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Aug 17-23, 2016 news, arts & Entertainment weekly connectsavannah.com

Secrets out of the shadows Abeni Cultural Arts’ Kokumo Dance Collective goes deeper with ‘After Dark’ Photo by geoff L. Johnson | geoffsphotos.com

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this week: Thursday, August 18th at 8pm A refreshing take on iconic singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, “Both Sides Now” is an original show exploring our shared human bonds through Mitchell’s beloved melodies and inimitable lyrics.

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JAWS AND JURASSIC

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lucastheatre.com 912.525.5050

Friday & Saturday August 19th & 20th at 8pm We’re presenting two creature features that are perfect for Summer! Come see man vs. monster this weekend at the Lucas! It should be a roaring good time.

Make sure to arrive from 7:00 - 7:30 on movie nights for Happy Half Hour!

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Concert: Both Sides Now

Savannah River Keeper Paddle Series: Turner’s Creek SUN / 21

Concert: Both Sides Now THURS / 18

A refreshing take on iconic singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, “Both Sides Now” is an original show exploring shared human bonds through Mitchell’s beloved melodies and inimitable lyrics. Mitchell’s best-known songs (“A Case of You,” “Help Me,” “Both Sides, Now”) are interspersed with hidden gems and modern interpretations of love and loss by songwriters such as Kate Bush, Laura Marling and Björk. Backed by a four-piece band and original arrangements by rising Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Joe Vilardi, Jenny Woodruff‘s singing and storytelling shines with wit, empathy and insight. Don’t miss this exciting solo cabaret debut! 8 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts 32 Abercorn St. $25 912-525-5050 lucastheatre.com

Join Savannah Riverkeeper for an evening paddle on Turner’s Creek, part of our summer Paddle Series with Savannah Canoe and Kayak. Starting at 10:30am from Turner’s Creek Boat Ramp, they’ll do the loop then enjoy some cold local beers from Southern Barrel Brewing Company back at the landing. Bring your own water, sunscreen and bug spray. For those renting kayaks, provide your height, weight, and age if under 16. For those bringing their own boats, please limit 2 people per canoe/kayak, note all boats will be inspected for safety, and bring a PFD (lifejacket) and whistle. 10:30 a.m. (arrive no later 10:15 a.m.) Turner’s Creek Boat Ramp $25 if you have your own boat $45 if you need a kayak rental SRK members get $5 off 330-428-4479 www.savannahriverkeeper.org

A refreshing take on iconic singersongwriter Joni Mitchell is an original show exploring our shared human bonds through Mitchell’s beloved melodies and inimitable lyrics. Backed by a four-piece band and original arrangements by rising Brooklyn-based singersongwriter Joe Vilardi, Woodruff’s singing and storytelling shines with wit, empathy and insight. 8-10 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $25 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com

Savannah Voice Festival: Voices Around the World

German Lieder to Tango, Savannah Voice Festival takes on a journey around the globe as classical singers share their favorite international songs. 6:30 p.m Christ Church Episcopal, 28 Bull St $45

Marketing to Millennials

Joe Marinelli, president of Visit Savannah, will speak about how his team markets to the millennial generation, the largest group of travelers. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr.

Savannah Perceptions: A Real & Uncensored Dialogue on Race, Culture, History, and Crime

Film: Minions

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Grab your blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic, bring your friends and family and enjoy free movies this summer. 7:30 p.m Memorial Park 403 Butler Ave. Tybee Island Free 912-472-5071

Savannah is known for its history and southern charm, but what is behind that facade? What about the residents who deal with the effects of poverty, racism, poor leadership, and substandard education? We are bringing together 3 Black men from the streets of Savannah with 3 White residents of various neighborhoods for a raw and uncut discussion on the deeper issues. This forum is not just about crime, which is a surface issue (although it will be discussed); it is about the deeply rooted institutions, perceptions, stereotypes and prejudices, and obstacles facing Savannah’s residents. 6-7:30 p.m W.W. Law Gym, 909 E. Bolton St. Free community@solidarityinsavannah.org

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Dance: Kokumo After Dark

Concert: Mozart’s Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute)

Discover the magic of this timeless piece and witness the growth of the Studio artists. Sung in German with English dialogue and supertitles. 5:30 p.m Westin Savannah Harbor, 1 Resort Dr $35

Dance: Kokumo After Dark

Kokumo Collective Dance Company of Abeni Cultural Arts presents KOKUMO AFTER DARK, an adult themed show about adult situations and circumstances expressed through the art of dance. It takes place during the time of night where secrets are kept. The show deals with love, drugs, domestic abuse, and Film: Jaws many other life challenges. The show When a young woman is killed by a is directed by Darowe McMillon, choshark while skinny-dipping near the New reographed by Muriel Miller and Darrell England tourist town of Amity Island, Davis. police chief Martin Brody wants to close 3 p.m., 10 p.m. the beaches, but mayor Larry Vaughn over- Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. rules him, fearing that the loss of tourist $15 in advance; $20 at the door; $10 for prerevenue will cripple the town. show only 8-11 p.m 912-272-2797 Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Film: Minions $9 Grab your blanket or lawn chair, pack a 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com picnic, bring your friends and family and Front Porch Improv enjoy free movies this summer. Front Porch Improv is an improv party 7:30 p.m where Savannah audiences laugh until Memorial Park on Tybee, 403 Butler Ave. they cry and then they laugh at people Free crying. Come loaded with suggestions 912-472-5071 where the Savannah’s Improv Company Ensemble will take your suggestions and Film: Jurassic Park In Steven Spielberg’™s massive blockblast out hilarious unscripted scenes. buster, paleontologists Alan Grant and The 90 minute performance kicks off the night with Improv Games, followed by the Ellie Sattler and mathematician Ian featured team, a brief intermission, and a Malcolm are among a select group chosen to tour an island theme park delicious Long Form for dessert. populated by dinosaurs created from 8-9:45 p.m prehistoric DNA. Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St. 8-11 p.m $12 Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Tybee Lighthouse Sunset Tour $9 Take advantage of this unique opportunity 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com to experience the lighthouse after hours Forsyth Farmers Market on a small private tour that includes a climb to the top. Children 12 and under not Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other allowed. Tour lasts about 90 minutes. delights. Rain or shine. Tybee Island Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m $25 Forsyth Park 912-786-5801 forsythfarmersmarket.com

Concert: Delta Moon

Delta Moon is a roots rock quartet from Atlanta featuring the unique double-slide guitars of Tom Gray on lap steel and Mark Johnson on bottleneck slide. 8-10 p.m The Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. $25 912-472-4790. tybeeposttheater.org/

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Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Free and open to the public

Ogeechee Audubon Field Trip

Look for terns, gulls, and the first returning shore and songbird migrants. Led by James Fleullan. 8 a.m Jaycee Park, Campbell & VanHorn. Free; bring money for parking

Ogeechee Riverkeeper Annual Meeting

Join Ogeechee Riverkeeper for food from Love’s Seafood Restaurant and live music by Markus Kuhlmann of Waits & Co. before hearing about the status of our waterways and the organization. Next, honor this year’s Riverkeeper Award winners. 4-7 p.m Love’s Seafood & Steaks, Hwy. 17 South.

Pokemon Go + Keep Savannah Clean

While playing Pokemon Go, attendees will break up into groups and pick up trash in Forsyth Park and head north along Whitaker and Abercorn Street, ending up on River Street. The top three participants with the most trash by weight will win Parker’s Cash Cards. Attendees provided with free trash bags and latex gloves. 8 a.m Forsyth Park

Unity in the Community

Unity in the Community is a nonprofit organization that promotes and hosts free, family-friendly culturally diverse events to give back to the community. The events feature handcrafted ethnic arts and crafts, home-based businesses, and community nonprofits. Entertainment is provided by churches and other local individuals and groups. third Saturday, Sunday of every month River Street, River St.

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Voice Festival: Festival Finale, A Summer of Romance

The Morris Center resonates with an amazing concert of Opera, Musical Theatre and Song’s most romantic (and dramatic) moments. 6:30 p.m Charles H. Morris Center, 10 E. Broad St. $55

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Concert: Tybee City Limits

Tybee P st Theater

10 Van Horne Ave., Tybee Island 31328

A rockin’ show starring roots rockabilly band, Johnny Octane, as well as the Ben Keiser Band, a trio of young musicians fronted by guitarist and vocalist Ben

Keiser, who often also plays with blues songstress Danielle Hicks. Opening solo singer-songwriter is CC Witt, a dynamic vocalist who also fronts Lyn Avenue. 7-9 p.m The Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. Tickets $15, Theater members, $13.50 912-472-4790.

Dance: Kokumo After Dark

Savannah Riverkeeper Series: Turner’s Creek

Join Savannah Riverkeeper or an evening paddle on Turner’s Creek, part of our summer Paddle Series with Savannah Canoe and Kayak. Starting at 10am from Turner’s Creek Boat Ramp, we’ll do the loop then enjoy some cold local beers from Southern Barrel Brewing Company back at the landing. Please arrive no later 9:45am. Bring your own water, sunscreen and bug spray. 10:30 a.m Turner’s Creek Boat Ramp, Johnny Mercer Blvd. $25 if you have your own boat, $45 if you need a kayak rental

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Free Mammograms

Monday Night Big Band Show

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra perform on the riverfront. Ticket price includes the show and a complimentary drink. 7 p.m The Club at Savannah Harbor, #2 Resort Dr. $15 westinsavannah.com/Big-Band-Mondays

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New City Manager hire is a great opportunity to reexamine some not-so-great ideas by Jim Morekis

jim@connectsavannah.com

SAVANNAH’S NEW City Manager pick, Roberto “Rob” Hernandez, couldn’t be coming on board at a more significant time. Crime continues spiking and expanding all over the tourist zone, the horrifying stabbing/mutilation of Carol Bontekoe this weekend outside her apartment near Forsyth Park being just the latest example. A series of baffling budget decisions are inexplicably being allowed to slouch

and becoming more so all the time. (Maybe one day we will have a realization in Savannah about what diversity means beyond the typical local black/ white binary model, i.e. Latino, Asian, and other immigrant populations consciously added into the discussion. Oh well, another column some other day.) Before that, Hernandez spent some time as Deputy County Manager in Fulton County, Ga., the state’s most populous county—over a million people—and the heart of metro Atlanta. Another very diverse area, Fulton County has slightly different issues than Broward: Urban blight, enormous traffic congestion, brownfields, to name a few.

Let’s declare a moratorium on all pending major decisions and initiatives, say through the end of the year. Let’s not hamstring this great new hire by saddling him from Day One with a bunch of half-baked, lame-duck ideas. I’m talking about the plan to test the elimination of parking on Bay Street. I’m talking about the Fairgrounds purchase. I’m talking about proposed radical changes to the traffic calming process. I’m talking about working more sympathetically with Chief Lumpkin on finally adequately funding this police department instead of continuing to nickel and dime. And yes, I’m talking about the Westside

If I had one public request to make of Mr. Hernandez, it would be this: Let’s declare a moratorium on all pending major decisions and initiatives. forward under lame-duck City Manager Stephanie Cutter—head-scratching projects written about at length in this space over the past few months. The hire of Hernandez would seem to be the answer to our prayers: a professional with a lengthy resume, highly experienced in growing urban areas with very diverse populations, without a hint of scandal to his name so far as anyone can tell, with nothing but glowing reviews from those who’ve worked for him. (Indeed, like any good public policy professional these days, Hernandez has virtually no Google footprint. Which in his line of work is ideal, though frustrating for those of us seeking more information.) Simply put, it would be nearly impossible in realistic terms for Savannah to find a more experienced or suitable candidate than Rob Hernandez. But in my mind Hernandez’s most significant attribute isn’t necessarily what he’s done, but where he’s done it. Broward County, Fla., has been one of the nation’s fastest-growing counties for years, its main city of course being Fort Lauderdale. Hernandez held two important positions in Broward, as Assistant City Manager of Coral Springs and his current gig as Deputy County Administrator with Broward County government. While no one would ever confuse historic, sleepy Savannah with bustling, rapidly urbanizing Broward, that area is more demographically diverse than Savannah

Most pertinently to Savannah, Fulton County is experiencing a growing tension between haves and have-nots, as parts of that county experience a renaissance due to an influx of young professionals, and other parts experience continuing economic decline, crime, and homelessness. A perfect mirror to Savannah’s own increasing class/race, downtown vs. everywhere-else divide. Unlike our local alderpersons and county commissioners, Fulton County commissioners each have their own staff, making, in the words of one local expert, “a very challenging environment for any bureaucrat to operate in.” Simply put, if you can make it in Fulton County, you can make it anywhere. I strongly suspect that whatever wacky situation Hernandez might find himself in here—and we all know how wacky Savannah can get—he will have seen at least as wacky up in Atlanta. One hopes, in a perfect world scenario, that Hernandez will view our City budget, so much smaller than ones he’s dealt with before, as that much more manageable. Assuming Hernandez can come to terms with the City on his new contract —by no means a given, and keep in mind Cutter has essentially an open-ended deal to stay on at full salary as long as her replacement isn’t hired—he will probably start in September. If I had one public request to make of Mr. Hernandez, it would be this:

Arena itself. Many of these issues—the Arena chief among them—have already been extensively litigated both in City Council and in the court of local public opinion. Others, such as the poorly thoughtout Bay Street plan, have little intrinsic support and no one will lose any sleep if they’re abandoned. (The Fairgrounds purchase might even be vulnerable on legal grounds given the bizarre way the “emergency” vote unfolded.) But all these ideas and others could use a fresh look from a fresh set of eyes that can probably shine a lot of new wisdom on the subject. I’m not suggesting that Hernandez overturn the will of Council nor of the people. Just that he be allowed to vet, on his own terms, the projects the success or failure of which he himself will eventually be judged by. The Savannah City Manager is by far the city’s most powerful position, in practice and by official charter. Unlike most cities, in Savannah the Mayor is just one vote out of nine, though one with a larger bully pulpit. All roads of power in Savannah lead to and from the City Manager’s office. And we are hiring a person who seems to be the best possible candidate. Looks like we hit the jackpot with Hernandez. Let’s not screw this up. cs

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A Most Auspicious Time By Jessica Leigh Lebos

jll@connectsavannah.com

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I hold a firm and somewhat nervy belief that once you’ve been to someone’s wedding, you’re part of the family. Jon Waits has already felt like a Brother from Another Mother for some time now, though I’m not really sure how we met. All I know is this shaggy tattooed guy showed up with a camera bag one day at the Connect office and has been answering my last minute requests ever since to take photos of salad and shoot a unicorn. (With the camera, people, come on.) In addition to his award-winning photography skills, this Jon-of-all-trades is also some kind of musician, fronting the indie-Americana outfit Waits & Co. He knows his way around the social media labyrinth and can sling a mean espresso shot in a pinch, but my favorite talents are his sympathetic ear and ability to hold an entire conversation without removing the Marlboro from his mouth. Those who count him as a friend were overjoyed when he announced his engagement to his longtime love Anita Akella, a San Francisco sister who I’ve always adored for her wit and style. It remains a mystery how both of these ridiculously good-looking, intelligent, funny, kind people made it into their 40s without being snatched up, but it may have something to do with the vagabond lifestyles they both led before settling in Savannah. Ivy League-educated Anita worked all over the globe in environmental conservation and currently teaches business design and arts leadership at SCAD. As for Mr. Waits, the short version goes that it took the Atlanta native a minute to get his grown-up act together. Or as he puts it with a shrug, “I spent a lot of time wandering the highways ‘looking for myself’ only to discover I was ‘here’ all along.” The couple was introduced through mutual friend and hotshot playwear couturier Lane Huerta (ICYMI, Savannahbased Lovelane Designs has hit the big time this year.) Legend has it that Jon and Lane—along with contemporary art maven Susan Laney—met in the 80s through, for real, Bible camp. A teenage crew of rebel creatives hiding cigarettes and black nail polish behind the rectory? Sounds like the North Georgia version of the Breakfast Club. Like many unions that don’t involve officiation by an Elvis impersonator, Jon and 8 Anita’s nuptials were planned around the

When a Southern preacher’s son marries an Indian American woman from California, it’s going to get colorful. Photo by izzy hudgins

sacred traditions of their families. (Then again, maybe your parents worship Elvis, no judgment!) He’s a preacher’s son, she hails from a large Indian family. Figuring out how to accommodate their respective Southern Methodist and California Hindu heritages proved complicated, so they decided to hold two events—though a talented artist did manage to represent their melding of cultures into a gorgeous mandala of acoustic guitars and lotus flowers on the invitations. The first ceremony was a private affair held earlier in the week at Trinity United Methodist Church, attended only by actual family members and a handful of others. A sneak peek of Izzy Hudgins’

crisp photos show that the groom wore a tux and the bride a strapless white gown, the first of several stunning wedding ensembles she’d don before all the holy matrimonial deeds were done. A few days later the rest of us wedding groupies gathered under the oaks at Oatland Island Wildlife Center for the Kalyana Samskruti, the traditional Hindu wedding ritual that can last up to several days to fulfill the dozens of sacred steps required of the sacrament of marriage. The Akella clan had scaled back this glorious celebration to one afternoon and evening, perhaps making up for any abbreviations by decking the trees, canopies and guests with all the scented bloomage available within a 100-mile radius.

