Connect Savannah January 10, 2018

JAN 10-16, 2018 NEWS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

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JANUARY 18 | 7 PM | TRUSTEES THEATER Take Every Wave, a feature-length film by Rory Kennedy, and live Q & A with director via Skype.

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Savannah Tire Hockey Classic 1.12 & 1.13

The Savannah Tire Hockey Classic is a collegiate hockey tournament that features four of the South’s most exciting hockey programs: University of Georgia, University of Florida, Georgia Tech and Florida State.

Fri. 6 & 8:30 p.m., Sat. 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.

Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $12-$18 savannahhockeyclassic.com

WEDNESDAY 1.10 Film: The Room

In honor of the first-ever nationwide release of writer-director-star Tommy Wiseau’s infamously inept feature film debut, “The Room,” the Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah is canceling its regular Wednesday night screening at the Sentient Bean, and instead encouraging all adventurous area film fans to head to the Regal Cinemas on the Southside to catch this one-show-only digital streaming event.

8 p.m.

Regal Sav’h Stadium 10, 1132 Shawnee St. $13.38

THURSDAY 1.11 Dining in the Dark

Dine in darkness while raising funds for the Savannah Center for the Blind and Low Vision.

5 p.m. bar.food, 4523 Habersham St.

Edward and Stephanie Neeman

Part of the Piano in the Arts program.

7:30 p.m.

Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. Free

Hannah Wicklund and the Steppin Stones, The High Divers

Hannah Wicklund and the Steppin Stones, The High Divers Hannah Wicklund formed The Steppin Stones at the age of nine.

8 p.m.

The Stage on Bay, 1200 West Bay St. $15

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Hannah Wicklund formed The Steppin Stones at the age of nine.

8 p.m.

The Stage on Bay, 1200 West Bay St. $15

FRIDAY 1.12

Theatre: KEN

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KEN, a short story, was published in The New Yorker Magazine in 1959. The script is based on that short story and tells the true account of a nightmarish train ride the writer took in 1933 while he was a student at the Yale Drama School. When a fellow student dies, he is elected - under pressure - to take the boy’s body back to his parents’ home in Portland, Oregon. The action centers around his trip, the funeral and the events that changed Arnold’s life.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne $20 show only, $45 dinner and show tybeeposttheater.org

Bake Sale Fridays

Chef Lauren will be holding a bake sale outside in the front courtyard. Every week she will offer a selection of different sweet and savory treats.

5 p.m.

Atlantic, 102 East Victory Drive.

912-417-8887. atlanticsavannah.com

Cole Swindell, Morgan Evans

Cole Swindell is an American country singer, songwriter, based in Nashville.

8 p.m.

The Stage on Bay, 1200 West Bay St. $35-$49

Dancing Through the Decades

Dance the night away to songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s while raising funds for the Savannah Black Heritage Festival.

There will be onsite raffles and awards

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8 p.m.

Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $35 912-358-4309

Film: Whose Streets?

Told by the activists and leaders who live and breathe this movement for justice, Whose Streets? is an unflinching look at the Ferguson uprising.

8 p.m.

Savannah Tire Hockey Classic The Stage on Bay, 1200 West Bay St. The Savannah Tire Hockey Classic is a col- $20-$35 legiate hockey tournament that features Forsyth Farmers Market four of the South’s most exciting hockey programs: University of Georgia, University Local and regional produce, honey, meat, of Florida, Georgia Tech and Florida State. dairy, pasta, baked goods.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. e 6 & 8:30 p.m.

Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Forsyth Park $12-$18 forsythfarmersmarket.com savannahhockeyclassic.com

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Humane Society Thrift Shop Book Sale

Theatre: KEN

Jesus and Trayvon Book Release

KEN, a short story, was published in The New Yorker Magazine in 1959. The script is based on that short story and tells the true account of a nightmarish train ride the writer took in 1933 while he was a student at the Yale Drama School. When a fellow student dies, he is elected - under pressure - to take the boy’s body back to his parents’ home in Portland, Oregon. The action centers around his trip, the funeral and the events that changed Arnold’s life.

7:30 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne $20 show only, $45 dinner and show 912-472-4790. info@tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater.org

SATURDAY 1.13 Concert for Conservation w/ The Train Wrecks

Join the Trainwrecks & friends for a night k dedicated to the late Tom Petty.

7 p.m.

Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. $22

Film: Edward Scissorhands

In a castle high on top of a hill lives an inventor’s greatest creation - Edward, a near-complete person. The creator died before he could finish Edward’s hands; instead, he is left with metal scissors for hands. Hosted by SCAD professor David Stone, featuring a post-show discussion.

7 p.m.

Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. $8

Pick of the Litter Thrift Shop at the Humane Society for Greater Savannah will hold its popular quarterly book sale in the shelter parking lot. All parking lot books, DVDs and CDs will be just 25 cents.

9 a.m.

Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. Unitarian Universalist Church is hosting Jomo Kenyatta of Black Lives Matter Savannah as he releases his book, “Jesus and Trayvon.” There will be wine and cheese served.

3 p.m.

UU Church of Savannah, 307A E. Harris St.

Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans

An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Followed by long form comedy.

8 p.m.

Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 W Liberty St $10

Savannah Tire Hockey Classic

The Savannah Tire Hockey Classic is a collegiate hockey tournament that features four of the South’s most exciting hockey programs: University of Georgia, University of Florida, Georgia Tech and Florida State.

5:30 & 8:30 p.m.

Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $12-$18 savannahhockeyclassic.com

SCAD Day

At this open house event, you can tour university buildings that are woven through the city, meet faculty and staff, start the application process and discuss financial aid and scholarship opportunities with admission representatives.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

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This genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical sensation, with a pulsing score and electrifying performances, tells the story of one of the most unique characters to ever hit the stage.

7:30 p.m.

Bay Street Theatre, 1 Jefferson St. $20

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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. second Saturday of every month, 1-2 p.m.

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

Free

OPENING ADDRESS Thursday, Feb. 15

DIANA GABALDON NYT Best-Selling Author

6 PM • Trustees Theater

Theatre: Hedwig and the Angry Inch

This genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical sensation, with a pulsing score and electrifying performances, tells the story of one of the most unique characters to ever hit the stage.

7:30 p.m.

Bay Street Theatre, 1 Jefferson St. $20

Theatre: KEN

KEYNOTE ADDRESS Friday, Feb. 16

LISA KO

2017 National Book Award FINALIST

6 PM • Trustees Theater

CLOSING ADDRESS Sunday, Feb. 18

JODI PICOULT

NYT Best-Selling Author

2 PM • Trustees Theater

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KEN, a short story, was published in The New Yorker Magazine in 1959. The script is based on that short story and tells the true account of a nightmarish train ride the writer took in 1933 while he was a student at the Yale Drama School.

7:30 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne $20 show only, $45 dinner and show tybeeposttheater.org

Unity 5k Run and Music Festival

Mahogany Bowers hosts the 6th annual Unity 5k on MLK and Music Festival.

Raise funds to feed kids in the community through the Blessings In A Bookbag Organization!

9 a.m.

Forsyth Park

Voices for Savannah: Survivors of Rape, Domestic Violence, and Murder

Non-partisan event so that citizens of Chatham County, Savannah, and environs can raise their voices about personal experiences that involve rape, domestic violence, and murder. Seats will be held and named for all elected officials.

2 p.m.

Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St.

SUNDAY 1.14 Rodney Jordan Quintet

Rodney Jordan is certainly no stranger to the Lowcountry audiences, having facilitated the bass chair in performances with world-renowned artists such as vocalist Rene Marie and pianist Marcus Roberts.

5 p.m.

Westin Savannah, 1 Resort Drive.

Free to Coastal Jazz Association members, $20 non-members

Savannah Philharmonic: The Balkan Quartet

The Balkan Quartet is a dynamic and inspiring string group with Serbian violinists Sinisa Ciric, Mirna Dinovic, violist Danijela Zezelj-Gualdi and Bulgarian cellist Martin Gueorguiev. Their mission is to revive the powerful and the unique Balkan sound,.

5 p.m.

Garrison School, 649 W Jones St. $25 savannahphilharmonic.org

Theatre: Hedwig and the Angry Inch

This genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical sensation, with a pulsing score and electrifying performances, tells the story of one of the most unique characters to ever hit the stage.

7:30 p.m.

Bay Street Theatre, 1 Jefferson St. $20

Theatre: KEN

KEN, a short story, was published in The New Yorker magazine in 1959. The script is based on that short story and tells the true account of a nightmarish train ride the writer took in 1933 while he was a student at the Yale Drama School. When a fellow student dies, he is elected - under pressure - to take the boy’s body back to his parents’ home in Portland, Oregon. The action centers around his trip, the funeral and the events that changed Arnold’s life.

3:30 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn. $20 show only, $45 dinner and show 912-472-4790. info@tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater.org

Women’s March Film Screening and Digital Archives Collection

Explore the Georgia State University Library’s special collections with Women and Gender Collection Archivist, Ms. Morna Gerrard.

3 p.m.

Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

MONDAY 1.15 Free Admission Day

Visit the historic fort for free.

9 a.m.

Fort Pulaski National Monument, Cockspur Island.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade

The annual parade in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. begins at East Broad and East Liberty and concludes in front of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.

10 a.m.

East Broad

NEWS & OPINION EDITOR’S NOTE

BY JIM MOREKIS

jim@connectsavannah.com

FEW ISSUES offer a more succinct microcosm of Savannah’s conundrum of poverty and privilege more than the issue of abandoned shopping carts.

For such a seemingly mundane, almost silly issue, its deeper symbolism sparks emotional reactions on both sides.

Like installation art, abandoned carts — buggies in deep South parlance — dot Savannah’s urban landscape.

Some individual carts have been abandoned in the same place for so long that

in some areas more than others. Neighborhood groups have asked us repeatedly to do something about all the shopping carts scattered over the landscape.”

There was potentially going to be to vote on it at last week’s meeting, but objections from grocery and retail organizations prompted a two-week continuance to sort out the details.

The delay came with a threat from Mayor DeLoach: “In 2013 they were talking about this. Here it is 2018... Y’all have to find a solution within two weeks. If you don’t, we will place a solution on you.”

Complicating matters is the fact that both sides make valid points.

As Kathy Kuzava of the Georgia Food Industry Association told Council, “Tak-

While Johnson is 100 percent right — and has also been on Council quite awhile and could arguably be blamed for at least some of the poverty problem — Kuzava made an also accurate observation about the unintended consequences and often counterproductive nature of regulation: “The same areas that have problems with food deserts are the same areas with problems with poverty and stolen shopping carts. These are the same stores you’re trying to get into the community” to address the food deserts, she said.

The debate seems a bit pointless when you realize that both sides, City and grocers, are simply arguing about who is going to subsidize the practice of removing shopping carts from store property.

The abandoned carts represent two things: The property of retail stores, and the efforts of disadvantaged people without dependable transportation to get groceries home. they are dependable neighborhood landmarks, encased in ivy.

Sometimes they cluster together more like a feral colony and appear to have the ability to spawn themselves.

The abandoned shopping carts represent two things: The property of retail stores, and the efforts of disadvantaged people without dependable transportation to get groceries back home.

My baseline assumption is that those who take carts out of the store and back to their house aren’t doing so because they think they look cool doing it, or because they just always wanted a Kroger cart on the sidewalk outside their home.

Five years ago I wrote a column headlined “Shopping Cart Syndrome.” With the exception of the mayor’s name and a couple of minor details, I could write the same column verbatim today.

“People take shopping carts from stores because they have to eat. And they have to get their food home somehow,” I wrote back then.

One can see it as a real shame that stores lose their property in this manner, and also empathize with why people do it.

In those five years, the situation has changed somewhat only in that City Council has an ordinance they seem more determined to pass, one which puts the burden squarely on grocery stores to police the issue and shoulder the cost.

At last week’s Council meeting, Alderman John Hall said, “This has been a problem in neighborhoods for a long time,

ing something off of someone else’s property is stealing... it’s no different from taking meat from the meat counter.”

Kuzava went on to say that while she understands why people take the carts, “That’s a poverty problem. I don’t know that it’s the grocer’s challenge to get the customers home. I’m not sure how that’s going to work.”

Addressing a representative of the Georgia Retailers Association, a frustrated Alderman Hall said, “All these stores you represent have loss prevention programs... why can’t this be incorporated into that loss prevention program? Why can’t someone monitor what goes out of that front door? This is an easy fix for y’all, but you’re making it hard.”

The retailers rep responded that “We feel we’re being punished for having our property stolen. Under Georgia law it’s a specific misdemeanor theft to steal shopping carts.”

But when pushed to say whether or not they would press charges against their own customers, grocery and retail reps largely demurred.

Alderman Van Johnson, speaking in support of the harsh ordinance — which charges grocers a fine of up to $375 per abandoned cart — said “People don’t take shopping carts to joy ride. They have no other way to get groceries from Point A to Point B. We talk about food deserts and transportation... some people are not able to do the things that we’re able to do. They need groceries too.”

The City says taxpayers shouldn’t have to shoulder the burden of cart retrieval.

The groceries say they shouldn’t be fined for getting their property stolen, or shall we say, borrowed indefinitely without permission.

If you look closely, the debate mostly sidesteps the issue of poverty, as almost every debate here ends up doing in the end.

Taking shopping carts home is likely to remain a part of the local landscape, literally as well as economically.

My guess is that on the grocers’ end, they will just eat the cost (pun intended) and unfortunately pass most of it on to consumers.

In the end, the only quick fix that government can do seems to be to better coordinate the placement of Chatham Area Transit stops around town, which tends to be a major congregation area for unattended flocks of carts.

(What should be the proper collective noun for such a flock? An express lane of lost carts? A bugout of buggies? A “dereliction,” as a friend suggests?)

As Alderman Bill Durrence pointed out at the meeting, “This is a real problem for CAT because so many carts are left at bus stops.”

Durrence said, correctly, that the best solution will be one that involves CAT in some way.

But as usual, we are still talking about short-term fixes for a very long-term problem. CS

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NEWS & OPINION THE (CIVIL) SOCIETY COLUMN

Revenge of the Snowflakes

BY JESSICA LEIGH LEBOS

jll@connectsavannah.com

CONNECT SAVANNAH | JAN 10-16, 2018

BY THE TIME you read this, the last shimmer of the Great New Year’s Snowfall of 2018 will have melted into nothing more than a glorious, gossamer memory.

Holy Mother Mathilda, it was a beautiful thing, wasn’t it? The surreal tranquility after the storm, the delighted crazies on boogie boards sledding down the carless roads, the flush of donations of blankets and food to the homeless shelters.

The Northerners can snort all they like, but as I admire the sunlight glinting off the frosty stack still piled on the windowsill, I do believe I have never seen anything quite as lovely as a snowflake.

Which strikes me as funny, considering all the terrible things we’ve heard about snowflakes in the last year, mostly as a pejorative lobbed to signal fragility and meddlesome inefficacy.

As if caring about social equality, economic justice and environmental protection is a weakness, a flawed worldview that impedes humanity’s true destiny of destroying itself and the planet.

The irony, of course, is that when a bunch of snowflakes get together, they can make a huge impact: Bust the pipes and freeze up entire municipalities, or say, take out Cape Cod. It’s been almost a year since more than five million people stomped their boots and shook their pussyhats in the march heard around the world, and the snowflakes have continued to whirl to become a veritable bomb cyclone. #MeToo has already put a big chill on misogynistic corporate and media culture, and anything smacking of white supremacy is being iced out of the mainstream.

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Commissioner Tabitha Odell is vocally advocating for the removal of the state’s gender-biased “tampon tax,” and the effort to divest the Talmadge Bridge of its racist past is climbing towards the tipping point.

Of course some progress comes at more glacial pace in good ol’ Slowvannah.

The City’s recent budget cuts will leave venerated social and cultural non-profit organizations out in the cold, notably the Rape Crisis Center, which evoked passionate and unapologetically furious response from Executive Director Kesha Gibson-Carter at the Dec. 21 City Council meeting.

“We are a first response organization that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and our staff works in tandem with law enforcement to collect forensics evidence. There should be automatic allocations from the public safety budget to aid in these efforts,” she fumed in a recent email, adding that RCC provides legal aid, therapy, and other follow-up care for survivors of sexual assault.

The lack of compassion seen in the budget cuts appears to mirror our local government’s apathy around rape, reflected in the low rates of arrests and convictions of rapists and that outrageous backlog of rape kits.

“For nearly four years, I have been expressing to leaders and elected officials my concern to no avail,” laments Kesha.

Perhaps they’ll start to listen as the sound of the gale becomes even louder when RCC joins Safe Shelter, Moms Demand Action and LB4 & After Foundation this Saturday, January 13 for Voices of Savannah: Survivors of Rape, Domestic Violence and Murder.

Taking place at the Armstrong campus of Georgia Southern’s Ogeechee Theatre from, this is the first time the three organizations have partnered in the effort to spotlight the connections between these

crimes.

“It’s all part of the same coin,” says coorganizer Kristy Edenfield, pointing out that DNA culled from long-shelved rape kits are now being cross-referenced to investigate cold case murders.

LB4’s Linda Wilder Bryan echoes the importance of broadening the platform. “Rapists commit domestic violence and vice versa, and these things lead to homicide. All of it affects our children. We have to come together.”

Author, domestic abuse survivor and Marsy’s Law advocate Tamiko LowryPugh will be among the speakers, and local women and men will share their stories. Every city, county and state elected official has been invited to the event, though at press time, only District Attorney Meg Heap and Alderwoman Estella Shabazz have confirmed.

“The ideal outcome is that elected officials hear the voices of their constituents and remember them when they make decisions,” says Kristy, reminding that the 2018 congressional and 2019 local elections are only a few seasons away.

Speaking of which, the snowflakes are mobilizing politically, and a change in the weather is highly predicted come November. #GrabEmBytheMidterms has become a national rallying cry, and amped voter registration efforts has already flipped seats (college football notwithstanding, bless y’all, Alabama.)

Oh yes, winter has come, and another excellent warm-up opportunity comes this Sunday, Jan. 14 with the premiere of The Women’s March Film: A Documentary about Democracy & Human Rights.

The free community screening event, hosted by the Jewish Educational Alliance, also includes the first

peek at the digital research guide compiled by Georgia State University archivist Morna Gerard, including dozens of interviews with Savannah activists and artists who participated in marches near and far.

And though the last trace of snow will be long gone, it’s still gonna be downright frosty next Sunday, Jan. 21 as local ice queens gather for the Savannah Women’s March Anniversary: #PowerToThePolls. The day-long extravaganza will feature workshops on running for office, the importance of self-care and how to make the Resistance more intersectional and inclusive. Tickets are free but required, and advance registration has already necessitated a change larger venue, so get on it, Elsa.

From the coast of Maine to the halls of Congress, we’re witnessing how a bunch of snowflakes can become a blizzard, capable of toppling structures both concrete and cultural.

Back at my windowsill staring at the inch-high puff glimmering in the Friday afternoon sun, I have another thought: By braving the elements and working gently together, snowflakes also have the power—if only temporarily—to blanket the world in a pristine, unbroken peace. CS

VOICES OF SAVANNAH: SURVIVORS OF RAPE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND MURDER

When: 2-4pm, Sat. Jan. 13 Where: Ogeechee Theatre, Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern, 11935 Abercorn St.

WOMEN’S MARCH FILM: FREE SCREENING

When: 3-4:30pm, Sun. Jan. 14 Where: JEA, 5111 Abercorn St.

SAVANNAH WOMEN’S MARCH ANNIVERSARY: #POWERTOTHEPOLLS

When: 9am-5pm, Sun. Jan. 21 Where: Savannah Film Co., 611 W. Jones St. Tickets: facebook.com/womensmarchsavannah

NEWS & OPINION ENVIRONMENT

‘Coloring the Conservation Conversation’

Ornithologist Dr. J. Drew Lanham fields the connections between culture, history and nature jll@connectsavannah.com

surprising to me; it’s very timely and very important at a time when conservation and the environment are under assault, in part by deregulation. Steps like this designation can help.

AS RISING sea levels, rampant wildfires, unexpected blizzards and other disasters What are the biggest threats to Souththreaten the planet, birdwatching may seem eastern coastal environment? like the environmental equivalent of rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.

