Connect Savannah February 10, 2016

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Masculinity Revisited Maggie Hayes brings complexity and ambition to ‘No Man’s Land’

Book FEstival

Autism conference with Temple Grandin

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Things to do this Valentine’s Day Weekend Affairs of

Scarlet Harlots: The Downtown Delilahs Cabaret THURS / 11 - SAT / 13

The Downtown Delilahs combine dance and comedy to entertain you in a secret theater behind a members only speakeasy! Become a private speakeasy member for the night when you purchase a ticket for the show. Call 912.272.7601 for details or to reserve your ticket now.

Performances Thurs-Sat ALL February!

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Chris Cook’s Sex & Candy Festish Night

the Heart: The Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue

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FRI / 12 & SAT / 13

Love can make one do many things.Our Valentine’s Day showcase explores the different ways we express our devotion for the things that we hold dear.

Each act of affection tells a unique story about what happens when we fall head over heels.

February 12th with Velvet Caravan & dance party to follow. Doors @ 9pm. Show @ 10pm The Jinx, 127 W. Congress St. $10 General Admission, $15 VIP Reserved Seating.

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Muse Arts Warehouse 703 Louisville Rd. 18+ Doors @6pm, Shows @7pm and 10pm Reserve your seat online at http://sstaffairsoftheheartmusesavannah.bpt.me/

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Chris Cook and The Tied & Tasseled Fetish Cabaret take over The Wormhole to present the hottest, most seductive Fetish Night promotion of the year. The Wormhole will be transformed into a Sexy Candyland with angel-winged fairies, spicy gogo girls, cellophane wrapped dancers, lollipop ladies and more. Featuring dominatrix Electricution, rope play and suspension shows by our rope master Lestat, music by Analog Kid and the wildest contests!

Doors @9PM, Show @11PM The Wormhole 2307 Bull St. General Admission $10 www.wormholebar.com

Wednesday / 10 Concert: Future of Jazz

This annual concert features local and regional young jazz vocalists and instrumentalists and is performed in tribute to jazz great Ben Tucker.

7 p.m Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

Film: Mystery Burt Reynolds Film

In honor of Burt Reynolds’ 80th birthday, the PFS screens this mega-rare film, the title of which will remain a secret until showtime.

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

Science on Tap: The Evolutionary Origins Underlying Intimate Relationships

The College of Science and Technology at Armstrong presents this lecture, “The Evolutionary Origins Underlying Intimate Relationships: Mating Intelligence Unleashed” by Dr. Glenn Geher, a professor at State University New York at New Paltz.

6 p.m Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

Free and open to the public

Theatre: Spooky Dog and the TeenAge Gang Mysteries

Armstrong’s Masquers theatre troupe presents this irreverent, adult parody of Saturday morning cartoons.

Feb. 10-13, 7:30 p.m Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. 912-344-2801

Thursday / 11 Concert: The Queen of Cool: A Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee

Vow Renewal Ceremony SUN / 14

Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church’s Rev. Billy Hester and his wife Cheri will lead a renewal of vows ceremony for all married couples in City Market. The ceremony is free for both residents and visitors of Savannah.

7 p.m City Market, Jefferson at West Saint Julian St.

A cast of great Savannah musicians will share the Peggy Lee story, playing 20 legendary songs, and relating legends about The Queen of Cool - how she hit the big time with Benny Goodman in the 40’s, with Walt Disney in the 50’s, with Cy Coleman in the 60’s, a Grammy Award in the 70’s, and so much more. The evening’s lineup will include Linus Enoksson, Jackson Evans, Jared Hall, David Harris, Jane Ogle, and John Tisbert.

7:30 p.m Trinity UMC, 225 West President St. $10

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Comedy: Jerry Seinfeld

It’s gold, Jerry. Gold!

7 p.m Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 W Oglethorpe savannahcivic.com

Concert: Love, Music and Soul

Kick off Valentine’s weekend right with Tank, Keke Wyatt and Avant.

7 p.m Civic Center, 301 W Oglethorpe Ave.

Film: The Prophet

Kahlil Gibrans verses have been given enchanting new form in this painterly, animated cinematic adventure.

7:30-9 p.m Regal Sav’h Stadium 10, 1132 Shawnee St. $10.75

Lecture: The Weeping Time

Lecture: Temple Grandin, Different Kinds of Minds

Temple Grandin is one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world.

7-8:30 p.m Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street. $20 912-355-9098. matthewreardon.org

Norman Girardot Book Signing

In Envisioning Howard Finster: The Religion and Art of a Stranger from Another World, Girardot explores life and significance of an artist and cult celebrity.

5:30 p.m Roots Up Gallery, 6 E. Liberty Street.

Free and open to the public

Savannah Book Festival: An Evening with Erik Larson

Dr. Otis S. Johnson,scholar-in-residence at Savannah State and former mayor, will examine cause and impact of the Weeping Time, largest slave sale in U.S. history, which took place in Savannah in 1859.

6:30 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Author of five New York Times bestsellers, Erik Larson is best known for The Devil in the White City.

6 p.m Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. $15 912-525-5050

Lecture: W.W. Law Through the Eyes of His Archivist

Seersucker Shots

City of Savannah Library and Archives Director Luciana Spracher explores Law’s contributions and legacy through collection of photos, art, music, and papers.

5:30 p.m Senior Citizens Inc., 3025 Bull St. $15 for Learning Center members, $20 non

Savannah Book Festival: An Evening with Paula McLain

Paula McLain is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Paris Wife. She now brings Circling the Sun. 6 p.m Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. $15 912-525-5050

Friday / 12 Concert: Doug MacLeod

The Savannah Folk Music Society presents blues guitarist and singer Doug MacLeod in concert.

7:30 p.m First Presb. Church, 520 Washington Ave. $15 public, $12 SFMS members; cash only

Film: 45 Years

In Andrew Haigh’s existential drama, a couple preparing to celebrate their 45th anniversary receive news from the past.

By the time the party is upon them, there may not be a marriage left to celebrate.

7 & 10 p.m Spotlight Theatres Eisenhower Square Cinema 6, 1100 Eisenhower Dr. $7.50 if you mention CinemaSavannah

Featuring Andrea Hollander, Jon Lattimore, Marquice Williams, Anna Aggrey, Keith Miller and Melanie Goldey.

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

Photograph By: Sammy Moore

Coastal Nature, Coastal Culture: Environmental Histories of the Georgia Coast.

A symposium.

Theatre: Broadway on Bull Street

The most beloved moments in Broadway history in this two-hour musical revue.

Fri. & Sat. 8-10 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m.

The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Adult: $37 Child: $18 912-233-7764. savannahtheatre.com

Theatre: Romeo and Juliet

The Savannah Stage Company presents this adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic.

8-9 p.m Ampersand, 36 MLK Jr. Blvd. $15 or Pay-What-You-Can 912.421.9484. savannahstagecompany.com

Saturday / 13 “Cupid is Stupid” Valentine’s Day Themed Bar Crawl

Thu., February 18 - Sat., February 20 Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm Street Historic Savannah, Georgia Register now! gacoast2016.org or toll free 1-855-478-5551 • Why does the Georgia coast matter: How 5000 years of people and cultures influenced, and were shaped by, Georgia’s 100 mile coastline of barrier islands and lowcountry.

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4-11 p.m Ampersand, 36 MLK Jr. Blvd. $15 advance, $20 day-of 660-9001. Brian@StaffordPromotions.com.

Fee: $50 for three days of lectures (12 sessions).

Individual lectures: $10. Available for walk-in registration only.

Be My Bonaventure Valentine: Dinner and a Cemetery

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Happy Valentine’s Day Weekend!

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Bistro, and Shannon Scott gives a lecture.

5:30-9 p.m Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Rd. $50 info@bonaventurecemetery.com

Concert: Ken Lavigne

Ken Lavigne is a highly acclaimed tenor who, for the last nine years, has performed on many world stages.

8 p.m Mars Theatre, 109 S. Laurel St., Springfield $35

Concert: Kurt Ollmann

Kurt Ollmann, lyric baritone, has had a wide-ranging career in opera, oratorio and song. Reception to follow in Rahn Hall.

4 p.m Unitarian Universalist Church, 313 Harris St. $25

Concert: Ladies of the Blues

Huxsie Scott and Danielle Hicks belt out the blues. Jared Hall accompanies.

8 p.m Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn. $25 general, $22.50 for Theater members

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

9 a.m.-1 p.m Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

Old Time Country Dance

Contra dance with live music by Glow in the Dark String Band. Casual dress, easy to learn, two left feet accepted, no partner or experience needed. 7:15 for lesson.

7:30-10:30 p.m Garden City UMC, 62 Varnedoe Ave. $8 general / $6 students savannahfolk.org

Pirate Road Race: Love Em or Leave Em 5k and 10k

Participants are encouraged to dress up in Valentine’s Day or pirate-themed costumes.

Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn

Savannah Art Walk

Includes twenty exceptional Galleries, as well as collaborative endeavors with Andaz and Bohemian Riverfront Hotel to offer wine pours a gratis for guests. second Saturday of every month, 4-8 p.m.

Free 912-507-7860. SavannahArtWalk.com

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10 Van Horne Ave., Tybee Island 31328

Browse books and meet authors at this free event. For a full schedule and list of author appearances, visit savannahbookfestival.org.

Downtown Savannah, downtown. savannahbookfestival.org/

Theatre: Romeo and Juliet

The Savannah Stage Company presents this adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic.

8-9 p.m Ampersand, 36 MLK Jr. Blvd. $15 or Pay-What-You-Can 912.421.9484. savannahstagecompany.com

Trustees Gala

Georgia Historical Society’s premiere annual event and the culmination of the Georgia History Festival. Inspired by the iconic Georgia businesses that helped to shape the modern world, with a nostalgic nod to the Mad Men era.

7-10 p.m Hyatt Regency Savannah, 2 West Bay St. $350 912-651-2125. GeorgiaHistoryFestival.org

Sunday / 14 Concert: Love and Tragedy

The Savannah Philharmonic presents Eamon Pereya singing Schubert lieder, culminating with Death and the Maiden.

5 p.m Lutheran Church of Ascension, 120 Bull St . $20 912-525-5050. savannahphilharmonic.org

Concert: Wess Morgan

Wess Morgan, singer and preacher, has four albums and appeared in Tyler Perry’s “Laugh to Keep from Crying.”

Performances by SSU’s Wesleyan and Armstrong’s Gospel choirs.

5 p.m First African Bapt Church, 23 Montgomery St.

Savannah Book Festival: A Conversation w/ William Paul Young

The Shack has sold over 25 million copies.

William Paul Young now brings us Eve, a fictional exploration of the woman at the center of our origin story.

3 p.m Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. $15 912-525-5050

Monday / 15 I Cantori Sings a Garland of Songs

The repertoire will include songs for Lent and Easter from around the world. .

7:30 p.m St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 3 W Ridge Road. $15

Monday Means Community: Overbooked

Elizabeth Becker, New York Times journalist and author of “Overbooked: The Exploding Business of Tourism and Travel,” will discuss her book in a moderated groupthink and Q&A session.

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

news & Opinion Editor’s Note

by Jim Morekis

jim@connectsavannah.com

FOR MANY of us, the big takeaway from last week’s City Council meeting was Alderwoman Estella Shabazz’s embarrassing and needless confrontation of Mayor Eddie DeLoach because he called Alderman Van Johnson by the wrong name at a recent City event — a faux pas the Mayor admitted.

Responding to Shabazz, DeLoach said, “I tell you what: If that’s all I do wrong between now and the time I get off here, I’m gonna be happy. If I misstate a person’s name and use the wrong last name… I’m gonna be all right.”

It’s refreshing to see the juvenile, narcissistic antics we had become so accustomed to on the previous Council now becoming so obsolete so quickly.

Of more import was an issue scheduled for a vote but actually tabled for another two weeks: the proposed Blight Ordinance, aka the “Community Redevelopment Tax Incentive.”

If you’ve been in Savannah longer than a couple of days you’ve seen the local phenomenon of formerly grand properties in some of our most historic neighborhoods literally falling apart, with people living in them as they disintegrate.

And those are some of the lucky houses.

They’re often situated next to similarly grand residences which have in fact fallen completely apart and are uninhabitable.

It’s frustrating how a city which prides itself on its history so nonchalantly allows some of its most historic neighborhoods and valuable housing stock to fall into such disrepair, while spending tax funds on dubious real estate speculations in the name of “affordable housing.”

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Of course, the reasons for this are complex. They have to do with our stubbornly high poverty rate. They have to do with Savannah’s high ratio of renters to owners.

They have to with the maddening issue of absentee slumlords.

The reasons also have to do with racism and “white flight” from the city center in the 1960s and ‘70s, a trend now reversing. And they have to do with the financial incentive of new development as opposed to investing in things already built.

The City’s Blight Ordinance is as precisely and carefully written as it is long overdue. (Find it at www.savannahga.gov) Long story short, it boils down to raising property taxes sevenfold on offending properties, until the offenses are addressed, after which the millage rate returns to standard.

“Tax incentive” in this case is a euphemism for “tax disincentive.”

City of Savannah spokesman Bret Bell tells me, “The proposed ordinance is really focused on the truly unsafe structures whose owners are completely negligent or can’t be found. These owners likely have been fined multiple times already in court.”

To qualify as blighted a property must show two or more of the following qualities, and I’m paraphrasing and simplifying: • Uninhabitable, unsafe, or abandoned; • Open to the elements or unhygienic; • And the kicker: “Repeated illegal activity on the individual property of which the property owner knew or should have known.”

(Note the ordinance does not penalize property owners for “esthetic reasons,” i.e. not mowing the lawn.)

Penalizing landlords for illegal activity on their property is something many of us in Savannah have literally prayed for, when we’re presented, as one so often is here, with a rented property being used as

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Thanks for #Bern piece

Editor, Your most recent column in Connect Savannah, “Breaking down the #Bern” is a great example of how somebody can state an opinion and then back it up.

When I read the first couple paragraphs I was ready to turn the page. I thought that you were trying to oversimplify how we vote.

After reading the whole

thing, though, I now feel like I’ve spent a lot of my adult life overcomplicating it. It is very true that I feel an emotional connection with the things Sanders says and I feel that we share a culture.

Thank you for your great article and for making politics make sense. (And also for making me take another look at why I like who I like.)

Keep up the great work!

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an illegal drug market and the landlord is seemingly impossible to find or contact.

Here’s the rub: Savannah City Manager Stephanie Cutter last week asked that Council’s vote be tabled because she is concerned that some blighted property owners will be unable to afford the increased taxes.

Her position seems to be that if someone is financially unable to make needed repairs, adding to their tax burden won’t help them come up with the money.

The answer in the City’s mind seems to be to provide some sort of avenue for public assistance to blighted property owners who can’t afford the tax hike.

In other words, the tax burden would simply shift to you and I. And we’d pay for blight, yet again. Disincentive gone.

Bell, however, counters that “The hope is this heavier tax burden will force the owner to sell, or push the debt to such a level that the property would be sold at tax sale.”

He stresses that the total number of severely blighted properties is comparatively small and includes really only the worst examples — less than 100 citywide.

It will be interesting to see how these competing dynamics—the clearly stated punitive aspects of the increased tax vs. the drive to provide public assistance to offending parties—plays out politically in City Council.

Speaking of prayers: Another concern, however, is one of Savannah’s little secrets: Many of the City’s most severely blighted properties are owned by churches.

Which are tax-exempt and therefore unlikely to fall under the new Blight Ordinance at all.

Bell addresses that issue: “Property maintenance has not mentioned any churches that fit this criteria. A number of churches lease storefronts. In these cases, the landlord is the one we cite, and that person is likely not tax-exempt.”

I think the Blight Ordinance is a great start. We’ll see if it survives political realities at the next Council meeting Feb. 18. cs

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Faces of history

By Jessica Leigh Lebos

jll@connectsavannah.com

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It’s a well-known fact that history is owned by the victors.

And by victors, what we mean is the rich white guys.

Oh, don’t get your jockstrap in a beta male bunge—this is not an attack, just an observation.

America may ostensibly be the most diverse, democratic country the planet has ever seen, but if we glance around, our origin narrative appears about as representative as a moldering powdered wig.

We’ve got monuments, busts and portraits of practically every rosy-cheeked fellow that ever tapped his walking stick on these conquered lands, their names and faces carved in stone to remind future generations of their heroics.

Come to think of it, they didn’t even have to win to dominate history. Drive around the South long enough and you’ll tread on so many “Robert E. Lee” highways you’d think the Confederacy came out on top of the Civil War. (According to YouTube, a frightening amount of college students actually believe this to be so.)

Look, I have nothing against our founding fathers or the long-gone overlords whose names decorate our streets. It’s just that if their effigies outweigh everyone else’s, this leads to an ever-simplified cast of characters as civilization drives its oneway course through time. We already cram the faces of Black History into the shortest month of the year, and poor immigrants are all kind of lumped into a dreary image of a bunch of babushkas and bad teeth.

And when it comes to women, we see very little of them at all.

This Friday is Georgia Day, and as we celebrate the 283rd anniversary of the founding of the 13th colony, let us be reminded that Savannah was not built by finely-buckled boots alone. I mean, really, General James Oglethorpe couldn’t have landed on Yamacraw Bluff if someone hadn’t packed his trunk and snacks.

Sure, it’s assumed that behind every great man is a great woman, but that doesn’t mollify the fact that there isn’t enough known about Elizabeth Ogletho8 rpe to fill her own Wikipedia page.

