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Outlaws with Special Guest Scooter Brown Band Saturday, October 7th The LACS Big Smo, Nappy Roots & Demun Jones Saturday, October 14th
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Lonestar with Special Guest, Military & First Responder Appreciation Concert Saturday, November 18th P.O.D. - Alien Ant Farm, PowerFlo, Fire From The Gods Friday, January 19, 2018 Saving Abel with Special Guest Thursday, February 22, 2018 Blue Oyster Cult with Special Guest Friday, February 23, 2018 Mike + The Mechanics Starring Mike Rutherford of Genesis Friday, March 23, 2018
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Savannah Jazz Fest: Wycliffe Gordon Tribute to Louis Armstrong SAT 9.23
The Savannah Jazz Festival closes out strong with a stacked bill of jazz greats. Day of music begins at 3 p.m. Forsyth Park
Country singer/songwriter Dylan Guest takes the Stage on Bay. 8 p.m. The Stage on Bay, 1200 West Bay St.
Savannah Jazz Fest: Eric Jones Quartet with Vocalist
Day four of the Savannah Jazz Festival features Eric Jones, pianist for the Savannah Jazz Orchestra. 7 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St.
Symbols of Public Memory: Meaning, Speech, and Power COURTESY OF THE ARTIST
Savannah State hosts this timely discussion on Confederate monuments. 3 p.m. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Free
THURSDAY 9.21 13th Colony Young Professionals Garden Party
Statts Fest SAT 9.23
Friends of Statts hosts their annual festival to help benefit Jason Statts, who was paralyzed during a 2008 robbery. Enjoy live music from Bottles & Cans, Clouds & Satellites, Damon and the Shitkickers, and the Train Wrecks. Food provided by Dark Shark Taco Attack and Kona Ice. Starts 3 p.m. Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $15 advance, $20 door
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Make new friends – no strings attached! Enjoy a fun evening of live music from Junkyard Angel followed by tunes spun by DJ Ob-1 Benobi, delicious food from local food trucks, signature cocktails courtesy of Ghost Coast, and a chance to win some amazing raffle items. Meet new people and learn more about how Union Mission works to help prevent and end homelessness in our community. 5-9 p.m. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. $12 912-236-7423
The Historic Savannah Foundation provides the opportunity for guests to network and connect with other Savannah area young professionals. Live music by James Lee Smith, hors d’oeuvres, and beer provided by Moon River. 5:30 p.m. Davenport House, 324 East State St. Free
Art Start: Complex Uncertainties
The Jepson’s youngest patrons are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, and older siblings are welcome. 10:30 a.m. Jepson Center, 207 West York St. $5 per child, adult members free, adult nonmembers $12
Film: When Harry Met Sally
It’s been nearly 30 years since Rob Reiner’s ground-breaking romantic comedy. 7 p.m. The Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. $10
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A fun evening of live music from Junkyard Angel followed by tunes spun by DJ Ob-1 Benobi, local food trucks, signature cocktails courtesy of Ghost Coast, and raffle items. Meet new people and learn more about how Union Mission works. 5-9 p.m.
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Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. $12
Savannah Jazz Fest: Randy Napoleon, Andy Snitzer Band with The incredible Billie Piper (Penny Dreadful, Jody Espina, Javon Jackson Quartet, Savannah Jazz Orchestra with Great Britain) returns in her Evening Standard Best Actress award-winning role. Carmen Bradford National Theatre Live: Yerma
7 p.m. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $15
Day six of the festival. 6 p.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.
Odd Time Radio Hour: Savannah by Moonlight
Seersucker Shots: A Quick Hit of Poetry
This old time radio show is performed live before an audience and recorded weekly for broadcast on WRUU. 8 p.m. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 W Liberty St $5
Savannah Jazz Fest: SSU Wesleyan Gospel Choir, Eric Culberson Band, Selwyn Birchwood, Victor Wainwright Day five of the Savannah Jazz Festival. 6 p.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.
Stephane Wrembel
Award-winning gypsy-jazz guitarist Stephane Wrembel performs w/ his band. 7:30 p.m. Trinity UMC, 225 West President St. $20
FRIDAY 9.22 Abbey Road LIVE!
Initially a tribute to the monumental “Abbey Road” album, the band has expanded its repertoire to include more than 150 Beatles tunes. 8-10 p.m. The Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. $20
The Impact of Art on the Community The panel consists of Deep Center Executive Director Dare Dukes, Brenau University Gallery Director Nichole Rawlings, hip-hop artists Clay Hodges, and Rob Hessler. WSAV’s Media Content Producer Kris Hummer will act as the moderator. 7 p.m. Black Box Theatre (City of Sav. Cultural Affairs), 9 W. Henry St.
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Mary J. Blige
The “Strength of a Woman” tour. 8 p.m. Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.
Seersucker celebrates Danelle LeJeune’s first collection of poetry, “Etymology: Etymology of Whale Fish and Grace,” and features Anya Silver ahead of the publication of her fourth book, “Second Bloom.” 7 p.m. The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 East Liberty St. Free
Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar
Collective Face presents this 1970 rock opera that is loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the last week of Jesus’ life. . 8 p.m. Kennedy Fine Arts Bldg, SSU, College St $25
Theatre: Junie B. Jones the Musical Everybody’s favorite first grader is back. 7-8:30 p.m. Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 E Victory $12 students/seniors/military, $15 adults savannahchildrenstheatre.org
SATURDAY 9.23 Estuary Extravaganza
Come face-to-face with the animals that live in our local estuaries by going behindthe-scenes of the aquarium, interacting with reptiles. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Circle. Aquarium admission: $4-$6
Forsyth Farmers Market
Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Forsyth Park forsythfarmersmarket.com
Heart of Savannah 5K Race & Team Agility Challenge
Join the YMCA of Coastal Georgia for the 28th Annual Heart of Savannah 5K. Come for the race and stay for a fun family style YMCA party. 8 a.m.-noon YMCA, 6400 Habersham St. $35 9/21 -Race Day, $120 per 4 person team for Team Agility Challenge, Kids Run Free CONTINUES ON P. 6
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Help the Hoo-Hahs 5K
Raises money to benefit gynecologic cancer patients at the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center. . 8:30 a.m. Trade & Convention Center, 1 Internat’l Dr. $30 until September 17; $35 after and until race day
The Jim Hurst Trio
This powerhouse bluegrass trio performs at Randy’s Pickin’ Parlor. 8 p.m. Randy Wood Guitars, 1304 East Hwy. 80. $23
Kellen Heller, Blood Bath & Beyond, Days to Come, Lillakk, FAQ, Dead City Clowns
The Georgia Metal Alliance hosts the Low Country Rock Fest. 1 p.m. The Stage on Bay, 1200 West Bay St. $25 advance, $30 doors
Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans
An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” 8 p.m. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 W Liberty St $10
Savannah Jazz Fest: Fort Benning Army Maneuver Center of Excellence Band, Parris Island Marine Band, Savannah Jazz Hall of Fame Band, The Presidents, UNF #1 Jazz Ensemble, Wycliffe Gordon Tribute to Louis Armstrong The Savannah Jazz Festival closes out strong with a stacked bill of jazz greats. 3 p.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.
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Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar
Collective Face presents this 1970 rock opera that is loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the last week of Jesus’ life. 8 p.m. Kennedy Fine Arts Bldg, SSU, College St. $25
Theatre: Junie B. Jones the Musical Everybody’s favorite first grader is back. 3-4:30 p.m. Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 E Victory $12 students/seniors/military, $15 adults savannahchildrenstheatre.org
Warrior Lift Benefit Blues Show
Grammy nominated blues and soul band Big Mike and the Booty Papas return to Savannah to help American Legion Post 135 raise funds to install an elevator to make their facility accessible to disabled vets. Missionary Blues Band open. 6 p.m. American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. $30 in advance
Wilmington Island Farmer’s Market Food trucks will augment the market’s selection of delicious food and artisancrafted items available for purchase. Featuring Dixieland Cruisers Car Club and Savannah Classic Cars. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Islands High, 170 Whitemarsh Island Road.
SUNDAY 9.24 Lecture: Weird Science
Poet and creative nonfiction writer Christina Olson will speak about her experiences writing ‘weird science’ and the way that looking to the sciences has resulted in some of her most successful work. 4 p.m. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street. Free and open to the public
The winners of the playwriting competition will watch their work come to life and be mentored through the editing, directing, and rehearsal process. 8 p.m. Space Station at Starlandia, 2436 Bull St. $10 or pay what you can
National Theatre Live: Obsession
Statts Fest
Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar
Friends of Statts hosts their annual festival to help benefit Jason Statts, paralyzed during a 2008 robbery. Music from Bottles & Cans, Clouds & Satellites, Damon and the Shitkickers, and The Train Wrecks. Food by Dark Shark Taco Attack and Kona Ice. 3 p.m. Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $15 advance, $20 door
Jude Law stars in the stage production of Obsession, broadcast live from the Barbican Theatre in London. 7 p.m. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $15 Collective Face presents this rock opera that is loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the last week of Jesus’ life. 3 p.m. Kennedy Fine Arts Bldg, SSU, College St. $25
Theatre: Junie B. Jones the Musical Everybody’s favorite first grader is back. 3-4:30 p.m. Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 E Victory $12 students/seniors/military, $15 adults
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Hurricane Irma Report Card BY JIM MOREKIS
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CEMA Response: A
It’s been less than a year since Hurricane Matthew, but the Chatham Emergency Management Agency-led response during Hurricane Irma was orders of magnitude more competent and reassuring than it was for the previous storm. Every aspect of the response was significantly improved, from the professionalism and frequency of press briefings to the more practical, savvy use of social media. Having a single designated spokesman, CEMA Director Dennis Jones, was worlds better than the talk-show format used last year, in which each politician would take the mic to give shout-outs to their besties while the public remained confused and concerned. Many people this year second-guessed the decision to evacuate Savannah, given the storm’s eventual path. (These were often the same people who criticized CEMA for moving too slowly last year.) But given the massive flooding on Tybee and other island areas, it turns out that CEMA’s decision to continue with the Zone A mandatory evacuation was exactly the correct and responsible call. Let’s remember that City Manager Rob Hernandez was literally in his first week on the job when Matthew hit last year. Irma was the first hurricane where Hernandez was able to put his own stamp on crisis management here. And wow, did it ever pay off for Savannah to have a City Manager with previous experience in South Florida. It’s funny how these things work. The hiring of Hernandez was a direct result of Mayor Eddie DeLoach and several new Council members winning office in 2015, based on an implicit campaign promise to change City Managers. The 2019 City elections are still a ways away, but the decision to hire Hernandez looks more and more like the best reelection insurance policy you could have.
Fake News on Social Media: F
Jim Cantore was on Tybee Island. Hotels are required by law to take in all your dogs and cats and snakes and ferrets during an evacuation. All electricity and water will be cut off the day before the storm hits. Zello doesn’t need any internet or cell service to work, it’s like magic. No, no, no, and no!
The Internet-famous Blue Challenger, reborn. PHOTO COURTESY STONE STAIRS OF DEATH
But that didn’t stop these and other irresponsible rumors from spreading like viral wildfire on Facebook, often crowding out those of us in the business of disseminating actual, true, useful information. CEMA was forced to spend a lot of time and energy correcting fake news, distracting from their main mission. It’s funny — until someone gets hurt.
Tybee Mayor Jason Buelterman: A+
As chief executive of the area in Chatham County hardest hit by Irma, Mayor Jason Buelterman displayed unflappable calm professionalism and great empathy in the face of heavy odds. His call for a mandatory evacuation on Friday, a full day before the evacuation of the rest of Chatham County, was criticized by some for being “premature.” But the call was exactly right, and I shudder to think what might have happened had Buelterman chosen to adopt the cavalier attitude about hurricane evacuation on display in some other circles. In the aftermath, as dozens of families were flooded out of homes in the Lewis Ave. area, Buelterman was seen walking the neighborhood calming residents and giving them useful information on how to recover and get aid. That’s leadership.
Georgia Power: B
Last year after Matthew, I wrote that all the bumbling by CEMA and local officials would soon be forgotten because people were so happy their power came back on so quickly, thanks to the diligence of Georgia Power utility crews and linemen. This year, the roles were turned around slightly, as Georgia Power workers were clearly overburdened by the fact that almost the entire state of Georgia experienced serious outages as a result of Irma. Some neighborhoods seemed to get power long after others. It caused grumbling — but whether that grumbling was justified is largely up to interpretation.
Contrarians & Malcontents: D
Hey, I’ve fit that description to a T many times myself, so I can relate. But this time, the Grumpy Pundit contingent was left running on fumes. You can only complain about government overreach so much when literally every “spaghetti model” shows the most powerful Atlantic storm ever recorded headed directly for Savannah. You can only complain about media sensationalism so much when you see entire island nations literally wiped off the map due to a Category 5 storm forecast to come your way in a few days. You can only complain so much about the civil rights violations of a temporary curfew when the result was a 70 percent reduction in crime during the curfew period over last year’s hurricane. You lost this one, Crusty Complainers. Just take the L and move on.
Florida Drivers: F
The phenomenon of pokey Florida evacuees has been remarked on by many who shared the road with them — or more accurately, who were stacked up behind them. Hey, I get it. You’re scared, you’re fatigued, the kids in the back are hungry and tired and complaining, you don’t know if you’ll even have a home to come back to. But Florida drivers, please get out of the passing lane if you’re going to dawdle along way below the speed limit! It’s the law here.
The Blue Dodge Challenger: A++ with Extra Credit
What more perfect symbol of Savannah’s quirky persona and stubborn resilience than the image of the abandoned, flooded-out cobalt blue Dodge Challenger triumphantly emerging from the storm surge that inundated River Street. It’s too bad City Council has already decided on a new Savannah logo, because the Blue Challenger would be hilariously perfect in every way. CS
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Smoke Cartel’s on fire BY JESSICA LEIGH LEBOS
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I’M NO guidance counselor, but if I were to offer any words of advice for young people, I’m pretty sure they would not be to drop out of college and start a bong company. I obviously know nothing, since that seems to be working out pretty well for Darby Cox and Sean Geng. The 23 yearold co-owners of the online headshop Smoke Cartel have become one of Savannah’s most remarkable success stories, growing a multi-million dollar company by
the utilitarian UPC—“Until Prohibition Ceases.” The current administration’s misguided stumble backwards into the war on weed hasn’t slowed business at all. To keep up with increasing sales, Smoke Cartel recently set up headquarters in a 26,000 square-foot warehouse on the West side, with plans in motion to acquire another cavernous building next door. The sight of more than an acre of delicate glass tubes overwhelmed me on a recent visit, mostly because I can barely step into my own kitchen without breaking something. I kept my hands to my sides, lest the millennial version of “bull in a china shop” become “clumsy mom in a bong barn.” “We’re literally bursting at the seams,”
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tapping into America’s firmly-established ganja habit. (One in 8 adult inhales on the regular, according to a Gallup poll.) Launched with $600 in 2013 from Sean’s living room, the company now employs several dozen people locally, including four full-time artisan glass blowers who torch candy-colored bowls, swirly-styled bubblers and cheeky original designs that ship around the world. (The Wake and Bake pipe, shaped like a frying pan complete with tiny eggs and sausages, slays with cleverness, no?) Worker bees handle hundreds of e-commerce orders daily, and customer service reps attend to any issues 24/7. In addition to a retail space on West Victory, there are also a handful of other Smoke Cartel shops around the country, stocked with a curated selection of paraphernalia and the company’s own unique brands, including
said Darby apologetically as I tiptoed carefully behind her through the mazes of stocked shelves and industrial-sized rolls of bubble wrap. “This is our third move, so we’re hoping this will hold us for a while.” No matter how hard their guidance counselors might’ve shook their fingers, these are no lazy stoner kids, and their pipe dreams didn’t manifest by accident. Born in Beijing and reared in Pittsburgh, Sean grew up a tech wunderkind whose mentors told him not to study computer science in college because he’d be bored. Instead, they counseled him to stoke his passion for innovation, which led him to SCAD. “Yale, Carnegie Mellon, MIT…there were a lot of smart people there, but they were all similar in a sense, y’know?” he shrugs. “I wanted to be around creative people.” After a couple of entrepreneurial forays
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into software and screenprinting, the its medicinal and/or recreational usage sometimes-herbal partaker hit upon a already legal in half of the 50 states. As an venture to meet the worldwide demand for industry, it is expected to create more than quality glassware. a quarter of a million job by 2020, accord“I saw the opportunity while shopping ing to Forbes magazine. myself, when I ordered something that The Smoke Cartel kids have positioned took two and half weeks to arrive and then themselves to grow with the times, and I got the wrong thing,” says Sean, who cites they’re bringing Savannah along with Dale Carnegie and Mr. Rogers as his childthem: They want to stave the brain drain hood heroes. “I figured I could set a higher of talent that leaves for larger markets and standard.” recently announced their intention to sell The self-taught programmer used his shares in their syndicate in the next few skills to set up a banging months, putting it on par commerce site, and he’s with the city’s three only been winning friends and other publicly-traded entiinfluencing people ever ties: Citi Trends, Colonial since. But first he had to Oil and Gulfstream. convince his girlfriend“We like putting people to slash-business partner, an work,” grins Sean. “We want occasional toker who nevto grow so that we can keep ertheless wasn’t too keen people here.” on becoming a professional Smarter than most enabler of the Devil’s people twice their age and lettuce. young enough (did I men“At first I was really tion they’re 23?) to hold fast against it. Then we went to their progressive ideals, to a trade show and saw the power couple is aimwhat it was doing for ing to strike the sweet spot medical patients, and that between capitalism and changed my mind comcommunity. pletely,” recalls Darby, Vocal advocates of Georadding that the couple was gia medical marijuana legisso young at that first prolation and supporters of the fessional convention that movement to decriminalize they had to use a fake ID small amounts of weed in to book a hotel room. the city limits, they are pasRaised in the hippie sionate about social equality haven of Asheville, NC, and justice reform and readDarby was an advertisily offer encouragement to ing major at SCAD with a budding entrepreneurs. side hustle of creating terAt a recent Start-Up rariums before her beau Grind gathering hosted by brought her the Smoke SEDA’s Patrick Bentley at Four full-time glassblowers Cartel business plan. Bull Street Labs, Darby and create stock shipped to ston- Sean discussed how reinWithin a year, she had ers around the world. PHOTOS vesting back in Savannah is ditched her class load to become the company’s full- BY JON WAITS/@JWAITSPHOTO the way to address the city’s time operations manager. crime and poverty issues. “The ball started roll“We truly believe Savaning faster, and I decided focusing on the nah is going to be the next big hub for startbusiness was a better use of my time,” ups,” Darby told the 25 or so attendees. she explains, petting one of several well“We want to nurture the climate for entrebehaved hounds hanging out under her preneurs and help them succeed. People desk. (Per company directive, every day is need to see that there are other options to Take Your Dog to Work Day and everyone success.” gets a homecooked lunch. Also, Thich Nhat Sean agreed that the city is ripe for more Hanh is required reading.) brave innovators and brilliant dropouts, Sean dropped out soon after, tweaking adding, “Savannah feels like one big team.” his systems-based interface to accomThere are surely old school types out modate every aspect of the company, there who think taking economic developfrom ordering to shipping to payroll. His ment advice from a couple of young upstart algorithmic magic is also what has made ganjapreneurs is just reefer madness. Smoke Cartel the largest purveyor of canBut how many other local businesses did nabis accoutrements on the entire Internet six million dollars in revenue last year in a for the last two years. blazing industry projected to create more “Well, we vacillate between one and jobs than manufacturing? three,” corrects Darby modestly. Maybe they should put that in their handAmerica’s perception of marijuana crafted Sherlock pipe and smoke it. CS as a pernicious evil is rehabbing fast,
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COLLEGE STUDENT GUIDE INTRO TO COLLEGE
Real talk on your first year of school BY ASHA GILBERT
Savannah State University
NEW COLLEGE STUDENTS: Welcome to Savannah and possibly the most confusing time of your life over the next four years or so. Here are a few things I wish were covered in detail as I matriculated through my years at university:
Roommates
Like it or not, roommates are just a part of life in college for most of us. The best advice I’ve learned is that your roommate DOES NOT have to be your best friend. You do not have to do everything with them and it is okay to just simply coexist with your roommate. If a friendship blooms from your living situation, that’s wonderful. But you should also get out around campus and different places in the city to meet new and different people. If it comes down to you and your roommate are not in a healthy living situation, report it to your resident assistant to pos- sibly request a room change. You’re better off having the least stress possible while embarking on your collegiate journey.
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Have you seen the movie Project X? Well, unfortunately most parties in college do not live up to the hype we’ve seen on TV or in movies, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be a lot of fun. If you are going to indulge in parties, I recommend never going by yourself. You should also always have a designated driver or use Uber! Nothing like calling your parents from the pokie, explaining why you got arrested for drinking and driving. You might want to make good friends
with campus police if you’re going to decide to party in campus dorms. Just kidding: SCAD, Armstrong University, and Savannah State University all are dry campuses, meaning that alcohol is prohibited on campus regardless of age. Be very wary about drinking on campus because if you get caught, you could lose your housing, scholarships, or, again, call your parents from the pokie. Downtown Savannah also has great nightlife, but you must be 21 years or older with proper identification. And trust me, if you try to use a fake ID to get into one of the bars, you’ll be full of embarrassment when the bouncer takes it from you and tells you to get out of the line.
While you’re in college there are going to be some parties that you will always remember for the rest of your life, just make sure they’re unforgettable for the right reasons and not regret.
