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Bethesda Farm and Gardens Stand

Each week, this popular organic farm stand, managed by Bethesda students and staff, sells fresh produce, seasonal vegetables, herbs, free range eggs, a variety of plants, goat milk soap, firewood and more.

3-5 p.m Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave.

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First Friday Art March FRI / 1

A monthly art walk featuring galleries, restaurants, boutiques and more. Free Trolley transportation, Indie Arts Market, and Kids Art Activities.

First Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m.

Art Rise Savannah, 2427 Desoto Ave. Free artmarchsavannah.com

The Singing Sensations Youth Choir exposes students, ages 5-18, to other people, cultures and musical experiences in Maryland, throughout the country, and around the world. Their repertoire consists of choral, patriotic and pop music, spirituals, show tunes, children and freedom songs, Motown, as well as songs in different languages.

7 p.m.

Trinity Baptist Church, 902 W. 36th Street.

Free and open to the public sensationalsingers.org

Armstrong Outdoor Festival

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Sponsored by the Department of Art, Music & Theatre at Armstrong State University the colorful Festival features live performances from groups around the city, puppetry, face painting, dynamic story enactments, scarf-juggling coordination challenges, mind-bending improvisational games and opportunities for kids to experiment with various musical instruments.

Armstrong art faculty and students will exhibit original artwork available for sale in the courtyard of the Fine Arts Hall, including everything from functional ceramics to abstract paintings.

10a.m.-4p.m.

Armstrong State University, outside Fine Arts Hall Free finearts.armstrong.edu

Common Grounds

Meets on Wednesday nights for open theological discussion on hot button issues. All are welcome regardless of faith background or where you are on your spiritual journey.

8 p.m The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St.

Film: Malamore (Sick Love)

Set in the fall of 1917, the film stars diminutive dwarf actor Jimmy Briscoe as Marcello, who longs to live a “normal” life with the woman of his dreams, a prostitute from a nearby brothel. He must compete for her affections with a handsome and manipulative full-sized soldier.

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

Science on Tap: Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain

Dr. Allison Brager, postdoctoral fellow at the Moorehouse School of Medicine, presents this lecture on the athletic brain.

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

Free

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The 81st Annual Savannah Tour of Homes & Gardens

Join the Annual Savannah Tour of Homes & Gardens in celebrating 81 years of hospitality, preservation and community giving. Enter some of Savannah’s finest private homes and experience the architecture, furnishings and collections that have been treasured by families for generations but seldom seen by the public. Featured events Thursday-Sunday are the Home & Garden Walking Tours ($50), happening at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. each day.

March 31-April 3 Various Venues $30 and up savannahtourofhomes.org

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The Abundant Community with John McKnight

Emergent Savannah, Step Up Savannah and Savannah Chatham Citizen Advocacy have partnered to present The Abundant Community, featuring John McKnight as a “conversationalist in residence.”

7 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Free and open to the public

Tea at Mrs. Davenport’s

Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in the historic atmosphere of the Davenport House Museum. Patrons will tour areas of the historic home where tea service took place and will participate in an afternoon tea with costumed interpreters. r 5-6:15 p.m.

Davenport House, 324 East State St. $18 plus tax

FRIDAY / 1

Better Block in Starland

Join Art Rise Savannah, Savannah Development and Renewal Authority, and a coalition of community, civic and arts organizations as we transform a portion of Bull Street to demonstrate how temporary interventions can bring vitality, improved mobility, and creativity to public spaces around the city.

3-10 p.m Art Rise Savannah, 2427 Desoto Ave.

First Friday Fireworks

Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of a new month with First Friday Fireworks, presented by Wet Willie’s. first Friday of every month, 9:30 p.m . Rousakis Plaza, River St. Free

First Friday for Folk Music

Monthly folk music showcase hosted by the Savannah Folk Music Society in a friendly, alcohol-free environment. first Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington s Ave. $5 donation savannahfolk.org

Southern Discomfort 2016

The Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home and Art Rise Savannah present this group exhibition, featuring original art by 20+ y local artists and a silent auction. Part of Savannah’s monthly Art March.

6-9 p.m Non-Fiction Gallery, 1522 Bull St. Free and open to the public

Theatre: Go, Dog. Go!

From cars and boats to roller coasters and roller skates, Go, Dog. Go! takes the whole family on the ride of a lifetime. This musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s beloved book about canine shenanigans is a riotous extravaganza for all ages.

7 p.m Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 East Victory Dr. $12-15 912-238-9015. savannahchildrenstheatre.org

SATURDAY / 2 Cars and Coffee

View unique, rare and antique cars while enjoying coffee. Car owners can bring in a car and interact with other automobile enthusiasts. first Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m.

Richmond Hill Museum, 11460 Ford Ave. Free admission, 25 cents for coffee with a $1 donation to the museum richmondhillmuseum.com

Civil War Trust Volunteer Day

The day is devoted to improving and rejuvenating the fortifications. There will be activities such as trimming plants, painting, cleaning, and doing other maintenance all around the fort grounds.

9 a.m.-4 p.m Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. Free

First Saturday Hike

This moderately-paced, 3-mile hike will include a talk about the different ecosystems of the park. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and insect repellant. Parking pass is $5. first Saturday of every month, 9 a.m Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. $2

First Saturday Yoga on the River

This free yoga class will take place at 9am and will be hosted by Dancing Dogs Yoga Savannah. The 60-minute community yoga class is open to all levels of yoga.

9 a.m Rousakis Plaza, River St.

Forsyth Farmers Market

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

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

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Front Porch Improv

Front Porch Improv is hosted by Savannah’s Improv Comedy.

8 p.m Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 W Henry St. $12 or pay what you can

Gardening Session

Kerry Shay, owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction on how to garden and harvest vegetables and herbs to bring home. first Saturday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Free and open to the public

New Orleans Funk Party w/ Jesse Smith and the All-Star Horn Section This fun show features guitarist, saxophonist, and producer Jesse Smith.

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

Spring Celebration and Sheep Shearing

Celebrate the arrival of Spring at the annual sheep shearing at Oatland Island.

10 a.m.-4 p.m Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. $7 per adult; $5 per child 912-395-1500

Spring Market

Crafts, antiques, and flea market items will be for sale as well as food, plants, and produce.

8 a.m.-2 p.m Bloomingdale History Museum, 250 E. Hwy. 80.

Free 912-748-0970

Spring Plant Swap

Swaps occur at Jane Fishman’s West Boundary Street garden. All plants, seeds, roots, corms, tubers, bulbs and rhizomes are welcome for exchange.

8-11 a.m.

West Boundary St. Garden, 450 West Boundary (between Creative Coast and Chatham Steel).

Theatre: Go, Dog. Go!

From cars and boats to roller coasters and roller skates, Go, Dog. Go! takes the whole family on the ride of a lifetime.

Saturday and Sunday 3-4 p.m Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 East Victory Dr. $12-15 912-238-9015 savannahchildrenstheatre.org

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Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market

There’s tons to buy and see at the Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market.

9 a.m.-1 p.m Islands High School, 170 Whitemarsh Island Road.

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The Abundant Community with John McKnight

Emergent Savannah, Step Up Savannah and Savannah Chatham Citizen Advocacy have partnered to present The Abundant Community, featuring John McKnight as a “conversationalist in residence.”

3:30-5 p.m Litway Baptist Church, 2335 Shell Road.

Free and open to the public

Girls on the Runway

Enjoy this fashion show with the newest styles from Runway Seven, Kendra Scott, Matilda Jane, and Fleet Feet. All proceeds go to Girls on the Run scholarship fund.

1-3 p.m Mercer Auditorium, Hoskins Building, Mercer University School of Medicine, 1250 East 66th Street. $20 adults, $15 students

Savannah Songwriters Series

The long-running songwriters in-the-round series moves to the Tybee Post Theater and highlights Jefferson Ross, Tim Malchak, Thomas Oliver, and Jan Spillane.

8 p.m Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn. $10, $9 Theater members

TUESDAY / 5

Richmond Hill Farmers’ Market

There will be free balloons for children, shopping bags for market customers, and activities such as corn hole, a bouncy house and the fire department’s water cannon.

2-7 p.m.

J. F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill.

912-756-3345

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Film: The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond

This ghost story was highly influenced visually by gothic horror films of the 1950s made by British studio Hammer Films.

Based on an old Japanese legend, it’s the tale of a newlywed couple who stumble across an old house in the woods near a pond, both of which have been cursed .

8 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. $6

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Described as a “force of nature,” Vanessa German creates compelling works that invoke the power to protect children endangered by circumstance and location.

Her “power figures” feature accumulations of found objects that decorate black figures she constructs from dolls and found objects, and imbues with beauty and magic. German is a vigorous advocate for children in her Pittsburgh neighborhood, creating safe spaces for art-making amid violence and danger.

Organized by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. department of cultural affairs

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NEWS & OPINION EDITOR’S NOTE

BY JIM MOREKIS

jim@connectsavannah.com

BALTIMORE. Chicago. Oakland, New Orleans. Camden. Fresno. Washington DC. Cities commonly considered the most violent and gang-ravaged in the U.S., a few nearly synonymous with the word “crime.”

Little ol’ Savannah was on the same list.

The latest “Violence Reduction Initiative” of the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Marshals—with help from local police and sheriff’s departments—just concluded in 12 of America’s most lethal cities, Savannah among them.

The cities are located in six regions identified as resisting the long national trend toward a decreasing crime rate.

“If you look at statistics over the last decade, violent crime and crime overall has decreased in this country,” said U.S. Attorney Ed Tarver. “But in these six areas, Savannah being one of them, violent crime has spiked.”

Which isn’t news to anyone here.

From Feb. 1-March 11, this Violence Reduction Initiative—Operation VR12 in law enforcement parlance—made 144 arrests in Savannah, clearing 177 violent crime warrants and taking 13 murder suspects off the streets (a couple of whom were on the lam for murders elsewhere).

How did VR12 define repeat offender?

A fugitive wanted for murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, aggravated assault, rape, sexual assault, or child molestation, with at least three prior warrants for violent crime such as assault, and charges like narcotics and weapons.

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“This initiative targeted the most dangerous of the most dangerous element,” said Savannah/Chatham Police Chief Jack Lumpkin. “This effort goes after the worst of the worst. It’s one of the best values we have in fighting crime. These people are actually driving the violent crime rate.”

One example is Andre Rondal Daise, arrested for the shooting murder of Randy Hooks in his pickup truck near Reynolds and E. 40th St. this past Christmas Day. Daise had previous arrests for assault, burglary, firearms, narcotics, and other

Savannah/Chatham Metro Police Chief Lumpkin at the podium

charges. He was arrested on St. Helena Island, S.C., hiding out with friends.

Chief Lumpkin says the typical offender corralled averaged ten prior arrests!

Throughout the nation, Operation VR-12 netted 8,075 gang members, sex offenders and other violent criminals, including over 500 accused murderers.

They recovered 17 children who’d been reported abducted and were missing.

(This focus on recidivist violent offenders is an interesting juxtaposition to other federal efforts to release nonviolent

offenders currently serving sentences.)

The local impact will hopefully be obvious in terms of potential reduced crime. It will certainly have political ramifications.

In the 90 days since Mayor Eddie DeLoach took office, his opponents have frequently criticized him and us in the local media for no longer making an outcry about crime now that the election is over.

To be fair, Mayor DeLoach had nothing to do with VR-12. These tightly targeted efforts spearheaded at the federal level by DOJ and the Marshals began at the behest of former Attorney General Eric Holder.

Things probably would have happened the same if former Mayor Edna Jackson had been reelected. But politics is politics, and the result will benefit DeLoach.

Local law enforcement did have something to do with Operation Step Forward, however, a similar operation raising the stakes for criminals who use guns.

“In the old days, defense attorneys would automatically try to get any gun charges plea-bargained out,” says Sheriff Roy Harris (who, as you read this, will either have survived Tuesday’s runoff to become Sheriff or not).

“That is no longer on the table. If you’ve got a gun and you’ve committed violence or are a convicted felon, that gun charge will not disappear,” Harris says.

The catch is that VR-12 is now in the history books. While local police will continue to work with the U.S. Marshals as they have for many years, this particular operation is concluded.

The proof is in the pudding, and in this case we’ll find our proof in whether or not the legal system makes these charges stick.

Otherwise this all will have been a waste of time and taxpayer dollars, again. CS

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DeLoach slam on former Mayors is a ‘cheap shot’

Editor, Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach, at a community meeting, recently attributed current crime woes to his Black predecessors—namely former mayors Floyd Adams, Otis Johnson and Edna Jackson.

The not-so-subtle implication was their ethnicity somehow led to complicity.

I’d ask Mayor DeLoach to poll Savannah/Chatham Police Department retirees and long-serving Metro officers on

Mayor Adams’ relationship with law enforcement. He’d find a resounding rebuttal to his implication.

Floyd Adams was a conservative and as such he supported the local police. I saw this support returned at the scene of an accident involving his son when the Savannah Herald van was knocked on its side.

Officers and firefighters put their arms around Mr. Adams’ shoulders as they briefed him.

That alone speaks volumes. He never demonized officers nor took the criminals’ side.

As mayor, Otis Johnson called a controversial town hall meeting for the Black community to offer solutions after the high profile murder of a young White woman. While an academic and a liberal, he nonetheless placed responsibility upon those closest to the problem.

Savannah’s Black mayors faced the violent result of social programs they didn’t control rewarding single motherhood, crack-created urban warfare, and a rap music soundtrack glamorizing all of the above.

As a Republican, Mayor DeLoach should easily recognize these progressive, cultural co-conspirators of crime.

This trio also encountered inequality so brutal that some of today’s generation feel justified in brutalizing others in the name of retribution.

The Black community of Mayor Adams’ era didn’t ask for this chaos anymore than mine did. Blaming his generation, of which mayors Johnson and Jackson are also members, is a cheap shot.

Nadra Enzi

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Arresting the ‘worst of the worst,’ and hopefully making it stick this time

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Social Science and the Simple Solutions

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McKnight promises that it’s not rocket science, or even theoretical physics. After spending time with

BY JESSICA LEIGH LEBOS thousands of people all over the jll@connectsavannah.com country, he and his ABCD cohorts have found that the solutions to ALBERT EINSTEIN reportedly once said, our most pressing social ills lie in “If I had an hour to solve a problem, I’d the task of connecting people in spend 55 minutes thinking about the meaningful ways that shape the problem and five minutes thinking about future. solutions.”

“Our research is no silver Now, I am no Einstein. And like most bullet,” he admonishes. “What working adults, I don’t have an hour to we know is what people can think about my problems, especially when achieve when they mobilize their they happen at once. resources.”

I mean, when the fridge is empty and If you’re wondering what that the water heater craps out and the dog might look like, head down to pukes on the carpet all in the same mornStarland on this Friday, April 1, ing, you don’t have the luxury of meditatwhere Art Rise Savannah and ing calmly on the nuances of your cold the Savannah Development and shower and whether that wet, orange pile Renewal Authority are taking is the missing guinea pig or a regurgitated over the block as part of the 50th sock. You just make mustard-and-cheese First Friday Art March. Traffic sandwiches and use up the last of the paper will be shut down on Bull Street towels and carry on, praying that you’ll from 41st to Maupas Ave. to make find the guinea pig chillaxing with the room for a colorful cavalcade of other sock behind the water heater. pop-up shops, food trucks, guerWhen it comes to Savannah’s top rilla theater and live music from issues—can we agree on crime, poverty This might look like a mere map, but it’s really a plan for excavating social treasure. some of our most dynamic dwellers. and pollen?—Einstein’s theory of thorough Dozens of volunteers have helped examination might not be realistic either. clean up broken glass and paint signs That’s not to say mulling things over isn’t 31 and by Litway Missionary Baptist identities from passive consumers to the to activate over 30,000 square feet of previvaluable: You can’t solve what you can’t Church on Shell Road Sunday, April 3. producers of their own well-being. ously unliberated public space. understand, and identifying the root causes “It starts with asking the question, ‘what “Increasingly, people in low-income But be clear: This is not just a party, it’s of a problem is most likely to yield the simdo we have here that can be used to make neighborhoods have come to see the limits of a demonstration—in both the pragmatic plest, most sustainable outcomes.But we’ve things better?’” says this guru of nittyoutside institutions,” says McKnight. “The and provocative sense. Inspired by the been gathering data and details about crime gritty urban solutions. very nature of today’s economy has led a lot national Better Block program that uses and poverty around here for decades. TakHe cites the Bethel New Life neighborpeople to conclude, ‘if not us, then who?’” temporary “interventions” to change and ing Einstein’s relativity into account, our 55 hood in Chicago as a prime example. The While Bethel New Life’s story might seem invigorate neglected urban spaces, Friminutes are long up, and it’s time to turn our riots of the late 1960s left this once thrivdauntingly out of reach, McKnight emphaday’s cheerful act of civil disobedience is a pollen-sprinkled faces to active solutions. ing industrial community an economic sizes that small skills like gardening and template for the rest of Savannah’s neigh(Just try the neti pot already!) and environmental disaster zone, riddled babysitting build important foundations: borhoods to dream/drum up their own How we change the world in the next with drug houses and toxic chemical sites. “When you understand what assets you have cottage industries and creative solutions. five minutes begins with shifting our focus McKnight was there as the neighborhood in your own neighborhood, you can mobilize With mad respect to Uncle Albert, we’ve from what’s wrong to what’s possible. association sifted through the literal and them. Then you determine what kinds of spent enough time pondering our probThat’s the philosophy behind Asset-Based figurative detritus, holding the space as help you need from outside.” lems. We’re a smart, diverse community Community Development, a strategy residents created a recycling program for That kind of empowerment can surely with all kinds of skills and treasures to that identifies the strengths, skills and abandoned materials, became trained in have a marked effect on the city’s poverty share, so let’s get down to the business of resources of a neighborhood and empowhow to clear the poisoned “brown fields” rate, which has stubbornly hovered between excavating them and putting them to use. ers its citizens to create positive change. and developed a senior care facility to help 26 and 28 percent over the last decade in Which reminds me: What I thought was The brainchild of renowned social sciits impoverished elderly. Not only did these spite of the dogged work of Step Up Savanan empty fridge actually yielded enough entist and author John McKnight, ABCD efforts solve immediate problems, they nah. Last fall’s city election prompted still-edible veggies to make a chopped has been applied to dozens of communities generated a self-sustaining local economy renewed discussions about our collective salad, which apparently lured the guinea around the country, many of them once that attracted businesses back to the area responsibility towards its reduction, and pig out from his hiding place. See? When stuck in the cycles of unemployment and and continues to thrive today.

McKnight’s visit adds to the momentum. we focus on what we have, things someviolence that plague so many SavannahiAny short drive through the west and “Our community is in a very positive times tend to solve themselves. CS ans. McKnight, along with his colleagues east sides of the city shows that we have place right now, we have a lot of fresh, at the ABCD Institute Northwestern Uniplenty of potential sites for dramatic trans- young energy,” says Step Up’s executive Hear John McKnight 7pm, Thurs., March 31 at versity, has spent the last half century formation in Savannah. But McKnight director Suzanne Donovan. the Sentient Bean and 3:30-5pm, Sun. April 3 at examining the road maps to success. asserts that the real wealth in these neigh“It’s an opportune time to bring in some- Litway Missionary Baptist Church, 2335 Shell Lucky us, he’ll be here next week to point borhoods is in its citizens, and that every one with the depth of knowledge who can Rd. Come to Better Block Starland/Art March the way, hosted by Emergent Savannah household holds a “rich treasure chest” of help us think more creatively about what 3-8pm, Friday, April 1, Bull St. btwn 40th and 41st 8 at the Sentient Bean on Thursday, March contributions when people can shift their more we can do.” streets.

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HECK ON WHEELS

The small and mighty Derbytaunts host open enrollment

BY JESSICA LEIGH LEBOS

jll@connectsavannah.com

MAR 30- APRIL 5, 2016

IT’S Tuesday night at Star Castle roller rink, but none of the usual Top 40 tunage can be heard blaring from the sound system.

Instead, there’s a cacophony of squeals and gleeful shrieks as a group of skaters in lime green rotates around the painted oval in the middle of the floor. An occasional whistle punctuates the rhythm of the grinding wheels.

“Pack it up! C’mon, get closer!” hollers a coach in referee stripes.

Suddenly, two skaters collide and one falls to the floor, skidding to a stop with chilling scrape, followed by a loud laugh.

“I’m good! Skate on!”

There’s more squeaking and clanging as she’s helped to her feet.

It’s a noisy situation, for sure. But the one thing you don’t hear much of at a Savannah Jr. Derbytaunts practice is crying.

The city’s only junior flat track roller derby league, the Derbytaunts are the raucous little sisters of the Savannah Derby Devils, who have been jamming and slamming as a club since 2006.

The Derbytaunts rolled onto the scene in 2012 as a way for girls ages 8 to 17 to get in the game, testing their mettle against other fun-sized crews from Charleston and Orange Park, FL. The team is part of the national Junior Roller Derby Association and abides by the rules of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, and there’s not a lot of time or patience for whining.

“As small as these girls are, they play as hard as the women,” shrugs head coach Jayme Connor, a former Devil and sexy grandma who goes by the derby nickname Demented Mistress.

“Derby’s tough, and it makes you tougher.”

Though a few bruises come with the territory, Coach DM is quick to assure that derby isn’t nearly as dangerous as it looks or sounds. Helmets, wrist guards and mouth protectors are required, and the main point of the Derbytaunts’ twice-aweek practices is to develop strong skating skills—and falling finesse.

“We start with drills on how to start and stop, then move on to how to fall safely without taking everyone else out with you,” she explains.

“And we don’t get as rowdy as the big leagues. We do more positional blocking instead of a hip check that sends someone 10 flying.”

Nobody messes with a derby girl! PHOTO BY JON WAITS/@JWAITSPHOTO

Players also learn how to tell the difference between being hurt—which, let’s face it, is going to happen, probably a lot—and being injured, which is taken very seriously. That ought to help assuage the fears of parents of prospective players, otherwise known as “fresh meat.”

For those young women who hear the call of the jam, this is your time: The Derbytaunts are holding an open enrollment every Saturday morning in April at Star Castle on Mall Blvd. Prior skating experience is helpful but not necessary—there are no tryouts, and anyone who can make it around the track once without falling can join. (However, a copy of your medical insurance coverage is required.)

The team keeps a roster of about 20, from the tiniest fourth-grader to high school seniors looking to transition to the big girl league. Like their older derby counterparts, they take up adorably clever sobriquets that express their intimidating fortitude: Sassacrash, Hot Grunge Sundae, The Blockness Monster.

The team name itself is a snarky play on “debutantes,” reflecting the countercultural, feminist nature of roller derby that

flies in the face of prim female stereotypes.

“Contact sports for girls are few and far between,” says Coach DM. “They deserve a chance to give and take a hit if they want.”

The body positive atmosphere also provides an opportunity to show strength in a safe space.

“I feel like it helps build confidence,” says Danielle Rose, whose 12 year-old daughter, Veda, has been skating with the team for four years. “I mean, who’s going to mess with a derby girl?”

“It’s really empowering,” agrees Veda, who goes by Space-N-Veda while in uniform.

As far as offering up their sweet little girls to the big, bad sport of roller derby, most Derbytaunt parents take the approach that every sport carries a risk.

“A kid can get injured doing anything,” says Rose.

“I have a friend whose daughter was in a cast for three months from Irish dance!”

While the time commitment for junior roller derby isn’t nearly as daunting as some kids’ sports (looking at you, travel soccer), players are expected to show up to practice twice a week and at four to six bouts a

season, half of which may be out of town.

Back at Star Castle, the din reaches a full-blown roar as the Derbytaunts practice the defensive strategies of holding each other’s wrists and grabbing the tails of the shirt in front of them. They pack together as they shuttle around the track, one mass of impenetrable Girl, until the whistle blows and the referee yells “Sprint!” Then the girls stomp out one last jangling racket before giving up the floor to the Derby Devils, who they will join for a triple header bout at the Civic Center on April 30.

Sage Batchelor, 10, has been a Derbytaunt for almost a year. She watches reverently as the Derby Devils, clad in all black, snap on their helmets and take up the smooth rhythm of their turn around the track.

“I used to be afraid of the bigger girls, but now that I’m more experienced, I know they won’t hurt me,” says Sage with a nod.

“I mean, I might get knocked down, but I can totally take it.” CS For more info about open enrollment and upcoming bouts, go to the Savannah Jr. Derbytaunts Facebook page.

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FIRST off, Bill, “sanpaku eyes” isn’t exactly a medical term. And second, the phenomenon the phrase refers to isn’t a medical condition, but rather a not wildly uncommon physical trait—it’s like you’re wondering about the condition known as dimples.

The average reader will now be thinking: What the hell are we even talking about?

Sanpaku describes eyes in which the sclera—the white part—can be seen above or (usually) below the iris. The word is Japanese, from elements meaning “three” and “white,” the idea being that the iris is bounded by sclera on three sides, rather than the usual two.

Whatever dent the sanpaku concept has made in the Western consciousness is largely the doing of George Ohsawa, a Japanese thinker who last century helped bring to the wider world the dietary philosophy called macrobiotics, which emphasizes maintaining one’s yin-yang balance via intake of various whole foods. Ohsawa

poached the concept of sanpaku from old Asian diagnostic traditions of facial reading, in which different features were thought to reflect aspects of your physical or spiritual health. In his writings Ohsawa claimed that three-whites was a particularly nasty characteristic, indicative of someone “suspicious, fearful, insecure, quick to misunderstand, and passive.”

Furthermore, “his heart, sexual organs, liver, kidney, and lungs are very sick,” and so forth, and the condition can only be treated with a macrobiotic diet.

