Connect Savannah October 21, 2015

October 21 – 27, 2015 NEWS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY CONNECTSAVANNAH.COM

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Film: The Swordsman

This completely unknown indie flick about a sexy female private eye investigating the mysterious death of an heir to a massive fortune in the British countryside is a tongue-in-cheek parody of detective and action films.

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

Reading of “Mister Owita’s Guide to Gardening”

Nine months after the publication of her first novel, Carol Wall died from complications of breast cancer. In accordance with her wishes, her husband Dick Wall will read her book and speak.

7 p.m The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 East Liberty St.

Hugh Acheson Book Signing

Theatre: Down the Road

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Celebrate James Beard award winner and author Hugh Acheson’s latest book “The Broad Fork.”

5-7 p.m.

The Paris Market, 37 W. Broughton St.

Comedy: Cedric the Entertainer 4 THURSDAY / 22

Cedric the Entertainer performs.

8 p.m The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. savannahcivic.com

Terror Plantation Haunted House

4 FRIDAY / 23 - SATURDAY / 24

470+ people were too scared to finish the haunted house last year. All proceeds benefit the Alee Shriners.

Alee Shriner’s Temple, 100 Eisenberg Dr. $10 adults, $6 kids 12 & under

Wag-O-Ween

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Trick or treat with your pooch at over 100 participating businesses in the Historic District.

Enjoy costume contests, a selfie booth, and plenty of restaurants to take breaks. All proceeds go to the Dachshund Rescue of North America and Humane Society for Greater Savannah.

12-5 p.m.

Downtown Savannah $5, children free 912-508-3336

Armstrong’s Masquers theatre troupe performs this play by Lee Blessing. Audience discretion is advised for language and content.

Oct. 21-23, 7:30 p.m Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn $12

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Concert: Chris Young

Country singer Chris Young tours his new album, “I’m Comin’ Over.”

Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $25-$133.50 savannahcivic.com

Corn Hole Classic

Coach’s Corner hosts this tournament to benefit Senior Citizens, Inc. The tournament includes a fish fry, beer, live music

by Clear Daze Band, and cash prizes.

6-10 p.m Coach’s Corner, 3016 East Victory Dr. $50 per player, $35 per non-player jdumas@seniorcitizens-inc.org

Green Gives Back

A benefit to support the building of a bioswale and educational garden for Jacob G. Smith Elementary. Live music provided

by Missionary Blues Lite.

6 p.m Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. $30 advance, $40 door

James Kimbrell

Acclaimed poet will read from his latest collection, Smote.

7 p.m Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

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Jenny Milchman and Tina Whittle Reading & Discussion

Jenny Milchman and Tina Whittle host a reading and discussion for Milchman’s new novel, “As Night Falls.” Books will be available for purchase.

6:30 p.m The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 East Liberty St. Free and open to the public

Film: Citizen Kane

Part 1 of a two day special presentation.

Considered by many critics, filmmakers, and fans to be the greatest film ever made, Citizen Kane examines the life and legacy of Charles Foster Kane, played by director Orson Welles.

Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m.

The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Free

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Concert: Ricardo Ochoa & Jeff Zagers

Trinity’s Friday Lunchtime Concert Series blends local and regional musicians from different genres and backgrounds.

12:15-12:45 p.m Trinity UMC, 225 West President St.

Film: The Battle Over Citizen Kane

Part 2 of a two day special presentation by Occupy Savannah. The film is a documentary about the battle between Orson Welles and William Randolph Hearst over Welles’ Citizen Kane (1941).

7 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Free

Halloween Hike

This is a fun, safe, not-so-scary hike for your little trick or treater. Walk down the trail to meet and gather goodies from our friendly animal characters. Face painting, spooky crafts, pony rides.

Oct. 23-24, 5-8 p.m Oatland Island Wildlife Ctr, 711 Sandtown Rd. $5 adults, $10 children

Haunted Hut Trail

It started February 5th, 1958 when the Air Force lost a hydrogen bomb off the waters of Tybee. Somewhere soon after, a great white shark bit into the Tybee Bomb mistaking it for food and became radioactive. This giant, rogue shark not only has a huge bite radius, but if it swims past you, you are forever in the land of the dead as a zombie surfer. Proceeds benefit Tybee Maritime Academy, kids 5 and under free.

Oct. 23-24 Bo Bien Hut, 1650 Inlet Ave. $5

Let the Strut Begin Reveal Party

After 10 years of fashion curation, House of Strut will open its doors in the Starland District, revealing decades of authentic

vintage clothing, jewelry, flare, accessories and art for women, men and kids.

5-10 p.m House of Strut, 17 West 41st Street.

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Savannah Speed Classic

Celebrate your need for speed at this roaring annual event.

Oct.23-25 Grand Prize of America Road Course, 2 Resort Drive.

Stranger Than Fiction: An Exploration of the Extraordinary in Old Savannah

Historical entertainment on the many extraordinary ideas, beliefs and objects in the 1820s, including visualization of the supernatural, phantasmagoria, Frankenstein, animal magnetism and the court of death.

Fri.-Saturdays in October 7:30 p.m.

Davenport House, 324 East State St. $22 in advance, $25 at door davenporthousemuseum.org

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Theatre: Rocky Horror Show

Come up to the lab and see what’s on the slab! No props allowed at this one, y’all, it’s the stage show only!

Oct. 23-31, 7:30 p.m., second show midnight Oct. 29 Bay Street Theatre, 1 Jefferson St. clubone-online.com

Theatre: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Savannah Stage Company presents this classic legend.

8 p.m.

Ampersand, 36 MLK Jr. Blvd.

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5K Run for the Homeless

Proceeds from the event will go to support the programs and services at the Inner City Night Shelter here in Savannah.

8-10 a.m Hutchinson Island, Hutchinson Island. $25 early registration / $30 event day runsignup.com

SAVFF: Suffragette

A drama that tracks the story of the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement.

Discussion with director Sarah Gavron and producer Alison Owen following screening.

7:30 p.m Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.

SAVFF: Meadowland

Sarah and Phil’s son goes missing, shattering their life together. As months pass with little information, they each struggle in their own way to cope. Discussion with producer/actress Olivia Wilde and director

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Reed Morano following screening.

9:30 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

Forsyth Farmers Market

Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods.

9 a.m.-1 p.m Forsyth Park forsythfarmersmarket.com

Hops for Habitat for Humanity

Isle of Hope Art and Music Fest

SAVFF: Youth

Art show and music festival with local Savannah talent in abundance.

10 a.m.-8 p.m Paxton Park, Isle of Hope, next to the Isle of Hope Pool.

Savannah Shamrocks Rugby Match

Come out and watch the Shamrock Men and Women Rugby Teams’ matches at Forsyth Park. The women’s game kicks off at noon against the Augusta Furies, as part of their matrix tournament. The men’s game vs Hilton Head kicks off at 2:00pm after the women’s game concludes.

12-4 p.m Forsyth Park Free

Skidaway Marine Science Day

The oyster research team will provide behind-the-scenes tours of Georgia’s first oyster hatchery, which is a project of the UGA Marine Extension’s Shellfish Laboratory and Georgia Sea Grant, units of UGA Public Service and Outreach.

12-4 p.m Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, 10 Ocean Science Circle.

Theatre: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Savannah Stage Company presents this classic legend.

8 p.m.

Ampersand, 36 MLK Jr. Blvd.

SUNDAY / 25

27th Annual Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival

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SAVFF: Dixieland

Two star-crossed lovers, a young, recentlyreleased and unpredictable ex-con with bad luck, and a sexy, listless girl-next-door with a troubled family, become trapped in a downward spiral of crime and obsessive love, as they try to ditch their dead-end town for a better life.

9:30 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

An evening with tastings of Service beer, food, raffles, silent auctions, live music.

6-9 p.m Service Brewing Company, 574 Indian Street. $25

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grant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. A Special Evening with actress Saoirse Ronan to follow screening.

7:30 p.m Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.

Delicious Jewish foods from around the world will be offered. Great Deli and even He’brew Beer. Music & activities for kids.

11 a.m.-3 p.m Forsyth Park free admission 912-233-1547. www.mickveisrael.org

SAVFF: Brooklyn

Brooklyn tells the profoundly moving story of Eilis Lacey, a young Irish immi-

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Oscar winning actor Michael Caine plays Fred, an acclaimed composer and conductor, who brings along his daughter (Rachel Weisz) and best friend Mick (Harvey Keitel), a renowned filmmaker. Discussion with composer David Lang following screening.

7:30 p.m Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.

SAVFF: Circle

Held captive and faced with their imminent executions, fifty strangers are forced to choose the one person among them who deserves to live.

9 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

SAVFF: Dennis Doesn’t Live Here Anymore

Satirical dark comedy about the passage into adulthood.

9:30 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

TUESDAY / 27

England’s First Ladies of Gardening Savannah’s Seeds & Weeds Garden Club hosts a lecture by British speakers Heidi Howcroft and Alexandra Messervy followed by a book signing and reception where light refreshments will be served.

Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street. $20

SAVFF: Spotlight

Spotlight tells the riveting true story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe investigation into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church.

7 p.m Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.

SAVFF: Miss You Already

Jess (Drew Barrymore) and Milly (Toni Collette) have been best friends forever.

Discussion with director Catherine Hardwicke following screening.

9:30 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

NEWS & OPINION EDITOR’S NOTE

BY JIM MOREKIS

jim@connectsavannah.com

IN TALKING to people about the rapid and horrifying deterioration of law and order in Savannah, one inarguable fact emerges above the political background noise: Criminals here simply no longer fear the police.

As this past weekend showed, shootings and armed robberies are now pretty much a daily occurrence in Savannah’s Historic District, the economic engine that drives the whole train here.

Even worse than the issue of police understaffing is the sense among criminals that they now have a larger and more effective support network than the police, than law-abiding people.

That’s why the previously sacrosanct Historic District is now a shooting gallery.

Make no mistake—that’s no accident.

It’s a statement. Criminals are letting us know who’s in charge.

I understand I’m supposed to be quick to point out, as I’ve pointed out many times, that a shooting on the impoverished Westside should concern us at least as much as a shooting in the Historic District. Which is certainly true.

Crime and poverty are connected not only in root cause but in root result: If we let crime get too far out of hand, we’ll all be in poverty soon enough.

Our village will indeed be burned to the ground.

We can start by being frank about this, and about the place we find ourselves. The worst sin is to become complacent.

I’ve noticed in this time of dire crisis that the police department and local media are seeking solace in euphemisms.

Euphemisms, weasel words, and bureaucratic language mark the beginning of complacency.

You’re not safe in City Market or Ellis Square at night. You’re not safe walking to your car on Jones Street. You’re not safe in the middle of the afternoon near the Juliette Gordon Low House. It’s only a matter of time—if that time isn’t already here—when the violence will become so commonplace that it will seriously disrupt our tourism industry. And then the dominoes will really begin to fall, one after the other.

You’re not safe in City Market or Ellis Square at night. You’re not safe walking to your car on Jones Street. You’re not safe in the middle of the afternoon near the Juliette Gordon Low House.

It’s only a matter of time—if that time isn’t already here—when the violence will become so commonplace it will seriously disrupt our tourism industry.

And then the dominoes will really begin to fall, one after the other.

Understaffing of police is one thing. A lot of things are understaffed. Connect Savannah is understaffed. But for us that’s baked in the cake—we knew that deal from the get-go.

(Also this: The most dangerous thing we hunt around here is a pair of errant scissors.)

But the understaffing of the local police department is actually one of the few problems we have that can be fixed by throwing more money at it. God knows the City of Savannah has the cash, there is a way forward, we just have to find the political will to do it.

(My own recommendation is to start by voting out every single incumbent on City Council.)

But we can be fair-minded without being naïve. And it’s naïve to think that a city largely dependent on the tourism industry can thrive when its major attraction is seen as too unsafe to visit.

I suppose the deep progressive argument would be that in order for all of us to feel the pain of the most impoverished and underprivileged among us, we must spread that pain around so that the most wealthy and privileged feel it, too. We must show in graphic terms that Savannah needs a more holistic economic approach other than promoting its downtown brand at the expense of our other neighborhoods.

That’s probably true in an academic, activist sense. However, in the Vietnam War there was a cynical euphemism for that way of thinking: “We had to burn down the village in order to save it.”

Savannah has been mired in either/or, black/white (literally) thinking for way too long. The truth is we have to find a way to address crime and address poverty simultaneously.

Anyone—rich, poor, white, black, liberal, conservative—who tells you the entire answer lies only on one end of that equation is part of the problem themselves.

For example, the death of Frank Wilson this past weekend after being shot near City Market is still being called a “shooting,” or a “fatal shooting.”

That it was. But a fatal shooting is a homicide. A murder.

It needs to be called that. Not just a “shooting,” fatal or otherwise.

I also see press releases now which talk about a “gun discharge.” Which is usually more accurately called “Attempted Murder.”

Sometimes we get information about a “cutting.” Which used to be known as “Stabbing.”

The euphemisms have to stop. Savannah doesn’t like being frank. We don’t like being forward. But there’s nothing more frank or more forward than a bullet.

The wrong people are in charge of Savannah now. And I’m not just talking about incumbent politicians.

To take back control of our government, we have to vote. To take back control of the debate, we have to take back control of the language and the ideas.

And to take back control of our streets, we have to take back control of fear. Ours, and theirs. CS

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NEWS & OPINION THE (CIVIL) SOCIETY COLUMN

The road to Tybee belongs to us all

BY JESSICA LEIGH LEBOS

jll@connectsavannah.com

OCT 21-OCT 27, 2015

MERGING onto the Bull River Bridge always tightens my knuckles.

As I putted Champagne Carl towards Tybee Island last Monday night, I felt even more anxious than usual. My stomach rolled over as I tried to keep my venerable Mercedes (aka “Old Gold”) steady in the narrow two-lane causeway, past the same spot where Susan Allen Bartoletti was killed on her moped by an oncoming car just a few days before.

This treacherous stretch of Highway 80 has seen more than its fair share of trafficSusan Allen Bartoletti 1981-2015 PHOTO BY WEN MCNALLY clogging accidents and tragic fatalities, and this beloved local’s death needs to be the last.

30,000 people a day who visit during the instituted two terms ago to facilitate conSusan was a loving wife, a bonafide summer have to drive through Savannah tinuity. Current councilmembers Monty karaoke queen and a deft barmaid who to get there, and decisions made on the Parks, Bill Garbett and Rob Callahan could sedate even the rowdiest Huc-ashore affect traffic and businesses along will be up for re-election in 2017. poos patron with her charms. She was my Highway 80. Tybee’s council also sets polIt also speaks volumes that Mayor daughter’s preschool teacher at Maggie’s Morning School, and when she dressed up icy for our most accessible coastline, which Jason Buelterman is running unopposed boasts some of the most diverse ecology in in this election for his fourth term—it for Halloween, those 3 year-olds believed the state. seems neither man nor mermaid would she was an actual fairytale princess.

At the very least, it’s a place where you dispute the fine job he’s doing of leading Anyone ever bowled over by her blond can still take in an unfettered view of the Tybee’s many parades while balancing its ponytail and sparkling smile understands water, which is more than can be said for tourists and fragile ecosystems.) that in Susan’s case, the phrase “ray of Challenger Stephen Friedman comsunshine” is not a metaphor but a fact. The River Street.

The forum packed the fancy new Pubmented on Facebook that night that he world is dimmer without her, and the road chose to bail on the forum because of the to Tybee will be forever tainted for us now. lic Safety Building on the north end, a courtly testament to well-managed funds. antipathy unleashed during the last ForSadly, Monday is deadline day around ever Tybee-sponsored event in 2013, which here, and I wasn’t able to attend the beach- Moderator Tom Barton presided, and he felt favored certain candidates and side memorial for Susan or stop by the ‘Poo WJCL anchor Kevin Holmes and I were meant to lob follow-up queries. The rules demonized others. before I was supposed to be at the Tybee of the debate included extremely strict Perhaps Doyle ducked out for fear of Island Candidates Forum that evening. similar retribution; surely island voters I’d been invited the week before by Shirley windows for the questions, but things moved quickly with only 12-year council have concerns that she was cited by the Wright of the political action group Forveteran Paul Wolff and challenger Julie Tybee Ethics Committee in August for ever Tybee, and I felt I needed to honor Livingston to answer them. Timekeeper using her city email address to solicit supmy agreement.

Carl Looper, wearing a striped referee jer- port from local businesses in opposing the The same could not be said for four out sey and wielding a ginormous alarm clock, proposed Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance. of the six candidates. couldn’t help but hide his disappointment.

As far as I could tell, the questions—both I get it; we’re all sick of politics already.

I learned later that candidate John anonymously submitted and asked by Most of us have been so wrapped up in the Bremer, who was very close with Susan, the audience—were fair and reasonable, national drama and Savannah’s city elecseeking the candidates’ stances on Tybeetions that it’s easy to forget that tiny Tybee had understandably skipped the debate to attend her wake. But what happened to centric issues such as the public pool Island is having its own race on Nov. 3. incumbents Barry Brown and Mayor Pro referendum, parking, dogs on the beach, But even if you hate sand and think Tem Wanda Doyle? beach showers, overdevelopment and the sea turtles are stupid, the outcome still (Tybee staggers its councilmember’s enforcement of 15 mph speed limits. matters: four-year terms so that only half are up Barton, perhaps a little punchy after The beach enclave next door may only 8 have 3000 permanent residents, but the for re-election every two years, a change having already overseen an entire day

of political forums in Savannah, acerbically directed a few inquiries at the empty chairs.

In the absence of their opponents, the two candidates present dazzled their audience. Wolff had opportunity to list his many accomplishments towards “a progressive, economically vibrant, sustainable future” for the island, including authoring the litter ordinance, numerous grants that have saved taxpayers millions and the Solarize Tybee project, which resulted in a free photovoltaic system for the Tybee Island Maritime Academy. He’s also presciently advocating for a cretaceous well to protect the island from EPD-mandated reductions in withdrawals from the Floridan Aquifer, coming in 2025.

Wolff acknowledged that the plastic bag ban is off council agenda for now, but offered that the BYOB Project and other environmental groups have launched a group effort to purchase 30K reusable bags for Tybee Island shoppers.

Livingston, a former public housing administrator and FEMA disaster specialist who currently serves on island’s Planning Committee, presented astute ideas on curbing blight and handling island traffic.

Her suggestion to implement inexpensive technology to inform daytrippers on their way from Savannah about road conditions and available parking spaces would’ve knocked the socks off everyone in the room, except they were all wearing flipflops.

It was noted that the same kind of flashing sign could begin saving lives immediately on the Bull River Bridge, even if it takes another five years to fund the failed TSPLOST plan to widen the shoulders on Highway 80 and add more intelligent turning lanes.

Though the perspectives were limited, it was an evening full of solutions, though some attendees remained unforgiving of the missing candidates. “I could’ve been watching the Walking Dead!” one man murmured disgustedly as he filed out.

Tybee is blessed to have an active voter base, and I can only hope that proceedings stay civil here over the next week.

Life and politics must converge, especially on an island where there’s only one road in and one road out.

Tom, Kevin and I stopped by Huc-apoo’s to toast Susan before making our way back to the mainland. A large crowd was still mourning on the wooden deck, candidate Bremer among them, and we saluted her sweet soul on the sidelines.

As my clackety chariot carried me back to the city, it occurred to me: The Bull River Bridge is both a piece of shared infrastructure in need of dire attention as well as a metaphor for how to handle our broken hearts.

In both cases, the only way through is to widen, widen, widen. CS

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NEWS & OPINION THE NEWS CYCLE

Unusual commute is part of an increasingly common trend

BY JOHN BENNETT

john@bicyclecampaign.org

GORDON PARKS has a unique way to get to work. He commutes by bike.

And boat.

Every workday, Parks rides his bicycle from his home in the Starland District to River Street. There he boards Chatham Area Transit’s Savannah Belles Ferry to reach his job at Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics on Hutchinson Island.

Parks has a lot more company out there these days, at least on the bicycle part of his commute. The League of American Bicyclists recently released its annual “Where We Ride” report, which measures trends in commuting by analyzing data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

Savannah now has the seventh highest rate of bicycle commuting in the South, up from 10th last year. Among U.S. cities with populations between 100,000 and 200,000, we advanced to 15th place from our previous position at No. 20.

Census data reveals that 2.6 percent of Savannahians get to work by bike, but this number drastically under counts bicycle commuting, as it does not measure college students who ride to class or people who do not ride to work every single day.

For comparison, Georgia’s statewide bicycle commuting rate is .2 percent. Still, bicycle commuting has increased 51 percent in our state since 2005.

Some people bike to work out of necessity, others by choice. Parks was nudged into bicycle commuting by a blend of circumstances.

“The main reason I started commuting was my health,” Parks said. “I’m 43 years

The abundance of commuting routes available to Parks is due more to Gen. James Oglethorpe’s city plan than to more contemporary transportation projects.

The only northbound bike lane in the historic district is a mess, despite some repairs recently completed by the Streets Maintenance Department.

Parks puts repaving Lincoln Street and moving the bike lane to the correct side of the street at the top of his wish list for infrastructure improvements.

While cities around Georgia are investing millions in bike infrastructure projects, it’s been more than three years since the official dedication of the Price Street bike lane, the last significant addition to Savannah’s bicycle transportation network.

The good news is a number of candiGordon Parks’ morning commute includes a ride on the Savannah Belles Ferry. dates in the upcoming election, including Mary Ellen Sprague, Julian Miller, Eddie DeLoach and Kim Dulek have voiced support for more bicycle infrastructure.

Either way, the results of commuting by old and had high blood pressure, high choFor his part, Parks is making it posbicycle have been beneficial both finanlesterol and had just been diagnosed with sible for more Savannahians to commute cially and physically for Parks. He’s saved type II diabetes,” he says. by bike as a volunteer with the Savannah “My wife, Nicole, had found a wonderful money and now weighs what he did when Bicycle Campaign’s New Standard Cycles group of supportive women called Stroller he completed Army basic training in 1994. program. He spends several hours each His advice to anyone who is considering week reconditioning donated bicycles, Strong Moms. They work out a few times a bicycle commuting is simple: Stick with it. week in the early morning with their kids which are given to deserving individuals “Accept the fact that initially it’s going in tow. My wife began to encourage me to who need safe, affordable and dependable join her in some workouts, but I kept mak- to suck until you find your rhythm and the transportation. equipment that works best for you,” he ing excuses.”

Parks urges drivers to be patient, for said. “However, once all of that falls into When Parks’ young son started imitatthe sake of these folks and others who place you will start reaping the rewards.” ing her workout moves, he decided he also use bicycles to reach their jobs and other Parks has even found an artistic angle needed to follow Nicole’s example. important destinations. The often futile on riding to work. He posts photos from his attempt to arrive a few seconds earlier isn’t “I wanted my son to grow up being commute on Facebook and Instragram and worth endangering someone’s life. active and rambunctious, emulating both has received an enthusiastic response. of us,” he said.

“When you’re speeding around the “Everyone has been really nice and I His other reason for trying bicycle comsquares downtown, the amount of time began to realize how lucky I am to have muting is a little less inspiring. you’re saving is insignificant,” he said. CS many different routes that I can take each “I’m almost ashamed to say it, but I Follow Parks on Instagram: wrecked my car,” Parks said. “That played morning,” he said. “I’m to the point that I @savannahbikecommuter feel guilty if I don’t ride.” a large part in the decision.”

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BY THE SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING STAFF WITH A record breaking 1,150 competition entries from all over the world to sift through this year, as well as engaging studio releases and festival favorites, the selection process for the 2015 Savannah Film Festival was not for the faint of heart.

Each film is judged on its own merits of craft and storytelling, relativity and audience appeal, then finally how it fits into the emerging lineup. The Savannah audience is wonderfully diverse and putting together a program that offers something for everyone is a monumental challenge. This year offers more content than ever before.

Not sure what to see or where to begin?

Here’s a little insider help:

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1. Mixing things way up this year, the festival hits the ground running early on the first Saturday, kicking off with the Docs to Watch series, a popular feature last year.

Hosted by the Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Feinberg, the series culminates in a roundtable discussion on Sunday, October 25th at 6pm at the Lucas Theatre. Best of Enemies starts the series off in sublime fashion, perfect for the current political climate. It may be the one film of the festival this programmer is most excited for. Robert Gordon and Morgan Neville (Oscar winning director of Twenty Feet From Stardom) craft a riveting look at the 1968 televised debates between William F. Buckley, Jr. and Gore Vidal. Filled with actual footage of the debates, this film has been garnering a ton of buzz since it debuted at Sundance 12 in January.

2. For those who love documentaries about music, there is Amy, about the rise and fall of the brilliantly talented and tragic Amy Winehouse, and What Happened, Miss Simone, an in-depth look at the great Jazz legend Nina Simone. Rounding out the lineup are docs like The Hunting Ground, The Wolf Pack, Cartel Land, Winter on Fire, Meet the Patels, and Call Me Lucky, about comedian Barry Crimmins, directed by Bobcat Goldthwait. Each of the directors from these films will be in attendance for post-screening Q&As and participating on the Roundtable panel discussion.

qualify in a country where boxing is considered a “men only” sport, and The House is Innocent, featuring an inside look at how the current owners of an infamous San Francisco crime scene that just happens to be a private residence turned a dark negative into a positive. Also included in the block are From Tonga, Tomgirl, and Meet The Maker: The Roaster about a coffeeroasting purist in St. Louis, Missouri, that will appeal to many in Savannah who love our local roasting companies and coffee shops.

3. Another facet of the festival this year is the greatly expanded shorts block lineup. If you like short films of various flavors, these blocks are not to be missed and only screen once. There is the SuperShorts! block (Monday, 10/26, 2pm, Trustees) for those with short attention spans.

These shorts all tell a complete story in under 6 minutes and feature delightful comedic gems such as Opt Out and 2084 , and lovely docs such as A Passion of Gold and Fire about a French bee keeper, and Ryan McGinnes: Studio Process about the talented psychedelic visual artist at work.

5. Historical Shorts (Monday, 10/26, 3:45pm, Trustees) is back this year with films set in the past or future, including The Girl in the Green Dress, encompassing a friendship between two women in the 1950’s that pushes boundaries and propriety. Shooting an Elephant is based on the George Orwell essay about a British officer in Burma tasked with shooting an aggressive elephant, which he does against his better judgment. Also included in the block are American Falls, Odessa, Sabre Dance featuring former Olympian Greg Louganis as surrealist painter Salvador Dali, and The Future Perfect featuring voice over from Zachary Quinto.

4. There’s also the Doc Shorts block, (Wednesday, 10/28, 9:30am, Lucas) which features such moving films like Body Team 12 about the Liberian ebola cleanup crew (not for the faint of heart, but definitely a first hand look at what it was like during the crisis), Boxeadora, about a Cuban female boxer who wants to make it to the Olympics but faces a steep uphill battle to

6. One other notable block is the World Shorts (Wednesday, 10/28 , 12pm, Lucas), of showcasing work from a particular country or region. This year takes us to a totally different hemisphere of the globe, featuring the work of Australian filmmakers. From the comedic in Death in Bloom about a woman working with the Grim Reaper to choose the perfect form of death,

and The Best Way to Kill Your Mother about a woman coming to terms with her mother’s progressive dementia and Julia Childs obsession, to more haunting pieces like Harvey’s Dream (based on a Stephen King short story), Caravan, and Second Hand, rounding out with two animated shorts, the delightful piece The Orchestra (also included in the Animated Shorts block) and Oscar Wilde’s The Nightingale and the Rose, featuring voice work from several notable Australian talents such as Geoffrey Rush and Mia Wasikowska, and amazingly beautiful animation based on the work of artist Del Kathryn Barton.

Along with the Animated, Student and Professional competition, shorts play an essential part in the lineup this year.

7. Speaking of beautiful animation, two wildly divergent animated features are included in the program. Totally kid friendly and lovely is The Prophet (Wednesday, 10/28, 3pm, Trustees), featuring the vocal talents of Liam Neeson and Salma Hayak, who also served as a producer. Based on the work by Khalil Gibran, each episode is animated by a different artist making for a stunning visual treat.

Definitely for mature audiences only is Charlie Kaufman’s first stop motion feature, Anomalisa (Wednesday, 10/28, 9pm, Lucas), about a man crippled by the mundanity of his own life. The stop motion work is incredibly detailed and amazing, as is the sound design and voice work (with the exception of the two leads, characters are voiced by Tom Noonan).

The film is haunting, personal, moving,

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8. Other rare gems include PAPA (Sunday, 10/25, 3:30pm, Trustees and Friday, 10/30, 11am, Lucas), the first feature film

to be shot on location in Havana, Cuba after the embargo. Based on a journalist’s real life friendship with Ernest Hemingway, it boasts a star studded cast featuring Giovanni Ribisi as the journalist Ed Myers and notable stage actor Adrian Sparks, who has played Hemingway onstage several times. Minka Kelly plays Myers’ girlfriend, and Joely Richardson stars as Mary Hemingway, the author’s fourth wife and eventual widow. The film also features exclusive footage inside Hemingway’s Cuban estate Finca Vigia.

9. Several other features follow writers and their struggles to capture the truest story, including the strong Oscar contender Spotlight (Tuesday, 10/27, 7pm, Trustees), about the Boston Globe’s Spotlight Team’s piece on the Catholic sexual

abuse cover up. Tumbledown (Sunday, 10/25, 12:30pm, Trustees, and Saturday, 10/31, 3pm, Trustees) pits Rebecca Hall, a grieving widow of an idolized folk singer, against Jason Sudeikis, a writer hoping to capture the perfect biography of her late husband. Both deliver well-crafted and nuanced performances, with support from such heavies as Griffin Dunne and Blythe Danner, making for an enjoyable viewing experience. Inspired by actual events, Coming Through the Rye (Thursday, 10/29, 9:30pm, Lucas) casts Chris Cooper as J.D. Salinger, and Alex Wolff as Jamie Schwartz, the young man obsessed with Holden Caulfield who adapts The Catcher in the Rye for the stage and seeks out Salinger for his approval and blessing.

10. Also speaking of writers, the After Dark series and SCAD Cinema Circle offers Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula (Friday, 10/30, 8pm, Lucas), hosted by the Oscar winning sound designer for the film, and SCAD Sound faculty, David Stone. See the film in digitally restored 4K and stay for the post-show conversation on the making of the film.

With more films than ever, a starstudded lineup, the Conversation Series featuring actors Olivia Wilde, Elizabeth Olsen, Riley Keough and Soarise Ronan, and directors such as Catherine Hardwick, Sarah Gavron, Marc Abraham and Meg Ryan, screenings like Suffragette, Room, Brooklyn, Tab Hunter: Confidential, Son of Saul, Mia Madre, and Ithaca, Ryan’s directing debut, the 2015 Savannah Film Festival has something for everyone! CS

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awkward, sexually graphic in the style of Blue Valentine, and for those who love Charlie Kaufman’s brilliance, essential viewing. It gets to you in the strangest of ways, making you laugh and possibly cry, as the situations the leads find themselves in are very relatable. Even though it plays opposite Tom Hardy’s Legend (screening at 9:30pm Wednesday at Trustees) making for some tough choices, Anomalisa garnered high praise coming out of Telluride and Toronto for its brilliant look at the struggle to find connection and passion in life and is strongly recommended for those who appreciate all that Charlie Kaufman has brought to cinema.

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REBELS WITH A

CAUSE Suffragette opens the Savannah Film Festival

BY ANNA CHANDLER

anna@connectsavannah.com

Discussion with director Sarah Gavron and producer Alison Owen will follow the screening.

WITH the magnetic Meryl Streep, Carey Mulligan, and Helena Bonham Carter at the helm, Suffragette is set to start the Savannah Film Festival with a bang.

Inspired by true events surrounding the women’s suffrage movement in England in the early 20th century, the buzzed-about feature is a hard stare into the violent fight for equality and the women who risked everything for the right to vote.

After the screening, SCAD will hold a discussion with director Sarah Gavron and producer Alison Owen as a part of the Savannah Film Festival Conversation Series. We chatted with Owen about unearthing history and the issues that are just as relevant now as they were then.

landed at a very zeitgeist time and in a very feminist movement. It’s helped with provoking conversation and discourse on social media.

With feminism becoming—for lack of a better word—nearly mainstream, what can we learn from the roots laid down in Suffragette?

