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Looking ahead @ River Street Oktoberfest. Oct. 5–7. @ Suddenly Last Summer. The Collective Face. Oct. 5–20. @ Tybee Island Pirate Fest. Oct. 5 and 6. Vince Neil concert Oct. 6. @ No Control Festival. Oct. 6.

Southern Pine Co. @ Film screening: Rebel Without a Cause. Oct. 6. Trustees Theater. @ Picnic in the Park. Oct. 7. Forsyth Park. @ Savannah Greek Festival. Oct. 11–13. @ Savannah Philharmonic Chamber Concert. Oct. 11. Telfair Academy. @ Savannah Folk Music Festival.

Oct. 12–14. @ Bonnie Raitt. Oct. 13. Johnny Mercer Theatre. @ Louis C.K. Oct. 17. Johnny Mercer Theatre. @ Ingrid Michaelson. Oct. 18.

Trustees Theatre. @ SCAD: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. Oct. 18–21. @ AASU Masquers: The Weird. Oct. 18–21. @ Savannah Philharmonic. Oct. 19.

Lucas Theatre. @ The Rocky Horror Show. Bay Street Theatre. Oct. 19–31. @ Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival. Oct. 19–22. Gin Blossoms concert. Richmond Hill. @ Film screening: Clue. Oct. 20.

Lucas Theatre. @ Dracula. Columbia City Ballet.

Oct. 20. Johnny Mercer Theatre. @ Graveface Fest. Oct. 27. Southern Pine Co. @ Savannah Film Festival. Oct. 27–Nov. 3. @ Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival. Oct. 28. Forsyth Park. @ SCAD: 44 Plays For 44 Presidents.

Nov. 1–4. @ AASU Masquers: Macbeth. Nov. 1–11. @ Tybee Beach Brew Fest. Nov. 2 and 3. @ Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. Nov. 3. @ Geekend. Nov. 8–10. @ Needtobreathe. Nov. 8. Johnny Mercer Theatre. @ Asbury Memorial Theatre: God’s Favorite. Nov. 9–18. @ Film screening: The Shining. Nov. 10. Trustees Theater. @ Jake Owen. Nov. 10. Johnny Mercer Theatre. @ Children’s Book Festival. Nov. 10. Forsyth Park. @ Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra, Chorus and soloists: Opera: Carmina Burana, Peer Gynt and others. Nov. 17. Johnny Mercer Theatre. @ The Nutcracker. Columbia City Ballet. Nov. 24. Johnny Mercer Theatre. @ AASU Masquers: Dramarama.

Nov. 23–Dec. 2. @ The Collective Face: Salome.

Nov. 30–Dec. 9.

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WEEK AT A GLANCE Week At A Glance is Connect Savannah’s listing of various events over the coming week. If you would like an event listed, please email WAG@connectsavannah.com. Include specific dates, time, locations with addresses, cost and a contact number. Deadline for inclusion is 5pm Friday, to appear in next Wednesday’s edition.

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Wednesday Film: The Weight of the Nation

What: Second segment of four-part docu-

mentary series, produced by HBO, that looks at America’s obesity epidemic.

When: Wed. Sept. 26, 5 p.m.

Where: Hoskins Center at Memorial Health Campus, 4700 Waters Ave. Cost: Free and open to the public.

Film: Fixing the Future (USA, 2012)

What: Documentary featuring David Broncaccio of “Marketplace” a national radio program. The film visits locations across America that are using sustainable and innovative approaches to create jobs and build prosperity.

When: Wed. Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Carmike Wynnsong 11, 1150 Shawnee Street, Cost: $10 adult, $7 children Info: fixingthefuture.org/

Film: Cockfighter (1974, USA)

What: Psychotronic Film Society presents a “lost nihilistic drama” by director Monte Hellman. This film features footage of real cockfights, which some viewers may find offensive.

When: Wed. Sept. 26, 8 p.m.

Where: Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Cost: $6 Info: sentientbean.com/

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Thursday Plan to Plant: Spring Bulbs Workshop

What: Yes, you can grow tulips in Savannah. Find out how and plant your own to take home. Class taught by Bamboo Farm’s Horticulture Coordinator, Jamie Burghardt. Registration requested.

When: Thu. Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road

Blues on Broughton

When: Fri. Sept. 28, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Broughton Street, Between Drayton and Bull Streets Cost: Free and open to the public Info: 912-920-5650.

Cost: $15 Info: 912-921-5460

Lecture: Politican Transformation in Contemporary Latin America”

What: Jose de Arimateia da Cruz on political changes in Central and South America from the 1960s through the 1990s, from authoritarian regimes to small democracies to hybrid regimes.

Part of Latino Heritage Week at Armstrong Atlantic State Univ.

When: Thu. Sept. 27, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Armstrong’s Student Union Building, 11935 Abercorn St. Cost: Free and open to the public.

Info: armstrong.edu/

Lecture: Steve Jones

What: Building Arts Lecture Series presents the founder of Bettershelter, a boutique real estate company.

When: Thu. Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m.

Where: SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd Cost: Free and open to the public Info: scad.edu/

Thinc Thursdays

What: If you didn’t get enough of TEDx

Creative Coast and want to keep the energy going.

When: Thu. Sept. 27, 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard Street, Suite 300 Cost: Free and open to the public Info: thincsavannah.com/

Get ready to jam

What: Eric Culberson Band kicks off a series of fall music events on Broughton Street, which will be closed between Drayton and Bull for the concert. Sponsored by Savannah Downtown Business Association and Wet Willie’s.

Young Professionals of Savannah: September AfterHours

What: Networking with food and drink specials, a raffle, and plenty of historic atmosphere in the upstairs party room.

When: Thu. Sept. 27, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Where: Wet Willie’s , 101 E. River Street, Cost: Free to attend

Savannah Jazz Festival Blues Night

What: Amburgey & Hanson, the SSU Gospel Choir, Eric Culberson Band and (headliner) Li’l Ed and the Blues Imperials. After-party and jam session at Blowin’ Smoke restaurant and bar on M.L. King, Jr. Blvd.

When: Thu. Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Park Bandshell, Drayton Street at Gwinnett Cost: Free and open to the public.

Info: savannahjazzfestival.org/

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Friday Effingham Oktoberfest

What: Battle of the Bands Friday night, with winner opening for headliner Chuck Courtenay Band on Saturday. Food, craft vendors, family fun done the Effingham County way. Sponsored by the Effingham Chamber of Commerce.

When: Fri. Sept. 28 Where: McCall Plaza, Highway 21 and McCall Road, Rincon

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Blown, Assembled and Cast: A Celebration of Contemporary Glass July 7–October 28

Working South: Watercolor Portraits

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October 5, 2012 – February 10, 2013

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Chickenov! The Second, Final, Uber-Frontier

What: “Final Four” of Savannah fried chicken connoisseur-ship. Vote for your favorite local fried chicken and hang out and listen to jazz. Proceeds benefit DEEP writing project.

When: Fri. Sept. 28, 6 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Park (look for skull and crossbones chicken flag) Cost: $10-$50 Info: www.chickenov.com/buy-tix. html

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Film: Vertigo (1958, USA)

What: Classic thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring James Stewart and Kim Novak. Part of the Lucas’s Alfred Hitchcock Weekend, sponsored by the Lucas Theatre and Psychotronic Film Society.

When: Fri. Sept. 28, 7 p.m.

Where: Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn Street, Cost: $8, or $15 for three-film weekend pass.

Info: 912-525-5050 . lucastheatre. com/

What: Spitfire Poetry Group’s monthly open mic. Four minutes per performer. Sign up starts at 7:30pm.

Show at 8pm.

When: Sat. Sept. 29 Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. Cost: $3 fr Spitters, $5 Sitters.

Info: 912-604-8963. musesavannah. org/

National Public Lands Day Clean Up at Fort Pulaski/Rail to Trail

Forsyth Farmers’ Market

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Savannah Jazz Festival

Stewart Band, and the University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble #1 w/ vibraphone legend Warren Chiasson.

After-party/late night jam at Blowin’ Smoke, 514 MLK Jr. Blvd.

When: Fri. Sept. 28, 7 p.m., Sat. Sept.

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Where: Forsyth Park bandshell Cost: Free and open to the public.

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What: Join Seersucker Live for Episode 02 of Seersucker Shots, a 45-minute hit of live poetry, featuring national poet Janaka Stucky and Savannah’s own Erika Jo Brown.

When: Fri. Sept. 28, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.

Where: The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 East Liberty Street Cost: Free. Donations accepted.

Info: 912-398-3589. seersuckerlive. com/ What: The Doc Handy Band, The Jay

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What: Join 170,000 volunteers across America on National Public Lands Day. “Savannah River: Renew, Refresh, Revitalize” is a debris removal event throughout the fort and its nearby marshes and the McQueen Island Rail to Trail. Sponsored by Fort Pulaski, Ocean Conservancy and Rivers Alive. Preregistration of volunteers preferred. Complimentary breakfast and lunch. Wear work clothes and closed toed shoes. Bring sun block and bug repellent.

When: Sat. Sept. 29, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Fort Pulaski , Highway 80 Cost: Free and open to the public.

Info: nps.gov/fopu

Poetry: Seersucker Shots presents Janaka Stucky and Erika Jo Brown

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Out Loaded Concerts.

When: Fri. Sept. 28, 11:59 p.m.

Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd Cost: $10 Info: musesavannah.org/

What: A musical retelling of the prodigal son story, set in present day New York City. Performed by the youth of Savannah Christian Church.

When: Sept. 28-29, 7 p.m.

Where: Savannah Christian Church’s Henderson Campus, 55 Al Henderson Blvd.

Cost: $5 Info: 912-925-9657.

Film: Night of the Living Dead (1968, USA) What: Psychotronic Film Society’s

Friday Night Fright Fest Midnight Movie! The George Romero Classic!

Zombies! Sponsored by Connect Savannah, Rock 106.1FM, and Knocked

What: Autumn harvest of locally grown and produced fruits, veggies, baked goods and more.

When: Sat. Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: South End of Forsyth Park Info: forsythfarmersmarket.org

Book Signing: Larry Peterson

What: Savannah Morning News political reporter signs his novel, “Last Days of the Coastal Empire.”

“Part political thriller, part murder mystery, and all set amid the Spanish Moss-draped oaks and salt air of Savannah,” says former AP correspondent Dicky Pettys.

When: Sat. Sept. 29, 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Where: The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 E. Liberty St. Cost: Free to attend. Books avail. for purchase.

Info: 912-233-3628. www.thebookladybookstore.com/

Film: Notorious (1946, USA)

What: The second film in the Alfred Hitchcock Weekend film series presented by Lucas Theatre and Psychotronic Film Society. Stars Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant and Claude Rains.

32 Abercorn Street, Cost: $8 or $15 for three-film series pass.

Info: 912-525-5050 . lucastheatre. com/

Roller Derby: Savannah Derby Devils vs Daytona What: Fun, family-oriented good

times watching women on skates with scary makeup try to knock each other over.

When: Sat. Sept. 29, 5 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. Cost: $9.50 adult. $2 kids. Discounts/ group rates avail.

Info: savannahderby.com/

Savannah Jazz Festival

What: “Jazz in the Park” concert with

US Navy TGIF Band, CJA Jazz Hall of Famers, Andreas Varady Quaret, headliner Tony Monaco B3 Trio, Savannah Jazz Orchestra Where: ForsythPark When: 4-10 p.m.

Cost: Free

Block Party in the Creative District

What: Five businesses in the heart of

downtown have dubbed themselves the Creative District and they’re having a party. Ollie Otson, Stitch, Wild Fibre, Measure, and The Little Lady Belles.

When: Sat. Sept. 29, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Liberty and Bull Cost: Free and open to the public.

Dinner Theatre: “Murder Ahoy!”

What: A pirate-themed whodunit

performed throughout room where you are dining. Presented by Savannah Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre.

When: Sat. Sept. 29, 7 p.m.

Where: Double Tree, 411 W. Bay St., Cost: $44.95 adults, $32.95 children Info: 912-247-4644 . www.savannahcommunitytheater.com/

Film: Alfred Hitchcock “Mystery Screening” What: You’ll have to show up to find

out which creepy mystery has been chosen to scare the daylights out of you. Part of Alfred Hitchcock Weekend presented by The Lucas Theatre and Psychotronic Film Society.

When: Sat. Sept. 29, 7 p.m.

Where: Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn Street, Cost: $8 or $15 for weekend pass.

Info: 912-525-5050. lucastheatre. com/

SCADAnimate!

What: A screening of SCAD’s best student animations.

When: Sat. Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Cost: Free and open to the public.

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Sunday Savannah Jazz Festival: Children’s Jazz Fest

What: Bring the kids for this concert

featuring music (and scheduling) geared towards the younger crowd.

Featuring Savannah Arts Academy Skylite Orchestra, Savannah County Day School Jazz Band, and the Coastal Jazz Association All Stars.

When: Sun. Sept. 30, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Park Cost: Free and open to the public.

Vinyl Appreciation

What: Spin your own or sit and listen to music recorded on vinyl. How-toDJ demo from 5 to 6 p.m. Records for sale from Graveface Records.

Treats and coffee from Foxy Loxy.

When: Sun. Sept. 30, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. Cost: $3 donation at the door

Comedy: Ron White

What: Scotch-drinking, cigar-smoking “You Can’t Fix Stupid” guy and former member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.

When: Sun. Sept. 30, 7 p.m.

Where: Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. Cost: $46 - $56 Info: http://savannahcivic.com/

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Monday Odd Lot Improv Comedy Troupe What: Watch or participate.

When: Mon. Oct. 1, 8 p.m.

Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703

Louisville Rd.

Cost: $5 or what you can pay.

Info: musesavannah.org/

News & Opinion

7 10 (Civil) society column: Un-

chained and off the hook

by jessica leigh lebos

08 Editor’s Note 12 city notebook 14 Blotter 15 Straight Dope 16 News of the Weird

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Tuesday Lecture: Captain Isaac Hull, USS Constitution & HMS Guerrierre

What: John A Caramia, Jr. of the Coastal Heritage Society. Also features sea shanties and music for the sea by Jamie Keena. Reception at 6:30pm, Lecture at 7pm.

When: Tue. Oct. 2 Where: Savannah History Museum, 303 MLK, Jr. Blvd.

Info: 912-651-6825. chsgeorgia.org

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Wednesday It! The Terror From Beyond Space (1958, USA)

What: The forgotten, low-budget

B&W space monster flick whose plot “inspired” ALIEN. When: Wed. Oct. 3, 8 p.m.

Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. ParkAve Cost: $6 cash

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Bodies in the river. Gunshots at football games. Meth labs in Ardsley Park. Fights in the squares. Shootings on River Street.

Dog packs roaming the town.

Target practice at passing cars at four in the morning, just for the hell of it.

There are times you feel things spinning out of control. It’s a nearly palpable feeling of dread and a grim foreboding about finding yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time.

This time around, our downward spiral started at the beginning of summer with the killing of firefighter Wesley Franklin.

It intensified Labor Day weekend with the horrifying random murders of Emily Pickels and Michael Biancosino as they drove by Henry and MLK. That same weekend came the shooting death of Tiyates Lamont Franklin on River Street.

The growing series of local crimes — awfully mirroring a national outbreak of mass shooting incidents — spiked again this past weekend with another drugrelated murder, another body fished out of the Savannah River, and a bizarre account of fights and gunshots at youth football games in an otherwise bucolic Daffin Park.

Everyday conversation in Savannah is cycling back to that perennial topic, crime.

The chipper voices of local boosterism are subdued. Some of our most notable local optimists are openly musing that perhaps Savannah really has seen its best days, that things are just not going to get better.

Some folks are even committing the cardinal sin — unforgivable sacrilege! — of wondering why they moved to Savannah at all. Why didn’t we go to Bluffton, they ask, where people don’t wake up wondering if they’ll get shot today?

In the movies and in literature, packs of wild dogs are an age-old harbinger of chaos and terror. As Jessica Leigh Lebos reports this week, even that is on the upswing, with distressing results that — while obviously not as physically destructive of human life — are still terrorizing.

The deteriorating public safety situation in Savannah is concerning enough, but what’s been nearly as disconcerting is the reaction of people we trust with authority.

One of the incidents I mentioned, the fight in Ellis Square, is an example: A white man, Andrew Quade, with a black girlfriend got into a rumble with several black men. Quade ended up badly beaten.

Now, crime is crime and violence is violence, and I’m not one to put a lot of stock in the idea of hate crimes in general. I’m not suggesting they don’t happen — I’m saying I lean towards thinking that laws should apply equally to everyone.

That said: if you’re inclined to look for racial circumstances in these things, clearly this incident would be fertile ground, no?

Um, no! Or at least that’s what your city government decided was the most important aspect. Not the assault itself — but whether or not it was a hate crime.

After the fight we received what was quite frankly one of the longest, most detailed press releases about local crime we’ve seen. It came through Savannah/ Chatham Metro Police, but was clearly intended as a statement from the “unified command” of Mayor Edna Jackson, City Council, and Police Chief Willie Lovett.

Citing video footage, the lengthy memo set out to exhaustively prove that the Ellis Square fight wasn’t racial in origin and therefore wasn’t a hate crime.

I will say — and this is purely my interpretation — there also seemed to be a certain amount of blaming the victim, in the sense that the release inferred that Quade had essentially asked for the beating.

I’m perfectly willing to entertain the idea that there were no heroes that night. But regardless, shouldn’t our takeaway be that

there was a street fight in one of our most popular and well-traveled squares?

Chief Lovett said that bogus hate crime allegations “impede the investigation and they taint our community unfairly.”

Love ya, Chief — but isn’t it crime that taints our community unfairly?

It was dispiriting to see our ship of state, so hard to turn around in the best of circumstances, steered so inexorably in this misguided direction during a time of crisis.

The Labor Day weekend murders, including the dreadful killing of Pickels and Biancosino in a car minding their own business, brought a similarly odd twist.

Chief Lovett told one interviewer, “No innocent people, as far as we know at this point, were targeted.” Quite a shock to friends and family of that young man and woman shot by an apparent urban sniper.