Ohsawa came armed with examples, too: his list of prominent people with sanpaku included John F. and Robert Kennedy, Hitler, Abraham Lincoln, and Marilyn Monroe. And to the extent anyone’s aware of the trait today, it’s because they’ve heard this roster of unfortunates, which has since been expanded to include John Lennon and Elvis. Then there’s Charles Manson, who had the dreaded “upper sanpaku,” in which the white is visible above the iris—thought to indicate a dangerous psychopath. Clearly this group had its share of high-profile troubles, one concedes, but not ones that could have been foretold from the visibility of their sclera.

Or could they? Several sources on sanpaku point with satisfaction to an August 1963 interview (by Tom Wolfe, no less) of George Ohsawa in the New York Herald Tribune, in which he’s said to have predicted JFK’s death. Online Herald Tribune archives, though, stop in the year 1962, leading one to wonder: Just how high up does this thing go, anyway?

Obviously you’re not buying this theory, Bill. Is there anything to sanpaku eyes medically, though? Not really—as an isolated trait, nobody ever died from showing too much sclera. But they’re sometimes seen as a sort of benign effect of certain

other conditions: • Ectropion, or eyelid droop, occurs in aging people as their faces lose muscle tone; as the lower lid droops, you might catch a little more white. Possible medical complication: increased irritation due to greater exposed area of the eyeball.

• Retraction of the lower lid, giving the eye a distinctive rounded shape, is a common complication following cosmetic surgery—specifically lower-lid blepharoplasty, which removes lines and tightens the skin..

• Exophthalmos, or proptosis, is a bulging of the eyeball; among the underlying causes can be Graves’ disease (an immune disorder that leads to hyperthyroidism), or eye injury or cancer, etc. This might cause a sanpaku look, but here the most striking aspect isn’t really exposed sclera qua exposed sclera; it’s that your eyes are popping out of your head.

• Finally, a milky white ring around the cornea—not quite sanpaku, but I guess it could be mistaken for such—indicates the presence of lipid deposits. Called corneal arcus or arcus senilis, this is also a byproduct of aging; it doesn’t affect vision.

Anyways, the sanpaku crowd isn’t just swimming against the tide of good science—if we follow one credible theory, they’re up against the whole of evolution.

Among species, humans possess notably visible and well-demarcated sclera.

According to the cooperative eye hypothesis, that’s by design. It’s thought that our eyes evolved to look this way so we’d be better able to communicate—by reading one another’s eyes and tracking each other’s gazes. So more may be better when it comes to the sclera, though I hope this doesn’t mean Charles Manson is the next step in human development. CS

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Also, detectives launched an investigation into the suspicious deaths of Linda Jenkins, 57, found just beyond the wood line on Entellmann Street and Fenwick Avenue on Friday, March 25, and Lakesha Nicole Mays, 35, who was found in the yard of an abandoned house on the 300 block of West 38th Street on March 26.

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NEWS & OPINION NEWS OF THE WEIRD Hardly a “Do-Nothing” Congress

In March, U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas, chairman of the House Rules Committee, introduced a resolution to recognize “magic” as one of America’s “national treasure(s),” backed by a 711-word paean urging all to “support and protect” the storied craft — which needs to be “understood and promulgated,” especially given that, according to Sessions, it “requires only the capacity to dream.” Sessions made no link of magic to resolving other congressional business (such as, for instance, ending the string of 64 consecutive failed votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act).

Leading Economic Indicators

Residents on London’s swankiest street (Kensington Palace Gardens), stymied in efforts to build upward on their relatively small lots, instead plan elaborate “basements” — extending as far as five stories down, with elevators, swimming pools, gyms, climbing walls, and one even with a “Ferris wheel” for dialing up the resident’s daily choice among his several cars. However, embassies are located on the street and have challenged the construction chaos as offending their sovereignty under international law. Recent restrictions limit the basements to one story down, but billionaire entrepreneur Jon Hunt’s five stories are grandfathered in (though his “Ferris wheel” appears to have been shelved).

New World Order

• Mystery fiction has always been a popular genre, but now, readers who prefer that their crimes be solved by cats have several series of brilliant felines to choose from. As The Wall Street Journal reported in February, the major controversy swirling at “cat fiction” conventions is whether the clever kitties should advance the plot by speaking. “We all talk to our pets,” noted one best- selling author, “and most of us imagine the other side of the dialogue.”

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The Environmental Protection Agency, of course, said not to worry, that the heat from the fire was not enough to ignite chemicals or trigger an explosion. (2) While America was outraged about the water in Flint, Michigan, the tap water in Crystal City, Texas (100 miles southwest of San Antonio) was suddenly as black and thick “as oil” and “stank,” according to a resident. The city’s water superintendent said the town had decided to clean Least Competent residue from the system Government for the first time in “20 to Following a simplistic 30 years.” hack at the Internal Revenue Service that permitted sevVETO BAD People With Issues eral thousand tax returns BILLS (1) Reagan National to be illegally accessed and Airport in Washington, refunds commandeered, the D.C., disclosed in March agency created an equally that in 2015 it received porous “fix” merely copied 8,670 noise complaints from failed security else— but that 6,500 came where on the IRS website. from the same person According to a March Wash(thus averaging 18 per day, ington Post report, the fix every day). (2) Buddhist admirably added one level monk Julian Glew, 45, of security (a personal PIN), was arrested in Septembut nonetheless allowed ber in Humberside, Enganyone to change another’s land, and later sentenced PIN using publicly available information. IRS Commissioner John to 11 weeks in prison after he slashed (by his count) 162 tires in his neighborhood Koskinen told the Post that “only a handbecause, he said, he was angry that he had ful” of taxpayers were victimized by the stepped on an insect and needed to be faulty fix (but later defined “handful” as jailed. “fewer than 200”). generation appeared “optimistic,” analyzed “thousands” of the generation’s messages against 24 human emotions, which it translated to 38 particular emotional states, which were fed into the IBM Watson computer, which selected 10 existing beers, whose recipes were then cribbed to create 0101 (a “cream ale” with honey and two specific kinds of hops, tasting of “optimism, love, imagination, and gentle overtones of excitement”).

Things People Believe

Murders are being committed over hair weaves, reported WMC-TV (Memphis, Tennessee) in March, with one likely explanation being a belief that a person who acquires tufts of human hair surely acquires the fortunes — good or bad — of the person who grew the hair. That is especially true of “virgin” hair from India, shorn for religious sacrifices (“tonsuring”) before falling into the hands of agents who sell to Western women.

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Timothy Broad, 30, was convicted in February of a November Clacton, England, convenience store robbery and jailed for more than three years. The balaclavawearing Broad had pedaled away from the store with the money but managed to fall off his bicycle three separate times, in short order, in the process losing both the balaclava (from which his DNA was recovered) and all the cash.

Recurring Themes

• Once again, public service personnel were disciplined for violating rules even though perhaps saving a life. In March, a captain and a sergeant in the Falmouth Volunteer Fire Department near

Fredericksburg, Virginia, were suspended for rushing an infant girl (who was having a seizure) to the hospital in their fire engine despite rules requiring that they wait for an ambulance (which they ascertained was still 10 to 15 minutes away).

The firefighters administered oxygen and delivered the girl safely to the ER 13 minutes after the 911 call, though she had suffered another seizure in the hospital’s parking lot. Said the grateful father, “My wife and I feel terrible for the fallout ... to these two gentlemen.”

• India (especially in Bihar state) has been plagued by legendary school-cheating scandals — with parents last year even seemingly re-creating the scene of the siege of the Alamo by using tall ladders en masse to climb the walls of a testing center to pass cheat sheets to students. In February, on recruiting day for prestigious army jobs in Bihar, wary officials administered written tests in a field with all aspirants sitting cross-legged and clad only in underpants, balancing exam papers on their thighs. Officials thus avoided needing to frisk the large number of applicants.

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In October (2011), a court in Ottawa, Ontario, sentenced pornography collector Richard Osborn, 46, to a year in jail on several charges but dismissed the more serious child porn counts. Judge Robert Fournier ruled that Osborn’s hard-core images of Bart and Lisa Simpson and Milhouse were not illegal, on the ground that he could not be certain of the characters’ ages. (Baby Maggie Simpson was not involved in sex.) Judge Fournier was clearly exasperated at Osborn’s perversions, among them his homemade video of swimsuit-clad youngsters, interspersed with shots of Osborn himself masturbating, aided by a Cabbage Patch doll with cut-open mouth. Finally, a disgusted Judge Fournier halted the presentation of evidence. “Enough,” he said. “We are not paid to sit here and torture ourselves.”

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THE MAN occupying the producer’s chair on records from Old Crow Medicine Show, Dawes, longtime collaborator Gillian Welch, and many more, Dave Rawlings is Nashville gold.

While many will recognize him as the guy with the vintage archtop guitar playing and harmonizing alongside Welch (who was launched to the top of roots music thanks to her contributions to 2000’s treasured Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack), Rawlings helms a project of his own, Dave Rawlings Machine.

The band, which started as occasional endeavor of Rawlings, Welch, and a rotation of talented friends, made a grand return in 2015 with a second LP, Nashville Obsolete. A toughed-up version of the roots music many associate Rawlings and Welch with, it’s a must-have for any Americana fan.

Rawlings is a kind-hearted quick-talker with his hand in many pots, and it shows 16 as excitedly chats about new ideas, musical

growth, and getting back on the road with the Machine.

With you and Gillian being in multiple projects, do you sit down to write with a particular project in mind, or do you just write and find a place for it to fit?

The only time we write with intent is if we have an album getting close to being finished. Then we may try to angle the material one way or the other. Once we’ve finished out that group of songs, pile of thoughts, we might start to pull out one of the dusty notebook sheets that seemed like it would work well with whatever band we’re aiming at.

When we were working on the last Machine record, we realized we had a few songs that would be the core of a record, and we really just trying to finish as quick as we could. If there was stuff that seemed to suit that project, we’ll put it up for later.

It’s been about six years since the last Machine record.

There’s always going to look like there’s a

lot of time between records. Something people don’t see so much is that there’s going to be fewer records in the world, considering that they’re obsolete. People spend their money because they’re forced to at this point. People live in a world where they think records will come out every year, or nine months…and now, it seems pretty typical to wait two, three years in between albums. I think that’s the way business has evolved. I’m sure if we were in the time when you could make a record and you didn’t have to go out on tour, there were a lot more of them.

It’s nice to not have to rush things and have that pressure.

We love to spend time writing songs and recording them—you do what you have to do. You also need to make sure that what you’re putting out is of a quality that you’re comfortable going out and supporting it, making art that people enjoy for a long time. I don’t know if we could ever pull the trigger on or put out a project that we didn’t feel good about.

You recorded the latest album to tape.

Do you usually record analog?

It’s always how we’ve done it. We worked with T Bone [Burnett] and I learned my style of recording from him, and that’s how he was working at the time, so I learned it just as much as I could. When we got into making our third record, I was at the helm, and I just did it that way.

We really like the sound of analog stuff. For acoustic stuff…I’ve worked in other studios and with people with side projects in the digital world…there’s not a lot in the digital world for us. We’re not using a lot of tracks, we’re not sliding things around or tuning them. We’re really just interested in capturing the best sound we can.

Tape really captures the air in the room and around the instruments. It’s perfect for acoustic music.

You can capture that, and you can capture a lot, I often think, when you start thinking about the fidelity of records, it’s like you can take something that was recorded on tape, go all the way down to mp3, and

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there’s still a little bit of that essence back there. It’s an onion: you keep removing layers and you get closer and closer to the source. You can’t believe what you hear on the master tape or 2-inch tape before it’s mixed.

What are you working on right now?

We made a record of Willie Watson, who played in the Machine, trying to get another record together for him, and we have been working on new songs probably for a Gillian Welch record, though it’s too soon to tell.

Writing is such an all-consuming process. It’s not something that we’re good at doing if we half-think about it. It’s not, ‘Why don’t we write a song this week?’

That’s never going to happen. We have to put all our energy towards it. That’s what we’ve been doing, and, I don’t know, the ambition to write songs that are as good as the songs that we listen to and love from other artists and trying to figure out how to make that happen.

It’s interesting, because you can’t really enjoy your own work the way you enjoy the music that inspired you to do what you do, but that’s the point of it. When you make music that other people appreciate as deeply as you appreciate the stuff that you love, that completes the circle that makes it valid.

And I know that’s why, speaking for myself, I’m listening to some song that I think is one of the best songs ever written, there’s so much stuff in the world I love, I start thinking about it, and I want to know when I listen to a great instrumentalist, any great musician, that desire to be able to do that and figure out the nuances of your craft, and how when you can stand up onstage and do the thing you love to watch other people do, it’s a wonderful thing.

about. Though we played bluegrass with people in big groups, we both said, ‘Man, I really love that stripped-down stuff with just a couple people.’

Being the mid-‘90s, this was the path to riches and fame, trying to remake old time music that only happened for a little period of time in the ‘30s, then went away. There’s still some stuff to be discovered there; they haven’t really plowed the end of that row.

There’s still something out there.

We sat down and started trying to sing some of these songs, and I remember vividly thinking, ‘Well, our blend isn’t bad, and we have the same aesthetic and we like the same things, so it seems like it could grow into something.’ And when I hear recordings of us even a couple years later, we’re a lot better in a year than probably when we first sat down and sang together.

Nothing gets better if you don’t think about it, but as long as you pay attention to what you’re doing, hopefully you can make progress, develop this thing. The blend is seamless—it’s the result of singing a lot.

You really have to have some sort of talent.

There’s a hundred thousand things in the world that wouldn’t matter if I worked hard at, I’ll never get good, but if you have a little bit of something and put some effort in, you can get it.

“We love to spend time writing songs and recording them—you do what you have to do. “

You and Gillian have worked together for so long now—did you see that happening when you first met? Was it just a real ‘click’ moment, musically?

I remember when we first met in Nashville, she moved down and I moved down maybe a couple months later.

If I was just to judge objectively who had the best vocal blend with Gillian, there were two other people she sang with who I think had a better natural blend than we do.

We were both interested in the same kind of music, we loved these old tunes from the ‘30s and ‘40s no one else cared

How’s playing in the Machine different for you than other projects?

When we play, one of the great pleasures of doing Machine shows is to have people like Paul [Kowert] from Punch Brothers, Willie Watson, and Brittany Hass. To have acoustic musicians of this caliber playing with us and to have a band I really feel strongly about, and to think about the people we’ve had play over the years, when John Paul Jones was out with us, or Gabe Witcher—it really makes it a different show.

It keeps things fresh for us; we wouldn’t have ever kept doing Machine shows except when we went out in 2014 to do shows for fun with John Paul Jones, the audiences had grown without us doing too much. People really loved the shows, enjoy the experience.

We’re able to make a bigger sound, improvise in a different way because we got a whole band with us. Hopefully we get some places we can’t normally go as a duet. CS

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AFTER 20 years on the road and over a dozen albums, The Drive-By Truckers have quietly become elder statesmen of American rock ‘n’ roll.

Heirs to the great Southern rock tradition, they’ve modernized the genre for a new age, mostly through the unique songwriting skills of frontman Patterson Hood, who turns Southern stereotypes upside down with his reflective takes on race, history, and identity.

With roots in Northern Alabama’s Muscle Shoals region, the Truckers became known primarily as an Athens band after their move there. These days Hood himself lives all the way across the country in Portland, Oregon, with his wife Rebecca and their two children.

The Truckers play the Savannah Music Festival on Wednesday, April 6, at the Trustees Theatre. We spoke to Hood the day after their gig in Carrboro, N.C. So you moved to Portland a few years ago but still have an Athens area code.

What does that tell us?

Right! Well, we’re still based in Athens, as a band. My family and I are just out here.

R.E.M.’s Peter Buck moved to Seattle some years back. You guys are close —did he influence your move to the Pacific Northwest?

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Indirectly, I guess yes. My wife and I started seriously talking about it when we went to his wedding. He didn’t draft me into it or anything like that. Of course, we went in June when it was stunningly beautiful, and it had been like 100 degrees for days in a row in Athens! We were like, wow.

But it takes a while to move cross-country.

In 15 years in Athens we made a whole bunch of friends.

What kind of changes did you see in Athens in that 15 years?

It has changed a lot. It’s going through a lot of gentrification. It’s just a much more expensive town. Honestly, I couldn’t have afforded to live there if it was as expensive then as it is now. Which worries me. But 18 you know, they keep finding a way to make

Patterson Hood (standing, with hat), and The Drive-By Truckers play the Trustees Theatre next week.

it work.

What impact has the move had artistically?

It’s been great as a writer and an artist.

It’s worked out for everybody. It’s been real good for the band and really helped us solidify our base out there. The west coast has always been real good for our band.

We did that live record in San Francisco— three nights at the Fillmore!

Your old bandmate Jason Isbell just played here again, as did Widespread

Panic. Seems like Savannah is firmly on the circuit for Athens roots and jam bands.

Oh man. We used to play the Velvet Elvis—is that what it was called?—all the time. Then I guess it wasn’t open there for awhile, so there wasn’t really a venue there for us for a little bit. But I’m so glad to be back finally. It’s about time.

I saw the videos of John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin playing with you guys at Peter Buck’s Todos Santos festival in Mexico. How did that happen?

Oh that was pretty crazy cool! I sort of asked him if we could jam together and he did. There were like all these jamfests going on, and we got to play with him. It was just amazing.

So y’all are back on the road again.

It’s been a great tour. We sold out two nights in DC. Two nights in Brooklyn.

What kind of set list are you playing this time around? You have such a huge catalogue now.

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We don’t have a set list, man! We totally wing it. We might decide what the first couple of songs are gonna be, then it’s just chaos. (Laughs) This will be a pretty wide selection of our career, that much we do know. Last night was one of the most radical departures for us. We played some things we hadn’t played in years.

I have to ask you about the New York Times op-ed you wrote after the Charleston Emanuel AME shootings. It was headlined, “The South’s heritage is so much more than a flag.” Any new thoughts on the subject since then? Are you still comfortable with everything you wrote?

The record we just made really talks about a lot of current events we’re facing now as a country, with racial issues, with the rise of Trump. Being socially conscious has always been a part of being in this band and what we try to do. We ain’t gonna get anywhere unless we all have a discussion about these issues.

What this is, is time for white guys with Southern accents to start saying ‘Black lives matter.’ CS

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Dwight Yoakam: ‘Energy and intent’ Alt-country godfather plays Savannah Music Festival

“Yeah, that’s a collision of the Ramones ambushing Bill Monroe,” Yoakam says of his take on “Man of Constant Sorrow.”

DWIGHT YOAKAM sees several paralThere’s also a hard kick and nice swing lels between his current album, “Second to “The Big Time,” while several songs— Hand Hearts,” and his 1986 debut album, “She,” “In Another World” and the title the alt-country classic “Guitars, Cadillacs, song—all fit the kind of rambling honky Etc., Etc.” tonk/rock framework that Yoakam has “It feels in a strange way connected to always been Yoakam’s signature. the very first record, ‘Guitars, Cadillacs’ in If Yoakam rarely rocked as hard on his the way that it came about,” Yoakam tells earlier albums as he does on “Man of Conus. stant Sorrow” and “Liar,” his sound never“That album (“Guitars, Cadillacs, theless proved very successful, especially Etc.,Et.”) was an EP originally, and then during the first decade of his career.

Warners signed me in ’85 and I re-released A native of Pikeville, KY who grew up in it in January ’86 as a full-length. And this Columbus, OH, Yoakam came to Los Angeone has its own, it’s almost as if that album les in 1977, inspired by the rocking country had its own journey and a couple of lives.” sounds of Bakersfield-based Buck Owens As Yoakam suggested, both “Guitars, and “Sweethearts of the Rodeo”-era Byrds.

Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.” and “Second Hand He scuffled for several years before getHeart” include songs that had a previous ting signed by Warner Bros., which took life before being re-done in somewhat difhis indie EP, “Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc. Etc.,” ferent ways for the two albums. expanded it with several additional songs Several songs from “Guitars, Cadillacs” and released it as Yoakam’s 1986 fullfirst surfaced on an independent EP that length debut album. was later supplemented with other songs It became a chart-topping country and re-released as the Guitars, Cadillacs, album and started Yoakam on a commerEtc., Etc.” cial roll that lasted for more than a decade.

“Second Hand Heart,” includes a few In all, he’s notched 22 top 20 country sinsongs that had been gestating with Yoakam gles and nine platinum albums, including for some time. “V’s of Birds,” was a song Warner Bros./Reprise Records, the label between the two albums is an attitude 1993’s “This Time” (which topped three Yoakam had thought of covering as far Yoakam called home for his first eight Yoakam brought to the projects—a spirit, million copies). His total album sales stand back as the mid-1990s. albums before parting ways and releasing as he says, of “reckless abandon, mischief at 25 million.

The title track was written and under his 2003 album, “Population Me,” and his making and fun” that reminded him of But as Yoakam grew older (he’s 59 now), consideration for Yoakam’s previous 2005 album, “Blame the Vain,” on indewhy he wanted to make albums in the first country radio moved on, as it tends to do, release, the acclaimed 2012 album “3 pendent labels. place. to younger artists and helping to create Pears,” while another original, “Dreams Yoakam’s 2012 album, “3 Pears,” had It’s a feeling he says has been present at the genre’s next big thing. Yoakam said he of Clay,” originally surfaced in a far differbeen on Warner Bros. Nashville. But havtimes on all of his albums, but was never never concerned himself much with writent form on the 2000 album “Tomorrow’s ing “Second Hand Heart” on Warner/ articulated as well as it has been with cering hits—even in the ‘80s and ’90s—and Sounds Today.”

Reprise (based in Burbank, CA) represents tain songs from “3 Pears” and now “Second doesn’t count on having hit singles today.

‘Second Hand Heart’ was a song that a full homecoming for Yoakam because he Hand Hearts.”

“If it’s meant to be, so be it, and I would was actually written thinking, at the worked extensively with the label’s Bur“You hear it on all of the albums,” graciously with gratitude accept anything time I was doing ‘3 Pears’ three years ago, bank office on his first six or so albums.

Yoakam says of that abandon. that comes my way,” he says. “Look, I’m and I thought I was going to do it for that He even had Lenny Waronker, the “You hear it on things like ‘Long Way really fortunate to still be able to make my (album) and hadn’t finished it,” Yoakam president of Warner Bros. during much of Home.’ Another song that would have that living doing this and have a major label says.

Yoakam’s first stint with the label and who expression in it would be ‘Only Want You that wants to record me and release me.”

“And it got usurped by other tracks for ‘3 in 2010 returned to Warner Bros. as a con- More’ a raved up rockabilly coming-offYoakam figures to play a career-spanPears’ and I always thought ‘I wonder why sultant, executive produce both “3 Pears” the-rails (kind of song). And in (the 1995 ning set in his live shows, and a couple of that didn’t force its way in, elbowing and and now “Second Hand Heart.” album) ‘Gone,’ I think the song ‘Never Hold members of his touring group also played shoving itself, fighting through the subWhat’s more, both “Guitars, Cadillacs” You’ has a bit of that thing. But left to my extensively on “Second Hand Heart,” lendway doors and taking that ride.’ And it was and “Second Hand Heart” were recorded own devices, I’m pushing more kind of the ing a continuity to the album and live show. because it was meant to be ultimately the in the same studio—the legendary Capitol envelope maybe on ‘3 Pears’ and now this “It’s just gratifying to have the musititle track of this album and lead the way, if Records Studio B. (album), in terms of the sonics of it.” cians I’m working with on stage work on you will, and become in a certain sense the “That room’s just flat out got magic in it,” That sort of full-throttle, hard rockthe record with me,” Yoakam says. “There theme for this album—without design, by Yoakam says. “Let’s see, the first six studio ing sound pops up on the new album in is a purity of energy and intent that you the way,” says Yoakam. albums of my career were done at CapiYoakam’s cover of “Man of Constant Sorcapture.” CS “The (new) album kind of created itself. tol Studios, ‘Guitars, Cadillacs’ through row” (made famous on the “O Brother And you know, funny enough ‘Guitars, ‘Gone.’ So that feels like home always. That Where Art Thou” soundtrack) and his Cadillacs’ … the first album did that. It room doesn’t lie. You better be on your original, “Liar.”

DWIGHT YOAKAM was an example of the album leads you to game when you go into B because it just On those tracks, Yoakam amps up the Thu. March 31, 7:30 p.m. where it’s going to go.” spits back to you in your face exactly what beats, lets the guitars rip and rocks out Johnny Mercer Theatre Another parallel is both “Guitars, Cadil- you just did.” with the kind of abandon he’s only occawww.savannahmusicfestival.org 20 lacs” and “Second Hand Heart” are on But what might be the biggest link sionally displayed on earlier albums.

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SMF: This week’s can’t-miss shows Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players and has grown into a rule-breaking indiefolk/country songwriter. His upbeat and catchy cuts evoke early blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll. He’s joined by his band The Law (Malachi DeLorenzo on drums and Jeff Ratner on bass).

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, SHIPS OF THE SEA NORTH GARDEN, 5 P.M., $35

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WELCOME to week two of the Savannah Music Festival! Ready to dive back in, festival warriors? Here are some of our top picks from this week’s eclectic lineup.

Voice I: Arias & Encores

Savannah Voice Festival and Savannah Music Festival are at it again! Good things happen when these two forces team up, like last year’s production of Puccini’s Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi.

This year, they’re back with the second annual Arias & Encores showcase. Look forward to a stellar lineup of opera singers performing favorites from American, French, and Italian composers, musical theatre pieces, and more.

Andrew Bisantz conducts (Savannahians saw his baton in action for last summer’s production of Carmen).