Queen of the Creeks Mary Musgrove, literary luminary Flannery O’Connor and legal eagle Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears are three of the Savannah Women of Vision honored in bas-relief at SCAD’s Arnold Hall.

Of course, it’s not surprising that there weren’t many women making strides in civic life back then, limited as they were by circumstances such as being considered the property of their husbands and not being allowed to wear pants.

(They couldn’t file for patents, either, which is why Catharine Littlefield Greene is best known as a feisty Revolutionary War widow instead of the brain behind the cotton gin.)

Thanks to those Georgia Historical Society bronze markers by the side of road, we do know at least one woman who played a vital role in getting this party started. The daughter of an English trader and a Creek native, Mary Musgrove handled communication between General O and Chief Tomochichi and fought for native land rights, especially her own.

Savvy Ms. Mary also operated a bustling trading post on the Savannah River and hosted important 18th-century dignitaries. The archaeological remains of her home and business might be an important historic testaments to native culture and female entrepreneurship had they not had the misfortune to exist on land later bought by, well, industrial-minded rich dudes. The sugar refinery absorbed the remains of her house at Port Wentworth in the 1920s, and the trading post was excavated in 2002 and filled in with concrete by the Georgia Ports Authority.

Mary’s story is drummed into the historical record (if you’re a public school fourth grader, anyway) but accounts of Savannah’s other influential women aren’t so obvious, since there’s a dearth of monuments dedicated to their accomplishments.

This has not escaped the attention of SCAD President and founder Paula Wallace. During the 2008 renovation of Arnold Hall on Bull Street that upgraded

the abandoned junior high into a first-class college arts facility, there was no question that the 1935 public works mural above the auditorium stage would remain. Painted

by WPA artist William Hoffman during the Eisenhower era, the mural depicts Georgia history’s all-male revue in glittering green and gold, perhaps an outdated image for SCAD’s dynamic, diverse student body.

A person of mighty influence herself, President Wallace decided to balance historic preservation with social progress by commissioning tributes to ten local women, an “elite cadre of trailblazers whose remarkable ideas, insightful leadership and distinguished service have profoundly sculpted the city of Savannah.”

These “paragons of civic virtue” will line the adjoining walls of the mural, taking their rightful place among the revered.

(They also get a better view of the stage.)

Carved on 4-foot poplar disks by SCAD alum Michael Porten, the Savannah Women of Vision are reproduced in profile, regal as emperors adorning Roman coins.

Some may feel that there ought to have been a female artist on the job, but Porten’s diverse portfolio and depth of talent are a first-rate match for the project.

Acknowledging the inescapable conciliations between gender and art, Porten recognizes the honor of the task.

“As a human, the experience was great.

I did as much research as I could with each woman. I tried to know them … and make the most truthful and flattering portraits I could,” he writes.

Among those captured in bas-relief are legendary grand dames Mary Musgrove, Juliette Gordon Low and Flannery O’Connor as well as lesser-known luminaries Abigail Minus, one of Savannah’s original Jewish settlers in 1733, public school anchor Frances Wong and Mother

Mathilda Beasley, Georgia’s first African American nun and righteous renegade who educated black children when it was still illegal.

There’s also homage paid to the living: The matriarch of Savannah’s preservation movement, Emma Adler, finally gets her three-dimensional due, as does Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears. Cancer hospital patron Nancy N. Lewis will be forever exalted here along with philanthropist and tastemaker Alice Jepson, without whom Savannah would be a lot less artful. (Not to parse the point, but her husband, businessman Robert S. Jepson, has his own Wikipedia page.)

“Women have always been essential to the success of our state,” confirms President Wallace, who will dedicate the installation at a ceremony this Friday, Feb. 12.

“Georgia Day provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate ten of our finest citizens—past and present.”

And let’s not forget the future: There’s plenty of room for more women on the walls, and nominations can be submitted at the Office of the President.

Listen, the rich white guys of history can have their bronze busts and their phallic statues; they were there, too. But as time necessitates the winnowing of events and people into a teachable narrative, it’s so important that we include layers—the female perspective, the African American experience, the accounts of the huddled masses, the tired and poor—to enrich the real American story for future generations.

And we need to see a far better variety of faces reflected in the history we’re making now.

‘Cause I’ll be damned if in two hundred years, my great, great, great grandkids have nothing to look at but 50-foot statues of the Koch Brothers. cs

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Have we reached Peak Bike?

by John Bennett

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WHEN YOU live in the same neighborhood for more than a decade, you become acquainted with its daily rhythms and the comings and goings of its inhabitants.

For instance, a little before 8 a.m. on weekdays I can expect a woman to race down my street in her SUV at what appears to be twice the 25 mph speed limit. I’ve often wished for a radar gun so I could determine if she’s truly going as fast as she seems.

Along with Chatham Crescent’s land speed record holder, I notice the daily passage of vehicles travelling at a slower pace.

I’m talking about folks on bikes, including a downtown restaurant employee I often see coasting by my house in the early evenings and a SCAD professor on riding to work from his home in Parkside.

This hasn’t always been the case. When I started commuting by bicycle in 2005, it was a lonely experience. If I spotted a fellow bike commuter I’d not seen before, I felt like a birder adding a new species to his life list.

In 2007 I noted that of the 50 or so employees who worked in the same building as I did, three of us regularly commuted by bike. Not too many years after that, a second bike rack was added to accommodate our growing numbers.

Can we really be sure bicycle commuting is on the rise in Savannah? Yes, thanks to data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

My observations are anecdotal, of course. Can we really be sure bicycle commuting is on the rise in Savannah? Yes, thanks to data drawn from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey and analyzed by the League of American Bicyclists.

For historical perspective, let’s look back to 2010 when ACS data revealed .9 percent of Savannah residents travelled to work by bike. Savannah’s bicycle mode share had increased to 1.3 percent by 2012, 1.9 percent by 2013 and 2.6 percent by 2014.

That’s right, bicycle commuting doubled between 2012 and 2014 and increased 188 percent in just four years.

If 2.6 percent doesn’t sound like a whole lot of people on bikes to you, consider that the ACS instrument undercounts bicycle commuters, according to the LAB: “There are at least two limitations to the data: 1) it only measures how someone ‘usually’ gets to work in the ‘last week’ before the question was asked, and 2) it only captures the mode used for the most distance. These limitations mean occasional bike commuters and multimodal commuters who use bikes are unlikely to

be captured by ACS data.”

The ACS data also excludes legions of SCAD students who commute to class by bike.

Even if the 2.6 percent number is an underestimation (and it most certainly is), it’s positively stellar compared to the statewide commuting rate, which is only 0.2 percent.

The 2014 data ranks Savannah’s bicycle commuting rate at No. 1 in Georgia, No. 7 in the South and No. 15 of American cities with populations between 100,000-200,000.

What accounts for the significant jump in the number of people who get to work on their bicycles over the last four years? I think the most likely suspect is infrastructure.

In 2010 the unnecessarily wide lanes of Washington Avenue were slimmed by the addition of bike lanes. Two years later, the City hosted a dedication ceremony for the Price Street bike lane.

Both projects calmed car traffic and enabled thousands of people like me to make trips in and out of downtown almost entirely in dedicated bicycle facilities.

We should not dismiss the power of paint, as a growing body of research demonstrates bicycle lanes (and even better, buffered bike lanes) make people safer and more likely to incorporate bicycling in their daily routines.

If the Washington Avenue and Price Street were indeed responsible for more people to riding to their workplaces, perhaps we now have cause for concern, as those were the last two significant bicycle infrastructure projects completed in Savannah.

That’s not to say the City hasn’t done anything positive over the last four years.

Continued deployment of bicycle parking and City Council’s passage of a Complete Streets ordinance last year are very good things.

But since we stopped installing bike lanes here, cities across the state and country have significantly expanded their active transportation networks.

Without new infrastructure, could bicycle commuting plateau? Or even decrease?

We may find out when analysis of 2015 ACS data is released in October.

Between now and then our city will have several opportunities to make significant quality of life improvements, a number of which will hinge on convincing more residents to go by bike.

In order to make the most of these, we need to get back into the bike infrastructure business. And soon. cs John Bennett is executive director of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign.

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One in 68.

That’s the latest statistic from the Center from Disease Control, which estimates one in 68 American children have been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD.) It’s a condition that covers a wide range of symptoms and crosses all ethnic and economic boundaries. ASD is almost five times more prevalent in boys than girls.

Those numbers translate to a grim reality: Most of us already know someone whose child has been diagnosed with autism, Asperger’s or other developmental disorder.

More are being recognized every day.

In addition to the political, medical and social controversies that the ASD epidemic has brought to the spotlight, the most important issue for families affected by ASD—and the rest of society—is what happens when those children grow up. While some have symptoms so severe they require a lifetime of care, others with ASD encompass many levels of functionality and don’t have to be limited by their disabilities.

The latter are the focus of the 2016 Autism Conference, Feb. 11-12 at the Coastal Georgia Center.

Hosted by the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism, the two-day conference invites parents, caregivers, educators and emergency response workers to learn about ways to help teens and young adults with ASD navigate the world. Sessions include an introduction to person-centered planning,

speech and social skills, but a workshop on sexuality her parents and teachers and a panel discussion on recognized the keen mind life after high school. behind the behaviors. She “It’s easy to assume went on to invent a “hug someone is their behaviors and forget that there machine” that relieved the is a normal, developing sensory overload experienced by those with autism person behind the diagnosis,” says Faye Montand revolutionized the gomery, MRCA’s director meat industry with her of advocacy. compassionate redesign of “We want to provide slaughterhouses.

Dr. Temple Grandin. Photo by the strategies and tools Grandin encourages for transitioning to adult- Rosalie Winard early intervention and suphood and empower these port for children with ASD young people to have a as well as the recognition of fulfilling life.” hidden talents—and how those talents can The conference also aims to educate the become marketable skills. Grandin believes community, particularly in the area of law there are untapped contributions to be enforcement and emergency response. Peo- made by those on the spectrum and prople on the autism spectrum often shut down motes the concept of “neurodiversity.” As when confronted by unfamiliar faces or sur- she puts it in her widely-viewed TED talk, roundings, leading to miscommunication “the world needs all types of minds.” and possible conflict. Encouraging awareConference participants can meet Granness and further training among police and din at the Friday afternoon session, and other public safety entities can help prevent the public can purchase $20 tickets for the problems like the incident on Tybee Island community event Friday evening at 7pm. in 2010, when officers mistook the autism With so many people with ASD coming behaviors of 18 year-old Clifford Grevemberg of age, attitudes towards these differentlyfor intoxication and disorderly conduct and abled citizens may be slowing shifting. Last subdued him with a Taser. month a video went viral of Toronto teenager named Sam who holds down his job In addition to providing learning opportunities, the weekend packs major star at Starbucks in spite of his autism-related power with keynote speaker Dr. Temple movement disorder. Also known as “the Grandin, best-selling author, activist and Dancing Barista,” Sam works closely with animal welfare advocate. Diagnosed with his manager to perform his tasks and has autism at the age of four, Grandin spent her garnered an appreciative online following. early years isolated because of her delayed While progress has been made in the

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“For so long, people with disabilities were pushed to the margins. We’re just coming out of de-institutionalization, and now we’re trying to open up the pathways,” explains Montgomery.

She refers to the term “social role valorization” and advocates that regardless of ability, everyone has the right to “the good things in life,” like friendship, meaningful work and access. In order for the hundreds of thousands of people living with ASD to claim that right, society must recognize their capabilities instead of their differences.

“This population is part of Savannah, part of our lives, and they cannot be ignored,” continues Montgomery.

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Detectives are investigating the shooting of two men outside of a gas station on the 1800 block of Montgomery Street that resulted in the death of one Friday night.

“At about 8:15 p.m. Metro responded to the scene, finding Jerald Allen, 36, and Rashiid Wright, 26, suffering from gunshot wounds. Both men were transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center, where Allen succumbed to his injuries. Wright’s injuries were nonlife-threatening,” police say.

Suspect information and circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.

Standoff on Southside ends

Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department special operations units safely ended a 10-hour standoff with

a gunman around 10 p.m., Feb. 4, at an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Grove Point Road.

Robert Fallin, 66, is charged with simple battery (domestic violence assault) and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.

“Hostage negotiators communicated sporadically with Fallin for nearly 10 hours and eventually talked him out of the residence where he was arrested without further incident,” police say.

SCMPD patrol officers initially responded to a domestic disturbance call at the residence at approximately noon, Feb. 4.

“The victim went to a neighbor’s house and had the neighbor call 911. As a precaution, the victim was transported to the hospital for medical evaluation,” police say.

“When officers arrived on scene, they made contact with Fallin inside his residence when the suspect then brandished a gun. As a result, SWAT, the hostage negotiation team, and the explosive ordnance team were dispatched to the scene.”

Police say the special operations units used remote-controlled robots to view inside the apartment and attempt to communicate with the suspect; “however, Fallin fired multiple shots at the robots and disabled them,” they say.

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At one point, “Fallin also fired several shots in the direction of police officers on the exterior of the apartment. Although Metro officers never returned fire, they did deploy CS tear gas rounds into the suspect’s apartment in an attempt to force him out of the residence,” police ay.

Throughout the incident, negotiators continued communication attempts with Fallin and convinced him to surrender.

After being taken into custody, he was transported to Memorial University Medical Center for medical evaluation, SCMPD headquarters for questioning and then the Chatham County Detention Center.

Detectives seek a suspect linked to a Wilmington Island shoplifting and Savannah vehicular accident Wednesday night.

“Officers responded to Walmart on the 4000 block of East US Highway 80 after reports of a male shoplifter seen leaving the scene in a white Dodge Charger,” police say. “A Metro officer spotted a vehicle matching that description traveling westbound on President Street near Pennsylvania Avenue. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed as the officer attempted a traffic stop near Truman Parkway,” police say. “ The suspect continued westbound until losing control of his vehicle, then crashing into Greene Square at the intersection of President and Houston streets.”

Property damage to the square was reported. No injuries were reported, police say. The suspect fled on foot.

Man shot while getting diapers

Detectives are investigating an alleged armed robbery that occurred at 2 a.m., Feb. 4, in the 8500 block of Waters Avenue.

“A 25-year-old male victim was reportedly robbed at gunpoint and then shot after going outside to get diapers from his vehicle. The victim went to Memorial University Medical Center for his injuries,” police say.

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If plug-in cars become a reality, how will we pay for highways without a federal gas tax? —Steve Phelan You’re right that relying on a federal gas tax to pay for highway upkeep is an unsustainable scenario, Steve, but you’re not exactly describing some distant carbonfree future. It ain’t working now, either.

Consider: The nation’s roadways are supported by a tax on gas that goes into the Highway Trust Fund, established in 1956 to help build the interstate system.

This arrangement derives from the quaint notion that the feds should be responsible for a few basic infrastructure-related commitments—say, drivable roads. But that proposition’s been in question at least since 1993, which was the last time Congress could agree to raise the gas tax (currently 18.4 cents per gallon for regular, 24.4 cents for diesel). According to one estimate, adjusted for inflation the value of the tax fell 28 percent from 1997 to 2011.

To put it mildly, we’re not keeping pace.

A recent study by the American Society

of Civil Engineers found that the U.S. will need to invest $2.7 trillion by 2020 to maintain roads, bridges, and transit systems. The federal levy (there are state and local taxes, too) currently pulls in about $30 billion a year, which, you’ll notice, isn’t quite going to make it. We can expect things to get worse. Not only has the tax not gone up; gas sales have been more or less stagnant since 2002. And the Department of Energy expects revenues to decline as much as 21 percent (from 2013 levels) by 2040.

Most of that has to do with stricter fueleconomy standards, and not a whole lot with any widespread adoption of electric cars. Indeed, in 2014 Americans bought a mere 123,000 new electric vehicles, out of a total of 16.5 million new vehicles sold nationwide. According to government projections, just 7 percent of the cars on the road in 2040 will be hybrid or electricpowered. So, to sum up: 1. Some means are needed for dramatically increasing the revenue going to U.S. roads, bridges, etc.

2. Electric vehicles, while depriving the trust fund of a little bit of cash, won’t make the situation appreciably worse than it already is.

Still, if we figure out a way to wean ourselves from the gas tax now, we’ll be better equipped for some eventual future that involves more widespread use of electric cars and other non-gas-burning vehicles.

(High-speed long-distance rail? Hey, a guy can dream . . .) Ideas floated in this regard include a federal tax on the purchase of new vehicles, an annual tax on vehicle registrations, and a mileage-based tax.

Of these, the mileage-based user fee, or MBUF, seems to have the greatest traction. California is currently looking for 5,000 volunteer drivers for a pilot program to determine the feasibility of such a regime; Oregon has signed up more than 1,000 since last July. It makes sense on its face, but some logistical issues present themselves: How, for instance, to track the mileage? One way would be an annual

odometer inspection, but doing away with the relatively painless per-gallon tax addon and replacing it with a yearly lump sum is going to be a tough sell for consumers.

What about a device in the car that records mileage continuously—say, via GPS? This raises obvious, and understandable, concerns about privacy; it’s not like the government doesn’t have access to enough of your personal data already. A study undertaken by the Colorado Department of Transportation investigating the idea of an MBUF system neatly encapsulates the challenges to its implementation: the authors concluded that Colorado would be best off as a “near follower,” rather than a “national leader,” in adopting MBUF. In other words, let somebody else figure out the details, and then we’ll think about it.

