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Week At A Glance

compiled by robin wright gunn | happenings@connectsavannah.com Week At A Glance is Connect Savannah’s listing of events in the coming week. If you want an event listed, 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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What's Hot on the Savannah River: Radioactive Waste, Nuclear Reactors and Taxes

Big Ferry Guided Hike at Skidaway State Park

The latest on the Vogtle nuclear power plant expansion, presented by long-time Georgia anti-nuclear campaigner Glenn Carroll from Nuclear Watch South. Plus an update on radioactive waste at the Savannah River Site and action ideas to stop the CWIP nuclear tax on Georgia Power bills. This is the monthly meeting of the Sierra Club, local chapter.

7 p.m First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. Free and open to the public.

912-961-6190. karengrainey@bellsouth.net

A two-to-three mile guided hike through a Maritime Forest, learning natural and historical features of Skidaway. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail Head.

1 p.m Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. $5 parking fee. Annual passes available.

(912)598-2300. gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland

Fiddlin' Dan the Mountain Man

Music, stories and fun with kids. Presented

by Live Oak Public Libraries.

Wednesday, June 18, 11 a.m. West Broad Library.

Wednesday, June 18, 4:30 p.m. Rincon Library.

Free and open to the public. liveoakpl.org

Film: Death Machines (1976, USA)

Psychotronic Film Society presents a 38th anniversary screening of this forgotten action thriller starring martial arts champion Ron Marcini. For mature viewers.

8 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. $7 sentientbean.com

Martini at the Mansion for Midtown Miracle Community Garden

A $5 martini evening and silent auction benefiting the new community garden at Abercorn and 64th Streets.

5:30-7:30 p.m Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St. Free to attend. Adults only.$5 martinis benefit the garden.

912-352-1238. mstararts@gmail.com. mstararts. org

Muffins with Mary Ellen

Alderman Mary Ellen Sprague hosts a weekly gathering for District 4 constituents every Wednesday morning. Residents and business owners of District 4 are invited to drop-in to ask questions and discuss local issues.

6-9 a.m coffee deli, 4517 Habersham St. Free and open to the public.

912-659-0103

Film: Young and Beautiful /Jeune and Jolie (France, 2014) sat / 21

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Art on Tap: Service Brewing Co.

Georgia Beer Tap Takeover

Visit the Jepson for happy hour and experience the sights, sounds and latest exhibitions, plus craft beer by Service Brewing Co. 5-8 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Includes one drink ticket. Cash bar. telfair.org/ArtOnTap.

Bethesda Farm Stand

This organic farm stand, managed by Bethesda students and staff, sells fresh produce, organic garden seedlings and farm-fresh eggs.

3-5:30 p.m.

Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. 912-351-2061. bethesdaacademy.org

Classic Cabaret

Intimate music in a cabaret environment.

Onstage seating capacity: 125.

7 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $30 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com/

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One of three public hearings required to gather input from the community regarding the school board's intention to increase the property taxes it will levy this year by 1.13 percentage over the rollback millage rate.

11 a.m. & 6 p.m Whitney Administrative Complex (School Board), 2 Laura Avenue.

Free and open to the public. internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/

Theatre: Oedipus the King

Two weeks of only-from-Georgia brewed beers poured from CBP's 26 taps in their historic beer parlor.

June 13-27, 11 a.m.-11 p.m Crystal Beer Parlor, 301 West Jones St. Free to attend. Cash bar.

912-349-1000. crystalbeerparlor.com

Panel Discussion: Building Your Art Collection

A discussion on art trends, basics of collecting art, understanding art for aesthetic value or as an investment, and even maintenance of art. Led by art advisor and private art dealer, Susan Laney, a professional panel will share what has worked for them and the lessons they learned along the way.

5-6 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Free and open to the public arcsavannah.org

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The classic Greek tragedy adapted by John Hardy, presented by Savannah Stage Company.

8 p.m Ampersand, 36 MLK Jr. Blvd. $10 savannahstagecompany.com

Friday / 20 4th Annual 2014 Georgia Alternative Fueled Vehicle Roadshow

Panel discussion about the practicality of implementing alternative fuel transportation solutions.

2-5 p.m Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr. $29 afvroadshow.com

Film: Blazing Saddles (1974, USA)

This bad-taste spoof of American Westerns stars Cleavon Little as the first black sheriff of a stunned town scheduled for demolition by an encroaching railroad.

Written and directed by Mel Brooks.

7 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $8 general admission or $5 student/senior/military. lucastheatre.com

Forever Tybee Yard/Plant/Bake Sale

Items to donate/for sale. Books,rugs, holiday decorations, CDs/videos/DVDs,drapes, shoes, dishes, purses, hardware, vintage clothing, household items, tech toys, plants, furniture, small appliances, bake sale items. Benefiting Forever Tybee.

Drop off donated items to sell on Friday, 1pm-6pm June 20-21 Old Tybee School (Cafeteria), 204 Fifth Street.

(912) 786-6964

Lunch and Learn: Wind Energy: Will it work for Georgia?

Film: Blazing Saddles (1974, USA) Fri / 20

Representatives from Georgia Power, Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Tech, Georgia Public Service Commission and others speak about technology, cost and what the future might look like.

10 a.m.-noon Georgia Power, 600 Bay St. Free and open to the public timothyechols@gmail.com

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Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Registration: $75 with a 30% discount for a second participant from the same family. halotalentsavannah.com

Night Sensory Hike at Skidaway

A nighttime hike using all the senses to explore the woods in the dark. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail.

8:30 p.m Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. $5 parking fee. Annual passes available.

(912)598-2300. gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland

Oksana Gruszka Harmouche Exhibit Theatre: Oedipus the King Thu / 19 & SAT / 21

A group introduction for children ages 9-17, to empower them to explore their innate gifts.

2-4 p.m Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. $35 912-228-5953. intuitivehealercoach@kylesutton. com. kylesutton.com

Seersucker Shots: A Quick Hit of Poetry

Presented by Seersucker Live, featuring Rauan Klassnik author of Holy Land & The Moon's Jaw; and Violet Butler Dawe,spoken word poet with a new book out.

7 p.m The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 East Liberty St. Free to attend. Books available for purchase. thebookladybookstore.com

Theatre: Spine Tingling Tales

A late night ghost show that's appropriate for most ages...but a little bit scary....

11 p.m.

The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $25 soucyman@gmail.com. spinetinglingtales.com

Saturday / 21 MUSIC: 1964: The Tribute

One of the country’s pre-eminent Beatles tribute bands in concert; songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era.

7 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $39-$59 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com/ schedule/#sthash.ltVLXo7S.dpuf

Putt Putt for Paws

A miniature golf pub crawl for the pups and kitties--each pub hosts a golf hole for teams to play. Best two scores per team are recorded. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Savannah.

1-6 p.m Downtown Savannah, downtown. $25 Per Person/ $100 per 4 Person Team 912-201-2009.

Uncovering Ossabaw Island: Hands-On Archaeology Day Trip

A hands-on workshop at UGA's and DNR's archaeology dig on Georgia’s third largest barrier island, at the former site of a Native American settlement, two plantations, and a lumber mill. Travel by boat from Kilkenny Marina to Ossabaw's south end.

Bring lunch and beverage. Reservations required. Sponsored by Ossabaw Island Foundation.

9 a.m.-3 p.m Kilkenny Marina, 3083 Kilkenny Rd. $60 per person for Friends of Ossabaw; $75 for general public 912-233-5104. robin@ossabawisland.org. ossabawisland.org

Film: Young and Beautiful /Jeune and Jolie (France, 2014)

CinemaSavannah presents the regional premiere of this Cannes Palme d'Or nominated erotic, psychological thriller. In French with English subtitles. For mature audiences: due to explicit sexual content, this film has not been rated.

5 & 8 p.m Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. $8 musesavannah.org

JCB Mud Run

A run in the mud on JCB's campus, dug out by their giant earthmovers. Free kids run (Mud Dobbers Kiddie Pit) for age 7 and under, plus adult timed runs. Pets not allowed.

8 a.m JCB Savannah, 2000 Bamford Dr. $120 June 16-June 20. Military price $100. Mud Dobbers Run is free.

912.447.2000. jcbnamudrun@jcb.com. jcbmudrun. com

Halo's National Modeling Talent Showcase

Talent and modeling agents, casting directors and talent managers from New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta will be scouting for actors, singers, dancers and models ages 4 and older. Hosted by Halo Talent Agency.

Peanut Shop 21st Anniversary

Celebrate 21 years of this business selling peanuts in Savannah. Kids' coloring contest, cornhole, live music from 1-2:30pm, and free samples. Yummy.

10 a.m The Peanut Shop, 407 East River Street.

Free and open to the public.

912-232-8612

Pedal Power

Teams or individuals pedal stationary bikes to benefit the Rape Crisis Center. Instructors on hand to give assistance.

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Forsyth Farmers Market

Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine.

9 a.m.-1 p.m Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Free to attend. Items for sale.

912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com

Home Improvement Workshop: Installing a Window Air Conditioner

Another installment in Habitat ReStore Savannah's 2014's semi-monthly expertled workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all experience levels. Step-by-step instruction for DIY types to learn home repair and home decorating projects.

10 a.m Habitat ReStore Savannah, 1900 E. Victory Dr. Free and open to the public.

912.655.3416

Seersucker Shots: RAUAN KLASSNIK fri / 20

JUN 18-24, 2014

Psychic Kids

Original oil and watercolor paintings by Ukrainian artist/architect.

Artist's reception 6/21, 10am-6pm, and 6/22 12pm-5pm.

Alix Baptiste's Art Gallery (City Market), 307 W. St. Julian Street.

Free and open to the public.

(912) 441-0845. FLCajun@comcast.net

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Please register by June 19. $10 per person per hour of pedaling.

410-320-9997

MUSIC: Robert Lee Coleman

Singer/guitarist Robert Lee Coleman was born in Macon in 1945, and grew up in and around Macon during a time when the middle GA area was a hotbed of blues, R&B, and early rock ‘n’ roll.

8 p.m Mars Theatre, 109 S. Laurel Street. $20 info@marstheatre.com

Roller Derby: Savannah Derby Devils Double Header

Doors open at 4:30pm Tickets-$13 Adult/$2 Kids (3-12)

Savannah's roller girls take on two teams from Florida.

5 & 7 p.m Martin Luther King Jr Arena, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Adults $12. Children (ages 3-12) -$2 Family (2 adults, 2 children) $26 savannahcivic.com

Sandpiper Trail Hike on Skidaway Island

Hostess City Hellions VS Jacksonville River City Rat Pack

Derby Devil All Stars VS Miami’s Vice City Rollers

A meander through the marsh on a one mile guided hike with a park ranger.

10 a.m Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. $5 parking fee. Annual passes available.

(912)598-2300. gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland

Savannah Bazaar

Vendors, children's activities, live music and live painting at this community art market. Sponsored by Connect Savannah.

1-6 p.m Southern Pine Co., 616 E. 35th St. Free and open to the public. facebook.com/savannahbazaar

Theatre: Spine Tingling Tales

A late night ghost show that's appropriate for most ages...but a little bit scary....

11 p.m.

The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $25 soucyman@gmail.com. spinetinglingtales.com

Story Trunk

An interactive storytelling show for children.

Appropriate for all ages.

1 & 3 p.m.

Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street. $5 Adults, $10 Children 12 and younger oddlotimprov.com

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Summer Suds Craft Brew Festival

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Taste over 45 craft beers from breweries around the US. A benefit for the Bill Lester Memorial Fund.

1-6 p.m Coach's Corner, 3016 East Victory Dr. $35 includes beer. $10 designated drivers, includes soft drinks.

LLS@imsproductions.net

www.savannahderby.com

Theatre: Iced at the Coffee Shop

An interactive murder mystery show presented by the Odd Lot acting troupe.

7:30 p.m.

Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street. $20 adults. $15 children 15 and younger savannahmurdermystery.com

Theatre: Oedipus the King

The classic Greek tragedy adapted by John Hardy, presented by Savannah Stage Company.

8 p.m Ampersand, 36 MLK Jr. Blvd. $10 savannahstagecompany.com

The Ultimate Puppet Making Soft Sculpture Workshop

Create a puppet with a sculptured face; a movable mouth; learn voice characterization and manipulation. For educators, rec leaders, art teachers, scout leaders, or parent-child activities. Taught by Angela Beasley, 40 year puppeteer and puppet maker. All materials included in fee.

8 a.m.-1 p.m Puppet People Studio, 3119 Furber Ave. $50. Must be at least 10 years old. puppetpeople.com/event/ultimate-puppet-makingsoft-sculpture-workshop/

Wilmington Island Farmers' Market

Vendors offering produce, prepared foods, crafts, plus storytime, musical performances, and community information. Every Saturday.

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

111 Walthour Rd @ Islands Community Church.

Free and open to the public wifarmersmarket@aol.com. wifarmersmarket.org/

Sunday / 22 Sheldon Kanis Music Celebration/Jam Session

A concert featuring the star-studded music of the Peter Ponzol Quartet, an upbeat musical event to celebrate the life of musical instrument technician and ardent music advocate Sheldon Kanis. Presented

by Portman's Music and Armstrong.

6 p.m Armstrong Fine Arts Center, 11935 Abercorn St. Free and open to the public. Donations for the Kanis Music Scholarship encouraged.

912-344-2801. armstrong.edu

Story Trunk

An interactive storytelling show for children.

Appropriate for all ages.

1 & 3 p.m.

Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street. $5 Adults, $10 Children 12 and younger oddlotimprov.com

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Monday / 23 Comedy: Odd Lot Improv

Savannah's weekly wacky improv comedy show; appropriate for all ages.

8 p.m.

Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. $5 oddlot.org

Georgia Beer Tap Takeover

Two weeks of only-from-Georgia brewed beers poured from CBP's 26 taps in their historic beer parlor.

June 13-27, 11 a.m.-11 p.m Crystal Beer Parlor, 301 West Jones St. Free to attend. Cash bar.

912-349-1000. crystalbeerparlor.com

Heart Health Seminar

St. John Baptist Church presents Dr. Mark Domanski, local chiropractor and wellness coach. Get the facts and stop heart disease.

6-9 p.m St. John Baptist Church, 522-28 Hartridge St. Free and open to the public. Reservations encouraged.

912-236-9057. stjohnsavannah.org

Town Hall Meeting: Early Stage Memory Loss

The Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter, seeks input on expanding programs for early stage memory loss.

For people with early stage memory loss and their caregivers, to give input on fun, meaningful and important programs and services. Fellowship and peer support also.

Please RSVP. 4-6 p.m St James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave. Free and open to the public.

800-272-3900. TBayman@Alz.Org. ALZ.ORG/ GEORGIA

Tuesday / 24 Enmark Encourage Health Educational Series: 5 Ways to Make Bicycling a Healthy Part of Your Daily Life

Savannah Bicycle Campaign Executive Director and Connect columnist John Bennett will discuss changing how to think about bicycles and bicycling, how to get started, safety equipment, accessories to consider, and the resurgence of the city bike.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m Savannah Morning News, 1375 Chatham Parkway. $20 includes lunch.

912-655-1637. https://bicyclecampaign.org

Imani Children's Choir of Uganda

This international choir is traveling across the East Coast, bringing awareness to the plight of orphaned and vulnerable children of Uganda.

7-9 p.m St. John Baptist Church, 522-28 Hartridge St. Free and open to the public. stjohnsavannah.org

Midsummer Grill Cooking Class with Frederick Nussbaum

The Oglethorpe Club's executive chef shares his secrets on grilling fish. Smoked Rainbow Trout served with Apple and Beet Salad and Fresh Horseradish; Grilled Swordfish Loin served with Coconut and Cilantro Scented Quinoa and Madeira Peppercorn Cream; Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta garnished with Butter Crunch Topping.

6:30 p.m Kitchenware Outfitters, 5500 Abercorn St. #18, Twelve Oask Shopping Center. $45 kitchenwareoutfitters.com/

Puppy Trot Not Packet Pick Up Party

A non-running benefit--for people and their canine companions, supporting Coastal Pet Rescue. Yappy hour specials on the deck with live entertainment. Puppy Trot Not provides all of the camaraderie, good feelings, commemorative T-shirts, bracelets, coozies, and beverage-sipping that a 5k has to offer, but without running a 5k, or anywhere else. "Registration" packets are sold out. Attend this party as a supporter.

5-7 p.m Tubby's Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. $10 donation for supporters. coastalpetrescue.org/

Wednesday / 25 Circus King Show

Sean Driscoll presents a live action show that combines puppets, animation, magic and music in one hilarious production.

Ages 3 and older.

Pooler Library, Wed., June 25, 10:30 a.m.

Rincon Library,Wed., June 25, 4 p.m.

Free and open to the public. liveoakpl.org

Film: Sidney Lumet Birthday Tribute.

Psychotronic Film Society presents a screening in honor of the late American film director Sidney Lumet. Title announced at the screening.

8 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. $7 sentientbean.com

Public Hearing on Millage Rate Increase by Savannah Chatham County Board of Education

Gathers input from the community regarding the school board's intention to increase property taxes it will levy this year by 1.13 percentage over the rollback millage rate.

6:30 p.m Whitney Administrative Complex (School Board), 2 Laura Avenue.

Free and open to the public. internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/

Fun, Food, Shopping Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sunday Noon to 6:00 p.m.

14045 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31419

www.SavannahMall.com

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Taking your blood, taking your rights Strapped to a gurney. Like when someone’s taken off to be waterboarded.

Strapped to a gurney and stabbed with a needle. Like when someone’s executed by IT’S AN ELECTION lethal injection.

YEAR, so bad ideas Here’s the crazy thing: Grab ‘n’ Stab isn’t abound. even new. It’s been around in several states, One of the worst ideas including Georgia, for years. is “Operation Thunder,” The important thing to remember is police a summer-long already have an option if you refuse to take ramping up of drunk-driving tests. revenue-enhancement opportunities, uh, I It’s called “charging you with DUI.” mean DUI checkpoints, by police throughRefusing the test automatically opens you out Chatham County. to the so-called “DUI Less Safe” charge. It’s Coordinated by the Governor’s Office of more easily fought in court, but it still gets Highway Safety—your current governor Nathan Deal having just shelled out $3 mil- inebriated drivers off the road.

That’s supposed to be the point, right? lion of your money to settle ethics lawsuits “It’s not about safety, since you’re already against him before the election —Operation Thunder is bringing in law enforcement under arrest when they ask you to test,” says local defense attorney James Byrne. agencies from around the state all summer “It’s about the forcible extraction of to help Savannah/Chatham Metro Police potential evidence from your body. The hard violate your Constitutional rights. cases for the DA’s Office to make are refusal Uh, I mean guarantee your family’s safety. cases. They’re trying to boost their convicOf course, while randomly looking for drunk drivers, police will also happily ticket, tion numbers at the expense of the civil liberties of Chatham County citizens.” charge and/or arrest anyone for anything I’d go further. I think holding people else they discover, from an expired tag to no down and drawing their blood has this purseat belt to a roach in the ashtray. pose and this purpose only: Intimidation.

The amount of money generated from It’s a brazen display of the government’s operations like this—tickets, attorney fees, DUI classes, jail expansion, police overtime, power of brute force over the citizenry.

There’s a word for that. We call it tyranny. parking at the courthouse, etc., etc.—is Anyone who tells you police state tactics stunning to behold. are necessary to stop drunk driving is just In just two and a half hours on a recent wrong. You can hate a drunk driver and also Friday, local police wrote 205 tickets! consider random checkpoints and forced Even worse than Operation Thunder blood draws to be un-Constitutional. The itself is the decision by Chatham County two concepts aren’t mutually exclusive.

District Attorney Meg Heap to expand it The whole point of the American experito include the disgusting and frankly weird “No Refusal” option, graphically nicknamed ment is balancing personal freedom with public safety. It’s a constant effort.

“Grab ‘n’ Stab.”

But once the scales tip too far in favor of It goes like this: You’re stopped at an Operation Thunder the might of the state, they’re very difficult to readjust. It usually takes a fight.

DUI checkpoint.

Let’s be frank: 238 years ago our forefaThe officer detains you and decides he or thers started a savage, eight-year guerrilla she wants you to take a Breathalyzer test. war against the mightiest superpower on the You refuse the Breathalyzer. planet. Largely over a small tax hike on tea.

The officer then has discretion to go to What would those freedom-loving people the No Refusal option.

If so, police quickly get a warrant from an think of their descendants today?

Would they have sacrificed so much to on-call judge on speed-dial. forge a new concept of human rights had Police call EMS. they known how quickly and easily future You’re taken off in an ambulance. generations of Americans would give away EMS straps you to a gurney and forcibly those rights to politicians and police? draws your blood to test your alcohol level.

by Jim Morekis

jim@connectsavannah.com

If they knew how meekly we’d acquiesce to being stopped on the street, detained, and having our bodily fluids forcibly taken?

All in the name of “safety?”

The point of this is not to vilify police.

Police departments are made of people like us. Imperfect people in an imperfect world.

Thing is, police—people—always take as much power as they’re given. It’s up to us to tell them how far they can go on our behalf.

(This is why I’m so against the trend of using military-style codewords for police operations. It further cultivates an Us vs.

The Enemy mindset.)

You may have heard of Godwin’s Law. It’s a tongue-in-cheek adage meaning any argument on the internet will inevitably devolve into someone calling someone else a Nazi.

So forgive me. But in the case of Operation Thunder’s blood draws, I keep thinking of the old “Good German” canard, the idea that German citizens in World War II put aside personal morality and went along with Hitler’s ideas because they just wanted to do their duty, i.e., “I was just being a good German.”

I’m certainly not calling anyone a Nazi.

But in the case of Operation Thunder, consider the moral quandary not only for a young police officer falsely taught that he or she should have total physical control over every taxpayer on a public road without regards to the Constitution, but of an EMS worker forced to violate the Hippocratic oath by using his or her medical training to violate a patient’s rights.

Tyranny’s true evil is that it makes criminals of us all. The road to tyranny starts with just a pin prick.

IN OTHER NEWS this week, I’d like to welcome the great Orlando Montoya on board as a regular Connect columnist.

Best known for his years as a reporter with Georgia Public Broadcasting on FM 91.1, Montoya has taken the next step on his journalistic journey with a website devoted to podcasts of his interviews with local and regional newsmakers and just allaround interesting people.

