Connect Savannah March 1, 2017

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Stopover Survival Guide

The Bunny Gang

Buddy Carter

Town Hall

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Join the Armstrong Gender Studies department for Liz Rhaney’s presentation of her essay, “I/We: A zoom in/zoom out approach to who we are and the world around us.”

7 p.m.

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 East Oglethorpe Ave.

THURSDAY 3. 2 Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic

The Humane Society for Greater Savannah offers these annual vaccinations at a reduced rate.

2 p.m.

Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr.

First Friday Art March

Savannah Live

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Savannah Live is a high-energy 2 hour variety show that features everything from pop to Broadway and Motown to rock n’ roll.

Mar. 2 & 4, 8 p.m.

The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $37

A monthly art walk featuring galleries, restaurants, boutiques and more. Free Trolley transportation, Indie Arts Market, and Kids Art Activities. first Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m.

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

Theatre: Parallel Lives

The Armstrong Masquers present “Parallel Lives,” a comedy of divine proportions by Kathy Najimy and Mo Gaffney.

March 2-4, 7:30 p.m.

Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St.

Theatre: The Secret Garden

Visiting Writers Series w/ Emily Rosko THU.2

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Come witness the growth and power of Deep writers. This exhibit is the culmintation of a year long documentary project with photographs taken William Glaser during his time with Block by Block, Deep Center’s advanced, year-long creative writing program.

5 p.m.

City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St.

Armstrong’s College of Liberal Arts will present a poetry reading by acclaimed author Emily Rosko.

Awarded the Iowa Poetry Prize and a Glasgow Prize for Emerging Writers for Raw Goods Inventory, Rosko will read from her latest poetry collection, Prop Rockery.

7 p.m.

Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

The Savannah Country Day theatre students perform Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel.

March 2-4, 7 p.m.

Savannah Country Day School, 824 Stillwood Dr.

FRIDAY 3. 3 First Friday Fireworks

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

Rousakis Plaza, River St. Free info@riverstreetsavannah.com

First Friday for Folk Music

Monthly folk music showcase hosted by the Savannah Folk Music Society in a friendly, alcohol-free environment. Hosted

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by Clark Byron.

March performers: Clark Byron, Danika Holmes and Jeb Hart first Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. $5 donation 912-484-3936. savannahfolk.org

GnomeCon

The three-day event hosts a variety of events designed to appeal to all ages, from costuming to live entertainment.

March 3-5 GnomeCon, 301 Governor Treutlen Road. gnomecon.org

Puddle of Mudd w/ Saving Abel and Tantric Popular rock band comes to Savannah with special guests.

Music Vault, 8082 Speedway Blvd.

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Set in a small town in Louisiana in the time of really big hair, six women gather in Truvy’s Beauty Shop. They also share an occasional bit of gossip as well as friendship and support.

March 3 & 4, 7:30 p.m., March 5, 3 p.m.

Asbury Memorial Theatre, 1008 E. Henry Street. $15 912-233-3595. savannahsteelmagnolias. wordpress.com

Tybee Frydee Feeyoud: Fannie’s vs.

The Crab Shack

Come see two Tybee “families” compete in a battle of wits on the Tybee Post Theater stage.

8 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn. $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under 912-472-4790. info@tybeeposttheater.org

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Rewind back to the first time that you pushed play. 8 singer/dancers and a live band perform a fast moving production that features 2 hours of the music of your lifetime.

March 1 & 3, 8 p.m., March 5, 3 p.m.

The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $37

Concert: European Enigma

Savannah Antiques and Architecture Weekend

First Saturday Hike

Variety of events to explore and learn about the wonderful discoveries in Savannah’s Andrew Low and GreenMeldrim houses and in your own attic.

March 3 & 4 noon Green Meldrim House, 14West Macon St. 912.233.1828. Attic@andrewlowhouse.com. savantiquesweekend.com

Savannah Boat Show

The show features hundreds of the newest powerboat models, equipment and services from dealerships throughout the Southeast.

March 3-5 Trade & Convention Ctr, 1 International Dr. savannahboatshow.com

From rolling streams to the British countryside, the Savannah Philharmonic performs Smetana’s shimmering Moldau and Elgar’s cryptic Enigma Variations.

7:30 p.m.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $16-$75

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This moderately-paced, 3-mile hike will include a talk about the different ecosystems of the park.

9 a.m.

Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. $2 912-727-2339

Forsyth Farmers Market

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

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Forsyth Park forsythfarmersmarket.com

Front Porch Improv

Styx

The legendary group comes to Savannah.

8 p.m.

Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 W Oglethorpe

Front Porch Improv mixes improv games, improv scenes, and stories into a seamless spontaneous and unscripted theatrical experience.

8 p.m.

Dept. of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. $15

Theater: Oklahoma!

Gardening Session

The students of St. Vincent’s Academy and Benedictine Military School perform the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

March 3 & 4, 7 p.m., March 5, 3 p.m.

Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.

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Theater: Steel Magnolias

Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction.

8:30 a.m.

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Film: I Am Not Your Negro

House of Prom

Gently used bridesmaid dresses, prom dresses and evening gowns can be dropped off at the Tanger Outlets Savannah guest services, Kathi Rich Clothing, Kendra Scott on Broughton or Braziel Law Firm through March 1.

10 a.m.

Tanger Outlets, 200 Tanger Outlet Boulevard, #400.

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In a timely documentary, director Raoul Peck envisions the book James Baldwin never finished - a radical narration about race in America, using the writer’s original words.

7 p.m.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. $8

John Berry

John Berry’s enduringly powerful performances draw on a lifetime of making music and living life. He has earned multiple Gold and Platinum records over the years.

8 p.m.

Mars Theatre, 109 S. Laurel Street. $35

Mark Twain and Mr. Clemens, Tonight!

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This one-man show features some of Mark Twain’s most delightful stories, showcasing seasoned touring actor Kurt H. Sutton.

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The Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave.

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Pints + Poses Brewery Yoga

Melissa takes you through her 90 minute light hearted yoga class. The session includes 6 samples and a souvenir koozie. noon Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. $25 includes beer | $12 yoga only 912-667-0033

Rise and Run 5k

Chick-fil-A hosts this 5k and fun run event with music, free food, a family fun zone, and appearances by the Chick-fil-A cow.

All proceeds will be donated to Young Life Savannah.

7:30 a.m.

Hutchinson Island, Hutchinson Island.

Free and open to the public

World Wildlife Day

This world-wide event brings awareness to the world’s wild animals and plants. Visitors can participate in Animal Encounter programs and a digital Wildlife Scavenger Hunt.

March 4 & 5, 10 a.m.

Oatland Island Wildlife Ctr, 711 Sandtown Rd.

MONDAY 3. 6 Couture in Concert

This New York style runway show will feature a classic collection of James Hogan’s tailored clothes for both men and women. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Savannah Philharmonic.

6:30 p.m.

Desoto Hilton, 15 E. Liberty St. $125, include buffet and open bar savannahphilharmonic.org

I Cantori Concert

I Cantori, Savannah’s premier chamber choir, presents Renaissance madrigals and Byrd’s Mass for Four Voices.

7:30-9 p.m.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 3 West Ridge Road. $15 adults/$10 students and seniors 912.925.7866. kennakinsey@gmail.com

Odd Lot Improv

An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”

8 p.m.

The Loft on Liberty, 215 W. Liberty St. $5

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Draining the swamp by killing it

BY JIM MOREKIS

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THIS PRINT EDITION of Connect hits stands on March 1. It’s forecast to be in the mid-80s on that day.

In my yard, the camellias, the azaleas, the redbuds, and the blueberry bushes are all in bloom simultaneously.

It’s all very, very pretty.

It’s just not supposed to be this way.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m enjoying it. But I’m enjoying it knowing that come June or July, we are likely in for several brutally crushing months which won’t be anywhere near as much fun and pleasant outside as the past few days have been.

That’s the nature of climate change.

Like the proverbial frog in the pot, you don’t notice the water’s coming to a boil until it’s too late.

February is my birthday month, and I’m accustomed to it being a little chilly. I even kind of like it that way.

But local weather guru Pat Prokop says February 2017 has averaged about seven degrees higher than normal.

One generally expects February to be a bit challenging weather-wise. This year, it felt more like April or May. And April and May will probably feel more like August and September.

And August and September will probably feel like……..?

This is the flip side of the tired, “If this is global warming, I want more of it” punchline: The summers get much hotter, too.

It’s a particularly prevalent and specious myth that “it’s always been this hot in Savannah.” No, it hasn’t.

Growing up here, we generally could depend on a couple of summer weeks in the 90s, and that would pretty much be it. Last year, however, virtually the entire summer had highs in the 90s, straight on through.

This is unprecedented in living memory.

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This summer I’ll be shocked if we don’t have several weeks of 100+ days. That’s already what summers are like in much of Texas these days. A friend who lives there says simply, “We just don’t go outside during the day.” He’s describing our future.

Also this week, President Trump unveiled more of his plans — “plan” used loosely in this context — for the future of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Under the direction of his new EPA Secretary Scott Pruitt, that agency will dramatically curtail not only its suite of individual regulations — such as those governing coal ash and discharge into waterways — but its entire regulatory footprint.

One of the stated goals, in addition to “cutting red tape” and “eliminating burdensome regulation” is to clear budget space for a big military spending increase.

The question is, what will be left to defend when all’s said and done?

If you are still laboring under the understandable but mistaken impression that the Trump administration is half-hearted and unorganized in its efforts, I direct you to the dire images of the past few days of the protest camp at Standing Rock being razed and burned to make way for the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Despite the often unprofessional and juvenile tone of much of this administration’s public commentary, make no mistake: These are serious people. Almost everything they said they would do if elected, they are trying to do.

That said, I’m not necessarily one of the people who blindly supports federal agencies, environmental or otherwise.

After all, the EPA are also the geniuses who helped give us $10 light bulbs that fizzle out after a few weeks.

(Can we just go back to the old bulbs, please? I have one in my backyard lamp that has lasted literally years.)

But in my mind possibly the most pressing and immediate danger from the Trump administration might have less to do with social issues — which is almost all

anyone seems to ever focus on — and more to do with its deleterious effect on the environment.

The environment doesn’t get the clicks and pageviews, but if you look closely that is where things are changing the fastest.

While the loosening of federal environmental regulations will probably have the effect of increasing domestic energy production, another obvious result will be the auctioning off of public lands to private industry—long a goal in corporatist circles.

We have enough evidence now to conclude that Trump’s promise to “drain the swamp” actually had little to do with corruption per se — a commonly held but erroneous interpretation — but rather with dismantling bureaucracy and regulatory infrastructure.

Turns out the swamp isn’t just a metaphor. The swamps will be drained literally as well as figuratively.

In this fight, as with many these days, one finds unusual teammates.

In Utah, a Republican-led effort to sell millions of acres of federal land to the states — to be then sold to extractive industries — was defeated not by stereotypical green environmentalists, but mostly by hunting and fishing enthusiasts afraid of what the land grab would mean.

(A friend says the mode of thinking in those circles is, “Democrats will take away my guns so I can’t hunt, but Republicans will take away the land I hunt on.”)

Of course, the rapid attainment of U.S. energy independence through increased and streamlined oil production and transport — and all the cheap fossil fuel that it promises — also likely means a speedingup of the human contribution to climate change.

And climate change is already speeding up so much so fast, that the concerns people have about the Trump administration’s stance on social issues may be rendered nearly moot, as habitats, food chains, and availability of adequate drinking water continue to deteriorate. CS

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What Buddy Carter isn’t saying about health care

Editor, I met with Rep. Buddy Carter to ask how repealing the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) will affect me as a sufferer of rheumatoid arthritis, which is a progressive and potentially debilitating disease.

His response: “Look, I don’t have a crystal ball, I can’t tell you how it’s going to play out.”

This should be very concerning to everyone, but particularly to those with chronic illnesses. We were promised during the town halls that people with pre-existing conditions will be covered.

What Carter failed to mention is that we will be placed in high-risk pools, programs that almost always fail due to high costs and lack of funding.

His reply to that concern is that Congress will provide block grants to the states that they can, if they want, use to help lower premiums. But the grants will have no strings attached; they could be used to help, or they could be used to pave roads or pay bureaucrats’ salaries.

When asked during our meeting how we can be sure that states will use the money

in a way that will aid his constituents, Carter replied “I can’t give you assurances.”

Congress has a plan, and that plan was not designed to help the sick or the poor. If you or someone you love have a preexisting condition, please call Carter and tell him that healthcare is meaningless if it is not affordable.

Kathryn Shelton

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Who’s your Buddy?

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LISTEN, we gotta hand it to Buddy Carter.

Our U.S. House Rep only had a week off from Washington, and he spent it schlepping around District 1 appearing in front of his constituents, unlike several of his other cowardly colleagues, who I’m guessing were catching up on “Scandal” or cozying up with their Russian phrasebooks.

Whether he hadn’t been paying attention to the footage at other contentious gatherings around the country or thought Those who couldn’t fit in the auditorium for remained peaceful but persistent. it best to jump into the boiling water first, Carter made the choice to start Town Hall Tour ’17 in liberal-ish Savannah, where the its poor language, so no shocker that more 275 seats at Armstrong Center were full a than a hundred local Planned Parenthalf hour before the Congressman strolled hood advocates showed up in pink to express their thoughts on that. to the front of the room.

The angry outbursts exacted disap“This is what it’s all about,” he said, proval from the double-handful of Carter flashing his pharmaceutical-grade smile. supporters with several vociferous “SHUT “Gettin’ together and discussin’ things.”

UP”s. Who knew bunch of fragile snowThe smile lost its luster within minutes flakes could be so raucous? murmured the under the thunderous objection of his thought bubble. referral to the Affordable Care Act as Personally, I felt a little triggered by the Obamacare, and his expression only got furor—there’s only so much shrieking an more exasperated from there. eardrum can take, even if you agree with Granted, he could barely get in a word the sentiment. If this is what democracy over the yelling. His “I’m from here, y’all” sounds like, I’mma need better earplugs. rhetoric clearly wasn’t doing its usual Yet the auditorium was downright tame magic, and the crowd responded to almost compared to what went on in the lobby, everything he said with boos, hisses and though it was nowhere near the chaos the ever-popular “Science is real!” chant. reported by national media outlets. The (For the play-by-play, read Jim Morekis’ 300-plus overflow crowd of many familiar thorough report.) faces—Spicer’s “paid protestors” hysteria is Carter seemed genuinely bewildered so laughable—chanted in the lobby making by the uproar. Why shouldn’t he? He ran their presence known, punctuated briefly unopposed in 2016 after stepping in the tailwind of fellow Republican Jack Kings- with confusion as campus police hauled away Brendan Scanlon in handcuffs. ton, flapping his Christian beliefs and cliAfter the dust settled, some accounts mate-change denial like Confederate flags had it that a local insurance agent had on a monster truck. Where the hell were pushed his way into the crowd and yelled all y’all last fall? read the thought bubble I a bigoted epithet at Scanlon, also known conjured over his furrowed brow. as House of Gunt’s fabulous LaZanya Anyone with any political pulse knows Ontré (check out their show at Club One Buddy toes his party’s line like a good this Thursday!). soldier. While I’m sure there were plenty The two came to blows, and the cops of people at the town hall who earnestly eventually ejected the other man from the thought they’d get actual answers to their property. No one was arrested, and Scanconcerns about healthcare and POTUS’ lon has declined to press charges. taxes, many appeared to be there to spe“I don’t want to go to court, I’m way too cifically protest Carter’s well-documented busy for that,” said LaZanya on the phone views on the environment, border control the next day, agreeing that the image of and reproductive choice. their defiant, gorgeous mug snapped by Most were aware that during January’s photographer Dave Spangenburg gone legislative session he he signed on as coviral may be justice enough. sponsor for HR 586, which defines life as The crowd recommenced its peaceful beginning at conception and effectively but persistent demands of their reprecriminalizes abortion along with miscarriage and in vitro fertilization by way of sentative, who escaped out the side door

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shortly thereafter.

Things were far more docile the next day an hour or so southeast in Jesup, where Carter showed up to a half-full room of mostly sympathetic retirees, though I did spy Kristy Edenfield and Kathryn Shelton, two of the tireless admins of Savannah Taking Action for Resistance.

The calmer atmosphere allowed for dissenting discussion of the travel ban and state coal ash legislation, and Carter managed to deliver vague platitudes about a “gliding transition” from the ACA. The rep seemed rattled by the events in Savannah and showed up with a full security detail, Secret Service earpieces and all. I also counted officers from the Jesup Police, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Dept. and the Georgia State Patrol, one of whom told me “there are a couple of DNR Rangers around here somewhere, too.”

“Because of all the grizzly bears?” I joked.

“No ma’am. We don’t have bears in Wayne County.”

Maybe it was my delivery.

It was enlightening to step out of Savannah’s blue bubble to cruise more of District 1, which covers almost 8,000 square miles, includes the entirety of the state’s precious coastline and encompasses 17 mostly rural, mostly poor counties. Together they make up a strong conservative base; they love Buddy in Ludowici.

According to the 2015 Census data, District 1 contains almost 725,000 people, almost half of which are ages 25-54. Those 65+ make up the smallest population of adults at 81,195. Yet seniors were the most represented group at the town halls by far, because who else besides nosy writers and the self-employed can attend a long meeting in the middle of the day?

Also, in spite of District 1’s citizenship reflecting as 34 percent African American and 16 percent Hispanic, the town halls I witnessed were blindingly white. This speaks, too, to the inaccessible hour of the gathering, and perhaps to the understandable mistrust of the dominant power

system by people of color.

While things got feistier again at the end of the tour in Brunswick (thanks for the live feed, Dan Gilbert), Buddy did his best to stay on the same script everywhere he went, promising a sensible replacement to the ACA (in spite of having no actual plan), to tackle the national debt by revamping Social Security (“We’re going to raise the age”) and maybe to host more town hall meetings during hours when more working people might actually attend.

In the district’s friendlier environs, he also felt bold enough to declare that “the three worst decisions America ever made were Roe versus Wade, marriage equality and taking prayer out of public schools.”

If that statement makes all of your sphincters constrict and your gums peel back, I’m with you. But take it easy, tigers.

You can’t begrudge the man’s honesty.

The most important takeaway of Buddy Carter’s town hall tour is that he passionately and steadfastly represents those who agree with his ideals. He’ll listen for a few minutes to those who don’t, pearly smile pasted on, but he will not represent us in DC, no matter how loud the shouting.

He’s said it in so many ways, so many times. Not only last week in the town halls but in his Scripture-laden emails and in the company keeps. He’s already back at his desk in Washington, playing with the frack boys on the Energy & Commerce Committee. He’s going to support whatever nightmare, profit-bloating healthcare plan his cronies draft. And you can bet your pussyhat he will vote to defund Planned Parenthood, along with the EPA and public education.

So don’t waste another breath or sign arguing against him. Quit going hoarse over a dead horse.