Food
Forget about the Freshman 15. It might as well be the Freshman You’re-Going-ToHave-To-Buy-All-New-Clothes because you won’t be able to fit them soon. Don’t feel bad, it’s happened to a lot of us. There will be nights where you’ll be pulling all-nighters doing homework, essays, or etc. and you wind up eating a whole pepperoni pizza from Papa John’s. Junk food becomes one of your closest friends in college due to it being fast and easily accessible.
However, luckily in Savannah there is a wide variety of different restaurants and cuisines to choose from.
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College is the home of being in relationship-ish situations. Hence the birth of the name situationship, where you’re not exactly together, but you don’t really see other people, but you don’t want a relationship, but you don’t want to share them either. In college you will meet many different love interests that could range from semester flings or could evolve into your college sweetheart. No matter what end of the spectrum you find yourself on, always remember the most important reason for coming to school is for school. To build connections, learn about yourself and others, and hopefully graduate in a field you love and will be successful in. We’ve all seen it too many times where two people meet, fall in lust, and then nine months later there’s a baby and now one or both of the parents are forced to put school on hold. Or we have all had the friend that gets so wrapped up in their significant other they don’t get to really experience college. If you meet someone who you truly like then go for it, but never lose sight of yourself or your goals trying to chase a relationship. College is going to be the place where you find yourself, and finally learn about the “real world” they have been warning you about since your adolescence. So soak up everything you can and enjoy your first year of college. CS Asha Gilbert is a senior at Savannah State University and a Connect Savannah editorial intern this semester.
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SAVANNAH IS a town with a rich history of hip-hop, jazz, metal, blues, rock, roots, and more. Here in the birthplace of Big Boi and Baroness, there are many opportunities to catch up-and-coming local performers, national touring bands, and your new favorite independent act.
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Barrelhouse South | 18+ for ticketed events | facebook.com/ barrelhousesouth This Congress Street venue highlights jam, rock, funk, blues, Americana, and more. Though their free shows are 21 and up, ticketed events are open to folks aged 18 and up. Elan Savannah | 18+ | elansavannah. com EDM and hip-hop fans should head toward the river to find the sounds they love. Waka Flocka Flame, Lil Jon, Big Gigantic, and Ying Yang Twins have all performed in the downtown club, and upand-coming EDM producers and DJs make a point to stop at Elan while touring the Southeast. Foxy Loxy Print Gallery & Café | allages | foxyloxycafe.com Caffeine emporium, printmaking gallery, and beloved community space Foxy Loxy regularly hosts live music and entertainment events in its cozy courtyard. Grab some friends and share a table for weekly Acoustic Tuesdays. On Vinyl Night, guests can sign up to DJ a 15-minute set and check out other local DJs. The vinyl love carries over to PressPlay Boombox Brunch, where classic R&B, indie, rock, pop, and more is
spun live while you and your crew nosh on breakfast eats. Have a laugh at Comedy Night in the Courtyard, which features a rotating cast of standup artists each month. Poets take over Fire Brand Fridays, Spitfire Poetry’s monthly slam. QuoLab | all-ages | facebook.com/ balouq A DIY queer safer space, QuoLab hosts a variety of genres of live music, fostering alternative perspective and emerging experiences of art for social action. Quo’s annual weekend festival, World’s Smallest Music Festival, celebrates its third year October 27-29. Randy’s Pickin’ Parlor (Bloomingdale) | all-ages | randywoodmusic.com Gear nerds will want to make a stop at Randy Wood Guitars and Music Store in Bloomingdale, home to legendary luthier Randy Wood himself. Over the years, Wood has hosted many a famous friend in his Pickin’ Parlor. Bluegrass, country, Americana, and roots fans can experience technical skill and beautiful music. Savannah Civic Center | all-ages | savannahcivic.com Expect banner touring acts like Willie Nelson and Dwight Yoakam, Mary J. Blige, ZZ Top, The Beach Boys, and more right downtown in the coming months. The Sentient Bean | all-ages | sentientbean.com See stripped-down performances from acoustic acts, indie bands, hip-hop artists, and more at this Forsyth Park café. Savannah Songwriters Series hosts its monthly showcase here, and Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show offers musicians and poets the opportunity to share their original work the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Comedians take the stage the second Thursday of every month for their own showcase, Open Mic Comedy Night. Film buffs and B-movie fanatics should head to “The Bean” on Wednesdays
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Here in Savannah, bar patrons must be 21 and up to enter. However, some venues offer entry to folks 18 years of age and up on event nights, and other venues are open to music lovers of allages every single day.
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In addition to regular music venues, many spaces in Savannah offer seasonal music programming and occasional concerts. Trinity United Methodist Church offers a season of world-class music through Trinity Sanctuary Concerts.
Over at The Lucas Theatre for the Arts, concerts pepper the calendar among film screenings, theatre and more. Grayson Stadium, home of the Savannah Bananas baseball team, hosts events like the community/music event Statts Fest and concerts, too—Billboard chart-topper Jon Pardi comes through in October.
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Savannah loves its festivals. Check out the free, all-ages Savannah Jazz Festival this weekend, and follow Savannah Waterfront Association for musical entertainment year-round at free, all-ages events like Oktoberfest, Blues, Jazz & BBQ Festival, Fiesta Latina, and more. Live music rules at Food Day, the biggest Food Day celebration in the country. At Picnic in the Park, Savannahians get a free concert from Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra. The ensemble performs all-ages concerts through a variety of all-ages venues during their season. Savannah Stopover Music Festival offers the hottest indie acts throughout a variety of all-ages, 18+, and 21+ venues in March—Grimes, of Montreal, Mac DeMarco, Lee Fields & The Expressions, and Julien Baker are all alums. Stopover parent company Music File Productions also hosts Revival Fest, an Americana and roots music festival, at Georgia State Railroad Museum on September 30. Blitzen Trapper, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, T. Hardy Morris, and more will be there. In March and April, Savannah Music Festival brings in world-class musicians of all genres to all-ages venues (check out volunteer opportunities for admission and other perks). Booking agencies like Coastal Rock Productions and Typical Pickle Booking are worth a follow and have offered shows in all-ages and/or DIY spaces. Check out Connect’s weekly Soundboard to catch live music throughout Savannah’s venues, restaurants, and community spaces, and download the SAV HAPPS APP to stay updated on the go! Get out there, explore, and find your new favorite band! CS
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THIS PAST January, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted to consolidate two area universities, Armstrong State University and Georgia Southern University. The decision was swift and made without input from either university’s population, leading to a lot of questions that have yet to be answered. Leaders from both communities have formed a committee to review and approve recommendations. The committee must present their work to the University System’s Board of Regents in December this year. If their work is approved, the implementation will be finalized in January 2018. Ga. Southern’s current president, Jaimie L. Hebert, will serve as the president of the new institution. How does this merger affect prospective and current students? Here’s what you need to know. When does this change occur? Fall 2018, if everything is approved. Why did they do it?
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What’s the faculty split going to be like? Senior leadership appointments thus far follow a fairly even split—Ga. Southern brings seven staff members and Armstrong contributes eight. Deans of colleges are a little less evenly split, with seven from Ga. Southern and just two from Armstrong. How will my tuition be affected? Armstrong’s tuition has been among the most affordable in the state. While the new institution’s price tag hasn’t been released yet, it’s fair to predict it will be similar to Ga. Southern’s current tuition. Ga. Southern’s tuition is higher than Armstrong’s, but not by much. For fall 2017, Ga. Southern undergrads will pay $3,711 per semester, and Armstrong undergrads will pay $3,215. These figures are just tuition estimates and don’t reflect housing, books, meal plans, and other costs. It’s also worth mentioning that the Board of Regents-imposed institutional fee is higher at Ga. Southern as well, pricing in at $290 for students enrolled in five-plus hours. The same fee at Armstrong costs $250 for four-plus hours. While Ga. Southern’s tuition isn’t dramatically higher than Armstrong’s, it is still more than Armstrong students currently pay. This could be a determining factor of whether a student could be priced out to a different institution. Will I have to move or commute? Maybe. The new institution will consist of nine colleges: Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, Waters College of Health Professions, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, College of Science and Mathematics and Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies. The divvying of programs per campus isn’t quite completed, but Hebert announced at a forum back in April that the health colleges will be in Savannah
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and the engineering college will be in Statesboro. Some majors will be offered at both campuses, but not all. Ga. Southern is 52 miles from Armstrong, an hour-long drive that is not an affordable or worthwhile commute for every student. Current Armstrong students now face a tough choice with a lot of variables left out of the process. If their major gets dropped from the Armstrong campus, they have to decide whether to move to Statesboro, make an hour-long commute, or transfer to a new school. The silver lining here is that, as the Inkwell’s Ethan Smith points out, each student is ensured a degree in their current track until spring 2020. However, if the new institution’s start date is fall 2018, that gives students four semesters, six including summers, to complete their program. The University System owns land adjacent to the Armstrong campus available for expansion should the university expand. What are the requirements to get into Ga. Southern in fall 2018? This part has been finalized and posted on both Armstrong and Ga. Southern’s websites. Prospective students must have a 2.5 high school GPA, a 1030 on the SAT, and a 20 composite on the ACT. Those scores dropped from Ga. Southern entry requirements for fall 2017. The minimum SAT score needed was 1090, and the composite ACT was a 21. Armstrong’s fall 2017 requirements were a 2.5 high school GPA, a 980 on the SAT, and a 19 on the ACT. Essentially, the new admission requirements meet in the middle. What about the sports team? One of the first recommendations that the consolidation committee approved was the dissolution of Armstrong’s sports program. Armstrong offered baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, volleyball, and softball teams. Their tennis team was
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YOUR ARRIVAL in this city was detected over the weekend, new and returning SCAD students. The townspeople of Savannah assembled on Facebook to discuss your impact on the length of the checkout lines at the Gwinnett Street Kroger Store and the level of disarray on the shelves at Target. And then they turned their attention to what’s really important and began fretting about the demand you are placing on one of our most sacred civic resources, which many locals cherish above all others: parking. There’s an old saying that goes something like this: “A university is a place where students, faculty, and staff come together to complain about parking.” In Savannah, residents join in as they compete with students for on-street parking spaces. In a cruel twist, those of you who are 18 doing your part to free up parking spaces
for others will soon become the target of another popular local pastime: Savannahians love to gripe about students on bicycles. For the last six years I’ve written a column for Connect Savannah in which I’ve implored students to operate their bicycles with caution and care, mainly to lessen the likelihood that they would be hit by cars. But other people expect me to lecture you on bike safety for another reason. When I’m advocating for more bike lanes, or even trying to make the case that people on bikes should be treated like human beings, tales of scofflaw cycling are trotted out to demonstrate that people who ride bikes must earn safer streets through good behavior. What’s more, they say, if we are hit by cars we probably had it coming. This shifts blame onto people who ride bikes while ignoring dangerous driving. You deserve better, students who travel by bike, so I’m going to do something different this year. I won’t remind you to follow all traffic regulations, use lights at night, and wear a helmet, (Wait. I just did, didn’t I?) Instead, I’ll try to school your classmates who drive.
Suddenly opening car doors can be dangerous and even deadly to people on bikes. Learn how to avoid hurting someone by employing “the Dutch reach.”
Go Dutch. A common type of crash happens when an inattentive motorist opens a car door into the path of someone riding a bike. There’s a simple method called “the Dutch reach” (It originated in the Netherlands) that can reduce the chance that you will injure or kill someone with the door of your car. Before opening your door, follow these steps: 1. Check your rearview mirror. 2. Check your side-view mirror. 3. Open the door with your far hand (the hand farther from the door). This forces your body to turn, which will better allow you to see approaching bicyclists. Even if you don’t care about people on bikes, this can keep your door from being ripped off by another car, so there’s something in it for you, too. Go Slow. A lot of people ride bikes and walk in Savannah. Millions of people come from all over the world to stroll the streets of our city, often bewitched by the its beauty. Your new home has the highest bicycle commuting rate in the state of Georgia. Add in a large number of households without access to a car and you have the recipe for a city where lots of people walk and ride bikes for everyday transportation. If you are not used to driving in such an environment, you better get used to it fast, by going slow.
Not only will this give you time to react, it will reduce the chance that you will kill another human if a crash is unavoidable. Pedestrian mortality rates skyrocket once a vehicle exceeds 30 mph. In fact, many cities are reducing speed limits in residential and urban areas to 20 mph. Go Offline. Many of us cannot resist looking at our phones while we are driving. If this is you, take steps to lessen your ability to harm others. Put your phone in the glove compartment or in the back seat or in the trunk. It’s not an exaggeration to say this could save a life. Maybe even your own. Unfortunately for the thousands us in Savannah who travel by bike, not every driver who reads this will follow my advice. We must take matters into our own hands. I invite you to attend a Savannah Cycling Survival Seminar at the Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St., on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m., Sept 22 at 3 p.m. or Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. We’ll talk about how to avoid the most common types of crashes. Not exciting enough? You’ll also get free coffee, a free light set courtesy of the Downtown Neighborhood Association, and a free T-shirt. CS For more info email info@bicyclecampaign.org
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“We have an important role to play: to make sure no one forgets about these important American [musical] art forms.” including gospel, jazz, blues, reggae, Hip Hop, African and Latin music, alternative soul, and a smattering of talk shows—but no fast-talking car advertisements. “We’re a non-commercial, educational station,” explains Grace Curry, who became permanent station director last October following a stint as interim director upon the retirement of Theron “Ike” Carter, who ran the station for more than 20 years (and whose recorded jazz and blues shows are still being aired). “We have an important role to play: to make sure no one forgets about these important American [musical] art forms,” says Curry, an M.B.A. graduate of Savannah State who’s been hosting an alternative soul show for WHCJ since 2002. “Lady Grace,” as she is known on the air, agrees that the term “alternative soul” resists easy definition, combining as it does elements of jazz, R & B, and whatever other influences an artist may choose to access. “I love all kinds of music,” she says. “You’ll probably hear that on my show. To me, it all works because it all has soul, and it’s alternative to what you usually hear.” Her show, “Alternative Soul Cafe”— airing 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays and 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays, with a rebroadcast of Wednesday’s show 5-8 p.m. Mondays—also brings in spoken word recordings as well
Martin’s current offering, “The Will Serious Show,” airing 1-5 p.m. Thursdays, specializes in nineties Hip Hop and R&B. S “I absolutely love being on the air,” he says. “Radio has been my passion for a long time.” Love of the music has kept some volunteer dee-jays coming back for more than 20 years. Larry Dane-Kellogg has been airing jazz at the station since 1990. His current mainstream jazz show, called “Jasscapades,” airs 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. “It’s a fun thing to do,” says DaneKellogg, whose day job is with the Veterans’ Administration. “I’ve always been attracted to radio stations.” The station record for on-air longevity may be held by reggae host Ras Hanif, who dates his WHCJ debut to 1983. His current show, “Black Star Liner,” airs 8-10 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and 8-midnight Saturdays. Hanif, who also works as an interpreter at Pinpoint Heritage Museum, says he will stay on the air “as long as I have strength and health,” owing to his “love of the music and the fact that reggae is a positive vehicle.” Even in an age of Pandora algorithms and syndicated robo-jocks in distant cities, Curry sees a continuing role for living, breathing broadcasters coming to listeners
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live from just up the street. That dee-jays occasionally trip over a word, she says, just reminds the audience that they are hearing a spontaneous human being. “They like that it’s local.” The station, funded by the university, has seen its budget holding steady in recent years (unlike some college stations that have been cut back). But, technologically speaking, Curry would like to upgrade the station’s signal from analog to digital high-definition, an equipment investment that she says will cost just over $130,000 and improve sound quality. A fund drive may be in the cards. The station has expanded its floorspace over the years and now occupies all of Hodge Hall. Along with hundreds of compact disks and even a good collection of vinyl LPs, WHCJ boasts five studios, including one for the low-power, campus-only WSSUFM for training students for a career in broadcasting. “I’ve always been a talker—I like to get conversations going,” notes Simone Brown, WSSU’s student director and host of several of its shows. Brown aspires to become a professional
on-air personality and one day own a station after she graduates from Savannah State in December 2018. Nicole Wiggins, who graduated last year with a B.A. in mass communications and a minor in history, looks back fondly on her four years as a student hosting talk and oldies music shows. Though Curry and Carter strongly encouraged her, she says, “I was really nervous” as a freshman new to the airwaves. “I don’t know if you ever stop getting nervous.” Some students may come in timid, Curry says, but they gain confidence by hearing themselves on the air as well as by learning their way around those big control consoles, covered with lights, buttons and switches, that are found inside a broadcast studio. “That’s one of the best things about working here—seeing the students blossom,” she says. CS Along with 90.3 on the FM dial, the station broadcasts on the internet at savannahstate. edu/whcj
Coastal Georgia Center Auditorium 305 Fahm Street (Behind Savannah Visitor Center) Free parking at Coastal Georgia Center Tuesday, September 26th | 7pm to 9pm Dr. Mary Bove is a pioneer in modern herbalism in the West. A naturopathic physician, she is the Director of Medicinal Education for Gaia Herbs.
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A healthy 24-hour circadian cycle is essential for overall wellness — and herbs can help us get there! With many biological activities linked to this important day/night cycle, a disruption can affect important functions such as sleep, energy, mood, focus and fat metabolism. Restorative herbs, eating habits, and lifestye modifications can all aid in resetting our sleep cycle and bringing our body back into balance. During this lecture, there will be a special focus on how herbs can help restore our natural sleep cycles.
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STUDIES SHOW that Americans are sleeping less than ever, and college students are most deprived of decent rest, averaging just six hours a night. There’s always an excuse to put off the pillow—from study sessions to part-time jobs to epic parties—but there’s even better reason to bed down. Regular sleep restores energy, helps fend off illness, improves the attitude, and optimizes performance. On the flip side, prolonged disruption of the night cycle has serious repercussions, including depression, anxiety, susceptibility to sickness, mental fogginess, and weight gain. It’s always tempting to take a pill, but there are plenty of safe, natural ways to bolster slumber that don’t have the side effects of pharmaceutical sleep aids. To spread the word, Brighter Day Natural
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Foods is hosting the lecture “Sleep Well, Stay Well” led by Dr. Mary Bove on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the Coastal Georgia Center. The Director of Medical Education at Gaia Herbs, Dr. Bove has over 40 years’ experience in clinical practice and is considered one of the nation’s foremost expert in herbal medicine. We spoke to her about herbal remedies for good sleep, why those monster-sized energy drinks aren’t a short cut and how a healthy midnight snack can be gamechanger for insomniacs. Really, what’s the big deal about getting enough sleep? Dr. Mary Bove: It’s big in its connection to stress and the immune system. Researchers are finding that sleep—the amount of sleep one gets as well as the quality of it—has a lot to do with overall health and well-being. When someone’s under a lot stress— maybe they have a very busy lifestyle and
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a lot of responsibilities or they’re trying to balance school and life—and they start to feel that load and it starts to disrupt their sleep. Then that disrupts the whole nighttime cycle, which is bad because we restore our physical and psychological capacities during that time. When we don’t get adequate sleep, we know that it can result in direct changes to our cardiovascular system, our mood, our performance and stamina, our weight, our immunity. And it’s more than just having seven or eight hours, it’s about having a good architecture to that seven or eight hours, so there’s a pattern and depth to it. What about sleep deprivation and college students? At that age you feel invincible even on four hours of sleep! That’s so true! I think that age group can afford to scrimp on sleep and not necessarily feel the repercussions for a little while. But eventually it can catch up with you. A college student might find that lack of sleep disrupts their ability to focus and retain information, and they may also find that it impacts their mood and their patience. These days young people already deal with
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Dr. Mary Bove prescribes natural remedies for sleep issues. PHOTO COURTESY OF GAIA HERBS
What about Monster and other energy drinks—do they counteract not getting enough sleep?
What if you can’t get a good night’s sleep no matter how hard you try? When somebody comes to me with sleep issues, whether it’s taking too long to fall asleep or they wake up in the middle of the night, I view it as a disruption to a system to that needs to be addressed—usually adrenal, endocrine or immune. When people wake up and can’t get back to sleep, many times that has to do with what they’re doing during the day. People whose blood sugar falls at two in the afternoon are the ones waking up at two in the morning. Their blood sugar has fallen then, too, and their cortisol levels sound an alarm and they’re waking up go in response to that. So even just little snack, a piece of bread or two ounces of coconut milk in the middle of the night can break the pattern and after a few nights you’ll stop waking up. In herbal medicine we have these things called adaptogens—plants that actually aid our bodies to adapt to stressors. Adaptogens can keep the effects of less sleep under control, help us modulate the different parts of the wheel. Holy basil, Rhodiola, and Ashwaganda are very effective, but you don’t want to wait until you’re in an acute place to start taking them. They have a place in our day-to-day life.
Well, they’re not really feeding the body— they’re just stimulating the body with sugar, caffeine and whatever combination of things. They may give a short jolt, but in the long term they don’t restore the system and end of undermining the way the body works. Many people won’t sleep well at night from using those things during the day, and it creates a vicious cycle. We’ll be talking about that at the lecture. Even with coffee, if somebody is using it as a crutch to get them through the day, that’s a problem. If it’s a beverage and you have a cup of coffee as part of your morning routine, that’s fine. But caffeine all day will How can students create healthy sleep undermine our physical systems. habits? What about screen time? We know from research that the light from digital screens interrupts endocrine functions, and that the constant stimulation makes it hard to wind down at night. Most people have them in their beds with them. We need to learn how to put them away. The basis, unfortunately, of our modern society is that people don’t sleep. Kids, too; the amount of insomnia and sleep disturbances in children is ridiculous now. It’s tragic because it affects how we learn and our memory. In middle age, when hormones shift, people start feeling the effects. But it doesn’t just happen from what you did last week, it’s about what you’ve been doing since your 20s and 30s. If you haven’t gotten more than five hours of sleep for the last four or five years, you’re going to end up with issues.