I’m also really stoked this week to introduce the first installment of Jessica Leigh Lebos’s three-part special report on Chatham County Animal Control. Enjoy! cs

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When my husband burst in hollering that he’d scored tickets for the friendly USA vs. Nigeria Men’s Soccer World Cup send-off match in Jacksonville, the family reacted pretty much like you’d expect: We took turns running around the kitchen cable screaming “Gooooaaaaalllllll” until someone pretended to have a leg cramp and lay on the floor writhing dramatically.

Even after I found out how much we paid for those precious seats, I still rallied. “Well, we really didn’t need to buy groceries this week anyway,” I said briskly, preparing to make dinner out of three eggs and the last of the yard chard.

We wouldn’t be the first people to lose their minds in the name of soccer—or as they say everywhere but here, “the fútbol”— and judging from practically every sports bar marquée and Facebook update, there are more of us every day. The quadrennial cultural disease known as World Cup fever has descended upon the planet, and America has never been so gleefully infected.

Sure, we’re used to our teams competing internationally in multiple sports at the Olympics, but there’s something about the singularity of World Cup that’s far more intoxicating, like knocking back tequila shots instead of sipping on a bunch of diluted daiquiris festooned with paper umbrellas. Soccer is raw and histrionic—no pads or helmets here—and even though the U.S. has had a national team since 1885, it still carries the air of the exotic.

(At least when it’s played by grown-ups, anyway. As comedian John Oliver put it, most U.S. suburbanites are still waking up to the reality that soccer is not just “something you pick up your 10-year-old daughter up from.” Point taken, Sir Oliver.)

2014 will forever be known as the year we finally understood that what the rest of the world reveres as “The Beautiful Game” is not baseball. It is not NASCAR. It is not Georgia football (don’t shoot the messenger!) Finally, America has joined every other country on earth in nationalistic communal soccer insanity.

Our status as a superpower aside, we’re hardly expected to dominate after our elimination in 2010’s World Cup and this year’s

placement in the ominous Group of Death with Germany, Portugal and our old nemesis, Ghana. Make no mistake, we’re in Brazil to compete. But our pride is tinged with a certain humility that comes with a vicious beatdown—er, an expanded worldview.

Could our belated embrace of soccer as a spectator sport mean we are becoming a more mature, less self-absorbed nation? I’d like to think 2014’s unprecedented World Cup enthusiasm speaks to Americans’ acknowledgement that we’re part of a big world full of masterful players, even if we are a little late to the tailgate party.

But sitting in traffic on the offramp to EverBank Field, I began to have second thoughts experiencing the phenomenon up close and personally. Sand Gnats Thirsty Thursdays notwithstanding, I prefer to watch major sporting events from my living room, where the beverages stay cold and there’s no danger of being slimed with body paint by a half-naked sweaty guy who high fives with his beer belly. And I’m pretty sure I’m allergic to vuvuzelas, those wickedly ubiquitous plastic horns that sound like a drunk duck singing karaoke straight into your earhole.

I’m also rather leery of the sport’s historic penchant for riots, charmingly referred to as “football hooliganism,” as if a bunch of British chaps wearing matching sweaters might knock your cap off with a jaunty wink instead of breaking your teeth with a tire iron.

Filing into the stadium behind a woman wearing Spandex Old Glory jeggings, I also worried about how us American fans would present ourselves on the global stage. Would there be rednecky line dances? Would a few ammo-swathed idiots exercise their right to wave their guns around the stadium, just because they can?

Judging from the 74,000 folks in JAX, however, it looks like the most civil (if not the best-dressed) among us are representing. The only negative incident we observed involved a young turk blocking the view of our entire section with his posterior; eventually he was cowed after someone’s grandma good-naturedly yelled “Please sit the f*ck down, sir.”

The convivial but respectful tone has been set in part by the American Outlaws, a Nebraska-born fan club that’s now 18,000 members strong. We have the Outlaws to thank for the deafening chant shaking bleachers and chandeliers: “I! I believe! I believe that we will win!”

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It’s a perfect mantra, reflecting the same kind of cheerful, slightly pathological optimism with which we Americans approach most things.

Apparently, it also works: U.S. star striker Jozi Altidore broke his goalless streak to nail the 2-1 victory. As players shook hands on the field, USA fans clapped the surprising amount of green-clad Nigerian supporters on the back. Afterwards, jerseys from both camps joined dozens of joyful pick-up games in the parking lot. A beautiful game, indeed.

At once political and populist, fútbol is heralded as a global equalizer, played by billionaires in Brussels and farm hands in Uruguay, hard-bitten prisoners in Santiago and 10-year-old tough girls in Savannah.

Yet as we watch millions of Brazilian citizens protest the World Cup and its monstrous governing greed machine FIFA for its hideous financial excess while children starve in the slums, we can also understand soccer as a common denominator that reflects social and economic injustices of every one of the 32 teams in the tournament.

As this column goes to print and web, The World Cup gives Americans the chance to show what good sports we can be. the USA is preparing to meet Ghana. Off the field, we hold our breath for another

shooting. On the other side of the planet, violent chaos in Iraq. Nigerian villages held hostage by terrorists. Syria decimated.

Garbage in the oceans, the Amazonian rainforests burned, the air choked with exhaust from an unsustainable oil industry that will eventually be the group death of us all, one way or another.

It’s a tenuous, mad world out there, a jumble of cultures and corruption and hooligans— and for the most part, decent human beings making our way the best we can. As citizens of a democratic experiment that promises the universal right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, we must root for our own team as well as for peaceful, intelligent solutions that cross borders and continents.

Yeah, it sounds naïve and ridiculous to think that the fútbol is the path to world peace. You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one: Billions and billions of people cherish the Beautiful Game not only as a sport but as an expression of our inherent humanity that transcends race and regime.

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Part One: Back in control?

Animal Control struggles with staffing shortages, awaits budget approval The small staff never seems to be able to keep up with demand for their services, and SCAC commander Lt. Cary Hill says he receives plenty of criticism for delayed Early last Tuesday morning, Savannah Chatham Animal Control officer response times.

“People call and call and can’t get Christina Sutherin received two dispatches through,” sympathizes Lt. Hill. “I underwithin minutes of each other. stand the public’s frustration.”

One was from Port Wentworth, where While some county residents chastise someone had reported an aggressive dog on how long it takes to get rid of a family of the loose. The other came for another dog raccoons, other community members have that was struck by a car in Midtown.

As the only officer on duty, Sutherin had specific concerns regarding the function of the animal shelter, which takes in stray dogs to choose which direction to drive. and cats.

“I had to ask myself, ‘Do I go get what SCAC received two Dept. of Agriculture could possibly be a dangerous animal or do I citations for inefficient record keeping and help the injured one?’” she recounts. housing diseased animals with healthy ones She ended up answering the Port Wenin 2012. The recent temporary shutdown of tworth call and postponed the other for its volunteer program has prompted an outanother officer coming on duty a half hour later. But she regrets not being able to attend cry that includes confusion about the rescue adoption process and accusations of animal to both animals. neglect and egregious euthanizing.

“At the end of the day, our number one Conditions relating to the 2012 citagoal is public safety,” she sighs. tions were fixed promptly, and Lt. Hill As only one of five officers charged with answering the hundreds of calls a week from assures that the volunteer program has been restructured to better serve the department all over Chatham County—from the Effand the animals, and that any remaining ingham County line to Tybee Island, 440 negativity is due to miscommunication. square miles in all—it’s no wonder she’s “We met with some of the civilian groups, pulled in multiple directions. and once they understand where we want to Sutherin and her colleagues must not go, they’re much more receptive,” he says. only investigate neglected dogs and feral Behind the imposing electric gate off Salcats, but every complaint about errant deer, lie Mood Drive, the atmosphere is surprischickens, deer and the occasional pig.

“I got a call about a five-foot gator at two ingly cheerful. In the front office, various wet noses peek out from behind desks, and o’clock in the morning last week,” says the former animal trainer and three year SCAC there are the sounds of canine jaws enthusiveteran. “And we’re going to pick up a pair of astically enjoying a squeaky toy. Cats blink sleepily from a row of crates. fox kits this afternoon.”

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Outside, healthy-looking dogs bark from rows of cages. Occasionally, they are let out to play with a selection of rubber balls in the center courtyard.

But the perception that Animal Control is a horrific place that an animal never leaves once it enters is bolstered by statistics: According to SCAC’s reports, of the 5,148 dogs, cats and wildlife impounded in 2013, more than half were put down.

In the first quarter of 2014, 108 out of 337 dogs and 150 of 227 cats were euthanized at the facility.

Lt. Hill reminds that hard data doesn’t tell the whole story.

“When we talk about euthanasia and the numbers, you have to understand that we have to take everything that comes. We don’t get only adoptable animals here,” he explains. “There is sickness, there is aggression. That will drive those numbers.”

Abandoned animals are held for at least five days to see if their owners can be located, and are then assessed by a veterinarian for adoptability. Depending on space, a dog or cat might spend a month or more at the shelter before it’s put to sleep.

Sometimes those animals have been neglected by and seized from their owners, and the department breaks up hoarding situations at least monthly. As for the lost pets picked up off the street, Officer Sutherin regularly spends evenings after her shift cross-referencing alerts on Craigslist.

“No one comes to work here and wants to euthanize animals,” says Sutherin, her voice shaking slightly. “The public doesn’t see us in the shelter at 2 o’clock in the morning with

a cheeseburger because we know it’s an animal’s last night.”

With stated objectives of transparency, respect and compassionate efficiency for both humans and animals, Sutherin and the other officers hope that citizens will return to the reworked volunteer program, which now has a set of written policies and procedures. While there were plenty of volunteers before the reorganization, they often couldn’t find direction from the already spread-thin staff.

“Now it’s much more streamlined and gives us people who are well-trained in specific areas,” says Sutherin.

“New volunteers can pick a particular activity such as walking dogs or playing with cats and be trained one-on-one. That hour of time is well spent because we know that person will know that duty very well.”

As of May, SCAC is also facilitating its own adoptions. Private agencies are still able to pull animals to pair with owners, but Lt. Hill notes that SCAC’s efforts are separate from non-profit Humane Society and breed-specific rescue organizations.

“We are a government agency, but our goal is the same. Any animal that is adoptable, we want to find a home for it.”

(To view dogs and cats up for adoption, “like” the SCAC Shelter’s Facebook page or visit animalcontrol.chathamcounty.org) On June 3, Lt. Hill presented a budget proposal to the Chatham County Board of Commissioners to grant his department more money and staff, which has not seen an increase in 15 years. After a resounding rejection when he asked to double staff last

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Lt. Cary Hill (left) keeps Alice, a mixed terrier, occupied as Officer Christina Sutherin manages a pair of kittens. All are available for adoption at Animal Control.

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“If you look at the number of calls and service provided, you will see the majority of service is within the city limits of Savannah,” notes Brady, whose district includes unincorporated neighborhoods on the Southside and Skidaway Island.

“ALL municipalities and most importantly, the City of Savannah, should share in the funding of Animal Control. Currently, Chatham County Animal Control is fully funded by Chatham County.”

Brady’s point resonates with some and irks others, particularly City residents who also pay Chatham County taxes. Should the City of Savannah allocate funds to the agency, city residents may pay twice for Animal Control.

The County Commission votes on its Officer Sutherin spends a few quality moments with Butch, a pit bull mix who new budget, including SCHC’s proposal, on has been at the shelter for over a month. June 27.

In the meantime, SCHC continues to year, he’s amended his request to ask for one re-establish its relationship with the community. Lt. Hill and Sutherin have a dream supervisor, two more officers for the street list that includes educational programming and two more to work in the shelter. and a low-cost neuter and spay program.

“I understand what I need here, but I (An ordinance that would require mandahave to consider what that does to the taxpayers and everybody else’s budgets. I’ve got tory spaying and neutering was tabled by the previous county commission and has yet to to be fair,” he says. be revived by the current one.)

While the commissioners agree that the SCAC would also like to develop a betdepartment is woefully underfunded, it’s not ter protocol to deal with feral cats, but that as simple as granting the department more would take time—and more staff. money. The merged Savannah-Chatham “We would love to be proactive and do Metro Police department—Animal Conthe community outreach about how to be a trol’s parent agency—has always been a responsible pet owner,” says Sutherin. source of economic divisiveness.

“But right now we’re just struggling to District 6 Commissioner Lori Brady commends Lt. Hill and his officers for their answer the amount of calls that come in every day.” cs valuable service and believes financial relief for the department should be a priority.

However, she says that relief should not be Next week, Part 2: the Politics of Pet Rescue shouldered by the county alone.

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Wake up Savannah—it’s time to get healthy

By Albert B. Grandy Jr. CPA., Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care, Inc., and Canyon Ranch Institute Life Enhancement Program Core Team Co-Champion

Truth is, it’s never too late to teach an old dog a new trick. I keep learning that in my own life and in my professional career.

Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care (CVCPHC) has been providing excellent “sick care” to Savannah since 1974. Now, finally, we are beginning to provide health care—we are now working to keep people healthy as well as provide excellent care when illness occurs.

Last year, CVC partnered with Canyon Ranch Institute (CRI) to bring the CRI Life Enhancement Program (CRI LEP) to our patients and community. The funding for the program was provided by long-time Savannah residents Charles H. and Rosalie Morris.

The Curtis V. Cooper family had a lot to learn as the plan unfolded, but it didn’t take long for me to realize this program was very different from other health and wellness programs that are offered here in Savannah.

To put things into context, here are a few facts about Curtis V. Cooper where I’m pleased to serve as Chief Executive Officer.

We have about 100 staff members dedicated to helping make the Savannah community healthier. We have five locations in Chatham County, and will open a new women’s health center this year.

We provide excellent care to 17,574 uninsured and underinsured patients, and we expect to serve about 5,000 additional people by the end of 2015. We’re a patientcentered medical home (PCMH) and are involved in a State Accountable Care Organization (ACO). We’re the largest of the Safety Net providers in Chatham County.

What that means is that we at Curtis V. Cooper are a key component along with

Albert Grandy, CEO of Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care, spoke at the Savannah Wellness Luncheon in February about the importance of prevention in addressing chronic disease in Chatham County.

Everyone is welcome to visit CVCPHC where adults and children can receive health care, dental services, nutrition services, and much more. Photo: Kareem McMichael the other safety net providers in Chatham County. Together, we try to keep our patients at the forefront of everything we do, but we also face needs in the county that are sometimes greater than the capacity to serve them. That is why focusing on prevention makes so much sense.

It’s a long road to health and wellness, which is why we look for ways to collaborate with anyone who shares our commitment to helping improve the health status of our community. Canyon Ranch Institute is a

high cholesterol. Obesity is a primary or secondary diagnosis for 12,000.

As we increase our patient population, we hope to be able to introduce more and more people to the CRI Life Enhancement Program to help prevent the kind of problems we much too frequently see in Savannah and specifically at Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care.

We know that 75 cents of every dollar spent on health care in the U.S. is used to treat chronic illness that is largely preventCVCPHC has been serving Chatham able. Here’s the economic implication of County since 1974 and currently has that statistic on Savannah: our number5 service delivery sites, including this one at Broad and President. Photo: Kareem one industry is tourism. Visitors come here for Savannah’s rich history, the architecture McMichael and beauty, the food and fun. Most of the people who provide services to our visitors—in hotels, restaurants, taxis, and so on—are the people who don’t have the best access to health care.

What happens when they become sick?

Service suffers. When service suffers, our visitors are unhappy, and Savannah suffers both directly and indirectly.

Let’s change Savannah. We’re known as the Stroke Belt. We can be the Healthy Belt. By collaborating, pooling resources, obtaining other resources, and followCVCPHC sites are community based and conveniently located. For informa- ing the proven program of the CRI Life Enhancement Program, we can change the tion or to schedule an appointment, future of our city for the better. call 912.527.1000. Photo: Kareem McMichael great example, plus there’s one thing the CRI LEP has that no other program does: evidence-based, proven outcomes.

We don’t have to hope the program works, we know it works.

Most important, CRI LEP is delivered to the underserved people who are the most vulnerable and have the greatest need.

Among the over 17,000 patients seen at Curtis V. Cooper, we have 6,000 primary or secondary diagnoses of hypertension; 5,000 diagnoses of diabetes; and 3,000 of

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Canyon Ranch Institute (CRI) invites everyone who volunteers or works in low-income or medically underserved areas to apply for CRI Healthy World Scholarships. The scholarships are for stays at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Ariz. in 2015. Canyon Ranch donated 25 stays to CRI to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Canyon Ranch and to further CRI’s efforts to enhance community health and well-being. Applicants can apply in up to two scholarship categories that include Richard H. Carmona Scholarship for Returning Veterans, Arts and Health, Healthy Garden, Healthy Schools, and Healthy Table. Full details are available on the CRI website at canyonranchinstitute.org/. You can also call CRI’s Savannah office at (912) 443-3264 or email cri@canyonranchinstitute.org.

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‘Lucky’ in name only

Murder charges were added to others filed against a Savannah man after a shooting in west Savannah one afternoon last week.

Michael Jerome Allen, 52, was declared dead today at Memorial University Medical Center after the 2:08 p.m. shooting in a parking lot at East Lathrop and Damon streets.

Phell “Lucky” Hudson, 54, of a Buckhalter Road address, had been charged with aggravated assault after he was detained

by West Chatham precinct patrol officers shortly after the incident.

He was stopped in a car matching the description of the one described by witnesses leaving the scene.

Detectives credited the help of witnesses in the area and rapid response of officers.

• Murder charges were added against a Wilmington Island man last week after Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police received preliminary results from an autopsy performed on his wife.

Norman Smart, 37, had been charged with aggravated assault - domestic violence Saturday after he reported Lauren Smart, 34, was not breathing in their house on Walthour Road about 9 a.m.

Autopsy results from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab received confirmed she died of injuries received in the assault.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the death.

• Savannah-Chatham Police are investigating the fatal Saturday night shooting of a man in a Westside apartment complex.

Travis Rose, 31, later succumbed to his injuries at Memorial University Medical Center after the shooting at the Madison Apartments.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Crimestoppers at (912) 2342020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

• Metro police are reminding members of the public to lock their cars and take their keys after an increase in reports of thefts, particularly those involving firearms left in the vehicles.

Police have noted that the decline in reports of entering autos has begun reversing as summer months arrive and students are out of school.

They are warning residents that most cases occur when thieves encounter unlocked cars or can see items of value in the vehicle.

“This goes beyond being problematic,” said Police Chief Julie Tolbert.

“In addition to the crimes being committed by entering the vehicles and taking items, too often the thieves are finding keys to the vehicles and, lately, we have found an increase in weapons left in the automobiles as well. Weapons should never be left in vehicles.”

Stolen vehicles have been used in other crimes – burglaries, robberies and even shootings – that have been reported.

Just as often, weapons recovered from suspects have been found to have been

stolen, sometimes years earlier.

Police offer these suggestions: • Lock your vehicles at all times.

• Remove any items that could even appear to be valuable or at least hide them in the trunk or out of sight.

• Be sure to remove any keys from the vehicle, including spare keys to the vehicle and even those to buildings – residences, businesses or storage buildings.

• Try to park in areas best illuminated at night and offering the best line of sight from your residence.

• Call police if you see anything or anyone who appears to be suspicious near vehicles • Maintain records of serial numbers or other identifying marks of valuables you may leave in the vehicles.

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Beasts have occupied those places previously populated by multitudes of people. What is happening elsewhere I do not know; I know that, in this region in which we live, the end After watching a movie about the crusades of the world is not only foreseeable, but by (Kingdom of Heaven), a friend and I got into now, evident.” a debate about how bad the Dark Ages really Gregory then was living in Rome, which were. My friend seemed convinced that during had reached its post-imperial rock bottom. the Dark Ages all scientific knowledge regressed Disease played a greater role in this than is to basically nothing, life was generally horrible, generally appreciated. Starting in 542, the (bubonic) Plague of Justinian had killed off people were completely ignorant and blindly faithful to the Catholic Church, and the Church something like a third of the population in the former empire, emptying out the counof that era was the worst thing in the history tryside and leading to famine. of the world. I tend to think that most people’s The plague wasn’t brought about by the perception of the Dark Ages is uninformed and fall of Rome; it was worse in the east, where they weren’t as bad as they’re made out to be. the empire remained intact, governed by Were they? —Dylan, Phoenix Constantinople. But the collapse of civil authority made things worse. The great pubYES AND NO. lic works that had been Rome’s signature Opinions about the Dark Ages have evolved considerably over the centuries. The achievement, such as roads and aqueducts, were no longer maintained. Channels used standard view once upon a time was that to drain swamps silted up, leading to an Europe descended into barbarism with the expansion of marshland and an increase in collapse of Rome in the fifth century and malaria. Due largely to epidemics, the popudidn’t get its act together till the Renaissance. Historians long ago showed that was lation of Italy stagnated or declined.

What didn’t decay was destroyed by war. an exaggeration, and argued that the really backward period was the early Middle Ages, The Ostrogoths, battling with the Byzantines for control of the Italian peninsula, concluding around 1000. In the last few sacked Rome and chased out the residents. decades some researchers have disputed After a protracted struggle the Byzantines even that, painting an almost rosy view of medieval folk leading the wholesome pasto- succeeded in defeating the Ostrogoths but were too weakened by plague and battlefield ral life. losses to re-establish the western empire; I’m not going that far. Sure, you can after 568 they were largely, but not entirely, make a case that with the appearance of Charlemagne in the eighth century, western shoved aside by the invading Lombards.

Much of Italy was in ruins.

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height, the city of Rome probably had a population of more than a million; though it stayed empty only briefly, it had fewer than 50,000 people until the Renaissance. (It didn’t hit a million again till the 1930s.) Setting aside Islamic capitals such as Cordoba, western Europe in general built no cities of consequence till after 1000.

So yeah, the Dark Ages were pretty dark.

I don’t mean to suggest the sun never shone.

We don’t know much about daily life; few records survive and probably few were made.

Analysis of bones in cemeteries and such suggests that for some, say in small hilltop communities away from the swamps, life wasn’t so bad; the lack of population pressure possibly meant more resources for those remaining. Diet for one thing may have been more varied. But those same bones also suggest not all that many lived past age 50. Women in particular died much younger.

Plague last broke out in 750 and thereafter subsided till the 14th century. Perhaps not coincidentally, by 800 Charlemagne had sufficiently expanded Frankish control of Europe that Pope Leo III crowned him emperor of the Romans. From that point forward there was noticeable progress. Production of books rose sharply; technology improved. Crop rotation was introduced in the eighth century; the modern horse collar, the tandem harness, and the horseshoe by the ninth or tenth.

As for the Catholic Church, no doubt it harbored its share of wicked individuals.

