist, he was traveling with Kimpton Hotels to help run a beverage program where he went to Kentucky, Portland, and L.A. where he was during the construction of the new cocktail room at Ghost Coast Distillery.

Despite the amount of fun Lance had traveling back and forth, he thought about the amount of pressure it put on his body and the thought of needing to maintain his strength for his wife and children. Now, Lance says his method for sharing cocktail love is a lot more chill.

Through his new business, Rhoot Man, Lance has cultivated his own line of shrubs. The all-natural, pure cane sugar and natural herb-infused mixers already have popular flavors like honey ginger peppercorn, wildberry coconut, and pineapple cilantro.

Currently, these products are sold at Tybee Farmer’s Market, and from that venue alone people from all over the country are reaching out to buy cases of his shrubs to be shipped to them. He also wholesales them to a handful of bars around town.

Lance has more up his sleeve regarding his shrubs that he says will all be revealed in due time.

“I like to grow—whatever direction I’m going, I try to shed as much [skin] as I can,” Lance said.

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Hostess City mixologist Sidney Lance, owner of Rhoot Man Beverage Company, is a lover of good times with good people. Of course, that comes with good drinks.

Lance is a mastermind behind cocktail recipes, drink menus and optimal bar design for many local drink providers around town.

“I never saw myself doing what I’m doing now as a career,” Lance said. “I’ve been blessed to be able to make these beautiful cocktails, and help design bars, and start my own brand with my shrub company.”

The cocktail connoisseur said he got his start in the hospitality industry serving tables and bartending here in Savannah at Wild Wing Cafe in 2006 after he had just gotten home from serving in the military. He said that is where he met the bulk of the client base that still support him today.

He remembers them by their usual drink.

Lance said, “When you’ve bartended for as many people as I have, some of these people, I can’t even remember their names, but I remember what they’re drinking, and it’s weird, but we have a connection like that.”

After six years at Wild Wing Cafe, Lance’s hospitable reputation landed him career altering opportunities. This included working on projects for local spirit makers Ghost Coast Distillery like helping develop their vodka flavors before they even put the labels on their bottles, working with

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Several local businesses getting some national love PARKER’S AGAIN ON TOP TEN LIST FOR GAS STATION BRANDS

Parker’s was recently voted one of America’s Best Gas Station Brands in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for the second consecutive year. (10Best.com) After four weeks of public voting, Parker’s was named the #6 Gas Station Brand in the U.S., alongside other top brands including Kwik Trip, Casey’s, Hy-Vee, Rutter’s, Sheetz, Love’s Travel Stops, QuikTrip, Buc-ee’s and Maverik. In 2020, Parker’s was ranked #8 on the list.

“We’re incredibly honored to be recognized for the second time by USA TODAY readers as one of the nation’s top convenience store companies,” said Parker’s founder and CEO Greg Parker. “This recognition is truly a testament to the exceptional efforts of our hardworking team members and to our loyal customers, who have supported us for 45 years.”

COLLINS QUARTER, B. MATTHEW’S EATERY NAMED AMONG BEST BRUNCH SPOTS IN U.S b. Matthew’s Eatery and the Collins Quarter been named among the top twenty Brunch Spots in The United States by TripAdvisor in their 2021 Travelers’ Choice Awards.

The list of Best Brunch Spots was chosen by TripAdvisor users. TripAdvisor says, “Our Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best list is drawn from the experiences of the best experts possible: real travelers who’ve been there before.”

Brian Huskey, Owner b. Matthew’s Eatery said of the award, “Wow! What an honor and a true testament to the strength of our b. Matthew’s team both front of house and back of house.”

The entire list can be found on tripadvisor.com

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GHOST COAST DISTILLERY’S PEACH WHISKEY AWARDED SILVER MEDAL, 87 POINTS FROM BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE

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Ghost Coast Distillery was awarded a Silver medal, 87 points for its Peach Whiskey by the Beverage Testing Institute. This award-winning spirit was released in 2020.

Made with 100% real peaches, the taste is described by Ghost Coast’s distilling team as “authentic and balanced.”

“The best flavored whiskies use real ingredients to not mask the spirit.

Ours is no different. We start with our award-winning rye whiskey, sugar, and real peaches. That’s it!” says Zoe Emerson, Ghost Coast Assistant Distiller.

The Beverage Testing Institute’s full review states:

“Amber color. Aromas of banana bread, raisins, and honey with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an even, involved, long plums, spiced tea, and roasted peach finish. A flavored spirit with subtle fruity notes on a strong backbone of whiskey; not your grandma’s flavored whiskey.”

5th District Chatham County Commissioner Tanya Milton partnered with 5th District Coalition to donate fans to community residents in need.

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5TH DISTRICT OFFICIALS DONATE FANS TO NEIGHBORS

By Brandy Simpkins

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5th District Chatham County Commissioner Tanya Milton partnered with the 5th District Coalition to donate fans to community residents in need on the weekend of August 14.

Milton, who also serves as the Vice President and Advertising Director of the Savannah Tribune said she recognized the need to help neighbors combat the heat when she was out delivering papers.

“As I was distributing to the various communities, it was obvious to me that some senior residents were sitting outside because it was hot inside,” Milton said. “I asked my 5th District Coalition (which consists of the neighborhood presidents of the 5th District) as well as residents in the unincorporated neighborhoods to identify those in their specific neighborhoods who would be in need and help distribute.”

Within three days, Milton and the 5th District Coalition had collected fan donations and distributed over half of them. Milton said they immediately received a donation sufficient enough for the purchase of thirty fans. As they continued to collect fans, they totaled just over fifty fans for distribution.

“When the presidents delivered the fans to their neighbors they were so appreciative,” Milton said.

Milton said they plan to do much more to help the community in time to come.

“It was important for me to lead such an initiative this weekend because I witnessed the pain of ‘not having.’ This generation will never understand how we lived without A/C,” Milton said. “We [her family] never experienced air conditioning until we moved to Liberty City in 1963.”

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WSAV News Anchor Tina Tyus-Shaw (second from left) with students from Woodville-Tompkins High School. The local celebrity donated sports bras in honor of Olympic legends like her aunt, teaching them about the importance of self care while being an athlete. Photo provided by Tina Tyus-Shaw

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Several Savannah-Chatham County high school students received free sports bras from WSAV News Anchor Tina Tyus-Shaw as part of Tina’s G.E.M.S initiative to motivate them toward success.

Tyus-Shaw met with the girls on August 14 at T.A. Wright Stadium at Savannah State University to orchestrate a 100 meter run, teach them about sports legends and give them sports bras.

“My event is called Tina’s G.E.M.S stands for Girls Empowered and Motivated to Success,” Tyus-Shaw said. “During this inaugural event, I spotlighted young female athletes; empowering them to excel in their chosen sports, education, and life goals. That’s why I have initiated this sports bra giveaway project.”

During the event, Healthy Savannah— an initiative to improve the health of Savannahians— provided healthy snacks, SSU’s COVID Taskforce offered educational information, and considering the mental health issues that athletes in general face including Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka, a representative from SSU was there to provide mental health advice.

Tyus-Shaw said also during the G.E.M.S. event, they relived moments honoring Olympic legends.

“We also honored Olympic Legends like my Aunt Wyomia Tyus, the first person to win back-to-back gold medals in the 100m (1964, Tokyo & 1968 Mexico City),” Tyus-Shaw said.

“Also, Lucinda Williams Adams, who was born in Savannah, won Olympic gold on that famous 4x100 Relay Team in Rome, Italy in 1960. Lucinda was responsible for the historic passing of the baton to Wilma Rudolph. The girls will run the 100m in honor of these legends.”

Tyus-Shaw said it’s important to educate young ladies and let them know to exercise self-care, take care of their bodies, their minds, and be powerful so that they can influence positive change in the world.

“We hope this event serves as an inspiration for young women and girls throughout the Savannah area and beyond. First to inspire them to always practice self-care and just as important, to pursue their dreams with purpose and Passion”

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There’s still time to check out Neighborhood Comics’ Comic Artist-in-Residence Jay Peteranetz Neighborhood Comics’ Comic Artist-in-Residence for August is Jay Peteranetz.

The Comic Artist-in-Residence Program gives Savannah-area comic book illustrators a chance to interact with the public by showcasing their skills, works in progress, commission opportunities and selling original artwork. This is a continuing initiative which connects comic book readers with local comic book creators.

Each month, one local comic book illustrator is provided a dedicated space inside the store to work on projects. Customers are invited to watch as the artist creates comics, storyboards, and Peteranetz page layouts.

Jay is an illustration professor at SCAD and is co-creator and artist of the comic book series Broderick. Jay is also a Marvel sketch card artist for Upper Deck and creator of the only comic book printed on playing cards Magicians Must Die. More of his work can be found at jpeteranetz. com “We are very excited to host Jay and share his artwork with Savannah,” says Lee Heidel, Owner at Neighborhood Comics. “He is one of our store’s biggest supporters and champions and we’re thrilled to return the favor. Whether he’s drawing crime noir, satire or superheroes, Jay can do it all.”