We were when we started doing research on subject after we got the commission to write the movie, we really looked in archives and museums, old memories and diaries at the time, and we were amazed how many issues were still so relevant today. The issues were about equal pay, they were about sexual abuse at work; it Congratulations on a strong opening in was amazing how many of the issues are London! It seems there’s already been a sadly still with us—there’s a lot of stuff. lot of social response, like with Sisters They did amazing job, and 100 years later, Uncut hitting the red carpet to protest there’s a long way and a lot of fight to come. cuts to domestic violence services and identifying as suffragettes while doing In the trailer, I was really struck by Carey Mulligan’s line: “War is the so. Did you expect this kind of call-toonly language men listen to.” It seems action response from the film? particularly timely with Baltimore We loved that, actually. We thought it was and Ferguson, and people saying that fantastic, having modern suffragettes, and destruction prevents true progress. it’s a great cause. We support the protest of How do we see that come into play in the cuts in domestic violence—that’s some- Suffragette? thing we all stand behind. It was great to With the suffragettes, they tried for 50 see them on the red carpet making a good years to get the vote through peaceful impression. protest and peaceful discourse to no avail, I think we’ve been really lucky; when which is why they then turned to violence. we first started development six years Against property, not against people—they ago, it was quite a hard, because feminism were certainly not in favor of harming a was not nearly such a sexy subject at that human life at all. point. People were still saying, ‘I’m not a That’s why we decided to focus on that feminist, I like men!,’ so it was more of a period of suffragettes, from peaceful prodifficult time.

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satisfying, having made a lot of movies in my time, sat by the monitor and watched movies being filmed, and seeing it being filled by four or five amazing actresses and dealing with really female subjects. It’s not just talking about a love affair, it’s not a romantic comedy; it’s just women giving amazing performances.

On the production end, you have an incredible team of women working on this film. Does it often happen in the industry that you get to work with such a woman-heavy team?

Not usually, but it wasn’t necessarily our intent to use discrimination on the crew; we simply chose the best people for the job.

But it’s unsurprising with such a female subject that there were a lot of women who felt incredibly intensely and passionately… we knew they were the people who were going to bring every ounce of energy and passion to the job and to the screen.

Is there anything you’d like audiences to know before they see Suffragette?

Lives Matter, and Gandhi, and different ways of protesting globally.

It’s hard; we all believe in a democracy and using peaceful protest, but if people have no part in that democracy, it’s hard to see if there’s any other way they can affect change.

What a stellar cast. What was the energy like on set?

It was amazing, especially since a large amount of the crew were female. It was so

I think they should stay open-minded and know that it’s important to tell the stories of these women. We’re standing on their shoulders, and it’s important to know them. CS

SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVAL: SUFFRAGETTE

When: Saturday, October 24, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Trustees Theater Cost: Sold out

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Film short Globe Trot explores global unity

BY ANNA CHANDLER

anna@connectsavannah.com

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DIRECTOR Mitchell Rose is ready to send you on a feel-good trip around the world in a mere four minutes and thirty seconds.

In 2014’s “Globe Trot”, a Savannah Film Festival Super Shorts! competition entry, the choreographer/filmmaker combines the disciplines of film and dance to impart a sense of global unity and inspire a warm celebration of diversity.

Rose has led a luminous career in modern dance; even after extensive touring and the formation of New York-based Mitchell Rose Dance Theater, an innovative company that merged movement, acting, music text, projections, and comedy, he was still hungry to explore new fields of art.

“I had a dance company in New York for fifteen years, traveled doing that, and felt like, okay, I’ve done this. I want to move on,” Rose relays.

He became a Directing Fellow at The American Film Institute Conservatory in 1991.

“After ten years, I got a fellowship at UCLA to explore ways to film dance,” Rose explains. “I just thought it would be a fun, educational experience for me; I didn’t think it would become a career path, that’d I’d become the ‘dance film guy.’”

But ‘the dance film guy’ he is, with the New York Times even crowning him “the 16 dance world’s Woody Allen.”

Top row: Scenes from Globe Trot; Above: Choreographer Bebe Miller and Director Mitchell Rose.

Rose’s work distinguishes itself through a technique he refers to as “hyper match-cutting.”

“It’s cutting an image perfectly so it replaces the preceding image,” he explains, “which I’ve found to be a really exciting technique and keeps the viewer really engaged.”

Watching “Globe Trot,” you’re seeing a complete, seamless dance routine: it just happens to be performed by 111 individuals and shot by 54 filmmakers.

“There were really two elements that made me interested in this,” says Rose.

“One was that further exploration of hyper

match-cutting. The other was, I always had a fascination with remote collaboration.”

Working with choreographer Bebe Miller, Rose uploaded a video explaining the concept and created a 15-page manual for participating filmmakers and dancers.

“It’s always been fascinating to me: how accurate can I get people to follow instructions?” Rose says. “Just like that cliché of the pilot has died on the plane, and the control pilot has to talk someone down into landing the plane. Can I direct camera people remotely all over the world?”

He certainly can. With the participation of 54 filmmakers in 23 countries over

seven continents, including Antarctica, the creative response to Rose and Miller’s invitation to collaborate was overwhelming.

“Our premise was to use non-dancers,” explains Rose. “I thought that would make a statement of global unity if it didn’t look like all pros. The premise is that anyone can learn two seconds of choreography if you take time to work with them. As long as it’s limited to two seconds, and you spend ten minutes working with them, you can get anybody to do anything. Three seconds is pushing it.”

The dance itself has an ease and innate joy to it; with an array of backdrops, from the Eiffel Tower to train tracks to cornfields, “Globe Trot” is an eye-opening glimpse into each dancer and their home.

“I always wanted this to be a statement of world unity,” Rose says.

“There’s a visual phenomenon in hyper match-cutting: when one shot takes the places of another shot, it says, ‘These things are equal.’ It kind of says the A clip and B clip are equal, and I wanted to extend to the overall theme of the whole piece that the people of the world are equal.

Seeing all these diverse peoples all around the world participating in one choreographic thread suggests that.” CS

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When: Monday, October 26. 2 p.m.

Where: Trustees Theater Cost: $5

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BY ANNA CHANDLER

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OCTOBER’S a busy month for everyone— without a few hours to spare, how can the busybody Savannah cinefile make it to the Savannah Film Festival?

Shorts, of course!

Take a break and head downtown to catch some of these incredible educational films. You’ll get your cerebral silver screen fix and have plenty to discuss once you leave the theatre—and you can still hit the grocery store, perfect that Halloween costume, and get your laundry done.

HISTORICAL SHORTS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 3:45 P.M., $5 “American Falls” (USA, 2013) Set in 1965, “American Falls” tells the story of a Japanese-American family and their small motel in rural Idaho. When a stranger checks in—the first black man the proprietor’s children have ever encountered—13-year-old Yoshiko makes it her mission to understand their newest guest.

“Odessa” (USA, 2015) Enter the world of a mother fighting for her child’s life in the wake of Texas’s secession from the United States.

“Sabre Dance” (USA, 2015) Renowned composer Aram Khachaturian meets Salvador Dali and gains insight into the world of artists of different mediums and lifestyles.

“Shooting an Elephant” (Venezuela, India, USA, UK, Nepal, 2015) A British imperial policemen in Burma must handle a rogue work elephant in this short based on George Orwell’s short story.

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“The Girl in the Green Dress” (USA, 2015) Fusing the art of dance with a fascinating plot, this surreal short is set in the strange reality of 1950s housewives and explores themes of sexual liberation and 18 feminism.

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DOC SHORTS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 9:30 A.M., LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS, $5 “Body Team 12” (Liberia, 2015) Witness the strength and determination of body collectors working in the height of the Ebola outbreak.

“Boxeadora (Boxer)” (USA, 2014) Follow the journey of Cuba’s first female boxer as she defies odds—and laws—to achieve her goals.

“Czappa” (USA, 2015) Meet Bill Czappa, a TV repairman who also happens to create incredible works of art through found objects.

“Fighter” (USA, 2014) “Fighter” is the story of Jara Ezo, a passionate Afro-French singer who learned how to fight back against racism through dance, music, and support from the women around her.

“From Tonga” (USA, 2015) Get swept away to Euless, Texas, a place with one of the largest Tongan populations in the United States.

“Meet the Maker – Vol. 2: The Roaster” (USA, 2014) Scott Carey began his career as a chemist and attorney; now, he’s the owner of a “third wave” coffee shop in south St. Louis and an acclaimed roaster. How and why

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“The House is Innocent” (USA, 2015) Just in time for Halloween, “The House is Innocent” unveils one home’s grisly history as new residents move in.

“Tomgirl” (USA, 2015) Learn about gender nonconformity in young children in this warm and supporting doc. CS

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Trustees Theater Lucas Theatre Trustees Theater Lucas Theatre SCAD MOA Trustees Theater Lucas Theatre SCAD MOA Gutstein Gallery Trustees Theater Lucas Theatre SCAD MOA Gutstein Gallery October 24, 2015 October 24, 2015 October 25, 2015 October 25, 2015 October 25, 2015 October 26, 2015 October 26, 2015 October 26, 2015 October 26, 2015 October 27, 2015 October 27, 2015 October 27, 2015 October 27, 2015 Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday Monday Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Day 1 Day 1 Day 2 Day 2 Day 2 Day 3 Day 3 Day 3 Day 3 Day 4 Day 4 Day 4 Day 4

9:00 AM Color Key Pro Short Feature 10:00 AM Doc Animation Student Block

Competition Film

Special Screening

Panel 11:00AM Honoree Docs to Watch After Dark Specialty Shorts 12:00 PM

Docs to Watch Best of Enemies TRT: 1:27:01 11am - 12:27pm Q&A w directors Robert Gordon Morgan Neville

1:00 PM

Docs to Watch

Stutterer Embers TRT: 1:37:54

The Hunting Ground

9:30am - 11:07am Return to Nuke

TRT: 1:43:00 10am- 11:43am Q&A w director Kirby Dick

Scribble to Screen

Jason Fuchs Finding Neverland

11am - 12:15pm

3:00 PM

Winter on Fire Em High: Vol 1 TRT: 1:42:01 TRT: 1:21:01 10am - 11:42am 10am - 11:45am Q&A w director Q&A with director Evgeny The Story Starts Here Lloyd Kaufman Afineevsky Nickelodeon’s and Media Exec Writing Frank Radice Program Panel 11am - 12:15pm

Play Date TRT: 1:35:37 Bounce 9:45am - 11:20am TRT: 1:26:00 10am - 11:26am

Treat Penguin Counters Docs to Watch

Best Man Wins Tumbledown TRT: 2:02:59

TRT: 1:18:58 12pm - 1:18pm

AMY TRT: 2:08:01

Docs to Watch The Wolfpack TRT: 1:30:01 2pm - 3:30pm Q&A w director Crystal Moselle

Scribble to Screen

Competition Film

Bob's Burgers Behind the Belchers 2 pm - 3:30 pm

SuperShorts!

TRT: 1:02:55 2pm - 3:02pm

To Dust Return PAPA TRT: 2:06:18 3:30pm - 5:36pm Docs to Watch Cartel Land TRT: 1:40:01 4:30pm - 6:10pm Q&A w director Matthew Heineman

w/Kirstin Davis

The Rose Bowl

TRT: 1:29:59

Forward! Side! Close!

12:15pm - 1:45pm

TRT: 1:54:21 12:30pm - 2:24pm

AVID PANEL 2pm - 3:15pm

Special Screening Career Paths Touched With Fire in Filmmaking Competition Film TRT: 01:50:00

Competition Film TRT: 1:38:30

Historical Shorts 3pm - 4:38pm TRT: 1:41:56 3:45pm - 5:25pm

Gala Screening Brooklyn TRT: 1:51:01 7:30pm - 9:21pm Q&A w Saoirse Ronan

Miss Simone?

3PM - 4:41PM TRT: 1:41:00 Q&A w director Liz Garbus

Competition Film

From The Sky Containment TRT: 1:39:55 3:30pm - 5:10pm

Tab Hunter Confidential TRT: 1:30:00 5:30pm - 7pm Q&A w Tab Hunter

and producer Allan Glaser Gala Screening Spotlight Honoree - Alfie Allen TRT: 2:08:00 7pm - 9:08pm

Gala Screening Youth TRT: 1:58:02 7:30pm - 9:28pm Q&A w/composer David Lang

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Gala Screening Meadlowland

Gala Screening Dixieland

After Dark Dennis Doesn't

9:30pm - 11:15pm

9:30pm - 11:02pm

Live Here Anymore

TRT: 1:52:00

TRT: 1:45:00 Q&A with Olivia Wilde and director Reed Moreno Honoree: Olivia Wilde

TRT: 1:32:00 Q&A with Riley Keough and director Hank Bedford

Circle TRT: 1:42:00

9:30pm - 11:22PM

9:30pm - 11:12pm

2pm - 3:15pm

Student Block B 2pm - 3:50pm Kid Friendly TRT: 1:23:42 2:30pm - 3:54pm

Paul Cantelon Cinema Live!

4:30pm - 6:30pm

7:00 PM

10:00 PM

11am - 12:15pm

Competition Film Competition Film Animated Shorts

Call Me Lucky TRT: 1:46:01 12:30pm-2:15pm Q&A w director Bobcat Goldthwait

Frame by Frame

Docs to Watch Meet the Patels TRT: 1:28:01 3:45pm - 5:15pm Q&A w directors Geeta Patel and Ravi Patel

DOCS PANEL 6pm - 7pm Panel discussion with Scott Feinberg

6:00 PM

Gala Screening Suffragette TRT: 1:46:00 8:00 PM 7:30pm - 9:16pm Q&A w Alison Owen & Dir. Sarah Gavron

Special Screening Georgia Film Gardeners of Eden & TV Production: TRT: 01:12:00 The State of the 11am - 12:15pm Industry Address

Competition Film Docs to Watch What Happened, The Walk Competition Film

5:00 PM

Competition Film Adult Themed

Competition Film Docs to Watch

12:30 pm - 2:38 pm 12:30pm - 2:32pm Q&A w director

4:00 PM

Student Block A Special Screening Docs to Watch

Competition Film

Asif Kapadia

2:00 PM

Competition Film

Gala Screening Miss You Already

Q&A with Catherine Hardwicke

Inside Nickelodeon's Talent Development Program Panel 4pm - 5:15pm

FEST SCHEDULE

Trustees Theater Lucas Theatre SCAD MOA Gutstein Gallery Trustees Theater Lucas Theatre SCAD MOA Gutstein Gallery Trustees Theater Lucas Theatre SCAD MOA Gutstein Gallery Trustees Theater Lucas Theatre SCAD MOA October 28, 2015 October 28, 2015 October 28, 2015 October 28, 2015 October 29, 2015 October 29, 2015 October 29, 2015 October 29, 2015 October 30, 2015 October 30, 2015 October 30, 2015 October 30, 2015 October 31, 2015 October 31, 2015 October 31, 2015 Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Friday Friday Saturday Saturday Saturday Day 5 Day 5 Day 5 Day 5 Day 6 Day 6 Day 6 Day 6 Day 7 Day 7 Day 7 Day 7 Day 8 Day 8 Day 8 Competition Film

The Walk Frame by Frame TRT: 1:38:30

Competition Film

Doc Shorts TRT: 1:35:57

Competition Film 8:45am - 10 :23am

Son of Saul TRT: 1:43:01 Competition Film 10am - 11:43am The Rose Bowl

Scout TRT: 1:51:24 10am - 11:51am

TRT: 1:54:21

KRISHA TRT: 1:23:01 11am - 12:23pm Q&A with Krisha Competition Film Fairchild World Shorts: Competition Film AUSTRALIA Birthday TRT: 1:49:33 Becoming 12pm - 1:50pm Bulletproof TRT: 1:32:30

Special Screening TRT: 0:45:00 Weather Channel: 2pm - 2:45pm Special Screening Dead of Winter The Prophet The Donner Party

TRT: 01:24:01 2:30pm - 3:54pm

Competition Film

To Dust Return Papa TRT: 2:06:18 11am - 1:06pm

Casting Panel 11am - 12:15pm

10:30am - 11:57am

Competition Film

Special Screening

1000 Rupee Note

Student Block A Adult Themed TRT: 1:35:37

Mia Madre TRT: 1:46:00

TRT: 01:29:00 12:30pm - 1:59pm Competition Film

Play Date Bounce TRT: 1:26:00 1pm - 2:26pm

2pm - 3:15pm

12:30pm - 2:16pm

12:30pm - 2:05pm Competition Film Catching Fireflies Sound Design Panel

Competition Film

Pete Horner: Emotional

Animation TRT: 1:29:59 2pm - 3:29pm

Language of Film

2pm - 4pm Special Screening Competition Film

Treat Penguin Counters Competition Film

Gala Screening Ithaca

Dust Jasmine TRT: 1:47:00 3pm - 4:47pm Q&A w directors Dax Phelan Josh Grier Mike Grier Competition Film Birthday Becoming Bulletproof TRT: 1:32:30 4:30pm - 6:02pm

Gala Screening Room TRT: 1:58:01 7pm - 8:58pm

Honoree: Meg Ryan

TRT: 01:36:01 7pm - 8:36pm Q&A w Meg Ryan

Gala Screening Anomalisa TRT: 1:30:02 9pm - 10:30pm

Women Leaders in Animation 11am - 12:15pm

From the Sky Containment Special Screening TRT: 1:39:55 He Named Me 10am - 11:39am Malala TRT: 1:27:00

Special Screening

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Gala Screening Truth TRT: 2:01:00 7pm - 9:01pm

SCAD DOCS TRT: 0:22:01 Q&A following

Special Screening Show Me the Money One Day in How to Fund and Auschwitz Finance Your Film

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10:30am - 12:24pm Ovation for Oscar

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Gala Screening LEGEND TRT: 2:11:00

Competition Film

Forward Side Close

Special Screening

TRT: 1:24:00 3pm - 4:24pm

Student Block B Kid Friendly TRT: 1:23:42

Special Screening

Special Screening

Bram Stoker's Dracula TRT: 2:08:02 8pm - 10:08pm Q&A w Oscar winning sound designer David Stone

Blurred Lines: The Changing Landscape of Digitial Entertainment 2pm - 3:15pm

Scout TRT: 1:51:24 1:30pm - 3:21pm Special Screening

45 Years TRT: 01:35:00 2:30pm - 4:05PM

Competition Film

Best Man Wins Tumbledown TRT: 2:02:59 3pm - 5:02pm Alumni Panel 4pm - 5:15pm Special Screening

The Lady in the Van TRT: 1:44:00 4:30pm - 6:14pm

AWARDS CEREM. 7pm - 7:30pm Gala Screening I Saw the Light TRT: 2:03:00 730pm - 9:33pm Q&A w Elizabeth Olsen & director Marc Abraham

Coming Through

the Rye TRT: 1:37:00 9:30pm - 11:07pm Q&A with Director

James Sadwith stars Alex Wolff and Stefania Owen

After Dark Goodnight Mommy

11pm - 12:39am TRT: 1:39:00

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Competition Film 9:30am - 11:06am Catching Fireflies

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NEWS & OPINION CHALLENGE 2015

Eddie DeLoach: The Connect Interview

‘Not a single person in Savannah will say they’re better off now than four years ago’

BY JIM MOREKIS

jim@connectsavannah.com

IN ADDITION to owning the landscape business Tidewater Management, mayoral candidate Eddie DeLoach served as Chatham County Commissioner on the Westside from 1992 to 2000, and ran unsuccessfully for Chatham County Commission Chairman in 2012. His father, Jimmy DeLoach, was a longtime County representative from the same area.

You’re an old West Chatham guy. I’ve heard it said you represent the future because of all the growth in Pooler. But isn’t that sort of a Catch 22 because so much of West Chatham’s growth is really due to things that the City of Savannah can’t get right?

Planning. That’s the difference in the two.

In West Chatham you have the example of Pooler, Bloomingdale, all those places plan ahead. And really the County, too.

They all planned ahead to develop the Pooler Parkway, the Jimmy DeLoach Parkway. They planned their SPLOST programs so far out ahead they were able to purchase the right of way at a cheap price, for example.

That’s what we need to do in Savannah: Have a 10-20 year plan for everything and anything, from the arts to the roads.

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How did we get to this place where Savannah seems to have no vision, where City government seems to be winging everything?

When there were Don Mendonsa and Michael Brown, those guys were real City Managers. They had a strong Mayor and Council that would work with them. The Mayor and Council gave them long-term vision, and those strong City Managers went out to develop those plans.

Over a period of time it seems that Mayor and Council in Savannah now either don’t know or aren’t aware of what is taking place in City government.

They depend on City government to the point that instead of directing the ship, the ship is directing them. That’s where I think we’ve fallen off.

Would you vote to keep City Manager Stephanie Cutter?

My vote is to sit down and talk with her. I respect her more than to just go in and say, 22 “You’re out of here. “

DeLoach at his campaign announcement late this summer.

I would sit down and analyze the situation as a group, with her as part of that group. Let’s talk about what’s best for the City. Long-term are you the best one for this position?

I think she’s a person with integrity. If she feels she can do it, we’ll give her a run.

But regardless of what the Mayor and Council haven’t done right, those below her report to her and she has responsibility for their job performance.

So what is your vision for Savannah?

Most visions are pie in the sky type things.

But you can put each thing in a silo. For the arts, for example, we know what we need to do. We need a closer relationship with SCAD, so that we have a Cultural Arts Center here second to none for the Southeast and the nation. We’ve got one of the premier schools in the world here, why not accent that? Do the same thing with Armstrong, Savannah State, South University, Savannah Tech.

We should ask these educational institutions: How do you see yourselves serving the City of Savannah? How can the City serve you? We need to develop closer longterm relationships.

That way maybe when we bring businesses here, they’ll be able to find a qualified workforce. Gulfstream currently has to go outside the local area to hire, because we still haven’t pushed the issue of an educated, qualified workforce.

The other side of that issue is the idea of a citywide living wage. Where do you stand on that idea?

If you look up the so-called living wage for one head of household with maybe three children, I think the number is like $65,000 a year, something like $31 an hour.

It’s a ridiculous number.

Look, I wish everybody was making a million dollars a year. But the fact of it is our economy is based on a certain setup.

I’ll never make what a doctor makes, but I didn’t study hard enough to be a doctor. If you don’t graduate from high school you’ll never be in a position, other than maybe from sheer perseverance, where you can make a large sum of money. You have to move up the rungs of the ladder from the bottom to the top.

That’s where small business comes in.

And we need to take care of every one of them. If we foster a good small business

climate, we’ll have positions for people just out of school, for people who need to clean their slate, where people can learn the ropes and move up the ladder.

It seems like the City of Savannah isn’t only neglectful of small business, it’s antagonistic against it.

I don’t think the City is intentionally against anybody. We’re just at the point where working with the City of Savannah is simply one of the worst situations you can find yourself working in.

I’ve dealt with them myself, in construction, in development, you name it. It’s a broken process, a process where they can never give you an answer so you can move forward.

Look at the effort try to get a food truck ordinance. In 2012 was the first time that was mentioned. Now we’re coming into 2016 and we still don’t know anything yet.

How is that possible?

Another thing that would seem to be easy to do is find other places where things work, and say, “Y’all have a great program here, how are y’all doing that?” Why do we always need to reinvent the wheel if it’s already there?

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They’ve got to get this food truck ordinance out in front of the public and just move forward!

Addressing the stubbornly high poverty rate is also an issue this year.

What would you do to address that?

The first thing to do is take children when they’re young and make sure they have the ability to read at their grade level.

Research shows that if they can do that, the number of those who can graduate is incredibly higher. The key is not letting them fall by the wayside when young.

After you do that, I want to do something like taking maybe a quarter of each year’s graduating class, let’s say about 500 or so.

You give them a 10-week program in the summer between their junior and senior year where they will work with one of the industries around here that signs up for the program.

We’ll teach them what it means to be employed. From filling out the application to making sure you’re there at 7 a.m. or whenever you’re supposed to.

It’s hard to believe, but as a small businessman plenty of times I’ve had to point to a clock and say, “7 a.m. means 7 a.m.

That’s when we expect you to be here.”

Then we send them back to senior year, and they can go to college or to tech school or be employed, and their value is higher. If their value is higher they’ll make more per hour. That will reduce the poverty rate in the long term.

People in this race have said, “If everybody raises their hourly rate by two dollars an hour, that will reduce the poverty level overnight.”

That’s a great applause line, but the reality of it is not there. That’s not how it works. It sounds great, but it’s so shortsighted it’s ridiculous.

Currently we have people who’ve been there a long period of time making the same thing as people walking in the door.

It’s not right. It’s demeaning. Morale will be zero. Your best people will leave.

It’s interesting that the fairgrounds purchase seems to be the last straw for so many voters this year. What’s your take on that?

Study that. Find out where the money came from. If it came from the Parking Services budget, as appears to be the case, then eventually they have to put that money back in that account.

Why in the world would you buy property when you’ve got to put that money back in the same place? But they’re spending $3 million on an open field.

I understand if something great comes up you have to move quickly. But that property’s been available for awhile, and all of a sudden with an election coming up they find the money? That’s not right.

You entered the race fairly late. Then you were accused of being paid by Edna Jackson supporters to enter just to split the vote against the Mayor to ensure she enters a runoff, which she would likely win. So… were you paid to enter the race to help Mayor Jackson get reelected?

No. I’m not looking to split the vote. I’m looking to win the vote.

And to really run a race you’ve got to be able to challenge the incumbent. You know the people and money Edna Jackson has behind her. She’s got the jack!

You don’t just walk in the door and say, “I’m not going to take any money from anybody, therefore I’m going to win.” You got to be able to get your voice out there, to get people to understand who you are.

Now in my case I was out of politics for That said, you’ve focused your cam12 years. So there’s a completely different paign primarily on crime and public group of people that don’t know me at all. safety. How would you address the offiThey know me pretty well on the Westcer shortage? side, but we’ve had large growth on the Westside too. There are plenty of new You’re going to lose 5-10 percent of your people in West Chatham who don’t know officers a year anyway. If you do the math much about me. that means you lose up to 60 officers a year There are so many people out there just to retirement, to leaving, whatever. That’s like me. We’re all fed up with what’s haptwo whole classes. pening to our city.

So knowing that, why wouldn’t you To me the bottom line is: There’s not a already have two classes going all the time? single person in the City of Savannah who It’s just common sense. But we’re not doing will say they’re better off now than they that. were four years ago. Nobody except maybe We might have to go higher than the the Mayor. CS numbers we have. If 605 is what Chief Lumpkin wants, that’s where I’ll be. But we may all decide we have to go up.

To me, you’ve got to pay officers not only high enough to come in, but it has to be logical for a person to attempt to stay for a long period of time.

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NEWS & OPINION CHALLENGE 2015

Linda Wilder-Bryan: Alderman at Large Post One

‘Tourism businesses make far too much money to be paying people 8 dollars an hour’ The officers need the tools. They’re going out there every day, they have famijll@connectsavannah.com lies too. They put their lives out there we can’t even give them a comparable salary.

I’ve also worked in the prison transition IN ADDITION to the mayor, the City of Savannah has two “at-large” aldermen that program. When those people come back represent the entire district. Linda Wilder- into public life, they have to have skills.

They have these programs that teach them Bryan is the only challenger to Post 1 how to do a resume, how to dress; these incumbent Carol Bell. people don’t need to worry about that.

A lifelong Savannahian, Wilder-Bryan When you’re a convicted felon, and is a former employee of the Georgia Dept. they’re teaching you about resumes when of Corrections and the Chatham County no one’s going to hire you anyway, that’s a Sheriff’s Dept. and currently works as an waste of money. environmental and safety coordinator for They need to learn to be electricians, Interfor US Inc. In August, Wilder-Bryan’s son, 23 year- plumbers, carpenters and have skills so old Lawrence Bryan IV, was shot and killed that they can get real jobs. on the east side of the city. No arrests have been made, and Wilder-Bryan cites crime as the No. 1 priority of her campaign. She is a member of Mothers of Murdered Sons in Savannah, along with District 1 candidate Bernetta Lanier.

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What else can be done to alleviate poverty?

We need vocational schools that support our community. There are people around here who need hard skills.

How you boost this economy is training.

We have vocational schools, but the curriculum needs to change. We need to create programs—not projects; projects are just too long—I mean 12-week, 18-weeks, to get these people certified in trades so they can be work force ready. So when jobs do become available, they don’t need to stay locked into these service jobs.

I understand that tourism provides jobs, but those aren’t jobs that can support a family. Those businesses make far too

much money to be paying people 8 dollars an hour. I want everyone to have the same thing. It’s ok to have an entry level job until you get the training to be something better, but it’s not meant to be a career.

We don’t have affordable housing here, so a mother has to get two jobs to support her family.

We don’t have affordable housing here?

I don’t mean the projects. And do you know how long it takes to get on Section 8? When we’re talking about affordable housing, we’re not talking about for a small section of people. Those are Band-Aids.

I’m talking about the gaps. What do you do about people who are living in an

How did your son’s murder affect your decision to run for office?

I don’t want it to be the focal point, but it is one of the main reasons I decided to run.

My son was murdered on August 7, and it’s been a horrific experience. The only thing I thought I could do is make it easier for somebody else.

Navigating my son’s case, I found out there were 203 mothers just like me who have unsolved cases. And the City has done nothing about it. How can the City not acknowledge 203 people whose sons are dead?

Talking to the mothers, some of them don’t have the voices to say they’re angry and upset and frustrated that their kids have just been cast off. They’re discouraged and beat down.

People say that I’m an angry black woman. I just want something better.

Tell our readers about your campaign platform.

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I recognize that crime and poverty are married to each other. I was a sergeant at the Sheriff’s Dept., I worked on the street with police officers. I work with kids at risk through the Eastern Stars, the Masons, the Shriners, the Alee Temple. I know this community. I am a product of Savannah.

We need to give the police what they need and be tough on crime. You can’t be tough on crime if you don’t have the manpower, if you don’t have body cams, if you don’t have what you need to make the job 24 easier.

Post 1 candidate Linda Wilder-Bryan says “the person who has the job has to have stamina, have passion, to be able to work all the areas.”

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So you get two jobs. And your son sees that you’re struggling, so he’s out there trying to sell drugs and you don’t have anyone to monitor your daughter so she gets pregnant. It’s a vicious cycle.

So when I say affordable housing, I mean earning salaries, living wages, career wages.

When you talk about affordable housing and putting money into a community so that it’s prosperous, I don’t understand how you can spend 3 million dollars on the fairgrounds. In all of these districts, there are boarded-up houses and blight. There are over 100 houses listed for the abatement program for back taxes. Do you know how much $3 million could have bought?

Let the City buy up the blighted houses.

Then hire all of the people we said didn’t have skills who have been trained by these new programs.

Why Post 1 instead of running in your district?

The Post 1 gives me an opportunity to do good for all of the districts. Each and every one of them are frustrated. The person who has the job has to have stamina, have

passion, to be able to work all the areas.

My opponent has only been servicing certain areas, yet she says great things are happening. I don’t understand how we can say that great things are happening.

I walk, I’m pounding on doors in every district. And in every district, there’s blight, garbage, crime, poverty. I want great things to happen here, and in Post 1, I can ensure that all of the districts get the same piece of that pie.

If elected, what would be your first action?

To get to that budget. To see if there’s any money available to take care of the projects and programs and make sure there’s equity in the services. A lot of the departments aren’t doing what they’re supposed to do. I want to hold them accountable. I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel, just hold people responsible.

Once I looked at the budget, I would make a schedule [for meetings] that people can actually attend. I don’t see how [councilmembers] are attending neighborhood association meetings because there’s three or four happening at the same time. If you want to listen to people, you need to be there.

I would also address small business.

Small businesses take a lot of time and money to create. And then you go downtown, and they tell you there’s this zoning and that variance we got this ordinance— they’re working against us.

What can be done to facilitate better communication to citizens?

The neighborhood associations need to be stronger. Most of the people I talk to don’t have computers. We have modern technology, but the people who need the informaThere has been much criticism of tion the most don’t know about it. the city manager this election. Any Everyone is supposed to be getting the thoughts? same information, the same services, but they’re not.

I know what it says in the city charter, We need to share the information, but the City Manager goes by the Couninclude them in the process. It seems like cil’s vote. I’ve never worked with her, and in the projects, in the public housing, no I don’t want to say whether she’s doing a one wants these people to be a part of the good job or a bad job. [The Council] hired process. her to do nothing other than their bidding.

I went out to the Housing Authority and If she’s to blame, they’re to blame, too, to Fellwood Homes, and they can’t even because she goes by their votes. put signs out who they’re supporting in the Nothing’s happening the way it’s supelection. It’s one of the rules. I don’t underposed to. We can’t fault one person. There stand that. are nine people on that council.