Sure enough, two weeks after the murders, police issued another statement, this one saying “Neither Emily Pickels nor Michael Biancosino were involved in any wrong doing as far as police know.”

I don’t mind police and elected officials making sweeping moral judgments about actual criminals. But when they start to parse character traits of the victims, we’ve arrived at a confusing and unhelpful place.

If one day in some other lifetime someone is dumb enough to make me their police chief, I wouldn’t waste time soft-pedaling anything. I’d go the other direction.

I’d tell people, “Look, you’re surrounded by idiots with guns. You have to pick a side.

We’ll do the best we can to hunt them down, but you’re dreaming if you think we can read these idiots’ minds. Help us help you.”

I don’t blame police for crime, and they shouldn’t be defensive about it when it happens. Crime isn’t their fault.

And I don’t ask that police somehow make the root societal causes of crime go away. That’s way above their pay grade.

I just want the criminals to go away.

The only way out of this mess is for everyone to admit it’s a mess. Such frankness isn’t the Savannah way, but right now it’s the only way we’ve got. cs

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by Jessica Leigh Lebos | jll@connectsavannah.com

I may be hopelessly biased, but I’m pretty sure the world runs on stories.

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As much as food and water, stories are essential. Even when humans run out of fossil fuels and the last can of kidney beans is eaten, the last few folks will be crowded over a trash can fire surrounded by the crumbling ruins of Western civilization, telling tales of what came before and what might happen next.

When a good story is told—and by good, I mean anything that absorbs you so completely that not only do you forget to check your phone but you sort of forget where and who you are—something happens between its teller and its listeners, a mysterious weaving of images and ideas and inspiration that wasn’t there before.

A kind of energetic nourishment is transmitted back and forth, altering everyone’s reality.

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cantankerous blue bus full of raconteurs through a heart–shaped loop around the South, stopping at independent bookstores to spread the Gospel of the Good Story. Judging from the string of sold–out shows in places where Honey Boo Boo might be found dancing on tables at Wal–Mart, it’s evident that there are plenty of hidden factions that worship at the altar of plain old-fashioned yarnspinning.

Conceived by author and Moth founder George Dawes Green—who proudly assumes the mantle of “high priest of this bizarre religion”— Unchained has become a required pilgrimage for the devoted. Back home for the tour’s finale, Green and his band of merry minstrels were greeted with all the fanfare of its outlandish

megachurch, with a three-hour daytime jubilee featuring local music, E. Shaver Booksellers and hand-pressed bookmarks by the Soda Shop a followed by fire twirling and hulahooping as the night crept in. By the time almost 400 disciples had crammed themselves into the Knights of Columbus ballroom, the mood was positively zealous.

A true believer myself, I shimmied up to the second row and plopped into a single open seat, a view so close I could practically read the small print on the cut–out heart streamers dangling from the ceiling, made from the pages of donated books. (No healthy tomes were harmed in the project, promised Megan Luther, who led a team of volunteers in their construction.) And then I was swept away.

The show began with hymn–like, haunting cowgirl blues from Rachel Kate (formerly of The Shaniqua Brown) and quirky accordion riffs from multi–instrumentalist Joel T. Hamilton. Then Brooklyn–based Dawn Fraser lit up the stage with a story about her Trinidadian roots and her twin

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Above, l to r: The raconteurs of the Unchained Tour; Peter Aguero, Edgar Oliver, George Dawes Green and Dawn Fraser.

Below: Aguero shames the packed hall into holding up, then putting away, all cell phones.

Author to Small Places. “So RELAX.” Gaiman appeared in his signature black, and the room went quiet, reverential even. As a fan of his books— fiction that marries the fantasy of superheroes and ghosts and parallel worlds with the weirdness of humanity—I was surprised then mesmerized as he told a subdued, stark tale of his own loneliness and redemption that involved an elephant, a dog and a woman. It was a valuable wisdom: The most powerful stories are the ones that are true and simple and happen to you.

Then the tour was officially over, and the crowd bounced out, buoyed by the stories and a sense that all of us were now connected having shared the experience.

I stuck around for the after party, hoping to score the interview I had scheduled with Gaiman that his publicist cancelled before the tour began.

But artist/DJ/Unchained bus driver Jose Ray started spinning the vinyl, and I got distracted by the Knights’ cheap bar and a bunch of Savannah people I really like. By the time Gaiman showed up a few hours later, having finally escaped the line of fans that followed him down Liberty Street, I was really in no condition to take notes on anything.

But now I have my own story about how I almost met the Big Author and may have stepped on his toe while dancing to the Pointer Sisters by the light of a single desk lamp.

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brother, who is challenged with Down’s Syndrome but not hampered.

She was followed by Savannah native and New York theater legend Edgar Oliver, who recounted in his wonderfully peculiar grandmother voice his unlikely rise to military greatness at Benedictine Catholic School.

After intermission, Green popped up to give a sermon, sporting a velvet waistcoat and massive head bandage as a result from a fall earlier in the evening (from excitement? Exhaustion? Epiphany? He couldn’t decide.)

“If you want true bliss, then the books you read need to be real books,” he intoned to the audience, evoking a chorus of hallelujahs, hosannas and amens.

The revival reached full fever as he anointed Joni Saxon–Giusti, also known as The Book Lady, as a patron saint, and hailed Unchained’s producer, business manager and all– around badass Samita “TCB” Wolfe as “nothing but soul.”

Emcee Peter Aguero grabbed the mic for his unapologetically raunchy narrative of sex, blood and bong hits that had strangers squeezing each other’s knees with laughter in the crowded rows. Then the air crackled as Aguero introduced the last raconteur, one of the messiahs of modern storytelling: Best–selling, award–winning, ridiculously cool novelist Neil Gaiman.

“He’s just a guy who’s done some stuff,” Aguero warned in his New Jerseysian growl, obviously wary of what happens when you travel with a Big

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City Notebook

Lock up your cats?

New attacks spur concerns of prowling dog packs

by Jessica Leigh Lebos | jll@connectsavannah.com

Two weeks ago at around 9:30 in the morning, Jennifer Jenkins heard a ruckus on the front porch of her Victorian district home.

“There was banging and a lot of noise, and I opened the door and saw that three dogs had a hold of one of our cats,” recalls the Foxy Loxy proprietor, who couldn’t identify the dogs’ breeds, only that they were of medium size and brown.

“Two of them backed off when I came out, but the alpha dog tried to haul off with her in his mouth,” says Jenkins. “I finally got him to let go.”

The horrific incident continued as she and boyfriend Markus Kuhlmann sped to the animal hospital with their tuxedo–marked cat, Saxby. Sadly, Saxby died on the way.

“Huge chunks of fur were missing, it was awful. I mean, they were trying to eat her,” mourns Jenkins. “The vet came in and said, ‘Even if I had been there at your house, I still couldn’t have done anything for her.’”

Dogs attacking cats is one of the oldest stories under the sun, and roving packs of wild dogs are a persistent urban legend in Savannah. Stories have circulated for years about groups of canines roaming the city streets, damaging property and in some cases, slaughtering pets. A call to confirm any attacks with Savannah Chatham Animal Control was directed to Metropolitan Public Affairs Administrator Julian Miller.

According to Miller, as many as 26 cats were killed by a group of dogs that terrorized Ardsley Park last fall.

The killing spree stopped when the

dogs were rounded up by Animal Control officers, and Miller reports that they were not wild as the legends proclaim, but domesticated animals that had gotten loose.

“As far as we know, there are no packs of wild dogs in Savannah,” assures Miller. “All of them belong to somebody.”

Section 9–5022 of the city code declares that “it should be unlawful for any dog to be on the streets, lanes, highways, roads or squares of the city,” and that owners are responsible for keeping their dogs on a leash or contained in a yard. If citizens see

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But beware of taking the law into your own hands. Vigilante justice poses serious risks, and Miller reminds that Animal Control is there to address concerns regarding dogs at large. He does ask that residents be patient with the department.

“We have five officers that cover the entire county and over 300 calls a month,” Miller points out. “We do our best to respond when there’s a problem, but they’re hard to catch.”

Indeed, in Jenkins’ neighborhood, Connect spotted four light brown dogs lounging together on the sidewalk on 37th Street near East Broad last week in the late morning. An Animal Control officer was on the scene, dropping treats to trap the dogs until they spooked and ran.

It is not confirmed whether those particular dogs belonged to owners or were the culprits who killed Jenkins’ cat. Miller says the department will continue to survey the area.

Connect also received a report of another cat killed by a pack of dogs just this weekend in Baldwin Park.

For now, Jenkins plans to keep her other two outdoor cats inside.

“I suppose if you let your cats outside there’s always risk, but Saxby was just a fat old chick who hung around on the porch,” she says ruefully.

When the dog pack saw the cat on Jenkins’ property, “I think she wasn’t able to get away. They came up and cornered her and she didn’t have a chance.” cs

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any dogs at large, alone or in a pack, Miller says they should contact Animal Control immediately.

James S., a longtime resident of the Parkside neighborhood who prefers not to be identified, says his family has lost two cats in three years and had another injured two months ago by dogs owned by neighbors who let them out at night. As is their instinct, the dogs meet up and run the streets.

“These are not feral animals. Most of them are clearly domesticated and belong to someone,” says Mr. S. He adds that the dog packs typically attack more than one cat in a night. “They just leave the body and move on. It’s for sport.”

After seeing the damage the packs can do, Mr. S. worries that state law disincentivizes people from defending their cats on their own property.

“I’m a gun owner, but I don’t know whether I’d be liable for animal cruelty if I had to shoot a dog to keep it from killing my cat,” he wonders.

In fact, the new suite of state animal cruelty laws does account for the defense of pets and property. While the 2000 Georgia Animal Protection Act punishes animal cruelty as a criminal offense with jail time, statute 16–12–4 ends with the condition that “nothing in this Code section shall be construed as prohibiting a person from: (A) Defending his or her person or property, or the person or property of another, from injury or damage being caused by an animal; or (B) Injuring or killing an animal reasonably believed to constitute a threat

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Blotter All cases from recent Savannah/ Chatham Police Dept. incident reports

False advertising A man told police he shot another man because “he had not received crack cocaine he had purchased.”

Patrick Russell Stafford, 49, of a Waters Avenue address, was charged with aggravated assault after the 9:23 a.m. shooting in the 600 block of East 38th Street. Nolan Biggins, 42, of a Cowan Street address, was transported to Memorial University Medical Center for treatment.

Stafford told police he had not received crack cocaine he had purchased from Biggins and others so he left and returned with a gun.

• Police charged a homeless man in the manslaughter of a man found dead in the Savannah River after a fight.

Warrants charging Michael Myers, 34, with voluntary manslaughter in

the death of Willie Miller, 42, were filed Saturday. Murder charges originally had been reported.

The two men became involved in an altercation on the river walk about 9 p.m. during which both fell into the Savannah River.

Myers climbed out. Miller’s body was found almost two hours later by divers from SCMPD and Savannah Fire. Myers was located soon after.

• A woman was arrested after leading police “on a wild goose chase” and giving false information.

Jacqueline Harbin, 25, called police to report she had been assaulted. She claimed that she was approached by a suspect and that the suspect grabbed her, assaulter her, pushed her to the ground, and held a craft knife/box cutter to her neck. Harbin advised that she fought the suspect and was able to get away from him.

She told police that this occurred at a dance studio on White Bluff Road around 4 p.m. She gave a description of the suspect and police began looking for a man matching that

description. The area was dusted for fingerprints and the neighborhood canvassed for suspects.

After video surveillance was reviewed, it was discovered Harbin was never actually assaulted and that the marks left by the box cutter were most likely self inflicted.

“Valuable resources were utilized that day that could have been put to better use elsewhere in the city,” police say.

Harbin was arrested and charged with false statements.

• Police closed Daffin Park Saturday after several fights broke out while youth football league teams were playing.

Officers saturated the park just after 2 p.m. when the fighting started.

No injuries were reported. The park reopened about an hour later.

Three adults and four juveniles were taken into custody, including one teenager who fired three shots

and then fled into Ardsley Park.

Quamelus Lee, 17, was arrested by patrol officers and a detective after a footchase. He was found under a parked car on East 45th Street.

He was charged with carrying a deadly weapon in a public place, possession of a firearm by a subject under 21, reckless conduct and obstruction of an officer.

The other two adults arrested were high school students.

Police insist there’s “no connection between the games and those involved in the incidents.” cs

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The best way to understand shrinks is to put yourself in their shoes.

Let’s suppose you dedicate yourself to healing the psychic wounds of others.

Are you probably nuttier than average?

Depends how we define nutty. I haven’t seen good evidence you’re statistically likely to hear voices, think you’re the angel Gabriel, or otherwise show signs of clinical insanity. On the other hand, are the odds decent that you’ll show signs of what we might call maladjustment? No question, they are.

It’s easy to see why. Psychiatry and psychology, like police work, have long been recognized as high-stress fields of practice due to constant exposure to humanity’s dark side. In interviews with medical students about their perceptions of psychiatry, researchers found a common concern was that (as one subject put it) “working with crazies will make you crazy.”

For all that, the prevalence of mental disorders among mental health workers didn’t receive much attention until the 1980s. A widely noted study from 1980 found 73 percent of psychiatrists had experienced moderate to incapacitating anxiety early in their careers, and 58 percent had suffered from moderate to incapacitating depression.

To some extent this is simply a result of working in medicine—physicians in general suffer from higher stress levels and depression than the general population and have a higher suicide rate. But research suggests mental health specialists are particularly at risk.

One British study found psychiatrists had nearly five times the suicide rate of general practitioners, and U.S. research indicates psychiatrists commit suicide

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—Paul

at two to three times the rate of the general population.

Similarly, depression, stress, and burnout are high among physicians but higher among psychiatrists; the same is true of alcohol and drug abuse. Psychiatrists have a divorce rate 2.7 times that of other physicians and as much as five times that of the general public. From a quarter to a half of psychiatrists say they’re suffering from burnout at any given time.

A 30-year study of 20,000 UK medical workers found psychiatrists were 46 percent more likely than their peers to die from injuries and poisoning, and at 12 percent greater risk of dying overall.

If you were a woman in the mental health field, Paul, you’d have an especially tough time of it. Compared to other female physicians, female psychiatrists have a 67 percent greater likelihood of suffering from psychological problems, primarily depression, and have a 26 percent greater likelihood of having a family history of psychological problems. They’re twice as likely to smoke, drink 50 percent more alcohol, and rate their personal health much lower than their peers do.

As a male, you may find other ways to alleviate your stress. The California Medical Board found male psychiatrists were almost twice as likely to be disciplined for unethical sexual relationships with patients as their peers.

Many of the problems you’ll encounter as a mental health professional have a lot to do with the nature of the work.

Patients can get violent, either with you or themselves. Dealing with certain types of patients can be emotionally draining, such as those with borderline personality disorder or victims of sexual abuse. You’ve also got stressors such as overwork, job instability, liability fears, paperwork overload, and disciplinary actions and monitoring.

Does the mental health field attract people with mental problems? Research is thin, but some studies have found mental health workers are more likely than average to have experienced early abuse and trauma. A much-cited 1963 study reported that 24 out of 25 psychiatrists had entered the field because of a wish to explore some personal conflict.

That gives one pause. Sure, there’s value in consulting a health professional who’s been down the same road as us.

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news of the weird Roach Responders At a conference in August, researchers from North Carolina State University demonstrated their latest technological advance in aiding “first responders” to peacetime and wartime disasters: cockroaches. Outfitting Madagascar hissing cockroaches with electronic backpacks that include antennas, batteries, cameras and microphones, the scientists hacked the bugs’ nervous systems to steer them remotely into the tiniest of openings — a crucial step toward finding survivors of earthquakes or bomb damage in densely built-up and populated areas.

Said one researcher, to ABC News, “(S) omewhere in the middle (of tons of rubble) your kid is crying,” and huge machines are “not very efficient” at finding him.

The Continuing Crisis • Cue the Black Helicopters: A website that tracks sometimes-obscure federal government purchases disclosed in August that the Social Security Administration had recently requested a price for 174,000 hollow-point bullets and that the National Weather Service had requested a price for 46,000 rounds of ammo for semi-automatic pistols.

(The latter was subsequently corrected; it was actually the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s Fisheries Office that needed bullets.) Both agencies told reporters that they have armed officers investigating potential crimes.

• Weapons for the 21st Century: on his street. Scratched into several Thousands of farmers in the northeastoutsiders’ luxury cars’ exteriors were ern India state of Assam are growing words such as “arbitrary” and “really the world’s hottest chili peppers and wrong” and “very silly” (as opposed to selling them to the army to make weapthe usual crude vandal references to ons, reported London’s The Guardian in anatomy and maternal promiscuity). a July dispatch. One expert said a “few Not the Usual Suspects drops” of “bhut jolokia” “could make you senseless.” Blasting a container of it (1) Arrested in New York City in into a terrorist hideout, he August on charges that said, would “make them all he used a tiny camera in drop their guns” after “just a folded newspaper to one breath.” (Bhut jolokia crudely peek up female has also been used tradisubway riders’ skirts: tionally to repel elephant Dr. Adam Levinson, YO MAMA IS attacks.) assistant professor at the VERY SILLY AND • In a tactical risk, Rusprestigious Mount Sinai REALLY WRONG sian gay rights leaders school of medicine. went to court in Moscow (2) Arrested in Beverly in March to demand the Hills, Calif., in July and right to hold a rally not charged in a string of only this year but, daring vandalism incidents the city to oppress them, (shooting metal marbles also a rally every year for from a slingshot at the next 100 years. Howwindows of dozens of ever, the city did not blink. businesses and homes): It rejected the demand, investment banker and in August, a Moscow Michael Poret, 58, of the city court ruled that the Rodeo Drive office of city could be gay-rights-rally-free until UBS Financial Services. the year 2112.