Wafts of jasmine and sandalwood floated from massive garlands strung above the chairs and tiny gajras to pin in our hair, handed out by a bevy of beautiful young cousins dressed in jewel-toned saris as we gathered to sign the guest book. “Oh, there’s no rush, there’s plenty of time,” they assured with knowing smiles as they dabbed our foreheads with turmeric and ochre. Some guests arrived in traditional Indian garb, and all followed the edict to dress colorfully: Teals and turquoises, purples and plums, marigolds and marmalades swirled in a kaleidoscopic cloud around the pavilion set up under the trees, where the motion of a hundred bamboo fans gave the effect of dancing butterflies. Those used to layering up in sequins in the swampy heat appeared unfazed, but surely there is a market for a seersucker sari? The Vedic priest led preparatory prayers as we milled around drinking tamarind juice and masala chai until, striding across the grass dressed in traditional Indian kurta, appeared the remarkably wellgroomed groom. Practically clean cut, even. Though ever the irascible cowboy. “Someone just told me I looked like an extra from the Sgt. Pepper album cover,” he grinned before being swept away by his bride-to-be’s uncles for his official welcoming. I’m always so proud to roll up to any wedding with my own handsome betrothed of almost 18 years, like maybe when we clean up and forget to bicker about the dishes, we might be pretty good advertising for this marriage thing. The humidity soon dissolved that notion along with my eyeliner. Yet somehow Ann and Andrew Hartzell right next to us managed to remain unwilted—maybe because they’ve been married ten years longer. My man and I held sweaty hands as the spiritual story of supreme protector Lord Vishnu and goddess of prosperity and happiness Lakshmi began to unfold. Prayers were offered to Lord Ganesh, the elephant-faced god that removes obstacles and clears the path to success. Soon after, a steady breeze began to blow in off the marsh, no better evidence of Ganesh’s blessing. After more divine deeds, the bride, hands and arms decorated with henna, was carried to the mandapam (marriage pavilion) by her family in a giant bamboo basket, her gold bangles and cobalt blue sari evoking the image of a magical, breathtaking bird. Two cousins held a red scarf between the couple as the priest continued the benedictions. The sun began to slide

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“Shower with blessings” isn’t just an expression at an Indian wedding, it’s part of the ceremony. Photo by izzy hudgins

Finally, the last step was fulfilled as Anita’s family symbolically handed her over to Jon’s family, with promises elicited that they will love her as their own. The tent erupted in a rain of rice, as Indian families also take the term “shower with blessings” quite literally. I almost forgot to cry as the bride and groom poured rice and flowers on each other, surrounded by cheers, laughter and love. I’ve never heard of a culture that doesn’t celebrate special occasions with food, and the traditions continued with unbelievably delicious tikka, paneer and dosas from NaaN Appetit (check them out on Pooler Parkway.) Ganesh’s breeze held steady as the sun melted past the picnic tables into the marsh in shades of gold, saffron and rose. You’d think this wedding would be over after almost six hours, but this is the South, y’all. The couple had one more wardrobe change in store for their first dance, shedding the sari and khurtan for a minidress and jeans at at El-Rocko Lounge, courtesy of Jon’s longtime compatriot Wes Daniel. Even after sitting cross-legged all that time, they do-si-doed to Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s “Islands in the Stream” flawlessly—a testament to their perfect timing. (The happy couple did experience a bit of an inauspicious start to their honeymoon two days later when Delta canceled the first leg of their flight, but they’ve landed safely in Thailand and are now enjoying what heat and humidity feel like on the other side of the world.) To this nuptials nerd, every wedding is holy and is always an honor to attend. Jon and Anita’s was made more enlightening in how quickly the exotic can become familiar when we share in others’ traditions. Now, which one of my new relatives is going to teach me how to cook paneer? cs

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sideways, and the priest’s Sanskrit became almost hypnotic. Reflecting sequins cast a shimmer on their faces as the couple sat so close but not quite together yet, a single sacred moment stretching into hours. This was my first Indian wedding, yet the scene somehow reminded of my own, which also included rituals of seven steps and much chanting in a foreign language. Having attended her share of rabbinical events, the fabulous Ikeda Feingold agreed on the similarity, adding that the intonations and flowers reminded her of Shinto rituals learned from her Japanese mother as well. Maybe it’s a universal truth that up close, devotion all seems the same. The same might be said for joy. Watching the faces of their parents, James and Fentress Waits and Jagannadham and Lalita Akella—themselves from such different spiritual traditions—I witnessed the same expression of adoration and happiness that their grown children have found their own devoted partner here on earth. After more chanting and a couple of clothing changes later, the priest paused to announce, “We have now come to The Most Auspicious Moment.” In Indian culture, “when the stars align” isn’t just an expression, it’s doctrine: Months ago, Vedic astronomers determined the precise date and hour that Jon and Anita’s union would be luckiest. Called the subhamuhurtham, the entire event had been building up to 6:22 p.m., which I almost missed because of a quick trip to the loo. I needn’t have worried since The Most Auspicious Moment took another couple of hours, ushered in by holy lamps and marked by an exchange of toe rings, which is about the cutest wedding tradition I’ve ever heard of.

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C-Port in the desert

Local food activists collaborate and revitalize at Canyon Ranch Institute by jessica leigh lebos

jll@connectsavannah.com

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For one week this summer, a group of Savannah health advocates traded oak trees for cacti, humidity for aridity, and the daily grind for the long view. Forsyth Farmers Market co-founder Teri Schell, Blessings in a Bookbag founder Mahogany Bowers, C.O.P.E. for Change founding director Sandy Baker and Chef Wendy Armstrong of Thrive Catering trav- L to R: Health advocates Sandy Baker, Wendy Armstrong, Mahogany Bowers and Teri Schell joined forces as C-Port Youth Empowered Savaneled to Canyon Ranch Institute at Canyon nah, one of four teams across the nation that spent at week strategizing at Canyon Ranch Institute in Tucson, AZ. Photo courtesy of CRI Ranch Resort in Tucson, Ariz., at the end “I felt very honored to be in the same setMorris, president of Morris Multimedia which already makes six stops a week and of July to brainstorm on how to improve has a new app with vendor list (push notiting with people with more formal educaand publisher of Connect Savannah, and the health and well-being of Savannah’s fications coming soon.) The mobile martions, but we were all on an equal level while his wife, Rosalie, have helped sponsor the youth through food. ket accepts SNAP benefits and EBT cards we were there. We all work with people who While the topic was familiar, the terrain local preventative health care program need what we have, but we have to be patient and is building a following in low-income that grows organic veggies at the Morris and weather were another matter. Mounand caring and innovative to get it to them,” neighborhoods and food deserts where tain hikes were often interrupted by after- Center’s Trustees Garden and offers free fresh fruits and vegetables aren’t available. says Baker of COPE, which stands for Childnoon monsoons, and temperatures soared cooking classes and health services at the hood Obesity Prevention Education and But getting people who don’t usually nearby Curtis V. Cooper Center. The partnear 100 degrees. hosts 12-week afterschool fitness and nutricook to buy raw ingredients is more comnership has expanded awareness about “Everyone kept saying, ‘it’s a dry heat,’” plicated than simply pulling up to the curb tion programs around the city. healthy eating in Savannah, which has says Bowers with a laugh. “But it was still “We all had the same challenges: How do some of the highest rates of childhood obe- and waiting for people to show up. hot hot hot!” you get people to stay and use what you’re After its initial launch, the Farm Truck sity and child hunger in the country. “I’d never seen anything like the saguaoffering? It was encouraging to know that restructured its prices and offered more But the C-Port Youth team knows ros,” marvels Baker of the tall cactus that they are dealing with the same thing. It felt recognizable inventory to accommodate there’s much more work to be done. grows one arm every 70 years. feedback received from its targeted clients. like we are on the right path.” “The unfortunate reality that we face Each of these women has worked for Adds Schell, “I think we all have vibrant (For more on Farm Truck 912, see Jared years to address nutritional education and is that it is more expensive to eat the way projects already, and I just can’t help but you’re supposed to,” explains Bowers, whose A. Jackson’s food piece this issue.) access in different ways, yet this is their think that they will be made better by each One of the workshops at CRI focused first formal collaboration. Joining forces as Blessings in a Bookbag delivers nutritious other’s experience and working together.” on this kind of “equitable communicasnacks to 70 families every Friday. C-Port Youth Empowered Savannah, the Still, the team recognizes that there are tion” when it comes to providing effective “When you have a family that has ten team was one of four awarded a scholarcultural and economic barriers that keep service. dollars and a mom that has two jobs, it’s ship to attend workshops and strategizing “We talked a lot about not just the people people from coming to and implementing easier and cheaper to feed everyone from sessions—and enjoy a spa service or two— healthier food choices. you wish to serve, but also the organizaMcDonalds. Getting fresh fruits and vegat CRI’s coveted Healthy World program. “The answer isn’t some unicorn runtions and agencies that you work with and At the urging of local foodie and facilitator gies is hard, especially if you don’t have ning through the city that we just need making sure everyone is at the table and Lisa Goodman, the four health proponents transportation.” to catch,” says Bowers. “We have to come feels like they have an equitable stake,” Armstrong, who offers healthy, handmet and conceived of a joint project that in with the education. Some people who says Schell. made school lunches as part of Thrive employs their collective skills. receive SNAP benefits don’t know what to “I found that really interesting, because Catering, agrees that economics is large “The CRI Healthy World Scholarship do with a zucchini or an eggplant. Others sometimes we tend to do things and make part of the challenge. involved an extremely competitive nationjust do not have the money. We have to figdecisions that affect people or leave them “How can lower-income families wide selection process,” says Jennifer Cabe, ure out what works.” out. That hit home for me.” address a balanced diet when they’re just Executive Director and Board Member for While they worked out the basic frameThough the other teams comprised phystruggling to feed their kids? We have to the non-profit Canyon Ranch Institute. sicians from Johns Hopkins University and work of the C-Port Youth Empowered projmake it easier to access better nutrition.” “I was particularly excited that this At their desert retreat, the group pooled executive directors of large non-profits, the ect, the Savannah scholars had the chance team was selected because their work to spend time with CRI president Dr. RichSavannah group found it heartening that their resources to begin developing a is a natural complement to the ongoing all had experienced similar issues of under ard Carmona, who served as Surgeon Genyouth-centered nutrition curriculum. A Canyon Ranch Institute Savannah Parteral under President George W. Bush and use, even after making big pushes in their big piece of the puzzle will be the Forsyth nership (CRISP) with visionary leaders 10 Charles H. and Rosalie Morris.” communities. is a vocal champion of public health. They Farmers Market’s new Farm Truck 912,

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also got to explore Canyon Ranch’s luxury facilities, taking in massages, soaking in rejuvenating pools, hiking picturesque o Sabino Canyon and eating the way they hope to help Savannah eat. “Even though it’s a spa for millionaires, it wasn’t over the top in the display,” describes Chef Armstrong of the menus. “It was simple, small portions and fresh, good quality.” The resort-wide policies of no soda, no sugar, no salt and no smoking weren’t difficult to adapt to for these four hard-working, health-conscious women. But putting down their cell phones and enjoying the free moments between sessions proved much harder than making it through a hot yoga class. “I felt like I didn’t even relax until the last day,” says Bowers. “I was so humbled and grateful to have this opportunity. At the same time, it was a lot of pressure, because I felt like I needed to get everything I could out of the experience so I could bring information and tools home to - my community. I just wished I could share this with other moms, who deserve it too.” Baker confesses it also took a couple of days for her to unwind. For the behavioral health promoter, the week in the desert was a gentle reminder of the importance of

self-care, a component that she advocates for through COPE and hopes to include in the collective project. “If you already feel like you don’t have time for it, it’s really hard to get into that mode. But if we want to be able to give back, we have to feel worthy, to have that full well within,” she says. “Like on the airplane, putting the oxygen mask on yourself first—that’s a new concept to some people.” Now that they’re home from the desert and back to work, the four members of C-Port Youth Empowered Savannah are refreshed and ready for action. “Our next step is to reach out for more partners and resources for our project,” says Armstrong. “In my little section, that means finding chefs who might be interested in doing demos and education and other people who find this interesting and want to lend a helping hand.” As they combine their skills and tools, the team believes there are others who will want to feed a shared long term vision that’s greater than the sum of its parts. “There are many more entities that all want better for Savannah,” assures Schell. “We all want people to eat better and to not be hungry.” cs

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view of public or press; his legs were supported with steel braces, and when he spoke, he gripped the podium forcefully with both hands and emphasize his points with a jaunty, vigorous thrust of his head. But neither did his condition go wholly overlooked. Time and the New Yorker both casually mentioned FDR using a wheelchair in 1934, as did a 1941 Life profile. Remarkably, Roosevelt’s overseas enemies rarely attempted to exploit his disability. Mussolini spluttered, “Never in the course of history has a nation been guided by a paralytic,” and a German propagandist called FDR “a physically broken person constantly venting his hysteria,” but you’d figure they’d have made more of it. When he ran for his fourth term in 1944, Roosevelt was 62 and his health became an issue for the first time in a decade. He also appeared publicly in his wheelchair. “I hope that you will pardon me for this unusual posture of sitting down,” Roosevelt told Congress after returning from Yalta, “but I know that you will realize that it makes it a lot easier for me not to have to carry about ten pounds of steel around on the bottom of my legs.” FDR was perhaps the most effective American politician of all time, and managed his disability with a hard-nosed pragmatism that, as with so much of his presidential style, could be classified either as take-charge leadership or outright manipulation, depending on perspective. Think about it, though: today there’d be a treacly ten-minute documentary at the DNC about Franklin’s polio, set to soft but stirring music. It’s enough to make you think the Great Depression really was the good old days. cs By cecil adams Send questions to Cecil via straightdope.com

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Metro Police ask the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in an armed robbery on the 100 block of Hall Street off Forsyth Park that seriously injured 32-year-old Carol Bontekoe on Aug. 14. A GoFundMe page has been set up to aid in Ms. Bontekoe’s recovery; go to https:// www.gofundme.com/2j29hb98 At about 3:30 a.m. police responded to the scene after reports of an armed robbery. Bontekoe had extensive stab wounds. She was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center. Reportedly, Bontekoe “was attempting to enter her residence when an unidentified male suspect, armed with a knife, approached and demanded her purse. She was stabbed before she could comply,” police say.

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building, finding significant property damage. Metro officers also located an unidentified male tossing objects inside of the church and behaving erratically.” Police approached the subject, attempting to handcuff him. “Before handcuffs were secured on suspect’s wrists, he became physically violent with officers. As a result, a Taser was utilized to subdue the subject, allowing officers to restrain him and aide EMS workers in safely placing the subject into an ambulance,” police say. The suspect’s identity remains undetermined as we go to press.

Police search for the suspects and vehicle involved in a recent home invasion on the 300 block of Brown Thrush Road. The incident was reported on Monday, Aug. 8 at about 11:30 a.m. Metro responded to the scene after reports that at least two suspects forced their way into the house, holding residents at gunpoint, while stealing property. No injuries were reported. Both suspects are described as black males with dark complexions. One suspect is tall and in his 20s or 30s. Detectives believe the suspects fled the scene in a green 2003-2006 extended cab Chevy Silverado, with a silver or grey stripe at the bottom and silver factory rims.

Deputy arrested for inappropriate sexual contact with inmate

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office arrested and fired one of its deputies for inappropriate sexual contact with an inmate. Corporal Samuel Richardson was investigated by the Internal Affairs Unit after inmate Amanda Walker reported the contact to another deputy. Richardson has been charged with violation of Georgia law by committing the felony offense of sexual assault by a person with supervisory or disciplinary authority.

news & Opinion News of the weird The late fashion designer Alexander McQueen (who dabbled in macabre collections, himself), might appreciate the work of acolyte Tina Gorjanc: She will grow McQueen’s skin (from DNA off his hair) in a lab, add back his tattoos, and from that make leather handbags and jackets. Gorjanc, a recent graduate of McQueen’s fashion school alma mater, bills the project mainly as showcasing the meager legal protections for abandoned bits of human DNA -- and fears industrial use of such DNA on a much larger scale.

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(1) Jihadists had a rough year militarily and now suffer further from an array of field reports (such as a new book by retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn) that their most sensitive laptop computers captured in battle by U.S. forces seemed always to be loaded with pornography -- including “vile” material involving kids and animals. (Initially, said one analyst, there was so much porn that U.S. intelligence figured its purpose was only to disguise tactical messages within the sex-scene pixels.) (2) On the other hand, jihadists can claim one victory, in that the actor Michael Caine said recently the terrorist-caused airport discomforts had finally convinced him to legally change his name to “Michael Caine” -- after tiring of explaining to screeners why he had Maurice Micklewhite’s (his birth name’s) passport.

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For Some Reason, Ladies Turned Them Down: (1) Patrick Marsh, 59, was charged with indecent exposure in Woodward Township, Pennsylvania, in July after he rang the doorbell of a 30-year-old female neighbor seeking, as he told police, “courtship.” He greeted the woman naked, “with his genitals in his hands.” (2) In Florida’s The Villages senior community, Howard Sparber, 69, faces several charges after having, in June, fired 33 9mm rounds into the home of a woman who had been declining his sexual overtures. (The lady was away.) (3) John Taylor, 57, said he was just lonely and wanted to meet women when a court sentenced him in Shirley, England, in July, for a three-month spree of furtively

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a “laboratory,” necessitating use of their “hazmat protocols,” because Oliphant had allegedly built a “complex and elaborate” system apparently for the purpose of enhancing the smoking of marijuana.

-- In June, Dieter Uchtdorf, a high official in the Mormon Church, said the historic narrative of Mormon founder Joseph Awesome! Rapper Kasper Knight apparently Smith’s use of a “seer stone” to translate shot himself in the cheek with a revolver the “golden plates” that gave Smith ultimate worldly knowledge has been authen- on July 17 in Indianapolis -- as part of a staged music video -- according to raw ticated, basically, by the 2007 invention footage of the incident posted on of the iPhone. “I can get the collected his Facebook page (and then of knowledge of the world through a few course seen by almost 2 millittle inputs,” said Uchtdorf, and lion people). Knight, seen thus it is likelier than ever that God bleeding afterward, said he gave Smith something like a smartMy pool is tried to recruit a shooter, but phone in 1823. still blue when no one volunteered, -- Geoffrey Fortier, 23, was shot himself, anticipating arrested in Craighead County, (as in previous times he had Arkansas, in July and charged been shot, by other people) with video voyeurism of a “like a 4 out of 10 on the pain woman he had allowed to shower scale.” in the home occupied by Fortier and his girlfriend. After the woman The Passing Parade stepped out of the shower, she -- (1) The Belton (Texas) Early noticed a logged-on iPad propped Childhood (pre-kindergarten) against a wall. Fortier informed School staged an “Enchanted deputies that it was all a misunEvening” prom in May and derstanding -- that he had earlier posted many photos on its Facebook recorded himself urinating in order page of little toddlers arrayed in tuxedos, to sell the video to a urination-fetish gowns, corsages and of course, for some, website, and he simply forgot to remove limousines. (A Kansas City Star reporter the device. suggested that this was just the beginning Scientific Breakthroughs of an expensive parental trend.) (2) The -- Friendly Bacteria: Plastics are wellvillage of Trecon was inducted recently known to decompose slowly, but the most into the club of French towns with silly difficult is the polyethylene used for connames. “Tres con,” translated, is “very stutainers such as the omnipresent water bot- pid.” Mayor Georges Leherle accepted the tles, and despite recycling, tens of millions town’s membership, joining 38 incumbent of metric tons wind up in landfills, where members including “Monteton” (“My Nipthe plastic’s strong polymer bonds resist ple”) and “Mariol” (“Dumbass”). breakdown. Recently, however, two JapaLeast Competent Criminals nese researchers, after tedious trial-andDidn’t Quite Think It Through: The error, identified a bacterium that views the men who tried an armed carjacking at the polyethylene terephthalate as an efficient, tasty meal. A colleague of the two said fur- Oasis car wash in Shreveport, Louisiana, on July 20 were sent running by the car ther tweaking was necessary before using owner Michael Davis, who was holding a the bacteria industrially. high-pressure hose at the time and casu-- Room-Sized Bong? Samuel Oliphant, 35, was arrested on various charges in ally directed the stream to one potential thief’s face while swinging the metal wand Scottsdale, Arizona, in June after police at the other. were called to a house to investigate a “strong and unusual” odor (which cops suspected to be drugs). Inside, they found

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Entering a Hypnotics show is like being whisked back in time, swept up in a centrifuge of pure pop and rock ‘n’ roll. Ty Thompson teases jangly guitar tones of yore from a warm tube amp. Ryan Sylvester delivers punchy, head-bobbing riffs from his classically-cool Rickenbacker bass. Behind the drum kit, you’ll find Ford Natirboff, playing those early rock riffs and, often, singing while doing so. The trio is sharply dressed in coordinating white collared shirts, black ties, and blazers and, perhaps most piognantly, they’re clearly having a blast. Grinning, generously thanking their audience, and emanating boyish charm, one can’t help but think of early footage of The Hypnotics’ heroes, the Beatles. One look and listen of the vintage Savannah three-piece and you better tighten the laces on your saddle shoes: you’re in for a wild ride of twistin’, shoutin’, and swingin’.