I’m not trying to be a rocket scientist.

There’s got to be some collective ideas on I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel. I just how to make it work. People have just given want the things that are already in place to up. They don’t even want to vote because be available for everybody. they feel like their votes don’t matter.

We have to get in those communities Another thing, people don’t know they and walk. We don’t sit downtown and be can vote four times—for the two at-large oblivious to who we’re supposed to serve. posts, for their district alderman and for We’ve got to knock on doors. We’ve got to the mayor. How does that information not get people engaged. filter down to them?

To make great things happen, we have to include everyone. CS

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NEWS & OPINION CHALLENGE 2015

Joe Steffen: Alderman at Large Post Two

‘The poverty needle hasn’t budged. We need to try some different things.’

BY JIM MOREKIS

jim@connectsavannah.com

IN HIS day job, Joseph “Joe” Steffen serves as counsel for Savannah State University.

In addition, the Virginia native has been active in a multitude of local nonprofits and community service programs, including the charitable foundation Liam’s Land, which Joe and his wife Janet named after their young son, forming it to address the rare disease of childhood lymphatic malformation.

He joins a very crowded field for the Council seat vacated by Tom Bordeaux.

Joe, you’ve been around local politics for years. Why did you only now decide to get involved by running yourself?

There’s been a lack of strategic planning and leadership to allow local law enforcement to fall into such disarray, and to continue to have a third of our children living in poverty. It’s a demonstration that we’re adrift.

This is a wonderful and magical city and I love it, and I hate seeing it go in the direction we’re going. I’m certainly not campaigning against any one individual or group. Collectively we need to change.

Some on Council are finally getting it now through the course of this election.

Some are still shocked. Some are shocked that they go around town and people are criticizing them so much. Where have you been? Who have you been listening to?

It goes back to the fact that you have to get out of the bubble and you have to listen to all of Savannah. Unfortunately when they’ve been there awhile they get a bubble of supporters, the people who hang around City Hall, the Chamber of Commerce crowd. If you just listen to them you’re not going to get the whole picture.

There are some people on Council that do get it, but there’s a clear majority that seems adrift.

In and of itself the fairground purchase isn’t really that big a deal, but it seems to be the straw that broke the camel’s back.

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In and of itself as you said, it’s not that big a deal. What it demonstrates is that we have a complete and utter lack of planning. The fact that you’d spend any amount of money without knowing exactly what you’re going to do with it seems an abrogation of the role of Council. I’ve had a lot of com26 munity meetings, and particularly in the

Joe Steffen, right, is running for the seat being vacated by Tom Bordeaux.

Fifth District folks there are terrified, not because the City bought the property but because don’t know what’s going in there.

That’s another thing I’ve been communicating: If we continue to allow developers and bankers to dictate to Council what happens with these kinds of development, the community itself might not be too happy with it.

They really need input from stakeholders—and that’s not just taxpayers, but anybody that resides close to that piece of property. They all should have a voice.

The other issue the fairground purchase raises is if we’re so critically short in law enforcement, how did they find $3 million to buy it when they can’t seem to find money to pay retention and recruitment bonuses to police officers.

For example, if we were 20 officers short and had an accelerated issue of people leaving us in a short time, Council could say collectively, hey, this caught us

off guard, we didn’t know this was going to happen. But when you have over 100 officers short going on for 3-4 years now, for City Council to say we didn’t know or didn’t realize it is crazy.

I don’t know that people appreciate how critical that shortage is and the impact it has. Take the drive-by on Bull and Oglethorpe. People want to say the problem is where it happened. The problem is not so much where, but when, in the middle of the day, and in front of numerous witnesses.

That tells me folks in the criminal element just don’t believe they have anything to fear anymore.

The real problem is retention. We lose good officers to other localities and to private business. We’re losing them because of salary compression, because of modular pay, because we’re not offering them the proper tools to do their job. We have to pay at least as much attention to existing officers as to new ones.

Look, we’ve got plenty of money in the City of Savannah. It’s not a secret. We’ve got a great tax base, we’ve got a great budget, we’ve got great bonding capacity. But we’re going to start losing all that if we don’t get this situation under control.

How would you advise addressing the shortage?

All that leads us to the big question: Keep City Manager Stephanie Cutter or let her go?

We have to be careful not to just throw money at recruitment. It’s not just about recruiting bonuses and more officers.

That’s less than half the problem.

We have a world-class city and we need a world-class city manager. I’ve frankly not had enough interaction with Stephanie Cutter personally to make that

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All the candidates are talking about crime and the police, but you are also focusing very heavily on addressing the stubborn poverty rate.

I’ll be very blunt. Whether I win or lose is going to depend on whether or not people are really concerned about that issue. No one in my race has offered any solutions to poverty. I’ve put together a five-point plan.

Some of it has been controversial.

But I’ve lived here 17 years and the poverty needle hasn’t budged one bit. We need to try some different things.

All the money spent on SPLOST contracts, we must require in those contracts that companies do three things. One, continue to hire locally. Secondly, pay a living wage to everyone they hire. Thirdly, properly classify employees, not try to get around it with independent contractors.

We’ve got the leverage to control quite a bit of what goes on. If we’re successful you’ll see an increased demand for labor and force others to increase salaries to compete.

The other point is to change the way we recruit new businesses. As it stands we rely solely on existing businesses to recruit their competition. That’s a bizarre way of doing things. You don’t have your star freshman running back sent out to recruit the next year’s star running back.

I’m not suggesting existing industry doesn’t have a role. I’m just saying it’s another tool for SEDA. I’m not trying to denigrate or criticize SEDA. They do a good job at working with retention of existing businesses. They’re just not well-positioned to be the recruiting arm for new businesses.

And what’s to brag about when we just continue to lose out on jobs that bring living wages to Savannah?

Particularly when you’re trying to attract international firms, you can’t just send over your good ol’ boy elite. They don’t do it that way in Jacksonville, or South Carolina, or most other places around country.

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Pat Shay’s name comes up a lot as symbolic of the cozy connections between politically connected people and resulting big contracts paid by the taxpayers. Is that corruption to you? Or it is just unavoidable in a city this small?

Both. It is unavoidable that relationships matter in Savannah. I want to put a big spotlight on the fact that one of my competitors has raised $110,000 from bankers and developers, and if you want to know who’s going to have a seat at the table if he’s elected, take a look at that.

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You’re referring to Brian Foster.

Yes. This isn’t a criticism of Brian as an individual. His heart’s in the right place.

But Brian’s worldview is so embedded in that establishment elite mode that it’s very, very difficult for him to try to represent all of Savannah.

I don’t fault Brian for raising money.

But to raise that much money for a position that pays $22,000 a year? That’s a little bizarre. Do you think somebody isn’t expecting something out of that?

I think it’s an obscene amount of money to raise for an alderman at large.

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Cut to the chase: How can a white guy like you really address issues of poverty here, which so disproportionately impacts African Americans?

I have a unique background. My full time job is at a historically black university.

I’ve spent my entire career in Savannah working for agencies that work in all of our community. I was asked to be one of two non-black members of 100 Black Men of Savannah. When I go speak at black majority churches in Savannah, it isn’t my first time there.

Now of course that doesn’t change my ethnicity. All it says is I’ve had a chance to interact in all of Savannah as opposed to just the white business community.

When I say my campaign slogan is One Savannah, that’s not just a clever slogan.

It’s how I view the world. Maybe some folks aren’t ready for that. And they probably won’t vote for me on either side of the equation.

I’m very conscious of the fact that issues of race and ethnicity have a long history in Savannah. I try and live my life in such a way that we can move beyond that. CS

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determination yet. I do think I could make that determination very rapidly.

She benefits from the fact that she is so much better than what we had before. People are willing to look at her and say, she’s not Rochelle Small-Toney so she must be really good. And she is a step up.

Whether or not Stephanie Cutter has the skills to strategically plan the way the citizens of Savannah need her to, I’m not convinced of that. But it wouldn’t take me long to figure that out.

Speaking of that, I’m one of few people in this race that works at the pleasure of the person I work for. Dr. Dozier at Savannah State could come into my office one morning and say, “Joe, you’re gone.”

People need to realize Cutter is in the same situation: She works at the pleasure of City Council. That’s Council’s most critical role: To supervise her and make sure they have the right person in the right job.

But in fairness I’m certainly not going to say fire her on day one.

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NEWS & OPINION CHALLENGE 2015

G. Lind Taylor: Alderman at Large Post Two ‘People who have moved here from New York say this city is the most complicated place to do business they’ve ever been’

BY JESSICA LEIGH LEBOS

jll@connectsavannah.com

REVEREND G. Lind Taylor has spent most of his working life on the pulpit in congregations from California to Maryland, but he’s also knows the streets. A former public affairs officer with the U.S. Army Reserve, Rev. Taylor has also participated in programming with law enforcement, children and family services agencies and environmental groups around the country.

In 2012, fate and faith led him to Savannah, where he currently leads the flock at First Congregational Church on Whitefield Square. He lives in the historic Cuyler-Brownsville neighborhood and is currently renovating a Craftsman bungalow.

wide open.

Up until the deadline that everyone had to declare their candidacy, no one but one other person seemed to want to run.

Now the race has six contenders! Are you still as enthusiastic?

Yes! Once you make a commitment, you have to follow through!

I have gotten out and talked to people, I’ve been attending more neighborhood association meetings all over. One of their biggest concerns is that the at-large people

who represent them now do not show up for any of their meetings. They didn’t show up at any of the little affairs around town.

I’ve been at the Port of Savannah, I’m at BASF chemical company, I’m trying to figure it out: If I have access to people who want to make this city better, where are the elected officials? Something is wrong.

What are your plans to make this city better?

We need a plan. A long-term plan, with priorities. Like we do at this church: We meet

together, we say, this is what we want to do.

Then I come back and say, this is what you said you wanted and why. This is what it’s going to cost, and this is the way we can pay for it. Can we agree and get it done?

Here at this church, we give people an idea and empower them. They give money every Sunday because they believe in that idea.

In this city, we have a different product: Our services. People give their tax money to get a product from the city. They want their trash picked up, they want the police and public safety. They want the grass cut

How did you come to find Savannah?

I had retired from my old church in Maryland; I wasn’t coming here to pastor. I came to Savannah to find a place to leave my things while I was to study in Europe, but at the last minute it didn’t work out.

I moved in across the street from the moderator of this church, and she said, “You know, we’re looking for a pastor…” So I came here and preached, and I guess they liked what I was saying. Next thing I know I was called to meeting for an interview.

Why politics, and why the Alderman at large post?

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Every church I’ve pastored, I’ve been involved in politics, in civic service, in community work.

I’ve been a commissioner of children and family services. I’ve been director of a re-entry program in Washington, D.C. for prisoners. When I pastored in L.A., I helped implement the first welfare-towork program.

Since I got here, I’ve worked as the director of constituency for Senator Lester Jackson. I met Senator Jackson at a NAACP banquet and asked if I could help him, because I have that kind of time. He invited me to come to Atlanta with him and I saw a lot of the process.

When I got the text that Tom [Bordeaux] would not be running again, people were saying they felt I had done first class work with the senator. So I talked to my alderman, Van Johnson, at one of the neighborhood association meetings. He said he was 28 staying in District 1, and that the post is

Rev. G. Lind Taylor supports a long-range economic development plan that involves partnering with existing businesses.

CHALLENGE 2015 on the easements.

They want permits to start businesses.

They want information, so they’ll be clear as to how to proceed.

What has been your experience with Savannah’s permitting process?

With my house, it’s been excellent. I went down there thinking I might have shuffle and shuck and jive, but when I got there, they were so helpful.

However, when I called down for some permits about doing some consulting work out of my home, I found it was a little antiquated. They said, you can’t do it at your house, you’ve got to go to the coffeeshop.

Why? I talked to other people who have had the city come to their house on Sunday and say, your company car is in your driveway and we’re going to have to write you a citation because it appears that you’re doing business at your house.

There have been people who have moved here from New York who say that this city is the most complicated place to do business they’ve ever been!

One of the top issues this election has been tourism and a living wage; what is your viewpoint?

Look, tourism is the industry that’s here.

We don’t manufacture cars. We don’t manufacture boats.

And they have a master plan: I’ve been reading a document from [the Tourism and Leadership Council] and it’s a great plan.

They’re talking about how to expand, how to increase the low-end parties like St. Patrick’s Day to high profile events, how they can improve wages. If you can get a higherpaying clientele, it lifts up everybody.

But you can’t dog that industry. If you need a job, you can get a job. And that’s better than selling drugs until you can do better.

Any other ideas for economic development?

We have to become partners with our existing businesses. For example, we have auto shops who have been here 20, 30 years, who employ maybe 10 or 12 mechanics. But no alderman has come to them and asked, what do you need to expand?

You’ve been successful here with your own money, what incentives can we provide so that you can hire more people? Can we help you hire students coming out of Savannah Tech, add another 10-15 people to the workload?

At another auto shop, there’s a vacant lot

in front of it that’s blighted. Why not come to them and ask, what would it take for you to purchase this land? Do you need more equipment, do you need a small business loan? What will it take?

Let’s work with those who have been faithful, who have paid taxes, who have supported families.

We should also be working with SCAD to develop an award for a student who can come up with the best design for Waters Avenue. Then we go to those who want to do business and say, we will help you with incentives and improve your storefronts.

We work with them on how to be more productive, how to specialize, how to buy local. Now we can expand tourism and the community along that corridor.

We don’t have to increase taxes, but we increase the tax base because now we have more volume. We do the same on MLK Boulevard the next year.

We hire our students. We work with businesses to put people to work.

I’ve already talked to a construction company and asked, if we can get you a contract, will you hire as 20 percent of your workforce people returning from prison? He said, yes, I would.

If elected, would you have any issues separating church from state?

No, it would not be an issue. My faith does not inform not about getting into heaven, my faith informs me about how to live on this planet. You and me and have to be together, my faith says that you’re my sister and I’m your brother. My faith says that if you do something wrong to me, it is still my responsibility to find a way to reconcile.

I have already met with the church leaders, and they have seen my work with the senator. They know I will not neglect them, and they gave me their blessing.

Everyone in town can vote for this post, from Ardsley Park to Yamacraw.

How do you represent a unifying voice?

First, I speak their language. I have lived in every corner of the United States. I have lived in small villages and big cities. Most of my churches have been not black and not white, but integrated, just people.

I’ve served as a military officer in the army with decoration. I was the first in my family to go to college.

I have leadership skills, I have compassion. I’m not going to lie. I am always available for people.

I come with a moral center. CS

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Local gearheads gear up for Savannah Speed Classic

BY JIM CASEY TUCKED INTO the back of an Industrial Park, not far from JCB and the Eighth Air Force Museum, is Savannah Race Engineering, the kind of place that race fans drool over.

Inside you’ll find an ex-Dyson Riley and Scott, an Oreca LMPC car, an ex-Danny Ongais March-Cosworth, and any number of exotic engines and cars in various states of rebuild and tune.

Perhaps not the kind of thing you might expect to find in suburban Savannah, but they do a lot of special, fabulous work that you will be able to see, along with lots of other beautiful cars, when the Savannah Speed Classic returns, Oct. 22-25.

Among the engines either ready to be shipped to their car owners or in a state of rebuild are a Ford 289 V-8 with 4 Weber carbs, set to go into one of the five original Shelby King Cobras.

Being rebuilt are a 4-cam Maserati V-8, Judd V-10, and numerous others of varying degrees of exotica.

Presiding over all this glorious machinery is Ted Wenz, who brought his shop to Savannah from the Northeast about 5 years ago, and who does work for professional and amateur racers all over the country. Ted will be racing the MarchCosworth Indycar, raced at Indianapolis

by Danny Ongais back in the 80’s.

Wenz has been building race cars and racing them for four decades, and his shop does suspension and chassis work as well as engine tuning and rebuilds. The cars he prepares compete in all levels of vintage

Owner Ted Wenz, is on the right, and Bobby Carville, his #2 man, is at the left.

racing and SCCA, and you can see his shop’s handiwork from Watkins Glen to Monterey.

Ted’s associates include Bobby Carville, whose career includes racing karts, Formula Ford 2000, a Formula Continental Championship, and years of competition in Formula Atlantic and other open wheel series. Between them Ted and Bobby have over a half century of experience in racing in North America and Europe.

The engine genius on staff is Wayne Brown, who has been working on racecars since he was 7, and was chief mechanic on an Indy Lights team with Johnny O’Connell and Eric Batchelart at age 15.

Over the past 23 years he has built race engines for everything from Formula Ford to Indycars, and he is also the Superflo Dyno Technician at Savannah Race Engineering.

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Henry Bergmann has been building race engines since his days working on modifieds on the Long Island ovals, branched out into marine engines, then came back to cars and has been building engines for European race and road cars for the last 20 years.

However, the glue that holds it all together is Snoopy, the faithful company dog, without whom none of all this glorious work on racecars would be possible.

Their clients are all over the country, and with their location in Savannah, they are within an easy drive of numerous excellent tracks. Road Atlanta, Daytona, Barber Motorsports Park, Carolina Motorsports Park, and Sebring are all easily reached. They do a lot of testing at Roebling Road, out in Effingham County.

The facilities are all clean and modern, and a walk through their shop is quite a treat, with engines and full race cars in various states of tune, teardown, and rebuild.

When I visited they had just returned from a vintage event at Barber Motorsports Park, and fortunately none of the cars they had taken there had sustained any serious damage, either mechanical or body damage. The technicians were busy working on a couple of engines, and a large supply of racing slicks dominated one part of the shop, in various sizes.

Sadly, there were no engines in the dyno room for me to hear roar, maybe the next time I got out for a visit. Keep an eye out for their transporter at Hutchinson Island, and stop by and say hello. They will be happy to see you. CS

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Why don’t we eat rabbits?

I’ve heard rabbit meat was once thought of much how we think of chicken today, and I’m curious why things have changed. Rabbits reproduce quickly, and they’re tasty.

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THE other day I trekked over to my local high-end grocer to examine the leporine options, hoping to gin up a little anecdotal evidence. I found five rabbits—fresh, not frozen, which would seem to indicate that someone’s eating them once in a while, at least among the Whole Foods set. In fact, in summer 2014 Whole Foods launched a rabbit-meat pilot program in select stores, recognizing the bunny’s potential to be a next big thing in proteins.

As you demonstrate, the case isn’t hard to make: the meat is low-fat, the animals are famous for breeding prodigiously, and rabbit husbandry is far better for the environment than many of the extant options.

Rabbit’s been a next big thing before.

For nearly as long as the republic has existed, really, people are on record wondering why we don’t eat more of it. “The cultivation of Rabbits would be profitable in America,” argued Amelia Simmons in American Cookery (1796), initiating a media tradition that continues to the present: every few years or so a spate of newspaper stories proclaim, as the Los Angeles Times did last year, that “rabbit appears to be going through a renaissance of sorts,” enumerating all the reasons it makes sense

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may engage in such uneconomical behaviors as eating their young. They’ve got weak immune systems and are prone to illness. As one rabbit rancher explained to Modern Farmer magazine, “Mother Nature designed them at the low end of the food chain so they die easily. That’s problematic.”

And then there’s the cuteness factor.

That Whole Foods pilot program I mentioned up top? It’s about to end. The store blamed low sales, and journalists uncovered some unsavory practices on the rabbit farms, but it didn’t help that the initiative was met with ferocious opposition by animal rights activists, who picketed stores with signs saying things like “Whole Foods Market Is Now Serving Our Pets.”

In a context of infinite plenty, this outsize sympathy for charismatic megafauna—the so-called Bambi effect— wouldn’t be too troubling. But given an era of climate change, dwindling natural resources, and rising consumption—global meat production almost doubled between 1980 and 2004—we’re direly in want of proteins more environmentally friendly than, say, cows, which require enormous amounts of energy to raise and process.

One researcher claimed last year that giving up beef would be more effective in cutting carbon emissions than giving up cars. Rabbits convert calories into meat far more efficiently, producing six pounds on the amount of feed and water it takes a cow to produce one.

Of course, they’re not the only alternative protein source out there. One sees touted, for instance, the potential of insects, which also tend to elicit some real resistance—this time it’s the ick factor. Given our need for more sustainable sources of protein, though, consumers might someday have to make a choice: bugs or bunny? CS

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to eat the critters and suggesting they may finally be on the cusp of culinary glory.

And yes, there was a period when rabbits were big here. Beef, you’ll recall, was rationed during World War II; the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service advised housewives instead to “meet the meat shortage by eating domestic rabbit meat,” the Department of Agriculture released rabbit recipes, and Life magazine pitched in to the effort with a 1943 article featuring the memorable opening line “Domestic rabbits are one of the few pets which can be enjoyed dead or alive.” After the war, though, the American eating public went back to its old ways— beef, chicken, pork.

There’s no single explanation for rabbits’ failure to catch on, but we might point to a cluster of issues. Like squirrels, rabbits as foodstuff suffer from an association with poverty. Even before wartime rationing, during the Great Depression rabbits were maligned as “Hoover hogs”—the poor man’s pork, lean meat for lean times.

(So lean, in fact, that there’s a form of malnutrition called “rabbit starvation,” or protein poisoning—what happens when you digest too much protein and no fat.

Here’s where I mention that when I cooked that bunny the other day, it was with a quarter pound of pancetta.)

Also during the Depression, a feed farmer named Jesse Jewell figured out how to vertically integrate the production of chicken, theretofore a decentralized affair—and, contra the bunny, chicken was then considered something of a luxury meat. (Recall the political-ad promise of “a chicken in every pot.”) Jewell lived in Georgia, where many farmers raised poultry, whereas the rabbit producers of the time were centered in California.

Had the contingencies of history and geography been different? We might be eating a lot more rabbit these days.

Then again, maybe not. Rabbit producers say the creatures resist the kinds of industrial farming that would allow them to be raised on a mass scale. Those that receive insufficiently gentle treatment

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2015 Sav/Chatham County Homicide Total through Sun. Oct. 18 (14 SOLVED)

Arrest made in City Market murder

Savannah-Chatham Police are investigating a homicide on West Congress Street, at the west end of City Market.

Frank Wilson, 24, was shot shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday morning. He later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.

Joseph Heyward, 23, of Savannah was arrested and charged with the homicide.

“Heyward admitted to investigators that he targeted Wilson specifically,” police say. “This shooting appears to be a retaliatory act due to previous violence between shooter’s family and the victim’s family.”

Ajibade death verdicts: Not guilty

Friday afternoon the jury returned verdicts in the death of Mathew Ajibade, found dead in an isolation cell while strapped in a restraint chair this past January in the Chatham County Detention Center.

Former deputies Maxine Evans and Jason Kenny have been found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Kenny was also found not guilty of aggravated assault or perjury, however the jury found him guilty

of cruelty to an inmate. Evans was found guilty of public record fraud and three counts of perjury for grand jury testimony about the use of the restraint chair.

Nurse Gregory Brown was found not guilty of public record fraud but was found guilty of making a false statement. Brown was acquitted of the involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday.

Ajibade’s cousin, Chris Oladapo, released this statement: “I am not surprised by the verdict. I knew that that same system that failed Mathew would not be the system that got him justice. I had already warned my family not to expect anything. We expected nothing, and we got nothing.”

Local counsel Will Claiborne released this statement: “Mathew is dead and justice has not been done. The District Attorney chose to focus on the bottom of the totem pole instead of investigating the top of the Sheriff’s Department.

“When the family spoke out, we were gagged by the District Attorney. She has conducted this prosecution to limit civil and political liability, not to seek justice.

“Justice has not been served here today, so we will seek it through the civil courts.”

incident,” police say. “Upon reaching Bull and Jones, the suspects approached the victims ,one suspect pointing a gun at one of the victims, and made a demand for their wallets. The suspects were last seen fleeing towards Whitaker Street.”

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Around 2:30 a.m. early Saturday morning, the police responded to Bull and Jones on a robbery.

“The victims reported walking from downtown when they noticed that they were being followed. The victims advised detectives that they noticed the suspects behind them for sometime prior to the

Detectives “ask the public’s help in identifying and locating three suspects in a robbery reported at a residence on the 200 block of Montgomery Cross Road at about 7:54 a.m. on Monday,” a spokesperson says.

Responding officers “were advised that three male suspects forced their way into the residence as the victims, a 29 year-old woman and her 8 year-old son, were leaving,” police say.

“The female victim complied when the suspects who reportedly displayed a gun and demanded money. One suspect locked the child in a closet as he began to cry. The suspects fled on foot.”

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Two suburban Minneapolis elementary schools this fall hired a consulting firm to advise officials on kids’ recess, and the leading recommendations (promoting “safety” and “inclusiveness”) were elimination of “contact” games in favor of, for example, hopscotch. Some parents objected; recess, they said, should be more freestyle, unstructured. (More consultants’ advice: De-emphasize refereed “rules” games in favor of monitors who simply praise effort.) One Minnesota principal noted improvement -- fewer fights and nurse visits now -- but as one parent said, her child feels that recess is no longer really “playing.”

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Unapparent Problem, Solved: Vladimir Laurent (an insurance executive in Coral Springs, Florida) received his U.S. patent on Sept. 29 and can proceed mass-producing “The Shield” -- his brainstorm to keep men’s genitalia from dragging on the inside of toilet bowls while they’re seated.

Laurent told the South Florida Business Journal that his device was something he “needed, personally” (though he’s aware that not all males experience the sensation). The Shield is basically a cup attached to the bowl by suction that allows movement via a ball-and-socket joint.

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Kentucky’s government ethics law bars gifts from lobbyists to legislators, but state Sen. John Schickel filed a federal lawsuit in September claiming that he has a constitutional (First Amendment) right to receive them. (The laws were passed after the FBI found several Kentucky politicians selling their votes.) And in May, officials of the American Gaming (gambling) Association and the Association of Club Executives complained to the Pentagon that a threatened prohibition of the use of government credit cards at casinos and strip clubs violated card users’ constitutional rights, in that protected activities (such as business strategy meetings) take place at those venues.

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lard, now 60, was convicted of aggravated assault in 2008 after he fired one “warning shot” into a wall of his home during an argument with his daughter’s boyfriend.

Believing his shot defused a dangerous situation (the boyfriend had once angrily The Job of the Researcher ripped sutures from Wollard’s stomach), Scientists have somehow determined Wollard had declined a plea offer of probathat rats dream about tion and gone to trial, where where they want to go in he lost and faced a law writthe future. Dr. Hugo Spiten with a 20-year miniers of University College mum sentence. Florida has London (and colleagues) since amended the law to inferred as much in a give judges discretion about TO PROTECT recent eLife article based the crime and the sentence, AND SERVE on how neurons in the but Gov. Rick Scott and the rodent brain’s hippocamstate’s clemency board have pus fire up in certain patrefused to help Wollard, who terns. They discovered must serve 13 more years for similar patterns when a a crime he perhaps would rat is asleep just before not even be charged with conquering a food “maze” today. as when he awakens and Inexplicable actually gets to the food Christopher Hiscock, (as if it plotted by dream).

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Ecuador and Peru (all with softer law enforcement and media scrutiny than in the U.S., and where priests enjoy greater respect), dioceses have accepted notorious priests from Scranton, Pennsylvania, Minneapolis and Jackson, Mississippi, and Catholic facilities in Brazil and Colombia now employ shamed sex-abusers from Belgium and San Antonio, Texas. (The Belgian priest had been allowed to start an orphanage for street kids.) GlobalPost claims the Vatican declined “repeated” phone calls for comment.

People With Issues

(1) Miami-Dade (Florida) police arrested Eddy Juan, 52, two weeks after someone matching his description was reported at a library at Florida International University, crawling under tables and sniffing women’s feet. He was charged with violating a previous sex-offender registration order. (2) In what was originally a domestic disturbance case, Britain’s Cambridge Magistrates’ Court handed Nelson Nazare, 45, a six-week suspended sentence in September -- for the photo on his seized cellphone of a man having sex with a large fish (plus two woman-dog sex photos). http://www.sun-sentinel.com/ local/ct-florida-library-foot-sniffer20150915-story.html

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Let the Punishment Fit the Crime: (1) In September, convicted flasher Mark Thompson, 48, of Wimbledon, England, was given a four-month suspended jail term and also banned from wearing shorts on public transportation (since his modus operandi involved “adjusting” them while seated). (2) The Coventry, England, Magistrates Court sentenced Christopher Johnson, 46, in September for outraging public decency. He received a three-year “Criminal Behavior Order” and was banned from going anywhere that has a slide (after his arrest for simulating a sex act on one). http://www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk/ ne

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IT’S BEEN a long time coming, and finally, Savannah’s Generation Pill are ready to drop their first full-length. Outpashent will be available on October 24, but it’s been ready to go for a few months now, and frankly, James Lee and Josh Taft are ready to get the damn thing out.

“We’ve had the recordings for so long now, it’s weird to me to think that other people will hear them and they’re going to be new,” says Lee. “I’ve been listening to them all freaking summer. I’m happy with it as a single unit.”

“I’ve been listening to it when I walk to work,” adds Taft. “It’s really varied, so sometimes I want to listen to that cool bassline, or I want to have something louder to listen to; I think it can go both ways. You can listen to it all and try to find

a theme, or you can pick out the theme in the songs.”

For a band that’s just over a year old, guitarist/vocalist Lee, bassist/vocalist Taft, and drummer Jesse Lee have tapped into a truly distinct sound in the Savannah scene: part ‘90s alt fuzz, part garage, part punk, part folk, all spun around blistering vocals and challenging lyricism. Devotees of Nirvana and Neutral Milk Hotel alike can all get behind it.

Taft and Lee met at The Sentient Bean’s open mic; it was a formative time for Lee, who had played some open mics while living in San Francisco but was still getting comfortable playing for an audience.

“Before that, I couldn’t have even imagined playing for anyone, really,” he shares.

“It’s definitely a good starting point; I would encourage anyone who’s trying to start playing to start there.”

Taft, who grew up in Savannah, cut his teeth playing metalcore basement shows at Sweet Melissa’s.

“After that, I started hanging out with the homeless travelers in the park,” he recounts. “They taught me blues scales and stuff, and I started listening to folk punk, then focused on more traditional folk instruments.”

Taft and Lee bonded while they were both on a folk punk kick, obsessing over bands like Andrew Jackson Jihad and Ghost Mice that blend acoustic guitars, punk tempos, and sociopolitical lyrics with a DIY mentality. While Generation Pill isn’t strictly a folk punk band, there’s a stylistic and lyrical directness and rowdiness that bleeds through from that time.

A shared love of hip-hop brought the two together, as well.

“A lot of my writing is heavily influenced

by Aesop Rock,” says Lee. “He’s not just my favorite rapper, but my favorite overall poet. I draw a lot from him…he essentially has his own vocabulary, and he’ll go back to these metaphors over and over.”

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Generation Pill got its start in Savannah’s DIY/house show scene. When the folks at The Bomb Shelter started a label, Generation Pill’s EP Kill Or Be Killed was their first release. Outpashent will be Release Number Two. Both offer an unflinching look at mental illness and addiction; the lyrics are sharply personal, but Lee maintains a kind of intimate separation in his writing that creates a space in which the listener can place themselves.

“A lot of the songs are about the fucked up year I had,” he discloses. “I didn’t even know if this album was going to come out.

I kind of had a breakdown essentially right after we recorded; I didn’t want to leave my bed. We were dropping shows…it’s better now. I’m not like, all the way through it, but I’m able to practice and go out and play.

The songs are the culmination, I guess— essentially reporting on shit that led up to that breakdown.”

“I feel like some it could be metaphorical, or satirical, of the condition of mental illness,” Taft adds. “It’s not completely self-referential. It’s easy to find your own meaning.”

“It’s very therapeutic for me to write,” Lee asserts. “It’s very dark and depressing, I guess, but it’s me getting this shit out so I’m not just holding onto it all the time.”

The end of Outpashent samples a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speech; paired with Lee’s acoustic strumming, Taft’s banjo picking, and harmonies from Maryssa Pickett, it’s a larger look at police brutality and the ongoing relevance of Dr. King’s teachings.

“The song is about all the police killings of unarmed black men,” Lee says. “But it sounds like [Dr. King] is talking about stuff that’s happening today; it’s crazy.”

Taft, who contributed two songs to Outpashent, writes from personal experiences, using imagery to convey emotions. While he and Lee certainly have distinct styles, the songs fit together perfectly in the context of the record.

