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AUG 8-14, 2018 NEWS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

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WEDNESDAY 8. 8 Film: Big Trouble in Little China

A 1980s cult classic from director John Carpenter. Kurt Russell plays Jack Burton, a trucker helping his friend rescue his fiance from the clutches of an evil sorcerer in San Francisco’s Chinatown. 4 & 7 p.m. GTC Pooler Stadium 12, 425 Pooler Pky.

Film: The Glove

John Saxon stars as a down-on-his-luck ex-cop who is forced to become a bounty hunter in order to pay his child support. 8 p.m. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $8

Gin Blossoms THU 8.9

The Gin Blossoms are an American rock band best known for hits like “Hey Jealousy” and “Follow You Down.” The Stage on Bay, 1200 West Bay St. $29

Film: Step Brothers

Brennan and Dale are middle-aged losers still living with their parents. 7 p.m. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $2 -$8 912-525-5040. lucastheatre.com

THURSDAY 8. 9 Savannah Seafood & Spirits Festival: Coastal Chef’s Table

Savannah Seafood & Spirits Festival: AquaCurean Challenge SAT 8.11

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This year’s experience will bring together the best Savannah and regional restaurants along with mixologists and bartenders. The all-inclusive ticket will allow patrons to taste some of the finest food and beverage and vote for their favorites. During the AquaCurean Challenge, restaurants will compete with each other by showcasing their favorite seafood recipe, while our bartenders will compete for your vote with their favorite cocktail presentation. 2-5 p.m. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. gourmetseafoodandspiritsfestival.com/aquacurean-challenge. html 4

This unique premier event with each chef demonstrating their course preparation will feature a seated five course culinary journey with paired wines & spirits. 5:30-9 p.m. Westin Savannah Harbor 912-201-2000

The Downtown Delilahs Dance Cabaret w/ In the Jungle

“In the Jungle” is a high-energy performance that takes a modern twist on the original cabaret experience Thurs.-Sat, 11 p.m. Carnival Bar Theatre, 306 W Factors Walk. $20 general, $30 VIP

Film: Body Heat

Date Night at the Post for August stars that sizzling thriller starring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner. 7 p.m. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne $10

Gin Blossoms

The Gin Blossoms are an American rock band best known for hits like “Hey Jealousy” and “Follow You Down.” 8 p.m. The Stage on Bay, 1200 West Bay St. $29

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Our Underwater World: Dive into the Deep with Gray’s Reef

Take a virtual dive into Gray’s Reef, Georgia’s only National Marine Sanctuary, just 14 miles off Sapelo Island. RSVPs required; visit OneHundredMiles.org/ Naturalist101. 7-8:30 p.m. One Hundred Miles, 2424 Drayton St eFree

Park Place Outreach Charity Wine Tasting

Enjoy an evening of delicious wine and food in support of an organization making an impact on our area. Admission includes tasting of 6 wines and passed appetizers from the Virginia College Culinary Program students. 5:30 p.m. Savannah Wine Cellar, 5500 Abercorn St., Twelve Oask Shopping Center. $20 pre-register, $25 door

Savannah VOICE Festival: The Telephone Opera

Gian Carlo Menotti’s one-act opera The Telephone tells of a romance between woman and technology. 6 & 8 p.m. Kennedy Pharmacy, 324 E State St $22

FRIDAY 8.10 Film: Dial M for Murder

Wealthy London socialite Margot Mary Wendice had a brief love affair with an American writer, but when her tennis-pro husband returns home, things escalate from dramatic to deadly. 7 p.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. $2-$8 912-525-5040. lucastheatre.com

Film: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

Now on the Greek island of Kalokairi, Sophie is pregnant with Sky’s child while running her mother’s villa. Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 3 & 7 p.m . Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne $8 adults, $5 children

Leyla Kabuil

Leyla Kabuil is a Regents’ and Chancellor’s Scholar at the University of California, Berkeley and the pianist of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 Westridge Road Free 912-598-1188, allenpr@comcast.net

Savannah Seafood & Spirits Festival: Lowcountry Picnic & Concert

SATURDAY 8.11

Presented on the Westin Savannah Harbor boardwalk and luxurious lawns, guests can relax along the Savannah River and enjoy seafood low country style. 6:30-9 p.m. Westin Savannah, 1 Resort Drive.

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Run the Jokes

Buddy Cop Comedy

Featuring Brandon Kieffer and Ed Towns. 8:30 p.m. The Wormhole, 2307 Bull St. $7 wormholebar.com

Savannah VOICE Festival: The Telephone, Opera and Dinner

Gian Carlo Menotti’s one-act opera The Telephone tells of a romance between woman and technology. 7-10 p.m. Davenport House Kennedy Pharmacy, 324 East State Street. $65, includes light supper and wine reception

Summer Soiree

The Savannah Arts Association Gallery is staying open late for the locals. 5-8 p.m. Savannah Art Association Gallery, 232 Bull St

The annual classic showcase of restaurants and mixologists, tantalizes the patron from start to finish. 2-5 p.m. Westin Savannah, 1 Resort Drive. High energy improv comedy show. 8 p.m. Front Porch Improv, 2222 Bull Street. $10

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Cyrus Steele brings his clean and funny act, as seen on the Tonight Show, to Savannah. Ages 18 and up and fun for all. 8 p.m. Bay Street Theatre, 1 Jefferson St.

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Forsyth Farmers Market

Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine. 9 a.m. Forsyth Park

The Lottery with Front Porch Improv

Anyone can put their name into the lottery and then names will be randomly chosen to perform alongside Front Porch Improv actors. 9:30 p.m. Front Porch Improv, 2222 Bull Street. Free

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Loving Our Immigrant Neighbors Workshop

on classic songs and scenes. 2-5 p.m. Yamacraw Performing Arts, 649 W. Jones St. $22 - $30

SUNDAY 8.12 Fresh Catch and Cocktails Jazz Brunch- Savannah Seafood & Spirits Festival

Join for Cocktails and Shrimp Tails, A Bloody Mary bar, Champagne, seafood, breakfast buffet & jazz music. Music performed by Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Trio. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Westin Savannah Harbor, 1 Resort Drive.

Savannah VOICE Festival: It’s a Funny Story

Praised for his ‘comic pizzazz’ by the New York Times, baritone Marco Nistico presents a dynamic recital showcasing the full range of style and drama he brings to his performance. Curated by Nistico himself, this recital features delightful story telling mixed with music by Italian composers such as Giuseppe Verdi, Paolo Tosti and more. 5-8 p.m. JEA, 5111 Abercorn St. $35

MONDAY 8.13 Odd Lot Improv: Monday Night Madness

Built around a series of improv games, the show relies on audience suggestions. 7:30 p.m. The Loft on Liberty, 215 W. Liberty St. $5

Savannah VOICE Festival: Masters in Recital

Explore the history of immigration, the rise and impact of detention, and ways communities of faith can support immigrants and asylum seekers in Georgia. 9 a.m. St. Paul the Apostle, 1802 Abercorn Street.

In an extravaganza of virtuosity and brilliance, the faculty of the VOICExperience training programs present a recital of their favorite pieces. 7-10 p.m. Westin Savannah Harbor, 1 Resort Drive. $32.50 - $40

Savannah VOICE Festival: Broadway Tales

TUESDAY 8.14

This lively performance explores the stories that have crossed over from the opera world to Broadway, as La Boheme and Madame Butterfly become Rent and Miss Saigon. 7 p.m. Asbury Memorial UMC, 1008 Henry St. $35 - $45

Savannah VOICE Festival: Camp Voice Showcase

In this final showcase, Camp VOICE director Jessica Ann Best presents these young singers in a concert of fresh takes

Evening @ Skidaway

Most people know of carbon dioxide’s role as a greenhouse gas and its contribution to climate change. However, few are familiar with another carbon dioxide-related environmental issue -- increased acidification of the ocean. UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Clifton Buck will present an program to describe the science behind ocean acidification. 7 p.m., with 6:15 p.m. reception UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Circle.

NEWS & OPINION EDITOR’S NOTE

BY JIM MOREKIS

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FEW THINGS more dramatically show the nature of modern U.S. politics than the upcoming battle for the Georgia governor’s mansion between Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp. I find the race hugely fascinating, not only because of the importance of the position, but because of what its dynamics say about Georgia, about our two major parties, and about America itself. Democrats in Georgia have become accustomed to seeing highly touted candidates, fawned over by the national media, come up embarrassingly short when it comes time for an actual statewide election. To name just two examples, the muchtouted dynastic campaigns in 2014 of Jimmy Carter’s grandson Jason Carter for governor and Sam Nunn’s daughter Michelle Nunn for senator were notable flameouts, after months of glowing press. Stacey Abrams appears ready to break that mold. Not only because she’s notably not a member of an established political family, but because among other positive qualities, she likes campaigning, and she’s really good at it. And candidates matter. Carter and Nunn’s problem was not only that they were Democrats in a Republicanheavy state, but they were — simply put — bad at campaigning. They didn’t seem to really enjoy being around other people all that much. Voters sense that, and respond accordingly. Candidates matter. However, it’s just as true that Abrams represents, by design, a move by state Democrats away from the center and more to the left. This is what the party’s progressive base demands, in Georgia as well as around the country. It remains to be seen how effective that strategy will be in a state which gave Donald Trump 51 percent of the vote in 2016. Meanwhile, Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp has tied himself directly to Trump in his bid, crediting a late Trump endorsement to a surge in support which catapulted him to a devastating 40-point annihilation of his opponent in the primary runoff, Casey Cagle — who had been considered a stone-cold lock for the nomination just a few weeks before. Cagle’s troubles with his own party arguably began when he was caught on tape describing the primary as “who could be the craziest.”

They say that in politics a gaffe is when you’re caught telling the truth. And Cagle’s gaffe seems emblematic when you consider the absurdly cartoonish ad that Kemp became known for, in which he brags about knowing how to use a gun, a chainsaw — and a pickup truck to, in his words, “round up criminal illegals.” Former Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes, one of the last of the so-called Blue Dog Democrats, recently told the New York Times that Georgia was once governed very effectively from the middle. “We were all very much in favor of public education. We kept really controversial issues down by an unwritten agreement. But the middle has gone, and it has gone to the extremes unfortunately. It is a microcosm of what is happening in the country,” Barnes said. He went on to tell the Times that neither he nor his late predecessor Zell Miller could make it through a Democratic primary in 2018, nor could current Senator Johnny Isakson win a GOP primary today. Regardless of whether Abrams or Kemp wins in November, our outgoing governor, Nathan Deal, is likely to be the last Georgia governor for quite awhile to govern from the middle, or something close to it. Deal — a former Democrat — has been able to largely push back the more socially conservative wing of his own Republican Party in efforts to maintain Georgia’s image of being friendly to national and international investment. And here we get to

the elephant in the room — and I don’t just mean the GOP party symbol. Georgia currently has by some measures

the largest film industry on the planet. The economic impact of the film and TV industry in the Peach State is estimated to be at least $9.5 billion. From Marvel to Madea, from Black Panther to Baby Driver, from Freeman and Travolta in Savannah to the new Disney film set to shoot here, make no mistake: Much of Georgia’s current economic boom can be directly tied to the film and TV industry. It’s a non-polluting industry. It’s a technologically advanced industry. It provides plenty of jobs for a diverse range of people from all walks of life. It doesn’t depend on costly construction projects. And it provides literally priceless PR for a deep South state sometimes badly in need of image enhancement. Regardless of your politics, you’d think you’d want as much of that as you can get. Money isn’t everything, true. But the film and TV industry do nothing but move Georgia forward on all fronts. Enter Brian Kemp, stage right. Kemp has gone on record pledging his support of a version of the controversial “religious freedom” legislation which critics say leaves the door open to discriminating against LGBT adoptive parents. This is a similar, scaled-down version of the same legislation vetoed by Deal in 2016. And what’s the one thing that could persuade the film and TV industry to go elsewhere despite Georgia’s lucrative and generous tax incentives? You guessed it: Blatant discrimination. The scene is set. Both Democrats and Republicans in Georgia made very strong choices for what kind of candidate they want to represent them in November. Both Abrams and Kemp swamped their primary opponents, and both can say they have a clear mandate from their party’s respective bases. It will be interesting to see how much the debate over the future of Georgia’s film and TV industry will shape this pivotal race for the Governor’s mansion. cs

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NEWS & OPINION SPECIAL REPORT

Westside Arena: Crunching the numbers Part Five: Rosy economic projections largely don’t add up

BY MARCEL R. WILLIAMS

$9 million. To vacate the site, the city plans to spend $20 million on a new service center off Interchange Drive. While not strictly necessary, spending $8 million to restore the Waterworks building should be a high priority, since it’s hard to see anyone building next to a decaying structure with plants growing out of the roof. And what about the additional expense of shuttle buses, pedestrian pathways and mitigating soil contamination? New buses needed to move attendees can easily run $500,000 each. To facilitate pedestrian access to the site, plans include a greenway along the canal and the proposed Alice-Cohen Corridor pedestrian path.

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AT A proposed cost of $140 million, the Westside Arena promises to be one of the most expensive civic amenity projects undertaken in Savannah’s history. Advocates trumpet how the arena “is already paid for” through SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax), a supplemental 1-percent sales tax. Yet building the arena in the “Canal District” near West Gwinnett Street and Stiles Avenue will likely cost much more to become a functional reality. How much more? The total public investment in the area could be nearly

$300 million, of which over $90 million are costs unique to this site that could be avoided with a different site closer to downtown! How is this possible? The tangible additional costs could exceed $130 million. As discussed in part 3 of this series, providing sufficient onsite parking will require the construction of multiple garages easily totaling $60 million. To address flood mitigation (discussed in part 4), the consulting engineering firm Thomas and Hutton recommended the widening of the Springfield Canal at a cost of $33 million. Road improvements on Gwinnett and Stiles to handle the increased traffic are predicted to be about

8 Context map of arena site showing city owned-property in black hatching. Illustration by author with Bing basemap.

These will require still more resources—$750,000 per mile just for construction alone by one estimate—especially if private land needs to be acquired. Developing any of the parcels surrounding the principal arena site would entail the abatement of known soil contamination. These costs haven’t been identified, but can become extremely expensive. The City should make abundantly clear what every element of the project will cost and how it will be paid for. Every dollar spent on or in support of the arena, after all, has an opportunity cost: the extra policing, drainage improvements, cultural events and community services that could otherwise be applied to other parts of the city. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE

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For all the millions of taxpayer dollars that will be spent on the new Westside Arena, its financial performance outlook is poor. While arenas have a broader public purpose and may be worthy of subsidies, the City’s chosen site for the project further undermines its ability to cover its operational costs. By and large, arenas are a losing business proposition that require extensive subsidies for their operation, to say nothing of capital (construction) costs. Despite its central location, the current Civic Center is no exception, losing approximately $1.7 million a year, according to the City. It is kept solvent with money from the hotel-motel and rental car taxes and historically also required general fund appropriations to further patch holes in its budget. A set of comparable facilities provided by the city’s arena consultant, Barrett Sports Group, also lost money on average. The few facilities that do manage a modest profit are usually attached to larger complexes with convention centers or conference halls. Yet the Barrett Sports Group predicts the operation of the new arena will break even. No consultant stays in business long recommending against its self-interest. Their analysis is based on optimistic and rather flexible assumptions, so this is hardly surprising. They foresee the facility making about $300,000 a year upon opening, declining to $187,000 by year five. Unimpressive as they sound, these figures are based on rosy expectations of revenue on everything from naming rights, parking and advertising to the demand for premium seats. If any of these are much less than expected or if costs are much higher than expected, the new arena will operate at a loss and require subsidies. As the consultants acknowledge, a 10 percent drop in projected attendance combined with a 10 percent increase in operating expenses would have the arena lose more than it is now projected to make. If the current Civic Center is any indication of how the new arena will perform, the outlook isn’t good. There are many reasons to doubt these projections of profit. Parking revenue, for one, will almost certainly be needed to pay for garages. Savannah International Trade and Convention Center former manager Bob Coffey noted in a presentation to City Council that given Savannah’s small market size (half that of Charleston and a quarter of Jacksonville’s) and event culture, it “has been historically difficult to support premium access or membership-based activities.” In other words, premium seats and suites are unlikely to do well in this mar10 ket. Savannah, he says, sees a “cheap

Table of costs associated with the planned arena.