Globally, we can talk about climate change For Dr. J. Drew Lanham, however, and rising sea levels. The impacts they studying feathered species is as important have are not just on the shoreline, the coast as any other protective ecological action. and beaches, but further inland at the salt The writer and teacher calls conserving marsh, where we are losing habitat that is birds and their habitat a “moral mission,” the nursery for not just many birds but also one that can help unify humanity as it blue crab and oysters. faces the earth’s challenges.

Winnowing down to where A rare African-American we are, the threat is developvoice in the environmental ment. Everyone loves the coast conservation movement, he is and wants to be there, to have the author of The Home Place: some sort of stake in it. I think Memoirs of a Colored Man’s it’s critical right now in thinkLove Affair with Nature and also ing about how we hold some pens tongue-in-cheek articles back, that we don’t develop like “9 Rules for the Black every square inch. The South Birder,” which include “Don’t Atlantic coast is demographibird in a hoodie—ever.” cally, at least from a growth The Clemson University dis- Clemson professor, perspective, kind of off the tinguished professor of Wildlife hunter and birder Dr. J. charts right now.

Ecology will deliver the closing Drew Lanham PHOTO Taking a step back, I think in keynote address at the Choosing BY CAMILLA CEREA trying to understand how we to Lead Conference, taking place keep as much as much wild as this weekend on Jekyll Island. we can is one of the critical measures, and Hosted by environmental advocacy non- we’re going to have to find new ways to do profit One Hundred Miles, the two-day that. I don’t think we’re going to be able to conference is open to the public and offers depend on the federal government to lead workshops, training and different tracks the way anymore. for professionals and activists as well as I’m trying to be—well, I won’t parse field trips to some of the Georgia coast’s words: The current administration has most historical and pristine spots. shown no regards for conservation and We talked with Dr. Lanham by phone is undoing many of the laws and regulajust after his daily run in one of his favorite tions that would at least help protect what South Carolina wildlife preserves, birds we have. We’re going to have to form new chirping in the background. kinds of partnerships with non-government conservation organizations and priAs an ornithologist based in the vate citizens. I think that’s paramount.

Southeast, were you surprised that the Georgia Coast was recently desigWhat role do culture and ethnicity play nated a “Landscape of Hemispheric in the conservation and the environmenImportance?” tal movements? How do we, as you say, “color the conservation conversation?”

Not at all. When you think about where we are the map, it makes sense: The Binding conservation to culture is espeflights of red knots, long-billed curlews cially important in broadening the converand semipalmated sandpipers—and then sation so that we go beyond the traditional the importance of some of those areas for all-white, mostly older male choir and piping clovers and American oystercatchbring others into the fold. ers—the list just goes on and on. So it’s not CONTINUES ON P. 10

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I think the first thing is recognizing that there are obviously different viewpoints. As a birder, I’m able to look at a landscape and see all kinds of different birds and how they help form the whole picture—they’re each sort of a puzzle piece of a whole that we risk destabilizing if we remove one from it. I like to think human beings are no different.

When we begin to understand that people have different ideas of what nature is, what it means, then we begin to parse apart culture and think about how different perspectives may change not only based upon their experiences in nature but also their history in nature.

In the Southeast, as a black man, I necessarily focus on my ancestors’ history in this landscape. What it means to many of us—though of course there’s not one unified black thought about nature—is enslavement.

I drop back to some of the experiences I’ve had birding and teaching ornithology on the coast, and one of the richest places that we can go are these old rice fields, the impoundments. This time of year, they’re full of waterfowl, everything from tundra swans to black ducks.

I was on one of these expeditions with some folks and we were talking about what we were seeing, and someone asked a question about how [the Dept. of Natural Resources] managed the landscape. There was this mistaken idea that these impoundments were recent creations, that the environment had been altered for conservation.

I talked a bit about rice culture and Sea Island cotton culture, and people began to understand that these constructs were made by human hands, whether in shackles or by conservation efforts, moved in ways to make the environment that we see.

For black folks, it’s important to revisit that painful portion of history because we own the lands we walk on. It may not

always be by title and deed, even though at one point in time those Sea Islands were once black-owned. You look at those islands and what they meant to enslaved, then freed people, and then to lose those lands that are now extraordinarily valuable, and you want people to understand that they already paid for many of these lands by their ancestors’ sweat and toil.

These public lands belong to us just as much as they belong to others. That’s an important part of that connection, for people to understand the history. I tell those stories to whoever will listen, and I’m constantly trying to learn what rice culture meant to this nation, what it meant to the wealth of the Southeast and what it now means to conservation: People can know that this rice impoundment wasn’t created by some government agency but by people created it under duress a long time ago.

You also teach Hunting and Wildlife Management. How do hunting and environmentalism work together?

In North America, the conservation movement had to be enacted in part because of hunters who acted irresponsibly, but in the end it was hunters who came to the fore to really bring many species back—the whitetailed deer, wild turkeys and many species of waterfowl. I try to help birders and non-hunters understand how responsible, conservationist hunters helped push conservation forward in many ways.

For me, hunting is connected to who I am spiritually. If you had to label me, I go from pantheist to Zen in any given day.

Any day I’m out in nature I find myself in some sort of reverence and worship, and that includes being on the deer stand. As I’m sitting there, I’m in awe of everything that goes on around me, and if I’m given

the opportunity to kill a deer—and I only hunt what I’m going to eat—I see it as part of that grand cycle. You won’t ever hear me call it sporting. Sport invokes competition.

For me, hunting is always an education.

It’s also a way to connect. When I’m field dressing a deer, I’m elbow deep and feeling life ebb away that eventually become part of me. It’s an immersion.

As both an academic and as someone “elbow deep” in nature’s cycles, what are the steps to engage younger generations, especially younger African Americans in urban cities, in conservation efforts and see its relevance in political, economic and social contexts?

I always tell people, no matter what creature, or what bird they may be looking at, whether they can identify it or not, that creature has the same requisites as you do: Clean air, clean water, space to live where it feels safe and secure, the ability regenerate itself over time with a mate of its choosing.

If we step back and think about what it is we require and how we want the best for our friends and family, we don’t see ourselves as separate or above another other species, but part of something greater.

The environment is part of all those other contexts.

It’s a Golden Rule—or a Green Rule, really: By doing our best by nature, we’re doing best for ourselves. CS

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Yes, this was just last week, January 3, 2018. The date that snow—real snow, not a dusting—actually fell on Savannah and stuck. And at the moment of writing this column, it is still sticking in many shaded patches.

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from the mess that is real life. But once in a while, something happens in the real world that presents you with a very clear data set, based on a change in a clear variable, that can be compared to the norm—the control. This is the occurrence of a natural experiment.

And the natural experiment that we were gifted with last Wednesday, and somewhat in the days after, was: What happens in Savannah when the population is deprived of the use of their automobiles?

We were all both participants and observers of this experiment—how did it affect you? Your neighborhood? Your place of work? Was your life completely put on hold by the deprivation of automobiles, or not?

From my limited vantage point atop a bar stool, I was thinking about downtown businesses, and particularly food and beverage establishments.

Given the conditions, could they, should they, stay open for business?

As for his own thoughts on staying open, when I asked him later Green Truck owner Josh Yates replied, “When you realize about 30 people rely on Green Truck as their source of income, you’re very reluctant to cancel work for the day. It’s also really wonderful to provide a place for the community to be together, which really is why my wife (Whitney Shephard Yates) and I opened a restaurant in the first place.”

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(Full disclosure: Josh and I sit on the board of the Thomas Square Neighborhood Association together, but I was a patron of his establishment long before we knew one another personally.)

But for most businesses the answer was “no,” despite wants and needs. Some businesses realized it intuitively, others when their lack of staffing and/or customers made it clear after trying to open.

Not so for establishments like the Green Truck. It was open, well-staffed (though short), and booming with business.

Josh confirmed that they did “weekend numbers.” Hell, where else did people have to go?

The hurdles that Green Truck cleared in this auto-deprivation experiment were two-fold: First, it is embedded in a walkable neighborhood, allowing it to be easily accessed without a vehicle, for those lucky enough to live within the “walk-shed” (a term adapted from watershed—an area draining to a certain river, but in this case the area comfortably accessible by walking).

Second, and perhaps more importantly, within the neighborhood there exists a “jobs-housing balance” on a very local scale. That is, a large number of people working at Green Truck actually live close by. I’d venture that this goes for many Starland/Thomas Square businesses, especially of the food and beverage variety.

So, empirically observed in this experiment: Walkability + jobs-housing balance on a neighborhood scale = resilience in an autodeprived circumstance.

Resilience in the short-term, at least.

This is because Green Truck Pub WAS forced to close, but not because of staffing or customer issues. It had to close midafternoon on Thursday because it was running out of supplies, and deliveries would not resume until the next day.

I will now attempt to describe two potential responses to the Green Truck outcome of this natural experiment: “That’s interesting and all. Congrats, walkability and jobs-housing balance, you allowed a business to stay open one and a half extra days. In the other 12,774 days of the past 35 years we used cars and it didn’t matter. Plus, you were still brought down by a supply chain dependent on automobiles.”

“The staying open 1.5 extra days is not the point. The point is that the ability to stay open under the circumstances demonstrated the existence of qualities that make the neighborhood cohesive and

desirable as a place to live, work, and play.

Hence, demonstrating why this neighborhood is experiencing the pressures of gentrification, eroding the very jobs-housing balance that was just displayed. Congrats.”

Yes, it is true. Though this is not a part of my Gentrification Series (trademarked caps), jobs-housing balance is of course related. Josh Yates stated that less of his staff now lives close by than they used to, due to rising rents.

In idealistic city planning circles jobshousing balance is an elusive goal (in fact, it is argued as to whether or not it should be a goal), valued for two main reasons: it lessens car dependence, hopefully leading to less car use, hopefully leading to environmental benefits; and it is a measure of social justice—it would be nice if every neighborhood contained housing choices affordable to those working the jobs that also exist in that neighborhood.

If this has all seemed a belabored discussion of conditions that will probably never repeat themselves, think about this. Yes, this was an acute condition. All we had to do is wait a few days for the snow and ice to melt, and we could then all use our cars again. Problem solved.

However, right now the two greatest powers in the region that exports most of the oil to the world, Saudi Arabia (Team Sunni) and Iran (Team Shi’ite) are involved in a proxy war in Yemen.

If this war goes from proxy to direct, the body of water that lies between them, The Persian/Arabian Gulf (depending on your team) would likely be very unsafe for shipping all that oil, and prices would spike.

Yes, we frack a lot of our own oil now, but it is still a part of the global market, and its price would go up. Then, dear readers, the matters of walkability and jobs-housing balance might become a very un-academic and chronic concern.

But on a lighter note, before the memories of it fade, reflect upon your part in this natural experiment that we were all given part in.

Did you enjoy your Snow Day? Was it because you were able to function despite being deprived of vehicle use? Was it because you hate your commute and simply didn’t have to make it?

Was it instead because you hate your boss and co-workers and didn’t have to see them? Was it because you got to binge the new season of “Black Mirror”?

Whatever the answers, maybe they will give you some new insights, and allow you to craft some new goals towards a happier future lifestyle. Happy New Year. CS

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STUDIES SHOW that black Christian men are one of the most rapidly declining groups in America. How is this group slipping through the church’s cracks?

Jomo Kenyatta Johnson explores this largely unreached group in his new book, “Jesus and Trayvon: Reparations in Heaven.” Johnson will release the book on Jan. 13 with a reading and discussion at Unitarian Universalist Church.

“Jesus and Trayvon” starts with a powerful, personal introduction and gives way to a celestial narrative of Trayvon Martin, whose 2012 murder brought police brutality among black people to the national consciousness. Martin is led to heaven by Latasha Harlins, who was fatally shot in 1991 by a convenience store owner days after the Rodney King beating.

Johnson holds a Bachelor in Biblical Studies and a Master of Seminary from Westminster Theological Seminary and is one of the founding members of Black Lives Matter Savannah.

We spoke with Johnson last week.

1. How long has

this book been in the works for you?

I’ve written for about ten years, and it’s something I’ve done off and on when I’m inspired.

I’ve been working on this book for about two years—I couldn’t get the storyline and the setting the way I wanted it to be. In the past four months, the content kind of came about.

I had this concept of what happens after death. I was finished with my work with Black Lives Matter, which brought me more face to face with the issues of looking

at things through racial and historical perspective.

2. Why did you choose Trayvon Martin as the lead character in the narrative section?

I thought the story of Trayvon was contemporary enough. That’s really where the Black Lives Matter movement came from. I wanted to look at it as, is there justice beyond the grave? Trayvon Martin is not coming back in this life right now.

For those who have a belief in the higher power, I wanted to answer that question, and also try to bring into perspective if we don’t.

I come from a Christian background and a Christian perspective. The Bible does say that everything we do, it matters and has an impact. I think all of us have a

sense of that, and I wanted to paint a picture of what that looked like. I’m glad how the book ended—I don’t want to give it away!—but I’m glad because I didn’t know for a long time how this story would end.

There’s justice, but there’s something even greater than justice.

3.

In the narrative, Trayvon is led to heaven by Latasha Harlins. How did you choose her to be his guide?

I wanted a strong female character, but I wanted her to be a victim as well. Many people don’t realize Latasha Harlins was the actual first Trayvon in 1991. I wanted that type of figure to be in the story. I wanted her to communicate without speaking, almost like a mother’s presence.

4. You quote Doughboy from Boyz n

the Hood: “Either they don’t know, don’t show, or don’t care about what’s going on in the hood.” Did you feel that was true while you were going through seminary?

I didn’t feel it when I was going through school—I felt it more when I graduated.

When I got my first full-time ministry job, I was working in an office 30 hours a week. I thought, is that what we do?

Obviously churches are different, but I think primarily, in evangelical church, black and white stay confined to constraints, what goes on in their own buildings. They don’t want to offend anyone or risk anything.

5.

What do you hope for this book and this event?

My hope is that people will come and listen to the book— it’s about evil and justice and how is that solved. Ultimately, what I hope is that there’s something greater than justice.

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Find your yellow tux

Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole’s new book is golden

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MOST OF SAVANNAH knows Jesse Cole best from his role at Savannah Banana games, as the Man in the Yellow Tux. Exhorting the sellout crowd, tossing out free T-shirts, posing for selfies with fans — the fellow in yellow from tophat to shoes is unquestioned Master of Ceremonies of his own banana republic.

Jesse Cole is also — and fewer people realize this — the owner of The Savannah Bananas, through his company Fans First Entertainment.

Savannah’s yellow fever is one of the great local success stories. The college summer league team sells out nearly all their home games at historic Grayson Stadium.

They won the Coastal Plain League championship their inaugural season, made the playoffs this past 2017 season, and move more bunches of merch than the Tally Man can tally. There’s always money in the Banana Stand!

(The Bananas lost to the Gastonia Grizzlies, which happens to be the other CPL team Cole owns — a literal win-win situation for the young entrepreneur.)

The proof is in the banana pudding. But the ripe secret to Cole’s fruitful success isn’t so much a business philosophy as it is a coherent framework for success in most all phases of life.

Cole is going bananas spreading the gospel of his successful personal and business strategy in his new book, Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful in Standing Out. Not your typical motivational tome, Cole’s book contains a lot of counterintuitive advice that at first might seem to give you the slip.

Whatever’s normal, Cole says, the Savannah Bananas do the exact opposite.

“Finding your yellow tux means finding the one thing that makes you stand out. It means finding the best version of yourself and your business,” Cole tells us. “‘Better’ isn’t different,” he says. “‘Only’ is different.”

The book is in three main sections: How to “yellow tux” yourself, your business, 14 and your legacy.

While many observers chalk up the Bananas’ a-peel to mere marketing prowess, Cole says that isn’t quite right.

“We realized you need to create attention. And attention beats marketing 1000 percent of the time. We’ve learned that first hand,” Cole says. “We’re 100 percent in the entertainment business.

Before doing anything we always ask, is this entertaining, fun and different?”

But what does all this have to do with winning baseball games?

Cole is quick with the answer.

“Our team wins because so many people come to cheer them on. We have a real home field advantage because the team is so popular here,” Cole says.

“Most teams focus on baseball: How can we play better? But that’s not different.

That’s not the ‘only.’”

Cole regularly gives motivational speeches to corporations and organizations, a sideline which in part motivated him to write the book.

“I give talks to regular, generic companies, trying to get them to stop competing on price and deal. When you’re the ‘only,’ you don’t have to compete,” he says.

The story of how the Savannah Bananas came to be is inspirational enough, and could be the subject of its own book.

Jesse proposed to his wife Emily in 2014 at a sold-out Grizzlies game in Gastonia, N.C., outside of Charlotte.

Emily then surprised Jesse with a celebratory trip to Savannah, which included taking in a Sand Gnats game.

“The first night here, she said to me, ‘we’re going to a ballgame,’” recalls Cole.

“I literally stood outside staring at Grayston Stadium thinking, this is epic.

This is majestic. This stadium’s big, it’s exciting. I felt connected to it. You could tell its character,” he says.

Jesse Cole in action at Grayson Stadium at a Savannah Bananas game.

Coming from a much smaller old ballpark in Gastonia, Cole says, “our perspective was at much lower level. We thought Grayson was the most magical stadium.”

With the minor league Sand Gnats in the process of relocating to Columbia, S.C., the opportunity for a new local ball club was born. But it was no easy task.

The Coles had to go all in, selling their house in Charlotte and emptying their savings to fund the team organization.

At one point about six months before the inaugural 2016 season was scheduled to begin, Cole and a few employees found themselves working out of an old storage area in the stadium, with no internet and no phone line.

“We were working in the Sand Gnats storage area on a picnic table. We had to use our cellphones for everything,” Cole recalls. “We kept calling people in the community about how we were going to make it fun. Nobody cared — it was crickets. We did ads, nobody cared.”

The turning point came with the announcement of the team name itself.

Love it or hate it, didn’t matter.

What mattered was that suddenly everyone in town was talking about the same thing: the Savannah Bananas.

“We created attention with the name.

When the name came out, that’s when everything changed. It was part of a

strategy. We knew once we had the name, people will talk about it.”

Not content to rest on their banana leaves, the team organization is devoted to doing everything it can to ramp up the “only” factor.

“Now, every few months we do something completely unique,” Cole says, like the trash-talk “rivalry” with new CPL team Macon Bacon, and like offering President Obama an internship via web video.

I ask Cole what it must be like to be a fruitfly on the wall listening to their brainstorming sessions.

“We challenge our staff. Every month we have an ‘Ideapalooza’ where we get together and share ideas,” Cole says.

“We teach them to ask, What do people normally do? And go the opposite. That’s what creates the story. We want them to think like a reporter. To ask, why would anybody want to talk about this?”

In the second year alone, Fans First added a 30-piece pep band, the Banana Baby, a literal Batboy, and the viral sensation of break-dancing first base coach Darius Johnson.

“This year we’ll be thinking about what’s even more over the top,” promises Cole.

“We have to think even bigger.” CS Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful in Standing Out is available on Amazon.

Do black dogs experience prejudice?

I recently adopted a black lab puppy. A neighbor who’s studying to be a vet and volunteers at a shelter gave me kudos, as it’s known in shelters that black dogs are the least popular color and are hard to find homes for. Could racism extend itself in a cross-species manner? —Robert McCarroll YOUR vet-student pal’s certainly right about one thing: it’s an accepted truth among animal-shelter staff that people just don’t want to take black dogs home.

Articles and message-board commentary from shelter workers attest to this sad injustice; pounds across the country (and in some cases dedicated black-dog rescue groups) host special adoption events to try to get the poor creatures out the door.

Guess what, though? All the concern notwithstanding, this phenomenon— known as black dog syndrome—doesn’t seem to actually exist, at least as far as research has been able to demonstrate.

And there’s a fair amount of research, BDS having long been a hot topic in the shelter world. Among the more recent findings: • A 2013 analysis of 1,200 dogs and puppies at two no-kill shelters in New York State saw no significant variation in length of availability for adoption (LOA, in the lingo) related to coat color. The study did find that LOA increased about a day per year of age for adult dogs, and that medium-sized dogs could expect to wait longest; adopters gravitated toward the smallest dogs and the biggest, and (understandably) to the puppies.