With samples soldering songs together as fuzz and delay spill over tracks, Outpashent has its stand-alone numbers that listeners will vist again and again, but Lee likes for the record to be taken as a full, complete piece.

“I always listen to full albums,” he says.

“I try to appreciate them, as people put

time into the flow of it; it’s not like we recorded all these songs and threw it on there. We put a lot of time into thinking about what songs go where.”

Following a foreboding, wickedly pulsating intro, “Narcissism Intact” comes in swinging like some early metal behemoth, spitting and stark in its warpath.

It’s dark, it’s hooky as hell in parts, it’s entirely visceral—it’s real. ‘90s grit may be back in style, but Lee’s Kurt Cobain influences show through in more than tone; it’s the hard stare of it, the fearful honesty in his timbre that reels you in from the start.

For years, Lee’s messed around with electronics and experimental recordings in GarageBand.

“It’s just what I’ve been doing forever, so it felt right to me to put stuff like that in it,” he explains. “It breaks up the wall of [guitar].”

Recorded by SCAD Sound Design student Henry Mcgehee at The Bomb Shelter, Outpashent hisses and spits with those perfect imperfections, anchored by Lee’s tremendous guitar and vocals that splash and claw their way toward some sort of reconciliation.

Lee composes melodies before all else, bringing a fresh catchiness to the sound; Taft’s basslines will get you dancing to the grime (check out “Trap House Party,” which opens with a bass riff strikingly similar to Fugazi’s iconic “Waiting Room” hook).

The release party is a stacked Bomb Shelter Records bill, featuring labelmates Grimsel and Kyle, plus Sunglow and Sleepy Boy (Chad Chilton of Triathalon’s solo work).

Taft has nothing but good things to say of Generation Pill’s small label.

“They’re doing really good stuff,” he says proudly. “For a bunch of people who are still in college, they’re doing some of the coolest work in the city, in my opinion.”

Get to the show early to snag a free copy of Outpashent, handmade by Bomb Shelter Records, at the door; the results are well worth the long wait. CS

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“It’s not completely self-referential. It’s easy to find your own meaning.”

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The lush maximalism of The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die

BY ANNA CHANDLER

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THERE WAS a moment in 2013 when you could pop in on a terrific all-ages emo or punk show right downtown, right in broad daylight. In the unfortunately fleeting existence of Vinyl Vibe Records, kids would spill into Whitaker Street, attempting cramming into the little shop, as displays rattled and crowd pulsated. One particular Vinyl Vibe show is still fawningly recalled in local circles: a jawdropper of a bill featuring Big Awesome, Crazy Bag Lady, Wet Socks, Pity Sex, Dads, and The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die (or TWIABP if you’re into the whole brevity thing).

Two years later, Graveface is bringing TWIABP back, this time to a stage that can hold their enormous sound and performance lineup (currently, that’s ninecount-‘em-nine members).

With the release of 2015’s Harmlessness, TWIABP was declared the harbinger of the end of the emo revival; an enveloping, lush, and intelligent LP, Harmlessness is nexus of emo nostalgia, orchestral renderings, shoegaze, and atmospheric indie rock. It’s a stunning achievement, somehow not overwrought in its transfixing excess, and seeing the songs live is guaranteed to be an incredible experience on the Dollhouse stage—particularly with the likes of Superheaven, Rozwell Kid, and Brightside sharing the bill.

We spoke with guitarist/vocalist Derrick Shanholtzer-Dvorak about composing with an ever-changing lineup, TWIABP’s literary influences, and the making of what is sure to be one of 2015’s most memorable records.

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Harmlessness is such an exquisite record. How long had y’all been working on it and writing for it?

On and off for two years. After that record was recorded and done, we got together for rehearsals and we started writing new stuff.

With rotating band members and 36 so many of you, how do you write

Experience the engrossing arrangements of critically-acclaimed Connecticut-based band TWIABP.

together? Do you have a core group of songwriters?

We all just sort of set up in a room and let it happen, I guess. Somebody will have a riff or a small idea and we’ll build it from there; nobody ever comes in with a full, completed song.

Do you just flesh it out together or is there some kind of direction?

We’ll see where it goes. Usually, someone will jump in with an idea, or something will just happen in the moment and we’ll go with it. We record all our rehearsals so we can go back through stuff.

I’ve always loved the term “maximalist” you use to describe TWIABP’s sound—is that informed by the instrumentation and sheer volume of players, or by dynamics?

for what we’re trying to accomplish with everyone; it’s coming from someone else’s different influences. We haven’t run out of ideas yet.

How long are those writing rehearsals typically?

They’re usually about five or six hours, nothing insane. But I feel like for the past couple of years we never rehearsed old material; we just wrote every time we got together. We just have an archive of unused material right now; we’re probably sitting on 20 or so unfinished and unwritten songs.

What was it like recording Harmlessness?

We went to Silver Bullet Studios, which our guitarist Chris Teti works at, and it was 13 hours a day every day for four weeks straight, and we watched Billy Madison It was kind of a joke; you see bands every day. It drove [keyboardist/vocaldescribed as ‘minimalist’ a lot, and so I was ist] Katie [Shanholtzer-Dvorak] crazy! We just kind of half-joking; I thought it was an watched it once a day every day. accurate way to describe us: a maximalist indie rock band. And it’s getting bigger and Had you recorded there before? better; we’re about to go on tour with four Yeah, we recorded Between Bodies there, guitarists. and we recorded our song for the split with What’s everyone’s musical background Tigers Jaw there, and the Destiny 7”. like? Is there a lot of common ground Is it easier working in an environment there? that your bandmate’s involved in?

Some of us came up in the DIY punk scene It made it a lot easier; we slept there for or played folk music; [drummer] Steve the whole month. It’s easier to work with [Buttery] played in a bunch of really spassomeone you’ve already been working and tic noise rock bands, [bassist] Josh [Cyr] playing with for years. listens to a lot of K-pop. We’re all into different things.

There are a lot of literary references woven into Harmlessness, from What’s that like in the guitar section, mythology to Dylan Thomas; are y’all composing arrangements with folks with different backgrounds and styles? big readers?

It’s cool that we all have a different lens

Katie reads a lot, and [guitarist] Ty

[Bussey], too. So this record, they wrote most of the lyrics. In the past, it was more like me and [former guitarist/keyboardist/ vocalist] Greg [Horbal] and our old vocalist Tom [Diaz] who worked on it all together; that was mostly because no one was writing vocals or lyrics until after the songs were finished, and [vocalist] Dave [Bello] wrote as he went along with it.

Having been in the band so long, is it strange to kind of step back and let others take over songwriting and other duties?

It’s kind of weird at first; I wanted to have input or change some parts, then I just got to point where it’s like, ‘All of this is sick!

Do what you want.’ It was strange at first, but now I’m fine with it and happy with the results.

It’s definitely gotten a good reception.

Yeah, I’m really stoked.

Are you working on anything now, or taking a breather?

We have a ton of releases planned that we want to do. We have a second 7”, along with [Long Live] Happy Birthday…that’ll be out sometime next year. We have two different collaborative records we’re going to work on next year where we collaborate with a band to write an LP together. We’re also having an EP of songs that we recorded for Harmlessness that we’re going to finish and have out later next year, and some other splits planned. CS

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CIRQUE DE FREAKSHOW! PRESENTED BY THE SAVANNAH SWEET TEASE BURLESQUE REVUE @THE JINX

Step right up—it’s time to get freaky!

The burly circus is in town for two nights only with varying special guests each night.

You’ll find all your freak show staples shakin’ it onstage: get ready for Luna Noir as the Reverse Mermaid (that would be a lady with a fishhead, mind you), Erin Go Brahless, Rebel Belle, and Sadie De Sade as a trio of fabulous show ponies, Vesper Von Havoc as The Bearded Lady, Sadie De Sade as The Strong Woman, and more. Buster Cherry, Jack N ThaCox, Regina Lee Snatch, Bettie Belladonna, Lady Von Luft, Roxanna Darling, Venus Thightrap, and Vixie Hammer each have special performances planned, as well.

The hysterical Grannie Glitter Gams and Ringmaster Skippy Spiral will be on hand to hype up the action and provide some big laughs between numbers.

On October 23, fire eater and belly dancer Nicole Edge will light up the big top, with Moon Struck Burlesque’s Tiny Tulips joining the fun on October 24.

As always, the Teases have selected two stellar bands to round out the bill: catch rockabilly trio Go Get Gone playing originals and favorites from the ‘50s and ‘60s on the 23rd and Savannah’s favorite garage duo Wet Socks on the 24th.

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JONATHAN RICHMAN @THE WORMHOLE

Jonathan Richman is a national treasure, and we’re very lucky that he’s taken a liking to Savannah.

As founder of The Modern Lovers, Richman set the course for punk rock and indie music. Without The Modern Lovers’ quintessential blend of rock ‘n’ roll and childlike naivety, there surely wouldn’t be any Violent Femmes, any They Might Be Giants; Richman shifted music culture in the 1970s and continues to do so through his solo acoustic career.

With a cult following that’s as loyal as ever, the now64-year-old Richman can produce the most enchanting of love songs, sweet observations, and bemused reflections. From tributes to painters (“he loved color and he let it show” he simply admires of Vincent Van Gogh) to appreciating a woman’s natural hair (“Because Her Beauty is Raw and Wild”), you’ll leave with a smile on your face and a spring in your step.

Richman is joined by Tommy Larkins on drums.

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Dad Joke continues to bring fresh touring punk, garage, and indie acts to the Lowcountry, and Portland’s The Ghost Ease stand front and center of Dad Joke #8. Jem Marie, Laurence Vidal and Nsayi Matingou blend weighty, fuzzy guitars with coasting vocals and eerie harmonies Masters of ebb and flow, you’ll get lost in their wall of sound as guitars lay down thick chords, recoil into frenzied picking and slam ferociously into drums. Its angularity borders on math rock at times, nodding to grunge while still rendering something transfixingly ethereal.

Twisty Cats, Blake and Peter Mavrogeorgis’ dark dancy duo, continues to delight with their sultry originals (did you catch them at Art Rise’s Warhol Factory Party as The Velvet Underground last week?).

The Toxic Shock (which features Dad Joke bookers Daniel Lynch and Josh Sterno) and The Gumps round out the bill. Jacob Tatom, who you might recognize from his Wormhole trivia and karaoke, hosts.

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Get down with some outlaw “swampy tonk” with Cornbredfed.

Formed by French Broad River raft guides in 2012, the three-piece is the string-fueled, good-timin’ type of sound one might expect to emerge from Western North Carolina.

While they can certainly get boots stomping and floorboards shaking, it’s their ability to dip into gently moments that makes CornBreadFed stand out. The sweetly winding “Woodpecker’s Ballade” is one such cut, driven by easy strumming and vocals that recall the lilting style of Gillian Welch.

“Livin with the Wolves” kicks the tempo up with fiercely sawed fiddle, percussive banjo and ominous melodies.

City Hotel’s Cory Chambers is a busy fellow; on Saturday, you can catch the musical chameleon as Cory Chambers Jazz Band, playing alongside City Hotel bandmate Jay Rudd and Miss Amy Drew of Miss Amy’s School of Music.

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Following its grand opening, the Tybee Post Theater has hit the ground running with some stellar concert announcements. Borrowing from the Austin City Limits model, the first installment in the monthly series will showcase some of the Lowcountry’s favorite musicians.

Each month, audiences can catch two full bands and one singer-songwriter; the first bill’s a whopper, featuring The Train Wrecks, Savannah pop-country band Lyn Avenue, and singer-songwriter Sarah Poole. Thomas Oliver, host of Savannah Songwriters Series, acts as MC. The Train Wrecks will dish out that dirty sound Savannah loves, hearkening classic country and Americana soul, while Lyn Avenue provides a gleaming contrast with their polished, radio-ready cuts.

Self-taught Poole draws inspiration from the likes of First Aid Kit, Florence and the Machine, and Stevie Nicks to spin encompassing solo work.

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Having grown up in a crib on dad Waylon Jennings’ tour bus, country music is in Shooter Jennings’ blood. As his father trekked across the country, young Shooter was surrounded by particularly fabulous family friends— Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and Willie Nelson among them. Picking up drumsticks at just five years old, the multiinstrumentalist (accomplished in guitar, piano, and banjo, for starters) has gone on to create a legacy of his own.

Though he pursued rock ‘n’ roll in Los Angeles, playing piano and singing in band Stargunn and almost fronting super group Velvet Revolver, Shooter began a career in country music around 2004. He pours out a classic sound with his own twist, inflected with outlaw swagger, Southern Rock magnitude and psychedelic shades.

With big, memorable choruses, stadium rock guitars, and Jennings’ pleasing roughed-up ease timbre, you gotta love it all, from his all-American singalongs (“Fourth of July”) to the sharp-tongued, incisive criticism of the state of pop country (“Outlaw You”). Backed by his father’s original recording and touring band, you really can’t go wrong on Saturday in the Sound Garden.

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We found some amazing fresh talent here, and I don’t think I was anticipating that. We’re looking at the script as a whole new piece.

JINHI SOUCY RAND, co-founder of Muse This obviously comes at a very difArts Warehouse, is taking on directing ficult time for you personally. How are duties for this year’s production of the you able to make it musical The Rocky work?

Horror Show at Bay Street Theatre.

I actually agreed to As many know, JinHi direct this about this hasn’t been shy about time last year. This talking to others about is actually the last her ongoing struggle commitment I made with cancer. Her conthat I’ll be able to see fidence , optimism, through. Given these and sense of humor in difficult times I was the face of tribulation worried whether I’d be never fail to inspire, able to. and there’s a certain I have actually never poetry about her choosdirected this show, and ing to direct this parI have never been in ticular show at this this show before. I’ve particular time. seen every production We spoke to JinHi in Savannah for almost last week as rehearsthe past ten years. I als were ramping did assistant direct it up for this seventh two years ago under annual edition of the A lot of new cast members take the Jeff DeVincent.

Bay Street Theatre stage this year . PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER It’s been pretty aweproduction.

STANLEY some and wonderful.

I’d think because The voices this year of the whole nature are amazing. Their of this show, with everyone being so takes on characters are coming from fresh familiar with every word, it could be eyes. the one production that sort of runs on I know why I’d say Rocky Horror autopilot. Is that the case? is so special, but you’re the director.

What’s your take on why people still That’s usually the case. It’s fun for the same friends to gather every year and pres- love this so much? ent this play. There are at least 20-25 in Several reasons. Since the show was this town who could step right into any of originally written and the whole way it was the roles. I know people who have played produced—very much without a national almost every role, whether the original theatre picking it up—it had the message gender or not. to very loudly and flamboyantly and with But you say this year it’s a little rock ‘n’ roll flair proclaim it’s all right to different? be who you are. And it’s all right to feel the way you do. It’s all right to give yourself This year a part of what’s really excitover to absolute pleasure [laughs]. ing and great and fresh is only a very few It’s a time of year when those of us of my cast members have been in it before. who don’t feel that freedom to be given In fact, very few of the cast members have permission. It can go in any direction. I seen it before in Savannah. don’t know why we still need permission [laughs], but even if we don’t, we can laugh

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5. Wouldn’t you say the biggest difference is that attitudes toward the LGBT community have changed so drastically and so quickly in our society?

I don’t think at this point with Rocky Horror it’s possible to giveany spoilers away! So ... this is the first year Rocky and Frankie are getting married legally!

Of course there are callback jokes in the script referring to various things not being legal. But we have Frankie and Ricky getting married and having a ceremony!

The whole time we’ve been working on this we were thinking, we’ve got to do something special this first year gay marriage is actually legal.

That’s the thing too about this show.

Because of the Time Warp you can add things from current situations. You can be fresh every year by putting in current references.

Originally there were references from the Atomic Age through the mid-‘70s. But it’s been 40 years since the movie came out. That’s a lot of pop culture.

So let’s just say we’ve got a lot of Time Warping going on! CS

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and sing and have that back and forth with the audience. With this wonderful thing that’s now so lovingly mocked.

And of course you also have the celebration of this style movie. I have a lot of young people in my cast. I have to explain it to them. I say, “Imagine you’re talking about a science fiction late night double feature picture show.”

And you know if you’re going out on a date in the ‘60s to a scary picture, there was definitely a chance that naughtiness was going to happen.

For example, there are all those references to sitting in the back row of the theater. Young people don’t understand that as well, that back then the back rows are where people made out.

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‘Savannah, I love you—but get your $*#% together’ Our art columnist bids her adopted city a pointed, poignant goodbye

BY LAUREN FLOTTE

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OCT 21-OCT 27, 2015

IN Portsmouth, NH, since the dedication of a new African American Burying Ground memorial in May, the community has placed fresh flowers—eternally crisp and bright—in the hands of a bronze female figure at the site.

It is a touching gesture of love, care and sorrow.

Savannah-based artist Jerome Meadows designed the memorial for Portsmouth, a town of only about 21,000.

Jerome tells me of a Portsmouth man who, “comes out there every day and prays for the dignity and the memory of those people buried there.”

The story of the memorial touches on many things—how we as contemporary Americans can acknowledge the sanctity of lives our forbears did not; how a community can find identity through art; and how municipalities can evolve to meet the needs of their citizens.

Quite frankly, these are lessons Savannah needs to learn.

As this story hits the stands, I will be in Portsmouth, contributing to the story of this memorial through an on-the-road production of Blank Page Poetry.

Jerome is the visionary behind Blank Page Poetry—a multi-disciplinary production, which integrates poetry, visuals, music, dance and theatre. We will be working with local poets and dancers, lending words to the story of the memorial.

Its story begins on October 17, 2003, when city workers repairing a sewer line uncovered a field of coffins just under the pipe in need of repair.

“This speaks volumes. The people who put that in there saw those coffins and chose to ignore them, which I see as sort of a base level of our humanity,” Jerome says.

“This time around however they rose to the higher levels of humanity.”

After eight of the coffins were exhumed, Portsmouth learned a troubling fact written out of their city’s history—there were slaves in Portsmouth.

Shocked, the community, while only two percent black, was moved to acknowledge those lives by building a memorial there.

Enter Jerome.

With years of public art experience, including two City of Savannah commissioned pieces—the Yamacraw Public Art Park and a forthcoming piece in Savan44 nah Gardens—Jerome was amazed by the

growing up, so it’s going to need to be funded.”

After gathering six community partners, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation stepped up to raise the money.

“Up until recently I would say, ‘Wow, the people of Portsmouth are so fantastic!’ and then it dawned on me, that’s the norm. That’s fantastic when I compare it to Savannah.”

“They are fantastic in that, like a lot of people, they see the value in cultural expression being an integral part of a community,” Jerome says.

That value is needed here. With the types of issues Savannah faces, a public work we can all identify with would go a long way.

“Portsmouth had never commissioned public art like this. That’s what you hear a lot in Savannah,” Jerome says.

“A community that’s never done this before was willing to do what’s necessary, learn what’s necessary, be open to what it would take to make this happen as opposed to keeping those doors closed.”

Sadly, Savannah is a city of closed doors.

Lauren Flotte and Jerome Meadows, designer of the Portsmouth African Burying Ground meThis is partially why just days after morial, visit the memorial site while in Portsmouth, NH for a production of Blank Page Poetry. returning from Portsmouth, I will be saying farewell to Savannah for good.

A friend said to me upon hearing of my process of working with the commission in Compare it to the Yamacraw project, which move, “You know that saying ‘If you can Portsmouth. had a budget of $350,000,” Jerome says. make it in New York, you can make it any“Right off the bat we developed this “It took ten years to raise money here in where?’ Well, I’ve lived in New York and really great working relationship. They Savannah. The good folks of Portsmouth— now in Savannah. The saying should be, ‘If afforded me the freedom that I needed through a lot of private donations, an NEA you can make it in Savannah, you can make it anywhere.’” to design, knowing that I was respecting grant, the city putting up money—within Jerome points out that in New York the their wishes in terms of what the object five years, they raised that $1.2 million and pressure is the competition—other people was,” Jerome says. at no point did they flinch.” knocking at all the same doors.

Entirely committed to the project, the The people of Portsmouth not just ralHere, the fight is against Savannah itself, commission wanted it completed “sooner lied around art, but rallied around art as a both the municipality and the predomirather than later.” way to unify and heal their community.

This stands in stark contrast to Jerome’s “If I never do another public art project, nant mindset.

I’ve given Savannah my best, but ultiexperience in Savannah, where the fate this one has placed it where it’s supposed mately there is more opportunity elseof the Savannah Gardens project remains to be in terms of how it came about, the uncertain. fundraising, the commitment and the pur- where—opportunity to better myself financially, professionally and personally.

Despite having design approval from the pose that it’s serving in that community.

I’m not giving up on Savannah. I still city council, another review process has It’s public art that people are embracing as believe there is something magic here. suddenly appeared. part of their identity in the most positive Jerome, like me, believes the way to “At this point, the results of that are way,” Jerome says. uncertain, so we’re two years into this proOn the day of the memorial’s dedication, change is creating a “critical mass,” the kind of mass that can bulldoze down those cess and have no idea if or when it’s going “It was overwhelming. There were at least ever-shutting doors. to be finalized,” Jerome says. “It leaves one 500 people crowded on that city block and So in parting, a bit of tough love—Savanto think that there is an opposition.” the emotional level was just palpable,” he nah, I love you, but get your shit together, Additionally, Jerome’s Yamacraw projsays. and do so by coming together. ect sits in utter disrepair, no help in sight With this response, Jerome felt Blank What can be accomplished by rallying from the city despite Jerome’s petitions.

Page Poetry could extend the impact of the around art and culture is immense—we In Portsmouth, Jerome designed the memorial by allowing local poets to lend can find our humanity together. memorial, and then a budget based on the words to the story of both the slaves and In a city with such deep divides, I can’t approved design was established. the modern-day community’s experience. imagine a better antidote. CS “When it was determined that it While Blank Page Poetry has been prewould be $1.2 million, even I was like, ‘I sented five times in Savannah, this time don’t know if they’re going to go for this.’

Jerome realized, “Blank Page Poetry is

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THE CRAFTSMAN — Rebecca Zerby and Levi Gordy collaborate for this show of fibers, furniture and graphic design. Oct. 23-26. NonFiction Gallery, 1522 Bull St ED JONES AND DANIEL SMITH — Ed Jones displays his sculpture and Daniel Smith shows his paintings. Opening reception October 22, 5:30-7:30pm. Hospice Savannah Art Gallery, 1352 Eisenhower Drive.

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BISCUITS, BEEHIVES AND THE BOOGIE MAN — Lisa Ocampo and Tiffany O’Brien show paintings with a fun, whimsical Southern Gothic theme. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. THE BOOK OF DEMONS AND ANGELS — Drawings by Rob Hessler that depict the creatures of an imagined post-apocalyptic world. Through Nov. 15. The Butcher Tattoo Studio, 19 East Bay St.

CITY TRANSVERSED — Lisa D. Watson’s wall pieces are made with 90% reclaimed materials. On display will be the I-95 - Savannah River Bridge, CSX - Savannah River Bridge, the Houlihan Bridge, the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, Factors Walk, RRX - Henry Street and Islands Expressway Bascule Bridge. Through Dec. 31. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street. = CREEKS + FOLDS — Henry Dean’s inspiration comes through immersing himself in diverse landscape environments. “= CREEKS + FOLDS =”, features installation panels, sculpture, works on paper and paintings from the Low Country to the Isle of Skye. Through Oct. 30. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. ECLECTIC ENCOUNTERS — Telfair Museums houses more than 6,500 objects in its permanent collection. Eclectic Encounters gives an inside look to works that have not been seen by the public in over 10 years. The exhibit features pieces that cross time periods and art movements to reveal the wide range of the museum’s holdings. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. EX VOTO VINTAGE JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW — Through Nov. 20. The Grand Bohemian Gallery, 700 Drayton St. FLORESCO — Floresco is a solo exhibition of work by sculptor John Bisbee. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

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deals with God, family and the human condition. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. FROM BANKERS TO PRESIDENTS: THE WORK OF JOSEPH GALLETTINI — Gallettini was Savannah’s foremost ship model builder, and his work is displayed at the museum. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

THE HIGHWAYMEN — The exhibit features several well known black artists known as The Highwaymen. A total of 26 artists, one woman and twenty-five men, traveled the highways of Florida from the early 1960s to the early 1990s selling oil paintings from the trunks of cars. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. HISTORY, LABOR, LIFE: THE PRINTS OF JACOB LAWRENCE — “History, Labor, Life: The Prints of Jacob Lawrence” explores three major themes of Lawrence’s larger oeuvre and specifically focuses on his graphic work.

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IRONS FOR THE AGES, FLOWERS FOR THE DAY — Large-scale installation by Beijing-based sculptor Li Hongbo, who primarily uses handmade paper to create visually compelling and malleable sculptures that challenge the viewer’s perceptions of metamorphosis in sculpture. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

JAMES BROOKS — James Brooks (1906– 1992), formally considered an Abstract Expressionist, produced bright works marked by their vibrating tension between spontaneous form and controlled gesture. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. LAURA BERGER — Laura’s work focuses on exploring our connections to ourselves and each other and the idea of finding novelty and adventure in everyday life. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. LUBA LOWRY AND MARLENE NAWROCKI — The featured artists for October are Luba Lowry, a talented Savannah scene and portrait oil painter, and Marlene Nawrocki, a gold and silver contemporary jewelry artist.

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PATRICIA J. WALKER: WORKS FROM THE STUDIO — Patricia J. Walker (1949-2015) was on the faculty of Georgia Southern University for 27 years. She was a Professor of Painting and Drawing in the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art. She was awarded “Professor Emeritus” status in 2014.

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Savannah’s Food Day is livin’ large

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SAVANNAH loves and cares about its food, and this year’s Food Day Festival proves it.

The festival happens October 24 at Daffin Park. Festivities include more than 25 free workshops, educational activities for kids, and plenty of live music.

Well FED Savannah, a magazine focused on food culture in the city, has hosted the festival for five straight years. Its executive director Rene Teran also founded the festival.

“The Savannah Food Day Festival is

empowering Savannah community’s awareness and desire for more local, healthy, and sustainable food,” Teran says.

“Every year, there is an increasing variety of organizations and businesses that is making this movement grow. It’s only a matter of time before Savannah takes the lead as one of the most progressive cities in the South that puts healthy, sustainable food at the forefront, joining other major metropolitan cities in this nationwide movement.”

Savannah has already taken the lead in one way: our city’s festival is the largest Food Day celebration in America and has held that honor all of its five years.

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partnership with the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest and focuses on healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. Celebrations are held all across the country on October 24 in the interest of discussing food issues and enacting change.

Perhaps a reason for the local festival’s popularity is its strength in discussion and enactment.

New this year is the Savannah Chatham Food Policy Council’s forum with the mayoral candidates, dreamed up by Teran this year in conjunction with the election.

“Primarily, we have a set of questions that we’re going to ask each of the candidates that have accepted,” explains the Council’s Blake Caldwell.

“They primarily relate to issues around food and food access—food access is our main concern.”

The mayoral hopefuls likely aren’t answering questions about food access at the host of other forums around town, but these are still questions that need to be asked.

“One of the questions we’re going to ask is about line item support in the city budget to encourage community gardens,” says Caldwell.

The city currently sponsors the Community Garden Initiative, where people can submit an application and garden on city or FEMA property.

“We have four or five gardens out in the community doing this and they’re very successful,” says Caldwell. “It’s very cool; not many cities have accomplished this.”

However, the Council envisions more community gardening and hopes that the mayor elected in just a few weeks can help.

“The money goes to things like putting in the water hookup—you can’t garden

without water—and when you tap into the city water you need to put in a meter,” says Caldwell.

“The city previously did have a small amount of funds to help with that, but now the money is empty, so we’re hoping the new mayor would support a small line item in the budget for the community garden program.”

Another exciting highlight of the festival is the Farm Truck 912, a new initiative by the Forsyth Farmers Market.

Just don’t call it a food truck, because it isn’t one.

“The difference is that we will never serve hot, ready-to-eat foods,” clarifies Teri Schell from the Forsyth Farmers Market.

“Instead, we are a mobile farmers’ market and will be bringing whole food ingredients — produce, meat, dairy —to be purchased and taken home to use to cook meals.”

In the interest of accessible food, Farm Truck 912 also accepts SNAP/EBT benefits.

“Our goal is to serve neighborhoods with the least access to healthy fruits and vegetables,” says Schell.

That’s a prime missive of this festival, and it seems that more Savannahians are on board every year.

“My favorite part about doing this event each year is witnessing a tradition being born in Savannah that is being cultivated by our local community,” says Teran. CS

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LISTEN, DAHLINK, you look hungry. A little pale, even.

Maybe you need a nice bowl of matzo ball soup, or perhaps some chopped liver on a cracker.

Fortunately for you, bubeleh, both will be in abundance at the Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival, coming to Forsyth Park this Sunday, Oct. 25.

Along with music and entertainment (expect a rousing “Hava Nagila” rendition around the fountain), booths will be stuffed with homemade geshmack goodies for sale, courtesy of the machers, yentas and bubbes of Congregation Mickve Israel.

Here are the noshes by the numbers: 1800 blintzes 1500 deli sandwiches (and 1500 dill pickles!)

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And while we couldn’t pin them down by the gallon, there were also be copious amounts of stuffed cabbage, Israeli salad and the aforementioned chopped liver.

Of course you’ll save room for sweets, because who can resist honey cakes and hamentaschen cookies?

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the alterkockers will have to wait until after 12:30pm to break out the many kegs of He’Brew Beer.

The only thing missing is a barrel of antacids, but surely someone in this mishpocha is a doctor?

*YIDDISH GLOSSARY

Alterkocker: old timer; in this case, 21+ Bubbe: grandmother Bubeleh: little grandma, sweetie Geshmack: delicious, tasty Macher: big shot Meshuggeh: crazy Mishpocha: extended family Nosh: snack Yenta: well-meaning busybody CS

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THE Georgia Craft beer industry is a $1.13 billion industry and responsible for over 8000 jobs (according to the National Brewers Association.) Senate Bill 63 (SB63) also known as the Beer Jobs Bill was intended to help Georgia Breweries tap into some of that income directly by allowing them to sell some of their own product and encourage the ever growing craft beer tourism industry.

Georgia breweries were not allowed to sell directly to customers only provide tastings of their beer. The Beer Jobs Bill was the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild original call for law changes to allow breweries to sell beer directly to visitors.

All of the states surrounding Georgia allow direct beer sales and all but Alabama allow to-go sales of growlers, crowlers, bottle and cans. SB 63 was a compromise bill that did allow for on site brewer consumption and to-go sales, up to 72 ounces, but with the catch that they were tied to tours.

In essence brewery visitors were not purchasing beer, they were purchasing a tour that included “souvenir “ beer that could be consumed on site or taken away.

SB63 passed the Georgia Senate on April 2 with a vote of 46 to 6, a significant win for breweries despite the bill’s flaws.

The law went into effect on July 1 to the happy cheers of craft beer drinkers and breweries.

Breweries took several interpretations of SB63, many offering tours at different prices depending on how much or what type of beer the customer took home.

Because of the law changes many breweries built or expanded tasting rooms, hired new staff and tour guides and added growler and growler equipment.

All that changed on August 1 when the Georgia Department of Revenue issued a bulletin stating that selling tours connected to beer was in essence a beer sale.

This made the breweries’ interpretation of SB63 potentially illegal.

This 180-degree turn around has created mass confusion in the local beer industry. Most Georgia breweries have now stopped holding tours pending clarification from the DOR. What had been a mutually agreed upon compromise is now an anchor around breweries necks.

Breweries have lost a revenue stream, have empty tasting rooms, expensive

equipment gathering dust and have had to lay off employees.

The Georgia Craft Beer Guild’s response was unequivocal. Nancy Palmer, the current chair of the GCBG issued a statement soon after the Department of Revenue’s bulletin: “It is egregious that the Department of Revenue has waited until now - after the conclusion of months of debate on this law - to quietly, and without open comment, issue a bulletin that flies in the face of the consensus understanding of the law and the known legislative intent.

Furthermore, it contradicts the rules that the DoR itself set forth and under which breweries in Georgia have been operating for the last 3 months. The timing of this bulletin smacks of political jockeying and underscores that breweries in Georgia need clear and direct retail sales without equivocation.”

John Pinkerton, owner of Moon River Brewpub, was the Chair of Georgia Craft Brewers Guild during the initial push to allow breweries to sell their own beer.

“I was a supporter of the original bill. Breweries and brewpubs would have been allowed to sell (the equivalent) of one case of beer person per day just like South Carolina,” Pinkerton says.