Jay plans to be drawing in the store throughout August 2021 on Mondays from 3:30 - 5:00PM, Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. and occasional Friday and Saturday afternoons.

Applications for comic artists are now open for November and beyond.

Interested comic book artists can apply online at: https://neighborhoodcomics.com/sequential-artist-in-residence/

Chatham Co. P.D. now using school zone speed cameras

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With the new school year upon us, Chatham County Police has installed new school speed zone cameras to ensure safety.

The cameras will be activated on Monday, August 16, 2021, in school zones around Georgetown K-8, May Howard Elementary, Coastal Middle and Marshpoint Elementary, and St. Andrews School.

Warning tickets will be issued for the first thirty days, and citations will be issuedbeginning September 16. Here is a frequently asked questions list from CCPD about the cameras:

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1.Where will the School Zone Speed Cameras Be Placed?

The cameras will be in school zones around Georgetown K-8, May Howard Elementary, Coastal Middle and Marshpoint Elementary, and St. Andrews School.

2.When will the cameras be activated?

The cameras will be activated on Monday, August 16, 2021. This will begin a 30-day warning period. Tickets will be issued beginning on Thursday, September 16, 2021.

3.What days and times will the cameras be in use?

The cameras will be activated one hour before the start of school, will remain active throughout the school day, and until one hour after the final school bell. Please note that the cameras will be in operation for the entire school day – not just when children are going to and from school.

4.How will I know I’m driving in the School Zone Speed Camera enforcement zone?

Motorists will know the cameras are in place because proper signage will be displayed at the approach to the speed zone cameras.

This gives drivers the opportunity to slow down to the lawful speed before entering the enforcement zone.

5.What speeds will cause me to receive a ticket?

Drivers will not be issued a ticket until they are going more than 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. A Chatham County Police Department officer will review each violation before a citation is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle. The citation information will include a picture of the vehicle, tag, and the speed the vehicle was traveling.

6.What kind of fine and penalties do the tickets carry?

The ticket is a civil issue and will not take any points off of a license, but will result in a fine. The fine is set by state law and is $75, plus a $25 processing fee for the first offense. Any subsequent offenses will carry a fine of $125, plus a $25 processing fee. Motorists will pay the fine online, and will also have the opportunity to appeal the citation to a judge.

7. Why are these cameras necessary?

A speed study was conducted before the Chatham County Police Department decided to implement the school speed zone cameras.

The research found that 92,837 vehicles traveled through the school zones during school hours over a five-day period. During that time, 10,714 speed violations occurred.

8. Do these cameras make a difference?

These cameras are already in use in Port Wentworth and Bloomingdale. Since they were activated, Port Wentworth has seen an 84 percent decrease in school zone speeders, and Bloomingdale has seen a 76 percent decrease.

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Abby Sterling with Manomet, Inc. leads a field trip for participants in Wassaw Sound where they learn about stewardship activities that protect migrating shorebirds. Photo by Fran Lapolla.

Program certifies ecotourism guides on the Georgia coast ecology and wildlife, they can in turn teach those participating in their tours more about this critical balance and how best to preserve these resources,” Higgins said.

Participants in the UGA certification program, who offer tours by kayak, paddleboard or boat, graduated just in time for the spring birding migration and summer tourist season, allowing them to share information learned from the program with tourists.

Some of the certification participants are new to the profession. Others, like Cindy Dennard, owner of SouthEast Adventure Outfitters in St. Simons and Brunswick, is a veteran tour guide.

“I’m always interested in continuing education and it’s always hard to stay current on what the latest info is that everybody is passing around. I feel like it’s really important to stay on top of that kind of stuff,” said Dennard, who participated in the course along with three of her employees.

“It seems like this area is going to be continuing to grow and people are going to want to get outdoors,” Dennard said. “If the main folks that are taking people out have a similar standard of what behaviors should be and what’s communicated to visitors, that seems like it would help protect what people are trying to enjoy.”

Funded by a grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division, the course has the potential to expand in the future to include other topics related to coastal stewardship.

More information about the program as well as a map of certified guides is available online at gacoast.uga.edu/care Story by Emily Kenworthy, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant.

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Osprey diving for fish, roseate spoonbills foraging in tidal creeks and American oystercatchers tending to their nests on barrier islands are just a few things visitors may see while exploring the Georgia coast by water.

A new certification program developed by the University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, in collaboration with Manomet Inc., is ensuring that ecotour guides educate visitors about nature and how to protect it.

Led by UGA marine educators, the Coastal Awareness and Responsible Ecotourism, or CARE, program provides ecotour companies with tools to implement best practices when it comes to water-based tourism activities.

“The program has long been a goal for shorebird biologists and others, including veteran ecotour guides, involved in wildlife conservation,” said Katie Higgins, environmental educator and volunteer coordinator at UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. “No other program like this exists to strengthen the growing community of ecotour guides along the coast.”

Georgia’s beaches provide vital habitat for shorebird species throughout the year.

Many of the more remote habitats used by shorebirds are also areas used by recreational boaters and serve as a destination for guided tours. Beachgoers enjoying the warming weather may unintentionally disturb shorebirds’ nesting, resting and feeding behavior. Increasing awareness among boaters and beachgoers on how and why to give shorebirds space is a key step in conserving these animals.

“CARE began with the idea that if those leading ecotours know more about coastal

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FOOD & DRINK

GOURMET SEAFOOD AND SPIRITS FESTIVAL

2021 Savannah Gourmet Seafood & Spirits Festival Schedule of events: Celebrating its 8th year, Savannah’s Gourmet Seafood and Spirits Festival brings back a series of seafood and spirit events hosted by premiere local venues on the cutting edge of the culinary and cocktail scene.

EVENT HISTORY This festival annually raises around $20,000 for area charities through auctions, sponsors and attendees. From 5-course tasting dinners and sprawling outdoor events to brunch spreads and curated cocktail experiences, the festival has always celebrated chefs inventing new flavors and bartenders with a flare for creating magic with their cocktails.

2021 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS: This year, the Gourmet Seafood & Spirits Festival hits new heights with 7 full days, PLUS the all-new Seafood & Spirits RESTAURANT WEEK Presented by Eat It And Like It, which raises funds for preferred charities with attendee votes.

Visit seafoodandspirits.com to learn more.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 5:00PM - 9PM “S&S RESTAURANT WEEK” PRESENTED BY EAT IT AND LIKE IT PRICING VARIES BY RESTAURANT, 3 FOR 30, 4 FOR 40 AND BEYOND!

A new spin on a traditional concept! We guide you through greater Savannah as you sip and savor cocktail tastes and special menus at each location. Designed in a “Restaurant Week” format, you enjoy Prix Fixe Menus across town and vote for your favorites to crown champions in cocktail & cuisine categories!! $1.00 Per Peoples’ Choice ballot raises funds for each restaurant’s chosen charity! Featuring Unshackled Wines & our Official Spirit Partners.

MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 5:00PM - 8:00PM BUBBLES & PEARLS @ THE DRAYTON HOTEL - $60 - $150 FOR VIP

We invite you to enjoy St. Neo’s finest oysters and sip boutique bubbly while overlooking the amazing vistas of downtown Savannah. Includes champagne tastes & passed hors d’oeuvres inside St. Neo’s with featured cocktails from Burnt Church Distillery & Fords Gin (cash bar available). VIP includes Rooftop access with featured cocktails and open bar.. Head downstairs to the lounge at 8pm for a special introduction to our Official Bourbon - Ghost Coast Distillery!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 6:00PM - 8:00PM SCOFFLAW’S MURDER MYSTERY BEER DINNER @ BROUGHTON COMMON - $65

This new spin on our Coastal Chef’s Table dinners features the amazing flavors of Broughton Common paired with Scofflaw Brewing Co.. - BUT WAIT - THERE’S MORE!! There’s been a murder...in Savannah! Front Porch Improv’s immaculate safety record will be cut down for one shocking evening of murder most foul. Join us for a night of intrigue, discovery, seduction, and the funniest murder investigation that ever was investigated. With this DINNER & SHOW, you help solve the case, connect the clues, and deduce which loathsome improviser should be cuffed and carted away. This is “Murder on the Front Porch,” and everyone is a suspect. The sights, sounds and aromas of the kitchen fill the room as guests enjoy and participate in this new event. This intimate chef’s table event is limited to 25 guests!.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 6:00PM - 9:00PM BOATHOUSE BOIL @ THE SAVANNAH BOATHOUSE - $35 - $50

Head over to the marine masterpiece at the Savannah Boathouse to sample some of Savannah’s finest seafood delights as the Anne Allman Trio toasts to the sunset. Tonight, we celebrate Lowcountry traditions by cooking up the day’s catch and offering Gourmet Lowcountry Boil until its gone. Featured cocktails and cash bar available from the Tipsy Turtle Tiki Tour boat. A La Carte Food Options Available - All Are Welcome To RSVP!!