Dan Gettinger acts as accompanist, with SVF’s own Maria Zouves directing and opera legend Sherrill Milnes of SVF narrating.

Micaëla Oeste, Amy Shoremount-Obra, Elizabeth de Trejo, Jessica Ann Best, Chad Johnson, Marco Nisticò, and Edward Parks perform.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL, 6 P.M., $55-225

Brianna Thomas Quartet

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings PHOTO BY JACOB BLICKEN

Ballaké Sissoko, Kora

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

She’s back, and we couldn’t be happier: Augusta native Sharon Jones makes her second Savannah Music Festival appearance on Monday with soul, swing, and her Dap-Kings!

The band—which sounds straight out the ‘60s—has earned fans all over the world, performing at the Apollo Theater, The Sydney Opera, The Hollywood Bowl, and many more. Soul and funk lovers won’t want to miss this unforgettable performance from a natural-born entertainer.

MONDAY, APRIL 4, LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS, 7:30 P.M., $32-72

Langhorne Slim PHOTO BY JOEL SADLER

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Take in a show highlighting the kora, a West African 21-string lute-bridge-harp.

Ballaké Sissoko, one of the greatest living kora players, has worked with the likes of Taj Mahal and Toumani Diabaté, bringing his distinct voice to their compositions.

Sissoko performed at the 2011 SMF with Vincent Segal, the French cellist, and is a noteworthy accompanist, but this time, it’s all about a stripped-down solo performance—the only one of his 2016 U.S. tour.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2, CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER, 12:30 P.M., $25

U.S. Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band

It’s a free show!

Making their SMF debut, the U.S. Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band is a 20-piece orchestra that has performed everywhere from Lincoln Center to Berklee College of Music to Monterey Jazz Festival. The ensemble, which has been together for nearly ten years, play American and Latin jazz in the styles of Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, and more.

Take a late lunch, head downtown, and catch the show—did we mention it’s free?

MONDAY, APRIL 4, TRUSTEES THEATER, 2 P.M., FREE

The Suffers/Langhorne Slim

10-piece R&B band The Suffers incorporates classic soul and rock influences held together by a wonderfully diverse array of players. With gospel singer Kam Franklin supported by a classically-trained sax player, jazz drummer, and Latin percussionist, the Houston ensemble will test your ability to sit still in your seat.

Singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim got 22 his start with screwball anti-folk outfit

Heralded as the “best young-straight ahead jazz singer of her generation” by the Wall Street Journal, the music world’s eyes are on young star Brianna Thomas. The vocalist, who favors blues, standards, ballads, and songs of her own, has been belting with signature velvety clarity since age six, working with acclaimed artists like SMF favorite Dianne Reeves, Wycliffe Gordon, and many more.

She’s a regular performer at Jazz at Lincoln Center and Montreux, and other esteemed jazz festivals. For her SMF gig, Thomas will be accompanied by pianist Aaron Diehl, bassist Yasushi Nakamura and drummer Marion Felder.

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Caribbean Dance Party: Creole Soul with Etienne Charles @Charles H. Morris Center

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Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill @Charles H. Morris Center

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Before last Friday, I couldn’t remember a concert since the late Paco de Lucia performed at the Savannah Music Festival in 2012 where I felt so enveloped in the consuming presence and pure genius of a complete master of his instrument.

I got that feeling again this Friday lunch hour at a performance by legendary Irish fiddler Martin Hayes.

“Sometimes I just play the tune,” said Hayes after he and longtime musical partner Dennis Cahill’s first round of airs and reels at the Morris Center.

And that sums up the essence of Hayes’ genius: He never plays a note that doesn’t need to be played, and he lets the music and melody drive him instead of the other way around.

Fresh off Thursday night’s performance with Irish “supergroup” The Gloaming, Hayes joked at this much more informal daytime gig, “It’s a bit early for this kind of stuff.”

In traditional fashion, Hayes and guitarist Cahill huddled closely together as they played seated, making frequent eye contact, playing almost as much for each other as for the audience. At a couple of points the butt of Hayes’ fiddle came within a few inches of Cahill’s face.

Also in traditional fashion, the performance was not a series of songs but rather a trio of medleys, the traditional old jigs and reels, etc., seamlessly morphing each into the other.

Or as Hayes put it, looking up from a set list that the pair followed very loosely and spontaneously: “You don’t really need to know the names of all these. Just think of it as an indistinguishable wash of melody.”

And indeed that is the sense you get: An organic flow of Celtic traditional melody, backed by Cahill’s spare, percussive, and impeccably timed rhythm guitar.

Hayes has a tremendous sense of dynamics, starting out gingerly, with very minimal bow attack. As the tunes progress, the pair become more and more focused and intense, the volume level and intensity rise, until by the end Hayes’ long curly locks are bouncing around as he fiddles.

Because Hayes’ taste level is so high, and his ornamentation so unpretentious, when he does offer a trill or hammer-on, the effect is that much more telling.

While far too short at an hour, this performance was clearly one of a very, very few one sees in the course of a lifetime where you can honestly say you’ve seen something done as well and as beautifully as it possibly ever could. — Jim Morekis

What a bone-shakin’ good time it was over at the Morris Center on Saturday.

Pink Martini may have sold out over at the Lucas, but the Morris Center was completely packed with barely a handful of spare seats and plenty of folks on the dancefloor. The occasion? A rarity in Savannah: Afro-Caribbean music with Trinidadian trumpeter Etienne Charles as leader.

This was one of those shows that really makes one appreciate the efforts of Savannah Music Festival to invigorate Savannah with several weeks’ worth of wonderfully diverse music from all over the globe.

The room was brimming with excitement and the band’s contagious energy and enthusiasm permeated the air. It didn’t take long for audience members to hit the floor to salsa and sashay to the buoyant, radiant tunes of Charles and the Creole Soul band. With a program boasting calypso, jazz, reggae, Haitian voodoo, rock steady, kongo and R&B, there was certainly never a dull moment.

The astounding chops of each player, from bongos to horns, was transfixing and presented a rather good but difficult dilemma: stay seated with a great view and remain mesmerized, watching those players play, or get down right there with ‘em and feel those rhythms in your feet?

Charles is an elegant bandleader, sophisticated but entirely approachable and fun, encouraging the crowd to cut loose and enjoy the evening. It was as if the roof had been ripped off the room and sonic sunshine was pouring over all our faces after a long week. Even if the only island you’ve been to is Tybee, there was something downright enchanting and universal in the heart of Creole Soul. —Anna Chandler

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver @Ships of the Sea North Garden His band has long been referred to as a “farm team” for bluegrass players, and the live show certainly proved it: icon Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver is a definite treat for the ears.

As moonlight filled the Ships of the Sea North Garden, quick pickin’ and tight harmonies ruled. Lawson emerged in a stately bedazzled white jacket, finishing the look with a bright white, large-brimmed cowboy hat.

There’s a real sense of economy among Quicksilver, a naturalness in the way each player steps up for a solo. It doesn’t seem so compartmentalized, or improvised, even, just seamless and natural, making for a very relaxing yet engaging performance.

The group’s multi-person harmonies truly shone on gospel number “God Can” off the 2012 album Sing Me a Song about Jesus. Clear with a Southern lilt, the entanglement of vocals was completely flawless yet still had an accessible, downhome feel to itself.

With big smiles all around, the players teased one other with some delightful stage banter, engaging their audience, sharing stories, poking gentle fun at one another and receiving some widespread belly laughs in return.

Fan favorite “Sadie’s Got Her New Dress On,” a song about a young lady’s mother deciding her daughter is old enough to marry, turned into a hilarious spiel of Lawson telling his bandmates they’re all too ugly for Sadie’s martial consideration. However, he revealed, the sound engineer in the back booth was just what Sadie was looking for.

With its cheerfully sweet fiddle lick and upbeat tempo, the tune was stuck in my head for days, as I’m sure was the case for many audience members.

Of course, it was a real treat to see Lawson in command of his mandolin, flawlessly picking a solo, strumming and adding texture and dimension as his bandmates took lead.

“You don’t have to be crazy to do this,” Lawson said at one point, looking at the young men and their stringed instruments surrounding him. “But it does help!”

You’d be crazy to miss the next opportunity to catch Lawson and Quicksilver. — Anna Chandler

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Once you’re bitten by the Flamenco bug, it’s in your blood for life. And like jazz, it’s a musical genre particularly best experienced live.

One of the things for which I’m most grateful about the Savannah Music Festival is their dedication to featuring top-shelf Flamenco artists in the old world tradition. It’s a conscious decision which they are by no means obliged to do, and I and others continue to appreciate the effort most sincerely.

The Festival has booked many Flamenco luminaries, including Tomatito and of course the late legend Paco de Lucia. They followed up this year with a dynamic performance at the Trustees Theatre by Vicente Amigo, who passes for an “experimental” artist in a folk genre known for its fierce zeal in maintaining the purity of this unique art form that draws from Gypsy, Spanish Andalusian, North African, and Judaic musical traditions.

Amigo’s set mirrored the deeply communal aspect of any authentic Flamenco performance. You witness the passing-on of the tradition to the next generation in real time, as an older, established guitarist with great gravitas and charisma—Amigo in this case—shares the stage with younger performers clearly eager to learn from the master. And to impress him if at all possible!

The departures from tradition throughout Amigo’s performance are subtle, and mostly involve phrasing. The performance began in the typical Flamenco style, with the featured guitarist taking the stage alone for an extended solo, in Amigo’s case at least 10 minutes. Then the other performers—a percussionist, a guitarist, and the cantaor, or singer— walk onstage and the group show begins.

While Flamenco might be this world’s last unabashed celebration of raw unfettered masculinity— in the best sense of the word— in the end it isn’t just a display of male virility through art (though it is certainly that!). Flamenco is an invigorating, passionate, yet ultimately warm and welcoming display of community.

Amigo’s most obvious nod to a jazz influence is the addition of an electric bassist for about half the performance. Playing a five-string bass, Scottish musician Ewen Vernal provided a solid bottom end for Amigo’s aggressive guitar stylings, unusually crisp and clear by Flamenco standards.

Indeed, while most critics focus on Amigo’s jazz/fusion elements, I see him as the most metal of all the Flamenco masters I’ve seen, more a shredder than a musical storyteller. Not only is his guitar tone quite assertive, his picado technique – the Flamenco style of picking with extremely rapid alternating of the index and middle fingers – is likely the most clearly articulated you’ll hear.

Singer Rafael de Utrera was used sparingly, but wasted none of his featured time.

The young performer expertly channeled the distinctively passionate, improvisational cante Flamenco vocal style and clearly will be a continued presence in the Flamenco scene.

Few in the Flamenco/Gypsy music tradition speak English, and as is common at these shows Amigo addressed the audience only in Spanish. Savannah Music Festival world music shows always bring a more diverse audience, and there were also many Spanish-speakers in the crowd, some of whom responded with shouts of “Ole!” and other encouragement en Espanol. — Jim Morekis

MAR 30- APRIL 5, 2016

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RY COODER, SHARON WHITE, RICKY SKAGGS — Start at $40 7:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

BIG WORLD OF MUSIC: KASSE MADY DIABATE, ROBERT SADIN’S “NIGHT SONGS” — $35 6 & 9 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com.

Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.

CECILE MCLORIN SALVANT/MONTY ALEXANDER TRIO — $45 6 & 9 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com.

Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.

THE COMPLETE BEETHOVEN TRIOS — $57 6 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St.

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HAROLD MABERN, PIANO — $25 12:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. TENOR TITANS: STEPHEN RILEY QUARTET FT. MARCUS ROBERTS/ERIC ALEXANDER QUARTET FT. HAROLD MABERN — $40 6 & 9 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. THE COMPLETE BEETHOVEN TRIOS — $57 6 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St.

FRIDAY / 1

BRIANNA THOMAS QUARTET — $25 12:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. LATE NIGHT JAM WITH THE WYCLIFFE GORDON QUINTET — $40 10 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter. com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.

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THE SUFFERS/LANGHORNE SLIM — $35 5 & 8 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

THE TALLIS SCHOLARS — $52 6 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. trinitychurch1848. org/. Trinity UMC, 225 West President St.

WORLD OF THE MANDOLIN IN FOUR CENTURIES: MIKE MARSHALL AND CATERINA LICHTENBERG — $35 11 a.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. uusavannah.org.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 26 313 Harris St.

BALLAKE SISSOKO, KORA — $25 12:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.

BLUES IN THE GARDEN: NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS, CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE — 5 & 8 p.m. savannahmusicfestival. org. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

MOZART IN PRAGUE: AN OPERATIC JOURNEY — $65, patron package $225 7 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St.

My Brightest Diamond

SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS — Start at $32 7:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

TUESDAY / 5

ALL MOZART — $35 11 a.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. DAVE RAWLINGS MACHINE — Start at $32 7:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. www2. scad.edu/venues/trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.

THE ART OF THE PIANO TRIO FT. MARCUS ROBERTS AND DANIEL HOPE — Start at $32 3 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, PERICLES: RECOMPOSED — In the 400th 32 Abercorn St. anniversary year of William Shakespeare’s death, SMF hosts a re-staging of the tragedy of “Pericles, Prince of Tyre,” featuring the acSUNDAY / 3 claimed British Shakespeare Ensemble called DEL & DAWG: DEL MCCOURY AND DAVID GRISMAN — $27 3 p.m. savannahmusicfes- Passion in Practice. $45 6 p.m. savannahtival.org. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for musicfestival.org. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. GREAT CONCERTOS: L’ARTE DEL MONDO WITH DANIEL HOPE AND FRIENDS — $52 5 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St.

MONDAY / 4

BRYAN SUTTON BAND, HAAS KOWERT TICE — $35 5 & 8 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.

WEDNESDAY / 6

DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS — Start at $27 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. www2.scad.edu/venues/trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. JULIAN LAGE TRIO, SÖNDÖRGÖ — $35 6 & 9 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.

THURSDAY / 7

HAAS KOWERT TICE — $25 12:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.

DR. JOHN AND THE NITE TRIPPERS — Start at $32 8 p.m. savannahmusicfestival. org. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

JEREMY DENK, PIANO — $52 6 p.m. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St.

VÄSEN — $25 12:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.

WHEN THE DANES MET THE SWEDES: VÄSEN/DANISH STRING QUARTET — $35 6 & 9 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.

FRIDAY / 8

DANISH STRING QUARTET — $35 11 a.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. DARRELL SCOTT — $25 12:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter. com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND — $35 10:30 p.m. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. RHIANNON GIDDENS, MOKOOMBA! — $40 5 & 8 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

STRINGBAND SPECTACULAR 2016 — $15 6 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

SATURDAY / 9

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA — The world-renowned Atlanta Symphony Orchestra returns to the Lucas under maestro Robert Spano. Joining is Canadian pianist Louis Lortie. $40 7 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. BALKAN BRASS BAND BLOWOUT: FANFARE CIOCARLIA/BOBAN AND MARKO MARKOVIC ORCHESTRA — $35 5 & 8 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. shipsofthesea. org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND — $35 3 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.

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MUSIC THE BAND PAGE

BY ANNA CHANDLER anna@connectsavannah.com

GLÁSS, BLACKRUNE, THE FRANCIS VERTIGO, CRAZY BAG LADY @THE JINX

If you’da told me ten years ago that a bunch of noise/post-punk bands would emerge from Greenville, South Carolina (home of Edwin McCain with a history of claiming Hootie & the Blowfish, as well—sorry, Columbia?), I would have called you downright silly. But Friday’s show is stacked-talent proof that my weird little hometown (G-Vegas, baby!) is creating some kind of strange, dark magic.

Now, Gláss may be claiming Athens now, but the band was born in Carolina (they’ve since relocated), and tour mates The Francis Vertigo still hail from Upstate Kakalaki, and yes, I will have used all the dumb SC slang I can muster by the end of this Band Page entry (864 represent!). Blackrune’s Paul Goerner is also a native of the Former Textile Capital of the World, so for one evening, you’ll be whisked away to the land of Blue Ridge Mountain foothills, Calvinist learning institutions, Michelin tires, and moonshine.

If your record collection is stacked with LPs by Swans, The Fall, Joy Division, and the like, you’re going to like Gláss. Spiky, icy, and gothy with well-crafted, memorable moments and tones, they fit well in the ‘80s post-punk revival canon à la iceage and Protomartyr. The trio just released their debut LP, Accent, on the label Post-Echo; from the high praise it’s received so far, we’re sure to be seeing more of the young band in the future.

The Francis Vertigo offers up gritty, infectious rock that’s as catchy as it is scuzzy.

Savannah’s own Blackrune will be selling downloads and pre-orders for Dead Temples, a “musical-literary fantasy-odyssey in nine parts, drawing inspiration from mythology, occult history, film, and literature on a journey to explore the fringes of post-rock, psychedelia, and the esoteric soundtrack as a standalone experience.” The hotly-anticipated record is two years in the making and is a “true” Savannah release recorded at Dollhouse and released on the Furious Hooves label.

And speaking of Protomartyr, Crazy Bag Lady gave out download codes for their second, self-recorded album, Beauty Love, when they performed with the Detroit band at The Jinx a couple months back. It’s a scuzzy, scrappy beast of a thing, standing in stark contrast to the polished pop edge of their Retro Futurist debut, Hunks; it’s also the recording that best captures the berserk unpredictability of the Cray Bags live show.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 9 P.M., $ TBA, 21+

COLONEL BRUCE HAMPTON & THE MADRID EXPRESS, COLIN LAKE @BARRELHOUSE SOUTH

The granddaddy of jam music, Col. Bruce Hampton is coming to town to show everyone how it’s done. Breaking out in 1969 with Hampton Grease Band, Hampton has performed with a variety of bands, including the Late Bronze Age, The Codetalkers, The Fiji Mariners, The Quark Alliance, and, most influentially, The Aquarium Rescue Unit.

If it weren’t for the Atlanta native’s penchant for bucking tradition and mashing together rock ‘n’ roll, bluegrass, jazz, funk, blues, and more, the world might not have Widespread Panic, Phish or Dave Matthews Band, groups that were significantly influenced by the talented Aquarium Rescue Unit players.

That band, which had its core run from the late ‘80s to late ‘90s, reunited in the mid-2000s and once again in 2015, but Col. Hampton has a new band to show off in Savannah, Col. Bruce Hampton & The Madrid Express.

Singer-songwriter Colin Lake kicks off the evening.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 9 P.M., FREE

NEW ORLEANS FUNK PARTY WITH JESSE SMITH AND THE ALL-STAR HORN SECTION @TYBEE POST THEATER

Tybee Post Theater keeps the eclecticism coming! This weekend, catch American guitarist, saxophonist, and producer Jesse Smith bring the funk and dance grooves. A North Florida native, Smith studied jazz saxophone at Florida State School of Music; even more notably, he got schooled at George Clinton’s “School of Funk.”

A top-tier session band, the Jesse Smith Project was used for several Motown recording artists, including Clinton and P-Funk. Nowadays, Smith resides in New Orleans, where he’s an in-demand live performer and session musician. Expect a soulful, raw, and definitely funky performance.

Make sure you have your boogie shoes on: as the event notes, dancing is encouraged, and we all know Tybee knows how to get down.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 8 P.M., $25

BABY BABY @CONGRESS STREET SOCIAL CLUB

Savannah still can’t get enough of Atlanta party starters Baby Baby. The self-described “Fun Rock” band has certainly earned their chosen genre: with unpredictable shows with danceable beats, zany guitar licks, and hooky choruses built to be sung out loud and proud, a Baby Baby show is one big celebration.

The band’s currently working on a follow-up to 2014’s Big Boy Baller Club and have promised a truly epic-looking color-ridden music video, coming very soon.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 10 P.M., FREE, 21+

MAR 30- APRIL 5, 2016

WAKA FLOCKA FLAME @ELAN SAVANNAH

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Waka Flocka Flame needs little introduction.

The rapper has been a leading face of Atlanta and Southern hip-hop thanks to hits like “No Hands,” “Hard in da Paint,” “Bricksquad,” “Round of Applause,” and more.

Waka recently added another cut to the pop trend of odes to various forms of employment and getting stuff done, trap anthem “Workin.’” It’s the first official single off his highly anticipated album, Flockaveli 2. Currently, he’s tied up in a legal mess with Atlantic Records over Flockaveli 2, an album that was due in 2013 but has yet to be released.

Despite asking fans to call Atlantic and demand the release and expressing his frustrations over social media, the delay hasn’t stopped Flocka from working on new things: check him out on the latest A$AP Rocky track, “Goldie Mack,” a quick, two-minute hit of old-school flavor.

Flocka’s said before that he doesn’t do hip-hop for the studio time: he’s a born entertainer and master of party anthems. He’s sure to blow the roof off Elan.

Ever the fascinatingly unpredictable artist, he’ll be on the Warped Tour this year and, inspired by his recent veganism, announced last week that he’ll be releasing his own vegan, marijuana-infused granola bars. 2016, y’all.

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WEDNESDAY / 30

Barrelhouse South Ben Lewis (Open Jam) 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 MS3 Rachael’s 1190 Jeremy Riddle Rocks on the Roof David Penya SEED Eco Lounge Latin Music Night The Sentient Bean What Moon Things, Dirty Dishes, Wet Socks Treehouse Wobble Wednesday Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jubal Kane Wild Wing Cafe Jeff Beasley The Wormhole Open Mic

TRIVIA & GAMES

The Chromatic Dragon Geeky Trivia Night The Jinx Rock n Roll Bingo 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

OTHER

The Sandbar Open Mic

THURSDAY / 31

Barrelhouse South The Night Shift, Universal Sigh Basil’s Pizza and Deli David Harbuck Bay Street Blues Hitman Bayou Cafe Eric Culberson Band Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals) Cocktail Co. Laiken Love Elan Savannah Waka Flocka Flame Jazz’d Tapas Bar Trae Gurley Rocks on the Roof Victor Solis Love’s Seafood & Steaks Greg Williams The Foundery Coffee Pub Open Mic Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Levi Moore Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry

Soundboard Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Acoustic Thursday

The Wormhole Comedy Planet

TRIVIA & GAMES

Cocktail Co. Cocktails & Beats Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond Little Lucky’s DJ Sweet Treat Melissa Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces Treehouse DJ Phive Star

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The Britannia British Pub Trivia Dub’s Pub Trivia McDonough’s 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

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Club One Drag Show

KARAOKE

Applebee’s Karaoke The Chromatic Dragon Karaoke Night Club One Karaoke Doodles Karaoke 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

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BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Club One Drag Show SEED Eco Lounge Daas Unterground Thursdays

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FRIDAY / 1

A-J’s Dockside Joey Manning Barrelhouse South Benjii, JB Crockett Basil’s Pizza and Deli The Train Wrecks Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals) Cocktail Co. ‘80s Party with EZ LVR Congress Street Social Club Baby Baby Foxy Loxy Cafe Nikko Raptoulis Fiore Italian Bar and Grill Anne Allman Huc-A-Poo’s General Patton and the Heads of State Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jeff Beasley The Jinx The Francis Vertigo, Crazy Bag Lady, Blackrune, Glass Mansion on Forsyth Park Tradewinds North Beach Grill Xuluprophet Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Espina Trio Rocks on the Roof Fellowship of Love Ruth’s Chris Steak House David

SUNDAY / 3

Savannah Songwriters Series @TYBEE POST THEATER

With the upcoming closing of Johnny Harris, Savannah Songwriters Series is moving to Tybee. If you haven’t been out to scope out the gorgeous renovated Tybee Post Theater, Sunday is a great chance to see the venue’s offerings. Songwriters Jefferson Ross, Jan Spillane, Thomas Oliver and Tim Malchcack will perform.

SUN., APRIL 3, 8 P.M., $10 Duckworth & Kim Polote The Warehouse Downtown Sheiks Wild Wing Cafe Chillakaya Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Voodoo Soup

TRIVIA & GAMES

Coach’s Corner Movies & Music Trivia

KARAOKE

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

DJ

Club 309 West DJ Zay Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond Hercules Bar & Grill DJ Little Lucky’s DJ Sweet Treat Melissa Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ C-Rok Treehouse DJ Phive Star

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock Club One Drag Show

SATURDAY / 2

17 Hundred 90 Restaurant Gail Thurmond A-J’s Dockside Joey Manning Barrelhouse South Col. Bruce Hampton and the Madrid Express, Colin Lake Basil’s Pizza and Deli Jason Courtenay Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals) Boomy’s Liquid Ginger Casimir’s Lounge Jackson

Evans Trio Congress Street Social Club Radio Birds Huc-A-Poo’s Versatile Jazz’d Tapas Bar Bottles & Cans The Jinx Whiskey Dick, A.M. Rodriguez, Alex Culbreth, Alison Self La Dolce Vita Anne Allman and Michael Moody North Beach Grill Ben Lewis The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Kim Polote Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Espina Trio Rocks on the Roof The Versatile Band Ruth’s Chris Steak House Eddie Wilson Tybee Post Theater New Orleans Funk Party w/ Jesse Smith and The All-Star Horn Section The Warehouse At Sundown Wild Wing Cafe Kenny George Band Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Josh Johansson and James Lee Smith

KARAOKE

Applebee’s Karaoke Bay Street Blues Karaoke Doodles Karaoke Thursday & Saturdays The Islander Karaoke Jukebox Bar & Grill Karaoke Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina Karaoke Rachael’s 1190 Karaoke

COMEDY

City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs Front Porch Improv

17 Hundred 90 Restaurant Gail Thurmond A-J’s Dockside Joey Manning Aqua Star Restaurant (Westin Harbor Hotel) Sunday Jazz Brunch Bayou Cafe Don Coyer Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup Jazz’d Tapas Bar Danielle Hicks Duo The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson Tybee Island Social Club Sunday Bluegrass Brunch Tybee Post Theater Savannah Songwriters Series Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Thomas Claxton Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Karaoke/DJ

COMEDY

The Wormhole Dopey Boys Comedy Tour @Comedy Planet

DJ

Boomy’s DJ Basik Lee

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Ampersand Blues & Brews

MONDAY / 4

Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mike with Craig Tanner and Mr. Williams Bayou Cafe Open Mic w/ Mallory Jen Cocktail Co. Monday Night Live Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Rachael Shaner Wild Wing Cafe Eric Britt The Wormhole Open Mic

TRIVIA & GAMES

32 Degrees Midtown Grille and Ale House Trivia The Britannia British Pub Bingo McDonough’s Trivia Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Bingo

KARAOKE

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

DJ

The Jinx DJ Lucky Bastard Little Lucky’s DJ Mixx Masta Matao SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces

TUESDAY / 5

Bay Street Blues Ben Keiser Band Bayou Cafe Jam Night with Eric Culberson Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Thea, piano/vocals Foxy Loxy Cafe Southern Holiday Jazz Duo Jazz’d Tapas Bar Ray Lundy The Jinx Hip-Hop Night Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Open Mic Pacci Acoustic in the Garden: Harbor Pilots Savannah Coffee Roasters Tongue: Open Mouth & Music Show hosted by Calvin Thomas Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Hitman Wild Wing Cafe Chuck Courtenay

TRIVIA & GAMES

80 East Gastropub Trivia The Chromatic Dragon Board Game Night 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

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke The Rail Pub Karaoke Wet Willie’s Karaoke

COMEDY

Chuck’s Bar Comedy Open Mic

DJ

Little Lucky’s DJ Mixx Masta Matao SEED Eco Lounge DJ C-Rok

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MAR 30- APRIL 5, 2016

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CULTURE THEATRE

Savannah Children’s Theatre promises a doggone good time Revisit colorful childhood favorite Go, Dog. Go!