It’s a part of their education to learn how to take care of their bodies! Sleep is at the top of the list of basics. Look at all the places it connects to. They can start with chamomile tea in the evening, or something to relax tension, like Valerian or Passionflower. College kids slamming chamomile tea? You know, 30 years ago if you’d asked me to imagine that people would be using Echinacea to treat their colds, I wouldn’t have believed it. So it’s not that far-fetched! CS
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so many mood challenges—anxiety, low mood—sleep can make a huge difference. On physical level, there are real risks. The company AAA did a study that showed less than seven hours of sleep will compromise driving ability; drivers who only sleep four to five hours a night have significantly higher crash rates. Also college students start to worry about their weight when they start school. Lack of sleep over a period of time will disrupt your metabolism and your body will be more apt to store fat.
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COLLEGE STUDENT GUIDE AQUAPONICS Almost ready to harvest, these tilapia were raised in a closed loop that uses fish waste as fertilizer to grow fresh vegetables.
Dr. Heather Joesting (R) oversees experiments with the help of student Sakile Johnson at the FORM Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center. PHOTOS BY JON WAITS /@JWAITSPHOTO
Aquaponics at Armstrong Students research the future of sustainable farming
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THE ADAGE goes that if you give a person a fish, you feed them for a day; if you teach them how to fish, you feed them for a lifetime. If you create an affordable system that not only grows tasty fish but also a variety of fresh produce using no soil and a fraction of the water of traditional farming, you could feed generations. That’s the goal of the FORAM Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center (SARC) at Armstrong State University, a 4100-square-foot greenhouse on the north edge of the campus that contains four 900-gallon tanks swimming with tilapia and several “runways” bursting with Swiss chard, green onions and herbs. The air is swampy and smells of cilantro and basil, and the faint electrical hum can be heard throughout the clear domed building. “These guys ought to be ready for harvesting soon,” says SARC director Dr. Brent Feske, pointing to one of the burbling tanks where a hundred or so fat fish swirl excitedly in advance of their morning feeding. “Each tank is in a different phase.” Applying techniques practiced by the 24 ancient Egyptians and plain old gravity to
pump the wastewater from the fish tanks to the grow beds, the system fertilizes the plants without the need for soil. The plants suck up all the nitrates and other nutrients from the fish waste and clean the water, and electric pumps circulate the fresh water back to the tanks. This closed loop uses an estimated five percent of the water of traditional agriculture and can yield bigger specimens of fresh vegetables in less time. So why hasn’t the farming world switched over to this miraculous practice? “The problem with aquaponics is that it’s not cost effective yet,” says Dr. Feske, who also serves as associate dean of the College of Science and Technology. “Between the electricity bill and the fish food, farmers can’t sell enough to make a profit.” That’s the issue SARC is tasked with solving. He and curator Dr. Heather Joesting are currently overseeing a slew of research projects on the economic viability of aquaponics, from reducing oxygen delivery pump use to exploring the idea of growing crickets, algae or other potential food sources to feed the fish. “As far as oxygen circulation, we’re tracking growth and biomass to see if it’s necessary for plant growth,” says Dr. Joesting. “If it’s not, that could significantly cut down on the electrical costs of running the pump and make the process
more efficient.” The scientists also learn from their setbacks, like when a parasite killed off most of the first batch of fish, leaving just 12 out of a few hundred. The problem was corrected by introducing UV sterilization into the filtering process, reducing the opportunity for pathogens to spread. “It’s like a college dorm,” laughs Dr. Joesting. “When one gets sick, they all get sick.” Chemistry and Biology professors respectively, Dr. Feske and Dr. Joesting invite their students to volunteer in the greenhouse as well as students from the Economics and Engineering departments for course credit. The students help assistant curator and “fish expert” Ashley Marranzino clean the tanks and feed the fish as well as conduct experiments that have real world applications. “My main interest is the sustainability factor,” explains Olivia Roddenberry, a third year biology student who spends four to five hours a week in the greenhouse. “I’d like to take this into the farm-to-table world, maybe a company or a non-profit that is making fresh food accessible to urban neighborhoods and addressing food deserts.” A former respiratory therapy major, Roddenberry switched academic tracks after learning about the possibilities of aquaponics. “I realized I didn’t like people nearly as much as I like plants,” she says with a grin as she examines massive leaves of red chard. Another biology student, senior Sakile Johnson, saw a flyer for SARC and decided to put her childhood gardening experience
to work in the grow beds and tilapia tanks. “I grew up in a family that cultivated a garden, so I was interested in learning how to grow food on a larger scale and how the fish fit into that,” says Johnson. “The heat of the greenhouse can be intense in the summer, though. You have to steel yourself.” The center is made possible by a grant from the FORAM Foundation, and its leaders hope that other entities might consider partnering with SARC in its efforts to make the facility itself more sustainable. “It’s just begging for solar,” notes Dr. Joesting of the greenhouse’s proximity to open space. “We’ve been talking with a local company that may donate the panels.” Research will continue as Armstrong State University transitions to become part of Georgia Southern University next year. “We expect it to be a smooth transition,” says Dr. Feske. Though the produce and soon-to-beharvested tilapia will be sold to Armstrong faculty and students, it will be some time before the enterprise begins to pay for itself, and even longer before the scientists crack the code at making aquaponics profitable for the masses. But with a hungry planet to feed, figuring out how to grow affordable clean protein and fresh vegetables with less water may be one the future’s most important scientific endeavors. “Everything we do here produces something we can eat,” reminds Johnson. “That’s a great place to start.” CS
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NEWS & OPINION STRAIGHT DOPE Just wondering which country has the loosest free-speech laws. I imagine there has to be one with even fewer limits than the U.S., right? —Velocity, via the Straight Dope Message Board
THE NOTION of American exceptionalism finds itself on thin ice nowadays, so congrats for locating one element of the ol’ national identity, anyway, that remains Charles H. Morris sui generis: the U.S. constitution is generally regarded as providing the most robust speech protections around. Being unique isn’t necessarily a virtue, of course, and in the eyes of much of the world the United States’ conception of free speech comes across as rather extreme— the legal scholar Frederick Schauer, a former First Amendment professor at Harvard, calls CHARLES H. Morris Sr., president and us a “recalcitrant outlier to a CEO of Morris Multimedia Inc., which growing international underowns Connect Savannah, was named the standing of what the freedom of recipient of the 2017 Frank W. Mayborn expression entails.” Leadership Award that was presented Other countries, even (or recently during the annual meeting of the especially) liberal democracies, Southern Newspaper Publishers Associahave figured out ways to regulate tion and Inland Press Association in Colo- speech for what they deem to be rado Springs, Colo. the overall social good—obviThe award is considered the most presously sometimes a contentious tigious given at the meeting each year and concept. In 2012, for instance, is named for Texas newspaperman Frank France preemptively banned Mayborn, whose foresight and guidance public protests against an online helped shape SNPA in the early 1950s and video perceived to be anti-Muswho served as president of newspaper lim, citing fears of violence. (It’s advocacy group from 1961 to 1962. also outlawed burqas—uncovThe Mayborn Award is given to someone ered faces help everybody “live who has “demonstrated great vision, com- together,” France argued before munity leadership and contributions to the the European Court of Human newspaper industry,” according to SNPA Rights, which agreed.) President Chris Reen, president and pubBut other restrictions are less lisher of The Oklahoman Media Company. divisive. Indeed, an understandIn presenting the award, Reen said: ing that some speech regulation “Those who have had the pleasure of deal- is socially useful is just sort of baked into ing with Charles Morris through the years a lot of European governance, such that know him to be more than willing to share NPR did a story tied to that 2012 protest his knowledge and insights of the media ban on how U.S. notions of free speech can business in any way he can to help others. be “perplexing” abroad. Most instances He is highly respected by all those who where other democracies limit expresknow him, and very deserving of the pres- sion are situations in which they’re trying tigious Frank W. Mayborn award.” to stem hatred. Schauer writes, “There Morris founded Morris Multimedia in appears to be a strong international con1970. The Savannah-based company is one sensus that the principles of freedom of the largest privately-owned media com- of expression are either overridden or panies in the nation, comprising some 70 irrelevant when what is being expressed print publications, 11 network television is racial, ethnic, or religious prejudice.” stations and other media related compaHe mentions Germany and Israel, for nies in 10 states and the Caribbean. instance, both of which have banned the “I’m humbled by this honor,” Morris Nazi party as well as other groups that said in accepting the award. promote racial superiority; Germany, “Growing up in the industry… it was a France, and Canada, which criminalize privilege and an honor. I’m a very blessed Holocaust denial; and a long list of counand fortunate man to have been able to do tries that make it a crime “to engage in the what I’ve done all these years. I couldn’t incitement to racial, religious, or ethnic have done it without my family. My dear hatred or hostility.” For much of the world, wife Ros, who has always supported me per Schauer, such utterances “are widely and encouraged me. And my son Charles accepted as lying outside the boundaries Hill Morris, Jr. I’m so proud of him.” CS of what a properly conceived freedom of 26 expression encompasses.”
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Again, inciting hatred is the key concept here. Meanwhile in the U.S., it’s the incitement to harm or violence that marks the bounds of the First Amendment. (In the early ’90s the U.S. was one of only 12 countries out of 129 that objected to a United Nations convention calling for laws criminalizing speech “based on racial superiority, or hatred, [or] incitement to racial discrimination.”) You’re probably aware of at least one of the little jurisprudential holes carved out over the years: the famous shouting-fire-in-a-crowded-theater standard, a non-binding example set forth by Oliver Wendell Holmes in a 1919 Supreme
Other countries, even (or especially) liberal democracies, have figured out ways to regulate speech for what they deem to be the overall social good—obviously sometimes a contentious concept.
Court opinion holding that citizens’ speech could be restricted only if it posed a “clear and present danger.” The Court raised the standard a half century later with a requirement of “imminent lawless action” before speech could be criminalized—in the case in question, an Ohio Klan leader had been arrested after advocating attacks against Jews and black people. Generally, U.S. courts have tried to identify where speech might tip over into violence and set its limits there, while giving most other expression a wide berth. And folks here seem to like it that way: per a 2015 Pew study, 77 percent of Americans “support the right of others to make statements that are offensive to their own religious beliefs,” and 67 percent were OK with statements “offensive to minority groups”—higher numbers than seen in any other nation surveyed. But what of freedom of speech’s close First Amendment cousin, freedom of the press? Here’s where we don’t do so hot. The watchdog group Reporters sans Frontières ranks countries in its annual World Free Press Index, and its most recent report placed the U.S. at number 43 of 180 countries—down from 41 in 2016. The report cited the arrests of journalists at protests, the outgoing Obama administration’s prosecutions of leakers, and of course the gang recently installed in Washington, not known for their love of constitutional norms and especially unaffectionate toward the fourth estate. Who’s got the world’s freest press? Norway, lauded by RSF for a rarity of violence and political pressure directed at journalists, and for its strong laws limiting consolidation of media ownership. Nordic countries hold the first four spots on the 2017 list. Which may square with a theory Schauer offers for America’s free-speech exceptionalism: our love of personal liberty outweighs all. European social democracies, as exemplified in Scandinavia, strike a different balance between communal value and individual rights, so it makes sense they’d outshine the U.S. when it comes to protecting institutions like the media, seen as broadly benefiting society as a whole. What we lack in strong institutions, by contrast, we make up for in unaffiliated racist cranks exercising their right to publicly say more or less whatever they want. I guess that’s the good news. CS BY CECIL ADAMS Send questions to Cecil via straightdope.com
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Suspect sought in killing of 18-year-old at 31st and Bee
Less than 12 hours after the shooting, Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Investigators “identified a subject involved in the circumstances leading up to the shooting death of a 18-year-old man,” police reported early the morning of Sept. 14. On September 13, officers responded to a shooting call in the area of East 31st Street and Bee Road. Upon arrival, they found Arraffi Williams, 18, suffering from lifethreatening injuries. Williams succumbed to his injuries at the scene. “Investigators determined that Williams was in the area with Tanaiveon Johnson, 17, at the time of the shooting. Johnson and Williams were involved in an exchange of gunfire with another group of subjects in the area. At least one party
from each group fired shots,” police say. Williams was struck during the exchange. “Investigators found that Johnson’s felonious actions during the incident led to Williams’s death. Accordingly, he is wanted for one count of felony murder and three counts of aggravated assault,” police say. Anyone with information on Johnson’s location is asked to call 911. A confidential tip line is also open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
occurred in the Kayton Homes area. At this time, the shooting does not appear random, police say.
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16-year-old shot, killed, after arriving at hospital in private vehicle Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that was reported on September 17. At about 1:20 a.m., officers responded to a local hospital in reference to a shooting victim. Jaheim Morris, 16, later succumbed to his injuries after arriving at the hospital by private vehicle. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation. Investigators say they do not believe this to be a random shooting.
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Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Kayton Homes neighborhood on September 14. At about 11:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Wheaton Street and Randolph Street, and found a 15-year-old male suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. The male subject told police the shooting
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Savannah Jazz Festival: Carmen Bradford Acclaimed vocalist returns to Jazz Fest stage
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ONE of jazz music’s leading ladies is returning to Savannah. As the daughter of singer Melba Joyce and trumpeter Bobby Bradford and granddaughter of Melvin Moore, who sang with the Ink Spots and Dizzy Gillespie’s Big Band in the ‘40s, Carmen Bradford has music in her blood. “It was normal for me,” she says. “My dad taught school during the day in colleges in California and my mom was kind of every kind of mom—the den mother, the Boy Scout mother, Girl Scout mother, singer by night.” Bradford took an interest in singing when she was just four or five. According to her mother, Bradford began to sing once she heard Aretha Franklin. Little Bradford began working on her vibrato, shaking her head to achieve the effect. Though she’s become one of jazz’s favorite voices, her first love was R&B. When she was 16, Bradford discovered the music of Ella Fitzgerald in a new way. “That music was played in my house all my life,” she says. “We’d do our chores on Saturday morning, and my mother would play Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Tony Bennett. It’s one thing to wipe down furniture listening to that, and it’s another to listen to the music after chores are over. I started learning all those songs—I had no choice! It’s all kind of subliminally seeped into my brain at a very early age.” After high school, Bradford attended Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas, performing in an R&B band, Minor Miracle, while she studied there. With sets that included the music of Chaka Khan, The Doobie Brothers, the Rolling Stones, and some jazz standards, Bradford showed off her breadth as a performer. At the time, she was dating a guy whose band was opening for the legendary jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer Count Basie and his orchestra. Talented, bold, and confident, Bradford took the opportunity to ask Basie for a job. “I told him he’d make a million dollars,” she remembers. “Be clear now—there were 17, 18 men on that bandstand, and they were all my grandfather’s age or greatgrandfather’s age. And there was me at 23 when I got the job. I don’t know if you can picture that, on a bus with older gentlemen, set in their ways, not used to having a young girl traveling on a bus with them. Know what I mean? The night I joined, Mr. 28 Basie said, ‘We’ll get on the bus last.’ He
According to her mother, Carmen Bradford began to sing at about age four or five once she heard the music of Aretha Franklin.
always spoke to me as if I was seven years old—very sweet voice, very soft and very caring, like I was his little girl. So we got on the bus and he said, ‘Gentlemen, this is our new little girl.’ Then he turned to me and said, ‘What’s your name, honey?’” Bradford laughs fondly at the memory. “What you have to remember—he was older by then. He was 78 years old by then. So, yes, ‘This is our new little girl,’ and that’s how he treated me, like I was a little doll.” Bradford had plenty of experience as a frontwoman. Count Basie Orchestra performed in front of huge crowds, but that didn’t intimidate her, even if she was used to singing for smaller audiences. “Physically, the transition was more learning to sing softer again after belting for nine years straight,” she explains. “That was a physical adjustment. But the physical thing was a big deal. When you sing with a big band with that many instruments behind you, you gotta put your big girl panties on or forget it. I mean it! If you don’t have the pipes for that, then sit down. It’s no joke. It’s extremely physical every night.” Bradford performed with Count Basie Orchestra until 1990, recording on two Grammy-winning albums with the band in the 1980s. Following her departure, she was featured on recordings with George
Benson, joining him on the song “How Do You Keep the Music Playing.” She has also recorded several solo CDs and a set of duets with pianist Shelly Berg, Home With You. She collaborated with singer/composer Kenny Rankin for the Benny Carter Songbook Project and sang “Key Largo” on the Grammy-winning album. Hollywood movies and theatrical productions have sought out Bradford’s talents, too. She sang on the soundtrack to Oprah Winfrey’s Beloved and starred in the title role of Duke Ellington’s Folk Opera Queenie Pie at the University of Texas, Butler School of Music. These days, Bradford has returned to her roots: singing the music of Ella Fitzgerald. “I’m doing symphony shows called ‘A Century of Ella,’” Bradford explains. “It’s been wonderful, but because these are her original arrangements, there’s more attention to be paid to where she paused, where I should naturally pause, and where the arranger meant to pause—which is usually where she paused. She was a great singer when the music was written for her. She sung where the director told her to sing. Nowadays, vocalists tend to sing the melody where they should so people can establish how the song actually goes. I think it’s difficult for me to listen to a lot of young
singers take it on and recreate the wheel. Why would you do that when the wheel’s already written for you?” Bradford will team up with the Savannah Jazz Orchestra for her Savannah Jazz Festival return. Expect to hear some Ella arrangements, beautiful standards, and more. This festival is very special for Bradford—she’ll finally meet David Springfield, the Savannah Jazz Orchestra member who has written arrangements for her for 25-30 years. “We’ve never met in person!” she says. “Just phone and email. He’s written some incredible arrangements for me. He’s such a great arranger for a singer. And he’s actually writing something new for me for the show.” Bradford looks forward to the new challenge and returning to The Hostess City. “I’m coming to swing,” she announces. “It’s such an honor to perform with Savannah Jazz Orchestra again. This is my joy, and it’s what I love to do.” CS
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STATTS FEST: ANOTHER HOME RUN
Family-friendly benefit returns to Grayson Stadium with music, art, and fun BY ANNA CHANDLER
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THE ANNUAL Statts Fest has become a Savannah tradition over the years, and the Friends of Statts are ready to knock 2017’s event out of the park. This weekend, Savannahians will come together in Grayson Stadium to benefit Jason Statts, a local artist, designer, and musician who was shot point-blank in the neck in a 2008 violent crime, suffering irreparable damage to his spinal column. Funds raised from Statts Fest will provide healthcare assistance and a better quality of life for Statts. Emily Doherty of Friends of Statts says the organization’s partnership with The Savannah Bananas and Grayson Stadium has been a fruitful one. “Last year we took a risk at Grayson,” she says. “We were all nervous to move [the festival] beyond downtown, but the community always amazes me. So many people come out and are 100 percent behind the cause. Everyone on the board is a volunteer, and 100 perfect of the money raised goes to Jason. When you’re buying a ticket, it’s going directly to his medical costs.” “The Savannah Bananas, the owner Jared [Orton], they have been really awesome with making Grayson Stadium available to us,” says Gil Cruz, who books the event’s live entertainment. “This year, it made sense to do it at the stadium. You can have the families, the kids’ stuff going on.” “All of Jason’s friends have kids now,” says Doherty. “We’ve all grown up! A nighttime event is great at a bar, if we can get sitters. But it’s great to bring everyone out during the day, see old friends, meet new friends.” Throughout the day, kids can create original works of art at the arts and crafts station, while moms with young children can put their feet up in the Relaxation Station. Scribble Art Studio will have activities ready for families, and attendees can create their own iconic Statts beard at the Build-A-Beard station. Plus, there will be plenty of hula hoops to keep the young’uns active. Attendees can support Statts through the Statts Fest auction, too. Place your bid for a chance to win unique artwork, gift certificates for a variety of restaurants, yoga studios, and more, custom-designed jewelry, and beyond. Onstage, music fans can hear local favorites, including Bottles & Cans, indie-Americana act Clouds & Satellites, hometown 30 honky-tonkers Damon & The Shitkickers,
and country rockers The Train Wrecks. Basik Lee kicks the whole party off with a DJ set and will DJ between bands. Pedal on over to Daffin Park—Savannah Bicycle Campaign is offering bike valet— and come hungry. Food trucks, including Dark Shark Taco Attack, The Squeaky Beaver poutine truck, and Kona Ice of Savannah will be slinging delicious dishes for all. Beer and wine is available, and the Bananas will donate a percentage of those proceeds to the cause. “Don’t forget about the Statts Fest after party at The Jinx,” Cruz advises. “Donations at the door. Shoplifters are playing!” Friends of Statts encourages the community to keep the charitable spirit going year-round. “We have a ‘Donate’ button our website,” says Doherty. “Some people donate $10 a month, and it adds up. That’s one easy way to donate.” Doherty and the Friends continue to be amazed at Savannah’s support. “Anyone you tell Jason’s story to wants to be involved,” she says. “There are so many competing nonprofits, but because this is Jason, and he’s one of us, people feel close to him, whether they’ve met him or not.” CS