“When I first met Ty, we started talking about all the bands we love,” Natirboff recounts. “We totally clicked on a bunch of them. I remember being like, ‘Where have you been?’” he laughs. After trying out some tunes at Molly McPherson’s open mic night—their first time playing for an audience—the band was asked to take on a headlining performance at the downtown Scottish pub. The Hypnotics have hit a very special, brilliant niche in the gigging scene. Sure, every wedding band’s gotta break out “Twist & Shout,” but it’s not every day you hear Stones deep cuts, The Kinks, The Troggs, The Zombies, Sam Cooke, girl groups, and the Animals (and not just the overdone “House of the Rising Sun”) in a Historic District bar. It’s entirely danceable (and boy, do the people dance). Folks who grew up with the songs love hearing them live, and younger generations appreciate the vintage-cool factor and timelessness of a Hypnotics set. “The way Savannah seems to be set up, most bars, it’s super-conducive to playing cover shows,” says Thompson. “In most other cities, there’s going to be three bands on a bill doing 45-minute sets. In Savannah, you’re playing for four hours for not much pay—it doesn’t make sense to add another band to the bill. Four hours of three-minute tunes from the ‘50s and ‘60s

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was the way to go for us.” “When I joined,” Sylvester chimes in, “I think I had to learn about four hours’ worth of music that they were already playing. We’re up to 160 songs.” Though audience reception is a determining factor in making a set list, the band always chooses songs that they themselves love playing (if the band’s not enjoying themselves, The Hypnotics point out, how can the audience?). “It’s like, ‘How cool would it be if a band played this song?’” Thompson explains of their process. While learning cover on cover on cover, the band was always writing their own material, too. A few self-penned tunes found a way into shows, but The Hypnotics didn’t play a front-to-back original set until a gig at Brunswick all-ages venue HBGB. “I don’t think it was ever anyone’s intention to be in a cover band, to be honest,” Natirboff says. “We’ve always written songs and we’ve always enjoyed that.” The Hypnotics don’t treat their cover set and original music differently. If they play a show at The Jinx, you’ll probably hear a sock hop standard or Motown hit in there; if they’re playing River Street during a big holiday weekend where the audience wants familiarity, they’ll deliver, but they may slip a Hypnotics number in

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“...we want to do stuff that’s fun, infectious, danceable. I like to get a response from people when we play, and it seems like a good way to do that is to write stuff people can move to.” between The Hollies and The Chiffons. It’s an easy feat when your songs sound completely of the period. Their sound is not vintage-inspired, not throwback; throw on their first release, POP, at a party, and your guests might think you fished a lost treasure out of a garage sale bin. “The only genres I can say that I absolutely love are ‘50s and ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll and maybe ‘90-‘95 legitimate grunge,” says Thompson. “We all grew up on the ‘50s and ‘60s stuff, our parents listened to it. I remember, as a kid, being like, ‘Why does music not sound like this?’ There was this disconnect: ‘I don’t understand why it’s not possible to make music that sounds like that anymore.’ I thought it was literally just a reflection of the times…then you realize it all comes down to preference. If you choose to write music that way, you can. And so we want to do stuff that’s fun, infectious, danceable. I like to get a response from people when we play, and it seems like a good way to do that is to write stuff people can move to. That’s probably why we insert the covers even when we play the original shows—it augments that.” “All of those early bands—Beatles, The Who, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones—they all had covers on their first albums,” Natirboff notes. “I heard a Beatles interview where they said when they stopped doing those cover songs and were doing originals,

that’s when it stopped being fun. Because those songs they played were just so great.” That early Beatles influence is certainly at home on POP. With seven tracks, the release is a shock of the past, complete with organ, harmonies, whip-smart playing, and plenty of silliness and tongue-incheek fun from all three. From the sunshiny swing and carefree doo-wop bliss of “Take A Crack” to the woozy teenage blues of lovelorn “If You Tell Her Goodbye,” POP is an addictive, single-packed disc that’ll leave fans of early rock ‘n’ roll, garage, soul, and pysch rock wanting more. The Hypnotics will have CDs available at their Jinx release show and are looking forward to bringing Atlanta’s Shantih Shantih to town. With fuzzy melodies and three-part harmonies, the four-piece band is the perfect fit with our hometown fellas. “We’re so excited for it,” says Thompson. “Anything that can be done to cultivate a punky, garage, cultish rock ‘n’ roll scene in Savannah is great. We want people to know about the scene and be a part of it.” CS

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Atlanta’s Delta Moon takes the stage at Tybee Post Theater by anna chandler

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Vocalist/guitarist Tom Gray dreamed up the moniker “Delta Moon” during a pilgrimage to Muddy Waters’ cabin near Clarksdale, Mississippi. It’s a fine name to put on his, Mark Johnson, Franher Joseph, and Vic Stafford’s grimy, smoky take on traditional blues rock. For over a decade, the band has dished out award-winning house rockers with sinewy dual slide guitar leads and Southernsteeped vocals. Gray is a lifelong musician with a fascinatingly diverse musical past. While playing in New York new wave band The Brains, he wrote “Money Changes Everything,” a song that would become the group’s sole underground hit and a dynamite chart-topper for Cyndi Lauper (Delta Moon put their version on their 2007 LP Clear Blue Frame). He went on to pen tunes for Manfred Mann, Carlene Carter, Bonnie Bramlett, and others. Following years as a session player and songwriter, Gray formed Delta Moon with Johnson after a chance meeting. We spoke with the songwriter about his origins and the (failed) transaction that set the trajectory for his musical career. We’re looking forward to your Savannah performance. Has the band played down here before? Delta Moon has played in the past in Savannah; it’s been some time ago, a club downtown, Eric Culberson’s place of the market. It was in the early days of the band. We’re looking forward to it, it’ll be a good time for everybody. You have a fascinating musical story— from writing pop radio hits to playing in a blues band. How did your journey begin?

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I guess I was in the seventh grade. I did fellowship at church, and there was a guy playing piano. I noticed all the girls went and stood around him—I thought, that’s what I need to do! I need to learn an instrument! I started writing songs when I was in high school and played in bands in high school. I played some of my songs out at parties and stuff, but then later I played in dance bands. I’ve been doing it all my life. After I finished college, I tried to get a regular job, but my heart wasn’t in it. I was 18 working in bars at night. My friend was

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playing original music in New York, getting write-ups. I went up there with him and discovered, ‘This is what I want to do.’ I’ve been writing on my own ever since. Was a lot of your early work informed by blues? Not so much from the start. Blues was always a part of what I was doing. That was actually sort of a new wave band, I guess, that I was in in 1980. I had a band called The Brains, we did a couple albums with Mercury [Records]. After that, Cyndi Lauper recorded one of our songs. “Money Changes Everything!” One of my favorite songs ever. Oh, really? Thanks! So, is it true Delta Moon formed after Mark wouldn’t buy the dobro you were selling out of the back of your van? Yes! I tried to sell him a guitar—he wouldn’t buy it, but we started getting

together and playing in my living room, playing slide. I played lap-style steel guitar and Mark played pedal-style. We’d swap licks for a long time and thought, ‘We can’t both play slide in the same band!’ Then we just went out and did it and it worked. It was great fun. The next day, pushing my little boy on a swing, Mark came by walking his dog and I said, ‘Anytime you want to do that again, give me a call.’ Here we are. What did folks think of a band with two slide guitars? People seemed to like it. We’re pretty careful to not make it sound like a catfight! We’re very wary of not trying to go there. We teeter on the edge of the abyss. What’s your writing process like together? It works different ways a lot of times. I’ll write a song, bring it in, Mark will have a guitar lick that will be the base of something. Sometimes, the whole band will be

together in the studio, laying down tracks. We’ll put some words to it later, and we get ahold of the song. That’s the best way. What are your onstage dynamics like? I really like to get the audience involved, just get everybody feeling it. Clapping works! I like to get everybody a feeling of connection in the room. That’s really what it’s all about, trying to make that connection with the audience. Usually, it works. You released a new album last year to high critical praise. What’s next? We’ve been recording an album this summer. We’re still working on that recording and traveling around, so it’s just kind of trying to keep things balanced. We hope to have it out by next spring. We hope! CS

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Dad Joke #26: David Liebe Hart, Greta O. & The Toxic Shock, The Gumps, Skippy Spiral @The Jinx

Does the glaring white of the new H&M store make you throw on your shades, scowl, and ask what the hell happened to downtown Savannah? Is the mall-ization of Broughton, the shuttering of venues, and the noise complaints of yuppie condo owners making your head spin? Are you wondering if downtown can still even hold the weirdos? Well, get down to Dad Joke #26 and soak it all up, ‘cause we got puppets, videos, comedy, singalongs, and hardcore punk frothing together in one bizarre and tasty stew on Thursday night. David Liebe Hart came through Savannah last year to share his multimedia experience. Adult Swim fans will remember Hart’s unique puppetry, films, and songs from Tim and Eric’s Awesome Show, Great Job! This time, he’ll be backed by cult soundmaker Th’ Mole, also known as DJ 0.000001, also known as Jonah Brown. Perhaps you’ve heard his chart-topping Internet sensation video, “I Love Unicorns,” a grindy, danceable rap ode to everyone’s favorite mythical beast? It’s a match made in heaven— albeit, a strange, Technicolor heaven nestled deep in an LSD trip. If you only know Skippy Spiral as The Savannah Sweet Tease’s MC, get ready to experience the multitalented performer’s music, a synth and organ-fueled style with nods to carnival influences and a little bit o’ punk. Savannah’s own The Gumps and Greta O. & The Toxic Shock round out the bill. Thursday, August 18, 9 p.m., $12 via ticketfly. com, 21+

Jimkata, Dead 27s @Barrelhouse South

Ithaca, New York’s Jimkata creates synth-driven pop-rock that’s making waves around the world. With hooky choruses and a little soul, Evan Friedell, Aaron Gorsch and Packy Lunn’s sound has a pensive core, ‘80s swagger, and a refreshingly modern edge. For five years, the band has taken a DIY approach to their music, playing around 150 shows a year and handling their own publicity and marketing. Fans funded their latest LP, In Motion, an electro record that also shows off the band’s taste for Paul Simon and Tom Petty. The three-piece throws a killer live show, complete with a custom lighting rig and plenty of energy. Charleston neighbors Dead 27s, a Barrelhouse favorite, have just announced they’ll be releasing their next album with Red Parlor Records. The soulful Southern Rock band will be right at home on the homegrown label. Friday, August 19, 9 p.m., free, 21+

Bossa Nova Brunch @Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Upscale musical dining continues at Ruth’s Chris! If you’re gonna shell out for brunch, go all in with a three-course menu (fresh fruit salad, black and bleu salad, shellfish salad, crab cake benedict, steak benedict, peach cobbler a la mode) and live entertainment. Savannah musical power couple Jackson and Maggie Evans have teamed up to create a Bossa Nova-themed program of music. Bossa Nova and the music of Latin America is a passion of Maggie (bass). Guitarist Jackson is a jazz guru. Both are masters of their craft, and seeing the two interpret the sounds of Brazil together will be a great way to start the day. Sunday, August 21, seatings at 12 and 12:30 p.m., reservations required - 912.721.4800

A Drug Called Tradition, CHEW @Congress Street Social Club

Things are about to get a little mind-bending down at Social: Atlanta psych rockers A Drug Called Tradition and CHEW are invading Savannah. With a name borrowed from a Sherman Alexie story, A Drug Called Tradition often collaborates with visual artists to create engrossing multi-sensory experiences for their audiences. Recently, the band has been hosting a series of monthly shows called Monday Medicine at 529 in East Atlanta, inviting an array of artists to join them onstage. Three-piece CHEW plays up the experimental and spacewave vibes with fuzz, samplers, and analog synths. Saturday, August 20, 10:30, free, 21+

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Nutritionist and comedian Dr. Anna Lepley and comedian/actor/broadcaster Ethan Moore bring their collaborative tour, The Butch & Femme Comedy Tour, through the deep South this summer. Though both Lepley and Moore are highly educated professionals, they enjoy telling brutally honest jokes about Moore’s “effeminate heterosexuality” and lesbian Lepley’s self-identified butchness. Expect Tinder jokes, drag, and much more. saturday, august 20, doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m., $5, 21+

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Secrets out of the shadows

Abeni Cultural Arts’ Kokumo Dance Collective goes deeper with ‘After Dark’ by jessica leigh lebos

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Since 2006, Abeni Cultural Arts has enlivened Savannah’s performance art landscape with thematic depth and soulful choreography. From Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity and the recent The Art of Social Change to ballet recitals and youth hip hop shows, the dance company has covered a wide range of disciplines and topics in the last decade—all while making a point to keep its shows appropriate for all audiences.

“We’re very strict with our material with the family stuff. We make sure it’s straight, clean and G-rated—like, Disney in 1945 G-rated,” says managing director Darowe McMillon with a laugh. On its ten-year anniversary, however, Abeni is taking on a more mature tone. Its latest production is Kokumo After Dark, a deviation from its usual all-ages themes into the darker realms of sexuality, suicide, alcoholism, abuse and other oft-hidden issues. The performance runs Friday through Sunday Aug. 19-21 at Muse Arts Warehouse with weekend matinees and a special late-night show on Saturday.

Taking place in “the time of night where secrets are kept,” the show features the Kokumo Dance Collective, the adult branch of the performance studio that also hosts Little Miracles kids group and the Ijaba Youth Ensemble. “We’ve always wanted to do an adultoriented show that dealt with harder subject matter and touched our performers in different ways,” says McMillon. Dancer Sharonika Simmons, 23, believes After Dark will have an effect audiences as well. “There are people out there who are going through these problems,

and we’re reflecting them through dance,” says Simmons, who researched her part as a domestic abuse victim by learning from survivor websites and watching the film “Enough” with Jennifer Lopez. “It’s harder to portray because I’ve never been in that type of situation before, so I’ve had to work to feel those emotions.” Stage manager Leigh Abernathy has helped keep the sets and costumes simple so as not to overshadow choreography, which also diverges from Abeni’s traditional disciplines. “I would say that the choreography tends to the contemporary,” says

L to R: Abeni Arts artistic director Muriel Miller, Veron Jackson, Lorenzo Daniels, Devan Cokely and Sharonika Simmons explore hidden secrets in ‘After Dark.’ Photo by geoff l. Johnson

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“There are people out there who are going through these problems, and we’re reflecting them through dance,” says Simmons, on left with Jackson. Photo by Geoff l. Johnson

artistic director Muriel Miller calls “our home theater.” “It’s intimate, everything is right there for people to see,” says Miller. “You can’t miss anything.” After Dark is meant to fill the dearth of serious dance performance art to Savannah, and the company plans to continue addressing mature themes in the future. “Our adult group is very inspired, and we will definitely do more of this type of work as we find more stories to tell,” says McMillon. Miller agrees that now that Abeni is all grown up, this is just the beginning of a more challenging and robust creative flow for Kokumo. “There so many other topics that we wanted to add, like dealing with HIV and AIDS, so maybe there will have to be an ‘Episode Two,’” says Miller, who also dances in the production, though she is circumspect about the specifics of her role. “I guess people will have to come and see what my secret is,” she says with a smile. cs

Kokumo After Dark

When: 8pm (preshow 6:30) Fri., Aug. 19; 3pm & 10pm (preshow 8:30) Sat. Aug. 20; 3pm, Sun. Aug. 21 Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703D Louisville Rd. Cost: $25 (includes preshow); $20 (performance only) Info: abeniculturalarts.com or (912)272-2797

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McMillon. “It can’t be confined by modern or jazz or another genre. The dancers have to be able to express themselves.” He describes a varied soundtrack that incorporates modern hip hop from Kanye and Beyoncé as well as a jazz tune by Ben Tucker and a gospel selection to illustrate “that moment when everyone comes to Jesus and has to deal with their issues.” Other characters deal with secret gay relationships, the effects of drug use and depression. “We’re not judging those secrets, we’re just exploring them,” assures McMillon, promising that each vignette concludes differently. “We’re telling a complete story, though not everything necessarily gets resolved. Like real life, it’s open-ended.” While there is nothing shocking or violent in After Dark, the company recommends that anyone younger than 18 be accompanied by an adult. “These are deep subjects, and some children might need a parent to help explain them,” says assistant manager Telley Fulton, who thinks the show could start important conversations. “It might also help open up communication between parents and kids about these kinds of secrets in their families.” Musician and longtime Abeni collaborator Gary Swindell will perform an hourlong pre-show before each performance at Muse Arts Warehouse, which founder and

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Savannah Artist Collective: Expanding access