Courtroom Follies • Because the words were not those ordinarily used by vandals keying a • Carl Funk, 58, told Broward car’s paint, Newcastle, England, police County, Fla., judge John Hurley (on a looked immediately to a better-eduvideo feed from jail to a courtroom) cated vandal and arrested University that he is innocent of the seven-yearof Newcastle professor Stephen Graold charges (trespassing and openham, who had been a prominent critic alcoholic-container counts) and that, of neighborhood parking rules that besides, he is now wheelchair-bound in allowed outsiders to use the few spaces pathetic medical condition and should

be allowed to go home. The judge was skeptical, but finally, according to a South Florida Sun-Sentinel report, he offered to fine Funk only $50 on the charges, and Funk agreed to plead guilty. “Good luck, Funk,” said Judge Hurley. At that point, Funk rose from his wheelchair and quickly walked away. Wrote the Sun-Sentinel: “Raising both hands, Judge Hurley declared, ‘He’s been cured.’”

• Missouri Associate Circuit Judge Barbara Peebles was suspended in September and recommended for removal by the state judicial commission for various offenses, including being late for work and destroying a court document in order to avoid embarrassment.

The most serious charge, according to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch report, was that she allowed her “clerk,” Whitney Tyler, who was Peebles’ personal friend and hairdresser (and apparently without formal legal training), to dispose of as many as 350 cases as Tyler saw fit. Said one lawyer, “Until the judge (showed up), (Tyler) was the judge.”

Perspective A sign at the entrance of the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor asks that visitors “conduct yourself with dignity and respect at all times.

Remember, this is hallowed ground.”

However, as the New York Post reported in September, visitors to the National September 11th Memorial in New York City show no such restraint, with some treating that hallowed ground more like a “Disney attraction.” They sit

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• “Number 1” Complaints: (1) Albert Sultan filed a lawsuit in August in New York City against his hardcharging former boss, real estate broker Jack Terzi, accusing Terzi of various workplace abuses including (to make a point in front of co-workers) deliberately urinating on an item of Sultan’s clothing.

(2) Timothy Paez, 22, was arrested in Boulder, Colo., in July based on an incident at Shooters Grill and Bar, in which, after being rejected by a woman, he later approached her and allegedly urinated on her leg.

(3) Australia’s Illawarra District Rugby Union reported in July that it was investigating an unnamed Avondale player who had allegedly urinated all over his uniform pants during play so as to discourage his Vikings opponents from trying to tackle him.

• July was especially active for bestiality arrests. Among them: Shane Walker, 38, and his wife, Sarah, 33, at a motel in Mesa, Ariz., where Sarah had supposedly planned to consummate her dream of sex with a German shepherd; Cody Slaughter, 22, in Yuma, Ariz., after an investigation revealed sexual assaults against a dog, a horse and a pig; Dana Kintz, 28, pleaded guilty in St. Louis to performing sex acts on the dog belonging to her and her boyfriend, Shawn Ingram, 37.

Least Competent Criminals Desperate Cries for Help: (1) The two aspiring robbers arrested for hitting Zhen Yang’s convenience store in Gatineau, Quebec, in June were also immortalized by the store’s surveillance video. As Yang resisted the masked, knife-wielding men, he spritzed one with a can of bear spray, sending the second man fleeing and temporarily blinding the first. As the heavily doused man tried to climb over the counter, Yang punched him, over and over again, on his buttocks. Police picked up both shortly

afterward. (2) Latasha Singletary, 30, was arrested in Fall River, Mass., in June after allegedly robbing the same liquor store three times in a 24-hour period. The owner recognized her immediately because she had robbed the store two years earlier, as well.

Readers’ Choice (1) A 44-year-old man dressed as Bigfoot (in a military-style ghillie suit) was accidentally run over by two cars on U.S. 93 south of Kalispell, Mont., on Aug. 26. Friends of the man said he was wearing the costume to convince people of Bigfoot’s existence. (2) Former NBA basketball

star Dennis Rodman acknowledged in July that he had recently met with his long-estranged father after 42 years. Mr. Philander Rodman lives in the Philippines, and by his count, has fathered 29 children by 16 mothers. CS By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

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FREE OF CORPORATE SHACKLES, independent music takes on myriad shapes, sizes and forms, but there probably aren’t too many bands with the exact same DNA as Agent Ribbons.

The duo, which makes its Savannah debut at the Sparetime Sept. 28, plays a minimalist concoction of sweet girl–group pop, with the requisite creamy harmonies, and witty, left–of– center lyrics. Dosed with costumes, props and a picaresque theatricality.

All this burlesque dreampop is delivered via guitar (Natalie Gordon) and a drum kit (Lauren Hess).

“I was 21 at the time we started the band and wrote our first album,” says Gordon, the flame–haired frontwoman. “Lauren was just learning how to play drums. I guess I was always as really big fan of pop music, but the way that I used my voice was really inspired by a lot of ‘40s jazz singers that I grew up hearing in the house a lot. So I was actively trying to sing well, rather than not really paying attention to how I was using my voice.”

Agent Ribbons began in the San Francisco area; the twosome relocated to Austin three years ago.

There was never, Gordon stresses, any sort of plan. Au contraire.

“As far as the theatricality goes, the lyrics and stuff, I just always really liked things with cleverness and humor. Like Cole Porter’s songs, or Dorothy Parker’s funny poetry — witty one–liners and stuff like that. I guess it’s a very old school sensibility.

“But I don’t know how much of it was necessarily conscious. Obviously, we chose to do all that stuff. But it wasn’t pre–meditated that much.”

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Tim heard her sing at a party, and was enchanted by her voice.

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that I didn’t really know about. A lot of early Bee Gees stuff, Merle Haggard and lot more of the country stuff. I loved Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, but I started to get deeper into the web of older music that I ended up being shocked that I hadn’t heard before. That music that you hear that you’re like ‘How have I not heard this?’ And it all kind of clicked in.”

It sounds warm and familiar, but a throwback? Back up, Sam. It sounds as fresh and inviting as it should.

There are no cobwebs on the Gramblers, a band that includes pedal steel, acoustic and electric guitars, bass and drums.

And Nicki Bluhm’s astonishing voice.

“We certainly don’t intend to sound a preconceived way,” Bluhm explains.

“We just sort of do what we do. But it’s really rooted, I think a lot, in harmony singing. We love singing harmonies — it’s definitely a thread that runs through most of our songs.

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his band, and I always have. So to have somebody that I have a lot of respect for come out of nowhere and tell me that I should do that, too, was pretty powerful. It changed my whole path.”

Toby’s Song, her 2008 debut, was praised thusly by Jambase: “A pearlescent treasure kicked up from the sand.”

Bluhm performs at Live Wire Music Hall Monday, Oct. 1 with her band the Gramblers (Tim plays guitar and sings in the aggregation).

Raised on a steady diet of early Raitt and Ronstadt, Bluhm has a voice both tender and soulful, and the band makes music (see the new album Driftwood) that evokes the best of 1970s singer/songwriter–based country rock. Nicki and Tim even cut a brilliant acoustic duets album together that’s half Parsons/Emmylou Harris and half Johnny & June.

Her musical hard drive, Bluhm says, “definitely got broader when we got married. Our vinyl collections merged!

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“Like our song ‘The World is a Cigarette.’ I couldn’t even write the guitar music for it, so we just do it a capella. It’s drums and vocals when we do it live. So I guess we just try to express the nuance of a bigger scheme with very few elements. Obviously it’s minimalist, but we try to convey the idea of something more with what we have.”

Gordon’s been feeling the Savannah vibe, all the way from Texas. “In the last couple years, I’ve had this weird feeling that I really want to live there,” she says. “I’ve never been there before, but for some reason there’s this weird mystique about Savannah, and it’s actually one of the places I’m most looking forward to seeing.”

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How does a band stay together so long?

Lil’ Ed Williams: You just do the best you can. And you have respect, that’s what it’s about. I’ve been with these guys 24, 25 years, and we’re family now. We’re not band members any more, we’re family. Like blood brothers, you know? We know how to stay out of each other’s way, and we all have fun together when the time is right. We socialize with each other, and that’s what’s good with us — socializing, trying to make sure we understand one another. Because it can get ugly if you ain’t got the understanding. If one person is going one way and you’re going another, it’s just

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Williams and his band, the Blues Imperials, are one of the hardest– working and longest–lived (24 years and counting with the same lineup) Chicago blues bands. They headline Blues Night at Forsyth Park Thursday, Sept. 27, part of this week’s continuing Savannah Jazz Festival.

The band’s raw–boned boogie is a worldwide favorite. Readers of Living Blues named them the Best Live Performer for 2012. In reviewing Jump Start, Lil’ Ed and the boys’ latest Alligator Records release, About.com said the music was “about as exciting as the blues can get these days,” and “the over–all effect is of a joyous, raucous and energetic party that doesn’t want to end.”

Connect caught up with Mr. Williams at his home in Chicago.

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First, the fez: Blues bandleader Lil’ Ed Williams wears it onstage in tribute his uncle, the late, great J.B. Hutto, who (like his nephew) played a burning electric slide guitar, sang to rock to rafters, and always sported the distinctive circular chapeau.

Did your uncle teach you slide?

Lil’ Ed Williams: I learned some from him, and the rest I pretty much learned on my own. See, when J.B. was teaching me, he was teaching me a lot of rhythm patterns. I’d learn the rhythm and show it to my brother; he would play the rhythm, and that started me playing lead. So when J.B. really started to teach me, I was pretty much up on it. Then he just finalized it for me. There’s a lot of ways of playing slide. Like me and J.B., we use our baby finger. Others used their index finger. Me, Hound Dog and J.B., we play in an open key. There’s a lot of things you can do, and it’s not as hard to chord.

Was it always going to be music for you?

Lil’ Ed Williams: Seeing Uncle J.B. go into bars and play, that kind of put the thread on the needle, you know?

It kind of made me think to myself “I think this is what I want to do.” I had no idea that this is what I was going to be doing, because I was working at the car wash. I wasn’t doing great, but I wasn’t doing bad either. Being able to play with J.B. on a gig, that was so fantastic. Once that soaks into the blood it’s like “OK, this is what I want to do.”

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Lil’ Ed Williams: It is still fun. It is a little more work than it used to be, but it’s still fun. I try to don’t make it seem like an eight–hour job. I mean, when I was working a the car wash it was fun! It was a little harder, but it was fun.

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What makes a good rockin’ blues band?

Lil’ Ed Williams: It’s heart, and kindness, and love. It’s more than just being able to play.

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Considering he’s been one of America’s most in-demand editorial and celebrity portrait photographers for decades, it’s not surprising that Dan Winters would have a solo museum show. What is surprising, however, is that it’s taken this long to have one.

Indeed, the “Dan Winters’s America: Icons and Ingenuity” show now at the Jepson Center is in fact his first-ever solo retrospective. The show not only features the distinctive celebrity shoots for which Winters is most famous, but his Cold War-inspired collages, evocative black and white images of his own family, and images of what he says is his real photographic love, aerospace.

We were at the Jepson for the opening, and here some tidbits from Winters’s artist talk.

GROWING UP

I was born on Oct. 21, 1962, during the Cuban Missile Crisis. I remember talking to my mom about the unsettling feeling she had then, to be bringing someone into the world with such a profound event taking place.

The first time I was ever in a darkroom I was nine years old. I had joined 4-H with my friend.

There’s such a distinctive smell in the darkroom.

It’s unmistakable. Anytime I go in my own darkrooms it takes me right back to that time when I was a little kid.

SHOOTING TOM HANKS

I’ve photographed him several times. We talk about World War II. That’s one of his interests and one of mine too. And I have an Omega Speedmaster II watch and he has one too (laughs).

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY:

Johnny Cash. We just couldn’t do it. His schedule, my schedule. Just couldn’t make it work.

WILL FERRELL

We did a lot of different setups for this. The skin suit was his idea. At one point I did a full length shot and you could see his underwear through the suit. He stopped and said, “Oh my God, this is so stupid.” He’s always the nicest, coolest guy in the room — very generous and friendly.

IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA

I think there are only two subjects I’ve had myself photographed with. One was Debbie Harry. I had such a crush on her when I was a teenager. And the other was Buzz Aldrin, last Tuesday!

DIGITAL VS. FILM

This show is mostly a retrospective, so it’s about 97 percent film. With the shuttle stuff of course digital is the only way to do it. I shoot a lot of digital now for commissions, a whole lot. Digital just wasn’t there for me for a long time, but with this next generation of sensors I was like, OK, we’re finally getting on the right track.

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I swing for the fence every time. If I hit a single I’m happy. If I hit a double or a triple, I’ve had a great day. And if I hit a home run I’m thrilled.

Sometimes I’ve shot literally only 15 sheets of film. Or sometimes 200 sheets of film. You’ve got to have a sense of, we’re getting it right now, this is good — OK, we’ve got it.

I tell students, a million amazing photographs happened today and they went unreported. You get these moments, and you have to see it, react it, and treasure it.

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TUPAC SHAKUR

Tupac was the sweetest, most gentle person. You’ll never believe what music he wanted to listen to during the shoot: Counting Crows. I know how long the shoot was, because we listened to it three times! I told some of my son’s friends — and they of course absolutely deified Tupac — and I said what music he wanted to listen to, and they were like, “oooooh.”

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Her look was inspired by Veronica Lake. I’m a huge fan of old movies. Veronica Lake had that beautiful golden hair, just this air of mystery with it all swept over on one side. I really wanted to strip this down — I didn’t want it to be about clothes, just make it a pure portrait.

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The comedian had a show in the area that night.

The caller claimed White was “running drugs,” and the plane was searched. With dogs. No drugs were found. White voluntarily handed over his stash — less than one gram of marijuana, in his coat pocket — and was promptly arrested.

The comic figured out that the call had been placed by a disgruntled former employee, a pilot who’d recently been fired.

White was given six months probation, and a two–year suspension of his driving privileges, and paid about $3,500 in fees. What he got in return was one of the funniest bits of his standup career.

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As Ron White says, you can’t make this shit up.

The Texas–born comedian has a history of turning his life into material, from the quirks of ex–wives to his love (aka passion) for alcohol and cigars, to his dopey dogs, to his one great moment, many years ago, at the Sears Auto Center in Savannah.

It’s pithy observational comedy. Just look at his album titles: You Can’t Fix Stupid, Drunk in Public, Behavioral Problems.

Four years ago, life handed him this one: Acting on an anonymous tip, police in Vero Beach, Fla. met White’s

Ron White: You really can’t make this shit up. I go out and live my life like a banshee, and then I just come back and report it. And that was just wonderful. The best thing about being me is, you can’t catch me doing anything that I don’t talk about already.

So if I get popped with weed, it’s not news, it’s just Ron got popped with weed. He already said he smoked pot.

I don’t really have the luxury of passing around secrets, ‘cause I gotta turn it all into fodder. I make no apologies, you know? I think the marijuana laws are ridiculous. I’ve been partying in

Ron White: She’s sitting right here.

We’re on our way to the airport. You can ask her. This is Margo Rey. Are you mortified at what he says onstage?

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Florida for years, I didn’t even know Margo Rey: No, I’m not. It’s true to they had laws. life. He’s been married three times, so Once you get to the airport and I know which jokes are about me and figure out that it’s not a drug plane, which ones aren’t. I actually think the there’s no reason, if you’re looking ones about me are a lot funnier. for rabid pit bulls, to shoot a poodle Every day’s an adventure, I guess? because Margo you didn’t Rey: Yes, find one. there’s So they never used that a dull phone moment. call as He’s defiprobable nitely the cause. As same persoon as son going I figured to bed at out what night as he they were Ron White, criminal: Mug shots from Vero Beach, Fla. is talking doing, I onstage. gave ‘em the little old half a gram of weed. And Is Ron the kind of guy that’ll wake up they took me to jail. I couldn’t believe in the middle of the night and say “I it. They couldn’t believe it either. got something,” and scribble it down The cops were fans, they didn’t want on a pad? to take me to jail, but some dickMargo Rey: He doesn’t write it head lieutenant says “Bring him in!” down. He just recites it like a Baptist They were mortified, the cops were, preacher. He’ll walk around the house because they had to do this to me. But talking to himself, and I know that’s any time you get press is good. what he’s doing. So I don’t bother It’s an election year. Is this a great time him. Then he’ll run it by me and see for you? if it makes me laugh. If there’s nothing to remember it by, I just record it Ron White: Not for me, because I on my phone. We have a collection of don’t get my comedy from television. these little soundbites.

So I don’t do topical humor. The reason I don’t is because every late–night Ron, what are you working on these talk show on television, there’s seven days? Did I hear you started a record or eight of them, and every one of label? them has 20 writers working for ‘em.

Ron White: Yeah, that’s how smart I And they’re all staring straight at the am. I started a record label in 2011! same television, getting comedy from I was only about 25 years late. I own it.

Organica Records — it’s a little bouIf something funny happens on TV tique record company. I put my stuff that I can make a joke out of, which is out on it. And Margo writes with John easy, Letterman will do 10 jokes about Oates. She’s an amazing artist. John it that night. And he has way better and Margo have hits on the radio access to the public than I do. Numright now. Gladys Knight is on the ber one, I don’t even watch TV. I don’t label. We’re going to grow into more follow the news unless it’s something artists, but it’s kind of like an owner– really big. I just live my life and talk occupied building at this point. about that. It’s not more interesting, We’re looking for answers, and putI don’t think, but it’s original, and my ting out some quality stuff. And we’ll fans have grown to appreciate that see what happens. We can’t really over the years. promote new acts, because that’s so How true is it? How much embellishexpensive, but we’ll do a greatest hits ing do you do? Is your wife mortified? record. That’s for sure. CS Because she ought to be.

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Mother-son filmmaking team launches downtown workshop space

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Sitting in the sunny rooms of the Institute of Cinematic Arts overlooking State Street, independent filmmaker Sandra Lindo seems relieved that her first feature film, Den of Darkness, is—as they say in the industry—“in the can.”

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“I’m almost ready to close the package,” sighs Lindo in her melodious Portuguese accent. A dead ringer for actress Sophia Vergara, the stunning Lindo wrote, directed, produced and played a supporting role in the psychological thriller. She now plans to oversee its distribution strategy as well.