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of reach…a guitar festival under his name, all of the world playing his music, learning his style. You have Bach, Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles…but there’s something that’s happening for Django that’s not happening for everybody else.” In his own music, Wrembel finds inspiration in gypsy jazz as well as blues and rock. The members of his band have their own eclectic roots that diversify the sound. Guitarist Thor Robert Jensen is a selftaught guitarist who has spent much of his career touring the United States in rock bands. “He’s more of a rock player,” says Wrembel. “He comes from country, rock, blues and also does jazz.” Drummer Nick Anderson, a San Diego native, is a staple of the New York jazz and improv scene. “He comes from a reggae, rock, and jazz background,” Wrembel says. “We’ve been playing together for years.” In addition to his acclaimed solo work and riveting concerts, Wrembel is an indemand film scorer. The talented artist was recruited by Woody Allen to score the theme for his 2011 film Midnight in Paris. As a result, he was hand-selected by iconic
composer and producer Hans Zimmer to perform at the 2012 Academy Awards as a part of Zimmer’s All Star Band. Wrembel also composed the soundtrack for Allen’s 2008 Golden Globe-winning film Vicky Cristina Barcelona, wrote the soundtrack for 2008 Santa Cruz Film Festival-winning film Goodbye Baby, and has scored for national TV and radio commercials, including Arby’s, JP Morgan Chase, Cheerios, and Frito Lay. At Trinity, Wrembel—who has headlined Lincoln Center and shared bills with the likes of Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, and The Roots—and band will share music from The Django Experiment I and II, available on Water Is Life Records. “This is going to be a dynamite performance,” he promises. “It’s going to be a great show, and it’s our first time in Savannah. Something magical’s going to happen—I can’t tell you what, but it’s going to be amazing.” CS
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THE FIRST concert of Trinity Sanctuary Concerts’ Fall Edition will benefit WRUU Community Radio and showcase the sounds of Stephane Wrembel, the “living face of gypsy jazz,” and his band. The French musician began his musical journey at the age of four, studying classical piano in Fontainebleau, France. After winning numerous prizes for his accomplishments, the rock fan picked up guitar. “I was playing ‘70s rock, Genesis, Led Zeppelin,” Wrembel remembers. “Then, when I turned 18 or 19, I wanted to be a musician and I wanted to expand my knowledge.” In his search, Wrembel found the music of Django Reinhardt, the father of gypsy jazz. “I discovered something that was not jazz—it was something else,” he says. “I started hanging out with gypsies and discovered a whole new world of music. It was a fascinating experience. I spent six or seven years hanging with them, spending days and days at the camp site, learning the craft in the traditional way from them.” Now, Wrembel regularly honors Reinhart’s legacy in his own style and in his productions. For ten years, he has hosted Django A Gogo, a music and camping festival in New Jersey and New York City that features nightly concerts, jams, student performances, and educational opportunities. The festival culminates in an unforgettable concert at Carnegie Hall. Wrembel and his trio are also releasing a series of albums, ‘The Django Experiment.’ “We decided to release every year an album of ‘The Django Experiment,’” he explains. “It’s very Django-based stuff and has this specific angle, and now we’re on tour to celebrate the release of The Django Experiment I and II. We just played Carnegie Hall, and the show we are playing is a mix of Django, some of my music…a bit of everything.” Django’s music has been a part of Wrembel’s life for quite some time, and though Reinhardt died half a century ago, he’s only getting bigger and bigger. “There’s something eternal about Django,” Wrembel says. “I can’t tell you what it is. It’s some kind of magic at work right there. It’s very peculiar, and I can’t think of another artist that has this kind
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When Third Eye Blind tours these days, it’s not quite the same configuration of players that recorded the altrock band’s seminal 1997 self-titled debut. Aside from frontman Stephan Jenkins, most of Third Eye Blind’s current touring members joined in 2010 or after, minus longtime drummer Brad Hargreaves. That’s where XEB comes in. Featuring original guitarist Kevin Cadogan, bassist Arion Salazar and guitarist Tony Fredianelli, who replaced Cadogan when he left Third Eye Blind in 2000, the band performs the golden era of Third Eye Blind songs that they wrote and co-wrote. Cadogan, co-writer on favorite 3EB cuts like “How’s It Going To Be,” Graduate,” and “Losing A Whole Year,” composed the music to 10 of the 14 songs on the self-titled record and six on that album’s follow-up, Blue. His riffs and tones shaped the band into the memorable act it is today. Over the years, legal battles and bad blood have churned between Third Eye Blind’s members. Jenkins filed for the band trademark in his name only, securing sole copyright to all of the band’s collaborative songs. Fredianelli sued the band for allegedly being denied songwriting credits and won in 2013. When Jenkins hit the road to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Third Eye Blind, playing the debut record in full, Cardogan and Salazar followed suit. The duo began playing shows around the Bay Area, and cease-and-desist orders started flooding in from Jenkins and his lawyers, forbidding any use of the trademarked name “Third Eye Blind.” Regardless of personal and legal discord, the hits live on, and fans are still ready to sing along with Fredianelli, who acts as lead singer in XEB. Get a taste for yourself at Barrelhouse South. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7 P.M., $15 GENERAL ADMISSION, $65 VIP (EARLY ENTRY INTO VENUE AT 6:30 P.M., ACCESS TO SOUND CHECK, WHERE THE BAND WILL PERFORM EXCLUSIVE, RARE SONGS, PRE-SHOW MEET AND GREET, PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES, SIGNINGS WITH THE BAND)
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Win prizes and take in a show at The Jinx on Wednesday. Bingomaster Gil Cruz will make the calls during regularly-scheduled Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo with live music woven into the weekday tradition. Decatur, Illinois band Mammoth Canon finds inspiration in rock’s origins while blending modern sensibilities into their heavily rhythmic sound. Big riffs and Southern Rock influences add a sense of timelessness to their four-track debut EP ‘Ten Tons,’ released in March 2016. Savannah’s own punk three-piece Pussy Launcher joins the bill. 32 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 8 P.M., DONATIONS ENCOURAGED
TONY TRISCHKA AND FRIENDS @THE SENTIENT BEAN
Experience bluegrass history with a player who’s still shaping the genre’s path. As a member of Breakfast Special in the 1970s, Tony Trischka stood out for his progressive work on the instrument. He also performed in the group Country Granola and recorded two solo albums between 1974 and 1975. In the ‘80s, Trischka, who had performed with the likes of Peter Rowan, Stacy Phillips, and Richard Greene, formed a new band, Skyline. The group recorded several albums, ending in Fire of Grace, their final record. A shining lead man and side man, Trischka is also a masterful scorer. He was musical leader of The Robber Bridegroom on Broadway in the late ‘70s, worked on the pre-recorded music for the off-Broadway production of Driving Miss Daisy, and recorded the theme for “Books on the Air” on NPR. He has appeared on Garrison Keillor’s “Prairie Home Companion,” “Mountain Stage,” “From Out Front Porch,” and more. In 2011, he acted as musical Director and Co-Producer of PBS’s “Give Me the Banjo” documentary. He’s even brought banjo music to New York City’s Shakespeare in the Park, leading the band for summer 2012’s As You Like It. As a teacher, Trischka mentored a young Bela Fleck and reached countless others through his progressive playing. He also created fifteen instructional books, a series of DVDs, and created the Tony Trischka School of Banjo, a site dedicated to teaching banjo in an interactive setting. The multitalented artist is also a respected producer, taking the chair for Steve Martin’s Grammy-nominated album, Rare Bird Alert, Gold Rush’s No More Angels, and more. His latest album, Great Big World, is available through Rounder Records and features the likes of Steve Martin, Michael Daves, Noam Pikelny, Ramblin’ Jack Eliot, and more. Trischka performs in Savannah with members of City Hotel and Jimmy Wolling Band. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 8 P.M., ALL-AGES, $5
JIM HURST TRIO @RANDY’S PICKIN’ PARLOR
Enjoy the masterful style of guitarist Jim Hurst at Randy’s Pickin’ Parlor. Growing up in amusical household, Hurst was influenced by the stylings of Tony Rice, Calrence White, and Jerry Reed. While performing acoustic guitar and mandolin with Holly Dunn’s Rio Band, Hurst became an artist to watch. He performed in Trisha Yearwood’s touring band, playing acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and singing harmonies, and toured and recorded with country star Sara Evans. In 2001, Hurst earned the coveted “Guitar Player of the Year” prize at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s award. After spending 15 years working with Grammy nominee Claire Lynch, Hurst forged his own path as a solo artist. Over the years, he’s released four albums: Open Window, Second Son, A Box of Chocolates, and Intrepid. He performs with his trio at the Pickin’ Parlor. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 8 P.M., $23, ALL-AGES JIM HURST
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MARY J. BLIGE
Let’s get crunk, ‘cause Mary’s back! Hurricane Irma threatened to reschedule the highly-anticipated homecoming of Savannah-raised R&B superstar Mary J. Blige, but the show will go on. Though Blige was born in the Bronx, she spent several years of her early childhood living in Richmond Hill, where she sang in a Pentecostal church. She, her mother, and sister eventually moved to Yonkers, New York. “The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” made her debut with 1992’s What’s the 411?, a stellar record of modern R&B stylings, vintage soul influence, and hip-hop edge that was executive-produced by Puff Daddy. My Life, its follow-up, offered intimate lyricism and a smoother sound and was a smash success for Blige. Rolling Stone, Time and Vibe consider it to be among the greatest albums ever recorded. Share My World followed in 1997, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and producing the singles “Love Is All We Need” (Featuring Nas), “I Can Love You” (featuring Lil’ Kim), “Everything,” “Missing You,” and “Seven Days” (featuring George Benson). Blige’s first number-one single, “Family Affair,” arrived in 2001 and remains a club staple. No More Drama received two Grammy nominations, and Blige’s song “He Think I Don’t Know” won a Grammy for “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance” the following year. To this day, she has earned nine Grammy awards and thirty nominations and is the only artist to have won Grammys in the R&B, hip-hop, pop, and gospel categories. The Queen continues to consistently release music, most recently sharing Strength of a Woman, her 13th studio album, this year. The record debuted at Number One on Billboard’s R&B Album Chart, and single “Thick of It” topped the U.S. Adult R&B Songs chart for 16 consecutive weeks. Strength of a Woman features such guests as Kanye West, DJ Khaled, Missy Elliott, and more. Stokley, former lead vocalist for the band Mint Condition and two-time Grammy nominee, will be Blige’s special guest for the tour. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 8 P.M., $29-149, ALL-AGES
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WEDNESDAY 9.20 LIVE MUSIC
Barrelhouse South McLovins, 8 p.m. Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band, 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton, 9 p.m. Boomy’s Eric Culberson Band, 10 p.m. coffee deli Acoustic Jam, 7 p.m. Five Oaks Taproom Eric Britt, 8 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Jason Bible, 7 p.m. PS Tavern Trivia, 7 p.m. The Jinx Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo with Gunpowder Gray and Silver Tongue Devils, 9 p.m. The Sandbar Open Mic, 9 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. SEED Eco Lounge Latin Music Night, 9 p.m. The Sentient Bean Tony Trischka and Friends, 8 p.m. The Stage on Bay Dylan Scott w/ Special Guest, 8 p.m. Tree House Wobble Wednesday Trinity United Methodist Church Savannah Jazz Fest: Eric Jones Quartet with Vocalist, 7 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jubal Kane, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Hannah Noel, 6 p.m. The Wormhole Open Mic, 9 p.m.
TRIVIA & GAMES
The Chromatic Dragon Geeky Trivia Night, 8 p.m. Dub’s Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m., Trivia, 7:30 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) Trivia Rachael’s 1190 Adults Only Trivia, 9 p.m. 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. Totally Awesome Bar The Comedy Underground Presents: Storytellers, 11:30 p.m.
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THURSDAY 9.21 LIVE MUSIC
Barrelhouse South Neutral Snap, 9 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 Precisa, 10:30 p.m.
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Rising country star Mitchell Tenpenny hits Saddle Bags this weekend. The artist reached the Billboard Country Songs Top 5 with “If The Boot Fits,” a song he co-wrote with Granger Smith. His new EP bends genre with songs like “Truck I Drove,” “Mixed Drinks,” “Laid Back,” and more. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 8 P.M. Fannie’s on the Beach Christy and Butch, 8 p.m. Forsyth Park Savannah Jazz Fest: SSU Wesleyan Gospel Choir, Eric Culberson Band, Selwyn Birchwood, Victor Wainwright, 6 p.m. The Jinx Scaryoke, 10 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Ben Keiser, 7 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Trivia The Perch at Local 11 Ten Aaron Zimmer Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Open Mic, 9 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church Stephane Wrembel and Band, 7:30 p.m. Vic’s on The River Frank Bright, Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jon Lee’s Apparitions, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, 5 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Daniel Marshall, 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. Tybee Island Social Club Trivia, 7:30 p.m.
KARAOKE
Applebee’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.
Blueberry Hill Trivia and Karaoke, 7 p.m. The Chromatic Dragon Karaoke Night, 9 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Doodles Karaoke, 9 p.m. Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m.Jukebox Bar & Grill Karaoke & Throwback Jams, 8 p.m. Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. PS Tavern Karaoke Rusty Rudders Tap House Karaoke Totally Awesome Bar 80s and 90s Karaoke, 10 p.m. World of Beer Karaoke, 9 p.m.
COMEDY
Savannah Coffee Roasters Odd Time Radio Hour: Savannah by Moonlight, 8 p.m.
DJ
The Jinx Live DJ, 10 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 Cesar, 10 p.m.
BAR & CLUB EVENTS
Club One Goth Fetish Night, 9 p.m., Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. Foxy Loxy Cafe Vinyl Appreciation, 7 p.m. SEED Eco Lounge Daas Unterground Thursdays, 10 p.m. Stafford’s Public House Open Mic, 9 p.m.
FRIDAY 9.22 LIVE MUSIC
Barrelhouse South TreeHouse!, Sol Seed, 9 p.m.
Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton, Magic Rocks, 8 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Seth Winters, 10:30 p.m. Dockside Seafood Bluegrass Happy Hour, 4 p.m. Forsyth Park Savannah Jazz Fest: Randy Napoleon, Andy Snitzer Band with Jody Espina, Javon Jackson Quartet, Savannah Jazz Orchestra with Carmen Bradford, 6 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Jason Bible, 7 p.m. Molly McGuire’s Bayou Sky Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Espina 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. SEED Eco Lounge DJ C-Rok, 10 p.m. Saddle Bags Kurt Stevens The Savannah Civic Center Mary J. Blige, 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Stage on Bay Jackyl w/ Wayland, 8 p.m. Taste of India Don Read, 6:30 p.m. The Tybee Post Theater Abbey Road LIVE!, 8-10 p.m. Tijuana Flats Gary Strickland Vic’s on The River Frank Bright, Diana Rogers
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The Warehouse Jon Hill, Brian Rigby, 2 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Mighty Midi, Bill Hodgson, Saluda Shoals, 5 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Mad Hatters, 9:30 p.m.
TRIVIA & GAMES
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KARAOKE
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Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock, 9 p.m. Club One Drag Show The Jinx Savannah Sweet Tease Birthday Bash, 10 p.m. PS Tavern 80s and Ladies
SATURDAY 9.23 LIVE MUSIC
17 Hundred 90 Restaurant Gail Thurmond, 6:30 p.m. American Legion, Post 135 Warrior Lift Benefit Blues Show w/ Big Mike and the Booty Papas, 6 p.m. Barrelhouse South Porch 40, Sumilan, 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton, 8 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Chew, 10:30 p.m. Forsyth Park Savannah Jazz Fest: Fort Benning Army Maneuver Center of Excellence Band, Parris Island Marine Band, Savannah Jazz Hall of Fame Band, The Presidents, University of North Florida #1 Jazz Ensemble, Wycliffe Gordon Tribute to Louis Armstrong, 3 p.m. Grayson Stadium Statts Fest, 3 p.m. The Jinx Statts After Party w/ The Shoplifters, Donations, 8 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Jon Hill, 7 p.m. Molly McGuire’s Greg Williams The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Alisha Duckworth Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Espina Trio, 6:30 p.m. Randy Wood Guitars The Jim Hurst Trio, 8 p.m. Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m. Saddle Bags Mitchell Tenpenny, 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Stage on Bay Kellen Heller, Blood Bath & Beyond, Days to Come, Lillakk, FAQ, Dead City Clowns, 1 p.m. The Warehouse Zach Wilson,
Derailed, 2 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay Band, Thomas Claxton, Bill Hodgson, 1 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Tony Richards, 9:30 p.m.
KARAOKE
Applebee’s Karaoke, 10 p.m. Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m. Doodles Karaoke, 9 p.m. The Islander Karaoke, 10 p.m. Jukebox Bar & Grill Karaoke & Throwback Jams, 8 p.m. Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina Karaoke, 8 p.m. PS Tavern Karaoke, 9 p.m.
COMEDY
Savannah Coffee Roasters Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans, 8 p.m. The Wormhole Comedy Planet Presents: Plug Chapman
DJ
Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond, 8 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge DJ Precisa 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
BAR & CLUB EVENTS
Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m.
SUNDAY 9.24 LIVE MUSIC
17 Hundred 90 Restaurant Gail Thurmond, 6:30 p.m. Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, 9 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10:30 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Zach Wilson, 7 p.m. The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson The Perch at Local 11 Ten Erica Franklin Tybee Island Social Club Sunday Bluegrass Brunch, noon Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Thomas Claxton, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, At Sundown, 1 p.m.
TRIVIA & GAMES
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.
BAR & CLUB EVENTS
Exclusives Bar & Grille Open Mic Poetry Night, 7 p.m.
MONDAY 9.25 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 Rachael’s 1190 Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jon Hill, 8 p.m.
Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay, 6 p.m. The Wormhole Open Mic, 8 p.m., Open Mic, 6 p.m.
TRIVIA & GAMES
Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina Team Trivia, 7:30 p.m. The Britannia British Pub Bingo, 8 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Bingo
KARAOKE
Boomy’s Karaoke, 10 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.
COMEDY
Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Molly Mondays, 10:30 p.m.
DJ
The Jinx DJ Lucky Bastard, 10 p.m. Little Lucky’s Live DJ SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces, 10 p.m.
TUESDAY 9.26 LIVE MUSIC
Bay Street Blues Ben Keiser Band, 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Jam Night with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m. Foxy Loxy Cafe Clouds & Satellites, 7 p.m. The Jinx Hip Hop Night: Beat and Track Battles w/ DJ Mnm, 11 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Justin Curtis, 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. The Sentient Bean Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show hosted by Melanie Goldey, 8 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Hitman Blues Band, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Ray Tomasino, 6 p.m.
TRIVIA & GAMES
Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m. Coach’s Corner Trivia, 8 p.m. CoCo’s Sunset Grille Trivia, 7 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Trivia, 10 p.m. Fia Rua Irish Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m. McDonough’s Bingo, 7 p.m. Mellow Mushroom Trivia, 7:30 p.m. Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Trivia, 9 p.m. The Wormhole Trivia, 10:30 p.m.
KARAOKE
Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 7 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Karaoke The Rail Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.
COMEDY
Chuck’s Bar Comedy Open Mic, 9:30 p.m.
DJ
SEED Eco Lounge DJ C-Rok, 10 p.m.
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Barrelhouse South 125 W. Congress St. 912-662-5576 barrelhousesouth.com
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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.
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Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina 1611 Habersham St. 912-231-2385 blowinsmokesavannah.com
Blueberry Hill 546 Dean Forest Rd. 964-8401
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.
Congress Street Social Club 411 W. Congress St.
McDonough’s 21 E. McDonough St.
congressstreetsocialclub.com
912-233-6136 mcdonoughssavannah.com
Dockside Seafood 201 West River St.
Mellow Mushroom 11 W. Liberty St.
912-233-3810
Doodles 586 S. Columbia Ave. Rincon 912-295-2536
Doubles Nightclub 7100 Abercorn St. 912-352-7100
Dub’s Pub 225 W. River St.
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. Tybee Island 912-786-6109 fanniesonthebeach.com
Fia Rua Irish Pub 10132 Ford Ave. Richmond Hill 912-459-4160 fiaruairishpub.com
Five Oaks Taproom 201 W. Bay St. 912-236-4440 fiveoakstaproom.com
Flashback 10010-B Ford Ave. Richmond Hill 912-428-1643
Foxy Loxy Cafe 1919 Bull St.
912-495-0705 mellowmushroom.com
Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina 2518 Hwy 17 Richmond Hill 912-459-6357 melscoastalcafe.com
Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub 311 W. Congress St. macphersonspub.com
Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) 110 Towne Center Dr. 912-348-3200 macphersonspub.com
Molly MacPherson’s (Richmond Hill) 3742 US-17 Nickie’s 1971 1513 Butler Ave. Tybee Island 912-786-4444
The Olde Pink House 23 Abercorn St.
912-232-4286 www.plantersinnsavannah.com
The Perch at Local 11 Ten 1110 Bull St. Pour Larry’s 206 W. St. Julian St. 912-232-5778
PS Tavern 11 W. Bay St. 912-495-5145
912-401-0543 foxyloxycafe.com
Rachael’s 1190 1190 King George Blvd.
Friendship Coffee Company 205 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Ste I
The Rail Pub 405 W. Congress St.
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Ghost Coast Distillery 641 Indian St. (912) 298-0071 ghostcoastdistillery.com
Hercules Bar & Grill 2500 Dean Forest Rd. 912-966-5790
The Islander 301 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 912-897-6137
The Jinx 127 W. Congress St. 912-236-2281
912-920-7772 rachaels1190.com
912-238-1311 therailpub.com/
Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant 402 MLK Jr. Blvd. 912-292-1656 ranchoalegrecuban.com
Randy Wood Guitars 1304 East Hwy. 80
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Rusty Rudders Tap House 303 W. River St.
Jukebox Bar & Grill 3741 US Hwy 17 Ste 500 Richmond Hill
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Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub 117 West River St.
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Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill 417 East River St. 912-341-8897
Ruth’s Chris Steak House 111 W. Bay St. Saddle Bags 317 West River St. The Sandbar 1512 Butler Ave. Tybee Island 912-786-8304
Savannah Coffee Roasters 215 West Liberty Street (912) 238-2426
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Sunny’s Lounge 5630 Ogeechee Rd. 912-234-6628
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Tailgate Sports Bar 11215 Abercorn St.