Group focuses on keeping the playing field level for emerging artists

By Kayla Goggin

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SAVANNAH ARTISTS looking for a space to commune, talk, critique and show work have a new home at the Savannah Artist Collective. Located at 13 E. 39th St. across from Sulfur Studios, the Collective is the latest project to spring from a growing movement by the city’s artists in response to a lack of affordable exhibition spaces. The group was founded earlier this summer by SCAD Fibers MFA students Leah Blair and Sam Ahern. “We both started at SCAD in the Fall and realized that [the university] wasn’t giving us the space and support that we needed to do the kind of experimental, site-specific, time-based artwork we wanted to do,” Blair explained. Blair and Ahern turned to the city’s galleries and artist spaces, looking for a place where they could affordably show their artwork. You probably know how this ends. Despite the constant praise heaped onto the Starland District as a beacon for arts accessibility in Savannah (a pile I’ve been guilty of adding to), affordable exhibition space is tough to come by. To exhibit your work at Non-Fiction 26 Gallery for one week costs between

$500-$600. You can snag the gallery space at Sulfur Studios for between $500-$625. The Welmont (whose prices were not immediately available at the time of publication) is another option. Lee O’Neil Gallery is now defunct. Sure, you can show your work at the city’s Cultural Arts Gallery but it only hosts nine shows per year. “The galleries are kind of unattainable for an emerging artist unless you have commercially viable work,” Blair said. “You aren’t necessarily looking to sell time-based, site-specific work—you’re just looking to show it. And if you’re having to pay $400 or more just to show it, it gets really difficult.” Frustrated, Ahern and Blair made plans to leave Savannah for the summer in favor of internships or residencies in New York City. “We had everything set up and planned and then at the last minute we just said ‘Nope. We’re doing this.’ If we don’t do it this sumLocal artists and community members met for a live drawing session at the Savannah Artist mer, we’re never going to do it. So we canCollective during the group’s third meeting. Photos by logann fincher celed all our plans,” Ahern told me. They moved the furniture out of their spacious front room, painted the walls, and

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The group was founded earlier this summer by SCAD Fibers MFA students Sam Ahern and Leah Blair. Photos by logann fincher

“Artists need to know how to act and the type of questions to ask,” Ahern explained. “When you have someone’s complete and undivided attention on you and your artwork, you should know how to handle yourself.” We’re chatting on the Collective’s front porch after a live drawing session; a handful of artists are scattered around, sitting on a porch swing or leaning against the porch railing. Heads are nodding in agreement. It’s another affirmation that the Collective is meeting a definite and immediate need, and they’re doing so with a speed and efficiency rarely exhibited by Savannah-based organizations. Time will tell, but with so much concrete action in just three weeks the Collective seems poised to play a big role in offering artists the tools they desperately need to remain in Savannah. cs

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put out a chalk sign on their porch that reads “Savannah Artist Collective.” A Facebook page went live and they held their first meeting on July 25—a two-hour long open discussion where the goals of the group were outlined by all those who decided to attend. “We’re not just showing artwork. We want educational elements as well,” Blair elaborated. “General skill-shares, workshops, sharing of resources…We want it to always be about a conversation.” So far, the Collective has staged a fibers exhibition during the August First Friday Art March, appeared as a vendor selling various artwork at the Art Market on the second floor of Sulfur Studios (also during the Art March), hosted an open critique for artists, and held a live drawing session. Not bad for a group that’s only three weeks old. On Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. they’ll host their most formal event yet: a panel discussion titled “How to Host a Studio Visit.” Conceived by Stephanie Raines, Interpretation and Audience Engagement Coordinator for Telfair Museums, the discussion is framed as an opportunity for professional development. Artists who attend will learn the do’s and don’ts of hosting a successful studio visit, as presented by Rachel Reese (Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at Telfair Museums), Erin Dunn (Assistant Curator at Telfair Museums) and Anna Quinlivan (Gallery Director at Grand Bohemian Gallery: The Mansion at Forsyth Park). Raines will serve as moderator.

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Afar — The most recent work of acclaimed Brooklyn-based video artist, Janet Biggs. Created with the support of the museum, “Afar” depicts Biggs’ travels in the Afar Triangle, a geologically unstable but visually arresting desert region at the intersection of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti, in Africa. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. Aqua Vista: Art of our Natural Surroundings — Aqua Vista is a group show highlighting our natural surroundings here on the coast and waterways. Landscapes, marsh scenes, water scenes, flora and fauna are all part of the visual mix. All pieces are less than 16” across a variety of mediums. Profits from Aqua Vista are designated to Ogeechee River Keeper. Location Gallery, 417 Whitaker St. Art Quilters of the Low Country — The Quilters is a cooperative of award-wining fabric artists who design, quilt, exhibit and have a passion to teach their craft. Their work ranges from the large and abstract to intimate renderings of natural scenes and flora and fauna. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. Boxed In/Break Out — Site-specific work for Boxed In/Break Out. This project encouraged artists to propose a creative installation that activates six windows at the Jepson Center (facing Barnard Street) with original artwork. Cookson’s installation features colored cotton cord stretched in various patterns that progress from chaos to cohesion in the windows. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Built, World — Group exhibition featuring works by leading international artists investigating architecture and constructed realities with a variety of media across a range of scale. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

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The Classic: Works by Arend Neyhouse and Jesse Lee — The works of Arend and Jesse center on pop culture items. Arend’s paintings are created with broad passages of colors and shapes. Jesse’s illustrative work captures the delicate and intrinsic line work. Through Aug. 28. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

A Coastal Gathering: Masterful Oils by Henry Von Genk III — Feel the serenity of the Southeastern Coast as depicted in the works of realist painter Henry Von Genk III. Henry’s landscapes are perfect renderings of marshes and waterways abounding in light and warmth. The Grand Bohemian Gallery, 700 Drayton St.

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PJ Andrews — Although his immediate influences are Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol, PJ’s animated work, however, comes straight from the source - cartoons and cartoon characters. PJ is self taught in the folk art tradition, where his sensibilities blend the world of contemporary pop and folk art with exuberance and flair. Through Aug. 31. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

Elvis at 21: Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer — Taken during the year Elvis Presley turned 21, Alfred Wertheimer’s photographs are a remarkable visual record of rock ‘n’ roll’s most enduring figure. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Face to Face: American Portraits from the Permanent Collection — Spanning the period from the American Revolution to World War II, the paintings in this exhibition demonstrate the broad range of American portraiture found in Telfair’s permanent collec- Portraiture by Robert Summerlin is at the JEA Gallery this month. tion. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. Lila Cabaniss Art Teachers Exhibiton — Telfair Museums celebrates 100 Historic Cottons to Modern years of art instruction in Savannah’s public Polyesters: Quilts from Telfair’s schools with an exhibition of work by current Collection — Made from the rarest silks elementary, middle, and high school visual art to the simplest cottons, corduroys, wools teachers working in the Savannah-Chatham and modern polyesters, Telfair Museums’ County Public Schools System. Works by collection of quilts are presented in Historic approximately 20 teachers, nearly one-third Cottons to Modern Polyesters. Ranging of all SCCPSS art teachers, will be on view. from early 19th-century examples of pieced Mediums include drawing, painting, printpatchwork, to an appliqué story quilt made in the 1980s, the exhibition spans nearly two making, ceramics and mixed media. Closing centuries of quiltmaking. Telfair Academy of reception August 26, 4-6pm. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. Interior States — SCAD presents “Interior States,” an exhibition by photographer Sarah Hobbs. Hobbs assembles complex installations in private spaces, such as domestic interiors, hotel rooms and self-storage facilities. Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E Liberty St. A Kind of Confession — In his paintings and sculptures, Jeffrey Gibson merges powwow regalia, intricate beading, trade blankets and stretched elk hide with elements of geometric abstraction, minimalism and the mid-1970s Pattern and Decoration movement. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. Life: Rooted — Exhibition by Claudia Furlow and Jeremah Jossim presents a dual effort to incorporate nature and art utilizing painting and preservations. Furlow addresses subjects by representations of animal tissues sourced from her photographs. Jossim addresses use of land through his Preservations series which allows the viewer to interact with environmental locations. Through Aug. 26. Cultural Arts Gallery, 9 W. Henry St.

Mildred Thompson: Resonance, Selected Works from the 1990s — Over several decades, Thompson devoted her artistic practice to exploring and expanding the language of nonrepresentational abstraction. This exhibition presents a selection of works from the 1990s that collectively represent her highly developed visual language. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. Modern Love — Juried exhibition of faculty, staff, alumni and student artwork inspired by the first track on legendary singersongwriter and actor David Bowie’s album “Let’s Dance.” Through Aug. 20. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St Natural Intricacies — Ruth Sykes’ freeform minimal abstractions curve and wind in colored pencil and ink, creating a woven nest of line work. Through Aug. 30. Starland Cafe, 11 East 41st St.

Raðljóst — Raðljóst is Icelandic for “just enough light to get by on.” For this body of work, Mary Ella Jourdak has built a collection of breathtaking imagery of the chilling beauty of Iceland. The Butcher Tattoo Studio, 19 East Bay St. Ray McLendon’s Original Art — This exhibit is from the collection of original oil paintings by Ray McLendon from his Gallery in Vero Beach, Florida. His collection consists of beautiful and intriguing original Florida Highwaymen Landscape Oil Paintings. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Reminiscent of Time Passed — Solo exhibition by Gamaliel Rodríguez, featuring recent works on paper, as well as “Figure 1737,” a 45-foot ballpoint pen drawing commissioned by the SCAD Museum of Art. Through Aug. 21. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. Robert Summerlin — The main focus of Robert Summerlin’s artistic expression is portraiture. With his work, he attempts to honor the vitality of the human spirit. All of his paintings are completed in oil alla prima on wooden panels. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Sabree — Sabree is a Gullah artist who is known for her bright paintings of people in the Gullah community. Gini Steele’s fiber art will also be featured this month. Gini makes fabric necklaces, scarves, and wraps in every color scheme. Gallery 209, 209 E River St. State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now — 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. Through Sep. 4. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Stick Men: Savannah Folk Art Canes and Wood Sculptures — Largely drawn from Telfair’s permanent collection of folk art, Stick Men celebrates Savannah’s rich artistic heritage in a focused exhibition. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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“Everyone should be able to eat healthy food, no matter what your pay scale may be.” “Teri is always pushing the mold and finding new ways for us to leap higher; so this idea was something she came up with, and we’ve been running with it,” Monique explains. In actuality, Monique is one of the newer team members of Farm Truck 912, and that was even by happenstance. “One of my children goes to W.W. Law, and one day I saw a flyer for this farm truck, which really got me excited,” Monique says. “After becoming their number one customer, I was asked to attend some outreach meetings to help them

Farm Truck 912 tries to solve many of Savannah’s ongoing food desert issues. Photos by melissa delynn

figure out better ways of accomplishing their goal and from there I was vetted for the market managing position.” Coming from Harlem, like most of us that come from large cities, she is used to farmer’s markets being an everyday aspect of how people engage with their food. “I don’t come from a place where people get everything they need from the grocery store. I’m used to going to the veggie stand for our fresh vegetables and the fish market for our seafood.”

How has our city become so detached from how we are supposed to engage with our food? It’s not from a lack of resources, because we are a coastal city that also has a large agricultural market. So what’s the excuse? Why is it more expensive and nearly impossible for people on a lower income scale to purchase fresh, local food? The team at Farm Truck 912 has created a few solutions that can help right now. One of the big things they do for low-income

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I LIKE to think of community as a puzzle. A collection of personalities and heritage that live alongside one another, which results in the painting of the bigger picture. Our communities in Savannah have been relatively good about banding together to provide a united front for issues and problems bigger than the individual. But one of the things I noticed is that those communities sometimes feel distinctly separated from one another. By that same logic above, shouldn’t we be able to band together as communities, put aside or race and class differences and continue pushing forward for our collective goal? The answer is yes, and part of the solution includes food. I believe most people take for granted some of the little things other families almost never see in their homes. Purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables is not a privilege, although most would argue it should be. Some communities in our city are food deserts and do not have access to those things, in addition to not being able to afford them. Unfortunately those communities are the ones that need the most help, and are also the ones that receive the least amount of attention. Farm Truck 912 is here to help shift the lens of focus. A brainchild of Teri Schell, it took the minds of many, and over two years of planning and organizing before the truck was actually finished, and ready to hit the streets. But by no means was this an easy journey. I had an opportunity to talk with current Farm Truck Market Manager Monique Godbee to get a better understanding of how this idea came about, and how they have managed to get it to the point that it is today.

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communities is making that food affordable by accepting EBT and actually doubling the value on those vouchers, which essentially makes everything on the truck half off for EBT users. “Everyone should be able to eat healthy food, no matter what your pay scale may be,” she says. Creating a foundation of growth which enables people to have access to fresh food that is affordable is the goal, but those who are in this fight are swimming upstream, working alongside neighborhood free food programs. Although the programs are beneficial to a lot of people in need, it sometimes can create a dependency for them, and people begin to lean on them, instead of using them when they are truly in need. The problem many see with that dependency is these programs are not guaranteed. Monique elaborates, “People have to realize they can’t depend on churches or free food programs, because all of those programs eventually run out of food, in addition to you not knowing exactly what is going into your body.” Being an active part of creating a more positive and supportive system starts with education. “Focusing attention on educating people on the importance of knowing what you are putting in your body”, Monique explains. “It starts with the kids, and if we can teach them better, maybe they go home and explain to their families what they learned, and why these things are important.” To which I couldn’t agree more, if we want to change the way our future will work, we have to focus our attention towards our children. Essentially for us to see the change we want in our city, we have to be that change. Organizations like Farm Truck 912 are not in it for the money, but rather want to use their influence to change the structure of these systems that have been put in place. We have to support those in need, and help re-educate our communities on the importance of spending your money locally, and on things that are good for you. So when we see Farm Truck 912, or are simply interested in purchasing fresh produce, we should make the decision to buy back into our community because the power of the dollar is extremely influential. “If I don’t buy back into my neighborhood, how will it ever flourish?” Monique reiterates. “Our neighborhoods are like gardens, and we have to water them if we want to see them grow.” Visit their website at farmtruck912.org in order to find out where they are going to be next. An affordable mobile farmer’s’ market definitely feels as if we are moving in the right direction. Let’s keep stirring that pot, people. cs

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Gerald’s Pig & Shrimp: ‘You’re on Tybee Time’ Celebrating six years of tasty goodness on the island

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Native Savannahian and owner Gerald Schantz celebrated the 6th year anniversary of his beachy shack on August 13. Photos by maria whiteway

On a laid-back Sunday, my husband and I sat ourselves at a large well-worn wooden table at Gerald’s joint. Among the mismatched tables and chairs, sat families of all ages, unwinding in the mellow vibe. Two men in white rubber boots, faded blue jeans and ball caps sat casually at the bar sipping on ice cold Corona. Captain J.B. and his deckhand Johnny Boy frequent

this establishment. They come every day to deliver white shrimp that they caught fresh a mere hour or two before. These, dare I say, gorgeous head-on shrimp are transported to Gerald’s and other Tybee restaurants, daily in a regular sized cooler chock full with ice. For this reason, you can expect sensational shrimp.

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PEOPLE SAY things move slower in the South, but we can all agree that Tybee has its own pace. Once tourists and locals have crossed the bridge over Lazaretto Creek, they are officially on Tybee time. So whether or not they are on vacation, the island vibe strikes them with a carefree frame of mind. Yet, of all the laid back joints on Tybee, the place that is the epitome of the phrase “Relax, you’re on Tybee time” is Gerald’s Pig and Shrimp. Hand-painted wooden plaques bearing this mantra, are hung all over the property as simple reminders. Gerald’s Pig and Shrimp is the place where Southern-style comfort food is prepared the way its patrons seek to live: low and slow. As soon as you enter the main hub of Tybee Island, right off of Highway 80, sits what looks like an antiquated and worn wooden shack. With ivy climbing up trellises and green fishnets hanging like curtains, reclaimed heart pine columns hold this open-air The Big Combo for Two, a cornucopia of meats shanty together. Weathered wooden and seafood beckoning to be manhandled. accents furnish everything from the bar to the tongue and cheek signs haphazardly nailed about. The brick floor, with well over 100 years rib-sticking Southern comfort classics. of history, holds up mismatched tables Demand for Gerald’s barbeque became made of wood, metal and plastic. high when he served patrons from his Then, peeking out from behind the bar, 20-foot grill at his downtown Savannah you can see a retro yellow food truck bear- residence. “It grew from there,” Gerald ing the title “Gerald’s Chuckwagon.” reminisces. You can’t help but think, there’s got to be Shortly after, ten years ago to be exact, a story here. Gerald purchased the vintage lemon colNative Savannahian and owner Gerored food truck, which provided more ald Schantz celebrated the sixth year of space to cook and cater grand events. his beachy shack on August 13. Naturally, “But you can’t just have a food truck, I doubted the young age of this weathyou have to have a commissary,” Gerald ered hut, as it appears to have been there groans, referencing the regulation. forever. In fact, the Georgia Department of His eyes lit up, “You got it! That’s exactly Health requires mobile food units to have what I wanted. I wanted it to look like a a base of operation, or a commissary, in roadside railroad building that has been which food and supplies are handled, prehere for years.” Mission accomplished. pared and stored. Additionally, the food But Gerald’s story does not start there. truck must park at this commissary at the In the ‘90’s, Gerald, a former stained end of every day. glass craftsman and theatre performer, To avoid the hassle, Gerald innovatively found himself catering a private 250-perbuilt a rustic awning over his truck, added son party for the cast and crew of “This Old a bar with stringed patio lights and called House.” it Gerald’s Pig and Shrimp. “I did barbeque for (expletive) and gigWhy the name? “You have Johnny Hargles,” Gerald chuckles. ris and Mrs. Wilkes, both upstanding However, the soirée’s success unveiled places. I’m just saying, you put your name a true talent: barbecuing finger-licking on things that you’re proud of.”