BY ANNA CHANDLER

MAR 30- APRIL 5, 2016

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entirely by a team of dedicated volunteers. With Tori Holcey, Finn Repella, and Maggie Sinclair on Run Crew, Bonnie Juengert, Rose Shaw, Diedra Wirick in charge of costumes, Lisa James and Jessica Reimer behind the props, Holcey and Jake Kawatski responsible for scene painting, and Carly Hallman designing posters, the vision truly took shape. “[The cars] are all color-coordinated to match their dogs,” says Doubleday. “There

are jackhammers, saws, roller coasters, picnics, candelabras, we have bubbles, glow sticks, and steering wheels!”

The cast and crew are looking forward to welcoming generations of Go, Dog, Go! lovers to the theatre.

“We always try to offer shows in our season that will appeal to every age group: prek, primary students, and hopefully parents and grandparents will remember [the book] being read to them,” says Doubleday.

“We are a nonprofit theatre; we do this simply to bring joy to the community. Go, Dog. Go! is a great way to do that.” CS

THERE AIN’T no party like a dog party.

SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE Generations of children have fallen in PRESENTS: GO, DOG. GO! love with P.D. Eastman’s madcap, colorFriday, April 1-Sunday, April 10 ful picture book Go, Dog. Go! (If you’re Fridays at 7 p.m. not familiar, get a copy of the 1961 clasSaturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. sic and share it with the child in your life $15 adults, $13 seniors, military, and children immediately!) via savannahchildrenstheatre.org No ordinary canines, the pooches in Go, Dog. Go! race cars, zip around on scooters, don fabulous party hats, and reach the ultimate goal: organizing a giant picnic celebration for dogs of all colors and sizes in the top of a giant, towering tree (#partygoals).

Now, thanks to Steven Dietz and Allison Gregory, Eastman’s classic has its own stage production.

Created for the Seattle Children’s Theatre by Dietz and Gregory in 2003, the play became a national sensation, snapped up quickly by theatres throughout America.

It’s a fabulous introduction to theatre for young children with its playful yet educational nature.

Savannah Children’s Theatre discovered the fun and whimsy of Go, Dog, Go! as it gained popularity around 2006-2007, creating a production that starred all adults.

“This time, we wanted to do it with all kids,” explains director Jenn Doubleday.

“We’ve got a cast of thirteen, ages seven to 15, and we really just sort of giggled the whole way through rehearsals!”

The cast is comprised of Children’s Theatre veterans and newbies hailing from Savannah, Richmond Hill, and Pooler.

Doubleday attests that the stage production is “almost exactly like” Eastman’s original book.

“It is simple, it is fun, the dogs have a picnic birthday party and play in the way that humans enjoy to play,” she elaborates.

The book was ever-present during rehearsals.

“As we got to each famous part of the story, we could recreate those images onstage that kids and parents will both remember,” she says.

Doubleday points out that Eastman and Dr. Seuss were good friends and business partners; people who may not be familiar with Go, Dog. Go! will find a similar aesthetic in the set and feel of SCT’s production.

Ready? Set? GO! The kids of Savannah Children’s Theatre are ready for a colorful, fun time onstage with Go, Dog. Go! “It shares the frivolity and creativity of Dr. Seuss,” she says.

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CULTURE THE ART•BEAT OF SAVANNAH

Flannery O’Connor’s ‘Southern Discomfort’ Group show seeks to find the essence of Savannahborn writer’s fascination with the ‘grotesqueness of being human’

BY KAYLA GOGGIN

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MAR 30- APRIL 5, 2016

NO ONE makes me uncomfortable like Flannery O’Connor makes me uncomfortable.

Maybe it’s her almost preternatural understanding of humanity’s most detestable predilections, or her tendency to blend morality and violence in the same beautiful phrase, or her harsh handling of religion, or her strange, obsessive personality.

Whatever it is—she’s a magnet for so many of us who can’t help but be fascinated by that constant battle between what’s attractive and what’s repulsive. They are— and I think she’d agree—mostly the same thing.

People say that O’Connor helped define “Southern Grotesque”, but that always seemed a bit myopic to me, the kind of thing she’d probably have scoffed at. No, Flannery O’Connor wanted to make sure we got a good, long look at the grotesqueness of being human.

“When you can assume that your audience holds the same beliefs you do, you can relax a little and use more normal ways of talking to it; when you have to assume that it does not, then you have to make your vision apparent by shock—to the hard of hearing you shout, and for the almost blind you draw large and startling pictures,” she famously said.

On Friday, April 1, O’Connor’s metaphor comes to life with Southern Discomfort, an exhibition and silent auction hosted by the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Foundation at Non-Fiction Gallery.

For the third time running, approximately 25 local artists were invited to create art inspired by O’Connor’s life, works or unique personality to be auctioned off in service of preserving her childhood home 32 on Lafayette Square.

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This year’s roster of artists includes Panhandle Slim, Richard Leo Johnson, Katrina Schmidt-Rinke, Marcus Kenney, Becca Sipper, Betsy Cain, Christine Sajecki, Axelle Kieffer, Lind Hollingsworth

and more. Many of the works are original artworks created specifically for this show.

“Some [artists] are taking ideas from the stories themselves, sometimes from specific stories,” Dr. Michael Schroeder, vice

president of the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Foundation’s board, explained to me over the phone.

“Some of [the works] have to do with life in the South because that’s where most of [O’Connor’s] work is set—the sorts of conflicts people would face, partly religious in aspect because she was very, very Catholic even though some of her stories are full of violence and characters of challenged moral values.”

It’s a curious thing, that attraction and repulsion, that longing for catharsis, epiphany, “grace” as she called it, that draws people to O’Connor’s work.

“She’s this wonderful social satirist, you know,” Schroeder told me with an excited trill in his voice. “She makes fun of people in the most painful ways sometimes. I think there’s a fascinating combination of humor and sometimes violence that gives you something to think about.”

O’Connor’s stories are certainly fertile ground for artistic inspiration; her colorful—often deeply flawed—characters, her rich descriptions of the natural world, her skillful critique of sin and redemption, all seem like they’d be strong starting points for Southern Discomfort’s selected artists.

I tried to make some predictions before I shot off the requisite string of emails but I really shouldn’t have bothered.

My ideas were all boring compared to the reality of what’s slated to be on display. (If you’re playing along at home, tick another Flannery specialty off the list: subverting expectations.)

Marcus Kenney’s “Circle in the Fire (2016)” was inspired by O’Connor’s story of the same name. “I’ve always been drawn to imagery of fires,” Kenney said. “When I was 13, my house burned to the ground.

Ironically, when my mother was a child her house burned as well.”

Kenney’s gouache painting evokes a raw submission to nature (or fate) often present in O’Connor’s storytelling. There’s a sophisticated primitivism to his markmaking, his visual language, that draws comparison to the colloquial language O’Connor’s characters use even during highly existential moments of epiphany.

Katrina Schmidt-Rinke’s piece is perhaps the most ethereal, non-representational of the bunch; her watercolor painting titled “Revelation” was inspired by the short story of the same name.

Schmidt-Rinke points to one of O’Connor’s more blistering moments of description as her inspiration: “In the deepening light everything was taking on a mysterious hue. The pasture was growing a peculiar glassy green and the streak

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of highway had turned lavender … The color of everything, field and crimson sky, burned for a moment with a transparent intensity.”

Christine Sajecki’s encaustic on wood piece (titled “Vanity of Vanities”) has its roots in “Parker’s Back”, a story which Sajecki believes “is perfect at balancing humor and pain.”

“The imagery,” Sajecki told me, “focuses on a heavily tattooed young man, something we associate with a more contemporary character. Flannery’s writing has such timelessness, I wanted to do a piece that could reflect both our time and hers.”

Some drew from more personal experiences, like Axelle Kieffer, whose collage “The Church of Truth Without Christ (Redemption)” is a reference to O’Connor’s first novel, Wise Blood.

Years ago, Kieffer found herself fascinated with the writer. She made a sort-of pilgrimage from O’Connor’s childhood home in Savannah to Andalusia farm in Milledgeville, where the writer spent most of her adult life.

“I found myself making a lot of pieces that I was undoing over and over as I discovered more and more about her,” Kieffer said. “She’s a very complex person and so is her written world … [She] presents and defines her characters by a part of their body. By cutting small pieces out of found images, collage allows me to fragment my piece as Flannery O’Connor fragments bodies … To me, [her characters] are in a constant search to claim their identities...

They crave absolute redemption.”

Betsy Cain, Becca Sipper, Katherine Sandoz and Juliana Peloso all decided to create portraits of the writer in their own unique styles.

Peloso was immediately taken by

O’Connor’s love of birds. “I created my piece based on her love of peacocks and her statement that they were the ‘King of the Birds’ … I kept it in subtle monotones, so it reads more like a photo of a memory,” she told me.

After reading O’Connor’s article “Living with a Peacock,” Becca Sipper couldn’t get this strange phrase out of her mind: “My quest, whatever it was actually for, ended with peacocks. Instinct, not knowledge, led me to them.” Sipper created two cameostyle ceramic platters: one a portrait of O’Connor and the other a portrait of a peacock, destined forever to be together.

Sandoz, who was also fascinated with O’Connor’s relationship with birds (she owned nearly 100 peacocks by the time she died at the age of 39), went so far as to draw the writer’s image in the shape of a peacock.

Sandoz, who has painted O’Connor eight separate times, chose to depict her wearing a dress inspired by a Gucci Spring 2016 ready-to-wear garment. “Her shoulders are bare,” she said, eliciting more salacious intrigue than I ever thought possible during an e-mail exchange about Flannery O’Connor.

“She keeps more secrets than we’ve ever guessed.”

This is true. Despite all our adoration, we’ll never unravel this puzzling, wonderfully talented riddle of a human more than we have today. The best we can do is preserve her work and her memory. Lucky for us, that’s exactly what this silent auction strives to do. CS Southern Discomfort, Friday April 1 at NonFiction Gallery, exhibition and silent auction hosted by the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Foundation

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mirrors.” I’ll Be Your Mirror includes two of artist Daniel Rozin’s celebrated mechanical mirrors. Acclaimed artist Rafael LozanoHemmer’s work, Level of Confidence, tries to match the viewer’s face to the faces of 43 missing Mexican university students in a powerful and heartbreaking search for the disappeared. Los Angeles-based artist Nova Jiang uses digital imaging to pull museum visitors into the panels of a comic book. In Mimicry, Emilie Joly and Rafael Munoz create computer-generated paintings that mimic the facial expressions of the viewer. Through April 10. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

CONSTRUCTED HARMONIES — Mark Edward Karrer is an American photographic artist currently pursuing his Masters of Fine Art at the Savannah College of Art & Design.

Sulfur Studios also invites you to tour their monthly Open Studio night featuring artist renters. “Constructed Harmonies” runs from March 30th - April 2nd. Gallery Hours: Thursday - Saturday, noon - 5PM. free and open to the public Fri., April 1, 6-9 p.m. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull Street.

ELEANOR DIXON STECKER — In her 50-year career, artist Eleanor Dixon Stecker has worked as a commercial illustrator, art director, teacher, computer graphics designer, painter, portraitist and watercolor painter.

She uses a wide variety of media to create paintings and drawings. April 1-30. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. NATURE AT A GLANCE — With an eye towards nature, Sheila Wood Hancock’s impressionistic oil paintings capture the warmth and serenity found in marsh landscapes and meticulously-constructed bird’s nests. Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St. OUR WORLD IN SHAPES AND LINES — Artwork by Loop It Up Savannah’s 3 & 4 year old artists at the Wesley Community Centers of Savannah. Fri., April 1, 6-9 p.m. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. THE PORTRAITS: GROUP SHOW — Four local artists will be featured in the show: Chris D’Antonio, Gordon Rabut, Clayton Walsh, and Lomaho Kretzmann. For this show, they will focus on portraiture. Opening reception April 22, 6-9pm. March 30-May 2. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

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SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT 2016 — The Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home and Art Rise Savannah are pleased to present this group exhibition, featuring original art by 20+ local artists and a silent auction. Part of Savannah’s monthly Art March. The reception is free and open to the public. Free and open to the public Fri., April 1, 6-9 p.m. Non-Fiction Gallery, 1522 Bull St. THROUGH LAW’S EYES: SELECT WORKS FROM THE W.W. LAW ART COLLECTION — The collection represents the life work of W. W. Law and includes photographs, papers, books, art, music, and artifacts. Curation of the collection is a multi-year project under the Research Library & Municipal Archives department. Several portions of the collection are now open and available to the public for research, including photographs, music, awards and some personal papers. March 31-Jan. 1. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St.

Spring group show at Gallery Espresso features work by Chris D’Antonio, Gordon Rabut, Clayton Walsh, and Lomaho Kretzmann.

CONTINUING EXHIBITS ARTISTRY IN WOOD — Presented by the LowCountry Turners, contains over 50 works and will include pens, pepper mills, bowls, vases, wine toppers, plates, and more. During the reception members will be demonstrating the art of woodturning on a lathe. Cultural Arts Gallery, 9 W. Henry St. BLOOD BOUND — Exhibition by artisan duo, brothers Steven and William Ladd, that is the first comprehensive look into their nearly twodecade-long collaborative studio practice.

Part of deFINE ART. Through May 1. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

THE FUTURE WAS THEN — Monumental installation by Daniel Arsham created specifically for the museum’s Pamela Elaine Poetter Gallery for deFINE ART 2016. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

GEORGIA DISPATCH — In Summer 2014, the SCAD Museum of Art sponsored “Georgia Dispatch,” the 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. art of deFINE ART. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

I REALLY WANNA LOSE 3 POUNDS — An exploration of beauty and excess by Michael Mahaffey. Style and substance in harmony is the artist’s goal for this new 20 piece collection. Through March 31. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. 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

LANDMARK: A DECADE OF COLLECTING AT THE JEPSON CENTER — Since the Jepson Center opened its doors to the public 10 years ago, Telfair Museums has added 1,267 works of art to its permanent collection.

To celebrate the strides made in collecting during the Jepson Center era, this exhibition highlights 10 of the most significant acquisitions made from 2006 to the present.

Through Aug. 14. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. PRINTS FROM THE COLLECTION — Carefully stored away and sheltered from damaging light, Telfair Museums holds a treasure trove of fine prints by some of the most widely known artists in all of Western art history. This exhibit features approximately 40 European and American works dating from the 16th century through 1945 and includes works by Rembrandt, Cezanne, Degas, Renoir, Goya, and others. The exhibit includes one of the most recognizable images in the world, Adam and Eve, by Albrecht Dürer. Through July 17. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. STATE OF THE ART: DISCOVERING AMERICAN ART NOW — State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now presents a snapshot of the unusually diverse and nuanced range of artwork created by contemporary artists living in diverse communities across America today. Originally developed and organized by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Ark., the exhibit examines how today’s artists are informed by the past, innovate with materials old and new and engage deeply with issues relevant to their communities. The artists were selected by the Crystal Bridges’ Director and curatorial team through an ambitious year-long research process that involved traveling 100,000 miles and visiting nearly 1,000 artists’ studios in rural communities, small towns and urban centers. Telfair’s exhibit features 40 of the original 102 artists selected to reflect what’s happening in American art right now. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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Toast to the coast Signature “spartini” cocktails raise funds for 100 Miles

BY JESSICA LEIGH LEBOS

AS IF we needed another excuse to knock a few back around here, ordering a round of adult beverages can be a charitable act this month: Environmental advocacy group 100 Miles has launched a fundraiser that quenches our thirst while shining a spotlight on Georgia’s precious coastal ecosystems.

The Brunswick-based non-profit asked 12 fine restaurants to create a craft cocktail inspired by Georgia’s glorious salt marshes, specifically the ribbons of golden cord grass that grow along the waterways, Spartina alterniflora.

Each of the restaurant’s resident mixologists has come up with their own unique “Spartini,” available at the bar or with table service as a drink special. For every one shaken and/or stirred, a dollar will be donated to 100 miles through the end of April.

“We thought this would be a fun way to highlight our mission, which is to protect, preserve and enhance the Georgia’s hundred miles of coastline,” explains Kelly Patton, 100 Miles’ membership and outreach coordinator.

“Partnering with some of our wonderful coastal businesses that focus on fresh, local ingredients shows why this is such a special place.”

Some of the cocktails come in a traditional stemmed martini glass, though Lulu’s Chocolate Bar forsakes the vermouth for Pearl cucumber vodka, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, fresh-squeezed lemon juice and a splash of bubbly.

“It’s crisp and fresh, like spring flowers,” describes Lulu’s co-owner Janine Finn.

“And we have a tendency to top everything with Champagne around here!”

A generous participant in hundreds of fundraisers since it opened in 2007, Lulu’s will host a special Spartini night on April 19, donating half the evening’s proceeds— on top of the dollar per $9 drink—to 100 Miles.

The Wyld Dock Bar has a different take on the Spartini, presenting its crafted creation into an icy highball tumbler.

Bartender and general manager Nicholas McNabb calls the gin-based cocktail “The

Above: Janine Finn of Lulu’s Chocolate Bar presents her take on the “Spartini,” inspired by coastal Georgia’s marsh grass. Try more local flavors atTybee Island Social Club and the Wyld Dock Bar (center).

Sparteum Rush,” with tasty elements of housemade honey syrup, lemon juice and rose-flavored Adelaide liqueur.

“I was really trying to make something refreshing and capture the beautiful colors of the marsh,” says McNabb.

“We’re lucky at the Wyld that we get to look out on to it every day.”

Over at the Tybee Island Social Club, the Spartini takes on an exotic flair with a generous pour of VeeV spirit, a distilled grain alcohol derived from açai berries, acerola cherry and prickly pear. A lil’ limoncello is added to a pair of lemons, and the whole shebang is shaken, strained and finished with a bit of Champagne and a sprig of fresh rosemary.

“Rosemary is our signature and logo, so we decided the drink should be light and refreshing like the ocean air,” says manager Jimmy Prosser, who serves them up in a stemless martini glass that’s a perfect seaside vessel.

Out of the 12 restaurants participating in the Spartini fundraiser, the three above

lie within a local’s reach. If you’re roadtripping or sea-faring over the next month, you can seek out the other participating venues, including Basil Thai and Sushi and The Southern Table in Brunswick, plus

Latitude 31 and The Driftwood Bistro on Jekyll Island. Those planning to head to St. Simons Island can booze cruise between the Blackwater Grill, Georgia Sea Grill, Halyards, The Rooftop at Ocean Lodge and Tramici Neighborhood Italian.

Georgia’s salt marshes make up a third of the total salt marshes on the East Coast, fed and filtered by the twice-daily tides. The shimmery ecosystems serve as home to diverse wildlife and as a buffer against hurricanes and flooding and are under constant threat from pollution, development and other human activities.

100 Miles works to educate communities about the importance of the preservation of these fragile environments.

It is part of the Georgia Coast Cooperative, a coalition of 13 other conservation organizations, including the Nature Conservancy.

Most recently, 100 Miles was one of the leading advocates against offshore drilling on the Atlantic coast, an effort that ended in success recently when the White House announced it was tabling its proposal to offer five year leases in the ocean to oil companies.

That’s good reason to raise a glass, and 100 Miles’ Patton hopes thirsty coastal dwellers will support the Spartini cause.

“Right now we’re really in a victory moment,” she says.

“It’s a good time to celebrate.” CS

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BACK in the day before bottles and cans were an option, growlers were how a beer drinker would take home their favorite beverage. They were the original to-go cup.

Growlers are glass or metal bottles that you can take to your local watering hole for a fill up to take on the go. Drink, clean the bottle and it’s ready for another fill.

Growlers have become an enticing, ecofriendly, option for brewpubs and breweries that don’t bottle their beer or want to offer beer that is not otherwise economical to bottle.

Until 2013 growlers in Savannah were not available for use from any source.

Starting that year breweries and retail beer locations were allowed to sell and fill 32 and 64 oz. growlers. Local breweries, Hops and Barley, some Parker’s locations and Whole Foods all jumped into growlers giving Savannah beer drinkers a wider variety of craft beer options.

Now keg-only and some limited release beers were available for the first time in Savannah to be enjoyed at home and not just at a bar or restaurant. There were some, however, that were largely left out in the cold.

Brewpubs in Georgia, like Savannah’s own Moon River, have not been able to send home growlers from the pubs. These organizations have relied on retailers to sell their beers for them.

This meant that in order to enjoy a beer at home from Moon River, who does not bottle their beer, you had to buy a whole keg from a retailer or hope they carried the Moon River beer for growler fills. That is until now.

Starting this month Moon River can offer growler fills onsite, marking the first time any brewpub in Georgia has that option. I spoke with Moon River co-owner and brewmaster John Pinkerton about this exciting first in Georgia craft beer.

He tells me that despite many changes in Georgia beer laws this development did not require a law change.

“Georgia Brewpubs have been pushing for growlers for years. After the recent legislative snafu, the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild was continuing its pursuit of Code changes which would allow bona fide direct retail for all Georgia brewers: beer by the glass and package beer to-go. The Guild’s plan for legislation this year was put on hold for the 2016 legislative

Brewmaster John Pinkerton (left) and the gang are stoked about their new growlers.

session,” Pinkerton says.

“Fortunately, after some discussions between the Guild and the Department of Revenue, it became apparent that the Georgia State Revenue Commissioner, Lynne Riley, didn’t see any need to change the Code for brewpubs to be selling Growlers,” he continues.

“So, with the Commissioner’s blessing, Moon River needed to be certain that we wouldn’t run afoul of any existing Savannah Ordinances. Meeting with Savannah’s Revenue Director, Cindy Landolt and her advisors, it was agreed that there was nothing in the Ordinances preventing a brewpub from selling growlers. No laws or rules have actually changed, but now we can sell Growlers... go figure. I am thankful,” says Pinkerton.

Because the addition of growlers came about abruptly, Moon River does not currently have its own branded logo growlers but they are on the way within the month.

In the meantime, and in a show of the spirit of cooperation so often seen in the craft beer scene, Southern Barrel Brewing is providing growlers for Moon River.

“They’re just good folks who were willing to sell us some of their growlers to get started,” Pinkerton says. “They make excellent beer in a really nice facility about 20 minutes from Savannah, over in Bluffton, South Carolina. Serving our beer in their branded glassware gives us an opportunity to suggest people go and check them out.”

For now Moon River is limiting growler

fills to their year round lineup, but that will change soon.

“With St. Patrick’s Day behind us and our own Moon River branded glass ware on the way, we will likely make all ten of our beers available soon,” Pinkerton says.

To lessen the sting of direct to market Moon River growlers on local retailers Pinkerton tells me “we are pricing ourselves a bit higher than market price.”

However Moon River growlers will be affordable.

“For our regular beers we are charging $15 for 64 ounces of our beer and a $5 deposit for the branded, amber glass jug. To streamline the transaction we only fill the Southern Barrel glassware and obviously, our own when they arrive. This allows us to swap out your empty jug with a fresh, clean one, every time you buy a growler fill,” Pinkerton says.

“Our customers want Growlers. They’ve been asking us now for seventeen years.

Local Savannah folks and tourists alike, have enjoyed the right to buy brewery fresh beer all over the country. It only makes sense that you can do it in Georgia as well,” Pinkerton concludes.

Since adding growlers to the menu earlier this month, brewpubs in Alpharetta have moved to have ordinances changed to allow growlers but Moon River is the first.

Local beer is good beer and good for the Savannah economy. Drop by Moon River Brewing for a bite to eat and take home a growler.