But let’s have some perspective. Through its monasteries and schools, it preserved much of what remained of Western culture, and for that matter basic literacy, for 300 years. cs

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Marking Japan’s latest unfathomable social trend, two paperback photo books — both consisting only of portraits of the rear ends of hamsters — have experienced surprising and still-growing printing runs.

Japanese society has long seemed easily captured by anything considered “kawaii” (or “cute”), according to a May Wall Street Journal dispatch, and a representative of one book’s publisher called his volume “delightfully cute.” “I can’t stop smiling,” he said, “when I see these butts.” The two books in print are “Hamuketsu” (hamster buttocks) and “Hamuketsu — So Cute You Could Faint.” A third, “The Original Hamuketsu,” was set to debut in June.

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• Another driver died after being unable to dodge his own vehicle. A 58-year-old man was hit by his SUV in New York City in June after he double-parked and was opening the door on the passenger side and realized that the vehicle was still in reverse gear. He tried to jam one foot onto the brake but hit the gas instead, causing the car to jump backward, ejecting him, and pinning him between the SUV and a van parked alongside. The man suffered a heart attack and died as his vehicle broke free and drifted across the busy Manhattan intersection of Madison Avenue and East 49th Street.

• Dead or just in “deep meditation”? A renowned Hindu guru, Shri Ashutosh Maharaj, in his 70s, passed away in January (so concluded police in Jalandhar, India), but His Holiness’ disciples have refused to release the body, keeping it in a commercial freezer, contending that he has merely drifted into the deeper form of the meditation for which he is well-known — and will return to life when he is ready. (The guru’s religious order, not coincidentally, is a real estate powerhouse in the Punjab region and on nearly every continent, and the guru’s family is certain the “meditation” is a ruse to allow the Ashram’s continued control of the financial empire.)

• After the U.S. Postal Service finalizes its purchase of “small-arms ammunition,” it will become only the most recent federal agency to make a large purchase of bullets for its armed agents (who are perhaps

more numerous than the public realizes).

Department in principle faces a stiff fine and In the last year or so, reports have surfaced possible jail sentence. that the Social Security Administration • Orthodox Judaism requires a divorcordered 174,000 hollow-point bullets, the ing spouse to obtain the permission of the Department of Agriculture 320,000 rounds, other via a document called a “get,” leaving Homeland Security 450 million rounds (for much power in the hands of the respondits 135,000 armed agents), the FBI 100 mil- ing spouse — and leading to an occasional lion hollow-points, and even the National resort to trickery or violence to persuade Oceanic and Atmoan uncooperative spouse. spheric Administration In May, Lakewood, N.J., 46,000 rounds. (In May, Rabbi Mendel Epstein, his the Department of Agrison and three other men culture added an order were indicted for schemof submachine guns and ing to use electric cattle body armor.) prods on behalf of wives My World cup • Unclear on the Conagainst recalcitrant husrunneth over cept: Robert Kiefer, 25, bands. (Four other men was arrested in Akron, in the alleged scheme have Ohio, in February after already pleaded guilty.) losing his composure According to prosecuover an expected check tors, Rabbi Epstein has that had not yet arrived been implicated in other in the mail. Rather than over-the-top efforts to complain to the check obtain gets, in 2009 and issuer, Kiefer did as sev2010, and the indictment eral others have done charges the 2013 episode in News of the Weird’s also involved kidnapexperience — attack the ping, surgical blades and a letter carrier. Kiefer pepscrewdriver. per-sprayed the postman • Emergency crews in (with his own canister the U.K. once again came that he carries for protection), and in the under criticism in June when dozens of ensuing struggle, bit the carrier on the leg. police and firefighters, in three trucks and • Police in Lincoln, Nebraska, tracking using a cherry-picker, blocked off a busy down a call about a missing 3-year-old boy street in Cheltenham for an hour so they downtown, managed to locate him in the could rescue and release a bird (a “rook”) type of place where other toddlers have caught in netting on top of a small apartturned up after briefly escaping the sight of ment building. (Bonus irony: The building’s their parents: inside a toy vending machine. owner had installed the keepaway netting The boy had crawled up through the toyfor the sole purpose of discouraging rooks release slot of the Bear Claw and was safely, from roosting and nesting, as they were soiljoyously playing among the bin of coloring neighborhood rooftops.) ful stuffed animals at Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards.

Updates • In the second such incident reported • An historic, decades-old snit ended here in four months, an overenthusiastic in May in the state of Tabasco, Mexico, police officer handcuffed and detained a where two men (now in their 70s) who firefighter working a 9-1-1 call, ostensibly were the very last living speakers of their because the firefighter refused to stop work village’s Ayapaneco language resumed talkand go move his fire truck to the officer’s ing to each other, and through the efforts of satisfaction. Like the earlier incident in Cali- Stanford University anthropologist James fornia, the unequivocal state law in LouisiFox, their language may now be sufficiently ana makes it illegal for anyone to interfere recorded for a preserved historical record. with a firefighter on an emergency call, and The cause of their falling out was not the officer from the New Roads, La., Police reported.

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• If tiny Iceland has a worldly cultural showcase, it is the Icelandic Phallological Museum, founded in Reykjavik in 1997 and housing 300 penises and penile parts from 93 different animals. So far, however, it lacks an exhibition-worthy human penis. That omission is about to be remedied, as Mr. Jonah Falcon, a New York City D-list celebrity with an organ that measures 13 1/2 inches, has accepted an invitation to donate (presumably not in the flesh until he dies).

Falcon notably refuses to appear in pornography, but said he regards this mission, for what Huffington Post called the Louvre of penises, as a higher calling.

• Former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle, 30, was convicted in 2013 of conspiring to kidnap and torture — and then cook and eat the corpses of — an unspecified number of women he had listed on a website called DarkFetishNet.com, even though he insists that he was merely a harmless fantasy storyteller. Now, as he awaits sentencing at a New York City prison, officials have allowed him to train as a chef, preparing breakfast and lunch for inmates and guards. Although his wife divorced him and took their one child, other family members and friends support him, according to a May report in the New York Daily News (including fellow prisoners, who joke with Valle about the irony). Said his mother, “The only thing he’s guilty of is being stupid enough to be on that website.”

• Winston-Salem, N.C., surgeon Stuart Meloy and associates recently won their patent for an “orgasm machine” (first mentioned in News of the Weird in 2001), allowing patient trials to begin soon by a Minnesota company. The often-described birth of the device came as Dr. Meloy was treating a woman for excruciating back pain by running electrodes to the spinal column when he “accidentally” brushed the nerve apparently responsible for the female orgasm.

Eventually, Dr. Meloy developed a pacemaker-type device to be implanted in a buttock, with a push-button “pain reliever” that the woman uses to charge the electrodes.

(He emphasizes that the surgery is so invasive as to be improper for all except women with “serious” orgasmic dysfunction.)

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month. After that we made our way back to the East Coast and spent a few days in Harrisonburg, VA. While we were there we met Just received a with Mott Cameron, the sound and recordspecial family newsleting engineer at Clementine Cafe, to listen to ter from Les Racquet’s a live recording he mixed and mastered for Daniel Malone. Although us. We are releasing it as a vinyl record and originally rooted in plan on doing so at the end of the summer.

New York, the adven“After some strategic shows in major marturesome rock ‘n’ roll kets and a couple festivals in the northeast trio calls Tybee home we made it back to NYC and have been —for at least part of the year—and when diligently working on casting and building a the guys aren’t here, they’re on the road. multi-media artist residency at the Bowery Les Racquet works hard. They’re a great Electric in Manhattan for the month of July. band, and they know it, and they deserve all “We were also recently put in contact the attention they get. with a company in Japan and are in negotiaDrummer Daniel checked in because the tions as we speak to go overseas and tour LR boys are in the area this week, and play- that beautiful country in early 2015. On ing shows at Barrelhouse South ( June 19) top of that, we are in the beginning stages of and their “home away from home,” Tybee working with a team in Brazil to tour there Island Social Club ( June 22). (also in 2015), with emphasis on getting I like how Mr. Malone’s written this thing, booked for the Brazil Lollapalooza festival, so instead of narratively re-phrasing it in my which takes place in late march or early own words, I’m just going to let you review April. it as received (albeit with a tiny edit or two, “We recently decided to plan the next to repair his terrible grammar and delete the installment of what we call ‘Camp Racquet.’ odd rude, only-a-musician-could-say-that We will be going to a remote location withcomment. You know). out distraction, and limited social interac“Since the green beer ran out and the tion, and will be writing new material for crazy crowds dispersed and we said sad our next record. This is our way of getting goodbyes and headed north out of town our proverbial ducks in a row and making in mid-March, we toured up through the sure that everything is ‘so fresh and so clean’ midwest and did a month-long artist resifor all of our fans every time they see us. We dency in Chicago for April. On April 26th are very excited to say that this time around we did a show in Jackson, MI. with a sixwe will be doing CR in Maine, north of camera production crew, and are currently Bangor for two to three weeks in August. working on the finishing touches for a full But I digress. length DVD planned to be released next “Back to Savannah! We have been looking by bill deyoung

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Cool to see the fun new band Ambrose (with Steve Baumgardner on those soulful vocals) sharing a June 20 Jinx bill with the Lovely Locks. The Lockers have metamorphosed from their early, folk-trio beginnings and now play as a five-piece, with drummer Tom Worley and bassist Brian Bazemore making up a full band with Britt Scott, Anna Chandler and Crystina Parker. Electric guitars! Big beats! Thick(er) harmonies!

This “new” aggregation is releasing a fulllength original “demo” album, Trust No Man, recorded not so long ago in their Ardsley Park band house. CDs will be available at the Jinx show, although the album will also begin streaming for free on the 20th at lovelylocksband.com.

Anna Chandler’s other band, COEDS, has the enviable slot of opening for the great Atlanta trio The Coathangers June 28 (also at the Jinx). And on July 3, American Hologram (another Britt Scott project) will be part of Trinity United’s “Thursday Night Opry” series, with City Hotel and Cusses.

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forward to our show at the Barrelhouse for quite some time now. We invited our good friends and one of our favorite bands, Dangermuffin, to join us for this homecoming celebration. They will kick off the show and play their version of sandblasted roots rock and then after we finish our raucous set we g plan to reassemble the infamous ‘DangerLes RacquetMuffin’ ultimate family jam to close out the night and leave you trembling but satisfied.

“That pretty much sums it up for now. We plan on spending a few days on Tybee before the show, so if anyone wants to find us take Victory Drive south out of town and follow it until you get to 12th and Butler. Turn left, park the car, walk out to the beach and look for the pasty white guys who seem a little happier than anyone else there. Who knows, you might get yourself a special hello gift from Les Racquet upon arrival, especially if you bring a bocce set or something cold to drink.”

It’s signed Much love, Daniel (drums/vox).

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Here’s a quick history lesson. Once the Beatles left the clubs, back in the day, they toured for about three years. Internationally, they went from theaters to arenas to stadiums, and then they quit playing live entirely, to concentrate on studio work.

Three years, that was it.

The band called 1964 – The Tribute has been touring for 30 years: Three decades of mop top wigs, bowing in unison and “yeah yeah yeah.”

Do the math—that’s 10 times as long as the actual Beatles did it.

“It’s kind of like being in Cats for a really long time,” laughs Mark Benson, the founder of 1964 – The Tribute, and the guy who “plays” John Lennon. “The natural tendency of any artist—musician, painter, actor, dancer—is to progress in some direction.

And our challenge is not to.”

The show, which comes to the Lucas Theatre Saturday, June 21, is performed in period suits and Beatle wigs, the guys’ stage demeanor, guitar stance and between-song banter as historically accurate as possible.

All four are real musicians who’ve decided to make “Beatling” their life’s work. Benson, in fact, is an accomplished luthier who researches and maintains the group’s cache of vintage instruments and amplifiers.

It’s that attention to detail that makes the Ohio-based 1964 one of the best Beatles tribute bands on the circuit.

This show is an accurate re-creation of an actual mid-1960s Beatles concert, with all of its charismatic live energy. Therefore, the musicians don’t change into brightly colored

Ohio’s Mark Benson, far right, is a co-founder of 1964 - The Tribute. Benson has been ‘playing’ John Lennon in this show for 30 years. uniforms and play the psychedelic, Sgt. Pepper-era stuff; nor are there fake beards for a romp through Abbey Road and Let it Be. The Beatles had ceased live gigging by then, so it’s off limits.

“The lion’s share of the set list is the most well-known hits from the first seven records,” says Benson, “which is where we

stop— ‘She Loves You,’ ‘Hard Day’s Night,’ ‘Help,’ those are always going to be in the list. You can’t not play ‘Twist and Shout.’ Of course, our show is about three times as long as their show.” A typical Beatles concert lasted about 30 minutes (“25 if we didn’t like you,” Lennon once remembered).

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because you have to cover 90 minutes instead of 30,” Benson explains.

“They did 12 songs and never an encore. We tried to do that initially, telling everybody ‘it’s really authentic,’ but they weren’t having it!”

A 1964 – The Tribute concert includes era-appropriate songs like “In My Life,” “And Your Bird Can Sing,” “Michelle,” “Yellow Submarine” and “I Should Have Known Better,” which the Beatles themselves never performed in concert.

Benson reports that playing the same role since 1984 (at 100-150 shows per year) hasn’t worn him down. “I don’t have another band that I play with, but I write music, and I record,” he says. “So there’s an outlet there.

“And I also oversee the band’s recordings and those kind of things.

And the video stuff that’s out there —inasmuch as you can control YouTube, and cell phone videos with people singing along with you out of tune.”

The secret, he says, is in the magic of the Beatles. It’s a pleasure to do ‘The natural tendency of any artist is to progress in some direction, and ours is not to.’ what he does.

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And are pretty much uncontested as the finest pop group on the planet. I think that most of their music is about some innocent form, or direct form of love.

It affects people on a subliminal level. It’s just a very positive thing.

“It’s the audience that keeps it fresh for us. When you look out there, and you see three generations of a family sitting together, and they’re all singing and they’re all clapping, and they leave happy, and nobody’s going ‘Can we go now?,’ when does that happen? I mean, when are you lucky enough to be able to do something that affects everybody so positively?” CS 1964 – The Tribute Where: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. When: At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21 Tickets: $39-$59 at savannahboxoffice. com

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Comic masters All this talk about the visiting Bea- Christles tribute band 1964 got us thinking about topher fake rock ‘n’ roll bands … and the fact that Guest, the Beatles’ first movie, the groundbreakMichael ing A Hard Day’s Night, is 50 years old this McKean week got us thinking about fake rock ‘n’ roll and Harry Shearer virtually inhabit the bands in movies. dimwitted musicians Nigel Tufnell, David We all know there are loads of non-docu- St. Hubbins and Derek Smalls, and their mentary movies about rock ‘n’ roll. And most brilliance is even more amazing when you learn that virtually all of the dialogue was of them suck, because Hollywood people improvised. The trio actually wrote and peras a rule don’t know a whole lot about the formed the songs, including “Big Bottom,” mechanics of music or the people involved.

“Hell Hole” and, yes, “Stonehenge.” The film, Following that (admittedly thin) train of which wasn’t terribly successful on initial logic, here—for no reason other than we release (many people thought it was a docuthought it would be fun—are our favorite mentary about an actual heavy metal band), examples of times they actually got it right. has become one of the most beloved AmeriThese are entirely fictional (i.e. scripted) films about bands. Because the movies are so can satires of the past 20 years. U2 guitarist The Edge said that when he first watched it good, the bands seem realer than real.

“I didn’t laugh, I wept,” because it depicted, But, of course, they aren’t. in his view, what vacuous, self-important shite rock music had become.

This is Spinal Tap (1984) Amps that go to 11, foil-wrapped cucumbers, pokey hors d’oeuvres with “no one Still Crazy (1998) home,” tiny Stonehenge trod on by a dwarf, Realistic in every respect, and still hilariShit Sandwich and Smell the Glove are part ous, Still Crazy is the greatest rock movie of the rock ‘n’ roll lexicon these days, thanks you’ve never seen. It’s been 20 years since to Rob Reiner’s faux-documentary about the members of Strange Fruit have spothe self-important British band that refused ken to each other, much less performed to die. Spinal Tap has become the yardstick together. When a reunion offer they can’t by which all fictional rock comedies are refuse comes in, the guys decide to bury the

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But the old animosities resurface, and the reconstituted Fruits’ test-run tour of European clubs is a disaster. There are so many things to recommend about this British comedywith-heart, from stellar performances by thespian royalty Bill Nighy, Timothy Spall, Steven Rea, Bruce Robinson and Billy Connolly, to a winning script by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenzies (who later collaborated on Across the Universe). The original songs were provided by Chris Gifford (Squeeze), Mick Jones (Foreigner), Jeff Lynne (ELO) and Clive Langer (Morrissey), among others—so they ring true. Comparisons to This is Spinal Tap are inevitable, but Still Crazy mines a much richer, more human, vein.

When Strange Fruit’s manager says, wistfully, “I want to stand in the dark and see an audience feel the way I do,” anybody who’s ever succumbed to live rock ‘n’ roll will get it.

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It’s full of little period in-jokes, like spelling the band’s name the Oneders (think the Byrds, the Cyrkle) until someone mispronounces it “The O’Needers,” to the cash-in record exec who signs them but never bothers to learn their names. The presence of director/producer Hanks as the boys’ sharp-dressing, fast-talking Svengali adds to the thespian gravitas—with the exception of the Wonders’ lead guitarist (played by good old wisecracking Steve Zahn), they’re not too memorable as individuals. Liv Tyler is on board as the pouty girlfriend of one of the guys, but she’s not what makes this movie great, either. It’s the attention to detail—the painstaking re-creations of mid ‘60s package shows, obnoxious emcees, obsequious disc jockeys and, above all, the insanely catchy, straight-from the ‘60s title song. Which did not exist in the ‘60s, but was written specifically for this movie.

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been used by the band; as budding journalist William Miller (Patrick Fugit) finds himself the unwitting custodian of acid-addled guitarist Russell Hammond (Billy Crudup); as William’s otherwise-liberal mother (Frances McDormand) cries out in disbelief: “Rock stars have kidnapped my son!” And hey, it’s got Zoey Deschanel at her big-eyed quirkycutest! Favorite line: “Wanna watch me feed a rat to my snake?”

For an even more potent experience, check out the “director’s cut” version, available under Crowe’s original name for the film, Untitled. It’s 40 minutes longer.

The Commitments (1991)

What happens when white, working class Irish kids form a powerhouse soul band? Alan Parker’s adaptation of Roddy Doyle’s novel is gritty, heartwarming and heartbreaking, as nine young Dubliners fight their way out of poverty, prejudice, indifference and the virtual guarantee of a bleak future. The driving force behind the band is wannabe impresario Jimmy Rabbitte (Robert Arkins), whose desire to assemble “the world’s hardestworking band” leads to a lengthy series of humorous auditions— and, ultimately, to Dublin’s best approximation of Wilson Pickett (Andrew Strong, 17 at the time of filming, as lead vocalist and sweaty frontman “Deco” Cuffe) and a kickass R&B rhythm section, horns and a trio of hotchick backup singers. What follows is a lessthan-typical rise-and-fall band story. The Commitments is inspirational, and absolutely jammed with great music.

Trivia: The part of veteran musician Joey “The Lips” Fagan, the conscience of the band, was originally offered to Van Morrison, who turned it down. Doyle adapted his novel into a play in 2013, for London’s West End. Our honorable mentions: Not Fade Away, Velvet Goldmine, Eddie and the Cruisers, Ladies and Gentlemen the Fabulous Stains, Rock Star, 24 Hour Party People.

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Talking with… Richard Leo Johnson

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The Savannah area has some amazing connections with guitars. Renowned guitarmakers Fred Gretsch, Robert Benedetto and Randy Wood are based here.

Our accomplished guitar players include Howard Paul, Anne Allman and a man whose name is synonymous with stringed invention, Richard Leo Johnson. The latter of these has a new album.

Released on Savannah’s Soft Science label, Celeste proves that Johnson hasn’t stopped experimenting. In this case, he’s gone theremin on us. You know the sound. Invented in 1920 by Russian physicist Leon Theremin, the electronic instrument is commonly associated with spooky film scores.

“The guitar that I used, from Martin Guitars… had a theremin built into it,” Johnson says. “It’s an acoustic guitar, played acoustically. So, blending the two together, it’s almost an impossible thing to do live.”

But Johnson is undaunted by impossibility. He worked out a few songs that he can perform live with this half-guitar, half-theremin beast. He has a live show planned for later this year.

“But for the record, I really was more inspired by the idea of the combination of the sonic qualities of the acoustic guitar and the theremin,” Johnson says.

He calls his hybrid instrument his “alien guitar.” That’s in part because of the album’s subject matter. Celeste has a narrative to it. And it involves an alien abduction. The extra-terrestrial theme continues Johnson’s series of mythically-inspired albums.

The story all started with 2006’s The Legend of Vernon McAlister. The earlier album had characters and plots. But musically, it became Johnson’s sonic launching pad.

Before McAlister, critics placed him on the edge of jazz. He was a kind of Leo Kottke- and John McLaughlin-inspired “finger picking wonder.” But after McAlister, he moved into landscapes broadly labeled New Age. “That record sold more and had better reviews and I made it with a

The always insightful, always inventive Richard Leo Johnson $90 microphone in my attic,” Johnson says.

“And all of a sudden, it was like, ‘Okay, so I can just do kind of what I really want to and not worry about the two-headed cow at the fair?’”

Johnson compares the virtuoso aspect of his earlier recordings to a kind of “freak show” that he’s now replaced with melodies, sounds and acoustic experimentations.

It’s definitely ripe for thoughts of outer space and aliens. He recently was interviewed for the nationally-syndicated New Age radio show Echoes.

“This record is not about virtuosity,” Johnson says. “But I do have to physically learn and play the songs.”

One track is laced with actual sounds from outer space, recorded by NASA. Another is a blues evoking the Star Wars Cantina. But the star of the show isn’t a binary. Or maybe it is. It’s the halfguitar, half-theremin.

“I know for some people it’s going to be sonically ‘out there,’” Johnson says. “But I hope it takes them there.”

The self-taught guitarist, who’s also an accomplished photographer, says he’ll continue experimenting as long as his hands can hold a guitar. cs Listen to a podcast of this interview and others by Orlando Montoya at www.savannahpodcast.com

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The art of freedom

Yet, in a fashion similar to the Texans of 1863, many in Savannah are unaware of the cultural opportunities available to them, especially to explore local African-American art.