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“We do our best to never ever overcook a shrimp.” Chef James Flood, current student of the Culinary Institute of Savannah, humbly expressed that “working with a product like this (shrimp), I don’t have to mess with it. I am blessed to work with it.” The hand-battered wild-caught shrimp may be the main attraction, but it certainly does not overshadow the slow cooked pork, brisket and ribs that are made fresh daily. The piping hot smoker is stoked with hickory wood, giving the meat a distinct smoky flavor. Each night after work, Chef Flood piles pork and brisket, rubbed in basic, but secret, spices, on the grill. While they barbeque overnight for 12-14 hours, the ribs marinate in an original dry rub. Gerald emphasizes, “I was here at 7 a.m. this morning, putting the ribs on,” giving them just enough time to be ready for the lunch rush. Gerald’s original canary-yellow food truck serves as a kitchen for his southern cuisine and let me tell you, big things happen in that small space. Chef Flood admits though, “It’s a challenge to cook out of a small space,” as it snuggly fits two people. The silver lining to a restricted area is limited storage. Therefore, the food is always fresh and “nothing stays here long.” Because the husband and I are huge believers in go big or go home, we ordered the Big Combo for Two, which showcased the pulled pork, brisket, ribs, fried shrimp, jalapeno hushpuppies, cucumber salad and friend okra, all for only $42! While waiting for our grub in the Savannah heat, we wet our whistles on Gerald’s signature Limeade. This freshly squeezed sip was an optimal balance of sweet and tart, perfect for outdoor dining. The cornucopia of meats and seafood were served in a plastic basket, beckoning to be manhandled. Across the board, the meat was moist and full-flavored. It is worth noting that while the rib meat was thick and juicy, the skin maintained a signature barbeque char. As for the succulent golden shrimp, it was battered with mild seasoning, letting the salty fresh-off-the-boat product speak for itself. Not that the meat or seafood needed any more pizazz, but as self-proclaimed sauce fanatics, we were elated to find a rack of house made sauces at our table. In fact, we slathered Gerald’s homemade mango hot sauce on everything. Made simply with mango, carrot juice, habanero peppers, onion, lime, honey and vinegar, it offered a spicy, vibrant, and fruity zing that complimented the rich meat. While sampling the surf and turf bounty, we alternated bites of cucumber salad, jalapeno hushpuppies and 32 fried okra. Just as can be expected, the

Although it sits beside Highway 80, patrons become lost in the Island vibe. Photos by maria whiteway

Gerald’s original canary-yellow food truck serves as a kitchen for his southern cuisine.

hushpuppies were crispy and fiery, while the okra bites had a decadent crunch. The “pickle wanna be” cucumbers were shaved thin and served in a cup along side crunchy onions and basil fresh from Gerald’s garden. This salad bathed in a briny, but sweet, liquid, that gave this heavy meal the acidic kick it needed. As one can imagine, winter on Tybee Island causes a lull for local businesses and restaurants. Gerald’s Pig and Shrimp is only open three days a week, with primarily a local crowd, after Labor Day. So whether it is a company gathering with 50 people or charity event with 500,

Gerald’s catering operation is what gets them by over the winter months. Serving private events for people like Adam Sandler and the Governor, Gerald prides himself in being able to provide on-site catering. In reality, this part of the business is Gerald’s retirement plan. Gerald’s open-air offbeat hut is as eccentric as Gerald himself. Although it sits beside a busy highway, patrons become lost in the Island vibe, an aura that can be found overseas in the Caribbean. Of all the hand-made signs posted around this dive, the one that truly captures the carefree, no-where-to-be, feeling

Captain J.B. and his deckhand Johnny Boy (pictured) deliver freshly caught shrimp daily.

of relaxation at Gerald’s is, “If you’re in a hurry, you might be in the wrong place.” So plan on coming to Gerald’s to sip on an ice-cold beer or freshly squeezed glass of limeade, forget your worries and languidly feast some satisfying barbeque. cs

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“This is the reason we decided to start wrapping our cans. We will buy a truckload of blank cans and then apply the label of the beer when we package it,” he says. The new system allows for Coastal to order labels only and in smaller batches than the cans themselves. This lets the brewery not only can as needed but provides flexibility when it comes to canning small batch beers and artwork. “The labeler will also allow us to can one off’s that normally we would have only sent out in draft.” As if a new labeling system wasn’t enough Coastal has several events lined up including a few during the upcoming 2016 Savannah Craft Beer Week. “We will be celebrating our fifth anniversary on August 27 which unofficially kicks off Savannah Craft Beer Week,” he says. The event goes 7-10 p.m., and they will have at least five tap room exclusive releases: Sour Pale Ale conditioned on oranges, Blueberry Wild Ale, Raspberry Wild Ale, Blackberry Berliner Weisse and a Session IPA. “Monday we’ll be at the Opening of Bow Tie BBQ to release an American Black Ale we brewed in collaboration with Corbin. Tuesday we have a tap spotlight at Hops & Barley and will release a Northeastern IPA, Vermont Style, that we brewed in collaboration with David,” Haborak says. “Wednesday Night we will be at Crystal Beer Parlor for a Hawaiian Night where the first several guest that order Coco Piña will be served in a real coconut. Thursday we will be one of six breweries featured in a local beer dinner at Fiddler’s on River Street,” he says. “Finally Friday we will have a tap spotlight at World of Beer and will release a Session IPA we brewed in collaboration

with the guys and girls of WOB. And if it’s ready we will also have a collaboration we brewed with Alltech Brewing. It is a Bourbon Barrel Espresso Brown. Of course we’ll finish the night at the Savannah Distillery Ale House for Night of the Beer Geek.” Even further down the road is an exciting collaboration with an old friend. “We had a visit a while back from Jentri Hand who was the Co-Founder and Head Brewer for Old Savannah Brewing which was a production Brewery here in Savannah around 2006. Her old brewery location is actually on the same street we are on now,” Chris says. “We decided to do a collaboration and bring back her award winning ESB recipe that Savannah grew very fond of and also won a Silver at The World Beer Cup. We will release this in September.” The first beer to be labeled using the new system will be Coco Piña, which they hope to have canned the week of August 22nd. This will mean (the very excellent) Coco Piña will be on shelves for Savannah Craft Beer Week. Chris is encouraged by the excitement and growth surrounding Savannah’s craft beer scene. “We think Savannah’s craft beer scene is continuing to grow as all four hometown breweries continue to grow their names and bring exciting new beers to the market,” says Haborak. “Several of us have been winning medals in international competitions which helps bring notoriety to Savannah as well. Also all the support we receive from local establishments making it a point to carry local options helps build Savannah’s scene too.” cs

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Look for existential angst and spiritual fulfillment in Sausage Party.

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/// For those too young to remember the output of Ralph Bakshi, the definitive sequence involving animated intercourse would inarguably be the puppet-sex segment in 2004’s Team America: World Police. Yet even that water-cooler conversation starter looks like an outtake from Finding Dory when compared to the extended orgy sequence in Sausage Party, the latest offering from (with apologies to MAD) the usual gang of idiots — meaning, of course, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill and the rest of that Apatow-approved crowd. An outrageous undertaking that’s only slightly more kid-friendly than Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses, this toon flick for grownups takes place at a supermarket wherein all the products believe that, once they’re purchased, a rapturous afterlife awaits them beyond those sliding doors. But it’s only through the adventures of a hot dog named Frank and a bun named Brenda (Kristen Wiig) that the awful and inconvenient truth comes out. The laughs tumble freely in Sausage Party, yet there are also a few stretches where the humor is not only repetitive but pound into the pavement. Yet what’s particularly noteworthy about the picture is not so much its crude comic content (some of it rather insipid) but the weightier thematic elements that envelop the storyline. Sausage Party is about nothing less than existential angst, spiritual fulfillment, and the search for a higher power in a potentially Godless universe — given these topics, it’s no wonder that one of the characters (a bagel, no less) is made to act and

sound like Woody Allen. There’s also mention of the ceaseless Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a welcome proLGBT stance, and even a meta-moment examining the place of animated films in our entertainment cycle. That’s pretty heady material for a movie in which the primary villain is a douche — and, yes, I mean that literally.

FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS

/// There’s no denying that Meryl Streep is one of the greatest actresses of our (all?) time, but there’s plenty of room to argue that her recent run hasn’t been as astounding as past laps of victory. Despite the knee-jerk awards attention for the likes of Into the Woods and The Iron Lady (and the less said about her appearance in the YA adaptation The Giver, the better), she hasn’t knocked one out of the multiplex since her superb turn in 2009’s Julie & Julia. With Florence Foster Jenkins, she returns in grand fashion, delivering a performance that’s alternately amusing, brave and, above all, poignant. Yet she’s not the only one who excels in this based-on-fact yarn about the titular New York socialite, a woman who loved to sing even though her voice was about as pleasing as that of a cat who just had a brick dropped on its tail. As St. Clair Bayfield, Florence’s husband and the person who took it upon himself to guarantee that only friends and easy touches were allowed to hear her sing (professional critics were banned from her shows), Hugh Grant is equally marvelous.

Meanwhile, The Big Bang Theory’s Simon Helberg delivers a scene-stealing turn as Cosme McMoon, the talented pianist fearful that his collaborations with Florence might doom his burgeoning career. Like Tim Burton’s Ed Wood, Florence Foster Jenkins offers a sympathetic portrayal of an individual whose creative and artistic zeal unfortunately outpaced any true talent. Although perhaps it was simply a matter of being born in the wrong era — after all, had she been a product of the 21st century, there’s no doubt she would have enjoyed a healthy run on the idiotic American Idol.

PETE’S DRAGON

/// The new family feature Pete’s Dragon seems to hearken back to not one but two previous eras of cinematic wonder. The first, more obvious one is the late 1960s through the 70s, when the Walt Disney studio produced a series of winsome liveaction pictures (Gus, Candleshoe, The Love Bug) even as its celebrated animation division hit upon hard times. The second is the mid-1990s, when studios (mainly Warner Bros.) weren’t afraid to release comparatively quiet and contemplative films for younger viewers (The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, Black Beauty). Pete’s Dragon feels like a throwback to both eras, and the fact that there was a version of this story produced in 1977 makes the connection even more tangible. This remake of that clumsy live-action/ animated hybrid is clearly an improvement, fashioning a sweet story about a

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young orphan boy (Oakes Fegley) who spends years in the woods with a big friendly dragon as his only companion. Once civilization comes calling, Pete finds friendship in the form of a forest ranger (Bryce Dallas Howard) while his fire-breathing companion finds danger in the form of a lumberjack (Karl Urban) who, in true King Kong fashion, plans to capture and profit from the creature. Pete’s Dragon is the second movie this summer to focus on a child’s special relationship with an oversized creature, and it’s accomplished enough to make The BFG look even less of a BFD than it already did. The gentle nature and leisurely pace might cause a few Coked-out kids to fidget, but most should react positively to the picture’s sense of adventure and discovery, while parents will be pleased to have found a family film that, for once, does the much abused genre proud. It’s just a shame that their kids will still rather see Suicide Squad instead.

SUICIDE SQUAD

/ After the death knell sounded on the advance screening for the heavily hyped and heavily hopeless Suicide Squad, an elderly woman gently tapped my arm with her cane and asked, “What did you think of the movie?” Wary that she might have adored the film and would service me with a harder walking-stick whack if I trashed it too harshly, I merely answered, “I didn’t care for it.” She moved in closer and, with acid dripping from her voice — perhaps even acid syphoned from the vat prominently featured in the picture — she stated, “I think someone should drop an atom bomb on Hollywood for making a movie like this!” While I’m reluctant to obliterate any industry that on occasion can still give us something as provocative as Spotlight or as charming as Zootopia, her anger was understandable. Suicide Squad is its own kind of bomb, the sort of destructive force whose repercussions will be felt for years. There’s no doubt that with Suicide Squad, Batman v Superman and the wretched Man of Steel, DC is futilely trying to play catch-up with Marvel, which spent many years and multiple movies building up its brand. Suicide Squad gets off to a decent start, as government suit Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) talks her superiors into allowing her to assemble a team of miscreants and madmen in order to protect the world in case the next Superman turns out to be an evil entity bent on destroying it. Via flashbacks, we’re then treated to a roll call of the assembled: the expert marksman Deadshot (Will Smith), the psychotic Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), the obnoxious Boomerang (Jai Courtney),

the human torch Diablo (Jay Hernandez), the misshapen Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) and the centuries-old Enchantress (Cara Delevingne). In a bad scripting/directing call, we do not receive a similar introduction to Slipknot (Adam Beach), so there’s no suspense surrounding his fate when he suddenly pops up on the scene as part of the gang. All are placed the watchful eye of supersoldier Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman), whose girlfriend, June Moone, is also the poor woman housing Enchantress within her mortal frame (Delevingne plays both sides of the two-faced coin). To control Enchantress, Waller keeps her tell-tale heart in a box, but once the organ is freed from its prison, Enchantress is then able to resurrect her brother as some CGI giant, turn humans into creatures whose innards resemble those British Aero bubble chocolate bars, and threaten the planet with lots of electrical bolts. There are other characters crammed into the picture, including Katana (Karen Fukuhara), so nondescript a character that her sword, stuffed with souls the same way a flounder might be stuffed with crab, exhibits more personality than the person wielding it, and Batman (Ben Affleck), who only drops by to cash a paycheck. Then there’s The Joker, played by Jared Leto in what was touted by the PR machine as a method-style performance. There might indeed be method to his madness, but it’s of little consequence. And while the prerelease buzz made it seem as if Leto would rack up as much screen time as Peter O’Toole in Lawrence of Arabia, he’s actually in the film a lot less than expected, basically only around to brutalize Harley Quinn. Speaking of HQ, she’s at the center of the film’s casual misogyny, an ugly stance that’s weirdly amplified by writer-director David Ayers (whose last picture was the underrated Brad Pitt WWII yarn Fury). Robbie does what she can, but the part doesn’t provide her with much – even most of her wisecracks land like bricks. In fact, the greatest failing of Suicide Squad might be its roster of misfits. They’re intriguingly billed as the “worst of the worst,” but most end up being sweethearts (Deadshot has a daughter, Harley Quinn dreams of a suburban life, Boomerang loves pink unicorns, and so on) and, worst of the worst, most are one-note dullards. Smith adds some personality to Deadshot, but Courtney is simply annoying, Kinnaman is a human vacuum, and Delevingne has the ancient Enchantress strutting around like a 21st century supermodel (no shock, since the actress is a super-model). At least the soundtrack is good. As far as elevating audience interest, the killer rock trumps Killer Croc, with such gems as The

Rolling Stones’ “Sympathy for the Devil,” Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son” and Eminem’s “Without Me” blaring over the auditorium speakers. But it makes sense that no one thought to include Ozzy Osbourne’s “Suicide Solution,” since Suicide Squad isn’t the answer to anyone’s prayers.

JASON BOURNE

// One of those unnecessary sequels requested by absolutely no one, Jason Bourne finds Matt Damon returning to the role of the former CIA assassin with the faulty memory and a very particular set of skills, skills that he acquired … well, Liam Neeson said it better. Here, it’s Nicky Parsons (returning Julia Stiles) who gets the ball rolling (again) for Bourne. A former CIA analyst now involved in anarchist activities, Nicky tracks down Jason to inform him about yet another mystery from his past. Their alliance worries the powers-thatbe at the agency, particularly CIA Director Dewey (Tommy Lee Jones) and an opportunistic agent named Heather Lee (Alicia Vikander, recent Oscar winner for The Danish Girl). Dewey clearly wants Bourne exterminated, even bringing in his favorite hired gun (Vincent Cassel) to pull the trigger, but Heather’s motives and allegiances are far murkier. Paul Greengrass, who helmed the second and third films in the franchise, returns as director, and he still demonstrates an impressive command of staging cat-and-mouse dalliances on a global stage. His ability to effectively orchestrate mano-a-mano skirmishes, on the other mano — excuse me, hand — seem to have largely deserted him, as the up-close-andpersonal fights are presented as whirlwind blurs of sound and fury. This is especially true of the climactic punch-out, shot so incoherently that we’re left wishing the auditorium seats came equipped with remote controls offering slo-mo options. Then again, the entire final act of the picture, everything that transpires after a confrontation in a hotel room, is a waste of time, an unnecessary padding that dissipates much of the slow-burn suspense built up over the first stretch of the film. Stiles delivers a fine performance, although it proves to be far too brief — those (like me) hoping that she would finally step out the shadows of support to become a fully fledged character in the Bourne universe will be left disappointed. The other supporting players do what’s expected of them — no more, no less. As for Damon, he still brings a steely determination and haunted aura to the role of Jason Bourne, but he’s let down by co-scripters Greengrass and Christopher Rouse. This series (initially adapted from the novels by Robert Ludlum) has

always been about a man discovering his own identity and rediscovering his own humanity. But in this latest chapter, Jason Bourne is more indecipherable and unformed than ever, with Damon not given much more to do than shoot, brawl, bleed and run. The franchise may be Bourne again, but the character feels as if he’s trying to claw his way back into the womb.

STAR TREK BEYOND

/// With the same level of heroism and determination exhibited by Enterprise crew members as they overcame Klingons, Romulans and William Shatner’s stint in the director’s chair, Star Trek Beyond finds all involved overcoming a troubled production history and shaky pre-release buzz to emerge as yet another winner in the new Star Trek franchise. Following 2009’s popular Star Trek and 2013’s controversial Star Trek Into Darkness (which has its detractors, though I’m not one of them), this third entry manages to travel at warp speed when it comes to delivering a satisfying mix of action, exposition, effects and — here’s the real key — characterization. Despite the shakeup of key personnel —Justin Lin (four of the Fast & Furious flicks) replaced J.J. Abrams as director and Simon Pegg and Doug Jung replaced Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman as writers — Star Trek Beyond operates in the same manner as the previous installments insofar as it cannily stirs memories of the original series as well as the motion picture offshoots. But even those not aware of the homages will immediately be absorbed into the story, as Kirk (Chris Pine) and Spock (Zachary Quinto) both contemplate leaving their positions aboard the Enterprise, albeit for very different reasons. Of course, such personal matters are placed on the backburner once an evildoer threatens the Federation — in this case, a snarling villain named Krall (Idris Elba). The starship subsequently takes a beating (to what extent, I won’t say), and the crew members find themselves scattered across the landscape of a hostile planet. It’s at this point that the movie truly takes off, since the structure of separating the principals — Spock with McCoy (excellent Karl Urban, finally given more to do), Kirk with Chekov (Anton Yelchin, R.I.P.), Uhura (Zoe Saldana) with Sulu (John Chu), and Scotty (Pegg) with a marvelous new character named Jaylah (Sofia Boutella) — allows everyone a chance to shine. Add in a few nifty plot twists, some impressive stunt work, and a hefty amount of humanizing moments, and what’s on tap is a tasty summer treat that deserves to succeed at the multiplex and beyond. cs 35

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Drinking Liberally Every first and third Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. A gathering of Liberals for an informal discussion of politics, the economy, sports, entertainment, and the world around us. Free to attend. Food and beverages available for purchase. third Thursday of every month. (912) 341-7427. livingliberally. org/drinking/chapters/GA/savannah. Tondee’s Tavern, 7 E. Bay Street. 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.