A wise person told me recently that the only opinions that matter are for something. And if we’re for inclusive, protective justice for all American citizens, all that matters now is who else is running for District 1 in 2018. CS

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BY JESSICA LEIGH LEBOS

jll@connectsavannah.com

YOU CAN keep your Pokedex and Twitch livestreams; Alex Moreschi wants to play with actual cards and hand-maneuvered game pieces.

The ordained minister and game aficionado prefers analog over digital when it comes to the rules of engagement, exploring the world of fun and fantasy with groups of like-minded warriors.

“When people think tabletop gaming, they think Monopoly or something, but these days it allows for so much more creativity and collaboration,” says Moreschi of bestselling games like King of Tokyo, which uses dice to save the world from destructive monsters.

He heralds tabletop gaming’s old school interaction as an intergenerational bridge and plans to win over cronies of all ages as the official game librarian of this year’s GnomeCon, taking place March 3-5.

The annual gathering of all things geek returns this weekend with its signature mammoth game library, supplemented by private collections and Morningstar Games on Montgomery Cross Road.

Folks can choose from a literal wall of options and play into the night, no charger required.

“Board games are the central core that GnomeCon was founded on because everyone can play,” explains Sheala Bacon, GnomeCon’s second-in-command. “There are games for people of all skills and ages and interests. And we have hundreds of them.”

As the game librarian, Moreschi’s role is to curate the best playing experience, catering to each individual or group’s particular tastes and skill levels—a board game sommelier, if you will.

No screens or buttons here, just cards, dice and face-to-face fun at GnomeCon, where a stocked library introduces tabletop games to all ages. PHOTOS COURTESY OF GNOMECON

“Settlers of Catan is always a classic, so if someone’s new to gaming, I often suggest beginning with that,” muses the self-proclaimed “nerd of nerds.”

“I also recommend Red Dragon Inn—it’s easily accessible and has a fun thematic feel. Ticket to Ride is great, too. I play with my family; they don’t like board games but they love geography and maps.”

In addition to his librarian duties, Moreschi will also oversee the convention’s Magic: The Gathering tournament, another GnomeCon staple. Other roleplaying games (RPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons will claim their usual territories for loyal followers.

Of course, GnomeCon is more than just fun and games at the table: The giggleinducers of the Odd Lot Improv troupe

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Even the most seasoned players should be prepared to leave their comfort zones when paranormal lovers Jim O’Rear and Scott Tepperman screen their new film, Nightblade. Stuntman and special effects make-up artist O’Rear—who has appeared in Star Trek 4 and Stephen King’s The Bogeyman—will share the stage with Tepperman, the star of the Syfy Channel’s Ghost Hunters International for a Q&A before the show.

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year like a poltergeist on too much coffee is a new chamber—one which players are challenged to find their way out of, if they dare.

“Escape rooms are the new hotness,” says Bacon of the latest addition to the schedule. “You take some friends, get yourself locked into a room that’s been set like an interactive stage and then spend the hour trying to puzzle together the clues and find the keys you need to get out of the room.”

Don’t worry; the gnomes promise to let you out whether you solve the puzzle or not, though the befuddled may want to hide their shame with a costume. GnomeCon welcomes family-appropriate cosplay and accoutrements, and prizes and keys to the kingdom are doled out for the most creative and best constructed attire.

Light saber training, storytelling and art projects will keep the wee ones busy at this G-rated affair, and there are plenty of vendors and artists offering up steampunk collectibles, comics and more to fill the shelves at home.

Bacon reminds that proceeds from the weekend go to local literacy organizations including Live Oak Public Libraries, since “all geeks start with a good book.” That’s another testament to the hands-on character of GnomeCon, now in its sixth year of gathering geeks in Savannah.

“This is where you can get immersed in nerd culture and be comfortable,” says game librarian Moreschi with a laugh.

“Come roll some dice and check it out.” CS

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“When it came to manipulating numbers, the Romans were pragmatists, not theoreticians.”

How did anyone do math in Roman numerals?

How did the Romans actually do any mathematical calculations with Roman numerals? Without the concept of places (units, tens, etc.) how did they add, subtract, multiply, divide, sell slaves, and build aqueducts?—Leonard Frankford, Baltimore LET ME toss that question right back at you, Leonard: How do you solve complex math problems? You’re probably not working through them in your head, or even on paper. If you need to figure something unwieldy or tricky—say, the square root of 41,786—you reach for a calculator. And so did the ancient Romans. Their counting devices weren’t electronic, of course, but the tech was high enough for them to establish and administer an empire of nearly 2 million square miles without even coming up with a notation for zero.

The Romans’ contributions to the arena of mathematics weren’t exactly mind-blowing, especially compared to their cultural forebears across the sea in Greece—the Pythagorean theorem

is a hard act to follow. When it came to manipulating numbers, the Romans were pragmatists, not theoreticians. As you suggest, conquest, commerce, and engineering were their domains, all fields that do require a certain computational acumen.

But the average Roman citizen learned only basic arithmetic in school, under the tutelage of a calculator, as math instructors were often called, unless he or she (but almost always he) needed greater knowledge for professional purposes.

And basic Roman arithmetic is largely rather simple, even for those of us spoiled

by Arabic notation. Addition is no sweat, because complex Roman numbers already use what math pros call additive notation, with numerals set beside one another to create a larger number. VI is just V plus I, after all. To add large numbers, simply pile all the letters together, arrange them in descending order, and there’s your sum.

CLXVI plus CLXVI? CCLLXXVVII, or CCCXXXII. And one of the advantages of the Roman system is that you don’t need to memorize multiplication tables. What’s VI times VI? Six Vs and six Is, which converts to three Xs, a V, and an I: XXXVI. You can do all this because of the limitation Leonard pointed out above. Roman numerals don’t have what’s called place value, or positional value, the way digits in our system do. The value represented by the Arabic numeral 5 changes depending on its placement within a figure: it can

mean five units, or five tens, or five hundreds. But to a Roman, V always meant just plain five, regardless of position. And before you chime in with “What about in IV?” keep in mind that the Roman numerals we use aren’t necessarily the ones the Romans used. Subtractive notation—expressing a value as the difference between a larger number and a smaller one set to its left was rare in classical Rome and didn’t take off until the middle ages; the Romans greatly preferred the simpler IIII to IV, XXXX to XL, and so on. (The IIIIfor-4 notation survives today on the faces of clocks.)

You’ll notice I haven’t mentioned long division—that’s where positional value really pays off. What’s CCXVII divided by CLI? The pile-and-sort method isn’t going to work here. For this one, as well as for the multiplication of larger numbers, you need an abacus. Not too much physical evidence survives, but judging from references in poems by Catullus, Juvenal, and others, and from contemporary devices found in Greece, the standard Roman abacus used glass, ivory, or bronze counters placed on a board marked off into rows and columns.

(The counters were at first made of stone and called calculi or “pebbles,” the obvious root of several math-related words in English.) A later, more portable version (and this one we’ve found examples of) consisted of a metal plate with beads that slid back and forth in slots.

In either case, the columns or slots were labeled I, X, C, etc., corresponding to the ones column, the tens column, the hundreds, and so on up to millions; the counters or beads kept track of how many you had of each. Essentially, abacuses allowed you to convert Roman figures into a placebased system, do your calculations, then convert back.

Some, at least, could even handle fractions, using other specialized slots: though the Romans kept to base ten for whole numbers (as we ten-fingered creatures are wont to do), for smaller values they had a separate base-12 system, making it easier to work with thirds and quarters.

These devices remained in use for centuries after Rome fell. I’ve been talking about the Romans, but remember, their numbering system was still the only one that numerate medieval Europeans had at their disposal. After arriving on the Iberian peninsula in the eighth century, the Arabs introduced their own snazzy notation system (more accurately referred to as Hindu-Arabic), which made its written debut in Christian Europe courtesy of some Spanish monks in 976.

Resistance to these foreign ciphers was fierce until the 15th century, when the invention of the printing press spread them widely enough that their utility could no longer be denied, sparking a mathematical revolution. And that’s why I’m able to tell you today that the square root of 41,786 is 204.41624201613725978.

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Officers keep man from jumping off Talmadge Bridge

Two officers with the Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are credited with saving a man’s life on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Just after 11:00 a.m. Advanced Police Officer Matthew Good and Officer Kevin Toliver responded to a call on the Talmadge Bridge. They found a man, 22, sitting on the edge of the bridge with his feet dangling over the side.

Friends of the individual who were also on the bridge told the officers the man was planning to jump. Due to the high winds on the bridge, the officers had a difficult time communicating with the man.

Ultimately, Good and Toliver devised a plan to rush over and grab him from behind. They took him to the hospital where he could receive treatment.

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Double shooting on Westside

Detectives are asking for Police are investigating a the public’s help locating a double shooting that occurred man wanted for an aggravated in west Savannah at Rogers assault that occurred on Feb. Street and Kirkland Street 23. around 11:45 a.m. on Friday Yashua Mincey, 23, is the February 24.

The man saved by cops suspect in an assault that Upon arrival officers located occurred on the 400 block a two shooting victims, Jaret of East 39th Street around 3 Jackson, 29, and Tewanna Fera.m. An adult female victim bee, 49. reported the assault at Can“The male was suffering dler Hospital later that mornlife threatening injuries. The ing. Reportedly, Mincey and female victim was suffering the victim engaged in a verbal non-life threatening injuries. altercation that turned physiBoth victims were taken to cal, leaving the victim with local hospitals,” police say. injuries.

“The shooting does not Officers Good & Toliver appear to be random. It The suspect is described as a black male, standing 6-feetappears that the shooting may tall and weighing approxibe the culmination of a verbal mately 180 pounds. He frequents the 600 altercation. The suspect(s) fled the area block of East 39th Street and the Cuylerbefore officers arrived,” police say.

Brownville neighborhood.

Suspects in auto break-ins sought Mincey is considered armed and danThe Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan gerous. If encountered, police urge citiPolice Department’s Island Precinct deteczens not to engage with him, but call 911 tives ask for the public’s help identifying immediately. two suspects who broke into cars and stole a car at a tow yard on Thursday, Feb. 16.

“Metro responded to the 2300 block of

Skidaway Road at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Reportedly, two suspects kicked down a portion of the tow yard’s fence, gaining access to the premises. They proceeded to enter several vehicles on the lot. The suspects entered a brown 1992 Ford F-150, before fleeing in the vehicle,” police report.

Both suspects are described as black males in their teens. During the incident, one suspect wore a red hooded sweatshirt over a white collared shirt and khaki pants.

The other suspect wore a black jacket, white collared shirt and khaki shorts.

Citizen helps officers arrest suspect Officers arrested a man after he broke into a home in the 2100 block of East 38th Street on Feb. 25.

Officers responded to the residence at approximately 8 a.m. after a passerby called police. The passerby was walking his dog and saw the suspect climbing through a window. The suspect took off on his bicycle before police arrived. The passerby took a picture of the suspect as he fled with the stolen items in hand and gave it to responding officers. Officers quickly found the suspect in the area.

The suspect, identified as Damon Pratt, 52, was arrested and charged with burglary. All items taken during the burglary were recovered.

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giving up his apartment. (He had cancer, Although discouraging the marriage but died of a heart attack. Washington of children in developing nations has state law requires only that the landlord been U.S. foreign policy for years, a dataprovide an explanation why it is keeping collecting watchdog group in America the deposit.) disclosed in February that 27 U.S. states have no minimum marriage ages and esti- Runaway Math • (1) John Haskew, who told investigamates that an average of almost 25,000 tors that he was “self-taught on the bankchildren age 15 and under are permitted ing industry,” evidently thought he might to marry every year (“estimates” because succeed making bogus wire transfers to some states do not keep records by age). himself from a large (unidentified) Child marriage is often allowed in the national bank, in the amount of U.S. if parents approve, although no $7 billion. He pleaded guilty such exemption is made in foreign in February in Lakeland, policy, largely to curb developing Florida. (He said he thought nations’ “family honor” marhe “deserved” the money.) riages — which often wreck girls’ Best Picture (2) Katherine Kempson, 49, chances for self-actualizing. winner is.... deciding to pay “cash” for a (However, “family honor” is no wait $1.2 million home, forged still, in some states, the basis (according to York County, for allowing U.S. child marPennsylvania, deputies) riages, such as with “shotgun” a “proof of funds” letweddings.) ter from the Members 1st Compelling Explanations credit union. Home sales are, Creative: (1) Glenn Schloefof course, highly regulated forfel, vice president of the Central malities, and several attempted Bucks school board in a Philadel“closings” were halted when her phia suburb, recommended that money kept not showing up. One science books be viewed skeptideputy told a reporter, “I’m guesscally on “climate change” because ing that she probably didn’t teenage “depression” rates have think it through.” been increasing. Surely, he said, • The highest bail amount one factor depressing students is ever ordered in America — $4 billion for reading all that alarming climatemurder suspect Antonio Willis — was change data. (2) Seattle’s Real Estate briefly in play in Killeen, Texas, in FebruServices rental agency has informed the ary, set by Bell County’s elected Justice of family of the late Dennis Hanel that it the Peace Claudia Brown. Bail was reduced would not return Hanel’s security deposit 10 days later to $150,000 by a district following his January death because Hanel court judge, prompting Brown to acknowlhad not given the lease-required “notice” edge that she set the “$4 billion” to call

attention to Texas’ lack of bail standards, which especially punishes indigent arrestees with little hope of raising even modest amounts when accused of minor crimes.

Wait, What?

• Researchers including Rice University biochemist John Olson revealed in a February journal article that one reason a man avoided anemia even though he had a gene mutation that weakened his hemoglobin was because he has been a tobacco smoker — that the carbon monoxide from smoke had been therapeutic. His daughter, with the same gene mutation, did develop anemia since she never smoked (although Olson suggested other ways besides smoking to strengthen hemoglobin, such as by massive vitamin C).

• Several death-penalty states continue to be frustrated by whether their lethalinjection “cocktails” make death so painful as to be unconstitutionally “cruel,” and Arizona’s latest “solution,” announced as a Department of Corrections protocol, is for the condemned to supply their own (presumably less unpleasant) drugs. (There was immediate objection, noting that such drugs might only be available by black market — and questioning whether the government can legally force someone to kill himself.)

People With Underdeveloped Consciences

(1) Just before Christmas, Tammy Strickland, 38, was arrested in Polk County, Florida, and charged with stealing 100 toys from a Toys for Tots collection box. (2) In February, thieves stole a PlayStation from the children’s cancer ward at

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Recent Alarming Headlines

“America’s Top Fortune Cookie Writer Is Quitting Because of Writer’s Block” (Time magazine, 2-3-2017). “Vaginal Pain Helps Exonerate Man Accused of Murder” (Miami Herald, 2-8-2017) (emergency medical technicians treating his sister corroborated his alibi). “Dresden Protest Against Anti-Islam Pegida Group Banned Over Snowball Fight Fears” (The Independent (London), 1-24-2017) (previously in Dresden, Germany, religious-freedom demonstrators chose “tossing snowballs” as appropriate for ridiculing Pegida).

Phallic News From Overseas

(1) Earlier, He Would Have Been Worshipped: In Feb, doctors at Narayana Health City in Bangalore were successful in a five-hour, 20-specialist surgery normalizing an infant born with the chromosomal abnormality “polymelia” — which resulted in four legs and two penises.

Doctors praised the parents, from rural Puladinni village, for recognizing the issue as “medical” and not as “superstition.”

(2) In February, police in southern Bangladesh arrested a family that used a fake penis to convince neighbors that the family had the powers of genies (“djinns”). The villagers had known the family had a girl, but overnight the genies had “changed” her into a “boy,” thus frightening the villagers into making offerings to the family.

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IN 1972, a band was born that would enchant fans for decades.

With wild showmanship and songs that fused prog with hard rock, artful flair, and pop, Styx became an arena rock staple through hits like “Mr. Roboto,” “Come Sail Away,” “Lady,” and many, many more.

Keyboardist and vocalist Lawrence Gowan, a progressive rock trailblazer hailing from Ontario, had already made quite a name for himself when he was invited to open for Styx’s 1997 show at Montreal’s Molson Center. Drawn to Gowan’s magnetic personality and incredible skills, honed in conservatory, Styx’s Tommy Shaw invited Gowan to replace lead singer Dennis DeYoung when he left the band.

Since 1999, Gowan has melded right into the lineup of rock heroes, delighting audiences with his spinning keyboard and rich vocals.

We caught up with Gowan on the future of progressive rock, managing a solo career with Styx, and the lasting magic of Styx.

You’ve been with Styx for nearly 20 years. How’d you know it was a good fit?

I had a good feeling—that’s the best way I can put it. the best thing about my solo years is I got a good chunk of time—the same amount of time I’ve been in Styx now—to explore musical ideas. My records were successful in Canada, went multiplatinum and I had a gold single, and I had been quite happy to continue on that for all the time people would want to hear me.

The one frustration I had was I never had a record released in the U.S. and I wanted to play here more. I did a couple tours here opening for Tears for Fears and Foreigner. When I did a couple shows with Styx, I really liked these guys and loved their show, and to be asked to be a part of that was quite an honor. I thought, ‘Well, this is not the exact way I wanted the script to unfold, but I have a chance to step into this legendary band and become a part of the big Styx worldwide phenomena.’ And I’m really happy that I made that decision.

You studied classical piano performance in conservatory. Did you have rock ‘n’ roll aspirations early on?

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That was the goal all along. When I was 13, all these progressive rock bands with these extremely proficient musicians began to emerge, and there was certainly a lot of classical influence in rock music. I heard Elton John and Freddy Mercury and said, ‘God, these guys, there’s a level to their playing and a classical influence to what they’re doing.’

I delved deeper into classical music and a lot of dots connected between the classical world and rock music. I loved that connection, so I would end up going as far as I could and getting a degree, but always with the intention of writing my own material and being a part of a band and taking that as far as I could. To this day, I’ve still got classical pieces I’m working on to keep my chops up and provide another vocabulary, musically-speaking.

Being a band with such a deep catalog of hits, I imagine there’s less pressure to release new material.

Of course. There’s really no pressure to release new material other than the pressure we apply to ourselves. With such a rich catalog of albums to play from, the

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“It’s funny, that’s always a challenge for musicians—we always want to challenge ourselves, but also make music that connects with people.” incentive to release new material is lower; however, the incentive to make new material is always high, because we are musicians who have ideas, who grow as creative people. We’re constantly coming up with a new thing.

I know we will release something at some point. For us to focus on playing over 100 shows a year, every aspect of this kind of legendary band has to be presented live.

Doing that is a great place to be.

On the other hand, we’re also in a musical world now where connecting with people live has become the one thing that cannot be downloaded. So much focus goes onto the live show. The experience of seeing the band live has become so much more vital and unique, so we choose to really focus our energies on that particular area.

I think a lot of the current prog has moved into the metal world, because metal musicians have become so proficient and technically hold themselves to a very high standard. …At the same time, I’d say more rock elements of prog have moved into bands like Muse…there are some modern ones that aren’t necessarily metal that continue that tradition.

I think we’re in neo-prog, the way like, in the classical world, there’s the Neoclassical period, where it hearkened back to where Classical had begun, and that bridges into more of a Romantic era, then 50 years later, the Neoromantic era. I think we’re in a neo-prog rock era, but there are still a few new wrinkles to be added to the fabric. Hopefully, it becomes a part of the quilt that’s prog-rock.