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// Frenzied fanboys hopped up on hype and hysteria obviously disagreed, but 2013’s Man of Steel proved to be one of the worst superhero films to ever swoop onto thousands of screens – not awful in the incompetent way of a Catwoman or a Batman & Robin but rather in the manner of an ambitious movie that swings for the fences, misses by a mile, and ends up in the losing column. For just as there was no joy in Mudville after mighty Casey struck out, so too was there no joy in Metropolis after director Zack Snyder and scripter David S. Goyer got through turning the setting of one of comicdom’s most enduring and inspiring superhero sagas into a mausoleum of morbidity, miscues and crippling melancholia.

The good news is that the inevitable follow-up, saddled with the laborious moniker Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (the subhead not to be confused with Age of Ultron – or the Age of Aquarius, for that matter), is far better than its predecessor.

I wouldn’t quite call it a “good” movie, nor would I be able to quite recommend it to anyone but the true believers. To be sure, it’s a mess, but it’s often a fascinating mess.

It’s also the most nihilistic superhero picture I’ve ever seen, so dour and misanthropic that it makes Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy suddenly seem as chirpy as that animated Fantastic Four series from the ‘70s, the one which had the bright idea of replacing The Human Torch with a squat robot named H.E.R.B.I.E. Still, the nihilism fits this picture better than it did Man of Steel, and that’s largely

due to the addition of Batman to the proceedings. The film begins by addressing the civilian deaths that racked up during the skirmish between Superman (Henry Cavill) and Zod (Michael Shannon) at the end of MoS, and many civilians and politicians are left wondering whether the son of Krypton is a hero or a villain. The debate is never an entirely convincing one, and it doesn’t help that Cavill’s granite-face acting makes his character seem less like someone grappling with guilt and more like someone debating whether his indigestion is acute enough to warrant taking an Alka-Seltzer. But Batman’s conflicts, on the other hand, feel painfully real. Wellplayed by Ben Affleck, this Caped Crusader is more sadistic than ever, branding his criminal captives like cattle and inspiring fear even in those he’s trying to rescue. He tells his trusted manservant Alfred (Jeremy Irons, predictably cynical) that Superman must be stopped before he morphs into a megalomaniac drunk on his own invincibility, but it’s clear that this Batman also wants to remain the only bully trolling the schoolyard.

As the title promises, the two heroes eventually mix it up, all part of a master plan perpetrated by Lex Luthor, a cracked millionaire who doesn’t care for either God or the godlike hero who crash-landed on our planet. So much of what is wrong with this picture can be traced directly to the Lex Luthor created by Goyer and coscripter Chris Terrio (Argo’s Oscar-winning scribe). His motivations are feeble, his endgame is murky, and his methods are often daft. Jesse Eisenberg is clearly having fun in the role, but just as it’s still difficult to accept that the character Amy

Adams is playing is supposed to be Lois Lane (she would have made a better Lana Lang), it’s hard to see this twitchy goofball as Luthor – instead, it’s more like Richie Rich by way of Heath Ledger’s Joker, except about as menacing as a Pomeranian nipping at the heels.

Gal Gadot makes her debut as Wonder Woman, and the only thing certain is that she’s fine as WW’s alter ego, Diana Prince.

As Diana, Gadot has some nice scenes opposite Affleck’s Bruce Wayne; as Wonder Woman, it’s impossible to say, since her screen time is minimal and she’s basically only employed to break ground in preparation for the upcoming Justice League movie.

The final stretch of the film is a chore to endure, as Snyder (as always) shucks aside anything of merit to bombard audiences with relentless and repetitive effects. It’s unseemly and unimaginative, right down to a CGI villain (Doomsday) that almost qualifies as a clumsy deus ex machine, a lumbering behemoth that seems to have wandered in from a Hobbit outtake. Not helping matters is the bombastic score by Hans Zimmer, an aural assault that often sounds like a bad tribute band’s rendition of Zimmer’s Inception theme.

Still, for everything that Batman V Superman flubs, there are those moments when everything clicks. It can be something as simple as Bruce Wayne’s greying temples (a nice touch) to something as significant as a sideways glance from Superman, feeling the weight of his failure as his world explodes around him. It can be respect for a person doing the right thing for the right reasons (Holly Hunter as a level-headed Senator) or pity for a person

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doing the wrong thing for the right reasons (Scoot McNairy as the survivor of this saga’s own version of 9/11). Mainly, though, it’s the appreciation that this franchise has finally detected a beat that most accommodates its burnished heart of darkness.

THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT

// Say this for The Divergent Series: Allegiant: It’s a marginal improvement over that endurance test known as The Divergent Series: Insurgent. Otherwise, this latest YA offering is likely to do little more than inspire WGAF memes.

Never fully breaking away from the perception that it’s basically a “B” version of The Hunger Games, the Divergent franchise has largely suffered due to its dull-asdirt characters and its recycled vision of yet another dystopian future.

This one sparks a bit more interest than its predecessor mainly because it never stands still for too long, with two plot threads running concurrently throughout much of the film. One finds Tris (Shailene Woodley) buddying up to a CEO type (boring Jeff Daniels) who promises a brighter tomorrow, while the other focuses on Four (Theo James) trying to save Chicago from the machinations of his mother Evelyn (Naomi Watts), who’s set to wage war against her opponents if she doesn’t get her way. The other kids are also back, including Tris’ wimpy brother Caleb (Ansel Elgort), the opportunistic Peter (Miles Teller) and the utterly-devoid-of-characterization Christina (Zoe Kravitz).

There’s still one more film left in the four-part series, alternately being called The Divergent Series: Allegiant – Part 2 and The Divergent Series: Ascendant. But based on the derivative nature exhibited thus far, how about we just dub it The Divergent Series: Regurgitant and call it a day?

THE BRONZE

/ Hollywood has presented viewers with far too many movies in which the protagonist is a petulant man-child, so it’s only fair that here’s one in which the lead is a bratty woman-child. But did the film have to be this bad?

Say this for the mostly insufferable flicks (many, of course, starring Will Ferrell) that have paved the way for this one: The stunted-development character may be spoiled and whiny and self-centered, but usually there’s a glint of decency buried within, a likably self-effacing trait that allows us to at least marginally tolerate the person as he heads toward his third-act maturation. But The Bronze, co-written by star Melissa Rauch and hubby Winston Rauch, immediately puts up a wall by making Hope Ann Greggory an utterly repellent character, one so grating that the

promise of spending 90 minutes with her seems tantamount to a stint on Death Row. A former gymnast whose claim to fame was that she placed third in the Olympics while a teenager, she has done nothing with her life in the decade-plus since that shining moment, instead preferring to live at home with her infinitely patient dad (Gary Cole) and masturbate to video footage of her bronze-earning moment.

For purely mercenary reasons too convoluted to explain here, she eventually agrees to coach a fellow Amherst, Ohio, resident, a perky teen gymnast named Maggie Townsend (Haley Lu Richardson), all the while worried that if Maggie achieves greater success, then her own modicum of fame within the Amherst city limits will completely dissipate.

It’s certainly a workable premise for a comedy—more so if tackled as a satire on this nation’s obsession with those precious 15 minutes of fame—but The Bronze is myopic in its execution, opting for a petty and mean-spirited approach devoid of the acerbic wit and acute insight necessary to transform it into a worthy black comedy.

In addition to Hope being such an obnoxious character, she’s simply not interesting, and Rauch is woefully unfunny in the role.

Of course, Hope softens over the course of the film, but it’s not a believable thaw, and the film ends up becoming yet another example of this country’s current craze with championing mediocrity. Its only saving graces are the performances by Richardson as the bubbly teen athlete and Thomas Middleditch as Hope’s assistant coach and unlikely love interest. Their work deserves an 8.0 from the judges, but no one else involved with this project should be allowed anywhere near the winners’ circle.

10 CLOVERFIELD LANE

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Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), a young woman fleeing from a failed relationship, is ignoring a cell call from her ex (cue voice cameo by a big star, a la Harvey Keitel in Inglourious Basterds and Sigourney Weaver in WALL-E) when her car is rammed and she’s knocked unconscious.

She wakes up in a locked room, chained to the wall as the prisoner of Howard (John Goodman).

Unlike Room’s Old Nick, though, Howard seemingly has no plans to rape or kill Michelle; instead, he insists he saved her from the auto accident for her own protection. If Howard is to be believed, the rest of the world has been wiped out through poisonous air (released by the Russians? The military? Aliens? He isn’t sure), and the only survivors are himself, Michelle and Emmett (John Gallagher, Jr.), the sweet if simple handyman who spent years helping Howard construct his underground bunker.

Howard eventually releases Michelle from her confined quarters and allows her full run of the makeshift home (which includes a kitchen and a living room),

hoping that the three of them can spend the next one or two years coexisting as a happy family until the outside air is breathable again. Michelle, however, makes every effort to escape, all the while wondering if there’s any truth at all to Howard’s whopper of a conspiracy theory.

This is the part of the review where I promise not to reveal more for fear of spoilers, but honestly, what is there to really spoil? 10 Cloverfield Lane is a movie that ends up being too clever for its own good, becoming utterly predictable in its relentless attempts at unpredictability.

When the plot looks as if it will thrust, it of course will parry, and the film further dilutes any genuine surprises by often telegraphing its intentions ahead of time.

The trio of scripters also cram in one subplot too many, with its clumsy presence only there to spin the story off into another (expected) direction.

This isn’t to say 10 Cloverfield Lane is a bust—terrific performances by the three leads and debuting director Dan Trachtenberg’s effective staging (the bunker atmosphere alternates between friendly and foreboding) are worthy enough to earn a modest recommendation. Just don’t expect more surprises than one would find in any given episode of Scooby-Doo.

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// The occasional Steve Carell aside, comedians aren’t often given the opportunity to flex their dramatic muscles, so it’s nice to see the hilarious Tina Fey playing it straight in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Based on Kim Parker’s memoir The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the film finds Fey cast as Parker, a TV news journalist who leaves the comfort of her stateside desk and embarks on a new career path as a war correspondent covering Middle Eastern conflicts.

Fey is excellent as Parker, peppering her performance with humorous asides but otherwise playing up the character’s questionable adrenaline-junkie tendencies, and the impressive supporting cast includes Margot Robbie, a lovably roguish Martin Freeman, and Alfred Molina (at one point channeling Anthony Quinn in Zorba the Greek).

If the film never delves too deeply into Melissa Rauch and Sebastian Stan star in The Bronze the sociopolitical aspects of its setting (especially when compared to the great impetus she needs to pursue the case on The Witch another winner in the indieslate of comparable titles from the 1980s, her own, and, with the reluctant help of horror sweepstakes, joining the likes of like Under Fire and Salvador), it’s still grip- Nick, she uncovers a labyrinthine plot with The Babadook and It Follows in its ability ping enough to make it a sound vehicle fearful implications. to establish an unsettling atmosphere of for Fey as she tackles the heavy lifting. So Zootopia crafts an unexpectedly comdread and not let up until the light once when does Amy Poehler get her shot? plex mystery, one that also allows for an more breaks across the auditorium. Remiexamination of cultural differences and niscent of such past works as the superb ZOOTOPIA the poisonous prejudices that result in 1996 film version of Arthur Miller’s The /// being judged by the color—and, in this Crucible and the astounding 1922 Swedish For the sake of the children—heck, for anthropomorphic world, the texture—of docudrama Haxan: Witchcraft Through your own sake—be sure not to rapidly skim one’s skin. It’s particularly apropos given the Ages (formerly banned in the U.S. but the multiplex marquee and accidentally the current mood of fear and loathing in now available on Criterion DVD), this amble into Zoolander 2 instead of Zootopia. this exceedingly nasty election year. confident undertaking by writer-director While one ranks as an atrocity worthy of The beauty of Zootopia, though, is that Robert Eggers (making his feature-film living in infamy, the other is an absolute you can be unaware of the subtext and debut in both capacities) is set in 1630 New delight, certain to satisfy adults as much as still reap the benefits of an imaginatively England, wherein a family of six is forced (even more than?) the small fry. designed endeavor packed with huge out of its community for some apparently That Zootopia proves to be such a joylaughs. minor indiscretion—it’s never clearly ous occasion is something of a surprise, stated, but it appears the head of the since off-season animated efforts typiTHE WITCH household, William (Ralph Ineson), was cally tend to be on the rancid side (e.g. The /// caught preaching without a license.

Lorax, Gnomeo & Juliet). Yet here’s a famOne of the most memorable sequences The family relocates to a small cabin on ily film that would be welcome any time of in the otherwise much-ado-about-nothing the edge of a formidable forest, whereupon the year. At its center is a marvelous new revenge yarn The Revenant is the one the baby is soon snatched by an elderly character: Judy Hopps (voiced by Once which finds Leonardo DiCaprio’s charwitch residing in the woods. No one actuUpon a Time’s Ginnifer Goodwin), a small- acter getting savagely mauled by a bear. ally sees the witch, but everyone in the town rabbit who dreams of moving to the Yet even that grizzly comes across as only family—William, wife Katherine (Kate sprawling metropolis of Zootopia and slightly more menacing than Yogi Bear Dickie), blossoming daughter Thomabecoming the first bunny to ever serve as when compared to Black Philip, the goat sin (Anya Taylor-Joy), curious son Caleb a police officer, a vocation that has always who proves to be a key character in the (William Scrimshaw), and bratty twins been filled by more imposing animals such new horror opus The Witch.

Mercy (Ellie Grainger) and Jonas (Lucas as rhinos and tigers.

Black Philip isn’t the only animal who Dawson)—senses the evil all around them.

Judy nevertheless graduates from the may or may not be a harbinger of evil— They turn to their rigid Christian doctrine academy and earns her badge, but the there’s also a rabbit whose eyes are so for strength, failing miserably to ever trust police chief Bogo (Idris Elba) is unimfreakishly penetrating that all visions of in—or turn to—each other. As a result, pressed and relegates her to meter-maid the laughable Night of the Lepus will be accusations of consorting with the devil fly duty. Rather than slapping tickets on cars, immediately exorcised from moviegofast and furious, with most of the fingers she would be much more interested in ers’ memories. And then there’s Mother pointed at Thomasin. joining the other cops in tackling the mys- Nature, presented not as nurturer but as More than just a terror tale, The Witch tery of why approximately a dozen citizens nightmare, at one with the Satanic emisharbors several weighty themes, includhave vanished without a trace. A chance sary living deep within the bowels of the ing the fear of the feminine mystique in a encounter with a con-artist fox named forest. patriarchal society as well as the danger 40 Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) provides the All of these elements combine to make of placing too much faith in a puritanical

belief without allowing other emotions an equal opportunity to breathe. These notions are punched across not only by Eggers’ persuasive sense of time and place but by the forceful work of the entire cast (Taylor-Joy and Ineson are particularly impressive). It’s just a shame the ending registers as a cop-out. C

RISEN

// The small companies that have been producing all those faith-based films that routinely pop up in theaters have financially done so well, it’s surprising more major studios haven’t jumped on the Biblical bandwagon. Affirm Films’ latest offering is Risen, and what’s perhaps most surprising about the film is its restraint.

Most other faith-based films of recent vintage tend to preach only to the choir—and by choir, I don’t mean Christians in general but those dangerous armies of hypocritical right-wing zealots.

Yet Risen is a religious picture measured enough to appeal to filmgoers of all persuasions—in other words, no one had the bright idea of casting Rush Limbaugh as one of the disciples or hiring Ben Stein to serve as the voice of God. It’s just too bad it’s not a bit better, since its modesty also leads to a noticeable lack of —and pun absolutely not intended—passion.

Joseph Fiennes plays the central character of Clavius, a Roman officer who’s ordered by Pontius Pilate (Peter Firth) to locate the missing body of Jesus after it disappears from the cave in which it was laid following His crucifixion. As Clavius sets out on his investigation, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses, he starts to wonder if Christ was indeed more than just a man.

In essence, Fiennes is playing George Clooney’s role in the film-within-the-film of Hail, Caesar!, minus the ample laughs.

Fiennes is fine in the part, and those keeping track of what the Harry Potter gang has been doing will be interested to learn that Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) appears as Clavius’ assistant.

But director Kevin Reynolds (Waterworld), who also co-wrote the screenplay with Paul Aiello, often adopts the restrictive impulses of those otherwise sturdy religious flicks of yesteryear, the ones which wouldn’t even allow the camera to gaze upon the face of Jesus (or, rather, the extra cast as Him).

Risen does give us a Jesus in actor Cliff Curtis, but he remains a beatific cypher, and the takeaway is that, in the same distancing manner as those black-themed pictures told through the eyes of white protagonists, here’s a Biblical yarn related not through Christ Himself or even his disciples but rather an individual late to the party. CS

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PICKTHE ABUNDANT COMMUNITY WITH JOHN MCKNIGHT Emergent Savannah, Step Up Savannah and Savannah Chatham Citizen Advocacy have partnered to present The Abundant Community, featuring John McKnight as a “conversationalist in residence.” John McKnight has been called the “dean of community-based organizing.” A storyteller and weaver of community, he helped to create the Asset-Based Community Development Institute and has developed new tools to enhance the powers of families, neighbors and neighborhoods. Free and open to the public Thu., March 31, 7 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Emergent Savannah, Step Up Savannah and Savannah Chatham Citizen Advocacy have partnered to present The Abundant Community, featuring John McKnight as a “conversationalist in residence.” John McKnight has been called the “dean of community-based organizing.”

A storyteller and weaver of community, he helped to create the Asset-Based Community Development Institute and has developed new tools to enhance the powers of families, neighbors and neighborhoods.

Free and open to the public Sun., April 3, 3:30-5 p.m. Litway Baptist Church, 2335 Shell Road.

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

AUDITIONS FOR ARMSTRONG YOUTH ORCHESTRA

First Friday for Folk Music Featuring Jere Myers and The Massey Boys

Monthly folk music showcase hosted by the Savannah Folk Music Society at Stewart Hall, First Presbyterian Church. It is a smoke free, alcohol free and family friendly evening of music in a coffee house setting. $5 minimum donation to help support the event and SFMS. This month’s show features Savannah’s own Blues and harmonica whiz Jere Myers and The Massey Boys, hosted by Chris Desa.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1. 7:30P.M.-10P.M. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 520 WASHINGTON AVE. $5 DONATION. 912-898-1876. SAVANNAHFOLK.ORG

Open to students enrolled in primary grades through high school and including Armstrong students (available for course credit). Auditions, by appointment, are in Armstrong Fine Arts Hall. To schedule an audition, e-mail: savaayo@yahoo.com. Info is also available at www.savaayo.org. AYO is sponsored in part by the Savannah Friends of Music, www.savannahfriendsofmusic. com ongoing. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/ index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. CALL FOR 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 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS FOR YESHUA NEXT GENERATION Young adults between the ages of 21-25

with technical and people skills are needed to attend Savannah Chamber of Commerce events and to act as Overseers for collegiate chapters. Please contact Reverend Brenda Lee at (912) 236-3154, email:revbrendalee@ yahoo.com ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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.

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. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR DANK MEMES

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Non-Fiction Gallery invites you to dig deep and decode the cultural viruses that live in you. Show us your dank memes. Through June 22. nonfictiongallery.com. Non-Fiction Gallery, 1522 Bull 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

MAR 30- APRIL 5, 2016

GIRLS ON THE RUNWAY Enjoy this fashion show with the newest styles from Runway Seven, Kendra Scott, Matilda Jane, and Fleet Feet. All proceeds go to the Girls on the Run scholarship fund. Complimentary glass of wine and hors d’oeuvre with ticket. $20 adults, $15 students Sun., April 3, 1-3 p.m. Mercer Auditorium, Hoskins Building, Mercer University School of Medicine, 1250 East 66th Street. $5 BIKRAM YOGA CLASS TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES Bikram Yoga Savannah offers a weekly Karma class to raise money for local charities. Thursdays during the 6:30pm class. Pay $5 for class and proceeds are donated to a different charity each month. This is a regular Bikram Yoga class. ongoing. 912.356.8280. bikramyogasavannah.com.

MAKE IT HAPPEN FRIEND DRIVE The Next Generation invites the community to come out and learn more about the nonprofit organization operating solely to support the region’s only hospital for children at Memorial University Medical Center. The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center provides critical health care to children of all ages, from premature infants to adolescents. The “Make It Happen” Friend Drive will feature 42 information on how individuals can join and

provide support for The Next Generation’s mission to brighten the everyday lives of sick children and their families during their stay at The Children’s Hospital. Thu., March 31, 6-8 p.m. nextgenerationsavannah.com. bdburgers.net/. B & D Burgers (Downtown), 13 East Broughton St. SCMPD ANIMAL CONTROL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve various tasks as needed by the shelter. No prior animal shelter experience is necessary. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation. Potential volunteers are asked to notify J. Lewis prior to orientation; though, walk-ins are welcome.

Volunteers must be at least 17-yearsold. ongoing. (912) 525-2151. jlewis01@ savannahga.gov.

CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

ART CLASS AT THE FOUNDERY Students will learn observational drawing and use charcoal, watercolor, and other art mediums. They will also learn about artists from the past. Classes are taught by SCAD graduate, Seth Fite (sethfite.com). 6-11 year olds are Fridays 4:30-6 and 12-15 year olds are Wednesdays 4-6. Younger class - $130 Older class - $150 Fridays, 4:30-6 p.m..

513-295-7378. sethfite@gmail.com. The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. 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.

912-677-3983. epiphany.indiemade.com.

Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio, 101 N. Fahm St. BEGINNING BELLY DANCE CLASSES Taught by Happenstance Bellydance.

All skill levels and styles. Private instruction available. $15 912-704-2940. happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com.

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. 912-358-

3160. 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.

FAFSA WORKSHOP Savannah Graduates, a community-wide initiative focused on creating a more educated workforce in Chatham County, is offering free workshops to assist community members in completing the 2016-2017 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Wed., March 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Thu., March 31, 6-7 p.m. savannahgraduates.com. savannahtech. edu/. Savannah Technical College, 5717 White Bluff Rd. 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.

LATIN NIGHT WITH FREE LESSON Join us every 1st Friday for a free group lesson followed by a Party for dancers.

Come and practice all of your patterns that you have learned in class while meeting some fun people along the way. All ages and levels welcome. You don’t need a partner or have experience to come and enjoy dance with us. $10 per person or $15 per couple first Friday of every month, 7:30-10 p.m. 612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/.

Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. MUSIC LESSONS--MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS Savannah Musicians’ Institute offers private instruction for all ages and experience levels in Guitar (electric, acoustic,classical), Piano, Bass, Voice, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Music Theory/Composition/Songwriting. 609 69th Street, Savannah GA. ongoing. 912398-8828. smisavannah@gmail.com. savmusiciansinstitute.com.

NEW HORIZONS ADULT BAND PROGRAM Music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school/college and would like to play again. Mondays at 6:30pm at Portman’s. $30 per month. All ages and ability levels welcome. Call for info. ongoing.

912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com.

Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. NOVEL WRITING Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publication. Awardwinning Savannah author offers one-onone or small group classes, mentoring, manuscript critique, ebook formatting. Email for pricing and scheduling info. ongoing. pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com.

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

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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 VOICE-COACHING Pianist with M/degree,classical modern jazz improvisation, no age limit. Call 912-9617021 or 912-667-1056. Serious inquiries only. ongoing.

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. POWER HOUR WORKSHOPS: ZINE MAKING W/ LIZ RHANEY Liz Rhaney, Starlandiafier and writer for The Inkwell, will be doing one hour workshops on zinemaking every other Wednesday from 2pm - 3pm. Starting with a general overview of the creating/printing process using examples of Liz’s work, each week will show ways to feature a different form of art - from writing to photography, drawing, collage and beyond. $5 Wed., March 30, 2-3 p.m. https://facebook. com/events/1041712509208546/. starlandiasupply.com. Starlandia Creative Supply, 2438 Bull Street.

A. ROPER STUDIO - VOICE TECHNIQUE AND COACHING Experienced and successful voice instructor is accepting students. Nurturing and collaborative studio. Services offered include strengthening the voice, range extension, relaxation techniques, and coaching through various styles of music.

Audition and competition preparation.

Located 15 minutes from downtown. Varies Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 912-4840628. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call for info. ongoing. 912-713-2718.

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@

Spring Plant Swap

Swaps occur at Jane Fishman’s West Boundary Street garden. The three-hour free event starts at 8 a.m. The garden sits between Creative Coast (415 W. Boundary) and Chatham Steel (501 W. Boundary). All plants, seeds, roots, corms, tubers, bulbs and rhizomes that people wish to exchange and/or give away are welcome. No plants? Stories and food are welcome, too.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2. 8 A.M. WEST BOUNDARY ST. GARDEN, 450 WEST BOUNDARY (BETWEEN CREATIVE COAST AND CHATHAM STEEL). GOFISH5@EARTHLINK.NET 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.

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.

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.

COSTAL AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING The Coastal Amateur Radio Society was formed to further good amateur radio practices, training in amateur radio, and to provide community service. CARS meets at

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7:00 PM the first Monday of every month at White Bluff Presbyterian Church. Free - Open to the public Mon., April 4, 7-9 p.m. 912-7049244. coastalamateurradio@gmail.com. coastalamateurradiosociety.net. Coastal Amateur Radio Society, 10710 White Bluff Rd. FAITH BASED BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT - SAVANNAH Our mission is to Grow, Encourage, Inspire, Ignite & Equip Christian Business owners on how to do business with a Kingdom mindset. We promote and celebrate excellence in the business arena while developing the future generations of leaders through Christian values, disciplines, honor, integrity and expression of skills. Register early before the event closes out and please share this event by inviting a guest.