TUE 9.26 JUSTIN CURTIS
912-921-2269
Taste of India 401 Mall Blvd. 912-356-1020
The Tybee Post Theater 10 Van Horne Ave. Tybee Island 912-472-4790
Totally Awesome Bar 107 B Whitaker St. 912-495-5945
Tree House 309 W. St. Julian St.
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Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) 2909 River Dr. 912-354-9040
Tybee Island Social Club 1311 Butler Ave. 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
Wet Willie’s 101 E. River St. 912-233-5650 wetwillies.com
Wild Wing Cafe 27 Barnard St. wildwingcafe.com
Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) 417 Pooler Pkwy. Pooler 912-208-3700 wildwingcafe.com
World of Beer 112 W. Broughton St. 912-443-1515 worldofbeer.com
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CULTURE THEATRE
THE WRITE STUFF
Young playwrights see their work come to life through Savannah Stage Company BY ANNA CHANDLER
anna@connectsavannah.com
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SAVANNAH Stage Company believes in theatre’s future. As a company that prioritizes educating and inspiring young thespians, the local theatre collective will center middle and high school writers for the latest installment in the Savannah Playwrights’ Series. “This year, a big focus of ours has been education,” explains SSC’s Bryan Pridgen. “We had a big summer improv camp, and this just felt like natural progression from that. We’ve done Savannah Playwrights’ Series before with local playwrights, but to give young writers an opportunity…so much of what we do is touring to schools and performing to young audiences. It’s grooming the next generation of playwrights and young artists, getting kids excited about performance and into writing.” Students were invited to submit a tenminute play to SSC, and finalists get to see their play come to life by cast members of SSC. Though Pridgen and company member Lexi Ambrose posted a tutorial video online that explained how to format the play and covered the basics of writing story and dialogue, there was not a set theme or parameters for students. “It produced such different subject matters!” says Pridgen. “We got a wide selection and a wide variety of content. There are some really serious plays. Some are about breakups, some even go into rape and abuse. Then you’ve got other ones that take historical stories, like Savannah’s Waving Girl—somebody wrote a short play 36 about her background. One person wrote
Through Savannah Playwrights’ Series: Young Writers Night, students learn how to write active dialogue, direct, and more.
about two cannibals about to sit down and eat a person, but the person doesn’t know they’re about to be eaten. One girl wrote about an electric guitar, that, when she plays it, makes her travel through time. Really creative stuff.” Students from schools across the county submitted their work. Some worked in groups, while others wrote their plays by themselves and received feedback from teachers. Finalists include Sarah Kate Maher of STEM Bartlett; Emma Cavage of Savannah Country Day School; Josie Weeks of St. Andrews School; Arjan Nicole Smith of Islands High School; Sarah Koegler of St. Andrews School; Marshall Benton and Taylor Rigsbee of Garrison Schools for the Arts; Ashley Mosteller of Islands High School, Bete Lowe, Lindsay Larroude, Olivia Mixon, and Lauren Colby of Garrison School for the Arts; Mackenzie Edwards of Islands High School, Courtney Ward and Jayla Coleman of Garrison School for the Arts, and Cole Hanlin of Savannah Arts Academy. Submitting to Savannah Playwrights’ Series challenges young writers in a different way than essay and fiction contests. “When you read a book or you read a novel, it’s full of adjectives and descriptions of locations,” Pridgen explains. “When doing a play, it’s about what is
happening, what people are doing, how they’re treating each other. That’s how we further the story along. How do you make really active dialogue? That’s something I struggle with as a playwright being twice their age!” SSC members have made notes and suggestions to help the contestants throughout the editing process. “Everyone gets a script back that has suggestions on how they can make the play better,” says Pridgen. For the big show, SSC actors will perform a staged reading of the works. “It’s just chairs and us reading—we will have a script right there,” Pridgen says. “The focus is on the words. Not on the set, not on movement. It’s about sitting and listening. How does this dialogue work, how does it tell a story and take us to another world?” As a writer, Pridgen knows the importance of hearing someone else read your work aloud. “I think it’s a really important part of the process,” he says. “I didn’t understand how important it was until I starting writing my own plays and being able to listen and hear it, you can almost hear how it needs to be if you have some glaring issues, or sometimes you just need to have actors act it out and have some intention behind it and do something with it that you weren’t
imagining.” It’s a familiar process for all of SSC, too—the collective’s first productions were written in-house. “Back before all this started, we began to understand what we were doing and how important action-driven storytelling is,” Pridgen remembers. “That’s one of our values, and this ties right into trying to teach that: How do you make a story more active?” Actors are looking forward to playing different roles and mixing up the casting. Often, SSC likes to “miscast” its actors to challenge them, and Young Writers’ Night is no exception. Pridgen hopes SSC’s new take on Savannah Playwrights’ Night will help further each young playwright’s creative journey and inspire them to keep writing, acting, and dreaming. “Words being on the page, that is its own art form,” he says. “And once it comes off the page, that’s when it becomes theatre.” CS
SAVANNAH PLAYWRIGHTS’ SERIES: YOUNG WRITERS’ NIGHT
The Space Station at Starlandia Saturday, September 23, 8 p.m. $10 via youngwritersnight.bpt.me or pay-whatyou-can All-ages
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CULTURE THE ART•BEAT OF SAVANNAH
The ins & outs of the local art & culture scene
should be about, how to submit, and deadline information. Some studios that regularly hold calls for entries are Sulfur Studios, Location Gallery, and Non-Fiction Gallery,
but they’re not the only ones who do. Connect regularly lists calls for submissions in the Auditions and Calls for Entries section of Happenings, so check there often for chances to get involved.
BY RACHAEL FLORA
rachael@connectsavannah.com
CONNECT SAVANNAH | SEP 20-26 2017
ANY ARTIST around these parts will tell you: Savannah’s art community is easy to get involved in. Back in August, when I spoke with Maggie Hayes, she praised Savannah for its inclusivity. “Savannah doesn’t have that push towards professionalism because it’s kind of built around being an amateur artist, which is not bad!” she enthused. “With [SCAD] it’s like all of what’s set up in Savannah is built around the amateur artist, being able to rent your own gallery space for a week and do your thesis show there. That’s perfect for the vast majority of people here.” Hayes is right: Savannah is the perfect place for an amateur artist to try new things and get out there. Breaking into the art scene is as easy as submitting a call for entry or going to an open studio. You have so many opportunities at your fingertips to get involved in the local art scene. While students at Savannah College of Art and Design are generally already embarked on a curriculum featuring various art media, what about getting involved in the scene apart from required class and portfolio work? One of the simplest ways to get your work in an exhibition is to submit to a call for entry. If you’re not familiar with these, they’re simple. The studio or organization posts a notification that they are accepting entries for an exhibition with the guidelines of what 38 the work
The ART MAP SAV is a great tool to get started in the art scene.
A handy resource is the ART MAP SAV. Produced by the Arts Resource Collective of Savannah, it’s a comprehensive guide to the galleries and studios in the area. The map points are color-coordinated according to the type of work they show and are layered onto a map of Savannah, making exploration easy. They’re located at various galleries throughout the city, so if you find one, grab it. SCAD students also have a great resource in Open Studio nights, where students’ studios are open so visitors can meet them and discuss their art with them. It’s a great networking tool, particularly for your major, but it’s always a jolt of inspiration to see other people at work. Students can also submit work to be considered for exhibition in the building for the evening. This semester, Alexander Hall has an Open Studio scheduled for Oct. 27, but keep checking scad.edu for additions. When Connect’s former Art Beat columnist, Lauren Flotte, wrote her farewell column nearly two years ago, she wrote, “A friend said to me upon hearing of my move, ‘You know that saying, If you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere? Well, I’ve lived in New York and now in Savannah. The saying should be, If you can make it in Savannah, you can make it anywhere. Jerome [Meadows] points out that in New York the pressure is the competition—other people knocking at all the same doors. Here, the fight is against Savannah itself, both the municipality and the predominant mindset.” Networking can have more of an impact than you think in making it here. Getting involved is as easy as just getting out there. Go to the opening nights of exhibitions and meet the artist. Hit up the First Friday in Starland or the Savannah Art Walk or the Free Family Day at the Jepson. Put your name on a mailing list. Take every opportunity you can to involve yourself—that’s what it takes to make it here. CS
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United States. Through Jan. 2, 2018. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.
BELLE NATURE DE LACOSTE: PESEVERETREES AND BEAUTES BLUES — Hailee Potter presents handmade cyanotypes and black and white photographic prints that explore the nature of Lacoste, France. Sep. 25-Oct. 29. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 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? Kirk Varnedoe helped set in motion these questions as Chief Curator of Painting and Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art (19882001). This biographic exhibition of altered documents, photographs, animations, and ephemera explores how Varnedoe’s journey— from an early art class at Telfair Academy to one of the world’s leading museums—sharpened his values and curatorial insight. Sep. 22-Feb. 11.Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. MICRO//MACRO — “Micro//Macro” prompted artists to submit work that examines the very small, the very large, or the relationship between the two. What can we learn when we step outside of our usual perspective? Sep. 21-30. 912. 231. 7105. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. OPEN HOUSE — The Savannah Art Association invites you to visit their gallery featuring the work of Savannah’s diverse local artists. Light refreshments will be served. Free Sun., Sep. 24 Savannah Art Association Gallery, 232 Bull Street. (THE OTHER SIDE OF THE) WORLDS COLLIDE — Rob Hessler’s drawings of an alternate universe. Sep. 22-29. Cultural Arts Gallery, 9 W. Henry St. PRETTY IN PUNK — Exhibition opening night features original images from the Punk Rock Era including The Ramones, Sex Pistols, The Jam, Patty Smith, The Clash, X, Talking Heads and more. All works will be for sale. free Thu., Sep. 21, 6-9 p.m. PULP Bookstore and Gallery, 412 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. THE SPECIES BETWEEN US — The SixTwelve Residency from Oklahoma City brings us Amanda Zoey Weathers. Amanda discovered quite a few similarities in our climate which inform what grows and lives in both cities. Illustrating these familiar elements of their natural surroundings personalizes them for the viewer and asks for a conscientious observance of environment. Sep. 22-29. Location Gallery at Austin Hill Realty, 417 Whitaker St.
LAW AND MUSIC — The exhibit features content from W. W. Law’s music, book, periodical, and photograph collections, and includes interactive activities designed to introduce children to the math and science concepts embedded in music. Through Jan. 1, 2018. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. LOVELY LITTLE THINGS — Caitlin B. Alexander is an illustrator based in Austin, Texas. “Lovely Little Things” is a collection of prints that are nostalgic yet fresh, charming yet mature. Through Sep. 24. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.
Last week to see ‘Hattie Saussy: Rediscovery of an Artist’ at the Telfair Academy.
CONTINUING EXHIBITS ANIMAL INSTINCT — The diversity of animal imagery in Animal Instinct reveals the wide-ranging roles animals inhabit in an anthropocentric world. Through Nov. 26. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. BRITTON DOCKERY — A native of Savannah for 24 years, Britton Dockery first began his artistic endeavors as an adolescent. Inspired by Dali and Magritte,. Through Sep. 21. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. GOD AND MODERN MAN — What is the relationship between God and modern man? Through Oct. 15. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. HATTIE SAUSSY: REDISCOVERY OF AN ARTIST — Savannah artist Hattie Saussy (1890-1978) distinguished herself as a great American painter by effortlessly fusing elements of impressionism into her realist compositions, formulating her own traditional yet unique painting aesthetic. Through Sep. 24. telfair.org. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. I’M TRYING TO TELL YOU — Maggie Mullin O’Hara is a multimedia artist from Pittsburgh based in Columbia, SC, and Savannah. Her exhibition will incorporate the mediums of video, performance, photography, sculpture, and installation. Through Nov. 5. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. KAHLIL GIBRAN AND THE FEMININE DIVINE — Renowned for his literary masterpiece “The Prophet,” Lebanese-American artist and writer Kahlil Gibran began experimenting with the visual arts at a young age. Telfair Museums proudly boasts the largest public collection of visual art by Kahlil Gibran in the
MARCEE MUSGROVE AND ELMER RAMOS — Mixed media paintings, print and collages by Marcee Musgrove and Elmer Ramos are on view through September. Through Sep. 30. Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St. MIXED MEDIA — Liza Crowley Judson, Christina Edwards, and Doris Grieder present their mixed media works. Through Sep. 30. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. OTHER SITUATIONS — Liliana Porter is best known for her photographs and installations exploring the conflicting boundaries between reality and fiction and the ways in which images are circulated and consumed. Selected works feature anonymous miniature figurines confronted with overwhelming tasks as a metaphor for the burden of labor and domesticity. Through Jan. 7, 2018. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. PACHAMAMA: IMPRESSIONS OF ARGENTINA — Pachamama: Impressions of Argentina is a gallery exhibit that includes artwork by Armstrong students and Argentinean indigenous craftspeople. Reception Friday, Sept. 22nd beginning at 5:30 p.m. Silent auction bidding on Argentinean art will be open until 7 p.m. Through Sep. 22. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. PROPAGANDA OF WAR — The posters, designed and realized by Wendy Melton, the Curator of Exhibits and Education, retain the style and flavor of historic referents, which are included in the exhibition. Through Oct. 15. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. RODIN: THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE — Rodin: The Human Experience presents a selection of 32 figures in bronze by Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), the French sculptor who left behind 19th century academic traditions to focus on conveying the passion and vitality of the human spirit. This exhibition is in honor of the centennial of Rodin’s death. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.
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COLLEGE STUDENT GUIDE FOOD & DRINK
Late night eats & where to find ‘em
BY JESSICA LEIGH LEBOS
jll@connectsavannah.com
WHETHER YOU’RE pulling an all-night study session or closing down the dance floor, there’s never a reason to go to bed on an empty stomach around here. Here’s a round-up of hotspots that keep the kitchen cookin’ far past the dinner hour.
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Boomy’s
409 W. Congress St. Don’t be fooled by the shamrock in the window; this is where you’ll find some of the city’s best pho, curry bowls and other Thai cuisine until 2am, courtesy of charming chef Rachel “Lady Saigon” Tran.
1800 E. Victory Dr. The menu isn’t exactly international and it doesn’t really look like a house, but nobody serves up a stack of fluffy pancakes like these guys. It’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
514 MLK Blvd. Get your game on until 11pm weekdays and 2am on weekends while enjoying geek-themed dishes such as Fries Against Humanity and The Lannister Burger. May we suggest starting with the Zucchini Joysticks?
Churchill’s Pub
13 W. Bay St. Perfectly-prepared pub food comes from River Street @Abercorn Chef Michael DeMarco’s kitchen until Cajun-inspired eats like fried catfish and 1am daily. How can you beat mac-n-cheese alligator tail spice up the night—and the with the option of add-ons like carmelized wee hours of the morning. onions and chorizo? 1108 Bull St. Salute the Greatest Generation by ordering from a traditional menu of burgers, nachos, and milkshakes. Open until 11pm weekdays and 1am weekends—and if you ask nicely, Betty’s delivers!
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208 W. Congress The other locations of this milkshake-and-onion ring Mecca will serve as late as midnight on weekends, but only the Congress Street restaurant has the epic wall-sized big screen and is open until 2am.
Congress Street Market
111 W. Congress St. Not to be confused with Congress Street Social Club down the street, this little bodega between the Tervis Store and Club 51 Degrees serves hot biscuits, “krispy krunchy” fried chicken and individual packes of Alka Seltzer until 3am.
Congress Street Social Club
411 W. Congress St. Find your grind with beef, turkey, chicken and veggie burgers served inside or out until 3am. For those who like their late night snacks on the sweet side, we have two words: Skillet Cookie.
Kevin Barry’s
The Diplomat Luncheonette
314 Drayton St. This brand new sandwich shop sensation next door to the Original Pinkie Masters comes from Chef James Levens, who bakes his own breads. The Beet Banh Mi is not to be missed—but even if you do miss the Diplomat’s 11am-6pm service window, it opens again from 10pm to 2am Thursday through Saturday.
The Diner on Abercorn
7202 Abercorn St. Up on the southside, the retro restauraant of your dreams awaits with an old school menu of patty melts, sausage and gravy, and slices of pie as big as your head. It’s open 24 hours a day, which means pie for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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125 W. Congress St. The team voted 2016’s “Best Late Night
117 W. River St. If you find yourself hungry on River Street, you’ve got the luck of the Irish on your side: The kitchen serves the whole menu until midnight and apps and snacks until 2am. If you’ve never had an order of Irish nachos, the friendly folks here will gladly fill you in on the craic.
McDonough’s
21 E. McDonough St. All that karaoke makes a person ravenous! Fill your belly with crispy hot wings, steaks, bacon-wrapped scallops and other delights, along with stuffed omelets and other breakfast fixings until 3am.
Parker’s Market Urban Gourmet
222 Drayton St. Like most convenience stores, this one is always open. But the one known as the “fancy Parker’s” goes above and beyond a rack of sad hot dogs rotating under a heat lamp: Egg bowls, homemade soups, baked chicken and other hot meals will satisfy your post-bar hankering and nourish you like your mama.
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405 W. Congress St. From pigs’ feet to peanuts, there’s no question that the Rail serves happy drunk food. Grab yourself a $1 dawg on a slice of white bread ‘til the bar closes at 3am.
Savannah Smiles
314 Williamson St. Locals with ID don’t pay a cover at Savannah’s only dueling piano bar, so sing along to your favorite tunes while enjoying a personal pizza, egg rolls or cheeseburger until the clock chimes twice.
Spudnik
416 W. Broughton St. Nothing like a loaded baked potato to assuage the appetite! Go traditional with sour cream and bacon or try a sweet potato topped with toasted almonds and melty marshmallow. Open until 3:30am Thursday through Saturday.
Sushi Zen
30 MLK Blvd. Sometimes after swank night on the town only an order of nigiri will do: The sushi chefs will plate your unagi and roll up your favorite roll until 2am weekends.
Sweet Melissa’s
35 Whitaker St. The Holy Mother of downtown eateries, this corner spot has been cranking out delicious slices of pizza since your parents were in college. Weekends until 4am.
Treylor Park
115 E. Bay St. Southern comfort food meets hipster swagger with PB&J chicken wings, grilled apple pie sandwiches and Hawaiian tacos.
Open ‘til midnight seven nights a week.
Waffle House
1940 E. President St. If you’re already feeling smothered, covered and diced, why not order some hash browns to go along? There’s a 24-hour temple to the griddle gods close by on President Street, plus two more uptown.
The Warehouse
18 E. River St. The kitchen offers a full menu of crispy hot seafood baskets and grilled sammies until midnight, with snack, sides and more until 3am. Are you gutsy enough for the Deep Fried Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Chili Onion Bacon Cheese Covered Dog?
Wild Wing Café
27 Barnard St. (City Market) You’d best keep your behavior under control, but it’s OK to get saucy as long as you’re talking wings: Over a dozen flavors are available until 1am, along with a selection of delicious dips, snacks and starters.
The Wormhole
2307 Bull St. Inch your way up Bull Street for tasty sliders, hot paninis, crunchy tacos, fresh fruit plates and more until 2am or until the transdimensional gateway closes, whichever comes first. CS
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WEDDINGS are a great time to throw a party. So when Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig of Bavaria) was getting married in 1810, to celebrate the nuptials the City of Munich threw a multi-day festival in his honor. In fact, the festival was so popular that Munich decided to make it an annual event. The festival really got going after the Napoleonic War ended in 1815 and centered not on beer, but carnival type amusements. Eventually beer became engrained in the festival atmosphere until Oktoberfest and beer went hand in hand. Oktoberfest is still being celebrated in Munich. This year’s Munich Oktoberfest, the 184th iteration, runs from September 16-October 3. It’s claimed to be the largest festival in the world, and this year is expected to draw six million visitors. The Oktoberfest beer consumed during the festival also has deep German roots. In fact, true Oktoberfest beers can only be brewed in the city limits of Munich. Any Oktoberfest beer brewed outside of Munich must be referred to as an Oktoberfest “style.” Oktoberfest beers are traditionally a marzen, or marzen bier, a lager with deep roots. Marzens derive their name from the month, March, in which they were typically first consumed. Early brewers learned that winterbrewed beers didn’t spoil as fast as summer-brewed beer. We now know this is because the winter cold killed off any offending bacteria, but at the time all that was understood was that cold was good. Marzen Bier was brewed during the
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Oktoberfest beers are traditionally a marzen, or marzen bier, a lager with deep roots. winter and cold cask-stored in caves. The beer was brought out as summer started and consumed all summer long. Traditionally marzens have a heavy malt backbone and a dark appearance. Both of these defining elements come from the kiln-dried malts that are now known as Munich malts. The malts are accentuated by limiting the hop profile. How did marzen bier become associated with Oktoberfest? Well, the Oktoberfest festival was a great time to consume those last casks to make room for the next round of brewing. The additional aging mellowed the hops, accentuating the malt flavors, making them perfect for the fall time festival. Oktoberfest officially kicked off this past weekend, but even if you are not one of the lucky six million attendees that can make it to Munich, you can still enjoy a taste of
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runs from 12:00pm to 9:00pm. Coastal Empire is located at 79 Ross Road. Oktoberfest, Brooklyn Brewing. This 5.5% Marzen Brooklyn Oktoberfest has twice won the Gold Medal at the World Beer Championships. It is an original style, full-bodied and malty, with a bready aroma and light, brisk hop bitterness. Oktoberfest, Sierra Nevada. For this year’s version of the Oktoberfest Sierra Nevada worked with Brauhaus Riegele of Augsburg to develop a traditional marzen using traditional German Steffi barley. A little stronger at 6.0% ABV Sierra Nevada’s emphasizes the malt profile of the Oktoberfest style. Clawhammer Oktoberfest, Highland Brewing. Clawhammer also has a heavy malt flavor but is brewed with a mix of German hops to create a spicy hop note. The hops and malt balance in Clawhammer and at 5% this is beer that goes down easily. No matter what Oktoberfest beer you choose to try this fall give the style a try. Fill a stein and enjoy the history of the beer and the Oktoberfest festival. Prost! CS
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Kingsman: The Golden Circle
The Mountain Between Us
Blade Runner 2049
The Foreigner
FALL FILM FRENZY
The return of Rick Deckard, Queen Victoria … and Madea! IT GOT off to a strong start, and by “it,” we mean both the fall film season and the Stephen King cinematic property that broke several box office records when it opened on Sept. 8. The fall season continues with the Sept. 15 releases of mother! and American Assassin and will end in October, as November will see the launch of the yearend commercial and/or critical behemoths (jump-started by Thor: Ragnarok on Nov. 3). In the meantime, here’s a checklist of the wide releases we can expect to see over the course of the next six weeks.