Telfair Museums recently held their annual Juneteenth celebration, a commemoration of the day when the Emancipation Proclamation finally made it to Texas. This year’s free celebration was held at the Jepson Center on June 7th featured a lecture, workshops, music, and the Slavery and Freedom in Savannah exhibition.

Telfair collaborated with Tony Pizzo, Executive Director of the Ships of the Sea

By Lauren Flotte Museum, and TJ Reddy, a musician and artrisesavannah.org artist native to Savannah, to offer a free mbria workshop. The mbria is an African On January 1, instrument made of a wooden board with 1863 Abraham Linmetal keys the player plucks. coln issued the Eman“A thumb drum,” said Reddy. cipation Proclamation, Pizzo’s penchant for handmade instruyet this news did not ments coupled with Reddy’s catching enthureach the free by siasm steered the group through the process law, yet still enslaved of building, tuning and playing the simple, blacks in Texas until yet enchanting, instrument.

June 19, 1856.

The two created mbira kits especially For over two years, slaves in the nation’s designed for Reddy’s unique Delta Blues approach to the instrument. Reddy led largest state did not know they were free. myself, children and parents at the workWhile the end of slavery was never described as a wham-bam-thank-you-ma’am shop through rhythmical, call and response blues patterns. deal, my history teachers never explained As someone who is often intimidated by that some slaves were unaware of their freeclapping in a steady rhythm, I was amazed dom. In our modern world of 24/7 news to find myself thumb drumming the blues as coverage, it is hard to even imagine how a Reddy belted along with our rag-tag band of news flash like that could have missed an entire state. (Let’s face it: CNN would have amateur mbria-ists.

Pizzo will be leading a cigar box guitar endlessly speculated and sensationalized workshop at the Ships of the Sea Museum until the next excuse for breaking news...)

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An African ‘thumb drum,’ or mbira. A recent collaborative workshop taught how to make and play your own.

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on August 23 (pre-register for limited spots.) While SOS doesn’t currently have plans for another mbira workshop, Pizzo assured that “the mbira will make a workshop appearance from time to time. “ To continue my exploration, I headed over to the Beach Institute. Currently the Institute is showcasing works by Carl M. Crawford, a Columbia, SC native.

“Movement: Dynamic Expression of Jazz and Dance” presents Crawford’s visual exaltations of African-American culture, from jazz trumpeters to praise dancers. Crawford uses his own unique process, “collage illusion,” to create his work, which achieves “the illusion of paint brushes” by using small

colored pieces of magazines to model the images.

“I’m inspired by the movement and the energy. I explore different forms of expression and communication,” says Crawford.

His work not only captures the spirit of the expressions, but the power of the performers.

The figures are rendered in striking poses, as though they are channeling the history of their culture and presenting it to the viewer.

Crawford’s works join the past and present of African American life, music, and dance.

Inspired by performances he saw in his hometown and during his travels, Crawford has developed a stunning style to capture the strength and elegance of black art forms.

I continually find new ways to explore the influence African-American art and culture here in Savannah and not just during Juneteenth or Black History month.

Next time you grab a slice at Vinnie’s, wander over to the City Market Art Center and check out artists like Alix Baptiste and William Kwamena-Poh. When you stroll over to the Beach Institute to see Crawford’s work, also check out the museum’s collection of local black folk art, from Richard Law’s charming scenes of Savannah life to the wonderfully-odd woodcarvings of Ulysses Davis.

“There’s no mystery, only magic,” said Reddy during the workshop.

His words rang true. The magic is evident at first glance and the mystery is only perceived. cs

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Work by Carl M. Crawford is on display at the Beach Institute. The name of the show is ‘Movement: Dynamic Expression of Jazz and Dance.’

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culture | food & Drink

Get your Yia Yia’s out

New Ardsley bakery offers Greek and other Mediterranean delicacies

By Jessica Leigh Lebos jll@connectsavannah.com

Every October, Savannah lines up outside St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church for the congregation’s annual food festival. By the end of the three-day event, there isn’t a crumb of filo dough in sight, the trays of hand-crafted moussaka and baklava sold out for another year.

It’s enough to make a Hellenistic foodie cry.

Stathy Stathopoulos doesn’t want any tears shed over the lack of authentic Greek baked goods around here. After hearing for years that folks want their tsoureki sweet bread fix more often, the Savannah native and his wife, Penny, recently opened Yia Yia’s Kitchen at the corner of Habersham and 49th streets in Ardsley Park.

They own the mixed-use brick building, and after renting it out over the years to other businesses, they decided to make a go of their own culinary venture.

“I see cupcake shops, cookie places…why not Greek pastries?” asks the jolly Stathy.

Yia Yia’s—which takes its name from the endearing term for a Greek grandmother— imports its desserts from the famous Hellas Bakery in Tarpon Springs, FL, one of the oldest and largest Greek expatriate communities in the United States.

Rather than “reinvent the wheel,” Stathy says serving as a vendor for Hellas’ freshshipped wares is the way to provide authenticity and consistency.

“The whole idea was to get the very best and bring it here,” he explains.

The cozy corner store displays in its glass case a lavish assortment of Hellas’

Stathy and Penny Stathopoulos import the best baklava, flogeres and kataifi in the country to Yia Yia’s Kitchen. traditional Greek goodies: Fluted flogeres dripping with honey. Sugar-dusted kourabiethes and delicate kataifi, shaped like miniature birds’ nests.

Most impressive are the giant diples, rolls of filo dough dipped in honey and sprinkled with cinnamon and pecans.

“Even the Greeks can’t believe how big they are,” chuckles Stathy, though he confesses that the chewy almond crescent cookies are his favorite.

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“One side was a blue collar bar, and the other side was a confectionary shop for the kids from Savannah High,” remembers Stathy, a first generation American. “During the day it was a real cheerful spot, and of course at night, it became something just for the grown-ups.”

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The cinnamon-and-pecan-sprinkled diples are so remarkably large, ‘even the Greeks can’t believe how big they are.’ pop in for baklava platters, a box of koulouria twists or just a snack on their way home from church.

“People tell us they’re glad we’re open on Sundays, ‘cause no other bakery is!”

For those seeking satisfaction for the savory end of the palate, there are plenty of delicacies in Yia Yia’s small grocery and deli sections: Prepared trays of moussaka and pastitsio are ready to take home and pop in the oven. Fresh gyro fixings, including prepared meats, several varieties of Kalamata olives and hand-stretched pita, also make for an easy dinner.

There’s also a wall of imported Melissa orzo, Pegasus olive oil and Takana soups bearing Greek letters to stock your pantry.

Stathy promises that fresh Greek salads featuring local produce are coming. In the meantime, home cooks can recreate them with several varieties of imported feta cheese, including an exquisitely-flavored

Bulgarian variety. For appetizers and snacks, the prepared “Feisty Feta” spread makes regular Southern pimento cheese dip seem rather pale.

Yia Yia’s also gave Stathy a reason to bring a young Greek cousin across the Atlantic.

Hailing from the village of Kalavrita on the Peloponnese peninsula, Yiorges Karampoulis arrived in Savannah a year ago and was disappointed that the only time he could taste authentic diples and other tastes of home was at the three-day Greek festival.

He’s delighted that he’s been put to work at Yia Yia’s, where those familiar flavors are now available all the time.

“I’m very satisfied—and surprised,” says Karampoulis, giving two thumbs up.

Then he gives the ultimate validation: “They taste just like my mother’s!” cs Yia Yia’s Kitchen, 3113 Habersham St., (912) 6639616

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“It’s a goodsized space.”

That understatement is how owner John Henderson describes the Sound Garden, an expansive outdoor venue behind Coach’s Corner, his venerable Victory Drive bar and grill.

In the past, the Sound Garden has served as an ideal location for patrons to enjoy their food and drinks outdside or listen to musicians perform on the north-end›s professionally-rigged concert stage. This Saturday, it will prove its versatility by hosting the first-ever Summer Suds Craft Brew Festival.

That’s right, an honestto-goodness craft beer festival is happening in Thunderbolt.

The event was organized by Laura Simpson, a beer festival veteran who launched the original Savannah Craft Brew Fest and guided it through its first four years while working at the Savannah Convention and Visitors Bureau.

There will be more than 40 breweries represented at the Summer Suds festival. The list includes local favorites like Moon River, Coastal Empire and Southbound, regional breweries like Sweetwater, Terrapin and the newly operational Macon Beer Company as well as craft industry titans like Sierra Nevada and Dogfish Head. Only breweries that meet the Brewers Association definition of “craft” were invited to participate. This means that all of the breweries are small (less than six million barrels of annual production), independent (less than 25% of the company is owned by a non-craft brewer) and use traditional ingredients in their recipes.

This standard was important to Simpson and Henderson, keeping what she called a “purist craft brew” mentality.

The set-up will be familiar to anyone that has attended a beer festival and includes tables organized by brewery where volunteers from the Savannah Brewers League will pour small sample servings into a commemorative glass. A program will be provided that includes a festival map and a list of all of the beers with ample room to include personal tasting notes.

Attending breweries are focusing on seasonal beers (it is called Summer Suds, after all), so expect an emphasis on lighter-bodied beers like Abita’s citrus-infused Lemon Wheat and Mother Earth’s refreshing Endless River Kolsch. This is a smart move for a warm Savannah afternoon, and in addition to the cold beer, the Sound Garden will be covered by a giant tent with large fans placed around the lot. This also ensures a rain-orshine event.

As a bonus, select festival beers will also have suggested food pairings from the Coach’s Corner kitchen. Those small bites are included in the admission price. Live music from Lyn Avenue will also contribute to the atmosphere.

Coach’s Corner is no stranger to craft beer. They’ve dedicated an impressive 25 of their 28 taps to craft brands like Harpoon and Angry Orchard. That plethora of tap handles will come in handy Friday night for the pre-fest Samuel Adams Tap Takeover.

Tap takeovers are a great way for a brewery to showcase their diversity and perhaps no craft brand has as much diversity as the Boston Beer Company, brewers of Samuel Adams. They will be providing 24 different brews for the occasion, making this one of the largest tap takeover in the company’s history. Flights will be available for those who wish to have smaller pours, allowing them to enjoy more beers and compare flavors. Samuel Adams representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide promotional giveaways.

While the beer in itself is a great reason to come, there is an important charity connection. Proceeds will be donated to Along Came Bill, The Bill Lester Memorial Fund, which is devoted to supporting local organizations that work with disabled adult members of the community.

While Savannah’s other craft beer related events often rely on tourists to fill the venue, “This event is a locals event,” said Simpson, who can be contacted for volunteer and sponsorship opportunities: lls@imsproductions.net.

That’s especially true with the Savannah-focused charitable component, which she added is “going to benefit our local population.” cs Summer Suds Craft Brew Festival When: 1-6 p.m., Saturday, June 21 Where: Coach’s Corner, 3016 E. Victory Tickets: $35 ($10 designated drivers), brownpapertickets.com/event/692990

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oil and watercolor paintings by Ukrainian artist/architect. Free and open to the public. Artist’s reception Sat. 6/21, 10am6pm, and Sun. 6/22 12pm-5pm. Through June 22 Alix Baptiste’s Art Gallery (City Market), 307 W. St. Julian Street.

Continuing Exhibits Shaved — Works by artists (and Blick em-

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ern exhibition, Savannah Scenes, features paintings in acrylic that capture the unique beauty of everyday Savannah scenes.

Through June 30 Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

Art With Meaning: Folk Art in the Twenty First Century — A show of mixed-media art, present-

ing an educational overview of the three branches of Folk Art: everyday life, religious beliefs and distressed art. A joint project of Beach Institute and the Hurn Museum.

Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Borderland: Exhibition by Rumi Hara — Hara

incorporates watercolor illustrations, handinked comics and photographs in her work, that revisits Coastal Georgia as a space in between Africa and America, water and land, reality and imagination. Animal life, the memory of slavery and Gullah-Geechee folklore intertwine in the story that takes the viewer on a dreamlike journey through the Sea Islands. Free and open to the public. Through June 27. Alexander Hall Gallery, 668 Indian St.

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Work by Oksana Gruszka Harmouche is on display at Alix Baptiste Gallery in City Market, receptions Saturday and Sunday Helen Levitt: In the Street — The exhibit, a collaboration with the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, displays the work of one of America’s ground-breaking photographers.

The photographs are drawn from the permanent collections of both the Telfair and the High. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Immediate Surroundings — A summer sales

exhibition/juried show featuring works by 63 SCAD artists--students, alumni, faculty and staff--that suggest a sense of place.

Includes representational and abstract depictions of interiors and landscapes, people and cities, objects and environments, that examine the human desire to belong. All art available for purchase. Prices begin at $25.

Free and open to the public. Reception Fri. 6/27, 6-8pm. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St,.

Jason Middlebrook: Submerged — Middlebrook transformed logs once submerged in the Savannah River and that provided infrastructure for over 200 years. In the exhibition, these planed and painted planks hang from various heights and angles throughout the museum’s lobby. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Marilyn: Celebrating an American Icon — An internationally traveling exhibition, featuring more than 100 works of American film icon Marilyn Monroe. Presented in a variety of media including photographs, paintings, and videos. Through July 27 Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. The Meantime — An exhibition of recent il-

lustrations and paintings by Simon Cooper.

Through June 30 Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

Nathan Mabry: Process (B-E-A-G-G-R-E-S-S-I-V-E) — A six-piece, sculpture-based installa-

tion exhibited in the Alex Townsend Grand Courtyard. Mabry appropriates figures of Rodin’s “The Burghers of Calais,” adorning them with familiar American mascot heads.

SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

New York Accents — An exhibition of visual art, decorative and fine art objects from Telfair Museums’ permanent collection dating from the early 19th century to the present, exploring the rich influence of New York on Savannah. Museum admission.

Through July 6 Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. Paintings by Johanna Hopkinson — Savannah mixed media artist and painter whose work reflects the natural world. Through June 30 Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Paintings by Sharon Saseen & Jewelry by Randee Powell — In June, Gallery 209 presents

Sharon Saseen’s iconic paintings of Savannah and the South, and Randee Powell’s linen macrame jewelry incorporating semiprecious gemstones, seashells and crystals.

Through June 30 Gallery 209, 209 E River St. Photographs of Fort Pulaski — The Muse is

an exhibition of photographs by Shannon Christopher, shot on Cockspur Island and at Fort Pulaski. Fort Pulaski National Monument, Cockspur Island.

Woody Cornwell: Between Evidence and Intent —

This renowned abstract painter has been a board member with Art Papers magazine, Forward Arts Foundation Emerging Artist Committee and Public Domain. Currently with Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery and recently awarded a Robert Rauschenberg SEED Grant. Closing Reception: Wednesday, June 25, 6pm- 9pm Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. cs

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How To Train Your Dragon 2 OOO

The inevitable sequel to the 2010 smash, How to Train Your Dragon 2 might be a bright and cheerful toon flick for the whole family, but it also isn’t afraid to occasionally saunter over to the dark side. How dark?

Let’s just say that there’s a late-breaking development here that will result in some moviegoers tagging it as this film’s Vaderflavored “I am your father” moment.

I’m not referring to the more obvious parallel that the mother of our young protagonist Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel) is still alive; while that might qualify as a spoiler of sorts, it’s already been widely reported in print and online, so hopefully I’m not ruining anything for anyone. No, I’m referring to a grim twist that just might lead to ample weeping from audience members who didn’t completely empty their tear ducts during The Fault in Our Stars. It’s a powerful moment, and it’s a reminder that the best animated features have the ability to fully engage our senses as well as any live-action endeavor.

The original film centered on the sensitive viking Hiccup and the dragon Toothless, and how their relationship eventually put an end to the long-running feud between man and beast. As this new picture opens, we see that everyone in the village of Berk has at least one dragon as a pet. But while life in Berk is idyllic, there’s trouble brewing in the surrounding area, as a brute named Drago Bludvist (Djimon Hounsou) has been ordering his minions to round up as many dragons as possible. Hiccup figures that he should attempt to reason with Drago, but Stoick (Gerard Butler), Hiccup’s father and the viking chief, knows that there’s no use

in talking to such a madman. Nevertheless, Hiccup decides he’ll give it the old viking try, although his plan gets sidetracked once he unexpectedly reunites with the long-gone mom (Cate Blanchett) he never knew.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 really pops in 3-D, yet the animation is so stunning that those hoping to save some cash won’t be cheated if they opt to check it out in one less dimension. Of course, we all knew the animation would be up to snuff; what’s more unexpected is the strength of the script by director Dean DeBlois (working from the book series by Cressida Cowell). The character dynamics prove to be as maturely handled as the themes of responsibility and sacrifice, and the film is sometimes so serious that, while Stoick’s right-hand man Gobber (Craig Ferguson) continues to provide amusement (and kudos for the thinly veiled Pride aside), the juvenile antics of Hiccup’s friends actually manage to interrupt the narrative flow that DeBlois carefully established.

When a kid flick can be criticized for occasionally being too childish, it’s clear that here’s a film ready, willing and able to connect with adults as effortlessly as it does with the wee ones.

22 JUMP STREET OOO

There really wasn’t any reason to expect good things from 2012’s 21 Jump Street, since such TV-to-film adaptations as Starsky & Hutch, I Spy and Dark Shadows had suggested that this wholesale mining of boobtube nostalgia clearly had its limitations. Yet the big-screen takeoff of the TV show that

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had placed Johnny Depp on the map proved to be a resounding success, self-aware in its humor yet never smug or suffocating in its execution.

Similarly, there really wasn’t any reason to expect good things from 22 Jump Street, since any sequel would doubtless just be a repeat of what had gone on before. Well, yes and no. 22 Jump Street does follow the pattern of its predecessor, but the film’s four writers (including co-star Jonah Hill) work overtime to ensure that the majority of the gags are fresh and that the recycled ones are given enough of an extra spin to make audiences laugh all over again. And, boy, do they laugh ... long and loud.

Hill and Channing Tatum return as undercover cops Schmidt and Jenko, only now they’re too old to successfully pass themselves off as high school students as they search for the makers of a deadly drug that’s causing kids to OD. The solution?

They must successfully pass themselves off as college students as they search for the makers of a deadly drug that’s causing kids to OD. It sounds like Lazy Screenwriting 101, and the potential for the self-referential humor to fall drastically flat is huge (see Seth MacFarlane’s A Million Ways to Die in the West as proof positive).

Yet from the start, with a “Previously on 21 Jump Street” tease, Hill and his co-writers find ways to perk up the predictable. For instance, 22 Jump Street isn’t just the name of the movie; it’s also the new address that serves as the headquarters for the unit operating under the grouchy Captain Dickson (Ice Cube, the first picture’s stealth weapon of wit, is just as hilarious here). “Good thing there’s an abandoned Vietnamese church just across the street,” notes Dickson as they pass by the abandoned Korean church - now sold - that they previously had used as HQ. The campus setting also lends itself to some inspired bits. The Lucas Brothers, aka stand-up comedians Kenny and Keith, quietly steal scenes as pothead siblings who finish each other’s sentences, while former Saturday Night Live scribe Jillian Bell is drolly amusing as a huffy student constantly ragging on the fact that Schmidt is clearly older than the average college kid. As Maya, a classmate who catches Schmidt’s eye, Amber Stevens has to play it straighter than her co-stars, but her participation in the proceedings eventually leads directly to a couple of the film’s largest laughs.

The merriment and goodwill manage to extend all the way to the epilogue; I won’t spoil the surprise (or the hysterical cameo buried therein) since it’s best to view this sustained stretch of comic brilliance with

virgin eyes, so let’s just say that the prospect of a 23 Jump Street seems more like a favor than a threat.

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS OOOP

While theaters have been providing 3-D glasses as moviegoers amble into enhanced showings of such hi-tech flicks as Godzilla and Edge of Tomorrow, they’re offering no handouts at venues screening The Fault in Our Stars. That’s a blown opportunity for the chains to make an extra buck, because if the steady sniffling of the audience surrounding me at the film’s advance screening is any indication, then legions of viewers will be requiring a stack of Kleenex long before the end credits roll.

Heck, I could have benefited from a couple myself, if only to blot eyes that watered up on more than one occasion. Movies about sickly young people tend to strand discerning film fans far from the intended effect, since dry eyes or involuntary chuckles are more likely to greet the melodramatic claptrap foisted upon the screen. But The Fault in Our Stars, based on John Green’s acclaimed 2012 bestseller, is different: It treats its characters as recognizably human individuals rather than symbolic pawn pieces, and it hooks us with its mix of strong dialogue, restrained direction and powerhouse performances.

Shailene Woodley, matching her spectacular turn in last summer’s The Spectacular Now, stars as Hazel Grace Lancaster, a 16-year-old whose cancer has left her unable to properly breath without her portable oxygen tank in tow. A smart and strong-willed teen, the last thing she wants to do is spend potentially limited time attending support group meetings, but at the insistence of her mother (Laura Dern), she finally acquiesces.

And a good thing, too, since it’s at one of these meetings that she encounters Augustus “Gus” Waters (Ansel Elgort), a self-assured boy who lost a leg to cancer and now sports a prosthetic one. Gus and Hazel both benefit from loving and supportive parents, yet what they really require is one another, someone who can understand firsthand the fears and difficulties that they each face daily. For her part, though, Hazel wants to keep some distance, as she doesn’t desire to see anyone else hurt by her tragic life circumstances. Gus naturally balks at her decision, and they eventually make the transition from best buddies to consummate soulmates.

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his movie-star mojo in the role of Major William Cage, the military’s leading p.r. flack and a wiz at selling the ongoing war against invading alien forces nicknamed “Mimics.”

But when a no-nonsense general (Brendan Gleeson) orders him to accompany the first wave of troops set to fight the e.t.s along the French coast, he refuses, forcing the general to have him arrested as a deserter and shipping him to the front as an ordinary soldier.

Once on the battlefield, Cage proves to be utterly worthless - he’s a far cry from Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt), a kick-ass combatant who has become the face of humanity’s stand against its evil attackers. Cage is so incompetent, in fact, that he’s quickly killed ... only to then find himself waking up back at the barracks on the day before the beachfront battle commences. To reveal more would be to spoil the picture’s numerous surprises; suffice it to say that Cage dies repeatedly, but rather than forge a rapport with Punxsutawney Phil, he becomes acquainted with Rita, the one person who understands why he seems stuck in an endless loop.

With Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity) as director and an angel-kissed script by Oscar winner Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects) and the team of Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth (the Valerie Plame drama Fair Game), it’s clear that complexity and ingenuity won’t be in short supply. But what’s unexpected is the high level of humor coursing through the film, with much of it in a darkly comic vein that perfectly aligns with Cage’s sense of EDGE OF TOMORROW frustration and resignation as he’s required OOOO to carry out the same actions over and over Ever since the first trailer broke for Edge again (there’s a bit involving a moving vehicle of Tomorrow, the movie hasn’t been able to that will doubtless remain the year’s best shake the label that it’s basically Groundhog sick joke).

Day dripped through a sci-fi filter. While As for the effects work, it’s nothing short there’s some truth to that - and also truth in that it’s similar to Source Code, a comparison of superb, with the Mimics proving to be that curiously isn’t being made much - such expertly designed - and genuinely frighta designation proves to be woefully limiting ening - creatures. Yet all the fancy CGI for a film as exhilarating as this one. It’s only wouldn’t amount to anything if we weren’t been a couple of weeks since X-Men: Days of actively involved in the characters’ fates Future Past laid an early claim for the title of (see Cruise’s recent sci-fi failure Oblivion as a readily available example of a project the summer’s best blockbuster, and already overwhelmed by its visuals), and the takewe have another potent contender. In fact, no-prisoners performance by Blunt and 2014 has already seen enough high-caliber especially the multifaceted work by Cruise releases that if the rest of the summer folensure that our emotions are as actively lows suit, I might have enough for a 10 engaged as our imagination.

Best list by Labor Day and can take off the If Edge of Tomorrow unfortunately turns a remainder of the year. bit conventional as it enters its final stretch, I jest, of course. Still, Edge of Tomorrow that’s a small price to pay for what’s overall is excellent enough that it will certainly a socko motion picture that demands to be be remembered at year’s close. Endlessly entertaining and ceaselessly innovative, this seen today. futuristic saga, an adaptation of a Japanese novel with the groovy name All You Need Is 34 Kill, finds Tom Cruise once again working JUN 18-24, 2014

and Michael H. Weber (the pair who wrote (500) Days of Summer and the aforementioned The Spectacular Now) is too intelligent to telegraph its moves or allow the drama to fall into predetermined place.

One of the highlights of the picture is when Hazel and Gus travel to Amsterdam to meet Peter Van Houten (Willem Dafoe), the author of Hazel’s favorite book, and their meeting isn’t quite what one might expect. Instead, the emotions that are unleashed are raw, startling and even terrifying, and they provide an unease not even attempted in other films of this nature (certainly not junk like Sweet November or Autumn in New York).

Even with its blanket richness, The Fault in Our Stars won’t draw viewers who dismiss out of hand anything dealing with palpable emotions (I expect online fanboys to bash it as if it were a Twilight sequel, even as they purchase tickets for the next Transformers flick). But admittedly, one person’s soul-rattling catharsis might be another’s Hallmark greeting card, meaning even open-minded viewers might not catch its wavelength. Fair enough.

There’s one line of voiceover, taken from Green’s novel, that struck me as particularly memorable: “I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.” If this line strikes you as so much treacle, skip the film with my blessing. But if it speaks to you, then better pocket that handkerchief before heading to the multiplex.

CHEF

OOOP After finding success as a director-forhire with Elf and the Iron Man movies, Jon Favreau (Swingers, Made) has made a welcome return to the indie fold with a film so funny and likeable it makes you wish he could do this sort of thing full-time and still earn a living. The writer/director plays Carl Casper, a celebrity chef who’s been cranking out the same menu at a tony L.A. restaurant for 10 years. Following a dispute with his boss (Dustin Hoffman) and an embarrassingly bad review from a popular online food critic (Oliver Platt), Casper faces a mid-life crisis: Suddenly his good name isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on, and he’s out of a job with no prospects. Add to this a strained relationship with his precocious 12-year-old son (Emjay Anthony), and this is a chef at a crossroads.

He doesn’t completely understand the power of social media, which only adds to his difficulties.

With moral support from his best friend (Scarlett Johansson), and ex-wife (Sofia Vergara), and financial help from her first husband (an eccentric millionaire played with the usual eccentric gusto by Robert Downey Jr.) Casper embarks on a new career, as the proprietor of a food truck that serves authentic Cuban sandwiches, arroz con pollo and other Latin specialties cooked to gourmet perfection. Accompanied by his son – who takes instantly to the family business – and line chef John Leguizamo, Kessler takes El Jefe (the business-on-wheels) from Miami to Los Angeles, with stops in New Orleans, Austin and other American food capitals. So it’s a road trip story, a malebonding movie, and a food comedy with no unpleasant aftertaste.

Celebrity chef Roy Choi, who appears briefly as himself, was Favreau’s advisor on the film – so the many mouth-watering “food porn” shots of Casper at work (slicing, dicing and preparing) were actually performed by the writer/director himself.

Indeed, there are precious little false flavors in Chef. It’s sweet but not cloying, a tremendously satisfying cinematic meal.

Don’t expect a sequel anytime soon, however. Favreau’s next project, for Disney, is a big-budget remake of The Jungle Book, combining live action and CGI. (Bill DeYoung)

maleficent

OOO Are revisionist takes on beloved children’s stories a passing fancy, or should we expect a glut of them over the coming decades?

Like the excellent Broadway hit Wicked and the execrable Hollywood hit Oz the Great

and Powerful, both of which demonstrated how the Wicked Witch of the West didn’t start out as a major-league villain, Maleficent takes the evil sorceress from Sleeping Beauty and rationally explains how she also found herself journeying to the dark side.

At this rate, can we soon expect to see an infant Cruella De Vil viciously attacked by a rabid dalmatian, or a teenage Ursula the Sea Witch bullied by her mermaid peers?

Whereas the two Wizard of Oz prequels made sure that their stories flowed seamlessly into L. Frank Baum’s tale without upsetting his established narrative, Maleficent feels as if it hews closer to the “alternate universe” theory popular in superhero comic books.

Yet even this might be false, as the film’s narrator ( Janet McTeer) insists that the story we’ve heard over the years isn’t entirely accurate.

Translation: Expect some fundamental changes to the legend most people know from either Charles Perrault’s original fairy tale La Belle au bois dormant or Disney’s 1959 animated version Sleeping Beauty.

In this new picture, Maleficent is painted as a kind and gentle fairy, not only as a child but once she grows into womanhood (and played at this point by Angelina Jolie). It’s only after she’s betrayed by a man who predictably places more importance on power than romance (insecure guys, feel free to insert a NotAllMen meme here) that she lashes out in righteous anger. Circumstances lead to her placing a curse on the beautiful young Princess Aurora (portrayed in her teen years by Elle Fanning), but as she comes to know the child in her guise as Aurora’s “fairy godmother,” Maleficent begins to question her own judgment.

Debuting director Robert Stromberg is a five-time Emmy-winning visual effects artist and a two-time Oscar-winning production designer, so it’s a given that Maleficent looks magnificent.

Unfortunately, Stromberg opts to go for cuteness on too many occasions - some of the forest denizens are about as menacing as Ewoks, and the three good fairies, played in both live-action and CGI incarnations by Imelda Staunton, Lesley Manville and Juno Temple, are even more annoying than their animated 1959 counterparts - and this tends to undermine the sense of pungent menace suggested by the film’s dark, dank look.

Still, any weaknesses melt in the wake of Jolie’s excellent work as the title figure. With dabs of CGI enhancing her already striking visage, Jolie moves through the film with the ease and confidence of a panther striding through the jungle. CS

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Alderman Mary Ellen Sprague hosts a weekly gathering for District 4 constituents every Wednesday morning. Residents and business owners of District 4 are invited to drop-in to ask questions and discuss local issues. Free and open to the public.

Wednesdays, 6-9 a.m. 912-659-0103. ogeecheecoffee.com/. Wednesdays, 6-9 a.m coffee deli, 4517 Habersham St. Savannah Area Young Republicans

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gramming Instructors City seeks applications for Weave A Dream Initiative instructors for Fall 2014 programming. Proposals are due by August 29, 2014 and should be submitted by email to cnorthcutt@ savannahga.gov or mailed to 9 West Henry Street, Savannah, GA 31401. To download the application and see criteria, go to the Cultural Affairs website www.savannahga. gov/arts. For more information please contact Crystal Northcutt at (912) 644-7927.

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The Sentient Bean is seeking experienced artists interested in showing their work for the duration of one month at the Bean. Artists must have a website with current images representing a sample of the work to be shown in order to be Art Rise Savannah Seeks Artists for Fresh considered. To apply, please send an email Exhibition Fellowship Program to sentientbooking@gmail.com with the Apply for Fresh’s Exhibition Fellowship, The subject line “art show” and include the Fellowship is a submission-based process following information: 1. Artist name and in which recipients receive a three week phone number 2. Link to website that has exhibition in the Fresh Exhibition gallery. current and relevant images of work for Application deadline: July 25. $40 applica- proposed show 3. Link to artist resume tion fee. See website for details. A project (preferred) or artist resume attached of Art Rise Savannah. Through July 25. as a PDF file ONLY 4. Type of work to be info@freshexhibitions.org. freshexhibitions. shown, including medium, general sizes, org/fellowship/. Through July 25 price range, and how many of pieces will Performing Arts Instructors Sought be in the show 5. Link to artist statement Department of Cultural Affairs Accepting (preferred) or artist statement attached Proposals for Neighborhood Arts Proas a PDF file ONLY ongoing. sentientbean.

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Call for entries: Faux Real show at Non-Fiction Gallery

Non-Fiction Gallery is looking for works that explore the many facets of the concept of reality. The gallery invites artists from all media to apply to this national juried show. Please see the prospectus at nonfictiongallery.com. Show dates: August 1-12, 2014 Submission deadline: Friday, July 11, 2014 Entry fee: $20 for up to three works, $5 per every entry thereafter. Every 3 days. 912-662-5152. nonfictiongallery. com. Every 3 days Non-Fiction Gallery, 1522 Bull St. City of Savannah TV Show Seeks Entries

The City of Savannah's TV station, SGTV is seeking insightful and well-crafted profiles, documentaries, animations, original music videos, histories or other original works by or about the citizens of Savannah to run on "Engage", a television show produced by the city. Interested in collaborating with filmmakers, artists, musicians and others in producing original content for the program. While the City does not offer compensation for such programs, SGTV does offer an opportunity to expose local works to a wide audience. More than 55,000 households in Chatham County

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have access to SGTV. Submit proposals via website. The City reserves the right to reject any programming that does not meet content standards. ongoing. savannahga. gov/engagesgtv. ongoing City of Savannah's “Call for Proposals” for the 2015 Contracts for Cultural & Arts Services Program

The City of Savannah’s Cultural Affairs Commission has issued a “Call for Proposals” for the 2015 Contracts for Cultural & Arts Services Program. In 2015, funding will be available in two program categories that each has specific funding criteria: Core Investment Program, designed for the City to invest in the artistic mission of thriving established arts organizations with operating budgets of at least $500,000.

Cultural Projects Investment Program, designed for the City to invest in non-profit organizations and/or institutions of higher learning that provide high quality innovative arts services that increase access to cultural and creative experiences, support and facilitate skill development, inform the public about entrepreneurial avenues in the cultural sector, and nurture the local creative industry. Applications, guidelines, and program information will be available on the Department of Cultural Affairs website (www.savannahga.gov/arts) or by contacting Crystal Northcutt at cnorthcutt@savannahga.gov or 912-644-7927.

Deadline is Friday, June 27, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. New applicants are required to have their proposals reviewed by DCA staff prior to submission. Proposal review dates for new applicants are May 26 – June 6, 2014.

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912-644-7927. cnorthcutt@savannahga. gov. Every 7 days City's Cultural Arts Gallery Seeks Artists for 2015 Exhibitions

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Interested artist should call the gallery at 236-4583 between the hours of 10:30 and 1:30 pm and ask for Pat or email Bill Rousseau at bmrousseau@aol.com. Every other day. gallery209.com/. Every other day Gallery 209, 209 E River St. Gallery Seeks Local Artists

Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street, in downtown Savannah seeks 2-D and 3-D artists to join its cooperative gallery. Must be a 36 full-time resident of Savannah or nearby

same in the City or County. Applications can be found on the City’s website: www. savannahga.gov/boards. Application deadline, Wednesday, June 18, 4:30pm. Upon completion of the appointment process by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, all applicants and appointees Homeschool Music Classes will be notified. For further information, Music classes for homeschool students contact the Office of the Clerk of Council ages 8 - 18, and their parents. Offered in by email or telephone. Through June 18.

Guyton and Savannah. See website for 651-6441. clerkofcouncil@savannahga.gov. details. ongoing. CoastalEmpireMusic.com. Through June 18 Tybee Arts Association Call for Entries: July ongoing area. Work to be considered includes painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, glass, ceramics and wood. If interested please submit 5-10 images of your work, plus resume/CV and biography to info@ kobogallery.com. ongoing. ongoing Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street ,.

Kids Photo Contest Sponsored by Sand Gnats and Telfair Museums

A photo contest for children ages 8-12.

Submission deadline: 5:00 p.m. on June 30. Sponsors are Telfair Museums and the Savannah Sand Gnats. The Sand Gnats will feature the winning photograph on the front cover of their game program, Gnats Illustrated, from mid-July through the end of the season. Sand Gnats players will serve as contest judges, selecting the winning photograph. Photographs must be baseball themed. Digital, Polaroid, or even cell phone photos are acceptable in either color or in black and white. Information /questions--Kayla Medina at Telfair Museums, 912.790.8837 or medinak@ telfair.org. Submit entries to telfaircontest@ sandgnats.com with photographer name, age and contact information. The winner will be contacted by July 7. Every 3 days. telfair.org. Every 3 days Halo's National Modeling Talent Showcase

Talent and modeling agents, casting directors and talent managers from New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta will be scouting for actors, singers, dancers and models ages 4 and older. Hosted by Halo Talent Agency. Registration: $75 with a 30% discount for a second participant from the same family. Sat., June 21. halotalentsavannah.com. telfair.org/jepson/. Sat., June 21 Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Oatland Island Seeks Memories and Recollections for 40th Anniversary

Oatland Island Education Center is looking for memories of Oatland Island, in honor of their 40th anniversary. People who were you part of the Youth Conservation Corp that helped to build Oatland Island Education Center in the 1970’s. Great memories from Oatland field trips. Special family memories of Oatland Island. Send your photos and stories to memories@oatland40th.org. Deadline is August 31. Every 3 days. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org.

Every 3 days Savannah/Chatham Historic Sites and Monuments Commission

The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will be accepting applications beginning Friday, June 13, 2014 through Wednesday, June 18, 2014 until 4:30 p.m. for appointment to the Savannah/Chatham County Historic Sites and Monuments Commission. Two vacancies are available on this board of five (5) members appointed to overlapping five (5) year terms

by City Council. No term limits. Citizens of Chatham County. Recommends plan and cost estimates for the erection of any monuments or substantial restoration of

4-6 Art Show

Tybee Arts Association, “Celebrate Art, Tybee Style” is our next art show and sale July 4th – 6th. Meeting dates are June 24th and July 1st. We are looking for talented individuals to join our ever growing family of hard working and professional artists.

All mediums are eligible. Participation is subject to TAA rules and procedures criteria. See website for information, or send email. Deadline to submit is June 24.

Every 3 days. strokesbyhook@gmail.com. tybeearts.org. Every 3 days Weave-A-Dream Grant Applications Sought

Call for proposals for its 2014 Weave-ADream—Cultural & Arts Projects initiative.

Applications will be accepted through the calendar year, while funds are available.

Programs are to be completed prior to December 31, 2014 and the application must be submitted at least eight weeks prior to the start date of the project. Project funding is available up to $2,500 per program/ project. Emphasis on proposals that actively involve youth, seniors, and those who have limited access to arts based programs in Savannah. Applicants must be a non-profit, 501c3, head-quartered in Savannah’s corporate limits. Proposed programs must also be produced within the City’s corporate limits. No individual artist applications will be accepted. Applications are available on the Department of Cultural Affairs website. Mondays.. 912651-6417. cnorthcutt@savannahga.gov. (savannahga.gov\arts. Mondays.

Benefits

Putt Putt for Paws

A miniature golf pub crawl for the pups and kitties--each pub hosts a golf hole for teams to play. Best two scores per team are recorded. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. $25 Per Person/ $100 per 4 Person Team Sat., June 21, 1-6 p.m. 912-201-2009. dana. schultz@westin.com. https://facebook. com/#!/events/187216928149833/. Sat., June 21, 1-6 p.m Downtown Savannah, downtown.

Chatham County Animal Control Seeks Donations of Items

Chatham County Animal Control is in need of items for pets in the facility. Seeking donations of canned and dry dog and cat food, baby formula, newspaper, paper towels, soaps, crates, leashes, collars, wash cloths, and towels. Open daily from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ongoing. 912-351-6750. animalcontrol.chathamcounty.org. ongoing Chatham County Animal Shelter, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. Chief Jimmy Crosby’s Food For Thought: Bar-

becue Fundraiser

A BBQ benefit for Fire Chief Jimmy Crosby, 47 year member of the Garden City Fire Department, whose wife's serious illness is creating financial hardship. BBQ lunch plates w/ 2 sides for sale. Pre-orders by July 18. Pick up Friday, July 25, 11am-2pm at Garden City Fire Department – Station One. 160 Main Street, Garden City. $8 per plate. Must present ticket at pick up.

Through July 18. 912-966-7780. Through July 18 Citywide Cell Phone Drive for Safe Shelter

A donation drive through June 30, for old cell phones to be recycled. Proceeds from the phone recycling go to Safe Shelter to provide services for victims of domestic violence. The Eichholz Law Firm, P.C. is sponsoring. Call for drop off locations. Any items that one feels would assist a victim or their children will be welcomed, but the focus is on the cell phones and donations of non-perishable food. Through June 30.

(912) 232-2791. www.thejusticelawyer. com. Through June 30 Forever Tybee Yard/Plant/Bake Sale

Items to donate/for sale. Books,rugs, holiday decorations, CDs/videos/DVDs,drapes, shoes, dishes, purses, hardware, vintage clothing, household items, tech toys, plants, furniture, small appliances, bake sale items. Benefiting Forever Tybee. Drop off donated items to sell on Friday, June 20. 1pm-6pm. June 20-21. (912) 786-6964.

Drop off donated items to sell on Friday, June 20. 1pm-6pm June 20-21 Old Tybee School (Cafeteria), 204 Fifth Street.

Forsyth Farmers Market Seeks Sponsors

Market sponsors invest in a healthy community and show consideration for the local economy. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $350. Help keep food fresh and local. ongoing. kristen@forsythfarmersmarket.com. forsythfarmersmarket.com. forsythfarmersmarket.com/. ongoing Forsyth Farmers' Market, 501 Whitaker St., South End of Forysth Park. $5 Bikram Yoga Class to Benefit Local Charities

Bikram Yoga Savannah offers a weekly Karma class to raise money for local charities. Thursdays during the 6:30pm class. Pay $5 for class and proceeds are donated to a different charity each month.

This is a regular Bikram Yoga class. ongoing. 912.356.8280. bikramyogasavannah. com. ongoing Martini at the Mansion for Midtown Miracle Community Garden

A $5 martini evening and silent auction benefiting the new community garden at Abercorn and 64th Streets, a FEMAcondemned property growing herbs and spices to help eliminate sugar and salt in children's lunches, provided by Second Harvest Food Bank. Sponsored by Kessler Hotels. Free to attend. Adults only.$5 martinis benefit the garden. Wed., June 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 912-352-1238. mstararts@ gmail.com. mstararts.org. mansiononforsythpark.com/contact/. Wed., June 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St. Pedal Power

Teams or individuals pedal stationary bikes to benefit the Rape Crisis Center.

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Instructors on hand to give assistance.

Please register by June 19. $10 per person per hour of pedaling. Sat., June 21, 9 a.m.1 p.m. 410-320-9997. Sat., June 21, 9 a.m.1 p.m Anytime Fitness, 119 Charlotte Rd. SCMPD Animal Control seeks Volunteers

Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve as greeters, office assistants, animal photographers,event coordinators, groomers, property maintenance workers, kennel assistants, dog walkers, cat socializers, play area monitors, off-site adoption managers, veterinary service supporters, and foster coordinators. No prior animal shelter experience is necessary. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation.

Potential volunteers are asked to notify J. Lewis prior to orientation; though, walk-ins are welcome. Volunteers must be at least 17-years-old. ongoing. (912) 5252151. jlewis01@savannahga.gov. ongoing Classes, Camps & Workshops

200 - Hour Intensive Yoga Teacher Training

Savannah Yoga Center sponsors this course, held July 25 – August 17, 2014. Application Deadline is July 15. Three week yoga teacher training led by Kelley J. Boyd, 500-ERYT & Director of Savannah Yoga Center, accompanied by the East Coast’s best yoga teachers. Yoga / Satsang. Registration and more info at www.savannahyoga.com or call (912) 232-2994. Every 3 days. Every 3 days Art Classes at The Studio School

Ongoing weekly drawing and painting classes for youth and adults. See website, send email or call for details. 912-4846415. melindaborysevicz@gmail.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com.

Art, Music, Piano, Voice Coaching

Coaching for all ages, beginners through advanced. Classic, modern, jazz improvization and theory. Serious inquiries only. 912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056.

Artist Sacred Circle

Group forming on Fridays beginning in March. 1:30pm-3pm. Based on The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. Contact Lydia Stone, 912-656-6383 or rosesonthemove@ gmail.com. ongoing. 912-656-6383. rosesonthemove@gmail.com. ongoing Basic Gun Safety Class

The Chatham County Sheriffs Office fire-

arms instructors offer a basic gun safety class for Chatham County civilians on the third Saturday of every month from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The tuition is only $25.00.

If interested in attending the class, please feel free to contact Sgt. Glisson at (912) 652-6959 to sign up as class sizes are limited for safety reasons. Those interested do not need to own a firearm to attend the class. third Saturday of every month, 8:30 a.m.-noon. 912-652-6959. third Saturday of every month, 8:30 a.m.-noon

Sailing Camp for children ages 5 and up.

Weekly sessions for “Catch the Wind” (Children 8 and up) are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Weekly sessions for "Guppies" (children 5 through 7) are 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Camp dates: June 1-August 2. $150-$275 per week depending on age. Discounts for SSC members, multiple students per family, and multiple weeks. Every 7 days. 912-3529996. savsailing@yahoo.com. savannahsailingcenter.org. Every 7 days Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

Offered every weekend at Perlina Beadshop, 6 West State Street. Check website calendar or call for info. 912-441-2656. perlinabeadshop.com.