Free first Tuesday of every month, 7:30-9 a.m. 912-257-6248. info@kbnalliance. com. https://eventbrite.com/e/christianbusiness-networking-event-savannahtickets-17883772846. Calvary Baptist Temple, 4625 Waters Ave. FIBER GUILD OF THE SAVANNAHS A club focusing on weaving, spinning, basket making, knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, rug hooking, doll making, and other fiber arts. Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. fiberguildsavannah.homestead.com/. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. GEORGIA NATURE PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION-COASTAL CHAPTER Coastal Chapter of the GNPA. The GNPA is 100% focused on nature photography and offers Field Trips, Monthly Speakers, Competitions, Seminars and Workshops and the Annual EXPO with prominent nature photographers and keynote speakers.

Photographers of all levels are welcome! $35 per year first Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. 912-234-2571. alfie.wace@gmail.com. gnpa.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. 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 44 1:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-786-

Spring Celebration and Sheep Shearing

Celebrate the arrival of Spring at the annual sheep shearing at Oatland Island. There will be lots of educational fun for the whole family. Learn about gardening, composting, bees and lots more. The Fiber Guild of the Savannahs will be shearing the sheep and doing fiber arts demonstrations. Also, children’s crafts and games and music to make you dance.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2. 10 A.M.-4 P.M OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER, 711 SANDTOWN RD. $7 PER ADULT; $5 PER CHILD (4-17), SENIORS AND MILITARY 912-395-1500. ANNIE.QUINTING@SCCPSS.COM.OATLANDISLAND.ORG

4508. 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.

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.

Carey Hilliard’s (Southside), 11111 Abercorn St. 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 help you learn about Savannah and make new friends. Ongoing sign-up. savannahnewcomers.com. ongoing.

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.

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.

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p.m.. hostesscity.toastmastersclubs.org. thincsavannah.com. Thinc Savannah, 35 Barnard St. 3rd Floor.

VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 671 Meets second Monday of each month, 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. ongoing. 912-429-0940. rws521@msn. com. vvasav.com.

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.

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

CONCERT: SINGING SENSATIONS YOUTH CHOIR OF THE BALTIMORE METROPOLITAN AREA The Singing Sensations Youth Choir exposes students, ages 5-18, to other people, cultures and musical experiences in Maryland, throughout the country, and around the world. Their repertoire consists of choral, patriotic and pop music, spirituals, show tunes, children and freedom songs, Motown, as well as songs in different languages. Free and open to the public Fri., April 1, 7 p.m. sensationalsingers.org. Trinity Baptist Church, 902 W. 36th Street.

FIRST FRIDAY FOR FOLK MUSIC Monthly folk music showcase hosted by the Savannah Folk Music Society in a friendly, alcohol-free environment. $5 donation first Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. 912-8981876. savannahfolk.org. fpc.presbychurch. net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. NEW ORLEANS FUNK PARTY W/ JESSE SMITH AND THE ALL-STAR HORN SECTION This fun show features guitarist, saxophonist, and producer Jesse Smith, a North Florida native, who has been playing guitar and saxophone for twenty years. $25,

$22.50 Theater members Sat., April 2, 8 p.m. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn.

PICKSAVANNAH SONGWRITERS SERIES The long-running songwriters in-the-round series moves to the Tybee Post Theater and highlights Jefferson Ross, Tim Malchak, Thomas Oliver, and Jan Spillane. $10, $9 Theater members Sun., April 3, 8 p.m. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn.

SMF: ALL MOZART In their second SMF concert, l’arte del mondo will be joined by Daniel Hope and Friends in this all-Mozart extravaganza showcasing the superb German orchestra with violinists Daniel Hope and Lorenza Borrani as well as violonist CarlaMaria Rodrigues. $35 Tue., April 5, 11 a.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. SMF: BALLAKE SISSOKO, KORA Hailing from a long tradition of Malian kora players, Ballake Sissoko is widely known as one of the greatest kora players in our time. $25 Sat., April 2, 12:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SMF: BIG WORLD OF MUSIC: KASSE MADY DIABATE, ROBERT SADIN’S “NIGHT SONGS” Kasse Mady Diabate comes from the most famous family of griots in the land of the Manding: the Diabates of Kela.

Robert Sadin thrilled audiences in his two previous projects at SMF, both of which received standing ovations. $35 Sat., April 2, 6 & 9 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SMF: BLUES IN THE GARDEN: NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS, CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE The North Mississippi Allstars, formed in 1996, are the product of a special time for modern Mississippi country blues.

Brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson soaked up the music of their father, Jim Dickson.

Mississippi-born Charlie Musselwhite is one of the most revered blues musicians performing today. Sat., April 2, 5 & 8 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. shipsofthesea. org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

SMF: BRIANNA THOMAS QUARTET A performer since the age of six, Brianna Thomas sings an array of ballads, standards and blues along with her original compositions. $25 Fri., April 1, 12:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SMF: BRYAN SUTTON BAND, HAAS KOWERT TICE Bryan Sutton is widely regarded as one of the top flatpickers in acoustic music, having won the IBMA Guitarist of the Year Award seven times, including this year. This onlyin-Savannah double bill turns the Morris Center into a picker’s paradise. $35 Mon., April 4, 5 & 8 p.m. savannahmusicfestival. org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SMF: CECILE MCLORIN SALVANT/

MONTY ALEXANDER TRIO Having been called “the finest jazz singer to emerge in the last decade,” 26-yearold Cecile McLorin Salvant possesses a depth of expression and innate ability that is utterly enthralling. In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. $45 Wed., March 30, 6 & 9 p.m. savannahmusicfestival. org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SMF: DAVE RAWLINGS MACHINE Called “one of the hottest stringbands on the planet” by SF Weekly, this acoustic powerhouse delivers the acclaimed songwriting of Rawlings and Welch, which has been at the leading edge of American acoustic music for twenty years. Start at $32 Tue., April 5, 7:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. www2.scad. edu/venues/trustees/. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. SMF: DEL & DAWG: DEL MCCOURY AND DAVID GRISMAN Del McCoury is a living link to the days when bluegrass was made in honky-tonks and schoolhouse shows. He returns to SMF in this special duo setting with mandolinist and composer David Grisman, who has been a guiding force in acoustic music for half a century. $27 Sun., April 3, 3 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. lucastheatre. com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. SMF: GREAT CONCERTOS: L’ARTE DEL MONDO WITH DANIEL HOPE AND FRIENDS In their first SMF concert in 2016, l’arte del mondo will join Daniel Hope and Friends in performing some of the greatest concertos of the baroque era by Bach and Vivaldi, along with the second cello concerto by Haydn. $52 Sun., April 3, 5 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. SMF: HAAS KOWERT TICE Haas Kowert Tice is a virtuosic acoustic trio consisting of three alumni of SMF’s 2012 Acoustic Music Seminar: Brittany Haas on fiddle, Paul Kowert on bass and Jordan Tice on guitar. $25 Mon., April 4, 12:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SMF: HAROLD MABERN, PIANO Jazz pianist Harold Mabern was born in Memphis and moved to New York City, where he has remained ensconced in the jazz scene for 25 years. $25 Thu., March 31, 12:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival. org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SMF: JEREMY DENK, PIANO Jeremy Denk is one of America’s foremost classical pianists and performs pieces from Bach to Haydn to Schubert. $52 Mon., April 4, 6 p.m. trinitychurch1848.org/.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. SMF: LATE NIGHT JAM WITH THE WYCLIFFE GORDON QUINTET

Capping off jazz week at the Morris Center is the annual late night jam, one of the most sought-after tickets at the festival.

Gordon invites a variety of musicians to the stage for collaborations and cutting contests over an evening featuring a vast repertoire of jazz and blues standards. $40 Fri., April 1, 10 p.m. savannahmusicfestival. org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SMF: MOZART IN PRAGUE: AN OPERATIC JOURNEY This one-time only multimedia infused concert will be an operatic tour of composer Wolfgang A. Mozart and librettist Lorenzo da Ponte’s world in the city where his most successful operas -- Don Giovanni and The Marriage of Figaro -- were premiered. $65, patron package $225 Sat., April 2, 7 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. SMF: PERICLES: RECOMPOSED In the 400th anniversary year of William Shakespeare’s death, SMF hosts a re-staging of the tragedy of “Pericles, Prince of Tyre,” featuring the acclaimed British Shakespeare Ensemble called Passion in Practice. $45 Tue., April 5, 6 p.m. savannahmusicfestival. org. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. SMF: RY COODER, SHARON WHITE, RICKY SKAGGS Master instrumentalists Ry Cooder (guitar) and Ricky Skaggs (mandolin) along with one of country music’s purest singing voices in Sharon White unite for an evening of blues, gospel and bluegrass. Start at $40 Wed., March 30, 7:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival. org. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. SMF: SHARON JONES AND THE DAPKINGS At the forefront of a retro-soul and funk renaissance, Augusta native Sharon Jones remains one of the most high-energy performers in the genre. The New York Times calls her “the real deal… the epitome of the soul revival.” Start at $32 Mon., April 4, 7:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. SMF: TENOR TITANS: STEPHEN RILEY QUARTET FT. MARCUS ROBERTS/ERIC ALEXANDER QUARTET FT. HAROLD MABERN This concert pairs two of the finest forty-something tenor saxophonists in jazz today. $40 Thu., March 31, 6 & 9 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SMF: THE ART OF THE PIANO TRIO FT. MARCUS ROBERTS AND DANIEL HOPE This original production brings together SMF Associate Artistic Directors Daniel Hope and Marcus Roberts in a program that weaves together the influence of the piano trio across three centuries of music, juxtaposing the varied musical demands of form, style, composition and improvisation. Start at $32 Sat., April 2, 3 p.m. savannahmusicfestival. org. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. SMF: THE COMPLETE BEETHOVEN

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TRIOS Four years since their gripping performances of Mendelssohn’s virtuosic piano trios, Wu Han and David Finckel join Philip Setzer for a two-night program consisting of the complete Beethoven piano trios. $57 Wed., March 30, 6 p.m. and Thu., March 31, 6 p.m. savannahmusicfestival. org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. SMF: THE SUFFERS/LANGHORNE SLIM The Suffers is an exuberant ten-piece Gulf Coast R&B ensemble from Houston, Texas, that intertwines elements of classic soul music and rock ‘n roll. Langhorne Slim is a dynamic singer-songwriter with a rapidly growing following. $35 Fri., April 1, 5 & 8 p.m. savannahmusicfestival. org. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

SMF: THE TALLIS SCHOLARS Over four decades of performance and a catalog of award winning recordings, Peter Phillips and The Tallis Scholars have done more than any other group to establish sacred vocal music of the Renaissance as one of the great repertoires of Western music. $52 Fri., April 1, 6 p.m. savannahmusicfestival. org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. SMF: WORLD OF THE MANDOLIN IN FOUR CENTURIES: MIKE MARSHALL AND CATERINA LICHTENBERG Caterina Lichtenberg and Mike Marshall are two of the most remarkable mandolinists of our time. Through their life and work together, they have built a beautiful duo that captures their lively spirit across several musical styles. $35 Fri., April 1, 11 a.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. uusavannah. org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St.

DANCE

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ADULT BALLET CLASS Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St, offers adult ballet on Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm $12 per class. Call for info. ongoing. 912-234-8745.

ADULT BALLET TONING Always wanted the body of a ballerina?

Well.. YOU CAN! Our class is designed to stretch, tone, and enhance your body to become healthier than ever. Join us and check out the calendar for dates to enroll. (this is apart of our fitness package of 10 classes for $80) $10.00 Mondays, 5 p.m.

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

ADULT INTERMEDIATE BALLET Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm. $12/class or $90/8 classes. Call for info.

Academy of Dance, 74 W. Montgomery Crossroad. Wednesdays. 912-921-2190.

ARGENTINE TANGO Wednesdays, 7 p.m. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Lessons Sundays 1:303;30pm. Open to the public. $3 per person.

Wear closed toe leather shoes if possible.

Doris Martin Dance Studio, 8511-h ferguson 46 Ave. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-925-

7416. savh_tango@yahoo.com.

AWAKEN WITH CHAKRADANCE™ A free-flowing, meditative dance, with 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. BALLET FIT! Love ballet? We are ready to get that body in ballet shape. This total body workout is great for low impact and high impact movements. With a series of bar, floor, and mat exercises, you will leave refreshed and stretched. Toning, stretching, and strengthening are our goals for you. See calendar for details. $15.00, $10.00, $8.00, $5.00 Thursdays, 5-6 p.m.

412.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/.

Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. 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 912-704-8726 for updated locations. Fridays, 10 p.m. Latin Chicks (Waters Ave.), 5205 Waters Avenue.

Salsa Savannah sponsors this dance night.

Be advised that locations often change. Visit salsasavannah.com or call 912-704-8726 for updated locations. Thursdays, 10 p.m.

Gatsby’s, 408 West Broughton Street.

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.

DJ GREER DJ Greer spinning some old and new R&B. Happy hour all night long. Fridays, 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m. 828 216 9005. jgoodfellas@ yahoo.com. doublesnightclub.com/.

Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. 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 BALLROOM GROUP CLASS Get the next generation involved with all the styles of partnership dances. We teach

etiquette, the history, and how to actually dance them! Get them involved today to get ready for our Monthly Ballroom Dance. $40 for 4 weeks Tuesdays, 6-6:45 p.m. 612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/.

Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. KIDS HIP HOP AND JAZZ Mondays, 6 p.m. salondebailedancestudio. com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

KIDS TAP Teaching two skills in one class: music and dance. Join our newest tap class for kids to enjoy learning different rhythms and foot patters for fun music. Tap shoes are required and can be purchased at our studio! Sign up today and start tomorrow. $40 for 4 weeks Thursdays, 6-6:45 p.m.

612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/.

Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. KIDS/YOUTH DANCE CLASS Kids Group class on various Ballroom and Latin dances. Multiple teachers. Ages 4-17 currently enrolled in the program. Prepares youth for social and/or competitive dancing. $15/person Saturdays, 10 a.m. 912-3353335. 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.

LATIN NITE SALSA DJ Vaina Enventos brings Latin Night to Doubles. Happy hour all night long. NONE Thursdays, 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m. 828 216 9005. jgoodfellas@yahoo.com. doublesnightclub. com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. 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.

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Does your baby love to dance? Sign up for our MOM and Me Dance class and explore movement to fun music and learn the basic skills of dance to develop better motor skills for your child. 18 months to 2 years old. $40.00 for 4 weeks Saturdays, 9-9:30 a.m. 612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/.

Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. SALSA LESSONS 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. SALSA! SALSA! SALSA! 0 Thursdays, 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. 828 216 9005. jgoodfellas@yahoo.com. doublesnightclub. com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. SAVANNAH SHAG CLUB Wednesdays, 7pm,at Doubles Lounge.

Fridays, 7pm, at American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr. ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. SAVANNAH SWING CATS--SWING DANCING ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. SHIMMY CHIC DANCE FITNESS Shimmy and Shake with a brand new dance fitness program that will have you burning calories while learning the true skill of belly dance. Shimmy Chic is a low impact, high cardio workout that is designed to teach beginners and challenge the seasoned dancer. Yoga mats will be required. See calendars for details. $15.00, $10.00, $8.00, $5.00 Thursdays, 7-8 p.m.

612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/.

Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. SIZZLE: DANCE AND CARDIO A class designed to maintain that summer body by dancing and having fun.

Incorporates dance and cardio to fun, spicy songs. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $80 Tuesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m. 912312-3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

WEST COAST SWING GROUP CLASS Love to swing dance? This class is for you.

Join us for 4 weeks of triple steps, rock steps, and whips! Need to practice? We got that covered too. Get ready and join this class to come to our Monthly Swing/Blues Night! $40.00 for 4 weeks Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. 612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/.

Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr.

EVENTS

THE 81ST ANNUAL SAVANNAH TOUR OF HOMES & GARDENS Join the Annual Savannah Tour of Homes & Gardens in celebrating 81 years of hospitality, preservation and community giving. Enter some of Savannah’s finest private homes and experience the architecture, furnishings and collections that have been treasured by families for generations but seldom seen by the public.

These properties have been meticulously restored, preserving the character of the space yet allowing for the enjoyment of modern amenities. $35+ March 31-April 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 912-234-8054. director@savannahtourofhomes.org. savannahtourofhomes.org. Andaz Hotel, 14 Barnard Street.

AWAKEN WITH CHAKRADANCE™ THURSDAYS Join us for a free-flowing, meditative dance and experience the healing power of Chakradance™. With eclectic music selected to resonate with each specific chakra, along with guided imagery, Chakradance™ will take you on a spiritual journey, free the energy in your body and open you to a deeper experience of life. No dance experience or prior knowledge of the chakras is necessary.

Limited to 12 participants – email to reserve a spot today! $20 Thursdays, 6:45-8:15 p.m.

912-663-1306. Chakradancer@comcast. net. anahatahealingarts.com/healing-aha/.

Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. BETTER BLOCK IN STARLAND Join Art Rise Savannah, Savannah Development and Renewal Authority, and a coalition of community, civic and arts organizations as we transform a portion of Bull Street to demonstrate how temporary interventions can bring vitality, improved mobility, and creativity to public spaces around the city. Fri., April 1, 3-10 p.m. artrisesavannah.org. Art Rise Savannah, 2427 Desoto Ave. BONAVENTURE CEMETERY AFTER HOURS Savannah’s only after-hours cemetery story event! See this great Victorian with Shannon Scott and all of the intrigues from bootleggers to murderers and those loved, lived and are now part of these immortal story grounds. $35.00 Saturdays, 5-8 p.m..

912-319-5600. shannon@shannonscott. com. zerve.com/shannonscott/BonCemAH. savannahga.gov/cityweb/cemeteriesweb. nsf/cemeteries/bonaventure.html.

Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Rd. CARS AND COFFEE View unique, rare and antique cars while enjoying coffee. Car owners can bring in a car and interact with other automobile enthusiasts. Free admission, 25 cents for coffee with a $1 donation to the museum first Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m.. richmondhillmuseum.com. Richmond Hill Museum, 11460 Ford Ave. CIVIL WAR TRUST VOLUNTEER DAY Come to Fort McAllister’s State Historic Park for a day devoted to improving and rejuvenating the fortifications. There will be activities such as trimming plants, painting, cleaning, and doing other maintenance all around the fort grounds. A lunch will

be provided for all volunteers. Come show your dedication to keeping history alive by lending a helping hand. Free Sat., April 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. gastateparks.org/ FortMcAllister/. Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. PICKCOMMON GROUNDS Common Grounds is a collaboration of the Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Wesley Fellowship. We meet on Wednesday nights for open theological discussion on hot button issues. All are welcome regardless of faith background or where you are on your spiritual journey. We are open and affirming of the LGBT community. Order for Compline by candlelight is offered on Sunday nights at 8PM. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. facebook.com/commongroundssavannah.

The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. COUPONING WORKSHOP Save money on groceries, entertainment, clothing, pet care and more. Come to the couponing seminar May 7 and leave with the tools to start day 1. Must preregister by contacting 912-441-4760 or patriciastreasures@yahoo.com. April 1-May 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 912-441-4760. patriciastreasures.com. patriciastreasures@yahoo. com. Holiday Inn Express (Richmond Hill), 4601 US Hwy 17.

DRINKS AFTER WORK This group is for people that enjoy getting out mid-week, being social after work, and want to discover new places in the downtown Savannah area. Come have a cocktail, make new friends, and get over the hump. The group will meet on Wednesdays at various establishments throughout Downtown Savannah and nearby area. http://www.meetup.com/Drinksafter-work/ https://www.facebook.com/ groups/960991837322187/ Wednesdays, 7 p.m. drinksafterworksavannah@gmail. com. meetup.com/Drinks-after-work/ events/227656080/. distillerysavannah. com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. FIRST FRIDAY FIREWORKS Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of a new month with First Friday Fireworks, presented by Wet Willie’s. Free first Friday of every month, 9:30 p.m. info@riverstreetsavannah.com. riverstreetsavannah.com/event/first-fridayfireworks. Rousakis Plaza, River St. FIRST FRIDAY OYSTER ROAST Enjoy oysters, cocktails and live music and take a tour of the new Whitman Yacht. first Friday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive.

FREE MONTHLY EXPECTANT & NEW PARENT SUPPORT GROUP This FREE monthly support group is held on the first Tuesday of each month. No pre-registration is required. Please join us for conversation, support and refreshments.

Children are welcome! FREE first Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. 912-544-6387. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

GUIDED TOURS OF THE LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS Learn the history of the historic Lucas Theatre on a 20-30 minute tour. Restoration, architecture, history of the theatre and of

early cinema. $4. Group rates for ten or more. School trips available. Tours are Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and must be scheduled. To schedule a tour, contact Megan Chandler at 912-525-5029 or mchandle@lucastheatre.com. ongoing. 912525-5023. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. KING-TISDELL COTTAGE FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEETING At this annual meeting, the foundation will also kick off its 2016 membership campaign, recognize volunteers and Life Members, and introduce newly elected board members. Tue., April 5, 5:30 p.m.

Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. MAGIC: SHADOWS OVER INNISTRAD PRERELEASE Our first sealed flight will take place at The Guild Hall at midnight (Friday the 1st into Saturday the 2nd). We will also have a second sealed flight Saturday, April 2nd at 5 p.m. and a Two-Headed Giant flight on Sunday, April 3rd at 5 p.m. Free food from The Chromatic Dragon during our midnight event!. 20% off Shadows Over Innistrad Packs during the 2HG event on Sunday. 1 random player will receive a FREE Shadows Over Innistrad Fat Pack! 1 random player will receive a FREE entry into the next Magic Pre-release! 1 pack per win + additional prize $22-$60 Thu., March 31, 12-4 a.m., Sat., April 2, 5-9 p.m. and Sun., April 3, 5-9 p.m.

844-MY-GUILD. events@theguildhall.com.

Guild Hall, 615 Montgomery Street.

NIKKO RAPTOULIS free Fri., April 1, 7-10 p.m. 912-401-0543. info@foxyloxycafe.com. foxyloxycafe.com/.

Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. THE ORIGINAL MIDNIGHT TOUR One of the spookiest tours in town. Learn about the untold stories of some of the most haunted locations here in Savannah Georgia. Guaranteed to give you a few goose bumps and an unexplained need for a night light. 33.00 ongoing. 1-866-666-3323.

6thsenseworld.com. 6th Sense Savannah Tours, 404 Abercorn Street.

PBJ PANTRY A free food pantry held every Thursday, 10-11am and 6-7pm. Contact Jessica Sutton for questions. 912-897-1192 ongoing. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Wilmington Island), 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION Preschoolers from Wesley Community Center, along with Mayor Eddie Deloach and District Attorney Meg Heap, will plant a “Pinwheels for Prevention” garden at the Grayson Stadium sign. The children will plant 260 blue pinwheels in honor of the 260 child victims and witnesses served by the Coastal Children’s Advocacy Center in 2015.

Free Fri., April 1, 11 a.m. sandgnats.com.

Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. SAVANNAH FRIENDS OF MUSIC FASHION SHOW Festivities will begin with a social hour from 11:00 to noon, during which raffle tickets for a range of fantastic prizes will be sold.

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be created by Brian Davis Salon. This annual fundraising event will benefit the non-profit organization, Savannah Friends of Music (SFOM) which has donated over $700,000 to support classical music and music education in Savannah and the surrounding area since the organization was created in 2003. $50 per person Tue., April 5, 11 a.m. The Plantation Club (at The Landings), Skidaway Island.

SAVANNAH STORYTELLERS Tall tales and fun times with the classic art of storytelling. Every Wednesday at 6pm.

Reservations encouraged by calling 912349-4059. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. liveoakstore. com/tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. SCIENCE ON TAP: MEATHEAD: UNRAVELING THE ATHLETIC BRAIN Dr. Allison Brager, postdoctoral fellow at the Moorehouse School of Medicine, presents this lecture on the athletic brain. Free Wed., March 30, 6 p.m. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

SHIRE OF FORTH CASTLE FIGHTER PRACTICE Local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism meets Saturdays at Forsyth Park (south end) for fighter practice and general hanging out. For those interested in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. ongoing. savannahsca.org.

SOUTHBOUND BREWERY SATURDAY TOURS AND TASTES Savannah’s first microbrewery is open for public tours and tastings Wednesday

- Fridays from 5:30-7:30 and Saturdays from 2-4. Hang out, have a few cold ones, and learn a little more about Savannah’s first craft brewery. Free Saturdays, 2-4 p.m.

912-335-7716. info@southboundbrewingco. com. southboundbrewingco.com.

Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. TEA AT MRS. DAVENPORT’S Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in the historic atmosphere of the Davenport House Museum. Patrons will tour areas of the historic home where tea service took place and will participate in an afternoon tea with costumed interpreters. The performance requires that guests be able to walk up and down stairs. 60 to 75 minutes. $18 plus tax Thursdays, Fridays, 5 p.m.. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. UNDER THE RAINBOW On Thursday nights come out to the coolest spot in Pooler for Under The Rainbow. Every week we will host a different event that will cater to those that play over, around and under the rainbow. Thursdays, 8-11 p.m.

912-988-1052. Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way. VICTORY GARDENS PLANT SALE Get your gardens started right this spring! Come out to the Victory Gardens Greenhouse for: vegetable and herb seedlings, fruit trees, heirloom seeds, seed potatoes, organic fertilizer, and pre-order Easter chicks! We’ll be brewing coffee

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and answering questions every Saturday Morning. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. 912509-0709. reid@savannahvictorygardens. com. savannahvictorygardens.com. Victory Gardens, 2500 Tennessee Ave. WILMINGTON ISLAND FARMERS’ MARKET The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market would love to have you come visit on a Saturday morning. There’s tons to buy and see. free Sat., April 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. wifarmersmarket@aol.com. wifarmersmarket.org/spring-2016-session. html. Islands High School, 170 Whitemarsh Island Road.