You have some killer stage moves!

Playing the keys backwards, and that awesome rotating keyboard—is that choreographed or is it all on the fly?

They say a band is like a marriage.

What’s the secret to Styx’s “marriage” lasting this long?

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Most of it’s probably accidental choreography! [Laughs.]

I came up with the idea of this keyboard because I was doing a video for a solo album of mine in 1990, “Lost Brotherhood,” and Alex [Lifeson] from Rush was the guitarist on that album. It’s a little bit based on Animal Farm. In one portion, Alex steps out of the barn, plays a blistering solo, everything’s in motion in this smoked-up barn except for the piano, and I thought, “That doesn’t fit with the whole concept—the thing’s stationary.”

The idea of using the keyboard live came up when the crew stopped shooting and Alex goes, “Do you use that thing onstage?” …And I thought, “Why wouldn’t I?” The first time I did, I had my full, regular keyboard, and it felt so natural to be able to face and address each part of the audience—more the way a guitar player can, a whole stage approach. It became a signature thing for me as a solo artist, then in our first rehearsal with Styx.

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As a leader in the prog movement… do you feel like prog has had its heyday? How does progressive music... progress?

It’s funny, that’s always a challenge for musicians—we always want to challenge ourselves, but also make music that connects with people.

I think we came into this with very deep experience, hard-fought experience in how things can go wrong very quickly if you allow them to, if you don’t measure your interactions with everyone in the band and be careful that a good thing doesn’t slip away because of a clash of egos.

When you’re younger and start going off in a band, you feel like time stretches on infinitely in front of you, you’re under that illusion. You’re prone to do something very rash to cause you to split apart. Once you’ve experienced that splintering of your musical life, it’s a little more precious when you’re with people who have been through that for a number of years.

We have our clashes, no question, but it’s funny how miniscule they become the moment we walk onstage together as a united team and we let the Styx epic adventure unfold. In the course of that, whatever clash you had that afternoon will seem a distant memory compared to what you’re accomplishing together. Like a lot of good marriages, we find a way to make it through the night and keep smiling. CS

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IT’S about that time, y’all: Savannah Stopover is approaching!

Before March Madness smacks us all upside the head, let’s all take a moment to get our footing and (gasp) plan ahead to make the annual weekend of indie music discovery the best yet. Here it is: the Stopover planning guide.

Get your tickets

If you haven’t already, go ahead and get tickets at savannahstopover.com.

A three-day general admission pass to Stopover is $79—a bargain for a music festival—and gets you access to every single festival concert.

If you can only attend Friday and Saturday, snag the Weekend Pass (access to all the shows on March 10 and 11 for $59).

Swamped but still wanna get in on the fun? Opt for a single day pass—you can get one for Thursday, Friday, or Saturday and go to all the shows you like on that particular day.

If you’re planning on hitting the fest Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and can swing it, the additional $70 for VIP is worth it. Not only do you get to jump to the front of the line at all venues, making it easier to show-hop, but there’s reserved seating waiting for you at Ships of the Sea

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And you get access to the private parties, after-parties, and the big, exclusive wrapup party on Sunday, too. And a swag bag!

Whatever package you choose, you’ll pick up your wristband and/or badge at Stopover Ticketing & HQ at 38 Barnard St. (the old Kitchens on the Square).

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Museum and Trinity UMC. “We don’t always put bands in traditional If you just want to go to opening night, featuring Kishi Bashi, The Dig, and Garden lineup orders, and it’s a great way to see rising acts.”

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Stopover, much like Savannah itself, has a laidback vibe to it, and approaching it with an openness allows for new discoveries. That’s where the magic happens.

Downloading the free Savannah Stopover app is a great way to plan your schedule and see what’s up. This year, you can crank up a playlist of bands, follow a map of venues, view the full schedule, and create a custom schedule of your own.

Make sure Twitter’s cued up and you’re following @SavStopover—secret shows, held at The Owens Thomas House Garden and Emmaus House Soup Kitchen, will be announced on that platform an hour before the show.

What to pack

sunglasses (Congress Street Social Club and The Grey are outdoor venues), cash (Club One is a cash-only bar; plus, if you’re venue-hopping, it makes it easier to get in and out instead of having to wait around and close your tab), and a paper map and schedule (you’ll get one when you check in and get your pass at Stopover HQ).

March is a wonderfully unpredictable month in Savannah: one moment, you might be baking in the sun with sweat puddling under your shirt. The next, you’re wishing you brought a jacket. The forecast predicts highs ranging from 63-69F with lows going down to 46F on Stopover weekend. It gets hot in our packed clubs, so bring an easy-to-tote jacket or sweater with you on your beat. Current predictions aren’t calling for rain, but you never know

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Beer! Lush squares to laze about in while admiring the blossoming azaleas before the next gig! There’s a lot to take in and plenty to do, so make the most out of it and bring your necessities with you.

Consider packing earplugs, water, a portable phone charger, sunscreen and

Stopover, much like Savannah itself, has a laidback vibe to it, and approaching it with an openness allows for new discoveries. That’s where the magic happens.

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in the spring; if you don’t wanna get wet, bring an easy-to-pack poncho, or make sure your group has an umbrella or two, just in case.

All the venues are within a few blocks of each other, but you’ll be walking around lots on cobblestone and crowded streets (and dancing, too!). Comfortable shoes are a must. And don’t stress about parking.

“Park south of Liberty [Street] and walk, grab an Uber with friends, take a Pedicab within the Historic District, or rent a bike for the weekend,” Lanahan suggests.

Not 21?

You won’t be able to access some venues if you’re not of legal drinking age, but you can still catch some amazing shows.

Ships of the Sea’s North Garden is open

to fans of all ages and hosts the big opening night party (Garden Giant, The Dig, and Kishi Bashi comprise the bill, food trucks will be slinging grub, and artwork from the annual Band Poster Exhibition will be on display), with headliner Lee Fields & The Expressions on Friday and Lewis Del Mar finishing it off on Saturday.

Congress Street Social Club remains all-ages until 9 p.m, and catching bands in the sunshine on the outside patio is a distinctly Savannah experience. Performers include Upright Man, McLeod, The Paperhead, Lyn Avenue, Cicada Rhythm, and Nellie Pearl.

Trinity United Methodist Church is one of the most unique venues in Savannah, and all shows held within it are all-ages.

Julien Baker’s Saturday performance there is sure to be a memorable, intimate affair, and Ruby Amanfu headlines on Friday with great opening acts on both nights.

Kickstart your Saturday at The Grey in the yard with lunch and music from Kelsey Waldon; Stopover in the Yard is always an all-ages fete.

Above all...

Hydrate, explore, meet new folks, dance, and enjoy! Stopover comes but once a year!

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THE BUNNY GANG: Conscious rebel music Flogging Molly bassist brings reggae/rocksteady project to Jinx

BY ANNA CHANDLER

anna@connectsavannah.com

WHEN HE was just 17, Nathen Maxwell snuck into a Flogging Molly show and, not long after, found himself onstage as the band’s bassist. Decades into playing drunken lullabies around the world with the Celtic-punk icons, he began writing his own songs of resistance and unity.

Inspired by the records of his youth— Bob Marley, The Clash, Johnny Cash, The Cure, Dr. Dre—Maxwell picked up the guitar and created The Bunny Gang, a reggae/ dub/rocksteady project with a bleeding punk rock heart, bass, drums, organ, trombone, guitar, and grooves that keep audiences dancing all night.

The side project produced a 2009 LP, White Rabbit, followed by 2014’s Thrive.

This month, The Bunny Gang shared a fresh single, “Problem What Problem/ Protecting” (currently available for digital download with vinyl to come in the near future), continuing their breezy, upbeat sound and peaceful, revolutionary spirit.

We caught up with Maxwell to chat about honing a new sound, the influence of fatherhood on his lyricism, and an anticipated Jinx return.

It feels great! And it’s been well-received.

It’s fun to have fresh songs to play. We’re working toward a full-length record, too.

Everyone has so much going on—how do you balance and find time to write together?

The Bunny Gang, everyone’s songwriters in their own right. We’re constantly creating music and ideas, and we’ll get together to flesh those out and I’ll decide on what I think fits.

When you started The Bunny Gang, were these songs you had on the backburner that you brought to the band?

Did you sit down and write them together?

It started out because I was developing a body of work that didn’t fit into Flogging Molly and I decided to do my own thing.

We made a record and the lineup’s changed a few times; I’ve never been happier than with the current lineup’s chemistry, sound, and direction.

You describe The Bunny Gang as “conscious rebel music.” What’s that mean to you as a writer?

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The single’s your first release in about three years. How’s it been taking the

new material on the road?

20 The Bunny Gang (that’s Maxwell on the far right).

My favorite artists—Bob Marley, punk rock, I grew up with folk—most of those have some kind of rebel music in them, trying to expand conscious ideas into the music to make the world a better place. It’s about trying to describe the passion...and I hate classifying music into genres!

Especially with a band like y’all where you’ve got so many diverse influences going on. The B-side to the new single, “Protecting,” really has that communal, uplifting vibe that a lot of your songs have. It feels like there’s a real element of fatherhood there, too.

Absolutely, one hundred percent, I’m glad you picked up on that. It’s about being a father, a parent, and the struggle to do what you have to do to protect your kids, having to go on the road to make a living and missing a lot. It’s reflecting on those thoughts.

You’ve been touring for most of their lives, right?

Yeah, it’s a mixed blessing. I’m proud of what I do and I want to inspire my children to follow their dreams and be creative, but at the same time, I’m missing holidays, birthdays...and it’s not just following a dream, it’s making money to take care of them, too.

As a performer, do you feel like you take the stage differently in The Bunny Gang than you do with Flogging Molly?

Yeah, and this music moves in a very different way. Flogging Molly is high energy punk rock, whipping the crowd into a frenzy; Bunny Gang is a dance pulse—but we’re playing punk rock in our lyrical content.

Flogging Molly plays huge stages these days. How do you like coming back to the places you started out at, like The Jinx, with this band?

Don’t get me wrong, I like playing big stages, but living in a van is wonderful and creates a solidarity that’s different than an arena. My guys are wonderful, I love them—I’m having the time of my life traveling around with them. Flogging Molly played The Jinx back when it was the Velvet Elvis, and it’s good to come back. I love the whole thing. Living in a van beats living under one! CS

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He blew the bar away and I wondered, “Who is that guy?” Could that be the same musician who amazed me at the Isle of Hope Music Festival?

When he returned a few weeks later, I asked him. The answer was yes. And the stage was set for a podcast interview and performance.

Now, for local music lovers, the fact that I didn’t know him, at that time, as Andrew Gill “formerly of Wormsloew” should tell you how much I know, or knew, “the scene.”

Wormsloew, a local jam-rock-alternative powerhouse for years, opened for Eddy Money, Widespread Panic, Marshall Tucker Band and others. They were hot.

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“It’s hard to keep a band together,” Gill says. “I think that’s the hardest thing in music.” his current schedule. “There’s a record in the works, an EP coming. I just got to wrap that up, too.”

I saw him recently at Tubby’s Thunderbolt, where he was playing the brunch set with Jim Marshall. He’ll play a pre-St. Patrick’s Day gig with Junkyard Angel at Driftaway Cafe.

Warehouse, Jazz’d, Wild Wing. A gigging musician since age 15, he’s played just about every bar here. But it’s River Street’s former Live Wire that he loved the most.

“I really enjoyed that run,” he says. “A place where musicians would go to hang out and perform. On any given night when you’re performing, there’s 10-15 musicians in there.”

His voice is rich and emotive, his stage presence easy and his songwriting lyrical and deep. Where do his ideas come from?

“Most of my stuff comes to me driving,” Gill says.

“I can’t even write it down, so I just use voice notes.” The product of that work, when he’s by himself, comes across as a

breezy country.

He writes about doors opening and closing, hanging on, letting go and falling in love.

He cites Y2K artists Shawn Mullins and Edwin McCain among his influences.

“Most of the songs I play are at least 10 years old,” he says. “It still feels like 2001 to me.”

I’d say his solo stuff is tender. Perhaps that’s just the nature of being onstage by yourself, playing original songs with a guitar. But when he’s with others, he can rock it and jam it. He can cover it in silly tourist roses or put it wherever that bad boy needs to be to keep a foothold in music, a grind of a business.

“It becomes a job at some point,” he says.

“But it’s still the best job that you can have.” Credit the Savannah native, a self-described “river rat,” for staying creative and finding new fans after being “formerly.”

Being “formerly” myself, I know it’s not easy. But like he says… still the best. CS

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PEYOTE COYOTE, TOO MUCH, EMBERING @THE SPACE STATION

Scholar and artist Jonathan Brown hits Savannah on Thursday to share his energetic hip-hop with a new audience.

Brown started out as a spoken word artist, transitioning to hip-hop and sharing the stage with the likes of Saul Williams, Milo, Sage Francis, Sole, and more. He honed his writing at The College of Charleston, earning a BA in Communication, followed by an MA in Writing and Consciousness from New College of California and an MFA from the Univeristy of New Orleans.

His poetry has appeared in The Worchester Review, Wordplaysound, The Nashville Review, and Indiefeed: Performance Poetry. The 2010 and 2012 Tennessee Williams Literary Festival Poetry Slam champion is also a nine-time finalist in the LEAF Poetry Slam and the 2006 Bay Area Slam Champion. After eight years as an English teacher, he quit his job to tour the country sharing his lyrical talent.

Brown shares the stage with avant-garde cabaret/baroque folk rockers Wasted Wine, who lit up the El-Rocko stage last month.

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With psychedelic swells and gritty garage edge, Fort Lauderdale’s Peyote Coyote recalls vintage vinyl favorites while forging a new, unstoppable sound.

Guitarist and vocalist Ryan Huseman, bassist Jake Stuart, and drummer Cari Gee—all music students at Florida Atlantic University—formed their power trio in 2014 after some time working together in different projects. Through their collaboration, the band hearkens shades of The Doors and Revolver-era Beatles with modern touchstones like The Black Angels and the more rock-oriented Band of Horses material.

Peyote Coyote releases their second album, Microdos, this spring; they’ve got limited-edition advance copies available on tour with special alternate artwork.

Savannah’s Too Much and Embering join the bill.

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Fashion and music come together elegantly this weekend when designer James Hogan teams up with our own Savannah Philharmonic.

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Bible released his first solo album last year, following The Train Wrecks’ third studio album, We Roll On. Zimmer will break out solo material along with a few City Hotel tunes from the band’s two-album discography.

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Barrelhouse South Ben Lewis, 9:30 p.m.

Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band, 9 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton, 9 p.m.

Boomy’s Eric Culberson Band, 10 p.m.

CO/Savannah Cocktail Company VuDu Cocktail Acoustic Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. coffee deli Acoustic Jam, 7 p.m.

Five Oaks Taproom Eric Britt, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jeff Beasley, 7:30 p.m.

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Rachael Shaner, 7 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Daniel Marshall, 9 p.m.

Rachael’s 1190 Jeremy Riddle, 10 p.m.

The Sandbar Open Mic, 9 p.m.

SEED Eco Lounge Latin Music Night, 9 p.m.

Tree House Wobble Wednesday Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jubal Kane, 8 p.m.

White Rabbit Wobble Wednesdays w/ CLVLND Wild Wing Cafe Brandon Reeves,

5 p.m.

The Wormhole Jonathan Brown, 9 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

The Chromatic Dragon Geeky Trivia Night, 8 p.m.

Dub’s Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

The Jinx Rock n Roll Bingo, 10 p.m.

Rachael’s 1190 Team Trivia, 8:45 p.m.

Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Tubby’s Trivia, 7 p.m.

World of Beer Trivia, 7 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Hercules Bar & Grill Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Mediterranean Tavern Karaoke hosted by K-Rawk, 8 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Totally Awesome Bar Weird Wednesdays Open Mic Comedy, 9 p.m.

DJ

Little Lucky’s DJ Mixx Masta Matao SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m.

THURSDAY 3. 2 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Holey Miss Moley, 10 p.m.

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Eric Britt, 6:30 p.m.

Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band, 9 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Eric Culberson Band, 9 p.m.

Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Laiken Love Duo, 7:30 p.m.

The Jinx The Bunny Gang, The Attack, 69 Fingers, The Tom McGees, Effit, 10 p.m.

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Georgia Kyle, 7 p.m.

Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Frank Bright, Jimmy Frushon Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, 5 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Acoustic Thursday, 6 p.m.

The Wormhole Open Mic, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

The Britannia British Pub Trivia,

7:30 p.m.

McDonough’s Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

Mediterranean Tavern Butt Naked Trivia with Kowboi, 7 p.m.

Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina Trivia Pour Larry’s Explicit Trivia, 10 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar 80s and 90s Trivia, 8 p.m.

Tybee Island Social Club Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

World of Beer Karaoke, 9 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Electronic Drag Mayhem, 10 p.m., Drag Show, 10:30 p.m.

SEED Eco Lounge Daas Unterground Thursdays, 10 p.m.

Applebee’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Blueberry Hill Trivia and Karaoke, 7 p.m.

The Chromatic Dragon Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.

Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Doodles Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Jukebox Bar & Grill Karaoke & Throwback Jams, 8 p.m.

Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Mediterranean Tavern Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Rachael’s 1190 Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Rusty Rudders Tap House Karaoke Savannah’s Music City Bar and Grill Karaoke, 8 p.m.

The Warehouse Jon Lee & The Apparitions

DJ

Congress Street Social Club DJ Blackout, 10 p.m.

The Jinx Live DJ, 10 p.m.

Little Lucky’s DJ Mixx Masta Matao Mediterranean Tavern DJ Kirby Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

FRIDAY 3. 3 LIVE MUSIC

A-J’s Dockside Joey Manning, 7 p.m.

Barrelhouse South Tauk, 9 p.m.

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Danielle Hicks Duo, 7 p.m.

Bayou Cafe David Harbuck, Brett Barnard and the Hitman Blues Band, 8 p.m.

Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m.

Casimir’s Lounge Tradewinds, 9 p.m.

Club Elan Arjun, 9 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Trae Pierce, 10 p.m.

Dockside Seafood Bluegrass Happy Hour, 4 p.m.

El-Rocko Lounge Wasted Wine, Jonathan Brown, 9 p.m.

Fiore Italian Bar and Grill Anne Allman, 6:30 p.m.

Flashback High Velocity, 9 p.m.

Foxy Loxy Cafe Ryan Hutchens, 7 p.m.

Huc-A-Poo’s @Sundown, 9 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Bottles & Cans, 9 p.m.

The Jinx Cash’d Out, 10 p.m.

Johnny Mercer Theatre Styx, 8 p.m.

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Stan Ray, 7 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Charlie Fog Band, 10 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) The Crossfire, 9 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) Lauren Lapointe, 9 p.m.

Music Vault Puddle of Mudd w/ Saving Abel and Tantric Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Espina Trio, 6:30 p.m.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House David Duckworth, 8 p.m.

Savannah’s Music City Bar and Grill Slick Nickel, 8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Aaron Paul Zimmer and Jason Bible, 8 p.m.