“Next, I’ll start entering it into festivals and build up a pedigree,” trills the filmmaker. “Then I’ll try to get more interest from people in the industry and see what happens.”

That and drafting an idea for a new film should be enough to keep her busy, but the vivacious Lindo doesn’t seem able to sit still for long.

Eager to participate in Savannah’s burgeoning independent film community, she and her son, Vitor, have expanded the headquarters of their Dalunda Productions to include the new Institute, which opened in late July.

“The basic idea is that we are independent filmmakers and we finance our own movies as well as produce corporate videos and other projects,” says Sandra. “We thought we could pass along our knowledge as we continue to work.”

A native of Rio de Janeiro, Lindo has her own esteemed entertainment pedigree: She began modeling at 12 and acting at 14, racking up over 200 commercials in Brazil. By 22, she was producing and starring in large– scale “Broadway–like” musicals, including 1996’s award–winning Pocahontas, A Princesa da Paz. She took a film workshop with acclaimed Japanese–Brazilian director Tizuka Yamazaki, who signed on Lindo as an assistant director for Yamazaki’s blockbuster childrens’ film O Novico Rebelde. Lindo served as AD on several other Yamazaki films, receiving a hands–on education of the technical side of filmmaking and falling in love with medium.

“I grew up with theater, being on stage. It was very rewarding,” she says. “But movies are forever.”

In 2001, in the midst of Rio’s economic and social turbulence, Sandra

moved with then-14 year–old Vitor to Miami. A few years later, she married a man who brought them to Hilton Head Island, where she learned to play golf and enjoy the peaceful scenery. Vitor enrolled in nearby UCSB to study English literature.

Now 26, Vitor admits he took a “crooked path” to becoming a filmmaker.

“As a second generation showbiz kid, I didn’t want that for my life.

I wanted a 9–to–5 job,” he laughs.

“Destiny had another idea.”

His mother gave him a camera as a gift, and his interest in photography and video blossomed into a career when he followed Sandra out to Los Angeles in 2005.

With her son grown and her marriage over, Sandra had gone to L.A. to rekindle her film career. There she found that she had as much knowledge of camera and direction as anyone else and didn’t need to wait around for work. In 2009, she wrote, produced and starred in the Hitchcock–inspired Laura, a spine–tingling short film about a serial killer.

“I just decided to go for it,” she shrugs. “We got 70,000 hits on YouTube in three months.”

Laura received a modest amount of attention from small film festivals, and in between projects in L.A., Sandra would return to the Lowcountry to recoup and plot her next step.

“I survived Los Angeles because I had Hilton Head,” she swears. “I love my birds in my backyard!”

Finally, it occurred to her that she could make films outside of Hollywood. After developing her plan to move Dalunda Productions closer to home, she informed Vitor, who didn’t need to be overly encouraged to come back East in spite of steady work.

“L.A. is a ridiculously competitive town,” says Vitor, adding that the rising costs of production and tax incentives to shoot elsewhere have continued to narrow job options even further.

The duo has been at work here ever since. In addition to serving

Spiderman was shot completely in digital format, as was the latest in the Resident Evil series and the highly–anticipated live action version of The Hobbit. Attendees of ICA’s film workshops have direct access to Dalunda’s RED camera—a rare opportunity in Savannah.

“The only other ones I know of around here are at Meddin Studios and at SCAD,” says Vitor. “Here at the Institute you can spend a couple of hundred dollars on a workshop and get your hands on one.”

Make no mistake, the Lindos have no intention of going up against the big film school down the street.

“We’re not looking to compete with but complement what SCAD offers,” explains Vitor. “Our basic photography classes are geared towards hobbyists and serious amateurs.”

Other classes offered are Acting for Film and TV, which includes a professional reel at the end of the session, as well as video editing, screenwriting, cinematography as well as a slew of free lectures. While the directors want to educate, they

also have an underlying motive.

“Our goal is to create a roster of crew and cast members in Savannah,” says Sandra. “I want to shoot my next film here, and I’d rather put people to work as well as save money by hiring locals.”

That as–of–yet untitled project will be another suspenseful thriller centered around a female main character, set amongst the creepy woods surrounding the city.

For a mother and son, the Lindos’ dynamic is at once affectionately easygoing and impressively professional.

Comments Vitor: “We share a similar artistic vision, plus there’s a hundred percent trust when you’re in business with your family.”

Sandra smiles. “One day I’ll be gone and it will all be his.” Then she can’t resist a motherly jibe: “Hopefully he’ll have some kids someday!” she says with a wink. CS

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as camera operator on the set of Den of Darkness, Vitor shot and produced his own feature–length documentary, Dancing with Saints, an in–depth look into the obscure rites of the Afro–Brazilian Candoble religion.

Dalunda Productions also participated in 48 Hour Film Festival earlier this month, garnering several nominations, including Best Film.

Vitor professes excitement at the decentralization of moviemaking, a step that takes the craft out of the big Hollywood studios and puts it in the hands of anyone with a vision.

“Technology and globalization are allowing everyone to shoot a film and allowing everyone to find the avenues to distribute,” he says, pointing towards a large black box of equipment. “The RED camera is one of the tools allowing that to happen.”

RED cameras—ultra–high end digital cameras that cost a tenth of traditional film equipment but deliver similar quality—are becoming the trend even in big budget Hollywood. Last summer’s

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I ventured in for a beer once, but never gave a thought to eating there until several colleagues heaped praise on the bar’s massive burger and valuepacked menu.

So, I went — twice.

This ain’t no country club. It is a dependable neighborhood watering hole where the regulars know one another. Where the quiet ones are left to nurse a drink and the gregarious guests banter with the barkeep, crack pool balls against one another and feed a jukebox seemingly filled with nothing but ‘80s tunes.

I ordered the burger for lunch. This massive, half-pound patty sits inside a nicely toasted bun. It’s juicy, seasoned perfectly and comes with a choice of sides. Yeah, it’s gotta be French fries — old-school crinkle cuts, thank you very much. A burger this big and this delicious, would have set me back a cool $10-$12 bucks downtown. Long Branch: $6. Oh, and that’s WITH a drink and tax.

While I scanned the menu at lunch, I noticed a $13 (drink and tax included) rib-eye steak dinner with salad, garlic bread and a side dish. Uh oh, here’s comes one of those paper thin, doctored up steaks. Not to be.

The new owner told me the meat is hand cut and that each steak lands

somewhere between 16-18 ounces.

Dinner is served. The steak was just as much of a wait as the burger – everything is made to order, very much one at a time. But when this behemoth landed it proved worth the investment of time.

I would have backed off on the seasoning salt and laid down kosher salt and pepper, but the nitpicking didn’t last long. A bite or two into the beautiful piece of beef and I could have cared less about a pile of French fries.

Tender, not too fatty, piping hot; all the qualities of a king-sized steak.

The accompaniments? Standard fare – but the salad was amazingly cold and crisp, the cherry tomatoes popping with nice acidity. Hand-cut and battered onion rings are ridiculously tasty and the wings are in the city’s top three.

Service is the sketchy part of Long Branch. Lone bartender/server/frontman Timmy runs ragged trying to keep up. I made several trips to the bar to score drink refills and had to go looking for a check. Still, it’s not The Ritz — the food and value had already far exceeded my expectations.

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Premium Scotch Single malt scotch fan? Drop me an e-mail to receive an invitation to a tasting of very limited edition single malt scotch planned for Nov. 16. We’ll have light appetizers and sample a stunning collection of limited production Scotch – some with less than 300 bottles available worldwide. The address: savannahfoodie@comcast.net.

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28, 6:30 p.m. Art Bash Studio, Bull Street & 32nd St Artist Date with Diane Kuenzli — This Saturday, Dragonfly Studio is hosting the second “Artist Date” with Diane Kuenzli. Saturday, Sept. 29th from 2-5pm. Workshop uses transparent acrylics with a playful landscape design of looking through trees. Expected time is three hours. A 6“x6” canvas and a mist spray bottle will be provided. Paints provided or bring your own. Bring a #14 round water color brush. Cost is $30.

Call Dragonfly Studio at (912)7864431 to reserve a spot, or email denise@dragonflystudioarts.com, Ages 10 and up. Dragonfly Studio, 1204 Highway 80 Dan Winters’ America: Icons & Ingenuity — Known for his iconic photographs of celebrities, Dan Winters has won more than 100 national and international awards for his work. A fully illustrated hardbound catalogue, sponsored in part by the Telfair Academy Guild, will accompany the exhibition. Jepson Center for the Arts, Telfair Square Imagine — Art by Crisley McCarson, presented by Slate Grey Studio, is on display at Southpoint Media and features an eclectic collection of 16 pieces. A reception will be held at Southpoint Media, free and open to the public. July 17–October 19, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Jerome Lawrence — The artist was diagnosed in 1982 as paranoid schizophrenic, but continued to paint. Through October 28. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 34th and Abercorn Journey to the Beloved Community — Story quilts By Beth Mount, who partners with the Telfair Museum and sculptor and artist Jerome Meadows to bring this celebration of Citizen Advocacy relationship-building to town. July 19 - October 14.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W. York St. Kingdom — Recent paintings by Kelley Hagemes, who incorporates a darker side of nature with a soft and subtle sensitivity. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. Lecture: Waddie Welcome and the Beloved Community Program — In conjunction with “Journey to the Beloved Community” Quilt Exhibition. Features quilter Beth Mount, Tom Kohler and Susan Earl. Thu. Sept. 27, 6 p.m. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St Lecture: Jose Parla and Wendy White — The creators of “Performing Painting” discuss their work and practice offers new perspectives on the act of painting with a focus on mark making and gesture. Thu. Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

Gutstein Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St. Lecture: Ivan Navarro — Ivan Navarro has created a series of neon light wall sculptures based on the floor plans of 12 of the world’s best known skyscrapers.Wed. Sept. 26, 7 p.m. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Let There Be Light — Lesley Manning and Melissa Schneider have combined forces to create more than thirty works of art, all celebrating the illumination of flora, fauna and landscape. JEA, 5111 Abercorn St.

Life and Times: Contemporary Notions of Place — Painting exhibition that highlights three emerging/established artists who all deal w/ ’place and identity’. August 20–September 27. Contemporary Gallery , Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art/ Georgia Southern University, Statesboro Little Black Dress — Curated by Vogue Contributing Editor Andre Leon Talley, this exhibit opens Sept. 28 and charts the historic and contemporary significance of a singular sartorial phenomenon.

Featuring approximately 80 garments from a canon of modern fashion designers. Through January 27 at SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Miniature Masterpieces — The Hospice Savannah Art Gallery is displaying miniature masterpieces during its 4th annual 5 by 7 show. Work will hang through October 18 and silent bids are being accepted. Bids start at $33 in honor of not for profit Hospice Savannah’s 33rd year. Final bids taken during closing reception on Thursday, October 18, 2012. The public is invited. Hospice Savannah Art Gallery, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. Roque — Inspired by the worn, graffiti-laden walls of New York City, Sept. 28-Oct. 28 at The Butcher. Reception Friday, September 28, 7-10 p.m. The Butcher, 19 E Bay St.

SCAD Gallery Hop — Visit all the SCAD galleries plus the SCAD Museum of Art for new exhibitions and receptions. Shuttle service between the galleries and SHOPScad. Fri. Sept. 28, 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. Various SCAD Galleries Skies the Limit — The Beach Institute opens the final exhibit in the 2012 series, with the continual theme A New Vision for the Arts. Marquita Willis’s “Skies The Limit,” is an exhibit of works by artist and children’s book illustrator Marquita Willis. Opening reception Sunday, September 30, 3 p.m. in the West Gallery of the Beach Institute with a gallery talk by the artist. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. The Silent Voice: Light from the Shadows — A look into the lives of forgotten humanity taken from the book of the same name. Oct. 1 – Oct. 31. Opening reception and book signing by the author, Christopher. Thursday Oct. 4, 6–8 pm Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Widows and Orphans, the FireAunt Story — FireAunt is an Augusta-based design collective with little to no training. Except for this one guy and a girl named Hannah Banana. Now through Oct. 6. Closing reception during next Art March, October 5 from 6-9 pm. Foxy Loxy Print Gallery and Cafe, 1919 Bull St. cs

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Following his co–starring role opposite an empty chair at the recent Republican National Convention, Clint Eastwood returns to sturdier terrain with the baseball drama Trouble with the Curve.

But why? Back in 2008, the accomplished filmmaker stated that the box office hit Gran Torino would mark his final performance and he would thereafter concentrate on directing unless a phenomenal script came his way. The screenplay for Trouble with the Curve, the first for writer Randy Brown, certainly showcases a character that plays to the actor’s strengths, but the rest is so warmed–over that it’s hard to see what caught Clint’s squint.

The international icon stars as Gus Lobel, a legendary scout for the Atlanta Braves.

It seems as if Gus’s best days are behind him, as his eyesight is going, his last pick is trapped in a massive career slump, and opportunistic front–office shark Phillip Sanderson (Matthew Lillard) believes that old–timers like Gus are pass and that computer calculations regarding a player’s worth

are the future of the sport (in many ways, this movie is the anti–Moneyball). Gus is handed what might be his final assignment: He’s to go to North Carolina and analyze the potential of a high school batting sensation named Bo Gentry (Joe Massingill).

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repeatedly kicks a coffee table that get high–powered businesswoman who in his way, yells at a waitress to bring has just been made a partner at a firm him his check, blows off the advice otherwise solely staffed by stodgy, of well–meaning doctors – in short, humorless men. Because of a number everything but bellowing, “Get off my of scars from their shared past, Gus home base!” and Mickey (named after Mickey Mantle, natch) have trouble communicating, but their situation becomes THE INTOUCHABLES marginally more tolerable with the OOP arrival of Johnny Flanagan (Justin In these United States of America, Timberlake), a former player who’s it may be all about The Avengers and now a novice scout for the Boston Avatar and Armageddon, but in the Red Sox. The easygoing Johnny holds rest of the world, where subtitles Gus in high regard and finds himaren’t viewed as a national threat but self taken by Mickey, but Sanderson’s as a fact life, there’s also been room behind–the–scenes Fans ofscheming old-school,threatslow-burn suspense (a of la HITCHCOCK, for The Intouchables ens to poison all the relational wells. will dig this acclaimed newon the all–time POLANSKI and ARGENTO) box office champs list.

As a stand–alone feature, Trouble shocker! When a greedy businesswoman rents an apt. to a A global word–of–mouth smash, with the Curve ismysterious pleasant yet perman, she's embroiled in an evilseriocomedy plot of this French has earned sistently predictable, the sort of unimaginable scope. IN SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES. an astonishing $350 million, a hefty acceptable date–night fodder that figure that has allowed it to become evaporates from memory before the the highest grossing non–English– week is even out. Yet in examining the language film in history. That such complete arc of Eastwood’s career, it a slender but admittedly agreeable becomes difficult to justify the exismovie would be the one to hold such tence of the movie. I’m not referring a distinguished title seems a tad disto the theme of violence that was heartening, considering all of the beautifully developed by Eastwood truly great foreign flicks that have over the course of several decades, come before it. Then again, Amerifrom the nihilistic gunplay of his ’70s cans spent that same amount to go cop flicks through the muddy dissee Transformers: Dark of the Moon, course evidenced in his latter–day so who am I – or any other stateside Westerns to, finally, the extinguishing citizen – to criticize? flame viewed in Gran Torino.

It’s easy to see the feel–good appeal There are no guns in Trouble with of The Intouchables (simply Intouchthe Curve, so it exists outside of that ables in France), which currently canon. What makes the film out of ranks #80 on IMDb’s Top 250 list place is that the elderly man that Clint (just above, uh, Kurosawa’s landmark portrayed so powerfully in Million Rashomon). Based on a true story, it Dollar Baby and Gran Torino here has centers on the relationship between nothing else to say, nowhere else to Philippe (Francois Cluzet), a milliongo. The religious undercurrent that aire who’s been a quadriplegic ever existed in those two films is missing since a paragliding accident, and his here, the tears shed graveside over caretaker Driss (Omar Sy), an ex–con a lost loved one have already been from the projects who reluctantly spilled in other works (Unforgiven, for accepts the position even though he starters), and the prickly relationship had planned on continuing to colwith flesh–and–blood (Mickey) and lect those welfare checks. Philippe is the smoother one with surrogate child cultured, reserved, but not without (Johnny) has already been mined to a sense of humor; Driss is boisterdeath by the movie star, most recently ous, crude, and willing to joke about (and memorably) in Gran Torino. anything. Philippe appreciates that No one is really required to stretch Driss doesn’t pity him – if anything, in this picture, but Adams and TimDriss goes out of his way to mock berlake at least still manage to surhis employer’s immobile condition, prise or please us in a few scenes – for his love for the arts, and his taste in instance, Johnny’s bemused persismusic (he asserts that Bach was an tence in the face of Mickey’s initial “18th century Barry White”) – and rejections works solely because of the it’s not long before the men come to actors’ deft handling of these othergenuinely care for each other. wise boilerplate moments.

There’s been some criticism regardBut while it’s always great to see ing the decision of writer–directors Eastwood back in the cinematic sadOlivier Nakache and Eric Toledano dle, one gets the sense that he’s merely going through the motions here. He

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It’s difficult to feel sorry for pampered Hollywood stars who make more money in an hour than most of us make in our lifetimes, but there is a pang of pity whenever a formidable talent is reduced to appearing in dreck like this. Sigourney Weaver, who last year suffered the indignity of backing up Taylor Lautner, for God’s sake, in the daft Abduction, now finds herself essaying the role of the villain

in another action flick that’s nearly as dopey. As the duplicitous CIA agent Jean Carrack, she squares off against Will Shaw (Henry Cavill), who’s after a briefcase that Carrack swiped from Middle Eastern spies (we never learn the contents of the briefcase, but don’t expect a denouement worthy of Kiss Me Deadly or Pulp Fiction). The ruffians are holding Will’s family hostage, and they’ll kill the clan unless the briefcase is returned to them. Carrack isn’t about to let that happen, and with the help of her weaponry and her vehicle, she seemingly destroys half of Madrid to achieve her goal.