That’s at the state level, of course. Might such a system be adopted nationally, such as meets the funding needs of the country’s crumbling transportation infrastructure? Don’t be ridiculous. Meanwhile, this time last year President Obama had just floated a plan to bolster the transportation fund with a 14 percent repatriation tax on offshore cash held by U.S. corporations—a perfectly fine proposal, and one with zero chance of becoming reality in the current political climate.

It’s possible we’re not thinking nearly far enough outside the box here. A recent Wall Street Journal article suggested that, with the dual advent of self-driving cars and ride-sharing concepts such as Uber, individual vehicle ownership might swiftly be on its way out—and good riddance: the piece noted that in the U.S., the usage rate for cars is 5 percent, meaning that the other 95 percent of the time they just sit in the driveway. In the paradigm-shifting scenario envisioned, travelers wouldn’t own their driverless cars; they’d pay by the mile. This still doesn’t solve how to pay for roads, of course. Some things even Silicon Valley can’t fix. cs By cecil adams Contact Cecil via straightdope.com

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Even though concealed-carry gun permit-holders in Texas can now “open carry,” pistol-packing women concerned with fashion are not limited to traditional firearms in ordinary cowboy holsters. An online company, The Well Armed Woman, offers such carry options as stylish leggings, lace waistbands and an array of underarm and bra holsters (even an in-cup model, the “Marilyn”) in leopard-print and pastel colors. However, a woman’s body shape and size may be more important shopping considerations, according to the company’s founder. “A 32A bust could not conceal a Glock 19 very well — nor would a 42DD-or-larger (front) allow for effective cross-draw carry.”

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In January, Robert Battle took the oath of office for his second term as a city councilman in East Chicago, Indiana — administered at the county lockup, where he is being held without bail, charged with a cold-blooded murder during a drug deal.

The crime made news in October (i.e., before election day), yet Battle still won his race. According to law, he cannot be forced out of office unless he is convicted or admits the crimes, and he had the right to vote for himself in the election (except that he failed to request an absentee ballot).

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(1) The Albany, New York, company Vireo Health told reporters it would soon offer the world’s first certified Kosher marijuana, announcing that the Orthodox Union of New York had authenticated it as having met Jewish dietary laws (e.g., grown with insect-free plants). (Other Kosher-validating officials complained that the approval should apply only to marijuana that is eaten, not smoked.) (2) Two habit-wearing nuns were scheduled to ask the Merced (California) City Council in January to decline its prerogative under state law to ban dispensing or cultivating medical marijuana. The nuns’ order makes and sells salves and tonics for pain management, using a strain of cannabis containing only a trace of psychoactive material.

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(1) David Newman, a prominent emergency room doctor at New York City’s Mount Sinai Hospital, was recently charged with two counts of sexual abuse, one involving drugging, groping and masturbating onto the unconscious body of a female patient. (2) Well-known restaurateur Dan Hoyt, 53, was arrested in January and charged with exposing (and “pleasuring”) himself to two women, repeatedly, at a New York City subway station — and to one he had blatantly asked, “Can I masturbate to you?” Hoyt is the owner-chef at Quintessence in the East Village and gained notoriety in 2005 when a subway passenger photographed him “in action” during a previous weak moment.

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(1) Kopi Luwak (the gourmet coffee beans roasted only after having been flavored by a trip through the digestive tracts of Asian civet cats) has been a staple of weird news stories for a quarter century, but a New York startup (Afineur) will soon bring to market a synthetic process mimicking the flavoring effects of the civets’ gut bacteria. (2) From time to time, when people worry excessively about their stations in life, entrepreneurs create “destruction rooms,” where, for a fee, customers get some time with a sledgehammer or baseball bat and pound on junked furniture. The most recent, Tantrums LLC, of Houston, opened in January, charging $35 for 10 minutes.

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Protomartyr

Detroit’s finest deadline Dad Joke’s One-Year Anniversary celebration

by anna chandler

anna@connectsavannah.com

FEB 10- 16, 2016

“Social pressures exist,” sings Joe Casey on Protomartyr’s 2015 gem of a record, The Agent Intellect. “And if you think about them all the time, you’re gonna find that your head’s been kicked in.

You’re gonna do it all for the grind.”

Casey would know.

He’s the frontman of one of the most talked-about bands in both 2014 and 2015—a band that’s been around since 2010. It’s his first band, his first musical endeavor, one he joined in his late 30s, breaking out of the social pressures of “normal life” to pursue art. As casually as Protomartyr seems to have formed—their first rehearsals, Casey says, “Weren’t even really practices so much as an opportunity to drink beers and just kind of drunkenly jam”—the timing was everything. Following the loss of Casey’s father and the beginBorn out of Detriot’s tight-knit music scene, Protomartyr makes their first Savannah appearance on the 17th. Photo by zak bratto nings of his mother’s Alzheimer’s, Casey felt a sense of urgency to do something, anything, in this finite existence. says. and explains classical concepts and how “Why does it shake? The body,” Casey At the time, Greg Ahee and Alex LeonThe Agent Intellect, which landed on it’s changed over time. I didn’t understand asks in the build. “Why does it move? The ard were playing in a punk band called countless Best Of 2015 lists, continued it, didn’t grasp it. I looked it up online, still fear.”

Butt Babies. Ahee and Casey had bonded the standard set by 2014’s Under Color of didn’t grasp it, but I have a friend who went From the mind during illness to death to over music at work, and decided to jam.

Official Right: spiky, piercing guitar leads to school for philosophy who had a better hard looks at gentrification in their homeCasey began “stumbling onstage” to join and caustic, slabbed-on, staticky chords, understanding.” town of Detroit, The Agent Intellect is a vast Butt Babies on a couple songs in those lyrical undertaking. drums that waver between spacious, miniCasey’s own difficulty in wrapping his early moments of being a loosely-con“I’m a lazy writer,” Casey says, “That’s mal and splashy and quick-witted punk. mind around the concept is a part of its structed band. one of the good things about being in a The buzz and tension gets under the skin appeal.

From there, the project grew organiband: it forces you to do things. Sitting and scrapes the bone.

“I like that there’s not a set understandcally. Ahee, Leonard, and bassist Kevin down to write was beyond my nature...

Casey’s referenced The Fall as an early ing of the concept, depending on who’s Boyer (also of band Tyvek; he’d later be but the band allows you to do some writinfluence; it shows, but there’s something discussing it,” he observes. “It’s almost replaced by Scott Davidson) would write ing extemporaneously. I never come in distinctly current about Protomartyr, like when I’m thinking about what these arrangements, and Casey would “mumwith lyrics—I always mumble over a song. something that combines the frenzy and different songs are going to be about, I’m ble” over them, searching for a phrase or It’s kind of an easy way to write for me. It something to stick. As the project evolved, obsessiveness of the digital age with the icy trying to explain an idea. I don’t know allows me to do things I wouldn’t if I wasn’t darkness of ‘80s U.K. post-punk. There’s a how the mind works; even scientists don’t Casey grew into the role of frontman. forced to do it.” cageyness and nervousness in the arrange- know how the mind works, or what makes “First, you have to get over the embarProtomartyr’s first Savannah appearyou you, and these songs find this kind of rassment of performing in front of the guys ments, and Casey’s lyrics bring in true phrase or ancient idea that kind of touches ance marks the one-year anniversary of in the band,” he says. “The next step—well, compassion and dry cynicism. The vocalDad Joke, the booking entity managed by on it.” luckily the first couple of shows were either ist often refers to his style as screaming Crazy Bag Lady’s Josh Sterno and Daniel or yelling over the instrumentation, but It’s quite the undertaking, and one in someone’s basement or at a bar that we Lynch and Joe Kapcin of Miquel Moure. there’s an everyman kind of warmth to Casey, who didn’t write much up until would be regulars at, and people in the Alongside Spray Paint and locals Crazy his casual tone; while it certainly has its Protomartyr formed, does with immense crowd would be people we knew. Our first Bag Lady and Blackrune, there couldn’t intense moments, there’s an unusual com- grace and sharp observance. show wasn’t like, ‘Oh, we’re a band now’— “False happiness is on the rise,” he sings be a better way to celebrate the trio’s tirewe’re some friends that are doing this. The fort there that few bands have tapped. less work bringing top talent to our local The title The Agent Intellect stems from on “Why Does It Shake?” “See the victims pressure wasn’t there.” scene. CS a concept in classical and medieval philos- piled high in a room without a roof.”

That realization that Protomartyr had It’s a direct stab at Pharrell Williams’ evolved from Casey screaming over guitar ophy that questions the ways in which the Dad Joke #14: 1-Year mind operates in relation to the self; it was overplayed pop hit “Happy,” one that slips musings and drum surges to existing as a Anniversary featuring into grand proclamations of “I’ll be the touring band with a record deal and heaps first explored in Aristotle’s De Anima.

Protomartyr, Spray Paint, “We settled on the name fairly late into first to never die. Nice thought, and I’m of praise only came recently.

Crazy Bag Lady, Blackrune coming up with this album,” says Casey. never gonna lose it.”

“When we started realizing we had to “I had a book that was about the classical It’s headstrong, but intrinsically vulner- When: Wednesday, February 17 rely on your band, dealing with getting tradition throughout history. It’s a good able, having taken its title from something Where: The Jinx paid with paychecks as opposed to beer Cost: $8-10 via ticketfly.com bathroom book, because it’s almost like an Casey’s mother said as she looked down at and cash, having to buy a van together, it 18 was like, ‘Okay, shit, this is a band,’” he encyclopedia. It just has these concepts, her own hands.

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Catch a ‘Fever’ with Miss Peggy Lee

Kick it with Savannah’s all-star players as Jane Ogle transforms into the Queen of Cool band and cool jazz array, swing days, which I wasn’t really familiar with at all. That was eye-opening; it’s great material, and was an interesting transitional time in jazz music between instrumental being at the forefront and then vocalists taking over, in a good way.

by anna chandler

anna@connectsavannah.com

Following last year’s tremendous ode to Billie Holiday, Southern Holiday Jazz Band and friends are back to pay tribute to one of pop music’s most iconic women.

Lee, born Norma Deloris Egstrom, got her start by singing on local radio during and after her high school years. At 17, she left home in North Dakota and headed for Los Angeles. There, while singing at The Buttery Room nightclub, she caught Benny Goodman’s eye, and became the vocalist of his jazz band in 1941. She went on to enjoy a recording career at Capitol Records and received three Grammy Awards, an Academy Award nomination, and induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Her elegance, grace, and distinctive purr earned Lee the name “The Queen of Cool” as she cooed now-classics like “Fever” and “Why Don’t You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too)” with smoky allure. A trailblazing starlet with incredibly diverse and flexible talent, Lee not only sang in an array of genres (she embraced rock ‘n’ roll in its early stages), but was also a highly skilled songwriter, actress, and more. To this day, she continues to be an inspiration and style icon.

Jane Ogle (vocals), Linus Enoksson (bass), Jackson Evans (guitar), Jared Hall (piano), David Harris (drums), and John Tisbert (trumpet) will whisk audiences back in time with their arrangements. But Ogle is no impersonator—as shown in her Billie Holiday tribute, these are loving, respectful salutes to American icons, and, lucky for us, the exquisitely talented Ogle and Lee share a vocal range.

We chatted with pianist/Trinity United Methodist Church Director of Music Jared Hall and vocalist Jane Ogle about the upcoming performance and Lee’s impressive legacy.

On the tribute’s conception:

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Jared Hall: [Ogle and I] came up with it together last year. We did the Billie Holiday tribute with her, and it went super-well! I really loved it, I love the idea of putting together a really great band— there’s a lot of great local cats playing— and, of course, [Ogle] does such a great job. She’s not becoming the singer like an impersonation, but does a great job of interpreting the music and songs. Just like the Billie Holiday one, she’s put a whole program together with historic and cultural information and backstories on the 20 songs.

What songs are you most looking forward to performing?

JH: I love ‘em all! I love ‘Fever,’ and there’s going to be some cool stuff, too, these complete band moments, a lot of stuff that’s like her recordings: super-subtle. It all works out in rehearsals. There may be some numbers that are a little different, bass and drums only with vocals. One piece is just piano and trumpet with vocals and John Tisbert on trumpet.

JO: There’s a couple of tunes. One in particular that I really like from her early days with Benny Goodman that Jackson Evans and I will perform as a duet is ‘You’re Easy to Dance With.’ It’s not particularly a well-known tune, but it’s an interesting song and it’s a good dance number from the swing dance days.

Another song I’m particularly fond of that I hope we can pull off—the original recording is very heavily orchestrated—is a song by Rogers and Hart called ‘Lover.’

The arrangement itself is really unique, it’s extremely percussive…it’s hard to describe.

The original song was a waltz, and Peggy and her arranger, Victor Young, turned into 4/4 and completely changed the feel of the song.

Much like the Billie Holiday show, there’s a little history and context, too.

Jane Ogle: Really, it was Jared’s idea!

Right after we did the Billie Holiday show, he and Jackson [Evans] had been talking about a Peggy Lee tribute, and I said, ‘Okay, I’m in!’

It’s taken a year—well, not quite a year, it’s been a year and a half since the Billie show—it’s taken awhile to pull everybody’s schedules together and pull all the material together.

She had such a long and varied career, and in some ways, it was almost easier to work on the Billie show because she had a tragically short career. [Lee’s] was vast, and she was such a trailblazer in her own songwriting—she took a lot of chances in her recording career. It’s really an interesting bridge, going through all of it.

Why Peggy Lee?

JH: There’s such a great repertoire out there of her stuff. We were just tossing around some really great women artists, thinking about Patsy Cline and a lot of different things.

But most importantly, it was how Peggy Lee combined jazz and country. We’d already talked about me playing piano and Jackson playing guitar, and she brings together our two genres with me being more of the country, honky-tonk playing, and Jackson being more on the jazz side.

JO: I’m old enough to have remembered her still performing and being on TV all the time through the ‘70s and into the ‘80s. She had a Broadway show in the ‘80s, so I was familiar with some of her work, but actually, the material Jared was most interested in covering was coming from her big

JO: I like to try to weave that into a tribute show. It’s interesting to me to dive into the personal history of these artists and see how that informs their choices in music, and sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn’t. I don’t necessarily read into someone’s psyche just because they sang a certain song a certain way, but when it does dovetail, I think it’s fascinating. CS

The Queen of Cool: A Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee When: Thursday, February 11@7:30 p.m.

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Pre-game for Valentine’s with an evening of blues from two of Savannah’s finest vocalists, Huxsie Scott and Danielle Hicks. Each represent a different generation of Savannah blues and are famous ‘round these parts for pouring soul, passion, and stunning chops into their set.

Huxsie “The Golden Voice” Scott is a local legend, known as one of the greatest jazz/ blues artists to ever represent the Lowcountry. Scott was the original vocalist for the Savannah Jazz Orchestra and acted as the great Ben Tucker’s featured vocalist for many years; she’s performed with numerous jazz ensembles and symphony orchestras since 1973. Among her many career highlights, Scott sang the title song in the 1996 Olympics, placed in the American Traditions Competition, and has been inducted into the Savannah Tribune Gospel Hall of Fame as well as Coastal Jazz Association’s Hall of Fame.

Hicks is a native of Tifton, Georgia; after graduating top of her high school class, she headed north to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy on scholarship for acting, singing, and dancing. New York City was home for nine years, but Hicks found her way back to Georgia and is happily settled in Savannah, where you can catch her at all manner of venues many nights of the week.

Accompanied by piano man Jared Hall, the ladies will offer their takes on classic American blues from Etta James to Janis Joplin to Bessie Smith. With a fitting Valentine’s theme, it’s a perfect warmup to February 14.

Saturday, February 13, 8 p.m., $25 general admission, all-ages

It’s always a party when Funk You comes to town, and the Augusta, Georgia gents are back to get you dancing. Blending jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, jam, prog, soul, and, of course, a whole lotta of funk, the six-piece has a way of getting even the shyest wallflowers out on the floor.

Will Foster’s organ and keyboards transports audiences right back to the ‘70s with his trills and vivacious strains.

Guitarist Evan Miller, bassist Rob Thompson, and drummer Will Clark work together to create buoyant, complex riffs that will delight the festival set and get the club kids moving. It’s all tied together by Gavin Hamilton’s seemingly boundless vocals and dynamic crowd engagement. Listen for killer originals from their 6-song self-titled album, plus plenty of funk favorites and unexpected covers.

Atlanta’s The 200s open the evening, fitting perfectly in the mix with a fusion of funk-disco-space sounds.

Saturday, February 13, 9 p.m., free, 21+ Funk You

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Funk You @Barrelhouse South

Head, Heart and Feet

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By Anna Chandler anna@connectsavannah.com

Sounds & Spirits: Kurt Ollmann @Unitarian universalist church

Kurt Ollmann

You know you’re good when you’re great in the eyes of the likes of Leonard Bernstein, so it’s safe to say lyric baritone Kurt Ollmann’s Saturday performance is going to be good, great, and beyond.

A singer who got his start with Milwaukee’s Skylight Opera, Ollmann easily transitions between musical comedy and opera, earning him great favor in the eyes of iconic composer and conductor Bernstein. Ollman starred in West Side Story, Candide, and more.

Ollmann’s is a stellar resume, packed with performances at esteemed venues from Carnegie Hall to London’s Barbican Centre to the Salle Pleyel in Paris to Opera Theatre of St. Louis.