Like all states Georgia is part of the so-called “three tier system” a holdover from the post prohibition era. Production, sales and distribution of alcohol are supposed to be separate. This has broken down as some macro breweries now have significant holdings of their own distribution rights.

“We immediately met resistance from the wholesale lobby but to be clear this was NOT the individual wholesalers but the lobby that was resisting,” Pinkerton says.

The reason the wholesalers balked at SB63 is not what you might think.

Some distributors are concerned that larger breweries will take over their distribution rights as they have in other states, and cut out the middleman. This is perhaps a greater concern considering the recent merger between AB InBev and Miller/ Coors.

Pinkerton sees the Department of Revenues bulletin as a potential “gift.”

“Now everyone will understand that there MUST be comprehensive reform of craft beer legislation,” he says.

What is the result of all the nastiness associated with SB63? Pinkerton tells me that Moon River is planning an “expansion project” of a $4 million production brewery. However, as a result of the ambiguity of SB63 Moon River is not opening their new site in Georgia.

Instead, they are building in South Carolina where the laws and attitudes toward craft beer are more favorable. “They see the value of developing businesses in small towns,” he says. CS

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// Until the arrival of writer-director Guillermo Del Toro’s Crimson Peak on the cinema scene, I don’t believe I have ever seen a supernatural flick in which the ghosts are wholly insignificant and absolutely irrelevant. In fact, take all of the spirits out of the picture and it doesn’t change the primary plot one iota.

The obvious conclusion is that Del Toro included the apparitions either because he has a reputation as a monster maker to uphold or he simply likes dabbling in CGI. Then there’s the third option, that he knew he had a feeble script on his hands and hoped to steer attention away from it via costly window dressing.

Co-scripting with Matthew Robbins (they also collaborated on 1997’s exciting Mimic), Del Toro has crafted a movie that will likely only appeal to modern moviegoers thoroughly unfamiliar with Jane Eyre or Henry James or Bluebeard or Daphne du Maurier or, heck, even The Silence of the Lambs. Mia Wasikowska, who once played Jane Eyre opposite Michael Fassbender’s Rochester, here essays the role of Edith Cushing, an aspiring novelist living in turn-of-the-20th-century Buffalo with her protective father (an excellent Jim Beaver).

Edith is visited by the ghost of her mother, who warns her to “Beware of Crimson Peak!” (Wasikowska should have heeded this advice when first presented with the script, but I digress.) Edith can make no sense of the spectral suggestion, so she proceeds with her life, which, following the lead of any young protagonist in

a bildungsroman, finds her leaving home for lands unknown.

In her case, she tosses aside a colorless suitor (colorless Charlie Hunnam) for a mysterious Brit named Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston), marries this haunted man, and moves to his family home in England, where the couple will share quarters with his perpetually brooding sister Lucille (Jessica Chastain). But almost immediately upon arriving at this dilapidated, isolated estate – a house that oozes red clay from almost every orifice – Emily is exposed to all manner of inexplicable sights and sounds.

Del Toro clearly means for Crimson Peak to register as a throwback to classic films steeped in Gothic ambience, but he piles on the artifice to such an excessive degree that the entire project suffers from overbearing overkill. This is particularly noticeable in the effects work, with gore sequences that are surprisingly unconvincing and a maternal apparition that suggests Del Toro and Chastain took turns swiping footage off the set of their previous collaboration, 2013’s Mama.

With the majority of its twists easy to deduce and the rest telegraphed far ahead of time, the picture isn’t at all scary or suspenseful, but it also isn’t remotely atmospheric, a shock considering the elegance of the costume design by Kate Hawley (Edge of Tomorrow) and the richness of the production design by Thomas E. Sanders (Bram Stoker’s Dracula).

In defending her decision to write ghost stories, Edith tells a prospective publisher that the “ghosts are metaphors.” The movie’s ghosts – immaterial in both senses of

the word -- can’t even aspire to that level.

Del Toro should have left them to haunt the cutting-room floor; instead, he opts to have them further clutter a film that’s already wispy enough without them.

BRIDGE OF SPIES

//1 “Christ, I miss the Cold War,” grumbles M (Judi Dench) at one point during the 2006 James Bond entry Casino Royale.

Cinematically speaking, so do I. Even more than with the World War II flicks Hollywood made while that conflict was still raging, there existed an urgency and immediacy in the Cold War pictures produced during that lengthy stretch when U.S.-Soviet relations were, to put it ever so mildly, engulfed in a big chill.

Has there ever been a motion picture on the East-West skirmish as sweaty and as gritty as 1965’s The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, with Richard Burton as burntout British agent Alec Leamas? Has there ever been one as steeped in paranoia as the same year’s The Ipcress File, with Michael Caine as unglamorous British agent Harry Palmer, the anti-Bond?

And speaking of 007, didn’t he get mixed up with Commies in some of the series’ high points, efforts like 1963’s From Russia with Love and 1977’s The Spy Who Loved Me? The Cold War also allowed filmmakers to employ their imaginations in interesting and even unusual ways, using thinly veiled concepts as a way to tackle relevant themes – film noir (1955’s Kiss Me Deadly), science fiction (1956’s Invasion of the Body

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Snatchers), comedy (1959’s The Mouse That Roared), and even the historical epic (1960’s Spartacus) all benefitted.

The Cold War is now history, and Bridge of Spies is here to serve as the celluloid equivalent of a history book. It’s a measured, tasteful, respectful movie, the sort to which you take your grandparents when a scary Sicario or a messy Black Mass simply won’t do.

It’s a classy, highbrow, important picture, the sort designed to nab Oscar nominations by the fistful. It’s also Steven Spielberg continuing his march toward the status of elder statesman of the American cinema, building on the legacy of his previous two pictures, War Horse and Lincoln, and leaving behind everything that once gave his films their vitality and their juice.

That’s not really meant as a knock on his recent output – heck, I was a fan of War Horse, and Lincoln is loved by millions – but it’s a bit dispiriting seeing him quell his natural talents in order to put out workmanlike movies that could easily have been handled by any Tom, Dick or Ron Howard.

Tom Hanks is typically solid in the central role, even if he’s playing a character who isn’t given much in the way of identifying traits beyond his decency (Hanks’ specialty, of course). He’s James Donovan, a real-life lawyer who was tapped to handle the exchange of captured Russian spy Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance) for American pilot Francis Gary Powers (Austin Stowell), shot down while engaged in a reconnaissance mission over the Soviet Union.

With the swap set to be held in Berlin, Donovan also jockeys for the release of American student Frederic Pryor (Will Rogers), who was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Bridge of Spies is a fine movie, but there’s little fire in its belly. That’s even more shocking considering the script was cowritten (along with Matt Charman) by Joel and Ethan Coen, who have never met a genre they couldn’t goose.

The domestic scenes are perfunctory (Amy Ryan, who plays Mom in Goosebumps, here plays Wife), and the emphasis on the Donovan-Abel relationship means that the material involving Powers feels underdeveloped (I’m no Powers expert, but, hey, I did do a school paper on him back in the day!).

And for all his genius, Spielberg does have a bad habit of occasionally overreaching with the sentiment and/or the symbolism, and here he allows a few embarrassing moments to materialize – did we really need to see a bunch of kids climbing over a fence while playing, just to remind Donovan of Germans attempting to scale the Berlin Wall?

GOOSEBUMPS

//1 Goosebumps stars Jack Black as R.L. Stine, the author of the incredibly popular series of spooky books for young readers.

Much like the character of “Peter Falk” (played by Peter Falk) in Wings of Desire and the character of “John Malkovich” (played by Malkovich) in Being John Malkovich, this “R.L. Stine” is a fictionalized version of the writer, here presented (through Black’s amusing portrayal) as a persnickety sort who reveals to a couple of neighborhood kids (Dylan Minnette and Ryan Lee) that the monsters he created in his bestsellers are actually alive and kept safely locked away in the original manuscripts of the books.

Of course, said monsters escape from their printed-page prisons, meaning the streets of Madison, Delaware, are soon being invaded by a werewolf, a blob, an invisible boy, a giant praying mantis, and various other creatures of the night.

It’s a clever premise for a movie, but as we learned from this summer’s woeful Pixels, the creativity can’t begin and end with the high-concept hook. Luckily, Goosebumps takes its offbeat idea further, and while it could stand to subtract a couple of annoying characters (Lee’s whining Champ, Jillian Bell’s man-hungry Aunt Lorraine) and add a few late-inning twists, it’s still above-average entertainment for children and adequate for parents.

PAN

// The latest film inspired by J.M. Barrie’s beloved Peter Pan. With origin stories all the rage these days (Maleficent, Oz the Great and Powerful, etc.), this one introduces Peter (Levi Miller) as an orphan who’s kidnapped (along with other boys) and taken to Neverland, where he’s expected to toil in the mines under the order of the pirate Blackbeard (Hugh Jackman, enjoying his own antics far more than those of us in the audience).

There, Peter meets a young man named Hook, a cocky devil-may-care sort who becomes the boy’s unlikely buddy (as Hook, Garrett Hedlund is under the impression he’s Harrison Ford playing Han Solo in the original Star Wars). Peter learns he can fly, Blackbeard fears that the lad is the one prophesied to lead the insurgence against him, and Hook falls for a local known as Tiger Lily (Rooney Mara).

It’s all broadly played and there’s little here to deepen our understanding of all these familiar characters. Wendy is nowhere to be found – presumably, she was going to be introduced in a sequel that may not happen, given the dismal grosses so far – and the fairies (including Tinkerbell) are merely twinkly special effects who speak with the voices of Alvin and his infernal chipmunks.

THE MARTIAN ooo Superior to both Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and (by a smaller margin) Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity, The Martian will disappoint only those who were waiting for Marvin to show up at some point to wreak looney havoc. Perhaps not since Ron Howard’s 1995 Apollo 13 has a movie paid such loving tribute to star-struck visionaries and their egghead enablers, those brainiacs who work tirelessly to send them soaring past the heavens and just as feverishly toil to return them safely to the fold.

Matt Damon plays the title character— not a Martian per se, but an Earthling who becomes stranded on the planet after his team mistakenly believes him to have been killed in a freak accident. While his fellow astronauts, a dedicated group led by expedition captain Melissa Lewis (Jessica Chastain), hurtle back toward Earth—a journey that will take many months— Damon’s Mark Watney calmly assesses his situation and determines that if he can sufficiently secure the man-built outpost on the Mars surface and if he can not only ration his food but also grow some more, he might be able to survive long enough until the next U.S. rocket comes visiting in a couple years’ time. Or maybe not even that long, once the NASA suits realize that he’s in fact not dead (as reported by Lewis) and is very much alive. With NASA engineer Vincent Kapoor (Chiwetel Ejiofor) taking the lead, agency head Teddy Sanders (Jeff Daniels) exploring every option, and P.R. rep Annie Montrose (Kristen Wiig) waiting for instructions on how to handle the media, everyone becomes committed to bringing Mark back home.

Andy Weir’s novel has been adapted for the screen by Drew Goddard (The Cabin in the Woods, TV’s Alias), and the film’s strength largely derives from the characterization of Mark Watney. As expertly brought to life by Damon, he’s easy to like and even easier to admire, as he employs his sense of humor to take the edge off his dire predicament, thus allowing him to rationally face challenges one step at a time. Yet despite Damon’s star billing and his face looming large—and alone—on the poster, this is hardly a one-man show like Cast Away (or a one-woman show like Gravity). Instead, the picture frequently cuts away from Watney, not only to focus on the various earthbound players as they argue, compromise and coordinate but also to check in on Watney’s fellow space travellers and get their take on the situation. Not surprisingly, everyone comes to the same conclusion: Like Damon’s Private Ryan, Damon’s Mark Watney is worth saving. The Martian, then, represents that other type of inspirational drama, one that moves us not through oversized action but through understated intelligence.

SICARIO

ooo A Molotov cocktail of a movie, flaming fuels of helplessness and paranoia and scorching viewers’ nerves in the process.

Like Steven Soderbergh’s Oscar-winning Traffic, it throws together Benicio Del Toro and the War on Drugs, and while it may not be as balanced and far-reaching as that bruising beauty of a film, it’s perhaps even more cynical—which of course is to say, more realistic—in its depiction of a battle in which there aren’t good guys and bad guys as much as there are bad guys, worse guys, and those few innocents caught in the crossfire.

Emily Blunt headlines as Kate Macer, an FBI agent whose take-charge, cando demeanor in the field catches the eye of shady government operative Matt Graver (Josh Brolin), the sort of smarmy, faux-good ole boy who thinks nothing of wearing flip-flops to important meetings.

Graver wants Macer on his team, to aid in tackling the drug crisis taking place along the U.S.-Mexico border—Macer accepts the assignment, even though Graver is keeping her in the dark a bit more than she would appreciate. But if she thinks Graver is a clandestine figure, he’s as open and transparent as Mary Poppins when placed alongside Alejandro (Del Toro), a shadowy figure who joins Graver and his team as they set about trying to ascertain the identity of a particularly dangerous drug kingpin.

“Nothing will make sense to your American ears,” Alejandro tells Kate. “But in the end, you will understand.” That proves to be an opinion, not a guarantee, and Sicario excels in the manner in which it keeps its intentions close to its chest. Kate Macer is, like all young law officers in the movies, an idealist, the figure audience members are automatically expected to rally behind. Yet while she does command the lion’s share of our sympathy, the picture, with its forceful script by Taylor Sheridan (a longtime TV actor making his writing debut), makes it clear that this is the type of poisonous war in which good intentions can get a person killed, and that the rules are made not only to be broken but to be ground into dust.

Del Toro, in a marvelous performance, conveys the shifty nature of his character, who can morph from seemingly conscientious to casually cruel without raising an eyebrow.

Director Denis Villeneuve, whose Prisoners slipped onto my 10 Best list for 2013, has again crafted a motion picture that shows people attempting to navigate gray areas while wondering whether the ends justifies the means. And as before, he has turned to the brilliant Roger Deakins to shoot his picture, with the renowned cinematography once again making extraordinary use of shadows. CS

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ANIMATED SHORT FILMS Animated shorts competition. Tue., Oct. 27, 12:15 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. AVID PANEL Panel discussion. Mon., Oct. 26, 2 p.m.

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CAREER PATHS IN FILMMAKING Join actors Rob Mayes (“Mistresses”), Solomon Shiv (“True Detective”, “Boardwalk Empire”), Brooke Lyons (“Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins”) and Bianca Collins (“New Girl”, “The American Mall”), producer Bill Borden (“High School Musical”, “Mission Impossible III”) and Writer/Director J C Chandor (“Margin Call”, “All is Lost”) as they share what every future filmmaker needs to know about career paths. Tue., Oct. 27, 2 p.m. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St,.

CINEMA LIVE Join Director/Producer Marc Turtletaub (Little Miss Sunshine, Everything is Illuminated) and Award winning Composer Paul Cantelon (The Other Boleyn Girl, Effie Gray) as they come together to bring to life film with music. Tue., Oct. 27, 4:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. DOCS TO WATCH DIRECTORS ROUNDTABLE Join us for the 2nd annual Docs to Watch Directors Roundtable hosted by Scott Fienberg of The Hollywood Reporter.

Directors in attendance include Kirby Dick, Bobcat Goldthwait, Robert Gordon, Matthew Heineman, Asif Kapadia, Crystal Moselle, Morgan Neville, Geeta Patel and Ravi Patel.

Sun., Oct. 25, 6 p.m. lucastheatre.com.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: AMY A once-in-a-generation talent, Amy Winehouse instantly captured the world’s attention. Tragically, relentless media attention coupled with Amy’s troubled relationships, her global success and precarious lifestyle saw her life fall apart.

Q&A with director Asif Kapadia following screening. Sun., Oct. 25, 12:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: BEST OF ENEMIES This documentary follows ABC’s decision to hire William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal debate each other during the Democratic and Republican national conventions.

Ratings skyrocketed and a new era in public discourse was born. Q&A with directors Morgan Neville and Robert Gordon following screening. Sat., Oct. 24, 11 a.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: BOUNCE: HOW THE BALL TAUGHT THE WORLD TO PLAY Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play is a feature documentary that takes us to the far reaches of the globe and the deep recesses of our ancient past to answer the question: Why do we play ball? Based on the book by anthropologist John Fox, ‘The 56 Ball: Discovering the Object of the Game,’

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BECOMING A GENERAL VOLUNTEER AND THE APPLICATION, VISIT WWW.SAVANNAHFOODANDWINEFEST.COM/ VOLUNTEERS.HTML. (Harper Perennial, 2012), the film explores the biological and cultural influences that drive the evolution of our ball games. Tue., Oct. 27, 10 a.m. www2.scad.edu/venues/ trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. FILM: BROOKLYN Brooklyn tells the profoundly moving story of Eilis Lacey, a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn.

A Special Evening with actress Saoirse Ronan to follow screening. Sun., Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. www2.scad.edu/venues/ trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. FILM: CALL ME LUCKY Call Me Lucky is an inspiring, triumphant and wickedly funny documentary with a compelling and controversial hero at its heart. Barry Crimmins, best known as a comedian and political satirist, bravely tells his incredible story of transformation with intimate interviews from comedians such as David Cross, Margaret Cho and Patton Oswalt, activists such as Billy Bragg and Cindy Sheehan and directed in inimitable style by Bobcat Goldthwait (World’s Greatest Dad/God Bless America/Willow Creek). Q&A with director Bobcat Goldthwait following

screening. Mon., Oct. 26, 12:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: CARTEL LAND With unprecedented access, Cartel Land is a riveting, on-the-ground look at the journeys of two modern-day vigilante groups and their shared enemy – the murderous Mexican drug cartels. Q&A with director Matthew Heineman following screening.

Sat., Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: CIRCLE Held captive and faced with their imminent executions, fifty strangers are forced to choose the one person among them who deserves to live. Mon., Oct. 26, 9 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: CONTAINMENT Every nuclear weapon made, every watt of electricity produced from a nuclear power plant leaves a trail of nuclear waste that will last for the next four hundred generations.

We face the problem of how to warn the far distant future of the nuclear waste we have buried --but how to do it? How to imagine the far-distant threats to the sites, what kinds of monuments can be

built, could stories or legends safeguard our descendants? Tue., Oct. 27, 3:30 p.m. www2.scad.edu/venues/trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. FILM: DENNIS DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE “Dennis Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” is a satirical dark comedy about the passage into adulthood. Like many young adults, Dennis Mitchell resists this transition. With his halcyon days of youth now a distant memory, the former prankster must come to grips with a world that no longer makes sense. Abandoned by friends who’ve embraced their adult lives, Dennis must overcome a personal crisis that can’t be solved with smirks and giggles. Mon., Oct. 26, 9:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: DIXIELAND Two star-crossed lovers, a young, recentlyreleased and unpredictable ex-con with bad luck, and a sexy, listless girl-next-door with a troubled family, become trapped in a downward spiral of crime and obsessive love, as they try to ditch their dead-end town for a better life. Sun., Oct. 25, 9:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: EMBERS The world as we know it has been forgotten.

A decade after a global epidemic, those who remain suffer from lasting effects of the virus - retrograde and anterograde amnesia. The survivors navigate a decaying landscape, unable to recall the past or create new memories. In English and Spanish with English subtitles. Preceded by the narrative short Stutterer. Mon., Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m. www2.scad.edu/venues/ trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. FILM: FORWARD. SIDE. CLOSE! Dr. Reinhard Nagl, a neurotic cynic, who suffers from obsessive compulsive behaviors, lives at a remote castle with his two servants. His life undergoes a dramatic restructuring when his excitable friend Lorenz Zweig surprises him on his 70th birthday weekend with the intention of turning his life upside down. The delicate situation escalates as they encounter Reinhard’s first love Magdalena. Tue., Oct. 27, 12:30 p.m. www2.scad.edu/venues/ trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. FILM: FRAME BY FRAME Frame by Frame follows Afghan photojournalists navigating a young and dangerous media landscape to tell true stories of their home country. Pitted against powerful warlords, uncertainty as foreign troops and media withdraws, and the looming threat of civil war, four local photographers must overcome these obstacles -- and their own flaws -- to use photography as voice, identity and hope.

In English, Pashto and Farsi with English subtitles. Mon., Oct. 26, 3 p.m. lucastheatre. com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

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FILM: MEADOWLAND Sarah and Phil’s son goes missing, shattering their life together. As months pass with little information, they each struggle in their own way to cope.

Discussion with producer/actress Olivia Wilde and director Reed Morano following screening. Sat., Oct. 24, 9:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: MEET THE PATELS Meet the Patels is a laugh-out-loud real life romantic comedy about Ravi Patel, an almost-30-year-old Indian-American who enters a love triangle between the woman of his dreams… and his parents.

Q&A with directors Geeta and Ravi Patel following screening. Sun., Oct. 25, 3:45 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: MISS YOU ALREADY Jess (Drew Barrymore) and Milly (Toni Collette) have been best friends forever.

They tell each other everything, they get drunk together, they are each other’s rocks of support. But they’re growing older. Discussion with director Catherine Hardwicke following screening. Tue., Oct. 27, 9:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: PAPA Based on a true story, Papa follows journalist Ed Myers on his adventure to Cuba in the late 1950s after Myers’ childhood idol, Ernest Hemingway, responds to his fan letter. Preceded by the narrative short To Dust Return. Sun., Oct. 25, 3:30 p.m. www2.scad.edu/venues/trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. FILM: RETURN TO NUKE ‘EM HIGH VOL. 2 Troma presents a rough cut focus group screening of “Return to Nuke ‘Em High Vol. 2” followed by a Q&A discussion with Emmy winning media executive Frank Radice along with director Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger. Return to Nuke’ Em High is the magnum opus of Lloyd Kaufman’s fifty year career. It is a two-part (three hour) movie. A discussion with director Lloyd Kaufman and media executive Frank Radice following screening. Mon., Oct. 26, 10 a.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: SPOTLIGHT Spotlight tells the riveting true story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe investigation that would rock the city and cause a crisis in one of the world’s oldest and most trusted institutions. When the newspaper’s tenacious “Spotlight” team of reporters delves into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their yearlong investigation uncovers a decadeslong cover-up at the highest levels of Boston’s religious, legal, and government establishment, touching off a wave of revelations around the world. Tue., Oct. 27, 7 p.m. www2.scad.edu/venues/trustees/.

Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. FILM: SUFFRAGETTE A drama that tracks the story of the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse

with an increasingly brutal State. Discussion with director Sarah Gavron and producer Alison Owen following screening. Sat., Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. www2.scad.edu/venues/ trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. FILM: TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL In the 1950s, Tab Hunter is America’s Boy Next Door. Nothing, it seems, can damage his skyrocketing career. Nothing, that is, except for the fact that Tab Hunter is secretly gay. Now, Tab Hunter’s secret is out.

In this documentary we will meet, for the first time, the real Tab Hunter as he shares with us the whole story of a happy, healthy survivor of Hollywood’s roller coaster.

Discussion with actor Tab Hunter and producer Allan Glaser following screening.

Mon., Oct. 26, 5:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: THE HUNTING GROUND The Hunting Ground is a startling expose of sexual assault on U.S. campuses, institutional coverups and the brutal social toll on victims and their families. Q&A with director Kirby Dick following screening. Sun., Oct. 25, 10 a.m. www2.scad.edu/venues/ trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. FILM: THE PENGUIN COUNTERS Armed with low tech gear and high minded notions that penguin populations hold the key to human survival, Ron Naveen lays bare his 30 year love affair with the world’s most pristine scientific laboratory: Antarctica.

Famed as a place that wants you dead, this film follows a rag tag team of field biologists to some of the harshest corners of the planet, where they track the impact of climate change and ocean health by counting penguin populations - one nest at a time. Mon., Oct. 26, noon. www2.scad.edu/ venues/trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. FILM: THE WOLFPACK The six Angulo brothers have spent their entire lives locked away from society in an apartment on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. After one of the brothers escapes, the power dynamics in the house are transformed and all the boys dream of leaving. Q&A with director Crystal Moselle following screening. Sat., Oct. 24, 2 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: TUMBLEDOWN A young widow falls for a brash New York writer who barrels into her rural Maine town investigating the death of her husband.

Preceded by the narrative short “Best Man Wins.” Sun., Oct. 25, 12:30 p.m. www2.scad. edu/venues/trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. FILM: WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE? A documentary about the life and legend Nina Simone, an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled the “High Priestess of Soul.” Mon., Oct. 26, 3 p.m. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

FILM: WINTER ON FIRE Chronicling events that unfolded over 93 days in 2013 and 2014, this documentary witnesses the formation of a new civil rights movement in Ukraine. What started as peaceful student demonstrations

supporting European integration morphed into a full-fledged violent revolution calling for the resignation of the nation’s president.

Mon., Oct. 26, 10 a.m. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

FILM: YOUTH Youth is about two longtime friends vacationing in the Swiss Alps. Oscar winning actor Michael Caine plays Fred, an acclaimed composer and conductor, who brings along his daughter (Rachel Weisz) and best friend Mick (Harvey Keitel), a renowned filmmaker. While Mick scrambles to finish the screenplay for what he imagines will be his last important film, Fred has no intention of resuming his musical career. The two men reflect on their past, each finding that some of the most important experiences can come later in life. Discussion with composer David Lang following screening. Mon., Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. www2.scad.edu/venues/trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. GEORGIA FILM AND TV PRODUCTION: THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY ADDRESS Zombies, Vampires, Feature Films and more! Meet the insiders and gain insight into the industry from leaders at the forefront of their respective fields. Hear all you need to know about film and TV production in Georgia on the state and local levels regarding production, locations, job training, job opportunities, production services, what’s coming to Georgia next, and more.

Tue., Oct. 27, 11 a.m. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St,.

HISTORICAL SHORTS COMPETITION Six historical shorts compete. Mon., Oct. 26, 3:45 p.m. www2.scad.edu/venues/ trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. INSIDE NICKELODEON’S TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Join Karen Kirkland (VP – Talent Development & Outreach) and Ariel Goldberg (Recruiter – Animation Production) and get the inside scoop on the programs, as well as a glimpse into what happens “behind-the-scenes”. Tue., Oct. 27, 4 p.m. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St,.

SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVAL The eight day festival is filled with cinematic creativity from both award-winning professionals and emerging student filmmakers. Each year more than 50,000 people attend the festival to take part in a variety of film competitions, special screenings, workshops, panels and lectures. $75-$750 Oct. 24-31. www2.scad.edu/ venues/trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. SCRIBBLE TO SCREEN: BEHIND THE BELCHERS Bob’s Burgers writers Holly Schlesinger and Nora Smith take you through the making of their favorite episodes of the popular Fox animated series. Sun., Oct. 25, 2 p.m. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

SCRIBBLE TO SCREEN: FINDING NEVERLAND Follow writer Jason Fuchs through his journey to retell the beloved story of Peter Pan in Warner Bros.’ latest fantasy adventure, PAN. Sun., Oct. 25, 11 a.m. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601

Turner Blvd.

THE STORY STARTS HERE: NICKELODEON’S WRITING PROGRAM If you’ve ever wanted to write for TV, whether live-action or animation, here’s your exclusive opportunity to get the inside scoop. Nickelodeon Writing Program alum, Ron Holsey (Big Time Rush, Odd Squad), Sasha Stroman (Bella and the Bulldogs, The Thundermans), and Sameer Asad Gardezi (Modern Family, Mind of Mencia, Creator/ EP), will share their Program experience and advice on navigating the world of television writing. Karen Kirkland (VP – Talent Development & Outreach) will moderate the panel, and be on hand to offer tips and tricks on the application process; what we look for and how to separate yourself from the pack.

Mon., Oct. 26, 11 a.m. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St,.

STUDENT COMPETITION BLOCK A Tue., Oct. 27, 9:45 a.m. lucastheatre.com.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. STUDENT COMPETITION BLOCK B Tue., Oct. 27, 2:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. SUPERSHORTS! SHORTS COMPETITION Fifteen shorts are screened for this competition. Mon., Oct. 26, 2 p.m. www2. scad.edu/venues/trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.

ACTIVISM & POLITICS

CGIC COMMITTING TO ACTION MEETING The Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition, Inc. (CGIC) will determine how to move forward to achieve each goal in the areas of economy, education, quality of life, and health. CGIC is soliciting public input on multiple topics to develop a comprehensive, long-term strategic plan for Savannah and Chatham County. Wed., Oct. 21, 4-7 p.m. tjennings@uwce.org. savstate.edu/.

Savannah State University, 3219 College St. SATURDAYS WITH ALDERWOMAN SHABAZZ Residents in Savannah’s 5th District are invited to meet with their Alderwoman every 4th Saturday of the month. Residents may come with specific issues and concerns, or just to meet their representative on Savannah City Council. District 5 runs roughly west of Bull Street and north of 36th Street, and also includes newly developing areas of the City in the southwest quadrant of Chatham County. Free and open to the public. fourth Saturday of every month, 2-4 p.m. 912-651-6410. Shabazz Seafood Restaurant, 502 W. Victory Dr. SAVANNAH AREA YOUNG REPUBLICANS Get involved. Contact is Michael Johnson, via email or telephone, or see website for info. 912-604-0797. chairman@sayr. org. sayr.org. Call or see website for information. Free ongoing. 912-308-3020. savannahyoungrepublicans.com.

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AUDITIONS AND CALLS FOR ENTRIES

OCT 21-OCT 27, 2015

AUDITIONS FOR ARMSTRONG YOUTH ORCHESTRA Open to students enrolled in primary grades through high school and including Armstrong students (available for course credit). Auditions, by appointment, are in Armstrong Fine Arts Hall. To schedule an audition, e-mail: savaayo@yahoo.com. Info is also available at www.savaayo.org. AYO is sponsored in part by the Savannah Friends of Music, www.savannahfriendsofmusic. com ongoing. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/ index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. CALL FOR APPLICANTS FOR “THE GIFT YOU NEVER WANTED” We are often given gifts that are unsightly, unseemly, or straight out of a nightmare.

Often these “gifts” stay with us, sometimes for the better. The gifts we never wanted take many forms, both physically and emotionally. In the end we have to ask—are gifts given for the sender or the receiver? For the exhibition The Gift You Never Wanted, Non-Fiction Gallery seeks works of art that explore the idea of the gift as a burden or a blessing. Artists of all media and practice are invited to submit to this open-ended theme. To submit to The Gift You Never Wanted, please pay your application fee below and send between four and six images to exhibitions@artrisesavannah.org by midnight on November 7th. Exhibition dates December 18-January 2. Through Nov. 7. Non-Fiction Gallery, 1522 Bull St. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS IN PTSD STUDY Are you a recent combat veteran experiencing psychological or emotional stress related to your combat? You may be eligible to receive first-line medication and talk therapy interventions with proven effectiveness. PROGrESS is a study looking to learn more about how to effectively treat recent combat veterans with PTSD. The therapies are not experimental. You will be randomly assigned to receive either psychotherapy, medication, or both. For more information about the PROGrESS study, please call 912-920-0214 ext. 2169. ongoing. Online only, none.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE SAVANNAH FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL The Savannah Food and Wine Festival seeks volunteers to help fill various general and leadership roles for November 9-15. All volunteers must attend one of the orientation sessions scheduled for October 20 and 22 from 5-6pm at the Tourism Leadership Council Office. For more information about becoming a general volunteer and the application, visit www.savannahfoodandwinefest. com/volunteers.html. Through Oct. 22. briana@savannahfoodandwinefest.com. savannahfoodandwinefest.com. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

HOMESCHOOL MUSIC CLASSES 58 Music classes for homeschool students

ages 8-18 and their parents. Offered in Guyton and Savannah. See website for details. ongoing. CoastalEmpireMusic.com.

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 part of the Youth Conservation Corp that helped to build Oatland Island Education Center in the 1970’s. Great memories from field trips.

Special family memories of Oatland Island.

Send your photos and stories to memories@ oatland40th.org. Deadline is August 31. undefined. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org.

BENEFITS

BOOM! ZAP! POW! AWARDS BANQUET MATTHEW REARDON CENTER FOR AUTISM’S SALUTE TO SAVANNAH’S SUPERHEROES The Marie Backus McGaughey Award for Childhood Philanthropy will be established and presented to inaugural recipient Greg Parker, President and CEO of The Parker Companies. Monies raised during the event will directly support MRCA’s work with children and families throughout southeast Georgia whose lives are affected by autism. $75.00 Thu., Oct. 22, 6-8:30 p.m.