It’s hard to tell whether Weaver is patterning her performance after Schwarzenegger’s taciturn turn in The Terminator or if she’s merely embarrassed by the whole thing, but either way, she’s woefully ineffectual. As for the film itself, its dialogue is dull, its characters even more so, and its action sequences pack all the excitement of a Tide commercial. It seeks to emulate the Bourne films but merely ends up stillborn.

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Fully aware of the blasphemous nature of this statement, I nevertheless will go on record as acknowledging that I’ve always felt John Carpenter was better as a composer than as either a writer or director.

His excellent scores for (among others) Assault on Precinct 13, Halloween and Escape from New York are highly effective in their relative simplicity, and it’s impossible not to respond to their hypnotic rhythms. With writer– director–composer Benh Zeitlin, it’s too early to make such a call, given that Beasts of the Southern Wild marks his feature–film debut in all three capacities. Admittedly, I left the screening raving about the score he co–crafted with Dan Romer, but that’s not meant to take away from the lyrical script he penned with Lucy Alibar or his masterful direction of this unique movie.

It centers on 6–year–old Hushpuppy (Quvenzhane Wallis), a headstrong girl from the Louisiana bayou.

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to turn Driss into a black man (something he wasn’t in real life), but I’m inclined to think that choice was made in order to cast the popular comedian Omar Sy in the role. Still, the film’s examination of class differences is often heavy–handed and condescending – when Driss, who shares a tiny bathroom in his slum home with a half–dozen family members, first spots the luxurious bathroom that will be his and his alone in Philippe’s house, did we really need to hear Franz Schubert’s “Ave Maria” playing in the background?

Some plotting issues also threaten to undermine the goodwill generated by both the film and its characters.

At one point, Philippe elects to send Driss back to the projects to tend to his family, a decision that makes no sense considering Philippe’s enormous wealth (he couldn’t have helped the family himself?) and the dead– end options available to Driss there.

(If this vignette was based on fact, the real–life Philippe suddenly becomes a lot less appealing, though of course here his decision is framed as a noble one.)

Thankfully, the superb lead performances hold everything together.

Initially, Cluzet (known to U.S. art– house audiences for the hit thriller Tell No One) seems to have the more difficult role, since he can only move from the neck up – his stillness requires as much attention to detail as would, say, a performer essaying the role of an ice skater.

But over the course of the picture, it’s Sy who snags MVP honors (indeed, he beat Cluzet for France’s Best Actor Cesar Award). He’s strong in the dramatic moments, but he’s even better when his character is allowed to cut loose and display a skewered joie de vivre. He rises to the top even when the script tries to hold him down.

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– and, given the surroundings, usually necessary – form of tough love.

The poor people who populate this community are rich in spirit, so after a brutal storm (obviously Katrina) decimates the area, the survivors elect to engage in a celebration replete with booze and seafood.

But Wink, who has already been succumbing to a mysterious ailment, shows no signs of getting better, and Hushpuppy’s angst over his condition is compounded by the fact that the melting polar ice caps have released an army of long–extinct aurochs (presented by this film as killer cattle) which is inexorably marching toward Hushpuppy’s terrain.

This is a story of survival, of recognizing and respecting the rules of the natural world. It’s also highly imaginative, doubtless able to charge young minds more than any assembly–line Hasbro adaptation.

Premium Rush

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A movie built around a bicycle messenger is a risky venture – as an adrenaline–pumper, it sounds about as promising as Driving Miss Daisy – but writer–director David Koepp invests in our need for speed right from the first frame.

Employing stylish graphics and a muscular shooting style, he immediately thrusts us into the story of Wilee (Joseph Gordon–Levitt), a New York City bike messenger who gets high off his breakneck job. Enter Bobby Monday (Michael Shannon), a corrupt cop who simply must obtain what’s inside the envelope that Wilee is presently carrying to an unassuming shop in Chinatown. Since most of Bobby’s actions are illegal, he’s forced to provide a fake name whenever anybody asks him to identify himself.

Koepp’s previous credits as a screenwriter include such exciting franchise–starters as Jurassic Park, Spider–Man and Mission: Impossible. Despite its A–list credentials, Premium Rush feels like a B–movie beauty, smaller in scale than its summer brethren yet outclassing most of them with giddy irreverence.

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A marginal improvement over the first Expendables romp, this sequel offers expanded roles for Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger

(whose appearances in the first film amounted to nothing more than cameos), casts another ‘80s action star as the villain (Jean–Claude Van Damme as ... groan ... Jean Vilain), and, perhaps in a dubious attempt to expand the audience beyond action–crazed young males, adds group newcomers in the form of a pinup heartthrob (The Hunger Games’ Liam Hemsworth) and a kick–ass woman (Nan Yu).

The team’s mission is twofold: Stop Vilain from using his plutonium supply to conquer the world and exact their revenge on said villain for murdering one of their own.

As the team leader and his right– hand man, Stallone and Jason Statham awkwardly exchange male– bonding barbs. One of the franchise stars appears only at the beginning, leaving audiences to wonder if he was downed by pneumonia for the rest of the shoot.

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Equal measures sweet and bittersweet, Moonrise Kingdom is nothing less than Wes Anderson’s best film to date. Whereas the idiosyncratic writer–director’s previous six features were easy to like but difficult to love, this latest effort exudes a soothing warmth and a wide–eyed innocence that are hard to ignore Certainly, there’s ample generosity of spirit throughout this 1960s–set story of Suzy and Sam (newcomers Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman), two 12–year–olds who run away together while residing on a New England island. Prior to their great escape, Sam is a Boy Scout under the care of Scout Master Ward (Edward Norton) while Suzy lives with her eccentric parents (Bill Murray and Frances McDormand) and younger brothers. Once the pair go MIA, all of the adults, led by the police chief (Bruce Willis), spring into action.

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Activism & Politics 13th Colony Patriots

A group of conservative political activists that meets the 13th of each month at Tubby’s restaurant, 2909 River Drive in Thunderbolt, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. We are dedicated to the preservation of the U. S. Constitution and life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all Americans. See our Facebook page or call Michael or Elizabeth at 912.604.4048. All are welcome. [062712]

Drinking Liberally

An informal, left-leaning group of folks who meet to talk about politics, the economy, sports, entertainment, and anything else that pops up. Every first and third Thursday, around 7:30 p.m. at Loco’s, 301 W. Broughton St., upstairs. Come join us! DrinkingLiberally.org [062712]

Savannah Area Young Republicans

For information, visit www.savannahyoungrepublican.com or call Allison Quinn at 912-3083020. [062712]

Savannah Tea Party Monthly Meetings

First Monday of each month at B&B Burgers, 11108 Abercorn St. Social at 5:30pm. October

meeting, October 1. Business meeting at 6pm.

All are welcome. Please join us to make a difference concerning local, state and federal policies that affect our way of life. Contact Marolyn Overton at 912-598-7358 or Jeanne Seaver at 912-663-8728f or additional info.

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Veterans for Peace Monthly Meeting

The Savannah chapter of Veterans for Peace meets upstairs at Loco’s, 301 Broughton St. at 7p.m. on the last Monday of each month. VFP is a national organization of men and women of all eras, branches of service, and duty stations that works to expose the true costs of war and to support veterans and civilian victims. 303-550-1158 for more info.

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Benefits Armstrong’s Office of Career Services Holds Professional Clothing Drive

Armstrong’s Office of Career Services is accepting donations for its Clothing Closet 2012 program, a campus and community-wide professional clothing drive that seeks donations of gently used professional attire—button-down shirts, men’s and women’s suits, slacks, blouses, etc. Donations are being accepted until Oct. 1. Students will be given individual career advice, resume writing instruction and a professional outfit to wear at job interviews, career

fairs, internships and/or jobs. Drop off clothing at Armstrong’s alumni office, Burnett Hall, on Armstrong’s campus, OR at Grand Lake Lodge & Spa at Southbridge, 815 Southbridge Blvd., Savannah, Ga. 31405. Information: Armstrong Office of Career Services, 912.344.2563 or careers@armstrong.edu.

holes with cart, cookout and awards ceremony, raffle prizes, goodie bags, bragging rights with trophies, and the opportunity to help dogs and cats in Savannah and coastal South Carolina.

Email Pars4Pets@live.com for more information and registration forms, or go to Coastalpetrescue.org or 912-675-1890.

Congress Street Social Club, 411 West Congress Street, hosts a benefit for Kathy Burkart, who’s been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Saturday, September 29, 3pm-8pm. Live music by Eric Culberson and The Train Wrecks. Rafffles, door prizes, food, drink specials. Funds collected will help defray Kathy’s medical expenses, treatment and recovery, including an upcoming bone marrow transplant in Atlanta. Sponsored by The Soda Shop, Creepy Crawl Haunted Pub Tours of Savannah, Miller Lite, Social Club on Congress, Coastal Bank, and Six Pence Pub. Information: Katina Herrin 912-228-2434 or katinaherrin@hotmail.com or www.facebook.com/kickinitforkathy.

Toast the new Savannah Philharmonic season on Thursday, October 4, 6:00pm at the Ships of the Sea Museum Garden, 41 M.L.King, Jr. Blvd.

Internationally themed food, drinks, and jazz music. Silent Auction. $100 - $250 per person.

Reservations accepted through Sept 28. Contact: 912-232-6002.

“Kickin’ It For Kathy” Leukemia Benefit for Kathy Burkart

“Pars for Pets” Golf Tournament to benefit Coastal Pet Rescue

First annual “Pars for Pets” Charity Golf Tournament, Sat. October 20, at te Southbridge Golf Course. 1:00 pm shotgun start. Entry fee: $75 person or $250 foursome. Includes 18

“Set Sail With the Phil” Benefit Gala for Savannah Philharmonic

11th Annual “Patrick’s Ride” Registration Now Open

Bicyclists can now register for the 11th annual Harvest of Hope Double Metric Century Bike Ride, to be held Saturday, October 6, 2012.

Depart from the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (ACI) at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah at 6:45 a.m. and cycle 135 miles to the Augusta Marriott Convention Center in Augusta, Ga. Also known as “Patrick’s Ride,” the Harvest of Hope Double Metric Century is a fundraising bicycle ride which raises money for the annual Harvest of Hope weekend retreat for children and adults

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“Rebel Without A Cause” (1955)

7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6 Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Tickets are free with valid SCAD ID, $6 for seniors and military, and $8 for the general public.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Savannah Box Office at 216 E. Broughton St., call 912.525.5050 or log on to savannahboxoffice.com.

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with cancer and their families. Registration: www.harvestofhoperide.com. Deadline to register and get a guaranteed jersey is July 27.

Registrations after that day will be accepted, but riders are not guaranteed a jersey. The cost to register is $100 and riders are to raise a minimum of $100 by the day of the ride.

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15th Annual Trick or Trot 5k & 10k Run

Saturday, October 27 at May Howard School on Wilmington Island. Presented by the Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club, proceeds from the event benefit four local charities and the Georgia Rotary Scholarship Program. Participants are encouraged to run in costume. Fees are $30 and $35 with an early registration discount of $5. Register online at www.active.com. Event website is www.TrickorTrot.net.

Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School Fall Celebration

Games, face painting, inflatables, rock climbing, contests, raffle, Karate Demonstration, music, food court and much more, to benefit the school. Sat. Nov 17, 11am to 4pm at the Bamboo Farms on Canebreak Road off Hwy 17 in Savannah. Cost: $10 for wrist band to jump all day, $2 admission for Adults & babies. Additional charges for raffles, food and drinks.

Fall Out for Autism 5K, 10K and Fun Run

Walkers, runners, families and kids invited to participate in this benefit event for Kicklighter Resource Center, supporting people with special needs and their families. Saturday, October 13, on Hutchinson Island. 8am--5K and 10K. 9:30am--Fun Run. Register on Active.com, key words “fall out for autism.”

Forsyth Farmers’ Market Seeks

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Forsyth Farmers’ Market sponsors invest in a healthy community and show consideration for the local economy. Sponsorship opportunities start at $350. Help keep food fresh and local. www.forsythfarmersmarket.com or email Kristin@forsythfarmersmarket.com for information.

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Karma Yoga Class for Local Charities

Bikram Yoga Savannah has added a new weekly Karma Class to raise money for local charities. The Karma Class is held each Monday night during the regular 6:30 p.m. class.

Students pay $5 to participate in the class, and all proceeds are donated to a local charity.

A different charity is selected each month.

Information: bikramyogasavannah.com or 912344-1278/912-356-8280. [072212]

Pool Players Wanted for Benefit Tournament

Amateur and experienced pool players wanted to play in the 1st Annual Pool Tournament for Literacy, benefiting the Adult Literacy Program at Royce Learning Center. Teams consist of 2 players. Team registration fee is $30. Maximum of 40 teams. Register at http://roycelearningcenter.eventbrite.com Tournament format: scotch doubles, round-robin. Includes a grand prize drawing and award to the winning team.

Open to the public. Southside Billiard Club, Saturday, September 29th from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. Information: (912) 354-4047.

Pool Tournament for Literacy

Proceeds benefit the adult community and education program at Royce Learning Center Southside Billiard Club, 13051 Abercorn Street , Savannah http://roycelearningcenter.eventbrite. com/

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“Sum Sudoku” Put one digit from 1-9 in each square of this Sudoku so that the following three conditions are met: 1) each row, column, and 3x3 box (as marked off by heavy lines in the grid) contains the digits 1–9 exactly one time; 2) no digit is repeated within any of the areas marked off by dotted lines; and 3) the sums of the numbers in each area marked off by dotted lines total the little number given in each of those areas. For example, the digits in the upper-leftmost square in the grid and the two squares directly beneath it will add up to 11. Now do what I tell you — solve!! psychosudoku@hotmail.com

Tournament

October 7, Women’s, Men’s and Mixed Doubles, Senior Men, Women and Mixed Doubles.Bacon Park and Daffin Park (seniors).$60 per player and additional $25 for additional event. Fee includes lunch, drinks, t-shirt and prizes. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Telfair Mammography Fund at St. Joseph’s/Candler.

The Fund provides free mammograms and other breast health services to LOCAL women who may not be able to afford them otherwise. To register for tournament, www.savannahtennis. com, tennislink, tournament, enter 700073812 or Raise a Raquet for the Cause.

Register Now for February’s Seacrest Race for Preservation

The 5K and 10K is a race through many Savannah neighborhoods, finishing with a fun-filled celebration for participants, family, and friends.

Registration savings for early birds, military, first responders, students and children under 12. Race registration is open at Fleet Feet Savannah and Active.com as well the Historic Savannah Foundation website. www.myhsf. org/special-events/seacrest-race/ Or see the Facebook page. Registration fees: $35-45

Sage Restaurant Dinner benefiting Savannah Children’s Choir

An evening of fine food and wine pairings, a short performance by the Savannah Children’s Choir, and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit SCC. Monday, Oct. 1, 6pm at Sage Restaurant, 41 Whitaker Street. $65 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance. www.savannahchoir.org or call Cuffy Sullivan, (912) 412-2833 or Roger Moss, (912)667-1700

Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes

American Diabetes Association’s 2012 benefit, Saturday October 6, at Oatland Island Wildlife Center.

Registration for Step Out begins at 9:00 a.m. with the walk starting at 10:00 a.m. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $100 to qualify for an event t-shirt. Information: www. diabetes.org/savannahstepout or 912-353-8110, ext. 3093

Zumba Mega-Party in Pink for the Susan G. Komen Fund A giant Zumba fest to benefit the Susan G. Komen fund, Saturday, October 20, 8:30-11:30am at StarCastle, 550 Mall Boulevard. Tickets and Info coastalempirepartyinpink.eventbrite.com, or call 912-596-1952.

Call for Entries St. Thomas Thrift Store Grant Applications

The St. Thomas Thrift Store is accepting applications from area charities for grants to be awarded at the end of December 2012.

Applications must be submitted before November 15, 2012 to be considered. The amount of a grant generally ranges from $500 to $1500. Contact Betty Ann Brooks at BettyAnn. Brooks@yahoho.com for an application and instructions. Or pick up an application at the Thrift Store at 1126 E. Montgomery Crossroads on Mon., Tues., Fri. or Sat. between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

DJ’s Wanted

Audition to be a DJ for BANG! (http://www. facebook.com/bangdosha) every Saturday. See the Facebook page for BangDosha for details.

Effingham Battle of The Bands

The Effingham Chamber of Commerce is holding their Second Annual Battle of The Bands at the Third Annual Effingham Oktoberfest on Friday, Sept. 28. Bands interested in entering should send a copy of 2-3 songs along with information on the band to ricklott@effinghamcounty.com or call 912-754-3301 for More information. Top Prize is $500.

Keep Chatham Beautiful Seeks Applications for Board Members

Keep Chatham Beautiful, a newly established citizen’s beautification program for Chatham

County, seeks board members who “believe in our mission and are willing to be active in their governance roles.”

Representatives are sought from each of the municipalities in Chatham County. Information: David A. Nash, Environmental Program Coordinator. Phone: 912-652-6856. www.chathamcountyrecycles. com OR recycling.chathamcounty.org. [072212]

Savannah Beach Film Festival

Aspiring film makers, send in your short film today! Call for entries to the Savannah Beach Film Festival. Festival date: October 20. Contact sawbeth@bellsouth.net Check us out on Facebook for more information under “Savannah Beach Film Festival 2012.”

T-Shirt Design Competition for Savannah Reindeer Run The Savannah Reindeer Run 8K benefits Savannah Rape Crisis Center. Enter your design for the race T-shirt, deadline is Friday, October 19. Race date is December 15. $300 prize for the winning design. Details of the competition and the race @ www.facebook.com/SavannahReindeerRun, or call 912-233-3000.

Classes, Camps & Workshops Creative Photography

Go in-depth into photography principles, aperture and shutter combinations, bracketing and composition. Spend time in the field and the classroom. You’ll need a DSLR camera, changeable lenses and a tripod, and must be able to write files to a USB drive for critiques.