The “lyric baritone of unusual beauty and cultivation,” as the New York Times once called Ollmann, will be joined by pianist Kelly Blackmarr Carlile to present a variety of works by 19th century European and American composers—think Debussy, Fauré, Brahms—plus songs by 20th century composers, including Ollmann’s famed work with Bernstein. When the focus turns to the work of composer Stephen Foster, keen an eye out for Savannah guitarist Bill Smith, bassist Mitch Hennes, and members of the Unitarian Universalist Vocal Ensemble, who will join Ollmann onstage.

Stick around after the performance for a reception in Rahn Hall.

Saturday, February 13, 4 p.m., $27.37 (Eventbrite.com), all-ages

Head, Heart and Feet @Armstrong State University Fine Arts Auditorium

A quartet comprised entirely of University System of Georgia professors, Randall Reese, David Springfield, Quentin Baxter, and Delbert Felix are ready to school Savannah on the art of jazz.

Reese, performing on woodwinds, has taught at Armstrong and through state education programs for more than 35 years; he was inducted into the Coastal Jazz Association Hall of Fame in 2014 and is a leader of Savannah Jazz Orchestra.

Springfield, pianist, acts as director of the Valdosta State University jazz program and is also a jazz arranger and composer. He’s arranged and played trombone with our own Savannah Jazz Orchestra.

A College of Charleston professor, Baxter, drummer, tours with Rene Marie and Freddie Cole and has toured with Monty Alexander.

Beaufort resident Felix, who joins the quartet on bass, actively tours, and has worked with the likes of Branford Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, and Billy Cobham. He, too, was inducted into Coastal Jazz Association’s Hall of Fame in 2014, and can be spotted leading the Savannah Jazz Orchestra.

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Pioneers of punk-surf rock fusion, Agent Orange was born out of the late-‘70s SoCal hardcore scene. Scrappy, toughed-out, and fresh in its catchy fury, “Bloodstains,” their breakout tune, first released on a debut 7”, has become an essential track in the American rock canon.

With wipeout slides, Dick Dale-style leads, and barrel-roll drums, original vocalist/guitarist Mike Palm, bassist Perry Gx [Giordano] (joined in 2003) and drummer Dave Klein (joined in 2003) deliver the classics with all the punch of the ‘80s.

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Wednesday / 10

Barrelhouse South VuDu Shakedown Bay Street Blues Hitman Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Thea, piano/vocals Boomy’s Eric Culberson Band coffee deli Acoustic Jam Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jon Lee Duo The Jinx James Leg @Rock n Roll Bingo Rachael’s 1190 Jeremy Riddle SEED Eco Lounge Latin Music Night Treehouse Wobble Wednesday Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon Wild Wing Cafe Jeff Beasley The Wormhole Open Mic Z2 Live Music

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The Chromatic Dragon Geeky Trivia Night Rachael’s 1190 Team Trivia Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia World of Beer Trivia

Karaoke

Ampersand Karaoke Club One Karaoke Hercules Bar & Grill Karaoke Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke Mediterranean Tavern Karaoke hosted by K-Rawk Wet Willie’s Karaoke

Comedy

Mutuals Club Phatt Katt Comedy Thang

DJ

Little Lucky’s DJ Mixx Masta Matao SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar

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The Sandbar Open Mic

Thursday / 11

Barrelhouse South Ben Eugenics Bay Street Blues Hitman Bayou Cafe Eric Culberson Band Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt Cocktail Co. Laiken Love Congress Street Social Club Eric Culberson Jazz’d Tapas Bar Trae Gurley The Foundery Coffee Pub Open Mic Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jon Lee’s Apparitions Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Acoustic Thursday Z2 Jimmy Taylor Experience

Wood & Steel @Wild Wing cafe (pooler)

A duo comprised of Erica Franklin and Wade Holmes, Wood & Steel merge folk, Americana, soul and rock classics with original music to create a diverse performance.

This weekend’s show marks the band’s Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) debut. sat., feb. 13, 9:30 p.m.

Trivia & Games

The Britannia British Pub Trivia Mediterranean Tavern Butt Naked Trivia with Kowboi Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina Trivia Pour Larry’s Explicit Trivia Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint Trivia

Karaoke

Applebee’s Karaoke The Chromatic Dragon Karaoke Night Club One Karaoke Doodles Karaoke Thursday & Saturdays Flashback Karaoke Jukebox Bar & Grill Karaoke Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke Mediterranean Tavern Karaoke Rachael’s 1190 Karaoke Rusty Rudders Tap House Karaoke World of Beer Karaoke

DJ

Congress Street Social Club DJ Blackout The Jinx Live DJ Little Lucky’s DJ Mixx Masta Matao Mediterranean Tavern DJ Kirby Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar

Bar & Club Events

Carnival Bar Theatre The Downtown Delilahs present Scarlet

Harlots Club One Drag Show SEED Eco Lounge Daas Unterground Thursdays

Other

Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Open Mic

Friday / 12

Barrelhouse South The Blind Spots, Maradeen Basil’s Pizza and Deli Christy Alan and Butch Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton, High Velocity Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt Fiore Italian Bar and Grill Anne Allman Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jon Lee Band Mansion on Forsyth Park Tradewinds Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Espina Trio Ruth’s Chris Steak House David Duckworth & Kim Polote The Sentient Bean Wet Socks, COEDS, Trampoline Team Tybee Island Social Club Jon Waits Vic’s on The River Diana Rogers The Warehouse Hitman Wild Wing Cafe Thomas Claxton and the Myth Z2 Jimmy Taylor Experience

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Bay Street Blues Karaoke The Islander Karaoke Jukebox Bar & Grill Karaoke Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke Rachael’s 1190 Karaoke Sunny’s Lounge Karaoke Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Karaoke/DJ

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Bar & Club Events

Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock Carnival Bar Theatre The Downtown Delilahs present Scarlet Harlots Club One Dirty Dolls Burlesque Revue The Jinx Savannah Sweet Tease Valentine’s Show

Saturday / 13

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Barrelhouse South Funk You w/ Mr. 200 Basil’s Pizza and Deli GE Perry and Strange Brew Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton and the Myth Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt Casimir’s Lounge Jackson Evans Trio Congress Street Social Club DJ Basik Lee Huc-A-Poo’s In For A Penny Jazz’d Tapas Bar American Hologram Jukebox Bar & Grill Heartbreakers Ball w/ Fig Neutron The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Kim Polote Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Espina Trio Rachael’s 1190 Lyn Avenue Tybee Post Theater Ladies of the Blues Vic’s on The River Diana Rogers The Warehouse High Velocity Wild Wing Cafe Whiskey Run Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Wood & Steel Z2 Jimmy Taylor Experience

Karaoke

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Bar & Club Events

Carnival Bar Theatre The Downtown Delilahs present Scarlet Harlots Club One Drag Show The Jinx Savannah Sweet Tease Valentine’s Show Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub AntiValentine Party The Wormhole Fetish Night: Sex & Candy

Sunday / 14

17 Hundred 90 Restaurant Gail Thurmond Aqua Star Restaurant (Westin Harbor Hotel) Sunday Jazz Brunch Bayou Cafe Don Coyer Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jeff Beasley The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson

Tybee Island Social Club Sunday Bluegrass Brunch Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Thomas Claxton Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry Z2 Live Music

Trivia & Games

Lulu’s Chocolate Bar Sunday Afternoon Trivia Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia

Karaoke

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DJ

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Bar & Club Events

Ampersand Blues & Brews

Monday / 15

Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mike with Craig Tanner and Mr. Williams Bayou Cafe David Harbuck Cocktail Co. Monday Night Live Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon Wild Wing Cafe Eric Britt The Wormhole Open Mic

Trivia & Games

32 Degrees Midtown Grille and

Ale House Trivia The Britannia British Pub Bingo Hang Fire Team Trivia McDonough’s Trivia Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Bingo

Frushon The Warehouse Hitman Wild Wing Cafe Chuck Courtenay Z2 Live Music

Karaoke

80 East Gastropub Trivia Coach’s Corner Trivia CoCo’s Sunset Grille Trivia Congress Street Social Club Trivia Fia Rua Irish Pub Trivia Mediterranean Tavern Battle of The Sexes Game Mellow Mushroom Trivia Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Trivia The Wormhole Trivia

Boomy’s Karaoke Club One Karaoke Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke Wet Willie’s Karaoke

DJ

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Visions of masculinity revisited Maggie Hayes brings complexity and ambition to ‘No Man’s Land’

By Kayla Goggin

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FEB 10- 16, 2016

I KNOW it’s early but I’m calling it: Maggie Hayes’ No Man’s Land might be the most feminist show this year.

No Man’s Land, opening at the promising new west Savannah gallery/venue The Welmont on Feb. 13, is the climax of a year spent doing something that even in 2016 feels transgressive for a woman artist to do: explore, dismantle, and occasionally celebrate our cultural definitions of masculinity.

Hayes has accomplished this through a variety of mediums: paintings (one enormous, 8-foot long painting depicts her father at various stages of his life as he performs a series of swan dives), installation pieces (mainly a series of boxing gloves with quotes burned into them) and sculptural works.

Let’s be clear about one thing from the start: this subject matter is unspeakably complex; it’s absolutely too big to be contained or examined with exactitude in the scope of a single show.

But Hayes’ ambition is tempered by her refined approach: a choice to deal specifically with definitions of masculinity as they filter into her own life – her relationship with her father, observations drawn from conversations with her male peers, and her fascination with the idea of the athlete as a modern warrior.

As Hayes dug deeper into her sources of inspiration (sports documentaries, the biographies of famous boxers, interviews with artists and friends, etc) her concepts for the show’s artworks were forced to evolve as her thoughts about masculine ideals did.

“My ideas about masculinity sort of unraveled,” she told me. “There’s so much that’s been built up that’s not based on any real thing that’s worth aspiring to. I feel like a lot of my peers are in this lost space in their lives where nobody wants to live the same way that their dads lived but they also haven’t really forged a new path.”

We’re alone, standing inside of The Wel26 mont’s gallery; two women’s voices echoing

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No Man’s Land has the audacity to assert that men’s emotional lives are every bit as complex as women’s – that fitting into the classic “warrior” archetype isn’t a gendered experience, it’s as much about overcoming mental adversity as it is physical adversity.

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off of concrete floors and out the open door into the twilight of Montgomery Street.

Outside, the air is peppered with the voices of men shouting greetings to one another, laughing, singing as they walk by.

As we stand surrounded by paintings of men, the sounds of men, the undeniable masculine energy of Montgomery Street at night, I feel the weight of our presence as outsiders.

In a sense, it’s exhilarating to watch Hayes paint her monumental mural of Jack Johnson on the side of the Welmont, analyze Evander Holyfield’s upbringing, and speak candidly about the emotional effects of her father’s retirement; I feel a shot of feminist pride when I listen to her talk about her fearless excavation of the internal lives of men.

The invitation to analyze the experience of the opposite gender has, until extremely recently, only ever been extended to men.

No Man’s Land has the audacity to assert that men’s emotional lives are every bit as complex as women’s – that fitting into the classic “warrior” archetype isn’t a gendered experience, it’s as much about overcoming mental adversity as it is physical adversity.

On why her conception of masculinity is so tied up in athleticism and action, Hayes says, “I feel like most people who have really pushed themselves in a physical way have also gone through mental transformations that speak to that same sort of ability to overcome. This kind of pursuit is most quantifiable in sports or in a physical sort of way.”

While much of Hayes’ imagery is concerned with the language of physical pursuits, that’s not to say the concepts behind the works aren’t cerebral. “I’m trying to speak to and empower these ideas of masculinity that I feel like are so much deeper than the superficial qualities [our society] has tried to impose on men,” Hayes explains.

The problem, No Man’s Land suggests, is that our cultural ideas of masculinity are, in many ways, just as restrictive as our ideas about femininity. We tell men they shouldn’t cry, shouldn’t show weakness, need to achieve a certain body type to be a “real” man. These things are as damaging as expectations levied against women.

One of the oldest works in the show, a portrait of Hayes’ friend Aaron, is also one of the most successful at illustrating this issue: Aaron sits, shirtless, at once the object of potential desire or admiration, but also replete with vulnerability under the gaze of the female artist.

“I think a lot of people have seen the rise of feminism as a zero sum thing where if women are given more power, men have to relinquish power,” Hayes tells me. “But I think we can both be enjoying our lives and having purpose. For men there’s a lot of inner work now to figure out what’s actually meaningful.”

Like Hayes, I find myself drawn to the stories of the boxers who inspired her. As we talk through a handful of the pieces set to go on display, we pause on a pair of boxing gloves burned with the phrase “Get used to me.”

The words are from Muhammad Ali’s quote, “I am America. I am the part you won’t recognize. But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky; my name, not yours; my religion, not yours; my goals, my own; get used to me.”

Hayes explains why she was so intrigued by these words: “It’s such a powerful statement because he’s saying ‘I am who I am, it’s up to you to expand.’”

That’s what’s at the heart of No Man’s Land: our ideals, our archetypes need to expand to fit the individual. Anything else is just suffocation. cs

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Blood Bound — Widely recognized for their beading and textile work, the brothers Ladd are guided by three key principles and values: “Spend your life doing what you love.

Be focused and disciplined. Collaborate.”

Part of deFINE ART. Feb. 16-May 1. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

A Poem in the Form of Flowers — Exhibition by Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt, a collaborative architectural and multidisciplinary practice, R&R Studios, weaving together visual arts, exhibitions, design, architecture and urban design. Part of deFINE ART. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Carrie Mae Weems: Considered — Exhibition by deFINE ART 2016 honoree and keynote speaker Carrie Mae Weems that brings together a range of her work that is both provocatively disparate and deeply connected. Part of deFINE ART. Feb. 16-June 12.

SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Rebecca Kahrs — Meet acclaimed painter Rebecca Kahrs and eleven of her students during their opening reception.

Through March 31. Hospice Savannah Art Gallery, 1352 Eisenhower Drive.

The Future Was Then — Monumental installation by Daniel Arsham created specifically for the museum’s Pamela Elaine Poetter Gallery for deFINE ART 2016. Feb. 16-July 24.

SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Georgia Dispatch — Seventh and final project of Alec Soth’s ongoing “Dispatch” series (2011–2014) during a two-week, 2,400-mile excursion through rural and urban Georgia. From Bradley Lock and Key Shop in coastal Savannah, Georgia, to BabyLand General Hospital, the Cabbage Patch Kids adoption center in Cleveland, Georgia, these photographs create an engaging time-lapse portrait of Georgia’s past and present. Part of deFINE ART. Feb. 16-May 3. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Grand Reopening — The Savannah Gallery, upstairs over Belford’s in City Market, will celebrate its grand reopening Feb. 13, 4-8 p.m., to coincide with the February Savannah Art Walk. Free Sat., Feb. 13, 4-8 p.m. Savannah Gallery, 309 W. St. Julian, Ste. FSU-2.

I’ll Be Your Mirror — Long before the word “selfie” entered the vernacular, new media artists began to experiment with digital imaging, projecting a viewer’s own image back at them in “transforming mir-

Kobo Gallery hosts Meet The Artists event Sat. with Christi Reiterman & Jan Clayton Pagratis

rors.” I’ll Be Your Mirror includes two of artist Daniel Rozin’s celebrated mechanical mirrors.

Through April 10. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Journey Elsewhere: Musings from a Boundless Zoo — Multi-venue exhibition by SCAD alumnus Lavar Munroe (B.F.A. illustration) with recent works that explore his ongoing interest in the phenomena of the “human zoo” in place during colonial times, and its impact on the politics of representation in the present. Part of deFINE ART. Reception Feb. 16, 7pm. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

The Moon is Asleep — Exhibition by Robin Rhode, who engages the wall as both an edifice of the hallowed spaces of the museum and as a symbolic boundary or border.

Part of deFINE ART. Feb. 16-May 22. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

No Man’s Land, Maggie Hayes Solo Exhibition — A collection of oil paintings and mixed media art works by Maggie Hayes to inspire parallel discussion on the roles of men amidst shifting gender dynamics in our society. February 12th, 6-9pm “Lover’s Rock” Preview Dinner Intimate five-course Caribbean dinner. Tickets also include limited edition print, postcard series, drinks and music. Menu created by Chef Donovan Smith of Sweet Spice Jamaican Restaurant. $65 preview dinner reception ticket, free gallery hours and public closing reception Fri., Feb. 12, 6-9 p.m. maggie-hayes.com. Welmont Gallery, 1930 Montgomery Ave. Objects of Love — Kobo Gallery is celebrating the season of love with their 10th Annual Valentine’s show. Thu., Feb. 11, 5-8 p.m. Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street ,.

Persona — Recent work by SCAD Atlanta and Savannah graduate and undergraduate photography students and recent alumni.

Part of deFINE ART. Reception Feb. 19,

Rorschach — Installation of 70 pieces of flattened antique silver, seeming to levitate just above the gallery floor by Cornelia Parker. Part of deFINE ART. Feb. 16-June 12.

SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Selected Works — Wxhibition of selected works by acclaimed German painter Corinne Wasmuht, marking her first solo museum exhibition in the U.S. Part of deFINE ART. Feb. 16-June 12. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Valentine’s Celebration — Join Kobo Artists of the month, Christi Reiterman and Jan Clayton Pagratis, in celebrating the season of love with hand made jewelry at the Art Walk from 4-8pm. Featuring brand new handmade jewelry by Jan Clayton Pagratis.