912.429.8945. sbockelsmith@gmail.com. matthewreardon.org/banquet/. Matthew Reardon Center for Autism, 6602 Abercorn St., Ste. 10.

CORN HOLE CLASSIC Coach’s Corner hosts this corn hole tournament to benefit Senior Citizens, Inc. The tournament includes a fish fry, beer, live music by Clear Daze Band, and cash prizes. $50 per player, $35 per non-player Thu., Oct. 22, 6-10 p.m. jdumas@seniorcitizens-inc. org. coachs.net/. Coach’s Corner, 3016 East Victory Dr. GREEN GIVES BACK A benefit to support the building of a bioswale and educational garden for Jacob G. Smith Elementary. Live music provided

by Missionary Blues Lite. $30 advance, $40 door Thu., Oct. 22, 6 p.m. liveoakstore.com/ tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. HOPS FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY An evening with tastings of Service beer, food, raffles, silent auctions, live music and more. $25 Sat., Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m. Service Brewing Company, 574 Indian Street. $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.

LA BELLA VITA ITALIAN DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION Help raise funds for Living Independence for Everyone, Inc. (LIFE), a disability resource center for southeast Georgia. Tue., Oct. 27, 6-9 p.m. 912-920-2414. mswift@lifecil.com. lifecil.com. American Legion Post 184, 3003 Rowland Ave. SCMPD ANIMAL CONTROL SEEKS

VOLUNTEERS Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve various tasks as needed by the shelter. 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-yearsold. ongoing. (912) 525-2151. jlewis01@ savannahga.gov.

CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

ADVANCED CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY In this course, students will learn to hone the exposures using the Zone System, Gestalt principles, and basic composition rules. They will become confident with the manual mode and learn how to effectively use it for a better understanding of how the camera functions. PREREQUISITES: Creative Digital Photography $125 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.. 912-651-2005. academics. georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/ personaldevelopment/digitalphotography/. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

ART CLASSES AT THE FOUNDERY Students will be taught academic drawing and painting techniques. Younger students will learn observational drawing and be encouraged in creativity, while older students will be introduced to more advanced techniques. An intermediate class for teens will be held on Mondays. The 7-11 year olds will be taught Friday afternoons.

Contact the instructor, Seth Fite, for more information. Ages 7-11: $150, Ages 12-15: $180 Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Fridays, 4:30-6 p.m.. 513-295-7378. sethfite@gmail. com. The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. 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.

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

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, 101 N. Fahm St. 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.

BOARD GAME NIGHTS Bring your favorite board game or learn to play one of ours! Join our community of gamers and make some new friends

while having an awesome time. Guild Hall members get in free, and nonmembers must simply purchase a $2 Day Pass. Saturdays, 7 p.m. Guild Hall, 615 Montgomery Street.

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.

CHINESE LANGUAGE CLASSES The Confucius Institute at Savannah State University offers free Chinese language classes starting January 17. To register, please call 912-358-3160. ongoing. 912-3583160. confuciusinstitute@savannahstate. edu. savannahstate.edu. savstate.edu/.

Savannah State University, 3219 College St. CLAY CLASSES Savannah Clay Studio at Beaulieu offers handbuilding, sculpture, and handmade tiles, basic glazing and firing. 912-351-4578. 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. 912897-7656. savannahaux.com.

CREATIVITY COACHING Do you have a creative idea but don’t know where to start? Is it time to move forward with your project? Work with your very own creativity coach and learn how to blast through blocks, plan your time, and enjoy the richness of a creative life. See website for more info at www.laurenl.com/creativity_ coaching/ or contact Creativity@LaurenL. com ongoing. Online, 2222 Sedwick 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 912-443-0410.

KRAV MAGA / TACTICAL SELF DEFENSE: Dynamic Defensive Tactics combines the Israeli self defense techniques of Krav Maga with tactical fighting concepts. This is NOT a martial art but a no nonsense approach to self defense. With over 37 years of experience, Roger D’Onofrio will teach you solutions, which are aggressive, simple and effective, to the violent situations of today. Note: these are private sessions for adults only. ongoing. 912308-7109. ddt_910@yahoo.com.

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. $30 912-3546686. 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.

FIGURE DRAWING CLASSES Tuesdays 6-9pm and Wednesdays 9:3012:30am. $60/4-session package or $20

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drop-in fee. At the Studio School. ongoing.

912-484-6415. melindaborysevicz@gmail. com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. GUITAR, MANDOLIN, OR BASS GUITAR LESSONS Emphasis on theory, reading music, and improvisation. Located in Ardsley Park. ongoing. 912-232-5987.

HOUSING AUTHORITY NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER Housing Authority of Savannah hosts classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. Adult literacy/GED prep: Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri each month, 9am-11am. Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm3pm. Community computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing. 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha.com. savannahpha.com/NRC. html. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS AND COMPLIANCE This course is designed to provide supply chain and logistics professionals with an understanding of the complexities of global trade, its impact on logistics, and key areas of concern for international logistics managers. Key topics are investigated such as: Incoterms, global trade compliance, harmonized tariff schedules, U.S. import and export regulations, U.S. Free Trade Agreements, and supply chain security.

The course includes a tour of the Port of Savannah. $3,500 Oct. 21-23. Georgia Tech

Savannah, 210 Technology Circle.

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.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR THE FRONTLINE MANAGER Through this 8-week course, faculty from the University’s management, marketing and law fields provide hands-on training in core supervisory/managerial skills, devoting each 4-hour session to a single topic. Offered several times a year since 2000, this course also serves individuals who have been in a leadership role for a longer period but want additional knowledge and practical skills to improve their style or learn how to handle personnel issues. $750.00 per person / $800.00 after 8/26/15; Corporate Fee: $675.00 per person (4+ from the same firm) / $725.00 after 8/26/15 Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.. 912-478-5551. conted@georgiasouthern.edu. academics. georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/ professionaldevelopment/leadershipskills/. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

MEETING GOALS THROUGH FOCUSED PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Focuses on how leaders can meet – and sometimes exceed – their short- and long-term results through careful planning, organizing and delegating. Topics include: designing and using scoreboards, the power and pitfalls of delegation, and providing

feedback to teams and individuals. Students also use critical-thinking processes and a computer-based simulation to practice information analysis and decision-making in a competitive business environment.

Cost: $895. Register here: https://pe.gatech. edu/courses/leading-well-meeting-goalsthrough-focused-performance-management $895 Wed., Oct. 21, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/leadingwell-meeting-goals-through-focusedperformance-management. Georgia Tech Savannah, 210 Technology Circle.

MUSIC INSTRUCTION Georgia Music Warehouse, near corner of Victory Drive & Abercorn, offering instruction by professional musicians. Band instruments, violin, piano, drums and guitar.

All ages welcome. ongoing. 912-358-0054. georgiamusicwarehouse.com/. Georgia Music Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St. MUSIC LESSONS--MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS Savannah Musicians’ Institute offers private instruction for all ages and experience levels in Guitar (electric, acoustic,classical), Piano, Bass, Voice, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Music Theory/Composition/Songwriting. 609 69th Street, Savannah GA. ongoing. 912398-8828. smisavannah@gmail.com. savmusiciansinstitute.com.

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.

Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. NOVEL WRITING Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publication. Awardwinning Savannah author offers one-onone or small group classes, mentoring, manuscript critique, ebook formatting. Email for pricing and scheduling info. ongoing. pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com.

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.

PHOTOSHOP BASICS CLASS This class will show you how to use the different tools, layers and filters of Adobe Photoshop CS/CC for improving your photographs. Learn how images are edited and step-by-step instructions, which can then be applied to your own images.

Adaptations for Photoshop Elements are included. PREREQUISITES: A basic understanding of computers, digital files and photo editing. $100.00 per person Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.. 912-478-5551. conted@georgiasouthern.edu. academics. georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/ personaldevelopment/digitalphotography/.

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Registration 7:00 a.m.

Race Starts 8:00 a.m.

Islands Family Newue YMCA Ven 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Whitemarsh Island

Presented by Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club

Costumes Are Encouraged!

Trick or Trot benefits: Local Charities Supported by Rotary, Georgia Rotary Scholarship Program, and other Rotary programs.

www.TrickOrTrot.net

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cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

PIANO LESSONS Piano lessons with a classically trained instructor, with theater and church experience. 912-312-3977. ongoing. georgiamusicwarehouse.com/. Georgia Music Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St. PIANO VOICE-COACHING Pianist with M/degree,classical modern jazz improvisation, no age limit. Call 912-9617021 or 912-667-1056. Serious inquiries only. ongoing.

POLE FITNESS CLASSES Pole dancing is a beautiful artform, and a combination of dance, flexibility and gymnastics. Pole dancing has quickly become one of the most popular forms of fun and exercise for women. It can help you lose weight, gain beautiful muscle tone, make you stronger than ever and build confidence like no other form of exercise can. Join us on Tuesday nights and get fitter and stronger than you’ve ever been, with this amazing full body workout. Schedule TBA $20 Every other Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. 912-9881052. Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way. PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSE REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS Discover a documented step-by-step guideline for managing projects. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of strategic and real world scenarios. Course Outline: Day 1, Initiation and Closing Projects Day 2, Success Planning for Projects Day 3, Project Simulation for Execution Day 4, Project Control and Project Manager Professional Responsibility. $1300.00 per person - includes a copy of the PMBOK from PMI. New fifth edition.

Fri., Oct. 23, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 912-4785551. conted@georgiasouthern.edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/ programs/professionaldevelopment/ projectmanagement/. cgc.georgiasouthern. edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

A. ROPER STUDIO - VOICE TECHNIQUE AND COACHING Experienced and successful voice instructor is accepting students. Nurturing and collaborative studio. Services offered include strengthening the voice, range extension, relaxation techniques, and coaching through various styles of music.

Audition and competition preparation.

Located 15 minutes from downtown. Varies Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 912-4840628. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call for info. ongoing. 912-713-2718.

SAT MATH PREP - FALL CLASSES This 6-week course focuses on thinking strategies and skill development needed for maximizing scores on the math portion of the SAT. $160.00 per person Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.. 912-478-5551. conted@georgiasouthern.edu. academics. georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/ personaldevelopment/satprepsavannah/. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

60 SAT PREP FOR CRITICAL READING,

VOCABULARY, AND WRITING - FALL CLASSES This 6-week course focuses on strategies used in active reading that pertain specifically to the SAT, and addresses writing strategies used on possible topics during the writing portion. $160.00 per person Mondays, 6-8 p.m.. 912-478-5551. conted@georgiasouthern.edu. academics. georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/ personaldevelopment/satprepsavannah/. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

SHORT STORY WRITING CLASS The short story is an art form that encompasses all of the characteristics of great novels, including narrative and character. Students with some experience in fiction and nonfiction storytelling will use assigned readings, writing homework and workshop style critiques to explore various writing techniques. Upon completion, they will understand narrative structure and scenic writing, dialogue, character, place, word choice, rhythm and pacing and the art of revision. $200.00 per person Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.. 912-478-5551. conted@georgiasouthern.edu. academics. georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/ personaldevelopment/writingclasses/. cgc. georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

SHRM LEARNING SYSTEM This course is offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) : the SHRM Learning System includes six modules to prepare students for the SHRM-Certified Professional and SHRM Senior Certified Professional exams.

Modules reflect the new HR practice and legislation in the SHRM Body of Knowledge and Experience. Following the 2-hour mandatory orientation, this 36-hour review course provides broad overview of HR management issues and core body of knowledge. $1040.00 / $1140.00 after 8/17/15; Member Feel: $965.00 / $1065.00 after 8/17/15 Mondays, 6-9 p.m.. 912478-5551. conted@georgiasouthern. edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ ce/programs/professionaldevelopment/ shrmcert/. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/.

Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

SMART PHOTOGRAPHY WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE This class will teach you how to take better cell phone pictures, as well as how to share them on social media and e-mail.

Bring your smartphone so you can take pictures and go through the process of transferring them in this hands-on class.

Students will be walking around and taking pictures at the Coastal Georgia Center, as well as the Visitors Center. Please plan to bring your iPhone or Android to class. $90 Mondays, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.. 912651-2005. academics.georgiasouthern. edu/ce/programs/personaldevelopment/ digitalphotography/. cgc.georgiasouthern. edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

TEA & TABLETALK If you are looking for a safe place to let go from everyday life, be uplifted by other women, engage in group exercises, and create some new positive changes this is

the place for you! We will be having a very intimate conversation over tea, and light desserts. Bring an open mind and heart and be prepared for a powerful afternoon! $15.00 Sat., Oct. 24, 2-4 p.m. 678-827-9962. erinelisellc@gmail.com. https://facebook. com/events/1484705695166225/. facebook.com/WeAreACEstudios. A.C.E. Studios, 6 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

ABENI CULTURAL ARTS DANCE CLASSES Classses for multiple ages in performance dance and adult fitness dance. African, modern, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, gospel. Held at Abeni Cultural Arts studio, 8400-B Abercorn St. Call Muriel, 912-6313452, or Darowe, 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@gmail.com.

AVEGOST LARP Live action role playing group that exists in a medieval fantasy realm. generallly meets the second weekend of the month. Free for your first event or if you’re a non-player character. $35 fee for returning characters. ongoing. godzillaunknown@gmail.com. avegost.com.

BUCCANEER REGION SCCA Local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America, hosting monthly solo/autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate. See website. ongoing. buccaneerregion.org.

BUSINESS NETWORKING ON THE ISLANDS Small Business Professionals Islands Networking Group meets first Thursday each month, 9:30am-10:30am. Tradewinds Ice Cream & Coffee, 107 Charlotte Rd. Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768.

CHATHAM SAILING CLUB Friday evening social event at the clubhouse.

Meet Members and their families who all enjoy water based activities but whose prime interest is sailing. This BYOB event is free and all are welcome, but Membership is encouraged after several visits once interest is gauged!! We look forward to meeting you.

Fridays, 7-10 p.m. pranschkec3@gmail.com.

Young’s Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd. FIBER GUILD OF THE SAVANNAHS A club focusing on weaving, spinning, basket making, knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, rug hooking, doll making, and other fiber arts. Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. fiberguildsavannah.homestead.com/. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. HISTORIC FLIGHT SAVANNAH A non-profit organization dedicated to sending area Korean War and WWII veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the WWII Memorial. All expenses paid by Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight seeks contributions, and any veterans interested in a trip to Washington. Call for info. ongoing. 912-5961962. honorflightsavannah.org.

HISTORIC SAVANNAH CHAPTER: ABWA Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6pm-7:30pm. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt. Attendees pay for their own meals. RSVP by phone. ongoing. 912-660-8257.

KNITTERS, NEEDLEPOINT AND CROCHET Meets every Wednesday. Different locations downtown. Call for info. No fees. Want to learn? Join us. ongoing. 912-308-6768.

KNITTIN’ NIGHT Knit and crochet gathering held each Tuesday evening, 5pm-8pm All skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 912-2380514. wildfibresavannah.com/. Wild Fibre, 409 East Liberty St. LOW COUNTRY TURNERS A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Steve Cook for info at number below. ongoing. 912-313-2230.

MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART LADIES AUXILIARY Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-7864508. American Legion Post 184, 3003 Rowland Ave. PHILO CAFE Discussion group that meets every Monday, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at various locations.

Anyone craving good conversation is invited. Free to attend. Email for info, or see Facebook.com/SavannahPhiloCafe.

Mondays. athenapluto@yahoo.com.

R.U.F.F. - RETIREES UNITED FOR THE FUTURE RUFF meets the last Friday of each month at 10am to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and related senior issues. Parking in the rear. Free to all Seniors ongoing. 912-344-5127. New Covenant Church, 2201 Bull St. SAFE KIDS SAVANNAH A coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 11:30am-1:00pm. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-353-3148. safekidssavannah.org.

SAVANNAH BREWERS’ LEAGUE Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm at Moon River Brewing Co. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-447-0943. hdb.org. moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. SAVANNAH CHARLESFUNDERS INVESTMENT DISCUSSION GROUP Meets Saturdays, 8:30am to discuss stocks, bonds and better investing. Contact by email for info. ongoing. charlesfund@gmail. com. panerabread.com/. Panera Bread (Broughton St.), 1 West Broughton St. SAVANNAH COUNCIL, NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES A dinner meeting every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm at local restaurants. 3rd Tuesday in November; none in December.

For dinner reservations, please call Sybil Cannon at 912-964-5366. ongoing. 912-7487020. savannahnavyleague.us.

SAVANNAH GO GREEN Meets most Saturdays. Green events and places. Share ways to Go Green each day.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768.

SAVANNAH KENNEL CLUB Monthly meetings open to the public the 4th Monday each month, Sept. through June. ongoing, 7 p.m. savannahkennelclub.org. barnesrestaurant.com. Barnes Restaurant, 5320 Waters Avenue.

SAVANNAH NEWCOMERS CLUB Open to women who have lived in the Savannah area for less than two years.

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Music Lessons—Multiple Instruments

Savannah Musicians’ Institute offers private instruction for all ages and experience levels in Guitar (electric, acoustic,classical), Piano, Bass, Voice, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Music Theory/Composition/Songwriting. 609 69th Street, Savannah GA. ongoing.

912-398-8828. SMISAVANNAH@GMAIL.COM. SAVMUSICIANSINSTITUTE.COM.

Membership includes monthly luncheon and program. Activities, tours and events to help learn about Savannah and make new friends. ongoing. savannahnewcomersclub. com.

SAVANNAH PARROT HEAD CLUB Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check website for events calendar or send an email for Parrot Head gatherings. ongoing. savannahphc@yahoo.com. savannahphc. com.

SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM Meets every Saturday at the south end of Forsyth Park for fighter practice and general hanging out. For people interested in re-creating the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Free Saturdays, 11 a.m.. savannahsca.org. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. SAVANNAH STORY GAMES A group that plays games that tell improvised stories. Create an amazing story in just three hours, using group games with special rules that craft characters, settings, and conflicts.

Sundays at 6pm. free Saturdays, 6 p.m.. info@savannahstorygames.com. savannahstorygames.com. Guild Hall, 615 Montgomery Street.

SAVANNAH TOASTMASTERS Helps improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Mondays, 6:15pm, Memorial Health University Medical Center, in the Conference Room C. ongoing. 912-484-6710. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

SAVANNAH VEGGIES AND VEGANS Join the Facebook group to find out more about vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, and to hear about upcoming local events.

Mondays.

VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 671 Meets second Monday of each month, 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. ongoing. 912-429-0940. rws521@msn. com. vvasav.com.

WAVING GIRLS--SMOCKING ARTS GUILD OF AMERICA The Waving Girls welcomes smockers and all those who create fine heirloom items.

At each meeting there is an opportunity to learn and share our work. The group makes over 100 “wee care” gowns for memorial hospital each year. fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. 912 536 1447. debcreation@hotmail.com. smocking.org.

Coastal Center for Developmental Services, 1249 Eisenhower Drive.

WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Meets second Tuesday each month (except October) 6:00pm, Woodville-Tompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner St. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-232-3549. chesteraellis@ comcast.net.

CONCERTS

13TH COLONY SOUND (BARBERSHOP SINGING) “If you can carry a tune, come sing with us!”

Mondays, 7pm. ongoing. 912-344-9768. savannahbarbershoppers.org. Thunderbolt

Lodge #693, 3111 Rowland Ave. CONCERT: CHRIS YOUNG Country singer Chris Young tours his new album, “I’m Comin’ Over.” $25-$133.50 Thu., Oct. 22. savannahcivic.com. savannahcivic. com. The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. CONCERT: RICARDO OCHOA AND JEFF ZAGERS Trinity’s Friday Lunchtime Concert Series blends local and regional musicians from very different genres and musical backgrounds on the stage. Fri., Oct. 23, 12:15-12:45 p.m. trinitychurch1848.org/.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. CONCERT: CHANTICLEER The Choral Society presents the internationally-acclaimed men’s chorale, Chanticleer. The 12-man a cappella ensemble returns to Hilton Head in their second appearance to celebrate the Choral Society’s 40th Anniversary Season. Celebrated for their musicality, purity of tone and unique arrangements, Chanticleer fills the venue with music from a broad genre of vocal favorites in a style unparalleled in today’s performers.

Tickets may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert, if available. For more details, call 843-3413818, visit www.hiltonheadchoralsociety. org or like Hilton Head Choral Society on Facebook. $30 or $35 Fri., Oct. 23, 8 p.m.

843-341-3818. hhcstickets@hargray.com. hiltonheadchoralsociety.org. Holy Family Catholic Church, 24 Pope Avenue.

CORNBREDFED AND CORY CHAMBERS JAZZ BAND Corn Bred Fed is an outlaw swampy tonk, music making machine that has been rambling around the southern states of our great country since 2012. Joining them are Locals Cory Chambers Jazz Band.

Suggested Donation $5 Sat., Oct. 24, 8-10 p.m. https://reverbnation.com/cornbredfed. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. THE KINKY APHRODISIACS, MIDNIGHT SNACK free Fri., Oct. 23, 9-11:45 p.m. midnightsnackmusic.com/tour. Barrelhouse South, 125 West Congress St. TYBEE CITY LIMITS -- THE TRAIN WRECKS, LYN AVENUE, SARAH POOLE It’s the first installment of a new monthly music series, Tybee City Limits, the Best in Live Local Music, that will quickly become the most talked-about local music programming on the coast. This month, we’ll have the talented singer/songwriter Sarah Poole opening the show; Savannah country band Lyn Avenue fronted by the dynamic Cc Witt up next; and, finally, the enormously popular Train Wrecks, who offer up raucous and rollicking Americana and were just voted Savannah’s best country/ Americana band by Connect Savannah.

Our MC is Thomas Oliver, host of the monthly Savannah Songwriters Series. $10 Sat., Oct. 24, 7:30-10 p.m. 912-4724790. info@tybeeposttheater.org. https:// tybeeposttheater.showare.com/. The Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave.

DANCE

ADULT BALLET CLASS Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St, offers adult ballet on Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm $12 per class. Call for info. ongoing. 912-234-8745.

ADULT BALLET TONING Always wanted the body of a ballerina?

Well.. YOU CAN! Our class is designed to stretch, tone, and enhance your body to become healthier than ever. Join us and check out the calendar for dates to enroll. (this is apart of our fitness package of 10 classes for $80) $10.00 Mondays, 5 p.m.

912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail. com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

ADULT INTERMEDIATE BALLET Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm. $12/class or $90/8 classes. Call for info.

Academy of Dance, 74 W. Montgomery Crossroad. Wednesdays. 912-921-2190.

ARGENTINE TANGO Wednesdays, 7 p.m. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Lessons Sundays 1:303;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. 912-9257416. savh_tango@yahoo.com.

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imagery. No dance experience or chakras savannahballroomdancing.com. Savannah knowledge needed. $20 ongoing, 7-8:30 Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street. p.m. 912-663-1306. Chakradancer@ FREE DANCE THURSDAYS AT LAKE comcast.net. chakradance.com/.

MAYER synergisticbodies.com. Synergistic Bodies, Lake Mayer is offering free dance 7901 Waters Ave. and fitness classes for all ages every BALLROOM GROUP DANCE CLASS Thursday, in the Community Center.

Weekly ballroom dance classes focus on 9:30 am and 10:30 am is the “Little two types of dance each month. Open to Movers” class for toddlers. 12:00 pm partners/couples or to solos. The $35 for Lunch Break Fitness. 1:30 pm Super 4 weeks or $10 drop in Mondays, 7 p.m.

Seniors. 5:30 pm youth hip hop. 6:30 pm 912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.

Adult African Fitness. FREE ongoing, 9:30 com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon a.m.-7:30 p.m. 912-652-6780. sdavis@ de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson chathamcounty.org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Memorial Drive.

Montgomery Crossroads.

BALLROOM/LATIN GROUP CLASS FUNDAMENTALS DANCE LESSON Group classes every Tuesday and Group dance lessons every Tuesday Wednesday at 8pm. Tuesdays focus on and Wednesday at 8pm. Tuesday: fundamental steps, styling, and techniques. fundamental steps, styling, and Wednesday’s classes are more specific, with techniques. Wednesday: advanced advanced elements. $15/person and $25/ elements. $15/person $25/couple couple Wednesdays, 8 p.m. and Tuesdays..

Tuesdays, 8 p.m. and Wednesdays, 8 p.m..

912-335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail.

912-335-3335. savannahballroom@ com. savannahballroomdancing.com. gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing.

Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Street.

Studio, 11 Travis Street.

BEGINNER’S BELLY DANCE CLASSES HOME COOKIN’ CLOGGERS Learn basic moves and choreography with Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm, Nassau local Belly Dancer, Nicole Edge. Class is Woods Recreation Building, open to all ages and skill levels. Walk-ins Dean Forest Road. No welcome. 15.00 Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. beginner classes at this 912-596-0889. edgebelly@gmail.com. time. Call Claudia Collier edgebellydance.com. Fitness on Broughton, for info. ongoing.

1 E. Broughton St. 912-748-0731.

BEGINNERS BELLY DANCE CLASSES IRISH DANCE Instructed by Nicole Edge. All ages/Skill CLASSES levels welcome. Sundays, 12pm-1pm.

Glor na Fitness body and balance studio. 2127 1//2 Dare E. Victory Dr. $15/class or $48/hour. Call offers or see website. ongoing. 912-596-0889. cairoonthecoast.com.

BEGINNERS BELLY DANCING WITH CYBELLE For those with little-to-no dance background. Instructor is formally trained, has performed for over ten years. $15/ person. Tues. 7pm-8pm. Private classes and walk ins available. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave. ongoing. 912-414-1091. info@ Wednesdays, 7 p.m. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, cybelle3.com. cybelle3.com.

C.C. EXPRESS DANCE TEAM 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Lessons Sundays 1:30-3;30pm. Open to the public. $3 Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm. Clogging or tap per person. Wear closed toe leather shoes if possible. dance experience is necessary. Call Claudia DORIS MARTIN DANCE STUDIO, 8511-H FERGUSON AVE. CALL OR EMAIL FOR Collier for info. ongoing. 912-748-0731.

INFO. ONGOING. 912-925-7416. SAVH_TANGO@YAHOO.COM. Windsor Forest Recreation Building, Windsor Forest.

DANCE FOR PEACE beginner to champion Irish Dance classes Created by world renowned dancer and A weekly gathering to benefit locals in need. for ages 5 and up. Adult Step & Ceili, ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” professional, Music, dancing, fun for all ages. Donations Strength and Flexibility, non-competitive and Louis Van Amstel, LaBlast uniquely of nonperishable food and gently used or competitive programs, workshops, camps. combines a wide variety of ballroom dance new clothing are welcomed. Free and open Certified. Wednesdays.. 912-704-2052. styles and music genres. Do the Cha Cha to the public. Sundays, 3 p.m. 912-547-6449. prideofirelandga@gmail.com.

Cha, Disco, Jive, Merengue, Salsa and xavris21@yahoo.com. Forsyth Park, Drayton KIDS HIP HOP AND JAZZ Samba set to everything from pop and rock St. & East Park Ave. Mondays, 6 p.m. salondebailedancestudio. to hip-hop and country – and burn fat and DANCE LESSONS (SALSA, BACHATA) com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 blast calories! No experience and no partner Learn to dance Salsa & Bachata. For info, Hodgson Memorial Drive. necessary. $15.00 drop in or 10 classes for call Austin (912-704-8726) or Omar (Spanish KIDS/YOUTH DANCE CLASS $80.00 Mondays, 6-7 p.m. and Wednesdays, - 787-710-6721). Thursdays. 912-704-8726.

Kids Group class on various Ballroom and 6-7 p.m. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@ salsa@salsasavannah.com. salsasavannah. Latin dances. Multiple teachers. Ages 4-17 gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. com. currently enrolled in the program. Prepares Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson DANCE PARTY youth for social and/or competitive dancing. Memorial Drive.

Dance on Thursdays at 8pm--fun, friendship, $15/person Saturdays, 10 a.m. 912-335LINE DANCING and dancing. Free for Savannah Ballroom 3335. savannahballroom@gmail.com.

Take down Tuesdays. Jazzy Sliders students. $10 for visitors ($15 for couples). savannahballroomdancing.com. Savannah Adult Line Dancing, every Tuesday, free - $15 Thursdays, 8 p.m. 912-335Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

7:30pm-10:00pm. Free admission, cash bar.

62 3335. savannahballroom@gmail.com.

LABLAST DANCE FITNESS Come early and learn a new dance from

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Argentine Tango

7:30pm-8:30pm. ongoing. doublesnightclub. com/. 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/levels welcome.

Call Mahogany for info. ongoing. 912-2728329.

MODERN DANCE CLASS Beginner and intermediate classes.

Fridays 10am-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. Call Elizabeth for info. ongoing.

912-354-5586.

NEVER MISS A CHANCE TO DANCE! Show us your best moves at our free Modern Dance Workshop October 12th, 19th and the 26th. Wind down after a long day or come out for some classic fun! Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes and see you there! Mon., Oct. 26, 6:15 p.m. https:// facebook.com/events/924995184242833/.

YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 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.

Tuesdays.. salsasavannah.com.

SALSA NIGHT Come and shake it to the best latin grooves and bachata the night away in Pooler where it’s cooler. Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m. 912988-1052. medi.tavern314@gmail.com.

Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way. SAVANNAH SHAG CLUB Wednesdays, 7pm,at Doubles Lounge.

Fridays, 7pm, at American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr. ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. SAVANNAH SWING CATS--SWING DANCING ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/.

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. 912312-3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

EVENTS

10 YOGA TIPS: HECTIC TO HARMONIOUS IN 5 MINUTES OR LESS The Enmarket Encourage Health Series will present its final program with Kelley Boyd of the Savannah Yoga Center. RSVPs are required at healthysavannah.org Free Tue., Oct. 27, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Savannah Morning News, 1375 Chatham Parkway.

5K RUN FOR THE HOMELESS The Inner City Night Shelter is hosting its annual 5K Run for the Homeless on Saturday, October 24, 2015. Proceeds from the event will go to support the programs and services at the shelter here in Savannah.

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early registration / $30 event day Sat., Oct. 24, 8-10 a.m. 912.232.4673. vlampley@ comcast.net. runsignup.com. Hutchinson Island, Hutchinson Island.

AMAZING SCAVENGER HUNT ADVENTURE Turn Savannah into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Available 365 days a year, sunrise to sunset. Start when you want and play at your pace. Save 20%Only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: CONNECTSAVANNAH. Only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people after Promo Code: CONNECTSAVANNAH Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.. 805-6035620. Info@urbanadventurequest.com.

UrbanAdventureQuest.com. Franklin Square, Montgomery and St. Julian Streets.

ARMSTRONG VISITING WRITERS SERIES Thu., Oct. 22. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. AWAKEN WITH CHAKRADANCE™ THURSDAYS 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. No dance experience or prior knowledge of the chakras is necessary.

Limited to 12 participants – email to reserve a spot today! $20 Thursdays, 6:45-8:15 p.m.

912-663-1306. Chakradancer@comcast. net. anahatahealingarts.com/healing-aha/.

Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT WITH LESLIE EVANS THORNE For over 15 years, career coach and director of You Are Free, Leslie Evans Thorne, has been helping people create and get paid fairly for work they love. She will be sharing insights and leading discussion.

Refreshments will be provided. FREE Tue., Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m. 912-721-8600. savannah. bullstreet@regus.com. youarefree.com. regus.com. Regus, 100 Bull Street, Suite 200.

CELEBRATE ARMSTRONG FINALE Close Celebrate Armstrong with a special tribute to the 80th anniversary of the university’s founding and the 50th anniversary of the university’s move to Savannah’s southside. Celebrate Armstrong will feature live music by the Band of Oz, a Pirate Costume Contest, kids activities, shag dancing, food, giveaways and much more.

The entire community is invited to join in this free celebration. Sat., Oct. 24, 5:30-9:30 p.m. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index. html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. PICKCOMMON GROUNDS Common Grounds is a collaboration of the Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Wesley Fellowship. We meet on Wednesday nights for open theological discussion

on hot button issues. All are welcome regardless of faith background or where you are on your spiritual journey. We are open and affirming of the LGBT community. Order for Compline by candlelight is offered on Sunday nights at 8PM. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. facebook.com/commongroundssavannah.