Telfair Museums offers several week-long art camps for children and teens during the summer. Different focus for each camp. Space for each camp is limited and advance registration is required. The registration fee includes all materials and each child is required to bring their own lunch bag. For more information and to register online please visit www.telfair.org/learn/ summer/. Every 7 days. telfair.org/jepson/.

Every 7 days Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Beading Classes

Beading Classses at Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced. Call for class times.

912-920-6659. Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio, 407 East Montgomery Xrds.

Beginning Belly Dance Classes

Taught by Happenstance Bellydance. All skill levels and styles. Private instruction available. $15 912-704-2940. happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Boat Georgia 2014

Effective July 1, 2014, anyone born after January 1, 1998, who operates any motorized vessel on the waters of Georgia shall complete a boating education course prior to the operation of such vessel. This course fulfills that requirement & is for Children 12 years & older. $15.00 per student Thu., June 19, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (912) 897 7656. dshockey@comcast.net. savannahaux.com.

Thu., June 19, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m Jenkins High School, 1800 E. DeRenne Ave. Boot Camp

Get fit and lose weight with our Boot Camp instructor Tim Smith. Start your morning off with these heart-pumping routines sure to help you with your fitness goals! $15 for drop in, 8/$100 (must use in 30 days) or 12/$125 (must use in 30 days) Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:30-7:30 a.m.

912-257-5901. info@firstcityfitness.com.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:30-7:30 a.m First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr.

Camp: Telfair Art Camps (for kids)

Champions Training Center

Offering a variety of classes and training in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for children and adults. All skill levels. 525 Windsor Rd. 912-349-4582. ctcsavannah.com.

Chatham County Sheriff's Office Explorers Post 876

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office Explorers Post 876, is currently accepting applications from young men and women (ages 14-20 years old) who are interested in a career in Law Enforcement. Explorers experience mentoring, motivation, and learn skills which help prepare them for their roles as a productive citizen in the Coastal Empire. Interested parties may visit the Chatham County Sheriff's web page, click "Community" then Explorers Post 876" for applications, or contact Cpl. R. Bryant-Elleby at (912)651-3743. ongoing. 912-651-3743. chathamsheriff.org. ongoing Childbirth Education Class

Join us for this 6-week birthing class series. Cate Glyn-Jones will guide you through the process of birth, simple coping techniques and comfort measures, as well as addressing newborn care basics. Max. 10 families. Also available as a private class - call for details. $250 per individual/ couple Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.. 912-544-6387. erigosavannah.com. Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.

Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

Classical Guitar Instruction

Professional level classical instruction with a university professor. Lessons available for all levels with Dr. Brian Luckett, DMA. Private studio in Starland District. $25/half hour, $45/hour. brian@brianluckett.com. (brianluckett.com.

Clay Classes

Savannah Clay Studio at Beaulieu offers handbuilding, sculpture, and handmade tiles, basic glazing and firing. 912-3514578. sav..claystudio@gmail.com.

Boating Classes

Classes on boat handling, boating safety and navigation offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. See website or call to register.

912-897-7656. savannahaux.com.

Conscious Kids Yoga

This class is designed to provide students with experiences which will transfer healthy movement, breathing, consciousness, and positive thinking not only on your mat, but into your daily life. These experiences build skill, confidence, strength, and abilities of your body, mind, and heart.

Ideal for children 4+ $15 per class or $50 for 6 sessions (to be used within 2 months) Wednesdays, 4-4:45 p.m. 912-544-6387. erigosavannah.com. Wednesdays, 4-4:45 p.m Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

Dance Conditioning

Be prepared to sweat! Bring your towel and your water bottle! This class is designed to enhance your strength, flexibility, balance, and overall body fitness.

With belly dance movements in mind, this is a total body work out! $10 drop in or $80 for 10 classes Wednesdays, 7 p.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@

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gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com.

Wednesdays, 7 p.m Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

DUI Prevention Group

Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, offenders, and anyone seeking knowledge about the dangers of driving while impaired. A must see for teen drivers. Meets monthly. $40/session 912443-0410.

English as Second Language Classes

Learn conversational English, comprehension, vocabulary and life communication skills. All ages. Thursdays, 7:30pm, Island Christian Church, 4601 US Highway 80 East. Free. 912-897-3604. islandchristian. org.

Family Law Workshop

The Mediation Center has three workshops per month for people who do not have legal representation in a family matter: divorce, legitimation, modifications of child support, visitation, contempt. Schedule: 1st Tues, 2nd Mon, 4th Thursday. Call for times. $30 912-354-6686. mediationsavannah.com.

Fany's Spanish/English Institute

Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad.

Register by phone. ongoing. 912-921-4646. ongoing Figure Drawing Classes

Tuesdays 6-9pm and Wednesdays 9:3012:30am. $60/4-session package or $20 drop-in fee. At the Studio School. ongoing.

912-484-6415. melindaborysevicz@gmail. com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. ongoing Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Free Fitness Boot Camp

Mondays and Wednesdays, 6pm at Tribble Park, Largo & Windsor Rd. Children welcome. Free 912-921-0667.

Guitar, Mandolin, or Bass Guitar Lessons

Emphasis on theory, reading music, and improvisation. Located in Ardsley Park. ongoing. 912-232-5987. ongoing Home Improvement Workshop: Installing a Window Air Conditioner

Another installment in Habitat ReStore Savannah's 2014's semi-monthly expertled workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all experience levels. Step-by-step instruction for DIY types to learn home repair and home decorating projects. Free and open to the public. Sat., June 21, 10 a.m.

912.655.3416. Sat., June 21, 10 a.m Habitat ReStore Savannah, 1900 E. Victory Dr.

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Housing Authority of Savannah hosts classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. Adult literacy/GED prep: MonThurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri each month, 9am-11am.

Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm-3pm. Community computer lab: MonFri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing. 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha.com. savannahpha. com/NRC.html. ongoing Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Knitting & Crochet Classes

Offered at The Frayed Knot, 6 W. State St. See the calendar of events on website.

Mondays. 912-233-1240. thefrayedknotsav. com. Mondays Knitting Workshop with Elizabeth Skeadas

Master knitter, Elizabeth Skeadas, appears at Art Tank for a three day workshop.

Fee includes three classes + the cost of yarn and needles. $115 Through June 19.

912-355-3336. Through June 19 Cohen's Retreat, 5715 Skidaway Rd.

tion by professional musicians. Band instruments, violin, piano, drums and guitar.

All ages welcome. ongoing. 912-358-0054. georgiamusicwarehouse.com/. ongoing Georgia Music Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St.

Latin Cardio is a cardio based workout class that is designed to get your off the couch and sweat while having fun! We dance to all your favorite latin style dances like cha cha, samba, jive, rumba, salsa and more! Don't worry...you will be sweating off the pounds every time you put your feet into action on the dance floor! No partner necessary. Workout clothes required! $10 drop in or $80 for 10 classes Mondays, 6 p.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com.

Mondays, 6 p.m Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Portman’s Music Academy offers private or group classes for ages 2 to 92, beginner to advanced level. All instruments. Also, voice lessons, music production technology and DJ lessons. Teaching staff of over 20 instructors with professional, well equipped studios and a safe, friendly waiting area for parents and siblings. ongoing. 912354-1500. portmansmusic.com. portmansmusic.com. ongoing Portman's Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St.

Latin Cardio

Learn to Sew!

Sewing lessons for all ages and skill levels.

Private and Group classes. ongoing. 912596-0889. kleossewingstudio.com. ongoing Kleo's Sewing Studio, 36 W. Broughton St. #201.

Life Coaching

Group & Individual Life Coaching with a Certified Life Coach. Ready for a career change, new lifestyle, or an opportunity to pursue creative or business projects?

Step-by-step guidance to fulfill aspirations.

In person or telephone sessions. Contact via email or telephone. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon.

912-596-1952. info@roiseandassociates. com. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon Downtown Savannah, downtown.

Master Artist Photography Camp

Session A: June 16-20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 10-12. Session B: June 23-27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 13-16. This program focuses on black-and-white and digital photography. Inspired by the work of world-famous photographer Helen Levitt – now on exhibit at the Jepson Center – campers participate in on-location shoots in the historic district and more! The camp culminates with a reception and exhibition of the students’ work at the Jepson Center. $200 for Telfair members and $235 for non-members Through June 23.

912.790.8823. bradleyk@telfair.org. telfair. org. telfair.org/jepson/. Through June 23 Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Mommy & Me Relaxation Class

This class offers you the education needed to face the physical, mental, and emotional changes of your body, mind and heart with poise and grace. Lynn will guide you, and your child, through a variety of relaxation techniques leaving you feeling refreshed and reinvigorated to face the day. This class is open to expecting and new moms as well as those with small children (4 and under). $15/class or 6 classes for $50 (to be used within 2 months) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 1011 a.m. 912-544-6387. erigosavannah.com.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

Music Instruction

Georgia Music Warehouse, near corner of Victory Drive & Abercorn, offering instruc-

Music Lessons: Private or Group

Music Lessons--Multiple Instruments

Savannah Musicians Institute offers private instruction for all ages in guitar, ddrums, piano, bass, voice, banjo, mandolin, ukelele, flute, woodwinds. 7041 Hodgson Memorial Dr. ongoing. 912-692-8055. smisavannah@gmail.com. ongoing New Horizons Adult Band Program

Music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school/college and would like to play again. Mondays at 6:30pm at Portman's. $30 per month. All ages and ability levels welcome. Call for info. ongoing. 912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com. ongoing Portman's Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. New Mamas Club

Fun new class with Ann Carroll and Cate Glyn-Jones (alternating weeks). Time will be spent on a variety of engaging activities for mom and baby including some light yoga or gentle exercise. $20 per mom or 6-sessions for $65 to be used within 2 months of purchase - this option also includes 10% off Erigo services, classes, or products Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. 912544-6387. erigosavannah.com. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

Novel Writing

Write a novel, finish the one you've started, revise it or pursue publication. Award-winning Savannah author offers one-on-one or small group classes, mentoring, manuscript critique, ebook formatting. Email for pricing and scheduling info. ongoing. pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com. ongoing Photography Classes

Beginner photography to post production.

Instruction for all levels. $20 for two-hour class. See website for complete class list.

410-251-4421. chris@chrismorrisphotography.com. chrismorrisphotography.com.

Piano Voice-Coaching

Pianist with M/degree,classical modern jazz improvisation, no age limit. Call 912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056. Serious inquiries only. ongoing. ongoing Psychic Kids

A group introduction for children ages 9-17,to empower them to explore their innate gifts. Inquiry, acceptance, and the development of intuitive, psychic and/or medium skills. Empower your child(ren) to explore his/her innate gifts. $35 Fri., June 20, 2-4 p.m. 912-228-5953. intuitivehealercoach@kylesutton.com. kylesutton.com.

Fri., June 20, 2-4 p.m Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St.

Quilting Classes

ongoing: Quilting classes for beginners and advanced stitchers. Learn to make your first quilt or learn a new technique.

See the website, call, or come by the shop. varies ongoing. 912 925 0055. email@ colonialquilts.us. colonialquilts.us. ongoing Colonial Quilts and Savannah Sewing Center, 11710 Largo Drive.

Reading/Writing Tutoring

Ms. Dawn’s Tutoring in reading, writing, and composition. Remedial reading skills, help with borderline dyslexia, to grammar, term paper writing, and English as a Second Language. Fun methods for children to help them learn quickly. Contact: cordraywriter@gmail.com or text or call 912-12-660-7399. Call for fee information.

Russian Language Classes

Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call for info. ongoing. 912-713-2718. ongoing Salsa Group Classes

Join us for the hottest class around!

Salsa! Learn how to dance with a partner or come solo. The only thing we require is a good attitude and in the mindset to have some fun! $5.00 Sundays, 5:30 p.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com.

Sundays, 5:30 p.m Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Sewing Classes

Beginner in sewing? Starting your clothing business or clothing line? Learn to sew.

Industry standard sewing courses designed to meet your needs in the garment industry. Open schedule. Savannah Sewing Academy. 1917 Bull St. ongoing. 912-2900072. savsew.com. ongoing Short Story Writing

Gives students with some experience in fiction and nonfiction storytelling the opportunity to use assigned readings, writing homework, and workshop style critiques to explore various writing techniques.

Works of Ernest Hemingway, Graham Greene, Ann Beattie and others will be studied. Upon completion, students will understand narrative structure and scenic writing, dialogue, character, place, word choice, rhythm and pacing, and the art of revision. Offered by Georgia Southern's Continuing Education division in Savannah. Call or email for days/times/pricing. ongoing. 912-644-5967. jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu. ceps.georgiasouthern. edu/conted/cesavannahmenu.html.. cgc. georgiasouthern.edu/. ongoing Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

Singing Classes

Bel Canto is the name of the style of singing invented by Nicola Vaccai, which helps the voice become flexible and expressive, improves the vocal range and breathing capacity and is the technique Anitra Warren uses to train her students. It carries over well as a foundation for opera, rock, pop, gospel and musical theatre. $25 Mondays-Sundays, 6 p.m. 786-247-9923. anitraoperadiva@yahoo.com. MondaysSundays, 6 p.m Institute of Cinematic Arts, 12 West State Street, 3rd and 4th flrs.,.

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nique for improving vocal range and breathing capacity. A good foundation technique for different styles--opera, pop, rock, cabaret. Fridays 5:30-8:30pm. Institute of Cinematic Arts, 12 1/2 W. State St., 3rd floor. ongoing. 786-247-9923. anitraoperadiva.com. ongoing Spanish Classes

Learn Spanish for life and grow your business. Courses for professionals offered by Conquistador Spanish Language Institute, LLC. Classes offered in a series.

Beginner Spanish for Professionals--Intro price $155 + textbook ($12.95). Instructor: Bertha E. Hernandez, M.Ed. and native speaker. Meets in the Keller Williams Realty meeting room, 329 Commercial Drive. ongoing. conquistador-spanish.com. ongoing Stress Reduction: Arising Stillness in Zen

Stress-reducing practices for body, speech and mind. Five Thursday night classes from 6- 7:00pm. $15 drop-in; $70 for series. Rev. Fugon Cindy Beach, Sensei.

Savannah Zen Center 111 E. 34th St. 31401 revfugon@gmail.com ongoing. ongoing Summer Art Camps

During June, two week-long Painting Camps for youth (ages 11 and up), plus a 5-day Portrait Workshop and a 5-day Figure Drawing Workshop (ages 15 and up). 1319 Bull Street, Savannah. Call or see website for fees and specific dates.

Sundays.. 912.484.6415. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Sundays. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Camp: Telfair Museums’ Contemporary Creative Explorer

July 28 to August 1 for ages 8-12. This camp features 3D printing with the MakerBot 3D printer! This summer Art Colony takes students on a journey, exploring Telfair Museums’ three sites and numerous exhibitions. Find inspiration with instruction in drawing, painting and printmaking. Students immerse themselves in innovative art lessons taught by professional artists. The camp culminates with a reception and exhibition of the campers’ work at the Jepson Center. Cancellation less than two weeks prior to the start of your camp incurs an $85 cancellation fee. $175 for Telfair members and $195 for non-members Every 7 days. telfair.org. telfair.org/jepson/. Every 7 days Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. The Ultimate Puppet Making Soft Sculpture Workshop

Create a puppet with a sculptured face; a movable mouth; learn voice characterization and manipulation. For educators, rec leaders, art teachers, scout leaders, or parent-child activities. Taught by Angela Beasley,40 year puppeteer and puppet maker. All materials included in fee. $50.

Must be at least 10 years old. Sat., June 21, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. puppetpeople.com/event/ ultimate-puppet-making-soft-sculptureworkshop/. Sat., June 21, 8 a.m.-1 p.m Puppet People Studio, 3119 Furber Ave. Vocal Lessons

The Voice Co-op is a group of voice instructors in Savannah, Georgia who believe in the power of a nurturing community to help voice students blossom into vibrant artists. Each of our instructors have

earned the degree of Master of Music in Voice Performance. Group master classes are held once each month for students of the Co-op. In the winter and spring the students will have the opportuinty to present a vocie recital for the community. Varies ongoing. 912-656-0760. TheVoiceCoOp.org. ongoing The Voice Co-op, Downtown.

aims to restore health to our chakras – the energy centers that, in Eastern tradition, are the gateways to integrating mind, body and spirit. No dance experience or prior knowledge of the chakras is necessary. Limited to 12 participants – email to reserve a spot today! $20 ongoing, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-663-1306. Chakradancer@comWest Coast Swing Class cast.net. chakradance.com/. synergisticInterested in learning how to West Coast bodies.com. ongoing, 7-8:30 p.m SynergisSwing? Come learn from the best in Savan- tic Bodies, 7901 Waters Ave. Ballroom Group Dance Class nah. Rick Cody will take you though the Weekly ballroom dance classes focus on smooth rhythms of beach music to help two types of dance each month. Open to you get ready for the dance floor. $12 drop partners/couples or to solos. The $35 for in fee or $35 for 4 weeks Wednesdays, 7 4 weeks or $10 drop in Mondays, 7 p.m. p.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Mondays, Wednesdays, 7 p.m Salon de Baile Dance 7 p.m Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Yoga on the Beach Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Wednesdays & Fridays from Memorial Ballroom/Latin Group Class Every Tuesday and Wednesday we will be Day through Labor Day. 7 AM to 8 AM ~ having group classes at 8pm! Tuesdays Weather permitting.North Beach Parking Lot, Gulick Street beach walkover. Drop-ins classes will focus on FUNdamental steps, styling, and techniques. Wednesday's and beginners welcome & encouraged!

Class is by donation. Multi-level Class, Ha- classes will be more specific and advanced elements. Each class will have specific tha I & II, Integral® Yoga style. Instructor themes, so stay tuned for details. $15/peris Ann Carroll,e-RYT 500 hour level.Bring son and $25/couple Wednesdays, 8 p.m. your Yoga Mat or Beach Towel. For more information contact Ann at (912) 704~7650 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail. com. savannahballroomdancing.com. or ann@aikyayoga.com By Donation Wed., Wednesdays, 8 p.m Savannah Ballroom June 18, 7 a.m. and Fri., June 20, 7 a.m.

Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

912-704-7650. ann@aikyayoga.com. aikyBeginners Belly Dancing with Cybelle ayoga.com. Wed., June 18, 7 a.m. and Fri., For those with little-to-no dance backJune 20, 7 a.m North Beach, Tybee Island. ground. Instructor is formally trained, has performed for over ten years. $15/person.

Dance #BACKONTHEBLOCK Tues. 7pm-8pm. Private classes and walk The Sankofa Center for the Arts presents ins available. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 #BACKONTHEBLOCK - a dance concert Waters Ave. ongoing. 912-414-1091. info@ featuring Sankofa Center dance students, cybelle3.com. cybelle3.com. ongoing Bellydance lessons with Happenstance BelJohnnie Wright III & LaSoul Dancers of lydance Anchorage, AK, and the reunion of Savannah's very own Sankofa Dance Theatre. The All levels and styles of bellydance welcome. Classes are every Monday from night promises to be an exciting show of talent, grace, and inspiration. $15 (children 5:30-6:30pm. $15/lesson. Drop-ins welcome or call Carrie @(912)704-2940 3 and under are FREE) Sat., June 21, 7-9 for more info. happenstancebellydance@ p.m. sankofaartscenter@gmail.com. Sat., gmail.com happenstancebellydance.

June 21, 7-9 p.m Asbury Memorial United wordpress.com $15/lesson ongoing, 5:30 Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. Adult Ballet Class p.m. (912) 704-2940. happenstancebelMaxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 lydance.wordpress.com. ongoing, 5:30 p.m Lincoln St, offers adult ballet on Thursdays, Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton 6:30pm-7:30pm $12 per class. Call for info. St. Suite B. C.C. Express Dance Team ongoing. 912-234-8745. ongoing Adult Intermediate Ballet Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm. Clogging or Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm. $12/ tap dance experience is necessary. Call class or $90/8 classes. Call for info. AcadClaudia Collier for info. ongoing. 912-748emy of Dance, 74 W. Montgomery Cross0731. ongoing Windsor Forest Recreation road. ongoing. 912-921-2190. ongoing Building, Windsor Forest.

Join us on Thursdays at 8pm for fun, friendship, and dancing! Parties are free for our students and are only $10 for visitors ($15 for couples). free - $15 Thursdays, 8 p.m. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing.com. Thursdays, 8 p.m Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

Lessons Sundays 1:30-3;30pm. Open to the public. $3 per person. Wear closed toe leather shoes if possible. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 8511-h ferguson Ave. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-925-7416. savh_tango@yahoo.com. ongoing

Modern Dance Class

Argentine Tango

Awaken with Chakradance™ - Wednesdays

Join us for a free-flowing, meditative dance and experience the healing power of Chakradance™. With eclectic music selected to resonate with each specific chakra, along with guided imagery, Chakradance™ will take you on a spiritual journey, free the energy in your body and open you to a deeper experience of life. Chakradance™

Dance for Peace

A weekly gathering to benefit locals in need. Music, dancing, fun for all ages. Donations of nonperishable food and gently used or new clothing are welcomed. Free and open to the public. Sundays, 3 p.m.

912-547-6449. xavris21@yahoo.com. Sundays, 3 p.m Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Dance Lessons (Salsa, Bachata)

Learn to dance Salsa & Bachata. For info, call Austin (912-704-8726) or Omar (Spanish - 787-710-6721). Thursdays. 912-7048726. salsa@salsasavannah.com. salsasavannah.com. Thursdays Great Gatsby, 408 West Broughton Street.

Dance Party

FUNdamentals Dance Lesson

Every Tuesday and Wednesday we will be having group classes at 8pm! Tuesdays classes will focus on FUNdamental steps, styling, and techniques. Wednesday's classes will be more specific and advanced elements. Each class will have specific themes, so stay tuned for details. $15/ person $25/couple Tuesdays, 8 p.m. 912335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing.com. Tuesdays, 8 p.m Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

Home Cookin' Cloggers

Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm, Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes at this time. Call Claudia Collier for info. ongoing. 912-748-0731. ongoing Irish Dance Classes

Glor na Dare offers beginner to champion Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up.

Adult Step & Ceili, Strength and Flexibility, non-competitive and competitive programs, workshops, camps. Certified.

Info via email or phone. ongoing. 912704-2052. prideofirelandga@gmail.com. ongoing Kids/Youth Dance Class

Kids Group class on various Ballroom and Latin dances. Multiple teachers. Ages 4-17 currently enrolled in the program. Prepares youth for social and/or competitive dancing. $15/person Saturdays, 10 a.m.