Tuesdays, Oct 2 - 16, and Saturdays Oct 6 and 13. To register by phone please call 912-4785551. For more information call (912)651-0942 or email christinataylor@georgiasouthern.edu Fee: $100 http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/digital. html. Offered in Savannah by Georgia Southern’s Continuing Education program at The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St.

Photography Classes

From beginner photography to advanced post-production classes for all levels, amateur to professional. $20 per person for a two hour session with at least 5 students per class. Contact 410-251-4421 or chris@chrismorrisphotography.com. A complete list of classes and class descriptions are available at http://www. chrismorrisphotography.com/photographyclasses. [082612]

Short Story Writing

Explore various writing techniques through assigned readings, writing homework, and workshop-style critiques. Learn narrative structure, scenic writing, dialogue, character, place, word choice, rhythm and pacing, and the art of revision. Experience with fiction and nonfiction writing required. Thursdays, 10/18/2012 to 11/15/2012 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fee: $125 Registration: 912-478-5551. Information: 912-6510942 or email christinataylor@georgiasouthern. edu Offered in Savannah at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street, by Georgia Southern’s office of Continuing Education.

Art Classes at the Studio School.

Learn to draw and paint under the mentorship of a working artist. Learn more at melindaborysevicz.com/the_studio_school or email: melindaborysevicz@gmail.com, 1319-B Bull Street. 912-484-6415 Fall 2012 classes begin mid-September. Youth Oil Painting and Drawing; Adult Oil Painting and Drawing; Painting, A Creative Exploration. [091012]

Art,-Music, Piano and Voice-coaching

For all age groups, beginners through advanced, classic, modern, jazz improvisation and theory. Serious inquiries only. 961-7021 or 667-1056. [062812]

Avatar® Info Hour

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Renowned Master Basket Weaver Yvonne Grovner of Sapelo Island will teach basic sweet grass basket making skills. Make and take your own basket and learn about the history of this beautiful centuries-old African art form.

Saturday October 6, 10am-1pm at the Bamboo Farm & Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road. $45 fee (cash or check only) includes materials to make your own basket. Bring scissors and a towel. Call or email to register, 912-921-5460 or elubrani@uga.edu. Registration required.

Beading Classes at Bead Dreamer Studio Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced at Bead Dreamer Studio, 407A E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 920-6659.

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Champions Training Center

Offers a variety of classes and training opportunities in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for youth and adults at all levels of expertise. 525 Windsor Rd. Call 912-349-4582 or visit http://www.ctcsavannah.com/ [062812]

Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Classes

Regular classes on boat handling, boating safety & navigation offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Learn from the experts. For dates & more information, visit our web site: www. savannahaux.com or telephone Kent Shockey at 912-897-7656. [062812]

Drawing Instruction

Private and group drawing lessons by artist and former SCAD professor Karen Bradley. Call or email for details, (912)507-7138. kbillustration@ mac.com [062812]

Drawing the Figure

Beginning Monday, October 1, 3:30-6pm at the Studio School, 1319 Bull Street. Call Melinda at 912-484-6415, or email melindaborysevicz@ gmail.com for more information. facebook.com/ savannahstudioschool

DUI Prevention Group

Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, DWI, offenders, and anyone seeking to gain knowledge about the dangers of driving impaired. A must see for teenage drivers seeking a drivers license or who have already received a license. Group meets monthly. $40/session.

Information: 912-443-0410. [062812]

English for Second Language Classes

Students of all ages are invited to learn conversational English, comprehension, vocabulary and life communication skills. Free. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Island Christian Church, 4601 US Highway 80 E Savannah. 912-897-3604. Contact: James Lavin or Minister John LaMaison www. islandschristian.org. [062812]

Family Law Workshop

The Mediation Center has three workshops a month to assist citizens who do not have legal representation in a family matter: divorce, legitimation, modifications of child support and/or visitation and contempt. Schedule: 1st Tuesday, 4:30-7:30pm. 2nd Monday, 2-5pm. 4th Thursday 10am-1pm. Fee:$30 to cover all documents needed to file. Register at mediationsavannah. com or 912-354-6686. [082612]

Join us for a fun time, for group guitar lessons, at the YMCA on Whitemarsh and Tybee Islands (adults and teens only). Hands-on instruction, music theory, ear training, sight reading, ensemble playing, technique, and rhythm drills, by teacher Tim Daniel (BS in Music). 912-897-9559. $20/week. [062812]

Guitar, Electric Bass & Double Bass Lessons

Guitar, Mandolin or bass guitar Lessons

Guitar, mandolin or bass guitar lessons. emphasis on theory, reading music and improvisation. Located in Ardsley Park. 912-232-5987 [062812]

Homeschool Music Classes

Music classes for homeschool students ages 8 through 18 and their parents. Classes start in August with registration in July. Classes offered in Guyton and Savannah. Go to www.CoastalEmpireMusic.com for more details. [062812]

Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Center

The Housing Authority of Savannah hosts a series of regular classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. 1407 Wheaton Street. Adult literacy/GED prep: Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri of month, 9-11am. Basic Computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1-3pm. Community Computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3-4:30pm. For more info: 912-232-4232 x115 or www.savannahpha.com [062812]

Kayak Building Workshop

Build your own “skin” kayak in 7 days. Session I: November 3 - 10. Session II: November 12 - 18.

Savannah Canoe & Kayak, 414 Bonaventure Rd. 912-341-9502. savannahcanoeandkayak.com

Learn to Speak Spanish

Spanish Instruction for Individuals or Groups and Spanish-English Translation and Interpretation.

Classes held at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. An eclectic range of tools used in each session, including: hand-outs, music, visual recognition, conversation, and interactive web media. Instruction tailored to student needs.

Flexible scheduling. Information and pricing: 912-541-1337. [062412]

Music Lessons for All Instruments

Rody’s Music is now offering music lessons for all ages on all instruments, beginners through advanced. 7700 Abercorn St. For more information call 912-352-4666 or email kristi@awsav. com. [051912]

Music Lessons--Multiple Instruments

Savannah Musicians Institute offers private instruction for all ages in guitar, drums, piano, bass, voice, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, flute, and woodwinds. 7041 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Info: 912-692-8055 or smisavannah@gmail.com.

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New Horizons Adult Band Program

Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children are held at 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 921-4646 or 220-6570 to register. [062812] Tuesdays 9:30 am and Wednesdays 6:00 pm at the Park South complex, 7505 Waters Ave, Bldg B Suite 8, near Waters and Eisenhower. $15 drop-in, $12 - 6 classes. For more info contact Elaine Alexander, GCFP at 912-223-7049 or elaine.alexander@ymail.com. [062812]

Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publishing your work. Awardwinning Savannah author offers one-on-one or small group classes and mentoring, as well as manuscript critique, ebook formatting and more.

Send an email to pmasoninsavannah@gmail.

Feldenkrais Classes

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Instruction for all ages of beginner/intermediate students. Technique, chords, note reading, and theory. Learn songs and improvisation. Studio located 2 blocks from Daffin Park. Housecalls available. Call 401-255-6921 or email a.teixeira472@gmail.com to schedule a 1/2 price first lesson! [062812]

A music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school or college and would like to have the opportunity to begin playing again. Dust off your instrument every Monday night at Portman’s Music Store (Abercorn) at 6:30p.m. The cost is $30.00 per month. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Contact Pamela Kidd at 912-354-1500 for more info. [062812]

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

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Basket-Making: Sweetgrass Baskets from Sapelo Island

Group Guitar Lessons

Novel Writing

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1) Loud event 12) Mauna ___ 15) She drinks Go-Go Juice and showed her belly to the judges 16) Furthermore 17) Tudor symbol 18) General who’s an enemy of Superman 19) Keep a ship from leaving port, maybe 20) On the line 22) Headwear banned by the NFL 24) Words that can precede a proverb 25) Robert who played A.J. Soprano 27) Word in wedding notices 28) Big name in skydiving?

32) Brown eraser variety 36) Banned apple spray 37) Had a yearning 39) Unit of loudness 40) JPEG alternative 42) Home to some lifers 44) Inseparable 45) Give off, like charm 46) Actress Nicollette 50) Romanian composer George of the opera “Oedipe” 55) It goes from box to pan 56) Garfunkel and ___ (female comedy-folk duo) 57) Folk rocker DiFranco 58) Chip slogan 62) Metta World Peace’s former first name 63) Stocking expert 64) Fruit in some cookies 65) Check alternatives

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1) Freudian concept 2) They brought you the Popeil Pocket Fisherman 3) The Hulk’s catalyst 4) Late “Queen of Salsa” ___ Cruz 5) Making a segue (to)

6) Docs for women only 7) “Ruh-___!” (Scooby-Doo phrase) 8) “Un momento, ___ favor” 9) German WWII craft 10) Utterly befuddled 11) “Guys and Dolls” composer/lyricist Frank 12) Former file-sharing site 13) Mushroom used in Japanese cooking 14) Threw in 21) African parasite 23) Put on, like comfier clothes 24) Affixes T-shirt designs 26) Pink Floyd label 28) Chatter 29) Pharmaceutical company ___ Lilly 30) Snitch 31) At least 33) Democrats’ rivals 34) Article in the Montreal Gazette?

35) Dudes 38) Eisenhower’s command, for short 41) Belief in hidden spiritual creatures 43) Woodworker, when doing some joining 46) Cold-weather wear 47) Former capital of French Indochina 48) ___ out (managing) 49) Musician Hoyt ___ (who also appeared in “Gremlins”) 51) Alleviated 52) Singer on “Shiny Happy People” 53) One who gives up 54) Site visitors 59) Before, before 60) “Law,” on a bilingual workroom poster 61) When doubled, a 1965 Dixie Cups song

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Open Pottery Studio at Savannah’s Clay Spot

For potters with experience who want time in the studio, Choose from 4 hour time slots. Registrations are based on a monthly, bi monthly, and quarterly time commitment. Savannah’s Clay Spot, 1305 Barnard St. Information: 912-509-4647 or www.savannahsclayspot.com [062812]

Russian Language Classes

Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call 912-7132718 for more information. [062812]

S.P.A.C.E. presents Fall Visual Arts Classes and Workshops

Savannah’s Place for Art, Culture and Education (S.P.A.C.E.) is registering students for Fall visual arts classes and workshops. Day and evening sessions are offered for children, teens and adults in all skill levels. Sessions run September 17 - October 27 & October 19 – December 14. Both sessions are held at the Department of Cultural Affairs S.P.A.C.E. studios, 9 W. Henry St. Sessions include ceramics, metals, glass, painting and drawing, children’s cartooning, a cartooning class, lapidary stone cutting for jewelry design, expanded drawing and painting classes, beginning watercolor and Raku firings. Fees include materials, studio space and more. Information and fees: www.savannahga.gov/arts or by calling (912) 651-6783.

Savannah Charlesfunders Investment Discussion Group

The Savannah Charlesfunders meet every Saturday at 8:30am to discuss stocks, bonds, and better investing. Meetings take place at Panera Bread on Bull and Broughton. Contact us at charlesfund@gmail.com for more information.

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Savannah Sacred Harp Singers

Everyone that loves to sing is invited to join the Savannah Sacred Harp Singers at Faith Primitive Baptist Church, 3212 Bee Road in Savannah. All are welcome to participate or listen in on one of America’s most revered musical traditions. For more information call 912-655-0994 or visit savannahsacredharp. com. [062812]

Savannah School of Drawing and Painting

Fall classes begin in mid-September. Maximum number of students per class is 7. Private instruction available, $50/per hour. Instructor is an award-winning Portrait Artist and Medical Illustrator with a passion for creating and teaching art. See website or call for classes, times, and fees. Karen Bradley at 912-507-7138 or kbillustration@mac.com. Website: www. kbillustration.com.

| Submit your event | email: happenings@connectsavannah.com | fax: (912) 231-9932 | 1800 E. Victory Dr., Suite 7, Savannah, GA 31404 Singing Lessons with Anitra Opera Diva

Anitra is currently teaching the Vaccai Bel Canto technique for those interested in improving their vocal range and breathing capacity.

Bel Canto carries over well as a foundation technique for different styles including opera, pop, rock and cabaret. Fridays 5.30-8-30pm, Institute of Cinematic Arts, 12 1/2 W State St Savannah, 3rd floor. 786-247-9923 www. anitraoperadiva.com [062512]

Spanish Classes

Learn Spanish for life and grow your business. Spanish courses to professionals in the Savannah area offered by Conquistador Spanish Language Institute, LLC. Classes offered in series. “Beginner Spanish for Professionals” course. Introductory price $155 + Textbook ($12.95) Instructor: Bertha E. Hernandez, M.Ed & Native Speaker. Registration: www. conquistador-spanish.com Fee: $155.00 Meets in the Keller Williams Realty Meeting Room, 329 Commercial Drive.

Yoga for Couples: Toolbox for Labor & Delivery

Participants will learn a “toolbox” full of hands-on comfort measures including breathing, massage, positioning, pressure points and much more from two labor doulas. For moms and their birth companions, to prepare for labor and delivery. The class is held the last Wednesday of each month at 100 Riverview Drive, 6pm-8pm. $100 per couple. Call Ann Carroll (912) 7047650 or e-mail her at carroll3620@bellsouth. net. Reservations are required and space is limited. [070812]

Clubs & Organizations Avegost LARP

Live action role playing group that exists in a medieval fantasy realm. Generally meets on the second weekend of the month. Free for your first event or if you’re a non-player character. $35 fee for returning characters. Email: Kaza Ayersman, godzillaunknown@gmail.com or visit www.avegost.com [062912]

Buccaneer Region SCCA

The local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America, hosting monthly solo/autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate. Visit http://buccaneerregion.org. [062912]

Business Networking on the Islands

Small Business Professionals Islands Networking Group Meets 1st Thursday each month from 9:30-10:30 AM. Tradewinds Ice Cream & Coffee, 107 Charlotte Rd. Savannah (912) 3086768 for more info. [062912]

Chatham Sailing Club

Meets the first Friday of every month at 6:30

p.m. at Young’s Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd., Savannah (across fom N. Cromwell Rd.) If first Friday falls on a holiday weekend, meeting is second Friday. No boat? No sailing experience? No problem! Information: http://www. chathamsailing.org. [051912]

Drop N Circle Craft Night (formerly Stitch-N Group)

Sponsored by The Frayed Knot and Perlina.

Join us every Tuesday evening 5pm-8pm for crafting. Located at 6 West State Street (behind the CVS off of Wright Square in the historic district.) Enjoy the sharing of creativity with other knitters, crocheters, beaders, spinners, felters, needle pointers. All levels of experience welcome. Come and be inspired! For more info please call 912-233-1240 or 912-441-2656.

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Eat Your Veggies! Savannah Veggies & Vegans

Eat well, meet new friends, help the animals.

Sunday, Sept. 30, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Pakwan Indian Cuisine Restaurant, 7102 Abercorn Street (between Eisenhower and Stephenson Avenues). Gather for a Dutch-treat dinner and/or coffee and dessert and great conversation. Contact: Marsha Godzinski Hargreaves, 912 660 6912 or mharg@comcast.net; or visit Savannah Veggies & Vegans Facebook page.

Energy Healers

Energy Healers Meets every Monday at 6pm.

Meditation and healing with energy. Discuss aromatherapy, chakra systems and more. Call 912-695-2305 for more info. http://www.meetup.com/SavannahEnergyHealers/ [062912]

Exploring The American Revolution in Savannah

Interested in exploring the role Savannah played in the American Revolution? Join likeminded people including artists, writers, teachers and historians for discussion, site exploration and creative collaboration. Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 6pm at Gallery Espresso.

Email, Kathleen Thomas: exploretherevolution@gmail.com for more info. [062912]

Historic Savannah Chapter of ABWA

Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is the price of the meal. RSVP to 660-8257. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Dr., Thunderbolt. [062912]

Honor Flight Savannah

A non-profit organization dedicated to sending our area Korean War and World War II veterans to Washington DC to visit the new WWII Memorial. All expenses are paid by Honor Flight Savannah, which is not a government-supported program. They depend on donations from the community to fund their efforts. Honor Flight is seeking veterans interested in making a trip to Washington. For more info: (912) 596-1962 or www.honorflightsavannah.org [062912]

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Islands MOMSnext

For mothers of school-aged children, kindergarten through high school. Authentic community, mothering support, personal growth, practical help, and spiritual hope. Meets first & third Monday of the month, excluding holidays.

Childcare is available upon request. A ministry of MOPS International. Information or registration: call 912-898-4344 or kymmccarty@ hotmail.com. http://www.mops.org/ [062912]

Islands MOPS

A Mothers of Preschoolers group that meets at the First Baptist Church of the Islands on two Wednesdays a month from 9:15-11:30am.

Website/information: https://sites.google.com/ site/islandsmops/ [062912]

Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet

Meets every Wednesday. Different locations downtown. Contact (912) 308-6768 for info. No fees. Wanna learn? Come join us! [062912]

Knittin’ Night

Knit and crochet gathering held each Tuesday evening, 5pm-8pm All skill levels welcome.

Wild Fibre, 6 East Liberty Street (near Bull St.) Call for info: 912-238-0514 [063012]

Low Country Turners

A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Contact Steve Cook, 912-313-2230. [062912]

Michigan State University Football! MSU Coastal Alumni Club

Gather with other MSU alums to watch football at B&D Burgers on Abercorn Street. The MSU Coastal Alumni Club meets four times to watch games during fall 2012: Sept. 15 vs. Notre Dame; Sept. 29 vs Ohio State; Oct. 20 vs. Ann Arbor; Nov. 3 vs. Nebraska. Information: www. msucoastalalumniclub.com or 248-345-4434.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m.

American Legion Post 184, 1 Legion Dr. Call 786-4508. [062912]

Peacock Guild-For Writers and Book Lovers

A literary society for bibliophiles and writers.