Tijuana Flats Gary Strickland Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Lyn Avenue, 6 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Frank Bright The Warehouse Southern Tides, 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe John O’Mary, Bill Hodgson, The Cam Band, 5 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Danny Dawson, 9:30 p.m.

The Wormhole LCO Friday feat.

Contour (DJ set), 11:30 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Coach’s Corner Trivia, Movies & Music Trivia, 8 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 7 p.m.

The Islander Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Rachael’s 1190 Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Sunny’s Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Karaoke/DJ, 10:30 p.m.

DJ

Club 309 West DJ Zay Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond, 8 p.m.

El-Rocko Lounge DJ D-Frost Hercules Bar & Grill DJ Little Lucky’s DJ Sweet Treat Melissa Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ C-Rok, 10 p.m.

Tree House DJ Phive Star

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock, 9 p.m.

Club One Drag Show

SATURDAY 3. 4 LIVE MUSIC

17 Hundred 90 Restaurant Gail Thurmond, 6:30 p.m.

A-J’s Dockside Joey Manning, 7 p.m.

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Ray Tomasino Duo, 7:30 p.m.

Bayou Cafe David Harbuck, Brett Barnard and the Hitman Blues Band, 9 p.m.

Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m.

Boomy’s Liquid Ginger Casimir’s Lounge Jackson Evans Trio, 9 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club In Business, 10 p.m.

Flashback 8 Mile Bend, 9 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar The Train Wrecks, 9 p.m.

The Jinx Lulu the Giant, McLeod, 10 p.m.

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Levi Moore, 7 p.m.

Mars Theatre John Berry, 8 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub BBXF, 10 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Jeremy Riddle, 9 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) Daniel Marshall, 9 p.m.

Music Vault Ember City, 9 p.m.

The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Alisha Duckworth Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Espina Trio, 6:30 p.m.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Eddie Wilson Savannah’s Music City Bar and Grill Slick Nickel, 8 p.m.

The Space Station at Starlandia Peyote Coyote, Too Much, Embering Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Keith & Ross, 6 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Frank Bright The Warehouse Stan Ray, @Sundown, 2 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay, Bill Hodgson, Individually Twisted, Kaleb King, 1 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Voodoo Soup, 9:30 p.m.

The Wormhole Megan Jean & the KFB, 10:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Applebee’s Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Doodles Karaoke, 9 p.m.

The Islander Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Jukebox Bar & Grill Karaoke & Throwback Jams, 8 p.m.

Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Rachael’s 1190 Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

COMEDY

City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs Front Porch Improv w/ Mom’s New Boyfriend, 8 p.m.

The Wormhole Comedy Planet w/ Jim Dancy and Meg Jackson, Dats Tommy, Gavin Teichert, and Mahdyi Drummond

DJ

Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond, 8 p.m.

El-Rocko Lounge DJ Precisa Little Lucky’s DJ Sweet Treat Melissa Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces, 10 p.m.

Tree House DJ Phive Star

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m.

SUNDAY 3. 5 LIVE MUSIC

17 Hundred 90 Restaurant Gail Thurmond, 6:30 p.m.

A-J’s Dockside Joey Manning, 7 p.m.

B & D Burgers (Congress) Christy & Butch Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, 9 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10:30 p.m.

Flashback Open Jam, 5 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Cosmo Duo, 7 p.m.

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Eric Britt, 7 p.m.

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CULTURE POETRY

‘The distillation of a difficult state of mind’ Poet Emily Rosko breaks it down at Foxy Loxy March 2 Experiences of joy are the hardest for me to capture. Funny how that works, isn’t it?

It’s always easier to write about negative experiences and feelings, but happiness … happiness has that danger of coming off as too saccharine, too boring or cliché.

Janet Burroway, a fiction writer known for her pedagogical essays on the craft of prose, warns us, “In literature only trouble is interesting.” This holds up for poetry, too, I think, despite the long tradition of poems of praise, celebratory odes. So, for me, the most difficult topic to write about is becoming a mother and my child.

FINDING WORDS for what is not easily said is the task of poetry, defines Emily Rosko.

A formidable challenge, for sure. Yet Rosko has managed to fill pages—books, even—with her lyrical discoveries. The winner of the 2006 Iowa Poetry Prize, the 2007 Glasgow Prize for Emerging Writers and numerous fellowships, Rosko is the author of two poetry collections, Raw Good Inventory and the award-winning Prop Rockery, with a third in the works.

In between parsing her own perfect phrases, the Cornell-educated bard is an associate professor of English and Creative Writing at the College of Charleston and the editor of the literary journal Crazyhorse.

After Hurricane Matthew stymied her scheduled appearance at Foxy Loxy Café last fall, Rosko will finally read her rhythmic craft aloud this Thursday, March 2 as part of the 2016-2017 Visiting Writer Series sponsored by Armstrong State University’s College of Liberal Arts.

The series returned last year after a four year hiatus, once again giving students the opportunity to workshop with accomplished writers, many of whom serve on the faculty of nearby MFA programs.

The events are also a chance for the rest of us to get academic without the tuition.

All events in the series are free, open to the public and held in a hip, off-campus location in an effort as described by ASU English professor Dr. William Belford “to cultivate both a student and a local culture around this series so as to enhance the university’s cultural profile through serving the Savannah community and thereby ensure the series’ longevity.”

We caught up with Rosko to find out more about her Shakespearean influences, the value of poetry in a 140-character economy and why the weather can be more inspiring than motherhood.

You write that poetry is “the remains of some struggle (internal or external) swelling up; it is what is able to be articulated in the hopes of communicating that pain, astonishment, or beauty of the experience.” What experience has been the hardest for you to capture with those “hard won” words?

In another interview, you explain how the title poem of Prop Rockery contains several threads back to Shakespeare’s King Lear. What other poets besides Shakespeare influenced the collection?

Poet Emily Rosko.

“You know—and, apologies, I’m not trying to be crass—I do not really care if the “masses,” as you say, accept poetry as valuable. People turn to poetry when they need it, particularly in moments of profound grief as a way to find comfort and humanity.”

Shakespeare’s plays and poetry are definitely the primary inspiration, but a few other Early Modern poets had some influence as well—Christopher Marlowe and John Marston, for instance, and overall, the cultural history of the sixteenth-century informs the work as well.

Beyond this, John Berryman’s Dream Songs inhabit the background of Prop Rockery—mostly, his sense of the fractured self and the general tone of grumpiness as Berryman’s speaker rants about his “plights & gripes as bad as Achilles.”

write about! I am deeply concerned about climate change and about all of the new findings and warnings scientists are presenting to us. I’m equally troubled by those who try to deny climate change and who try to deny that human activities are not responsible!

Extreme weather events are now the norm—we see this more and more, each season, across the world. It’s not something we can dismiss as simply “wacky”—it’s reality. Natural disasters and extreme weather are going to become an even bigger part of our experiences, and I feel very pessimistic about our planet’s future—and all of its multitude of species!—given the warming climate.

Your reading is part of a series conceived to make poetry more accessible to the masses—or at least bring it out of the classroom. Will the masses ever accept poetry as valuable, and how do you “sell” it alongside 140 character tweets?

You know—and, apologies, I’m not trying to be crass—I do not really care if the “masses,” as you say, accept poetry as valuable. People turn to poetry when they need it, particularly in moments of profound grief as a way to find comfort and humanity. The 9/11 attacks or the shooting at the Orlando club are two such moments when there was a large turn toward poetry as a How does living in the South influence way to cope. your current work, or does it?

But the minute you try to make poetry as tidy and accessible as a commercial or a It’s starting to. It takes me awhile to digest tweet, I think you are diminishing the art and fully reflect on things that happen in form. Poetry is most valuable because it my life—whether it’s moving to the South isn’t valued in the larger market system. or having a child. The southern landscape, Poetry, at its best, ought to shake us out flora, and weather are certainly there in my of our habits of convenience and our typical newer poems and maybe, too, the feeling of patterns of thought. When I say this, though, being an “outsider.” I’m still trying to figI am not saying that poetry has to be highly ure out how to write about this region. erudite or has to evade meaning in order to Charleston, of course, has a tremenbe good. Poems are distillations of difficult dously difficult history, alongside the states of mind, of complex nets of emotion; recent tragedies that have happened in just and poetry’s task is difficult: to supply words the past few years. Living in Charleston, for what cannot be easily said.

I’m very aware that my house, for instance, There are contexts in which a poem says is on a plot of land that used to be part of the very thing we need to hear, makes us the orange groves of the Lowndes Grove feel the way we need to feel—and if that plantation (built 1786). I’m still learning poem goes viral, or gets attention, then and processing. that’s a marvelous thing. CS As you’re working on your third collection, Weather Intentions, what are your thoughts on the last year of flooding, hurricanes and unrelenting heat?

Weather Inventions will never be 100% complete, there is so much material to

EMILY ROSKO POETRY READING When: 7pm, Thursday, March 2 Where: Foxy Loxy Café, 1919 Bull St. Cost: Free Info: armstrong.edu

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Steel Magnolias at 30

Asbury Memorial Theatre takes on timeless classic

BY JIM MOREKIS

jim@connectsavannah.com

MAR 01-07, 2017

IN THE late ‘80s, the film adaptation of Steel Magnolias riveted the nation’s attention to the hilarious and ultimately touching camaraderie of six Southern women, all brought together by tragedy.

It also starred some of the most recognizable female faces in show business.

“Don’t come here looking for somebody doing a Dolly Parton impression,” laughs Carmel Garvin Hearn, who is directing the Asbury Memorial Theatre production, which is now celebrating 30 years since Robert Harling’s play debuted.

“Audiences are going to be surprised at the faces and body types — they may not be what they thought. These are their own women. We don’t have someone done up to look like Julia Roberts playing Shelby.”

Hearn assures us, however, that it will take no time at all to adjust.

“After the first few minutes you won’t be able to imagine anyone but these six women. These six actresses are so strong in their craft,” she says.

Amie Schultz plays Shelby, Ginger Miles plays Ouiser, Frannie Williams is Truvy, Ellen McGraw is Clairee, Toye Hickman is Annelle, and Asbury Theatre co-founder and longtime veteran Cheri Hester plays Shelby’s mother M’Lynn.

While Hearn is familiar with the show, as most of us are, she’s never directed it.

“The more I began to research it, the more I realized I have to learn. The learning process has been marvelous. The content has surprised me how profound and funny it is. It touches on every one of the emotions,” she says.

“But it’s not just about women — it’s about the human spirit, and how we affect people in our lives that are important to us.”

Hearn says, “When you walk out of the theatre, you’ll probably be thinking you need to call a particular person who’s very important to you. You’ll want to call them and thank them.”

Indeed, that’s partially what inspired playwright Harling in the first place.

“When he wrote this show, he wrote it in part to his sister’s child. So they would know what a wonderful person his sister Susan was. She died in similar circumstances to the show’s character of Shelby.”

Hearn says the play in large part came about almost as a therapeutic process.

“He couldn’t seem to get over sister’s death, he didn’t know how to come to grips 28 with it,” she says.

Some rehearsal shots; the show opens this weekend at the Henry Street venue.

“A friend advised him to write down his thoughts on paper. And this story poured forth from him. It changed his life, and has changed so many lives since.”

A woman-centric story in the 1980s was a bit unusual for that time. In today’s world, where gender issues are often paramount, does Steel Magnolias seem a little dated?

“Harling wrote this play so brilliantly that you don’t go there anywhere like that in the show. You never catch yourself saying, ‘Oh that’s just the way it was back in the ‘80s,’” laughs Hearn.

“The way it is for them is the way it always was and always will be. That core, that essence,” she says.

“None is defined necessarily just by their femininity or their husbands or former husbands. They are all living the lives they want to live. They make their own choices.”

What about the irony that such a timeless tale of the strength of women was written by a man?

“It’s the lens that he put on these women — it was his lens on an extremely important woman in his life. We can all view the people in our lives no matter what, for who

they truly they are,” she says.

“These pearls of comedy and wisdom just flow out of their mouths. He heard these kinds of things all his life but only then did he write them down.” CS

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CHIASMA: A LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION — Features over ten SCAD large format photographers. Artists include Shelby Beatty, Keri Cronan, Will Glaser, Jack Lacey, Matthew Lamourt, Roddy O’Connor, Jessica Russell, Penny Stone, Ira Talanchuk, Julia Wilson, Anna Zlotnicki, and Tom Fischer. free and open to the public Fri., March 3, 6-9 p.m. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. DEEP: STORIES OF SAVANNAH — This exhibit is the culmination of a year long documentary project with photographs taken William Glaser during his time with Block by Block, Deep Center’s advanced, year-long creative writing program. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Friday. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. EXPLICATION: VISUAL LANGUAGE IN THE AMERICAN LANDSCAPE — Tianchu Xu’s photography exhibition. March 3-6.

Oglethorpe Gallery, 406 E. Oglethorpe Ave. FROM THE HAND EXHIBITION — Welmont is pleased to announce From the Hand, a group exhibition featuring the work of Jinny Choi, Abby Cochran, Hanna Hentze, Morgan Smith, and Oliver Stephens. The opening reception will be on Friday, March 3rd from 6pm- 9pm and an informal artist talk will be on Saturday, March 4th from 11am- 1pm.

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KCHUNG RADIO RESIDENCY — During this six week residency, KCHUNG will create event programming and temporary site-specific interventions throughout the museum. March 6-April 14. Jepson Center, 207 West York St. KOBO: A TEN YEAR RETROSPECTIVE — This expansive show features over thirty of Savannah’s best artists. Each artist added their own touch to help shape and define what the gallery has become. March 2-16.

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ME IMAGINO CUBA — Kim Huffman presents her recent photographs. March 1-April 3. galleryespresso.com/. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. NON-EXISTENT BLOSSOM — Weijao Yan’s art installation exhibition. March 2-4. NonFiction Gallery, 1522 Bull St. WYA: THE SHOW ABOUT THE PARTY YOU MISSED — Collaboration between local artists Will Penny and Cameron Allen that investigates ideas of constructed and mediated reality. This installation is part of Telfair Museums’ #art912 initiative. March 3-July 16. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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ABRAHAM BROWN — Abraham Brown’s work is an assemblage of different media and subject matter. Through March 1. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. ABSTRACT MEETS REAL — Come experience the diametrically opposed styles battling to achieve the message. Through March 5. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. ALT-AI — Explores artificial intelligence and machine learning through art. Presented works at Telfair include Gene Kogan’s “Cubist Mirror,” which A reception for William Glaser’s ‘Deep’ show is Friday. transforms the viewer’s image into the style of a cubist painting, as well as Melanie Hoff and Druv Mehrotra’s “Dopplecam,” an app that matches your photograph NICK CAVE — This exhibition of Nick Cave’s with an image pulled from the Internet. work is the largest ever presented in Georgia, Through March 26. Telfair Academy of Arts including work shown in the Southeast for and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. the first time. Through April 23. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. ARTCADE — Featured works include London-based Robin Baumgarten’s ingenious, OBJECTIFIED: STILL LIFES FROM THE internationally-exhibited “Line Wobbler,” an PERMANENT COLLECTION — Presenting abstract dungeon crawler game played with a still lifes from the late 19th century through spring controller and a 15-foot-long LED strip. the present day, this exhibition invites viewAlso on display is art collective Kokoromi’s ers to consider the genre as a form ripe for “Superhypercube,” a beautiful virtual reality artistic exploration. Telfair Academy of Arts puzzler recently released for the PSVR sysand Sciences, 121 Barnard St. tem, as well as Mason Lindroth’s strange and surreal game “Hylics.” “Don’t Touch Red” is RE-EMBODIED: FROM INFORMATION TO an immersive cooperative game designed in SCULPTURE — Featuring Heather DeweySCAD’s Physical Computing class. Through Hagborg’s unnerving portrait sculptures March 26. Jepson Center, 207 West York St. based on DNA information extracted from materials that people leave behind, like chewFACE TO FACE: AMERICAN PORTRAITS ing gum or hair. Courtney Brown and Sharif FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION — Razzaque’s “RAWR! A Study in Sonic Skulls” The paintings in this exhibition demonstrate builds upon scans of a hadrosaur to create a the broad range of American portraiture sculpture that allows participants to recreate found in Telfair’s permanent collection. the sounds of an extinct creature. Through Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 April 9. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West Barnard St. York St. LOW COUNTRY CALLINGS: GOIN’ WITH THE FLOW — This exhibition of large-format acrylics by Carol Lasell Miller comprises a narrative of Savannah’s maritime community in portraiture, with vital and vivid almost-lifesize portrayals of those who live and work here on our waterways. Through April 2.

Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

NANCY LEBEY SOLANA — Nancy Lebey Solana’s watercolors are in honor of her father, Clifford, who spent the last six weeks of his life in Hospice House. Through March 31. hospicesavannah.org/. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr.

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BY ELMER RAMOS — Consisting of shapes that bridge the divide between representational and nonrepresentational—a distinction unique to each viewer—to form a concise yet ambiguous narrative. Through March 26.

Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. WUNDERCAMERA: SAVANNAH — The works in Wundercamera: Savannah focus on different aspects of museum and gallery culture, all interpreted through the lenses of contemporary photographers. Through May 14. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

FOOD CULINARY ARTS

The perfect steak and how to cook it

Odds are they are not going to be just any beef but Prime grade beef. This is key, as the grading system pertains to the fat distribution in the muscle.

THIS IS going to seem like a love letter to Remember, fat is flavor. That’s why you Smith Bros. Butcher Shop. I’m good with buy 80/20 ground chuck for your hamthat. burger. If the fat isn’t distributed in the For my wife’s 47th birthday I bought right way, the flavor fades and just becomes from them a hand cut dry aged portergreasy. house steak. I knew it was going to be good, All protein going into the American food it looked great. What I didn’t know was chain is inspected so you don’t end up with that it was going to be the best steak I had tainted meat. The health department is ever had! there to keep you from being sick but they Why am I telling you about this and why are not interested in it tasting good. should you care? Simple, I want you to go In the beef world, there is an additional and buy from them their dry aged beef, find inspector that the packer can employ to out that it’s worth every penny, keep buygrade the carcass. The top four are Prime, ing it so they will keep doing it and I will Choice, Select, and Standard. The grading be assured of a steady supply of delicious costs money and of course the savings is meat. passed on to you, the consumer.

If it’s that good, why would they stop Hint, if you have ever eaten at a $9.95 doing it? I hear you ask. For the same reaall you can eat prime rib dinner, the meat son why most places don’t dry age their was not Prime. Standard and select grades beef; time, space and waste. are the normal grades in the average mega Here’s the thing: You bring in whole por- market. This is why a steak usually tastes tions of short loin, New York strip, or rib better from a butcher shop or restaurant eye beef. Good, all flavorful cuts of beef but (they usually go for Choice ).

Prime is usually only found in the also expensive.

BY ANDREW TRICE

realms of steakhouses – which is not necessarily to say a restaurant with the word steakhouse in its name. If it’s called The Steakhouse Factory, TGISteakhouse, or Aussies’s Steakhouse and has the McSteak on its menu, odds are, it’s not a Prime steak.