FESTIVALS

OUTDOOR ARTS FESTIVAL This fun-filled event features puppetry, face painting, interactive games and opportunities for kids to experiment with various musical instruments. Original artwork by Armstrong art faculty and students will be on display and available for sale. Free and open to the public Sat., April 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. about.armstrong. edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. SPRING CELEBRATION AND SHEEP SHEARING Celebrate the arrival of Spring at the annual sheep shearing at Oatland Island. There will be lots of educational fun for the whole family. Learn about gardening, composting, bees and lots more. The Fiber Guild of the Savannahs will be shearing the sheep and doing fiber arts demonstrations. Also, children’s crafts and games and music to make you dance. $7 per adult; $5 per child (4-17), seniors and military Sat., April 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 912-395-1500. annie. quinting@sccpss.com. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. SPRING MARKET Crafts, antiques, and flea market items will be for sale as well as food, plants, and produce. Don’t miss Howard Turner’s “Butterfly Program,” museum exhibits and children’s activities. Free Sat., April 2, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 912-748-0970. Bloomingdale History Museum, 250 E. Hwy. 80.

FITNESS

$8 COMMUNITY YOGA CLASSES Savannah Power Yoga offers a community yoga class nearly every day of the week for just $8. All proceeds support local organizations. See schedule online for details. Most classes are heated to 90 degrees. Bring a yoga mat, towel and some water. $8 Mondays-Fridays, Sundays. (912) 349-2756. info@savannahpoweryoga.com. savannahpoweryoga.com. $8 COMMUNITY MEDITATION CLASSES Join us for breath work, guided meditation, and yoga nidra, a deep relaxation technique to relieve stress, quiet the mind, and find the calm within. All proceeds support local organizations. $8 Sundays, 6-7 p.m. 912349-2756.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS An anonymous fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. The message of Al-Anon is one of strength and hope for friends/family of problem drinkers. Al-Anon

is for adults. Alateen is for people age 13-19.

Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. check website or call for info. ongoing.

912-598-9860. savannahalanon.com.

BALLET BODY TONING Ballet Body Toning is a ballet inspired workout designed to improve balance, flexibility, and use body resistance to strengthen core, legs & booty. This workout is low impact and scorches major calories and teaches you basic ballet! Call to make a reservation before class. This is a semiprivate class so space is limited! $10.00 Wednesdays, Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@gmail. com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. BARRE CLASSES Looking for a fun way to tone and burn calories? Savannah Yoga Barre offers daily barre classes to help you reach your fitness goals. Diverse classes ensure there’s something for everyone. All levels are encouraged to attend. Start where you are and go from there. Classes start as early as 6 a.m. and as late as 6:45 p.m. $15 drop-in or use class pass ongoing. 912200-4809. info@savannahyogabarre.com. savannahyogabarre.com.

BEACH BODY WORKOUTS WITH LAURA MONDAYS at 6:15 PM at the Lake Mayer Community Center $5.00 per session Mondays, 6:15 p.m. (912) 652-6784. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

BEASTMODE FITNESS GROUP TRAINING Train with this elite team. A total body program that trims, tones and gets results.

Personal training options available. See website for info. Meets at West Broad YMCA. 5am-6am and 8pm-9pm. ongoing. beastmodefitnessga.com. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. BEGINNING POLE FITNESS Pole fitness is a fun and flirty way to get in shape! Taught by Pole Dance America National Professional Champion Sabrina Madsen, you’ll learn the basics of pole dance in a safe and welcoming environment. Gain strength, balance and confidence. Beginner Classes are open to all shapes and sizes and are for ladies only (men welcome at our Intermediate Class). $25 for drop-in or $100 for a package of 5 classes Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m. 801.673.6737. info@firstcityfitness.com. firstcityfitness. com/pole-fitnessparties.html. First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. BLUE WATER YOGA Community donation-based classes, Tues. and Thurs., 5:45pm - 7:00pm.

Fri., 9:30am-10:30am. Email for info or find Blue Water Yoga on Facebook. ongoing. egs5719@aol.com. Talahi Island Community Club, 532 Quarterman Dr. BREEMA Join us October 3 and every first Saturday 10-12. Discover a practical and transformative approach to life and health.

Receiving Breema bodywork releases deeply held tension in the body, mind and feelings.

Breema is a way to practice being present.

Taught by Laura Ike. Open to community.

Donation jar. Call 912 658-5592 with questions. first Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St.

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CORE PILATES This fun and challenging Pilates class will tone your entire body while focusing on building core strength. Betsy HunterHughes is at your service every MonWed-Fri 9:45 at Savannah Yoga Barre. $15 drop-in or class pass Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. 912200-4809. info@savannahyogabarre.com. savannahyogabarre.com.

DANCE DYNAMIX Dance DynaMix is a choreographed dance fitness class inspired by funky hip hop and sleek jazz moves! No dance experience required. Call 732.232.3349 to reserve your spot ahead of time, as class space is limited. Stay after class for a 30 minute stretch to wind down for the weekend with! $10.00 Wednesdays, Fridays, 10-11 a.m.

732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@gmail. com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. FIRST SATURDAY YOGA ON THE RIVER Start your Saturday morning with Yoga on the River. This free yoga class will take place at 9am and will be hosted by Dancing Dogs Yoga Savannah. The 60-minute community yoga class is open to all levels of yoga. Don’t have a mat? No worries, the Dancing Dogs Yoga Tribe will be there before class begins if you need to rent one. To sign up for Yoga on the River or for more details on First Friday & Saturday visit riverstreetsavannah. com. Free Sat., April 2, 9 a.m. Rousakis Plaza, River St. FITNESS CLASSES AT THE JEA Sin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics,

Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary. Call for schedule. ongoing. 912-3558811. savj.org. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP For anyone caring for senior citizens with any affliction or illness. Second Saturday of the month, 10am-11am. Savannah Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Refreshments.

Free to attend. Open to anyone in need of support for the caregiving they provide. ongoing. savannahcommons.com.

FREE YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Center for WellBeing offers Free Yoga for Cancer Patients every Monday from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in Candler’s Heart & Lung Building, Suite 100. The very gentle movements and breath work in this class will give you much needed energy, it will make your body feel better, and it will give you a mental release. This class is free to cancer patients. Mondays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

912-819-8800. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. FUNCTIONAL TRAINING CLASS Celebrate fall with a Saturday morning workout class. All levels welcome. A smooth mix of cardio and strengthening exercises.

Call Kara 912-667-0487 if interested. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

DUDE’S DAY AT SAVANNAH CLIMBING COOP Thursdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Thursday men climb for half price, $5. See website for info. Thursdays, 2 & 10 p.m.

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1 CBS drama spun off from “JAG” 5 Retired auto racer Teo ___ 9 “That was close!”

13 1966 Grammy winner Eydie 14 “___ stands ...”

15 First state to vote 16 Trap during a winter storm 17 Mah-jongg piece 18 Sketch look 19 Scrunch a sea mammal into a tiny space?

22 A googol divided by a googol 23 “It’s nothing ___ consequence” 24 “The Hunchback of ___ Dame” 28 Stefan who won six Grand Slam singles titles 30 Catching up to, with “on” 32 Put into piles 33 Specter 35 What old mattresses do 36 Big sea waves for a Detroit union?

40 Ocean off Ga. and Fla. 42 Make like a 33-Across 43 For you and me 46 Whom to “take one for” 48 1990s Flockhart TV

role 50 Apply, as pressure 51 Campbell’s spaghetti sauce brand 54 Kissing in front of everyone, e.g.

55 Memorize everything involving sugar suffixes?

58 “Falling Up” poet Silverstein 61 Earth sci.

62 Actor Tom of “The Dukes of Hazzard” 63 Lose it, in a way?

64 Bowling spot 65 Numbers ending in 8, e.g.

66 Pro votes 67 Suffix after hip or hoop 68 Yellow Muppet

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1 “Out of the question” 2 Dessert with a hardened layer 3 Phony, for short 4 Mister, in Rio 5 Ayatollah’s decree 6 Man from Manchuria 7 Farm animal with a beard 8 Anatomical duct 9 Name yelled in “Cast Away” 10 Earth mover 11 She for a shepherd 12 Hell, it’s said

13 Some action figures 20 CD followers?

21 Conglomerate 25 Gift bag padding 26 “Messenger” substance 27 Deviled item 29 Frat vowel 31 Entreat 33 Internet celebrity whose real name is Tardar Sauce 34 Farm female 37 Piques, as an appetite 38 “The sheep says ...” response, on a See ‘n Say 39 “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” co-creator McElhenney 40 Had some grub 41 “Much appreciated,” in a text message 44 Shining 45 Biases 47 Creatures who cause trouble on walls?

48 Ball club VIP 49 String in the attic?

52 Former ABC executive ___ Arledge 53 Swiss mathematician Leonhard 56 Long swimmers 57 Travel randomly 58 Retreating 59 Paint swatch option 60 “Golden” time

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912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop.com.

Savannah Climbing CoOp, 302 W Victory Dr. HIKING & BIKING AT SKIDAWAY ISLAND STATE PARK Year round fitness opportunities. Walk or run the 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail (accessible) the additional 1-mile Avian Loop Trail, or 3-mile Big Ferry Trail. Bicycle and street strider rentals. Guided hikes scheduled. $5 parking. Open daily 7am10pm. Call or see website. ongoing.

912-598-2300. gastateparks.org/ SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

KUNG FU SCHOOL: VING TSUN Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) is the world’s fastest growing martial arts style. Uses angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against him. Call for info on free trial classes. Drop ins welcome. 11202 White Bluff Rd. ongoing. 912-429-9241.

LIVING SMART FITNESS CLUB St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center offer the Living Smart Fitness Club, which is an exercise program to encourage healthy lifestyle changes. On Mondays and Wednesdays the classes are held at the John S. Delaware Center. On Tuesdays, the classes are held at the center, at 1910 Abercorn Street. Classes include Zumba (Tuesdays) and Hip-Hop low impact aerobics with cardio and strengthening exercises (Mondays/Wednesdays).

Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. 912-447-6605.

Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. MOMMY AND BABY YOGA Mondays. Call for times and fees or see website. ongoing. 912-232-2994. savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com/.

Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. NONSTOP FITNESS SPIN CLASS Join us every Thursday at 5:30pm for Spin.

Space is limited, please call 912-349-4902 to reserve your spot and to inquire about our other classes. 10 classes for $50 Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 912-349-4902. kristi@ nonstopfitnesssav.com. nonstopfitnesssav. com. NonStop Fitness, 8511 Ferguson Ave. PILATES CLASSES Daily classes for all skill levels including beginners. Private and semi-private classes by appointment. Carol Daly-Wilder, certified instructor. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-238-0018. savannahpilates. com. pilatessavannah.com/. Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Rerguson Ave. PREGNANCY YOGA Ongoing series of 6-week classes.

Thursdays. A mindful approach to pregnancy, labor and delivery. Instructor Ann Carroll. $120. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-704-7650. ann@aikyayoga. com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. PREGNANCY YOGA CLASSES Pregnancy is a transitional time when many physical and emotional changes take place. Pregnancy Yoga is about honoring these changes in ourselves, our body and our baby. Yoga strengthens the rapidly changing body and increases the ability 50 to relax, and helps to prepare for a more

mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and motherhood.

Pregnancy Yoga classes are offered as a 6 week session on Thursday evenings from 6pm – 7:15 pm. The class is suitable for all stages of pregnancy and no prior yoga experience is necessary. $120 - six week session Thursdays. 912-704-7650. ann@ douladeliveries.com. douladeliveries.com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. QIGONG Simple meditation in motion. Done standing.

Tuesday evening @ St. Thomas Episcopal, Isle of Hope. 5.45pm. Balance, Breath, Calm.

Taught by Tricia Richardson. 658-5592.

Tuesdays. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2 St. Thomas Ave. QIGONG CLASSES Qigong exercises contribute to a healthier and longer life. Classes offer a time to learn the exercises and perform them in a group setting. Class length averages 60 min. Any level of practice is welcome. $15 ongoing. qigongtim.com/.

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

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

RICHMOND HILL ROADIES RUNNING CLUB A chartered running club of the Road Runners Association of America. Monthly training sessions and seminars. Weekly runs. Kathy Ackerman, 912-756-5865, or Billy Tomlinson, 912-596-5965. ongoing.

ROCK’N BODY FITNESS BOOTCAMP Ultimate outdoor power workout! Group physical training program conducted by former military personnel. Build strength and fitness through a variety of intense group intervals lasting approx.

45 minutes. First Class FREE MondaysFridays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 912-675-0952. rocknbodyfitnessbootcamp@gmail.com. rocknbodyfitnessbootcamp.com. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. LADIES DAY AT SAVANNAH CLIMBING COOP Wednesdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Wednesday women climb for half price, $5. See website for info. ongoing. 912495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop.com.

SAVANNAH DISC GOLF Weekly events (entry $5) Friday Night Flights: Fridays, 5pm. Luck of the Draw Doubles: Saturdays, 10am.

Handicapped League: Saturdays, 1pm.

Singles at the Sarge: Sundays, 10am.

All skill levels welcome. Instruction available. See website or email for info. ongoing. savannahdiscgolf@gmail.com. savannahdiscgolf.com.

SAVANNAH STRIDERS RUNNING AND WALKING CLUB With a one-year, $35 membership,free training programs for beginners (walkers and runners) and experienced athletes.

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

SIZZLE- DANCE CARDIO The hottest cardio class to keep or get you in shape for summer. Sizzle is designed to give you cardio, strengthening, and stretch training that you need for that bikini body. Enroll now and get the first class free. $10.00 or $80 for 10 classes Tuesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

SOMATIC MOVEMENT IMPROVISATION This class is for everyone who moves!

Improve your dynamic alignment, breath, grounding, and the ability to access fluid movement. You will improve in all your movement activities, while awakening more fully within your own life as an embodied experience. Led by international teacher Janet Kaylo. Wear light, loose fitting clothes suitable for dance or yoga. No experience necessary. $15 drop-in Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-2004809. info@savannahyogabarre.com. savannahyogabarre.com.

TURBO KICK CARDIO WORKOUT Lose calories while dancing and kick-boxing.

No experience or equipment needed. Tues. and Thurs. 6pm, Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton Wed. 6pm Lake Mayer Community Center, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. $5 ongoing. 586-822-1021. facebook.com/turbokicksavannah.

YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS Free for cancer patients and survivors. The classes help with flexibility and balance while also providing relaxation. Located at FitnessOne, on the third floor of the Memorial Outpatient and Wellness Center.

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:45 p.m. 912-350-9031. memorialhealth.com/.

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM Interested in teaching yoga or simply deepening your practice? Join us for our annual 200-hour yoga teacher training program. The journey begins on October 9 and takes place over the course of 9 weekends in an 8-month period. You’ll work in a timeframe that allows you to fully digest and incorporate new knowledge and skills into your yoga practice as well as your everyday life. While our 8-month program prepares you for teaching yoga to others, it’s not necessary to want to teach yoga to benefit from this training. Whether you choose to teach yoga or not, our 200Hour training will help you develop your unique style and cultivate your inner voice.

Through May 15. ytt@savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com/.

Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. ZUMBA FITNESS Isn’t lifting weights and running on the treadmill boring? Come join Sheena’s Zumba Fitness class and have fun while burning calories! The class regularly has 75+ participants that know that Sheena is the best Zumba instructor in Savannah!

So show up early and see you soon!

Free with YMCA membership Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. 912-354-6223. https:// facebook.com/ZumbaFitnesswithSheena/.

ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. ZUMBA FITNESS (R) WITH APRIL Mondays at 5:30pm, Thursdays at 6:30pm.

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

FOOD EVENTS

RICHMOND HILL FARMERS’ MARKET The City of Richmond Hill will reopen its Farmer’s Market on March 15th. There will be free balloons for children, shopping bags for market customers, and activities such as corn hole, a bouncy house and the fire department will bring their water cannon. Handicap parking will be available.

Each Tuesday from mid-March until November, the market will offer the best in local produce and crafts. The City has extended shopping hours from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. 2-7 p.m.. 912-756-3345. jlee@ richmondhill-ga.gov. https://facebook.com/ RichmondHillFarmersMarket. J. F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill.

BETHESDA FARM AND GARDENS STAND Each week, this popular organic farm stand, managed by Bethesda students and staff, sells fresh produce, seasonal vegetables, herbs, free range eggs, a variety of plants, goat milk soap, firewood and more. In addition, 100 percent grass fed ground beef in various quantities are available at the farm stand, which is raised and distributed

by Bethesda Academy’s Cattle & Beef Operation. Specialty cuts are also available. merrin.slocombe@bethesdaacademy.org. bethesdaacademy.org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. FIRE & WINE Half priced bottles of wine, campfires in the courtyard, marshmallows and s’mores kits. 912-401-0543. info@foxyloxycafe.com. foxyloxycafe.com/. Join us for half-priced bottles of wine, courtyard fire-pits, free marshmallows for roasting, and s’mores kits every Saturday night from 7-11pm! FREE 912-401-0543. info@foxyloxycafe.com. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights.

Rain or shine. Free to attend. Items for sale.

912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com.

Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. HONEY TASTING AND BODY CARE SAMPLES + STORE TOUR Daily honey tastings and body care demonstrations. Come see honeybees in the observation hive or call 912.629.0908 to schedule a tour of the Bee Garden.

Garden tour available March through October. $3 per person. Must call ahead.

Free Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. 912234-0688. jessie@savannahbee.com.

Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

PREPARE SUNDAY SUPPERS AT UNION MISSION Local organizations are invited to sign up to prepare Sunday Supper for people who are homeless and live at Union Mission’s shelters for homeless people.

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on Sundays. Call for information. ongoing.

912-236-7423.

TYBEE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET Featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, honey, granola, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products. The market is non-smoking and pet friendly. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com.

Stephen Johnson, 206 Miller Ave.

HEALTH

ARMSTRONG PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROP-OFF Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. hosts a permanent drop box for disposing of unused prescription drugs and over the counter medication. In the lobby of the University Police building on campus.

Open to the public 24 hours/day, year round. Confidential. All items collected are destroyed by the Drug Enforcement Administration. ongoing. 912-344-3333. armstrong.edu. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/ index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. DIETARY APPROACHES TO MANAGE HYPERTENSION The Habersham Y will present 4 different topic seminars. The first one on February 24th will be on DASH- Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Please see location site. FREE Wed., March 30, 12-1 p.m. 912354-6223. deder@ymcaofcoastalga.org.

Southside Fleet Maintence Shop, 6900 Sallie Mood Drive.

FREE HEARING AND SPEECH SCREENING Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am.

Speech: First Thursdays. Call or see website for times. ongoing. 912-3554601. savannahspeechandhearing.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. FREE HEARING SCREENINGS The Savannah Speech and Hearing Center offers free hearing screenings every Thursday from 9-11 a.m. Children ages three years old to adults of all ages are screened on a first-come, first-serve basis by a trained audiology assistant. If necessary, a full audiological evaluation will be recommended. Free and open to the public Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. 912355-4601. speechandhearingsav.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St.

FREE HIV TESTING AT CHATHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm Mon.-Fri. No appointment needed. Test results in 20 minutes. Follow-up visit and counseling will be set up for anyone testing positive. Call for info. ongoing. 912-644-5217. Chatham County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower Dr. HEALTH CARE FOR UNINSURED PEOPLE Open for primary care for uninsured residents of Chatham County. Mon.Fri., 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or appointment. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. HYPNOSIS, GUIDED IMAGERY AND RELAXATION THERAPY Helps everyday ordinary people with everyday ordinary problems: smoking, weight loss, phobias, fears, ptsd, life coaching. Caring, qualified professional help. See website or call for info. ongoing.

912-927-3432. savannahypnosis.com.

KNOW YOUR WATER What everyone ought to know about our drinking water (bottled, tap, distilled, reverse osmosis, filtered, alkaline and spring.) Are you paying thousands of money for water that is making you sick? Find out what water is best for your body. FREE Tuesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. 703-989-6995. oggisavannah@gmail. com. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. LA LECHE LEAGUE OF SAVANNAH A breast feeding support group for new/ expectant monthers. Meeting/gathering first Thursdays, 10am. Call or see website for location and other info. ongoing. 912-8979544. lllusa.org/web/savannahga.html.

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

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

Open 7pm-11pm nightly. ongoing. 800-2647154.

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS This course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery

in simple, easy-to-understand terms. The four-week course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early $75 per couple Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 912-350-2676. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. THE SAVANNAH 7-DAY DIABETES REPAIR If you are ready to take control of your life and health, call today, enroll in this fun but intensive seven week program to heal your body of diabetes. You will learn how changing can heal. You can reverse diabetes by following a new protocol, even if you have been diabetic for years.

Includes over a year of follow-up support. $450 Thursdays, Saturdays. 912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga.org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St.

KID’S HAPPENINGS

HEALTHY KIDS CLUB The Healthy Kids Club’s mission is to educate and inspire children to take part in their local farmers market while enjoying nutritious foods and empowering their families to make healthy choices at home. Saturdays, 9:15-9:45 a.m. wifarmersmarket@aol.com. Wilmington Island Farmers Market, 111 Walthour Rd. SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S MUSEUM SCHOOL YEAR HOURS SCM hours beginning 8/31/13 will be Sunday 11am-4pm; Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Open on holiday Mondays that SCC Public Schools are not in session including Labor Day. For more details go to savannahchildrensmuseum.org ongoing.

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Road.

SSU MEDIA HIGH High students are invited to apply for SSU Media High, a two-week residential camp for students interested in multimedia journalism, held June 19 – July 1, 2016.

Students ages 14-17 who are interested should apply by April 1, 2016 at http:// www.ssumediahigh.com. The rigorous camp sponsored by the Department of Journalism & Mass Communications will teach students how to create and deliver digital content using .35mm still and video cameras, smartphones and tablets. For more information email ssumediahigh@ gmail.com or contact Tina A. Brown, the

executive camp director at 912-358-3378. $300 Through April 1. ssumediahigh@gmail. com. ssumediahigh.com. savstate.edu/.

Savannah State University, 3219 College St. TODDLER TIME Bring your 2-4 year old to enjoy stories, games and learning designed just for them.

Each week there will be a different naturebased theme. $5 parking Thursdays, 10 a.m. gastateparks.org/skidawayisland. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

TODDLER TUESDAYS AT OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER Toddlers 6 months to 4 years, and their adults. Themed programs--story books, singing songs, finger puppet plays, crafts, guided walks, up close encounters with Oatland animals. Preregister by 4pm Monday. $5 children. Gen. Admission for adults ($5 or $3 for military & seniors) Tuesdays. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.

LGBT

FIRST CITY NETWORK Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization (founded in 1985), is a local non-profit community service organization whose mission is to share resources of health care, counseling, education, advocacy and mutual support in the Coastal Empire. Members and guests enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held

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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 LGBTQI community in the South.

Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month. PO Box 6044, Savannah, GA 31414. 501c nonprofit. ongoing. info@savannahpride.com. savannahpride.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. 912-288-1034. 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.

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

BIRDS OF PREY Owls, hawks and ospreys, oh my. Learn about the predators of the sky in this fun and informative lecture. Wed., March 30, 1 p.m. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

According to my astrological analysis, you would benefit profoundly from taking a ride in a jet fighter plane 70,000 feet above the earth. In fact, I think you really need to experience weightlessness as you soar faster than the speed of sound. Luckily, there’s an organization, MiGFlug (migflug.com), that can provide you with this healing thrill. (I just hope you can afford the $18,000 price tag.)

APRIL FOOL! I do in fact think you should treat yourself to unprecedented thrills and transcendent adventures.

But I bet you can accomplish that without being quite so extravagant.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

“People only get really interesting when they start to rattle the bars of their cages,” says philosopher Alain de Botton. If that’s true, Taurus, you must be on the verge of becoming very interesting. Metaphorically speaking, you’re not just rattling the bars of your cage. You’re also smacking your tin cup against the bars and trying to saw through them with your plastic knife. APRIL FOOL! I lied.

You’re not literally in a prison cell. And I got a bit carried away with the metaphor. But there is a grain of truth to what I said. You are getting close to breaking free of at least some of your mind-forged manacles. And it’s making you more attractive and intriguing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

If I had to decide what natural phenomenon you most closely resemble right now, I’d consider comparing you to a warm, restless breeze or a busily playful dolphin.

But my first choice would be the mushrooms known as *Schizophyllum commune.* They’re highly adaptable: able to go dormant when the weather’s dry and spring to life when rain comes. They really get around, too, making their homes on every continent except Antarctica. But the main reason I’d link you with them is that they come in over 28,000 different sexes. Their versatility is unprecedented. APRIL FOOL! I exaggerated a bit. It’s true that these days you’re polymorphous and multifaceted and well-rounded. But you’re probably not capable of expressing 28,000 varieties of anything.

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“Whatever it is you’re seeking won’t come in the form you’re expecting,” warns Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami. If that’s true, why bother? Why expend all your precious yearning if the net result won’t even satisfy your yearning?! That’s why I advise you to ABANDON YOUR BELOVED PLANS! Save your energy for trivial wishes.

That way you won’t be disappointed when they are fulfilled in unanticipated ways. APRIL FOOL! I was messing with you. It’s true that what you want won’t arrive in the

BY ROB BREZSNY

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form you’re expecting. But I bet the result will be even better than what you expected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You’re due to make a pilgrimage, aren’t you? It might be time to shave your head, sell your possessions, and head out on a long trek to a holy place where you can get back in touch with what the hell you’re doing here on this planet.