Writer’s Salon meetings held on first Tuesday and third Wednesday. Book Club meets on the third Tuesday. All meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and meet at Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home (207 E. Charlton St.). Call 233-6014 or visit Facebook group “Peacock Guild” for more info. [062912]

Philo Cafe

A weekly discussion group that meets from 7:30pm-9pm at various locations each Monday.

Anyone craving some good conversation is invited to drop by. No cost. For more info, email athenapluto@yahoo.com or look up The Philo Cafe on Facebook. [063012]

Queen of Spades Card Playing Club

A new club formed to bring lovers of card games together to play games such as Spades, Hearts, Rummy, etc. We will meet every other Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13. E. Park Ave. Next meeting is July 19.

Children are welcome. No fee. Information: 912-660-8585. [071512]

Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club

A chartered running club of the Road Runners Association of America. Monthly training sessions and seminars. Weekly runs. Kathy Ackerman,756-5865 or Billy Tomlinson 5965965. [062912]

Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

Members of Starfleet International and The Klingon Assault Group meet the first Sunday at 4 pm. at 5429 LaRoche Ave and the third Tuesday at Super King Buffet, 10201 Abercorn Street at 7:30 p.m. Call 308-2094, email kasak@ comcast.net or visit www.roguephoenix.org.

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Safe Kids Savannah

A coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries, holds a meeting on the second Tuesday of every month from 11:30am-1pm. Visit

Savannah Art Association

The non-profit art association, the Southeast’s oldest, is taking applications for membership. Workshops, community programs, exhibition opportunities, and an artistic community of diverse and creative people from all ages, mediums, and skill levels. Information: 912-232-7731 [062912]

Savannah Authors Autonomous Writing Group

Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 6-8 p.m. Encourage first-class prose writing, fiction or non-fiction, through discussion, constructive criticism, instruction, exercises and examples. Location: Savannah Baptist Center, 704 Wheaton St. All are welcome, including beginners. No charge.

Contact: Alice Vantrease (alicevantrease@live. com) or 912-308-3208. [091512]

Savannah Brewers’ League

Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Call 447-0943 or visit www.hdb.org and click on Clubs, then Savannah Brewers League. Meet at Moon River Brewing Company, 21 W. Bay St. [062912]

Savannah Clemson Club

Savannah Area Clemson alumni and supporters meet at various times and locations throughout the year. Viewing parties for football games held at Satisfied (formerly Loco’s Downtown), 301 W. Broughton Street.

Information: Gareth Avant at garethavant@ gmail.com or 336-339-3970. [092312]

Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States

A dinner meeting the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6 p.m. at the Hunter Club. Call John Findeis at 748-7020.

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Savannah Fencing Club

Beginner classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings for six weeks. $60. Some equipment provided. After completing the class, you may join the Savannah Fencing Club for $5 per month. Experienced fencers welcome. Call 429-6918 or email savannahfencing@aol.com.

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Savannah Go Green

Meets most Saturdays. Green events and places. Share ways to Go Green each day! Call (912) 308-6768 to learn more. [062912]

Savannah Jaycees

Meeting/info session held the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6pm to discuss upcoming events and provide an opportunity for those interested in joining the Jaycees to learn more.

Must be 21-40 years old to join. 101 Atlas St. 912-353-7700 or www.savannahjaycees.com [062912]

Savannah Kennel Club

Monthly meetings are open to the public and visitors. Meetings are held at Logan’s Roadhouse Restaurant, 11301 Abercorn St. the fourth Monday of each month, September through May. Dinner starts at 6 pm and meeting starts at 7:30pm. Guest Speakers at every meeting. For more info, call 912-238-3170 or visit www.savannahkennelclub.org [062912]

Savannah Newcomers Club

Open to women who have lived in the Savannah area for less than two years. Membership includes a monthly luncheon and program.

The club hosts activities, tours and events to assist in learning about Savannah and making new friends. www.savannahnewcomers.com [062912]

Savannah Parrot Head Club

Love a laid-back lifestyle? Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check out savannahphc.com for the events calendar or e-mail beachnit13@ yahoo.com. [080312]

Savannah Storytellers

Meets 6-7pm every other Wednesday at Tubby’s on River Drive in Thunderbolt. The aim of Savannah Storytellers is to “talk to tell” a story or stories. We will help, encourage and instruct you in audio-recording and/or presenting your own story. Limited seating. Must have reservation. Call 912-349-4059. [091012]

Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club

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Meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Mulberry Inn. http://www.savannahsunriserotary.org. [062912]

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Helps improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment on Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Conference Room C. 484-6710. [062912]

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Savannah Toastmasters

Savannah Writers Group

A gathering of writers of all levels for networking, hearing published guest speaker authors, and writing critique in a friendly, supportive environment. Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 PM at the Atlanta Bread Company in Twelve Oaks Shopping Center, 5500 Abercorn Street. Free and open to the public. Information: www. savannahwritersgroup.blogspot.com/group or 912-572-6251. [082612].

Seersucker Live’s Happy Hour for Writers

A no-agenda gathering of the Savannah area writing community, held on the first Thursday of every month from 5:30-7:30pm. Free and open to all writers, aspiring writers, and anyone interested in writing. 21+ with valid I.D. Usually held at Abe’s on Lincoln, 17 Lincoln Street. For specifics, visit SeersuckerLive. com. [063012]

The Freedom Network

An international, leaderless network of individuals interested in finding more freedom in a less and less free world. For individualists, anarcho-libertarians, social misfits, agorists, voluntarists, “permanent tourists” etc. Savannah meetings twice monthly on Thursdays at 8.30 pm. at announced location. No dues, no fees. For next meeting details email: onebornfree@yahoo.com

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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla

Join the volunteer organization that assists the U.S. Coast Guard. Meets the 4th Wednesday every month at 6pm at Barnes Restaurant, 5320 Waters Avenue. All ages welcomed. Prior experience and/or boat ownership not required. Information: www. savannahaux.com or telephone 912-598-7387.

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Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

Meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell at 927-3356. [063012]

Woodville-Tompkins Scholarship Foundation

Meets the second Tuesday of every month (except October), 6:00 pm at Woodville-Tompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner Street. Call 912232-3549 or email chesteraellis@comcast.net for more information. [063012]

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ARIES

(March 21–April 19) Here’s the curious message I derived from the current astrological configurations: It’s one of those rare times when a wall may actually help bring people together.

How? Why? The omens don’t reveal that specific information.

They only tell me that what seems like a barrier might end up serving as a connector. An influence that in other situations would tend to cause separation will in this case be likely to promote unity. Capitalize on this anomaly, Aries!

TAURUS

(April 20–May 20) In my first dream last night, I gave you a holy book that you left out in the rain. In my second dream, I cooked you some chicken soup that you didn’t eat. My third dream was equally disturbing. I assigned you some homework that would have helped you discover important clues about tending to your emotional health. Alas, you didn’t do the homework. In the morning, I woke up from my dreams feeling exasperated and worried.

But later I began to theorize that maybe they weren’t prophecies, but rather helpful warnings. Now that you’ve heard them, I’m hoping you will become alert to the gifts you’ve been ignoring and take advantage of the healing opportunities you’ve been neglecting.

GEMINI

(May 21–June 20) There’s a good chance that your rhythm in the coming days will resemble a gentle, continuous orgasm. It won’t be stupendously ecstatic, mind you. I’m not predicting massive eruptions of honeyed bliss that keep blowing your mind.

Rather, the experience will be more like a persistent flow of warm contentment. You’ll be constantly tuning in to a secret sweetness that thrills you subliminally.

Again and again you will slip into a delicious feeling that everything is unfolding exactly as it should be. Warning! There are two factors that could possibly undermine this blessing: 1. if you scare it away with blasts of cynicism; 2. if you get greedy and try to force it to become bigger and stronger. So please don’t do those things!

CANCER

(June 21–July 22) Philosopher Jonathan Zap (zaporacle.com) provides the seed for

this week’s meditation: “Conscious reflection on the past can deepen the soul and provide revelations of great value for the present and future. On the other hand, returning to the past obsessively out of emotional addiction can be a massive draining of vitality needed for full engagement with the present.”

So which will it be, Cancerian?

One way or another, you are likely to be pulled back toward the old days and the old ways. I’ll prefer it if you re–examine your history and extract useful lessons from the past instead of wallowing in dark nostalgia and getting lost in fruitless longing.

LEO

(July 23–Aug. 22) Picture a TV satellite dish on the roof of a peasant’s shack in rural Honduras. Imagine a gripping rendition of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata played on the mandolin.

Visualize the Dalai Lama quoting Chris Rock a bit out of context but with humorous and dramatic effect. Got all that? Next, imagine that these three scenes are metaphors for your metaphysical assignment in the coming week.

Need another hint? OK. Think about how you can make sure that nothing gets lost in the dicey translations you’ll be responsible for making.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Here are some ways to get more respect: 1. Do your best in every single thing you do –– whether it’s communicating precisely or upholding the highest possible standards at your job or taking excellent care of yourself. 2. Maintain impeccable levels of integrity in everything you do –– whether it’s being scrupulously honest or thoroughly fair–minded or fiercely kind. 3. On the other hand, don’t try so compulsively hard to do your best and cultivate integrity that you get self–conscious and obstruct the flow of your natural intelligence. 4. Make it your goal that no later than four years from now you will be doing what you love to do at least 51 percent of the time. 5. Give other people as much respect as you sincerely believe they deserve. 6. Give yourself more respect.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22) The German poet and philosopher Friedrich von Schiller liked to have rotting apples in his desk drawer

as he worked; the scent inspired him. Agatha Christie testified that many of her best ideas came to her while she was washing dishes.

As for Beethoven, he sometimes stimulated his creativity by pouring cold water over his head.

What about you, Libra? Are there odd inclinations and idiosyncratic behaviors that in the past have roused your original thinking?

I encourage you to try them all this week, and then see if you can dream up at least two new ones.

You have officially entered the brainstorming season.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23–Nov. 21) It’s expensive for the U.S. to hold prisoners at its Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba: $800,000 per year for each detainee. That’s 30 times more than it costs to incarcerate a convict on the American mainland. According to the *Miami Herald,* Guantanamo is the most expensive prison on the planet. How much do you spend on locking stuff up, Scorpio? What does it cost, not just financially but emotionally and spiritually, for you to keep your secrets hidden and your fears tamped down and your unruly passions bottled up and your naughty urges suppressed?

The coming weeks would be a good time to make sure the price you pay for all that is reasonable –– not even close to being like Guantanamo.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

What time is it, boys and girls?

It’s Floods of Fantastic Gratitude Week: a perfect opportunity to express your passionate appreciation for everything you’ve been given.

So get out there and tell people how much you’ve benefited from what they’ve done for you. For best results, be playful and have fun as you express your thanks. By the way, there’ll be a fringe benefit to this outpouring: By celebrating the blessings you already enjoy, you will generate future blessings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

Telling the whole deep truth and nothing but the whole deep truth isn’t necessarily a recipe for being popular. It may on occasion provoke chaos and be disruptive.

In an institutional setting, displays of candor may even diminish your clout and undermine your ambitions. But now take everything I just said and disregard it for a

while. This is one of those rare times when being profoundly authentic will work to your supreme advantage.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18) “Show me the money” is a meme that first appeared in the 1996 movie Jerry Maguire. It has been uttered approximately a hundred trillion times since then. Have you ever said it in earnest? If so, you were probably demanding to get what you had been promised. You were telling people you wanted to see tangible proof that they valued your efforts. In light of your current astrological omens, I propose that you use a variation on this theme. What you need right now is less materialistic and more marvelous. Try making this your mantra: “Show me the magic.”

PISCES

(Feb. 19–March 20) My acquaintance Jacob fell for a woman who also professed her ardor for him. But in the midst of their courtship, as the mystery was still ripening, she suddenly left the country. “I’ve got to go to Indonesia,” she texted him one night, and she was gone the next day. Jacob was confused, forlorn, dazed. He barely ate for days. On the sixth day, a FedEx package arrived from her. It contained a green silk scarf and a note: “I wore this as I walked to the top of the volcano and said a five–hour prayer to elevate our love.” Jacob wasn’t sure how to interpret it, although it seemed to be a good omen. What happened next? I haven’t heard yet. I predict that you will soon receive a sign that has resemblances to this one. Don’t jump to conclusions about what it means, but assume the best.

Abeni Cultural Arts Dance Classes

Classes for multiple ages in the art of performance dance and Adult fitness dance. Styles include African, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, & Gospel. Classes held in the new Abeni Cultural Arts dance studio, 8400-B Abercorn St. For more information call 912-6313452 or 912-272-2797. Ask for Muriel or Darowe.

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Adult Ballet Class

Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St., at 39th, is offering an Adult Ballet Class on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30. Cost is $12 per class.

Join us for learning and fun. Call 234-8745 for more info. [062812]

Adult Dance and Fitness Classes

Beginner & Intermediate Ballet, Modern Dance, Barre Fusion, BarreCore Body Sculpt, and Gentle Stretch & Tone. No experience necessary for beginner ballet, barre, or stretch/tone. The Ballet School, Piccadilly Square, 10010 Abercorn.

Registration/fees/information: 912-925-0903. Or www.theballetschoolsav.com [062812]

Adult Intermediate Ballet

Mondays & Wednesdays, 7 - 8pm, $12 per class or 8 classes for $90. Class meets year round.

(912) 921-2190. The Academy of Dance, 74 West Montgomery Crossroads. [062812]

Argentine Tango

Lessons Sundays 1:30-3:30pm. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 8511-h Ferguson Ave. Open to the public. Cost $3.00 per person. Wear closed toe leather soled shoes if available. For more information call 912-925-7416 or email savh_tango@ yahoo.com. [052812]

Beginners Belly Dance Classes

Instructed by Nicole Edge. All ages/skill levels welcome. Every Sunday, Noon-1PM, Fitness Body and Balance Studio 2127 1/2 E. Victory Dr. $15/class or $48/four. 912-596-0889 or www. cairoonthecoast.com [062812]

Beginners Belly Dancing with Cybelle

The perfect class for those with little to no dance background. Cybelle has been formally trained and has been performing for over a decade. $15/class. Tues: 7-8pm. Visit www. cybelle3.com. For info: cybelle@cybelle3.com or call 912-414-1091 Private classes are also available. Walk-ins are welcome. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave. [062812]

C.C. Express Dance Team

Meets every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Windsor Forest Recreation Building. Clogging or tap dance experience is necessary for this group.

Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. [062812]

Home Cookin’ Cloggers

Meet every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Nassau Woods Recreation Building on Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes are being held at this time, however help will be available for those interested in learning. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. [122911]

Irish Dance Classes

Glor na h’Eireann cultural arts studio is offering beginner to champion Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up, Adult Step & Ceili, Strength & Flexibility, non-competitive and competition programs, workshops and camps. TCRG certified.

For more info contact PrideofIrelandGA@gmail. com or 912-704-2052. [062812]

Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc.

offers dance classes, including hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step, as well as modeling and acting classes. All ages and all levels are welcome. Call Mahogany at 272-8329.

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Modern Dance Class

Classes for beginner and intermediate levels.

Fridays 10-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. For more info, call Elizabeth 912354-5586. [062812]

Pole Dancing Classes

Beginners pole dance offered Wednesdays 8pm,

Level II Pole Dance offered Monday 8pm, $22/1 class, $70/4 classes, pre-registration required.

Learn pole dance moves and spins while getting a full body workout. Also offering Pole Fitness Classes Monday & Wednesday 11am. For more info: www.fitnessbodybalance.com or 912-3984776. Nothing comes off but your shoes. Fitness Body & Balance Studio, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. [062812]

vary. Call for days and times. 355-8111. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St., http:// www.savj.org. [063012]

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Savannah Pride, Inc.

Lessons Tue. & Thur. at SubZero Lounge, 109 W. Broughton St., from 7-10pm. (Free intro class at 7pm). Dancing 10-close. Drink specials during happy hours. Lessons on Sat at Salon de Baile at Noon. Visit salsasavannah.com / 912-704-8726 for info. [062812]

Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) is the world’s fastest growing martial arts style. Uses angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against them. Call Sifu Michael Sampson to learn about free trial classes 912-429-9241. 11202 White Bluff Road. Drop ins welcome. [063012]

Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes

Salsa Savannah Dance & Lessons

Savannah Dance Club

Savannah Dance Club. Shag, Swing, Cha-Cha and Line dancing. Everyone invited. Call for details on location, days and times. 912-3988784. [082912]

Savannah Shag Club

music every Wednesday, 7pm, at Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn St. and every Friday, 7 pm, at American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr. [062812]

Fitness Go Green 5K Run/Walk

The Chatham County Resource Protection Commission hosts the third annual Go Green 5K Trail Run/Walk, Saturday, Oct. 13, 8:30am. Benefiting land conservation activities. Diaper Dash, Kid K, dog costume contest, music and food. Information: Debbie Burke at 651-1456 or register at fleetfeetsavannah.com/go-green.

Tai Chi Lessons in Forsyth Park

Tuesdays from 9-10am. $10 per session. North End of Forsyth Park. Contact relaxsavannah@ gmail.com with questions.

Team In Training Info Meetings in October and November

Meetings in Oct. & Nov. at various fitness stores and gyms around Savannah and Chatham County. Learn how you can participate in one of the following events with Team In Training: Critz Tybee Run Fest (five different distances), Publix Georgia Marathon & Half, Inaugural Nike Women’s Half Marathon in DC, St. Anthony’s Triathlon, Rev3 Knoxville Triathlon, Spartan Adventure Race and America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride. For more info, visit www.teamintraining.org/ga or call 912-484-2582.

Basic Zumba & Zumba Toning Classes with Mai

Mondays, Lake Mayer in the Community Center from 8:30am - 9:30am. Zumba Toning at the JEA (Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St) Mondays @ 6 pm. Free for members, $5.00 for nonmembers. Basic Zumba Tues & Thurs 1010:45am, Curves in Sav’h Mall, $3/members, $5/ Gen. Adm. Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm, St. Paul CME Social Hall, 123 Brady St. $3 Per class. Weds 9:30-10:15am, Frank Murray Community Center, Wilmington Island, $3. Bring water, proper shoes and attire. Contact Mai @ 912-604-9890.