Real steakhouses bring in Prime cuts of beef and put them into a “Green Room” with regulated temp, humidity and air flow for at least 21 days of aging, not in a Cryovac bag.

This is where the magic happens. The beef begins to dry out, the flavors intensify and the texture of the muscle softens.

Every steakhouse has their secret magic number they strive for to reach their signature taste and texture profile. During this process up to one-third of the original green weight is lost to evaporation, now factor in the loss of trimming when the steaks are cut, the three-plus weeks that they had to hold back this product to sell and the additional $3-5/lbs for Prime Graded beef.

From all this, I hope you’re getting why not everyone does this and why it’s so

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Now, apart from the usual restaurant rigamarole, a steakhouse waiter is different, in that they are trained to ask questions, answer questions and inform the dinner. This is to say that they will ask you what cut of steak you want but also tell you where that steak comes from and its qualities.

They will ask you the done-ness you wish it cooked and then describe what that steak will be like cooked to that degree. They want you to be happy with your choice, while at other restaurants the waiter not knowing or caring, jots down medium rare to the kitchen.

The kitchen cooks it to their whim and/ or personal interpretation of the instruction. The customer receives said steak and judges the result according to their own mysterious criteria however right or wrong that might be. It’s very frustrating as a cook to be told that the customer wants their filet Medium Rare only to see it come back.

OK, mistakes happen. Fire off another.

Same thing happens.

Through a painful game of 20 questions between the waiter and the now unappeasable guest, you find out they wanted it Well Done yet ordered it Medium Rare for whatever reason.

So, what to get? At Smith Bros, they are currently dry aging the short loin and the New York Strip. The short loin is where you get the T-Bone and the porterhouse.

Both of them are a two muscle group with a T shaped bone separating the cuts.

The smaller, rounder side is the tenderloin where you get the filet mignon. The larger side is the New York.

The porterhouse comes from the larger “Head” portion of the filet while the T-bone is cut from the smaller “Tail” portion of the filet section.

As for seasoning, take it from the pros; a generous sprinkling of kosher or sea salt and same again with some fresh ground black pepper. A drizzle of clarified butter (for that true cow on cow steakhouse action) or olive oil and you are off to the grill.

As to done-nessm that’s up to you and the thickness of the steak. What you will want to do is pull your steak out and let it come up to room temp. This will help the steak cook more evenly and maintain its tenderness.

The grill must be hot enough to sear a brown crust on the surface of both sides of the steak, toasting the black pepper as it goes. Lastly, allow the steak time to rest.

Keep in mind that this is a muscle. Muscles get tense when they are stressed, like putting it on a hot grill. The stress is even more extreme when it goes right from the fridge to the grill.

Finally, after tasting this bounty, you’ll be glad to give Uncle Bob that bottle of steak sauce you have for no reason. It’s the only thing to kill the taste of lighter fluid on those hockey pucks he calls steak. CS

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FOOD & DRINK BREW/DRINK/RUN

BY RAYMOND GADDY

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BEER, as it is generally defined, has four main parts; water, malt (or some other grain), yeast for fermenting and hops.

Water and grains are easy enough to grasp yeast may be a bit mysterious but the ubiquity of bread makes make yeast a common enough term. But what exactly are hops and why are they in my beer? What do hops do and why are they as important as any of those other three ingredients?

Well, I’m here with answers.

Strictly speaking hops are not an essential ingredient in beer production. You could make beer using just some grain, a little water and some yeast but that concoction might not taste all that great. Historically speaking beer has always had a fourth part that was intended as a flavoring component.

Gruits, as beer made without hops are often called, could be made with anything, spices, spruce tips, or any of several types of flowers. Experimentation with various additives to liven up the flavor of a beer was probably how hops came to be an ingredient in beer.

Hops are the flowers, or seed cones of a perennial, climbing vine known to the scientific world as Humulus lupulus. It’s part of the Cannabaceae family—yes, the same plant family as marijuana and hemp.

Lulupus comes from the Latin for small wolf, because of its tendency to engulf and break down trees like a wolf does to a sheep. It is grown in hops fields or hop gardens by encouraging upward growth of the plant around suspended strings.

The first mention of hops may date back to Pliny the Elder’s “Naturalis Historia,” published sometime between 77–79 AD. I this “Naturalis Historia” Pliny discussed a wild growing plant but did not mention its use in beer production.

Some have questioned if this is even really the first mention of hops. The confusion derives from the name; Pliny called his plant lupus salictarius.

Later researchers connected lupus and lulupus, both of which are variations on the Latin for wolf, but this is a tenuous connection when talking about 2000 year old writing. Pliny may not have been the first

to write about hops, but the idea earned him beer immortality when Russian River Brewing named their highly rated and much sought after double IPA after him.

The first documented use of hops in beer dates to 822 AD when a Benedictine monk, Abbot Adalhard wrote down rules for how the monastery brewery was to be run.

His to-do list included how wild hops were to be collected. It has been assumed that they were collected for use in beer.

In fact by the time Abbot Adalhard was writing the cultivation of hops had already begun. Pepin III, Charlemagne’s father, left his son a hops garden in his will.

All this establishes that hops were, to an extent, used in beer production for a long time. But why were they used? The first reason is flavor of course.

That was the whole point in using additives in the first place. To make what was otherwise fermented bread water into something tasty to drink, hops just worked better than most other additives.

With the cultivation of hops came the different varietals of the plant and widely different flavors. Fuggle hops are earthy.

Citra hops have a strong citrus flavor. Chinook hops have a piney, spicy taste.

Hops are also important in the smell, or nose, of a beer. Aroma hops are those used to impart a particular nose, they can be used for flavor too or just for the aroma.

There are over 80 types of hops so the range of intensity, flavor, and nose of is all over the spectrum. Brewers can further control these flavors and aromas by controlling how much hops, when it’s added and for how long they are boiled in the brewing process.

Hops are not just used for flavor and aroma though. Hops also have beneficial anti-bacterial properties. Writings by abbess and later Saint Hildegard of Bingen discussed how hops preserved some drinks. Hildegard did bemoan the other medicinal property of hops however.

Hops have a relaxing quality to them.

This is due to an abundance of dimethylvinyl-carbinol in the flower. Pillows of hop flowers and teas made with hops have been used as a treatment for restlessness and anxiety since ancient times.

Hops may be a relatively recent addition to the beer brewing process but hop flavors have become synonymous with modern beers and hop production has become a major industry in itself. CS

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A UNITED KINGDOM

/// The sort of formidable true story that nevertheless doesn’t generally make it into the textbooks handed out during history classes, A United Kingdom centers on the difficulties encountered by a loving couple whose different skin colors meant they had to deal with an astonishing amount of societal prejudices.

David Oyelowo, terrific as Martin Luther King in Selma, here plays another crusader for equal rights: Seretse Khama, a prince who in the 1940s journeys from Bechuanaland (now Botswana) to England to further his education before he returns home to claim the mantle of king. While in London, he meets and falls in love with Ruth Williams (Gone Girl’s Rosamund Pike), a secretary who returns his affection.

The two plan to wed, a decision that not only upsets Ruth’s parents but also Seretse’s kinfolk, who bristle at the thought of a white woman becoming queen of their country. The proposed union also faces the wrath of the British government, whose members are outright antagonistic since they’re playing nice with a South Africa that has just recently adopted a policy of apartheid.

The first section of A United Kingdom is the strongest, since the personal problems faced by the couple are more delineated than the political ones that tend to blur during the latter segments. And, as is often the case with historical sagas, the picture relegates lots of fascinating material into a few blocks of text at the end, giving short shrift to the subsequent accomplishments of two people who refused to be defined merely by their physical appearances.

Overall, though, director Amma Asante (Belle) and scripter Guy Hibbert (Eye in the Sky, which made my 10 Best for 2016), working from Susan Williams’ book Colour Bar, have presented a compelling piece that serves as a welcome reminder that, even in the direst of situations and in the most impossible of times, love can indeed trump hate.

THE RED TURTLE

/// The Red Turtle (aka La tortue rouge) stands as the first Studio Ghibli movie that isn’t primarily a Japanese production.

Instead, the outfit behind such hits as My Neighbor Totoro and the Oscar-winning Spirited Away put its faith in Dutch animator Michael Dudok de Wit after studio founder Hayao Miyazaki caught de Wit’s animated short Father and Daughter.

It was a move that paid off, as the picture is one of the five Academy Award nominees this year for Best Animated Feature Film. What’s more, as the movie is backed not only by Japan’s Studio Ghibli but also

by British, French and German financiers, it further promotes the theory that

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cinema continues to expand its borders even as other aspects of the world around us continue to throw up walls at every opportunity.

Certainly, the film itself is all about tolerance and acceptance, as a man who finds himself deserted on a tropical island encounters a large turtle that becomes his constant companion. I won’t reveal exactly how the turtle becomes an integral part of his life, but it involves a transformation that in turn transforms the direction of the film.

Related with no dialogue and illustrated in an uncluttered yet often luminous style, The Red Turtle is ultimately a mediation not only on what it means to be human but, more significantly, what it means to be as one with the natural order of the world.

THE GREAT WALL

/ Perhaps not since Roman centurion John Wayne ambled up to Jesus on the cross in The Greatest Story Ever Told has an American actor looked so uncomfortably out of place as Matt Damon in The Great Wall.

Set in 11th century China, the film posits that an army of warriors has been tasked with protecting the nation—indeed, the world—against the monsters that periodically rise up and destroy everything in their path. As in Little Shop of Horrors, these so-called Taoties are mean green mothers from outer space, and as in Jeepers Creepers, they only awaken from their slumber at set intervals to wreak havoc.

The Chinese forces are comprised of nothing but brave warriors and smart generals, but even they’re helpless against these marauding monsters. But wait! Just

when everything seems hopeless, along comes Matt Damon to save the day!

Hold on, you interject. An American in 11th century China? But of course, my sluggish friend! After all, The Great Wall is a co-production between the U.S. and China, and while it’s all well and good that it’s based on Chinese history and on Chinese legend (e.g. the Taoties), that just ain’t gonna sell in Butte, Montana, Biloxi, Mississippi or Bumfuck, Maryland.

So enter a Yankee doodle dandy in the form of Matt Damon, cast as a mercenary who ends up helping the Chinese help themselves.

Now, I imagine Damon isn’t supposed to be playing an American, but with that pronounced Boston accent, it’s impossible to accept him as anything but. Damon is one of those actors too stubbornly modern to convince in any period before the 20th century, and in The Great Wall, he seems as organic to the era as would a MacBook Pro. Beyond the grotesque miscasting of Damon, The Great Wall proves to be a spectacularly stupid movie, and it’s a shame to see the great Yimou Zhang attached to such shameless hucksterism.

After all, the director’s 1991 Raise the Red Lantern remains one of the great foreignlanguage imports of the past few decades, and other stellar credits include Ju Dou, Hero and To Live.

This new feature might as well be called To Sell Out: It boasts little of the lyricism of his past efforts, and the visual effects employed to bring the creatures to life are embarrassingly gaudy and unconvincing. The movie may already be a box office hit overseas, but all in all, it’s just another brick in the wall of cinematic stinkers.

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FIST FIGHT

/ Aggressive in its insistence on being as awful as possible, this flagrantly unfunny film centers on the conflict brewing between two teachers at a high school where the students spend more time masturbating in the bathroom stalls and drawing penises on the blackboards than in cracking open textbooks. Mr. Strickland (Ice Cube) is the scariest teacher on the premises, while Andy Campbell (Charlie Day) is the wimpiest.

After Andy snitches on Strickland in regards to an altercation with a student (an ax was involved), the latter educator finds himself without a job. Angered, he challenges Andy to fisticuffs immediately after the school day ends.

The remainder of Fist Fight involves Andy doing everything in his power to get out of the fight, including bribing a student to lie about the ax blow incident and planting drugs in Strickland’s satchel.

Along the way, he receives poor advice from a fellow teacher (tedious Jillian Bell) who’s obsessed with sleeping with students and the coach (Tracy Morgan) who’s obsessed with sleeping with the students’ moms. Compounding Andy’s stress is the fact that his wife (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) is set to give birth at any moment and his daughter (Alexa Nisenson) has a musical competition that he simply cannot miss.

Ice Cube is a reliable screen presence, but he can do nothing with a film as utterly devoid of entertainment value as this one.

Day, generally an acquired taste anyway, is insufferable as the whining teacher, and it’s hard not to root for Strickland to beat the living hell out of Andy. And when he’s through, maybe he can go after this rancid film’s creators as well.

FIFTY SHADES DARKER

/ There are at least 50 reasons why Fifty Shades Darker is almost every bit as awful as Fifty Shades of Grey, the 2015 box office smash that centered on the relationship between BDSM-lovin’ billionaire Christian Gray and mousy college student Anastasia Steele.

Based on the second book in E.L. James’ bestselling phenomenon, this one finds Ana (Dakota Johnson) now working at a Seattle publishing house and Christian (Jamie Dornan) attempting to woo her back into his life.

The major liabilities of the first picture have been neatly carried over into this latest endeavor, beginning with the fact that the general prudishness permeating throughout American society makes it impossible for Hollywood to produce an honest, provocative or explicit film about S-E-X and have it receive an R rating.

Therefore, like its predecessor (also R), this one will only titillate

picture—a landscape in which there exists neutral-zone hotels in which no blood may be spilled – retains its unique appeal.

But the action is as repetitive as a record attempting to get past a scratched portion, as Wick spins around a flunky, punches him a couple of times, then shoots him in the head—by my count, this happens approximately 854 times over the course of the film.

Still, gun fetishists will adore this film, as more time is spent lovingly mulling over the characteristics of individual weapons than on anything else.

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basement-dwelling fanboys who will illegally download it lest they be mocked for actually watching it and arouse bored suburban housewives who made the mistake of marrying dullards who are awful in bed.

It’s a vanilla picture that fancies itself daring and erotic, but as is par for the course in stateside flicks, the penises are kept sheathed while the boobies bounce all over the frame.

The casting of Johnson and Dornan also continues to hurt, as they have yet to muster any mutual chemistry.

Fifty Shades Darker attempts to add some narrative heft in the second half with an incident involving a wayward helicopter, but it’s a purely melodramatic device that brings to mind a lesser episode of Dallas, the sort in which Miss Ellie, Pam, J.R. and the rest of the Ewing clan anxiously await news regarding the whereabouts of Bobby.

On the show, it would probably make for a three-episode arc; here, it lasts all of 15 minutes, making its insertion especially pointless.

Some unintentional laughs help in getting through the rest of this mess. I love how circumstances—specifically, sexual harassment by a grab-‘em-by-the-pussy boss (Eric Johnson)—force Ana to get instantly promoted from book reader to fiction book editor, whereupon she attends a company meeting and schools the Luddites on the wonders of the Interwebs.

And I chuckled at seeing the poster for the Vin Diesel flop The Chronicles of Riddick hanging in Christian’s childhood bedroom. Granted, Universal Pictures is the studio behind both the Riddick and Fifty Shades series. But The Chronicles of Riddick? Not even Pitch Black but The Chronicles of Riddick? C’mon, Universal,

not even Vin Diesel would own a poster of The Chronicles of Riddick!

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER TWO

// In today’s seen-it-all world, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find action films that actually deliver on the action.

Most of it is so stylized, so choreographed, so CGIed, that the chances of audience adrenaline being satisfactorily pumped has fallen significantly.

So maybe it was a resigned attitude that led to 2014’s John Wick being hailed in some quarters as a modern action classic.

Personally, it seems inconceivable to me that the Keanu Reeves picture could be so highly praised when the mere existence of two recent action spectaculars, the 2011 Indonesian effort The Raid: Redemption and its 2014 sequel The Raid 2, makes John Wick look like outtakes from Driving Miss Daisy by comparison.

As I wrote in my review, “John Wick feels as if it should have starred Chuck Norris back in 1986. This is the sort of film where you can practically see the assistant director on the side telling each bit player cast as a killer when to join the scene, since there’s no logical reason why their characters wouldn’t gang-rush Wick at once rather than stagger-step their entrances.”

Yet here we are with John Wick: Chapter Two, which is more of the same, only Super-Sized. Running 122 minutes (its predecessor ran a more manageable 96 minutes), it features more action, more gunplay, more gore, and more tedium.

Reeves is again suitably taciturn as the former assassin who, just when he thought he was out, gets pulled back in, and the criminal world created for the first

/// The bad news regarding Robert De Niro is that the actor has backed away from his 2016 claim that he’d like to punch Psychopath-in-Chief Donald Trump in the face — a shame, since a bout between Raging Bull and Raging Bullshit sounded like a guaranteed good time.

The good news, though, is that he’s also backed away from delivering grotesque performances in unwatchable atrocities – well, for one picture anyhow.

De Niro, whose 2016 vehicle Dirty Grandpa placed high on countless 10 Worst lists (mine included), has occasionally stirred from his paycheck-snatching stupor to remind viewers that the talent within can still be stoked from time to time. It was on view in 2012’s Silver Linings Playbook, it was on tap in 2015’s The Intern, and it’s on display in The Comedian.

Directed by Taylor Hackford (Ray) and co-written by a quartet that includes producer Art Linson (The Untouchables) and veteran scribe Richard LaGravenese (The Fisher King), The Comedian is a ragged but often uproarious piece about Jackie Burke (De Niro), a struggling stand-up comic best known for his starring role on an inane sitcom from an earlier decade. As his agent (Edie Falco) is kept busy trying to find anyone who will hire him, Jackie ends up befriending Harmony (Leslie Mann, typically excellent), a single woman dealing with her own set of issues.

A two-hour seriocomedy that could stand being trimmed by about 15 minutes, The Comedian benefits from the nice rapport between De Niro and Mann, the contributions of a knockout supporting cast (including Danny DeVito, De Niro’s Midnight Run co-star Charles Grodin, and, in a nice nod to their Scorsese collaborations, Harvey Keitel), and hard-edged humor that isn’t afraid to go for the low blow.

De Niro is in fine form here, particularly when he’s taking no prisoners in his standup routines. I’d say let’s wait and see what he does for an encore, but the track record suggests he’ll be back to churning out dismal duds in no time.

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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

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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

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 SAVANNAH YOUTH AMBASSADOR SUMMER INSTITUTE The City of Savannah is now accepting applications for the 2017 Savannah Youth Ambassador Summer Institute.

Interested parties should complete the online application at www.savannahga. gov/sya. The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017.

Savannah Youth Ambassadors (SYA) is an intensive leadership training institute for high school students living in Savannah, GA. SYA is open to all rising 9th – 12th graders that reside within the incorporated city limits of the City of Savannah. Participants will be chosen through a selective application process.

Space is limited to 50 participants.

Through March 31. 912-651-6520. No

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CALL FOR ARTISTS TO TEACH AT STUDIO SCHOOL The studio school in downtown Savannah seeks qualified artists interested in joining the team during spring and/ or summer sessions 2017. Seeking artists to present workshops for adult programming and/or teach short term summer classes for youth programming. Through Aug. 31. 912-5963873. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. CALL FOR AUDITIONS FOR THE DOWNTOWN DELILAHS DANCE CABARET The Downtown Delilahs dance cabaret are holding auditions for several upcoming shows. To set up an audition, contact Jade Bills at 912-272-7601. Through March 31.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR VIGNETTE SAVANNAH Are you a student living fabulously in a studio apartment or a creative with an efficient yet stylish workspace?