• Writing in 2015 in the journal Animal Welfare, researchers crunched the numbers from two Pacific Northwest shelters over a four-year period, taking into account the fates of more than 16,000 dogs. Here, they left the puppies out of it and limited the data set to the tougher sells, dogs between one and 13. This time the black dogs actually got adopted faster than dogs overall, beating the average wait time by half a day or more; it was the brindles that had to hang around longer. Older dogs experienced a higher LOA, as did so-called bully breeds; both groups were euthanized more often too.

• In a 2016 article, the ASPCA looked at shelter records for nearly 300,000 dogs and cats in 14 communities. Again, the black dogs did better than the general population: in 2013, for example, they accounted for 30 percent of canine intake but 32 percent of adoptions. Brown or white dogs weren’t in the same demand.

For what it’s worth, black cat syndrome may be a thing. Several scholarly papers have reported longer adoption waits for black cats, though the ASPCA data showed them doing OK—tabbies of all colors tended to be adopted less readily.

As far as any supposed black-dog problem is concerned, I think we can pretty much put this one to sleep—an image that brings me to my next point.

Euthanasia is where the BDS illusion may take its real toll. Say you’re a shelter worker who believes black dogs are less likely to be adopted out. And say your shelter is full to bursting, and you’ve got to select a few unlucky animals to meet their maker. Who you gonna pick?

The really weird phenomenon here, I’d say, is the durability of the BDS canard, despite all the studies debunking it. The best explanation is pet demographics.

According to the ASPCA, there are simply more black-coated animals out there—it’s a dominant genetic trait in both dogs and cats—so naturally they’d appear to be overrepresented at the pound.

Not to get too Freudian, but I’d suggest that given how much attention the specter of BDS continues to garner, it could be saying a little something about our own cultural anxieties—not unlike the recurring worry over whether dogs themselves can be racist, discussed here in 2010. (Inconclusive due to spotty data, but certainly it’s possible that a dog living in a homogeneously white-peopled enclave, say, might bark at the racially unfamiliar.)

Meanwhile, less-damning theories still flourish to explain black dogs’ alleged unpopularity. One you’ll see is that it’s tougher to read the facial expressions of dark-colored animals, and thus harder to forge an emotional connection with them in the unforgiving light of the pound. Far from being dispelled by actual adoption stats, this rationale for a nonexistent trend has evolved with technology: now the story’s about how selfies are an important part of bonding with our pets, and nobody wants to adopt a dog whose face won’t show well on Instagram. Clearly there’s something going on that keeps us coming back to this zombie black-dog myth.

Anyway, I don’t mean to be harsh, Bob— I’m sure there are plenty of reasons for the neighbors to think you’re a good guy.

Adopting a black dog just doesn’t happen to be one of them. CS

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Metro’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a Dec. 30 death as a homicide.

Officers were called to Montgomery Street and W. Park Avenue about 4 a.m.

Dec. 30 and discovered Eric Lamar Jenkins, 38, deceased. At the time, the death was investigated as a suspicious death.

An autopsy conducted today determined Jenkins suffered a gunshot wound. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.

The murder brings the official tally for the 2017 calendar year in the SCMPD jurisdiction to 35. By contrast, the homicide total for 2016 was 50. In 2015 it was 52.

Connect Savannah has opted to add the three fatalities during the incident in City Market over the July 4 holiday into the

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overall 2017 homicide total, which local law enforcement declined to do despite the fact that the three deaths are treated as felony murders, so our final tally is 38, which we feel is more realistic and a better gauge of reality.

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Skidaway Road shooting

Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 4400 block of Skidaway Road on January 1.

At about 9:40 p.m., officers responded to the area and found Leon Duncan, 24, suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.

He was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Around 10:20 p.m., officers responded to a local hospital in reference to a shooting victim. Raishawn Sparks, 26, had arrived by private vehicle with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators have determined Duncan and Sparks were involved in the same incident in the 4400 block of Skidaway Road.

Man indicted in October murder

A Savannah man was indicted last week for murder and aggravated assault in the October killing of Shawn Rhinehart and the shooting of another man.

4 Jose Carrillo, 22, is accused of causing the death of Rhinehart on Oct. 8 by shooting him.

A grand jury also indicted Carrillo on an aggravated assault count for the non-fatal shooting Robert Orlando Reeves, 23, in the same incident.

SCMPD responded to a call in the 5500 block of Betty Drive and found Rhinehart, 22, suffering from life-threatening injuries. Rhinehart died at the scene.

A 23-year-old man, Reeves, arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle with nonlife-threatening injuries sustained at the same scene, police said.

The attorney for alleged gang member Jerry Chambers, 17, argued his client cannot be tried on both felony murder and vehicular homicide charges in the July deaths of Scott Waldrup and two passengers in Chambers’s car near City Market.

The attorney says Chambers should just face prosecution for vehicular homicide in each of the three cases which carries a lesser penalty. Judge James Bass Jr. has yet to issue an order on the matter.

Chambers was indicted Aug. 16 on a felony murder charge that he caused the death of Scott Waldrup, 30, on July 5 by striking him with an automobile while attempting to flee police. Chambers was also indicted on felony murder charges in the deaths of Spencer Stuckey, 17, and Gabriel Magulias, 20.

Arrest in 2015 homicide

Detectives made an arrest in the July 25, 2015 shooting death of Hakeem Clark in the parking lot of the Fahm Street post office. About 11:20 p.m., Clark, 26, of Hinesville, and other male victims were robbed. During the robbery, Clark was shot. He later died as a result.

Qwaizon Lee, 17, is charged with murder, aggravated assault and two counts of armed robbery.

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NEWS & OPINION NEWS OF THE WEIRD When 5-year-old TyLon Pittman of Byram, Mississippi, saw the Grinch stealing Christmas on Dec. 16 on TV, he did what any civic-minded citizen would do.

He called 911. TyLon told Byram police officer Lauren Develle, who answered the call, that he did not want the Grinch to come steal his Christmas, reported the Clarion Ledger. Develle made TyLon an honorary junior officer and had him come down to the station on Dec. 18 to help her lock away the Grinch, who hung his head as TyLon asked him, “Why are you stealing Christmas?” Although the green fiend apologized, TyLon wouldn’t release him from the holding cell. Police chief Luke Thompson told TyLon to come back when he’s 21, “and I’m going to give you a job application, OK?”

Wrong Place, Wrong Time

In Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia, on Nov. 29, sheep shearer Casey Barnes was tramping down wool, and her father and boyfriend were working nearby, when her long, curly hair became caught in a belt-driven motor. Horrifically, the motor ripped her scalp off from the back of her head to above her eyes and ears. Barnes was flown to Sydney, where doctors performed an emergency 20-hour surgery to save her scalp, but were ultimately unsuccessful. Barnes will have artificial skin attached to her head instead, reports The Sun. A GoFundMe page has been established to help with her medical bills.

Self-Absorbent

The Tea Terrace in London is offering a new way for customers to enjoy themselves -- literally. On Dec. 16, the shop began selling the “Selfieccino,” an image of the customer’s face in the frothy topping of either a cappuccino or a hot chocolate. Patrons send an photo to the shop via an online messaging app, and the “Cino” machine takes it from there, reproducing the picture with flavorless food coloring in about four minutes. “Due to social media,” shop owner Ehab Salem Shouly told Reuters, “the dining experience has completely shifted. It’s not enough anymore to just deliver great food and great service -- it’s got to be Instagram-worthy.”

An Engaged Citizenry

Pam Bisanti, a 31-year resident of Mount Dora, Florida, has approached the city council more than once about the speeding

traffic along Clayton Street, where she lives. On Nov. 27, Bisanti made good on her threat to take matters into her own hands if the council didn’t by wielding a handmade sign reading “SLOW DOWN” as she stood next to the roadway during rush hour wearing her pajamas and robe.

“The mothers up the street who send their kids down to the bus stop should have every expectation that those kids will be able to cross Clayton without being killed,” Bisanti told the Daily Commercial, saying she plans to continue her protest until the city takes action. “I am frustrated, angry and fed up. There needs to be a solution sooner than later. Remember that vision of me in my pajamas,” she added.

Unclear on the Concept

Melissa Allen, 32, was arrested on Dec. 19 after attempting to shoplift more than $1,000 in merchandise from a Framingham, Massachusetts, Target store, reported the Boston Globe. On hand to help in the arrest were more than 50 police officers who were at the store to participate in the annual “Shop With a Cop” holiday charity event.

Unintended Consequences

Stephen Allen of Tukwila, Washington, moved in with his grandmother years ago to help care for her. When she died last year, he invited his brother, a convicted drug dealer, to move in, but along with him came drug activity, squatters, stolen property and debris. Allen eventually asked police to raid the home, but when they did on Dec. 15, they evicted Allen as well, leaving him homeless. “It’s all legal, but it’s wrong,” Allen told KIRO-7 News. “I can’t do anything about it.”

The Sunshine State

• Workers at Captain Hiram’s Sandbar in Sebastian, Florida, resorted to calling police on Nov. 17 when customer William Antonio Olivieri, 63, refused to leave the bar after a night of drinking. Olivieri told Sebastian police he had arrived by boat, but when a quick walk down a nearby dock failed to uncover the boat, he said perhaps he had driven himself to the bar in a black Hyundai. Throughout the interview with police, reported the Sebastian Daily, Olivieri also maintained that he was in downtown Melbourne, Florida, where he lives. Finally, he was arrested on a charge of disorderly intoxication and taken to the Indian River County Jail.

• Sumter County, Florida, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to The Villages on Nov. 19 where resident Lori Jo Matthews, 60, reportedly barked at her neighbor’s dogs, then entered her neighbor’s yard, yelling at the neighbor and finally slapping the neighbor after being told to leave.

Deputies caught up with Matthews as she attempted to enter her own home, where she was handcuffed and arrested on charges of battery and resisting arrest.

Alcohol, reported Villages-News.com, may have been involved.

Alarming Animal

North Fort Myers, Florida, homeowner Joanie Mathews was terrorized for hours on Nov. 14 by a large pig that wandered into her yard overnight and spent the day destroying the lawn and biting Mathews three times before trapping her in the cab of her truck. “She would circle the truck ... and I would jump in the back seat and I was like ‘Go away, pig!” Mathews told NBC-2 TV. Mathews finally called law enforcement, and it took three Lee The Call of Nature County sheriff’s officers to wrangle the Tracy Hollingsworth Stephens, 50, of testy porker. “It was just hilarious because Alachua, Florida, answered nature’s call on the pig fought them every which way,” Nov. 25 by stopping her car in the middle Mathews said. No one, at press time, had of County Road 232 and stepping outside. stepped forward to claim the pig.

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HANNAH WICKLUND and Luke Mitchell grew up with a seven-year age difference and a home full of instruments. With early passions for music, it was clear the siblings were destined to live creatively fulfilling lives.

Now, Wicklund fronts the explosive rock trio she formed at age nine, The Steppin Stones, and Mitchell helms beloved Charleston Americana/indie rock band The High Divers. The two bands start 2018 with The Sibling Rivalry Tour, a trip that will outdo any family vacation.

We chatted with Wicklund and Mitchell about competition, musical growth, and how they’ll handle spending two and a half months of shared van life.

You did a smaller version of the Sibling Rivalry tour last year, right?

HANNAH WICKLUND: We’ve done two versions, but they were one-off shows...

This is our first actual tour. At the end of it, it will be around 55 dates, so it’s the first of its kind.

What made you decide to expand it?

WICKLUND: It felt like a natural progression. Luke and I have been on parallel paths, and we’re in the same arena now.

LUKE MITCHELL: We’re arena rock!

Hannah, who’s playing with you in the Steppin Stones now?

WICKLUND: The High Divers are the new Steppin Stones! Luke plays drums, and Kevin is playing bass. It made sense. We’re fashioning it after the Tom Petty/Bob Dylan tour where Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers backed [Dylan] up, Tom included.

We’re huge Tom Petty fans in this family.

What Would Tom Petty Do? A great question to keep in mind. Y’all grew up in a very musical house—did you play together?

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musical in our house at all times. My stepdad—Hannah’s dad, Matthew—he’s always a very big champion of playing music and being creative. So is our mom. She’s a landscape painter and makes sculptures. They always pushed us toward that instead of away from it like most parents.

How old were you when you started playing music?

WICKLUND: I was three when my parents got me my first piano. I played piano and did classical competitions…I played a ton of MITCHELL: We would play together every Beatles songs on piano. When I was eight, I started playing guitar, and that’s when my once in a while. Hannah was so much younger than me—when you’re 15 and your dad got me my first baby Taylor acoustic. I started the band six months after. My first sister is seven years younger, that’s a huge difference. As we got older, that age differ- gig playing piano, I actually opened up for Luke’s first band, The Gnomes! ence started losing its traction, we played more together. It’s always been a very comMITCHELL: I started playing around petitive thing in our house. Sometimes, I eight and started taking drum lessons. felt kind of bummed out as a kid. Music is Someone asked me the other day: “When not supposed to be competitive! But it’s a healthy competition now. It was very do you remember wanting to play music?”

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What kind of music were y’all listening to growing up? Were you always big Pettyheads?

MITCHELL: Oh yeah, I was in a Zeppelin cover band with Kevin, our bass player in our band now. We listened to Zeppelin and Beatles, all the classic stuff. We still do. I love newer music, but it’s hard to find stuff that you really vibe with these days.

WICKLUND: It was easier with classic rock to really fall in love with a band and a whole catalog. My band, we covered Janis Joplin, Hendrix, and I’m a huge fan of late‘60s, early ‘70s music. But Tom Petty, Zeppelin, Neil Young—huge influences.

How old were you when you started gigging out?

MITCHELL: We played down at our local park when I was 12 or 13, played middle school dances and stuff. That was awesome, nobody knew what was going on then! After that I started The Gnomes and we played regionally, but mostly Hilton Head and Bluffton. We got pretty big! We were huge!

Luke, you headed up to Charleston, and Hannah, you’ve been in Nashville.

What’s it like coming home and reconvening after these separate musical experiences?

WICKLUND: A lot has happened for me personally. Moving away from home…I lived in Charleston for a year before Nashville, and I’ve been there for about a year and a half. I’ve been touring pretty much the whole time I’ve lived there. It’s really nice coming home and being with Luke, and also I’ve been going through a transitional period. For the first 11 years, it was The Steppin Stones, then I added my name in September. It seemed like that was the way it was supposed to go.

MITCHELL: It seemed like the band name wasn’t long enough…

WICKLUND: [Laughs] It’s awesome coming back and going on the road with Luke, Mary Alice, Kevin, and Julius, because I haven’t been around family in close quarters in a couple years.

Have you ever traveled for this long together?

MITCHELL: No, we used to get in the van to go to family reunions in Michigan and want to kill each other.

WICKLUND: And that was only 10 hours.

We’ll see about 200 hours!

MITCHELL: I remember on one trip, Hannah was nine years old and she told me to go die in a corner! Maybe now she can make that happen!

What do you consider one another’s great musical strengths?

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She plays with the melodies, and she’s a great songwriter.

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WICKLUND: Aw, thanks Luke! I’ve always admired Luke’s songwriting—I think that’s been his driving force. Ever since I can remember, he’s always been cranking out his own music every day. And he’s pretty entertaining as a frontman.

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Hannah, you have a new album coming out soon.

WICKLUND: January 26 we’re releasing it! I recorded it in Nashville at this killer studio. Sadler Vaden produced my album, he’s the guitar player for Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit. Working with him is great— he fronted a three-piece rock ‘n’ roll band, and he’s a killer guitar player, and he’s from South Carolina, too. It’s my proudest album.

MITCHELL: We also have our second record coming out March 2, called Chicora.

We’re working with a small label housed under a bigger label, True Blue Records out of Athens. We’re really excited. It took us forever to record it and put it out—we got hit by that semi [Note: Last year while on tour, The High Divers were in a car accident that flipped their van and injured all of the band’s members and crew]—so we had to push everything back, so it’s long overdue.

Wicklund: And much-anticipated!

Any collaborative surprises in store for the tour?

MITCHELL: We’re going to be playing some of our favorite songs, maybe a couple of covers that lend themselves to having that many people onstage.

WICKLUND: It’s definitely a family affair.

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Running Down a Stream

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DOWN HERE in the South, we love our oysters, and we love our Tom Petty.

On Saturday, Savannah musicians and nature lovers will celebrate conservation and Heartbreakin’ with a show for a great cause. Down at Southbound Brewing Company, The Train Wrecks and an array of friends and guests will play the music of Tom Petty while raising money for the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA).

The CCA is a national nonprofit dedicated to conserving, promoting, and enhancing the present and future availability of coastal marine resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the public.

The work of CCA includes scientific studies, funding marine science scholarships, building artificial reefs, monitoring the quality and quantity of freshwater inflows, supporting local maritime law enforcement, helping establish game fish status for recreational species, supporting pro-fishery legislation, battling arbitrary no-fishing zones, and more.

Kevin Rose, CCA Georgia Habitat and Conservation Chair, is most interested in spearheading oyster re-nourishment and restoration work. He also hopes get the Red Drum listed as a game fish. “[CCA] is a grass roots organization that not only is interested in conservation of our marine resources, it is also very active maintaining balance with how the resources are utilized and also maintaining access to those resources,” Rose explains. “The bottom line is that we are all dedicated to maintaining our coastal resources and waters so that future generations can enjoy them.”

As a Southeastern icon, Tom Petty feels like an appropriate artist to honor at such an event. The prolific musician, who tragically passed away in October 2017, impacted countless musicians around the world in his lifetime. Train Wrecks frontman Jason Bible was no exception.

“I lost a mentor and musical mojo father,” Bible shares. “I heard the news about Petty and the Las Vegas shooting all at once. It was a rough hour. Then, I went straight to the studio and played ‘Dreamville’ for a while. It seemed like we would have to do a tribute show.”

For 25 years, Bible has poured over Petty’s songwriting, learning from his craft and covering his songs along the way.

The way Petty fused rock and traditional Southern music is a notable influence on the Wrecks’ sound.

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“I love his live show!” Bible says fondly.

“He played Dallas on my 18th birthday. I hadn’t seen this kind of mojo onstage. He was one of the last true, great rock ‘n’ roll singers with a long career. I love his style of singing…he takes a ton of inflection and stylings from Dylan, Roger [McGuinn] of The Byrds and George Harrison, and I dig that.”

It wasn’t only seeing Petty in the flesh that influenced Bible. A VHS copy of Bob Dylan with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers: Hard to Handle, which captured the legends live in concert together, changed the burgeoning singer-songwriter forever.

“His songs are smart and passionate,” Bible says. “He knows the craft and gets to the chorus quick!”

Having kept The Train Wrecks together for over ten years, Bible also admires Petty’s approach to managing a group.

“I like that he has always wanted a band and not hired guns,” he says.

Bible and bandmates Stuart Harmening, Jeremy Hammons, and Colin Motlagh certainly aren’t the only local musicians who pulled out Wildflowers and Full Moon Fever on October 2, 2017. The Magic Rocks, Kevin Rose, Matt Eckstine, Eric Dunn of Velvet Caravan, Eric Britt of American Hologram, Greg Williams, and Phillip Reynolds Price will all join in to pay homage to Petty at Saturday’s fundraiser.

There are some Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers songs that have been Train

Wrecks standbys for years—Bible covered the tune “Angel Dream” on his solo record—but a tribute show allows the band to dig into new material, too. “‘Southern Accents’ is going to be my favorite one of the night,” Bible says.

As for the toughest part of honoring a hero, Bible jokes that it’s all about “hitting the notes and remembering the words.”

“Being in the moment and channeling Tom is the most important thing,” he says.

“You can play a cover or you can make it yours for the night.”

The Concert for Conservation is the first of its kind, and audiences will be treated to delicious Southbound brews in addition to a night of music and memories.

It is one thing to know which artists influenced certain musicians; it’s another experience entirely to hear musicians play the songs that made them who they are.

“I can relate to the drive to keep moving when it seems like you’re not going anywhere,” Bible says. “That’s not why we write songs. We want to put great tunes out into the world that change people’s lives.

Tom Petty did that.” CS

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THE RIGHTLY SO @FOXY LOXY PRINT GALLERY & CAFÉ

Musical wanderers The Rightly So bring their tour to Savannah on Tuesday. Bandmates Greg Zeis and Jess Chizuk are living the dream, having quit their day jobs and hit the road in a homemade RV built inside a 1995 GMC Vandura. The duo employs guitar and vocals to create a harmonious blend of acoustic Americana.