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Bellydance Fusion Classes

Fusion bellydance mixes ballet, jazz and hip hop into a unique, high energy style of dance.

Classes include drills and choreographies for all levels. Small classes held several days a week in downtown Savannah, and upon request. $10 per person. Contact Christa at 678-799-4772 or see [063012]

Blue Water Yoga

Community donation based classes held at the Talahi Island Community Center. Tue. & Thur.

5:45 -7:00p Fri. 9:30-10:30a For info email egs5719@aol.com or find Blue Water Yoga on Facebook. [063012]

Fitness Classes at the JEA

Spin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices

Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun

Mondays at the Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. Call for times and fees. 912-232-2994 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. [063012]

Pilates Classes

Daily classes for all skill levels including beginners. Private and Semi-Private classes by appointment. Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Suite-A Ferguson Ave. Carol Daly-Wilder, Certified Pilates Instructor. 912.238-0018. http:// savannahpilates.com. [063012]

Pregnancy Yoga

Ongoing series of 6-week sessions are held on Thursdays from 6-7:15pm at 100 Riverview Dr. Pre-natal yoga helps mothers-to-be prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor & delivery. Course fee: $100.

Contact Ann Carroll at 912-704-7650 or ann@ aikyayoga.com. [063012]

Savannah Climbing CoOp Ladies Night

Every Wednesday women climb for half price from 6pm - 10pm. $5. 302 W Victory Drive, Suite D. savannahclimbingcoop.com [09101

Savannah Disc Golf Club

Weekly events (Entry $5): Friday 5 pm - Friday Night Flights. Sat. 10am-Luck of the draw Doubles. Sat. 1pm-Handicapped League. Tom Triplett Park, Hwy 80 W, Pooler. Sun. 10 amSingles at the Sarge in Hardeeville, SC. Info: savannahdiscgolf.com or savannahdiscgolf@ gmail.com All skill levels welcome. Instruction available. [063012]

Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Stand-up paddleboarding lessons and tours. A great way get out on the water and to stay fit.

East Coast Paddleboarding, Savannah/Tybee Island. Eastcoastpaddleboarding.com or 781267-1810 [063012]

The Yoga Room

Visit www.thesavannahyogaroom.com or call 898-0361 for a schedule of classes, times and fees. Savannah Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Dr. [063012]

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Free for people with cancer and cancer survivors. 6.30 p.m., Tuesdays and 12:45 p.m., Thursdays, FitnessOne, 3rd floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine, Memorial University Medical Center. Call 912-350-9031. [072912]

Zumba Fitness (R) Classes with April

Mondays @ 5:30 and Thursdays @ 6:30. Nonstop Fitness in Sandfly, 8511 Ferguson Ave. Just $5 for nonmembers. Call 912-349-4902 for more info. [063012]

Zumba Fitness and Toning Classes with Anne

Lake Mayer Community Center, 1850 E Montgomery Crossroads. Toning class is Tuesdays, 7-8 pm. Bring 1 or 2 lb. weights. Standard Zumba is Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm. Both classes are $5 per session, Free if you bring a friend.

(912) 596-1952. [8-3-12]

Gay & Lesbian First City Network Board Meeting

Meets the first Monday at 6:30 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. 236-CITY or www.firstcitynetwork.org. [0622812]

Gay AA Meeting

True Colors AA Group, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Sundays at 7:30pm, Wednesdays at 7:30pm and Thursdays at 7:00 pm at 307 E Harris St, top

Crossword Answers happenings

fax: (912) 231-9932 | 1800 E. Victory Dr., Suite 7, Savannah, GA 31404

Georgia Equality Savannah

The local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 912-547-6263. [062812] Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. SPs mission of unity through diversity, and social awareness has helped promote the wellbeing of the LGBT community in the South, and organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival.

Call 912-288-7863 or email heather@savpride. com. [062812]

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Stand Out Youth

A Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the FCN building located at 307 E. Harris St. Call 657-1966, email info@ standoutyouth.org or visit www.standoutyouth. org. [062812]

What Makes A Family

Psycho sudoku Answers

A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 352-2611. [062812]

Health Free hearing & speech screening

Hearing: Every Thurs. 9-11 a.m. Speech: 1st Thurs. of each month. Savannah Speech & Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 355-4601. www.savannahspeechandhearing.org [062812]

Alcoholics Anonymous

If you want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Check www.SavannahAA.com for meeting locations and times, or call 24 hrs 912-356-3688 for information. [062812]

Childbirth course for Expecting Parents with Busy Schedules

St. Joseph’s/Candler offers a special childbirth course, The Weekender, on September 29 & 30. For expectant parents with busy schedules or time constraints. Classes will be held at Candler Hospital. A $70 fee is charged. For more information and to register, call CareCall at 912819-3368 or 800-501-4054 or online, www.sjchs. org. There are also online classes available at http://www.sjchs.org/telfairbirthplace.

Diabetes Management Course

A fun and intensive 7-week program to reverse diabetes by following a new protocol. Meet once per week for seven weeks. Education on strategies for change, stress management techniques, films, an offsite tour, food preparation, grocery shopping. Led by Jeff Adams and Carolyn Guilford. Course begins in mid-October. Information: 912-598-8457, or 912-236-8987.

Flu Shots Now Available from Chatham County Health Department

Flu vaccinations (nasal spray and injectable shot) are available at the Chatham County Health Department, 1395 Eisenhower Drive, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

No appointment is necessary. $25 for injectable shot and nasal spray. The shot is approved for use in healthy people 6 months of age and older, people with chronic medical conditions, and pregnant women. The nasal spray is approved for use in healthy people 2 to 49 years of age who are not pregnant. $40 for “High Dose” vaccine recommended or people aged 65 and older.

Neither the flu shot nor the nasal spray can cause the flu. Information: 912-356-2441.

a New Church in the

city for the city

Meeting on Sundays at Bryson Hall (5 East Perry St.) on Chippewa Square at 10:30 am.

Free Healthcare Classes

Community Health Mission offers free healthcare classes in conjunction with a Free/Low cost medical home. Call Michelle @ 692-1451 ext.109 for times, dates & more info.

Health Care for Uninsured People

St. Mary’s Health Center is open for primary health for the uninsured of Chatham County. The center, located at 1302 Drayton, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For information or to make an appointment, call 912-443-9409. [062812] cs

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2345 Ogeechee Road Hardwood Floors, 3BR/1BA, LR, DR, Kitchen w/range & refrigerator, CH&A, (gas water heater & heat),W/D Connections. OffStreet Parking. $695/Rent, $650/Deposit 411 Emmit Street Total Electric, 3BR/2BA, Living/Dining combo, kitchen w/Appliances, W/D connections, CH&A, ceiling fans, carpet & ceramic tile floors. $895/Rent, $850/Deposit.

1009 Richards Street Total Electric, 4BR/2BA, kitchen w/appliances, W/D connections, CH&A, ceiling fans, carpet & ceramic tile floors. $875/Rent, $850/Deposit.

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898-4135

2 & 3 Bed Room Houses And Apartments For Rent. Garden City & Savannah. $ 650-$950 mo, Will work with deposit. 912-659-2415

2615 Carmel Ave. Off Derenne & Laroche, 3BR/1.5BA, LR, DR, carport $795/month, $795/sec. dep.

9 Rice Mill Lane Located in Runaway Point, 3BR/2BA, Great Room w/Fireplace, Dining Room, eat-in kitchen, laundry room, covered porch off great room, fenced yard, single car garage. $995/month, $995/sec.dep.

1924 Harrison St. 3BR/1BA, LR, eat-in kitchen, wood floors, central heat and air, fenced yard, $795/month, $795/sec. dep

912-231-1981

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2 BEDROOM HOUSE for Rent: 634 West 48th Street. AC, fenced backyard. No pets. Call 912-236-6259 or 912-232-5142 2BR/1 BATH APT. OAK FOREST DRIVE $500/month, $550/deposit.

Call 927-4383 Zeno Moore Realty

EAST 54TH STREET: 2BR/1BA, stove & refrigerator. $490/month plus security.

5161 HERIOT STREET: 2BR/1BA $500/month, $500/deposit. Call 912-308-0957

6 GREENGATE COURT: 2BR/1BA Apt. $600/rent, $300/deposit. Call 912-844-3990 or 912-441-6315 800 Block of West 44th, near Beach High. Kitchen, DR, fenced backyard $650/month.

4900 Meding, near Fairgrounds.

Cozy 3BR, LR, DR, laundry room $550/month. 912-224-4167

$900/MONTHLY

Excellent Condition Brick home near Derenne and Skidaway. 6 Ruston Court, 17 x 20 family room, 3BR/1BA, central heat/air, inside laundry, eat-in kitchen, quiet dead-end street.

912-352-9931 All New Inside: 3 BR/ 2 BA, 120 Fox Chase Rd, Isle Of Hope School District. $925.00. 912-507-6262 APT FOR RENT: Southside Savannah. 2BR/1BA, LR, DR, kitchen furnished, washer/dryer hookup. No pets. $575/month plus deposit.

912-727-2596

APTS. FOR RENT

SKIDAWAY & SHELL ROAD 2BR/1 Bath $535/month, $535/deposit.

LARGO TIBET AREA *2BR/1 Bath $600/month, $600/deposit. *2BR/2 Bath $665/month, $600/deposit. *All require 1yr. lease. No pets.

Call 912-704-3662 BEE ROAD: 2BR/1BA $625.

CAROLINE DRIVE: 2BR/1BA, living room, kitchen furnished, total electric $675/month.

VARNEDOE DRIVE: 2BR/1BA, LR, kitchen $650.

912-897-6789 or 912-344-4164

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MOVE-IN SPECIALS AVAILABLE 160 Laurelwood Drive: Southside off Quacco Rd. 3BR/2BA house, LR, DR, carpet, laundry room, kitchen w/appliances, fenced yard $950/month.

801 West 39th Street: 3BR/1BA house,LR,DR, hardwood floors, laundry room, kitchen, fenced yard $795/month.

718 West 38th Street: 3BR/2BA, LR, DR, Central Heat/AIR, laundry room, fenced yard, $795/month.

2BR/1BA Apts. Newly Renovated, hardwood floors,carpet, paint, appliances, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookups. $625-$650/month, utilities may be added to rent if requested.

912-844-3974 SECTION 8 WELCOME

for rent 855 HOUSES 3 Bedrooms 412 Sharondale Rd. $995 17 Robinhood Rd. $895 5 Arthur Cir. $895 2 Soling Ave $875

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SPACIOUS & CUTE 1BR Apt. in Ardsley Park w/laundry facility. $800/month plus deposit. No smoking, no pets. 912-236-1952

EFFICIENCY ROOMS Includes stove, refrigerator, private bath. Furnished! $180/week.

Call 912-844-5995.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

HINESVILLE: 415 Rogers Rd. $795 2 Bedrooms 1203 Ohio Ave. $795 18 Chippewa $750

FOR RENT

•2201 Walz Dr: 2BR upstairs apt., central heat, window AC $600 + sec.

•1202 E.37th: Large 3BR ground floor apt. $600 + sec.

•109 West 41st: Lower 1BR Apt., 1.5BA, central heat/air $500 + sec.

Call Lester @ 912-313-8261 or 912-234-5650

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2 remodeled mobile homes in Garden City mobile home park. Double/Singlewide. Low down affordable payments. Credit check approval. Special ending soon.

Speak directly to Community Managers, Gwen or Della, 912-964-7675 FULL APTS. (1BR, LR, kitchen, bath)Paid Weekly, Furnished, No sharing. Quiet area,on busline. Utilities included. $150-$200/week $100/dep. 821 Amaranth. *1715 Dunn Street: Newly built 3BR/2BA, CH&A, total electric. $800/month, $800/dep. Special: 1/2 Off 1st month’s rent. 912-441-5468

HIGHLAND WOODS 800 QUACCO ROAD 925-9673

Mobile Home lots for rent.

First month rent free! Wooden deck, curbside garbage collection twice weekly, swimming pool and playground included. Cable TV available.

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APARTMENTS 3 Bedroom Condo Wilmington Island 8107 Walden Park $1400 3 Bedroom Condo Richmond Hill 139 Cypress Pt. $1100 2 Bedroom Condo 35 Vernon River $995 Military Special 2 Bedrooms 733 E.53rd St. $775 1234-A E.55th St. $495 One Bedroom 315-B East 57th St. $625 FOR DETAILS & PICTURES VISIT OUR WEB PAGE WWW.PAMTPROPERTY.COM Pam T Property 692-0038

LOWCOUNTRY RENTALS 912-665-0592 NOTTINGHAM

114 Marian Circle: 3BR/1.5BA, new carpet, new paint, single car garage, fenced yard. Military Discount. $950/month.

MIDDLEGROUND SPECIAL! Rooms for rent: Southside location. Rooms remodeled. CH&A, $115-$125/week. $50/deposit.

Call 912-272-5396 Midtown Area, Very nice furnished efficiency apartment, suitable for one person, utilities included, $235 week plus dep. No smoking.

No pets. 91-236-1952

PARADISE PARK

Available now. 3BR/2 full baths, LR, DR, new A/C, new windows, new interior paint throughout.

No pets/smoking. No Section 8 Accepted. $969/month + security deposit. 912-920-1936 POOLER: Brick 3BR/2BA, CH&A, very nice neighborhood. LR/DR combo, eat in kitchen, fenced backyard, covered patio, storage bldg. No pets, No smoking. No Section 8. $950/month + $950/deposit.

912-844-1825 or 912-844-1812 RENTALS FOR EVERY BUDGET

One, Two & Three Bedrooms.

Call for viewing, 912-349-4899

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Double Wide Mobile Home, $650mo/$ 650 Dep. Call 912-964-4451

SECTION 8 WELCOME

ONE, TWO & THREE BR Apts. & Houses for rent. Stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer. 1/2 month OffGood for this month only.

912-844-5996 OR 912-272-6820

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SUNRISE VILLAS - Eastside A place that you can call home!

Large eat-in kitchen, central heat/air, W/D connections, carpet, mini blinds, total electric. $650/Rent, $300/Deposit. Call 912-234-3043 WILMINGTON ISLAND: Johnny Mercer duplex, 2BR/1BA, LR, dining area, kitchen, newly renovated $795/month. 912-897-6789 or 912-344-4164 WINDSOR FOREST: 3BR/1.5BA, family room has been used as 4th BR, new CH&A, new interior paint, new windows and sliding doors. Conveniently located. No smoking. No Section 8 accepted. $959/month + security deposit. 912-920-1936 CommerCial ProPerty For rent 890 PRIVATE OFFICE within private business. $450 and $350 monthly.

Share bathroom. Includes electricity, water. 912-996-1670. rooms for rent 895 ROOMS FOR RENT Completely furnished. Central heat and air. Conveniently located on busline. $130 per week. Call 912-844-5995.

SPACIOUS ROOMS FOR RENT Newly renovated on busline.2 blocks from Downtown Kroger,3 blocks from Historic Forsyth Park. $150/week w/No deposit.

844-5995

1BR & 2BR/1BA Apartments, LV Room, Dining, Kitchen w/appliances, washer/dryer hookup.

UTILITIES INCLUDED! NO CREDIT REQUIRED! $225 & Up weekly, $895/monthly, Call 912-319-4182, M-Sat 9AM-6PM

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 Move-In Special Today!!

Clean, furnished, large. Busline, central heat/air, utilities. $100-$130 weekly.

Rooms w/bathroom $145.

Call 912-289-0410.

AVAILABLE ROOMS: CLEAN, comfortable rooms. Washer/dryer, air, cable, HBO, ceiling fans. $110-$140 weekly. No deposit. Call Ike @ 844-7065 CLEAN, QUIET, Room & Efficiencies for Rent.On Busline, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer. Rates from $85-$165/week. Call 912-272-4378 or 912-631-2909

FURNISHED APTS. $165/WK.

Private bath and kitchen, cable, utilities, washer furnished. AC & heat, bus stop on property. No deposit required. Completely safe, manager on property. Contact Cody, 695-7889 or Jack, 342-3840.

FURNISHED EFFICIENCY: 1510 Lincoln Street. $165/week plus deposit.

Includes microwave, refrigerator, central heat & air & utilities! Call Charles, 912.655.7653

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ROOMMATES WANTED East Savannah: Very clean. Stove, refrigerator, cable, washer/dryer included. On bus line. Starting at $125/week. Call 912-961-2842

ROOMS FOR RENT

Clean, safe, drama-free rooms available, Ceiling fans, Comcast cable, internet, central heat/air furnished. Walking distance to buslineRooms $140/week, small dep.

912-228-1242

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$100 & Up Furnished, includes utilities, central heat/air, Comcast cable, washer/dryer. Ceramic tile in kitchen. Shared Kitchen & Shared bath. Call 912-210-0144.

LARGE (10x12) Bedroom with private bath in Ardsley Park area. $500 per month. 912-398-4301 transportation 900

cars 910 1999 Ford Bucket Truck 75k, good condition, working height 35’, ac/heater. $ 17995. 912- 659-0182

BMW 740IL, 1998- Alpine white, power windows, clean interior, good engine. $4500 OBO. 912-484-0719

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LARGE VICTORIAN with windows on two sides, across from library, nicely furnished, all utilities.

TV/cable/internet, washer/dryer, $140/week. $504/month.

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Furnished, affordable room available includes utility, cable,refrigerator, central heat/air. $115-$140/weekly, no deposit.Call 912-844-3609 NEED A ROOM? STOP LOOKING! Great rooms available ranging from $115-$140/weekly. Includes refrigerators, cable w/HBO, central heat/air.

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ROOM FOR RENT: Safe Environment. Central heat/air, cable, telephone service. $450-$550 monthly, $125/security deposit, No lease.

Immediate occupancy. Call Mr. Brown:912-663-2574 or 912-234-9177.

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Paint & Body Work. Reasonably Priced. Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932.

WE PAY CASH for junk cars & trucks! Call 964-0515

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