Maybe you’re renewing your space after Hurricane Matthew, decorating your home for the holidays for the first time, or just want to share the character & charm of your historical home? Whatever your space, Vignette Savannah would love to feature you. Vignette Savannah is a web presence that features the most creative and eclectic living, leisure, and work spaces in Savannah. Tell us about yours at vignettesavannah@gmail.com,

and check us out in the weeks to come at vignettesavannah.com. ongoing.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

CALL FOR JESUS-YESHUA PRODUCTION CLUB AND VIDEO CREW Contact Brenda Lee at 912-236-3156 or at revbrendalee@yahoo.com for more information. ongoing. Online only, none.

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.

RELIGIOUS ETHNIC ARTISTS NEEDED Religious ethnic (JESUS-YESHUA) artists and musicals needed for upcoming season.

A classical accompanist and conductor for sacred music and gospel singers needed.

Contact Reverend Brenda Lee (912) 2363154; email: revbrendalee@yahoo.com ongoing. No physical address given, none.

TELL US YOUR GHOST STORY? Organization seeks to document your first hand experiences with psychical phenomenon for analysis and potential investigation. Our investigators have

$3 HOUSE MARGARITAS DAILY!

reputable credentials and long time investigation training and connections with the top minds and researchers in parapsychology field research and other areas. We are especially interested in Chatham and neighboring counties with special emphasis on Savannah itself and the Historic District. Interviewees should be comfortable with video documentation of themselves and events w/privacy level negotiated beforehand. ongoing. amchclub@yahoo.com. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

BENEFITS

HOUSE OF PROM Proceeds from this one-day sale will benefit the Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire. Gently used bridesmaid dresses, prom dresses and evening gowns can be dropped off at the Tanger Outlets Savannah guest services, Kathi Rich Clothing, Kendra Scott on Broughton or Braziel Law Firm through March 1. Sat., March 4, 10 a.m.

973kissfm.com/prom. Tanger Outlets, 200 Tanger Outlet Boulevard, #400.

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-years-old. ongoing. (912) 525-2151. jlewis01@savannahga.gov.

CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

AERIAL SILK CLASSES Try something different this year by improving your strength and flexibility all while suspended from aerial silk fabric. All levels, all ages, and all beginners welcome.

Class will go over basics and provide challenges for those more advanced.

Classes every Friday. Fri., March 3, 5:30-7 p.m. 954.682.5694. Elyse.theSTUDIO@ yahoo.com. thestudiosav.net/schedule. html. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. 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.

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BRIDGE LESSONS Competitive Bidding (BB2), Saturday, February 4 at 10AM. Defensive Signals (BB5), Monday February 6. They are 4 week classes. Intermediate and advanced workshops continue on Fridays at 10AM. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave, Sandfly. Also, games are held in the afternoon and/or evening almost every day. There is something for players at all levels. Check our website for fees and schedules of games and other classes. ongoing. 912-228-4838. bridgewebs.com/ savannahclubs. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave. 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.

CHARLES BOWEN Business and entertainment attorney Charles Bowen of The Bowen Law Group will speak at the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council SMART Lunch Series. Bowen will present the second installment of the two-part series “The Legal Risks of Live-Streaming Videos” during the monthly luncheon at the Savannah Morning News auditorium, 1375 Chatham Parkway. The cost is $12 for Chamber members. $12 Tue., March 7, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 912-644-6458.

SPainter@SavannahChamber.com. savannahchamber.com/for-members/ business-calendar/530. Savannah Morning News, 1375 Chatham Parkway.

CHINESE LANGUAGE CLASSES The Confucius Institute at Savannah State University offers free Chinese language classes starting January 17. To register, 38 please call 912-358-3160. ongoing.

912-358-3160. confuciusinstitute@ savannahstate.edu. savannahstate.edu. savstate.edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. CLAY CLASSES Savannah Clay Studio at Beaulieu offers handbuilding, sculpture, and handmade tiles, basic glazing and firing. 912-351-4578. sav..claystudio@gmail.com.

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

912-897-7656. savannahaux.com.

COASTAL AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY GENERAL CLASS LICENSE This is a great way to obtain or upgrade a ham radio license. Classes will be every Thursday evening for 4 weeks, with a VE test session the 2nd Saturday after. Thu., March 2, 6 p.m. whitebluffpc@bellsouth. net. White Bluff Presbyterian Church, 10710 White Bluff Rd. CREATIVITY COACHING Do you have a creative idea but don’t know where to start? Is it time to move forward with your project? Work with your very own creativity coach and learn how to blast through blocks, plan your time, and enjoy the richness of a creative life. See website for more info at www.laurenl.com/ creativity_coaching/ or contact Creativity@ LaurenL.com ongoing. Online, ---.

DIVAS & PUMPS: ADULT HEELS DANCE CLASS Divas & Pumps is a dance class teaching walks, struts, freestyles, and choreography to hits by our favorite Divas. Come get your life every Wednesday at 7:30. $15 Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 323-5391760. DANCEHOWIWANTTO@GMAIL. COM. DANCEHOWIWANTTO.COM. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/.

Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio,

7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. 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.

ENERGY TOOLKIT WORKSHOP Ellen Farrell teaches stress management tools that work. Begin to release old, ineffective habits and remove blocks to allow for your beautiful goals and happy life. At 5106 Skidaway Rd. $15-$100 Thu., March 2, 6 p.m. and Sat., March 4, 9 a.m.

917-628-4218. ellen@ellenfarrell.com.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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

FANY’S SPANISH/ENGLISH INSTITUTE Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad. Register by phone. ongoing.

912-921-4646.

HISTORICAL WRITERS GUILD OF RICHMOND HILL MONTHLY WORKSHOP In addition to the regular meetings offered on the second and fourth Monday of each month as a writing feedback group, the Historical Writers Guild of Richmond Hill will begin offering its members a writing skills workshop on the first Monday of each month. This monthly workshop will address topics such as: show versus tell, conflict, how to build your story, fiction strategy and structure, characterization, and other topics as chosen by the group. The mission of the Historical Writers Guild (HWG) of Richmond Hill is to improve members’ writing skills

and to help each writer become published. first Monday of every month. Richmond Hill Museum, 11460 Ford Ave. HOUSING AUTHORITY NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER Housing Authority of Savannah hosts classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. Adult literacy/GED prep: MonThurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri each month, 9am-11am.

Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm-3pm. Community computer lab: MonFri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing. 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha.com. savannahpha. com/NRC.html. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. INTRODUCTION TO PRECIOUS METAL CLAY Similar to working in clay, PMC allows you to jump into the art of metalsmithing with immediate results. Instructor-led projects are designed to ease you into the design process. Projects focus on building forms and textures. We will be using Mitsubishi Silver PMC and Hadar Jacobson’s Copper Metal Clay and discussing the pros and cons of the different brands available. $125.00 Sat., March 4, 1-4 p.m. christina@ dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcat studio, Hover Creek RD. JEWELRY 2 You’ve got basic soldering skills down and are ready to try some experimenting.

Focused on design execution, learn to successfully combine your skills into pieces that require multiple soldering operations, forethought, and planning. Make beautiful, wearable pieces that you love to put on day after day. $150 Thu., March 2, 6:309:30 p.m. christina@dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcatstudio.com/. dreamcatstudio. com. dreamcat studio, Hover Creek RD. 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.

LIFE CHALLENGE COACHING In an environment of patience, nonjudgement and compassion, we will explore the source of your challenge, the beliefs that hold your challenge in place, and discover & enact healthy and healing life changes. For appointment, contact Cindy Un Shin Beach at revfugon@gmail.com, or Text (only) to 912-429-7265. ongoing.

Online only, none.

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.

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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. NICK AGAR Nick Agar, artist and woodturner from Devon, England, will be the featured demonstrator at the Lowcountry Turners’ new monthly meeting. Free and open to the public Thu., March 2, 6 p.m. 912-644-2555. lowcountryturners.com. mavenmakers. com. Maven Makers, 415 West Boundary Street.

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.

OSHA 7510- INTRODUCTION TO OSHA FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Participants will gain an understanding of OSHA operations and procedures and learn how to work with OSHA to prevent or reduce injuries and illnesses in the workplace.

Included in the course is information on the background of OSHA standards, the inspection process, implementing a safety and health program and assistance available to small businesses. Wed., March 1, 8:30 a.m. Georgia Tech Savannah, 210 Technology Circle.

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.

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. REIKI TREATMENT Reiki relaxes & rejuvenates; promotes emotional & physical healing; reduces neuromuscular & arthritic pain. E-mail request for appointment/ Fee base at revfugon@gmail.com, or Text (only) 912429-7265 ongoing. Online only, none.

A. ROPER STUDIO - VOICE TECHNIQUE AND COACHING Experienced and successful voice instructor is accepting students. Nurturing and collaborative studio. Services offered

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15 They’re called for in extreme cases 16 Mention 17 Bankable vacation hrs., in some workplaces 18 Black or red insect 19 It’s slightly higher than B 20 Hairy cousin of Morticia 21 Like muffled sound recordings, slangily 22 Bridge, in Brindisi 23 Labor Day Telethon org.

24 Orange tea that’s really black 25 Parts of joules 26 They get their picks in dark matter 28 Seattle-based craft beer brand 29 Bite matchups, in dental X-rays 33 Mardi ___ 37 Battery count 38 React with disgust 39 “Pride ___ before destruction” 40 Cabinet dept. since 1977

41 “Primetime Justice wtih Ashleigh Banfield” network 42 Definitely gonna 43 Elvis Presley’s record label 44 Mock-stunned “Me?” 45 Coca-Cola Company founder Asa 46 You’ll want to keep it clean 49 “Ugh, so many responsibilities!”

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4 Buttonholes, really 5 A little, to Verdi 6 ___ Kippur 7 Moved way too slowly 8 “Perfectly Good Guitar” singer John 9 “This ___ unfair!”

10 Actor Gulager of “The Virginian” 11 Amateur night activity, maybe 12 “Not ___ a minute ...”

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15 Heavy curtain 20 Gem State resident 21 “Billion Dollar Brain” novelist Deighton 23 “Reclining Nude” painter 24 Water___ (dental brand) 26 Annual Vegas trade show full of tech debuts 27 “The Italian Job” actor ___ Def 28 Country with a red, white, and blue flag: abbr.

29 Unlikely to win most golf tournaments 30 Admit defeat 31 Explain 32 8 1/2” x 11” size, briefly 33 ___ knot (difficult problem) 34 Two-___ (movie shorts) 35 Be present 36 Sandcastle spot 39 Avid 41 Norse god of indecision that helped create humans (RHINO anag.)

42 Quaint version of “according to me” 44 Abolitionist Lucretia 45 Debt memo 47 1974 Hearst abductors 48 Airport near Forest Hills, N.Y.

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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.

SAMBA SAVANNAH DRUMMING WORKSHOP Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms with drumming instructor Andrew Hartzell. All ages. $10 Sundays, 2:30 p.m. starlandiasupply.com.

Starlandia Creative Supply, 2438 Bull Street.

SASS & SWAG ADULT HIP HOP Sass & Swag is a high energy, adult hip hop dance class. Learn hip hop grooves you can take to any party or club, and learn a choreographed routine to today’s hottest hits. Mondays at 7:30 pm. $15 Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 323-5391760. DANCEHOWIWANTTO@GMAIL. COM. DANCEHOWIWANTTO.COM. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/.

Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. SAVANNAH STARTUP WORKSHOP SERIES Entrepreneurs will participate in interactive workshops and mentor sessions designed to walk them through best practices in planning and launching their product. The interactive program will help entrepreneurs identify and vet their target customer segments, articulate the value proposition, make financial projections, and prepare them to meet with investors. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. atdc.org/uncategorized/2017savstartup-bootcamp-schedule. Creators’ Foundry, 415 W Boundary St. YOUTH AERIAL SILK CLASSES Come fly with us and take your practice to new heights. Improve strength and flexibility to flow through poses, all while suspended from silk fabric. Classes every Friday.

Limited space, please pre-register online Fri., March 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m. 954.682.5694. elyse.theSTUDIO@yahoo.com. thestudiosav. net/schedule.html. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. YOUTH AND TEEN AERIAL SILK CLASSES Youth Class ages 8+. Teen Class ages 11+.

Learn to dance and work with Aerial Silks and Hoop while suspended in the air. Weekly classes held on Fridays through the month of September only. Very limited space available, reserve your spot and register online today. $20/class $75/September package ongoing. 954.682.5694. elyse. thestudio@yahoo.com. thestudiosav.net. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. ZONA ROSA WRITING WORKSHOP Workshop date is March 4. Become the writer you were meant to be: Join Zona Rosa, the internationally acclaimed, monthly Savannah-based writing workshops founded and led by award-winning author Rosemary Daniell. Over 180 Zona Rosans have become published authors. Meet at 1205 Skidaway Road. For information, contact Rosemary at 40 info@myzonarosa.com. ongoing, noon. No

physical address given, none.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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. ABENI CULTURAL ARTS DANCE CLASSES Classses for multiple ages in performance dance and adult fitness dance. African, modern, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, gospel. Held at Abeni Cultural Arts studio, 8400-B Abercorn St. Call Muriel, 912-6313452, or Darowe, 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@gmail.com.

AVEGOST LARP Live action role playing group that exists in a medieval fantasy realm. generallly meets the second weekend of the month. Free for your first event or if you’re a non-player character. $35 fee for returning characters. ongoing. godzillaunknown@gmail.com. avegost.com.

BUCCANEER REGION SCCA Local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America, hosting monthly solo/ autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate. See website. ongoing. buccaneerregion.org.

BUSINESS NETWORKING ON THE ISLANDS Small Business Professionals Islands Networking Group meets first Thursday each month, 9:30am-10:30am. Tradewinds Ice Cream & Coffee, 107 Charlotte Rd. Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768.

CHATHAM SAILING CLUB Friday evening social event at the clubhouse. Meet Members and their families who all enjoy water based activities but whose prime interest is sailing. This BYOB event is free and all are welcome, but Membership is encouraged after several visits once interest is gauged!! We look forward to meeting you. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. pranschkec3@gmail.com. Young’s Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd. COASTAL BEAD SOCIETY Coastal Bead Society monthly meetings, 12 noon on the third Friday of the Month at the Coastal Georgia Center, 303 Fahm Street, near SCAD. All beaders are welcome. ongoing. wyrnut18@gmail.com. cgc. georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

FAITH BASED BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT - SAVANNAH Our mission is to Grow, Encourage, Inspire, Ignite & Equip Christian Business owners on how to do business with a Kingdom mindset. We promote and celebrate excellence in the business arena while developing the future generations of leaders through Christian values, disciplines, honor, integrity and expression of skills. Register early before the event closes out and please share this event by inviting a guest. Free first Tuesday of every month, 7:30-9 a.m. 912-257-6248. info@ kbnalliance.com. https://eventbrite.com/e/ christian-business-networking-eventsavannah-tickets-17883772846. Calvary Baptist Temple, 4625 Waters Ave.

FIBER GUILD OF THE SAVANNAHS A club focusing on weaving, spinning, basket making, knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, rug hooking, doll making, and other fiber arts. Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. fiberguildsavannah.homestead.com/. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. GEORGIA NATURE PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION-COASTAL CHAPTER Coastal Chapter of the GNPA. The GNPA is 100% focused on nature photography and offers Field Trips, Monthly Speakers, Competitions, Seminars and Workshops and the Annual EXPO with prominent nature photographers and keynote speakers.

Photographers of all levels are welcome! $35 per year first Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. 912-234-2571. alfie.wace@gmail. com. gnpa.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. HISTORIC FLIGHT SAVANNAH A non-profit organization dedicated to sending area Korean War and WWII veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the WWII Memorial. All expenses paid by Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight seeks contributions, and any veterans interested in a trip to Washington.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-596-1962. honorflightsavannah.org.

HISTORIC SAVANNAH CHAPTER: ABWA Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6pm-7:30pm. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt. Attendees pay for their own meals. RSVP by phone. ongoing. 912-660-8257.

KNITTERS, NEEDLEPOINT AND CROCHET Meets every Wednesday. Different locations downtown. Call for info. No fees. Want to learn? Join us. ongoing. 912-308-6768.

LOW COUNTRY TURNERS A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Steve Cook for info at number below. ongoing. 912-313-2230.

MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART LADIES AUXILIARY Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-7864508. American Legion Post 184, 3003 Rowland Ave. PHILO CAFE Discussion group that meets every Monday, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at various locations.

Anyone craving good conversation is invited. Free to attend. Email for info, or see Facebook.com/SavannahPhiloCafe.

Mondays. athenapluto@yahoo.com.

R.U.F.F. - RETIREES UNITED FOR THE FUTURE RUFF meets the last Friday of each month at 10am to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and related senior issues. Parking in the rear. Free to all Seniors ongoing. 912-344-5127. Savannah Tree Foundation, 3025 Bull Street.

R/C CAR CLUB RACE The SCORE R/C club will be having a competitive race at Phil Hurd Raceway inside of Lake Mayer Park. Typical classes are 1/10th and 1/8th scale off-road cars, buggies, and trucks. Practice starts at 9AM and the driver meeting begins at 11:45AM. The public is welcome to come watch.

This event is pending weather, please see www.PhilHurdRC.com for schedule updates. $15 for the first class and $5 for each additional (Less if you’re a club member). Sat., March 4, 11:45 a.m.-5 p.m.

SCOREatPhilHurdRaceway@gmail.com.

PhilHurdRC.com. Phil Hurd Raceway, Lake Mayer Rd. 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. 912-4470943. hdb.org. moonriverbrewing.com/.

Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. SAVANNAH AUTHORS WORKSHOP If you’re a writer, and you’re serious about it, Savannah Authors Workshop is looking for you. We exist to encourage good writing.

We meet twice a month in the relaxed atmosphere of a private home (Baldwin Park area). Our third annual Anthology has just been published. We are looking for new members. Come as a guest to our next meeting (Wednesday, September 21) and see how you like us (sorry: no poets).

Contact Christopher Scott, President: cscott630@yahoo.com for more details and directions. ongoing. No physical address given, none.

THE SAVANNAH CHINESE CORNER The Savannah Chinese Corner welcomes anyone interested in Mandarin language or Chinese culture. Meets every Saturday morning from 10 am to noon. Check the Facebook group to see meeting location. ongoing. https://facebook.com/groups/ SavannahChineseCorner. 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.

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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.

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.

SCAD DAILY TOURS SCAD offers tours in Savannah, Atlanta and Hong Kong for prospective students and their families. Tours are available daily, excluding Sundays, in Savannah, Atlanta, and Hong Kong. Tours allow prospective students an opportunity to view classrooms and administrative buildings, galleries, residence halls and dining facilities and see where our students live, learn and prepare for professional careers. Free MondaysSaturdays. https://scad.edu/admission/ visit-scad/daily-tours. scad.edu/. Savannah College of Art and Design, PO Box 2072.