The Rightly So released its debut album, Blackberry Brandy, in July 2017. With years of musical experience between them, Zeis and Chizuk pulled songs from their expansive catalog and reimagined them for the album. The Buffalo, New York-based band also created fresh material together, showing off the unique musical chemistry they share as a band.

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JOE MARCINEK BAND @BARRELHOUSE SOUTH

See one Joe Marcinek Band show, and you’ll experience a one-of-a-kind, one-off musical experience.

Florida-based guitarist Marcinek pulls a variety of top-notch players into his circle—members of Dumpstaphunk, Dave Matthews & Friends, the Disco Biscuits, String Cheese Incident, Phil Lesh & Friends, The Meters, Jerry Garcia Band, Soulive, and many more have jammed with his group. P-Funk and Talking Heads keyboardist Bernie Worrell, who passed in 2016, even did his final recording with the band.

Inspired by Chicago blues, New Orleans funk, jazz, and Grateful Dead-style psychedelic rock, Marcinek and company promise an eclectic show with standout musical performances and unforgettable grooves.

At his Barrelhouse show, Marcinek will be backed by members of the improvisational Atlanta funk band Voodoo Visionary.

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Charleston five-piece Whitehall heads to Savannah this weekend. Formed in 2014, the indie rock group takes elements of rock, funk, jam, pop, folk and jazz to create their own high-energy sound.

The band released a hooky, saxophone-laced fresh single, “Come August,” in 2016, following their 2015 EP ‘Before We Walked.’

Whitehall is joined by Savannah’s own Offsides. The emo/ post-hardcore band, formed in 2017, features Ben Busch on guitar/vocals, Joey Newman on lead guitar/vocals, Tanner Hamilton on drums, and John Barry on bass.

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Enjoy the songwriting stylings of two Savannah artists in the cozy setting of The Sentient Bean.

Northwest Georgia native Brandon Nelson McCoy brings original songs with a sharp focus on storytelling to the stage.

Inspired by the “strange melancholy that surrounds us each and every day,” McCoy’s sound is honed from a love of artists like Townes Van Zandt, Wilco, Guy Clarke, and Norman Blake.

Deacon Jones joins the bill with Americana and countrystyled songs that “conjure the magic and mystery of the deep South.”

Grab a mason jar of craft brew or a piping hot cuppa coffee and a baked treat for a memorable listening room experience.

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

Bayou Cafe Ray Tomasino, 9 p.m.

Boomy’s Eric Culberson Band, 10 p.m. coffee deli Acoustic Jam, 7 p.m.

El-Rocko Lounge Too Much, Dirty Fences, 9 p.m.

Five Oaks Taproom Eric Britt, 8 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Claire Frazier Quartet, 7 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Rachael Shaner, 7 p.m.

Rachael’s 1190 Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.

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Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

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

Sulfur Studios Palhth, The Most, Hot Plate, Nancy Druid, Wailin Oughts, 7 p.m.

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The Wormhole Open Mic, 9 p.m.

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Dub’s Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m., 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.

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

Stafford’s Public House Weird Wednesdays Open Mic Comedy, 9 p.m.

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THURSDAY 1.11 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Joe Marcinek Band, 10 p.m.

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

Bayou Cafe Eric Culberson Band, 9 p.m.

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

Cohen’s Retreat Munchies and Music, 5:30 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club DJ

Soundboard Precisa, 10 p.m.

Fannie’s on the Beach Christy and Butch, 8 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Jody Espina Quartet, 7 p.m.

House of Strut JFJ does Petty Theft, 9 p.m.

The Jinx Scaryoke, 10 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Rachael Shaner, 7 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Trivia PS Tavern Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Gypsy Jazz, 7 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

The Stage on Bay Hannah Wicklund and the Steppin Stones, The High Divers, 8 p.m.

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, 5 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 80s and 90s Karaoke, 10 p.m.

World of Beer Karaoke, 9 p.m.

DJ

Liquid Night Club Live DJ, 9 p.m.

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

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

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

Stafford’s Public House Open Mic, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY 1.12 LIVE MUSIC

Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton, Jon Lee and the Hextones, 8 p.m.

Billy’s Place at McDonough’s

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Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay Duo, Bill Hodgson, DJ Gary Lucca, 1 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) 8 Mile Bend Duo, 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.

PS Tavern Karaoke

COMEDY

Savannah Coffee Roasters Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans, 8 p.m.

DJ

The Eric Jones Trio ft. Huxsie Scott @GOOD TIMES JAZZ BAR AND RESTAURANT

Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond, 8 p.m.

Liquid Night Club Live DJ, 9 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

Experience one of Savannah’s jazz heroines live and in person. Eric Jones and his trio offer an engaging performance while singer Huxsie Scott leads with a voice she’s honed over a stellar career. In her lifetime, Scott has performed with icons like Lionel Hampton, McCoy BAR & CLUB EVENTS Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m.

Tyner, and Ben Tucker. She was the original vocalist for the Savannah Jazz Orchestra.

Currently, she is a featured vocalist at Savannah Theatre and a staff member in the music SUNDAY 1.14 ministry of Overcoming By Faith Church.

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 7 P.M. Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Charlie Fog, 10 p.m.

Dockside Seafood Bluegrass Happy Hour, 4 p.m.

Flashback Liquid Ginger Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Eric Jones Trio, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar The MS3, 9 p.m.

The Jinx Damon and the Shitkickers, 10 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Georgia Kyle, 7 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Danielle Hicks Band, 10 p.m.

North Beach Grill Jude Michaels, 5 p.m.

Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m.

Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m.

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

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

The Stage on Bay Cole Swindell, Morgan Evans, 8 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.

The Warehouse Eric Culberson, 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Bill Hodgson, Permanent Tourist, 5 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Mad

Hatters, 9:30 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.

DJ

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

El-Rocko Lounge DJ D-Frost Hercules Bar & Grill DJ Liquid Night Club Live DJ, 9 p.m.

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

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock, 9 p.m.

Club One MIX 5: Cognitive Mixology, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY 1.13 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Andy Frasco

and the U.N., Roshambeaux, 7 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton, Ben Keiser Trio, 8 p.m.

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

Congress Street Social Club Gaslight Street, 10 p.m.

El-Rocko Lounge Whitehall, Off Sides, Santi, DJ Precisa Flashback Touch of Grey Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Teddy Adams Sextet, 8 p.m.

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

The Jinx Toxic Oscar, 9:30 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Levi Moore, 7 p.m., Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub The Apparitions, 10 p.m.

The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Alisha Duckworth Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m.

Rocks on the Roof @Sundown, 8 p.m.

Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Brandon Nelson McCoy, Deacon Jones, 8 p.m.

Southbound Brewing Company Concert for Conservation w/ The Train Wrecks, 7 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Diana Rogers, Claire Frazier and Norm Gagne, 7 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, 9 p.m.

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

Flashback Open Jam, 5 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Eric Jones Trio ft.

Huxsie Scott, 7 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Eric Britt, 7 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar & Grill Matt Eckstine, 7 p.m.

The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson Tybee Island Social Club Sunday Bluegrass Brunch, noon Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Thomas Claxton, 8 p.m.

Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa Rodney Jordan Quintet, 5 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Bill Hodgson, 1 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Trivia, 8 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.

DJ

Boomy’s DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m.

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Mic Poetry Night, 7 p.m.

Saddle Bags Bar Olympics

MONDAY 1.15 LIVE MUSIC

Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Bayou Cafe David Harbuck, 9 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon 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.

DJ

The Jinx DJ Lucky Bastard, 10 p.m.

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

TUESDAY 1.16 LIVE MUSIC

Bay Street Blues Ben Keiser Band, 9 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Jam Night with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m.

Foxy Loxy Cafe Acoustic Tuesday w/ The Rightly So, 7 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Brad Wells, 7 p.m.

The Jinx Hip Hop Night, 11 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Georgia Kyle, 7 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Open Mic Nickie’s 1971 Open Mic hosted by Willie Jackson, 8 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Hitman Blues Band, 8 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, 7:3010 p.m.

McDonough’s Bingo, 7 p.m.

Mellow Mushroom Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

PS Tavern Poker Rachael’s 1190 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.

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Chuck’s Bar Comedy Open Mic, 9:30 p.m.

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Barrelhouse South 125 W. Congress St. 912-662-5576 barrelhousesouth.com

Basil’s Pizza and Deli 216 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

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Bay Street Blues 17 E. Bay St. 912-236-6655

Bayou Cafe 14 N. Abercorn St. 912-233-6411 bayousavannah.com

Billy’s Place at McDonough’s 20 E. Perry St. 912-231-9049 billysplacesavannah.com

Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina 1611 Habersham St. 912-231-2385 blowinsmokesavannah.com

Blueberry Hill 546 Dean Forest Rd. 964-8401

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Boomy’s 409 W. Congress St. 912-436-6660 boomysbar.com

The Britannia British Pub 140 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

912-898-4257

The Chromatic Dragon 514 MLK Jr. Blvd.

912-289-0350 chromaticdragon.com

Chuck’s Bar 305 W. River St. 912-232-1005

Club 309 West 309 W. River St. 912-236-1901 club309west.com

Club One 1 Jefferson St.

912-232-0200 clubone-online.com

Coach’s Corner 3016 E. Victory Dr. 912-352-2933 coachs.net

CoCo’s Sunset Grille 1 Old U.S. Hwy. 80 912-786-7810 cocostybee.com

coffee deli 4517 Habersham St.

912-352-7818 savannahcoffeedeli.com

Cohen’s Retreat 5715 Skidaway Rd. 912-355-3336

Congress Street Social Club 411 W. Congress St. 912-238-1985 congressstreetsocialclub.com

Dockside Seafood 201 West River St. 912-233-3810

Doodles 586 S. Columbia Ave. 912-295-2536

Doubles Nightclub 7100 Abercorn St. 912-352-7100

Dub’s Pub 225 W. River St.

(912) 200-3652 dubspubriverstreet.com

El-Rocko Lounge 117 Whitaker St. 912-495-5808

Exclusives Bar & Grille 2003 Greenwood Street 912-695-2116

Fannie’s on the Beach 1613 Strand Ave. 912-786-6109 fanniesonthebeach.com

Fia Rua Irish Pub 10132 Ford Ave. 912-459-4160 fiaruairishpub.com

Five Oaks Taproom 201 W. Bay St. 912-236-4440 fiveoakstaproom.com

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) 110 Towne Center Dr. 912-348-3200 macphersonspub.com

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) 3742 US-17 Nickie’s 1971 1513 Butler Ave. 912-786-4444

North Beach Grill 33 Meddin Dr.

912-786-4442 www.northbeachbarandgrill.net/

The Olde Pink House 23 Abercorn St.

912-232-4286 www.plantersinnsavannah.com

Pour Larry’s 206 W. St. Julian St. 912-232-5778

Flashback 10010-B Ford Ave.

PS Tavern 11 W. Bay St.

Foxy Loxy Cafe 1919 Bull St.

Rachael’s 1190 1190 King George Blvd.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant 107 W. Broughton St. Hercules Bar & Grill 2500 Dean Forest Rd.

The Rail Pub 405 W. Congress St.

912-428-1643

912-401-0543 foxyloxycafe.com

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House of Strut 17 West 41st Street

912-398-0138 www.houseofstrut.com

The Islander 301 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

912-897-6137

Jazz’d Tapas Bar 52 Barnard St.

912-236-7777 www.jazzdsavannah.com

The Jinx 127 W. Congress St. 912-236-2281

Jukebox Bar & Grill 3741 US Hwy 17 Ste 500 912-756-6997

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub 117 West River St. 912-233-9626 www.kevinbarrys.com

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Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant 402 MLK Jr. Blvd.

912-292-1656 ranchoalegrecuban.com

Rocks on the Roof 102 W. Bay St.

912-721-3901 bohemianhotelsavannah.com

Rusty Rudders Tap House 303 W. River St. 912-944-6302

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 111 W. Bay St. 912-721-4800 ruthschris.com

Saddle Bags 317 West River St.

912-349-5275 saddlebagssavannah.com/

The Sandbar 1512 Butler Ave. 912-786-8304

Liquid Night Club 307 W. River St. Little Lucky’s 6 Gateway Blvd. E.

Savannah Coffee Roasters 215 West Liberty Street

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill 417 East River St.

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McDonough’s 21 E. McDonough St.

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Mellow Mushroom 11 W. Liberty St. 912-495-0705 mellowmushroom.com

Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina 2518 Hwy 17 912-459-6357 melscoastalcafe.com

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub 311 W. Congress St. 912-239-9600 macphersonspub.com

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Savannah Smiles 314 Williamson St.

Savannah Taphouse 125 E. Broughton St.

912-201-8277 savannahtaphouse.com

SEED Eco Lounge 39 Montgomery St. 912-349-5100

The Sentient Bean 13 E. Park Ave. 912-232-4447 sentientbean.com

Southbound Brewing Company 107 East Lathrop Ave. Stafford’s Public House 306 W. Upper Factor’s Walk The Stage on Bay 1200 West Bay St. savconcerts.com

Sulfur Studios 2301 Bull St. 912-231-7105 sulfurstudios.org

Sunny’s Lounge 5630 Ogeechee Rd. 912-234-6628

Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill 11215 Abercorn St. 912-921-2269

Taste of India 401 Mall Blvd.

912-356-1020

Tijuana Flats 1800 E. Victory Dr. 912-344-9111 tijuanaflats.com

Totally Awesome Bar 107 B Whitaker St. 912-349-1707

Tree House 309 W. St. Julian St.

912-239-0095 treehousesavannah.com

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) 2909 River Dr. 912-354-9040 www.liveoakstore.com/tubbysthunderbolt

Tybee Island Social Club 1311 Butler Ave. 912-472-4044 tybeeislandsocialclub.com

Vic’s on The River 26 E. Bay St. 912-721-1000 vicsontheriver.com

The Warehouse 18 E. River St.

912-234-6003 thewarehousebarandgrille.com

Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa 1 Resort Drive 912-201-2000 www.westinsavannah.com/

Wet Willie’s 101 E. River St. 912-233-5650 wetwillies.com

Wild Wing Cafe 27 Barnard St. 912-790-9464 wildwingcafe.com

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) 417 Pooler Pkwy.

912-208-3700 wildwingcafe.com

World of Beer 112 W. Broughton St. 912-443-1515 worldofbeer.com

The Wormhole 2307 Bull St. 912-713-2855 wormholebar.com

CULTURE THEATRE

BY ANNA CHANDLER

HED’S

UP! Bay Street Theatre is back with

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Chad Darnell and Cecilia Tran Arango. PHOTOS BY ADRIANA IRIS BOATWRIGHT

THERE’S a new Hedwig in town.

Actor, writer, and casting director Chad Darnell is ready to seize the stage and bring all the glory of Hedwig and the Angry Inch to life at Club One. Savannah’s own Christopher Blair sizzled in the role for several local productions over the years. Starring as the iconic genderqueer glam rocker has been a dream of Darnell’s, and he is excited to follow in Blair’s high-heeled footsteps.

“I’m thrilled that Travis [Coles of Club One and The Bay Street Theatre] agreed to produce the show again,” Darnell says.

“That role is synonymous with Chris Blair! So before I asked Travis, I went to Chris and asked for his blessing. He was very sweet and said, ‘Hedwig is for everybody.’ But I was very nervous! When you fill a role in a town…there’s an ownership there. I was really thrilled that he was very sweet about it, I’m such a big fan of him.”

Since it debuted in 1998 as an OffBroadway musical, John Cameron Mitchell’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch has been inspiring individuals and shaping pop culture forever. Hedwig has lived through a botched sex change (the “angry inch” itself), a move from East Berlin to America, and heartbreak at the hands of Tommy (Cecilia Tran Arango returns to the role).

Now, Hedwig’s channeling it all into fronting a rock ‘n’ roll band, The Angry Inch, and touring in search of love and beyond.

The show transformed rock opera as an art form, and the film version (adapted, directed by, and starring Mitchell) is a cult classic. Darnell first experienced Hedwig in its 2001 film iteration while living in L.A. A devoted Mitchell fan already, he was captivated by the film and longed to see the production on Broadway.

“The tour and the movie are completely different monsters,” he notes. “It’s literally a one-man performance in the show, and the movie has a lot more time and space.”

Darnell finally caught the touring production in Atlanta and left the show full of inspiration and motivation.

A Club One regular since the downtown destination’s very early days, Darnell knew he wanted to become Hedwig on that stage and that stage alone.

“I’ve been going to Club One since the early ‘90s,” Darnell recounts. “When we were doing The Gingerbread Man in town, the Robert Altman film, Cale, who was managing the Club at the time, brought me in to talk Lady Chablis into auditioning for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. I had to go in and convince her! Here we are, 20 years later, and it’s exciting to

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be performing on the stage Chablis performed on. Club One is such a place of community here in Savannah. When hurricanes are happening, they’re open for people during a Category Five!”

Darnell’s Hedwig honors the character’s creator and original star, John Cameron Mitchell, while also nodding to the raw spirit of Courtney Love, the punk stylization of Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, and stars Uma Thurman and Heidi Klum.

“I saw Uma Thurman in The Parisian Woman, and there’s something about watching her in interviews, the way she talks and laughs in her eyes and her breathiness,” he says.

“She’s got this weird, American stylized accent.”

But to become Hedwig requires more than acting chops—Darnell’s been relentlessly exercising and building endurance to showcase the rock star’s indefatigable spirit and capture those iconic performances.

“So, I’m 45 years old, I’m not young, and when this started seven months ago, I was 185 pounds,” he says. “The first thing I knew I had to do was get physically in shape for this. By the end of the show, I’m nearly naked. I’ve been living in Fitness on Broughton, barre classes, yoga classes.

It’s not just the aesthetic of losing 25 pounds—it’s the stamina, and literally the flexibility.”

It’s a rigorous process, but Darnell was ready for a challenge, and Hedwig is inarguably the biggest challenge he’s ever taken on as an actor.

Even Hedwig’s creator took a long break from acting after starring in the leading role.

“John Cameron Mitchell quit acting for years after doing Hedwig because it was so exhausting,” Darnell says.

“It’s the hardest role I’ve ever done.

There’s no fourth wall, everything lives and breathes within the audience, and it’s a different show every night. No two shows will be the same, and I just wanted to do it for that reason. I’m not getting any younger, and it’s an incredible role.”

The Bay Street Theatre’s production is directed by Valerie America Lavelle with musical direction by Robert Cottle. There are only two actors in the entire performance: Darnell and Arango.

Darnell says it’s been an honor to star opposite Arango’s Tommy.

“I’m a huge fan of her,” he gushes. “We’re doing the more traditional version. It’s just the two of us and the band onstage.”

As it ages, the show only seems to grow in popularity, and there’s still something inherently revolutionary in its message and music. “[Mitchell] wrote this in ’97, ’98, and the message about sexual identity is even stronger now,” Darnell says.

“It wasn’t something we were really talking about then. As Mitchell says, Hedwig identifies as genderqueer because the operation was against his will and he doesn’t identify as a man or woman. That’s really interesting to explore, because we don’t have that many conversations about the genderqueer community.

“I hear trans people talk about the show, and there are a number of people I’ve talk to who don’t like it because of the way it portrays trans people. I get why they’d say that, but realize, it’s a character who’s genderqueer…there’s a lot going on in this.”

Whether you can sing every number from the production in your sleep or if you’ve never even heard of Hedwig, Darnell insists the production will speak to folks from all walks of life.

“No matter where you are in your life, there’s a message for you in this show,” he says.

“Whether you’re letting go of a relationship, loving yourself, healing a relationship with someone you might have hurt, dealing with your parents, dealing with your past…there’s something in there for everyone.”

He also hopes that his stepping into a dream role will inspire audience members to take a risk and become their own heroes. It’s a mentality that’s straight out of Hedwig’s ideology.

“If you’re not getting opportunities as an actor, you need to make it work for yourself,” he says.

“That’s why I did Hedwig: Nobody was going to cast me, so I went out and made it work for myself. It’s excruciating pressure, but I’m really, really excited.” CS

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Karen Butch and Martha Enzmann’s bright paintings on Tyvek will be installed in the North Garden this Friday. PHOTOS COURTESY

Beacons of light Installation at Ships of the Sea goes up this weekend

BY RACHAEL FLORA

rachael@connectsavannah.com

THIS FRIDAY, nautical lanterns will light the North Garden at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.