SEPTEMBER 22: Following the 2015 hit Kingsman: The Secret Service comes Kingsman: The Golden Circle, in which the members of the British spy outfit (including returning ones played by Taron Egerton, Mark Strong and Sophie Cookson) become involved with various heroes and villains (among them Channing Tatum, Julianne Moore and Jeff Bridges) from this side of the Atlantic …
SEPTEMBER 29: Tom Cruise reunites with Edge of Tomorrow director Doug Liman for American Made, a fact-based tale about the CIA’s unlikeliest covert operative … Battle of the Sexes centers on the same-named tennis match that captivated the country as Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) squared off against Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) in 1973 … Flatliners, a remake of the 1990 hit starring Julia Roberts and Kiefer Sutherland, stars Ellen Page and Diego Luna as two of the five medical students who embark on dangerous experiments designed to give them a glimpse of the afterlife. OCTOBER 6: The long-awaited sequel to the 1982 ahead-of-its-time masterpiece, Blade Runner 2049 finds Harrison Ford returning as Rick Deckard, now an ex-cop who teams up with a new blade runner (Ryan Gosling) to solve a longdormant mystery … Emily Blunt and Liev
Schreiber are among the notables taking part in My Little Pony: The Movie, an animated adventure in which the equestrian stars attempt to save Ponyville from an evil intruder … The Mountain Between Us stars Kate Winslet and Idris Elba as two plane-crash survivors forced to travel across hundreds of miles of wilderness in an effort to reach civilization … Judi Dench, who earned her first career Oscar nomination for portraying Queen Victoria in 1997’s Mrs. Brown, returns to the role in Victoria & Abdul, a look at the close friendship between Her Majesty and a young Indian clerk (Ali Fazal). OCTOBER 13: Jackie Chan, usually seen in lighthearted action romps, turns deadly serious for The Foreigner, in which he plays a restaurateur seeking to avenge his daughter’s death … Happy Death Day is basically Groundhog Day with a slasherfilm twist, as a college student (Jessica Rothe) has to continuously relive the day she’s murdered until she can identify the killer.
OCTOBER 20: Tyler Perry again dons the dress for Boo 2! A Madea Halloween,
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This new It is a respectable addition to the King cinematic canon
IT
OOO In its original hardcover incarnation, Stephen King’s It ran 1,138 pages, second only to The Stand’s 1,153 pages in terms of finding the prolific author at his wordiest. Given that generous length, it’s not surprising that It (and The Stand, for that matter) found itself being fitted for a television miniseries slot rather than a motion picture release, resulting in a 192-minute two-parter on ABC back in 1990. Of course, in this era in which many popular books are split up into two or three movies (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 & 2 and The Hobbit trilogy, for example), it’s not surprising to find a studio willing to allow King’s tome a chance to breathe by spreading its story across two theatrical releases. Billed in the closing credits as Chapter One, It spends the entirety of its 135-minute running time on the kids that comprise the book’s gang of Losers, with the adult variations of these characters placed in deep-freeze until the inevitable sequel hits theaters in the near-future. It’s a logical way to split the property, and what’s offered in this first part is mostly good stuff. Front and center, of course, is Pennywise the Dancing Clown, the evil entity that’s kidnapping and killing the children of a small Maine town in 1989. Bill Skarsgård needs some help from the CGI gods to make his Pennywise as memorable as Tim Curry’s superb interpretation from the miniseries, but he nevertheless does a fine job of bringing this monster to life. The seven kids cast as the members of the selfanointed Losers Club, reluctantly ready to do battle against Pennywise, are perfectly cast, with Sophia Lillis as Bev, Jack Dylan
Grazer as Eddie, and Jeremy Ray Taylor as Ben particularly memorable (rounding out the septet are St. Vincent’s Jaeden Lieberher as Bill, Stranger Things’ Finn Wolfhard as Richie, Chosen Jacobs as Mike, and Wyatt Oleff as Stanley). Indeed, the sequences in which the kids merely relate to one another are among the film’s strongest, stirring memories of the exquisite Stand By Me (another adaptation of a King property). These scenes never wear out their stay, which can’t be said of a couple of the extended horror set-pieces that verge on overkill. Interestingly, the 1990 miniseries was at its best when it centered on the adolescent protagonists – despite solid turns by Richard Thomas, John Ritter and others, the adult portions weren’t quite as compelling, ultimately crippled by a downright disappointing denouement. This new It is a respectable addition to the King cinematic canon, but it will be the adults-only second installment that similarly will make or break the overall project.
GOOD TIME
OOO It took a few years, but once the silly fanboy snickering subsided, Kristen Stewart was able to move on from the Twilight series and reclaim her title as an accomplished actress with such credits as Camp X-Ray, Personal Shopper and particularly Clouds of Sils Maria (for which she became the first American actress to ever win France’s Oscar equivalent, the Cesar Award). While it’s unclear whether Taylor Lautner will enjoy a similar renaissance — his recent efforts have consisted of dopey thrillers and Adam Sandler stinkbombs — Stewart’s other Twilight stud, Robert
Pattinson, appears to be on the right path with his selection of interesting roles in various indie flicks. Pattinson’s latest effort in this vein is Good Time, a striking drama directed by sibling filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie. With Josh co-scripting with Ronald Bronstein and Benny co-starring with Pattinson, the brothers certainly have their DNA all over this project, and while their previous pictures are known only to the most dedicated cineastes, this one should allow them more exposure as they move forward. Good Time finds RPatz and BSaf respectively starring as Connie Nikas and his younger brother Nick. Connie is a smalltime hustler and crook while Nick is mentally impaired, and while Connie loves his bro, he doesn’t always do what’s best for him. Case in point: Connie elects to rob a bank and decides that his slow-witted sibling would make an excellent accomplice. Instead, Nick ends up getting arrested following the heist, and Connie must figure out a way to spring him from jail. What follows is one of those all-nightlong odysseys that’s taxing for the characters but weirdly fascinating for the viewer (think Martin Scorsese’s After Hours or even Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle). Connie Nikas isn’t likable in the least, but there is a sliver of redemption in his singleminded devotion to his brother. Yet what makes Connie such a compelling character is that he’s completely delusional about his own abilities and intelligence. Here’s a man who thinks he’s smart, but situation after situation proves that he’s anything but. This is amusing enough, but then the second half introduces a new character in
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the form of Ray (Buddy Duress), another petty criminal. If anything, Ray is even thicker than Connie, and their scenes together are among the movie’s best. It’s like Dumb and Dumber—only better and better.
IN THIS CORNER OF THE WORLD
OOO Sparse in its visual style yet weighty with its themes, In This Corner of the World is a Japanese animated feature that largely concerns itself with the bombing of Hiroshima toward the end of World War II. Like many other anime features, this one isn’t exactly for the kids, with a PG-13 rating to allow parents to debate whether it’s a proper viewing option for their offspring. Then again, it can’t be any more detrimental to young minds than something like The Emoji Movie, in which characters named Poop and Poop Jr. run around chanting, “We’re number two!” There is a split-second shot of an anthropomorphic alligator, but that’s about it for flights of fancy in In This Corner of the World. The story centers on Suzu (voiced by Rena Nounen), an artist and selfdescribed daydreamer who, at the age of 18, marries a young man named Shusaku (Yoshimasa Hosoya) and moves from her home in Hiroshima to his family’s residence in nearby Kure. She more than pulls her weight with the other members of the household, and she particularly bonds with her niece Harumi (Natsuki Inaba). But the war, which initially seems so far away, soon takes its toll in the form of limited food rations and strafing American airplanes. All the while, dates occasionally pop up on the screen to show that we’re inexorably moving closer and closer to August 6, 1945. Although there are a few moments of Suzu admiring her nation’s weapons of mass destruction (particularly a pair of imposing battleships), In this Corner of the World keeps nationalism on the back burner, preferring instead to examine the effects of war on ordinary citizens. If there are any politics in the picture, it’s of the personal sort, with Suzu doing her best to be accepted by her new husband and the rest of his family. Indeed, the first portion of the film, focusing more on domestic issues, doesn’t completely hint at the grimness that will take over during the second half. But it’s nevertheless a constant in the story, hiding in the margins before making its presence known as strikingly as a mushroom cloud in the sky.
LOGAN LUCKY
OO A particularly priceless moment in cinema can be found in 1982’s 48 Hrs., when the street-smart crook played by Eddie Murphy (in his film debut, no less)
saunters into a bar filled with racist rednecks and barks, “I’ve never seen so many backwards-ass country fucks in my life!” While that quip can be applied to many real-world instances (Trump rallies, for example), it gets reclaimed for the screen by Logan Lucky, Steven Soderbergh’s first film as director since his ersatz retirement following 2013’s Behind the Candelabra. Logan Lucky is a movie filled with so many Southern-fried yahoos, it makes the characters in Smokey and the Bandit look as cultured as those in Howards End by comparison. Soderbergh, who was responsible for those largely middling Ocean’s flicks starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, returns to the scene of the same type of crime with his latest effort, which similarly follows the planning and execution of a major heist. In this case, the seemingly impossible robbery is being attempted by a band of down-and-outers, among them siblings Jimmy, Clyde and Mellie Logan (Channing Tatum, Adam Driver and Riley Keough) and a loopy con named Joe Bang (Daniel Craig). Their target? The NASCAR coffers at Charlotte Motor Speedway, filled to the brim during the Coca-Cola 600 over Memorial Day Weekend. Southerners who lamented that 1990’s Days of Thunder transposed the word “Charlotte” over an image of a good ol’ boy drinking out of a Mason jar while standing in front of a dilapidated barn will be further disheartened with the representation here. There are precious few characters who don’t look and sound like they just got back from molesting Ned Beatty alongside the Georgia river—one of the few exceptions is an arrogant British race car driver played unconvincingly by Seth MacFarlane. The script by Rebecca Blunt (suspected by many to be a pseudonym for Soderbergh, who often employs fake names while working in other capacities on his films) veers between treating these characters with care and treating them with condescension. Indeed, Logan Lucky isn’t that much different from last year’s Masterminds, which suffered horrible reviews while this one is being overpraised in some circles. Honestly, the difference between the pair isn’t that pronounced, although this one definitely comes out on top thanks to a solid second half (due to some satisfying plot intricacies) and some sharper performances. Tatum is especially fun to watch as Jimmy Logan, although it’s Craig who most holds our attention as the live-wire Joe Bang. I won’t reveal whether the outlaws successfully pull off the heist, but let it be known that Craig easily steals the film.
THE DARK TOWER
O The long-in-the-making movie The Dark Tower runs 95 minutes yet is based on the Stephen King book series that ran over the course of eight novels. Such a condensation may not be quite as vexing as attempting to place all of Shakespeare’s texts onto a single Post-it note, but it nevertheless ranks as an exercise in futility. Despite the material’s links to other King staples, the movie has less in common with the prolific author’s output and more in common with such Young Adult adaptations as the Divergent and Percy Jackson series. Certainly, there are nods here and there to the King oeuvre (It, 1408, The Shining), but stripped of dramatic heft, the film mainly plays like the YA-sanctioned adventures of a young boy who gets to hang out with a gunslinger and fight a wicked sorcerer. The boy is Jake Chambers (Tom Taylor), who suffers from recurring dreams involving an imposing tower. The gunslinger is Roland Deschain (Idris Elba), the last in a long line of peacekeepers sworn to protect the title edifice. And the sorcerer is the Man in Black, a vile being seeking to destroy the Tower and thereby unleash all manner of otherworldly evildoers. The Man in Black is played by Matthew McConaughey, who seems to have based his performance on the most obnoxious car salesman he’s ever met. The casting of Elba makes more sense than that of his surfer dude co-star, but while he brings the proper degree of gravitas to his role, the thinness of the screenplay means that there’s little depth to his characterization. The entire film suffers from a similar measure of surface sheen. Potentially interesting players come and go, other worlds and dimensions are visited, and characters engage in weighty proclamations like “He who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father,” “He has the shine!” and “The gun is good; the penis is evil” (wait, that one’s from Zardoz; never mind). But by barreling through the story at Mach speed, nothing is allowed to marinate and deepen. What’s left, then, is a shallow fantasy in which most of the unimaginative action sequences consist of little more than Roland shooting his pistols at various villains.
ATOMIC BLONDE
OOO The logical companion piece to the summer hit Baby Driver, Atomic Blonde is another movie largely defined by its cool-as-ice characters, its action-packed set-pieces, and its awesome mixtape of classic tunes readily available for iTunes download. But whereas Baby Driver (the better picture, though not by much) loses some tread
during its final act, this adaptation of the graphic novel The Coldest City feigns in the opposite direction, getting off to a rocky start before blossoming into something rousing and rejuvenating. Charlize Theron, newly minted action star thanks to her fast and Furiosa turn in Mad Max: Fury Road, is equally as kick-ass here—she’s Lorraine Broughton, an MI6 agent operating in Berlin at the end of the Cold War. Landing in the city just as the Berlin Wall is about to collapse, Lorraine must find out who killed a fellow operative while also locating an explosive list that contains the names of double agents. She’s ordered by her MI6 superiors (Toby Jones and James Faulkner) to hook up with the department’s agent in Berlin, a live wire named David Percival (James McAvoy), but she also comes into contact with a gruff CIA agent (John Goodman), a mysterious woman (Sofia Boutella) who’s been following her, and assorted other players in the spy game. Atomic Blonde is the sort of movie in which nothing is as it seems, as scripter Kurt Johnstad serves up a full menu of double-crosses, triple-crosses, false identities, and startling character revelations. Some of it doesn’t work (the film reveals its hand regarding McAvoy’s Percival far too soon), but the flurry of activity at least is consistent with the rest of the movie’s kinetic approach. David Leitch, a former stuntman on such films as The Bourne Ultimatum and 300, made his directorial debut (albeit uncredited) alongside Chad Stahelski on 2014’s John Wick, but his work on Atomic Blonde is far more impressive. There’s a lengthy fight sequence in this picture that’s among the best of recent times – filmed in one uninterrupted take, it’s less fanciful and more realistically sloppy than many such filmic fisticuffs, as characters can barely stand even as they continue to wallop each other. As noted, the soundtrack is superb, even if it isn’t always as hardwired into the action as cleverly as the songs in Baby Driver. For instance, After the Fall’s “Der Komissar” figures prominently in one scene, the sole reason apparently being that—whaddaya know!—the song title is in German and this movie is set in Germany. Then again, the film does open with one brilliant David Bowie song—“Cat People (Putting Out Fire)”—and closes with another brilliant Bowie tune (not telling), so let’s not be too harsh on Leitch for turning to his iPod to score the picture. Like his personal playlist, Atomic Blonde rocks.
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National Theatre Live: Obsession
National Theatre Live brings the best of British theatre to cinemas across the world, live in high-definition. Jude Law stars in the stage production of Obsession, broadcast live from the Barbican Theatre in London. $15 SUN., SEP. 24, 7 P.M. LUCASTHEATRE.COM. LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS, 32 ABERCORN ST.
ACTIVISM & POLITICS
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DRINKING LIBERALLY
Every first and third Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. A gathering of Liberals for an informal discussion of politics, the economy, sports, entertainment, and the world around us. Free to attend. Food and beverages available for purchase. third Thursday of every month. (912) 341-7427. livingliberally.org/drinking/ chapters/GA/savannah. Tondee’s Tavern, 7 E. Bay Street. 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 46 physical address given, none.
SATURDAYS WITH ALDERWOMAN SHABAZZ
Residents in Savannah’s 5th District are invited to meet with their Alderwoman every 4th Saturday of the month. Residents may come with specific issues and concerns, or just to meet their representative on Savannah City Council. District 5 runs roughly west of Bull Street and north of 36th Street, and also includes newly developing areas of the City in the southwest quadrant of Chatham County. Free and open to the public. fourth Saturday of every month, 2-4 p.m. 912-651-6410. Shabazz Seafood Restaurant, 502 W. Victory Dr. SAVANNAH AREA YOUNG REPUBLICANS
Get involved. Contact is Michael Johnson, via email or telephone,
or see website for info. 912-6040797. chairman@sayr.org. sayr.org. Call or see website for information. Free ongoing. 912-308-3020. savannahyoungrepublicans.com. SAVANNAH LIBERTARIANS
Join the Facebook group to find out about upcoming local events. Mondays. Facebook.com/groups/SAVlibertarians. YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Mondays at 7pm on the second level of Foxy Loxy, Bull Street. Call or visit the Young Democrats Facebook page for more information. Free ongoing. 423-6197712. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.
AUDITIONS AND CALLS FOR ENTRIES
AUDITIONS FOR ARMSTRONG YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Open to students enrolled in primary grades through high school and including Armstrong students (available for course credit). Auditions, by appointment, are in Armstrong Fine Arts Hall. To schedule an audition, e-mail: savaayo@yahoo.com. Info is also available at www.savaayo. org. AYO is sponsored in part by the Savannah Friends of Music, www. savannahfriendsofmusic.com ongoing. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index. html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. CALL FOR AUDITIONS FOR THE
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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 Nov. 1. Downtown Savannah, downtown. CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR VIGNETTE SAVANNAH
Are you a student living fabulously in a studio apartment or a creative with an efficient yet stylish workspace? Maybe you’re renewing your space after Hurricane Matthew, decorating your home for the holidays for the first time, or just want to share the character & charm of your historical home? Whatever your space, Vignette Savannah would love to feature you. Vignette Savannah is a web presence that features the most creative and eclectic living, leisure, and work spaces in Savannah. Tell us about yours at vignettesavannah@gmail.com, and check us out in the weeks to come at vignettesavannah.com. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown.
CALL FOR JESUS-YESHUA PRODUCTION CLUB AND VIDEO CREW
Contact Brenda Lee at 912-236-3156 or at revbrendalee@yahoo.com for more information. ongoing. Online only, none.
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS IN PTSD STUDY
Are you a recent combat veteran
experiencing psychological or emotional stress related to your combat? You may be eligible to receive first-line medication and talk therapy interventions with proven effectiveness. PROGrESS is a study looking to learn more about how to effectively treat recent combat veterans with PTSD. The therapies are not experimental. You will be randomly assigned to receive either psychotherapy, medication, or both. For more information about the PROGrESS study, please call 912-920-0214 ext. 2169. ongoing. Online only, none. CALL FOR VENDORS FOR SAVANNAH ZINE FEST
PULP Books & Gallery is now accepting vendor applications for the first annual Savannah Zine Fest, taking place October 7th. The Savannah Zine Fest aims to bring together DIY enthusiasts, zine makers and independent publishers across the Southeast for a day of selling, buying and trading. We are taking applications from independent publishers of all forms of printed matter, including zines, comics, artists’ books, magazines, etc. Interested in becoming a vendor? Visit www.savannahzinefest. com to reserve your table. Please email info@savannahzinefest.com for more information. Through Oct. 7. PULP Bookstore and Gallery, 412 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
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. POLLUTION OF OUR WATERWAYS EXHIBIT
Ships of the Sea Museum is now accepting submissions for a 2018 exhibit on the pollution of our waterways. Inspired by Jason deCaires Taylor’s public art piece “Plasticide,” we are seeking the aid of artists to demonstrate in a visceral, yet authentic way the local and global effects of water pollution. Submission deadline is 30 October 2017. For more information please see our website at: shipsofthesea.org Through Oct. 30. 912-232-1511. wendymelton@ shipsofthesea.org. shipsofthesea.org. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
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) 236-3154; 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.
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by DJ Ob-1 Benobi, delicious food from local food trucks, signature cocktails courtesy of Ghost Coast, and a chance to win some amazing raffle items. Meet new people and learn more about how Union Mission works to help prevent and end homelessness in our community. $12 Thu., Sep. 21, 5-9 p.m. 912-2367423. info@unionmission.org. facebook. com/events/473510396345363. ghostcoastdistillery.com. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. SCMPD ANIMAL CONTROL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve various tasks as needed by the shelter. No prior animal shelter experience is necessary. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation. Potential volunteers are asked to notify J. Lewis prior to orientation; though, walk-ins are welcome. Volunteers must be at least 17-years-old. ongoing. (912) 525-2151. jlewis01@savannahga.gov. SENIOR STRIKERS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Registration includes cart rental, lunch, low country boil, dinner and social dance. Entry and payments are due Sept. 15. Proceeds benefit Greenbriar, a nonprofit organization that provides services that include an emergency shelter, runaway/homeless support, residential care, independent living, and family preservation. $150 Fri., Sep. 22. crosswindsgolfclub.com/. Crosswinds Golf Club, 232 James B. Blackburn 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 912-6671056. BASIC SELF DEFENSE
Essential self-defense for adults. $30/ month Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6 p.m. fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah. com. Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street.