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.

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.

of time. $25 Saturdays, 12:30-1:45 p.m.

954.682.5694. elyse.thestudio@yahoo. com. thestudiosav.net/schedule.html. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS An anonymous fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. The message of Al-Anon is one of strength and hope for friends/family of problem drinkers.

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

BALLET BODY TONING Ballet Body Toning is a ballet inspired workout designed to improve balance, flexibility, and use body resistance to strengthen core, legs & booty. This workout is low impact and scorches major calories and teaches you basic ballet! Call to make a reservation before class. This is a semi-private class so space is limited! $10.00 Wednesdays, Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@ gmail.com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. BARIATRIC SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP Located in Mercer Auditorium of Hoskins Center at Memorial. For those who have had or are considering bariatric surgery.

Call or see website for info. first Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. 912-350-3438. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. BEACH BODY WORKOUTS WITH LAURA MONDAYS at 6:15 PM at the Lake Mayer Community Center $5.00 per session Mondays, 6:15 p.m. (912) 652-6784. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

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

Personal training options available. See website for info. Meets at West Broad YMCA. 5am-6am and 8pm-9pm. ongoing. beastmodefitnessga.com. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. BEGINNING POLE FITNESS Pole fitness is a fun and flirty way to get in shape! Taught by Pole Dance America National Professional Champion Sabrina Madsen, you’ll learn the basics of pole dance in a safe and welcoming

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732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@gmail. com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. FIT4MOM SAVANNAH STROLLER STRIDES A group of moms that meet with strollers and workout at Savannah Mall, Daffin Park and on occasion Hull Park. Also offer HIIT Classes to other Moms who have any age children. The HIIT program is a kid free program. 1 hour long stroller based workout with kiddos. Moms- Pre and Post Natal, and kids of stroller age. Savannah Mall (M,W,F). Daffin Park (T,Th), Hull Park (Sat) ongoing. ashleyyoungblood@fit4mom.com. savannah.fit4mom.com. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. FITNESS CLASSES AT THE JEA Sin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary. Call for schedule. ongoing. 912-3558811. savj.org. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP For anyone caring for senior citizens with any affliction or illness. Second Saturday of the month, 10am-11am. Savannah Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Refreshments.

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

FREE YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Center for WellBeing offers Free Yoga for Cancer Patients every Monday from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in Candler’s

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$8 COMMUNITY MEDITATION CLASSES Join us for breath work, guided meditation, and yoga nidra, a deep relaxation technique to relieve stress, quiet the mind, and find the calm within. All proceeds support local organizations. $8 Sundays, 6-7 p.m. 912349-2756.

AERIAL YOGA CLASSES Increase flexibility and strength using aerial yoga, a relatively new approach to a traditional yoga practice. We use a silk fabric called a ‘hammock’ to support the weight of our bodies, helping us achieve various postures with more depth, ease and excitement. Every Saturday. Class size limited. Required to register online ahead

environment. Gain strength, balance and confidence. Beginner Classes are open to all shapes and sizes and are for ladies only (men welcome at our Intermediate Class). $25 for drop-in or $100 for a package of 5 classes Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m. 801.673.6737. info@firstcityfitness.com. firstcityfitness. com/pole-fitnessparties.html. First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. BLUE WATER YOGA Community donation-based classes, Tues. and Thurs., 5:45pm - 7:00pm.

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

Receiving Breema bodywork releases deeply held tension in the body, mind and feelings. Breema is a way to practice being present. Taught by Laura Ike. Open to community. Donation jar. Call 912 658-5592 with questions. first Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. DANCE DYNAMIX Dance DynaMix is a choreographed dance fitness class inspired by funky hip hop and sleek jazz moves! No dance experience required. Call 732.232.3349 to reserve your spot ahead of time, as class space is limited. Stay after class for a 30 minute stretch to wind down for the weekend with!

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Heart & Lung Building, Suite 100. The very gentle movements and breath work in this class will give you much needed energy, it will make your body feel better, and it will give you a mental release. This class is free to cancer patients. Mondays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

912-819-8800. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. FUNCTIONAL TRAINING CLASS Celebrate fall with a Saturday morning workout class. All levels welcome. A smooth mix of cardio and strengthening exercises. Call Kara 912-667-0487 if interested. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

GET EXCITED AND MOVE This program is designed to combat the effects of Parkinson disease for Savannah/ Chatham-area people and their caregiver.

The activities are designed to enhance and improve muscular strength, and endurance, coordination, agility, flexibility, speed work, and voice command. $10 a month Mondays-Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 6-7 p.m. and Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10:3011:30 a.m. 912-376-9833. psgsav@gmail. com. Anderson-Cohen Weightlifting Center, 7230 Varnedoe Drive.

DUDE’S DAY AT SAVANNAH CLIMBING COOP

Thursdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Thursday men climb for half price, $5. See website for info. Thursdays, 2 & 10 p.m.

912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop.com.

Savannah Climbing CoOp, 302 W Victory Dr. HIKING & BIKING AT SKIDAWAY ISLAND STATE PARK Year round fitness opportunities. Walk or run the 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail (accessible) the additional 1-mile Avian Loop Trail, or 3-mile Big Ferry Trail.

Bicycle and street strider rentals. Guided hikes scheduled. $5 parking. Open daily 7am-10pm. Call or see website.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

I predict that you will have earned the title of Master Composter no later than March 26. Not necessarily because you will have packed your food scraps, wilted flowers, coffee grounds, and shredded newspapers in, say, a deluxe dual-chamber tumbling compost bin. But rather because you will have dealt efficiently with the rotting emotions, tattered habits, decrepit melodramas, and trivial nonsense that has accumulated; you will have worked hard to transform all that crap into metaphorical fertilizer for your future growth. Time to get started!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

It’s a good time for you to wield your emotional intelligence with leadership and flair. The people you care about need more of your sensitive influence. Any posse or tribe you’re part of will benefit from your thoughtful intervention. So get out there and build up the group morale, Taurus. Assert your healing ideals with panache. Tamp down the insidious power of peer pressure and fashionable nonsense. You have a mandate to wake up sleepy allies and activate the dormant potential of collective efforts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

If you were ever in your life going to be awarded an honorary PhD from a top university, it would happen in the next few weeks. If there were even a remote possibility that you would someday be given one of those MacArthur Fellowship “genius” grants, now would be the time. Likewise if you had any hopes of being selected as one of “The World’s Sexiest Chameleons” or “The Fastest, Sweetest Talkers on Earth” or “The Planet’s Most Virtuoso Vacillators,” the moment has arrived. And even if none of those things happen, I’m still pretty sure that your reputation and status will be on the rise.

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You’re wandering into places you’ve always thought you should be wary of or skeptical about. Good for you! As long as you protect your innocence, I encourage you to keep exploring. To my delight, you have also been fantasizing about accomplishments that used to be off-limits. Again, I say: Good for you! As long as you don’t overreach, I invite you to dream boldly, even brazenly. And since you seem to be in the mood for big thinking, here are other revolutionary activities to consider: dissolving nonessential wishes; transcending shrunken expectations; escaping the boring past; busting irrelevant taboos.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

I did a good job of raising my daughter. She turned out to be a thoughtful, intelligent adult with high integrity and interesting skills. But I’m not sure my parenting would have been as effective if I’d had more kids. I discussed this

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issue with Nathan, a guy I know. His six offspring are all grown up, too. “How did you do it?” I asked him. “Having just one child was a challenging job for me.” “I’ll tell you my secret,” Nathan told me. “I’m a bad father. I didn’t work very hard on raising my kids. And now they never let me forget it.” In the coming weeks and months, Leo, I recommend that you pursue my approach in your chosen field, not Nathan’s. Aim for high-quality intensity rather than scattershot quantity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

In her poem “Not Anyone Who Says,” Virgo writer Mary Oliver looks down on people who declare, “I’m going to be careful and smart in matters of love.” She disparages the passion of anyone who asserts, “I’m going to choose slowly.” Instead she champions those who are “chosen by something invisible and powerful and uncontrollable and beautiful and possibly even unsuitable.” Here’s my response: Her preferred formula sounds glamorous and dramatic and romantic -- especially the powerful and beautiful part. But in practice it rarely works out well -- maybe just ten percent of the time -- mostly because of the uncontrollable and unsuitable part. And now is not one of those times for you, Virgo. Be careful and smart in matters of love, and choose slowly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The poet Rainer Maria Rilke bemoaned the fact that so many of us “squander our sorrows.” Out of self-pity or lazy self-indulgence, we wallow in memories of experiences that didn’t turn out the way we wished they would have. We paralyze ourselves with repetitions of depleting thoughts. Here’s an alternative to that approach: We could use our sadness and frustrations to transform ourselves.

We could treat them as fuel to motivate our escape from what doesn’t work, to inspire our determination to rise above what demoralizes and demeans us. I mention this, Libra, because now is an excellent time to do exactly that.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

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

KUNG FU SCHOOL: VING TSUN Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) is the world’s fastest growing martial arts style. Uses angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against him. Call for info on free trial classes. Drop ins welcome. 11202 White Bluff Rd. ongoing. 912-429-5150.

LIVING SMART FITNESS CLUB St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center offer the Living Smart Fitness Club, which is an exercise program to encourage

It’s time for the Bliss Blitz -- a new holiday just for you Scorpios. To celebrate it properly, get as buoyant as you dare; be greedy for euphoria; launch a sacred quest for pleasure. Ah, but here’s the big question: Can you handle this much relief and release? Are you strong enough to open yourself to massive outbreaks of educational delight and natural highs? Some of you may not be prepared. You may prefer to remain ensconced in your protective sheath of cool cynicism. But if you think you can bear the shock of unprecedented exaltation and jubilation, then go ahead and risk it. Experiment with the unruly happiness of the Bliss Blitz.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

In his book *The Horologicon,* Mark Forsyth gathered “obscure but necessary” words that he dug out of old dictionaries. One of his discoveries is a perfect fit for you right now. It’s “snudge,” a verb that means to walk around with a pensive look on your face, appearing to be busy or in the midst of productive activity, when in fact you’re just goofing off. I recommend it for two reasons: 1. It’s important for your mental and physical health that you do a lot of nothing; that you bless yourself with a healing supply of refreshing emptiness. 2. It’s important for your mental and physical health that you do this on the sly as much as possible; that you avoid being judged or criticized for it by others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

I wish your breakfast cereal came in boxes decorated with Matisse and Picasso paintings. I wish songbirds would greet you each morning with sweet tunes. I wish you’d see that you have more power than you realize. I wish you knew how uniquely beautiful you are. I wish you’d get intoxicated with the small miracles that are happening all around you. I wish that when you made a bold move to improve your life, everyone greeted it with curiosity and excitement. And I wish you would let your imagination go half-wild with fascinating fantasies during this, the Capricorn wishing season.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

“You’re a different human being to everybody you meet,” says novelist Chuck Palahniuk. Now is an excellent time to contemplate the intricacies and implications of that amazing truth -- and start taking better advantage of how much freedom it gives you. Say the following statements out loud and see how they feel: 1. “My identity isn’t as narrowly circumscribed as I think it is.” 2. “I know at least 200 people, so there must be at least 200 facets to my character.” 3. “I am too complicated to be completely comprehended by any one person.” 4. “Consistency is overrated.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your immediate future is too good to be true. Or at least that’s what you, with your famous self-doubt, might be inclined to believe if I told you the truth about the favorable developments that are in the works. Therefore, I have come up with some fake anxieties to keep your worry reflex engaged so it won’t sabotage the real goodies. Beware of dirty limericks and invisible ladders and upside-down rainbows and psychic bunny rabbits. Be on guard against accountants wearing boxing gloves and clowns singing Broadway show tunes in runaway shopping carts and celebrities telling you classified secrets in your dreams.

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healthy lifestyle changes. On Mondays and Wednesdays the classes are held at the John S. Delaware Center. On Tuesdays, the classes are held at the center, at 1910 Abercorn Street. Classes include Zumba (Tuesdays) and Hip-Hop low impact aerobics with cardio and strengthening exercises (Mondays/Wednesdays).

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

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

Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. PILATES CLASSES Daily classes for all skill levels including beginners. Private and semi-private classes by appointment. Carol Daly-Wilder, certified instructor. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-238-0018. savannahpilates. com. pilatessavannah.com/. Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Rerguson Ave. PINTS + POSES BREWERY YOGA Join Melissa at Southbound Brewing Company every first Saturday of the month at 12pm as she walks you through her 90 minute light hearted yoga class. The session includes 6 samples and a souvenir koozie.

Immediately following the yoga session are public tours & tastings. $25 includes beer | $12 yoga only Sat., March 4, 12-2 p.m. 912667-0033. natalie@southboundbrewingco. com. https://facebook.com/PintsPoses-1203581879668449/. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. PREGNANCY YOGA Ongoing series of 6-week classes.

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

Pregnancy Yoga classes are offered as a 6 week session on Thursday evenings from 6pm – 7:15 pm. The class is suitable for all stages of pregnancy and no prior yoga experience is necessary. $120 - six week session Thursdays. 912-704-7650. ann@ douladeliveries.com. douladeliveries.com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. QIGONG CLASSES Qigong exercises contribute to a healthier and longer life. Classes offer a time to learn the exercises and perform them in a group setting. Class length averages 60 min. Any level of practice is welcome. $15 ongoing. qigongtim.com/.

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

Offered by The Fit Lab. Information: 912-

376-0219 ongoing. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

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

RISE AND RUN 5K Chick-fil-A hosts this 5k and fun run event with music, free food, a family fun zone, and appearances by the Chick-fil-A cow.

All proceeds will be donated to Young Life Savannah. Free and open to the public Sat., March 4, 7:30 a.m. Hutchinson Island, Hutchinson Island.

LADIES DAY AT SAVANNAH CLIMBING COOP Wednesdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Wednesday women climb for half price, $5. See website for info. ongoing. 912495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop.com.

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

Handicapped League: Saturdays, 1pm.

Singles at the Sarge: Sundays, 10am.

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

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

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

STUDIO DANCE PARTY Free lesson at 7:30 p.m. Social dancing, light refreshments, and fun. All ballroom dances, Argentine Tango, Hustle, West Coast Swing, and more. $15.00 Sat., March 4, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 612-4706683. salondebaile.dance@gmail. com. salondebailedancestudio.com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/.

Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. TURBO KICK CARDIO WORKOUT Lose calories while dancing and kick-

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

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

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

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. ZUMBA FITNESS Isn’t lifting weights and running on the treadmill boring? Come join Sheena’s Zumba Fitness class and have fun while burning calories! The class regularly has 75+ participants that know that Sheena is the best Zumba instructor in Savannah!

So show up early and see you soon!

Free with YMCA membership Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. 912-354-6223. https:// facebook.com/ZumbaFitnesswithSheena/. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. ZUMBA FITNESS (R) WITH APRIL Mondays at 5:30pm, Thursdays at 6:30pm.

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

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

INDUSTRY NIGHT AT SOUTHBOUND BREWING COMPANY Bring in proof of service industry employment (pay stub or biz card), military ID or Gulfstream badge and receive 10% off your tours & tastings admission.

Admission includes six 6 ounce samples, a guided tour and a souvenir 6 pack of one of our year round beers OR Southbound koozie. $15 | 10% off with proof March 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m.. 912-667-0033. natalie@ southboundbrewingco.com. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. FIRST FRIDAY OYSTER ROASTS First Friday Oyster Roasts return to The Westin Savannah Harbor for all of Savannah to enjoy. We invite everyone to take the Free Ferry from River Street or park at the hotel to enjoy this local favorite. Guests will delight in specialty cocktails, enjoy coastal cuisine like oysters, Lowcountry boil and BBQ, dance to live music on the Riverfront Esplanade and catch the best views of the sunset and fireworks! Attendees can also shop with some of Savannah’s finest local artists, right on the Savannah River! March 3, 6:309:30 p.m.. 912-201-2000. westinsavannah. com/firstfriday. westinsavannah.com/.

Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive.

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ALL YOU CAN EAT MUSSELS Make your Tuesdays “Ruesdays” at Rue de Jean in Savannah with ALL YOU CAN EAT mussels! Choose from 6 different flavors and enjoy baby greens salad, bottomless pommes frites, and

warm bread all for just $24. One order per guest. Reservations suggested.

39ruedejeansav.com/reservations $24 5-9 p.m.. ruedejeansavannah.com. holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jeansavannah/. 39 Rue de Jean, 605 W Oglethorpe Ave. 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. FIRST FRIDAY OYSTER ROASTS First Friday Oyster Roasts return to The Westin Savannah Harbor for all of Savannah to enjoy. We invite everyone to take the Free Ferry from River Street or park at the hotel to enjoy this local favorite. Guests will delight in specialty cocktails, enjoy coastal cuisine like oysters, Lowcountry boil and BBQ, dance to live music on the Riverfront Esplanade and catch the best views of the sunset and fireworks! Attendees can also shop with some of Savannah’s finest local artists, right on the Savannah River! 912-2012000. westinsavannah.com/firstfriday. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive.

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. GHOST COAST DISTILLERY TOURS Tour & Tasting Visit Ghost Coast Distillery, where you will hear about Savannah’s unique history of drinks and revelry, while learning how we create our unique, hand crafted spirits. Hours Tuesday – Wednesday: 12–6 (last tour starts at 6) Thursday – Saturday: 11-8 (last tour starts at 8) Tours begin every hour, on the hour Closed Sunday and Monday Tour with tasting: $12.50 Tour with tasting and Souvenir Bottle of Ghost Coast Vodka 261: $32.00 All guests must be 21+ or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

ID Required $12.50 Saturdays. (912) 2980071. ghostcoastdistillery.com. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. 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. Mondays-Thursdays, Sundays, 5-7 p.m.. 912-721-0595.

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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.

INDUSTRY NIGHT AT SOUTHBOUND BREWING COMPANY Bring in proof of service industry employment (pay stub or biz card), military ID or Gulfstream badge and receive 10% off your tours & tastings admission. Admission includes six 6 ounce samples, a guided tour and a souvenir 6 pack of one of our year round beers OR Southbound koozie. $15 | 10% off with proof 912-667-0033. natalie@ southboundbrewingco.com. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. 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.

HEALTH

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

Open to the public 24 hours/day, year round. Confidential. All items collected are destroyed by the Drug Enforcement Administration. ongoing. 912-344-3333. armstrong.edu. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/ index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. 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. FAMILY TO FAMILY CLASS 44 Free 12 week course for family and

Film: Hoosiers

Coach’s will show family friendly sports movies on a 25 ft. projector screen outside on new stage screen in the Sound Garden.

Free popcorn and full service food and beverage from inside.

FRI., MARCH 3, 7 P.M. COACHS.NET. COACH’S CORNER, 3016 E. VICTORY DR. caregivers of individuals with mental illness. Meets once a week for 2 1/2 hours.

FREE Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m. 912-441-7724. dianebreeder@omcast.net. Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. FREE HEARING AND SPEECH SCREENING Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am.