“Beacons” is a multifaceted installation dreamed up by Karen McVay Butch and Martha Enzmann, longtime friends and collaborators. The pair have worked on plenty of projects over the years, and this one shows off their unique lanterns.

“We’ve done these things that we call lanterns over the years,” Butch explains.

“There are a dozen of the beacons and a half dozen of these lanterns, and then some things we call squids, which are just wiggly things.”

Some canvases will also be hung indoors, separately from the installation.

The lanterns resemble windsocks and will swing freely from the rafters in the garden. Some of the lanterns have stone paintings on them that make them appear stationary, but they’ll all swing with the wind.

Both painters, Butch and Enzmann met in a SCAD class in the 1980s and have worked together ever since.

“An installation we designed for SCAD is hanging in the hallways in Hong Kong,”

Butch notes. “You never know where these things end up! We had no idea. Martha’s stepson was in Hong Kong and saw part of our installation in a Ralph Lauren shop window. We were like, well, all right! How cool is that?”

Enzmann currently lives in North Carolina, but Butch says they visit often and text frequently. Enzmann came down to Savannah to collaborate with Butch for this show, but some things still surprised Butch about her creative partner.

“Martha surprised me with these,” Butch says. “She said, ‘Oh, I did a whale.’

I asked her to send me a picture and I was like, wow, the detail!”

One of Enzmann’s panels includes a stenciled whale and a miniscule fishing ship. Butch notes that Enzmann’s pieces tend to be enormous, while her own are a bit smaller. That difference highlights the skills of both artists.

The lanterns are made of Tyvek, which Butch says takes paint well as long as it’s primed first. The material creates a unique texture on some lanterns with thick swirls in spots.

“The light underneath will shine through, and because they’re hung they’ll move slightly,” explains Butch. “They’re colorful so you can see them during the evening, but during the day they’ll be colorful on their own. The garden looks out on MLK, so people will be able to look in on it. The museum will put timers on them.”

Enzmann and Butch are self-described humanists and use an abundance of color and strong contrasts to lend a fun, positive feel to their work.

The team at Ships of the Sea gave Enzmann and Butch free reign, for the most part, over the installation.

“We wanted everything to be nautical,” explains Butch, “but they just wanted us to do whatever we wanted. We’re just celebrating Ships of the Sea—it’s such a wonderful place in Savannah.”

“Beacons” will remain up through Mar. 18. CS

BEACONS OPENING RECEPTION

Friday, Jan. 12 Ships of the Sea North Garden, 41 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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SCENIC IMPRESSIONS: SOUTHERN INTERPRETATIONS FROM THE JOHNSON COLLECTION — When the world gets urban, the South gets Southern. That’s one way to sum up Scenic Impressions: Southern Paintings from the Johnson Collection, which tells the visual story of shifting stylistic trends in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when Savannah artists of their day often found themselves working in contrast to the increasing mechanism of Europe. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St.

RELIEF PAINTINGS AND STILL LIFES — Lind Hollingsworth works in mixed media, striving to capture the character of both the southeast’s flora and fauna and man-made structures through “relief” paintings which incorporate clay, collage, photo transfers, found objects and paint. Mary Ellen McLaughlin will display still life pieces in her unique, exquisitely realistic style. Jan. 11-March 31. hospicesavannah.org/. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr.

CONTINUING EXHIBITS ANNUAL 2-D COMPETITION — Each year the judges select 30 finalists from a growing pool of talented young and mid-career artists throughout the nation whose work covers a variety of concepts and addresses different issues and technical considerations in art.

Through Jan. 17. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. AVANGUARDIA — Avanguardia, an exhibition by Savannah-based artist Lisa D. Watson, explores the encroachment of the constructed environment on the natural landscape.

Watson uses 95 percent reclaimed materials in her artmaking to keep her ecological footprint small. Avanguardia is part of Telfair Museums’ #art912 initiative, a dedicated platform to showcase the work of Savannah Artists. Through March 11. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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BLACK / LIGHT // WHITE / NOISE — Axelle Kieffer’s paintings and collage straddle the line between the fantastic and macabre.

This exhibition is presented by Sulfur Art Services, a project of Sulfur Studios, which pairs local artists with local businesses. free and open to the public Through Jan. 11, 6-9 p.m. info@sulfurstudios.org. facebook.com/ events/234535210413566/. In Vino Veritas, 102 E. Liberty St. COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE — The SCAD Museum of Art presents “Collective Intelligence,” a solo exhibition featuring the work of Agnieszka Kurant, composed of sculpture, works on paper, lenticular prints and a video.

Kurant’s research-based practice explores how complex social, economic and cultural systems can operate in ways that confuse distinctions between fiction and reality or nature and culture. Through Jan. 14. scadmoa. org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

FELIX GONZALEZ-TORRES — The SCAD Museum of Art presents this eponymous exhibition of works by the late Cuban-American artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres. This collection forms a concise dialogue centered on the artist’s exploration of the fragile boundaries 28 between public and private domains and his

Work by Mary Ellen McLaughlin goes up this weekend at Hospice Savannah Gallery.

use of abstraction as a vehicle for political critique. Through Jan. 14. scadmoa.org/.

SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

GOD AND MODERN MAN — What is the relationship between God and modern man?

Through Jan. 15. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. GUO PEI: COUTURE BEYOND — SCAD exhibits the work of Chinese fashion designer Guo Pei, best known for the yellow cape entertainer Rihanna wore to the 2015 Met Gala.

The exhibition held at Pei Ling Chan Gallery on MLK Blvd. will complement a larger exhibition at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta. Through March 4.Pei Ling Chan Gallery and Garden for the Arts, 322 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.

THE LITTLE FRIENDS OF PRINTMAKING: GREETINGS FROM CALIFORNIA — Husband-and-wife team JW and Melissa Buchanan are The Little Friends of Printmaking, a pair of award-winning illustrators and designers. Through Jan. 28. foxyloxycafe. com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. MARGINS — “Margins” by Henry Dean features two environmental pieces: Tilt, a marsh installation executed near Port Royal in South Carolina, and Crescent Sun, a real-time video capture of a site-specific work set up in the path of totality during the August 21st 2017 solar eclipse. Through Jan. 13. sulfurstudios. org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St.

TEMPORAL — New York-based artist Miya Ando explores images and materials and their associative cultural significance. Her exhibition brings together three significant works and series made of wood, steel and silk chiffon. “Temporal” underscores the artist’s interest in the contrasts between the steadfast and the ephemeral, the secular and the spiritual. Through Jan. 14. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

TIO ARTURO — Alexandro Santana imbues his work with a calculated complexity fed by a lusciously-hued aesthetic, an international upbringing and an affinity for obscure postmodernist French philosophers. Through Feb. 2. Location Gallery at Savannah LGBT Center, 1515 Bull St. UNORTHODOX SAVANNAH — Savannah native Britton Dockery presents his view of Savannah. Through Feb. 1. galleryespresso. com/. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

KIRK VARNEDOE: IN THE MIDDLE AT THE MODERN — Can you have an art exhibition without any artworks? Is a curator an artist?

Who or what decides an object’s value?

Through the lens of an art historian’s life, Kirk Varnedoe: In the Middle at The Modern challenges the nature of authenticity and the power of museums to define what is “high” and what is “low.” Native to Savannah and a national art legend, Varnedoe helped set in motion these questions as Chief Curator of Painting and Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art (1988-2001). Through Feb. 11. t Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. LINES OF INFLUENCE — The SCAD Museum of Art and the Jacob and Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence Foundation present a group exhibition to commemorate the centennial celebration of the birth of acclaimed painter, storyteller, educator and chronicler of the mid-20th-century African American experience, Jacob Lawrence. Through Feb. 4. SCAD Last chance to catch Sulfur Studios’ version of Henry Dean’s environmental installation work.

Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

FOOD & DRINK COMMON CONNOISSEUR

Husk is here!

Latest iteration of Sean Brock’s foodways philosophy is open on Oglethorpe Avenue

BY MARIA WHITEWAY

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The HUSK Fried Chicken Skins with white barbeque sauce.

Fresh shucked oysters with an antique perfume bottle filled with house made mignonette, peanut horseradish and cocktail sauce.

Chef de Cuisine Tyler Williams

a seed.”

Growing up in rural Appalachia, Brock was raised with this sense of reverence and connection to what was available, cooking and eating from the garden every day.

Brock’s philosophy of food and a “sense of place” are the major contributing factors of Husk’s success.

“The communal pride that comes along with a region’s cuisine is a very powerful thing,” Brock affirms.

Following the acclaimed reputation of Husk Charleston, the brand expanded to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2013, Greenville, S.C., in November 2017 and now the heart of Savannah’s Historic District.

Chef de Cuisine Tyler Williams joined the Husk Savannah team given his love of culture and new discoveries. Williams was born and raised in a small farming community outside of Lansing, Michigan, where the preservation of local ingredients

and farm-to-table principles were indoctrinated in him at a young age. This, coupled with his longstanding culinary career, brought him to our city.

Williams brings “immense culinary talent and a true appreciation for preserving the relationships with local farmers, the land, and the ingredients that are essential to Southern heritage,” states Brock.

The Neighborhood Dining Group intentionally established all Husk locations in historic buildings in order to preserve the structures similar to the way that they do the Southern Foodways.

“Its very important that Husk feels like a cozy home to provoke nostalgia,” Brock enlightens.

When entering the newly renovated building, diners are confronted with a straight shot view of the partially open kitchen. While the kitchen was refurbished in its original location, revamped essentials of a modern restaurant kitchen took the place of the once-1930’s commercial equipment.

The first floor provides three intimate areas that are set up like formal dining rooms. Neutral tones, wood flooring, original fireplaces and floral period-style curtains evoke the homey aura that was intended.

A wide stairwell, paced by broad landings leads upstairs to the second floor

dining alcoves that echo the same southern home-style presence as downstairs.

Past this area, a hallway leads to Husk Savannah’s most opulent space, the original ballroom in all its lavished splendor.

Towering ceilings with cascading glitzy chandeliers overlook sleek horseshoe bar with leather back chairs.

The walls are adorned with gold geometric designs and vibrant artwork created by former SCAD student Simon Cooper representing Savannah greats like Oglethorpe and the city’s initial grid layout.

The third floor consists of an expansive wooden community table surrounded by windows that peer out into the streets of Savannah. It is here where ideas are made, probable supper clubs will convene and recent paranormal activity has been reported.

When it comes to intentionality and vision, the Husk team not only conducted in-depth research regarding the original elements of the historic structure, but also the regional cuisine.

Williams and Brock plan to impact this city’s food scene by “exploring the possibilities of Savannah’s Foodways and hospitality…only using regional ingredients and tireless research”.

Williams will spearhead the menu development and food sourcing, utilizing

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AFTER long anticipation, the Hostess City of the South welcomes award-winning Husk, a restaurant birthed in Charleston that embodies true southern hospitality and honors regional fare in its traditional form.

Helmed by James Beard award-winning celebrity chef Sean Brock and Eater Atlanta’s Chef of the Year Tyler Williams, Husk Savannah finally opened its doors on January 5. Delays in the grand reveal were due to the historic snow-pocalypse that iced over Savannah last week.

While this snowfall may have made history, The Neighborhood Dining Group President David Howard believes that Husk’s opening has also made its mark in Savannah’s history through the restoration of the grandiose building located at 12 West Oglethorpe Ave. The once abandoned three-story dwelling in which Husk resides is rumored to possess paranormal activity, earning its place as one of the most haunted buildings in Savannah.

The white Colonial was originally constructed in 1897 as a residence of Juliette Gordon Low’s cousin. Years later it became an Elk’s Lodge followed by a Montessori and Performing Arts School.

In 2009 the building caught fire, causing substantial destruction. It was not until 2014 that developer Wakely Properties bought the building and began the restoration process. Over the last three years Husk has partnered with Wakely in order to revitalize the property to its original grandeur.

The origins of Husk date back to 2010 when the flagship restaurant released in Charleston.

“Originally, we were going to open a Creole restaurant. After months of serious research, I decided to take the more ambitious route and start my lifelong journey of exploring the possibilities of Southern Food as a Region,” Chef Brock recollects.

As a chef that honors and respects the historic roots of regional cuisine, Husk was named accordingly, “symbolizing the idea of protecting food and culture. The definition of husk is the protective outer cover of

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only the peaky-est cracklings were harvested products topped with sweet from local farmCarolina gold rice, al ers, adhering to dente beans and a rich Husk’s philosophy egg mousse. to “showcase a depth The mousse was of flavor that will whipped like cream, transport diners to a lending an indulgent time of greater food buttery egg flavor. integrity, honesty, The dish was topped and purity”. with green whispers of Husk’s ever evolvRafe’s Nebedaye. ing menu changes Moringa is a plant relentlessly, relyfound in Africa, where ing on seasonal it is known as nebeofferings. daye, which translates The Neighborhood Dining Group President “We put dishes to “never die”, due to together based on the David Howard its ability to grow in products that walk almost any climate in the back door or soil. This special every day. We have ingredient is regarded spent six months as a super food. The getting to know dish as a whole embodthe farmers, fisheried the comfort of men and artisans of warm familiar flavors this region—ironiwith avant-garde cally, they write the preparation. menu—we simply For supper, order a take their work and side of Chestnut Cornfigure out a way to bread with Georgia get it on a plate so Cane Butter, as a tribtheir story can be ute to a southern statold,” Brock reports. ple. The quick bread is For now, only dinserved upside down in Grilled Bear Creek Farm Beef with Beets ner is served, but a small cast iron skilbrunch and lunch are and Fennel.David Howard let, revealing its golden in the near future. bottom.

The grand opening menu boasted Husk Given Brock’s passion for heirloom classics like Fried Chicken Skins with ingredients, Purple Ribbon sugar cane white barbeque sauce and reimagined is utilized within the bread mixture and southern staples such as Lowcountry served alongside as pourable cloyingly Shrimp and Hominy instead of grits. sweet butter. This type of sugar cane Inaugurate the meal with a selection of almost went extinct from disease until fresh-shucked oysters from Husk’s spepurveyor Jerome Dixon solved the probcialty raw bar. Brock explains that the raw lem by cross breeding variations to make bar will include aquatic bounty that “celthem resistant. Purple Ribbon sugar cane ebrates our relationships with all of the has since been resurrected and now its amazing people that work the waterways story can be told at Husk. of the Lowcountry.”

For a simply stunning dish that highDistinct varieties of the bivalve were lights ingredients in their purest form, nestled in ice accompanied by an antique order the Grilled Bear Creek Farm Beef perfume bottle filled with house made with Beets and Fennel. Beets are prepared mignonette. If spritzing on this piquant two ways; pressure cooked until tender sauce does not tickle your fancy, dab on a with rosemary and pureed into a briny bit of homemade peanut horseradish or paste. The medium rare strip steak melted pungent cocktail sauce. in our mouths, needing little resistance The HUSK Fried Chicken Skins were from a knife. nothing to pass up. These hearty full skin A pool of savory jus accompanied the golden crisps had the crunchy flavor profile meat for additional vibrancy. Frisee greens of fried chicken without the meat. and shaved fennel came lightly dressed Immerse them into the white barbeque with peanut soy vinaigrette. This dish was sauce for a creamy yet zippy punch of vinas farm to table as it gets. egar and heat. Ask for more sauce, as this Husk is truly a dynamic addition to southerner’s ranch pairs with just about Savannah’s restaurant collection. Chef everything.

Brock and Chef Williams are determined The Anson Mills Hoppin’ John with to simultaneously preserve and enhance duck confit and scrambled egg can be this region’s cuisine by paying homage to described as a southern take on a Korean its history. We, in turn, are experiencing Bipimbap bowl. Tender pulled duck and history in the making. CS

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Whose Streets? documents the aftermath of the Ferguson uprising from the point of view of protestors. PHOTOS COURTESY MAGNOLIA

From the streets to the screen

Acclaimed Ferguson documentary comes to Stage on Bay on MLK Day

BY JESSICA LEIGH LEBOS

jll@connectsavannah.com

“50 years from now, when people ask about the Black Lives Matter movement, I will tell them to see this movie.”

—Matt Zoller Seitz, RogerEbert.com IN THE violent chaos that followed the 2014 killing of unarmed 18 year-old Michael Brown by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, the world heard many stories.

Accounts from newspaper reporters and analysis from political pundits about the protests made headlines and monopolized the spotlight. But few of points of view came from the people who actually lived through it.

Columbia University-educated journalist Sabaah Folayan traveled to Ferguson during the uprising following Brown’s death, initially thinking that she would write about the experience for a print publication or online. Once she arrived and

saw the stark contrast between the newsmedia’s flat portrayal of the protestors and the human suffering she was witnessing, the Los Angeles native enlisted Columbia classmate and cinematographer Lucas Alvarado Farrar to make a documentary film, joining forces with St. Louis-based multimedia artist Damon Davis.

“We could tell there was something more to this story that wasn’t being reported and we wanted to figure out what that was,” Folayan has said in subsequent interviews.

“What was being put on the news was only catching the surface of the issues.

Sensationalist, inflammatory language was hyping the story to get ratings, but as a society we needed to get to the truth and to positive dialogue.”

She and Davis followed several Ferguson residents as they staged non-violent protests, stood up to lines of police dressed in riot gear and cried in each other’s arms.

The result was Whose Streets?, a long-form documentary revealing a vulnerable and

compassionate community unseen in most mainstream reports.

The film premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on opening night and received a standing ovation. Lauded for its raw emotion and authenticity, Whose Streets? was quickly acquired by Magnolia Pictures for distribution.

It will show in Savannah at the Stage on Bay on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, this Monday, January 15.

Hosted by Girls on Media, Monday’s screening is the first of two in Savannah.

Another is being planned for late spring that will include a Q&A session with directors Folayan and Damon as well as featured protestor and nurse Brittany Ferrell.

“The film has far reaching importance and is best watched as a community,” says Girls on Media’s Shena Verrett.

“I’ve been to several screenings, and the Q&A component after it is viewed brings community and neighbors together in a dialogue of unity.”

Folayan has garnered much acclaim for

Whose Streets?, including support from MacArthur Foundation and the Tribeca Film Institute and a Critics’ Choice Documentary Award nomination. Criticism has also been lobbed, for what some call “onesided commentary” in the lack of interviews with police officers or government officials.

But Folayan makes no apologies, answering critics with the observation that those people’s stories have already been told. Whose Streets? is meant to give platform and voice to those whose firstperson accounts have rarely been honored or heard.

“We are intimately aware of how we are portrayed in the media, and this portrayal encourages both conscious and unconscious racial bias. We are uniquely suited to make this film because we ourselves are organizers, activists and deeply connected to the event of August 9 and beyond,” write the directors in their artistic statement for Whose Streets.

“We are making this film, in part, as tribute to our people—our deeply complex, courageous, flawed, powerful, and every hopeful people—who dare to dream of brighter days. This is more than a documentary…this is a story we personally lived. This is our story to tell.” CS

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OOO The latest effort from the team of writerdirector Alexander Payne and writer Jim Taylor (the Oscar-winning scribes behind Sideways), Downsizing initially feels like a gimmick more than a movie.

The downsizing in the title is meant to be taken literally — as overpopulation threatens to irreparably damage the planet, a brilliant scientist (Rolf Lassgard) invents a way to shrink people. This discovery spurs thousands of ordinary citizens to allow themselves to be miniaturized, all in an effort to preserve Earth’s natural resources, reduce rampant pollution, and other environmentally friendly innovations.

Paul Safranek (Matt Damon) is one such regular guy who decides to check out this alternate lifestyle, yet as the movie progresses, its unique angle seems to recede into the background, with much of the focus on Paul’s daily woes. These include unhappiness at home, dissatisfaction on the job — in short, the sorts of travails that affect everyone, not just people reduced to the size of an iPhone.

Downsizing continues in an almost lackadaisical fashion, but then something remarkable and transformative happens: Hong Chau shows up. The Thai actress (most recently seen on HBO’s Big Little Lies) plays Ngoc Lan Tran, a Vietnamese activist who was shrunk against her will and now serves as a maid for rich people.

Chau’s performance is superb -- second only to Willem Dafoe’s turn in The Florida Project as 2017’s best -- and she roots the movie in emotions that heretofore had largely been missing.