The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. CRAFT FAIR AND BARBECUE Shop local as you prepare for the holidays, or just pick something up for yourself! Join White Bluff Presbyterian Church for our Craft Fair and Barbecue Lunch! We will feature a variety of handcrafted items, including sea glass vases, wooden picnic tables for children, “Too Too Cute” Tutus, pottery, hand knitted scarves, UGA birdhouses, corn hole sets, and so much more! Or, just enjoy our delicious Barbecue Lunch (only $7 for a generous sandwich, chips, and a drink!) or mouth-watering goodies at our Bake Sale! Drop by our Social Hall any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Free Admission! Sat., Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

912-927-1731. whitebluffpc@bellsouth.net. whitebluffpresbyterian.com. whitebluffpc@ bellsouth.net. White Bluff Presbyterian Church, 10710 White Bluff Rd. FALL FESTIVAL The Fall Festival is an event for both children and their families to participate in that will provide fun and exciting activities.

Activities will include carnival style games, facepainting, a parade of costumes, as well as the educational tools needed for everyday living. Tue., Oct. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. GUIDED TOURS OF THE LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS Learn the history of the historic Lucas Theatre on a 20-30 minute tour. Restoration, architecture, history of the theatre and of early cinema. $4. Group rates for ten or more. School trips available. Tours are Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and must be scheduled. To schedule a tour, contact Megan Chandler at 912-525-5029 or mchandle@lucastheatre.com. ongoing. 912525-5023. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. HALLOWEEN HIKE This is a fun, safe, not-so-scary hike for your little trick or treater. Walk down the trail to meet and gather goodies from our friendly animal characters. Face painting, spooky crafts, pony rides and many more activities await. $5 adults, $10 children Oct. 23-24, 5-8 p.m. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. HAUNTED HUT TRAIL It all started February 5th, 1958 when the American Air Force lost a 7,600 lb. hydrogen bomb off the waters of Tybee. Somewhere soon after, a great white shark bit into the Tybee Bomb mistaking it for food and became radioactive. This giant, rogue shark not only has a huge bite radius, but if it swims past you, you are forever in the land of the dead as a zombie surfer. Proceeds benefit the Tybee Maritime Academy, and kids 5 and under get in free. $5 Fridays, Saturdays.. bobienhut.com. Bo Bien Hut, 1650 Inlet Ave. HILTON HEAD AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK

We will be joining with 1000s of people nationwide to walk in the Hilton Head Community Walk benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

The AFSP is at the forefront of research, education and prevention initiatives designed to reduce loss of life from suicide. With more than 39,000 lives lost each year in the U.S. the importance of AFSP’s mission has never been greater.

Register online or at the walk. For more information, please contact Vanessa Riley, 843-384-2901, vrileyhhi@gmail.com. FREE Sun., Oct. 25, 1-4 p.m. afsp.donordrive. com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive. event&eventID=3354. Jarvis Creek Park, 100 Jarvis Park Rd. LET THE STRUT BEGIN REVEAL PARTY After 10 years of fashion curation, House of Strut will open its doors in the Starland District, revealing decades of authentic vintage clothing, jewelry, flare, accessories and art for women, men and kids. Opening shin-dig on Friday, October 2nd at 5 PM. Enjoy music, art, fashion, beverages, and entertainment all in vintage style. Free Fri., Oct. 23, 5-10 p.m. 912-398-0138. houseofstrut.com. House of Strut, 17 West 41st Street.

THE ORIGINAL MIDNIGHT TOUR One of the spookiest tours in town. Learn about the untold stories of some of the most haunted locations here in Savannah Georgia. Guaranteed to give you a few goose bumps and an unexplained need for a night light. 33.00 ongoing. 1-866-666-3323.

6thsenseworld.com. 6th Sense Savannah Tours, 404 Abercorn Street.

PANIC IN THE PEN Take a paranormal tour of the Old Chatham County Detention Center. Proceeds to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. $10 Thursdays-Saturdays. Old Chatham County Jail, 145 Montgomery St. PBJ PANTRY A free food pantry held every Thursday, 10-11am and 6-7pm. Contact Jessica Sutton for questions. 912-897-1192 ongoing. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Wilmington Island), 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

RAKU PIZZA NIGHT The Armstrong Department of Art, Music & Theatre ceramics program hosts “Raku Pizza Night” at 5:30 p.m. at the Annex 2 Courtyard. Wed., Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m. about. armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. SAVANNAH BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS NETWORKING CHAPTER The Business Community is invited to an Informational Meeting of the Savannah Chapter of Master Networks. Light refreshments will be served. Participants are encouraged to bring an ample supply of business cards. The Chapter will begin meeting weekly on October 29, 8:00am – 9:00am. Master Networks is a weekly meeting of Business Leaders who develop and leverage referrals for business and growth. Those interested in attending the meeting may RSVP to Mary Ann Sinclair online at homesinsavannah@gmail.com, or by calling 912-713-1790 during business hours. Free Thu., Oct. 22, 7:30-9 a.m. 912713-1790. homesinsavannah@gmail.com. savannah.yourkwoffice.com/home. Keller

Williams Realty, 329 Commerical Dr., Ste. 100.

SAVANNAH FOOD DAY The 5th Annual Savannah Food Day Festival will feature over 100 local organizations and businesses, workshops, classes, arts & crafts, and live music. Free and open to public. FREE Sat., Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

917-676-4280. Joanne@wellfedsavannah. com. wellfedsavannah.com/foodday/.

Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. SAVANNAH STORYTELLERS Tall tales and fun times with the classic art of storytelling. Every Wednesday at 6pm.

Reservations encouraged by calling 912349-4059. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. liveoakstore. com/tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. SHIRE OF FORTH CASTLE FIGHTER PRACTICE Local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism meets Saturdays at Forsyth Park (south end) for fighter practice and general hanging out. For those interested in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. ongoing. savannahsca.org.

SKIDAWAY MARINE SCIENCE DAY The oyster research team will provide behind-the-scenes tours of Georgia’s first oyster hatchery, which is a project of the UGA Marine Extension’s Shellfish Laboratory and Georgia Sea Grant, units of UGA Public Service and Outreach. The hatchery tour is just one feature of a lengthy program of activities, displays and tours making the annual event one that attracts thousands of visitors each year. Sat., Oct. 24, 12-4 p.m. skio.usg.edu/. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, 10 Ocean Science Circle.

SOUTHBOUND BREWERY SATURDAY TOURS AND TASTES Savannah’s first microbrewery is open for public tours and tastings Wednesday - Fridays from 5:30-7:30 and Saturdays from 2-4. Hang out, have a few cold ones, and learn a little more about Savannah’s first craft brewery. Free Saturdays, 2-4 p.m.

912-335-7716. info@southboundbrewingco. com. southboundbrewingco.com.

Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. STRANGER THAN FICTION: AN EXPLORATION OF THE EXTRAORDINARY IN OLD SAVANNAH This October, see historical entertainment on the many extraordinary ideas, beliefs and objects with which people in the 1820s would have been familiar, including visualization of the supernatural, phantasmagoria, Frankenstein, animal magnetism and the court of death. Attention will be paid to spiritual convictions of Lowcountry African Americans of the past.

Not suitable for children under 12 years old. $22 in advance, $25 at door Fridays, 7:30 p.m.. info@davenporthousemuseum. org. davenporthousemuseum.org. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. PICKTERROR PLANTATION HAUNTED HOUSE 470+ people were too scared to finish the haunted house last year. All proceeds benefit the Alee Shriners. $10 adults, $6 kids 12 and under Fridays, Saturdays.. aleeshrine.

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com. Alee Shriner’s Temple, 100 Eisenberg Dr. TONGUE: OPEN MOUTH AND MUSIC SHOW HOSTED BY MELANIE GOLDEY A poetry and music open mic with an emphasis on sharing new, original, thoughtful work. fourth Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. UNDER THE RAINBOW On Thursday nights come out to the coolest spot in Pooler for Under The Rainbow. Every week we will host a different event that will cater to those that play over, around and under the rainbow. Thursdays, 8-11 p.m.

912-988-1052. Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way.

FESTIVALS

PICK27TH ANNUAL SHALOM Y’ALL JEWISH FOOD FESTIVAL Delicious Jewish foods from around the world will be offered. Great Deli and even He’brew Beer. Prices vary. Music and fun activities for the kids. free admission Sun., Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 912-233-1547. www. mickveisrael.org. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. ISLE OF HOPE ART AND MUSIC FEST Art show and music festival with local Savannah talent in abundance. Sat., Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Paxton Park, Isle of Hope, next to the Isle of Hope Pool.

LANDINGS ART ASSOCIATION FALL SIDEWALK SALE LAA Fall Sidewalk Sale-The Annual Fall Festival Fine Arts, Photography, Sculpture, Jewelry, Glass, Wood, Textile Children Activities: Pumpking Decorating, Selfie Photo Booth Sponsors: Publix, Rotary Club, Library Book Sale, Coastal Corvette Assoc.,Skiday Baptist Church. Free Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 912 920 8451. margiesone@ hotmail.com. Village at Skidaway Island, Skidaway Island.

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$8 COMMUNITY YOGA CLASSES Savannah Power Yoga offers a community yoga class nearly every day of the week for just $8. All proceeds support local organizations. See schedule online for details. Most classes are heated to 90 degrees. Bring a yoga mat, towel and some water. $8 Mondays-Fridays, Sundays. (912) 349-2756. info@savannahpoweryoga. com. savannahpoweryoga.com. savannahpoweryoga.com/. Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Rd. 5RHYTHMS A moving meditation. A path to higher vibration. A spiritual practice for some. A workout for others. With limited guidance and an eclectic mix of music, each person moves through the 5 rhythms of: flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness. In this practice the “energy” of these rhythms is explored through each persons authentic way of moving. There is no right or wrong way and no steps to follow. No experience is needed. Led by Dana Danielson.

First Thursday of every month. Sign up at savannahyogabarre.com or simply show up. ongoing. danadanielson.com. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga 64 Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive.

$8 COMMUNITY MEDITATION CLASSES Join us for breath work, guided meditation, and yoga nidra, a deep relaxation technique to relieve stress, quiet the mind, and find the calm within. All proceeds support local organizations. $8 Sundays, 6-7 p.m.

912-349-2756. savannahpoweryoga.com/.

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.

BARRE CLASSES Looking for a fun way to tone and burn calories? Savannah Yoga Barre offers daily barre classes to help you reach your fitness goals. Diverse classes ensure there’s something for everyone. All levels are encouraged to attend. Start where you are and go from there. Classes start as early as 6 a.m. and as late as 6:45 p.m. $15 drop-in or use class pass ongoing. 912200-4809. info@savannahyogabarre.com. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 East Victory Drive.

BEACH BODY WORKOUTS WITH LAURA MONDAYS at 6:15 PM at the Lake Mayer Community Center $5.00 per session Mondays, 6:15 p.m. (912) 652-6784. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

BEASTMODE FITNESS GROUP TRAINING Train with this elite team. A total body program that trims, tones and gets results.

Personal training options available. See website for info. Meets at West Broad YMCA. 5am-6am and 8pm-9pm. ongoing. beastmodefitnessga.com. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. BEGINNING POLE FITNESS Pole fitness is a fun and flirty way to get in shape! Taught by Pole Dance America National Professional Champion Sabrina Madsen, you’ll learn the basics of pole dance in a safe and welcoming environment. Gain strength, balance and confidence. Beginner Classes are open to all shapes and sizes and are for ladies only (men welcome at our Intermediate Class). $25 for drop-in or $100 for a package of 5 classes Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m. 801.673.6737. info@firstcityfitness.com. firstcityfitness. com/pole-fitnessparties.html. First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. BLUE WATER YOGA Community donation-based classes, Tues. and Thurs., 5:45pm - 7:00pm.

Fri., 9:30am-10:30am. Email for info or find Blue Water Yoga on Facebook. ongoing. egs5719@aol.com. Talahi Island Community Club, 532 Quarterman Dr. COMMUNITY DRUMMING Community Drumming with a rhythmic interactive twist, will take place every Sunday at 6 pm - 8 pm all through October. True Alisandre, a professional & spontaneous drummer since ‘94, who has led drum circles, instructed children, and played for conferences will guide the experience with lots of stimulating and exciting exercises, a couple of which are “experiencing your Rhythmic Name” & “call-

response percussion!” Children are most welcome. Instruments are provided, or bring your own. Donations are welcomed. For more information call/text: (501) 932-4092 or go to Studio Zhazhee’s Facebook or webpage. Sundays, 6-8 p.m.. studiozhazhee. com. Studio ZhaZhee LLC, 125 W Duffy st.

CORE PILATES This fun and challenging Pilates class will tone your entire body while focusing on building core strength. Betsy HunterHughes is at your service every MonWed-Fri 9:45 at Savannah Yoga Barre. $15 drop-in or class pass Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. 912200-4809. info@savannahyogabarre.com. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 East Victory Drive.

FITNESS CLASSES AT THE JEA Sin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary. Call for schedule. ongoing. 912-3558811. savj.org. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP For anyone caring for senior citizens with any affliction or illness. Second Saturday of the month, 10am-11am. Savannah Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Refreshments.

Free to attend. Open to anyone in need of support for the caregiving they provide. ongoing. savannahcommons.com.

FREE YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Center for WellBeing offers Free Yoga for Cancer Patients every Monday from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in Candler’s Heart & Lung Building, Suite 100. The very gentle movements and breath work in this class will give you much needed energy, it will make your body feel better, and it will give you a mental release. This class is free to cancer patients. Mondays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

912-819-8800. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. FUNCTIONAL TRAINING CLASS Celebrate fall with a Saturday morning workout class. All levels welcome. A smooth mix of cardio and strengthening exercises.

Call Kara 912-667-0487 if interested. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

DUDE’S DAY AT SAVANNAH CLIMBING COOP Thursdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Thursday men climb for half price, $5. See website for info. Thursdays, 2 & 10 p.m.

912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop.com.

Savannah Climbing CoOp, 302 W Victory Dr. HAPPY HOUR BOOT CAMP CLASSES Amanda Jessop, certified strength and conditioning specialist, teaches classes for those who enjoy challenging and fun workouts and have goals to lose weight, tone up, or get in shape for the new year. Different packages available: Classes start out at $8 Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.. 832-470-2257. amanda@channelyourinnerathlete.com. channelyourinnerathlete.com/work-with-me/ sports-conditioning-boot-camp/. Tom Triplett Community Park, U.S. Highway 80 West.

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 7am10pm. Call or see website. ongoing.

912-598-2300. gastateparks.org/ SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

HOME BODY, A 5RHYTHMS WORKSHOP What is it to reside in this body? Fully. To be completely present and embodied in this moment. To open ourselves to being the passionate, creative, connected beings we really are. In this afternoon 5Rhythms workshop, we will explore the foundations of this moving meditation practice. Through body, breath and the beat we dance the wild abyss of the known and unknown within the container of the 5 rhythms: flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness.This practice is for any body. No experience is needed. Simply show up. Led by Dana Danielson. $50 Sat., Oct. 24, 1-5 p.m. danadanielson.com. savannahyogabarre. com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive.

INTERACTIVE KIRTAN DANCE WORKSHOP Studio ZhaZee hosts an interactive workshop of Kirtan dance & chanting, along with sitting & walking meditation will be led by 44 yr. yogi True Alisandre, visiting in Savannah through Dec. True has studied with professional chanters: Krishna Das, Deva Premal & Miten, Snatam Kaur, and Durga Das (formerly David Newman) We’ll also learn some Latin chants, Native American, & some spontaneously created ones from common idioms like: OMG, No Problem, etc. Lotus, an initiate of the Hari Krishna order will also participate in leading chants with harmonium. Attendees will have a chance to help create the rhythms too with percussion instruments & drums. To register go to www.studiozhazhee.com. More details call/text True @ (501) 932-4092 Sat., Oct. 24, 6-8:30 p.m. studiozhazhee.com. Studio ZhaZhee LLC, 125 W Duffy st.

KUNG FU SCHOOL: VING TSUN Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) is the world’s fastest growing martial arts style. Uses angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against him. Call for info on free trial classes. Drop ins welcome. 11202 White Bluff Rd. ongoing. 912-429-9241.

LIVING SMART FITNESS CLUB St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center offer the Living Smart Fitness Club, which is an exercise program to encourage healthy lifestyle changes. On Mondays and Wednesdays the classes are held at the John S. Delaware Center. On Tuesdays, the classes are held at the center, at 1910 Abercorn Street. Classes include Zumba (Tuesdays) and Hip-Hop low impact aerobics with cardio and strengthening exercises (Mondays/Wednesdays).

Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. 912-447-6605.

Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. MOMMY AND BABY YOGA Mondays. Call for times and fees or see website. ongoing. 912-232-2994.

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savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com/.

Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. NONSTOP FITNESS SPIN CLASS Join us every Thursday at 5:30pm for Spin.

Space is limited, please call 912-349-4902 to reserve your spot and to inquire about our other classes. 10 classes for $50 Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 912-349-4902. kristi@ nonstopfitnesssav.com. nonstopfitnesssav. com. NonStop Fitness, 8511 Ferguson Ave. PILATES CLASSES Daily classes for all skill levels including beginners. Private and semi-private classes by appointment. Carol Daly-Wilder, certified instructor. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-238-0018. savannahpilates. com. pilatessavannah.com/. Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Rerguson Ave. POP-UP PURE BARRE Take a Pure Barre class in the park and help raise funds for the Savannah/Chatham County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). $20 suggested donation Wed., Oct. 21, 6 p.m. purebarre.com/GA-savannah.

Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. 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. 912-704-7650. ann@aikyayoga. com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. PREGNANCY YOGA CLASSES Pregnancy is a transitional time when many physical and emotional changes take place. Pregnancy Yoga is about honoring

these changes in ourselves, our body and our baby. Yoga strengthens the rapidly changing body and increases the ability to relax, and helps to prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and motherhood.

Pregnancy Yoga classes are offered as a 6 week session on Thursday evenings from 6pm – 7:15 pm. The class is suitable for all stages of pregnancy and no prior yoga experience is necessary. $120 - six week session Thursdays. 912-704-7650. ann@ douladeliveries.com. douladeliveries.com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. QIGONG Simple meditation in motion. Done standing.

Tuesday evening @ St. Thomas Episcopal, Isle of Hope. 5.45pm. Balance, Breath, Calm.

Taught by Tricia Richardson. 658-5592.

Tuesdays. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2 St. Thomas Ave. 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/.

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. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

JONESIN’ CROSSWORD

BY MATT JONES

©2015 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com) Answers on page 69

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1 Get a move on?

5 Baseball Hall of Famer Ty 9 Episode 1 title, frequently 14 Actor Sharif or Epps 15 Et ___ (and others, in Latin) 16 Entertainment venue 17 Act like a nomad 18 Pound cake ingredients 19 Hardiness 20 Stealing cheese from the taqueria?

23 “Twister” star Hunt 24 Belonging to you and me 25 Hewlett-Packard CEO Whitman 28 Compelled 31 Handle hardship 32 The main character of “Blindspot,” at first 35 Courtroom mallet 36 With 37-Across, additional order in the court?

37 See 36-Across 39 On the subject of 40 Cal Ripken’s team 41 Detained 42 Club attendee, maybe 44 NYC winter hrs.

45 Judy Garland’s eldest daughter

46 Musical endings 51 Why this writer’s silent on forgetting malt vinegar?

55 Self-serve dessert, slangily 57 Long ride around town?

58 Greek salad ingredient 59 In a weak way 60 “___, meeny, miney, moe ...”

61 Got better, maybe 62 Measured by the teaspoonful 63 Lead-in to “boy!” or “girl!”

64 Old stories

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1 Covered area leading to a doorway 2 Love, to Dean Martin 3 Complain pettily 4 Latter half of a donut chain 5 Columnist Herb who coined the word “beatnik” 6 Gymnast Korbut 7 HBO drama set in Utah 8 Shellfish soup 9 Covers a lot of ground?

10 Colored eye area 11 With “The,” film with Will Arnett as Batman 12 “Be My Yoko ___”

(Barenaked Ladies single) 13 Coal or pine product 21 Behind on bills 22 Big container of coffee 26 Duel blades 27 Hair holders 29 Nutritionist’s stat 30 Ending for super or inter 31 “Carmina Burana” composer Orff 32 Agrees (with) 33 Humane Society transactions 34 Neither masc. nor fem.

35 Acceleration measure 36 “For heaven’s ___!”

37 “Lord of the Rings” beast 38 “A pox on you!”

40 Reducing 42 Fizzle out 43 Iggy of pop charts 45 Christopher of “Back to the Future” 47 Organ meats 48 San ___ 49 Garden store buy 50 Elms provide it 52 TV marine Gomer 53 Group led by Master Splinter, initially 54 Georgetown athlete 55 DVD remote button 56 “The Serpent and the Rope” novelist Raja

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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.

ROCK’N BODY FITNESS BOOTCAMP Ultimate outdoor power workout! Group physical training program conducted by former military personnel. Build strength and fitness through a variety of intense group intervals lasting approx.

45 minutes. First Class FREE MondaysFridays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 912-675-0952. rocknbodyfitnessbootcamp@gmail.com. rocknbodyfitnessbootcamp.com. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. 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. 912495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop.com.

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.

SAVANNAH STRIDERS RUNNING AND WALKING CLUB With a one-year, $35 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.

SIZZLE- DANCE CARDIO The hottest cardio class to keep or 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 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

SOMATIC MOVEMENT IMPROVISATION This class is for everyone who moves!

Improve your dynamic alignment, breath, grounding, and the ability to access fluid movement. You will improve in all your movement activities, while awakening more fully within your own life as an embodied experience. Led by international teacher Janet Kaylo. Wear light, loose fitting clothes suitable for dance or yoga. No experience necessary. $15 drop-in Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-2004809. info@savannahyogabarre.com. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 East Victory Drive.

SUPERHERO FUN RUN 5K This will be a fun family morning with a 5K timed run/walk. ½ mile kids fun run, music, 66 games for kids, sponsor vendors and more.

All of the proceeds will go directly to serve the at risk children of the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Clubs, right here in Savannah. Come out and be a Superhero to our kids for the day. We are also bringing in local military, police & firefighters – let’s bridge the gap and show our kids that we honor Savannah’s real “superheroes” while at the same time helping out Savannah’s highest risk children.

Sat., Oct. 24, 9 a.m. Whitemarsh Preserve Trails, Hwy 80 and Bryan Woods Rd. 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.

YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS Free for cancer patients and survivors. The classes help with flexibility and balance while also providing relaxation. Located at FitnessOne, on the third floor of the Memorial Outpatient and Wellness Center.

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:45 p.m. 912-350-9031. memorialhealth.com/.

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. YOGA FOR MEDITATORS One hour of gentle slow flow and yin yoga with breath work to prepare the body to sit comfortably in meditation, followed by a half hour guided meditation based on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s mindfulness based stress reduction program to reduce anxiety, depression and chronic pain. You will experience a full cycle of self-care starting with the body and ending with the mind. By practicing mindfulness in this way you may experience a deeper connection with the world and your place in it and a more accepting attitude towards life’s difficulties. Wednesdays 6-7:30 PM, $10. Visit savannahzencenter.com or find us on Facebook. Located at 640 E 40th and Reynolds (we have moved from the Habersham Village location). Text (912) 429-7265 for more info. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM Interested in teaching yoga or simply deepening your practice? Join us for our annual 200-hour yoga teacher training program. The journey begins on October 9 and takes place over the course of 9 weekends in an 8-month period. You’ll work in a timeframe that allows you to fully digest and incorporate new knowledge and skills into your yoga practice as well as your everyday life. While our 8-month program prepares you for teaching yoga to others, it’s not necessary to want to teach yoga to benefit from this training. Whether you choose to teach yoga or not, our 200-Hour training will help you develop your unique style and cultivate your inner voice. Through May 15, 2016. ytt@savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com/.

Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 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.

FOOD EVENTS

CHARITY NIGHT Come join the West Broad Street YMCA for charity night at Chipotle Mexican Grill! We will be at the Chipotle on Mall Blvd on Thursday, October 22 at 5pm.

Tell your cashier you are supporting the cause and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the West Broad Street YMCA. Oct. 22, 5-9 p.m. https://facebook.com/ events/1490329401259604/. Chipotle Mexican Grill, 318 Mall Blvd #600.

JOHNNY ROCKETS GRAND OPENING Johnny Rockets, the home of all-American food and fun, is celebrating the opening of its newest restaurant, located at Tanger Outlets at Savannah in Pooler, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 24. In addition to a ribbon cutting by local dignitaries, guests will enjoy menu samplings, raffles for great prizes and a ketchup artist creating live artwork.

Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. johnnyrockets.com.

Johnny Rockets, 200 Tanger Outlet Blvd.

WILMINGTON ISLAND FARMERS’ MARKET The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday rain or shine from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Islands Community Church located at 111 Walthour Road on Wilmington Island. Includes Artisans Market on the First Saturday of every month, guest chefs, local non-profit groups, special guests and musical guests, story time for kids of all ages, crafty corner on the last Saturday of the month, monthly Charitable Organizations, Healthy Kids Club, and shop with Chef. FREE 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. 912844-0920. wifarmersmakerpr@aol.com. wifarmersmarket.org/fall-schedule.html.

Islands Community Church, 111 Walthour Rd. FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights.

Rain or shine. Free to attend. Items for sale.

912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com.

Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. HONEY TASTING AND BODY CARE SAMPLES + STORE TOUR Daily honey tastings and body care demonstrations. Come see honeybees in the observation hive or call 912.629.0908 to schedule a tour of the Bee Garden. Free Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. 912-234-0688. jessie@savannahbee.com. Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

PREPARE SUNDAY SUPPERS AT UNION MISSION Local organizations are invited to sign up to prepare Sunday Supper for people who are homeless and live at Union Mission’s shelters for homeless people. Groups must sign up in advance and bring/prepare a meal, beginning at 2pm on Sundays. Call for information. ongoing. 912-236-7423.

TYBEE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET Featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, honey, granola, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products. The market is non-smoking and pet friendly. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com.

Stephen Johnson, 206 Miller Ave.

HEALTH

ARMSTRONG PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROP-OFF Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. hosts a permanent drop box for disposing of unused 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. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. BIRTH PREPARATION CLASS This “all in one evening” Birth Class are for couples not in PCP, first time parents to The Midwife Group and Birth Center and is also open to the community. This class encompasses all aspects of the anatomy and physiology of birth, coping skills and what to expect. Since this class is so intensive, we ask no children please. Fee: $30.00 per couple (cash, check or credit card). Please register by calling 912-6296262. This particular class is for couples expecting in November or early December.

This class is taught by Jill Whitfield.

Tue., Oct. 27, 6-9:30 p.m. The Midwife’s Mercantile, LLC, 125 Chatham Parkway, Suite 203.

ESSENTIAL OILS 101 This class is to introduce folks to the basics of Essential Oils. There is no charge for this class. To register, please call or text 912-660-1738. This class is taught by Jill Whitfield, CNM Thu., Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-noon and Fri., Oct. 23, 10 a.m.-noon. The Midwife’s Mercantile, LLC, 125 Chatham Parkway, Suite 203.

FREE ENROLLMENT HELP FOR MEDICAID AND PEACHCARE Parents can find the help they need to renew or sign up their children (ages 0-19) on Medicaid or PeachCare. Enrollment Assisters will work with clients through the process. Free and open to the public.

Mondays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m.. 912-356-2887.

FREE HEARING AND SPEECH SCREENING Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am.

Speech: First Thursdays,. Call or see website for times. ongoing. 912-3554601. savannahspeechandhearing.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. FREE HIV TESTING AT CHATHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm Mon.-Fri. No appointment needed. Test results in 20 minutes. Follow-up visit and counseling will be set up for anyone testing positive. Call for info. ongoing. 912-644-5217. Chatham County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower Dr. FREE MAMMOGRAMS Chatham County Health Department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP), in conjunction with the St. Joseph’s/ Candler Mobile Mammography Program, will offer free mammograms on October 23 at the Chatham County Health Department on Eisenhower Drive to women who meet

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eligibility criteria through BCCP. Fri., Oct. 23. gachd.org. Chatham County Health Department, 1602 Drayton St. HEALTH CARE FOR UNINSURED PEOPLE Open for primary care for uninsured residents of Chatham County. Mon.Fri., 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or appointment. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. HYPNOSIS, GUIDED IMAGERY AND RELAXATION THERAPY Helps everyday ordinary people with everyday ordinary problems: smoking, weight loss, phobias, fears, ptsd, life coaching. Caring, qualified professional help. See website or call for info. ongoing.

912-927-3432. savannahypnosis.com.

KNOW YOUR WATER What everyone ought to know about our drinking water (bottled, tap, distilled, reverse osmosis, filtered, alkaline and spring.) Are you paying thousands of money for water that is making you sick? Find out what water is best for your body. FREE Tuesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. 703-989-6995. oggisavannah@gmail. com. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. LA LECHE LEAGUE OF SAVANNAH A breast feeding support group for new/ expectant monthers. Meeting/gathering first Thursdays, 10am. Call or see website for location and other info. ongoing. 912-8979544. lllusa.org/web/savannahga.html.

LIVING SMART FITNESS CLUB An exercise program encouraging healthy lifestyle changes. Mon. & Wed. 6pm-7:15pm 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.

MALE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS The Hattie McDaniel Breast Cancer Initiative of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc presents Male Breast Cancer Awareness. The event will take place in the Howard Jordan Auditorium at Savannah State University.

The keynote speaker, Mr. Antonio Tyson, a male breast cancer survivor will share his story and celebrity host Mr. Shawn J. Christopher will serve as Master of Ceremony. There will be a silent auction and donation box with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Donation Box Thu., Oct. 22, 6:15-8 p.m. savannahalumnaesgrho@yahoo.com. sgrhosavalum.org. savstate.edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. PLANNED PARENTHOOD HOTLINE First Line is a statewide hotline for women seeking information on health services.

Open 7pm-11pm nightly. ongoing. 800-2647154.

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS This course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms. The four-week course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early $75 per couple Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 912-350-2676. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. THE SAVANNAH 7-DAY DIABETES

REPAIR If you are ready to take control of your life and health, call today, enroll in this fun but intensive seven week program to heal your body of diabetes. You will learn how changing can heal. You can reverse diabetes by following a new protocol, even if you have been diabetic for years.

Includes over a year of follow-up support. $450 Thursdays, Saturdays. 912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga.org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St.

KID’S HAPPENINGS

FALL FESTIVAL/TRUNK OR TREAT Join us for a fun filled, family friendly, Fall Festival! We will have inflatables, games, music, hot dogs, popcorn, and a cakewalk.

Come dressed in your favorite costume (please, no scary or violent costumes...we don’t want to scare the little ones) and Trunk or Treat! So bring your family and friends for a fun filled evening at the Habersham YMCA! Sponsored by Tapestry Church Savannah and the Habersham Branch YMCA Free Fri., Oct. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 912-3546223. www.ymcaofcoastalga.org. https:// eventbrite.com/e/fall-festivaltrunk-or-treattickets-18963996825. ymcaofcoastalga. org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. GEORGIA PRE-K PROGRAM The YMCA Pre-K program is a fun way to introduce your child to school. Using creative curriculum as a guide, our teachers arrange each room into a variety of learning centers that provide children with both active and quiet plat experiences. Guest speakers, community events, and field trips also bring the learning environment to life.

Kids must be 4 years old by September 1, 2015 and a resident of Georgia to be eligible. Mondays-Fridays.. 912-233-1951. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. HEALTHY KIDS CLUB The Healthy Kids Club’s mission is to educate and inspire children to take part in their local farmers market while enjoying nutritious foods and empowering their families to make healthy choices at home. Saturdays, 9:15-9:45 a.m. wifarmersmarket@aol.com. Wilmington Island Farmers Market, 111 Walthour Rd. 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. Adult classes available.

Thursdays.. 912-897-5984. irishdancsav@ aol.com.

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.

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Road.

TODDLER TIME Bring your 2-4 year old to enjoy stories, games and learning designed just for them.

Each week there will be a different naturebased theme. $5 parking Thursdays, 10 a.m. gastateparks.org/skidawayisland. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. 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 ($5 or $3 for military & seniors) Tuesdays. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.

LGBT

FIRST CITY NETWORK Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization (founded in 1985), is a local non-profit community service organization whose mission is to share resources of health care, counseling, education, advocacy and mutual support in the Coastal Empire. Members and guests enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held the first Saturday of each month at 7pm.

Mondays. 912-236-CITY. firstcitynetwork. org.

GAY AA MEETING True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. ongoing.

GEORGIA EQUALITY SAVANNAH Local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 912-547-6263. 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. Call for location. ongoing. 912-288-7863. heather@ savpride.com. savpride.com.