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BEADING CLASSSES AT EPIPHANY BEAD & JEWELRY STUDIO
Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced. Call for class times. 912-677-3983. epiphany. indiemade.com. Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio, 101 N. Fahm St. BEGINNING BELLY DANCE CLASSES
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. CAREGIVING 101
The free one-hour class is designed to raise awareness of the importance of self-care by exploring the physical, emotional, psychological and social components of caregiving. Learn tips to deal with the many challenges and gain useful information on community resources. Led by an experienced clinical professor and seasoned caregiver, any person finding themselves in the role of family caregiver would greatly benefit from this free class. Free fourth Monday of every month, noon. 912-629-1331. edelcaregiverinstitute.org. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive. CHAMPIONS TRAINING CENTER
Offering a variety of classes and training in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for children and adults. All skill levels. 525 Windsor Rd. 912-3494582. ctcsavannah.com. CHINESE LANGUAGE CLASSES
The Confucius Institute at Savannah State University offers free Chinese language classes starting January 17. To register, please call 912358-3160. ongoing. 912-358-3160. confuciusinstitute@savannahstate. edu. savannahstate.edu. savstate.edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. CLAY CLASSES
Savannah Clay Studio at Beaulieu offers handbuilding, sculpture, and handmade tiles, basic glazing and firing. 912-3514578. sav..claystudio@gmail.com. BOATING CLASSES
Classes on boat handling, boating safety and navigation offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. See website or call to register. 912-897-7656. savannahaux. com. 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, ---.
Taught by Happenstance Bellydance. All skill levels and styles. Private instruction available. $15 912-704-2940. happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com. DIVAS & PUMPS: ADULT HEELS DANCE BRIDGE LESSONS
Competitive Bidding (BB2), Saturday, February 4 at 10AM. Defensive Signals (BB5), Monday February 6. They are 4 week classes. Intermediate and 48 advanced workshops continue on
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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. 912-921-4646. HOUSING AUTHORITY NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER
Housing Authority of Savannah hosts classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. Adult literacy/GED prep: MonThurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri each month, 9am11am. Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm-3pm. 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. INTERMEDIATE JEWELERS STUDIO
You’ve got basic soldering skills down and are ready to try some experimenting. This class is focused on design execution. Learn to successfully combine your skills into pieces that require multiple soldering operations, forethought, and planning. Make beautiful, wearable pieces that you love to put on day after day. Perfect for the student that has some basic experience. Christina provides a project each week to inspire your own designs. 225.00 Thu., Sep. 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 770-3610405. christina@dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcatstudio.com/. dreamcatstudio. com. dreamcat studio, Hover Creek RD. INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY
For beginners and beaders who want to grow beyond wirework and cold connections as a jeweler. Concentrating on basic techniques, this workshop focuses on building strong soldering skills. You will fabricate a bezel setting (one of the most popular ways to set a stone) and learn rock solid ring making strategies. 225.00 Tuesdays, 6:309:30 p.m. 770-361-0405. christina@ dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcatstudio. com/. dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcat studio, Hover Creek RD. KNITTING & CROCHET CLASSES
Offered at The Frayed Knot, 6 W. State St. See the calendar of events
on website. Mondays. 912-233-1240. thefrayedknotsav.com. LIFE CHALLENGE COACHING
In an environment of patience, nonjudgement and compassion, we will explore the source of your challenge, the beliefs that hold your challenge in place, and discover & enact healthy and healing life changes. For appointment, contact Cindy Un Shin Beach at revfugon@gmail. com, or Text (only) to 912-429-7265. ongoing. Online only, none. MUSIC LESSONS--MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS AND STYLES
Savannah Musicians’ Institute offers private instruction for all ages and experience levels for Guitar (electric, acoustic, bass, classical, jazz), Piano, Flute, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Clarinet, Saxophone, and Voice as well as Music Theory/ Composition/ Ear Training. We teach public, private and home school students as well as adults at all experience levels. Located at 15 East Montgomery Crossroads in Office #205 near White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA. ongoing. 912-388-1806. smisavannah@ gmail.com. savmusiciansinstitute.com. NEW HORIZONS ADULT BAND PROGRAM
Music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school/college and would like to play again. Mondays at 6:30pm at Portman’s. $30 per month. All ages and ability levels welcome. Call for info. ongoing. 912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. NOVEL WRITING
Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publication. Award-winning Savannah author offers one-on-one 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. 410-251-4421. chris@ chrismorrisphotography.com. chrismorrisphotography.com/learn. PIANO VOICE-COACHING
Pianist with M/degree,classical modern jazz improvisation, no age limit. Call 912-961-7021 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,
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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. 912-484-0628. Downtown Savannah, downtown. RUSSIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES
Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call for info. ongoing. 912-713-2718. SAMBA SAVANNAH DRUMMING WORKSHOP
Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms with drumming instructor Andrew Hartzell. All ages. $10 Sundays, 2:30 p.m. starlandiasupply.com. Starlandia Creative Supply, 2438 Bull Street. SASS & SWAG ADULT HIP HOP
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 award-winning 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.
3rd Annual “A Fishy Affair”
Malicious...but Delicious! Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s 3rd Annual “A Fishy Affair” is back with the most exciting chef’s challenge yet. Ticket includes live auction, cash bar and all the food you can eat. FOR TICKETS, TABLES AND SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION VISIT WWW.GRAYSREEFNMS.ORG. $100 SEP. 22, 6-9 P.M.. GRAYSREEF@NOAA,GOV. GRAYSREEFNMSF.ORG/. THE PLANTATION CLUB (AT THE LANDINGS), SKIDAWAY ISLAND.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
13TH COLONY SOUND (BARBERSHOP SINGING)
“If you can carry a tune, come sing with us!” Mondays, 7pm. ongoing. 912-3449768. 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, 912272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@ gmail.com.
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. 912308-6768.
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. FALL LESSONS
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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.
Intermediate Workshops September 15, 10 AM 10 12PM; Play of the Hand September 16, 10AM to 12PM; Competitve Bidding, September 18, 7PM to 9PM. Savannah Duplicate Bridge CHATHAM SAILING CLUB Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave, Sandfly. Also, Friday evening social event at the AVEGOST LARP games are held in the afternoon and/ clubhouse. Meet Members and their Live action role playing group that exists families who all enjoy water based or evening almost every day. There is in a medieval fantasy realm. generallly something for players at all levels. Check activities but whose prime interest is meets the second weekend of the month. sailing. This BYOB event is free and all are our website for fees and schedules of Free for your first event or if you’re a welcome, but Membership is encouraged games and other classes. 912-228-4838. non-player character. $35 fee for returning after several visits once interest is CONTINUES ON P. 50 49 characters. ongoing. godzillaunknown@
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Email for info, or see Facebook. com/SavannahPhiloCafe. Mondays. athenapluto@yahoo.com. R.U.F.F. - RETIREES UNITED FOR THE FUTURE
RUFF meets the last Friday of each month at 10am to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and related senior issues. Parking in the rear. Free to all Seniors ongoing. 912-344-5127. Savannah Tree Foundation, 3025 Bull Street. 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. 912-3533148. safekidssavannah.org. SAVANNAH BREWERS’ LEAGUE
Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm at Moon River Brewing Co. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-4470943. hdb.org. moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. SAVANNAH AUTHORS WORKSHOP
If you’re a writer, and you’re serious about it, Savannah Authors Workshop is looking for you 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, 912272-6309. 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 Each week, this popular organic farm stand, managed by Bethesda students and staff, sells fresh produce, seasonal vegetables, the Facebook group to see meeting herbs, free range eggs, a variety of plants, goat milk soap, firewood and more. In addition, 100 percent grass fed ground beef in location. ongoing. facebook.com/groups/ various quantities are available at the farm stand, which is raised and distributed by Bethesda Academy’s Cattle & Beef Opera- SavannahChineseCorner. Downtown Savannah, downtown. tion. Specialty cuts are also available.
Bethesda Farm and Gardens Stand
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BETHESDA ACADEMY, 9250 FERGUSON AVE.
www.bridgewebs.com/savannahclubs. Through Sep. 20, 10 a.m.-noon. 912228-4838. t.roush697734@att.net. bridgewebs.com/savannahclubs. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave.
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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. 912-596-1962. honorflightsavannah.org.
HISTORIC SAVANNAH CHAPTER: ABWA
Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6pm-7:30pm. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt. Attendees pay for their own meals. RSVP by phone. ongoing. 912-660-8257. 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.
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. 912748-7020. savannahnavyleague.us. SAVANNAH GO CLUB
This is a new club for the board game “go” (igo, weiqi, baduk). For places and times, please call John at 734-3552005. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown. SAVANNAH GO GREEN
Meets most Saturdays. Green events and places. Share ways to Go Green each day. Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768. SAVANNAH KENNEL CLUB
Monthly meetings open to the public the 4th Monday each month, Sept. through June. ongoing, 7 p.m. savannahkennelclub.org. Carey Hilliard’s (Southside), 11111 Abercorn St. SAVANNAH NEWCOMERS CLUB
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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.
year. fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. 912 536 1447. debcreation@ hotmail.com. smocking.org. Coastal Center for Developmental Services, 1249 Eisenhower Drive.
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.
Meets second Tuesday each month (except October) 6:00pm, WoodvilleTompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner St. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-232-3549. chesteraellis@comcast.net.
SAVANNAH PARROT HEAD CLUB
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. 912-4846710. 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/visitscad/daily-tours. scad.edu/. Savannah College of Art and Design, PO Box 2072. VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 671
Meets second Monday of each month, 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. ongoing. 912-429-0940. rws521@msn.com. vvasav.com. WAVING GIRLS SMOCKING GUILD
The Waving Girls Chapter of the Smocking Arts Guild of America the fourth Monday of the month at the Coastal Center for Developmental Services, Eisenhower and Seawright Drs. in Savannah, at 6:30 pm. Visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Each month the chapter presents a program related to smocking or fine sewing. along with a “show and share” opportunity to see members creations. More information contact l.elkin@comcast.net. Free fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. 912-6584271. l.elkin@comcast.net. Coastal Center for Developmental Services, 1249 Eisenhower Drive. WAVING GIRLS--SMOCKING ARTS GUILD OF AMERICA
The Waving Girls welcomes smockers and all those who create fine heirloom items. At each meeting there is an opportunity to learn and share our work. The group makes over 100 “wee care” gowns for memorial hospital each
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CONFERENCES TONY HOFFMAN
Tony Hoffman, former BMX Pro and Olympic Coach will share his life story of redemption and recovery from addiction. Space is limited, please register on Eventbrite.com. FREE Sat., Sep. 23, 7-9:30 p.m. 912-764-9151. recoveryehbc@ gmail.com. facebook.com/ celebraterecoveryehbc. Eastern Heights Baptist Church, 23805 US Highway 80 E.
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13TH COLONY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GARDEN PARTY
The Historic Savannah Foundation is slated to host its 13th Colony Young Professionals Garden Party providing the opportunity for guests to network and connect with other Savannah area young professionals. This event will feature live music by James Lee Smith, hors d’oeuvres, and beer provided by Moon River. Free Thu., Sep. 21, 5:30 p.m. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. 4TH ANNUAL SAVANNAH T.E.A.L.® WALK
The T.E.A.L.® Walk is a non-competitive walk. The T.E.A.L.® Walk is an event that celebrates the courage of Ovarian Cancer survivors and the strength of the families who’ve been touched by the disease, while spreading awareness to the general public and raising money for research. There are exciting activities for the whole family to enjoy. Online Early Registration is $15 plus a t-shirt while supplies last. Late Registration is $20 on the Day of our event September 23, 2017. Online Registration closes on September 16th, 2017. Sat., Sep. 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 917-310-4835. intern@tealwalk.org. teal.telleveryamazinglady.org/site/ TR?sid=1030&type=fr_informational&pg =informational&fr_id=1162. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. CARVER VILLAGE HISTORY ROUND-UP DAY
Residents are asked to bring in photographs and memorabilia related to the neighborhood, as well as participate in the Oral History Station where they can share memories of their community through mini-oral history interviews. City archivists will digitize the items and interviews for the City of Savannah Municipal Archives, where they will be
available to all citizens for future research COMMUNITY and access. Wed., Sep. 20, 10 a.m. Carver The panel consists of Deep Center Village Community Center, 905 Collat Ave. Executive Director Dare Dukes, Brenau University Gallery Director Nichole COMMON GROUNDS Rawlings, hip-hop artists Clay Hodges, Common Grounds is a collaboration of and Hessler himself. WSAV’s Media the Episcopal Church and the United Content Producer Kris Hummer will act Methodist Wesley Fellowship. We meet on Wednesday nights for open theological as the moderator. Fri., Sep. 22. Black Box Theatre (City of Sav. Cultural Affairs), 9 W. discussion on hot button issues. All are Henry St. welcome regardless of faith background or where you are on your spiritual journey. THE ORIGINAL MIDNIGHT TOUR One of the spookiest tours in town. We are open and affirming of the LGBT Learn about the untold stories of some community. Order for Compline by candlelight is offered on Sunday nights at of the most haunted locations here 8PM. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. facebook.com/ in Savannah Georgia. Guaranteed to commongroundssavannah. The Foundery give you a few goose bumps and an unexplained need for a night light. 33.00 Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. ongoing. 1-866-666-3323. 6thsenseworld. DRINKS AFTER WORK com. 6th Sense Savannah Tours, 404 This group is for people that enjoy Abercorn Street. getting out mid-week, being social PBJ PANTRY after work, and want to discover new A free food pantry held every Thursday, places in the downtown Savannah 10-11am and 6-7pm. Contact Jessica area. Come have a cocktail, make Sutton for questions. 912-897-1192 new friends, and get over the hump. ongoing. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA The group will meet on Wednesdays (Wilmington Island), 66 Johnny Mercer at various establishments throughout Blvd. Downtown Savannah and nearby area. SAVANNAH STORYTELLERS http://www.meetup.com/Drinks-afterTall tales and fun times with the classic work/ https://www.facebook.com/ groups/960991837322187/ Wednesdays, art of storytelling. Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. drinksafterworksavannah@gmail. 6pm. Reservations encouraged by calling 912-349-4059. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. com. meetup.com/Drinks-after-work/ liveoakstore.com/tubbysthunderbolt. events/227656080/. distillerysavannah. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. River Dr. THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF SAVANNAH In a rut? The Exchange Club of Savannah SCAD DAILY TOURS SCAD offers tours in Savannah, Atlanta welcomes men and women like you to and Hong Kong for prospective students support, serve and encourage the best and their families. Tours are available teachers, students, firefighters, crime daily, excluding Sundays, and allow fighters, leaders and organizations prospective students an opportunity in our community. Check us out at to view classrooms and administrative savannahexchange.org or find us buildings, galleries, residence halls on Facebook. Mondays, noon. 912and dining facilities and see where 441-6559. ddewitt30@yahoo.com. Savannahexchange.org. Exchange Club of our students live, learn and prepare for professional careers. For more Savannah, 4801 Meding Street. information please visit, https://www. FALL PLANT SALES scad.edu/admission/visit-scad/dailyThis will be the best opportunity of the tours. ongoing. SCAD Student Center, season to come find your raised-fromseed vegetables and herbs for your home 120 Montgomery St. SHIRE OF FORTH CASTLE FIGHTER garden. Fun varieties include Seaside Spinach, Dinosaur Kale and many others. PRACTICE Local chapter of the Society for Creative Sat., Sep. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-509Anachronism meets Saturdays at Forsyth 0709. savannahvictorygardens@gmail. Park (south end) for fighter practice and com. savannahvictorygardens.com/. general hanging out. For those interested savannahvictorygardens.com. Victory in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Gardens, 2500 Tennessee Ave. ongoing. savannahsca.org. 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. 912-5255023. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. THE IMPACT OF ART ON THE
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. SUN & FUN EVENT WITH EDGEWOOD
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Join the Edgewood Travel team at the Andaz. Come for information about some of the best beach vacations under the sun and stay for family friendly games and exciting prizes. Please RSVP by filling out the form provided on our website or by contacting Melinda at MJW@ EdgewoodTravel.com or 912.351.0570 Free! Sat., Sep. 23. 912-351-0570. mjw@ edgewoodtravel.com. edgewoodtravel. com/sept-2017---sun--fun-event.html. Andaz Hotel, 14 Barnard Street. SYMBOLS OF PUBLIC MEMORY: MEANING, SPEECH, AND POWER
Savannah State hosts this timely discussion on Confederate monuments. Panelists include Dr. Anthony Di Lorenzo, Dr. Geoff Bowden, Dr. Ed Hackett, Dr. Pedro Rivera, Dr. Walter Isaac, and Dr. Christina Davis serving as the moderator. Free Wed., Sep. 20, 3 p.m. qep@savannahstate.edu. savstate.edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. TREASURES FROM THE ARCHIVES: DISCOVERING SAVANNAH’S MUNICIPAL ARCHIVES
Have you wondered what happened to the artifacts uncovered after Hurricane Matthew? There will be show and tell to make these treasures come alive. Savannah has preserved a wide variety of artifacts from urban renewal, reclamation projects and through contributions. Be it a coin, postcard or even a Chinese burial stone – each item explores the life of our city in a previous time. Free, but seating is limited; register at 912-395-507 Tue., Sep. 26, 6:30 p.m. massieschool.com/. Massie Heritage Center, 207 East Gordon St. WILMINGTON ISLAND FARMER’S MARKET
Food trucks, including Chazito’s Latin Cuisine and Jenni’s Treats on the Streets, will augment the market’s selection of delicious food and artisan-crafted items available for purchase. Sep. 23 is the first car show at the market, featuring the Dixieland Cruisers Car Club and Savannah Classic Cars.. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Islands High School, 170 Whitemarsh Island Road.
FESTIVALS
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LATINO HERITAGE MONTH
Armstrong’s Hispanic Outreach and Leadership at Armstrong (HOLA) program has organized nearly 30 events for this year’s celebration, which will take place on Armstrong’s main campus at 11935 Abercorn St., the Armstrong Liberty Center at 175 W. Memorial Drive in Hinesville and various downtown Savannah locations. Free and open to the public Through Oct. 15. about.armstrong. edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St.
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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. 912-349-2756. ADULT DANCE FITNESS
Come out to the Lake Mayer Community Center and participate in “Twist & Shout.” Work out while you dance to the oldies in this fun and varied fitness class. This program is free and open to the public. Bring a yoga mat, bottled water, and a friend. FREE Tuesdays, Thursdays, 1 p.m. 912-652-6863. sedavis@chathamcounty. org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. AERIAL YOGA CLASSES
Increase flexibility and strength using aerial yoga, a relatively new approach to a traditional yoga practice. We use a silk fabric called a ‘hammock’ to support the weight of our bodies, helping us achieve various postures with more depth, ease and excitement. Every Saturday. Class size limited. Required to register online ahead of time. $25 Saturdays, 12:30-1:45 p.m. 954.682.5694. elyse.thestudio@ yahoo.com. thestudiosav.net/schedule. html. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. 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 Non-Members, or $80/8-class punch card Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-604-0958, 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 8pm9pm. 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. BOOTCAMP 101
Enjoy a fun-packed hour of kettlebells, ropes, weights, balls, games, and more indoors. Plenty of space, great music, and lead by a seasoned personal trainer. Modifications for the beginner, and a challenging workout for the advanced. Get ready for the holidays. $10 a session or $45 for 5 sessions with punch card Tuesdays. Frank G. Murray Community Center, 160 Whitemarsh Island Rd. 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. 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 MondaysWednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 6-7 p.m. and Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10:30-11:30
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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. 912-238-0018. SAVANNAHPILATES.COM. PILATESSAVANNAH.COM/. MOMENTUM PILATES STUDIO, 8413 RERGUSON AVE.
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. HEART OF SAVANNAH 5K RACE & TEAM AGILITY CHALLENGE
Join the YMCA of Coastal Georgia for the 28th Annual Heart of Savannah 5K. Come for the race and stay for a fun family style YMCA party. This year’s event will feature a 5K Run, 1 Mile Survivors walk, a 1/4 mile kid’s run, and a four person team agility challenge. All of the proceeds from the event will support LIVESTRONG at the Y, a free 12 week program to help cancer survivors regain their physical and mental strength after treatment through exercise programs specifically for cancer survivors. $30 (until 9/20/17), $35 9/21 -Race Day, $120 per 4 person team for Team Agility Challenge, Kids Run Free Sat., Sep. 23, 8 a.m.-noon. 912.354.5480. hillary.
bradbury@ymcaofcoastalga.org. active. com/savannah-ga/running/distancerunning-races/ymca-heart-of-savannah5k-2017?int=. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St.
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.
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 HIKING & BIKING AT SKIDAWAY ISLAND honoring these changes in ourselves, our STATE PARK body and our baby. Yoga strengthens the Year round fitness opportunities. Walk rapidly changing body and increases the or run the 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail ability to relax, and helps to prepare for a (accessible) the additional 1-mile Avian more mindful approach to the challenges Loop Trail, or 3-mile Big Ferry Trail. of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and Bicycle and street strider rentals. Guided MOMMY AND BABY YOGA motherhood. Pregnancy Yoga classes are Mondays. Call for times and fees or hikes scheduled. $5 parking. Open daily offered as a 6 week session on Thursday 7am-10pm. Call or see website. ongoing. see website. ongoing. 912-232-2994. savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com/. evenings from 6pm – 7:15 pm. The class 912-598-2300. gastateparks.org/ is suitable for all stages of pregnancy and Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/ no prior yoga experience is necessary. PILATES CLASSES skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, $120 - six week session Thursdays. Daily classes for all skill levels including 52 Diamond Cswy. 912-704-7650. ann@douladeliveries. beginners. Private and semi-private KUNG FU SCHOOL: VING TSUN classes by appointment. Carol Dalycom. douladeliveries.com. savannahyoga. Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) is the world’s Wilder, certified instructor. Call or see com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull fastest growing martial arts style. Uses angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s website for info. ongoing. 912-238-0018. St. QIGONG CLASSES strength against him. Call for info on free savannahpilates.com. pilatessavannah. com/. Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Qigong exercises contribute to a trial classes. Drop ins welcome. 11202 Rerguson Ave. healthier and longer life. Classes offer a White Bluff Rd. ongoing. 912-429-5150. time to learn the exercises and perform PREGNANCY YOGA LIVING SMART FITNESS CLUB them in a group setting. Class length Ongoing series of 6-week classes. St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American averages 60 min. Any level of practice is Thursdays. A mindful approach to Health Information and Resource Center welcome. $15 ongoing. qigongtim.com/. offer the Living Smart Fitness Club, which pregnancy, labor and delivery. Instructor Ann Carroll. $120. Call or email for info. CONTINUES ON P. 54 53 is an exercise program to encourage
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a.m. 912-376-9833. psgsav@gmail.com. Anderson-Cohen Weightlifting Center, 7230 Varnedoe Drive.