912-335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail. com. savannahballroomdancing.com. Saturdays, 10 a.m Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

Line Dancing

Take down Tuesdays. Jazzy Sliders Adult Line Dancing, every Tuesday, 7:30pm10:00pm. Free admission, cash bar. Come early and learn a new dance from 7:30pm8:30pm. ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. ongoing Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Mahogany Shades of Beauty

Dance classes--hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step. Modeling and acting classes. All ages/all levels welcome. Call Mahogany for info. ongoing.

912-272-8329. ongoing Beginner and intermediate classes. Fridays 10am-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. Call Elizabeth for info. ongoing. 912-354-5586. ongoing Monthly Dance Parties

Ready to put those dance moves into action? Come join our dance party! Our dance parties are every 3rd Friday of the month from 8pm-10pm. Our dance parties are designed for you to practice all of the things that you have learned in your private lessons, group lessons, or if you just want to come and have some fun! FREE

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for private lesson students/ $5.oo for social dancers third Friday of every month, 8 p.m.

912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail. com. salondebailedancestudio.com. third Friday of every month, 8 p.m Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Monthly USA Ballroom Dance

BALLROOM Support your Ballroom Dance Club. ***JANUARY 18, 2014***. Bring refreshments for the party. Lesson from 7-8 pm. Social dancing from 8-10 pm. $10 members $15 non-members third Saturday of every month, 7 p.m. 912-224-7593. moonriverdancers6069@yahoo.com. third Saturday of every month, 7 p.m Moon River Dancers, 160 Whitemarsh Rd. Salsa Lessons by Salsa Savannah

Tues. 8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Thur.

8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Sun. 5pm-6pm and 6pm-7pm. Salon de Maile, 704B Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, 31406. See website for info. ongoing. salsasavannah. com. ongoing Sankofa Dance Camp 2014

Dance Camp 2014 at the Sankofa Center for the Arts. Classes in ballet, modern, African, hip hop/jazz, step, and mime will be offered at this camp. Two week sessions (June 2nd - June 13th, June 23rd - July 3rd, and July 14th - July 25th from 8:00am - 1:00pm) Ages 6-14. Dont miss out on this great program, tailor made for your kids!!

Call now to reserve your child's spot!! $150.00 per 2 week session Mon., June 23, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-312-5353 or 912-3231948. sankofaartscenter@gmail.com. Mon., June 23, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m Sankofa Center for the Arts, 221 Executive Circle.

Savannah Shag Club

Wednesdays, 7pm,at Doubles Lounge.

Fridays, 7pm, at American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr. ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. ongoing Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Savannah Swing Cats--Swing Dancing

ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. ongoing Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Sizzle: Dance and Cardio

A class designed to maintain that summer body by dancing and having fun. Incorporates dance and cardio to fun, spicy songs. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $80 Tuesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m. 912-312-3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Tuesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Zumba & Zumba Toning with Anne

Ditch the workout and join the party. All levels welcome. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Lake Mayer Community Center, 1850 East Montgomery Crossroads. $5 class - discount cards available.

Bring a friend & it's free for you. ongoing.

912-596-1952. ongoing Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

JUN 18-24, 2014

Fitness

$6 Community Yoga Classes

Savannah Power Yoga offers a community yoga class nearly every day of the week for just $6. All proceeds support local organizations. See schedule online for details.

Most classes are heated to 90 degrees.

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$6 $5 Mondays-Fridays, Sundays. (912) 349-2756. info@savannahpoweryoga.com. savannahpoweryoga.com. savannahpoweryoga.com/. Mondays-Fridays, Sundays Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Rd. Al-Anon Family Groups

An anonymous fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. the message of Al-Anon is one of strength and hope for friends/family of problem drinkers.

Al-Anon is for adults. Alateen is for people age 13-19. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. check website or call for info. ongoing. 912-598-9860. savannahalanon.com. ongoing

Hiking & Biking at Skidaway Island State Park

Year round fitness opportunities. Walk or run the 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail (accessible) the additional 1-mile Avian Loop Trail, or 3-mile Big Ferry Trail. Bicycle and street strider rentals. Guided hikes scheduled. $5 parking. Open daily 7am-10pm.

Call or see website. ongoing. 912-5982300. gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. ongoing Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Insanity Workout Group Class

INSANITY turns old-school interval training on its head. Work flat out in 3 to 5-min Bariatric Surgery Support Group blocks, and take breaks only long enough First Wednesday each month, 7pm, and to gulp some air and get right back to third Saturday, 10am, in Mercer Auditorium work. It's called Max Interval Training, of Hoskins Center at Memorial. For those because it keeps your body working at who have had or are considering bariatric maximum capacity through your entire surgery. Free to attend. Call or see website workout. $10 or $80 for 10 fitness classes for info. ongoing. 912-350-3438. memorial- Saturdays, 11 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondehealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. ongobaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedaning Memorial Health University Medical cestudio.com. Saturdays, 11 a.m Salon de Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson MemoBeach Body Workouts with Laura rial Drive.

MONDAYS at 6:15 PM at the Lake Mayer Israeli Krav Maga Self-Defense Classes Community Center $5.00 per session Mon- A system of self-defense techniques based on several martial arts. The official fighting days, 6:15 p.m. (912) 652-6784. Mondays, 6:15 p.m Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery system of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

Custom Fit offers individual and small Crossroads.

Beastmode Fitness Group Training group training and intensive workshops.

Train with this elite team. A total body ongoing. 912-441-4891. customfitcenter. program that trims, tones and gets results. com. ongoing JCB Mud Run Personal training options available. See A run in the mud on JCB's campus, dug website for info. Meets at West Broad out by their giant earthmovers. Free kids YMCA. 5am-6am and 8pm-9pm. ongoing. run (Mud Dobbers Kiddie Pit) for age 7 beastmodefitnessga.com. ongoing YMCAand under, plus adult timed runs. Pets West Broad St, 1110 May St. Bellydancing Fusion Classes not allowed. $120 June 16 – June 20.

Mixes ballet, jazz, hip hop into a unique Military price $100. Mud Dobbers Run is high energy dance style. Drills and chorefree. Sat., June 21, 8 a.m. 912.447.2000. ographies for all levels.Small classes in jcbnamudrun@jcb.com. jcbmudrun.com. downtown Savannah, and on request. $10 jcbamericas.com/. Sat., June 21, 8 a.m per person. Email for info. ongoing. boheJCB Savannah, 2000 Bamford Dr. Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun mianbeats.com. ongoing Blue Water Yoga Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) is the world's fastCommunity donation-based classes, Tues. est growing martial arts style. Uses angles and Thurs., 5:45pm - 7:00pm. Fri., 9:30am- and leverage to tunr an attacker's strength 10:30am. Email for info or find Blue Water against him. Call for info on free trial Yoga on Facebook. ongoing. egs5719@aol. classes. Drop ins welcome. 11202 White com. ongoing Talahi Island Community Bluff Rd. ongoing. 912-429-9241. ongoing Mommy and Baby Yoga Club, 532 Quarterman Dr. Fitness Classes at the JEA Mondays. Call for times and fees or see Sin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerowebsite. ongoing. 912-232-2994. savannabics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. hyoga.com. savannahyoga.com/. ongoing Prices vary. Call for schedule. ongoing.

Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. Pilates Classes 912-355-8811. savj.org. savannahjea.org. ongoing Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Daily classes for all skill levels including beginners. Private and semi-private Abercorn St. Free Caregiver Support Group classes by appointment. Carol Daly-Wilder, For anyone caring for senior citizens with certified instructor. Call or see website any affliction or illness. Second Saturday of for info. ongoing. 912-238-0018. savanthe month, 10am-11am. Savannah Comnahpilates.com. pilatessavannah.com/. mons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Refreshments. Free ongoing Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 to attend. Open to anyone i need of support Rerguson Ave. Pole Fitness Classes for the caregiving they provide. ongoing.

Looking for a fun and flirty way to get into savannahcommons.com. ongoing Dude's Day at Savannah Climbing Coop shape? First City Fitness offers pole fitness Thursdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbclasses taught by Pole Dance America's ing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every 2014 National Professional Champion Thursday men climb for half price, $5. See and Miss Fitness 2013 & 2014, Sabrina website for info. Thursdays, 2 & 10 p.m.

Madsen. Pole fitness concentrates on both 912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop.com. fostering upper body strength and overall Thursdays, 2 & 10 p.m Savannah Climbing flexibility as well dance elements. Call or CoOp, 302 W Victory Dr. email to reserve your spot today! We offer

a Beginning class Tuesdays from 8pm9pm, Advanced class Wednesdays 8pm9pm, and Stiletto Sundays 5pm-6pm with Open Pole from 6pm-7pm. All pole classes except Stiletto Sundays are $25 for drop in or 5/$100 (must be used in 30 days) Stiletto Sundays are $30 drop in, 4/$100 (must be used in 30 days) Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m., Sundays, 5-7 p.m. and Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m. 801-673-6737. info@firstcityfitness. com. Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m., Sundays, 5-7 p.m. and Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. Pregnancy Yoga

Ongoing series of 6-week classes. Thursdays. A mindful approach to pregnancy, labor and delivery. Instructor Ann Carroll. $120. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912704-7650. ann@aikyayoga.com. savannahyoga.com/. ongoing Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. Qigong Classes

Qigong exercises contribute to a healthier and longer life. Classes offer a time to learn the exercises and perform them in a group setting. Class length averages 60 min. Any level of practice is welcome. $15 ongoing. qigongtim.com/. ongoing Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Renagade Workout

Free fitness workout, every Saturday, 9:00 am at Lake Mayer Park. For women only.

Offered by The Fit Lab. Information: 912376-0219 ongoing. ongoing Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

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, 912-756-5865, or Billy Tomlinson, 912-596-5965. ongoing. ongoing Ladies Day at Savannah Climbing Coop

Wednesdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Wednesday women climb for half price, $5. See website for info. ongoing.

912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop. com. ongoing Savannah Disc Golf

Weekly events (entry $5) Friday Night Flights: Fridays, 5pm. Luck of the Draw Doubles: Saturdays, 10am. Handicapped League: Saturdays, 1pm. Singles at the Sarge: Sundays, 10am. All skill levels welcome. Instruction available. See website or email for info. ongoing. savannahdiscgolf@gmail.com. savannahdiscgolf.com. ongoing Savannah Striders Running and Walking Club

With a one-year, $10 membership,free training programs for beginners (walkers and runners) and experienced athletes.

Fun runs. Advice from mentors. Monthly meetings with quality speakers. Frequent social events. Sign up online or look for the Savannah Striders Facebook page. ongoing. savystrider.com. ongoing SIZZLE- Dance Cardio

The hottest cardio class to keep you in shape for summer or to get you in shape for summer. Sizzle is designed to give you cardio, strengthening, and stretch training that you need for that bikini body. Enroll now and get the first class free. $10.00 or $80 for 10 classes Tuesdays, Fridays, 10

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a.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com.

Tuesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Tai Chi Fusion

Tai Chi Fusion is a form of moving meditation combining several forms of Tai Chi as well as Qi Gong. Join us weekly as we tone our muscles and quiet our minds. $12/ class Saturdays, 10 a.m.. relaxsavannah@ gmail.com. facebook.com/relaxsavannah.

Saturdays, 10 a.m. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Tai Chi Lessons in Forsyth Park

Tuesdays, 9am-10am. $10. North End of Forsyth Park. Email for info. ongoing. relaxsavannah@gmail.com. ongoing Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Turbo Kick Cardio Workout

Lose calories while dancing and kick-boxing. No experience or equipment needed.

Tues. and Thurs. 6pm, Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton Wed. 6pm Lake Mayer Community Center, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. $5 ongoing. 586-822-1021. facebook.com/turbokicksavannah. ongoing Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Free for people with cancer and cancer survivors. 6:30pm Tuesdays. 12:45pm Thursdays. Fitness One, 3rd floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine at Memorial. Call for info. ongoing. 912-350-9031. memorialhealth.com/. ongoing Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

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Fall/Winter schedule. Mondays at 8:30AM Zumba/Toning Lake Mayer Community Center 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads $5.00/class Mondays/Wednesdays at 6:00PM Zumba/Toning Windsor Forest Elementary Gym 308 Briarcliff Circle $5.00/class Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:00AM Zumba/Toning Curves @ Savannah Mall (912) 921-1771 14045 Abercorn St #1610 31419 $5.00/class (Non-Members) Tuesdays @ 5:30PM Zumba St. Paul CME Social Hall (912) 233-2849 123 Brady St (at Barnard St) 31401 $3.00/class (NonMembers) Wednesdays @ 9:30AM Zumba/ Toning Frank Murray Community Center (912) 898-3320 160 Wilmington Is Rd 31414 $3.00/class Bring water, proper shoes and attire. ongoing. 912-604-9890. ongoing Zumba Fitness (R) with April

Mondays at 5:30pm, Thursdays at 6:30pm.

Nonstop Fitness in Sandfly, 8511 Ferguson Ave. $5 for nonmenbers. call for info. ongoing. 912-349-4902. ongoing Food Events

Georgia Beer Tap Takeover

Two weeks of only-from-Georgia brewed beers poured from CBP's 26 taps in their historic beer parlor. Free to attend. Cash bar. Through June 27, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

912-349-1000. crystalbeerparlor.com. crystalbeerparlor.com. Through June 27, 11 a.m.-11 p.m Crystal Beer Parlor, 301 West Jones St.

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1 Cartoon character with blond hair 6 Glove material 11 2002 Olympics host, briefly 14 Bush Supreme Court appointee 15 Central Florida city 16 When doubled, a guitar effect 17 Movie about a road trip spent filling up the car?

19 End of a tongue?

20 Former Turkish title 21 Constricted 23 $, for short 24 “Father of Modern Philosophy” Descartes 28 For-profit university founded in 1931 29 Movie that clears up why Brits pronounce a letter differently?

33 Wired component?

34 Prefix before hedron or gon 35 Conductor ___-Pekka Salonen 36 Movie about booting the laptop again?

39 Flatow who hosts NPR’s “Science Friday” 41 Coffee coast of Hawaii 42 “Stop, matey!”

46 Movie focusing on flies in the ointment?

49 “Good Times” actress Esther 50 A long, long time 51 With it 52 Patronize, as a hotel 54 “Dreamgirls” character ___ White (hidden in SHEFFIELD) 57 Michael Jackson hit off “Thriller” 58 Movie that follows an unwelcome school outbreak?

63 David Allan ___ 64 Take the penalty 65 Pearl gatherer 66 Alpine country, for short 67 Abalone-shell liner 68 Swordfight souvenirs

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1 “Macbeth” trio member 2 Goes by 3 Totals the total?

4 Rides for the back country, for short 5 2014 Russell Crowe epic 6 Hawaii’s Mauna ___ 7 Get busy 8 Mai ___ (bar order) 9 SpaceX CEO Musk 10 1980 hit for Olivia Newton-John 11 Yanks the wheel 12 Former Dodgers manager Tommy

13 Granola bar option 18 “Is this your ___?”

22 Set aside 23 “Miami Vice” weapon 25 Transition zone between two plant communities 26 “Sorry, that’s impossible” 27 Get on board 30 With respect to hearing 31 Born with the name of 32 Like some chances 37 Calypso cousin 38 ___ in “Edward” 39 “Copy that” 40 Tells, as a story 43 Ambitious-sounding Oldsmobile model 44 Stanley ___ (rental carpet cleaner brand) 45 Unit of meas. that’s often leveled 47 Close up securely 48 Fraction of a fraction of a min.

49 UK humane org. (anagram of CRAPS) 53 Funny Fey 55 Passing crazes 56 Abbr. in a bank window 59 300, in Roman numerals 60 Afr. neighbor 61 “___ you for real?”

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Visit the Jepson for happy hour and experience the sights, sounds and latest exhibitions, plus craft beer by Service Brewing Co. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Includes one drink ticket.

Cash bar. June 19, 5-8 p.m. telfair.org/ ArtOnTap.. telfair.org/jepson/. June 19, 5-8 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Bethesda Farm Stand

This organic farm stand, managed by Bethesda students and staff, sells fresh produce, organic garden seedlings and farm-fresh eggs. Students are actively involved in planting, cultivating and harvesting all items on-site at Bethesda Academy using sustainable, organic farming techniques. 3-5:30 p.m.. 912-3512061. bethesdaacademy.org. 3-5:30 p.m.

Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. Peanut Shop 21st Anniversary

Celebrate 21 years of this business selling peanuts in Savannah. Kids' coloring contest, cornhole, live music from 1-2:30pm, and free samples. Yummy. Free and open to the public. June 21, 10 a.m. 912-2328612. June 21, 10 a.m The Peanut Shop, 407 East River Street.

Summer Suds Craft Brew Festival

Taste over 45 craft beers from breweries around the US. A benefit for the Bill Lester Memorial Fund. $35 includes beer. $10 designated drivers, includes soft drinks.

June 21, 1-5 p.m. LLS@imsproductions. net. coachs.net/. June 21, 1-5 p.m Coach's Corner, 3016 East Victory Dr. Midsummer Grill Cooking Class with Frederick Nussbaum

The Oglethorpe Club's executive chef shares his secrets on grilling fish. Smoked Rainbow Trout served with Apple and Beet Salad and Fresh Horseradish; Grilled Swordfish Loin served with Coconut and Cilantro Scented Quinoa and Madeira Peppercorn Cream; Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta garnished with Butter Crunch Topping. $45 June 24, 6:30 p.m. kitchenwareoutfitters. com/. kitchenwareoutfitters.com/home/.

June 24, 6:30 p.m Kitchenware Outfitters, 5500 Abercorn St. #18, Twelve Oask Shopping Center.

Health

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prescription drugs and over the counter medication. In the lobby of the University Police building on campus. Open to the public 24 hours/day, year round. Confidential. All items collected are destroyed by the Drug Enforcement Administration. ongoing. 912-344-3333. armstrong.edu. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html. ongoing Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Bariatric Surgery Information Session

Information on bariatric surgery and the program at Memorial Health Bariatrics.

Learn surgical procedures offered, support and education programs involved, and how bariatric surgery can affect patients' lives.

Call or see website for info. Free to attend.

Hoskins Center at Memorial. ongoing. 912350-3438. bariatrics.memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. ongoing Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

expectant monthers. Meeting/gathering first Thursdays, 10am. Call or see website for location and other info. ongoing.

912-897-9544. lllusa.org/web/savannahga. html. ongoing Living Smart Fitness Club

An exercise program encouraging healthy lifestyle changes. Mon. & Wed. 6pm7:15pm Hip Hop low impact aerobics at Delaware Center. Tues. 5:30-7:00 Zumba at St. Joseph's Candler African American Resource Center. (Program sponsors.) ongoing. 912-447-6605. ongoing Planned Parenthood Hotline

First Line is a statewide hotline for women seeking information on health services.

Open 7pm-11pm nightly. ongoing. 800264-7154. ongoing Register for Functional and Medical Needs Emergency Registry

The Chatham County Health Department is encouraging residents who may be eligible Breastfeeding Basics Class for the Functional and Medical Needs Cate will cover breastfeeding basics includ- Registry to apply. The Registry is for people ing health benefits for mother and baby, who may need help functioning within a positioning techniques and what to expect general shelter or the support of medical as you start out. As with all of our classes, professionals at a more specialized facility this course is available as a private lesand have no other way to evacuate, in a son. If this is your preference, please call community emergency such as a hurto schedule an appointment. $100 Every ricane evacuation order.those individuals fourth Thursday, 6-8 p.m.. 912-544-6387. who may need services to maintain their erigosavannah.com. Every fourth Thursday, independence in a shelter. This includes 6-8 p.m. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street. children and adults with physical, sensory, Free Hearing and Speech Screening mental health, and cognitive and/or intelHearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am. Speech: lectual disabilities affecting their ability to First Thursdays,. Call or see website for function independently without assistance. times. ongoing. 912-355-4601. savanMedical needs registrants/clients are nahspeechandhearing.org. savannahdefined as those individuals who require speechandhearing.org/. ongoing Savannah support of trained medical professionals.

Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th This includes those individuals who may St. need assistance with managing unstable, Free HIV Testing at Chatham County Health terminal, or contagious conditions that reDept. quire observation and ongoing treatment.

Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm Mon.To apply, residents should call 912-691Fri. No appointment needed. Test results in 7443. The application and protected health 20 minutes. Follow-up visit and counseling information authorization form can also be will be set up for anyone testing positive. downloaded by going to www.gachd.org/ Call for info. ongoing. 912-644-5217. ongo- chatham Every 3 days. Every 3 days Savannah CPR Initiative ing Chatham County Health Dept., 1395 An initiative by the City of Savannah to train Eisenhower Dr. Health Care for Uninsured People 6,000 Savannahians in CPR by year's end.

Open for primary care for uninsured The City will train 1,000 Savannahians in residents of Chatham County. Mon.-Fri., CPR this year. Each of these trainees will in 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or appointturn pledge to train at least five other indiment. ongoing. 912-443-9409. ongoing viduals, bringing to 6,000 the total number St. Joseph's/Candler--St. Mary's Health of Savannahians trained in CPR. The hope Center, 1302 Drayton St. is that "Savannah's 6,000" will vastly imHeart Health Seminar prove our community's ability to respond to St. John Baptist Church presents Dr. Mark sudden cardiac emergencies, doubling our Domanski, local chiropractor and wellness survival rate for witnessed out-of-hospital coach. Get the facts and stop heart disease. cardiac arrests. Call for info. ongoing. 912Free and open to the public. Reservations 651-6410. ongoing Town Hall Meeting: Early Stage Memory Loss encouraged. Mon., June 23, 6-9 p.m. 912The Alzheimer's Association, Geor236-9057. carolyndowse@att.net. stjohngia Chapter, seeks input on expanding savannah.org. Mon., June 23, 6-9 p.m St. programs for early stage memory loss.

John Baptist Church, 522-28 Hartridge St. Hypnosis, Guided Imagery and Relaxation For people with early stage memory loss Therapy and their caregivers, to give input on fun, Helps everyday ordinary people with every- meaningful and important programs and day ordinary problems: smoking, weight services. Fellowship and peer support also. loss, phobias, fears, ptsd, life coaching.

Please RSVP. Free and open to the public.

Caring, qualified professional help. See Mon., June 23, 4-6 p.m. 800-272-3900. website or call for info. ongoing. 912-927TBayman@Alz.Org. ALZ.ORG/GEORGIA. 3432. savannahypnosis.com. ongoing Mon., June 23, 4-6 p.m St James Catholic La Leche League of Savannah Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave. A breast feeding support group for new/ Water Awareness Get Together

A weekly seminar on the health of drinking water. Includes testing of drinking water, plus samples of bottled water.