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 6:00PM - 8:00PM COASTAL CHEFS’ TABLE @ LA SCALA - $150

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This culinary adventure features a plated multi-course journey with paired wines from Unshackled. Wine and spirits pairings to accompany each course.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 12:00PM - 4:00PM TIKI - LUAU COOKOUT & POOL PARTY @ GRAND LAKES CLUB POOL DECK - $65

Aloha! This Sunday Funday is all about enjoying ourselves with another summer for the record books. Head over to the aquatic masterpiece at The Grand Lakes Club inside South Bridge to sample some of the chef’s pork sliders, fresh seafood and sample Ghost Coast’s dazzling array of flavors. Wear your best Hawaiian outfit as there are prizes for best dressed as we celebrate another successful festival! And wear your swimsuit! We encourage dips in Grand Lake’s awesome pool! Ticket includes Cookout Buffet from 12-4 plus featured cocktails from Ghost Coast Distillery & Fords Gin, plus Scofflaw Brewing Co. varieties. Cash bar available

EAT IT AND LIKE IT

Area restaurants continue to struggle to find help

By Jesse Blanco

Raise your hand if you were part of the crowd out-ofyour-mind irate because the government was too busy handing out free money while there were plenty of available jobs out there.

Too often during the Spring and early Summer, restaurants across the country were flummoxed by the inability to find quality help. Heck, some of them would have settled for not quality help. Any kind of help was needed. It still is.

As the news cycle raged about the need to discontinue unemployment benefits to that alleged ‘lazy’ crowd that was sitting at home getting paid to do nothing, a lot of workers in the food and beverage industry were making their voices heard. They said unemployment benefits weren’t enough to live on. They were just tired of being overworked and underpaid.

Right or wrong, it’s how they felt. A lot of them will tell you it’s how they continue to feel.

“I think a lot of the people who have worked in kitchens for years have decided to go do something else.” Is how one local chef in charge of a few dozen people put it. “$1,000 signing bonuses aren’t working.”

He isn’t alone in that sentiment.

Governor Brian Kemp cut off federal unemployment supplements on June 26. It is unrealistic to think that restaurants continue to struggle to find help 6 weeks later because of all that government money everyone was shoving into their mattresses. Yet the landscape remains pretty bad out there.

Several restaurants, most notably Tubby’s in Thunderbolt, have been forced to close their doors in the last 2-3 weeks because they don’t have enough bodies to run their

restaurants. Downtown Savannah’s Alley Cat Lounge spent nearly a week in ‘day to day’ status.

Black Rabbit Sandwich Shop and bar on Barnard Street spent a few days cutting off food service at 5pm.

The incredibly popular Rocky’s of Savannah NY Deli in Sandfly had to pull the plug on lunch service one day last week because they didn’t have enough staff to pull it all off.

“Breakfast Only” that day.

That’s just a few. There are many more.

So what gives? As was the case before the state cut off the free flow of money, the answers, well, are complicated.

But it largely begins with a smaller labor pool to begin with.

On a weekly basis I’m hearing stories of restaurants losing staffers to competitors because those workers are getting hourly wages north of $20 an hour. To do the same thing they were doing for $14 an hour before last year’s shut down. The problem there? Not everyone can afford $23 an hour for a cook. Not without passing those costs on to you.

A $26 burger? Not too many of you would stand for that.

And they know it. “$25 an hour for a cook is unsustainable.” Is how one owner put it to me. “Even if we can afford it now when Summer business is great, there is no way we can afford that in the winter when we have a fraction of the business coming in the front door.”

All of this, to say nothing of the recent spike in COVID cases that has crippled the industry as well. Restaurants that were already short staffed now have to send employees who test positive home. I know of one restaurant that had three within 4 days.

“We’ve got to find a way to make it work.” That restaurant’s owner told me 2 weeks ago. “We’ve got 2 caterings this week. One is a wedding and a book full of reservations.

We will figure it out.”

It’s a certifiable mess right now. The lack of people to drive supply trucks for both food and drink is compound-

ing the problem everywhere too. One restaurant General Manager told me he is having trouble getting tequila in a timely fashion. Champagne is next to impossible.

Right now everyone has a story. Very few of them good.

This column? The tip of the iceberg. But it would be pretty unfair of me to leave you with the impression that the industry is failing. Not even close.

The silver lining is the fact that your favorite restaurants are making it work behind the curtain. I’ve been eating all over town all summer and I have yet to have a bad experience. Same for the people I’ve talked to who have been eating and liking all over Savannah. I’ve been told countless stories of life in the trenches these days, but for the most part, you’d really never know it.

It may take months to see something more resembling normal, but in the meantime, you can feel comfortable supporting them all. They deserve it, maybe now more than ever.

RHOOT MAN COCKTAIL RECIPES

By Sidney Lance

THE ORIGINAL TOMOCHICHI

The Raspberry Beret

1 ½ oz Lavender-Infused Vodka ¾ oz Lemon Juice ½ oz Honey Syrup ¾ oz Rhoot Man Raspberry Citrus Shrub

Rhoot Man Shrubs and products are available in person at the Tybee Island Farmers Market on Mondays. Or by reaching out to Sidney Lance on instagram @rhootmanco or emailing sidney@rhootmanco.com

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1 ½ oz Bourbon 1 oz Rhoot Man Wildberry Coconut Mint Shrub 1 oz Lime Juice ½ oz Agave Syrup

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SAVANNAH THEATRE REOPENS ‘SISTER ACT—THE MUSICAL’ AFTER PANDEMIC HIATUS

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BACK IN THE HABIT

By Marley Gibson

Photos by Shannon Zaller for the Savannah Theatre

Ticket in hand, you’re ushered to your seat.

The house lights dim and you anxiously await the moment the curtain rises.

The music begins, the dusty spotlight skates across the stage, and you’re immediately swept into the sparkle, dance, and soul-deep, disco rocking celebration of life.

Live theatre is back!

More specifically, the Savannah Theatre, one of the oldest continually operating theatre in America, is once again illuminating the marquee with a Broadway title for the first time since the pandemic.

Sister Act The Musical opened at the Savannah Theatre on Friday, August 13 and will run through August 29 with eleven performances, including 3:00 p.m. Sunday matinees.

The entire theatre touches off all five senses with the familiar aroma of freshly popped popcorn, the rumbling excitement building from the audience, and the comfort of a well-worn seat.

Principal player Cherish Love Robinson’s voice fills the air and the ride begins.

She glides into the spotlight, transforming into the flashy, disco dancing and singing diva, Deloris Van Cartier, who witnesses an unfortunate murder and is swept away into witness protective custody… hiding out as a nun in a convent.

Ms. Robinson’s effervescent talent reaches directly out into the audience to include everyone in the fast-paced musical comedy.

It was an unseen orchestration on her part, directing the audience on when to laugh, clap, gasp, or cheer.

While the theatre was filled with patrons, there was proper social distancing between grouped seats. Some patrons chose to wear masks, while others indicated they felt safe.

“I’m vaccinated, so I feel comfortable being here,” a woman from Savannah said. “This feels like a protected space. And we all need this.”

Producer and director, Michael Meece, smiled like a proud parent as the musical came to an end with a rousing curtain call.

Audience members joyously chattered, laughed, and sang out loud as they filed out.

“How do I feel?” Meece commented. “We are finally able to bring back the exact show we were doing when the world shut down in March 2020.”

Meece said the cast had bonded so much pre-COVID that “it was inevitable they would all come back for this feel-good musical.”

The audience obviously agreed. The two-hour show dares audience members not to clap along, move your feet, or shout out.

“That was so much fun,” a woman exclaimed on her way out.

Her friend added, “Girl, I needed that.”

“It feels so good to celebrate,” Meece said. “We love having people in the doors and are thrilled to have this production. It’s a special group of hard-working people who really care about each other.”

Meece’s son, Matthew, and daughter-in-law, Michelle, are both in the ensemble, appearing as jubilant as the elder Meece as they stood thanking patrons.

“Please tell everyone about it,” the younger Meece said.

Savannah native, Shawn Christopher, who plays the dastardly villain, Curtis Jackson, laughed heartily as he moved through the lobby thanking folks.

“It’s so good to be up there again,” he said. “It’s amazing on the stage up there seeing all of those faces.”

Meece agreed with the actor. “We just want people to come and join in the fun. It’s a great cast, as I’ve said, and the music is amazing.”

“Sister Act—The Musical” runs through August 29. Tickets can be purchased online at savannahtheatre.com or at the theatre box office at 222 Bull Street. For more information, contact the Savannah Theatre at 912.233.7764.

‘We are finally able to bring back the exact show we were doing when the world shut down in March, 2020.’

— Producer and director, Michael Meece

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ART PATROL ‘Live Your Vision: An Online Exhibition’

Live Your Vision brings together a wide range of Kiah’s figurative works, from casual self-portraits to regal military portrayals to life drawings. Using an array of media — oil, watercolor, and graphite on supports including canvas, Masonite, and paper — Kiah captured the essence of family, friends, celebrities, and strangers alike.