ticket/late ticket phenomenon” where people are accustomed to approaching the box office last minute and asking for a discount. Yet BSG’s cash flow projections have the new arena earning almost as much from premium seating and luxury boxes as overall venue rental. None of this bodes well for the arena’s long-term financial health. The Westside site further undermines much of the new arena’s business potential. As proposed, it has sufficient capacity to host conventions and large meetings, but utterly lacks the on-site function and service facilities like large hotels and restaurants critical to attracting those types of events. Without them, the arena can only ever be a “satellite” facility. Even with some additional development in the area, it’s highly unlikely a premium hotel could operate profitably on infrequent arena traffic. A downtown arena, by contrast, could pull from a dozen existing large hotels within easy walking distance. For proponents of the new Westside arena, the lack of amenities is a minor problem, since they expect the new facility to unleash a torrent of private investment. There is very little evidence to support a “build it and they will come” ethos, however. If academic studies are any guide, a 2007 review found “the broad conclusion of this literature is that stadiums and franchises are ineffective means to create local economic development, whether that is measured as income or job growth. There may be substantial public benefits from stadiums and franchises, but those too are insufficient to warrant large-scale subsidies by themselves.” You don’t have to look far for a relevant case in point: the current Civic Center was likewise promoted as a catalyst for redevelopment as an urban renewal project when it opened in 1974, yet its neighborhood remained quite depressed into the 2000s. Vacant or underutilized lots remain nearby even today. When modeling a project, planners pay most attention to spending from

out-of-town visitors drawn to arena events. These are the outside dollars that stimulate the local economy. Unfortunately, the project consultants fail to compare their projections to existing figures for the current Civic Center—a common oversight—so their value of about $9 million a year is all but meaningless. One could certainly argue that the current Civic Center, though showing its age, is much better positioned to attract indirect visitor spending on restaurants, bars, hotels and tours, all of which are included in the consultants’ forecasts. The net new spending resulting from the venue could be quite minimal and might even be negative. There are several further reasons to be skeptical of any headline numbers promising millions in economic benefit. Much of what Savannah residents might spend at the new arena is money they would have spent eating out or catching a small live performance downtown. People simply substitute one for the other. To the extent the new facility attracts business away from the convention center, it creates no net benefit; more public funds will be shoveled towards Hutchinson Island to keep that facility afloat. And what about the current proposal to double the size of the Convention Center? How will that impact the use of the new arena? Even if the arena could somehow defy the odds and draw substantial investor interest, there are few good options for associated development. To the north, east and southeast is extremely low-lying land that would be quite challenging to build upon (see last week’s segment). The Carver Village neighborhood to the south and west of the site is nearly all detached homes and evicting families is hardly an acceptable option. This leaves only the arena site itself and a handful of parcels to the west across Stiles and to the south across Gwinnett. As I discussed in a previous segment, much, if not all, of the City-owned land here will be needed for parking; even the

church-owned lot to the southwest was included in the consultants’ tally of parking spaces. With enough money spent on garages, at best a few acres might be available for development once space is set aside for roads and landscaping. On private land, the lot occupied by Savannah Steel Scaffold could have potential, but only if the owners agree to sell. For such a massive “catalyst” investment, it seems there is little the arena can actually catalyze. The current range of plans for the new arena do very little to contribute to the long-term financial health of the city. They sink vast amounts of public funds into a (probable) loss-making asset and will likely pave over the remaining publicly held land for parking. Unless generous incentives are provided, the scheme will attract little private investment, in part because there will be few development sites remaining near the arena. Even if sites are acquired, the available evidence suggests that arenas are poor anchors for private investment. A quick look at any comparable arena—unless it’s at the core of a large city—reveals few restaurants, bars or shops; parking lots predominate instead. This is true of Charleston, Augusta, Macon and Greenville, to name the most-cited comparables. A city arena is an important civic amenity that draws in visitors and supports community events. Savannah deserves and needs a great facility, even if it fails to pay for its operations. The current arena is expensive to maintain and will eventually become functionally obsolete, if it isn’t already. The point in question is whether the city is best served by a new arena on the Westside, renovating the existing arena, or building a new arena somewhere else. Even if acquiring a new site closer to downtown required $10-$15 million, it would likely save far more in the long term by avoiding new parking garage construction, flood mitigation, and by comparison would require few road improvements. It could build on a vast network of existing businesses and lodging options. Meanwhile, the waterworks is a glorious historic building begging for restoration. It could serve as an anchor development for an actual “Canal District” redevelopment that could evolve incrementally as demand materializes and much more on the surrounding neighborhood’s terms. How is Savannah best served? Which financial and practical outcomes do we want? The choice is ultimately up to us. CS This is the final segment of a Special Report analyzing the proposed new Westside Arena. Marcel R. Williams grew up in Savannah and holds a Masters degree in City Planning. He has long been fascinated by the unique history, nature, and potential of Savannah’s urban form.

NEWS & OPINION COMMUNITY

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WRUU online fundraiser goes live this weekend How would a listener get more involved with WRUU?

HELP KEEP Savannahians on the air with WRUU 107.5’s summer online auction. WRUU is a local radio station and a ministry of the Unitarian Universalist Church. Launched just over a year ago, the station is entirely volunteerrun and seeks to give all Savanna-area residents a voice. WRUU’s online auction includes a wealth of donated goodies from local businesses. We spoke to volunteers Trent Kissinger and Jennifer Highland last week. Tell me about your online fundraiser. Trent Kissinger: We’ve done an online auction the past few summers, and now we have a lot more hosts—close to 7! It’s a lot like eBay. It’s a completely virtual fundraiser where people who’d like to make some bids can go look at the catalog. When it opens, they can put their bids in, and when the auction is over, whoever put in the highest bid wins. We have a lot of different items. Everything from gift cards to local coffee shops to really high-interest items, like massages or a child’s tractor. It’s a broad range of things, so no matter what your interest, or whatever you’re willing or able to throw in, you’re going to be able to find something. How will the funds raised be used? TK: Every single dollar raised goes right back to keeping the radio station on the air. We have a number of recurring costs every month. WRUU is 100% volunteer-run, and so none of the money goes towards paying any person. It all goes towards fees, like the fees we must pay for royalties for the music we play. It goes for actual utilities of the station. With all the equipment we have, we have to keep the AC running 24/7, and in Savannah that’s not an option [laughs]. We have a tower rental so we can broadcast the signal.

There’s a lot to be said for social media, and we have a growing Facebook page, but there’s just something special about a radio broadcast that comes on when you get in the car. Tell me more about your programs you have. TK: We have a lot of music shows. Our hosts curate those based on knowledge and taste. We’re getting more and more talk shows that cover things like political issues, as expected, but we also have shows like advice on having a pet.

TK: Our whole goal is to give anyone in Savannah a voice. We have a diverse population. At this point, there are still a number of open time slots. We’re looking for a really broad range to mimic the broad range of people in Savannah. Jennifer Highland: We started with three program hosts and now a year later we’re up to almost 70! When we have our volunteer orientation, we give a spiel about the station and the potential host gives a spiel about the show they’re proposing. We will work with you until you’re ready. If you’re a seasoned control board person, you’re in quickly. If you’re not, then we’ll work with you. And when they realize their dream that they’re finally going to be on the radio, their faces just light up with big smiles. TK: That’s what it’s all about. Why is it so important for Savannah to have a station like WRUU? TK: It all goes back to our mission of providing everyone in the Savannah area a platform for their voices. There’s a lot to be said for social media, and we have a growing Facebook page, but there’s just something special about a radio broadcast that comes on when you get in the car. It reaches a different population. We’re also streaming online as well, and if you have an Alexa, you can say, “Alexa, play WRUU!” JH: We’re big time now! TK: We’re still a growing radio station, so we don’t have that much data [on worldwide listeners], but the longer we go, the more data we compile, and the more we can see where our reach is. We do have people listening from all around the world. We do want to focus on Savannah and Savannah residents, but if people from all around the world want to hear what Savannahians have to say, that’s awesome! CS

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City Attorney Stillwell to retire

City of Savannah City Attorney Brooks Stillwell announced his retirement last week during a regular City Council workshop. Stillwell served as City Attorney since November 2012 and is set to retire this December 1. Stillwell was also a longtime City Alderman, first elected to City Council in 1974 and continuing in office until 1991. He served as the Mayor Pro Tem his final year in office. In his remarks to Council, Stillwell said that he had attended approximately 600 council meetings over his 23 years of service as a council member and city attorney. “I am honored to have had the privilege to serve the City of Savannah and to work with six Mayors, five City Managers and many council members, state and federal elected officials, staff members and citizens over the years,” Stillwell said. “I have great memories of the many battles won and sometimes lost over that time, and I know that the City is in a much better economic and physical state today than it was when I started as an alderman at age 28. I look forward to working with my many friends in the city and the private sector in my new capacity as a private citizen going forward,” Stillwell said. Mayor Eddie DeLoach, said, “I cannot begin to thank him enough for his dedicated service and the love he has shown for the city he calls home.” The City will conduct a nationwide executive search for a new city attorney. Stillwell practiced law as a partner at Hunter Maclean, the largest firm in Georgia outside of Atlanta, from 1971 until 2012. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1971.

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There were concerns at the beginning of his tenure as City Attorney that his long career with Savannah’s premier law firm might impact his ability to function, given Hunter Maclean’s pervasive presence in any number of local projects and petitions to City Council. Once he retires, Stillwell says he will continue a limited private practice in town.

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one that just ticks me off. What’s worse is she knows it, so every time she repeats the behavior, it’s premeditated. Where’s the guilt? We share a bathroom, she’s got a sink, I’ve got one too. There’s no physical line down the middle of the counter, but we both know where the DMZ is. We’ve also got more towels than we know what to do with. I’m guessing she has stock in Cannon. What is her dastardly bathroom habit that I find repulsive and she revels in tormenting me with? She takes her makeup off at night with my towel. Folds it back and puts it on my side. I wash my face at night, look down and am greeted with a mess of black and brown all over my supposedly clean towel. If I’ve asked her once, I’ve asked her a couple hundred times to please not do it. She continues despite my urging and loathing, and seems to actually get a kick out of it. Is this woman evil or not? A bathroom sociopath?

the newspaper, read real books, and write letters. Karen swears I’m stuck in 1975. Well I can state unequivocally, that in 1975 no one ever entertained the idea of handling their dog’s droppings. So is this 2018 version of myself such a bad person because I won’t handle my dog’s waste products? Actually yeah, and I do get it, the whys and wherefores behind this modern phenomena. A dinosaur yes, a moron no. I know myself though, it’s a bad behavior that I’m going to continue doing unless persuaded otherwise. So far gentle chiding from my mate, sidelong dirty looks from my neighbors, and my conscience have failed to step up to the plate. It’s not like I’m the only dog walker who is slack. A couple of my buddies on the same Richmond Drive route I walk are as guilty as I am. Don’t worry guys, I’m not going to “out” you now, but if I do go down, I’m taking you with me. What’s it going to take for me to come

There’s always some little thing that makes us feel guilt. It’s what defines us as human beings. Our own feelings of trivial guilt are what allow us to exist with our spouses, families and friends. I mean seriously, if you’re going to put the toilet paper roll on a certain way just to rile your wife, isn’t it fun to just imagine the guilty antics of others? There’s always some little thing that makes us feel guilt. It’s what defines us as human beings. Our own feelings of trivial guilt are what allow us to exist with our spouses, families and friends. I mean seriously if you’re going to put the toilet paper roll on a certain way just to rile your wife, isn’t it fun to just imagine the guilty antics of others? Guy comes out of the bathroom, you heard him run the water in the sink. Did he wash his hands? Not! Nothing but a ruse to appease our needs. But does he feel any guilt over it? Obviously we think he should, I mean if we’re at the sink next to him, he at least rinses off. What gets me, is we continually repeat our actions even though we know they’re wrong. Guess the guilt doesn’t amount to enough to change our behaviors. Now if the grocery store manager embarrassed you in public for eating a few grapes before checkout, perhaps you then would change your ways, or maybe at least feel a little guilt the next time . Take my significant other (that would set up a great Rodney Dangerfield joke), she’s got her share of idiosyncrasies. I won’t reveal all her faults, but I’ll tell you

Okay — I’ve hinted at what y’all might or should feel guilty about. I’ve pointed out my woman’s shortcomings, how about myself. Moi? I don’t pick up after my dog. She’s really not my dog, she’s the Jensen’s (does that let me off the poop hook?). I never did it with any of my own dogs either, so I guess that doesn’t hold water. In my defense though, I never let her go on anyone’s property. I also carry a bag and police my route, picking up all refuse (nonfecal) that is. I just can’t get my mind around (or in this case my hands) the idea of handling my dog’s droppings. We called it dog’s dirt where I grew up in New Jersey. Tommy Schmidt was always the last kid chosen for a team in my neighborhood. We once made him move a pile off of second base if he wanted to play. Great story here if I go on to say he played for the New York Mets years later, but sadly while he loved the game enough to pick up the poop, he never was a player. When did this human’s handling of dog’s dirt start? I understand I am a dinosaur in many aspects of my life. I actually still read

around? I’m like that grape stealer in the grocery store: It’s going to take me being caught in the act, and publicly berated for it. Now I’ve got some size to me, but don’t be intimidated, I’m really a big wuss. I do know when I’m wrong though, and I’ll take your chastising like a man. There’s a car coming the other day on our walk down Richmond Drive. “Best get our big butts over, or we’ll be run over” I tell Isabella (a woman that actually listens to me). So we cross the grass median to avoid the vehicle, as we always do. I put Izzy up at her house (I’ve found borrowing canines has all the rewards and none of the responsibilities of ownership), and I continue down my street to my abode. As I walk into the living room and tramp all over my wife’s hand made Hereke carpet that she spent a small fortune on in Turkey, I sense something is wrong. She frowns and asks “what’s that smell”? As I look down and see the mess I’ve tracked into the house all over my shoes, I realize I am in deep s#*t, (er I mean dog’s dirt). CS

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Savannah Police detectives have made four arrests in the fatal shooting of 59-year-old Patricia Sabb. “This was a senseless act of violence that resulted in the loss of a well-respected member of this community due to no fault of her own,” Chief Mark Revenew said. “We have worked closely with our partners, including Deputy Assistant District Attorney Frank Pennington, to bring charges against these suspects and hopefully provide this family a little relief in a time of tragedy.” Officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of W. 41st Street just prior to 11 p.m. July 23 and discovered Sabb with a life-threatening gunshot wound. She was transported to Memorial Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. On July 30, Savannah Police issued murder warrants for Patrick Bryant Nelson, 18; Alex Lee Johnson III, 19; Harvey Zihe J. Cooley, 18; and Marvin Marquan Hayes, 19. Hayes and Johnson were also

charged with armed robbery in connection to an incident that occurred earlier this month.

Home invasion suspect still at large

The Chatham County Police Department continues to investigate the Home Invasion in Georgetown on July 31. “As of this time, the suspect is not in police custody. Police have no evidence to suggest the suspect is still hiding in the wooded area. Residents of the Georgetown area are not considered to be in danger and are free to leave their homes as usual. Police ask all county residents to be vigilant and to call 911 if they see someone matching the previously given description of the suspect,” Chatham County Police report. Chatham County Police officers were alerted to home invasion at about 6 p.m. that Tuesday. “The suspect, a black male approximately 5’10” with a short haircut and a beard, entered a citizen’s home in Georgetown through the back window. The homeowner was present and the suspect quickly fled the home and stole a handgun, cash, and the homeowner’s vehicle,” a black Nissan Rouge, police say. A deputy with the Sheriff’s Office assisting the Chatham County Police

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Among the gazillion other products and services available from Amazon is the behemoth’s facial recognition software, Rekognition, marketed as providing extremely accurate facial analysis. But when the American Civil Liberties Union gave it a go, the results were startling. Using Rekognition, the ACLU scanned photos of every current member of the U.S. House and Senate and came up with 28 matches to a mug shot database of people who had been arrested for crimes. The ACLU announced its findings July 26 and admitted it used Amazon’s default settings, to which Amazon responded, “While 80 percent confidence is an acceptable threshold for photos of hot dogs, chairs, animals or other social media use cases,” Amazon would advise customers to set the threshold at 95 percent or higher for law enforcement. The ACLU told NPR that the legislators who were falsely matched were men, women, Republicans and Democrats of all ages. However, the software did misidentify people of color at a higher rate.

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You thought you were old? You’re just a twinkle in a nematode’s eye. Russian scientists have revived two ancient, frozen roundworms, or nematodes, from samples collected in Siberian permafrost, The Siberian Times reported on July 26. The worms, which were found in cores taken from 30 meters and 3.5 meters deep, are believed to be female and 41,700 and 32,000 years old, respectively. After collecting the samples, scientists slowly thawed out the worms, which eventually started eating and moving. Scientists from the Institute of Physico-Chemical and Biological Problems of Soil Science in Moscow believe the nematodes have some adaptive

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Florida. Need We Say More?

During a July 23 debate among mayoral candidates in Key West, Florida, Sloan Bashinsky, a perennial contender, took a minute to answer a call from God. “Hello? What? God?” Bashinsky said, speaking into his cellphone. According to FLKeys News, it wasn’t the first time he’s heard from a higher power: “I have said every time I ran, I ran because God told me to run,” Bashinsky explained. “I think anyone who wants this job is insane.” Bashinsky has a law degree from Vanderbilt University and was once among the island’s homeless. He joins six other candidates on the ticket.

Sign of the Times

Just after midnight on July 22, a couple in Palo Alto, California, were awakened in their bedroom by a 17-year-old burglar with a garment obscuring his face. Instead of demanding money or jewelry, though, the intruder asked for their Wi-Fi password. According to the Sacramento Bee, the homeowner forced the teen out of the home and called police, who tracked him down a block away and arrested him for felony residential burglary. Police later determined it wasn’t the teen’s first attempt at connectivity. Less than an hour earlier that night, a prowler had summoned a woman from her home to ask for access to her Wi-Fi network also. She told him to go away, and he rode off on a bicycle -- which she realized the next day he had stolen from her backyard. She called police, who recovered the bike near where they had arrested the teen.