Tuesdays,7pm RSVP by phone to Ernestine Murray, Hydration Specialist. Tuesdays..

703-989-6995. Tuesdays. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Kid's Happenings

Camp: Art for Kids

Painting, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, performing arts. Full-day (9am-5pm) sessions for ages 6-12, begin June 23. $150 per week per child. $10 City Resident Discount Mondays.. 912-651-6783. savannahga.gov/arts. Mondays. Cultural Arts Gallery, 9 W. Henry St.

Camp: Compasses & Columns: Mapping Savannah and Its Architecture

Massie Heritage Center's summer camp for students who have finished grades 3 - 5. June 23 – 27, 2014; 9:00am – 3:00pm.

Explore the variety of architectural features and styles of Savannah’s downtown squares and cemeteries using maps, compasses and GPS technology. Includes historic site visits. $135. Sibling discount of $10.00 with full fee registration of first child.  Register for BOTH camps and pay only $250.00 per child Mon., June 23. (912) 395-5070. massieschool.com. massieschool.com/. Mon., June 23 Massie School Museum, 207 East Gordon St. Camp: Pegasus Riding Academy Summer Adventures

Half day, week-long therapeutic riding camp that's all about horses. Equestrian instruction, ground lessons with horses, and equestrian themed art projects. Certified therapeutic riding instructors. For special needs children and their siblings.

Sessions begin June 2, June 23, July 7, July 14, July 21. Volunteer assistants needed. $225 per week. Every 3 days. 912547-6482. peggi@prasav.org. prasav.org/.

Every 3 days Wicklow Farm, Wicklow Ave. (behind Johnny Harris Restaurant).

Camp: Science Camp at Benedictine

Four half-days filled with projects and experiments using the following types of lab equipment: dissection trays, forceps, scalpels, electronic balances, pipets, Pyrex glassware, Bunsen burners, probes, crucible tongs and hot hand protectors. Call for info or to register. $125 June 23-26, 9 a.m.-noon. 912-644-6541. rigel.crockett@ bcsav.net. June 23-26, 9 a.m.-noon Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Dr. Effingham Camp Buddy

A camp for children of all ages with Down syndrome, sponsored by the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society. Times: Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm for children ages 3 and over.

Tues-Thurs 8:15-8:45am for children under 3. Held in Effingham County, call for location. $30 per child Mon., June 23, 8:15 a.m.-1 p.m. and Tue., June 24, 8:15 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-220-6429. pbjhussey@gmail.com. ldssga.org/. Mon., June 23, 8:15 a.m.-1 p.m. and Tue., June 24, 8:15 a.m.-1 p.m Fiddlin' Dan the Mountain Man

Music, stories and fun with kids--singin’, dancin’, clappin’ and having a good time with this interactive program. All ages.

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Street Library. Monday, June 16, 4:30 p .m.Carnegie Library. Tuesday, June 17, 11 a.m.Thunderbolt Library. Tuesday, June 17, 3 p.m.Islands Library. Wednesday, June 18, 11 a.m. West Broad Library.

Wednesday, June 18, 4:30 p.m. Rincon Library. Free and open to the public.

Through June 18. liveoakpl.org. Through June 18 Irish Dancers of Savannah

Savannah's first organized Irish dance school welcomes dancers, ages 4 and up.

Learn Irish Step and Ceili (Irish square) Dancing at a relaxed pace. Convenient mid-town location. Whether just for fun, or for competition, IDS is for everyone. Adult classes available. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-897-5984. irishdancsav@aol. com. ongoing

($5 or $3 for military & seniors) Tuesdays.

912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Tuesdays Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.

remote operated vehicle (ROV) principles, use underwater cameras to investigate underwater, and test their skills in our open air freshwater pond. Box lunch Camp: Underwater Robotics included daily. Register via email or phone Dive into summer with Georgia Techwith Dr. Carolyn Perry, CEISMC- Georgia Savannah and underwater robotics. For Tech Savannah $200 Mondays.. 912-966students in grades rising 6, 7, 8, and 9; held 7952. Carolyn.perry@ceismc.gatech.edu. on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus, Mondays. Georgia Tech Savannah, 210 scheduled for July 28 - August 1, 2014. Led Technology Circle. by a Georgia Tech professor and doctoral candidate. Students will understand

For kids of all ages, a tour of the studio, a puppet making workshop, and then the show. Please pre-register. Presented by Angela Beasley's Puppet People. $15 per participant. $5 per non-participant Fri., June 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. puppetpeople. com/event/puppet-workshop-show/. Fri., June 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m Puppet People Studio, 3119 Furber Ave. Savannah Children's Museum School Year Hours

SCM hours beginning 8/31/13 will be Sunday 11am-4pm; Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Open on holiday Mondays that SCC Public Schools are not in session including Labor Day. For more details go to savannahchildrensmuseum.org ongoing. ongoing Savannah Children's Museum, 655 Louisville Road.

Story Trunk

An interactive storytelling show for children. Appropriate for all ages. $5 Adults, $10 Children 12 and younger Saturdays, 1 & 3 p.m. and Sundays, 1 & 3 p.m.. Justin@ oddlot.org. oddlotimprov.com. Saturdays, 1 & 3 p.m. and Sundays, 1 & 3 p.m. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

Toddler Time at Skidaway Island State Park

Stories, games and learning designed just for 2-to-4-year-olds. A different nature based theme each week. $5 parking fee.

Annual passes available. Thu., June 19, 10 a.m. 912-598-2300. gastateparks.org/ SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Thu., June 19, 10 a.m Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Toddler Tuesdays at Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Toddlers 6 months to 4 years, and their adults. Themed programs--story books, singing songs, finger puppet plays, crafts, guided walks, up close encounters with Oatland animals. Preregister by 4pm Monday. $5 children. Gen. Admission for adults

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Free will astrology ARIES

(March 21-April 19)

If you were alive 150 years ago and needed to get a tooth extracted, you might have called on a barber or blacksmith or wigmaker to do the job. (Dentistry didn’t become a formal occupation until the latter part of the 19th century.) Today you wouldn’t dream of seeking anyone but a specialist to attend to the health of your mouth. But I’m wondering if you are being less particular about certain other matters concerning your welfare. Have you been seeking financial advice from your massage therapist? Spiritual counsel from your car repair person? Nutritional guidance from a fast-food addict? I suggest you avoid such behavior. It’s time to ask for specific help from those who can actually provide it.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

“My music is best understood by children and animals,” said composer Igor Stravinsky. A similar statement could be made about you Tauruses in the coming weeks: You will be best understood by children and animals -- and by all others who have a capacity for dynamic innocence and a buoyant curiosity rooted in emotional intelligence. In fact, those are the types I advise you to surround yourself with. For now, it’s best to avoid sophisticates who overthink everything and know-it-all cynics whose default mode is criticism. Take control of what influences you absorb. You need to be in the presence of those who help activate your vitality and enthusiasm.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)

“Nikhedonia” is an obscure English word that refers to the pleasure that comes from anticipating success or good fortune.

There’s nothing wrong with indulging in this emotion as long as it doesn’t interfere with you actually doing the work that will lead to success or good fortune. But the problem is, nikhedonia makes some people lazy. Having experienced the thrill of imagining their victory, they find it hard to buckle down and slog through the gritty details necessary to manifest their victory.

Don’t be like that. Enjoy your nikhedonia, then go and complete the accomplishment that will bring a second, even stronger wave of gratification.

CANCER

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Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts has a collection of Japanese art that is never on display. It consists of 6,600 wood-block prints created by artists of the *ukiyo-e* school, also known as “pictures of the floating world.” Some are over 300 years old. They are tucked away in drawers and hidden from the light, ensuring that their vibrant colors won’t fade. So they are wellpreserved but rarely seen by anyone. Is there anything about you that resembles these pictures of the floating world, Cancerian? Do you keep parts of you secret, protecting them from what might happen

if you show them to the world? It may be time to revise that policy. (Thanks to Molly Oldfield’s *The Secret Museum* for the info referred to here.)

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)

In the next two weeks, I hope you don’t fall prey to the craze that has been sweeping Japan. Over 40,000 people have bought books that feature the photos of *hamuketsu,* or hamster bottoms. Even if you do manage to avoid being consumed by that particular madness, I’m afraid you might get caught up in trifles and distractions that are equally irrelevant to your long-term dreams. Here’s what I suggest: To counteract any tendency you might have to neglect what’s truly important, vow to focus intensely on what’s truly important.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Writing at FastCompany.com, Himanshu Saxena suggests that businesses create a new position: Chief Paradox Officer, or CPXO. This person would be responsible for making good use of the conflicts and contradictions that normally arise, treating them as opportunities for growth rather than as distractions. From my astrological perspective, you Virgos are currently prime candidates to serve in this capacity. You will continue to have special powers to do this type of work for months to come.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

In accordance with the astrological omens, you are hereby granted a brief, one-time-only license to commit the Seven Deadly Sins. You heard me correctly, Libra. As long as you don’t go to extremes, feel free to express healthy amounts of pride, greed, laziness, gluttony, anger, envy, and lust. At least for now, there will be relatively little hell to pay for these indulgences. Just one caveat: If I were you, I wouldn’t invest a lot of energy in anger and envy. Technically, they are permitted, but they aren’t really much fun. On the other hand, greed, gluttony, and lust could be quite pleasurable, especially if you don’t take yourself too seriously. Pride and laziness may also be enjoyable in moderate, artful amounts.

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SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

“Make a name for the dark parts of you,” writes Lisa Marie Basile in her poem “Paz.” I think that’s good advice for you, Sagittarius. The imminent future will be an excellent time to fully acknowledge the shadowy aspects of your nature. More than that, it will be a perfect moment to converse with them, get to know them better, and identify their redeeming features.

I suspect you will find that just because they are dark doesn’t mean they are bad or shameful. If you approach them with love and tenderness, they may even reveal their secret genius.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Pet mice that are kept in cages need to move more than their enclosed space allows, so their owners often provide them with exercise wheels. If the rodents want to exert their natural instinct to run around, they’ve got to do it on this device. But here’s a curious twist: a team of Dutch researchers has discovered that wild mice also enjoy using exercise wheels. The creatures have all the room to roam they need, but when they come upon the wheels in the middle of the forest, they hop on and go for prolonged spins. I suggest you avoid behavior like that, Capricorn. Sometime soon you will find yourself rambling through more spacious places. When that happens, don’t act like you do when your freedom is more limited.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

It’s transition time. We will soon see how skilled you are at following through.

The innovations you have launched in recent weeks need to be fleshed out. The creativity you unleashed must get the full backing of your practical action. You will be asked to make good on the promises you made or even implied. I want to urge you not to get your feelings hurt if some pruning and editing are required. In fact, I suggest you relish the opportunity to translate fuzzy ideals into tidy structures.

Practicing the art of ingenious limitation will make everything better.

SCORPIO

PISCES

Scorpio novelist Kurt Vonnegut rebelled against literary traditions. His stories were often hybrids of science fiction and autobiography. Free-form philosophizing blended with satirical moral commentary.

He could be cynical yet playful, and he told a lot of jokes. “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over,” he testified. “Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can’t see from the center.” He’s your role model for the next four weeks, Scorpio. Your challenge will be to wander as far as you can into the frontier without getting hopelessly

It’s always important for you to shield yourself against our culture’s superficial and sexist ideas about sex. It’s always important for you to cultivate your own unique and soulful understandings about sex. But right now this is even more crucial than usual. You are headed into a phase when you will have the potential to clarify and deepen your relationship with eros. In ways you have not previously imagined, you can learn to harness your libido to serve both your spiritual aspirations and your quest for greater intimacy.

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

(Feb. 19-March 20)

Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. ongoing. ongoing Georgia Equality Savannah

Local chapter of Georgia's largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 912-5476263. ongoing. ongoing Savannah Pride, Inc.

Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the well-being of the LGBT community in the South.

Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month, 7pm, at FCN office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. ongoing. 912-288-7863. heather@savpride. com. ongoing Stand Out Youth

A gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth organization. Meets Fridays, 7pm, FCN office, 307 E. Harris St. Call, email or see website for info. ongoing. 912-657-1966. info@standoutyouth. org. standoutyouth.org. ongoing What Makes a Family

A children's therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Ages 10 to 18. Meets twice a month. Call for info. ongoing. 912-3522611. ongoing Nature and Environment

Uncovering Ossabaw Island: Hands-On Archaeology Day Trip

A hands-on workshop at UGA's and DNR's archaeology dig on Georgia’s third largest barrier island, at the former site of a Native American settlement, two plantations, and a lumber mill. Travel by boat from Kilkenny Marina to Ossabaw's south end.

Bring lunch and beverage. Reservations required. Sponsored by Ossabaw Island Foundation. $60 per person for Friends of Ossabaw; $75 for general public Sat., June 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 912-233-5104. robin@ossabawisland.org. ossabawisland.org. Sat., June 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m Kilkenny Marina, 3083 Kilkenny Rd. Big Ferry Guided Hike at Skidaway State Park

A two-to-three mile guided hike through a Maritime Forest, learning natural and historical features of Skidaway. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail Head. $5 parking fee.

Annual passes available. Wed., June 18, 1 p.m. (912)598-2300. gastateparks.org/ SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Wed., June 18, 1 p.m Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Dolphin Project

Dolphin Project's Education Outreach Program is available to speak at schools, clubs, organizations. A powerpoint presentation with sound and video about estuarine dolphins and their environment.

Age/grade appropriate programs and handouts. See website for info. ongoing. thedolphinproject.org. ongoing Fort Pulaski Monthly Bird Walk

Monthly walk through Fort Pulaski looking for seasonal birds. Cosponsored by Ogeechee Audubon Society, the Savannah Chapter of the National Audubon Society.

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summer 2014. They will resume on September 20. third Saturday of every month, 8 a.m Fort Pulaski National Monument, Cockspur Island.

Night Sensory Hike at Skidaway

A nighttime hike using all the senses to explore the woods in the dark. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail. $5 parking fee. Annual passes available. Sat., June 21, 8:30 p.m.

(912)598-2300. gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Sat., June 21, 8:30 p.m Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Recycling Fundraiser for Economic Opportunity Authority

Support EOA through the FundingFactory Recycling Program. Recycle empty cartridges, cell phones, small electronics, laptops, to EOA for recycling. They will receive technology products and cash.

Businesses may also recycle items on behalf of EOA for credit. Drop off at EOA, 681 W. Anderson St. See website, email or call for info. ongoing. 912-238-2960 x126. dwproperty@aol.com. fundingfactory.com. ongoing Sandpiper Trail Hike on Skidaway Island

A meander through the marsh on a one mile guided hike with a park ranger. $5 parking fee. Annual passes available. Sat., June 21, 10 a.m. (912)598-2300. gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland. gastateparks. org/info/skidaway/. Sat., June 21, 10 a.m Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

What's Hot on the Savannah River: Radioactive Waste, Nuclear Reactors and Taxes

The latest on the Vogtle nuclear power plant expansion, presented by long-time Georgia anti-nuclear campaigner Glenn Carroll from Nuclear Watch South. Plus an update on radioactive waste at the Savannah River Site and action ideas to stop the CWIP nuclear tax on Georgia Power bills.

This is the monthly meeting of the Sierra Club, local chapter. Free and open to the public. Thu., June 19, 7 p.m. 912-961-6190. karengrainey@bellsouth.net. fpc.presbychurch.net. Thu., June 19, 7 p.m First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. Walk on the Wild Side

A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland, salt marsh habitats, featuring live native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10am4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. ongoing Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Wilderness Southeast

A variety of programs each month including guided trips with naturalists. Canoe trips, hikes. Mission: develop appreciation, understanding, stewardship, and enjoyment of the natural world. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-236-8115. wilderness-southeast.org. ongoing Religious & Spiritual

Art of Peaceful Living

How is it possible to apply the ancient art of Buddhist meditation to today’s hectic and busy modern world? Join us to learn how to solve your problems and develop a peaceful mind by applying Buddha’s

classic advice to daily life. Everyone is welcome to attend, no previous experience necessary. Drop in for any class. $10 or $5 seniors/students Wednesdays, 7 p.m. (912) 358-0228. meditationinsouthcarolina.og. unityofsavannah.org/. Wednesdays, 7 p.m Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

Band of Sisters Prayer Group

All women are invited. Second Tuesdays, 7:30am-8:30am. Fellowship Assembly, 5224 Augusta Rd. Email or call Jeanne Seaver or see website for info. "The king's heart is like channels of water in the hands of the Lord." (Prov. 21:1) ongoing. 912-6638728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. capitolcom. org/georgia. ongoing A Buddhist Meditation Center

Welcoming all lineages and spiritual traditions. Newcomers to meditation welcome.

Daily meditation, study groups and classes.

Sunday includes a talk given by resident priest on Buddhist philosophy and how it relates to daily life. The center is available for individual and group retreats, weddings and funerals. Visit Savannahzencenter.com for schedule and see us on Facebook. Soto Zen lineage, resident Priest Un Shin Cindy Beach Sensei. 912-427-7265 ongoing. ongoing The Savannah Zen Center, 111 E. 34th St. Center for Spiritual Living--Savannah

All are invited to this Science of Mind community. Recognizing the presence and power of God within, and believing that this presence is in everything in the universe, unifying all of life. Welcoming all on their spiritual pathway. Celebration: Sunday mornings. Location: Bonaventure Chapel, 2520 Bonaventure Road. Meditation at 10:30am Service at 11:00am Childcare available in the "Funday School" Sundays. cslsavannah.org. Sundays Christmas Psychic Reading Madness Sale

December Madness Sale!!!!!!! $15 for 20 minute phone readings! payable at PayPal savannahpsychic@gmail.com or go to website and check out Christmas monthly Specials Love and Light Low Country Psychic of Savannah ~Kelly Spurlock 15.00 Mondays-Sundays. 9125592169. savannahpsychic@gmail.com. Mondays-Sundays Ellis Square, Barnard Street and St. Julian Street.

Columba House

Columba House is an inclusive, welcoming hospitality space dedicated to building and sustaining a community of faith committed to social justice with the city's young adults, college students, and creative demographic. Tuesday evenings 6:30-8pm, includes dinner and a program focused on justice. All are welcome. Free and open to the public. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 912228-9425. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m Columba House, 34th Street between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets.

Guided Silent Prayer

Acoustical songs, 30 minutes of guided silent prayer, and minutes to receive prayer or remain in silence. Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00pm at Vineyard Church, 615 Montgomery St. See website for info. ongoing. vineyardsavannah.org. ongoing A New Church in the City, For the City

Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the

Facebook page "Savannah Church Plant." ongoing. ongoing Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St. Savannah Friends Meeting (Quakers)

Un-programmed worship. 11am Sundays, third floor of Trinity United Methodist Church. Call or email for info. All are welcome. ongoing. 912-308-8286. savbranart@gmail.com. trinitychurch1848.org/. ongoing Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St.

what the New Thought Movement is all about. Children’s church 11am service.

Unity loves all people, just as they are.

Sundays. 912-355-4704. unityofsavannah. org. unityofsavannah.org/. Sundays Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

Weekly Spiritual Gathering

A spiritual gathering with artist Joanne Morton and friends on Wednesdays at 12:12pm in a different square in the Historic Distric of Savannah. This is a new SaSavannah Reiki Share vannah ritual...a growing heart collective During shares, participants take turns giv- for those who are committed to living from ing and receiving universal life force energy their hearts, and believing in the collective via Reiki and other healing modalities. power of law of attraction. See website Present at the shares are usually no less for each week's location. Wednesdays.. than 2 Reiki Masters. Come share with us trickydame.com/savannah-gratitude. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Wednesdays. at the Sweet Water Spa in downtown Savannah. Sign up at Savannah Reiki Share Special Screenings or Reiki by Appointment on Facebook. Free Film: Blazing Saddles (1974, USA) ongoing, 7 p.m. and third Thursday of every Part of the Lucas's Month of Mel Brooks.

This bad-taste spoof of American Westmonth, 7 p.m. 440-371-5209. ongoing, 7 erns stars Cleavon Little as the first black p.m. and third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street. sheriff of a stunned town scheduled for Service of Compline demolition by an encroaching railroad.

A chanted service by candlelight held Written and directed by Mel Brooks. Sponevery Sunday night at 9pm. "Say goodsored by Connect Savannah. $8 general night to God." Presented by Christ Church admission or $5 student/senior/military.

Anglican. ongoing. ongoing Independent Fri., June 20, 7 p.m. lucastheatre.com. luPresbyterian Church, Bull Street and castheatre.com. Fri., June 20, 7 p.m Lucas Oglethorpe Ave. Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. South Valley Baptist Church

Weekly Sunday services. Sunday school, 10:00am. Worship, 11:30am. Tuesday Bible Study/Prayer Service, 6:30pm. Pastor Rev. Dr. Barry B. Jackson, 480 Pine Barren Road, Pooler, GA "Saving a nation one soul at a time." ongoing. ongoing Tapestry Church

A church for all people! We don't care what you are wearing, just that you are here.

From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, Tapestry is committed to delivering a creative, challenging, straight forward, and honest message about the role of biblical principles in your life. Come experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah.com. ymcaofcoastalga. org/. Sundays, 10 a.m YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St.

Film: Death Machines (1976, USA)

Psychotronic Film Society presents a 38th anniversary screening of this forgotten action thriller starring martial arts champion Ron Marcini. For mature viewers. $7 Wed., June 18, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. sentientbean.com. Wed., June 18, 8 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Film: Young and Beautiful /Jeune and Jolie (France, 2014)

CinemaSavannah presents the regional premiere of this Cannes Palme d'Or nominated erotic, psychological thriller. In French with English subtitles. For mature audiences: due to explicit sexual content, this film has not been rated. $8 Sat., June 21, 5 & 8 p.m. musesavannah.org. musesavannah.org/. Sat., June 21, 5 & 8 p.m Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd.

Theology on Tap

Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pm10:30pm. Like the Facebook page: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. ongoing. distillerysavannah.com. ongoing The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St.

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Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah

Liberal religious community where people with different beliefs gather as one faith.

Sundays, 11am. Email, call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-234-0980. admin@ uusavannah.org. uusavannah.org. uusavannah.org. ongoing Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. Unity Church of Savannah

Everyone is welcome. Unity of Savannah is not concerned with where people come from, what they look like, or whom they love – Unity is just glad that each person is here. Sunday 9:15am meditative service and 11:00am celebratory service show

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