APRIL FOOL! I was kidding about the head-shaving and possessions-dumping. On the other hand, there might be value in embarking on a less melodramatic pilgrimage. I think you’re ready to seek radical bliss of a higher order -and get back in touch with what the hell you’re doing here on this planet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Are you ready to fight the monster? Do you have the courage and strength and stamina and guile to overcome the ugly beast that’s blocking the path to the treasure? If not, turn around and head back to your comfort zone until you’re better prepared. APRIL FOOL! I lied. There is a monster, but it’s not the literal embodiment of a beastly adversary. Rather, it’s inside you. It’s an unripe part of yourself that needs to be taught and tamed and cared for. Until you develop a better relationship with it, it will just keep testing you. (P.S. Now would be a good time to develop a better relationship with it.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Your advice for the near future comes from poet Stephen Dunn. “If the Devil sits down,” he says, “offer companionship, tell her you’ve always admired her magnificent, false moves.” I think that’s an excellent plan, Libra! Maybe you’ll even be lucky enough to make the acquaintance of many different devils with a wide variety of magnificent, false moves. APRIL FOOL! I lied. In fact, I think you should avoid contact with all devils, no matter how enticing they might be. Now is a key time to surround yourself with positive influences.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

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COFFEE WITH A RANGER Start your morning right by getting coffee and having a discussion with a park ranger.

Fridays, 8:30 a.m. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

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

Age/grade appropriate programs and handouts. See website for info. ongoing. thedolphinproject.org.

In 1841, a British medical journal prescribed the following remedy for the common cold: “Nail a hat on the wall near the foot of your bed, then retire to that bed, and drink spirits until you see two hats.” My expert astrological analysis reveals that this treatment is likely to cure not just the sniffles, but also any other discomforts you’re suffering from, whether physical or emotional or spiritual. So I hope you own a hat, hammer, and nails. APRIL FOOL! I lied. The method I suggested probably won’t help alleviate what ails you. But here’s a strategy that might: Get rid of anything that’s superfluous, rotten, outdated, or burdensome.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

To begin your oracle, I’ll borrow the words of author Ray Bradbury: “May you be in love every day for the next 20,000 days, and out of that love, remake a world.” I have reason to believe that this optimistic projection has a good chance of coming true for you. Imagine it, Sagittarius: daily swoons of delight and rapture from now until the year 2071. APRIL FOOL! I lied, sort of. It would be foolish to predict that you’ll be giddy with amorous feelings nonstop for the next 54 years and 10 months. On the other hand, I don’t think it’s unrealistic for you to expect a lot of that sweet stuff over the course of the next three weeks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

“I am tired of being brave,” groaned Anne Sexton in one of her poems. “I’m sick of following my dreams,” moaned comedian Mitch Hedberg, adding, “I’m just going to ask my dreams where they’re going and hook up with them later.” In my opinion, Capricorn, you have every right to unleash grumbles similar to Hedberg’s and Sexton’s.

APRIL FOOL! The advice I just gave you is only halfcorrect. It’s true that you need and deserve a respite from your earnest struggles. Now is indeed a good time to take a break so you can recharge your spiritual batteries. But don’t you dare feel sorry for yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In 1991, hikers in the Italian Alps discovered the wellpreserved corpse of a Bronze Age hunter. Buried in the frigid terrain, the man who came to be known as Otzi the Iceman had been there for 5,000 years. Soon the museum that claimed his body began receiving inquiries from women who wanted to be impregnated with Otzi’s sperm.

I think this is an apt metaphor for you, Aquarius. Consider the possibility that you might benefit from being fertilized by an influence from long ago. APRIL FOOL! I was just messing with you. It’s true you can generate good mojo by engaging with inspirational influences from the past.

But I’d never urge you to be guided by a vulgar metaphor related to Otzi’s sperm.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Caligula was an eccentric Roman emperor who had a physical resemblance to a goat. He was sensitive about it.

That’s why he made it illegal for anyone to refer to goats in his company. I mention this, Pisces, because I’d like to propose a list of words you should forbid to be used in your presence during the coming weeks: “money,” “cash,” “finances,” “loot,” “savings,” or “investments.” Why? Because I’m afraid it would be distracting, even confusing or embarrassing, for you to think about these sore subjects right now. APRIL FOOL! I lied. The truth is, now is a perfect time for you to be focused on getting richer quicker.

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FIRST SATURDAY HIKE This moderately-paced, 3-mile hike will include a talk about the different ecosystems of the park. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and insect repellant. Parking pass is $5. $2 first Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. 912-727-2339. gastateparks.org/ FortMcAllister/. Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. GARDENING SESSION Learn how to garden and harvest vegetables and herbs to bring home. Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction. First and third Saturday of every month. Free and open to the public first Saturday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. RECYCLING FUNDRAISER FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY Support EOA through the FundingFactory Recycling Program. Recycle empty cartridges, cell phones, small electronics, laptops, to EOA for recycling. They will receive technology products and cash.

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

SPRING PLANT SWAP Swaps occur at Jane Fishman’s West Boundary Street garden. The three-hour free event starts at 8 a.m. The garden sits between Creative Coast (415 W. Boundary) and Chatham Steel (501 W. Boundary). All plants, seeds, roots, corms, tubers, bulbs and rhizomes that people wish to exchange and/or give away are welcome. No plants?

Stories and food are welcome, too. Sat., April 2, 8 a.m. gofish5@earthlink.net. West Boundary St. Garden, 450 West Boundary (between Creative Coast and Chatham Steel).

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland, salt marsh habitats, featuring live native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10am-4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years.

Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland. org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. WILDERNESS SOUTHEAST A variety of programs each month including guided trips with naturalists. Canoe trips, hikes. Mission: develop appreciation, understanding, stewardship, and enjoyment of the natural world. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-236-8115. wildernesssoutheast.org.

PETS & ANIMALS

BEGINNING DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING Learn to train your dog using positive reinforcement techniques. You will learn various commands as well as house training tips, and chewing and behavior problems will be discussed. Dogs must be at least 14 weeks old to participate, must have vaccination records and current rabies documentation, and must have leash and collar with a buckle. Arrive early the first day for check-in and paperwork. $159 Tuesdays,

6-7 p.m.. 912-478-5555. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro.

LOW COST PET CLINIC TailsSpin and Dr. Stanley Lester, DVM, host low-cost pet vaccine clinics for students, military and seniors the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. 5pm-6pm.

Vaccinations: $12, ($2 is donated to Savannah pet rescue agencies). See website for info. ongoing. tailsspin.com. tailsspin. com. TailsSpin Pet Supplies Store, 4501 Habersham St., Habersham Village.

OPERATION NEW HOPE Operation New Hope allows inmates to train unadoptable dogs from the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. The goals of the program are to decrease the recidivism rate among Chatham County inmates, help inmates learn a new skill, and help previously unadoptable dogs find loving homes. The graduated dogs are available for adoption can be viewed at www.humansocietvsav.org, and www. chathamsheriff.org. Operation New Hope is funded by the Humane Society and community donations. ongoing. chathamsheriff.org. humanesocietysav.org/.

Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. ST. ALMO’S Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks on Sundays, 5pm (weather permitting). Meet at Canine Palace. Call for info. ongoing. 912-234-3336. caninepalacesavannah.com. Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St.

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.

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CROSSWORD ANSWERS

The only prescription: MORE COWBELL

BY YOUR PAL ERIN

psychicyourpalerin@gmail.com www.yourpalerin.com

DEAR ERIN, In the past two years I’ve had three near-death experiences. I’m scared to die.

Help!

-- Ed GOODNESS ED! You’ve written a simple letter with many complex answers. In the words of Deborah Kennedy —a Brooklyn PS 399 teacher who never gives up on her kids and is one of the most inspiring women I know— “There’s more than one way to skin this cat!”

So many possibilities…where to start?

There’s the quantum physics lesson, in which I conclude you have nothing to fear because there’s no such thing as death; we’re all just transitioning from the one dimension into the next.

I could add that even the Earth itself is transitioning from the 3rd Dimension, through the 4th and into the 5th Dimension.

But that’s an awfully tall order to fill in 750 words or less.

We could take the Abraham-Hicks approach, which teaches that this is an all-inclusive universe where there’s no such thing as the word “no.” Because

of this, when you say “I’m scared to die,” Law of Attraction only hears the word “die,” therefore making you a vibrational match with death. I could gently suggest you proclaim “I’m thrilled to live!” so that Law of Attraction can supply you with life affirming experiences instead.

But that’s easy for me to say. I’m not the one who keeps almost dying.

We could talk about the Emotional Scale, a tool that measures where we are in relationship to where we want to be.

I could note that when you find yourself fearing death, it’s simply an equal and opposite indicator of exactly how much you want to live. Which would lead us redundantly to the “Hooray for Life!” proclamation.

I could tell you that the secret to slowing death’s momentum is to hoard your good feeling thoughts, stash them in your “Happy Place” and hide out there as often as possible. (Thus adding the p.s. that animals are the most invaluable of “Happy Place” treasures.)

Instead of telling you not to fear the reaper, the best advice I can muster is to play the heck out of the cowbell while you’re still here.

That and “Know that you are safe and well and that life is good. Not because I say so, but because you say so.”

Your pal, Erin

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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.

GRATITUDE CIRCLE IN THE SQUARES Join Joanne Morton and others on Wednesdays for a weekly gathering of positive energy. All are welcome. Free hugs. View calendar for the square of the week. Wednesdays, 12-12:30 p.m. 917-6764280. magicpassionlove.com/savannahgratitude/. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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

MARITIME BETHEL “Sundays on Thursdays” worship at the Fellowship Assembly. Plenty of parking for large trucks. Free Thursdays. 912-220-2976.

The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road.

MMCG MONTHLY EVENT: CONGREGATIONS-IN-SERVICE Free lunch and fellowship with Congregations-in-Service volunteers and a harvest and work party at the MMCG (E 64th and Abercorn). Sun., April 3, 12:30 p.m. congregationsinservice.com/upcomingevents. mickveisrael.org/. Congregation Mickve Israel, 20 East Gordon Street.

A NEW CHURCH IN THE CITY, FOR THE CITY Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the Facebook page “Savannah Church Plant.” ongoing. Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St. NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Courses are now being offered at the new Savannah Extension of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Full course loads for both Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees will be offered. Apply now at www.nobts. edu to start classes this winter. ongoing.

912-232-1033. revwasson@gmail.com.

Savannah Baptist Center, 704 Wheaton Street.

READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR A Bible book club for those wanting to read the Bible in one year. Open to all. Book club format, not a traditional Bible study. All welcome, regardless of race, creed, sexual orientation, religion. Thurs. 6:00pm-7:00pm.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-233-5354. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 622 E. 37th Street.

REBUILDING DIVORCE RECOVERY SEMINAR REBUILDING is a ten session educational seminar with a spiritual focus designed to help people become whole again after experiencing a divorce or separation of a spouse. Themes covered include adaptation, grieving, anger, self-worth, 54 transition, openness, relatedness and

building healthy relationships. The sessions are guided by trained peer facilitators who have similar life experiences or professional experience and who are willing to share their time and talent to help others. It is totally confidential. People of all faiths are encouraged to attend. Donation $10 Mon., April 4, 6-8 p.m. 912-201-4068. familylife@ diosav.org. https://diosav.org/familyliferetreat-divorced-form. diosav.org. Catholic Pastoral Center, 2170 E. Victory Drive.

SAVANNAH FRIENDS MEETING (QUAKERS) Un-programmed worship. 11am Sundays, third floor of Trinity United Methodist Church. Call or email for info.

All are welcome. ongoing. 636-2331772. savannahquakers@gmail.com. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. SAVANNAH REIKI SHARE During shares, participants take turns giving and receiving universal life force energy via Reiki and other healing modalities. Present at the shares are usually no less than 2 Reiki Masters. Come share with us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Sweet Water Spa in downtown Savannah.

Sign up at Savannah Reiki Share or Reiki by Appointment on Facebook. Free ongoing, 7 p.m. 440-371-5209. Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street.

SERVICE OF COMPLINE Enter the stillness of another age. Gregorian Chant sung by candlelight at 9:00-9:30 p.m. every Sunday night by the Complne Choir of Christ Church Anglican. Come, say good nigh to God. All are welcome. ongoing.

Christ Church Anglican, 37th and Bull.

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

SUNDAYS ON THURSDAYS WORSHIP SERVICE Thursdays. 912-826-0206. maritimebethelatsavannah.org. The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road.

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

From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, Tapestry is committed to delivering a creative, challenging, straight forward, and honest message about the role of biblical principles in your life. Come experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah.com. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. THEOLOGY ON TAP Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pm-10:30pm. Like the Facebook page: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. ongoing. distillerysavannah.com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF SAVANNAH Liberal religious community where people

with different beliefs gather as one faith. Sundays, 11am. Email, call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-234-0980. admin@uusavannah.org. uusavannah. org. uusavannah.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. UNITY CHURCH OF SAVANNAH Everyone is welcome. Unity of Savannah is not concerned with where people come from, what they look like, or whom they 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.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

FILM: MALAMORE (SICK LOVE) Set in the fall of 1917, the film stars diminutive dwarf actor Jimmy Briscoe as Marcello, the only son of a wealthy lawyer who is confined against his will during WWI in a majestic Italian country villa that has been turned into a military hospital. Marcello longs to live a “normal” life with the woman of his dreams, a prostitute from a nearby brothel, but must compete for her affections with a handsome and manipulative fullsized soldier. $7 Wed., March 30, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. SMF: FILM: WITHIN OUR GATES Trombonist, educator and composer Wycliffe Gordon will conduct a 19-piece jazz orchestra in only the second performance of his original score accompanying the 1920s Oscar Micheaux silent film, Within Our Gates. Start at $27 Fri., April 1, 7 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. lucastheatre. com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

SPORTS & GAMES

ADULT AND JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS On Thursdays. Intended for a class size of 4-8 students. Buy four classes, get the fifth class free. $15 per class ongoing.

912-201-2000. westinsavannah.com. theclubatsavannahharbor.com/index.php.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, #2 Resort Dr. ADULT COED FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE 8x8 Coed Flag League. Play adult sports, meet new people. Sponsored by Savannah Adult Recreation Club. Wed. nights/Sun. mornings, at locations around Savannah. $450. Minimum 8 games. Ages 18+. Coed teams. See website or call for info. ongoing.

912-220-3474. savadultrec.com.

BEARS ELITE FOOTBALL Learn the fundamentals of football. Ages 4-12. Sign up now. Mondays-Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 912-272-6684. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. DERBY DEVILS ROLLER DERBY CLASSES Roller derby league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging for experienced players and two annual bootcamp programs. See website for info. ongoing. savannahderby.com.

GRIEF 101 SUPPORT GROUP Seven-week morning or evening adult support group offers tools to learn to

live with loss. Tuesdays, 10am-11am; or Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free of charge.

Offered by Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN OR WALK Join us in our quest for fitness. Beginners are welcome. We can help you exceed your fitness goals. Free Saturdays, 7-8:15 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live.com. savystrider.com. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

SAV. STRIDER WEEKLY GROUP RUN OR WALK DOWNTOWN Join us for a run or walk downtown or over the bridge if you’re feeling froggy. The best part is afterwards when we get coffee or whatever else your heart desires from Savannah Coffee Roasters. Free Sundays, 7-8 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live. com. savystrider.com. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

SAVANNAH BIKE POLO Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. See facebook for info. ongoing. facebook.com/ savannahbikepolo.

SAVANNAH JUNIOR DERBYTAUNTS OPEN ENROLLMENT We’re accepting new members every Saturday in April, 2016! Girls ages 8-17 are welcome to come skate with us from 9-11 AM at Star Castle at 550 Mall Blvd.

Come have fun and roller skate! We have free skates and protective gear you can use. Parents can learn about our team and about the growing sport of junior roller derby. Enjoy the whole month for free! All you have to bring is a mouth guard and helmet, we have the rest of the gear for you to borrow. We hope you decide to join our awesome team! FREE Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.. savannahjuniorderby@gmail.com. https:// savannahjrderbytaunts.shutterfly.com/. Star Castle, 550 E. Mall Blvd.

SPORTS COACH Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Etc. for novices or professionals. Fine tune your mental game with guided imagery and visualization. 25 years experience. For more info call 912247-4903. ongoing. Online only, none.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE Come play Ultimate! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm until dark. Sundays, 4:30pm until we get tired. The west side of Forsyth Park. Bring a smile, two shirts (one light or white, one dark), water, and cleats (highly recommended). ongoing. savannahultimateproject@gmail.com. savannahultimateproject.wordpress.com/ pick-up/. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. USMNT (SOCCER) AMERICAN OUTLAWS CHAPTER USMNT is a national soccer team that represents the U.S. in international soccer competitions. American Outlaws Savannah chapter of USMNT meets regularly. Call for details. ongoing. 912-398-4014. savannahflipflop.com. Flip Flop Tiki Bar & Grill, 117 Whitaker St.

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2031 New Mexico St. Off Pennsylvania. 3BR/1BA, LR, DR, carpet and hardwood floors, laundry room, kitchen w/ appliances, fenced yard $895/mo.

(Utility allowance $30) 160 Laurelwood: 3BR/2BA, LR,

DR, CH/A, Laundry room, carpet & vinyl, fenced backyard $965/mo.

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2 & 3BR, 1 Bath Apts. Newly Renovated, hardwood floors, carpet, ceiling fans, appliances, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookups. $595-$725/month for 2bdrs and $715-$850/month for 3bdrs.

912-228-4630 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm www. bnetmanagement.com WE ACCEPT SECTION 8 *For Qualified Applicants with 1+ years on Job.* 1105 EAST 39TH STREET: 3BR, Living room, Dining room, kitchen. $800/per month. Call 912-354-3884 1125 EAST 54TH STREET: 2BR, 1 Bath, central heat/air, stove & refrigerator. $575/per month, $575/sec. deposit. 912-398-0404

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS RENTS are 30% of adjusted gross income. One Bedroom Apartments Total Electric, Central HVAC. Water, Garbage, Sewer, Pest Control Included.

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Room for Rent ROOMS FOR RENT $75 MOVE-IN SPECIAL ON 2ND WEEK Clean, large, furnished. Busline, cable, utilities, central heat/air. $100-$130/weekly. Rooms with bath $145. Call 912-289-0410. *Paycheck stub or Proof of income and ID required.

624 MONTGOMERY STREET. Downtown. Furnished, all utilities. Clean, quiet, nice room on bus line. $140 & Up per week. 912-247-5404

Pembroke, GA. 912-653-3113 DUPLEX: 1214 East 54th Street.

2BR/1BA $550/month plus $550/deposit. Two blocks off Waters Avenue, close to Daffin Park. Call 912-335-3211 or email adamrealstate@gmail.com. Days/ Nights/Weekends.

AVAILABLE ROOMS:

SINGLE, Family Home w/ Room for Rent: Furnished, includes utilities, central heat/air, Comcast cable, washer/dryer. Ceramic tile in kitchen & bath. Shared Kitchen & bath. Call 912210-0181, leave message

Roommate Wanted ROOM FOR RENT with private bathroom and private entrance!

Furnished, shared kitchen, owner pays utilities. $500/month+dep.

1 person only, female preferred.

Richmond Hill Area 912-660-2921

CLEAN, comfortable rooms.

Washer/dryer, air, cable, ceiling fans. $125-$145 weekly. No ROOMMATE: $125 & Up. Private bath, Spa, Cable TV, Internet, deposit. Call Ike @ 844-7065 CH/A, Washer/Dryer, Kitchen, Clean & Safe. 24-Hour surveillance, CLEAN, QUIET, NICE ROOMS Busline, Near grocery store. 912& EFFICIENCIES from 401-1961 $100-$215. Near Bus lines.

Refrigerator, Stove, Washer Automotive & Dryer. For More Info, Call 912-272-3438 or 912-412Cars/Trucks/Vans 2818

FURNISHED APTS. STARTING AT $170/WK. Private bath and kitchen, cable, utilities, washer furnished. AC & heat, bus stop on property. No deposit required. Completely safe, manager on property.

Contact Gail, (912)650-9358; ROOMMATE WANTED: Single, Linda, (912)690-9097.

Mature Individual.

Safe RENT OR RENT-TO-OWN: Environment. Central heat/ Remodeled mobile homes, in Garden air, cable, washer/dryer. $585/ City mobile home park, 3BR/2BA. Low Monthly; $280/security deposit, down, affordable payments. Credit No lease. Immediate occupancy. check approval. Call Gwen, Manager, Call Mr.Brown, 912-663-2574 at 912-964-7675 STUDIO APARTMENT FOR RENT: $800/month + $200 deposit.

Nice/clean environment with private kitchen and bath. Utilities included. Call 912-428-4722

SHARED LIVING: Fully Furnished Apts. $170 weekly.

No deposit. All utilities included. Call 912-844-5995

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Paint & Body Work.

Reasonably Priced. Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932.

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ROOMS FOR RENT - Ages 40 & better. $150 weekly. No deposit. Furnished rooms. All utilities included. On Busline.

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Block, Concrete, Stucco, Paving, Grading, Clearing, VERY NICE FURNISHED 1BR Apt., Westside / Eastside Savannah: Midtown. $950/rent + utilities, 37th, 38th, & 42nd Streets. etc., New & Repair Work. Call $950/deposit. Call 912-236-1952 Adult Living. Furnished, all Michael Mobley, 912-631-0306 utilities included. Washer/Dryer on premises, cable TV, WiFi/ Internet. $130-$150/weekly.

Requirements: Pay stubs/ID. Call 912-677-0271

AFFORDABLE SAVANNAH APARTMENTS! 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms Available for Immediate Occupancy On-Site Security, Laundry Room, Playground, Nearby Public Transportation, & Built-in Dishwashers Landlord Pays Water, Sewer and Trash 3rd and 12th Month Free (Conditions Apply & Must Bring in Copy of Ad)

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SAVANNAH’S HOUSE OF GRACE

SENIOR LIVING AT IT’S BEST FOR AGES 50 & BETTER Shared community living for full functioning seniors ages 50 & above. Nice comfortable living at affordable rates.

Shared kitchen & bathroom.

All bedrooms have central heating/air and cable.

Bedrooms are fully furnished and private. Make this community one you will want to call home.

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Income must be verifiable.

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Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings

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march 24–april 9, 2016

savannahmusicfestival.org box office: 912.525.5050

▼ Coming up at SmF Wedn e s day, Ma r c h 3 0 12:30 PM ...........Aaron Diehl Trio 6 & 9 PM ...........Cécile McLorin Salvant/Monty Alexander Trio 6 PM ...................CHAMBER MUSIC IV: The Complete Beethoven Trios, Part I 7:30 PM .............Ry Cooder, Sharon White, Ricky Skaggs SOLD OUT! Th urs day, Ma r c h 3 1 12:30 PM ...........Harold Mabern, piano 6 & 9 PM ...........Tenor Titans: Stephen Riley Quartet feat. Marcus Roberts/Eric Alexander Quartet feat. Harold Mabern 6 PM ...................CHAMBER MUSIC V: The Complete Beethoven Trios, Part II 6 PM ...................VOICE I: Arias & Encores 7:30 PM .............Dwight Yoakam Friday, a pr i l 1 11 AM ..................CHAMBER MUSIC VI: World of the Mandolin in Four Centuries: Mike Marshall & Caterina Lichtenberg SOLD OUT! 12:30 PM ...........Brianna Thomas Quartet 5 & 8 PM ...........The Suffers/Langhorne Slim 6 PM ...................VOICE II: The Tallis Scholars 7 PM ...................Film: Within Our Gates, Original Score Composed & Conducted

by Wycliffe Gordon/Swing Central Jazz Finale 10 PM .................Late Night Jam with the Wycliffe Gordon Quintet feat. Terell Stafford SOLD OUT! saT urday, a pr i l 2 12:30 PM ...........Ballaké Sissoko, kora 3 PM ...................The Art of the Piano Trio feat. Marcus Roberts & Daniel Hope

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saT urday, ap ri l 2 (CO NTINUED ) 5 & 8 PM ...........Blues in the Garden: North Mississippi Allstars/ Charlie Musselwhite 6 & 9 PM ...........Big World of Music: Kassé Mady Diabaté/ Robert Sadin’s “Night Songs” 7 PM ...................VOICE III: Mozart in Prague: An Operatic Journey s unday, a ri l 3 3 PM ...................Del & Dawg: Del McCoury and David Grisman 5 PM ...................ORCHESTRA I: Great Concertos M onday, a p ri l 4 12:30 PM ...........Haas Kowert Tice 2 PM ...................U.S. Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band 5 & 8 PM ...........Bryan Sutton Band/Haas Kowert Tice 6 PM ...................RECITALS IV: Jeremy Denk, piano 7:30 PM .............Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings T ue sday, ap ri l 5 11 AM ..................ORCHESTRA II: All Mozart l’arte del mondo with Daniel Hope & Friends 12:30 & 8 PM ....Joey Alexander Trio SOLD OUT! 6 PM ...................Pericles: Recomposed feat. Ben Crystal’s Shakespeare Ensemble and l’arte del mondo with Daniel Hope 7:30 PM .............Dave Rawlings Machine W e dne sday, ap ri l 6 12:30 PM ...........Söndörgő 6 & 9 PM ...........Julian Lage Trio/Söndörgő 6 PM ...................CHAMBER MUSIC VII: Daniel Hope & Friends with the Danish String Quartet 8 PM ...................The Time Jumpers feat. Vince Gill, Kenny Sears and Ranger Doug Green 8:30 PM .............Drive-By Truckers

Major funding for the Savannah Music Festival is provided by the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.

Major Sponsors: Connect Savannah, Critz Auto Group, Georgia Public Broadcasting, HunterMaclean, The Kennickell Group, Memorial Health/Mercer University School of Medicine, National Endowment for the Arts, Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah Morning News/Savannah Magazine, Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Visit Savannah, Wet Willie’s Management Corp., WSAV