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• Jeffrey Jacobs, 37, thought he had a great thing going. Last year, when a tree fell on his White Plains, New York, home, he told the owner of a tree service (and big hockey fan) that he was the owner of the NHL’s Boston Bruins, reported The Hour. Impressed, the tree service owner sent a crew in the midst of a storm, then billed the actual club owner, 78-year-old Jeremy Jacobs, $5,100 for the service. Police in nearby Wilton, Connecticut, heard about the deception when they received a call in May from security officials at a company chaired by the Bruins’ owner. The story sounded familiar: In November, Jacobs had been pulled over in Wilton, and he told officers he owned the Bruins in an effort to get out of the ticket. On July 20, Jacobs was pulled over for using his phone while driving in Poughkeepsie, New York, sent back to Wilton and charged with criminal impersonation. • Diamonds are SO 20th century. In Japan, Warp Space is offering newlyweds the chance to make their union universal with wedding plaques launched into space. According to United Press International, the startup company, founded by faculty members from the University of Tsukuba, will print a titanium plate with the names of the betrothed and put it, along with a few hundred other plaques, in one of a series of small cubes to be released into space from the International Space Station. Astronauts will memorialize the launching by taking photographs, which will then be sent to the newlyweds. The service costs $270.

and he delivered again on July 24 when 18-year-old Bayley Toth appeared in his courtroom. Toth was convicted of two misdemeanor criminal mischief charges for toppling a portable toilet at Painesville Township Park in June, among other things. Cicconetti sentenced him to 120 days in jail, but suspended it in lieu of Toth shoveling ... manure at the Lake County Fair. “You act like an animal, you’re going to take care of animals,” Cicconetti told Toth. The News-Herald reported Toth will also have to perform 40 hours of community service and pay restitution for damage to the park.

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A weird in-air experience for passengers traveling from the Canary Islands in Spain to the Netherlands on May 29 ended tragically. The Transavia flight was forced to land in Faro, Portugal, after passengers began fainting and vomiting in reaction to the overpowering smell of another passenger, 58-year-old Russian rocker Andrey Suchilin. “It was like he hadn’t washed himself for several weeks,” Belgian passenger Piet van Haut said. CBS News reported that Suchilin had sought medical attention in Spain and was given antibiotics for an “ordinary beach infection.” Taken to a hospital in Portugal, his condition deteriorated, and he was diagnosed with tissue necrosis. Doctors induced a coma and performed several surgeries, but his wife reported on his Facebook page that he died on June 25. The airline assured fellow passengers that “there has been no risk of infection.”

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BY JOSEPHINE JOHNSON THE DOLLYROTS bring their bright, guitar-driven pop-punk to Savannah before skipping across the pond for an end-ofsummer European tour. The Dollyrots have been on the road all summer in support of their eighth studio album Whiplash Splash. Lead singer and bassist Kelly Ogden and guitarist Luis Cabezas have a tight musical bond. The pair are married and have known each other since eighth grade. That’s when Cabezas confesses to falling in love with Ogden at first sight. “I chased after her for like four years, but she was Kelly Ogden, beautiful smart, everyone loved her,” he remembers, “I finally convinced her to go to Homecoming with me our senior year and that’s when we were really together.” After high school in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, the pair went to New College together in Sarasota. There, they excelled in science: “We were both pretty geeky, intense in biology. Kelly has a biology degree, and I have a degree in neurobiology.” But science wasn’t to be their true

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Savannah VOICE Festival brings second weekend BY JOSEPHINE JOHNSON THIS YEAR’S edition of the Savannah VOICE Festival – the sixth – has kicked off, and this week offers another round of highquality events. Here’s what’s next:

Savannah VOICE Festival presents Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Telephone”

This 30-minute comedic opera written in 1947 explores a scenario all too familiar and still relevant today— how being able to communicate with someone miles away interferes with speaking to someone in the same room. The opera tells the story of a young woman smitten with the new tech of the day, her telephone. So infatuated is she that her boyfriend can’t get a break to propose to her. Returning from last year’s festival are baritone James Wright and soprano Meechot Marrero. Marrero is a young rising Puerto Rican star who joined the Deutche OPer Berlin in 2016. Wright has been building a strong opera career with his warm tone and charismatic presence. The performance features pre-opera entertainment with other telephonerelated pieces. Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Telephone” Thursday, August 9, 6:00 P.M. & 8:00 P.M. Davenport House Kennedy Pharmacy, 324 East State Street, Savannah $22

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Savannah VOICE Festival—Camp VOICE Showcase

Catch tomorrow’s best opera talent today at the Camp VOICE Showcase, Stories of Old and New. Every artist has a story, and some of them are just beginning. Director Jessica Ann Best presents young singers in their final performance featuring fresh takes on classic songs and scenes. Stories of Old and New takes place 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 11 at the Yamacraw Center for the Performing Arts. Camp VOICE Showcase—Stories of Old and New 2 P.M. Saturday, August 11 Yamacraw Center for the Performing Arts, 649 West Jones Street, Savannah $22 to $30

Savannah VOICE Festival Presents Broadway Tales

Join the SVF artists in a lively 90-min18 ute review of stories that have crossed

over from opera to Broadway. Artists bring to life how La Boheme became Rent and how Madame Butterfly became Miss Saigon. Pianist Dan Gettinger leads one of the most popular concerts of the festival. Broadway Tales Saturday, August 11, 7:00 P.M. Asbury United Memorial, 1008 East Henry Street, Savannah $35 to $45

It’s A Funny Story—Marco Nistico in Recital

Experience for yourself why the New York Times praises Marco Nistico for his “vocal aplomb and comic pizzazz” on Sunday, August 12 when he presents a dynamic recital that showcases his range of style and drama. Nistico also coaches Italian diction in the Festival’s training program and will be joined by two of his mentees during the evening’s performance which features works by Italian composers Verdi, Tosti, and more. It’s A Funny Story Sunday, August 12, 5:00 P.M> Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn Street, Savannah $35 For more info about the Savannah VOICE Festival and Savannah Opera Company, visit savannahvoicefestival.org/festival-events/

Savannah VOICE Festival combines virtuoso solo performances with operatic productions.

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CAVE OF SWIMMERS, HOLLOW LEG, ESKIZO @ THE JINX

Heavy-thrash-metal-stoner rockers unite! Miami-based duo Cave of Swimmers wrap their summer tour at the Jinx. Musical collaborators since their childhood together in Venezuela, lead vocalist Guillermo Gonzalez-Perez packs a punch with his high-energy operatic vocals while drummer Arturo Garcia-Ribbi delivers hardcore precision percussion. Fans of Fire in the Cave and ThunderNoise will dig four-piece Hollow Leg from Jacksonville. Local-ish Eskizo opens. SAT., AUG. 11, DOORS 9 PM, SHOW 9:30 PM, $7 COVER

THE PINKERTON RAID, SHE RETURNS FROM WAR, ISAAC SMITH @EL –ROCKO LOUNGE

Alt-Americana fans are in for a treat when Durham, NC-based The Pinkerton Raid headlines a night of indie folk-esque rock. Fans of Wilco, Neil Young and Sharon Van Etten will be pleased with the band’s plaintive voices and introspective songwriting. Charleston fave She Returns From War brings their radiant “cosmic Americana.” Savannahproud and grand-voiced songwriter, Isaac Smith, kicks off the evening in perfect pitch. FRIDAY, AUG. 10, 9 PM, 21+, FREE

The Stage on Bay has been reliving the ‘90s with grunge and alt-rock fans all summer— they’re doing it again with the Gin Blossoms. Expect tunes from the band’s four-time platinum 1992 breakout album “New Miserable Experience” as well as tunes from their June 2018 release “Mixed Reality.” THURS., AUG. 9, 7 PM, $29-39

Comedian Jo Koy brings his summer Break the Mold Tour to Savannah Civic Center. Known for finding the funny in his multi-cultural upbringing, Koy cracks open what it’s like to be raised by a Filipino mother and Air Force father in America. Dynamic, high energy, thought-provoking. Must be 12 years or older to attend. THURS., AUG. 9, 6 PM, $53-$146

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Vocalist Cynthia Utterbach joins the Eric Jones Trio for an evening of standards. Classically trained but ever a lover of Jazz, when Utterbach began scatting to Madame Butterfly, her vocal instructor suggested her musical calling may lie elsewhere. Utterbach has performed as jazz vocalist in Los Angeles as well as throughout Europe in clubs and festivals. SUN., AUG. 12, 8-11 PM, $10 COVER 19

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Barrelhouse South VuDu Shakedown, 10 p.m. Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band, 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Ray Tomasino, 9 p.m. Boomy’s Eric Culberson Band, 10 p.m. Bootleggers Karaoke w/ DJ Miracle, 7 p.m. coffee deli Acoustic Jam, 7 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge Bernadette, 9 p.m. Fia Rua Irish Pub Tim Eightay, 6 p.m. Five Oaks Taproom Eric Britt, 8 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Eric Jones Trio ft. Laiken Williams, 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Ray Lundy, 7 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Rachael’s : Sports • Food • Fun Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Bill Smith Trio, 6:30 p.m. The Sandbar Open Mic, 9 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. SEED Eco Lounge Latin Music Night, 9 p.m. Southbound Brewing Company Boogaloo Bingo and DJ Miami, 7 p.m. Tree House Wobble Wednesday Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jubal Kane, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay, 6 p.m. The Wormhole Open Mic, 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. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) Trivia Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m. Totally Awesome Bar Bingo, 9 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Bingo, 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. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Wacky Wednesday Stafford’s Public House Weird Wednesdays Open Mic Comedy, 9 p.m. Totally Awesome Bar Late Night Comedy, 11 p.m.

Little Lucky’s Live DJ SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m.

THURSDAY 8. 9 LIVE MUSIC

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. Castaways Bar & Grill Live Music, 6:30 p.m.

Madam Company @COACH’S CORNER

Like Bad Company? Like Free? Like Paul Rodgers? Do you like them all even better with a badass, bluesy woman vocalist? You’ll love ATL’s Madam Company! With Savannah fave Thomas Claxton & The Myth. SAT., AUG 11, 7 P.M. Cohen’s Retreat Munchies and Music, 5:30 p.m. Congress Street Social Club DJ Precisa Fannie’s on the Beach Christy and Butch, 8 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Mitch Hennis Quartet, 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Laiken Love, 7 p.m. The Jinx The Dollyrots, Jeff Two Names, Hale Bopp Astronauts, 8 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, ongoing Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Open Mic, 9 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Trivia PS Tavern Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Gypsy Jazz, 7 p.m. River House Georgia Kyle Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Alex Bazemore The Stage on Bay Gin Blossoms Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Open Mic, 9 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jon Lee’s Apparitions, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, 7 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Thomas Claxton, 7:30 p.m. The Wormhole Open Mic, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

The Britannia British Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m. McDonough’s Trivia, 7 p.m. Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina Trivia Pour Larry’s Explicit Trivia, 10 p.m. Southbound Brewing Company Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia, 8 p.m. Tybee Island Social Club Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

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. Rusty Rudders Tap House Karaoke Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke w/ Wrath Nasty, 10 p.m. World of Beer Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

The Sentient Bean Open Mic Comedy, 8 p.m.

The Jinx Live DJ, 10 p.m. Little Lucky’s Live DJ Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Carnival Bar Theatre The Downtown Delilahs Dance Cabaret w/ In the Jungle, 11 p.m. Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. The Distillery An Evening with Celena Adams, 7 & 9 p.m. SEED Eco Lounge Daas Unterground Thursdays, 10 p.m. Stafford’s Public House Open Mic, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY 8.10 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Tribute: A Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band, 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton, Ben Keiser, 8 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m. Bootleggers Dance Music w/ DJ Lishis, 8 p.m. Club Elan Elegant Party, 9 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Whitehall

Dockside Seafood Bluegrass Happy Hour, 4 p.m. Doc’s Bar Willie Jackson and the Tybee Blues Band, 9 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge The Pinkerton Raid, She Returns From War, Isaac Smith, 9 p.m. Fia Rua Irish Pub Wood & Steel, 7 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Eric Jones Trio ft. Kebbi Williams and Andre Murchison, 8:30 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar The Hextones, 9 p.m. The Jinx Scaryoke Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Georgia Kyle Molly MacPherson’s Amar Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Prohibition Danielle Hicks and the Resistance PS Tavern Stan Ray Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m. River Bar Gavin Herrington River House Josephine Johnson Rusty Rudders Tap House Albert Martin, Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m. Ruth’s Chris Steak House Shrimp City Slim, 7 p.m. Saddle Bags Daniel Johnson, 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Sentient Bean Haunted Ballads and Music w/ Chase Anderson, 8 p.m. Service Brewing Company Bluegrass By The Pint w/ City Hotel, 5:30 p.m. Taste of India Don Read, 6:30 p.m. Tijuana Flats Gary Strickland Vic’s on The River Diana Rogers, Claire Frazier and Norm Gagne, 7 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Alex Bazemore, Bill Hodgson, 5 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Stee and the Ear Candy Band, 9:30 p.m. The Wormhole Return of Obamabo Lowcountry Oscillations, 11 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Coach’s Corner Trivia, Movies & Music Trivia, 8 p.m. PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 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. Sunny’s Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Karaoke/ DJ, 10:30 p.m.

COMEDY

The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Friday Funnies, 8 p.m. The Wormhole Run the Jokes, 8:30 p.m.

Club 309 West CoolJay the DJ Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond, 8 p.m. Hercules Bar & Grill DJ Little Lucky’s Live DJ Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ C-Rok, 10 p.m. Tree House DJ Phive Star

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SATURDAY 8.11 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South JerryDay with Charlie Fog, 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Greg Williams, Brett Barnard and the Hitman Blues Band, 8 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m. Bootleggers Bad Justice, 9 p.m. Club Elan Nitti Gritti, 9 p.m. Coach’s Corner Madam Company: Premier Bad Company, Free and Paul Rodgers Tribtue, 7 p.m. Congress Street Social Club DJ Werd Life Doc’s Bar Crazy Chester, 9 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge Whitehall, 9 p.m. Fia Rua Irish Pub Seldom Sober, 7 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Teddy Adams Quartet w/ Quiana Parler, 8:30 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar The Train Wrecks, 9 p.m. The Jinx Cave of Swimmers, Hollow Leg, Eskizo, 10 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Joe Wilson Molly MacPherson’s The Apparitions The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Alisha Duckworth Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Prohibition AMAR PS Tavern Phantom Wingo Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m. Randy Wood Guitars Doug MacLeod, 8 p.m. River Bar James Levine River House Ricky Standard Rocks on the Roof @Sundown, 8 p.m. Rusty Rudders Tap House Albert Martin, Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m. Saddle Bags Chase Fouraker, 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. Shrimp Factory Justin Morris Stafford’s Public House DJ Rudy Lui, 9:30 p.m. Vic’s on The River Diana Rogers, Claire Frazier and Norm Gagne, 7 p.m. The Warehouse Brett Barnard, Sweet Potato and the Pies Wild Wing Cafe Ben Torres, Bill Hodgson, DJ Race, 1 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Wood & Steel, 9:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

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. Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke w/ Wrath Nasty, 10 p.m.

COMEDY

Bay Street Theatre Cyrus Steele, 8 p.m. Front Porch Improv Buddy Cop Comedy, 8 p.m., The Lottery with Front Porch Improv, 9:30 p.m.

The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans

Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond, 8 p.m. Little Lucky’s Live DJ Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces, 10 p.m. Tree House DJ Phive Star

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Carnival Bar Theatre The Downtown Delilahs Dance Cabaret w/ In the Jungle, 11 p.m. Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. The Distillery An Evening with Celena Adams, 7 & 9 p.m.

SUNDAY 8.12 LIVE MUSIC

Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, 9 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10:30 p.m. Cuoco Pazzo Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m., Bill Smith and David Keller, 6 p.m. The Fitzroy Live Music, 3 p.m. Flashback Open Jam, 5 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Eric Jones Trio ft. Cynthia Utterbach, 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Eric Britt, 7 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Georgia Kyle Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) Open Mic, 7 p.m. The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson River House Ricky Standard Shrimp Factory Stan Ray Tybee Island Social Club Sunday Bluegrass Brunch, noon Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Thomas Claxton Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, Ember City, 1 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Trivia, 8 p.m. Moon River Brewing Co. Trivia, 6 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Karaoke/DJ, 10:30 p.m.

Boomy’s DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Exclusives Bar & Grille Open Mic Poetry Night, 7 p.m. Saddle Bags Bar Olympics

MONDAY 8.13 LIVE MUSIC

Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mic, 10 p.m. Bayou Cafe David Harbuck, 9 p.m. Bootleggers Karaoke w/ DJ Nick, Pool Tournament and River Street Poker League Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jon Hill Wild Wing Cafe Eric Britt, 6 p.m. The Wormhole Open Mic, 8 p.m., Open Mic, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina Team Trivia, 7:30 p.m. The Britannia British Pub Bingo, 8 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Bingo

KARAOKE

Boomy’s Karaoke, 10 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Molly Mondays, 10:30 p.m.