Eventually, Downsizing heads off in yet another direction, but it scarcely matters. Chau’s towering turn guarantees that viewers will follow the picture wherever it elects to venture.

JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

OOO No one was exactly clamoring for a sequel to 1995’s Jumanji, yet here comes Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle — and the holiday season just became a bit brighter.

Arguably even more engaging than its predecessor, this one finds four disparate high school students discovering the magical game (which has reconfigured itself from a board game into a video cartridge) and being thrust into its dimensions.

The clever hook is that these four kids have been placed into the bodies of adult avatars (played by Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan) yet retain their teenage personalities.

The result is enjoyable and undemanding entertainment, with the plot just sturdy enough to hold the weight of the stars’ irresistible characterizations.

Jessica Chastain stars in Molly’s Game

MOLLY’S GAME

OOO As a writer, Aaron Sorkin has been such an important and enduring fixture on the film and TV fronts (Oscar for The Social Network, Emmys for The West Wing) that it’s a wonder he waited this long before making his directorial debut. Then again, perhaps he was just biding his time waiting for the right project: Why soil his reputation on a Paul Blart: Mall Cop sequel when something better could be right around the corner?

In this case, that “something better” is Molly’s Game, with Sorkin not only directing but also penning this adaptation of Molly Bloom’s exhaustively titled book Molly’s Game: From Hollywood’s Elite to Wall Street’s Billionaire Boys Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker.

As Molly, a former skier whose legendary poker games made her an FBI target, Jessica Chastain delivers a typically brainy and impassioned performance, with Idris Elba offering solid support as the lawyer who elects to take her case.

Most year-end holiday movies are logically geared toward families and kids, but here’s one made just for grownups seeking some respite from seasonal servitude.

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

OOO When Star Wars: The Force Awakens debuted exactly two years, its detractors groused that it was a timid and lazy movie insofar as it never deviated much from the template established by the original Star Wars back in 1977. I would counter that

this isn’t exactly true – while it did borrow plenty of plot points from George Lucas’ first baby, it did so in imaginative and exciting ways – but never mind.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi likely won’t be dismissed with similar charges, even if one sizable chunk feels like a rehash of The Empire Strikes Back. Written and directed

by Rian Johnson, The Last Jedi is very much its own entity, exploring new routes as it teases out themes that have always been present in the Skywalker saga.

It’s a bold and challenging work — exactly what we would expect from the auteur of Brick and Looper. In the debit column, it’s also a tad bloated, and it contains an almost risible number of false endings — admittedly not as many as the 42 or so that closed The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, but enough to draw attention.

The last thing anyone would want in a review of a new Star Wars movie is spoilers, so let’s tread carefully, shall we? As we saw at the end of The Force Awakens, new Jedi on the block Rey (Daisy Ridley) has finally made contact with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), who’s been hiding out on an island populated by Porgs (this movie’s equivalent of those infernal Ewoks, though thankfully employed only sparingly).

Meanwhile, in another part of the galaxy, General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) is doing her best to keep the Resistance from being crushed by the First Order. In other story strands, the bravery exhibited by Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) is weighed against his recklessness; Finn (John Boyega) finds a new friend in maintenance worker Rose Tico (Kelly Marie Tran); and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) continues to fret and fume

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and throw tantrums with the best of them.

Actually, the character arc given to Kylo Ren is an excellent one, marking him as one of this entry’s most intriguing players. Yet the greatest appeal is in watching Hamill and Fisher again explore and expand upon their iconic roles. Fisher delivers a commanding performance in both senses of the word, and knowing that her tragic death means this will be her final appearance further lends the proceedings a somber and bittersweet tone.

As for Hamill, this might represent his finest work in the 40-year-old franchise.

Johnson allows the character of Luke Skywalker to evolve in some startling and unexpected ways, and Hamill is with him every step of the way, contributing a turn that’s weighty and wonderful.

At 152 minutes, The Last Jedi is the longest of the nine Star Wars films to date — it’s also the only one where the length is felt (that riveting Trade Federation chat that opens The Phantom Menace, though…). While all the scenes involving younglings should have been deep-sixed, the rest of the bloat can be forgiven, since it simply meant Johnson wanted to make sure fans were saturated and satisfied. Yet there aren’t many vignettes that couldn’t have benefited from a judicious trim here or there.

Still, this is a minor quibble when placed against the magnitude of the movie.

Between its acute attention to character growth, the excellent effects that serve rather than dominate, and the poignant moments that tie back to past entries, it’s easy to imagine true believers’ emotions hitting hyperdrive as they anticipate the concluding chapter that’s landing on December 20, 2019.

THE SHAPE OF WATER

OOO Beauty and the Beast meets The Creature from the Black Lagoon in The Shape of Water, an unusual love story that emerges as writer-director Guillermo del Toro’s best English-language movie to date.

Del Toro, whose Spanish-language efforts (particularly Pan’s Labyrinth) remain more deeply satisfying than his Hollywood output, has crafted (along with co-scripter Vanessa Taylor) a sensual and often surreal drama in which a mute cleaning woman named Elisa Esposito (Sally Hawkins) finds romance in an unexpected place. Working alongside her best friend Zelda (Octavia Spencer) at a research facility in 1960s Baltimore, Elisa is naturally curious when government operative Richard Strickland (Michael Shannon) arrives on the property with a water-filled tank in tow.

Elisa soon discovers that Strickland has brought an amphibious humanoid to the facility, a highly intelligent creature

he fished out of the Amazon. While Strickland abhors his nautical discovery and wants it destroyed, Dr. Hoffstetler (Michael Stuhlbarg), a scientist with a clouded past, wants to study it.

If The Shape of Water never quite breaks out of the confines of what’s basically (to quote B&B) a tale as old as time, it’s still an artfully executed diversion further strengthened by an excellent central performance by Hawkins and stellar supporting turns by Stuhlbarg and Shannon.

COCO

OOO Viewers who elect to see the animated feature Coco have my full blessing to arrive approximately 30 or 35 minutes after the announced show time. That way, they can miss the 15 or so minutes of trailers for mostly awful-looking efforts like Duck Duck Goose and Sherlock Gnomes and, more importantly, avoid the painful Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, the preceding short that runs a punishing 22 minutes.

After that, it’s all smooth sailing, as Coco proves to be another top-shelf effort from the Pixar factory. The fanciful story centers on Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez), a young Mexican boy who yearns to become a celebrated musician like his idol, the late singing star Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt).

That’s quite the challenge, though, since his entire family hates music and has prohibited anyone within its ranks to ever pick up a guitar or a microphone.

(The disdain traces back generations, to when Miguel’s great-great-grandmother was abandoned by her husband, who left to pursue his musical career.)

Undeterred, Miguel goes against his family’s wishes, a decision that, through supernatural means, catapults him into the Land of the Dead. There, he not only has to contend with a hard-luck layabout named Hector (Gael García Bernal) but also with his deceased ancestors, all of whom also forbid him from becoming a musician.

Coco opens by following the traditional toon template of a person following their dreams against all odds, but once Miguel reaches the Land of the Dead, the movie deepens in satisfying and even unexpected ways. Interpersonal relationships take some surprising turns, and the story’s metaphysical slant (particularly the notion that a person doesn’t truly disappear until no one remembers they ever existed) lends the proceedings a haunting and ruminative air.

All of this is played out with Pixar’s usual attention to engaging characters (dumb dogs are always a reliable addition, and here we get Dante, a street hound with a tongue longer than that of Kiss’s Gene Simmons) and cutting-edge animation that is ofttimes jaw-dropping. CS

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ACTIVISM & POLITICS

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.

RADICAL JUSTICE WORKSHOP: WHEN MARCHING IS NOT ENOUGH BLM-SAV is hosting a 4 Day Radical Justice Workshop. Come learn how how all of us have a calling to radical justice. Dinner and Drinks to be served. 30 Wed., Jan. 10, 6-8 p.m., Thu., Jan. 11, 6-8 p.m., Fri., Jan. 12, 6-8 p.m. and Sat., Jan. 13, 12-2 p.m. 912268-1890. info@blacklivessavannah.org. facebook.com/events/502800863432816/.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

SAVANNAH AREA YOUNG REPUBLICANS Get involved. Contact is Michael Johnson, via email or telephone, or see website for info. 912-604-0797. chairman@sayr. org. sayr.org. Call or see website for information. Free ongoing. 912-308-3020. savannahyoungrepublicans.com.

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

VOICES FOR SAVANNAH: SURVIVORS OF RAPE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND MURDER This is a non-partisan event so that citizens of Chatham County, Savannah, and environs can raise their voices about personal experiences that involve rape, domestic violence, and murder. Seats will be held and named for all elected officials. Sat., Jan. 13, 2 p.m. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn 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 34 is also available at www.savaayo.org. AYO is

Film: The Room

In honor of the first-ever nationwide release of writer-director-star Tommy Wiseau’s infamously inept feature film debut, “The Room,” the Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah is canceling its regular Wednesday night screening at the Sentient Bean, and instead encouraging all adventurous area film fans to head to the Regal Cinemas on the Southside to catch this one-show-only digital streaming event. $13.38 WED., JAN. 10, 8 P.M. REGAL SAVANNAH STADIUM 10, 1132 SHAWNEE ST. sponsored in part by the Savannah Friends of Music, www.savannahfriendsofmusic. com ongoing. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR TEDXSAVANNAH Speaker applications open Monday, Nov. 20 for the 2018 TEDxSavannah, scheduled for May 11, 2018. For details, go to tedxsavannah.com on Nov. 20 or visit the TEDxSavannah Facebook page. Ticket sales begin March 12. Through May 11.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

CALL FOR AUDITIONS FOR THE DOWNTOWN DELILAHS DANCE CABARET The Downtown Delilahs dance cabaret are holding auditions for several upcoming shows. To set up an audition, contact Jade Bills at 912-272-7601. Through Feb. 28. No physical address given, none.

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR VIGNETTE SAVANNAH Are you a student living fabulously in a

studio apartment or a creative with an efficient yet stylish workspace? Maybe you’re renewing your space after Hurricane Matthew, decorating your home for the holidays for the first time, or just want to share the character & charm of your historical home? Whatever your space, Vignette Savannah would love to feature you. Vignette Savannah is a web presence that features the most creative and eclectic living, leisure, and work spaces in Savannah.

Tell us about yours at vignettesavannah@ gmail.com, and check us out in the weeks to come at vignettesavannah.com. ongoing.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

CALL FOR ENTRY FOR “ALTERNATIVE TO WHAT? BROADENING THE DEFINITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY” In the 1970’s, the term “alt process” emerged, which referred to a resurgence in the practice of numerous photographic processes other than the traditional darkroom-based print. Since digital methods have become mainstream, what does “alt process” mean now? Sulfur Studios is seeking submissions that explore creative capture or output of photographic imagery.

Examples may include non-silver processes, pinhole camera imagery, darkroom-based manipulation, photographic mixed media, and new approaches to digital-based output. With Guest Juror Bridget Conn To Enter: sulfurstudios.org/alternative-to-what Deadline to Enter: February 23rd, 2018

by Midnight Exhibition Runs: March 22nd – April 1st Entry fee: $15 / $10 for Artist Members for up to 3 entries Through Feb. 23, 11:45 p.m.-midnight. 912. 231. 7105. info@sulfurstudios.org. sulfurstudios.org/ alternative-to-what/. 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 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.

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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

SCMPD ANIMAL CONTROL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve various tasks as needed by the shelter. No prior animal shelter experience is necessary. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation. Potential volunteers are asked to notify J. Lewis prior to orientation; though, walk-ins are welcome.

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

SENIOR CITIZENS INC. BLANKET DRIVE SCI invites Savannah and surrounding communities to help seniors without adequate heating stay warm this winter by donating a new blanket. Donations may be dropped off at SCI’s headquarters, participating Starbucks coffee stores, WSAV-TV, and at designated locations throughout The Landings. Starbucks is accepting donations through January 31.

Other locations will be collecting blankets through February 16th. Starbucks is participating by offering to donors who bring a new blanket to one of their stores a free tall hand-crafted Blond Expresso drink of their choice or any size regular fresh-brewed

coffee from January 9 through January 31.

Cash donations to help purchase blankets are also welcomed at the SCI office.

Through Jan. 31. starbucks.com/. Starbucks (Victory Dr.), 2106 East Victory Dr.

CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

ART, MUSIC, PIANO, VOICE COACHING Coaching for all ages, beginners through advanced. Classic, modern, jazz improvization and theory. Serious inquiries only. 912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056.

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. BEGINNER’S JEWELRY STUDIO This workshop focuses on building strong metalsmithing skills including soldering, forming, sawing, texturing and stamping and finishing. You will fabricate a bezel setting (one of the most popular ways to set a stone) and learn rock solid ring making strategies. $300 for 8 sessions Wed., Jan. 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 912-289-8337. christina@ dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcatstudio.com/. dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcat studio, Hover Creek RD. 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.

BRIDGE LESSONS Competitive Bidding (BB2), Saturday, February 4 at 10AM. Defensive Signals (BB5), Monday February 6. They are 4 week classes. Intermediate and advanced workshops continue on Fridays at 10AM. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave, Sandfly. Also, games are held in the afternoon and/or evening almost every day. There is something for players at all levels. Check our website for fees and schedules of games and other classes. ongoing. 912-228-4838. bridgewebs.com/ savannahclubs. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave. CHAMPIONS TRAINING CENTER Offering a variety of classes and training in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for children and adults. All skill levels. 525 Windsor Rd. 912-349-4582. ctcsavannah.com.

CHINESE LANGUAGE CLASSES The Confucius Institute at Savannah State University offers free Chinese language classes starting January 17. To register, please call 912-358-3160. ongoing. 912-3583160. confuciusinstitute@savannahstate. edu. savannahstate.edu. savstate.edu/.

Savannah State University, 3219 College St. CLAY CLASSES Savannah Clay Studio at Beaulieu offers handbuilding, sculpture, and handmade tiles, basic glazing and firing. 912-351-4578. sav..

claystudio@gmail.com.

BOATING CLASSES Classes on boat handling, boating safety and navigation offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. See website or call to register. 912897-7656. savannahaux.com.

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 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.

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. INCREASE SPENDING MONEY WORKSHOP Unity of Savannah is pleased to present Jackie Ogden, an expert from University of Georgia Extension for Chatham County.

Jackie will share helpful tips that you can use to develop a family budget & make your dollars stretch further every month. FREE Thu., Jan. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. 912-652-7981. jogden@uga.edu. unityofsavannah.org/.

Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset

Blvd.

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.

LAUGHING MEDITATION Laughter has been medically proven to boost the body’s immune system and suppress illness caused by stress. Join Ann Carroll for a laughing session to provide internal jogging for the body and enjoy the positive aspects that laughter can bring into your life. Everyone is welcome, no special dress or experience required. Sun., Jan. 14, 3:30 p.m. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 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.

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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. 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.

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

36 Starlandia Creative Supply, 2438 Bull Street.

SASS & SWAG ADULT HIP HOP Sass & Swag is a high energy, adult hip hop dance class. Learn hip hop grooves you can take to any party or club, and learn a choreographed routine to today’s hottest hits. Mondays at 7:30 pm. $15 Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 323-539-1760.

DANCEHOWIWANTTO@GMAIL.COM. DANCEHOWIWANTTO.COM. TIME FOR SCRAPPING Time for Scrapping is hosting a 3 day crop event January 19-21, 2018 in Pooler GA for scrapbookers, stampers and crafters. Time away to work on unfinished projects or to start new ones. Creative classes will be offered, daily door prizes, on-site vendors and much more. For information join our FB page Time for Scrapping or email: timeforscrapping@gmail.com Through Jan. 21.

YOUTH AND TEEN AERIAL SILK CLASSES Youth Class ages 8+. Teen Class ages 11+.

Learn to dance and work with Aerial Silks and Hoop while suspended in the air. Weekly classes held on Fridays through the month of September only. Very limited space available, reserve your spot and register online today. $20/class $75/September package ongoing. 954.682.5694. elyse. thestudio@yahoo.com. thestudiosav.net. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. ZONA ROSA WRITING WORKSHOP 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.

ZUMBA FITNESS Zumba Fitness is Latin-Inspired dance fitness party! You will get a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.

Perfect for everybody and every body!

Each Zumba® class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on. 8.00 (dropin) Fri., Jan. 12, 6-7 p.m. 912.631.9795. kates1907@yahoo.com. kdasilva.zumba. com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE.

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, 912-631-

3452, or Darowe, 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@gmail.com.

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

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

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

CHATHAM SAILING CLUB Friday evening social event at the clubhouse.

Meet Members and their families who all enjoy water based activities but whose prime interest is sailing. This BYOB event is free and all are welcome, but Membership is encouraged after several visits once interest is gauged!! We look forward to meeting you.

Fridays, 7-10 p.m. pranschkec3@gmail.com.

Young’s Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd. COASTAL BEAD SOCIETY Coastal Bead Society monthly meetings, 12 noon on the third Friday of the Month at the Coastal Georgia Center, 303 Fahm Street, near SCAD. All beaders are welcome. ongoing. wyrnut18@gmail.com. cgc. georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

FIBER GUILD OF THE SAVANNAHS A club focusing on weaving, spinning, basket making, knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, rug hooking, doll making, and other fiber arts. Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. fiberguildsavannah.homestead.com/. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. HISTORIC FLIGHT SAVANNAH A non-profit organization dedicated to sending area Korean War and WWII veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the WWII Memorial. All expenses paid by Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight seeks contributions, and any veterans interested in a trip to Washington. Call for info. ongoing. 912-5961962. honorflightsavannah.org.

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

HOSTESS CITY TOASTMASTERS 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.

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. SAVANNAH AUTHORS WORKSHOP If you’re a writer, and you’re serious about it, Savannah Authors Workshop is looking for you and has space for a few new members. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at 630 East Victory Drive. We have members of all standards, from multiple-published to never-tried. Have a look at our website www. savannahauthorsworkshop.com and call Christopher Scott, President, 912-272-6309. ongoing. No physical address given, none.

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

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(igo, weiqi, baduk). For places and times, please call John at 734-355-2005. ongoing.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

SAVANNAH GO GREEN Meets most Saturdays. Green events and places. Share ways to Go Green each day.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768.

SAVANNAH KENNEL CLUB Monthly meetings open to the public the 4th Monday each month, Sept. through June. ongoing, 7 p.m. savannahkennelclub. org. 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. second Saturday of every month, 2-4 p.m. 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 C. ongoing. 912-484-6710. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. SAVANNAH VEGGIES AND VEGANS Join the Facebook group to find out more about vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, and to hear about upcoming local events.

Mondays.

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

SPIES AND MYSTERIES BOOK CLUB A book club for readers who love thrillers, spy novels, and mysteries. We meet every 2nd Thurs of the month @6:30 pm. None second Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m.

912-925-8305. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. UKULELE CLUB Open to the public, instruction available, and loaner ukuleles provided! What more

Humane Society Thrift Shop Book Sale

Pick of the Litter Thrift Shop at the Humane Society for Greater Savannah will hold its popular quarterly book sale in the shelter parking lot. All “parking lot” books, DVDs and CDs will be just 25¢! No longer be selling VHS tapes.

SAT., JAN. 13, 9 A.M. HUMANESOCIETYSAV.ORG/. HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH, 7215 SALLIE MOOD DR. could you want? Tue., Jan. 16, 7 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. 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.

CONCERTS

EDWARD AND STEPHANIE NEEMAN Part of the Piano in the Arts program.

Free Thu., Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC: THE BALKAN QUARTET The Balkan Quartet is a dynamic and inspiring string group with Serbian violinists Sinisa Ciric, Mirna Dinovic, violist Danijela Zezelj-Gualdi and Bulgarian cellist Martin Gueorguiev. Their mission is to revive the powerful and the unique Balkan sound, and inspire composers to create new music that uses an indigenous Balkan language and its rich ethno/folk heritage. $25 Sun., Jan. 14, 5 p.m. savannahphilharmonic.org. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts, 649 W Jones St.

EVENTS

40 ACRES AND A MULE COMMEMORATION DAY

Film and discussion commemorating January 12, 1865 meeting of 20 Savannah African-American church leaders with Sec. Stanton and Gen. Sherman to discuss the future of 4 million freedmen after the Civil War. Free Fri., Jan. 12, 4-6 p.m. 912-6594383. frumpel@40acresandamule.org.