Speech: First Thursdays. Call or see website for times. ongoing. 912-3554601. savannahspeechandhearing.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. FREE HEARING SCREENINGS The Savannah Speech and Hearing Center offers free hearing screenings every Thursday from 9-11 a.m. Children ages three years old to adults of all ages are screened on a first-come, first-serve basis by a trained audiology assistant. If necessary, a full audiological evaluation will be recommended. Free and open to the public Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. 912355-4601. speechandhearingsav.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. FREE HIV TESTING AT CHATHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm Mon.-Fri. No appointment needed. Test results in 20 minutes. Follow-up visit and counseling will be set up for anyone testing positive. Call for info. ongoing. 912-644-5217. Chatham County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower Dr. HEALTH CARE FOR UNINSURED PEOPLE Open for primary care for uninsured residents of Chatham County. Mon.-

Fri., 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or appointment. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. HYPNOSIS, GUIDED IMAGERY AND RELAXATION THERAPY Helps everyday ordinary people with everyday ordinary problems: smoking, weight loss, phobias, fears, ptsd, life coaching. Caring, qualified professional help. See website or call for info. ongoing.

912-927-3432. savannahypnosis.com.

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.

MAKO™ ROBOTIC-ARM ASSISTED SURGERY DEMONSTRATION & TOUR Optim Surgery Center is the first in the Savannah area to offer Mako robotic-arm assisted joint replacement procedures. This advanced technology allows our surgeons to perform joint replacement surgeries that are safer, more precise, and personally customized just for you. This event is free, bring your questions and a friend. Due to limited seating please RSVP: marketing@ optimhealth.com or call 912.644.3327.

Free Mon., March 6, 6-7 p.m. 912-644-3327. marketing@optimhealth.com. Savannah Surgery Center, 5105 Paulsen St. Suite C-140.

MAYBE YOU’RE NOT SICK, YOU’RE THRISTY Are You Sick of being Sick? Learn the first step in helping your body get on the road to healing itself. Every Tuesday we will educate you on the dangers of bottled, tap, reverse osmosis, distilled, spring, and yes even bottled alkaline water. See this eye opening demonstration for your safety and for your health. We will serve Kangen water, test your water and give you a sample to take home if you qualify. NO CHARGE Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. 703.989.6995. oggisavannah@ gmail.com. goodh20.yourbodyiswater.com.

Nuts About Savannah, 14045 Abercorn St.(Savannah Mall).

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

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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.

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. 912-236CITY. 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.

GVNT HAVS GVNT HAVS is a free monthly drag show that houses the unique antics of the House of Gunt, a Savannah based freeform drag collective whose mission is to connect the trashy with the flashy, the kitschy with the classy, and the people of Savannah with a breath of fresh, queer air.

Free first Thursday of every month, 10 p.m. houseofgunt@gmail.com. Chuck’s Bar, 305 W. River St. 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

DEEP: STORIES OF SAVANNAH Come witness the growth and power of Deep writers. This exhibit is the culmintation of a year long documentary project with photographs taken William Glaser during his time with Block by Block, Deep Center’s advanced, year-long creative writing program. Fri., March 3, 5 p.m. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St.

VISITING WRITERS SERIES W/ EMILY ROSKO Armstrong’s College of Liberal Arts will present a poetry reading by acclaimed author Emily Rosko. Awarded the Iowa Poetry Prize and a Glasgow Prize for Emerging Writers for Raw Goods Inventory, Rosko will read from her latest poetry collection, Prop Rockery. Thu., March 2, 7 p.m. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

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WORLD WILDLIFE DAY This world-wide event brings awareness to the world’s wild animals and plants.

Visitors can participate in Animal Encounter programs and a digital Wildlife Scavenger Hunt. Sat., March 4, 10 a.m. and Sun., March 5, 10 a.m. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland. org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

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.

LOW-COST VACCINATION CLINIC The Humane Society for Greater Savannah offers these annual vaccinations at a reduced rate: 1-year Rabies, Bordetella, Da2PPV, FVRCP, heartworm test, FIV/ FeLV test, and microchips. Pets are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment necessary. Thu., March 2, 2 p.m. humanesocietysav.org/. Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. 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.

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.

FIRST SATURDAY HIKE This moderately-paced, 3-mile hike will include a talk about the different ecosystems of the park. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and insect repellant. Parking pass is $5. $2 first Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. 912-727-2339. gastateparks.org/ FortMcAllister/. Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. GARDENING SESSION Learn how to garden and harvest vegetables and herbs to bring home. Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction. First and third Saturday of every month. Free and open to the public first Saturday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. OGEECHEE AUDUBON FIELD TRIP Onslow Island is newly refurbished part of the Savannah Wildlife Refuge System - open only on Wednesdays. There have been rare species showing up here - you never know what you will see. Be prepared for a lot of walking. Wear sturdy shoes and definitely bring bug spray. Free and open to the public Wed., March 1, 8 a.m. jrfleullan@gmail.com.

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive off S.C. 170.

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland, salt marsh habitats, featuring live native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10am-4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years.

Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland. org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. WILDERNESS SOUTHEAST A variety of programs each month including guided trips with naturalists. Canoe trips, hikes. Mission: develop appreciation, understanding, stewardship, and enjoyment of the natural world. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-236-8115. wilderness-

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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 Everyone is welcome. Experience not necessary. Visit our website for location, meditation periods and classes. savannahzencenter.com. Individual instruction upon request. Email Cindy Un Shin Beach at revfugon@gmail.com for more information. ongoing. Online only,

none.

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.

HOW TO WIN AT LIFE Renowned author and speaker Dr. Jerry Savelle will be teaching from the Bible on how to win at life. Childcare will be provided for ages 6 weeks to kindergarten. Free Thu., March 2, 7 p.m. theseedchurch.com. dixielandcruisers.org. The Seed Church, 1950 Chatham Parkway.

JESUS YESHUA Holidays and plans for 2017 underway for young adults and college Christians.

Contact Reverend Brenda Lee @yahoo.com or call (912) 236-3156. ongoing. No physical address given, none.

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.

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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.

636-233-1772. savannahquakers@gmail.com. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. SAVANNAH REIKI SHARE During shares, participants take turns giving and receiving universal life force energy via Reiki and other healing modalities. Present at the shares are usually no less than 2 Reiki Masters. Come share with us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Sweet Water Spa in downtown Savannah. Sign up at Savannah Reiki Share or Reiki by Appointment on Facebook.

Free ongoing, 7 p.m. 440-371-5209. Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street.

SERVICE OF COMPLINE Enter the stillness of another age. Gregorian Chant sung by candlelight at 9:00-9:30 p.m. every Sunday night by the Complne Choir of Christ Church Anglican. Come, say good nigh to God. All are welcome. ongoing. Christ Church Anglican, 37th and Bull.

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

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: HOOSIERS Coach’s will show family friendly sports movies on a 25 ft. projector screen outside on new stage screen in the Sound Garden. Free popcorn and full service food and beverage from inside.

Fri., March 3, 7 p.m. coachs.net. Coach’s Corner, 3016 E. Victory Dr. FILM: I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO In a timely documentary, director Raoul Peck envisions the book James Baldwin never finished - a radical narration about race in America, using the writer’s original words. $8 Sat., March 4, 7 p.m. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

SPORTS & GAMES

ADULT AND JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS On Thursdays. Intended for a class size of 4-8 students. Buy four classes, get the fifth class free. $15 per class ongoing.

912-201-2000. westinsavannah.com. theclubatsavannahharbor.com/index.php. The Club at Savannah Harbor, #2 Resort Dr. ADULT COED FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE 8x8 Coed Flag League. Play adult sports, meet new people. Sponsored by Savannah Adult Recreation Club. Wed. nights/Sun. mornings, at locations around Savannah. $450. Minimum 8 games. Ages 18+. Coed teams. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-220-3474. savadultrec.com.

BEARS ELITE FOOTBALL Learn the fundamentals of football. Ages 4-12. Sign up now. Mondays-Thursdays, 5:307:30 p.m. 912-272-6684. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. DERBY DEVILS ROLLER DERBY CLASSES Roller derby league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging for experienced players and two annual bootcamp programs. See website for info. ongoing. savannahderby.com.

GRIEF 101 SUPPORT GROUP Seven-week morning or evening adult support group offers tools to learn to live with loss. Tuesdays, 10am-11am; or Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free of charge. Offered by Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for info. ongoing.

912-303-9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN OR WALK Join us in our quest for fitness. Beginners are welcome. We can help you exceed your fitness goals. Free Saturdays, 7-8:15 a.m. 912-3984130. 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. 912-3984130. 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.

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/pickup/. 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. . 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 912727-2959 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. 912819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. CHILDREN’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Seven week structured educational support group for children 6-17. Support, coping tools, utilizing play and activity to learn to live with loss. Free of charge. A service of Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for dates. ongoing. 912-3039442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

CONNECT FOR KIDS This group is for children who have a loved one with a life-limiting illness. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. DEBTORS ANONYMOUS For people with debting problems. Meets Sundays, 6:30pm at Unity of Savannah. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-572-6108. debtorsanonymous.org. unityofsavannah.org/.

Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

EATING DISORDERS ANONYMOUS Free, volunteer-led support group for recovery from anorexia/restrictive eating and/or bulimia/ binge/purging. Not a diet group, nor for those who struggle solely with overeating. Mondays, 7:30pm-8:30pm.edasavannah@yahoo.com.

For Your Information

MAKE A CONNECTION, TALK TO SEXY SINGLES FREE now! Call 912.544.0013 or 800.926.6000 www.livelinks.com 18+

Jobs Drivers Wanted DRIVER Needed for local road.

08-Automatic, Freightliner Columbia. How much you want to make is up to you. The sky is the limit.

Call 912-210-0999

FLAT BED TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED: 7 yr. MVR. Clean record. Previous experience helpful. Call 912-655-5579.

Help Wanted

SouthCoast Health, a multispecialty group, is looking for dynamic, positive and energetic individuals to fill the following positions: • Healthcare EMR Trainer • Medical Office Assistant Care Coordinator • LPN • Medical Assistant • Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse (As needed basis) To review the job descriptions and to apply, please visit our website at: www.southcoast-health.com and click on the Careers tab.

Competitive wages & benefits offered. EOE, DFW, MFVD. Become a part of a great healthcare team!

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We are currently hiring experienced warehouse workers to unload containers in the Savannah, GA area.

This is an incentive based position with a guaranteed base, but we have many employees earning upwards of $12-$18/hour based upon productivity.

We can work with your schedule.

Please contact Yvonne James at: 5 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd, Suite 140 Savannah, GA 31406 Phone: 912-433-6555 Email: yjames@3plworx.com www.my3pljob.com

What an exciting time to be a part of US Auto Sales!

Our doors opened over 25 years ago with just 10 vehicles in inventory, one location and three employees. Today, we have 18 locations throughout Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida, over 1,000 cars in inventory and 400 employees! Although we have grown, our founding principles still ring true to this day. We believe everyone deserves reliable transportation regardless of their credit story, and it is our mission to help make successful car ownership a reality.

The Sales Consultant is responsible for providing high quality customer service and utilizing persuasive skills to sell vehicles to customers.

Must be knowledgeable about automotive inventory to answer customer’s questions.

• Courteously greet customers that arrive at location and answer questions pertaining to available inventory.

• Obtains driver’s license and financial information to accurately complete application.

• Forward application to Store Manager to send to Underwriting for loan approval.

• Attentively listen to customer to determine the best vehicle to fit their desires and needs.

Show vehicles that match customer’s budgets and wants.

• Accompanies customers on test drives and provide information about the features of the vehicle.

• Seamlessly transition customer to Store Manager to close sale.

• Makes daily calls to past customers, internet leads, and referral agents to generate more business.

• Utilizes multiple networking avenues such as social media, bird dogs, past customers, mailers, etc. to increase sales.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Required • High School Diploma/GED • 2 years of sales and/or customer service experience • Computer literacy to include Data Entry • Current state Driver’s License • Must be able to pass all preemployment screens Preferred • Automotive sales commission experience

and/or

Benefits • Medical • Dental • Vision • 401K • Paid Time Off • Holidays TO APPLY: please email your resume to employment@usauto-sales.com

In the subject line, type the position title.

US Auto Sales is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants are subject to a drug screening prior to employment.

Real Estate Duplexes For Sale

Land/Lots For Sale TWO 100x100 LOTS FOR SALE, Side by side. 1013 Cheryl Drive, Whitemarsh Island. Call 912-9250255

For Rent

B Net Management Inc. For pictures & videos of properties *Credit Issues, Prior Evictions, Bankruptcies may still apply 815 W. 47th Street: 2BR/1BA

Apt. Appliances, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookup, hardwood floors, dimmer lighting, carpet $675/month.

803 A, 803 B & 807/809 Paulsen St. 2BR/1BA, kitchen

ADS RECEIVED BY 5PM FRIDAY WILL APPEAR IN THE WEDNESDAY ISSUE OF THE NEXT WEEK.

AVAILABLE NOW: HALCYON BLUFF. Unique executive-style 3BR/2BA home on quiet street. Sunken LR, spacious family room, wood floors, dishwasher, ceiling fans, new Window World high-efficiency windows, new interior paint, sliding glass doors, fenced yard with pretty shrubbery.

Conveniently located on Savannah’s Southside near Truman Pkwy., close to Hesse Elementary. $1,999/month.

Military & Police discounts available. Pets negotiable.

No smoking. 912-920-1936.

1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS. & ROOMS FOR RENT

505 W.42nd St:

Peachtree Place Apt. 64 & 68.

3BR/1BA, kitchen w/ appliances.

Central heat/air LR, W/D hook ups, $765-$850/month.

912-228-4630 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm www. bnetmanagement.com WE ACCEPT SECTION 8 *For Qualified Applicants with 1+ years on Job.*

1944 CAPITAL ST. 2 Bedroom/1 Bath, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Central H/AC with outside shed. $700/month, $700/ deposit. Call 912-660-4296 201 W. 39th Street, 2 bedroom/1 bath + bonus room. Total electric, w/d connection, off street parking w/courtyard. $850/month. 912604-5040 3BR/1BA Ranch-style home. 1407 East 54th Street. Dining room, LR, stair attic, off-street parking. $850/month. Ready for viewing Feb. 24th. 912-507-3330 APTS.

&

ROOMS

FOR

INVESTMENT PROPERTY FOR RENT SALE: 4-Plex. Great Cash Flow.

Clean and safe. Call Over 95% occupancy rate.

Linda, 912-690-9097; All units occupied. Turn Key Gail 912-650-9358 or Investment. $165,000 OBO. Call Jack 912-342-3840 912-657-1344

COMMERCIAL BLDG. FOR LEASE - AVAILABLE NOW! 101 W. DeRenne Ave. Recently remodeled. Office spaces, kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Please contact Toni Edwards at (706) 321-1235 Ext. 2 for info.

DUPLEX: 1132 East 55th Street.

Room for Rent 2BR/1BA $590/month plus $590/deposit. Two blocks off ROOMS FOR RENT Waters Avenue, close to Daffin $75 MOVE-IN SPECIAL Park. Call 912-335-3211 or email ON 2ND WEEK adamrealstate@gmail.com. Days/ Clean, large, furnished. Busline, Nights/Weekends. cable, utilities, central heat/air. $100-$130/weekly. Rooms with HOUSE FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath, Living bath $145. Call 912-289-0410.

Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, *Paycheck stub or Proof of w/d hookup, CH/A, fenced yard, income and ID required. security doors. $675/month + deposit. Call 912-484-9427

w/ appliances, central A/C, hardwood floors, carpet, LR, W/D hook ups. $600-$625/month.

2BR/1BA Apt. off MLK. Carpet, tile floors, laundry hookup, kitchen w/ appliances, ceiling fans, large rooms, secured entrance.

Downstairs unit. $645/month.

Commercial Property for Rent

Off ACL Blvd. & Westlake Ave.

2 & 3BR, 1 Bath Apts. Newly Renovated, hardwood floors, carpet, ceiling fans, appliances, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookups. $625-$795/month for 2bdrs and $735-$895/month for 3bdrs.

912-228-4630 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm www. bnetmanagement.com WE ACCEPT SECTION 8 *For Qualified Applicants with 1+ years on Job.*

SPECIAL! 11515 White Bluff Rd. 1BR/1BA, all electric, equipped kitchen, W/D connection. Convenient to Armstrong College. $695/ per month, $500/deposit.

1812 N. Avalon Street.

2BR/1.5BA, kitchen equipped, W/D connection. $725/per month, $500/ deposit.

DAVIS RENTALS

310 EAST MONTGOMERY X-ROADS, 912-354-4011 OR 656-5372

VERY NICE HOUSE FOR RENT *304 Stacy Court: 4BR/2BA, $1200/month. Call 912-631-7644, 912-507-7934 or 912-927-2853 (No calls after 9pm)

Westside / Eastside Savannah: 37th, 38th, & 42nd Streets. Adult Living.

Furnished, all utilities incl.

Washer/Dryer on premises, cable TV, WiFi/ Internet. $130-$200/weekly.

Requirements: Pay stubs/ID. Call 912-677-0271

SHARED LIVING: Fully Furnished Apts. Ages 40 & better. $170 weekly. No deposit. All utilities included.

Call 912-844-5995 SINGLE, Family Home w/ Room for Rent: Furnished, includes utilities, central heat/air, Comcast cable, washer/dryer. Ceramic tile in kitchen & bath. Shared Kitchen & bath. Call 912963-7956, leave message

Roommate Wanted ROOMMATE WANTED: M/F. 2 BR, 2.5 BA, Townhouse- Bonaventure Rd. W/D. $375 plus half utilities.

Call Dion, 912-677-6686

Automotive Cars/Trucks/Vans

FENDER BENDER ??

Paint & Body Repairs.

Insurance Claims. We Buy Wrecks. 49 years Exp. Call 912-355-5932.

AVAILABLE ROOMS:

2008 TOYOTA Tundra. 4WD, V8 5.7. Double Cab, Long bed, SR5, Like new. $9,800. Call (470) 202-8426

ROOMS FOR RENT - Ages 40 & better. $150 weekly. No deposit. Furnished rooms. All utilities included. On Busline.

Call 912-844-5995

Service Directory

SAVANNAH’S HOUSE OF GRACE

Brick, Block, Concrete, Stucco, Brick Paving, Grading, Clearing, etc., New & Repair Work. Call Michael Mobley, 912-631-0306

CLEAN, comfortable rooms.

Washer/dryer, air, cable, ceiling fans. $125-$145 weekly. No deposit. Call Ike @ 844-7065

SENIOR LIVING AT IT’S BEST FOR AGES 50 & BETTER Shared community living for full functioning seniors ages 50 & above. Nice comfortable living at affordable rates.

Shared kitchen & bathroom.

All bedrooms have central heating/air and cable.

Bedrooms are fully furnished and private. Make this community one you will want to call home.

SAVANNAH’S HOUSE OF GRACE also has community housing with its own private bath. Different rates apply.

Income must be verifiable.

We accept gov. vouchers.

Prices starting at $550.

Call 912-844-5995

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