The Jinx DJ Lucky Bastard, 10 p.m. Little Lucky’s Live DJ SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Fia Rua Irish Pub Family Movie Night, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY 8.14 LIVE MUSIC

Bay Street Blues Ben Keiser Band, 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Jam Night with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m. Foxy Loxy Cafe Joe Nelson, 7 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Claire Frazier Quartet, 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Levi Moore, 7 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Open Mic, 9 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Open Mic The Sentient Bean Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show hosted by Melanie Goldey, 8 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Hitman Blues Band, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Matt Hill, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m. Coach’s Corner Trivia, 8 p.m. CoCo’s Sunset Grille Trivia, 7 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Trivia, 10 p.m. Fia Rua Irish Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m. McDonough’s Bingo, 7 p.m. Mellow Mushroom Trivia, 7:30 p.m. PS Tavern Poker Rachael’s : Sports • Food • Fun Adults Only Trivia, 9 p.m. Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Trivia, 9 p.m. The Wormhole Trivia, 10:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 7 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Karaoke The Rail Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Chuck’s Bar Comedy Open Mic, 9:30 p.m. The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Tag Team Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

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CULTURE THE ART•BEAT OF SAVANNAH

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Cal Wood’s ten-year journey

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WHEN Savannah State University’s classes begin on Aug. 13, Cal Wood’s art awaits them in the Kennedy Fine Arts building’s gallery. “Transition: From One To The Next” is a ten-year retrospective of his work and shows a thoughtful progression of Wood’s artistic style. “I finished my first painting in 2005 and had my premiere show in 2009, and about five of those are there now,” Wood explains. Since then, Wood has worked hard—and it shows. Savannah State’s gallery director, Eric Clark, met Wood through a Friends of African American Art meeting with the college. Wood came more than prepared. “He was super professional,” recalls Clark. “He brought his whole packet with his work, and he reached out to contact me several times. He’s super ambitious and full of energy. His work is in so many different restaurants in town.” This is Wood’s first solo gallery show, and picking the work he wanted to show was easy for him.

“I like minimal, and I really wanted to do an entire series of that,” he says. “I’m probably going to have to buy a hundred canvases and 10 will work out. I want to pour one drip on the canvas—I lay my canvas flat, I don’t use easels. I love splatters and splashes.” Wood’s earliest pieces are grids, and through the ten years they evolve to more minimal. “The layers on layers, there’s a lot going on there,” notes Wood. “There are some where I thought, ‘I don’t like that, I’ll just do a different color scheme.’ One piece, I didn’t show it and I probably technically finished that piece ten years later. I just put it aside. There are only a few laying around that I haven’t finished.” Wood points out one piece in particular, titled “Window of Opportunity,” as being particularly inspirational to him. One of his earlier grid paintings, there’s one rectangle of bare canvas in the corner of the piece. “So I hate untitled paintings. I really do! But it has to, as people say, speak to me,” Wood explains. “I make fun of people that say that, so I can make fun of myself, too. I was just looking at the painting one day a year after I finished it and I saw that untouched canvas, and I said, ‘Oh my God, window of opportunity.’ That’s my window

into the painting, my window into being able to talk about that piece. I feel like my layers on layers—that’s history. When you get to know a person, you ask them questions. When you ask questions, you’re peeling back those layers to get to know them. That’s how I feel about those layers in my paintings. When I look at a heavily gridded piece, I’m looking through it; I’m not looking at the top surface. That’s what that one was about. “I’ve been thinking about donating that one to my school [in Wrightsville, Ga.] and giving a speech because I want them to know, right then and there, that’s their window of opportunity and make sure they do their best while they’re there. It’s a powerful piece to me.”

Through his artwork, Wood is focused on inspiring others, particularly students. “Get involved with your local colleges. Support them,” he urges. “There’s always opportunity for local artists to give back to the community. I feel these students will be looking at my art, studying my art, talking about my art. Maybe that’ll inspire them to be an artist. Some of them may be students who are just in an art appreciation class and they’re not art people.” CS

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CONTINUING EXHIBITS AMERICAN IDYLL — The SCAD Museum of Art presents “American Idyll,” an exhibition featuring new sculptures and furniture by Wendy White. Through Dec. 30. scadmoa. org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. BERNARD DICK — Bernie Dick’s “paintings” are actually digital prints (giclée prints) of virtual paintings created by using a computer software program and digitizing sketch pad. Through Aug. 31. galleryespresso.com/. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. BONAVENTURE: A HISTORIC CEMETERY IN ART — Steeped in art and history, Bonaventure Cemetery is one of Savannah’s most scenic locales, attracting visitors since the early 19th century. Drawn from Telfair’s and others’ collections, this exhibition includes paintings, prints, photographs, and sculpture inspired by or connected to the cemetery. Through Sep. 23. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. BRUTE & BLOOM: SCREENPRINTED ARTWORK BY AESTHETIC APPARATUS — Michael Byzewski is the Minneapolis based artist behind Aesthetic Apparatus. For over 15 years Michael has done work for everyone from broke local bands to international adver-

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Above: Pork rinds and goat cheese crostini. Right: The place settings for the four-course supper club event, the second hosted by Smith Bros.

Paying homage to the popular hors d’oeuvre bruschett was Smith Brothers’ rendition of tangy goat cheese smeared over toasted bread rounds with a topping of candy-like roasted red grapes — an upscale version more suiting for its counterpart of pink wine. Also among the accoutremonts were Grassroot Farm Fried Pork Belly Skins, basically a pork rind on steroids. The fried pork was served simply with a dusting of salt and pepper. It’s an appetizer that would have been easy to eat in excess, like when you open a bag of potato chips and cannot stop. My favorite of the snacks were the Canewater Farms’ Fried Padron Peppers, which upon the first bite tasted like okra —and us Southerners love our okra. The savory

little waxy peppers were tender and with a deep roasted flavor, a heavy dose of flaked salt sprinkled on the outside hit your mouth with a tiny jolt. I found myself going back for more and more because they were so poppable. The first course, a smoked fig salad with Canewater Farms candied peppers and fresh watermelon atop a manchego cheese crisp was like nothing I have ever tasted. The figs had a whisper of smoky flavor, just enough to cut through the sweetness. The manchego crisp gave the dish a deeply nutty profile, and the watermelon

freshened everything up. This was a first course that I could eat again and again. The pairing, Brotte Rosé Cotes de Rhone, was the perfect accompaniment to complement the sweetness of the fig and watermelon, “Rome valley is where this rosé comes from...and is a blend of Grenache and Syrah,” Matt told the table before we devoured the first pairing. Smith Brothers owners Robert and Brenda Anderson were present and welcomed everyone as the meal started. Robert introduced Canewater Farms’

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THE ULTIMATE way for a restaurant or store to showcase its skill and imagination is by hosting a supper club, a temporary pop-up restaurant with a specialty menu. A recent new kid on the block of Savannah’s thriving trend of pop-ups is the beloved local Smith Brothers Butcher Shop. The idea behind their supper club is to not only allow Chef April Spain to experiment and showcase newly inspired dishes but to also feature food from Smith Brothers’ popular suppliers. I was lucky enough to attend Smith Brothers’ second supper club, which featured Grassroots Farms pork and produce from Canewater Farms. Chef Spain created and prepared the four course meal, which also featured wine pairings with a theme of rosé. To start the evening, the supper club hosted a cocktail hour filled with various hors d’oeuvres and a paired rosé. The rosé, paired by Matt Roseman with Ultimate Distributing, was Rosé All Day—a sparkling rosé that you could literally drink all day. The wine “comes from the south of France and is a wonderful way to start the day,” Matt explained to the group. I agree completely. A big beautiful wood cutting board was covered in various cheeses, all of which can be found at Smith Brothers, and of course a selection of various crackers sat next to the plate. Thick cut Beetroot Cured Salmon was artfully arranged on the table. Unlike most smoked salmon, this was served in thick slices which lended a heartier feel to the delicate fish. Overall, the smoke was as subtle as the texture of the tender salmon, and the fish itself was lightly sweet.

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co-owner Rafe Rivers who explained that they “farm about twenty acres of vegetables over in Darien, Georgia. We are certified organic and we grow vegetables for about 50 restaurants.” The second course, a play on surf and turf, was a perfect summer dish for any dinner party. Grassroots Farm pork belly and pan seared sea scallops were presented atop a bed of vibrant summer sweet corn puree. The corn reminded me of the creamed corn that many Southern mothers make, creamed not by the addition of cream but by scraping the husks to extract the corn’s 26 natural milk. The scallops were prepared

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the way every local loves them — crusted with a tender center — and the pork belly was rendered ideally. For the third and main event, a massive slab of slowly roasted pork loin supplied by Grassroots was presented with velvety polenta from Canewater, grilled peaches, and basil butter. Chef Spain, in a way that I am certain was magic, rendered the fat and skin of the pork in a masterful way creating the crunchiest crust while maintaining a succulent fork-tender center. The polenta was most surprising, and had a flavor similar to that of peach pie from the addition of vibrant summer stone fruit. The rosé, Le Rocher Des Violettes

Rosé, accompanying the pork was much darker than the rest due to ratio of red wine used in the blend, ideal to stand up to an exuberant main course such as luscious swine. Though I am certain no one at the table saved room to eat dessert, hesitation was quickly relinquished after everyone tasted how delicious the “stuffed french toast” was. Two slices of buttery lemon pound cake were prepared using the method you would apply to french toast, and stuffed with blackberry compote and rose macerated cherries. Plopped on top, a semisavory herbed cream, Chef Spain’s way to cut through the classically bold cake.

The pairing of port, made from a rose to with the theme, was just as spectacular as the final course itself. Matt explained he picked a port from Portugal, Quinta Do Tedo Rosé Port, that is made from “red wine grapes fortified with brandy, and aged for only six months.” I plan on returning for as many of these suppers as I can, and if you would like to join me at one of their future supper clubs, Smith Brother’s emails the details with their mailing list. CS Smith Bros. Butcher Shop is at 535 Liberty St. www.smithbrothersbutchershop.com/

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OO A.A. Milne may have been the one who invented Winnie the Pooh, but it’s actually the spirit of Peter Pan creator J.M. Barrie that hovers around the margins of the new Disney yarn Christopher Robin. Like Steven Spielberg’s 1991 Hook, a look at how the adult Peter Pan (Robin Williams) managed to reclaim his childhood innocence and exuberance, this picture posits that the adult Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor), formerly Winnie the Pooh’s human companion, has become so busy with grown-up responsibilities that he has forgot- CHRISTOPHER ROBIN ten how to stop and smell the honey. Yet the Barrie connection doesn’t end there. Christopher Robin is directed by Marc Forster, whose 2004 Finding Neverland centered on Barrie (Johnny Depp) and the family that inspired him to create Peter and the Lost Boys. This new picture falls in between those earlier efforts: It isn’t as artificial and lead-footed as Hook, but it also isn’t as probing or moving as Finding Neverland. Ever the perpetual money machine, Disney is stumbling over itself in its attempts to make new versions of seemingly every property it has ever owned. While that pillaging may or may not eventually extend to offering live-action takes on the animated likes of The Three Caballeros or DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp, its run thus far has been largely expected and mostly successful, with such gems as Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella and even Pete’s Dragon (the latter actually improving on the original). Christopher Robin, unfortunately, falls short of hitting a similar mark. Last year’s Goodbye Christopher Robin, which looked at the relationship between A.A. Milne and the son (Christopher Robin Milne) who inspired a literary namesake, was — despite a PG rating — largely made for adults, what with its dark themes of post-traumatic stress disorder and family dysfunction. Now here comes Christopher Robin sporting that same PG designation, yet

this one is clearly made for family audiences. Certainly, the wee ones will thrill at the sight of Pooh (voiced by Jim Cummings, who’s been essaying the role for approximately 30 years), Tigger (also Cummings), Eeyore (Brad Garrett) and the rest of the Hundred Acre Wood gang being brought to life as living plush toys. Yet will they care to watch McGregor’s Christopher fret over having to fire his fellow employees, or seeing his wife (Hayley Atwell) frowning over the fact that her workaholic husband is never home? Forget the kids: Even adults in the audience might balk at these uninspired interludes, dutifully set up so the movie’s overworked theme of reclaiming childhood innocence can knock them over like a

bowling ball slamming into carefully arranged pins. In fact, much of Christopher Robin feels rote and routine, with the antics of the animals only providing brief respites from the overall drudgery on display. Just because Pooh and Eeyore are often sleepy doesn’t mean the movie itself has to follow suit. It would be unfair not to acknowledge that those who reserve a special place in their heart for Pooh Bear will in all likelihood absolutely adore this movie. Others, however, might not quite understand all the fuss. Like honey, Christopher Robin is very sweet. Unlike honey, it doesn’t stick.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE — FALLOUT

OOO When it comes to the Mission: Impossible film franchise, there’s the John Woo installment and then there’s all the rest. That is to say, there’s Mission: Impossible II, the sole bad entry in the series, and then there are the other chapters, all of which have been remarkably consistent in delivering high-caliber thrills. This designation includes the sixth and latest picture, Mission: Impossible — Fallout, and it’s hardly a knock to state that it’s not quite as compelling as all the other non-Woo endeavors. It may not ascend to any new heights, but it also won’t send viewers home disappointed. Tom Cruise has spent this series playing Superman rather than Everyman, but here

he takes it a step further: His character of Impossible Mission Force agent Ethan Hunt is now basically God, lording over his domain, bestowing his blessings on the worshipful mortals around him, and remaining indestructible no matter how hard the Satanic emissaries in his midst try to bring him down. In this entry, Hunt has his hands full trying to retrieve three plutonium cores that were stolen from right under his nose (hey, even God makes mistakes). Negotiations to recover the cores involve releasing master anarchist Solomon Lane (Sean Harris, returning from Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation) from imprisonment, a proposition that leaves Hunt queasy. Also thrown into the mix is special agent August Walker (Henry Cavill), ordered by CIA head Erica Sloane (Angela Bassett) to tag along with Hunt and his trusted accomplices Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames) and Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg). Clearly, Walker has a hidden agenda, but Hunt is equally as preoccupied with the reemergence of Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), returning to the espionage fold in order to take out Lane. Folks not familiar with the M:I series will need a scorecard to keep track of the various characters, but then again, would anybody be foolish enough to join an existing franchise for its sixth installation? Just know that Alec Baldwin returns as IMF Secretary Alan Hunley, Jeremy Renner does not return as IMF agent William Brandt (hey, remember when Renner was briefly being groomed as the new M:I face until Cruise apparently decided he wasn’t ready to put himself out to pasture?), and The Crown’s Vanessa Kirby joins the ensemble as an ebullient black marketer known as the White Widow. Even as far back as Brian De Palma’s original film from 1996, many of the muscular action set-pieces showcased in this series defy belief, and the ones featured in this latest picture dutifully follow suit. Yet the exhilaration they promote provides most of them with a free pass — the same can’t always be said for the vehicular chases, and this movie offers back-to-back dashes that eventually prove wearying. Then there’s the case of Cavill — his character of the mysterious August Walker is intriguing, but he remains such a stiff performer that some of the life is drained from the scenes in which he’s required to convey ambiguity. Ultimately, though, these are minor quibbles when compared to the energy and exuberance flowing through the majority of the picture. Don’t expect any crippling fallout to greet the release of Mission: Impossible — Fallout; on the contrary, it’s safe to assume that a seventh installment is already making its way to the drawing board. Now whether Cruise will remain in the Hunt remains to be seen. CS 27

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13TH COLONY PATRIOTS Conservative political activists that meet the 13th of each month. Dedicated to preserving the U.S. Constitution and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. See Facebook page for meeting location. Free 13th of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 912-604-4048. liveoakstore.com/tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. GREEN PARTY OF CHATHAM COUNTY People, Planet and Peace over Profit! Meets Saturdays and the first Tuesday of every month. Join the Facebook group, @ ChathamGreens, to find out about upcoming local events. ongoing. No physical address given, none. LEONARD PELTIER FREEDOM RIDE 2018 Leonard Peltier has been unjustly imprisoned for 41 years. Frank Archambault, a rider from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, will be calling in to share information about the Leonard Peltier Freedom Ride 2018. This ride from Mankato, MN to Coleman Prison where Leonard is being held began on July 28th and they are scheduled to be in Coleman on September 22, 2018. For more information and updates on where they and how to help visit the Leonard Peltier Freedom Ride page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Leonard-PeltierFreedom-Ride-2018-230453257735837 FREE Thu., Aug. 9, 4-5 p.m. mothersrevolt@gmail.com. facebook. com/events/242433479844236/?active_ tab=about. facebook.com/savsoundings. Savannah Soundings - WRUU - 107.5, 307 E. Harris Street. LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF SAVANNAH Are you interested in true liberty and freedom? Are you tired of the two-party political system controlling our modern government? Learn how to make a difference and get your voice heard. Join the Libertarian Party of Savannah for our monthly meetings. For more information like our Facebook page. Free second Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. unclemaddios.com. Uncle Maddio’s Pizza, 7805 Abercorn St. MONTHLY MEETING (AUGUST) Join us at Uncle Maddio’s Pizza for some pizza and liberty. August 14th @7pm One of the top issues on our agenda is Pizza with pineapple topping. This is a highly controversial debate. Please be willing to discuss with others that disagree with your own position. This will be our monthly business meeting on the second Tuesday at 7pm. Come early for a Social hour starting at 6:30. Bring new members and vote on affiliate issues. #libertyIsRising in Savannah! Tue., Aug. 14, 7-8 p.m. Marc. Douglass@LPGeorgia.com. facebook.com/ events/240532276564842/. unclemaddios. com. Uncle Maddio’s Pizza, 7805 Abercorn St. PARK PLACE OUTREACH CHARITY WINE TASTING Enjoy an evening of delicious wine and 28 food in support of one of our community’s

amazing organizations making an impact on our area. Admission includes tasting of 6 wines and passed appetizers from the Virginia College Culinary Program students. $20 pre-register, $25 door Thu., Aug. 9, 5:30 p.m. savannahwinecellar.com. Savannah Wine Cellar, 5500 Abercorn St., Twelve Oask Shopping Center. SAVANNAH AREA YOUNG REPUBLICANS Get involved. Contact is Michael Johnson, via email or telephone, or see website for info. 912-604-0797. chairman@sayr. org. sayr.org. Call or see website for information. Free ongoing. 912-308-3020. savannahyoungrepublicans.com. SAVANNAH LIBERTARIANS Join the Facebook group to find out about upcoming local events. Mondays. Facebook. com/groups/SAVlibertarians. VICTORIAN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS Open to all residents, property owners and businesses located between Anderson and Gwinnett, M.L.King,Jr. Blvd to East Broad Street. Free second Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. 912-233-0352. 1308 West, Henry