Sat., Feb. 13. Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard St Wayward — Inaugural exhibition of a new body of paintings and sculptures by Kent Knowles that, together, will envelop the viewer in an environment of fantastical imagery. His colorful, large-scale paintings are positioned in an ambiguous space between allegory and personal symbolism, as he adopts myths for the sake of personal expression and narrative. Part of deFINE ART. Feb. 16-June 12. Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E Liberty St.

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It’s the greatest love story ever told, and Savannah Stage Company (SCC) wants to make sure all of Savannah can experience it live this Valentine’s weekend.

Wesley Pridgen, a founder of Savannah Stage Company, and Ashley Cook will light up the casual elegance of Ampersand’s third floor, SCC’s mainstage, as Romeo and Juliet.

Yes, Shakespeare’s most famous work is well-suited for the most amorous weekend of them all, but director Lexi Ambrose explains that there’s even more to be gleaned from the first installment of SCC’s 2016 season.

“Obviously, it’s a love-conquers-all story, but it’s also a cautionary tale about violence, holding grudges, and creating enemies where love could exist,” she explains.

“I think that’s a very universal story—I think we’re always battling with that in our lives, trying to find the possibilities for love instead of hate.”

Ambrose has been reminding the actors of those core lessons throughout rehearsals.

“I think I say that to the actors a lot in those moments: ‘This is a possible moment

though this other person is your enemy.

Where are the possibilities for you to love this person?’” she says. “I think this is a really great part of the story: it’s important as human beings to figure that out and highlight that.”

If you’re familiar with SCC’s work, you know the local troupe celebrates literary classics every season. For 2016, the founders aimed for a loose theme of “stars being crossed,” says Ambrose. With a desire to follow last year’s excellent production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with another Shakespeare favorite, Romeo and Juliet was a natural fit.

“We wanted something that was one of the greats,” affirms Ambrose.

The show has been a learning experience for all cast members, as Romeo and Juliet is a very physical play. Sure, it’s about blind romance and destiny, but there’s also lots of dueling and plenty of blood.

“We had to bring on a fight choreographer for the show,” says Ambrose. “We put out an ad, and Catherine Vingelis responded…she is wonderful. The two of us got together and talked, and we just clicked. The way she chooses to tell a story is the same way that we as a company like to tell a story.”

Ambrose stresses that physicality is

“For me personally, that’s how I get into acting and characterization, through the physicality of a character,” she explains.

“That’s how I approach directing as well— it’s really important to me. When I sit down to figure out how to lead the bunch, I always go back to that. It’s about a whole lot more: it’s about relationships and people following their impulses. You have to physically be able to follow your impulses before the words mean anything.”

Even for seasoned actors, opportunities to explore stage combat can be a rarity.

Vingelis was a huge asset to the production, shaking the dust off for experienced performers and training newbies.

“Honestly, she was like an assistant director in a lot of ways, because all those moments had to come from her imagination and creativity,” Ambrose says. “It’s been very cool, and there are some acting members who are absolutely brand-new to stage fighting, so there’s a lot of growth going on there.”

SCC is using Katy Brown’s adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, which Ambrose praises for its brevity.

“We always talk about [our productions] having the economy of words, and a lot of our plays come from playwrights who feel the same way,” she says. “Every word

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No frills here: Savannah Stage Company keeps it simple in black and white.

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black-and-white theme to the wardrobe, inspired by an actress’s rehearsal outfit.

“She was wearing these cool biker leggings and lace-up combat boots,” Ambrose remembers with a grin. “I was like, ‘That’s hot! Let’s wear that! Everybody gets to wear that!’”

Now, the entire cast is clad in black, with the exception of Romeo and Juliet.

“So when the blood starts happening, guess who gets to take the hit?” she says with a mischievous smile.

As with all SCC shows, admission to Romeo and Juliet is Pay-What-You-Can, and they truly mean it.

“It means a lot to us that money should not get in the way of people seeing good theatre and being able to hear the human story,” Ambrose stresses. “I think that, sometimes, people are a little skittish about it, but it really means that if you come and all you have is a nickel, we’ll take it. We’ll give you a seat. We’re really serious about it, and we really want it because that’s how we exist as a company: we do all this work, and at the end of the day, none of it will matter unless people will come experience it with us. That’s all we care about.” CS

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means something, and every word should be cherished.

“It’s great, because obviously Shakespeare is so poetic, and Shakespeare can say one thing in four stanzas that is so beautiful and so colorful, and this adaptation takes the true meaning of every moment and just condenses it in order to, I think, focus on the relationships and what the characters are trying to get from one another and getting to the point a little bit quicker.”

As SCC tours every show, bringing the joy of theatre to local schools, libraries, and nursing homes, that brevity is paramount.

“It’s a very modern way of approaching Shakespeare,” says Ambrose. “Also, our shows tend to be fluid enough so there’s not a moment where anyone feels they need to take a break.”

Concise, to-the-point, and minimal: it’s just the way SCC likes it.

“That’s how we work as a company,” Ambrose says. “Our sets are very minimal so we can take them on tour, and everything is based on the actors. We don’t want to hide behind any conventions, or too much fanfare, or costume changes, because we feel like all that is secondary, because the acting is so much more important. There may be an added piece or garment here and there to differentiate a character, but in the end of the day, it’s the actors’ responsibility to do that all on their own.”

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Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks goes back to the Bible by jessica leigh lebos

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From the first pages of The Secret Chord, one thing is clear: The King David written about here is a lot more interesting than the one we learned about at Sunday school.

In her fifth novel, Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks presents the poetic shepherd boy with the uncanny aim who rose to become King of Israel as a complex, charismatic anti-hero, a temperamental sensualist who oscillates between megalomaniacal tyrant and humble servant of God. It’s a powerful, enveloping read that follows the biblical warrior from the hills of Hebron to the rooftops of his palace, imbued with familiar scripture references and sensory details that bring those Sunday school lessons to life.

The Secret Chord is also brutal as hell, its stark warfare and savagery deposing Game of Thrones as the reigning fount of contemporary bloodshed. In fact, the comparisons are fair—and intense—enough that Brooks’ publishers devised an online quiz of memorable quotes from both sources. (This one stumped us: “I thought you were a clever little fraud that day you saved your skin, and I think you’re a cunning charlatan now.”)

Yet the violence always serves the story in Brooks’ skilled hands, and the David we think we know—the anointed one who slayed the giant, played the harp and united a kingdom—becomes ever more fascinating in fiction.

Heralded as “one of our most supple and insightful novelists” by the New York Times Book Review, the Australian-born Brooks will be at the Savannah Book Festival on Saturday, Feb. 13. She spoke to Connect this week from her home on Martha’s Vineyard, where she lives with her husband, author and fellow Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Horwitz, and their two sons.

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We know about David’s life from that other book. Why choose to write a work of fiction around him?

I first began thinking about him when my son picked up the harp—he was 9. I remembered that King David also played the harp, so I went to look for him.

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How do you feel about the HBO version of Game of Thrones? A lot of raping there.

those Top Ten David moments, and it’s all a bit of a cliché, especially the whole episode of David and Goliath. But there is this remarkable account of his life in Samuel 1 and 2 and in Kings and Chronicles, and I thought, this is a full life, probably the first one that is documented where we know a human being from early childhood to extreme old age.

Everything happens to him, every emotional experience that a human being can have, from the best to the worst.

It’s awful! Even more brutal than the book, I don’t know why they’re doing that. At the same time they’re also creating these really important female characters, so I’m very conflicted about Game of Thrones.

You’ve written that David “shimmers somewhere in the half light between The language is quite differhistory and myth.” Did you approach research for the book from an academic ent from the narrative tone of your other books. Was that or rabbinical perspective? intentional?

I approached it every way I could think of— of course, there was a tremendous amount I really didn’t want it to sound like the King James Bible, as of reading, and obviously scholars have beautiful as that is, but that’s picked over this material. There are rabbinical sources and Christian sources as not from the Second Iron Age well as Islamic ones. David is important to when these events took place. all the Abrahamic faiths; a lot of non-Mus- So I tried to get a sense of the lims aren’t aware that he is a big figure in austereness of biblical Hebrew, Islamic teachings. which is also beautiful in its way, but like a And if you believe that the Psalms are Doric column is compared to a Corinthian accredited to him, which I do, there’s so one—less is more, very direct. much autobiographical material in the Psalms, particularly about his unhappiness With few exceptions, women don’t get as a child. their own narratives in the Bible. What The really useful thing for me was going was it like to speak for the women in to the places associated with King David David’s life? in Israel: The hills where he herded sheep, the desert, the caves where he was an outExactly! His mother, Nitzevet, isn’t even law, looking out at the terrain of the Valley named in the Bible; I had to rely on Talmudic sources. This book is in the tradition of of Elah. Putting myself in the same place midrash, where you take a Bible story and where he was said to have been, watching you give your own speculations and interhow the light changes over the day, smelling the scents of the crushed herbs on the pretations. The women in David’s story are hillside, having the same sensory experifabulous—they’re sketched very briefly, ences, even though it was 3000 years ago. but they’re very individual and you get more sense of them than almost any other The Secret Chord is told from the perwomen in scripture. But you’re getting it spective of the prophet, Natan, whose all from a male gaze. It’s all about how they book was lost. How did you fill the gaps? affected David, not how he affected them.

Natan is really a crucial character—he doesn’t get a great many lines in scripture, but when he comes into the story, he comes in with a bang. He is the one man who confronts David about his abuses of power and castigates him ferociously—the courage it takes to do that is mind-blowing.

He is also there at the end, wrangling the succession of Solomon. David didn’t drive him away; he drew him closer. So that’s part of David’s greatness: that he’s prepared to accept criticism. Not many powerful men do.

Then, of course, there are the two mentions in Chronicles that say Natan went on to write the life of David, all his acts from first to last, and yet we don’t have that book. That really got the juices flowing for me, imagining what kind of book that guy would have written.

This book relays the tremendous helplessness and vulnerability in these women’s stories. Was that hard to write?

The rape of Tamar was terribly hard to write. It’s brutal in the scripture—it’s very economically told, but, God, what a horrible scene.

And there is Batsheva, who is often portrayed as a seductress in literature, but I think anyone woman who reads that is like, no way! I mean, you know she’s young because she doesn’t have any children yet with Uriah. She’s unprotected because her husband isn’t there, and the king calls for you, hello? What choice did she have?

It’s awful because that powerlessness and vulnerability isn’t so different now.

We have ISIS and Boko Harem raping girls every single day. You have to confront this.

You can’t gloss it over.

Is the “secret chord” something Leonard Cohen made up or did it really exist?

That notion has always been around as part of the mythology of David, that he played so brilliantly that his music pleased God. I’m always trying to imagine how good that must sound!

So you kind of debunk Goliath as an actual giant.

Realistically, how big do you think he was?

It was really fun to unpick that [laughs]. I went back to the archeological research and learned everything I could. The Philistines had access to iron and were more sophisticated, and they would head up to the hills and steal sheep from the Hebrew tribes.

Sure, Goliath must have been tall, maybe one of those basketball player types, but in the scripture there is much more detail about his armor. That was the important thing: He was way better armed than anyone they’d seen.

It seems like even the most secular heretic knows of King David. Why does his legacy—his shimmering myth—persist?

I think two reasons. First, there is all of the magnificent representation in art through the ages. When I started this, I knew about the really famous images in David in painting and sculpture. But there are so many more—he has fueled the imaginations of so many artists.

Also, I think the stories we do know about him are so good and so timeless: The little guy against the big guy, the powerful man undone by his own appetites. There are plenty of modern instances of abuse of power and reprehensible behavior, but the difference is that David takes it on board when it’s pointed out to him.

He’s not only sorry, he tries to make amends. He pays for everything that he’s done wrong with what happens in his life.cs

Geraldine Brooks at the Savannah Book Festival

When: 10:10am, Saturday, Feb. 13 Where: Jepson Auditorium, 207 W. York Cost: Free Info: savannahbookfestival.org

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‘It’s so important that we tell these stories’

Gail Lumet Buckley, daughter of Lena Horne, speaks at Savannah Book Festival

GAIL LUMET BUCKLEY is the daughter of the great jazz singer Lena Horne, and the former wife of film director Sidney Lumet.

She is also an acclaimed author in her own right, and will talk about her excellent new memoir, The Black Calhouns: From Civil War to Civil Rights with One African American Family.

The book takes a unique and enlightening approach, mixing the interweaving stories of her extended family with detailed and compelling insight into lesser-known aspects of black history, such as segregation in the military, profound regional differences in the treatment of African Americans, the Harlem Renaissance, and the existence of a thriving black middle and upper class in many areas outside the South in the early part of the 20th Century.

The book begins with the story of Moses Calhoun, a former house slave who was allowed by his then-owner to learn how to read and write – an extremely rare occurrence – and used his education to attain great success in the business world after attaining his emancipation.

Later, as the generations progress, we get to the story of Lena Horne, a stunningly beautiful and equally stunningly talented singer who, as Buckley relates, first came to fame being used as wartime propaganda to lift the morale of segregated black troops during WWII but who later became one of the first “crossover” superstar entertainers in the country.

You say something so striking in your book, that that U.S. military is a Southern institution.

Let’s go back. West Point integrated in the 1870s after the Civil War. There were four regiments -- two cavalry, two infantry.

Annapolis, the Naval Academy, was not integrated until the 1950s!

The Southern tradition goes back even before the Civil War. The way it was in the South, rich Southerners went into politics, poor Southerners went into the military.

But the military always was a Southern institution – in a good way and a bad way.

It’s not all bad. It was bad in World War I, for example, because the racism came from the top. Woodrow Wilson was a total racist.

By then the racism in the military was so entrenched. But by the time of Colin Powell though, it became the most integrated institution in the country, and a happy place for blacks.

Vietnam, for example, was the first integrated American army that began a war since 1812! So you see how entrenched the racism was.

You have to remember both the Nazi and Apartheid systems learned everything from Jim Crow. In a way things were worse after Reconstruction. After Reconstuction failed, black life was worthless in the South. There are some stories one doesn’t want to hear. About lynchings, things like that. But it’s important to know that went on.

Your book is so strong on history as well as the more personal stories. I get the sense that it started out as a memoir and along the way you decided the history was too important not to delve into.

I love American history! It’s so exciting. I always wanted to put the memoir into history and the history into memoir. So in a sense it was planned. But it did start as a memoir.

I’m not a historian. I do not have graduate degrees. Real historians would sneer.

It’s Book Festival time, but also Black History Month. Some say the concept is offensive, because why put Black History into just the coldest, shortest month? What are your feelings about it?

I have mixed feelings about it. The great Dick Gregory also has mixed feelings, and I think he was one of those who said, “Why do we get the coldest month?”

I think black history is American history, and I think it’s so important. When I was researching my book about blacks in the military, I did it because I thought people need to know there were black military heroes. There was incredible injustice going on, and I think it’s important.

I was brought up in an era of no hyphenated Americans. I was always told if anyone asks what you are, you say I’m

You wrote a book about black U.S. military history, American Patriots.

My great uncle was a Second Lieutenant in the First World War. He was one of the Buffalo Soldiers. He instantly rose to the rank of sergeant, the highest rank he could reach.

He served on the hunt for Pancho Villa, under General “Black Jack” Pershing – who got that nickname because he commanded so many black troops.

That’s why it’s so important we tell these stories. That was a book I couldn’t have written today because of email. Back then people would save letters, documents,

newspapers. It was all about tangible things you can save.

There is a real surge in movies about slavery. Do you worry that there isn’t enough attention being made to the stories of African Americans after slavery, in the 20th Century?

But there have been so few movies about us at all. All we had for so long was Gone With The Wind. There were few movies about black slavery. Twelve years A Slave of course is true history.

Hollywood was the worst in terms of portraying the image of all minorities.

Everyone was a stereotype. In a nation of immigrants, many of whom couldn’t read, how do you explain who is who? They decided to do that through the use of simple stereotypes.

Now, it’s important to note that the great waves of immigration to America happened just at the same time movies were starting. The Great Migration of blacks out of the South happened at the same time.

Your mother Lena Horne was so talented and charismatic – do you get the sense she was born a few decades too early, that she would be a massive mega-star today?

She would have been even more successful had no doors been closed to her. It was difficult for black women in theater and movies.

You say directly that she owed her fame to the government’s use of her for propaganda purposes in WWII, as the only “allowed” pinup girl for African American GIs. She wouldn’t have been a star if not for WWII. She was already a success at café society, in New York City. But she wouldn’t have been known around the country if not for WWII. She told me why she cultivated that aloofness. She said, “In many of the places I go, I’m the first black person they’ve seen.”

She had no idea what audience response would be. So she always kept very cool. cs

Gail Lumet Buckley @Savannah Book Festival

When: 10:10am, Saturday, Feb. 13 Where: Trinity United Methodist Church, Telfair Square Cost: Free Info: savannahbookfestival.org

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an American. Then we got into all these things when I was a child – we were called Colored, then Negro, then Black – which is what I like best – and now African American.

I was stunned to find out there were blacks in the Revolutionary War. I learned about the 54th Massachusetts Infantry in the Civil War.

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jim@connectsavannah.com

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The couple that eats together, stays together

A few Valentine’s Day options for an interesting culinary adventure

By Rachael Flora

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WHETHER you’re casually dating someone or married to the love of your life, dinner is the tried-and-true way to spend a night with your person.

Dinner dates tell you a lot about a person — are they willing to try new things, or are they picky? Are they generous, or are they secretly a Joey Tribbiani and refuse to share food?