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questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7pm. Call, email or see website for info. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. 912-657-1966. info@standoutyouth.org. standoutyouth. org. Vineyard Church Office, 1020 Abercorn Street.

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. 912-352-2611.

LITERARY EVENTS

CIRCLE OF SISTER/BROTHERHOOD BOOK CLUB Meets last Sunday of the month, 4pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-447-6605. sjchs.

org/body.cfm?id=399. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. ENGLAND’S FIRST LADIES OF GARDENING Savannah’s Seeds & Weeds Garden Club hosts a lecture by British speakers Heidi Howcroft and Alexandra Messervy, based on Heidi’s book First Ladies of Gardening.

The event will begin with the highly illustrated talk, followed by a book signing and reception where light refreshments will be served. $20 Tue., Oct. 27. cgc. georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

PICKHUGH ACHESON BOOK SIGNING

Celebrate James Beard award winner and author Hugh Acheson’s latest book, “The Broad Fork.” Thu., Oct. 22, 5-7 p.m. theparismarket.com/. Paris Market & Brocante, 36 West Broughton St. HUGH ACHESON’S “THE BROAD FORK” BOOK SIGNING You’re Invited! Please join The Paris Market in hosting James Beard Award winner Hugh Acheson for a book signing and food tasting with recipes from his seasonal cookbook.

Over 200 recipes designed to make the most of your farmers’ market bounty or your grocery produce aisle. Free Thu., Oct. 22, 5-7 p.m. 912-232-1500. info@theparismarket. com. theparismarket.com/. Paris Market &

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

According to the online etymological dictionary, the verb “fascinate” entered the English language in the 16th century. It was derived from the Middle French *fasciner* and the Latin *fascinatus,* which are translated as “bewitch, enchant, put under a spell.” In the 19th century, “fascinate” expanded in meaning to include “delight, attract, hold the attention of.” I suspect you will soon have experiences that could activate both senses of “fascinate.”

My advice is to get the most out of your delightful attractions without slipping into bewitchment. Is that even possible? It will require you to exercise fine discernment, but yes, it is.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

One of the largest machines in the world is a “bucket wheel excavator” in Kazakhstan. It’s a saw that weighs 45,000 tons and has a blade the size of a four-story building. If you want to slice through a mountain, it’s perfect for the job. Indeed, that’s what it’s used for over in Kazakhstan. Right now, Taurus, I picture you as having a metaphorical version of this equipment. That’s because I think you have the power to rip open a clearing through a massive obstruction that has been in your way.

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In the coming weeks, you will have a special relationship with the night. When the sun goes down, your intelligence will intensify, as will your knack for knowing what’s really important and what’s not. In the darkness, you will have an enhanced capacity to make sense of murky matters lurking in the shadows. You will be able to penetrate deeper than usual, and get to the bottom of secrets and mysteries that have kept you off-balance. Even your grimy fears may be transformable if you approach them with a passion for redemption.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

New friends and unexpected teachers are in your vicinity, with more candidates on the way. There may even be potential comrades who could eventually become flexible collaborators and catalytic guides. Will you be available for the openings they offer? Will you receive them with fire in your heart and mirth in your eyes? I worry that you may not be ready if you are too preoccupied with old friends and familiar teachers. So please make room for surprises.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Terence was a comic playwright in ancient Rome. He spoke of love in ways that sound modern. It can be capricious and weird, he said. It may provoke indignities and rouse difficult emotions. Are you skilled at debate? Love requires you to engage in strenuous discussions. Peace may break out in the midst of war, and vice versa. Terence’s conclusion: If you seek counsel regarding the arts of love, you may as well be asking for advice on how to go mad. I won’t argue with him. He makes good points. But I suspect that in the coming weeks you will be excused from most of those crazy-making aspects. The sweet and smooth sides of love will predominate. Uplift and inspiration are more likely than angst and bewilderment.

Take advantage of the grace period! Put chaos control

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measures in place for the next time Terence’s version of love returns.

Filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock did a daily ritual to remind him of life’s impermanence. After drinking his tea each morning, he flung both cup and saucer over his shoulder, allowing them to smash on the floor. I don’t recommend that you adopt a comparable custom for long-term use, but it might be healthy and interesting to do so for now.

Are you willing to outgrow and escape your old containers? Would you consider diverging from formulas that have always worked for you? Are there any unnecessary taboos that need to be broken? Experiment with the possible blessings that might come by not clinging to the illusion of “permanence.”

Brocante, 36 West Broughton St. JAMES KIMBRELL Acclaimed poet James Kimbrell, the author of My Psychic and The Gatehouse Heaven, will kick off the 2015-2016 series with readings from his latest collection, Smote. Kimbrell has earned the Academy of American Poets Prize and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Ford Foundation. Thu., Oct. 22, 7 p.m. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. JENNY MILCHMAN AND TINA WHITTLE READING & DISCUSSION Jenny Milchman and Tina Whittle host a reading and discussion for Milchman’s

More than any other sign, you have an ability to detach yourself from life’s flow and analyze its complexities with cool objectivity. This is mostly a good thing. It enhances your power to make rational decisions. On the other hand, it sometimes devolves into a liability. You may become so invested in your role as observer that you refrain from diving into life’s flow. You hold yourself apart from it, avoiding both its messiness and vitality. But I don’t foresee this being a problem in the coming weeks. In fact, I bet you will be a savvy watcher even as you’re almost fully immersed in the dynamic flux.

Are you an inventor? Is it your specialty to create novel gadgets and machines? Probably not. But in the coming weeks you may have metaphorical resemblances to an inventor. I suspect you will have an enhanced ability to dream up original approaches and find alternatives to conventional wisdom. You may surprise yourself with your knack for finding ingenious solutions to long-standing dilemmas. To prime your instincts, I’ll provide three thoughts from inventor Thomas Edison. 1. “To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.” 2. “Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean it’s useless.” 3. “Everything comes to those who hustle while they wait.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Some unraveling is inevitable. What has been woven together must now be partially unwoven. But please refrain from thinking of this mysterious development as a setback. Instead, consider it an opportunity to reexamine and redo any work that was a bit hasty or sloppy. Be glad you will get a second chance to fix and refine what wasn’t done quite right the first time. In fact, I suggest you preside over the unraveling yourself. Don’t wait for random fate to accomplish it. And for best results, formulate an intention to regard everything that transpires as a blessing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

“A waterfall would be more impressive if it flowed the other way,” said Irish author Oscar Wilde. I appreciate the wit, but don’t agree with him. A plain old ordinary waterfall, with foamy surges continually plummeting over a precipice and crashing below, is sufficiently impressive for me. What about you, Capricorn? In the coming days, will you be impatient and frustrated with plain old ordinary marvels and wonders? Or will you be able to enjoy them just as they are?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Years ago, I moved into a rental house with my new girlfriend, whom I had known for six weeks. As we fell asleep the first night, a song played in my head: “Nature’s Way,” by the band Spirit. I barely knew it and had rarely thought of it before. And yet there it was, repeating its first line over and over: “It’s na ture’s way of telling you something’s wrong.” Being a magical thinker, I wondered if my unconscious mind was telling me a secret about my love. But I rejected that possibility; it was too painful to contemplate.

When we broke up a few months later, however, I wished I had paid attention to that early alert. I mention this, Aquarius, because I suspect your unconscious mind will soon provide you with a wealth of useful information, not just through song lyrics but other subtle signals, as well. Listen up! At least some of it will be good news, not cautionary like mine.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

When I advise you to GET NAKED, I don’t mean it in a literal sense. Yes, I will applaud if you’re willing to experiment with brave acts of self-revelation. I will approve of you taking risks for the sake of the raw truth. But getting arrested for indecent exposure might compromise your ability to carry out those noble acts. So, no, don’t actually take off all your clothes and wander through the streets.

Instead, surprise everyone with brilliant acts of surrender and vulnerability. Gently and sweetly and poetically tell the Purveyors of Unholy Repression to take their boredom machine and shove it up their humdrum.

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new novel, “As Night Falls.” Books will be available for purchase. Free and open to the public Thu., Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. thebookladybookstore.com/. The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 East Liberty St. LECTURE: PAINTING PROVENCE: THE LANDSCAPES OF VAN GOGH AND CEZANNE Rebecca Trittel delivers this lecture as part of the SCI’s “Perspectives on Provence” series. Wed., Oct. 21, 5 p.m. Senior Citizens Inc., 3025 Bull St. LECTURE: REVOLUTIONARY DIVERSIONS This lecture, part of a series by the Coastal Heritage Society on the American Revolution, gives a civilian perspective on the war by looking at painting, music and pastimes of the era. Tue., Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m. chsgeorgia.org/. The Savannah History Museum, 303 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

READING OF “MISTER OWITA’S GUIDE TO GARDENING” Nine months after the publication of her first novel, Carol Wall died from complications of breast cancer. In accordance with her wishes, her husband Dick Wall will read her book and speak to the audience. Wed., Oct. 21, 7 p.m. thebookladybookstore.com/. The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 East Liberty St. STEVE ROGGENBUCK POETRY READING Also featuring Postcrunk, Alexis Orgera, and Rainé Rainé. Free Sun., Oct. 25, 7 p.m. appreciation-society.com. Appreciation Society, 106 East 40th Street.

TEA TIME AT OLA’S (BOOK CLUB) A book discussion group that meets the 4th Tuesday, 1pm. Bring a book you’ve read this month and tell all about it. Treats to share are always welcomed. Tea is provided. Call for info. ongoing. 912-232-5488. liveoakpl. org/. Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 East Bay St.

RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL

12-STEP RECOVERY EUCHARIST/HOLY COMMUNION 12-Step Recovery Eucharist/Holy Communion is offered at 8:00AM every fourth Friday of the month at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 34th St & Abercorn, Savannah. Everyone is welcome. fourth Saturday of every month, 8 a.m. 912925-4609. alan.phyllis@att.net. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 34th & Abercorn Sts. 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. 912-663-8728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. capitolcom.org/ georgia.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION All ages, lineages, and newcomers welcome. Our schedule is: Tuesdays 6-7:30 PM- for 30 minutes mediation followed by study group. Wednesdays 6-7:30 PM- one hour of gentle yoga followed by 30 minutes of guided meditation. Sundays 9-10:30 AMMediation, dharma talk and tea. All events $10. Reiki healing is offered by appointment.

Text Rev. Cindy Beach at (912) 429-7265 for more info or visit savannahzencenter. com or find us on Facebook. Located at 640

E 40th and Reynolds (we have moved from the Habersham Village location). ongoing.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

CATHOLIC SINGLES A group of Catholic singles age 30-50 meet frequently for fun, fellowship and service.

Send email or check website to receive announcements of activities and to suggest activities for the group. ongoing. familylife@ diosav.org. diosav.org/familylife-singles.

GOD ON BROADWAY SERIES The 2015 series kicks off on October 4th with Les Miserables followed by A Chorus Line on October 11th, Man of La Mancha on October 18th and concludes with Shrek The Musical on October 25th 2014. The musical theatre focus of each service leads to vibrant worship with songs from the shows led by the Reverend Billy Hester who masterfully interprets each show to have meaning in the Christian life. The various plots lend themselves to lively sermons focused around topics such as self-esteem, forgiveness, acceptance, judging others, transformation, social justice, and other issues that impact our everyday lives.

Sundays, 11:15 a.m. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. GRATITUDE CIRCLE IN THE SQUARES Join Joanne Morton and others on Wednesdays for a weekly gathering of positive energy. All are welcome. Free hugs. View calendar for the square of the week. Wednesdays, 12-12:30 p.m. 917-6764280. magicpassionlove.com/savannahgratitude/. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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.

MARITIME BETHEL “Sundays on Thursdays” worship at the Fellowship Assembly. Plenty of parking for large trucks. Free Thursdays. 912-220-2976.

The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road.

A NEW CHURCH IN THE CITY, FOR THE CITY Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the Facebook page “Savannah Church Plant.” ongoing. Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St. NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Courses are now being offered at the new Savannah Extension of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Full course loads for both Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees will be offered. Apply now at www.nobts. edu to start classes this winter. ongoing.

912-232-1033. revwasson@gmail.com.

Savannah Baptist Center, 704 Wheaton Street.

READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR A Bible book club for those wanting to read the Bible in one year. Open to all. Book club format, not a traditional Bible study. All welcome, regardless of race, creed, sexual orientation, religion. Thurs. 6:00pm-7:00pm.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-233-5354. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 622 E. 37th Street.

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When all else fails, ask.

BY YOUR PAL ERIN

psychicyourpalerin@gmail.com www.yourpalerin.com

Dear Erin, I know you’re not writing an advice column anymore, but I was wondering if you might be able to help me. Earlier this year I tried to kill myself. I haven’t attempted suicide again, but I have called 911 at times when I wanted to hurt myself.

I’m having a really hard time overcoming my depression and addiction to drugs and alcohol. Many people I love have died or left me because of my problems and I feel so alone. I also feel guilty for calling the police when I need help, but I don’t know what else to do. I don’t want to bother anyone. I just want to feel better.

Thank you for your time.

—M Dear M, Thank you for reaching out and for agreeing to let me publish your letter. I’m glad to come out of retirement to help, especially with a problem that affects so many people. Please know that even though you are feeling isolated, you’re not alone. And by asking for help, you are bravely helping others.

My best advice to you, M, is to keep asking. Ask for help whenever you need it. Ask anyone who will listen… the police, the 911 Operator, your pal Erin, the loved ones that have abandoned you…ask us all.

Ask even though you’re scared that we might ignore you or dismiss you as crazy.

Ask even though there’s a possibility we just might tell you “no.”

Every time you ask, you create an opportunity for human connection with someone who might understand what you are going through. There are more of us than you realize, M. Even though I’ve never actually tried to kill myself, I have felt suicidal. It was a powerless,

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scary feeling to be so far at the end of my rope that I didn’t know if I would make it through the night.

In these moments, I have reached out to people who love me, people who don’t know me…even people who don’t particularly like me. For the most part, their responses have been compassionate and always provide me with a new perspective. Even being told to “put on my big girl pants,” helped shock me out of my despair and reminded me that I am stronger than I realize.

Be gentle with yourself when you feel guilty for reaching out to strangers, M. Lack of human connection has made me do some pretty wacky things. Once when I was out driving, I stopped by an open house and pretended to be an interested buyer just for the sake of having some company. Another time when I was on my lunch break at work, I went to confession and admitted to the priest that I wasn’t Catholic, but a frustrated Episcopalian who had no idea what the hell I was doing with my life.

Even though my woes might seem trivial in comparison, my desperation and loneliness were just as real; they’re horrifying to admit and painful to remember. And the only reason I didn’t wind up hurting myself is because I was willing to ask anyone for help in my own weird, backward way.

You didn’t mention how many times you’ve called 911, but you’ve only hurt yourself once. Since then, you’ve reached out to trained professionals who have the actual ability to help you whenever you feel like you can’t help yourself. That shows a strength and willingness to live that you can be proud of.

It sounds like your addictions could be part of a cycle of depression and selfmedication that’s leading you into further depression. AA and NA are places where you can commiserate with people who understand where you’re at and are willing to show up for you anytime you ask. It sounds like I’m stealing a page from the Capitan Obvious Handbook by pointing that out, but when you stop and think about it, the idea of people who are willing to help you anytime just because they’ve been in your shoes is pretty cool.

Thanks again for reaching out, M. If you ever want to talk in person, you can reach me Monday afternoons from 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. on the Ask Your Pal Erin radio show on WRUU 107.5 FM Savannah Soundings.

The show will be available online at savsoundings.org in just a few weeks and on the air soon after. I hope you give a call sometime to let us know how you’re doing.

In the meantime, I’ll be holding you in my best, most positive loving thoughts.

Your pal, Erin

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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. 636-2331772. savannahquakers@gmail.com. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. SAVANNAH REIKI SHARE During shares, participants take turns giving and receiving universal life force energy via Reiki and other healing modalities. Present at the shares are usually no less than 2 Reiki Masters. Come share with us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Sweet Water Spa in downtown Savannah.

Sign up at Savannah Reiki Share or Reiki by Appointment on Facebook. Free ongoing, 7 p.m. 440-371-5209. Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street.

SERVICE OF COMPLINE Enter the stillness of another age. Gregorian Chant sung by candlelight at 9:00-9:30 p.m. every Sunday night by the Complne Choir of Christ Church Anglican. Come, say good nigh to God. All are welcome. ongoing.

Christ Church Anglican, 37th and Bull.

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.

SUNDAYS ON THURSDAYS WORSHIP SERVICE Thursdays. 912-826-0206. maritimebethelatsavannah.org. The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road.

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/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. THEOLOGY ON TAP Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pm-10:30pm. Like the Facebook page: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. ongoing. distillerysavannah.com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. 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. 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 70 love – Unity is just glad that each person

is here. Sunday 9:15am meditative service and 11:00am celebratory service show 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/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

SPORTS & GAMES

ADULT AND JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS On Thursdays. Intended for a class size of 4-8 students. Buy four classes, get the fifth class free. $15 per class ongoing.

912-201-2000. westinsavannah.com. theclubatsavannahharbor.com/index.php.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, #2 Resort Dr. ADULT COED FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE 8x8 Coed Flag League. Play adult sports, meet new people. Sponsored by Savannah Adult Recreation Club. Wed. nights/Sun. mornings, at locations around Savannah. $450. Minimum 8 games. Ages 18+. Coed teams. See website or call for info. ongoing.

912-220-3474. savadultrec.com.

AMAZING SCAVENGER HUNT ADVENTURE- SAVANNAH Turn Savannah into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Available 365 days a year, sunrise to sunset. Start when you want and play at your pace. Save 20%- Only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: CONNECT. Sign up online at www.UrbanAdventureQuest. com. $39.20 for a TEAM of 2-5 people Through Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 805-6035620. info@urbanadventurequest.com.

UrbanAdventureQuest.com. Franklin Square, Montgomery and St. Julian Streets.

BEARS ELITE FOOTBALL Learn the fundamentals of football. Ages 4-12. Sign up now. Mondays-Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 912-272-6684. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. COUCH CO-OP NIGHT Join in the fun and meet some new people on Couch Co-Op Night. This event happens weekly from 7 until close. With a long list of fun games designed to be easy to pick up and play, there is no reason not to come.

Free for Guild Hall members, $2 for nonmembers Mondays, 7 p.m.. 844-MY-GUILD. events@theguildhall.com. theguildhall.com/ events. Guild Hall, 615 Montgomery Street.

DERBY DEVILS ROLLER DERBY CLASSES Roller derby league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging for experienced players and two annual bootcamp programs. See website for info. ongoing. savannahderby.com.

GRIEF 101 SUPPORT GROUP Seven-week morning or evening adult support group offers tools to learn to live with loss. Tuesdays, 10am-11am; or Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free of charge.

Offered by Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN OR WALK

Join us in our quest for fitness. Beginners are welcome. We can help you exceed your fitness goals. Free Saturdays, 7-8:15 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live.com. savystrider.com. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

SAV. STRIDER WEEKLY GROUP RUN OR WALK DOWNTOWN Join us for a run or walk downtown or over the bridge if you’re feeling froggy. The best part is afterwards when we get coffee or whatever else your heart desires from Savannah Coffee Roasters. Free Sundays, 7-8 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live. com. savystrider.com. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

SAVANNAH BIKE POLO Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. See facebook for info. ongoing. facebook.com/ savannahbikepolo.

SAVANNAH SHAMROCKS RUGBY MATCH Come out and watch the Shamrock Men and Women Rugby Teams’ matches at Forsyth Park. The women’s game kicks off at noon against the Augusta Furies, as part of their matrix tournament. The men’s game vs Hilton Head kicks off at 2:00pm after the women’s game concludes. Free Sat., Oct. 24, 12-4 p.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. SAVANNAH SHAMROCKS RUGBY WANT YOU! Savannah Shamrock Rugby Club is having their kick-off practice of the season on Tuesday, August 18th at Forsyth Park near the basketball courts. The Men’s practice begins at 6pm, and the Women’s at 6:30pm.

No experience necessary. (Find us on Facebook!) Come join not only a team, but a community of great people and fun times! FREE! Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.. klm1122@hotmail.com. rugbysavannah. com/. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. SAVANNAH SPEED CLASSIC Oct. 23-25. Grand Prize of America Road Course, 2 Resort Drive.

SPORTS COACH Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Etc. for novices or professionals. Fine tune your mental game with guided imagery and visualization. 25 years experience. For more info call 912247-4903. ongoing. Online only, none.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE Come play Ultimate! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm until dark. Sundays, 4:30pm until we get tired. The west side of Forsyth Park. Bring a smile, two shirts (one light or white, one dark), water, and cleats (highly recommended). ongoing. savannahultimateproject@gmail.com. savannahultimateproject.wordpress.com/ pick-up/. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. USMNT (SOCCER) AMERICAN OUTLAWS CHAPTER USMNT is a national soccer team that represents the U.S. in international soccer competitions. American Outlaws Savannah chapter of USMNT meets regularly. Call for details. ongoing. 912-398-4014. savannahflipflop.com. Flip Flop Tiki Bar & Grill, 117 Whitaker St.

SUPPORT GROUPS

1 MORE 2 SAVE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT This is a group for consumers of all Mental Illnesses. It’s a place to come learn, relax and speak on a weekly basis about symptoms, emotions and overall health.

Every Tuesday at 7pm. Venues subject to change. Free Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. 912 344 8019. lidnsaywittaa@gmail.com. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS For people who want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Free to attend or join. Check website for meeting days/times, or call 24 hours a day. ongoing.

912-356-3688. savannahaa.com.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP For individuals caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia family members. Second Monday, Wilm. Isl. United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Second Thursday, Ruth Byck Adult Care Center, 64 Jasper St. Sponsored by Senior Citizens, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-236-0363 x143.

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP Open to all who have had limbs amputated and their families or caregivers. Call for info. ongoing. 912-355-7778.

BACK PAIN SUPPORT GROUP Second Monday of every month,7:00pm.

Denny’s Restaurant at Hwy. 204. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Debbie at 912-727-2959 ongoing.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP For traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Third Thursdays, 5pm. In the gym of the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. ongoing. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS GROUP Tuesdays, 5:20pm at First Presbyterian Church. For survivors and caregivers.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-844-4524. fpc. presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP For anyone living with, through or beyond a cancer diagnosis. First Wednesdays, at Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for info. ongoing.

912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. CHILDREN’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Seven week structured educational support group for children 6-17. Support, coping tools, utilizing play and activity to learn to live with loss. Free of charge. A service of Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for dates. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

CITIZENS WITH RETARDED CITIZENS For families with children or adults with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities. Meets monthly.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-355-7633.

Citizens With Retarded Citizens, 1211 Eisenhower Drive.

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Jobs

NEW RESTAURANT Savannah Taphouse Opening Soon and HIRING ALL POSITIONS Specifically: Servers, BOH Staff, and BOH Management.

Please email resumes to: toddundas@gmail.com NOW HIRING CHILDCARE ATTENDANT: Must have experience, dependable transportation and be available to work any shift. Call 912-4434649

NOW HIRING SKILLED CONCRETE Drivers Wanted WORKERS. MUST HAVE TRANSPORTATION TO THE TRUCK DRIVER RICHMOND HILL OFFICE ON HWY Transport Freight for California 17. CALL 9:30-4:30, MON - FRI Cartage. Compensation Based 912-445-0310 on Production. FT, Home Every Night, Class A CDL, 3yrs. of Good Verifiable Truck Driving Exp. Port Real Estate Exp. a PLUS. TWIC CARD. Call 912596-8235

Homes For Sale

Help Wanted CLIFTON’S DRY CLEANERS needs PT Driver. Apply in person: 8401 Ferguson Avenue. No phone calls.

EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL Savannah Airport (Exit 104 off I-95) is hiring for: Housekeeping Associates Maintenance Technician Full Time Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Vacation Pay, Holiday Pay, Bonus and much more!

Join our winning team!

Drug Test and Background Check Required.

Apply in person: 145 Mulberry Drive Savannah, GA or PHONE: 912-330-8222 FAX: 229-241-0242 EMAIL: recruit.motmanco@gmail.com

NEW POOLER LISTING: Large 3/3 Townhome with 2-Car Garage.

Immaculate.Hardwoods. Outdoor Living Area. Master Down with Step-in Shower! $176,500. 115 Coach House Sq. Tom Whitten, 663-0558. Realty Executives Coastal Empire 355-5557 PORT WENTWORTH HOME FOR SALE: 904 Akin Drive. 3BR, completely renovated kitchen, 16x20 screened-in porch, large workshop, new windows, new Heating/AC system. Low price.

912-844-1644 or 912-964-5244

LOCAL HEALTHCARE CO. Seeking an Account Representative for their Marketing Dept.. Position will require a good driving record and good verbal communication skills. Company is also seeking Service Representative as well.

Call 912-436-3397 or 1-888-2233417

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*913 Carver: 3BR/1BA $725 *5007 Meding: 3BR/1BA $750 Several Rental & Rent-To-Own Properties.

GUARANTEED FINANCING STAY MANAGEMENT 352-7829 1240 E. Victory Drive, across from Daffin Park. Spacious 2 Bed/1.5 Bath, Upstairs, Washer/Dryer Connections, No Pets. $875/mo.

Reese & Company 912-236-4233.

B Net Management Inc. For pictures & videos of properties *Credit Issues, Prior Evictions, Bankruptcies may still apply *NO SECURITY DEPOSIT SPECIAL & 1/2 OFF 1ST MONTH’S RENT ON ALL APTS. UNTIL OCTOBER 31ST (Extended) 426 E. 38th St. Apt. C. (Habersham & Price) 2BR/1BA Apt. Appliances, central heat/ air, washer/dryer hookup, carpet $650.

2528 & 2530 Bismark Ave. off Laroche. 2BR/1BA Apts.

Appliances, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookup, carpet. $650/month.

Happenings

LANDINGS CLEANING GROUP INC. is seeking energetic individuals for daytime position. Hours are generally Monday-Friday, Part-time hours vary between 8:00AM-5:00PM. Experience and transportation required.

Background and drug test will be administered. To apply, please contact Dianne, (912)598-7703; At least two references are required to apply.

For Rent

503-1/2 W.42nd Street: 2BR/1BA Apt. off MLK. Carpet, tile floors, laundry hookup, kitchen w/appliances, ceiling fans, large rooms, secured entrance. Downstairs unit. $645/month.

5509 Emory Drive: 3BR/2BA house. LR, DR, hardwood floors, carpet, CH/A, laundry room, kitchen, fenced yard. $885/month.

807-809 Paulsen St. 2BR/1BA Apt. Appliances, central heat/ air, carpet & hardwood floors $635/month.

1912 New Mexico Street: Cute 3 bedroom, 2 bath, recently remodeled, CH/A, convenient to downtown, $895 month, $895 deposit.

Available immediately. Call 912-509-0316.

DUPLEX: 1204 East 54th Street.

2BR/1BA $550/month plus $550/deposit. Two blocks off Waters Avenue, close to Daffin Park. Call 912-335-3211 or email adamrealstate@gmail.com. Days/ Nights/Weekends.

FURNISHED APARTMENTS, No Deposit. 1 Bedroom, Utilities Included. $160, $175, $190 per week. Corner of 38th and Drayton. 912-234-9779 FURNISHED APTS. $180/WK. Private bath and kitchen, cable, utilities, washer furnished. AC & heat, bus stop on property. No deposit required. Completely safe, manager on property.

Contact Gail, (912)650-9358; Linda, (912)690-9097.

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*11515 WHITE BLUFF ROAD: $625/month for 1BR/1BA Apt. with $500/deposit. *1303 EAST 66TH STREET: 2BR/2BA $775/month, $500/ deposit. *207 EDGEWATER ROAD. Nice location.

2BR/2BA, all electric, $795/month. *COMMERCIAL SPACE: 310 & 320 E. Montgomery Crossrds.

Upstairs $800-$1,200.

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Off ACL Blvd. & Westlake Ave. 2 & 3BR, 1 Bath Apts. Newly Renovated, hardwood floors, carpet, ceiling fans, appliances, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookups. $595$725/month for 2bdrs and $715-$850/month for 3bdrs, utilities may be added to rent if requested.

912-228-4630 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm www. bnetmanagement.com *For Qualified Applicants* WE ACCEPT SECTION 8 *$250 Admin Fee

ROOMS FOR RENT - ADULT LIVING: $150 weekly. No deposit. Furnished rooms. All utilities included. Call 912844-5995 ROOMS FOR RENT

Westside / Eastside Savannah: 37th, 38th, & 42nd Streets. Adult Living. Furnished, all utilities included.

Washer/Dryer on premises, cable TV, WiFi/Internet. $150/weekly. Private bath $200/ GREAT CONDO RENTAL at weekly. Requirements: Pay stubs/ WINDSOR CROSSING. 2 ID. Call 912-677-0271 Bedroom/2 Bath. $695/month, $695 deposit. Call 912-596-9946 ROOMS FOR RENT: $130 to $150/ wk. Washer/dryer, cable, on for more information . busline. Almost new house. Pay NICE 3BR Apt. for Rent. Available stubs & ID required. References.

Now. Located on quiet street in Call Jack, 912-342-3840 or Linda, Garden City. $675/month rent, 912-690-9097 $675/deposit. Call 912-507-9967

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DAVIS RENTALS

310 EAST MONTGOMERY CROSSROADS, 912-354-4011 OR 656-5372

SAVANNAH’S HOUSE OF GRACE

SENIOR LIVING AT IT’S BEST FOR AGES 50 & BETTER Shared community living for full functioning seniors ages 50 & above. Nice comfortable living at affordable rates.

Shared kitchen & bathroom.

All bedrooms have central heating/air and cable.

Bedrooms are fully furnished and private. Make this community one you will want to call home.

SAVANNAH’S HOUSE OF GRACE also has community housing with its own private bath. Different rates apply.

Income must be verifiable.

We accept gov. vouchers.

Prices starting at $550.

Call 912-844-5995

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Room available, across from SSU. Shower, toilet, sink included in room, washer/dryer available. $130/week. $100/deposit. $15/ mo. cable. 912-844-3990 or 912655-9121

TYBEE YEAR-ROUND RENTAL: All Utilities/Direct TV included 1BD/ 1Bth, Living/Dining/Furnished Roommate Wanted Kitchen, Washer/Dryer, Screened Porch. No smoking/No pets. $1200/month + security deposit. 624 MONTGOMERY STREET. Downtown. Furnished, all 912-272-2443 utilities. Clean, quiet, nice VERY NICE HOUSES FOR RENT room on bus line. $140 & Up *16 Flagship Ct: 3BR/2BA, on culdesac. Central heat/air, per week. email: furnished kitchen, new carpet/ sscott1224.ss@gmail.com paint, fenced yard $1250. *301 Forrest Ave: 4BR/2BA $850 *Nassau Woods MH: Lot C37, ROOMMATE WANTED: Single, Mature Individual.

Safe 2BR/2BA $700.

Central heat/ Call 912-507-7934, 912-927-2853, Environment. air, cable, washer/dryer. $585/ or 912-631-7644.

Monthly; $280/security deposit, No lease. Immediate occupancy.

Room for Rent Call Mr.Brown, 912-663-2574 ROOMS FOR RENT ROOMMATE: $125 & Up. $75 MOVE-IN SPECIAL TODAY!!

Private bath, Spa, Cable TV, Clean, large, furnished. Busline, Internet, CH/A, Washer/Dryer, cable, utilities, central heat/air. Kitchen, Clean & Safe. 24-Hour $100-$130/weekly. Rooms with surveillance, Busline, Near bath $145. Call 912-289-0410. grocery store. (912)401-1961 *Paycheck stub or Proof of income and ID required.

FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT, Utilities Included, $110 per week.

Corner of 38th and Drayton. Call 912-234-9779

REDUCED RENT & DEPOSIT!

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RENT OR RENT-TO-OWN: Remodeled mobile homes, 3BR/2BA, in Garden City mobile home park. Low down affordable payments. Credit check approval.

Call Gwen, Manager, at 912-9647675

SHARED LIVING: Fully Furnished Apts. $170 weekly.

No deposit. All utilities included. Call 912-844-5995

Automotive

Cars/Trucks/Vans FENDER BENDER ??

Paint & Body Work.

Reasonably Priced. Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932.

Service Directory Business Services FOR ALL TYPES OF MASONRY REPAIR

Brick, Block, Concrete, Stucco, Brick Paving, Grading, Clearing, etc., New & Repair Work. Call Michael Mobley, 912-631-0306

Home Repairs & Improvement EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS NEEDED. CALL 912-210-1069

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