Individually, these portraits are acts of attention, focus, and dignity. Taken as a whole, the exhibition reflects Kiah’s deep belief in humanity and the vital role of inspiration and creativity in re-envisioning our future. Online, ---.

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Southbound - 2021 Arts on the Coast Annual Exhibit

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Southbound is an art exhibit visually interpreting Georgia’s vibrant and diverse musical heritage.

Fifteen songs have been selected to form the 2021 Arts on the Coast Annual Exhibit Playlist, a list that includes only music performed, arranged, written, composed, produced, and/ or created by a music artist from Georgia. The selection features a wide variety of genre: rock, jazz, pop, and R&B, to soul, country and folk. Artists create an original work of art that depicts a song/artist and/ or its various aspects, to visually interpret the obvious to the abstract, from the down and dirty, to the sublime. joy.dunigan@ joysavannah.com. deepsouthphotopoint.com/ southbound-virtual. Deep South Photopoint Gallery, 30 Cherokee Street.

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‘From Dust to Gold’

by David Gumbs

This exhibition represents the first U.S. solo exhibition by Caribbean artist David Gumbs, featuring immersive, interactive digital installations and drawings. Gumbs is a multi-disciplinary artist from the island of Saint Martin, currently based in Martinique. Inspired

by Caribbean flora, fauna, history, and mythology, Gumbs’ work often is concerned with “the offscreen of perception, the cycle of life, the visible and invisible.” More on telfair.org 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. telfair.org/ exhibitions/david-gumbsfrom-dust-to-gold/. telfair. org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Monthly Photo Group Critique

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

All who wish to provide a safe but challenging environment to grow with input from a group of peers are welcome. Hosted

by Bridget Conn & Emily Earl. third Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m.. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St.

SCAD Museum of Art talk and reception

Join SCAD Museum of Art curators and exhibiting artists in celebration of solo exhibitions “ReJeweled,” by Monica Cioppettini (M.F.A., painting, 2020), “Hope & Sorrow,” by Hein Koh, and

JEPSON CENTER: RE-COR-DARE BY SAUDA MITCHELL (AMERICAN, B. 1981); VOYAGE NOS. 4, 2020; LINOLEUM ON PAPER; COURTESY OF THE ARTIST.

“White Wig,” by Mehryl Levisse. Cioppettini and Koh join curator DJ Hellerman and associate curator Ben Tollefson in conversation, followed by light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public.

5:30 p.m.. scadmoa.org/.

SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

‘Sugar’ Exhibition

Explore the sweet culinary habits of Savannahians in this fun exhibition dedicated to the consumption of sugar in the port city.

Using furnishings and portraits from Telfair Museums’ permanent collection, this unique display gives visitors a glimpse into humans’ connection to sugar and its complicated history.

Porcelain and silver were shipped from Europe and beyond into the Port of Savannah, providing the elite of this city with purchas-

ing options far surpassing those of any inland towns of the 19th century. 10 a.m.noon. 912-790-8800. info@ telfair.org. telfair.org/exhibitions/sugar/. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Re-Cor-Dare

by Sauda Mitchell

Re-Cor-Dare is a solo #art912 exhibition of Savannah-based artist Sauda Mitchell (American, b. 1981). Mitchell’s prints, paintings, and artist books serve as compelling visual responses to her sustained engagement with archival collection materials. In researching personal papers, photographs, artifacts, and curated digital collections, her work explores thematic topics of study relating to the Black experience. Utilizing QR codes, selected works link to digitized col-

lection materials focusing on their ability as teaching tools recalling stories embedded within the African American collective memory. Every 7 days. telfair.org/exhibitions/recor-dare-sauda-mitchell/. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Exploring Science In Art Free Family Day

Local residents are invited to enjoy the exhibitions Never Spoken Again at the Jepson Center and Progressive Regression at the Telfair Academy. Family activities connecting science to art will be offered outdoors at the museums’ entrances, weather permitting, along with take-home art activities for children.

Investment is provided by the City of Savannah.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.. 912-7908800. info@telfair.org.

CULTURE

VISUAL ART

Tate Ellington, The Teaching Garden, 12x12”, Mixed Media Artwork inspired by the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens.

Photo Courtesy of Location Gallery at Austin Hill Realty

Bellamy Murphy, Blue on Blue, 30x30”, Acrylic Artwork inspired by the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens.

Photo Courtesy of Location Gallery at Austin Hill Realty

Dana Richardson, Pomegranate Study, 12x12” Artwork inspired by the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens.

Photo Courtesy of Location Gallery at Austin Hill Realty.

Botanical inspired exhibition blooms at Location Gallery

By Morgan Smith

available for sale which will be beautifully arranged pots of plants, some pots holding numerous types of plants, and these will be easy for someone to purchase and take home with them. They are perfect for a courtyard garden, entryway for a home, or really just for anyone who loves plants.”

Friends of Coastal Botanical Gardens want to make it easy for visitors to take a piece of the gardens home with them. Jenni Brody of the Deep South Orchid Society, the organization that sponsors the Orchid House at the gardens, has prepared a lovely container of handpicked orchids for the show that will be for sale among the other handcrafted containers. Another brilliantly beautiful container will be kindly supplied

by Nancy Berulis of the Coastal Master Gardeners Association.

This is the first ever collaboration between Location Gallery and the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. Hackney said, “This whole idea for an exhibition started when Lucy Hill, mother of Austin Hill and member of our Friends board, mentioned that Peter Roberts had suggested doing an art show to benefit the Friends organization.

We are excited to have this opportunity to work with Location Gallery and we love the fact that it is happening downtown because we see it as a way to bring the gardens to more people that might not have been able to make it out to the gardens before.”

Two years ago, during the celebration of the centennial of the gardens located at the Desoto, was the first time the gardens

had made an appearance in the downtown fundraising scene.

Hackney said, “So this year, we’re really excited to have the opportunity to be downtown again and we will provide information about Friends and ways to become a member of our organization.”

Friends of the Coastal Gardens works closely with the University of Georgia to provide them with volunteers and funding for expansion opportunities for the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens.

The gardens have been expanded to encompass 10 gardens, a plan that has been in action since 2008, and are in the process of finishing their last garden, the Children’s Gardens.

“We are so excited to finish the Children’s Gardens because we want to appeal to everyone’s senses, especially families. We have the only bamboo maze in North America, which is great for all members of the family, especially the children,” Hackney said. “Parents are able to stand at the top of a bamboo lookout tower to watch their kids as they navigate the maze.”

The Gate and Garden opening celebration brings together the best of both art and nature for an evening of nourishment for the soul. The event is free and open to the public. Face masks are requested when inside of the gallery.

For gallery and event information visit locationgallery.net To learn more about the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens visit coastalbg.uga.edu And for more information about Friends of Coastal Gardens and how to become a member visit friendsofthecoastalgardens.org

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A wide array of art influenced by the beauty of the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens will be showcased in this glorious group show.

Satiate your green thumb this weekend at the opening of the Gate and Garden exhibition. The opening reception, Saturday, Aug. 21, from 4-8 p.m. at Location Gallery at Austin Hill Realty, 251 Bull St. Location Gallery Director Peter Roberts said, “During the opening night there will be live music and because we are doing it on a Saturday from 4-8 p.m. we encourage individuals to come and start their Saturday night festivities here. We want things to feel a little more relaxed and casual since the start of the weekend is that stress relief we all need. Because this is an outdoor/indoor event, we do ask that patrons please wear masks while inside the gallery.”

The artists featured in the exhibition are Jamie Azevedo, Laurie Darby, Antione DeVilliers, Joy Dunigan, Tate Ellington, Calli Laundre, Bellamy Murphy, Dana Richardson, Katherine Sandoz, Sarah Volker, Lisa D. Watson and Heather Young. Their works are a culmination of differentiating disciplines and bring feelings of a grand reveal to the show. “Every artist interpretes and expresses things differently, so we are excited to unveil the work on display,” stated Roberts.

Each artist was asked to tour the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens and create

work inspired by the surroundings they experienced. Roberts said, “The artists went out to the Coastal Gardens to walk the grounds and absorb their beauty and decide what they would choose to bring back to the gallery.”

Also, because the gardens are seasonal, artists had the ability to look through archives of photographs of the gardens to find imagery to pull from that may have not been available during this time of the year.

The show will run through Sept. 17 in the Main Gallery, and will then be moved to Location Gallery’s Chat Gallery until Oct. 9. If you are unable to attend the opening and want to see the work in real time, the exhibition will go live online at the same time as the opening and can be accessed through Location Gallery’s website at locationgallery.net All artwork is available for sale online and in person starting on opening day. Gallery profits will be donated to Friends of the Coastal Gardens, a nonprofit organization created in 1995; its sole mission to provide financial and volunteer support to the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens.

The botanical gardens are being brought downtown this year not only through the art at the exhibition, but also through a Container Garden Sale that will be held outside of the gallery on the steps, framing the entryway for the show.