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

AUDITIONS AND CALLS FOR ENTRIES

AUDITIONS FOR ARMSTRONG YOUTH ORCHESTRA 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. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. BIZPITCH SAVANNAH BY SCORE Got an idea for a unique exciting new product or service? Then consider the

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new “BizPitch Savannah™” entrepreneurial competition, a kinder, gentler version of TV’s “Shark Tank.” It’s a chance to pitch your idea to a panel of judges with the potential to win $2500 in cash and a package of professional start-up business services worth an estimated $7,500. Must apply before Aug 8, 2018. Competition rules and application forms are available at http:// bizpitchsavannah.com. Wed., Aug. 8. bizpitchsavannah.com. thecreativecoast. org. Creative Coast, 415 W. Boundary St. CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR 2018 SAVANNAH FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL POSTER CONTEST Get your creative juices flowing and join in the 2018 Savannah Food & Wine Festival’s search for this year’s signature poster design. The premier culinary and wine festival is opening the poster competition to any artist or student over 21 years of age, in any medium. Artwork must be a 24”x36” poster with live image area of 18”x30”. It should be original artwork depicting a culinary and wine element, be unique, and contain recognizable Savannah representation/imagery. Festival logo is optional and the poster must contain the date of the event, November 5-11, 2018, and the website, savannahfoodandwinefestival. com. For more information, email info@ savannahfoodandwinefest.com. Through Aug. 15. CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR THE PHOENIX FESTIVAL The Chatham County Resource Conservation and Education Center will be hosting a found art and reuse celebration called The Phoenix Festival – Celebrating Chatham County’s Revolution in Reuse on November 10. This event will feature 30 local artists who use recycled/upcycled/ reused material in their work. The festival will also include an electric car show, food trucks, musicians, performers and all sorts of fun and educational activities for all ages. The County does have a promotional budget for this event that we hope will become an annual celebration. Currently, we are looking for 30 of Chatham County’s most gifted artists to set up booths and sell their polished pieces and/or craft items resurrected out of objects that would otherwise go to the landfill. Booths are only $15.00 per 6ft table and all of the proceeds will be donated to Keep Chatham Beautiful or KCB. KCB is a local non-profit organization dedicated to the environmental enrichment and beautification of our stunning local communities. Through Nov. 11. 912-790-1647. CALL FOR DEEP WRITING FELLOWS Deep Center is on the hunt for Savannah writers to apply for fellowships for Deep’s upcoming semester of programming (September through December). Deep Center is a nonprofit creative-writing literacy organization working with Savannah’s public middle schools. Writing Fellows work in teams of two to lead 11 weeks of after-school writing workshops at assigned

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middle schools. Interested? Learn more and apply at deepkids.com/join. Through Sep. 15. liveoakpl.org. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St. CALL FOR EARLY 19TH CENTURY DANCERS/REGENCY DANCING The Davenport House has a social dance program which meets most Wednesdays at 5 p.m. The Museum is looking for new participants in this free community activity. For information contact info@davenporthousemuseum. org or call 912-236-8097. ongoing. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR ‘FUNCTION: AN EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY CRAFT’ The Gallery at Sulfur Studios invites artists working in traditional craft media (Ceramic, Fibers, Glass, Metals, Paper, and/or Wood) to submit work to their fall juried exhibition, “Function”. Artists are encouraged to push the boundaries of what “functional” means, and work that is conceptual or satirical will be considered along side more traditional craft forms. Entry deadline is October 15. Exhibition runs Nov. 8-24. Visit www. sulfurstudios.org/function for more details and application instructions. Through Oct. 15. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR VIGNETTE SAVANNAH Vignette Savannah is looking for contributors in writing and photography! vSav’s tagline is “Indulging in Savannah’s most coveted decor, design, & awe-inspiring spaces.” Contribute to the blog and social media channels with your writing and/ or photography (credit will be given) featuring restaurants, coffee shops, or any other creative spaces and design you find inspiring! Preference will be given to students/professionals that can be consistent contributors-- build a portfolio with the vSav blog and on its social media channels and gain a reference in the process! Visit vignettesavannah.com and email Anita at vignettesavannah@gmail. com to express your interest! ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown. CALL FOR ENTRIES: FAAA SMALL WORKS EXHIBITION Artist members of Telfair’s Friends of African American Arts are invited to submit work for an exhibition of small works in the Jepson Center’s Morrison Community Gallery, opening September 20. Works must not exceed 24 inches in any dimension. This exhibition is open only to current FAAA members. Registration opens May 1, and the submission deadline is August 10. Guidelines and registration will be available online starting May 1 at telfair.org/faaa. Through Aug. 10. 912-790-8800. telfair.org/ faaa. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. CALL FOR ENTRY FOR “OUT OF CONTEXT: GRAFFITI AND STREET ART” Sulfur Studios invites artists working in all mediums to submit artwork that is inspired by graffiti and street art to be displayed in a gallery setting. How does the context of the gallery change the impact the work has on the viewer? What happens when

the work is removed from the street and placed in a white box environment? How does this transition from public to private spheres alter the reception of the work’s message? Does this in some way legitimize street art, or remove its integrity? 2-d, 3-d, and time based media are all eligible for this Nation-wide call. Visit sulfurstudios. org/opportunities. Through Aug. 24. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. 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 LOCAL PRODUCTS AND RETAILERS FOR COHEN’S RETREAT ONSITE BOUTIQUE SHOP Cohen’s Retreat, a historic destination for art, food and community located in Savannah’s famed Moon River District, is seeking specialty retailers interested in placing their locally or regionally-made products in its onsite boutique shop, Brown Dog Market. Cohen’s Retreat is refreshing its product lines at Brown Dog Market to feature more of a mix of mainstream local products to include with their current artisan products. Retailers who would like access to some of Savannah’s largest neighborhoods located in and near the Moon River District are encouraged to apply for shelf space. Interested retailers should reach out to Colleen Smith at colleen. smith@cohensretreat.com or by calling 912.355.3336, ext. 4. Please include product name(s), description, price point, availability, contact information and any other essential details. ongoing. Cohen’s Retreat, 5715 Skidaway Rd. CALL FOR MUSICIANS FOR EFFINGHAM COUNTY ORCHESTRA Effingham Community Orchestra is now accepting additional musicians. Instruments included are winds, orchestral strings and orchestral percussion. For information contact the Director at www. effinghamcommunityorchestra.org or call 912-826-5300 ext. 110. ongoing. No physical address given, 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. CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR WEAVE-ADREAM PROGRAM The City of Savannah Department of Arts, Culture & Historical Resources is now accepting proposals for the 2018 Weave-A-Dream (WAD) program which seeks to engage youth in art projects that reestablish and preserve vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods. Applications must be

submitted at least seven weeks prior to the start date of the project. Applications will be accepted March through November 13th of 2018 (while funds are available). Selected projects must be completed prior to December 31, 2018. The guidelines and application are available for download at www.savannahga.gov/arts. Technical assistance is available to applying organizations and individuals. Through Nov. 13. CALL FOR WORLD WAR I ITEMS FOR CITY EXHIBIT The City of Savannah Research Library & Municipal Archives is currently planning a World War I Centennial exhibit for 2018 to honor Savannahians’ role in the war. The City would like to include items from local residents and families to further personalize the exhibit. Residents are asked to share World War I related artifacts or documents with the City to help create the exhibit. To lend an item to the exhibit or to learn more about the exhibit, please contact Luciana Spracher, City of Savannah Library & Archives Director, at Lspracher@ savannahga.gov or (912) 651-6411. ongoing. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street. 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 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

SCI FANS FOR SENIORS DRIVE Members of the community who would like to donate a new box fan or make a cash donation to purchase a fan may come by SCI’s headquarters at 3025 Bull Street, Savannah between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or donate on-line at www.seniorcitizensinc.org/give. ongoing. Senior Citizens Inc., 3025 Bull St.

CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

2018 SUMMER BONANZA The program will expose young people to local government, cultural diversity, and positive role models. Strengthening academic development while providing safe, structured, and fun activities for youth is essential. Summer Bonanza meets once

per week on Saturday mornings from 10 am – 1 pm at the Moses Jackson Center. Saturdays, 9 a.m. (912) 663-4528. Moses Jackson Advancement Center, 1410B Richards Street. 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. BACHATA AND SALSA DANCE CLASSES New 4 week dance series, designed for absolute beginners to learn the fundamentals of Bachata or Salsa for social dancing! Bachata and salsa are fun dances from the Dominican Republic that can be found in cities all over the world, and is a great way to meet other people and enjoy amazing music. No partner or dance experience needed, just come and have fun! Special discount if you decide to do the salsa and bachata series together! RSVP via facebook or email. $40 for 4 classes, $70 for both bachata and salsa series ongoing. stephaniehmetzger@gmail.com. facebook.com/events/239285403377870/. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. BASIC SELF DEFENSE Essential self-defense for adults. $30/ month Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6 p.m. fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah.com. Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street. BEADING CLASSSES AT EPIPHANY BEAD & JEWELRY STUDIO Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced. Call for class times. 912-677-3983. epiphany.indiemade.com. Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio, 101 N. Fahm St. BEGINNING BELLY DANCE CLASSES Taught by Happenstance Bellydance. All skill levels and styles. Private instruction available. $15 912-704-2940. happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com. BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CLASSES Monday/Wednesday- Competition 5:30pm and Fundamentals at 7:00pm Tuesday/ Thursday- Fundamentals at Noon and Fundamentals at 5:30pm Friday- Private Lessons by appointment Saturday- Open Mat at 10:30am ongoing. Serg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 401 Mall Blvd. BRIDGE LESSONS Beginning Bridge (BB1) will be offered for 4 weeks beginning Monday, August 20 at 7pm. These introductory lessons are free. Introductory and intermediate classes will continue in September. These classes will be held at the Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave, Sandfly. Also, games are held in the afternoon and evening almost every day. There is something for players of all levels. Check out our website for fees and schedules: http://bridgewebs. com/savannahclubs/ ongoing. 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.

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CHINESE LANGUAGE CLASSES The Confucius Institute at Savannah State University offers free Chinese language classes starting January 17. To register, please call 912-358-3160. ongoing. 912-3583160. confuciusinstitute@savannahstate. edu. savannahstate.edu. savstate.edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. CIVIC CENTER COMMUNITY TRAINING DAY Chatham Emergency Management Agency is partnering with the Regional Trauma Commission, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, and the City of Savannah, to provide an afternoon of lifesaving training to our community. Come down to the Civic Center and participate in either (or both) courses preparing you to take action and save lives. All sessions at Civic Center Arena. Classroom Sessions Until Help Arrives 1:00 - 2:15 pm Stop The Bleed 2:30 - 3:30 pm Joint Practical Session 3:30-4:30 PM FREE Thu., Aug. 9, 1-4:30 p.m. 912-201-4500. chathamemergency.org/ events/. savannahcivic.com. The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. CLAY CLASSES Savannah Clay Studio at Beaulieu offers handbuilding, sculpture, and handmade tiles, basic glazing and firing. 912-351-4578. sav.. claystudio@gmail.com. BOATING CLASSES Classes on boat handling, boating safety and navigation offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. See website or call to register. 912897-7656. savannahaux.com. COMPLIMENTARY WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE CLASSES Serg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers free selfdefense classes tailored to women throughout the month of August. Wear clothes that are easy to move in. Ages 18 and up. To reserve a spot, email sergbjj@ gmail.com. Saturdays, 1-2 p.m. Serg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 401 Mall Blvd. COUNTRY TWO STEP GROUP CLASS Country Two Step: no partner needed or experience required. 4 weeks for $40 or drop in for $15. $40 for 4 weeks Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 612-470-6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. 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. 323-539-1760. DANCEHOWIWANTTO@GMAIL.COM. DANCEHOWIWANTTO.COM. DUI PREVENTION GROUP Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, offenders, and anyone seeking 30 knowledge about the dangers of driving

while impaired. A must see for teen drivers. Meets monthly. $40/session 912-443-0410. FAMILY LAW WORKSHOP The Mediation Center has three workshops per month for people who do not have legal representation in a family matter: divorce, legitimation, modifications of child support, visitation, contempt. Schedule: 1st Tues, 2nd Mon, 4th Thursday. Call for times. $30 912354-6686. mediationsavannah.com. FANY’S SPANISH/ENGLISH INSTITUTE Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad. Register by phone. ongoing. 912921-4646. FREE CHATHAM COUNTY ABSENTEE BALLOT TRAINING Come and learn everything there is to know about helping your family members and clients request an absentee ballot. The event is free and you will learn that the absentee ballot process is easy and fast. RSVP via e-mail to voter@chathamcounty.org. 0 Wed., Aug. 8, 10-11:30 a.m. & 3-4:30 p.m. 912-7901520. voter@chathamcounty.org. Chatham County Voter Registration Office, 1117 Eisenhower Dr., Suite E. HIGH VIBE / LOW COST YOGA Join Melissa DeLynn for all-levels, beginner friendly Yoga classes. These classes are well-balanced, nourishing, and challenging with an emphasis on philosophy and spirituality. Expect to learn, heal, meditate and connect. $15 Wednesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. 706-614-4715. mdelynn@gmail.com. WELMONT, 1930 Montgomery Street. HOUSING AUTHORITY NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER Housing Authority of Savannah hosts classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. Adult literacy/GED prep: Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri each month, 9am-11am. Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm3pm. Community computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing. 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha.com. savannahpha.com/NRC. html. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. JEWELER’S GUIDED OPEN STUDIO Join us for time to practice your skills and knock out some projects you’ve been dreaming up. Tuition includes access to the studio with support from Christina or one of her assistants. Students are responsible for their own materials. Prerequisite of Jewelry I or similar instruction from another studio. $30 Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. 912-289-8337. christina@dreamcatstudio. com. dreamcatstudio.com. Use our space to practice your skills and knock out your personal pieces. Tuition includes access to the studio with support from Christina or one of her assistants. Students are responsible for their own materials. Prerequisite of Jewelry I or similar instruction from another studio. $30 Fridays, 6 p.m. 912-289-8337. christina@ 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 AND CLASSES: ALL INSTRUMENTS, ALL AGES Portman’s Music Academy offers private lessons on piano, guitar (electric, acoustic, classical), mandolin, ukulele, banjo, bass guitar, drums, percussion, voice, clarinet, saxophone (alto and tenor), oboe, flute, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, DJ, Pro Logic, Composition, Ear Training, violin, viola, and cello. Group classes for beginner piano and guitar. Music Adventures for ages 5 to 7. ongoing. 912354-1500. portmansmusic.com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. MUSIC LESSONS--MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS AND STYLES Savannah Musicians’ Institute offers private instruction for all ages and experience levels for Guitar (electric, acoustic, bass, classical, jazz), Piano, Flute, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Clarinet, Saxophone, and Voice as well as Music Theory/ Composition/ Ear Training. We teach public, private and home school students as well as adults at all experience levels. Located at 15 East Montgomery Crossroads in Office #205 near White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA. ongoing. 912388-1806. smisavannah@gmail.com. savmusiciansinstitute.com. NEW HORIZONS ADULT BAND PROGRAM Music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school/college and would like to play again. Tuesdays at 6:30pm at Portman’s. $30 per month. All ages and ability levels welcome. Call for info. ongoing. 912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. NOVEL WRITING Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publication. Awardwinning Savannah author offers one-onone or small group classes, mentoring, manuscript critique, ebook formatting. Email for pricing and scheduling info. ongoing. pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com. PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES Photography Workshops: Beginner to Advanced level. 4-hour sessions. $250 per student. See website for complete list. 410251-4421. chris@chrismorrisphotography. com. chrismorrisphotography.com/learn. 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. POWER SELF DEFENSE Get fit and develop powerful selfdefense skills. For active adults. $30/ month Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7 p.m. fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah.com. Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street. R&B SOUL ADULT LINE DANCING The R&B Soul line dance group Savannah Show Stoppers are conducting line dance classes every Monday night at the West Broad St. YMCA and every Tuesday

nights at the John Delaware Center. Both classes starts at 6:30. Lamont Hunter, the founder of the Savannah Show Stoppers, is the Instructor. Donations Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. and Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 912-220-7712. hlamont70@yahoo.com. westbroadstreetymca.org. 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 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. 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. 323-539-1760. DANCEHOWIWANTTO@GMAIL.COM. DANCEHOWIWANTTO.COM. SURFING AND UKULELE LESSONS Surfing & Ukulele Lessons and surf camps. Tybee Surf Lessons, Tybee Island/ Savannah. Email or call Turner for more info 808-385-5364. TybeeSurfLessons.com. ongoing. Tybee Island, Tybee Island. TAI CHI The tai chi classes are open to the first 25 participants 60 years of age or older. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 912-877-0056. Senior Citizens, Inc. Liberty County Neighborhood Center, 800 Tupelo Trail. YOGA - MASTER CLASS WITH KIM Join Kim for a Master Class. You might even call it a Block Party, as you will be using the block the entire time. If you think blocks are only for beginners, think again. This will be a physically challenging class. The asana promises to give you insight into how you can further utilize your block to up the intensity and engage ALL of your muscles. $20 in advance | $25 day of Fri., Aug. 10, 5:45-7:45 p.m. 912-349-2756. 912-349-2756. savannahpoweryoga.com/workshops. savannahpoweryoga.com. Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Road Unit J-3. 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.