40acresandamule.org. liveoakpl.org. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St. COMMON GROUNDS Common Grounds is a collaboration of the Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Wesley Fellowship. We meet on Wednesday nights for open theological discussion on hot button issues. All are welcome regardless of faith background or where you are on your spiritual journey. We are open and affirming of the LGBT community. Order for Compline by candlelight is offered on Sunday nights at 8PM. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. facebook.com/commongroundssavannah.

The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. 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. 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.

FREE ADMISSION DAY Visit the historic fort for free. Mon., Jan. 15, 9 a.m. nps.gov/fopu/. Fort Pulaski National Monument, Cockspur Island.

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. HUMANE SOCIETY THRIFT SHOP BOOK SALE Pick of the Litter Thrift Shop at the Humane Society for Greater Savannah will hold its popular quarterly book sale in the shelter parking lot. All “parking lot” books, DVDs and CDs will be just 25¢! We will no longer be selling VHS tapes. Sat., Jan. 13, 9 a.m. humanesocietysav.org/. Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY PARADE The annual parade in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. begins at East Broad and

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East Liberty and concludes in front of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. Mon., Jan. 15, 10 a.m. East Broad, East Broad Street.

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP DINNER AND MEETING Membership meeting with dinner and speaker. Navy League supports our Sea Services and their families. You do not have to have been in any of the military services to join. For further information contact Jeff Zureick at 912 450 0521 $22.00 third Tuesday of every month & 5:45-8:15 p.m. 912 450 0521. piwi@hargray.com. savannahnavyleague.us. Savannah Navy League, 17 lake heron ct west.

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

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

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

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. SCAD DAY Engage with accomplished faculty, admission representatives and peers at SCAD Day. At this open house event, you can tour university buildings that are woven through the city, meet faculty and staff, start the application process and discuss financial aid and scholarship opportunities with admission representatives. Sat., Jan. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

SENIOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION SEMINAR The Berean Senior Saints Services will sponsor a free public Senior Property Tax Exemption Seminar. To qualify for the exemption, you must be 62 years of age or older, and the residence must be your primary and legal residence. Officials from the Tax Appraiser’s Office will facilitate the Seminar. You may register by contacting Rev. Carolyn L. Dowse by email at carolyndowse@comcast.net or by telephone at 912-236-9057. Free Thu., Jan. 11, 11 38 a.m.-noon. 912-236-9057. carolyndowse@

Film: Whose Streets?

Told by the activists and leaders who live and breathe this movement for justice, Whose Streets? is an unflinching look at the Ferguson uprising. When unarmed teenager Michael Brown is killed by police and left lying in the street for hours, it marks a breaking point for the residents of St. Louis, Missouri. $20-$35 SAT., JAN. 13, 8 P.M. SAVCONCERTS.COM. THE STAGE ON BAY, 1200 WEST BAY ST. comcast.net. Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 1008 May Street.

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

SOUTHBOUND BREWERY SATURDAY TOURS AND TASTES Savannah’s first microbrewery is open for public tours and tastings Wednesday - Fridays from 5:30-7:30 and Saturdays from 2-4. Hang out, have a few cold ones, and learn a little more about Savannah’s first craft brewery. Free Saturdays, 2-4 p.m.

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

Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave.

FESTIVALS

UNITY 5K RUN AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Mahogany Bowers hosts the 6th annual Unity 5k on MLK and Music Festival. Embark on the journey to gain more unity amongst each other and raise funds to feed kids in the community through the Blessings In A

Bookbag Organization! Sat., Jan. 13, 9 a.m.

Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

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 the calm within. All proceeds support local organizations. $8 Sundays, 6-7 p.m. 912349-2756.

ACRO YOGA JAM Join us for a weekly acro jam every Saturday 12-2pm at the West Broad Street YMCA. Acro Yoga is a partner or group yoga practice with the three primary roles of base, flyer, and spotter. It is a fun way to practice verbal and non-verbal communication, and try new poses that challenge your comfort zone in a safe environment. Note: This is not an instructor led class, this is an open jam. $30 for 10 week session Sat., Jan. 13, 12-2 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. facebook.com/ events/1429384693850288/. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 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. $65 for 10 week session Tue., Jan. 16, 7-8

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p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. facebook. com/events/1993508454225459/. 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. 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 semi-private class so space is limited! $10.00 Wednesdays, Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@ gmail.com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. 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, 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. 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, 8:30 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 Sin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary. Call for schedule. ongoing. 912-355-

8811. savj.org. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP For anyone caring for senior citizens with any affliction or illness. Second Saturday of the month, 10am-11am. Savannah Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Refreshments.

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

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

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

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

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. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. LINE DANCE SPRING 2018 Line dance class is an hour and 45min class that teaches basic instructions, coordination, and dance combinations, all to the rhythm of different styles of music. Line Dancing also is exercise for the body & mind. Line Dancing 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. $65 for 10 week session Wed., Jan. 10, 6-7:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. facebook.com/ events/501826426870927/. 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. MOMMY AND BABY YOGA Mondays. Call for times and fees or see website. ongoing. 912-232-2994. savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com/.

Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. PILATES CLASSES Daily classes for all skill levels including beginners. Private and semi-private classes by appointment. Carol Daly-Wilder, certified instructor. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-238-0018. savannahpilates. com. pilatessavannah.com/. Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Rerguson Ave. 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 yourself to the next level with Mahogany. $10 Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. POWER YOGA WITH MAHOGANY Get ready for an hour of power each and every Saturday morning at 9am. This is an hour of stretching your mind and body to become one, and a reset at the

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end of the week. Come experience the endless possibilities as you take yourself to the next level with Mahogany. $65 for 10 week session Sat., Jan. 13, 9-10 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. facebook.com/ events/383749712064164/. 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. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. PREGNANCY YOGA Ongoing series of 6-week classes.

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

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

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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. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. SHIMMY CHIC BELLY DANCE FITNESS Shimmy Chic Fitness is an energetic and fun dance workout program based on the ancient art of belly dance- but with a modern twist! The class provides both 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. $65 for 10 week session Thu., Jan. 11, 6-7 p.m.

912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. facebook.com/ events/1782280308737673/. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 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. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. WBSY 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. $65 for 10 week session Tue., Jan. 16, 6-7 p.m.

912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. facebook.com/ events/297982624055914/. 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. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS Free for cancer patients and survivors. The classes help with flexibility and balance while also providing relaxation. Located at FitnessOne, on the third floor of the Memorial Outpatient and Wellness Center.

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

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. YOGA 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. 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. 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/. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. ZUMBA FITNESS (R) WITH APRIL Mondays at 5:30pm, Thursdays at 6:30pm.

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

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

DINING IN THE DARK Dine in darkness while raising funds for the Savannah Center for the Blind and Low Vision. Jan. 11, 5 p.m.. savannahbarfood. com. bar.food, 4523 Habersham St. 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. BAKE SALE FRIDAYS Chef Lauren will be holding a bake sale outside in the front courtyard. Every week she will offer a selection of different sweet and savory treats. 912-417-8887. atlanticsavannah.com. atlanticsavannah. com/. Atlantic, 102 East Victory Drive.

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

by Bethesda Academy’s Cattle & Beef Operation. Specialty cuts are also available. merrin.slocombe@bethesdaacademy.org. bethesdaacademy.org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. FIRE & WINE Half priced bottles of wine, campfires in the courtyard, marshmallows and s’mores kits. 912-401-0543. info@foxyloxycafe.com. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights.

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

912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com.

Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. 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-jeansavannah/promotions/. holycityhospitality. com/39-rue-de-jean-savannah/. 39 Rue de Jean, 605 W Oglethorpe Ave. HONEY TASTING AND BODY CARE SAMPLES + STORE TOUR Daily honey tastings and body care demonstrations. Come see honeybees in the observation hive or call 912.629.0908 to schedule a tour of the Bee Garden. Garden tour available March through October. $3

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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. TASTE OF LUCKY’S MARKET Sample products from all Lucky’s departments. Free luckysmarket.com/ savannah-ga/. Lucky’s Market, 5501 Abercorn St. TYBEE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET Featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, honey, eggs, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products. Artisans are also featured each week. The market is non-smoking and pet friendly. Tybee Island, Tybee Island.

WINE SAMPLING Sample the variety of wines Lucky’s Market has to offer. luckysmarket.com/ savannah-ga/. Lucky’s Market, 5501 Abercorn St.

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BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS St. Joseph’s/Candler’s SmartSenior offers blood pressure screenings on every Monday from 10 AM to Noon in the SmartSenior office, #8 Medical Arts on 836 E. 65th Street. No appointment is necessary; the screenings are free and open to the public.

For more information, call (912) 352-4405. ongoing. St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Arts Building, 836 E. 65th St. FREE HEARING AND SPEECH SCREENING Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am.

Speech: First Thursdays. Call or see website for times. ongoing. 912-3554601. savannahspeechandhearing.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. FREE HEARING SCREENINGS The Savannah Speech and Hearing Center offers free hearing screenings every Thursday from 9-11 a.m. Children ages three years old to adults of all ages are screened on a first-come, first-serve basis by a trained audiology assistant. If necessary, a full audiological evaluation will be recommended. Free and open to the public Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. 912355-4601. speechandhearingsav.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. FREE HIV TESTING AT CHATHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm Mon.-Fri. No appointment needed. Test results in 20

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1 “___ Drives Me Crazy” (1989 hit) 4 Curvy letters 8 Took off on two wheels 13 Edinburgh resident 14 And nothing more 15 Lawn straightener 16 “No way” 17 Binary digits 18 Oath-taker’s prop 19 St. Vincent album on a lot of “Best of 2017” lists 22 Whitman of TV’s “Parenthood” 23 Abbr. for someone who has just a first and last name 24 Actress Sissy of “The Help” 28 ___-Lorraine (area in northeast France) 30 Thor Heyerdahl’s “___-Tiki” 32 Half of CXII 33 2017 movie that could be Daniel Day-Lewis’s last, if he sticks with retirement 37 Fuel-efficient Toyota 39 365 billion days, in astronomy 40 “Can you give me ___?”

41 Toy fad that caught on in 2017 44 Olympic gold medalist Sebastian 45 ___ moment (epiphany) 46 Depletes

49 Casual walk 52 Took in dinner (but not a movie) 53 “There ___ no words ...”

54 Major 2017 event that required special glasses 58 Parrot’s cousin 61 1998 baseball MVP Sammy 62 Fasten, in a way 63 Got up 64 Unrestrained way to run 65 RR stops 66 Tropicana’s locale 67 Cartoon skunk Le Pew 68 Go with ___ grain

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1 Kristen of “The Last Man on Earth” 2 Common eight-legged pest 3 Suffixes after “twenti-”, “thirti-,” etc.

4 There were “A Few” in a 1992 film title 5 Boredom 6 Util. measured in kWh 7 Part of DOS, for short 8 Charlie Parker’s genre 9 Menzel who sang in “Frozen” 10 Soviet org. dissolved in 1991 11 Sushi selection 12 Beats by ___ (headphones brand)

13 ___ cum laude (with highest honors) 20 Protect, as with plastic 21 Ceases to exist 25 Scythes through the underbrush, perhaps 26 “Dear ___ Hansen” 27 Pirate executed in 1701 29 “I think somebody needs ___” 30 Turtle-ish enemy in Super Mario Bros.

31 Prefix meaning “all” 34 John of “Entertainment Tonight” and new age music 35 He followed a trail of breadcrumbs 36 First South Korean president Syngman ___ 37 Certain GIs 38 Laugh-out-loud type 42 6’11”, say 43 Dessert made with pecans or almonds, maybe 47 Bear-ly?

48 Clementine coats 50 Industrial city of Japan 51 Home Depot competitor 52 “The Ant and the Grasshopper” storyteller 55 “Get on it!”

56 Setting for “Julius Caesar” 57 Part of MIT 58 Dallas player, briefly 59 Overwhelming wonder 60 Gearwheel tooth

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minutes. Follow-up visit and counseling will be set up for anyone testing positive. Call for info. ongoing. 912-644-5217. Chatham County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower Dr. HEALTH CARE FOR UNINSURED PEOPLE Open for primary care for uninsured residents of Chatham County. Mon.Fri., 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or appointment. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. HYPNOSIS, GUIDED IMAGERY AND RELAXATION THERAPY Helps everyday ordinary people with everyday ordinary problems: smoking, weight loss, phobias, fears, ptsd, life coaching. Caring, qualified professional help. See website or call for info. ongoing.

912-927-3432. savannahypnosis.com.

LA LECHE LEAGUE OF SAVANNAH A breast feeding support group for new/ expectant monthers. Meeting/gathering first Thursdays, 10am. Call or see website for location and other info. ongoing. 912-8979544. lllusa.org/web/savannahga.html.

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.

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

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

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

Includes over a year of follow-up support. $450 Thursdays, Saturdays. 912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga.org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. SUICIDE PREVENTION WORKSHOP Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants 42 to recognize when someone may be at risk

of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.

Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—ASIST can be learned and used by anyone. $125 $125 Thu., Jan. 11, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Fri., Jan. 12, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 912-661-1456.

ASIST@chlink.org. Chatham County Health Department, 1602 Drayton St.

KID’S HAPPENINGS

AFTER SCHOOL DANCE BREAK YOUTH DANCE CLASS Pop in the Lake Mayer Community Center on Tuesdays and join youth dance class “After School Dance Break.” This is a recreational dance class designed to get kids moving.

Dance to the latest hits and get fit at the same time. Bring bottled water and a friend.

FREE Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. 912-652-6863. sedavis@chathamcounty.org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

KIDS CLUB The Kids Club’s mission is to educate and inspire children to take part in their local farmers market while enjoying nutritious foods and empowering their families to make healthy choices at home. Saturdays, 10 a.m. wifarmersmarket@aol.com. Islands High School, 170 Whitemarsh Island Road.

SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S MUSEUM SCHOOL YEAR HOURS SCM hours beginning 8/31/13 will be Sunday 11am-4pm; Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Open on holiday Mondays that SCC Public Schools are not in session including Labor Day. For more details go to savannahchildrensmuseum.org ongoing.

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Road.

TODDLER TIME Bring your 2-4 year old to enjoy stories, games and learning designed just for them.

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

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

LGBT

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

AESTHETIC REVOLUTIONS AND VICTORIAN TASTE The Savannah Chapter of the Victorian Society in America presents the spring study tour and symposium. Presented by board member John Mitchell with photographs by Mark Uzmann. $5 donation Tue., Jan. 16, 6 p.m. victoriansocietyinsavannah@gmail. com. Cranmer Hall, 27 W. Charlton St.

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

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.

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. 912-

395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland. org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. WILDERNESS SOUTHEAST A variety of programs each month including guided trips with naturalists. Canoe trips, hikes. Mission: develop appreciation, understanding, stewardship, and enjoyment of the natural world. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-236-8115. wildernesssoutheast.org.

WINTER SCIENCE SERIES: MICROPLASTICS LAB Learn about the most recent research on microplastics in Georgia during this interactive microscope lab for the general public. Try your hand at identifying microplastics in local water samples and discover ways that you can help prevent microplastic pollution in the ocean.

Registration required by Jan. 12 $15 Tue., Jan. 16, 9-11 a.m. 912-598-3345. kayla270@ uga.edu. gacoast.uga.edu/event/winterscience-series-microplastics-lab/. UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Circle.

PETS & ANIMALS

LOW COST PET CLINIC TailsSpin and Dr. Stanley Lester, DVM, host low-cost pet vaccine clinics for students, military and seniors the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. 5pm-6pm.

Vaccinations: $12, ($2 is donated to Savannah pet rescue agencies). See website for info. ongoing. tailsspin.com. tailsspin. com. TailsSpin Pet Supplies Store, 4501 Habersham St., Habersham Village.

OPERATION NEW HOPE Operation New Hope allows inmates to train unadoptable dogs from the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. The goals of the program are to decrease the recidivism rate among Chatham County inmates, help inmates learn a new skill, and help previously unadoptable dogs find loving homes. The graduated dogs are available for adoption can be viewed at www.humansocietvsav.org, and www. chathamsheriff.org. Operation New Hope is funded by the Humane Society and community donations. ongoing. chathamsheriff.org. humanesocietysav.org/.

Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. ST. ALMO’S Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks on Sundays, 5pm (weather permitting). Meet at Canine Palace. Call for info. ongoing. 912-2343336. caninepalacesavannah.com.

Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St.

RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL

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

912-663-8728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. capitolcom.org/georgia.

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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 AND TRAYVON BOOK RELEASE The Unitarian Universalist Church is hosting Jomo Kenyatta of Black Lives Matter Savannah as he releases his book, “Jesus and Trayvon.” Book Excerpt will be read and the topic of Black Men & Christianity will be discussed. There will be wine and cheese served. $25 Sat., Jan. 13, 3 p.m. 912234-0980. info@blacklivessavannah.org. facebook.com/events/317224172128844/. uusavannah.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 307A E. Harris St. JESUS YESHUA Holidays and plans for 2017 underway for young adults and college Christians.

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

MARITIME BETHEL “Sundays on Thursdays” worship at the Fellowship Assembly. Plenty of parking for large trucks. Free Thursdays. 912-220-2976.

The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road.

A NEW CHURCH IN THE CITY, FOR THE CITY Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the Facebook page “Savannah Church Plant.” ongoing. Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St.

NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Courses are now being offered at the new Savannah Extension of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Full course loads for both Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees will be offered. Apply now at www.nobts. edu to start classes this winter. ongoing.

912-232-1033. revwasson@gmail.com.

Savannah Baptist Center, 704 Wheaton Street.

PSYCHIC MEDIUM YOUR PAL, ERIN Ready to reconnect you with your loved ones who’ve passed and your own inner knowing? I’m here to help. Let’s all work together to create the amazing new life you truly desire, releasing old situations that no longer serve you. Readings available in person and by phone. 60 minutes, $65.

Group readings of 5 or more, $30 per person for 20 minutes. Get your personalized, 45 minute prerecorded “Tuesday Tune-Up” emailed to your inbox for just $45. Visit www.yourpalerin.com for more information or contact psychicyourpalerin@gmail.com today. ongoing. Online only, none.

READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR A Bible book club for those wanting to read the Bible in one year. Open to all. Book club format, not a traditional Bible study. All welcome, regardless of race, creed, sexual orientation, religion. Thurs. 6:00pm-7:00pm.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-233-5354. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 622 E. 37th Street.

SAVANNAH FRIENDS MEETING (QUAKERS) Un-programmed worship. 11am Sundays, third floor of Trinity United Methodist Church. Call or email for info.

All are welcome. ongoing. 636-2331772. savannahquakers@gmail.com. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. SAVANNAH REIKI SHARE During shares, participants take turns giving and receiving universal life force energy via Reiki and other healing modalities. Present at the shares are usually no less than 2 Reiki Masters. Come share with us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Sweet Water Spa in downtown Savannah.

Sign up at Savannah Reiki Share or Reiki by Appointment on Facebook. Free ongoing, 7 p.m. 440-371-5209. Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street.

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

Christ Church Anglican, 37th and Bull.

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

TAPESTRY CHURCH A church for all people! We don’t care what you are wearing, just that you are here.

From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, Tapestry is committed to delivering a creative, challenging, straight forward, and honest message about the role of biblical principles in your life. Come experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah.com. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham

Branch), 6400 Habersham St. THEOLOGY ON TAP Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pm-10:30pm. Like the Facebook page: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. ongoing. distillerysavannah.com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St.

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FILM: EDWARD SCISSORHANDS In a castle high on top of a hill lives an inventor’s greatest creation - Edward, a nearcomplete person. The creator died before he could finish Edward’s hands; instead, he

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

I’m happy to inform you that life is giving you permission to be extra demanding in the coming weeks -- as long as you’re not petty, brusque, or unreasonable. Here are a few examples that will pass the test: “I demand that you join me in getting drunk on the truth;” “I demand to receive rewards commensurate with my contributions;” “I demand that we collaborate to outsmart and escape the karmic conundrums we’ve gotten ourselves mixed up in.” On the other hand, Aries, ultimatums like these are not admissible: “I demand treasure and tribute, you fools;” “I demand the right to cheat in order to get my way;” “I demand that the river flow backwards.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Are you familiar with the phrase “Open Sesame”? In the old folk tale, “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” it’s a magical command that the hero uses to open a blocked cave where treasure is hidden. I invite you to try it out. It just may work to give you entrance to an off-limits or previously inaccessible place where you want and need to go. At the very least, speaking those words will put you in a playful, experimental frame of mind as you contemplate the strategies you could use to gain entrance. And that alone may provide just the leverage you need.