Pat Hackney, Membership Chairman of Friends of the Coastal Gardens, said, “Friends is going to have container gardens

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CULTURE

VISUAL ART

Lisa Bradley:

‘CLAY IS MY CANDY’

By Beth Logan

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Lisa Bradley, the effervescent owner of Savannah’s Clay Spot recalls her mom signing her up for “a little after-school clay class” and absolutely loving it.

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However, it was not until her sophomore year at Kent State University that she was to experience that joy again: “As soon as I walked into the studio, I was hooked,” she tells me. “Everybody’s happy…They’re all talking…And as soon as I started working with the clay all those little fifth grade feelings came back…Oh yeah…I love this!”

Sensing Lisa’s passion, her professor encouraged her to change her major from Art Education to Ceramics – ultimately allowing her the opportunity to create, but also to teach in private schools, museums, and art centers. “The best of both worlds,” she says with a laugh.

How Lisa ended up in Savannah after college is a serendipitous tale. She took a study abroad program in Italy through the University of Georgia thinking she would meet a variety of art students from all over the United States.

“But I got to Italy, and they were either Southern-speaking UGA students or Italians. I was the oddball from Ohio.”

She had the good fortune to meet acclaimed Savannah sculptor Susie Chisholm, several decades her elder. They bonded as non-traditional students and became good friends. Susie had a studio in City Market at the time, and

while in Italy one of the four artists in the workspace moved out. Lisa remembers wondering why anyone would have given that up as it sounded ideal, and Susie said, “It IS ideal.

And you need to move down and take her spot.”

Returning home to Ohio as a new graduate, Lisa was filled with self-doubt about moving here. “I’d never been to Savannah. I’d never even been to Georgia. Where would I live?” But Susie kept encouraging her and trying to reel her in. The final enticement came on a phone call on the day after Thanksgiving. Susie said, “I know where you’re going to live. I had Thanksgiving dinner with my husband’s family and his cousin has a house on Tybee on the beach. She needs a renter for the winter.”

The rest is history. The cousin gave Lisa the most amazing deal on her rent and in early 1998 she moved to Tybee, started creating in Susie’s studio in City Market, and scored a part-time job teaching clay classes for the City’s art program, then located in Daffin Park.

Lisa met her painter husband Kip (now the studio programs manager for Telfair Museums) while he was running the painting program for the City. Marriage and the birth of

twin daughters ensued, and after several years of teaching for the City and for SCAD, Lisa opened Savannah’s Clay Spot a decade ago. Again, it is a serendipitous tale...

Inspired by a fellow graduate of Kent State (Lisa thought, “Well if she can do it, I can do it!”) she found a realtor who had been a potter in another life. She knew she wanted a one story, raw space with cement floors. Everything the realtor showed her was just too fancy, built out, or had no parking. “Driving home from work one day, I saw this building with a teeny-tiny ‘For Rent’ sign,” she relates.

She knocked on the door and her now landlord reluctantly showed her the very raw, rough space - a former appliance workshop and storage space - which, of course, turned out to be the perfect home for Savannah’s Clay Spot.

“My landlord and I have a fantastic relationship now. He took a leap of faith on me, and I took a leap of faith on starting a business.”

Today, Lisa teaches a full roster of classes in her cheerful space – summer pottery camp for children, kids’ afterschool programs, adult classes such as beginning wheel, silkscreen printing on clay, artful dishware, and more. She

Photos of artwork provided by Lisa Bradley of Savannah’s ClaySpot.

JOIN BETH AS SHE SCOUT’S SAVANNAH’S ART SCENE This month, I’ll be…

…Checking out new composite photography by Jo Ann Grafton at 208 Wine Bar, 208 E. Bay Street. Co-owner James Divine tells me this new venue plans to host a monthly art show and reception. …Visiting Sulphur Studios, 2201 Bull Street, to see the group show “Summer in the City” curated

by Jon Witzky and participating in one of the Thursday or Saturday afternoon hands-on sessions with ON::View Resident Kimberly Riner, who will be the subject of my next column. …Catching the opening of the “Gate and Garden” group show at Location Gallery, 251 Bull Street, on Saturday, August 21. Curated by the indefatigable Peter Roberts, work is inspired by, and supports, the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. …Wishing I was in town for tomorrow night’s art show and happening “Je ne sais pas” at the Savoy Society, 102 E. Liberty Street, featuring a collaboration between Juliana Lupacchino and Charlotte Masters. …Heading ‘across the bridge’ to view “Intermission,” Maggie Evan’s newest body of paintings installed at the J. Costello Gallery on Hilton Head.

Find these and other happenings on our Art Patrol weekly calendar page.

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delights in staying connected with her former students, and they often drop by to see her. The love is evident.

“Clay is different from other mediums. I feel like we can all be social and have conversation while we are creating and being productive. That comradery draws people in.”

Students seem truly happy to be in Lisa’s space.

During afternoon open-studio time, I chat briefly with ceramicist Derek Larson whose sculptural work has just been accepted into ShopSCAD Savannah. He tells me he felt very isolated during COVID and is delighted to be back with Lisa and his fellow students. I meet Hannah Burtnik who has been creating for three years: “It’s such an encouraging community here,” she says.

Indeed, at Derek’s suggestion, Hannah applied and was accepted into Gallery 209 as their latest 3-D artist. I sense both Derek and Hannah feel nourished and inspired by Lisa’s positivity, warmth, and genuine enthusiasm—both for her medium and for her students.

After a COVID shutdown, the Clay Spot reopened this spring with the help of many of the students who desperately wanted to help her keep her doors open. Lisa cut down the number of participants in each class, asked them to wear masks, and focused on good ventilation.

“I tell everyone there is an invisible rainbow over the door. I am so fortunate. I have a wonderful group of people who took turns to be here during open studios which gave me the time to go home to help my thirteen-year-old girls with their on-line schooling.”

When Lisa is not teaching, she carves out time to take classes herself and to create her bespoke porcelain pieces.

“Shutting down during COVID was amazing for me. I’ve taken so many on-line Zoom classes and learned so many new techniques without having to travel!” A founding and active member of the Savannah Clay Community, her own whimsical work is exhibited and collected both locally and nationally.

She describes it as “a visual walk into my imaginary Candyland Garden.”

“I use fun, pastel colorful glazes to reference sweet candies. I think it’s just that nostalgia of childhood, of loving candy as a child—it was so special. Clay is my candy. I’ve always been drawn to candycolored glazes. For example, I love to use iridescent mother of pearl because its reminiscent of the cellophane-wrapped easter baskets of my childhood.”

“I’ve been so fortunate. This is more than just a business. This is my home away from home. Little do they know; these students are my second family and I worry about them. I love them just like I do my family members. This is my heart and soul.”

Savannah’s Clay Spot can be reached at 912.

509.4647 and is located at 1305 Barnard at Henry (look for Holly, the vintage trailer used for art shows, parked outside). Registration for fall classes is happening now at www.SavannahsClaySpot.com, or drop by and say ‘hello’ Monday - Thursday, 1:30 - 4:30, or Fridays 10:00 - 2:00. And for a glimpse into the happy and imaginative work created at the studio, check out its Instagram page @savannahsclayspot

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DATING

MAKING A LASTING

CONNECTION PART III: MEET OUR STYLIST, CHARISSE BRUIN

By Lauren Wolverton

lauren@connectsavannah.com

CONNECT SAVANNAH | AUG 18 - 24, 2021

Charisse Bruin of Charisse Styles

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Connect Savannah is continuing to follow along as two singles navigate dating in our city with the help of a professional matchmaker. We’ve introduced you to our singles, Reagan and Juan, and we’ve introduced you to our matchmaker, Amanda Rose of Prestige Connections.

Now, we’re introducing you to celebrity stylist Charisse Bruin of Charisse Styles. Ahead of Reagan and Juan’s dates, Rose set up a styling session with Bruin to help them both look and feel their best. Bruin asked them to each pick out 3 to 5 outfits they would consider wearing on a first date, then she gave her advice.

First up was Reagan. She presented four looks: a seafoam green jumpsuit, a cream floral-printed dress with flowy sleeves, a mustard yellow lace dress, and a deep green dress. Bruin’s top picks were the jumpsuit and the floral dress.

Bruin suggested pairing both with a heel that’s functional and easy to walk in, like a wedge or an espadrille. She also recommended keeping accessories to a minimum and going with some simple gold earrings, or a small necklace.

“You don’t want to give your date too many things to focus on, when they should be focusing on you,” Bruin said.

When it came to hair and makeup, Bruin suggested keeping things light and flirty.

“I like your hair straight, but I think it would look great with a little bump in it or just a soft wavy curl,” Bruin advised.

“I think wavy is sexy. It’s easy, it’s flowy, it blows in the wind. It gives you some body, and you can’t go wrong with that.”

She said a good rule of thumb to follow for a natural and polished makeup look is to choose only one place to put color. She recommended applying color to either the eyes, the cheeks or the lips, but never all three.

“A lot of people tend to cake makeup on just to make a good first impression, but you really want to just highlight

your features,” Bruin said. “I like a little concealer with a glow on the cheeks. I would personally just do mascara, brows and a tinted gloss.”