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thestudio@yahoo.com. thestudiosav.net. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. ZONA ROSA WRITING WORKSHOP Become the writer you were meant to be: Join Zona Rosa, the internationally acclaimed, monthly Savannah-based writing workshops founded and led by awardwinning author Rosemary Daniell. Over 180 Zona Rosans have become published authors. For information, contact Rosemary at info@myzonarosa.com. Also ask about the week-long, intensive Sixteenth Annual Zona Rosa Writing and Living Retreat,Tybee Island, July 22-29, 2017. ongoing. 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 RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION MEETING The Chatham Retired Educators Association (CREA) is an organization of retired educators and friends of education designed to support educational and community service. $17.00 (optional) second Monday of every month, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. 912-925-4980. aohoward@ hotmail.com. careyhilliards.com. Carey Hilliard’s (Southside), 11111 Abercorn St. 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

Southbound Pinewood Derby III Round 3 of Pinewood Derby races!

$20 entry fee (includes kit) | $15 entry fee (no kit) Registration is available both online & at the brewery. Must be picked up from brewery prior to August 9th. Email natalie@southboundbrewingco.com or swing by the brewery at anytime to register for $15 entry fee. Please arrive an hour prior to weigh, test and/or adjust your car. Registration closes at 6:45pm | Race starts at 7pm sharp! FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AT 7 PM - 10 PM . SOUTHBOUND BREWING COMPANY 107 E LATHROP AVE, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31415

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. COASTAL EMPIRE BEEKEEPERS ASSN. MONTHLY MEETING CEBA hosts meetings on the second Monday of each month that feature a speaker (guest or local beekeeper). Specific topics will be posted on the CEBA website. Social time: 6-6:30 p.m. - meet other beekeepers and chat with master beekeepers. Meeting time: 6:30-8 p.m. Held in the conference room of the main building at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, meetings are free and open to the public. Mon., Aug. 13, 6:30-8 p.m. ceba.oiwc@gmail. com. ceba.wildapricot.org. oatlandisland. org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. FIBER GUILD OF THE SAVANNAHS A club focusing on weaving, spinning, basket making, knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, rug hooking, and other fiber arts. Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am. ongoing. fiberguildsavannah. homestead.com/. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. GEECHEE SAILING CLUB Founded in 1971, GSC promotes sailing and boating safety, education, and fellowship.Member of the South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association. second Monday of every month, 6 p.m. 912-356-3265.

geecheesailingclub.org. liveoakstore.com/ tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. HISTORIC FLIGHT SAVANNAH A non-profit organization dedicated to sending area Korean War and WWII veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the WWII Memorial. All expenses paid by Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight seeks contributions, and any veterans interested in a trip to Washington. Call for info. ongoing. 912-5961962. honorflightsavannah.org. HISTORIC SAVANNAH CHAPTER: ABWA Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6pm-7:30pm. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt. Attendees pay for their own meals. RSVP by phone. ongoing. 912-660-8257. HOSTESS CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB 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, 6:15-7:15 p.m. hostesscity.toastmastersclubs.org. bullstreetlabs.com. Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St. 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. PROOFREADER’S WHISKEY CLUB Membership includes the first whiskey drink free, free monthly private whiskey tastings from various brands, 15% off the member’s bill for the year, and a personalized book card including a list of 75 whiskeys in each chapter in the DeSoto library. Library series meetings will be the last Thursday of every month and include one free guest pass per member for the year. They will pick a book from the Edgar’s P&P library to hold their personalized book card which will be used to keep track of their progress on the whiskey list. $50 ongoing. eventbrite. com/e/proofreaders-whiskey-clubtickets-42943991635. proofsavannah.com. Edgar’s Proof and Provision, 15 E. Liberty St. R.U.F.F. - RETIREES UNITED FOR THE FUTURE RUFF meets the last Friday of each month at 10am to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and related senior issues. Parking in the rear. Free to all Seniors ongoing. 912344-5127. Savannah Tree Foundation, 3025 Bull Street. SAFE KIDS SAVANNAH A coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 11:30am-1:00pm. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-353-3148. safekidssavannah.org. SAVANNAH BREWERS’ LEAGUE Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm at Moon River Brewing Co. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-447-0943. hdb.org. moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. THE SAVANNAH CHINESE CORNER The Savannah Chinese Corner welcomes anyone interested in Mandarin language or Chinese culture. Meets every Saturday morning from 10 am to noon. Check the Facebook group to see meeting location. ongoing. 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

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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. careyhilliards.com. Carey Hilliard’s (Southside), 11111 Abercorn St. SAVANNAH NEWCOMERS CLUB Open to women who have lived in the Savannah area for less than two years. Membership includes monthly luncheon and program. Activities, tours and events help you learn about Savannah and make new friends. Ongoing sign-up. savannahnewcomers.com. ongoing. SAVANNAH PARROT HEAD CLUB Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check website for events calendar or send an email for Parrot Head gatherings. ongoing. savannahphc@yahoo.com. savannahphc. com. SAVANNAH SACRED HARP SINGERS Savannah Sacred Harp Singers welcome you to join our monthly community singing on the second Saturday of the month from 2-4pm at Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church. Sacred Harp is an American tradition of singing hymns in four part harmony. No particular religious affiliation is required or endorsed. All are welcome. No experience necessary. ongoing. Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church, 10050 Ferguson Ave. SAVANNAH TOASTMASTERS Helps improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Mondays, 6:15pm, Memorial Health University Medical Center, in the Conference Room D. 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. scad.edu/admission/visit-scad/ daily-tours. scad.edu/. Savannah College of Art and Design, PO Box 2072. VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 671 Meets second Monday of each month, 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. ongoing. 912-656-6818. jsphmtler@ gmail.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.

Savannah VOICE Festival: It’s a Funny Story

Praised for his “comic pizzazz” by the New York Times, baritone Marco Nisticò presents a dynamic recital showcasing the full range of style and drama he brings to his performance. Curated by Nisticò himself, this recital features delightful story telling mixed with music by Italian composers such as Giuseppe Verdi, Paolo Tosti and more. $35 SUN., AUG. 12, 5-8 P.M. SAVANNAHJEA.ORG. JEWISH EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE, 5111 ABERCORN ST.

CONCERTS

BEATLES VS. ELVIS – A MUSICAL SHOWDOWN Beatles vs. Elvis – A Musical Showdown performs on Sunday, August 12 at 7:00 pm at the Charleston Music Hall. Tickets are $25-$35 and may be purchased online at www.charlestonmusichall.com, by phone at (843) 853.2252 or at the theatre box office. The Charleston Music Hall is located at 37 John Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403. The show is appropriate for all ages. $25-$35 Sun., Aug. 12, 7-9 p.m. 843-8532252. andy@lajollabooking.com. facebook. com/events/1814683248596102/. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John Street. LEYLA KABUIL Leyla Kabuil is a Regents’ and Chancellor’s Scholar at the University of California, Berkeley and the pianist of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra. She has won the American Prize in Piano Concerto, three consecutive National Young Arts Awards, and the US Chopin Foundation scholarship. She has performed at Davies Symphony Hall, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and other major venues. Free Fri., Aug. 10, 7:30-9 p.m. 912-598-1188,

9-12:30 weekdays. allenpr@comcast.net or messiahsk@gmail.com. messiahsk.com. Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 Westridge Road (The Landings). LOWCOUNTRY PICNIC & CONCERTSAVANNAH SEAFOOD & SPIRITS FESTIVAL We provide the atmosphere; you provide the appetite. Join us for this river-side evening of live entertainment America’s #1 Zac Brown tribute band 20 Ride and great food experiences as we toast the end of summer. Presented on the Westin Savannah Harbor boardwalk and luxurious lawns, guest should expect to relax along the Savannah River and the setting sun while enjoying seafood low country style, and delicious accompaniments. Resist the temptation to slow-dance the night away as our live southern music provides an engaging back drop to this ultimate sea-foodie experience. Fri., Aug. 10, 6:30-9 p.m. 912-201-2000. gourmetseafoodandspiritsfestival.com/thelowcountry-picnic.html. westinsavannah. com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL: BROADWAY TALES One of the most popular concerts of the

Festival returns with new stories to tell! This lively performance explores the stories that have crossed over from the opera world to Broadway, as La Boheme and Madame Butterfly become Rent and Miss Saigon. The Savannah VOICE Festival Artists bring a piece of Broadway to Savannah in this hourand-a-half revue of musical theater favorites, live and beautifully sung. $35 - $45 Sat., Aug. 11, 7-10 p.m. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL: CAMP VOICE SHOWCASE - STORIES OF OLD AND NEW Each artist has a story, and some of them are just beginning. In this final showcase, Camp VOICE director Jessica Ann Best presents these young singers in a concert of fresh takes on classic songs and scenes. $22 - $30 Sat., Aug. 11, 2-5 p.m. Yamacraw Performing Arts Center, 649 W. Jones St. SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL: DENYCE GRAVES MASTER CLASS Named “an operatic superstar of the 21st century,” Denyce Graves is one of the most exciting artists singing and teaching today. Her iconic portrayals of classic characters like Carmen and Dalila have been staples of her career. Ms. Graves’ experience extends

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beyond opera into musical theatre and popular music, all of which inform her artistry and teaching style. Watch Graves, the 2018 Milnes VOICE Awardee, in action as she shares her knowledge with the next generation of great artists in this Master Class. $22 - $30 Tue., Aug. 14, 7-10 p.m. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL: IT’S A FUNNY STORY Praised for his “comic pizzazz” by the New York Times, baritone Marco Nisticò presents a dynamic recital showcasing the full range of style and drama he brings to his performance. Curated by Nisticò himself, this recital features delightful story telling mixed with music by Italian composers such as Giuseppe Verdi, Paolo Tosti and more. $35 Sun., Aug. 12, 5-8 p.m. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL: MASTER MINIS Meet the faculty members of the VOICExperience Programs. In this free mini master class series, opera industry leaders offer the next generation of artists tools to improve their performance. Learn more about vocal music, technique and about the “masters” themselves in these hourlong sessions. Free Wed., Aug. 8, 1-2:30 p.m., Thu., Aug. 9, 1-2:30 p.m. and Mon., Aug. 13, 1-2:30 p.m. Westin Savannah Harbor, 1 Resort Drive. SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL: MASTERS IN RECITAL In an extravaganza of virtuosity and brilliance, the faculty of the VOICExperience training programs present a recital of their favorite pieces. These leaders of the industry take a pause from their week of training our young artists to perform stunning piano solos, breathtaking arias and a few fun surprises. $32.50 - $40 Mon., Aug. 13, 7-10 p.m. Westin Savannah Harbor, 1 Resort Drive. SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL: THE TELEPHONE OPERA Gian Carlo Menotti’s one-act opera The Telephone tells of a romance between woman and… technology. Written in 1947, a year after the first mobile phone call in history, this short comedic piece explores how the ability to talk to someone miles away sometimes prevents us from talking to someone in the same room. Guests will enjoy pre-opera entertainment as our Festival Artists perform other telephonerelated pieces, accompanied by the presentation of Menotti’s 30-minute opera, The Telephone. $22 Thu., Aug. 9, 6-7:30 & 8-9:30 p.m. Davenport House Kennedy Pharmacy, 324 East State Street. SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL: THE TELEPHONE, OPERA AND DINNER Gian Carlo Menotti’s one-act opera The Telephone tells of a romance between woman and… technology. Written in 1947, a year after the first mobile phone call in history, this short comedic piece explores how the ability to talk to someone miles away sometimes prevents us from talking to someone in the same room. Includes light supper and wine reception. Guests will enjoy pre-opera entertainment as our Festival

Artists perform other telephone-related pieces, accompanied by the presentation of Menotti’s 30-minute opera, The Telephone. $65, includes light supper and wine reception Fri., Aug. 10, 7-10 p.m. Davenport House Kennedy Pharmacy, 324 East State Street.

EVENTS

100 BLACK MEN OF SAVANNAH GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING The 100 Black Men of Savannah host a general membership meeting. To join or for more information, contact events@100blackmensav.org. free to attend second Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. CONTRA DANCE Contra dance sponsored by Savannah Folk Music Society. Local callers Bob Beattie and Joyce Murlless will teach and call the dances. Glow in the Dark String Band will play tunes in ‘old time music style.’ Come join in the fun of contra and squares and a couple of waltzes. Newcomers welcome, easy to learn, no experience or partner needed, two left feet accepted, come early for beginner lesson, casual dress, teens and up. Friendly and alcohol free setting. $9 or $6 for members Sat., Aug. 11, 7:30-10:30 p.m. savannahfolk.org. Garden City United Methodist Church, 62 Varnedoe Ave. DRINKS AFTER WORK This group is for people that enjoy getting out mid-week, being social after work, and want to discover new places in the downtown Savannah area. Come have a cocktail, make new friends, and get over the hump. The group will meet on Wednesdays at various establishments throughout Downtown Savannah and nearby area. http://www.meetup.com/Drinksafter-work/ https://www.facebook.com/ groups/960991837322187/ Wednesdays, 7 p.m. drinksafterworksavannah@gmail. com. meetup.com/Drinks-after-work/ events/227656080/. distillerysavannah. com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. EVENING @ SKIDAWAY - THE OTHER CARBON PROBLEM University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Clifton Buck will present an Evening @ Skidaway program to describe the science behind the “other carbon problem:” ocean acidification, Space is limited. To reserve a seat, please call (912) 598-2325 or email mike.sullivan@skio. uga.edu. Free Tue., Aug. 14, 6:15 p.m. 912598-2325. mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu. skio. uga.edu. skio.usg.edu/. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, 10 Ocean Science Circle. THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF SAVANNAH In a rut? The Exchange Club of Savannah welcomes men and women like you to support, serve and encourage the best teachers, students, firefighters, crime fighters, leaders and organizations in our community. Check us out at savannahexchange.org or find us on Facebook. Mondays, noon. 912-441-6559. ddewitt30@yahoo.com. Savannahexchange. org. Exchange Club of Savannah, 4801 Meding Street. FLEET FEET SAVANNAH GRAND RE-OPENING

In celebration of new ownership and recent renovations and improvements, Fleet Feet Savannah is hosting a Grand Re-Opening featuring Brooks Running, Superfeet, Dark Shark Taco Attack, Service Brewing and more. Free Sat., Aug. 11, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 912355-3527. shannon@fleetfeetsavannah. com. fleetfeetsavannah.com/news/grandre-opening-aug-11. fleetfeetsavannah.com. Fleet Feet Sports, 3405 Waters Ave. GUIDED TOURS OF THE LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS Learn the history of the historic Lucas Theatre on a 20-30 minute tour. Restoration, architecture, history of the theatre and of early cinema. $4. Group rates for ten or more. School trips available. Tours are Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and must be scheduled. To schedule a tour, contact Megan Chandler at 912-525-5029 or mchandle@lucastheatre.com. ongoing. 912525-5023. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. ONLINE SUMMER AUCTION FOR WRUU 107.5 WRUU 107.5, Savannah Soundings Community Radio, is holding its Summer Business Auction from August 11th - 21st to raise funds for ongoing broadcasting, with a Catalog Preview August 3rd - 10th and Online Auction August 11th – 21st at https://www.biddingforgood.com/ UUServiceAuction/WRUURADIO. This allvolunteer station brings to our community an amazing selection of music and interesting in-depth conversations that are not heard anywhere else. Free Aug. 11-21. 912-712-5077. fundraising@wruu.org. biddingforgood.com/UUServiceAuction/ WRUURADIO. facebook.com/savsoundings. Savannah Soundings - WRUU - 107.5, 307 E. Harris Street. THE ORIGINAL MIDNIGHT TOUR One of the spookiest tours in town. Learn about the untold stories of some of the most haunted locations here in Savannah Georgia. Guaranteed to give you a few goose bumps and an unexplained need for a night light. 33.00 ongoing. 1-866-666-3323. 6thsenseworld.com. 6th Sense Savannah Tours, 404 Abercorn Street. SAVANNAH STORYTELLERS Tall tales and fun times with the classic art of storytelling. Every Wednesday at 6pm. Reservations encouraged by calling 912349-4059. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. liveoakstore. com/tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. SCAD DAILY TOURS SCAD offers tours in Savannah, Atlanta and Hong Kong for prospective students and their families. Tours are available daily, excluding Sundays, and 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. For more information please visit, https://www. scad.edu/admission/visit-scad/dailytours. ongoing. SCAD Student Center, 120 Montgomery St. SHIRE OF FORTH CASTLE FIGHTER PRACTICE Local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism meets Saturdays at Forsyth

Park (south end) for fighter practice and general hanging out. For those interested in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. ongoing. savannahsca.org. SOUTHBOUND BREWERY SATURDAY TOURS AND TASTES Savannah’s first microbrewery is open for public tours and tastings Wednesday - Fridays from 5:30-7:30 and Saturdays from 2-4. Hang out, have a few cold ones, and learn a little more about Savannah’s first craft brewery. Free Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. 912-335-7716. info@southboundbrewingco. com. southboundbrewingco.com. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. WILMINGTON ISLAND FARMERS’ MARKET The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market (WIFM) is a non-profit organization that provides Wilmington Island and adjacent islands’ residents with locally grown produce, baked goods, natural skincare solutions and a variety of artisan creations. Free Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. wifarmersmarket@aol.com. wifarmersmarket.org. Islands High School, 170 Whitemarsh Island Road.