No need for you two to crawl into bed, watch a Friends marathon and order pizza — Savannah’s restaurants have planned a little somethin’ special. This year, V-Day dinner selections are wider than ever and aren’t limited to white tablecloths and vases of red roses. You can choose the dinner experience that works best for you.

For the couple that always goes hard, pregaming at Service Brewery is the natural choice. Your $15 ticket includes 36 oz. of Service beer, Leopold’s ice cream, sweets by A-Squad Bake Shop, live music

by Lyn Avenue, and a photobooth by AintBad. The fun goes from noon to five Saturday, giving you plenty of time to make your reservation.

All weekend long, the Melting Pot offers a four-course Lover’s Lane package.

For $50 each, you and yours share a cheese fondue, salad, entree, and chocolate fondue served with a champagne toast. Upgrade to the Dozen Roses package with a secluded booth and photo ops for $95 per person.

The forecast for Saturday looks to be

brisk but beautiful, so the Wyld’s illuminated dock overlooking the marsh sunset is the perfect setting for your romantic dinner. They’re serving a five-course menu and champagne toast for $55 per person.

For the couple that’s into the Illuminati and old cemeteries, Bonaventure is offering their twist on dinner and a show Saturday night. Shannon Scott offers an after-hours tour of the graveyard followed by dinner provided by the Roastery Cafe.

Over dinner, you’ll discuss secret societies, spiritual disciplines and the ritual objects related to them. The $20-per-person menu includes lasagna, penne pasta with chicken, salad, garlic bread, and tiramisu.

If you and your honey plan on spending your day gaming, stick around the Chromatic Dragon for dinner. The pre-fixe menu for two is $75 and includes soup or salad, a choice of three entrees, a mixed berry parfait for dessert, and a glass of

sparkling wine each. Choose between grilled salmon with dill butter, dry age ribeye with a rosemary demiglace, or pasta primavera — no greasy pub food.

History lovers rejoice at Fort McAllister. Saturday night, the park has a candlelit roast dinner, a tour of the fort, Civil War singing and dancing, and a nighttime cannon firing for $50 per person.

After your big dinner, head to Foxy Loxy on Saturday to snuggle with your hun around a fire, roast marshmallows, and kill a bottle of wine together for half off.

If you’re in Richmond Hill, hit up Jukebox Bar for the Heartbreakers Ball, where the Fig Neutrons play. Take a few Jell-O shots and knock back some pink champagne, then take part in a couples skate and lovers dance-offs to keep the fun alive.

If you and your Valentine are into burlesque, the Savannah Sweet Tease troupe performs their show at the Jinx Friday and Saturday night.

If you’ve planned your romantic dinner for Sunday night, consider The Grey’s pre-fixe meal for $125 per couple. The special menu includes beet borscht soup with creme fraiche, deviled crab, aged beef and ashes with hominy and carrots, and a special chocolate dessert. They’ll serve their regular menu as well.

If Valentine’s Day didn’t go your way, head to Ampersand’s Anti-Valentine’s Brunch on Sunday, where misery loves company. Enjoy red velvet pancakes, or subtly vent your frustration with a black heart sugar cookie. cs

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HAIL, CAESAR!

/// While Woody Allen spent the midsection of his career wowing critics and audiences with the philosophical likes of Manhattan, Hannah and Her Sisters and Crimes and Misdemeanors, there were many who already were feeling nostalgic for the comparatively lightweight comedies he made earlier in his career, laughpacked gems like Sleeper and Bananas.

Woody himself even addressed this issue in 1980’s Stardust Memories, when a Martian informs his character, a successful filmmaker attempting to switch from making comedies to making meaningful dramas, that “We enjoy your films, particularly the early, funny ones.”

Joel and Ethan Coen, those cinematic Siamese twins collectively known as the Coen Brothers, have spent much of their careers dealing with the opposite problem. Their weightier pictures, those that go heavy on the drama, the violence and/ or the existential angst, tend to rack up the accolades and awards (Fargo, No Country for Old Men, True Grit, among others).

Yet the downside for the siblings is that when they let their long hair down and produce a breezy and straightforward comedy, many critics and fans grumble that they’re simply coasting, that they’re making movies beneath them, and that they’re too valuable as filmmakers to simply offer nothing more than nyuks. Nonsense.

Their cotton-candy confections may lack the gravitas of their loftier titles, but since when is it a celluloid sin to offer audiences nothing more, nothing less, than a good time at the movies? In this respect, Hail, Caesar!, the latest straight-up comedy from the dynamic duo, is sure to join other underappreciated larks like Intolerable Cruelty, Burn After Reading and especially The Hudsucker Proxy.

If you consider yourself a Coenhead and yet hate those particular pictures, it’s pretty much guaranteed you’re not gonna like this one, either. But for those who can appreciate the possibilities inherent in all of the team’s output.

Extremely episodic in nature, the film centers on the shenanigans occurring at Capitol Pictures in the early 1950s.

The title refers to the film-within-afilm, a Biblical epic in which a Roman soldier played by A-list star Baird Whitlock (George Clooney) is spiritually transformed upon encountering Jesus.

It’s Capitol’s biggest picture of the year, which is why everyone is in an uproar when Whitlock disappears. Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin) is immediately put on the case—a Hollywood “fixer,” he’s responsible for keeping all of the studio’s stars out of the gossip columns.

Initially assuming that Whitlock is either out on a bender or shacked up with some starlet, he soon learns that the

Channing Tatum in Hail, Caesar!

matinee idol has instead been kidnapped by a clandestine outfit billing itself as The Future.

The kidnapping isn’t the only bit of business taking up Eddie’s time. He also has to figure out how to handle the fact that DeeAnna Moran (Scarlett Johansson), an actress with a wholesome image, is pregnant and will have a baby born out of wedlock.

Then there’s the situation with Hobie Doyle (Alden Ehrenreich), an aw-shucks cowboy star who’s being thrust into a British melodrama directed by respected director Laurence Laurentz (Ralph Fiennes).

Between these crises and the pesky appearances of gossip columnists and twin sisters Thora and Thessaly Thacker (Tilda Swinton and Tilda Swinton), it’s no wonder Eddie is considering a career change by accepting an offer from Lockheed.

Although it takes some liberties with the manner in which the Hollywood dream factory operated, Hail, Caesar! is nevertheless an honorable look back at the olden, golden days of the studio system, when most movies were filmed on backlots and actors had strict contracts with particular companies.

It knowingly touches upon numerous elements of the era, from manufactured romances between young talents to the rise of Communism in the film industry.

There are also knowing winks at select genres and movies—as one example, a terrific song and dance number anchored by musical star Burt Gurney (Channing Tatum) brings to mind 1945’s Anchors Aweigh, which featured that classic dance between Gene Kelly and Jerry Mouse.

In a sense, this picture lends credence

to the generally ridiculous axiom of “too much of a good thing,” since that’s precisely what happens when so many savory plotlines and performances are packed into one film.

Fiennes and Johansson are both riotously funny, and I would watch an entire film built around either one of their characters; the same goes for Ehrenreich and his singing cowboy.

But this is in essence Brolin’s picture—it’s his arc we follow throughout the story—and he’s in fine form, navigating us through countless bits of hilarity. One of the high points is his last-minute meeting with a quartet of religious leaders, with the purpose of finding out whether or not they approve of the depiction of Christ in the script for Hail, Caesar!

Invited solely to discuss the religious merits of the movie, one of the holy men nevertheless declares that he finds it “fakey” that a man could jump from one speeding chariot to another. Heaven help us, even the clerics are critics.

THE FINEST HOURS

// Legendary tales of torturous shoots and skyrocketing budgets from the sets of The Abyss, Waterworld and Titanic lent enormous weight to the belief that it’s extremely difficult to make a movie set on water. Lately, though, it’s been a chore simply to watch a movie set on water.

The Finest Hours, starring Chris Pine (James Kirk in the new Star Trek series), follows on the heels of this past December’s In the Heart of the Sea, starring Chris Hemsworth (James Kirk’s dad George in the new Star Trek series). If this latest effort isn’t quite as cinematically

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waterlogged as that muddled look at the real-life incident that led to the writing of Moby-Dick, it also never really makes its case that it’s the best possible vehicle with which to honor what is commonly regarded as one of the Coast Guard’s greatest achievements (indeed, the book on which the film is based is subtitled “The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue”).

Instead, it’s entirely likely that a History Channel documentary relying heavily on vintage photos and talking-head interviews of those involved with the 1952 rescue would have been more emotionally stirring than this production which stolidly goes through the motions. Hagiographic depictions are often inspiring in nonfiction features, but in multiplex dramatizations, they skew toward unimaginative and overbearing.

I haven’t read the source novel penned

by Casey Sherman and Michael J. Togias, so I guess it’s possible that real life provided the numerous concessions to cliché and formula presented by director Craig Gillespie and his trio of scripters. If it did, then the filmmakers fail for not goosing the material in interesting and unexpected ways; if it didn’t, then they fail for flatlining potentially intriguing material.

Only Ray Sybert, the engineer aboard an oil tanker that’s been split in two, feels like a character rather than a concept, and that’s largely due to the thoughtful manner in which Casey Affleck plays the role.

Otherwise, we get such standards as the earnest Coast Guard sailor (Pine as Bernie Webber) who was at the center of a past nautical tragedy and must now redeem himself by saving those aboard the tanker; the gruff officer (Eric Bana) who barks out one dubious command after another; the obnoxious crew member whose ceaseless complaining grows (unintentionally) comical; the all-around nice guy who, because he’s the gosh-darn nicest guy around, will invariably be subjected to the most gruesome fate; and so on.

The subplots prove to be as rigidly conceived as the people, from a muted romance between Bernie and his sweetheart (human kewpie doll Holliday Grainger) to the mumbling townspeople who still blame Bernie for the bad Massachusetts weather that killed their loved ones.

And then there are the expected hurdles that make the rescue of the tanker crew even more difficult, including the howling storms, the pounding waters, dissension among the ranks, an undersized rescue vehicle, the lack of a navigational compass, and an inopportunely timed power outage.

Indeed, the only element missing is a monstrous, Jules Verne-approved squid to drag various seamen to their watery graves some 20,000 leagues under the sea.

DIRTY GRANDPA

/ Whether he’s the one delivering the line or it’s being spoken by a co-star, it’s not unusual to find classic snatches of dialogue in a movie featuring Robert De Niro. “You talkin’ to me?” “I know it was you, Fredo.

You broke my heart.” “Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime.”

And, of course, “AK-47. When you absolutely, positively got to kill every motherfucker in the room, accept no substitutes.”

De Niro appears to have hit a home run with Dirty Grandpa, as the film features at least a dozen lines destined to be remembered fondly during one of those AFI tributes at some point in the near-future.

Among the nominees: “I want you to tsunami all over my face.” “Maybe you can use your golf club to hit your balls into my vagina.”

And, lest we forget, “I’d rather let Queen Latifah shit in my mouth from a fucking hot-air balloon.”

But let’s put aside the jokes for a minute—after all, the film certainly does, mixing dead-on-arrival gags with the usual late-inning faux-sincerity that seems even more miscalculated and out-of-place in a film as desperate as this one. The plot can be discarded with one sentence: After the death of his wife, the elderly Dick (De Niro) talks his straight-laced grandson Jason (Zac Efron) into driving him to Daytona Beach during Spring Break so he can get laid.

This simple plot fuels 97 minutes of watching De Niro once again mug shamelessly, Efron once again display all the comic instincts of a dead hornet, and filmmakers once again assume that profanity and scatology are worthy replacements for wit and timing.

To be sure, there’s often nothing quite as liberating as a raunchy, foul-mouthed comedy, but the R-rated moments have to be woven into the storyline, not just sprayed onto the screen like a wayward money shot in a porn flick. Speaking of which, one of the first views we get of De Niro’s character is as he sits masturbating in front of the TV set, complete with tissues on hand.

When the Academy elects to honor him with one of those honorary Oscars for lifetime achievement, I’m sure this clip will be nestled between those from Raging Bull and The Deer Hunter.

Or maybe it will be a clip from the sequence where he’s sleeping naked and we get a close-up of his (prosthetic) penis as it rests on the pillow next to Efron’s head.

Or maybe it will be the part where he uses the n word (twice!) after he’s given permission to say it out loud by black street toughs who have inexplicably grown fond of his cracker ass.

There are the usual moments of gay panic and casual sexism generally found

in this sort of nonsense—incidentally, the 72-year-old De Niro’s lover in this film is played by 31-year-old Aubrey Plaza, because why not?—but it’s the line involving Queen Latifah (mentioned at the top of the review) that’s queasy after reading between the lines.

Why would such a nasty image be conjured at the expense of Queen Latifah, hardly a figure worthy of malicious intent?

Could it be because she’s black and overweight? Hilarious!

Admittedly, I did smile a couple of times over the course of the film. I don’t remember the scenes – apparently, they weren’t that memorable – but I do remember smiling.

I’m fairly certain it wasn’t during any of the sequences featuring the astonishingly irksome Jason Mantzoukas as an amiable drug dealer named Pam. I’m likewise pretty sure it wasn’t during the scene in which a dad thinks a naked Efron is sexually molesting his 4-year-old son.

And I’m certain it wasn’t during the countless times that De Niro sticks his finger up Efron’s ass. Then again, that lastnamed is the only way a movie as awful as Dirty Grandpa will receive a thumbs up.

RIDE ALONG 2

// Gloria Estefan’s “Congo” and KRSONE’s “Sound of Da Police” are two of the more prominent tunes heard over the course of Ride Along 2, but if the picture had a theme song, then Simon and Garfunkel’s “Keep the Customer Satisfied” would best fit the bill.

Enjoyed the first Ride Along? Certainly, plenty of moviegoers did, and the Universal Pictures brain trust isn’t about to mess with a successful formula. Their strategy: Hire the same director (Tim Story), employ the services of a couple of the same writers (Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi), offer the same standard-issue plotting and similar comic riffs, and then kick back and practice saying, “Show me the money.”

Grouchy Atlanta detective James Payton (Ice Cube) and his future brother-inlaw, motormouth rookie cop Ben Barber (Kevin Hart), again prove to be an odd— and at-odds—couple even as they now set their sights on Antonio Pope (a sneering Benjamin Bratt), a prominent Miami philanthropist who’s actually involved in planning assassinations, dealing drugs, selling arms, and seemingly every other heinous activity this side of running fingernails down a chalkboard. To bag this bigwig, the pair will need the assistance of a competent Miami detective (Olivia Munn) who Ben inexplicably keeps insulting as being too manly and a computer nerd (Ken Jeong) who was privy to Pope’s most incriminating files.

As before, there are a few moments of

genuine wit, as well as several stretches of tiresome shenanigans (an alligator makes an appearance). Cube and Hart again work well together, although this time there are limitations—while I’ve been praising Hart in one mediocre movie after another, this is the first time that his shtick finally starts to wear thin. Maybe they’ll give him better material in Ride Along 3.

THE REVENANT

// The Revenant shares some DNA with Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street, and it goes beyond the fact that both showcase Leonardo DiCaprio in Oscar-swooping mode. Like Wolf, both are stylistic studies in overkill, and both serve as masturbatory material for a segment of American males who clutch them like crucifixes in an attempt to ward off the encroaching new world order that they feel downgrades machismo and manliness.

Set in 1823 and loosely based on a true story, the film casts DiCaprio as Hugh Glass, an accomplished frontiersman and guide traveling with a military outfit led

by Captain Andrew Henry (the ubiquitous Domhnall Gleeson).

An attack by Arikara Indians leaves most of the party dead, and Glass himself is later critically injured after a close encounter with a grizzly bear.

A redneck soldier named John Fitzgerald (British actor Tom Hardy, laboring mightily to convince us he’s a Southern boy), who hates Glass just because, agrees to look after the wounded man for a large payment; instead, he eventually commits a great atrocity against him before leaving him for dead. But Glass will have his revenge, and like those cute pets in The Incredible Journey, he attempts to travel many miles to reach his desired destination.

Yes, it’s the familiar revenge motif, but here such a simple scenario buckles under the weight of Iñárritu’s approach.

The picture is a bruising beauty in terms of its visuals, and there are a number of powerful scenes spread throughout.

But Iñárritu’s artfulness too often feels at odds with the threadbare story, and his attempts at injecting elements of mysticism prove to be heavy-handed.

And then there are the paper-thin protagonists Glass and Fitzgerald, neither of whom are particularly interesting as screen characters.

And while I’m not about to spoil the ending, let’s just say that the manner in which it sidesteps the piece’s primary thrust is both insincere and hypocritical (on the part of Glass and Iñárritu). It’s basically an example of having your cake—or, in this instance, caked-on blood and mud—and eating it, too. CS

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Savannah Morning News, 1375 Chatham Parkway.

One of the Guys Guys, have you found yourself in a social rut, or just have a need for the art of conversation? Make a change in 2016.

The past decade a diverse group of guys have been getting together about every two weeks to share dinner and opinions on just about any topic. No membership requirements or dues. Just an open mind and willingness to expand your friendship base. For more information visit us on Facebook at Savannah Men’s Club, or if you prefer, email details/questions to savannahmensclub@gmail.com. ongoing.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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.

Savannah Libertarians Join the Facebook group to find out about upcoming local events. Mondays. Facebook. com/groups/SAVlibertarians.

Young Democrats Mondays at 7pm on the second level of Foxy Loxy, Bull Street. Call or visit the Young Democrats Facebook page for more information. Free ongoing. 423-619-7712. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

Auditions and Calls for Entries

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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.