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Auditions for Armstrong Youth Orchestra Open to students enrolled in primary grades through high school and including Armstrong students (available for course credit). Auditions, by appointment, are in Armstrong Fine Arts Hall. To schedule an audition, e-mail: savaayo@yahoo.com. Info is also available at www.savaayo.org. AYO is sponsored in part by the Savannah Friends of Music, www.savannahfriendsofmusic. 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 36 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 Artists Entries For Psychedelic Art Fair Art works of a psychedelic, surreal or avante-garde theme are now being accepted for the Savannah Record Dig & Psychedelic Art Fair happening Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. Works will be judged and winning entries will be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes. Entry fee is $20 for up to 3 pieces All entries must be submitted no later than Monday August 22, 2016. Contact thirdsister@ isakdove.com for more information. Visit www.fearnoarts.com Through Aug. 22. 912-412-0555. thirdsister@isakdove.com. fearnoarts.com. Savannah Hellenic Center, 14 West Anderson Street. 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 “Outta This World” Art in any medium that deals with the exploration of space is eligible for this exhibition about humanity’s relationship with “The Final Frontier.” Artists are encouraged to explore the past, present, and possible futures of space exploration, from stargazing on terra firma to light speed travel. What will we find as we explore our solar system, our galaxy, and our universe? How will we react as a species to what we find when we get there? What will we

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learn about ourselves in the process? Visit: sulfurstudios.org/call-for-entries to submit! Deadline to submit is August 25th at midnight Entry Fee: $20, or $15 for Artist Members, for up to 3 works. Through Aug. 24. 912. 231. 7105. info@ sulfurstudios.org. https://facebook.com/ events/1817868188450636/. sulfurstudios. org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull Street. Call for Entries for Savannah: A Southern Journey Photo Contest The Tourism Leadership Council is seeking submissions for the cover photo for the eighth edition of Savannah: A Southern Journey. Photos should depict a scene that is unique to Savannah. Savannah: A Southern Journey is the premier guide to Savannah’s sights and activities, providing valuable information for the guests who stay in area lodging properties. This beautifully produced coffee table book also features stunning photography of the sights of Savannah. Entries will be accepted through Sept. 1, 2016. Finalists will be selected by a panel, and the winner will be selected by a public poll after submissions close. For more detailed rules and to submit your photos, visit tourismleadershipcouncil. com/southernjourneycover. Through Sep. 1. Tourism Leadership Council office, 1 International Dr. Call for Exhibition Proposals for Cultural Arts Gallery The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs is now accepting exhibition proposals at the Cultural Arts Gallery for the 2017 calendar year. In conjunction with each exhibition, artists are encouraged to develop and present a learning opportunity to the public such as a workshop, lecture or demonstration. All mediums will be considered for non-degree seeking solo or group exhibitions, including video and installation pieces. Proposals should be professionally presented and should include a cover letter; a resume; an artist statement; a previous exhibition record; 10-12 digital images of the work to be considered; and a self-addressed stamped envelope if the proposal needs to be returned. The deadline for submissions is September 9, 2016 at 4 p.m. Proposals should be submitted to Debra Zumstein, Arts Programs Coordinator, City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 W. Henry St., Savannah, GA 31401. Proposal guidelines are available online at www.savannahga.gov/arts or by calling (912) 651-6783. Through Sep. 9. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. Call for Participants in PTSD Study Are you a recent combat veteran experiencing psychological or emotional stress related to your combat? You may be eligible to receive first-line medication and talk therapy interventions with proven effectiveness. PROGrESS is a study looking to learn more about how to effectively treat recent combat veterans with PTSD. The therapies are not experimental. You

will be randomly assigned to receive either psychotherapy, medication, or both. For more information about the PROGrESS study, please call 912-920-0214 ext. 2169. ongoing. Online only, none. 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.

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CMN Radiothon The Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon is a two day event (6AM-7PM) hosted by iHeart Media on the campus of Memorial University Medical Center! Nationally syndicated radio team, Murphy, Sam and Jodi along with local talent Mark Roberson, Laura Anderson, and Bill Edwards will share stories of grateful patients and families treated at the Children’s Hospital. To make a donation, please call 912-350-4CMN or visit www.memorialhealth.com/cmn Thu., Aug. 18, 6 a.m.-7 p.m. and Fri., Aug. 19, 6 a.m.-7 p.m. claxtke1@memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Hoofs 4 Healing Summer Fling Fundraiser Join us for some hoof-stompin’ good music by Keith and Ross and food and fun for the whole family. There will be homemade baked items for sale, a 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction. A percentage of sales from the evening will be donated to Hoofs 4 Healing. Fri., Aug. 19, 6 p.m. liveoakstore. com/mollymcguires. Molly McGuire’s, 216 Johnny Mercer Boulevard. $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

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are donated to a different charity each month. This is a regular Bikram Yoga class. ongoing. 912.356.8280. bikramyogasavannah.com. SCMPD Animal Control seeks Volunteers Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve various tasks as needed by the shelter. No prior animal shelter experience is necessary. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation. Potential volunteers are asked to notify J. Lewis prior to orientation; though, walk-ins are welcome. Volunteers must be at least 17-yearsold. ongoing. (912) 525-2151. jlewis01@ savannahga.gov.

Classes, Camps & Workshops

Art, Music, Piano, Voice Coaching Coaching for all ages, beginners through advanced. Classic, modern, jazz improvization and theory. Serious inquiries only. 912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056. Beading 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. Blog and New Media Writing This course is for bloggers and writers, digital marketers and anyone with an interest in new media writing and writing for social media platforms. Students will learn the elements that go into running a successful blog online. Along with the basics of SEO optimization, content tagging, trending calculations, and other new media skills. Emphasis will be placed on learning the specialized voice new media. $125 Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.. 912651-2005. academics.georgiasouthern. edu/ce/programs/writingclasses/. cgc. georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street. Boating Safety Course The Georgia DNR along with the Chatham County Marine Patrol conducts a Boating Safety Course on the third Saturday of every month at the Savannah Mall Conference Room (lower level by Burlington Coat Factory). This course is free to the public. This is a Georgia DNR approved class that is required for anyone that was born after January 1, 1998 if they want to operate any power vessel/personnel watercraft on Georgia waterways. For additional information on this course you can contact the Georgia DNR @912-264-7237 or the Chatham County Marine Patrol @912353-1004. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Free Sat., Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 912-353-1004. savannahmall.com/. Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street. Business Communications This course will examine the basics of communicating in a professional

environment. Students will learn how to effectively communicate in environments from creative and art based workplaces, to corporate offices. The course will discuss business emails, writing etiquette, how to prioritize information, and how to address conflict. Examples of how to ensure accountability, problem solve, and effectively ask for help will bolster the skills students learn. $135 Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.. 912-6512005. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ ce/programs/business-communications/. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street. Caregiving 101 The free one-hour class is designed to raise awareness of the importance of selfcare by exploring the physical, emotional, psychological and social components of caregiving. Learn tips to deal with the many challenges and gain useful information on community resources. Led by an experienced clinical professor and seasoned caregiver, any person finding themselves in the role of family caregiver would greatly benefit from this free class. Free fourth Monday of every month, noon. 912-629-1331. edelcaregiverinstitute.org. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive. Champions Training Center Offering a variety of classes and training in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for children and adults. All skill levels. 525 Windsor Rd. 912-349-4582. ctcsavannah.com. Chatham Apprentice Program Step Up Savannah’s Chatham Apprentice Program (CAP) is hosting two recruiting sessions in August for its next “E3: Educate, Empower, Employ” job-skills training program, scheduled to start on September 19 and run through October 13. The program is open to men and women interested in enhancing their basic employment skills. The training is free to adults (18 years and older) through a partnership among Chatham County, Step Up Savannah, Inc. and the United Way of the Coastal Empire. Those without a high school diploma or GED are encouraged to apply but the program is open to anyone who is unemployed or underemployed. Successful graduates of the Chatham Apprentice Program receive assistance with their job search and one-onone coaching. The application process is competitive and space is limited. Interested individuals should attend an information session, either on August 5th or August 12th at 9am at the Department of Labor, 5520 White Bluff Rd. Through Oct. 13. 912-4010672. tcrooks@stepupsavannah.org. GDOL Savannah Career Center, 5520 White Bluff Rd. Chinese Language Classes The Confucius Institute at Savannah State University offers free Chinese language classes starting January 17. To register, please call 912-358-3160. ongoing. 912-3583160. confuciusinstitute@savannahstate. edu. savannahstate.edu. savstate.edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Cigar Box Guitar Workshop During this workshop, participants will construct a playable, resonant 3-string guitar from kits designed by the Museum.

1 Million Cups

1 Million Cups (1MC), a program of the Kauffman Foundation, is seeking entrepreneurs to share their new business ideas with a weekly audience. Participants receive feedback and exposure with the opportunity to strengthen their idea and gain connections in the Savannah community. Wednesday, August 17, 9 a.m., Creators’ Foundry, 415 W Boundary St. Free, 1millioncups.com/savannah

We provide tools and experienced helpers, but some tool knowledge is a plus. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited to 20 and advance registration is necessary. $50 Sat., Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. heatherrice@shipsofthesea. org. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. 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. Collaborative Logistics Leveraging Savannah’s Assets in a Changing Environment Join Georgia Tech faculty members Martin Savelsbergh and Natashia Boland to learn how Savannah’s multimodal supply chain can enable optimal use of resources while being more efficient and cost effective. These professors will make innovative freight logistics ideas relatable to our industry in Southeast Georgia. An audience

of professionals in logistics or logisticsrelated industries; supply chain directors, managers, and supervisors; warehouse and transportation directors and managers; professionals tasked with distribution network evaluation and design; industrial engineers; and logisticians will benefit from this session. $15 Thu., Aug. 18, 7:309:30 a.m. 912-963-6976. william.astary@ pe.gatech.edu. Georgia Tech Savannah, 210 Technology Circle. Collaborative Logistics: Leveraging Savannah’s Assets in a Changing Environment In today’s global marketplace, companies can’t compete and win in a silo, making them view collaborative logistics management a key element for success. Join Georgia Tech faculty members Martin Savelsbergh and Natashia Boland to learn how Savannah’s multimodal supply chain can enable optimal use of resources while being more efficient and cost effective. $15 Thu., Aug. 18, 8-9:30 a.m. Georgia Tech Savannah, 210 Technology Circle. Creativity Coaching Do you have a creative idea but don’t know where to start? Is it time to move forward

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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, ---. Demand-Driven Supply Chain Strategy Georgia Tech-Savannah will be offering a special course -- “Demand-Driven Supply Chain Strategy” -- for logistics companies interested in assessing their current supply chain strategy and implementing a demanddriven supply chain strategy. $3,500 Aug. 23-26. pe.gatech.edu/savannah-campus/ courses/supply-chain-logistics. Georgia Tech Savannah, 210 Technology Circle. DUI Prevention Group Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, offenders, and anyone seeking knowledge about the dangers of driving while impaired. A must see for teen drivers. Meets monthly. $40/session 912-443-0410. Family Law Workshop The Mediation Center has three workshops per month for people who do not have legal representation in a family matter: divorce, legitimation, modifications of child support, visitation, contempt. Schedule: 1st Tues, 2nd Mon, 4th Thursday. Call for times. $30 912354-6686. mediationsavannah.com. Fany’s Spanish/English Institute Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad. Register by phone. ongoing. 912921-4646. Fort McAllister History: In Cooley’s Footsteps Tue., Aug. 23, 11 a.m. 912-727-2339. gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister/. Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. Foster Parent Information Session Elks Aidmore, Inc. will be hosting a foster parent information session for individuals and families interested in opening their hearts and homes to children foster care in Savannah-Chatham County and surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide youth and families in crisis with the necessary skills and resources to help heal their hearts, restore their hopes and rebuild their lives. Free Tue., Aug. 23, 5:30-6:15 p.m. 912200-3685. gfrancis@elksaidmore.com. Elksaidmore.com. Elks Aidmore, Inc, 132 Stephenson Ave. Ste. 102. Free Bridge Lessons The course starts with Introduction to Bridge (BB1). The following lessons, Competitive Bidding (BB2) and Play of the Hand (BB4), will be offered in September. Intermediate and advanced seminars will also commence in September. Additionally, there are games for all levels of players in the day and evening. Visit our website, www.bridgewebs. com/savannahclubs.com, or call 912-2284838 for more information. Aug. 22-Sep. 30, 7-9 p.m. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave. Guitar, Mandolin, or Bass Guitar Lessons Emphasis on theory, reading music, and improvisation. Located in Ardsley Park. 38 ongoing. 912-232-5987.

Free Mammograms

Women 40-64 years old without insurance whose annual income is not greater than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level are eligible for the free screening. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are accepted. Monday, August 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Chatham County Health Department, 1602 Drayton St. 912-819-6800 Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Center Housing Authority of Savannah hosts classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. Adult literacy/GED prep: Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri each month, 9am-11am. Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm3pm. Community computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing. 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha.com. savannahpha.com/NRC. html. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Knitting & Crochet Classes Offered at The Frayed Knot, 6 W. State St. See the calendar of events on website. Mondays. 912-233-1240. thefrayedknotsav. com. Music Lessons--Multiple Instruments and Styles Savannah Musicians’ Institute offers private instruction for all ages and experience levels for Guitar (electric, acoustic, bass, classical, jazz), Piano, Flute, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Clarinet, Saxophone, and Voice as well as Music Theory/ Composition/ Ear Training. We teach public, private and home school students as well as adults at all experience levels. Located at 15 East Montgomery Crossroads in Office #205 near White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA. ongoing. 912388-1806. smisavannah@gmail.com. savmusiciansinstitute.com. New Horizons Adult Band Program Music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school/college and would like to play again. Mondays at 6:30pm at Portman’s. $30 per month. All ages and ability levels welcome. Call for info. ongoing. 912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com.

Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. Novel Writing Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publication. Awardwinning Savannah author offers one-onone or small group classes, mentoring, manuscript critique, ebook formatting. Email for pricing and scheduling info. ongoing. pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com. Photography Classes Beginner photography to post production. Instruction for all levels. $20 for two-hour class. See website for complete class list. 410-251-4421. chris@chrismorrisphotography.com. chrismorrisphotography.com. 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. Project Management- Basics This course provides an overview of the ten knowledge-based principles for managing successful projects: Scope, integration, communication, time, cost, procurement, risk management, quality control, human resources, and project stakeholder management. The training includes practical exercises and an in-class group project. Participants receive a manual, electronic forms, and other resource materials. $675 Fri., Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 912-6512005. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ ce/programs/projectmanagement/. cgc. georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street. R&B Soul Adult Line Dancing The R&B Soul line dance group Savannah

Show Stoppers are conducting line dance classes every Monday night at the West Broad St. YMCA and every Tuesday nights at the John Delaware Center. Both classes starts at 6:30. Lamont Hunter, the founder of the Savannah Show Stoppers, is the Instructor. Donations Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. and Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 912-220-7712. hlamont70@yahoo.com. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. A. Roper Studio - Voice Technique and Coaching Experienced and successful voice instructor is accepting students. Nurturing and collaborative studio. Services offered include strengthening the voice, range extension, relaxation techniques, and coaching through various styles of music. Audition and competition preparation. Located 15 minutes from downtown. Varies Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 912-4840628. Downtown Savannah, downtown. Russian Language Classes Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call for info. ongoing. 912-713-2718. Sign Language Basics Did you know that American Sign Language (ASL) is the fourth most-used language in the US? Our sign language course gives students a solid foundation in basic vocabulary, structure, syntax, and grammar. Students will focus on mastering the basics of finger spelling, numbers, colors, facial signs, grammar and sentence structure along with learning conversational & cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginninglevel conversation in ASL. $100 Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.. 912-651-2005. academics. georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/signlanguage/. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street. Startup Boot Camp Georgia Tech Savannah hosts this series of workshops that will help entrepreneurs identify and vet their target customer segments, articulate the value proposition, make financial projections, and prepare them to meet with investors. Applications are now being accepted. To apply, visit atdc. org/uncategorized/atdc-savannah-startupbootcamp. Tuesdays.. yvonne@atdc.org. Creators’ Foundry, 415 W Boundary St.

Clubs & Organizations

1 Million Cups 1 Million Cups (1MC), a program of the Kauffman Foundation, is seeking entrepreneurs to share their new business ideas with a weekly audience. Participants receive feedback and exposure with the opportunity to strengthen their idea and gain connections in the Savannah community. 1MC meets every Wednesday at the Creative Coast 9-10a. Apply to present online: www.1millioncups.com/Savannah Free Wednesdays, 9 a.m.. 1millioncups. com/savannah. Creators’ Foundry, 415 W Boundary St. 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, 912-631-

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3452, or Darowe, 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@gmail.com. Avegost LARP Live action role playing group that exists in a medieval fantasy realm. generallly meets the second weekend of the month. Free for your first event or if you’re a non-player character. $35 fee for returning characters. ongoing. godzillaunknown@gmail.com. avegost.com. Buccaneer Region SCCA Local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America, hosting monthly solo/autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate. See website. ongoing. buccaneerregion.org. Business Networking on the Islands Small Business Professionals Islands Networking Group meets first Thursday each month, 9:30am-10:30am. Tradewinds Ice Cream & Coffee, 107 Charlotte Rd. Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768. Chatham Sailing Club Friday evening social event at the clubhouse. Meet Members and their families who all enjoy water based activities but whose prime interest is sailing. This BYOB event is free and all are welcome, but Membership is encouraged after several visits once interest is gauged!! We look forward to meeting you. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. pranschkec3@gmail.com. Young’s Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd. Coastal Bead Society Coastal Bead Society monthly meetings, 12 noon on the third Friday of the Month at the Coastal Georgia Center, 303 Fahm Street, near SCAD. All beaders are welcome. ongoing. wyrnut18@gmail.com. cgc. georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs A club focusing on weaving, spinning, basket making, knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, rug hooking, doll making, and other fiber arts. Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. fiberguildsavannah.homestead.com/. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. Historic Flight Savannah A non-profit organization dedicated to sending area Korean War and WWII veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the WWII Memorial. All expenses paid by Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight seeks contributions, and any veterans interested in a trip to Washington. Call for info. ongoing. 912-5961962. honorflightsavannah.org. Historic Savannah Chapter: ABWA Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6pm-7:30pm. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt. Attendees pay for their own meals. RSVP by phone. ongoing. 912-660-8257. Hostess City Toastmasters Got something to say? Find your voice or ramp up your presentation style in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We take turns practicing speeches and giving constructive feedback so we can all improve as public speakers. Terrified beginners to expert presenters welcome. Tue., Aug. 23, 6-7 p.m. hostesscity.toastmastersclubs.org. thincsavannah.com. Thinc Savannah, 35

Barnard St. 3rd Floor. HVJ Class of ‘86 30th Reunion Classmates and friends are invited to Herschel V. Jenkins Class of ‘86 30th Reunion Weekend. To make reservations and more information contact Lisa Smith Edwards @ 912-596-1277 or Tiffany Maxwell @ 912-658-8662 for further details and deadlines to participate. 120.00 Thu., Aug. 18, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 912-658-8662. tiffmaxx68@gmail.com. Tiffany Maxwell, 137 DeVane Street. Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet Meets every Wednesday. Different locations downtown. Call for info. No fees. Want to learn? Join us. ongoing. 912-308-6768. Low Country Turners A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Steve Cook for info at number below. ongoing. 912-313-2230. Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-7864508. American Legion Post 184, 3003 Rowland Ave. Philo Cafe Discussion group that meets every Monday, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at various locations. Anyone craving good conversation is invited. Free to attend. Email for info, or see Facebook.com/SavannahPhiloCafe. Mondays. athenapluto@yahoo.com. R.U.F.F. - Retirees United for the Future RUFF meets the last Friday of each month at 10am to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and related senior issues. Parking in the rear. Free to all Seniors ongoing. 912344-5127. Savannah Tree Foundation, 3025 Bull Street. 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. The Savannah Chinese Corner The Savannah Chinese Corner welcomes anyone interested in Mandarin language or Chinese culture. Meets every Sunday morning from 10 am to noon. Check the Facebook group to see meeting location. ongoing. https://facebook.com/ chineseinsavannah/?fref=ts. Downtown Savannah, downtown. 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. Regardless of your level of comfort with public speaking, you will find a club that is interested in helping you improve your speaking abilities. Free Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m.. hostesscity.toastmastersclubs.org. thincsavannah.com. Thinc Savannah, 35 Barnard St. 3rd Floor. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671 Meets second Monday of each month, 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. ongoing. 912-429-0940. rws521@msn. com. vvasav.com. Waving Girls--Smocking Arts Guild of America The Waving Girls welcomes smockers and all those who create fine heirloom items. At each meeting there is an opportunity to learn and share our work. The group makes over 100 “wee care” gowns for memorial hospital each year. fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. 912 536 1447. debcreation@hotmail.com. smocking.org. Coastal Center for Developmental Services, 1249 Eisenhower Drive.