FESTIVALS

AQUACUREAN CHALLENGE- SAVANNAH SEAFOOD & SPIRITS FESTIVAL Our annual classic showcase of restaurants and mixologists, tantalizes the patron from start to finish. This years’ experience will bring together many of the best Savannah and regional restaurants along with the cream of the crop mixologists and bartenders. The all-inclusive ticket will allow patrons to not only taste some of the finest food and beverage tastings, but also allow them to vote for their favorites. During the AquaCurean Challenge, restaurants will compete with each other by showcasing their favorite seafood recipe, while our bartenders will compete for your vote with their favorite cocktail presentation. Sat., Aug. 11, 2-5 p.m. gourmetseafoodandspiritsfestival. com/aquacurean-challenge.html. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. FRESH CATCH AND COCKTAILS JAZZ BRUNCH- SAVANNAH SEAFOOD & SPIRITS FESTIVAL Join us for Cocktails and Shrimp Tails, A Bloody Mary bar, Champagne, seafood, breakfast buffet & jazz music. Guests can join our chefs for an unforgettable brunch with a few surprises by our spirit partners. Admission includes a very special AquaCurean gift, delicious food and beautiful music performed by Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Trio. Sun., Aug. 12, 12:30-3:30 p.m. gourmetseafoodandspiritsfestival.com/ fresh-catch---cocktails-jazz-brunch.html. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive.

FITNESS

$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

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the calm within. All proceeds support local organizations. $8 Sundays, 6-7 p.m. 912349-2756. ADULT DANCE FITNESS Come out to the Lake Mayer Community Center and participate in “Twist & Shout.” Work out while you dance to the oldies in this fun and varied fitness class. This program is free and open to the public. Bring a yoga mat, bottled water, and a friend. FREE Tuesdays, Thursdays, 1 p.m. 912-652-6863. sedavis@chathamcounty.org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. 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 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. AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE Let the excitement begin as Mahogany takes you to the best staycation each and every Tuesday night to the Islands through movement and rhythm. This class will focus on the cultural movement of Afro-Caribbean dance. Get ready for hip winding and arms in the air as we explore our bodies’ rhythm through Caribbean and reggae music. $10 Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. AIKIDO CLASSES Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba, ‘O Sensei’ or (‘Great Teacher’). On a purely physical level it is an art involving throws and joint locks that are derived from Jujitsu and Kenjutsu (open hand and weapon based techniques). Beyond the self defense aspects of the art its true goal is to challenge its practitioners to discover their best selves. $50/month for JEA Members, $70/month for NonMembers, or $80/8-class punch card Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-6040958, 912-346-2650. AikiNorm@aol.com, AikidoBilly@hotmail.com. CoastalAikido. com. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. BALLET BODY TONING Ballet Body Toning is a ballet inspired workout designed to improve balance, flexibility, and use body resistance to strengthen core, legs & booty. This workout is low impact and scorches major calories and teaches you basic ballet! Call to make a reservation before class. This is a semiprivate class so space is limited! $10.00 Wednesdays, Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@gmail. com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. BALLROOM FIT Always wanted to learn how to ballroom dance? Don’t have a partner? Want to get in shape and have fun in the process? If you answered yes to any of these questions, 34 this program is for you! Learn how to

ballroom dance and get a great workout in the process. We use all styles of music that are modern or traditional. Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Jive, Samba, Paso Doble, Foxtrot, Waltz, Hustle, and more! Check out our schedule for more details. 4 classes for $40, 10 classes for $80, UNLIMITED for $120 Sundays, 5-6 p.m., Mondays, 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays, 12:30-1 p.m., Wednesdays, 12:30-1 & 6-7 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:30-1 p.m. 612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. 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. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. BEGINNING POLE FITNESS Pole fitness is a fun and flirty way to get in shape! Taught by Pole Dance America National Professional Champion Sabrina Madsen, you’ll learn the basics of pole dance in a safe and welcoming environment. Gain strength, balance and confidence. Beginner Classes are open to all shapes and sizes and are for ladies only (men welcome at our Intermediate Class). $25 for drop-in or $100 for a package of 5 classes Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m. 801.673.6737. info@firstcityfitness.com. firstcityfitness. com/pole-fitnessparties.html. First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. BLUE WATER YOGA Community donation-based classes, Tues. and Thurs., 5:45pm - 7:00pm. Fri., 9:30am-10:30am. Email for info or find Blue Water Yoga on Facebook. ongoing. egs5719@aol.com. Talahi Island Community Club, 532 Quarterman Dr. CANDLE(LIT) COMMUNITY FLOW Catherine Mulligan teaches this vinyasa flow yoga class in efforts to raise money for local charities in the Savannah community. The class is heated, candlelit, and set to upbeat music. Charities are rotating and chosen based on feedback from the students who show up. $8 Thursdays. The HUB Savannah, 4505 Habersham St. COMMUNITY TAI CHI Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art tradition that is now practiced as a graceful form of exercise, performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. All of the exercises are performed from a standing position, so please wear shoes which are comfortable for standing, and clothing which allows freedom of movement. Weather depending, the class may be held indoors or outdoors. $5 second Sunday of every month, 10 a.m. customfitcenter.com. CustomFit Center, 101-A West Park Ave. DANCE DYNAMIX Dance DynaMix is a choreographed dance fitness class inspired by funky hip hop and

sleek jazz moves! No dance experience required. Call 732.232.3349 to reserve your spot ahead of time, as class space is limited. Stay after class for a 30 minute stretch to wind down for the weekend with! $10.00 Wednesdays, Fridays, 10-11 a.m. 732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@gmail. com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. 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 Firm it up, Yoga, Power Pilates, Water Aerobics, Senior Fitness Classes, Shimmy Chic, Fast and Fit and HITT classes. We also offer Personal Training and Reformer Pilates. Prices vary. Call for schedule. ongoing. 912-355-8811. savannahjea. org. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP For anyone caring for senior citizens with any affliction or illness. Second Saturday of the month, 10am-11am. Savannah Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Refreshments. Free to attend. Open to anyone in need of support for the caregiving they provide. ongoing. savannahcommons.com. FREE YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Center for WellBeing offers Free Yoga for Cancer Patients every Monday from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in Candler’s Heart & Lung Building, Suite 100. The very gentle movements and breath work in this class will give you much needed energy, it will make your body feel better, and it will give you a mental release. This class is free to cancer patients. Mondays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. 912-819-8800. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. FUNCTIONAL TRAINING CLASS Celebrate fall with a Saturday morning workout class. All levels welcome. A smooth mix of cardio and strengthening exercises. Call Kara 912-667-0487 if interested. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown. 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. GLUTE CAMP WITH KAYLA All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St.

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 7am10pm. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-598-2300. gastateparks.org/ SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. INSANITY LIVE WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. KUNG FU SCHOOL: VING TSUN Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) is the world’s fastest growing martial arts style. Uses angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against him. Call for info on free trial classes. Drop ins welcome. 11202 White Bluff Rd. ongoing. 912-429-5150. LINE DANCE Line dance class teaches basic instructions, coordination, and dance combinations, to the rhythm of different styles of music. Line Dancing is exercise for the body & mind, and is a fun way to dance socially without a partner. Dancing styles covered in this class include Country Western, Swing, Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz & more. $10 Wednesdays, 6-7:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. LIVING SMART FITNESS CLUB St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center offer the Living Smart Fitness Club, which is an exercise program to encourage healthy lifestyle changes. On Mondays and Wednesdays the classes are held at the John S. Delaware Center. On Tuesdays, the classes are held at the center, at 1910 Abercorn Street. Classes include Zumba (Tuesdays) and Hip-Hop low impact aerobics with cardio and strengthening exercises (Mondays/Wednesdays). Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. 912-447-6605. Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. 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. POWER YOGA This is an hour of stretching your mind and body to become one, and a reset in the middle of the work week. Come experience the endless possibilities as you take

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yourself to the next level with Mahogany. $10 Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. PRANA YOGA Prana Yoga is a practice that integrates breathing techniques and chakra sounds into the yoga. Come experience a deep sense of grounding, learn to be present, and develop your center, passion, strength, compassion, creativity, intuition, and light. $10 Mondays, 6:45-8 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. RENAGADE WORKOUT Free fitness workout, every Saturday, 9:00 am at Lake Mayer Park. For women only. Offered by The Fit Lab. Information: 912376-0219 ongoing. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. RICHMOND HILL ROADIES RUNNING CLUB A chartered running club of the Road Runners Association of America. Monthly training sessions and seminars. Weekly runs. Kathy Ackerman, 912-756-5865, or Billy Tomlinson, 912-596-5965. ongoing. 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. SHIMMY CHIC Shimmy Chic Fitness is an energetic, fun dance workout based on the ancient art of belly dance- with a modern twist. The class provides calorie-burning and muscle-toning moves, along with increased flexibility, grace, and sense of self. No dance experience necessary. Shimmy Chic provides fun & repetitive routines suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable workout clothes and sneakers (you do not have to show your stomach). Open to all ages and fitness levels. $10 Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St.

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1 “There ___ there there” (Gertrude Stein comment on Oakland) 5 Go to the mat, slangily 11 Dog breeders’ org. 14 Unknown, as a citation (abbr.) 15 Stella ___ (Belgian beer) 16 ___ Locks (Sault Ste. Marie waterway) 17 Amorphous amounts 18 “Oh, crud!” 19 It looks like 2 in binary 20 Tootsie Roll Pop biter, in a classic ad 21 Chops into cubes 22 Word after blessed or catered 24 “Hush!” 26 Ornate 27 Bengal beast 28 Upper limit 30 Milan-based fashion label 31 Got a hold of, maybe 32 1960s campus protest gp. restarted in 2006 33 Sounding like a complete ass? 35 Tax pro 38 Bluegrass artist Krauss 39 Message on a tablet, maybe? 41 “And Still I Rise” poet 43 Shelve indefinitely 44 Larry, e.g.

45 Vacation vehicles 48 Uniform preceder? 49 Metallic mix 50 Close 52 Singer-songwriter Rita with the middle name Sahatçiu 53 Grocery sign phrase that’s grammatically questionable 55 Steve of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” 56 Elan 57 ___ bag 58 Go around 59 New Orleans-to-Miami dir. 60 Equilibrium situations 61 1990s point-and-click puzzle game

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1 Foe of Othello 2 Part-time Arizona resident, perhaps 3 Xenon, e.g. 4 Put-___ (shams) 5 Ulnae’s neighbors 6 “It’s ___ to the finish” 7 Take advantage of room, or demonstrate what four themed Down answers do? 8 Beau and Jeff, to Lloyd Bridges 9 Number in a Roman pickup? 10 She played one of the

“Golden Girls” 11 Shipboard direction 12 Chekov portrayer on “Star Trek” 13 “See next page” abbr. 21 Purchases designed to last a long time 23 Null’s companion 25 Math proof ending 26 Sawyer’s friend 27 “Decorates” a house on Halloween, perhaps 29 Irish-born children’s book author Colfer 31 El ___, Texas 34 Provoke 35 Jim Carrey title role, with “The” 36 Some light beers 37 “Cakes and ___” (W. Somerset Maugham book) 38 Intensely eager 40 Ewe in the movie “Babe” 41 Pioneering video game systems 42 Generic 44 Back burner location 46 “Westworld” character ___ Hughes 47 Mr. Potato Head pieces 49 Seaweed plant 51 Body shop challenge 54 Spoil 55 Withdrawal site

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SLIDERS WITH KAYLA All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. TIMED INTERVAL TRAINING WITH KAYLA All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Mondays, 12:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. TRX CIRCUIT TRAINING WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on

Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. TRX FUNCTIONAL TRAINING WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. VINYASA YOGA In this vinyasa yoga class you will experience dynamic movements while linking breath, building heat, and endurance. This class is open to all levels. We will explore each pose with special attention to alignment. This class will be the perfect way to start your week and stay energized.

$10 Mondays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. WEIGHTED WORKOUT A 45 minute, total body workout that includes a 5 minute warm-up and a 5 minute cool-down/stretch. We will use dumbbells and steps to perform compound functional movements to maximize workout time. $10 Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Palestinian American writer Susan Abulhawa writes that in the Arab world, to say a mere “thank you” is regarded as spiritless and ungenerous. The point of communicating gratitude is to light up with lively and expressive emotions that respond in kind to the kindness bestowed. For instance, a recipient may exclaim, “May Allah bless the hands that give me this blessing,” or “Beauty is in the eyes that find me beautiful.” In accordance with current astrological omens, I propose that you experiment with this approach. Be specific in your praise. Be exact in your appreciation. Acknowledge the unique mood and meaning of each rich exchange.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you need this advice from mythologist Joseph Campbell: “Your sacred space is where you can find yourself again and again.” He says it’s “a rescue land . . . some field of action where there is a spring of ambrosia -- a joy that comes from inside, not something external that puts joy into you -- a place that lets you experience your own will and your own intention and your own wish.” Do you have such a place, Taurus? If not, now is a great time to find one. If you do, now is a great time to go there for a spell and renew the hell out of yourself.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

When he was 20 years old, future U.S. President Thomas Jefferson had an awkward encounter with a young woman who piqued his interest. He was embarrassed by the gracelessness he displayed. For two days afterward, he endured a terrible headache. We might speculate that it was a psychosomatic reaction. I bring this up because I’m wondering if your emotions are also trying to send coded messages to you via your body. Are you aware of unusual symptoms or mysterious sensations? See if you can trace them back to their source in your soul.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

There’s a zone in your psyche where selfishness overlaps generosity, where the

line between being emotionally manipulative and gracefully magnanimous almost disappears. With both hope and trepidation for the people in your life, I advise you to hang out in that grey area for now. Yes, it’s a risk. You could end up finessing people mostly for your own good and making them think it’s mostly for their own good. But the more likely outcome is that you will employ ethical abracadabra to bring out the best in others, even as you get what you want, too.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

BY ROB BREZSNY

beautyandtruth@freewillastrology.com

43 percent since 2000. According to journalist Madeleine Schwartz writing in *Garage* magazine, historians of rhinoplasty say there has been a revival of appreciation for the distinctive character revealed in an unaltered nose. I propose, Libra, that in accordance with current astrological omens, we extrapolate some even bigger inspiration from that marvelous fact. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to celebrate and honor and express pride in your idiosyncratic natural magnificence.

You probably gaze at the sky enough to realize when there’s a full moon. But you may not monitor the heavenly cycles closely enough to tune in to the new moon, that phase each month when the lunar orb is invisible. We astrologers regard it as a ripe time to formulate fresh intentions. We understand it to be a propitious moment to plant metaphorical seeds for the desires you want to fulfill in the coming four weeks. When this phenomenon happens during the astrological month of Leo, the potency is intensified for you. Your next appointment with this holiday is August 10th and 11th.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

I’ve compiled a list of new blessings you need and deserve during the next 14 months. To the best of my ability, I will assist you to procure them. Here they are: a practical freedom song and a mature love song; an exciting plaything and a renaissance of innocence; an evocative new symbol that helps mobilize your evolving desires; escape from the influence of a pest you no longer want to answer to; insights about how to close the gap between the richest and poorest parts of yourself; and the cutting of a knot that has hindered you for years.