Juan was up next and was ready with 5 different looks for Bruin to see. He had a Polo paired with khakis, a purple button-down with jeans, and a few similar outfits. Bruin ultimately decided his winning first date look was a white button down, gray slacks and brown loafers.

“I would recommend the white button down because it reads ‘polished’,” Bruin said. “It reads ‘clean, modern, GQ.’ You definitely don’t need to wear it tight, it should be more casual and relaxed.”

Though Juan won’t be wearing makeup or too many accessories, Bruin stressed the importance of paying attention to the details. She advised him to be sure he matches his belt to his shoes, polishes his loafers, and has a fresh haircut and shave.

“I would swap the Apple watch for an actual watch,” Bruin said. “It doesn’t have to be anything fancy or expensive.”

To show some personality, Bruin suggested that Juan wear some funky, printed socks and a little cologne.

If fashion isn’t your thing, what you wear on a first date may not seem like a big deal. However, a first impression is everything, and Bruin said looking good and feeling confident are the keys to making a good one.

“People translate style to your personality,” Bruin said. “You want your style to speak the best that it can for you. You want it to say that you’re well groomed, that you take care of yourself. The details matter.”

Connect Savannah will keep following along as Reagan and Juan go through “date coaching” and finally go on their first dates in the coming days and weeks. Pick up a copy around town next week to keep up!

Do you have a go-to first date outfit? Mine is always a black blouse, my favorite jeans, and some chic booties.

Share your looks with us on social media @connectsavannah

CONNECT SAVANNAH’S ANONYMOUS DATING SERIES FOLLOWS TWO INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR QUEST TO MAKE A MATCH

FASHION

BODY TYPES.....

WHAT ON EARTH TO WEAR? PART 2 A WEEKLY FASHION AND ADVICE COLUMN

By Danietté Thomas @designerdaniette

So how is everyone after reading Part 1?

I can’t speak to the amount of emails and DMs I ‘ve received. Some of my readers’ minds are blown.

If you haven’t read it yet, check out part 1 to this column topic from last week (on connectsavannah.com). We talked about each body type in-depth so you guys can figure out which body type you are, so the next step is to figure out what to do with that figure of yours.

PEAR So having the pear body type means accentuating the top.

Decrease the attention below the waist, trust me, your hips don’t need help standing out. Instead, play on bright colored tops, vibrant prints, structured blouses and blazers and along those lines. In my opinion, any pair of bottoms with pockets vertically aligned with the side seam are a bad idea, BUT they are especially a bad idea for the pear body type, as they will always stick out. The skinny jeans and leggings are cute and comfortable, but the wide leg bottoms do you better.

STRAIGHT Believe it or not, I feel like this is one of the easier body types to dress. Avoid things that begin or end at the waist.

So those prints that end in the waist area—not it. Those crop tops that end at the belly button—not it. Wear items with structure. Anything shapeless needs structure, not volume.

Accentuate the neckline and shoulders and be sure to get the blazers that come down to the hip area (the ones that end higher make you look more stocky) and ensure that they are made to be fitted, so when worn open or closed, they give off the impression of a cinched waistline. Stay away from verticals—striped or horizontal striped things that show just how STRAIGHT or how RECTANGULAR you are.

HOURGLASS Otherwise known as the X body type, You’ve got to accentuate. Starting at the top, be sure to wear V-necks, and proper bras for those necklines. You want to stay away from big sleeves, but instead cut your sleeves at the elbow and keep them fitted. Flare is tough for a lot of body types, but some peplum at the waistline, or flare at the hem of a skirt or dress isn’t bad at all. Pencil skirts are excellent, and peep toe shoes give off the look of a longer leaner leg for my short, hourglass gals. Oddly enough, staying away from multi colors and prints, but sticking to solid colors throughout your look is the best way to go. The bright colors will help you stand out, and the darker colors will make you look slimmer.

ROUND One of the best tips I can give for this body type and others similar to it, is ruching! Get you a few dresses with ruching that accentuates the waistline (or lack there of). Avoid ruffles above the waist, or anything with heavy attention in the shoulder and bust area. The jackets that land right at the natural waist are great for creating the look of a waist as well, but stick to the single-breasted area of jackets. Slimmer lapels and asymmetrical necklines on dresses and tops will take the attention away from the broader shoulders. Oprah Winfrey is actually known for her eye capturing way of dressing with the round body type. So following her fashion journey isn’t a bad idea for anyone with this body type.

INVERTED TRIANGLE Inverted triangles are very easy, in that the top of the triangle is in the waist area, so you want your clothes to be the triangle for the other half of your body. Make sense?

Fit flare dresses are your BEST FRIEND. Keep it fitted up top, and add volume below the waist area. Skirts that are full, no matter the length, are excellent distractions for this body type. Avoid shoulder pads, embellishing necklines, and any other out-of-the-box things up top. Save that for the bottoms.

Keeping it simple is an excellent way to search for tops as an inverted triangle.

So I’ve got a special gift for the person who can guess my body type, and send me an email explaining why they think I am that body type!

First come, first served! So whoever contacts me first, via email, is the lucky winner. You have to already be a follower on Instagram though, so go ahead and follow me so you can see more fashion things to elevate you or wardrobe!

Thanks Fashionistas!

Yours in Fashion, Daniette d.thomas@daniette.com

CONNECT SAVANNAH | AUG 18 - 24, 2021

LOLLIPOP Ok ladies.....the top top tops! Keep an open neckline at all times! When wearing a button down, I’m going to challenge you to open just one more button. If this is just the second button from your neck area, you are way behind! Play with flashy necklaces, and make them match your belt and shoes.

Just keep that belt thin, and that shoe in a poppin’ color. You have to add volume bellow the chest but for all things good in this fashion world, STAY AWAY FROM EMPIRE WAIST SEAMS! In my Southern voice: “It ain’t it!” Keep the low waisted jeans, and accentuate the waist as much as possible!

The bell-bottoms are making a comeback, and the comeback is just for you, my lollipop gals.

DIAMOND Like the pear, we are going to accentuate the top, but mainly around the neck and shoulder areas. Look for tops with neckline details. I’m a sucker for an asymmetrical collar, so I highly recommend those. Stand-up lapel jackets are also excellent for a diamond that’s about their business. Try to stay away from shapely dresses or dresses with waist details. Avoid attention around the waist and even below it, but you, unlike the pear, should indulge in shapely pants. So some leggings with an off-the-shoulder white, jersey, shapeless T-shirt, with a bright pointy toe pump.....EASY.

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LOCAL ARTISANS

Co-Owners Ashley Whitaker and Bradley Henninger at the Palm Springs Makers Market in May 2021.

Made by Makers ‘Last Drop of Summer’ market will set up shop in Alida hotel

CONNECT SAVANNAH | AUG 18 - 24, 2021

By Jamie Burton jamie@connectsavannah.com

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Summer is coming to a close, which means the Made by Makers market is having its “Last Drop of Summer.”

With a mini-market that includes 8 local makers, guests are invited to browse the selection and enjoy refreshments while attending the market in the Alida Hotel lobby on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Made by Makers owner Ashley Whitaker is no stranger to markets. She had been running other markets since 2018 along with being a professor at SCAD. But with the pandemic came a career change for her, leading to the launch of Made by Makers as a brand of its own in October of 2020.

Now almost a year later, she and Co-Owner, Bradley Henninger, run nearly 20 different Made by Makers markets throughout Savannah ranging in size and vendors.

“One of the most fun things about coming to a maker’s market is that you’re shopping for your next favorite piece and you’re getting to meet the person that actually made it,” Whitaker said. “You’re getting to hear their story and how they came about it. I think that

makes it that much more special.”

Whitaker hosts 2 large Spring and Fall markets throughout the year while sprinkling in smaller markets. The last Fall market had 35 makers in attendance, but now they’re needing to look for spaces big enough to host 100 makers.

“It’s been amazing to watch it grow and see two people that never would’ve found each other organically but through the market have met and created collaborations with each other,” Whitaker said. “I mean, that’s the most rewarding to see.”

The dream of creating a highly curated marketplace was a dream Whitaker wanted to chase. With an application coming out before every market, she is able to pick and choose who will fill the vendor spots.

“I am—low-key—an emotional wreck the entire day because I am so involved with my makers, and their lives, and their sales,” Whitaker said. “At our last market so many of our makers told us it was their best sales day ever, or they sold completely out, or I just casually made my rent. I cry right along with them.”

For Whitaker and artists like herself, this market is life-changing.

Five years from now she hopes to expand Made by Makers into more of the surrounding cities.

Follow Made by Makers on Instagram @_madebymakers

MUSIC

FESTIVAL

Photos on this page are highlights from previous year’s powerhouse performances. Photo courtesy of Love & Soul Festival.