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Concert: Doug MacLeod

The Savannah Folk Music Society presents blues guitarist and singer Doug MacLeod in concert. $15 general public, $12 SFMS members; cash only Fri., Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. fpc.presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Call for Applications for Savannah Youth Ambassador Summer Institute The City of Savannah is now accepting applications for the 2016 Savannah Youth Ambassador Summer Institute.

Interested parties should complete the online application at www.savannahga. gov/sya. The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016. The Savannah Youth Ambassador Program fosters youth leadership and civic engagement through City sponsored training, cultural exploration opportunities, and Make a Difference community impact projects. SYA is open to all rising 9th – 12th graders that reside within the incorporated city limits of the City of Savannah. Participants will be chosen through a selective application and interview process. Space is limited to 50 participants.

SYA Summer Institute is June 6 – July

22, 2016. Sessions are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a break during the July 4th holiday week. For more information, contact cfishel@savannahga.gov or djackson01@savannahga.gov. Through March 11. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

Call for Applications for Weave a Dream Initiative The City of Savannah’s Weave-A-Dream (WAD) Panel has issued a call for proposals for the 2016 Weave-A-Dream Cultural & Arts Projects initiative. Applications will be accepted through the calendar year, while funds are available. Programs are to be completed prior to December 31, 2016. The application must be submitted at least eight weeks prior to the start date of the project; the last date an application can be submitted is October 21, 2016.

Project funding is available up to $2,000 for specific and innovative arts, cultural,

or heritage projects or presentations that have a measurable, quantifiable benefit to Savannah’s diverse populations. The Weave-A-Dream Panel seeks proposals that actively involve youth, seniors, and those who have limited access to arts based programs in Savannah. A priority of the WAD funding program is that organizations reach neighborhood communities, encompassing all city districts. To be eligible for consideration, an organization must be a non-profit, 501c3, head-quartered in Savannah’s corporate limits. Proposed programs must also be produced within the City’s corporate limits. No individual artist applications will be accepted. Agencies funded by the City of Savannah for 2016 are not eligible to apply. Applications are available at www.savannahga.gov/ arts. Applying organizations may request application materials and technical assistance by contacting Rebecca Brown at 912-651-6760 or rbrown02@savannahga. gov Through Oct. 21. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. Call for Entries for Elementary Student Artwork The City of Savannah is seeking submissions of original elementary student artwork celebrating the 50th anniversary of Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District (designated in 1966) to display in an exhibit in City Hall’s first floor rotunda.

Submissions will be judged by a panel of artists, preservationists, and City leaders.

The winning entries will be framed and displayed by the City of Savannah in City Hall for the period July-December 2016 for all our citizens and visitors to enjoy. These winning works will become the property of the City of Savannah and will not be returned to the artists. Work not selected for display will be returned to the artists after judging.

Up to 6 winners will be chosen, including a “Best in Show.”All winners will receive an award certificate, prize of art supplies, and reproduction of their winning work for their portfolio. Winners will be announced to the public during an exhibit opening at City Hall.

For more information, visit savannahga. gov/artcontest or contact Luciana Spracher at lspracher@savannahga.gov or 912-6516411. Through March 11. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

Call for Entries for Maritime Arts Festival On May 7, 2016, Ships of the Sea will hold its second “Maritime Arts Festival.” The event is a one day outdoor exhibition of maritime related arts, crafts, and antiques.

The Museum invites artists, model ship builders, and antique dealers to submit images of their maritime/nautical related paintings, drawings, ceramics, jewelry, prints, mixed-media, woodworking, and collectable pieces for consideration. For prospectus and entry information please go to www.shipsofthesea.org Through April 22. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

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Call for Nominations for 2016 HSF Preservation Awards The Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF), a leading preservation organization committed to preserving and protecting Savannah’s heritage, is now accepting nominations for the 2016 HSF Preservation Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations demonstrating excellence in historic preservation. The deadline for HSF Preservation Award nominations is Monday, February 29, 2016. All entries must be hand-delivered or postmarked by this date.

Award winners will be announced at the HSF Preservation Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 5, 2016. The nomination form and full details on eligibility, submission criteria and key dates can be accessed online at http://www.myhsf.org/advocacy-education/ awards. Through Feb. 29. 912-233-7787. dmeunier@myhsf.org. myhsf.org/advocacyeducation/awards/. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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 Performers, Vendors and Volunteers for Savannah Asian Cultural Festival The Savannah Asian Cultural Festival, which will take place April 15-16, 2016 at Armstrong State University, is currently seeking live performers, Cultural Marketplace vendors and event volunteers. There is no cost for performers to participate. All vendors must be consistent with the theme of the festival.

The cost for vendors is $85 per booth. The festival’s Cultural Marketplace will offer the opportunity to learn more about each country and discover the traditional arts, crafts, fashions and treasures unique to each nation. From Ming-shared jewelry to calligraphy sets, original paintings, handbeaded clothing, Asian accessories and henna body painting, an entire continent’s worth of treasures can be found at the festival. If you would like to participate as a performer, vendor or volunteer at the 2016 Savannah Asian Cultural Festival, please contact James Anderson at james. anderson@armstrong.edu or (912) 3443224. Through April 15. about.armstrong. edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Homeschool Music Classes 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.

Tell Us Your Ghost Story?

Organization seeks to document your first hand experiences with psychical phenomenon for analysis and potential investigation. Our investigators have reputable credentials and long time investigation training and connections with the top minds and researchers in parapsychology field research and other areas. We are especially interested in Chatham and neighboring counties with special emphasis on Savannah itself and the Historic District. Interviewees should be comfortable with video documentation of themselves and events w/privacy level negotiated beforehand. ongoing. amchclub@yahoo.com. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

Benefits

$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.

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.

Valentine’s High Tea at Ashantilly Ashantilly Center in Darien, GA is having the annual Valentine’s High Tea on Saturday, February 13at 4 pm. Joye Hanrahan will be serving her delicious tea and a beautiful array of sweet and savory treats. Bob Allison joins us on the piano, so bring your Valentine and enjoy an afternoon at the “Old Tabby” as the historic home is called. $30 Sat., Feb. 13, 4-5 p.m. 912-437-4473. ashantillycenter@ gmail.com. ashantilly.org. The Ashantilly Center, 15591 GA Hwy 99.

Classes, Camps & Workshops

Acrylic Painting This ongoing painting class is designed to meet the student where they are in their painting experience, whether they are just beginning or have been painting awhile. Each 4 week session will have a focus on certain elements and principles of design and corresponding techniques.

Students will be given several project options for each unit of focus. Beginners welcome! **Mentoring option available for this class: bring your own projects and receive feedback and guidance as you work. $140, 4 week sessions Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 912.484.6415. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Advance Directives workshop Join social worker Sarah Copeland as she helps you complete the paperwork to make your wishes known when you are too ill or too injured to speak on your own behalf. Easy-to-follow guidelines and complementary booklets provided. Do the loving thing for your family now. none third Tuesday of every month, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

912.629.1045. hospicesavannah.org/.

Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. 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.

Basic Drawing and Oil Painting A multi-level ongoing class designed to train the student to see and render life accurately and with sensitivity while working from direct observation. Both drawing and oil painting techniques and materials will be explored, along with color and value principles. Beginners welcome. $140, 4 week sessions Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 912.484.6415. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. 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. Beginner Belly Dance Group Always wanted to learn a true art form of dance? Join our Beginner Belly Dance Group Class. Your deal includes your very own Hip Scarf! 1 class for 4 weeks: Every Tuesday at 7pm #SdeBDanceStudio #bellydance #shimmy #deal — at Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio. $30 Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m..

612-470-6683. salondebaile.dance@gmail. com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

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.

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, ---.

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.

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 912354-6686. mediationsavannah.com.

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad. Register by phone. ongoing. 912921-4646.

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. 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.

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

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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.

Oil Painting Basics A multi-level 8-week class designed to train the student to see and render still life accurately and with sensitivity while working from direct observation. Both drawing and oil painting techniques and materials will be explored, along with color and value principles. Beginners welcome. $275, 8 week sessions Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m.. 912.484.6415. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Oil Painting the Figure This 8 weeks session will emphasize laying down paint efficiently in each 2 and a half hour session to convey the flow, form and energy of the model’s pose. Using striking colors to contrast, Karen will demonstrate how to build up color to highlight different aspects of the body. (alla prima oil or pastels welcome, 8 poses total) $350, 8 week sessions Thursdays, 6:30-9 p.m.. 912.484.6415. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Old Masters Methodology This ongoing course is based on passages written by Leonardo da Vinci in his notebooks on the technical principals of painting. The student will be guided from

the initial drawing stages, through the grey-scale “Verdaccio” underpainting, and finally into the mixing of a four-color full value palette. Through this approach the student will gain a greater ability to see the subject, learn the meaning of the related artistic terminology and language, gain the ability to see color as value; and gain insight into the historical significance of this incredible process. $140, 4 week sessions Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 912.484.6415. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Open Artist Studio Open studio time for artists to work on personal projects, gain guidance from peers. No formal instruction. Working artist present. $10 Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m.. 912.484.6415. info@ thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Photography Classes Beginner photography to post production. Instruction for all levels. $20 for two-hour class. See website for complete class list. 410-251-4421. chris@chrismorrisphotography.com. chrismorrisphotography.com.

Piano 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.

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Portrait Drawing and Painting A multi-level 8-week class designed to train the student to see and render the portrait accurately and with sensitivity while working from direct observation. Both drawing and oil painting techniques and materials will be explored, along with color and value principles. We’ll start with drawing and move into an alla prima oil painting approach.

Beginners welcome. $350, 8 week sessions Saturdays, 1-3:30 p.m.. 912.484.6415. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. 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.

Slow Flow Yoga This class gently flows and pulsates with fluidity of movement and breath. You will progress through a series of postures.

Open to all Levels. Class Prices: Ongoing classes: $15 drop in. 5 Class card: $70 (3 month expiration) 10 Class card: $130 (4 month expiration) Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. 912-308-3410. yogamelynn@ gmail.com. branchesyoga.com/schedule/. branchesyoga.com. Branches Yoga Center, 2424 Drayton Street.

Soul Progression Yoga Focus on use of the asanas(postures) as artistic self expression. This class offers a deeply rooted spiritual foundation integrating alignment techniques and enlightening messages woven throughout the practice. Open to all levels Class Prices: Ongoing classes: $15 drop in. 5 Class card: $70 (3 month expiration) 10 Class card: $130 (4 month expiration) Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 912-308-3410. yogamelynn@ gmail.com. branchesyoga.com/schedule/. branchesyoga.com. Branches Yoga Center, 2424 Drayton Street.

Watercolor Basics Basic fundamentals of watercolors for beginners. This class introduces students to techniques like washes and dry brush and how to use salt or rubbing alcohol to create different textures. Students will also learn how to layer colors accordingly to create desired effects and details. **Mentoring option available with this class: bring your own projects and receive feedback and guidance as you work. $140, 4 week session Mondays, 3:30-6 p.m.. 912.484.6415. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Weekly Figure Drawing Classic figure drawing & painting sessions with a live model. No instruction.

Drop ins welcome. $20 drop in or $60, 4 week sessions Wednesdays, 9

a.m.-noon. 912.484.6415. info@ thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Youth Drawing and Painting/ Portfolio Prep An ongoing multi-level class designed to train the student to see and render life accurately and with sensitivity.

Working from direct observation, the fundamental principles are first mastered through drawing. Students then move on, as ready and willing, to oil or acrylic painting. An excellent class for those interested in developing a portfolio for school admission. $140, 4 week sessions Tuesdays, 3:30-6 p.m.. 912.484.6415. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St.

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. Coastal Bead Society Coastal Bead Society monthly meetings, 12 noon on the third Friday of the Month at the Coastal Georgia Center, 303 Fahm Street, near SCAD. All beaders are welcome. ongoing. wyrnut18@gmail.com. cgc. georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

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

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(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.

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. 912344-5127. 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.

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20 “Right now” 21 102, to Caesar 22 Apprehend 23 Have a meal 24 “Platoon” star Willem 26 Altared statement?

28 Park where Citi Field is located 35 Chinese tea variety 36 Tiresome, like a joke 37 In a ___ (teed off) 38 Back muscle, for short 39 “Inglourious Basterds” org.

40 .com kin 41 Grammy-nominated Macy Gray song of 2000 43 Australian coat of arms bird 44 Sir Thomas the tea merchant 47 Capricious activity, in a colorful metaphor 50 Corp. takeover strategy 51 “My Dog Has ___” 52 “The Simpsons” storekeeper 55 Actor/writer Barinholtz of “The Mindy Project”

57 Pai ___ (Chinese casino game) 58 Do a lawn chore 61 Goes cuckoo for 65 Nickname for the new host of “Celebrity Apprentice” 66 Extremely urgent 67 First Great Lake, alphabetically 68 Picks up a book 69 Litigation instigator 70 Outsmart

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18 Billionaire corporate investor Carl 19 Gave in 24 Award for a Brit. officer

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32 “And ___ grow on” 33 Lehar operetta “The Merry ___” 34 Astounds 39 “That’s amazing!” to a texter 42 Designer monogram 43 Edible mushroom of Japan 44 Completely cover 45 Astounded 46 “Antiques Roadshow” airer 48 Birds with curved bills 49 “An Inconvenient Truth” presenter 52 Hardly close 53 Peel, as an apple 54 Bone near the biceps 56 Closings 58 Marshy ground 59 Milo’s pug pal, in a 1986 film 60 Stimulate, as an appetite 62 Ball cap 63 “Elementary” star Lucy 64 Fly catcher ©2016 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com)

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For dinner reservations, please call Sybil Cannon at 912-964-5366. ongoing. 912-7487020. savannahnavyleague.us.

Savannah Go Club This is a new club for the board game “go” (igo, weiqi, baduk). For places and times, please call John at 734-355-2005. ongoing.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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.

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 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.

Spies and Mysteries Book Club A book club for readers who love thrillers, spy novels, and mysteries. We meet every 2nd Thurs of the month @6:30 pm. None second Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m.

912-925-8305. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. Toastmasters Toastmasters International is an organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, seminars, and contests.

Regardless of your level of comfort with public speaking, you will find a club that is interested in helping you improve your speaking abilities. Free Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m.. hostesscity.toastmastersclubs.org. thincsavannah.com. Thinc Savannah, 35 Barnard St. 3rd Floor.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671 42 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.

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.

Comedy

Comedy Night Join us for an evening of ice cream and laughter...the perfect combo for your Friday night! All ages welcome. Free Fridays, 8-10 p.m. craftbeercustard.com. Exit Strategy Icecreamists, 310 E Bay St. PICKComedy: Jerry Seinfeld Jerry Seinfeld brings his show to Savannah.

Thu., Feb. 11, 7 p.m. savannahcivic.com. savannahcivic.com. Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Odd Lot Improv An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” $5 Mondays, 8 p.m. musesavannah.org/. Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. Odd Lot Improv: On The Spot Mysteries Dinner Theatre Odd Lot is teaming up with the brilliant Chefs of Savannah Coffee Roasters to bring you a whole new dining experience.

The always surprising talent of Odd Lot will perform a fully interactive Friday night Murder Mystery while you dine on a delicious three course meal. Seating is at 6:30pm Friday nights. Reservations are strongly recommended. Four actors and three courses all for $40. It’s certain to be a night to remember. Great for groups, parties, or anyone who loves a good show. $40 Fridays, 6:30 p.m. justin@oddlot.org. oddlot. org. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

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: Doug MacLeod The Savannah Folk Music Society presents blues guitarist and singer Doug MacLeod in concert. $15 general public, $12 SFMS members; cash only Fri., Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. fpc.presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. Concert: Future of Jazz This annual concert features local and regional young jazz vocalists and instrumentalists and is performed in tribute to jazz great Ben Tucker. Wed., Feb. 10, 7 p.m. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Concert: I Cantori Sings a Garland of Songs The selected repertoire will include songs for Lent and Easter from around the world.

Featured will be male and female soloists of outstanding ability. Their expertise includes not only vocal technique, but also language skills as several of the songs do come from other countries. $15 Mon., Feb. 15, 7:30

p.m. 912-925-7866. icantorisavannah.com. stpeterssavannah.org. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 3 West Ridge Road.

Concert: Ken Lavigne Ken Lavigne is a highly acclaimed tenor who, for the last nine years, has performed on many world stages, including New York’s Carnegie Hall. He has worked with producer David Foster, performed for His Royal Highness Prince Charles, and has released his Fifth solo CD, entitled Showtime. $35 Sat., Feb. 13, 8 p.m. marstheatre.com. Mars Theatre, 109 S. Laurel Street.

Concert: Kurt Ollmann Kurt Ollmann, lyric baritone, has had a wideranging career in opera, oratorio and song.

He has sung at Carnegie Hall, London’s Barbican Centre, and the Salle Pleyel in Paris and La Scala, Milan along with many other prominent venues in Europe and the United States. Reception to follow in Rahn Hall. $25 Sat., Feb. 13, 4 p.m. uusavannah.org.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. Concert: Ladies of the Blues Huxsie Scott and Danielle Hicks belt out the blues in the first of a three-part blues concert series. Jared Hall accompanies on piano. $25 general, $22.50 for Theater members Sat., Feb. 13, 8 p.m. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn.