In her poem “Dogfish,” Virgo poet Mary Oliver writes, “I wanted the past to go away, I wanted to leave it.” Why? Because she wanted her life “to open like a hinge, like a wing.” I’m happy to tell you, Virgo, that you now have more power than usual to make your past go away. I’m also pleased to speculate that as you perform this service for yourself, you’ll be skillful enough to preserve the parts of your past that inspire you, even as you shrink and neutralize memories that drain you. In response to this good work, I bet your life will open like a hinge, like a wing -- no later than your birthday, and most likely before that.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Libran fashion writer Diana Vreeland (1903-1989) championed the beauty of the strong nose. She didn’t approve of women wanting to look like “piglets and kittens.” If she were alive today, she’d be pleased that nose jobs in the U.S. have declined

SURVIVORS Free for cancer patients and survivors. The classes help with flexibility and balance while also providing relaxation. Located at FitnessOne, on the third floor of the Memorial Outpatient and Wellness Center. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:45 p.m. 912-350-9031. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. YOGA WITH BIANCA All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Mondays, 6 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. YOGA@THELIBRARY

“Maybe happiness is this: not feeling like you should be elsewhere, doing something else, being someone else.” This definition, articulated by author Isaac Asimov, will be an excellent fit for you between now and September 20. I suspect you’ll be unusually likely to feel at peace with yourself and at home in the world. I don’t mean to imply that every event will make you cheerful and calm. What I’m saying is that you will have an extraordinary capacity to make clear decisions based on accurate appraisals of what’s best for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

“It has become clear to me that I must either find a willing nurturer to cuddle and nuzzle and whisper sweet truths with me for six hours or else seek sumptuous solace through the aid of eight shots of whiskey.” My Capricorn friend Tammuz confided that message to me. I wouldn’t be surprised if you were feeling a comparable tug. According to my assessment

of the Capricorn zeitgeist, you acutely need the revelations that would become available to you through altered states of emotional intelligence. A lavish whoosh of alcohol might do the trick, but a more reliable and effective method would be through immersions in intricate, affectionate intimacy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Not even five percent of the world’s population lives in a complete democracy. Congratulations to Norway, Canada, Australia, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Denmark, New Zealand, Switzerland, and Sweden. Sadly, three countries where my column is published -- the U.S., Italy, and France -- are categorized as “flawed democracies.” Yet they’re far better than the authoritarian regimes in China and Russia. (Source: *The Economist*.) I offer this public service announcement as a prelude to your homework assignment. According to my astrological analysis, you will personally benefit from working to bring more democracy into your personal sphere. How can you ensure that people you care about feel equal to you, and have confidence that you will listen to and consider their needs, and believe they have a strong say in shaping your shared experiences?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Mystic poet Kabir wrote, “The flower blooms for the fruit: when the fruit comes, the flower withers.” He was invoking a metaphor to describe his spiritual practice and reward. The hard inner work he did to identify himself with God was the blooming flower that eventually made way for the fruit. The fruit was his conscious, deeply felt union with God. I see this scenario as applicable to your life, Pisces. Should you feel sadness about the flower’s withering? It’s fine to do so. But the important thing is that you now have the fruit. Celebrate it! Enjoy it!

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The All Levels class meets from 10:30-11:30 and the Chair Yoga class meets from 12:001:00. Tuesdays. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. ZUMBA Zumba Fitness is a dance fitness class for everybody and every body! With easy to follow moves, Zumba focuses on a wide variety of Latin and International rhythms. This hour long class is guaranteed to make you sweat. It’s not a workout, it’s a party. $10 Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. ZUMBA FITNESS Isn’t lifting weights and running on the treadmill boring? Come join Sheena’s Zumba Fitness class and have fun while burning calories! The class regularly has 75+ participants that know that Sheena is the best Zumba instructor in Savannah! So show up early and see you soon! Free with YMCA membership Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. 912-354-6223. facebook. com/ZumbaFitnesswithSheena/. 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

STITCH & B!TCH Take time to slow down and nurture your creative spirit with us at our weekly Stitch ‘n’ Bitch sessions. Bring your own project or enjoy one of our kits curated to encourage a focus on the dedicated process of craft-- be it embroidery, knitting, needlework, or any of the fiber arts. Relax with tea and cookies (or wine!) and share in a constructive, casual atmosphere every Wednesday, 6-9 PM upstairs in the chandelier room at Foxy Loxy. All ages are welcome! FREE Aug. 8, 6-9 p.m.. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. COASTAL CHEF’S TABLE- SAVANNAH SEAFOOD & SPIRITS FESTIVAL The official Seafood & Spirits kick-off starts on Thursday, August 9th with a five-course dinner pairing event featuring chef and cocktail demonstrations. This unique premier event with each chef demonstrating their course preparation will feature a seated five course culinary journey with paired wines & spirits. Our guest chefs will display their finest cuisine through this year’s theme: “Georgia Grown”. Certified experts will create exquisite wine and spirits pairings to accompany each course. Aug. 9, 5:30-9 p.m.. 912-201-2000. gourmetseafoodandspiritsfestival.com/ coastal-chefs-table.html. westinsavannah. com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. SOUTHEAST CRAB FEAST This event offers the Low Country Coastal Heritage of outdoor cooking of fresh seafood. Including all-you-can-eat fresh blue crabs, one side of fish and chips, snow crab legs platter (optional), music and a family-friendly environment. $10-$55 Aug. 11, 1 p.m. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

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-jean-savannah/. 39 Rue de Jean, 605 W Oglethorpe Ave. BETHESDA FARM AND GARDENS STAND Featuring in season, organic (not certified) veggies, herbs and flowers. All proceeds go directly to funding tuition expenses for Bethesda Academy students. For specialty orders, contact Merrin at merrin.slocombe@ bethesdaacademy.org. merrin.slocombe@ bethesdaacademy.org. bethesdaacademy. org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. COASTAL CHEF’S TABLE- SAVANNAH SEAFOOD & SPIRITS FESTIVAL The official Seafood & Spirits kick-off starts on Thursday, August 9th with a five-course dinner pairing event featuring chef and cocktail demonstrations. This unique premier event with each chef demonstrating their course preparation will feature a seated five course culinary journey with paired wines & spirits. Our guest chefs will display their finest cuisine through this year’s theme: “Georgia Grown”. Certified experts will create exquisite wine and spirits pairings to accompany each course. 912-201-2000. gourmetseafoodandspiritsfestival.com/ coastal-chefs-table.html. westinsavannah. com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. FIRE & WINE Half priced bottles of wine, campfires in the courtyard, marshmallows and s’mores kits. 912-401-0543. info@foxyloxycafe.com. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine. Free to attend. Items for sale. 912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. 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) 298-0071. 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. holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jean-

savannah/promotions/. holycityhospitality. com/39-rue-de-jean-savannah/. 39 Rue de Jean, 605 W Oglethorpe Ave. HONEY TASTING AND BODY CARE SAMPLES + STORE TOUR Daily honey tastings and body care demonstrations. Come see honeybees in the observation hive or call 912.629.0908 to schedule a tour of the Bee Garden. Garden tour available March through October. $3 per person. Must call ahead. Free MondaysFridays, 10 a.m.. 912-234-0688. jessie@ savannahbee.com. Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd. PREPARE SUNDAY SUPPERS AT UNION MISSION Local organizations are invited to sign up to prepare Sunday Supper for people who are homeless and live at Union Mission’s shelters for homeless people. Groups must sign up in advance and bring/prepare a meal, beginning at 2pm on Sundays. Call for information. ongoing. 912-236-7423. PRESS PLAY BOOMBOX BRUNCH Brunch is served from 11 am – 3 pm. Jason B. James Live vinyl DJ spinning classic soul, R&B, indie, rock, pop, and everything in between begins at noon. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. SOUTHEAST CRAB FEAST This event offers the Low Country Coastal Heritage of outdoor cooking of fresh seafood. Including all-you-can-eat fresh blue crabs, one side of fish and chips, snow crab legs platter (optional), music and a familyfriendly environment. $10-$55 Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. STITCH & B!TCH Take time to slow down and nurture your creative spirit with us at our weekly Stitch ‘n’ Bitch sessions. Bring your own project or enjoy one of our kits curated to encourage a focus on the dedicated process of craft-- be it embroidery, knitting, needlework, or any of the fiber arts. Relax with tea and cookies (or wine!) and share in a constructive, casual atmosphere every Wednesday, 6-9 PM upstairs in the chandelier room at Foxy Loxy. All ages are welcome! FREE foxyloxycafe. com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. TASTE OF LUCKY’S MARKET Sample products from all Lucky’s departments. Free luckysmarket.com/ savannah-ga/. Lucky’s Market, 5501 Abercorn St. WINE SAMPLING

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HEALTH

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. COUPLES TOOLBOX FOR LABOR & DELIVERY Ann Carroll is back with another Couples Toolbox for Labor & Delivery. Gain the knowledge and tools that will help ease you through childbirth. This is a hands-on, super fun training for the mom-to-be and her support person. Learn all the delivery tricks a doula would use for L&D. $150 Sun., Aug. 12, 1-3:30 p.m. 912-2004809. info@savannahyogabarre.com. savannahyogabarre.com/workshops. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive. FREE HEARING AND SPEECH SCREENING Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am. Speech: First Thursdays. Call or see website for times. ongoing. 912-3554601. savannahspeechandhearing.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. FREE HEARING SCREENINGS The Savannah Speech and Hearing Center offers free hearing screenings every Thursday from 9-11 a.m. Children ages three years old to adults of all ages are screened on a first-come, first-serve basis by a trained audiology assistant. If necessary, a full audiological evaluation will be recommended. Free and open to the public Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. 912355-4601. speechandhearingsav.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. FREE HIV TESTING AT CHATHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm Mon.-Fri. No appointment needed. Test results in 20 minutes. Follow-up visit and counseling will be set up for anyone testing positive. Call for info. ongoing. 912-644-5217. Chatham County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower Dr. HEALTH CARE FOR UNINSURED PEOPLE Open for primary care for uninsured residents of Chatham County. Mon.Fri., 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or appointment. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. HYPNOSIS, GUIDED IMAGERY AND RELAXATION THERAPY Helps everyday ordinary people with everyday ordinary problems: smoking, weight loss, phobias, fears, ptsd, life coaching. Caring, qualified professional help. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-927-3432. savannahypnosis.com. LA LECHE LEAGUE OF SAVANNAH

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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. LABOR AND DELIVERY TOUR Want to take a look around before the big day? Register for a tour of our labor and delivery areas. The tour is held once a month and fills up quickly, so please register early. Call 912-350-BORN (2676). second Sunday of every month. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. 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. MEDICAID AND PEACHCARE FOR KIDS HELP Free in-person, enrollment and renewal assistance for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids, Pregnancy Medicaid and other public benefits (SNAP &CAPS) will be available. Bring a government-issued ID and all necessary documentation including proof of income and Social Security numbers for the entire household. Free and open to the public Tue., Aug. 14, 4-7 p.m. liveoakpl.org. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St. NAMI EDUCATION Second Tuesday of every month NAMI Savannah presents professionals from the community sharing current topics of interest and resources. FREE second Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. 912-353-7143. namisavannah.org. The Reed House, 1144 Cornell Street. NATIVE AMERICAN ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Georgia’s only Native American Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Meets every Thursday at 2 pm at 517 East Broad Street, Savannah. Court papers will be signed. Open to all. You do not have to be Native American to attend Free ongoing, 2-3 p.m. 912-712-3314. Islandmedicinewoman@gmail.com. East Broad Native American Group, 517 East Broad Street. PLANNED PARENTHOOD HOTLINE First Line is a statewide hotline for women seeking information on health services. Open 7pm-11pm nightly. ongoing. 800-2647154. PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS This course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms. The four-week course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early $75 per couple Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 912-350-2676. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. THE SAVANNAH 7-DAY DIABETES REPAIR If you are ready to take control of your life and health, call today, enroll in this fun but intensive seven week program to heal your body of diabetes. You will learn 38 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.

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FIRST CITY NETWORK Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization (founded in 1985) is a local non-profit community service organization whose mission is to share resources of health care, counseling, education, advocacy and mutual support in the Coastal Empire. Members and guests enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held the first Saturday of each month at 7pm. Mondays. 912-236-CITY. firstcitynetwork. org. GAY AA MEETING True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. ongoing. SAVANNAH PRIDE, INC. Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the well-being of the LGBTQI community in the South. Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month. PO Box 6044, Savannah, GA 31414. 501c nonprofit. ongoing. info@savannahpride.com. savannahpride.com. STAND OUT YOUTH A gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7pm. Call, email or see website for info. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. 912-288-1034. info@standoutyouth.org. standoutyouth. org. Vineyard Church Office, 1020 Abercorn Street. WHAT MAKES A FAMILY A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Ages 10 to 18. Meets twice a month. Call for info. ongoing. 912-352-2611.

LITERARY EVENTS

HISTORICAL WRITERS GUILD The HWG will endeavor to offer a variety of programs for both published and unpublished writers to promote historical fiction and creative non-fiction. All compatible and cross-genre works to historical writing are welcome. HWG is also open to hobbyist writers to enjoy a relaxed and fun environment. Annual dues $20 second Monday of every month, 7-9 p.m. 713-907-8627. hwg.rh@comcast.net. Richmond Hill Museum, 11460 Ford Ave.

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

COASTAL EMPIRE BEEKEEPERS ASSN. BEE YARD WORK DAY On the second Saturday of each month, CEBA members gather in our beeyard at Oatland Island Wildlife Center. We inspect hives and conduct workshops on various aspects of beekeeping. Visitors are always welcome to observe. Bee veils will be provided. Sat., Aug. 11, 9-11:30 a.m. ceba. oiwc@gmail.com. ceba.wildapricot.org.

oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. COFFEE WITH A RANGER Start your morning right by getting coffee and having a discussion with a park ranger. Fridays, 8:30 a.m. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. DOLPHIN PROJECT Dolphin Project’s Education Outreach Program is available to speak at schools, clubs, organizations. A powerpoint presentation with sound and video about estuarine dolphins and their environment. Age/grade appropriate programs and handouts. See website for info. ongoing. thedolphinproject.org. EVENING @ SKIDAWAY Most people know of carbon dioxide’s role as a greenhouse gas and its contribution to climate change. However, few are familiar with another carbon dioxiderelated environmental issue – increased acidification of the ocean. University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Clifton Buck will present an Evening @ Skidaway program to describe the science behind ocean acidification. Tue., Aug. 14, 7 p.m. UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Circle. OUR UNDERWATER WORLD: DIVE INTO THE DEEP WITH GRAY’S REEF This month, take a virtual dive into Gray’s Reef, Georgia’s only National Marine Sanctuary, just 14 miles off Sapelo Island. Learn about the amazing habitats of the reef and the wildlife who depend on it for their protection. You’ll quickly discover that Gray’s Reef is unlike most other coral reefs—a treasure along our coast that deserves our pride and protection. Cathy Sakas, founder of the Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and retired NOAA education coordinator, will lead this interactive presentation. RSVPs required visit OneHundredMiles.org/Naturalist101. Free Thu., Aug. 9, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-2644111. catherine@onehundredmiles.org. OneHundredMiles.org/Naturalist101. One Hundred Miles, 2424 Drayton St., Suite B. SECOND SATURDAY PRESENTATION SERIES Each second Saturday of the month, the Wildlife Refuge hosts a presentation by staff, volunteers, and local conservation partners to help the public learn more about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Free second Saturday of every month, 1-2 p.m. 843-7842468. SavannahCoastal@fws.gov. facebook. com/SavannahCoastalRefugesComplex/. 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. WATERSHED TO THE SEA COASTAL ECOLOGY CRUISE: AUGUST NATURALIST 101 FIELD TRIP

Hop on board with One Hundred Miles as we explore our watery world! You’ll get up-closeand-personal with our coastal watershed to learn about our undersea wonders and how our choices impact Gray’s Reef and other offshore habitats. Gray’s Reef NMS Foundation’s Cathy Sakas, and Mike Neal, owner of Bull River Cruises, will help each participant better understand our coastal ecosystems. During our cruise, keep your eyes peeled for bottlenose dolphins and other native wildlife. We’ll even pull up a trawl from the river floor to see what live critters we find! Tour departs from Hogan’s Marina. Advanced registration required. $35 members | $45 non-members | $25 Kids 12 and under Sat., Aug. 11, 1:30-4:30 p.m. 912264-4111. catherine@onehundredmiles.org. OneHundredMiles.org/Naturalist101. One Hundred Miles, 2424 Drayton St., Suite B. WILDERNESS SOUTHEAST A variety of programs each month including guided trips with naturalists. Canoe trips, hikes. Mission: develop appreciation, understanding, stewardship, and enjoyment of the natural world. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-236-8115. wildernesssoutheast.org.

RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL

BAND OF SISTERS PRAYER GROUP All women are invited. Second Tuesdays, 7:30am-8:30am. Fellowship Assembly, 5224 Augusta Rd. Email or call Jeanne Seaver or see website for info. “The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hands of the Lord.” (Prov. 21:1) ongoing. 912-663-8728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. capitolcom.org/ georgia. BUDDHIST MEDITATION 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. 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.

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