Woodville-Tompkins Scholarship Foundation Meets second Tuesday each month (except October) 6:00pm, Woodville-Tompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner St. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-232-3549. chesteraellis@ comcast.net.

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. Front Porch Improv Front Porch Improv is an improv party where Savannah audiences laugh until they cry…and then they laugh at people crying. Come loaded with suggestions where the Savannah’s Improv Company Ensemble will take your suggestions and blast out hilarious unscripted scenes. The 90 minute performance kicks off the night with Improv Games, followed by the featured team, a brief intermission, and a delicious Long Form for dessert. $12 Fri., Aug. 19, 8-9:45 p.m. SavannahsImprovCompany@gmail. com. https://facebook.com/Front-PorchImprov-928374610566972/. Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St. Odd Lot Improv An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” $5 Mondays, 8 p.m. musesavannah.org/. Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. Odd Lot Improv: On The Spot Mysteries Dinner Theatre Odd Lot is teaming up with the brilliant Chefs of Savannah Coffee Roasters to bring you a whole new dining experience. The always surprising talent of Odd Lot will perform a fully interactive Friday night Murder Mystery while you dine on a delicious three course meal. Seating is at 6:30pm Friday nights. Reservations are strongly recommended. Four actors and three courses all for $40. It’s certain to be a night to remember. Great for groups, parties, or anyone who loves a good show. $40 Fridays, 6:30 p.m. justin@oddlot.org. oddlot. org. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

Concerts

13th Colony Sound (Barbershop Singing) “If you can carry a tune, come sing with us!” Mondays, 7pm. ongoing. 912-344-9768. savannahbarbershoppers.org. Thunderbolt Lodge #693, 3111 Rowland Ave. Concert: Both Sides Now A refreshing take on iconic singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, “Both Sides Now” is an original show exploring our shared human bonds through Mitchell’s beloved melodies and inimitable lyrics. Backed by a four-piece band and original arrangements by rising Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Joe Vilardi, Woodruff‘s singing and storytelling shines with wit, empathy and insight. $25 Thu., Aug. 18, 8-10 p.m. 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com/schedule/both-sidesnow/. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Concert: Delta Moon

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Delta Moon is a roots rock quartet from Atlanta featuring the unique double-slide guitars of Tom Gray on lap steel and Mark Johnson on bottleneck slide. $25 Sat., Aug. 20, 8-10 p.m. 912-472-4790. info@ tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater.org/. The Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. Concert: Festival Finale: A Summer of Romance The Morris Center resonates with an amazing concert of Opera, Musical Theatre and Song’s most romantic (and dramatic) moments. Finish the 2016 Savannah VOICE Festival with a crescendo of beautiful voices and glorious music. $55 Sun., Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Concert: Mozart’s Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute) Discover the magic of this timeless piece and witness the growth of the Studio artists. Sung in German with English dialogue and supertitles. $35 Sat., Aug. 20, 5:30 p.m. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. Concert: Voices Around the World German Lieder to Tango, Savannah Voice Festival takes on a journey around the globe as classical singers share their favorite international songs. $45 Thu., Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m. Christ Church Episcopal, 28 Bull Street. Concert: Tybee City Limits This month, we’ve got a rockin’ show starring the energetic roots rockabilly band, Johnny Octane, as well as the Ben Keiser Band, a trio of hot young musicians fronted by guitarist and vocalist Ben Keiser, who often also plays with blues songstress Danielle Hicks. And our opening solo singer-songwriter is CC Witt, a dynamic vocalist who also fronts the popular country band Lyn Avenue. Tickets $15, Theater members, $13.50 Sun., Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m. 912-472-4790. info@tybeeposttheater. org. tybeeposttheater.org. The Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. The Love and Soul Experience Kimberly Gunn Music Presents The Love and Soul Experience every third Friday of the month beginning May 17th. There will be music, poetry, comedy, creative arts, and networking. Kimberly Gunn Music and friends will provide musical entertainment. An event for ages 18 and up. $10 Admission $12 VIP third Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. (912) 224-6084 or (912) 224-4461. kimberlygunn.com. The Eden Room, 1105 Stiles Avenue. PICKMonday Night Big Band Show The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra perform on the riverfront. Ticket price includes the show and a complimentary drink. $15 Mon., Aug. 22, 7 p.m. westinsavannah.com/Big-BandMondays. theclubatsavannahharbor.com/ index.php. The Club at Savannah Harbor, #2 Resort Dr. Southern Holiday Jazz Band Sun., Aug. 21. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St.

Dance

5Rhythms A dance. A meditation. Why 5Rhythms? Sweat. Workout. Release. Creativity. 40 Connection. Community. Expression.

Awareness.. Presence. Grounding. In the practice, we each do our dance to “a wave” of music taking us through the 5 rhythms of: flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness. We just have to ”show up” and let the dance do us. No experience needed. Open to all bodies (16 years and older please.) Led by: Dana Danielson, Certified 5Rhythms teacher. MONTHLY CLASSES. Savannah & Bluffton. For details: danadanielson.com or Waves Savannah, on Facebook. ongoing. No physical address given, none. Adult Ballet Class Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St, offers adult ballet on Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm $12 per class. Call for info. ongoing. 912-234-8745. Adult Ballet Toning Always wanted the body of a ballerina? Well.. YOU CAN! Our class is designed to stretch, tone, and enhance your body to become healthier than ever. Join us and check out the calendar for dates to enroll. (this is apart of our fitness package of 10 classes for $80) $10.00 Mondays, 5 p.m. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail. com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Adult Intermediate Ballet Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm. $12/class or $90/8 classes. Call for info. Academy of Dance, 74 W. Montgomery Crossroad. Wednesdays. 912-921-2190. Argentine Tango Wednesdays, 7 p.m. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Lessons Sundays 1:303;30pm. Open to the public. $3 per person. Wear closed toe leather shoes if possible. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 8511-h ferguson Ave. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-9257416. savh_tango@yahoo.com. 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: Kokumo After Dark Kokumo Collective Dance Company of Abeni Cultural Arts presents KOKUMO AFTER DARK, an adult themed show about adult situations and circumstances expressed through the art of dance. It takes place during the time of night where secrets are kept. The show deals with love, drugs, domestic abuse, and many other life challenges. The show is directed by Darowe McMillon, choreographed by Muriel Miller and Darrell Davis. $15 in advance; $20 at the door; $10 for pre-show only Fri., Aug. 19, 8-10 p.m., Sat., Aug. 20, 3-5 & 10 p.m.-midnight and Sun., Aug. 21, 3-5 p.m. 912-272-2797. abeniculturalarts@ gmail.com. https://facebook.com/ events/1719293718334687/. musesavannah.org/. Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. 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 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. 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

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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 Dance Party with Free Lesson Join us for our Monthly Line Dance Night! Theresa Reed will be giving a FREE lesson before your night of fun and line dancing! Ben’s Neighborhood Grill will be partnering up with us for appetizers and spirits! 8pm-10pm Admission: $10.00 per person $10 third Friday of every month, 8-10 p.m. 612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@gmail. com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio. com/Events.html. salondebailedancestudio. com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. 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. 912-272-

8329. 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. Mom and ME DANCE Classes 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.

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1 Change cities, in realty-speak 5 Some Volkswagens 11 Blackberry byproduct, maybe 14 “Pictures ___ didn’t happen!” 15 Patton of the “Comedians of Comedy” tour 16 Disc in a tabloid photo 17 Like a piccolo’s range 18 17-mission space program 19 Min.’s opposite 20 Levels of command 22 Rookie’s teacher 24 Quattro minus uno 25 Setting for many movies, for short 26 Rapper/actor ___ Def 28 Adjusted letter spacing, in printing 32 Bubble tea thickener 36 Rio Grande stuff 38 Auto dealership offer 39 Dosage unit 40 Flippant 41 Pumpkin spiced beverage, usually 42 Noteworthy times 43 “Take ___ Church” (Hozier song) 44 “___ Witch” (2016 horror sequel) 45 Muse’s instrument

46 Geometry class calculation 47 Never-before-seen 49 Striped blue ball 50 Risque 52 “Huh??” 54 “Where the Wild Things Are” author Maurice 57 Highbrow highlights of some festivals 62 One of four of 52 63 Orman who played Gordon on “Sesame Street” for over 40 years 65 Osso buco meat 66 Dispenser that might have a headphone jack for the blind 67 Priced to move 68 “Como ___ usted?” 69 Jeer from the crowd 70 Had to have 71 Appear (to be)

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9 Permit tractor pioneer John? 10 Absolut rival, familiarly 11 Get visibly startled 12 “Bearing gifts, we traverse ___” 13 Psychobilly rocker ___ Nixon 21 Albanian currency 23 Put to rest, as a rumor 25 Hyatt alternative 26 Igneous rock’s source 27 Lascivious looker 29 Kay, if you do the math? 30 “Is that so?” 31 Birth-related 33 Ethereal author of “Honor Thy Father”? 34 Piercing look 35 Mary-Kate or Ashley 37 On a cruise liner, e.g. 48 Hulk Hogan’s ‘80s-’90s org. 51 “Fanfare for the Common Man” composer Copland 53 Places that are all abuzz 54 GM’s Swedish subsidiary 55 ___ Cooler (“Ghostbusters”themed Hi-C flavor) 56 ___ : 2003 :: Dory : 2016 57 Annapolis inst., e.g. 58 Part of the theater industry? 59 ___ off (annoyed) 60 Friend, in Fremantle 61 Poetry competition 64 157.5 degrees from N

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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@ A poetry and music open mic with an emphasis on sharing original, thoughtful work. gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Tuesday, August 23, 8 p.m. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/. Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. When a young woman is killed by a shark Drinks After Work Events while skinny-dipping near the New England This group is for people that enjoy getting Bonaventure Cemetery After tourist town of Amity Island, police chief out mid-week, being social after work, Hours Martin Brody wants to close the beaches, and want to discover new places in the Savannah’s only after-hours cemetery but mayor Larry Vaughn overrules him, downtown Savannah area. Come have story event! See this great Victorian with fearing that the loss of tourist revenue will a cocktail, make new friends, and get Shannon Scott and all of the intrigues from over the hump. The group will meet on cripple the town. $9 Fri., Aug. 19, 8-11 p.m. bootleggers to murderers and those loved, 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com/schedule/ Wednesdays at various establishments throughout Downtown Savannah and nearby jaws/. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for lived and are now part of these immortal area. http://www.meetup.com/Drinksstory grounds. $35.00 Saturdays, 5-8 p.m.. the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. after-work/ https://www.facebook.com/ 912-319-5600. shannon@shannonscott. Film: Jurassic Park com. zerve.com/shannonscott/BonCemAH. groups/960991837322187/ Wednesdays, In Steven Spielberg’s massive blockbuster, 7 p.m. drinksafterworksavannah@gmail. savannahga.gov/cityweb/cemeteriesweb. paleontologists Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler com. meetup.com/Drinks-after-work/ nsf/cemeteries/bonaventure.html. and mathematician Ian Malcolm are among Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Rd. events/227656080/. distillerysavannah. a select group chosen to tour an island Common Grounds com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. theme park populated by dinosaurs created Common Grounds is a collaboration of the The Exchange Club of Savannah from prehistoric DNA. $9 Sat., Aug. 20, 8-11 Episcopal Church and the United Methodist In a rut? The Exchange Club of Savannah p.m. 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com/ Wesley Fellowship. We meet on Wednesday welcomes men and women like you to schedule/jurassic-park/. lucastheatre.com. nights for open theological discussion support, serve and encourage the best Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. on hot button issues. All are welcome teachers, students, firefighters, crime Fort McAllister History: Civil regardless of faith background or where you fighters, leaders and organizations War Surgery are on your spiritual journey. We are open in our community. Check us out at Learn about surgery in the Civil War and affirming of the LGBT community. Order savannahexchange.org or find us on days. Thu., Aug. 18, 11 a.m. 912-727for Compline by candlelight is offered on Facebook. Mondays, noon. 912-441-6559. 2339. gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister/. Sunday nights at 8PM. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. ddewitt30@yahoo.com. Savannahexchange. Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort org. Exchange Club of Savannah, 4801 facebook.com/commongroundssavannah. McAllister Rd. The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham Meding Street. Guided Tours of the Lucas Theatre 42 St. Film: Jaws for the Arts

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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. Leopold’s Ice Cream Celebrates 97 Years of Tasty Memories! Annual Birthday Block Party Saturday, August 20th! The dancers are ready, the Savannah Children’s Choir is in tune, the DIRTT Kid’s Zone is stocked with free kids’ fun and the final sprinkles have been added to the Birthday Cake Ice Cream. That can only mean one thing … Birthday Block Party time at Leopold’s Ice Cream! Come help us celebrate 97 years of Tasty Memories! Join us at 212 East Broughton Street for music, games, contests (a chance to win a year of free ice cream in our photo booth!) and dancing in the street. 0 Sat., Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 912-234-4442. info@leopoldsicecream.com. https:// leopoldsicecream.com/leopolds-ice-creamcelebrates-97-years-tasty-memories-annualbirthday-block-party-saturday-august-20th/. leopoldsicecream.com/. Leopold’s Ice Cream, 212 East Broughton St. Magic Passion Love Art Party What do you need in your life to make your life art? In this 3-hour session, you will paint your tree of life that represents your goals, dreams and successes. Sat., Aug. 20, 2-5 p.m. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull Street. Marketing to Millennials Joe Marinelli, president of Visit Savannah, will speak about how his team markets to the millennial generation, the largest group of travelers. Thu., Aug. 18, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. savtcc.com. Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr. 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. Pius Fest 2016 All former students, staff, friends and family members of St. Pius X High School are invited. Food, fun, games, music and prizes. $25 Sat., Aug. 20, 1-6 p.m. 912-232-1827. Savannah Classical Academy, 402 Market Street. Pokemon Go + Keep Savannah Clean While playing Pokemon Go, attendees will break up into groups and pick up trash in Forsyth Park and head north along Whitaker and Abercorn Street, ending up on River

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Street. The top three participants with the most trash by weight will win Parker’s Cash Cards. Attendees will be provided with free trash bags and latex gloves. Sat., Aug. 20, 8 a.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. Savannah Perceptions: A Real & Uncensored Dialogue on Race, Culture, History, and Crime Savannah is known for its history and southern charm, but what is behind that façade? What about the residents who deal with the effects of poverty, racism, poor leadership, and substandard education? We are bringing together 3 Black men from the streets of Savannah with 3 White residents of various neighborhoods for a raw and uncut discussion on the deeper issues. This forum is not just about crime, which is a surface issue (although it will be discussed); it is about the deeply rooted institutions, perceptions, stereotypes and prejudices, and obstacles facing Savannah’s residents. Free Thu., Aug. 18, 6-7:30 p.m. community@ solidarityinsavannah.org. W.W. Law Gym, 909 E. Bolton St. Savannah Storytellers Tall tales and fun times with the classic art of storytelling. Every Wednesday at 6pm. Reservations encouraged by calling 912349-4059. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. liveoakstore. com/tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. Shire of Forth Castle Fighter Practice Local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism meets Saturdays at Forsyth Park (south end) for fighter practice and general hanging out. For those interested in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. ongoing. savannahsca.org. 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. St. Pius X High School Alumni Association Meeting All former students of St. Pius X High School are invited to attend this meeting. Meet old friends, make new friends and have a great time. Several social events are hosted throughout the year. Dues are $24 a year. third Saturday of every month, 1 p.m. Savannah Classical Academy, 402 Market Street. PICKTongue: Open Mouth and Music Show hosted by Melanie Goldey A poetry and music open mic with an emphasis on sharing new, original, thoughtful work. fourth Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Tybee Lighthouse Sunset Tour Take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience the lighthouse after hours on a small private tour that includes a climb to the top. Children 12 and under not allowed.

Tour lasts about 90 minutes. $25 Fri., Aug. 19. 912-786-5801. tybeelighthouse.org/. Tybee Island Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. Under The Rainbow On Thursday nights come out to the coolest spot in Pooler for Under The Rainbow. Every week we will host a different event that will cater to those that play over, around and under the rainbow. Thursdays, 8-11 p.m. 912-988-1052. Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way. PICKUnity in the Community Unity in the Community is a nonprofit organization that promotes and hosts free, family-friendly culturally diverse events to give back to the community. The events feature handcrafted ethnic arts and crafts, home-based businesses, and community nonprofits. Entertainment is provided by churches and other local individuals and groups. third Saturday, Sunday of every month. riverstreetsavannah.com/. River Street, River St.

