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The Atomic States of America
The Sierra Club will be screening this stirring 2012 documentary based on Kelly McMasters’s memoir about growing up in a nuclear-reactor community. Acutely topical given the recent Fukushima disaster in Japan, the film encapsulates both the history of this allegedly clean source of energy and our collective denial of a potentially looming disaster at our aging sites. Glenn Carroll from Nuclear Watch South will introduce the film and provide information about the expansion of nuclear plant Vogtle. 7-8:30 p.m First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. Free 912-961-6190. karengrainey@bellsouth.net
Baseball: Sand Gnats Thirsty Thursday
Half price draft beer and soda, and baseball vs. the Greenville Drive. Sponsored in part by Connect Savannah. 7:05 p.m Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $8 Gen. Adm. sandgnats.com
Crafternoon at Cohen's Retreat with Savannah Victory Gardens
Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Free to Telfair members, $5 admission for nonmembers telfair.org
Pinterest Party - String Art
String Art, taught by the Cohen's Retreat staff. Event includes meal and supplies. 6 p.m Cohen's Retreat, 5715 Skidaway Rd. $55 912 355 3336. martha.nesbit@cohensretreat.com
SCADStyle: Why Rice Cookers Are Exciting,: a lecture by Donald Norman, design thought leader and cofounder, Nielsen Norman Group Named as one of Business Week’s top 27 most influential designers in the world, Don Norman is a legend in the design industry and author of the best-selling book, The Design of Everyday Things. 6 p.m SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. scad.edu/scadstyle2014/events
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Join landscapers Reid Archer, David Hislop and Kerry Shay as their share the hows and whys of creating an edible landscape using vegetable gardens and perennial fruit trees. 1 p.m Cohen's Retreat, 5715 Skidaway Rd. $45 912 355 3336. martha.nesbit@cohensretreat.org
Kiss a Pig: Savannah Boar Association:
After each pint, bartenders cut off a part of your tie. After the third beer, your tie is cut up to the knot and you will receive a new Monday Night Brewing tie. Music by Call the Cops 8-11 pm. A benefit for American Diabetes Association's Kiss-a-Pig team, Savannah Boar Association. 5 p.m World of Beer, 112 West Broughton St. $20 includes three pints of beer.
SCADStyle:Jewelry Trunk Show featuring SCAD student designs
12-8 p.m SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. Free and open to the public. SCADstyle.edu/2014events
Theatre: Godspell
Armstrong Masquers present the musical based upon the Gospel according to St. Matthew. 7:30 p.m Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. $15. Discounts for military, seniors, alumni association, students, children, Piratecard holders. armstrong.edu
Third Thursdays on Tybee: Jamie & Sandy
Duo plays guitar, keyboard and ukulele, in a doo-wop style of originals and covers. Rain location: Huc-a-poo's. 5:30-7 p.m Shops at Tybee Oaks, 1213 U.S. 80. Free and open to the public. 912-472-5071
Wine and Canvas Extravaganza
Proceeds benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Paint your own masterpiece, plus raffles, giveaways and more (bring cash). Register at: http//bit.ly1nM0Tut (find April 17th on the calendar) 6 p.m Flashback, 10010-B Ford Ave. $40 206-817-7919
Friday / 18 Baseball: Sand Gnats Facebook Friday
Sand Gnats vs. Greenville Drive, plus special stuff found on the Gnats' Facebook page. Kids run the bases after the game. 7:05 p.m Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $8 general admission sandgnats.com
Film: On the Waterfront (1954, USA)
A crime drama about union violence and corruption among longshoremen. Starring Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, and Eva Marie Saint. Ranked by the American Film Institute as the eighth greatest American movie of all time. 7 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $8 gen. adm. $5 student/senior. lucastheatre.com
Lecture: Mexico - Two Facets of a Complex State
Savannah Council on World Affairs presents Dr. Katia Romero, on renewable energy in Mexico and Dr. Arturo BocardoValle on the the flow of American currency into Mexico. 8 p.m Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street. Free for Council members, $10 non-members.
Nature Outing: Painted Buntings
Marilyn Film Screening: Some Like it Hot (1959)
Billy Wilder’s classic comedy features Marilyn Monroe, who won a Golden Globe for Best Actress, as a ukulele-playing member of a female band. Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis play a pair of musicians on the run from a mob boss. (120 minutes). 6 p.m
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Savannah Sand Gnats tHU -Sat
A naturalist guide shows participants how to see this colorful bird and leads a discussion on the painted bunting. 1 p.m Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. $5 parking fee. (912)598-2300. gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland
Theatre: Fuddy Meers
A comedy about all kinds of damaged people, by David Lindsay-Abaire. -20, 7:30 p.m Bay Street Theatre, 1 Jefferson St. $15. Sunday show is all ages. clubone-online.com
Theatre: Godspell
Armstrong Masquers present the musical based upon the Gospel according to St. Matthew. 7:30 p.m Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. $15. Discounts for military, seniors, alumni association, students, children, Piratecard holders. armstrong.edu
The Walls Group
Gospel Gold Record artist Kirk Franklin's newest group performs a Good Friday concert. Overcoming by Faith Youth Arts Ministry is the opening act. Sponsored by Overcoming By Faith Ministry. 7 p.m Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Free and open to the public 912-927-8601. info@overcomingbyfaith.org
Saturday / 19 2014 EOA Housing Fair: Spring Forward into Homeownership
Real estate experts, mortgage lenders, insurance companies, and city, county and state housing agencies will be available for one-on-one conversations. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m Aaron L. Buchsbaum Building, 1120 May Street. Free event; open to the public 912-238-2960 extension 100
The 8th Ever Savannah Bazaar
Music, food, vendors, fun. An all-ages event. After party at The Warehouse Art Space. 1-6:30 p.m Southern Pine Co., 616 E. 35th St. Free and open to the public. 832-493-0226 continues on p. 6
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