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While thumping around the Internet, I came across pointed counsel from an anonymous source. “Don’t enter into a long-term connection with someone until you’ve seen them stuck in traffic,” it declared. “Don’t get too deeply involved with them until you’ve witnessed them drunk, waiting for food in a restaurant for entirely too long, or searching for their phone or car keys in a panic. Before you say yes to a deeper bond, make sure you see them angry, stressed, or scared.” I recommend that you take this advice in the coming weeks. It’ll be a good time to deepen your commitment to people who express their challenging emotions in non-abusive, non-psychotic ways.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

My high school history teacher Marjorie Margolies is now Chelsea Clinton’s mother-in law. She shares two grandchildren with Hillary Clinton. Is that something I should brag about? Does it add to my cachet or my happiness? Will it influence you to love me more? No, nah, and nope. In the big scheme of things, it’s mildly interesting but utterly irrelevant.

The coming weeks will be a good time for Cancerians like you and me to renounce any desire we might have to capitalize on fake ego points like this. We Crabs should be honing our identity and self-image so they’re free of superficial measures of worth. What’s authentically valuable about you?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

If I were your mentor or your guide, I’d declare this the Leo Makeover Season.

First I’d hire a masseuse or masseur to knead you firmly and tenderly. I’d send you to the nutritionist, stylist, dream interpreter, trainer, and life coach. I’d brainstorm with the people who know you best to come up with suggestions for how to help free you from your illusions and infuse your daily rhythm with twenty percent more happiness. I’d try to talk you out of continuing your association with anyone or anything that’s no damn good for you. In conclusion, I’d be thorough as I worked to get you unlocked, debugged, and retooled.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

“It takes an extraordinary person to carry themselves as if they do not live in hell,” says writer D. Bunyavong. In accordance with the astrological omens, I nominate you Virgos to fit that description in the coming weeks. You are, in my estimation, as far away from hell as you’ve been in a long time. If anyone can seduce, coax, or compel heaven to come all the way down to earth for a while, it’s you. Here’s a good way to get the party started: Gaze into the mirror until you spy the eternal part of yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

In accordance with the astrological

is left with metal scissors for hands. Hosted

by SCAD professor David Stone, featuring a post-show discussion. $8 Sat., Jan. 13, 7 p.m. www2.scad.edu/venues/trustees/.

Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. FILM: THE ROOM In honor of the first-ever nationwide release of writer-director-star Tommy Wiseau’s infamously inept feature film debut, “The Room,” the Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah is canceling its regular Wednesday night screening at the Sentient Bean, and instead encouraging all adventurous area film fans to head to the Regal Cinemas on the Southside to

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omens, I encourage you to move the furniture around. If you feel inspired, you might even want to move some of that old stuff right out the door and haul it to the dump or the thrift store. Hopefully, this will get you in the mood to launch a sweeping purge of anything else that lowers the morale and élan around the house: dusty mementoes, unflattering mirrors, threadbare rugs, chipped dishes, and numbing symbols. The time is ripe, my dear homies, to free your home of deadweight.

ematics, optics, and astronomy. And yet he also expended huge amounts of time and energy on the fruitless attempt to employ alchemy to transform base metals into solid gold. Those efforts may have been interesting to him, but they yielded no lasting benefits. You Capricorns face a comparable split. In 2018, you could bless us with extraordinary gifts or else you could get consumed in projects that aren’t the most productive use of your energy. The coming weeks may be crucial in determining which way you’ll go.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

When he was 16 years old and living in New York, Ralph Lifshitz changed his name to Ralph Lauren. That was probably an important factor in his success. Would he have eventually become a famous fashion designer worth $5.8 billion dollars if he had retained a name with “shitz” in it?

The rebranding made it easier for clients and customers to take him seriously.

With Ralph’s foresight as your inspiration, Scorpio, consider making a change in yourself that will enhance your ability to get what you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

In 1956, the prolific Spanish poet Juan Ramón Jiménez was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. The award committee praised his “high spirit and artistic purity.” The honor was based on his last thirteen books, however, and not on his first two. *Waterlilies* and *Souls of Violet* were works he wrote while young and still ripening. As he aged, he grew so embarrassed by their sentimentality that he ultimately tried to track down and eradicate every copy. I bring this to your attention, Sagittarius, because I think it’s a favorable time for you to purge or renounce or atone for anything from your past that you no longer want to be defined by.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Three centuries ago, Capricorn genius Isaac Newton formulated principles that have ever since been fundamental to scientists’ understanding of the physical universe. He was also a pioneer in math-

A rite of passage lies ahead. It could and should usher you into a more soulful way of living. I’m pleased to report that this transition won’t require you to endure torment, confusion, or passive-aggressive manipulation. In fact, I suspect it could turn out to be among the most graceful ordeals you’ve ever experienced -- and a prototype for the type of breakthrough that I hope will become standard in the months and years to come. Imagine being able to learn valuable lessons and make crucial transitions without the prod of woe and gloom. Imagine being able to say, as musician P.J. Harvey said about herself, “When I’m contented, I’m more open to receiving inspiration. I’m most creative when I feel safe and happy.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

*The Kalevala* is a 19th-century book of poetry that conveys the important mythology and folklore of the Finnish people.

It was a wellspring of inspiration for English writer J. R. R. Tolkien as he composed his epic fantasy novel *The Lord of the Rings.* To enhance his ability to steal ideas from *The Kalevala,* Tolkien even studied the Finnish language. He said it was like “entering a complete wine-cellar filled with bottles of an amazing wine of a kind and flavor never tasted before.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, Pisces, in 2018 you will have the potential of discovering a source that’s as rich for you as Finnish and *The Kalevala* were for Tolkien.

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catch this one-show-only digital streaming event. $13.38 Wed., Jan. 10, 8 p.m. Regal Savannah Stadium 10, 1132 Shawnee St. FILM: WHOSE STREETS? Told by the activists and leaders who live and breathe this movement for justice, Whose Streets? is an unflinching look at the Ferguson uprising. When unarmed teenager Michael Brown is killed by police and left lying in the street for hours, it marks a breaking point for the residents of St. Louis, Missouri. $20-$35 Sat., Jan. 13, 8 p.m. savconcerts.com. The Stage on Bay, 1200 West Bay St. PUNK ROCK MOVIE NIGHT Join the Sentient Bean for a monthly series of movies directly inspired by punk music, fashion or general attitude. The movie will start promptly at 8PM. Admission is free for customers. Attendees are invited to discuss and or promote any events or shows happening around town. second Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. WOMEN’S MARCH FILM SCREENING AND DIGITAL ARCHIVES COLLECTION Explore the Georgia State University Library’s special collections with Women and Gender Collection Archivist, Ms. Morna Gerrard.

Since the historic day of Women’s Marches in DC and across the country, the GSU Library has documented a digital research guide with photographs, ephemera and oral histories, including interviews recorded in Savannah by activists and artists who participated in the national, statewide and local marches. Sun., Jan. 14, 3 p.m. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

SPORTS & GAMES

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

912-201-2000. westinsavannah.com. theclubatsavannahharbor.com/index.php.

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

912-220-3474. savadultrec.com.

BEARS ELITE FOOTBALL Learn the fundamentals of football. Ages 4-12. Sign up now. Mondays-Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 912-272-6684. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. DERBY DEVILS ROLLER DERBY CLASSES Roller derby league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging for experienced players and two annual bootcamp programs. See website for info. ongoing. savannahderby.com.

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

Offered by Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN OR WALK Join us in our quest for fitness. Beginners are welcome. We can help you exceed your fitness goals. Free Saturdays, 7-8:15 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live.com. savystrider.com. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

SAV. STRIDER WEEKLY GROUP RUN OR WALK DOWNTOWN Join us for a run or walk downtown or over the bridge if you’re feeling froggy. The best part is afterwards when we get coffee or whatever else your heart desires from Savannah Coffee Roasters. Free Sundays, 7-8 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live. com. savystrider.com. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

SAVANNAH BIKE POLO Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. See facebook for info. ongoing. facebook.com/ savannahbikepolo.

SAVANNAH TIRE HOCKEY CLASSIC The Savannah Tire Hockey Classic is a collegiate hockey tournament that features four of the South’s most exciting hockey programs: University of Georgia, University of Florida, Georgia Tech and Florida State. $12-$18 Fri., Jan. 12, 6 & 8:30 p.m. and Sat., Jan. 13, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. savannahhockeyclassic.com. savannahcivic.com. The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. ULTIMATE FRISBEE Come play Ultimate! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm until dark. Sundays, 4:30pm until we get tired. The west side of Forsyth Park. Bring a smile, two shirts (one light or white, one dark), water, and cleats (highly recommended). ongoing. savannahultimateproject@gmail.com. savannahultimateproject.wordpress.com/ pick-up/. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

SUPPORT GROUPS

ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS Adult children of Alcoholics is a fellowship and support group for those who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes.

Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. 24 Hour Club, 1501 Eisenhower Drive.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Please go to alanon.org for daily meeting schedule. ongoing. savannahalanon.com.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS For people who want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Free to attend or join. Check website for meeting days/times, or call 24 hours a day. ongoing.

912-356-3688. savannahaa.com.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP For individuals caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia family members. Second Monday, Wilm. Isl. United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Second Thursday, Ruth Byck Adult Care Center, 64 Jasper St. Sponsored by Senior Citizens, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-236-0363 x143.

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP Open to all who have had limbs amputated and their families or caregivers. Call for info.

ongoing. 912-355-7778.

BACK PAIN SUPPORT GROUP Second Monday of every month,7:00pm.

Denny’s Restaurant at Hwy. 204. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Debbie at 912-727-2959 ongoing.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP For traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Third Thursdays, 5pm. In the gym of the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. ongoing. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS GROUP Tuesdays, 5:20pm at First Presbyterian Church. For survivors and caregivers.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-844-4524. fpc. presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP For anyone living with, through or beyond a cancer diagnosis. First Wednesdays, at Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for info. ongoing.

912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. CAREGIVER’S COFFEE Caregiver’s Coffee, an informal support group for caregivers of cancer patients, meets on the second and third Wednesday of every month in the lobby of the Nancy N. and J. C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion (LCRP), located on Reynolds Street across from Candler Hospital. For more information, call 912-819-5704. third Tuesday of every month. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. CHILDREN’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Seven week structured educational support group for children 6-17. Support, coping tools, utilizing play and activity to learn to live with loss. Free of charge. A service of Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for dates. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

CONNECT FOR KIDS This group is for children who have a loved one with a life-limiting illness. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. DEBTORS ANONYMOUS For people with debting problems. Meets Sundays, 6:30pm at Unity of Savannah.

See website or call for info. ongoing.

912-572-6108. debtorsanonymous.org. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

EATING DISORDERS ANONYMOUS Free, volunteer-led support group for recovery from anorexia/restrictive eating and/or bulimia/binge/purging. Not a diet group, nor for those who struggle solely with overeating. Mondays, 7:30pm-8:30pm. Email for info. ongoing. edasavannah@yahoo. com. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. ESSENTIAL TREMOR SUPPORT GROUP For those with the disease, care partners, family and caregivers. Managing the disease, treatments and therapies, quality of life. First Thursdays, 3:00pm-4:30pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-819-2224. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave.

FAMILY TO FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM NAMI Savannah offers their Family to Family Education Program to families who have a loved one diagnosed with a chronic mental illness. This free 12-week class is taught by trained NAMI family volunteers, and participation and discussion is confidential. The class includes diagnosis, crisis, relapse, medications, communication techniques, problem-solving skills, recovery, rehabilitation, and self-care. Starting date is Monday, Jan. 8 at 6pm. Reservations are necessary as space is limited. Call Lisa at 912-313-3272 or Pam at 912-4012689. ongoing. namisavannah.org. NAMISavannah, Inc., 224 Stephenson Ave., Suite B. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Second Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-8196743. sjchs.org. sjchs.org. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5353 Reynolds Ave. GAMBLING PROBLEM 12 STEP PROGRAM Twelve step program offers freedom from gambling. Meets weekly. Leave message with contact info. ongoing. 912-748-4730.

GEORGIA SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP A group for people with scleroderma for the greater Savannah area and surrounding counties. Meets regularly. Call for day and time. Lovezzola’s Pizza, 320 Hwy 80 West, Pooler. Info: 912-412-6675 or 912-414-3827. ongoing.

GREATER SAVANNAH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Breast cancer patients and their caregivers in the greater Savannah, Hilton Head, and coastal Georgia area are invited to join this group. The meetings often feature presentations from the local medical community, are informal, and are conducted in a discussion format to encourage participation. For more information, call 912897-3933. second Sunday of every month, 4-6 p.m. Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (at Memorial Health Univ.

Medical Center), 4700 Waters Ave. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Hospice Savannah’s Full Circle offers a full array of grief support groups and individual counseling for children, teens and adults is available at no charge. Counseling is offered at 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H in Savannah,

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and appointments are also available in the United Way offices in Rincon and in Richmond Hill. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442. HospiceSavannah. org/GriefSupport.

HEAD AND NECK CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING This group is open to individuals with cancers of the head and neck area and their caregivers. At the meetings, we have a brief discussion from experts in the treatment of head and neck cancer and allow time for group discussion. For more information, please call Suzy Buelvas at 912-350-7845.

Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. HEARTBEATS FOR LIFE Free support and education group for those who have suffered from or want to prevent or reverse heart disease and/ or diabetes. One Tuesday/month, 6pm.

Free and open to the public. third Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. 912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga.org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. KLINEFELTER SYNDROME/47-XXY SUPPORT GROUP For parents of children with this diagnosis, and for men with this diagnosis. Started by the mother of a boy with 47-XXY. Email to meet for mutual support. ongoing. amkw21@gmail.com.

LEGACY GROUP: FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ADVANCED AND RECURRENT CANCER. Group addresses the concerns of advanced and recurrent cancer survivors from the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of healing. To register for a specific session and to learn about the group, please call Jennifer Currin-McCulloch at 912-3507845. ongoing. 912-350-7845. Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (at Memorial Health Univ. Medical Center), 4700 Waters Ave. LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA AND MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Call or see website for info.

Located in the Summit Cancer Care office at the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute. Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. 912-3507845. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Call for the Savannah Lowcountry Area NA meeting schedule. ongoing. 912-238-5925.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Is food a problem for you? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Savannah meetings Mon 6:30pm, Wed 5:30pm, Fri 6:30 p.m. See website for locations and info, or call 912358-7150. ongoing. oa.org/meetings.

PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH IEP’S (INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS) For parents of children attending ChathamSavannah Public School System who have IEP plans, to offer mutual support through the challenges of the IEP process. Email for info. ongoing. amkw210@gmail.com.

PARENTS OF ILL CHILDREN Backus Children’s Hospital sponsors this group for parents with a seriously ill child 46 receiving inpatient or outpatient treatment.

Case manager facilitates the meetings.

Meets weekly. Call for info ongoing. 912350-5616. memorialhealth.com/backus. memorialhealth.com/backus. Backus Children’s Hospital, 4700 Waters Ave. PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP The Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet on the first Thursday of the month from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds Street. Featuring medical and therapeutic guest speakers, join us for discussion, support, and new community activities. For more information, call Fran McCarey at 912-819-2224. ongoing. 912355-6347. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: MAN TO MAN This group is for prostate cancer patients and their caregivers. Meets in the Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute.

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. 912-897-3933. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. RAPE CRISIS CENTER Assists survivors of rape and sexual assault.

Free, confidential counseling for victims and families. 24-hour Rape Crisis Line operates seven days a week. 912-233-7273. ongoing.

REAL TALK Real Talk and Peer to Peer is a support group for the LGBT community to come together to sit, eat and socialize while talking about issues relevant to the community. Meetings are completely confidential and private. Meets in the Lecture Conference Room. third Monday of every month, 4-5 p.m. 912-231-0123 ext.

1410. Chatham Care Center, 107 Fahm St. REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP Second Tuesdays at 7pm in Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. For anyone with this disorder, plus family members/ caregivers interested in learning more. Call for info. ongoing. 912-858-2335. sjchs.org/.

Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. SBC TOASTMASTERS Toastmasters is an organization dedicated to the art of public speaking. In a friendly, supportive atmosphere, members learn to speak more precisely and confidently via prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, and constructive evaluations. It’s fun,

informative, and a great way to network with area professionals. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. 912663-7851. St. Leo University, 7426 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite A. SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS If you believe you have a problem with sex addiction (or are wondering if you might) and you want to change your behavior, we recommend that you attend a meeting of Sex Addicts Anonymous. The only requirement is a desire to stop your addictive sexual behavior. Meets Mondays at 7 pm. Call for venue information. ongoing.

731-412-0183. saa-recovery.org. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

SPINAL INJURY SUPPORT GROUP Third Thursdays, 5:30pm, at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-3508900. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. SPOUSE/LIFE PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP Open support group for adults whose spouses or life partners have died. Meets Thursday mornings from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP A support group for those whose loved ones have died by suicide. Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Full Circle from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. third Monday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. Suicide often leaves survivors with guilt, anger, hurt and unanswered questions. Hospice Savannah/United Way of Coastal Empire/Coastal Suicide Prevention Alliance offer an ongoing support group.

Third Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Safe and confidential. Free to attend. Barbara Moss at Full Circle of Hospice Savannah, 912-6291089. ongoing. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

TEENS NURTURING TEENS (CANCER SUPPORT) Support group for teens with a family member or loved one impacted by cancer.

Meets at the Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for information. ongoing. 912-819-5704.

Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. TEENS WITH NO ONE TO TURN TO Help for people ages 11-18, or concerned parents of teens. Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-234-4048. parkplaceyes.org.

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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR BONAVENTURE Bonaventure Historical Society is looking for about a dozen people, each with three hours a month to spare and a willingness to meet, greet and assist visitors to Bonaventure Cemetery. Volunteer hours are 10 am to 1 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Training for the visitors center and to become a BHS tour guide provided. For more information, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at ewoalo@hotmail.com or go to our website, www.bonaventurehistorical. org. ongoing. savannahga.gov/cityweb/ cemeteriesweb.nsf/cemeteries/ bonaventure.html. Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Rd. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR DOG FOSTER CARE GRRR (Georgia Rescue, Rehabilitation and Relocation) is in need of volunteers for its dog Foster Care Program. Fostering gives animals a second chance at life and allows them to receive temporary care from loving foster parents before finding their forever homes. It is a rewarding experience for both humans and pets in need. Please contact Kathryn at 912-656-5900 for more info. ongoing. No physical address given, none.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR GEORGIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL’S COMMUNITY GARDEN Georgia Regional Hospital is in need of volunteers for their community garden.

Contact Jessica Mathis at 912-356-2826 or email her at jessica.mathis@dbhdd.ga.gov. ongoing. Georgia Regional Hospital, 1915 Eisenhower Drive.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR HOSPICE ANGELS Do you have a big heart and time to share?

Hospice Savannah is currently looking for amazing volunteers to make a difference in the lives of Hospice patients. Some of these patients have no family and would be forever grateful for the time you could share with them. Become a Hospice Angel to help individuals that are seriously ill and/ or Homebound. If you are interested in volunteering, call 912-748-6000 or email hospiceangels@affinishospice.org. ongoing. hospicesavannah.org/. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. VOLUNTEERS FOR HOSPICE SAVANNAH Share your love, friendship and empathy with caregivers and hospice patients in their homes or nursing homes. Hospice Savannah is seeking caring volunteers to provide companionship and caregiver respite throughout Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty and Long counties. There are also opportunities to volunteer in our Hospice House on Eisenhower Drive, in our administrative offices or at Full Circle Grief and Loss Center off Chatham Parkway.

Please complete an application on-line at www.HospiceSavannah.org/volunteer or call the volunteer department at 912.355.2289 for more information. No prior experience is needed. Volunteer training will be offered Monday, May 10 in the community education room at the rear of Hospice House 8:30 am to 5 pm. Pre-registration required. . hospicesavannah.org/. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE TYBEE

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