Concert: Love and Tragedy The Savannah Philharmonic presents this concert that portrays through musical genius that love cannot exist without heartache and loss. This concert features Eamon Pereya singing Schubert lieder, culminating with the dramatic and epic odyssey for string quartet, Death and the Maiden. Concert will feature Brent Price, violin; Christian Simmelink, violin; Renate Falkner, viola; Steven Thomas, cello; and Eamon Pereya, tenor. $20 Sun., Feb. 14, 5 p.m. 912-525-5050. info@savannahphilharmonic.org. savannahphilharmonic.org. elcota.org.

Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 120 Bull St .

Concert: Love, Music and Soul Kick off Valentine’s weekend right with Tank, Keke Wyatt and Avant. Thu., Feb. 11, 7 p.m. savannahcivic.com. The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Concert: The Queen of Cool: A Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee A cast of great Savannah musicians will share the Peggy Lee story, playing 20 legendary songs, and relating legends about The Queen of Cool - how she hit the big time with Benny Goodman in the 40’s, with Walt Disney in the 50’s, with Cy Coleman in the 60’s, a Grammy Award in the 70’s, and so much more. The evening’s lineup will include Linus Enoksson, Jackson Evans, Jared Hall, David Harris, Jane Ogle, and John Tisbert. $10 Thu., Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. Concert: Wess Morgan Wess Morgan, singer and preacher, has four albums and appeared in Tyler Perry’s “Laugh to Keep from Crying.” The concert opens with performances by SSU’s Wesleyan and Armstrong’s Gospel choirs. Sun., Feb. 14, 5 p.m. First African Baptist Church, 23

Montgomery St. Savannah Sacred Harp Singers The Savannah Sacred Harp Singers present a free community singing event. All are welcome to participate in America’s original roots music. For more information dial 912-655-0994 or visit savannahsacredharp. com. Sat., Feb. 13, 1-4 p.m. Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 50 Diamond Causeway.

Conferences

Literacy Conference for Educators Armstrong State University and the Coastal Savannah Writing Project (CSWP), an independent program that aims to educate coastal Georgia and South Carolina teachers on writing and reading comprehension pedagogy, will host the sixth annual Literacy Conference for Educators. This year’s featured author is Lester Laminack, writer of both children’s books and texts specifically designed for instructors. Laminack and CSWP director Lesley Roessing will conduct breakout sessions addressing topics ranging from Nonfiction Reading and Writing to Technology and Writing and will engage participants in professional development classes. $30 Sat., Feb. 13, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html.

Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St.

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 Lessons Tuesdays 6-7pm. The STUDIO. All levels and beginners welcome. Call/Email for info (954) 682-5694 /elyse.thestudio@yahoo. com Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m.. 954-682-5694. elyse.thestudio@yahoo.com. thestudiosav. net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. 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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eclectic music selected to resonate with each specific chakra, along with guided imagery. No dance experience or chakras knowledge needed. $20 ongoing, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-663-1306. Chakradancer@ comcast.net. chakradance.com/. synergisticbodies.com. Synergistic Bodies, 7901 Waters Ave. Ballroom Group Dance Class Weekly ballroom dance classes focus on two types of dance each month. Open to partners/couples or to solos. The $35 for 4 weeks or $10 drop in Mondays, 7 p.m.

912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail. com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Ballroom/Latin Group Class Group classes every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm. Tuesdays focus on fundamental steps, styling, and techniques.

Wednesday’s classes are more specific, with advanced elements. $15/person and $25/ couple Wednesdays, 8 p.m. and Tuesdays..

912-335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail. com. savannahballroomdancing.com.

Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

Basic Shag Lessons Every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Beginner’s Belly Dance Classes Learn basic moves and choreography with local Belly Dancer, Nicole Edge. Class is open to all ages and skill levels. Walk-ins welcome. 15.00 Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.

912-596-0889. edgebelly@gmail.com. edgebellydance.com. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. Beginners Belly Dance Classes Instructed by Nicole Edge. All ages/Skill levels welcome. Sundays, 12pm-1pm.

Fitness body and balance studio. 2127 1//2 E. Victory Dr. $15/class or $48/hour. Call 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. 7pm8pm. Private classes and walk ins available.

Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave. ongoing. 912-414-1091. info@cybelle3.com. cybelle3.com.

C.C. Express Dance Team Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm. Clogging or tap dance experience is necessary. Call Claudia Collier for info. ongoing. 912-748-0731.

Windsor Forest Recreation Building, Windsor Forest.

Dance for Peace A weekly gathering to benefit locals in need.

Music, dancing, fun for all ages. Donations of nonperishable food and gently used or new clothing are welcomed. Free and open to the public. Sundays, 3 p.m. 912-547-6449. xavris21@yahoo.com. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. Dance Night Salsa Savannah sponsors this dance night.

Be advised that locations often change.

Visit salsasavannah.com or call 912-7048726 for updated locations. Thursdays, 10 p.m. Gatsby’s, 408 West Broughton Street.

Salsa Savannah sponsors this dance night.

Be advised that locations often change. Visit salsasavannah.com or call 912-704-8726 for updated locations. Fridays, 10 p.m. Latin Chicks (Waters Ave.), 5205 Waters Avenue.

Dance Party Dance on Thursdays at 8pm--fun, friendship, and dancing. Free for Savannah Ballroom students. $10 for visitors ($15 for couples). free - $15 Thursdays, 8 p.m. 912-3353335. savannahballroom@gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing.com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

Free Dance Thursdays at Lake Mayer Lake Mayer is offering free dance and fitness classes for all ages every Thursday, in the Community Center. 9:30 am and 10:30 am is the “Little Movers” class for toddlers.

12:00 pm Lunch Break Fitness. 1:30 pm Super Seniors. 5:30 pm youth hip hop. 6:30 pm Adult African Fitness. FREE ongoing, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 912-652-6780. sdavis@ chathamcounty.org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

Free Trial Shimmy Chic: Belly Dance Fitness Shimmy and Shake with a BRAND NEW dance fitness program that we will start offering in January after the holiday break. Shimmy Chic is a low impact, high cardio workout that is designed to teach beginners and challenge the seasoned dancer. You will learn the true skill of belly dance while getting a great workout.

Our instructor, Kit Dobry, is the only one certified in the Savannah area to teach this great workout! *Yoga mat is required Join us for a FREE trial Thursday, December 17th. FREE Thursdays, 7-8 p.m.. 612-470683. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

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

Kids Hip Hop and Jazz Mondays, 6 p.m. salondebailedancestudio. com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

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Latin dances. Multiple teachers. Ages 4-17 currently enrolled in the program. Prepares youth for social and/or competitive dancing. $15/person Saturdays, 10 a.m. 912-3353335. savannahballroom@gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing.com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

LaBlast Dance Fitness Created by world renowned dancer and ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” professional, Louis Van Amstel, LaBlast uniquely combines a wide variety of ballroom dance styles and music genres. Do the Cha Cha Cha, Disco, Jive, Merengue, Salsa and Samba set to everything from pop and rock to hip-hop and country – and burn fat and blast calories! No experience and no partner

necessary. $15.00 drop in or 10 classes for $80.00 Mondays, 6-7 p.m. and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com.

Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Line Dancing Take down Tuesdays. Jazzy Sliders Adult Line Dancing, every Tuesday, 7:30pm-10:00pm. Free admission, cash bar.

Come early and learn a new dance from 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.

Old Time Country Dance Contra dance with live music by Glow in the Dark String Band. All dances called by Joyce or Bob. Casual dress, easy to learn, two left feet accepted, no partner or experience needed. Come early 7:15p for lesson. $8 general / $6 students Sat., Feb. 13, 7:3010:30 p.m. savannahfolk.org. Garden City United Methodist Church, 62 Varnedoe Ave. Salsa Lessons

Free Will Astrology ARIES (March 21-April 19)

“Love is a fire,” declared Aries actress Joan Crawford.

“But whether it’s going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell.” I disagree with her conclusion. There are practical steps you can take to ensure that love’s fire warms but doesn’t burn. Start with these strategies: Suffuse your libido with compassion. Imbue your romantic fervor with empathy. Instill your animal passions and instinctual longings with affectionate tenderness. If you catch your sexual urges driving you toward narcissists who are no damn good for you, firmly redirect those sexual urges toward emotionally intelligent, selfresponsible beauties.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Fifteenth-century writer Thomas à Kempis thought that real love can arouse enormous fortitude in the person who loves. “Love feels no burden,” he wrote. “It attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility; for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things possible.” As you might imagine, the “real love” he was referring to is not the kind that’s motivated by egotism, power drives, blind lust, or insecurity. I think you know what I mean, Taurus, because in the past few months you have had unprecedented access to the primal glory that Thomas referred to. And in the coming months you will have even more. What do you plan to do with all that mojo?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Gemini novelist Elizabeth Bowen (1899-1973) was fascinated in “life with the lid on and what happens when the lid comes off.” She knew both states from her own experience. “When you love someone,” she mused about the times the lid had come off, “all your saved-up wishes start coming out.” In accordance with the astrological omens, I propose that you engage in the following three-part exercise. First, identify a part of your life that has the lid tightly clamped over it. Second, visualize the suppressed feelings and saved-up wishes that might pour forth if you took the lid off. Third, do what it takes to love someone so well that you’ll knock the lid off.

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“No one has ever loved anyone the way everyone wants to be loved,” wrote author Mignon McLaughlin. I think that may be true. The gap between what we yearn for and what we actually get is never fully closed. Nevertheless, I suggest that you strive to refute McLaughlin’s curse in the coming days. Why? Because you now have an enhanced capacity to love the people you care about in ways they want to be loved. So be experimental with your tenderness. Take the risk of going beyond what you’ve been will-

Learn to dance salsa and bachata, and try it free before you buy it. Call 912-704-8726 to reserve your space and visit salsasavannah. com for more information. ongoing. Salsa Savannah Latin Dance Studio, 408 Bull Street.

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,

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ing or able to give before. Trust your fertile imagination to guide your ingenious empathy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Here’s the counsel of French writer Anatole France: “You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; in just the same way, you learn to love by loving.” What he says is always true, but it’s especially apropos for you Leos in the coming weeks.

You now have a special talent for learning more about love by loving deeply, excitedly, and imaginatively. To add further nuance and inspiration, meditate on this advice from author Aldous Huxley: “There isn’t any formula or method. You learn to love by loving -- by paying attention and doing what one thereby discovers has to be done.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

“I do not trust people who don’t love themselves and yet tell me, ‘I love you,’” said author Maya Angelou. She concludes: “There is an African saying: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.” With this in mind, I invite you to take inventory of the allies and relatives whose relationships are most important to you. How well do they love themselves? Is there anything you could do to help them upgrade their love for themselves? If their self-love is lacking, what might you do to protect yourself from that problem?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

“Only love interests me,” declared painter Marc Chagall, “and I am only in contact with things that revolve around love.” That seems like an impossibly high standard. Our daily adventures bring us into proximity with loveless messes all the time. It’s hard to focus on love to the exclusion of all other concerns. But it’s a worthy goal to strive toward Chagall’s ideal for short bursts of time. And the coming weeks happen to be a favorable phase for you to do just that. Your success may be partial, but dramatic nonetheless.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

“A coward is incapable of exhibiting love,” said Mahatma Gandhi. “It is the prerogative of the brave.” That’s my challenge to you, Scorpio. In accordance with the astrological currents, I urge you to stoke your uninhibited audacity so you can press onward toward the frontiers of intimacy. It’s not enough to be wilder, and it’s not enough to be freer. To fulfill love’s potential in the next chapter of your story, you’ve got to be wilder, freer, and bolder.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

“It is not lack of love but lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages,” said Friedrich Nietzsche. He believed

that if you want to join your fortunes with another’s, you should ask yourself whether you will enjoy your conversations with this person for the next 30 years -- because that’s what you’ll be doing much of the time you’re together. How do you measure up to this gold standard, Sagittarius? What role does friendship play in your romantic adventures? If there’s anything lacking, now is an excellent time to seek improvements. Start with yourself, of course. How could you infuse more camaraderie into the way you express love? What might you do to upgrade your skills as a conversationalist?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

“Love isn’t something you find,” says singer Loretta Lynn.

“Love is something that finds you.” Singer Kylie Minogue concurs: “You need a lot of luck to find people with whom you want to spend your life. Love is like a lottery.” I think these perspectives are at best misleading, and at worst debilitating. They imply we have no power to shape our relationship with love. My view is different. I say there’s a lot we can do to attract intimate allies who teach us, stimulate us, and fulfill us. Like what? 1. We clarify what qualities we want in a partner, and we make sure that those qualities are also healthy for us. 2. We get free of unconscious conditioning that’s at odds with our conscious values. 3. We work to transform ourselves into lovable collaborators who communicate well. Anything else? What can you do to make sure love isn’t a lottery?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

“We all have the potential to fall in love a thousand times in our lifetime,” writes Chuck Klosterman. “It’s easy. But there are certain people you love who do something else; they define how you classify what love is supposed to feel like. You’ll meet maybe four or five of these people over the span of 80 years.” He concludes, “A lover like this sets the template for what you will always love about other people.” I suspect that you have either recently met or will soon meet such a person, Aquarius. Or else you are on the verge of going deeper than ever before with an ally you have known for a while. That’s why I think what happens in the next six months will put an enduring stamp on your relationship with intimacy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Sixteenth-century Italian poet Torquato Tasso described one of love’s best blessings. He said your lover can reunite you with “a piece of your soul that you never knew was missing.” You Pisceans are in a phase when this act of grace is more possible than usual. The revelatory boon may emerge because of the chemistry stirred up by a sparkly new affiliation. Or it may arise thanks to a familiar relationship that is entering unfamiliar territory.

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7100 Abercorn St.

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.

Stand Out Youth A gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and 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.

Religious & Spiritual

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, $10. Wednesdays 6-7:30 PM- one hour of gentle yoga followed by 30 minutes of guided meditation, $15. Sundays 9-10:30 AM- Mediation, dharma talk and tea, $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 atLocated at 640 E 40th St and Reynolds. $10-$15 ongoing. The Savannah Zen Center, 640 E. 40th St. 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.

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.

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. 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. 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.

Taize Service The special worship gatherings start on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, and will be about 40 minutes long. Attendees will focus on silence, breathing, healing, prayer and reflection. The services will also feature soulful, musical chants and soothing visuals. Wednesdays.. 912-233-4351. asburymemorial.org. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. Tapestry Church A church for all people! We don’t care what you are wearing, just that you are here.

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. 912-234-0980. 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 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.

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Psychic funk

By Your Pal Erin

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TYPICALLY I’m not a winter funk kind of girl, but this past January, nearly every moment that wasn’t occupied by work obligations was spent in bed.

The impetus for my depression was a column I tried to write about forgiving Randall Miller, the film producer prosecuted for manslaughter after camera assistant Sarah Jones was hit by a train.

Despite my best intentions, I wound up crying for two straight days and forfeiting my column for the week. That depression lingered, eventually resulting in a case of the flu and a second delinquent column.

Even my Airbnb business came to a halt. Every dirty dish I left in the sink, every pile of laundry left unfolded sent a signal to the Universe, “Go on ahead without me. I’m just gonna sit this one out.”

But the human spirit is a stubborn thing— it trudges forward even when the ego says, “I quit!”

Last month, as I was showing up for only most minimal of my obligations, (namely working as an artist’s model for SCAD and other local studios around town) my Spidey senses went into overdrive. Whenever I’d sit for a twenty-minute pose, visions would appear around the artists’ heads.

What began as streaks of color emanating from the auras of those most excited to do their work soon became light forms assuming human shape, sharing verifiable messages from loved ones who had passed.

Then last week, three soldiers in pith helmets appeared around a painter who had recently served our country. I could feel they had died in some sort of combat or military exercise.

Their presence was so intense that I found myself chanting aloud, “Not now, not now, not now!”

During a break, I approached him and told him of their emergence, along with a specific message from one spirit who had deliberately set himself apart from the group. The painter confirmed that more than a dozen soldiers in his unit had been killed in a training exercise.

Being a psychic medium isn’t a parlor trick. I’m not some kind of carnival midway worker trying to guess your weight and age. I am a vessel used by spirit to

answer our prayers and confirm that even in our darkest hours, we’re never alone.

It’s an honor, a privilege and a tremendous responsibility. As a psychic medium, I’m just your loved ones’ messenger. Ultimately, you’re the ones who live with the pain of their loss every day. That’s why I do my job with the utmost reverence and integrity.

You’re the reason I keep showing up, even when I’m ready to quit.

Looking back on that uncompleted Randall Miller column, I realize that the psychic pain surrounding Sarah Jones’ death was simply more than I could bear.

I’ve tabled the subject for now, but it’s one I’ll definitely revisit. In my heart, I know that forgiving him is an allegory for healing the larger pain that’s hindering our humanity.

An interesting side note: each of the previous times I’ve referenced Randall Miller in this article, a silver spark of light has flashed in front of my computer screen, encouraging me to keep moving forward with his story.

Also, my unexpected detour through winter blahsville has taken my psychic medium work in a new direction that I wouldn’t have otherwise considered: group psychic readings similar to those offered by John Edward and Teresa Caputo. Right now it’s still in the planning stage, but stay tuned!

If anything about my recent funk resonates, then this week’s Faerie Fortune Cookie reading is especially for you: Bodach, the faerie of self-sabotage (reversed).

“When things don’t work out as we had hoped, they’re actually turning out in our favor. Be sure to tip your hat to Bodach for these happy accidents. He’s standing right there in the corner, eager to accept our praise.”

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