4TH ANNUAL LOVE & SOUL FAMILY FESTIVAL: Music becomes medicine for the soul this weekend

By Morgan Smith

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CONNECT SAVANNAH | AUG 18 - 24, 2021

Savannah’s Hosanna Church will celebrate mental health awareness, led by mental health advocates Matthew and Kimberly Gunn at the Love & Soul Family Festival at Morris Park within Kehoe Iron Works (660 E Broughton St.) on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m..

The Love & Soul Family Festival merges faith with passion to bring the city a day of live music and performances, family activities, great food, local venders, health screenings, and so much more.

This summer soirée offers an opportunity to spread love and compassion while educating the community about aspects of physical and mental health.

Organizers encourage the community to bring families, lawn chairs, and appetites for this fantastic festival in the park.

This outdoor festival offers a break away from the stress of this past year’s COVID negativity, with a chance to delight in a sunshine-filled day of creative expression and celebration.

Via ZOOM interview, the Gunns said, “Our main mission is to create an atmosphere where everyone can have fun. After all the stress we have all been through this past year due to COVID, people need a moment to let their hair down, enjoy good music, and eat some good food.”

People of all ages will be able to find something to enjoy among the menagerie of festivities.

The Gunns said, “For the kids, we have activities such as face painting, dancing, and the favorite Heroes Overcome event. The Heroes Overcome part of the festival is where members dress up as superheroes and come out to give the kids a meet and greet opportunity with their favorite hero. We have characters such as Black Panther, Spiderman, Captain America and more.”

For Savannah’s foodies, iconic and local eats will be in attendance. Food trucks representing multicultural cuisine such as Sweet & Spice, Royal Tasty Avenue, Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee & Smoothies, Philly Flava Water, Kay Sweets, Time to Eat, Reece Barbecue, Caribbean Shack, Rita’s Italian Ice Of Savannah and Ben & Jerry’s Savannah will be available.

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There will also be over twenty regional and local live musical performances that include everything from jazz, hip-hop, gospel and soulful R&B, poetry, spoken word and dance to keep the stage rocking all day long. Attendees can connect with friends and family by sharing beats that warm the heart and move the feet.

A variety of local vendor booths and stands will be at the event. The Love & Soul Festival provides an opportunity to see small businesses that are blooming in the Savannah area. Wares, handmade items and services from all over Savannah will be available.

The Gunns said, “Because we ourselves are entrepreneurs, we want to give the small businesses an opportunity to promote their products and to share their journey with others.”

The organizers of the Love & Soul Experience provides Savannah with a social event unlike any other that focuses on bringing everyone together for a day of artistic creative expression through visual, musical and culinary art.

The event is sponsored by the City of Savannah and CareSource.

CareSource is a foundation that actively transforms lives through innovative health and life services. They are committed to providing financial support to community organizations that promote physical and mental health through grants and COVID-19 Relief Impact Efforts.

Onsite health screenings and COVID vaccinations will be provided. Center for Disease Control Guidelines will be followed to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.

The Gunns explained that by having COVID vaccinations onsite, it helps families and the community as a whole to become aware of the importance of

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health education. It is also an opportunity to help spread proactive knowledge for the prevention of transmission of COVID-19.

Hosanna Church was founded by the Gunns and opened its doors to the public in June of this year. The Gunns discussed how fortunate they are to have had the opportunity to serve the people of Savannah for fifteen years through outreach fundraising, musical performances and charity events, and how excited they are to continue their passion of helping others.

Kimberly Gunn is not only a powerhouse musical performer, she is also an advocate for addressing mental health disorders to discover a way to create a better tomorrow. She founded the Love Again Initiative, which “was created to bring awareness to mental health and the importance of self care/self love.”

The Love Again Initiative is dedicated to educating and providing resources for the community to illuminate and break the stigma on mental health that affects many lives and families.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Attendees are asked to register for the event at eventbrite.com (search 4th Annual Love & Soul Family Festival or scan the QR code below) have their receipt ready at the entrance to be scanned in.

For more information visit theloveandsoulexperience.com (RIGHT) Co-Founders Matthew and Kimberly Gunn at last year’s festival.

Other Photos on this page: Highlights from previous year’s powerhouse performances. Photos courtesy of Love & Soul Festival.

THE STAGE PAGE SAVANNAH DAN ON STAGE @ THE HISTORIC SAVANNAH THEATRE

You’ve seen Dan in the squares with his trademark seersucker suit leading a fun and fascinating take on Savannah history, architecture and culture.

Now he’s U Rbringing that walking histoT YO G E tainment lesson to the stage. You O N With air conditioning.

TS E know, indoors.

K C I T Sweet,Rsweet T E !air conditioning.

N T B IAUG 20 | 2 PM E V EFRIDAY,

MANDI STRACHOTA @ FOXY LOXY

Treat yourself to a rich blend of R&B, gospel, and soul, with a shot of grit and a splash of country sway. Mandi Strachota covers a lot of ground and you’d be pressed not to notice how her voice percolates above it all.

She’s also a lot better than these weak-as-Keurig coffee puns.

FRIDAY, AUG 20 | 6 PM

KING OF POP - A TRIBUTE TO THE GENIUS OF MICHAEL JACKSON

GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS CAN COME SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS

FRI JULY 30

THE ULTIMATE AEROSMITH FRI AUGTRIBUTE 13TH

Featuring The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra

SAT AUG 14TH

FA-Q

INTERSTELLAR ECHOES

SAT JULY 31

FRI AUG 6

FRI AUG 27TH

SAT AUG 28TH

THE PETTY HEARTS - TRIBUTE

THE STRATTON JAMES TRIO

A TRIBUTE TO THE ROLLING STONES

UPCOMING SHOWS

K?D @ ELAN SAVANNAH

The Miami-born K?d (pronounced “kid”) released his first single at 18.

Since then he’s dropped a bunch more, including remixes of The Weekend and The Chainsmokers. His official EP “Find Paradise” featured dubstep, future bass, drum & bass, and industrial techno.

A veritable buffet of EDM delights await you.

SATURDAY, AUG 21 | 9 PM

Try your luck making people laugh for five minutes, egg on a friend to give it a whirl, or just sit back and watch others kill it or crash and burn. Either way, there’s a good chance you’ll get the laughs you came for. Increase the odds with the friendly pours at Stafford’s.

TUESDAY, AUG 24 | 8:30 PM

SEPTAUG. 3 Tribute - A Celebration the Allman Bros. Band 7 Grand Paradise - of A Tribute to STYX AUGSEPT 27 The Petty When Hearts -FA-Q The National Tom 4 Slippery Wet - A Tribute to Bon JoviPetty AUG 13 10 AnTribute EveningShow Keith &to Ross AUG 14 SEPT Interstellar Echoes -with A Tribute Pink Floyd SEPT 11 Jupiter Coyote AUGThe 20 The Bitteroots AUG 28 Stratton James Trio SEPT 12 Absolute Queen The Ultimate QueenTribute TributeShow AUG 27 The Petty Hearts - The National Tom Petty SEPT 3 Tribute A Celebration of the Allman Bros.

Band SEPT 17 HalfAUG way to Patrick’s DayJames ConcertTrio with The Muckers 28St. The Stratton SEPT 4 Slippery When -A Tribute BonBand Jovi SEPT 18 The Wet Florida Bee Gees toBros.

SEPT 3 Tribute -A Celebration of the Allman SEPT DeCarlo SEPT 4 Slippery When Wet - A Tribute SEPT 11 24 Jupiter Coyoteto Bon Jovi SEPT SEPT 2511 TheJupiter Austin Coyote Neal Band

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OPEN MIC COMEDY @ STAFFORD’S PUBLIC HOUSE

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SOUNDBOARD

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WHO IS PLAYING WHERE THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY 8/18

FRIDAY 8/20

LIVE MUSIC

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.

Mint to Be Mojito’s Open Mic at Mint to Be Mojito Bar, 5-11 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

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

The Wormhole Bingo, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Mint to Be Mojito’s Open Mic/Live Karaoke, 5-11 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

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

THURSDAY 8/19 LIVE MUSIC

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

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Adam Nye, 7:30 p.m.

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

McDonough’s Family Feud, 7 p.m.

KARAOKE

CONNECT SAVANNAH | AUG 18 - 24, 2021

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Karaoke Night, 8 p.m.

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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.

Coach’s Corner The Bitteroots, 7 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Basic Lee, 10 p.m.

The Historic Savannah Theatre Sister Act The Musical, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jon Lee Murphy Duo, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m.

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

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

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VOODOO SOUP AT CONGRESS STREET SOCIAL CLUB 10PM

DJ

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

VICE Lounge + Mojito Bar DJ Primal, 9 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

DJ

Club 51 Degrees Dance Party

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

SATURDAY 8/21

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

LIVE MUSIC

Elan Savannah K?D at Elan Savannah (Sat, Aug 21st), 9 p.m.

The Historic Savannah Theatre Sister Act The Musical, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Levi Moore, 7:30 p.m.

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

Randy Wood’s Pickin’ Parlor Butler Bros Quartet & Headin’ Home Bluegrass, 8 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, 8 p.m.