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Big Band Monday Enter The Club Pavilion at The Westin Savannah Harbor and enjoy this nationally acclaimed big band! Your $15 ticket includes a drink from the bar and a unique performance from Savannah’s beloved big band stars. $15 Aug. 22, 5-9 p.m. westinsavannah.com/Big-Band-Mondays. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. 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/. 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. Happy Hour 39 Rue De Jean favorites at happy hour prices! Enjoy $4 house wine, $4 well cocktails, $8 daily cocktail feature, Moules en Six Preparations for $8, $8 1/2 dozen raw oysters, and more. MondaysThursdays, Sundays, 5-7 p.m. 912-721-0595. holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jeansavannah/promotions/. holycityhospitality. com/39-rue-de-jean-savannah/. 39 Rue de Jean, 605 W Oglethorpe 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 MondaysFridays, 10 a.m. 912-234-0688. jessie@ savannahbee.com. Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Prepare Sunday Suppers at Union Mission Local organizations are invited to sign up to prepare Sunday Supper for people who are homeless and live at Union Mission’s shelters for homeless people. Groups must sign up in advance and bring/prepare a meal, beginning at 2pm on Sundays. Call for information. ongoing. 912-236-7423. Tybee Island Farmers Market Featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, honey, granola, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products. The market is non-smoking and pet friendly. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com. Stephen Johnson, 206 Miller Ave. Wine Sampling Sample the variety of wines Lucky’s Market has to offer. luckysmarket.com/ savannah-ga/. Lucky’s Market, 5501 Abercorn St.

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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. Blood Pressure Screenings St. Joseph’s/Candler’s SmartSenior offers blood pressure screenings on every Monday from 10 AM to Noon in the SmartSenior office, #8 Medical Arts on 836 E. 65th Street. No appointment is necessary; the screenings are free and open to the public. For more information, call (912) 352-4405.

ongoing. St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Arts Building, 836 E. 65th St. 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. Free Mammograms Women 40-64 years old without insurance whose annual income is not greater than

Free Will Astrology ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Can you imagine feeling at home in the world no matter where you are? If you eventually master this art, outer circumstances won’t distort your relationship with yourself. No matter how crazy or chaotic the people around you might be, you will remain rooted in your unshakable sense of purpose; you will respond to any given situation in ways that make you both calm and alert, amused and curious, compassionate for the suffering of others and determined to do what’s best for you. If you think these are goals worth seeking, you can make dramatic progress toward them in the coming weeks.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

As I tried to meditate on your horoscope, my next-door neighbor was wielding a weed-whacker to trim her lawn, and the voices in my head were shouting extra loud. So I decided to drive down to the marsh to get some highquality silence. When I arrived at the trail head, I found an older man in ragged clothes leaning against the fence. Nearby was a grocery cart full of what I assumed were all his earthly belongings. “Doing nothing is a very difficult art,” he croaked as I slipped by him, “because you’re never really sure when you are done.” I immediately recognized that his wisdom might be useful to you. You are, after all, in the last few days of your recharging process. It’s still a good idea for you to lie low and be extra calm and vegetate luxuriously. But when should you rise up and leap into action again? Here’s my guess: Get one more dose of intense stillness and silence.

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My readers have a range of approaches for working with the counsel I offer. Some study the horoscopes for both their sun signs and rising signs, then create do-it-yourself blends of the two. Others prefer to wait until the week is over before consulting what I’ve written. They don’t want my oracles to influence their future behavior, but enjoy evaluating their recent past in light of my analysis. Then there are the folks who read all 12 of my horoscopes. They refuse to be hemmed in by just one forecast, and want to be free to explore multiple options. I encourage you to try experiments like these in the coming days. The moment is ripe to cultivate more of your own unique strategies for using and interpreting the information you absorb -- both from me and from everyone else you listen to.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Have you been drinking a lot of liquids? Are you spending extra time soaking in hot baths and swimming in bodies of water that rejuvenate you? Have you been opening your soul to raw truths that dissolve your fixations and to beauty that makes you cry and to love that moves you to

200% of the Federal Poverty Level are eligible for the free screening. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are accepted. Mon., Aug. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 912-819-6800. Chatham County Health Department, 1602 Drayton St. Health Care for Uninsured People Open for primary care for uninsured residents of Chatham County. Mon.Fri., 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or appointment. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. Hypnosis, Guided Imagery and Relaxation Therapy Helps everyday ordinary people with everyday ordinary problems: smoking,

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sing? I hope you’re reverently attending to these fluidic needs. I hope you’re giving your deepest yearnings free play and your freshest emotions lots of room to unfold. Smart, well-lubricated intimacy is a luxurious necessity, my dear. Stay very, very wet.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

aromatic, and elegant roe of the albino beluga sturgeon from the unpolluted areas of the Caspian Sea near Iran. But before I finish this oracle, let me also add that a better way to honor your accomplishment might be to take the money you’d spend on champagne and caviar, and instead use it as seed money for your next big project.

In my opinion, you need to bask in the glorious fury of at least one brainstorm -- preferably multiple brainstorms over the course of the next two weeks. What can you do to ensure that happens? How might you generate a flood of new ideas about how to live your life and understand the nature of reality? Here are some suggestions: Read books about creativity. Hang around with original thinkers and sly provocateurs. Insert yourself into situations that will strip you of your boring certainties. And take this vow: “I hereby unleash the primal power of my liberated imagination.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

When you were a child, did you play with imaginary friends? During your adolescence, did you nurture a fantasy relationship with a pretend boyfriend or girlfriend? Since you reached adulthood, have you ever enjoyed consorting with muses or guardian angels or ancestral spirits? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are in a good position to take full advantage of the subtle opportunities and cryptic invitations that are coming your way. Unexpected sources are poised to provide unlikely inspirations in unprecedented ways. When you were born, you already carried the seeds of gifts you would someday be able to provide -- specific influences or teachings or blessings that only you, of all the people who have ever lived, could offer the world. How are you doing in your quest to fulfill this potential? Here’s what I suspect: Your seeds have been ripening slowly and surely. But in the coming months, they could ripen at a more rapid pace. Whether they actually do or not may depend on your willingness to take on more responsibilities -- interesting responsibilities, to be sure -- but bigger than you’re used to. I suspect that you will soon be culminating a labor of love you’ve been nurturing and refining for many moons. How should you celebrate? Maybe with some champagne and caviar? If you’d like to include bubbly in your revels, a good choice might be 2004 Belle Epoque Rose. Its floral aroma and crispy mouth-feel rouse a sense of jubilation as they synergize the flavors of blood orange, pomegranate, and strawberry. As for caviar: Consider the smooth,

Some species of weeds become even more robust and entrenched as they develop resistances to the pesticides that are designed to eradicate them. This is one example of how fighting a problem can make the problem worse -- especially if you attack too furiously or use the wrong weapons. I invite you to consider the possibility that this might be a useful metaphor for you to contemplate in the coming weeks. Your desire to solve a knotty dilemma or shed a bad influence is admirable. Just make sure you choose a strategy that actually works. Your assignment, if you choose to accept it, is to compose an essay on at least one of the following themes: 1. “How I Fed and Fed My Demons Until They Gorged Themselves to Death.” 2. “How I Exploited My Nightmares in Ways That Made Me Smarter and Cuter.” 3. “How I Quietly and Heroically Transformed a Sticky Problem into a Sleek Opportunity.” 4. “How I Helped Myself by Helping Other People.” For extra credit, Capricorn -- and to earn the right to trade an unholy duty for a holy one -- write about all four subjects. I suspect that in the coming months you will be drawn to wandering through the frontiers and exploring the unknown. Experimentation will come naturally. Places and situations you have previously considered to be offlimits may be downright comfortable. In fact, it’s possible that you will have to escape your safety zones in order to fully be yourself. Got all that? Now here’s the kicker. In the coming weeks, everything I just described will be especially apropos for your closest relationships. Are you interested in redefining and reconfiguring the ways that togetherness works for you? If you’re playing the card game known as bridge, you’re lucky if you are dealt a hand that has no cards of a particular suit. This enables you, right from the beginning, to capture tricks using the trump suit. In other words, the lack of a certain resource gives you a distinct advantage. Let’s apply this metaphor to your immediate future, Pisces. I’m guessing that you will benefit from what may seem to be an inadequacy or deficit. An absence will be a useful asset.

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weight loss, phobias, fears, ptsd, life coaching. Caring, qualified professional help. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-927-3432. savannahypnosis.com. 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. WomenHeart of St. Joseph’s/ Candler WomenHeart of St. Joseph’s/Candler welcomes women heart patients or women at risk of heart disease to its monthly support network meeting at 5:00-6:30 PM in Building #6 at the Medical Arts Center at 836 East 65th Street. For more information call 912-388-1836 or email womenheartsavannah@gmail.com Free of charge third Thursday of every month, 5-6:30 p.m. 912-388-1836. womenheartsavannah@ gmail.com. facebook.com/ womenheartsavannah. St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Arts Building, 836 E. 65th St.

LGBT

First City Network Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization (founded in 1985) is a local non-profit community service organization whose mission is to share resources of health care, counseling, education, advocacy and mutual support in the Coastal Empire. Members and guests enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held the first Saturday of each month at 7pm. Mondays. 912-236-CITY. firstcitynetwork. org.

Gay AA Meeting True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. ongoing. 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.

Literary Events

Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club Meets last Sunday of the month, 4pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-447-6605. sjchs. org/body.cfm?id=399. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Historical Writers Guild The HWG will endeavor to offer a variety of programs for both published and unpublished writers to promote historical fiction and creative non-fiction. All compatible and cross-genre works to historical writing are welcome. HWG is also open to hobbyist writers to enjoy a relaxed and fun environment. Annual dues $20 fourth Monday of every month, 7-9 p.m. 713907-8627. hwg.rh@comcast.net. Richmond Hill Museum, 11460 Ford Ave.

Nature and Environment

Bike Ride Rental bikes are limited (first come first serve). You are encouraged to bring your own bikes. Sun., Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m. 912-7272339. gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister/. Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. 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. 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 third Saturday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Ogeechee Audobon Field Trip Look for terns, gulls, and the first returning shore and songbird migrants. Led by James Fleullan. Free; bring money for parking Sat., Aug. 20, 8 a.m. 912-433-0457. jrfleullan@ gmail.com. Jaycee Park, Intersection of Campbell and VanHorn. Ogeechee Riverkeeper Annual Meeting Join Ogeechee Riverkeeper for delicious food from Love’s Seafood Restaurant and live music by Markus Kuhlmann of Waits & Co. before hearing about the status of our waterways and the organization. Next, honor this year’s Riverkeeper Award winners for Volunteer of the Year, Monitor of the Year, Educational Partnership of the Year, and Business of the Year. Sat., Aug. 20, 4-7 p.m. Love’s Seafood & Steaks, Hwy. 17 South. Pokemon Hike Sat., Aug. 20, 8-9 p.m. 912-727-2339. gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister/. Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. Savannah Riverkeeper Series: Turner’s Creek Join Savannah Riverkeeper or an evening paddle on Turner’s Creek, part of our summer Paddle Series with Savannah Canoe and Kayak. Starting at 10am from Turner’s Creek Boat Ramp, we’ll do the loop then enjoy some cold local beers from Southern Barrel Brewing Company back at the landing. Please arrive no later 9:45am. Bring your own water, sunscreen and bug spray. $25 if you have your own boat, $45 if you need a kayak rental Sun., Aug. 21, 10:30 a.m. Turner’s Creek Boat Ramp, Johnny Mercer Blvd. 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. Wetlands Walk Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with this walk through the wetlands. Sun., Aug. 21, 11 a.m. nps. gov/fopu/. Fort Pulaski National Monument, Cockspur Island. 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

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. 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 continues on p. 46

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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 Gather with others to share gratitude. Everyone welcome. Park next to Bull Street Library. Wednesdays, 12-12:30 p.m. 917-676-4280. facebook.com/ savannahgratitude. liveoakpl.org. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St. Guided Silent Prayer Acoustical songs, 30 minutes of guided silent prayer, and minutes to receive prayer or remain in silence. Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00pm at Vineyard Church, 615 Montgomery St. See website for info. ongoing. vineyardsavannah.org. Maritime Bethel “Sundays on Thursdays” worship at the Fellowship Assembly. Plenty of parking for large trucks. Free Thursdays. 912-220-2976. The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road. A New Church in the City, For the City Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the Facebook page “Savannah Church Plant.” ongoing. Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Courses are now being offered at the new Savannah Extension of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Full course loads for both Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees will be offered. Apply now at www.nobts. edu to start classes this winter. ongoing. 912-232-1033. revwasson@gmail.com. Savannah Baptist Center, 704 Wheaton Street. Psychic Medium Your Pal, Erin Ready to reconnect you with your loved ones who’ve passed and your own inner knowing? I’m here to help. Let’s all work together to create the amazing new life you truly desire, releasing old situations that no longer serve you. Readings available in person and by phone. 60 minutes, $65. Group readings of 5 or more, $30 per person for 20 minutes. Get your personalized, 45 minute prerecorded “Tuesday Tune-Up” emailed to your inbox for just $45. Visit www.yourpalerin.com for more information or contact psychicyourpalerin@gmail.com today. ongoing. Online only, none. 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. 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. 46 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. and third Thursday of every month, 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. 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.

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Film: Minions Grab your blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic, bring your friends and family and enjoy free movies this summer. Free Sat., Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. 912-472-5071. www,tybeefest.com. Memorial Park on Tybee Island, 403 Butler Ave.

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. I Love Block and Roll The Sirens are hosting a triple-header roller derby event. We are starting off by hosting Raleigh Junior Rollers with a Sanctioned bout, following up with 2 coed mixed scrimmages, one junior/one adult. Music, food, vendors, alcohol, and derby. $10.00 per person Sat., Aug. 20, 2-9 p.m. 912-658-1375. https://facebook.com/ events/1381548641861858/. Georgia Army National Guard Armory, 1248 Eisenhower Dr. 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. Shamrock’s Women’s Rugby Savannah Shamrock’s Women’s rugby kick’s off its 2016 Fall season with its first practice on August 16 at 6:30pm at Forsyth Park near the basketball courts. Practices continue throughout the fall on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come out and join our team! All levels of skill are welcome. free Thu., Aug. 18, 6:30-8 p.m. and Tue., Aug. 23, 6:30-8 p.m. mritchie91@gmail.com. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. Ultimate Frisbee Come play Ultimate! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm until dark. Sundays, 4:30pm until we get tired. The west side of Forsyth Park. Bring a smile, two shirts (one light or white, one dark), water, and cleats (highly recommended). ongoing. savannahultimateproject@gmail.com. savannahultimateproject.wordpress.com/ pick-up/. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

USMNT (Soccer) American Outlaws Chapter USMNT is a national soccer team that represents the U.S. in international soccer competitions. American Outlaws Savannah chapter of USMNT meets regularly. Call for details. ongoing. 912-398-4014. savannahflipflop.com. Flip Flop Tiki Bar & Grill, 117 Whitaker St.

Support Groups

Al-Anon Family Group meeting Isle of Hope For Today Find comfort and understanding for families and friends of alcoholics. AFG is an anonymous fellowship seeking to find serenity for those impacted by the effects of alcoholism. Free Mondays, 7-8 p.m. savannahalanon.com. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2 St. Thomas Ave. Alcoholics Anonymous For people who want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Free to attend or join. Check website for meeting days/times, or call 24 hours a day. ongoing. 912-356-3688. savannahaa.com. Alzheimer’s Caregiver and Family Support Group For individuals caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia family members. Second Monday, Wilm. Isl. United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Second Thursday, Ruth Byck Adult Care Center, 64 Jasper St. Sponsored by Senior Citizens, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-236-0363 x143. Amputee Support Group Open to all who have had limbs amputated and their families or caregivers. Call for info. ongoing. 912-355-7778. Back Pain Support Group Second Monday of every month,7:00pm. Denny’s Restaurant at Hwy. 204. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Debbie at 912-727-2959 ongoing. Brain Injury Support Group For traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Third Thursdays, 5pm. In the gym of the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. ongoing. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Breast Cancer Survivors Group Tuesdays, 5:20pm at First Presbyterian Church. For survivors and caregivers. Call for info. ongoing. 912-844-4524. fpc. presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. Cancer Support Group For anyone living with, through or beyond a cancer diagnosis. First Wednesdays, at Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for info. ongoing. 912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. Caregiver Support Group This drop-in, one-hour support group provides a safe place to connect with other family caregivers who truly understand each others’ feelings, needs and concerns. Exchange practical information on caregiving problems and solutions, and learn about resources. fourth Monday of every month, 1:15 p.m. 912-629-1331. edelcaregiverinstitute.org. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive.

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Westside / Eastside Savannah: 37th, 38th, & 42nd Streets. Adult Living. Furnished, all utilities included. Washer/Dryer on premises, cable TV, WiFi/ FURNISHED APTS. Internet. $130-$150/weekly. STARTING AT $170/WK. Private bath and kitchen, cable, Requirements: Pay stubs/ID. Call utilities, washer furnished. AC & 912-677-0271 heat, bus stop on property. No ROOMS FOR RENT: $135- $150/ deposit required. Completely wk. Washer/dryer, cable, on safe, manager on property. busline. Almost new house. Pay Contact Gail, (912)650-9358; stubs & ID required. References. Linda, (912)690-9097. Contact Jack, 912-342-3840 or Linda, 912-690-9097 LARGE GEORGETOWN CONDO SAVANNAH’S 2 BR, 2 Bath $875. Monthly HOUSE OF GRACE SENIOR LIVING AT IT’S BEST pest control, lawn care, trash FOR AGES 50 & BETTER pick up and amenities to Shared community living for pool included. Call 912-927full functioning seniors ages 4383. 50 & above. Nice comfortable living at affordable rates. Shared kitchen & bathroom. SOUTHSIDE All bedrooms have central and cable. 5415 Emory Drive. 2BR/1BA, LR/ heating/air DR combo, kitchen, central heat/ Bedrooms are fully furnished air, fenced backyard. $750/month and private. Make this plus $750/security deposit. 507- community one you will want to call home. 7875 or 660-4296 SAVANNAH’S HOUSE OF GRACE also has community Thousands of People housing with its own private bath. Different rates apply. Are Looking At This Space. Income must be verifiable. We accept gov. vouchers. Prices starting at $550.

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