Club One

SUNDAY 8/22 LIVE MUSIC

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

Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10 p.m The Historic Savannah Theatre Sister Act The Musical 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.

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

MONDAY 8/23 LIVE MUSIC

Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m.

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

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

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

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

TUESDAY 8/24 LIVE MUSIC

McDonough’s Open Mic/Jam, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m.

Fia Rua Irish Pub Trivia, 7 p.m.

McDonough’s Trivia Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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

Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m.

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

The Wormhole Trivia, 9:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

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

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

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

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

THE BAND PAGE

CALBOY @ ELAN SAVANNAH

It’s estimated there are currently 37 billion SoundCloud rappers trying to make it. Chicago artist Calboy broke through nationwide with “Envy Me” in 2018 and hasn’t stopped. Born Calvin Woods, he channeled frustration through music, matching it with unmistakable talent. See him live the dream.

FRIDAY, AUG 20 | 9 PM

THE BITTEROOTS @ COACH’S CORNER

Enjoy a night of rock and roll with soul, some sax, and the sweet voice of frontwoman Laura Dees. Hailing from Decatur, Ga., The Bitteroots have been a popular live act in the Southeast and Atlanta for more than a decade, treating festival attendees to their signature roots rock and blues sound.

FRIDAY, AUG 20 | 7 PM

Named after their sixth studio album released earlier this year, Pop Evil’s Versatile Tour makes a stop at Victory North. Extend your weekend and turn a moribund Monday night into something better with the popular hard rock chart-toppers. Fellow rockers Zero 9:36 and BRKN Love start the show.

MONDAY, AUG 23 | 7:30 PM

FREEDOM HAWK + HIGH REEPER @ THE WORMHOLE

Big riffs, big grooves, and big Black Sabbath worship are the common denominators at this throwback heavy rock double feature. Freedom Hawk lays down thick grooves punctuated by snarling solos. High Reeper hit hard and slow with ‘70s Ozzyesque vocals. Local rockers Insight open.

FRIDAY, AUG 20 | 9 PM

CONNECT SAVANNAH | AUG 18 - 24, 2021

POP EVIL @ VICTORY NORTH

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JONESIN’ CROSSWORD

“Exchanging Letters”--a different kind of letter-change puzzle.

by Matt Jones

Assistant Technician FullEquipment Time Line Cook

CONNECT SAVANNAH | AUG 18 - 24, 2021

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purpose: Cooks and The Assistant Equipment Technician, under the supervision of the Equipment prepares a variety of food Manager, assists in the repair and maintenance of all motorized equipment. Also, products, including meats, he/she does a variety of mechanical repair and maintenance work independentseafood, ly, services motorized equipment,poultry, and conducts vegetable, related work as assigned by the Equipment Manager. sauces and stocks according to the club’s standard recipes DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: using a variety equipment •Works with Equipment Manager to maintain aof preventative maintenance program for all equipment involvedand in landscape grounds and golf course maintenance. utensils according to the •Perform routine preventative maintenance and curative maintenance which is prep list. required to keep thedaily equipment in good condition.

•Performs diagnostic procedures on facility equipment.

Duties and responsibilities: •Assist the Equipment Manager with ensuring equipment maintenance shop and all appropriate areas are clean, organized, and provide environment for -Take inventory ofa safeallworking items department staff. required for station set-up •Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and is always in safe working condition.

•Works with Equipment to ensure proper equipmentitems record keeping. andManager determine those •Perform routine maintenance on small 2-cycle equipment. that require •Assist in daily preparation and set-up ofpreparation. cutting units.

•Assist the Equipment Manager with items reel and bed knife sharpening.to -Prepares according •Performs routine maintenance on tires (checking proper inflation, inspecting tire wear, standard recipes. replacing as needed).

•Assist with any maintenance needs to facility andtimes surrounding areas.

-Coordinates and orders •Assists with any engineering and/or fabrication needs of the maintenance with other kitchen operations. deparment.

•Works with management team to ensure employees are trained to operate equipment -Requisitions items needed to properly.

•Assist in other departments and performs produce menuadditional items.related duties as required.

•Ensures that al members, guests, and co-workers are treated in a friendly and -Notifies Sous Chef of respectful manner in accordance with the standards of excellence of The Ford Field and River Club. expected shortages.

-Ensures that assigned work QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: areas with and equipment arewould be beneficial.

•Basic mechanical experience gas, diesel, and small engine repair •Basic knowledge of reel units and grinding desire however not required. Proper training clean and sanitary. will be available to the right candidate.

•Basic computer skills required.

-Obtains necessary products •Ability to carry out detailed written and verbal instructions independently. and small equipment items required for food preparation.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in a garage and outdoors environment which has fluctuations -Sets-up, maintains and with the local weather. Must be able to work some overtime including weekends and holidays breaks down prep cook PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: station.

Ability to perform heavy physical work, may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of and neatly force occasionally,-Covers, up to 50 poundsdates frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly, performing such activities as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, stores all leftover products walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping for up to five hours without sitting.

Vision must be correctable to read and write. Hearing must be sufficient to underthat are re-usable. stand conversation on the telephone in a noisy environment. Must have hand usage to operate various -Follows equipment as required. manufacturers’ Send Resumes to: shockaday@fordfieldandriverclub.com instructions when operating food production and serving

©2021 Matt Jones

Job JOB PURPOSE:

ACROSS 1 Is perfectly snug 5 “___ and the Tramp” 9 Barroom battle 14 Home of the Jazz 15 Presque Isle’s lake 16 Lofty nest 17 A short and unsatisfying dating show (from an ITV/ CBS reality dating show)?

20 Word after social or mixed 21 Luggage on a winter vacation, maybe 22 Uranus, for instance 24 “Aladdin” monkey 26 Cannes entertainment 27 “I think I know this one!”

28 English-speaking country of Central America 31 Jerk-faced jerk 32 Mixtures that create purple (from a 1999 high school football movie)?

36 Actress Shire of “Rocky” 37 Rogue computer in “2001” 38 ___ apso (small terrier) 42 Mount where transactions take place (from a 1999 horror video game-turned-movie)?

45 Revolutionary Guevara 48 Pick 49 Singer Corinne Bailey ___ 50 Aloha garlands 52 “Life ___ Highway” 53 “Doctor Who” broadcaster 56 Oscar-nominated composer Danny

58 Landing site 59 Dairy product that hides facts under the lids (from a thicker variety of a dairy product)?

64 Got down, perhaps 65 Remove from the schedule 66 Those things, to Tomas 67 Sets up a vendor booth 68 “I cannot tell ___” 69 “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch” actress Caroline DOWN 1 It gets petted 2 Suburban suffix 3 Mausoleum built by Shah Jahan 4 Martin of “The West Wing” 5 #1 Beatles tune of 1970 6 Pavarotti specialty 7 God, in Italy 8 Tokyo currency 9 Enjoy the beach (if you don’t burn easily) 10 Archaeological find 11 “Lawrence of ___” (1962 epic) 12 Grammy-winning gospel singer CeCe 13 Cliff protrusions 18 AB followers 19 Trooper maker 22 Put on Snapchat, say 23 “Livin’ La Vida ___” 24 Country on the Adriatic 25 Listed on a program

29 Branch of philosophy 30 Long swimmers 33 Cage piece 34 Compliment 35 Quieter “Quiet” 39 Photo touch-up tool 40 Bacon hunk 41 “Match Game” host Baldwin 43 Le Havre’s river 44 Do an old printmaker’s job 45 Early Kevin Smith movie 46 Cosmetician Curtis 47 French engineer Gustave 51 One of the five senses 54 “Ni ___, Kai-Lan” (Nickelodeon cartoon) 55 “The ___ Sanction” (Clint Eastwood film) 57 The A in STEAM 58 “Ice Road Truckers” truck 60 Magic org.

61 ___-de-sac 62 Sturgeon eggs 63 Agcy. at a gate

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PHOTOS FROM LOCAL EVENTS

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SMILES IN GEORGETOWN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Georgetown Family Dental celebrated five years of dental services to the community on August 5 by hosting a ‘drop-in celebration’ to promote local health and wellness. In addition to local vendors and organizations attending, guests braved rainy weather to enjoy entertainment, refreshments, and hors d’oeuvres.

Georgetown neighbors and f riends surround Dr. Roy Maynard

Sandi Prosnitz, Nancy Turcotte

Joan Frampton

Mayor Van Johnson, Dr. Roy Maynard

Katina Wheeler, Dr. Roy Maynard, Angela Yeo

Brooke Phillips, Kewaan Drayton

Dr. Crystal Maynard, Dr. Roy Maynard

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Yalonka Mitchell, Terrence Maxwell Jr., Dr. Katrina Maxwell

Stephen Goodwin, Charlton “Brad”Jefferson, Christopher Glover, Brian Bailey

SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY: SAVANNAH CENTER ‘A FRESH START’ EVENT Saint Leo University: Savannah Center hosted ‘A Fresh Start’ back to school event on Saturday, July 31. The event featured a school supply giveaway, free haircuts, manicures and massages.

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