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Sep. 22, 6-9 p.m.. graysreef@noaa,gov. graysreefnmsf.org/. The Plantation Club (at The Landings), Skidaway Island. ALL YOU CAN EAT MUSSELS
Make your Tuesdays “Ruesdays” at Rue de Jean in Savannah with ALL YOU CAN EAT mussels! Choose from 6 different flavors and enjoy baby greens salad, bottomless pommes frites, and warm bread all for just $24. One order per guest. Reservations suggested. 39ruedejeansav.com/reservations $24 5-9 p.m.. ruedejeansavannah.com. holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jeansavannah/. 39 Rue de Jean, 605 W Oglethorpe Ave. BETHESDA FARM AND GARDENS STAND
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, 912-388-1806. SMISAVANNAH@GMAIL.COM. SAVMUSICIANSINSTITUTE.COM. RENAGADE WORKOUT
Free fitness workout, every Saturday, 9:00 am at Lake Mayer Park. For women only. Offered by The Fit Lab. Information: 912376-0219 ongoing. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. RICHMOND HILL ROADIES RUNNING CLUB
A chartered running club of the Road Runners Association of America. Monthly training sessions and seminars. Weekly runs. Kathy Ackerman, 912-756-5865, or Billy Tomlinson, 912-596-5965. ongoing. 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. 912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop.com.
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Weekly events (entry $5) Friday Night Flights: Fridays, 5pm. Luck of the Draw Doubles: Saturdays, 10am. Handicapped League: Saturdays, 1pm. Singles at the Sarge: Sundays, 10am. All skill levels welcome. Instruction available. See website or email for info. ongoing. savannahdiscgolf@gmail.com. savannahdiscgolf.com. SAVANNAH STRIDERS RUNNING AND WALKING CLUB
With a one-year, $35 membership,free training programs for beginners (walkers and runners) and experienced athletes. Fun runs. Advice from mentors. Monthly meetings with quality speakers. Frequent 54 social events. Sign up online or look for
the Savannah Striders Facebook page. ongoing. savystrider.com. TURBO KICK CARDIO WORKOUT
Lose calories while dancing and kickboxing. No experience or equipment needed. Tues. and Thurs. 6pm, Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton Wed. 6pm Lake Mayer Community Center, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. $5 ongoing. 586-822-1021. facebook.com/ turbokicksavannah. YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS
Free for cancer patients and survivors. The classes help with flexibility and balance while also providing relaxation. Located at FitnessOne, on the third floor of the Memorial Outpatient and Wellness Center. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:45 p.m. 912-350-9031. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. YOGA ME FIT
Yoga Me Fit will be donating 20% of proceeds from these sessions to the Tybee Arts Association, a nonprofit organization committed to developing and sustaining interest, appreciation, and enjoyment of the arts in Chatham County. Funds raised for the Tybee Arts Association from these sessions will help support the nonprofit organization’s mission to bring the arts into people’s lives through art shows, theatre workshops, art classes and much more. Registration costs $15 per person for each of these sessions with 20% going to support the Tybee Arts Association. To
register for sessions, please visit www. yogamefit.com/event/. To learn more about “The Art of Yoga” sessions or Yoga Me Fit, please visit www.yogamefit. com, email lynn@yogamefit.com, or call 912-308-3410. Sundays. Tybee Arts Association, 7 Cedarwood Ave. ZUMBA FITNESS
Isn’t lifting weights and running on the treadmill boring? Come join Sheena’s Zumba Fitness class and have fun while burning calories! The class regularly has 75+ participants that know that Sheena is the best Zumba instructor in Savannah! So show up early and see you soon! Free with YMCA membership Tuesdays, 4:305:30 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 3RD ANNUAL “A FISHY AFFAIR”
Malicious...but Delicious! Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s 3rd Annual “A Fishy Affair” is back with the most exciting chef’s challenge yet. Ticket includes live auction, cash bar and all the food you can eat. For tickets, tables and sponsorship information visit www.graysreefNMS.org. $100
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. MondaysThursdays, Sundays, 5-7 p.m.. 912721-0595. holycityhospitality.com/39rue-de-jean-savannah/promotions/. holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jeansavannah/. 39 Rue de Jean, 605 W
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HONEY TASTING AND BODY CARE SAMPLES + STORE TOUR
Daily honey tastings and body care demonstrations. Come see honeybees in the observation hive or call 912.629.0908 to schedule a tour of the Bee Garden. Garden tour available March through October. $3 per person. Must call ahead. Free Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.. 912234-0688. jessie@savannahbee.com. Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd. PREPARE SUNDAY SUPPERS AT UNION MISSION
Local organizations are invited to sign up to prepare Sunday Supper for people who are homeless and live at Union Mission’s shelters for homeless people. 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. 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 nonsmoking 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.
HEALTH
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
St. Joseph’s/Candler’s SmartSenior offers blood pressure screenings on every Monday from 10 AM to Noon in the SmartSenior office, #8 Medical Arts on 836 E. 65th Street. No appointment is necessary; the screenings are free and open to the public. For more information, call (912) 352-4405. ongoing. St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Arts Building, 836 E. 65th St. 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. 912-355-4601. speechandhearingsav. org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. FREE HIV TESTING AT CHATHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.
Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm Mon.-Fri. No appointment needed. Test results in 20 minutes. Follow-up visit and counseling will be set up for anyone testing positive. Call for info. ongoing. 912-644-5217. Chatham County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower Dr. HEALTH CARE FOR UNINSURED PEOPLE
Open for primary care for uninsured residents of Chatham County. Mon.Fri., 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or appointment. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. HELP THE HOO-HAHS 5K
Help the Hoo-Hahs 5K Run/Walk raises money to benefit gynecologic cancer patients at the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. This 5K Run-Walk contains a flat scenic course for walkers and runners of all ages. Jogging strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome. $30 until September 17; $35 after and until race day Sat., Sep. 23, 8:30 a.m. helpthehoohahs@ gmail.com. helpthehoohahs.org. savtcc. com. Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr. 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. 912897-9544. lllusa.org/web/savannahga. html. LECTURE: SLEEP WELL, STAY WELL
Dr. Mary Bove will focus on how herbs can help restore our natural sleep cycles. Registration required, but walk-in guests are also welcomed. Tue., Sep. 26, 7 p.m. 912-236-4703. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.
services. Open 7pm-11pm nightly. ongoing. 800-264-7154. PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS
This course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms. The four-week course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early $75 per couple Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 912-350-2676. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. THE SAVANNAH 7-DAY DIABETES REPAIR
If you are ready to take control of your life and health, call today, enroll in this fun but intensive seven week program to heal your body of diabetes. You will learn how changing can heal. You can reverse diabetes by following a new protocol,
even if you have been diabetic for years. Includes over a year of follow-up support. $450 Thursdays, Saturdays. 912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga. org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. WOMENHEART OF ST. JOSEPH’S/ CANDLER
WomenHeart of St. Joseph’s/Candler welcomes women heart patients or women at risk of heart disease to its monthly support network meeting at 5:006:30 PM in Building #6 at the Medical Arts Center at 836 East 65th Street. For more information call 912-388-1836 or email womenheartsavannah@gmail. com Free of charge third Thursday of every month, 5-6:30 p.m. 912-388-1836. womenheartsavannah@gmail.com. facebook.com/womenheartsavannah. St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Arts Building, CONTINUES ON P. 56
NOW HIRING SEEKING DIGITAL & PRINT SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Candidates must have local business contacts and a verifiable successful record of print, digital or broadcast sales. The ability to identify, qualify, cultivate and grow new business is essential. Customer-centric focus, presentation skills, creativity, energy and accountability are expected.
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. 912-4476605. PLANNED PARENTHOOD HOTLINE
First Line is a statewide hotline for women seeking information on health
Base salary, commission, auto allowance, paid vacation & holidays, insurance and 401K. Please email cover letter and resume to: sales@connectsavannah.com
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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. ART START: COMPLEX UNCERTAINTIES
The Jepson’s youngest patrons are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, and older siblings are all welcome here. $5 per child, adult members free, adult non-members $12 Thu., Sep. 21, 10:30 a.m. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. ESTUARY EXTRAVAGANZA
Come face-to-face with the animals that live in our local estuaries by going behindthe-scenes of the aquarium, interacting with reptiles, and enjoying family-friendly activities about Georgia’s coastal habitats. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy on the banks of the Skidaway River and explore our nature trail to experience the sights and sounds of beautiful maritime forest and salt marsh habitats. Aquarium admission: $4-$6 Sat., Sep. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 912-598-3345, 912-598-2496. kayla270@uga.edu. gacoast.uga.edu/ events/. UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Circle. 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
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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. THEATRE: JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL
Everybody’s favorite first grader is back in Junie B. Jones, the Musical. Come join Junie B. as she explores the fun of new friends, getting glasses, and kickball tournaments. $12 students/seniors/ military, $15 adults Fri., Sep. 22, 7-8:30 p.m., Sat., Sep. 23, 3-4:30 p.m. and Sun., Sep. 24, 3-4:30 p.m. 912-238-9015. eventinfo@savannahchildrenstheatre.org. savannahchildrenstheatre.org. Savannah 56 Children’s Theatre, 2160 East Victory Dr.
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 nature-based 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.
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FIRST CITY NETWORK
Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization (founded in 1985) is a local non-profit community service organization whose mission is to share resources of health care, counseling, education, advocacy and mutual support in the Coastal Empire. Members and guests enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held the first Saturday of each month at 7pm. Mondays. 912-236CITY. firstcitynetwork.org. GAY AA MEETING
True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. ongoing. 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 non-profit. ongoing. info@savannahpride. com. savannahpride.com.
cfm?id=399. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. HISTORICAL WRITERS GUILD
The HWG will endeavor to offer a variety of programs for both published and unpublished writers to promote historical fiction and creative non-fiction. All compatible and cross-genre works to historical writing are welcome. HWG is also open to hobbyist writers to enjoy a relaxed and fun environment. Annual dues $20 fourth Monday of every month, 7-9 p.m. 713-907-8627. hwg.rh@comcast.net. Richmond Hill Museum, 11460 Ford Ave. JOHNATHON SCOTT BARRETT BOOK SIGNING
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, 2018. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.
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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.
Former Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Foundation fellow and musicologist Olivia Mattis, PhD, will explore the inspiration Rodin derived from the music of Beethoven. Includes a luncheon. $85 Mon., Sep. 25, 10:30 a.m. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.
A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Ages 10 to 18. Meets twice a month. Call for info. ongoing. 912-3522611.
What happens when scientific fact and narrative combine in creative writing? How can looking to the natural world for inspiration inform or transform a poem or piece of pose? From horseshoe crab blood to mastodon teeth to sightless worms, there’s a vast and fascinating world of material to draw upon in writing. Poet and creative nonfiction writer Christina Olson will speak about her experiences writing “weird science” and
Meets last Sunday of the month, 4pm. Call for info. Last Sunday of every month. 912-447-6605. sjchs.org/body.
Seersucker celebrates Danelle LeJeune’s first collection of poetry, “Etymology: Etymology of Whale Fish and Grace,” and features Anya Silver ahead of the publication of her fourth book, “Second Bloom.” Free Fri., Sep. 22, 7 p.m. thebookladybookstore.com/. The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 East Liberty St. SHORT STORY COMPETITION
The Savannah Authors Workshop will sponsor its 2017 short story competition open to Georgia writers. The first prize is $100; second is $50; third is $25. Each submission must be an unpublished short story of less than 1,500 words and will be accepted from 8/1 to 10/31/2017. Entries will be anonymous, identified only by a code-word selected by each entrant. There will be a single anonymous LECTURE: CHANGE CAN KILL: WHAT judge. Authors must not identify BARNACLES CAN TEACH US ABOUT themselves anywhere in their entries. DYING YOUNG The full competition rules and entry form are available by email only from: Armstrong State University will host a free lecture by Dr. Paul Dunn, an assistant christopher92883@gmail.com Through professor of biology. From an evolutionary Oct. 15. No physical address given, none. perspective, Dunn will explore the mystery of why so many living organisms die NATURE AND young, despite the clear disadvantage ENVIRONMENT of doing so, using barnacles as model COFFEE WITH A RANGER organisms. Free and open to the public Start your morning right by getting coffee Fri., Sep. 22, noon. about.armstrong. and having a discussion with a park edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong State ranger. Fridays, 8:30 a.m. gastateparks. University, 11935 Abercorn St. org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island LECTURE: LINES OF INFLUENCE State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. The SCAD Museum of Art and the
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CIRCLE OF SISTER/BROTHERHOOD BOOK CLUB
SEERSUCKER SHOTS: A QUICK HIT OF POETRY
Copies of local Savannah author Johnathon Scott Barrett’s book will be available for purchase and signing as well as an opportunity to have your photo taken with this renowned Savannah author. $10 Ticket price Tue., Sep. 26, 5:30-7 p.m. 912-224-4869. SavannahMasterCalendar@gmail.com. The Gingerbread House, 1921 Bull Street.
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LITERARY EVENTS
the way that looking to the sciences has resulted in some of her most successful work. Free and open to the public Sun., Sep. 24, 4 p.m. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street.
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. 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, 10am4pm 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. 912-2368115. wilderness-southeast.org.
PETS & ANIMALS LOW COST PET CLINIC
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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
12-STEP RECOVERY EUCHARIST/HOLY COMMUNION
12-Step Recovery Eucharist/Holy Communion is offered at 8:00AM every fourth Friday of the month at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 34th St & Abercorn, Savannah. Everyone is welcome. fourth Saturday of every month, 8 a.m. 912925-4609. alan.phyllis@att.net. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 34th & Abercorn Sts.
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BAND OF SISTERS PRAYER GROUP
All women are invited. Second Tuesdays, 7:30am-8:30am. Fellowship Assembly, 5224 Augusta Rd. Email or call Jeanne Seaver or see website for info. “The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hands of the Lord.” (Prov. 21:1) ongoing. 912-663-8728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. capitolcom.org/georgia. BUDDHIST MEDITATION
Everyone is welcome. Experience not necessary. Visit our website for location, meditation periods and classes. savannahzencenter.com. Individual instruction upon request. Email Cindy Un Shin Beach at revfugon@gmail.com for more information. ongoing. Online only, none. CATHOLIC SINGLES
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1 Leave out 5 Manufacture skillfully 10 “Dear” columnist 14 Austrian physicist Ernst 15 Vietnam’s capital 16 Like leafless trees 17 Burn-soothing plant 18 Beermaking phase 19 BBQ side dish 20 Puts the past behind with fond memories 23 Dorm floor supervisors, for short 24 Driveway goo 25 Brownish eye color 28 Curve in the water? 34 Annoyed persistently 35 Certain collars or jackets 36 Dict. spelling designation 37 “Who is John ___?” (“Atlas Shrugged” opener) 38 Rattles off 39 Say nay 40 Jackie O’s husband 41 It’s propelled by a paddle 42 Europe’s “The ___ Countdown” 43 It’s usually used to cross your heart 45 Bohemian 46 Chicago hub, on lug-
gage tags 47 Green Day drummer ___ Cool 48 Hightail it 56 Shiraz, for one 57 Egger-on 58 “Garfield” beagle 59 Musical Redding 60 Make amends (for) 61 “Livin’ La Vida ___” (#1 hit of 1999) 62 Brightness measure 63 “Siddhartha” author Hermann 64 Ran away
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1 “The Wire” character Little 2 Bamako’s country 3 Computer program symbol 4 Epithet for Alexander, Peter, or Gonzo 5 Mass confusion 6 Barilla rival 7 Have ___ to pick 8 Times New Roman, e.g. 9 Uses an Allen wrench, maybe 10 Suck up 11 Shagger’s collectible 12 Country singer Paisley 13 Archery bow wood 21 Caramel addition, in some ice cream flavors
22 Corn purchases 25 “Horrible” Viking of the comics 26 Arcade console pioneer 27 1983 Woody Allen mockumentary 28 Isabella II, por ejemplo 29 “Let’s do this!” 30 Cast ballots 31 Decathlon tenth 32 Moms’ moms, affectionately 33 In a boring way 38 “Well, ain’t that just something!” 39 Ice Age canid that shows up on “Game of Thrones” 41 PC key below Shift 42 Subway rider’s payment 44 “I kid you not!” 47 Number of bears or pigs 48 Multiple award-winner Moreno 49 Dram or gram, e.g. 50 McKinnon of “The Magic School Bus” reboot 51 Love, personified 52 Bills picturing Hamilton 53 Megacelebrity 54 Delightful 55 Drained down to 0% 56 “Impressive!”
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and to suggest activities for the group. ongoing. familylife@diosav.org. diosav. org/familylife-singles. GRATITUDE CIRCLE IN THE SQUARES
Gather with others to share gratitude. Everyone welcome. Park next to Bull Street Library. Wednesdays, 12-12:30 p.m. 917-676-4280. facebook.com/ savannahgratitude. liveoakpl.org. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St. GUIDED SILENT PRAYER
Acoustical songs, 30 minutes of guided silent prayer, and minutes to receive prayer or remain in silence. Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00pm at Vineyard Church, 615 Montgomery St. See website for info. ongoing. vineyardsavannah.org. JESUS YESHUA
Holidays and plans for 2017 underway for young adults and college Christians. Contact Reverend Brenda Lee @yahoo. com or call (912) 236-3156. ongoing. No physical address given, none. MARITIME BETHEL
“Sundays on Thursdays” worship at the Fellowship Assembly. Plenty of parking for large trucks. Free Thursdays. 912220-2976. 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. 912-2321033. revwasson@gmail.com. Savannah Baptist Center, 704 Wheaton Street.
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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. and third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. 440-371-5209. Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street. SERVICE OF COMPLINE
Enter the stillness of another age. Gregorian Chant sung by candlelight at 9:00-9:30 p.m. every Sunday night by the Complne Choir of Christ Church Anglican. Come, say good nigh to God. All are welcome. ongoing. Christ Church Anglican, 37th and Bull. SOUTH VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
Weekly Sunday services. Sunday school, 10:00am. Worship, 11:30am. Tuesday Bible Study/Prayer Service, 6:30pm. Pastor Rev. Dr. Barry B. Jackson, 480 Pine Barren Road, Pooler, GA “Saving a nation one soul at a time.” ongoing. TAPESTRY CHURCH
A church for all people! We don’t care what you are wearing, just that you are here. From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, Tapestry is committed to delivering a creative, challenging, straight forward, and honest message about the role of biblical principles in your life. Come experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah. com. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. THEOLOGY ON TAP
Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pm-10:30pm. Like the Facebook page: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. ongoing. distillerysavannah. com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
FILM: WHEN HARRY MET SALLY
Does sex make it impossible for men and women to be true friends? It’s been nearly 30 years since Rob Reiner’s ground-breaking romantic comedy attempted to answer this question and launched a pop culture debate for the ages. It stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, back when they were young and oh-so cute. $10 Thu., Sep. 21, 7 p.m. 912-
472-4790. info@tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater.org. The Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: OBSESSION
National Theatre Live brings the best of British theatre to cinemas across the world, live in high-definition. Jude Law stars in the stage production of Obsession, broadcast live from the Barbican Theatre in London. $15 Sun., Sep. 24, 7 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.
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
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: YERMA
Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. See facebook for info. ongoing. facebook.com/ savannahbikepolo.
SPORTS & GAMES
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.
National Theatre Live brings the best of British theatre to cinemas across the world, live in high-definition. The incredible Billie Piper (Penny Dreadful, Great Britain) returns in her Evening Standard Best Actress awardwinning role. $15 Thu., Sep. 21, 7 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. 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. 912-2203474. 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
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
USMNT (SOCCER) AMERICAN OUTLAWS CHAPTER
USMNT is a national soccer team that represents the U.S. in international soccer competitions. American Outlaws Savannah chapter of USMNT meets regularly. Call for details. ongoing. 912398-4014. savannahflipflop.com. Flip Flop Tiki Bar & Grill, 117 Whitaker St.
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. 912355-7778. BACK PAIN SUPPORT GROUP
Second Monday of every month,7:00pm. Denny’s Restaurant at Hwy. 204.
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Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Debbie at 912-727-2959 ongoing. BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP
For traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Third Thursdays, 5pm. In the gym of the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. ongoing. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS GROUP
Tuesdays, 5:20pm at First Presbyterian Church. For survivors and caregivers. Call for info. ongoing. 912-844-4524. fpc. presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
For anyone living with, through or beyond a cancer diagnosis. First Wednesdays, at Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for info. ongoing. 912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Join other non-paid family caregivers in a welcoming and encouraging environment on the fourth Monday of each month from 5 to 6 pm. For more information, please call 912.629.1331, or visit www.EdelCaregiverInstitute. org. fourth Monday of every month. Ruth Byck Adult Day Care Center, 3025 Bull St. This drop-in, one-hour support group provides a safe place to connect with other family caregivers who truly understand each others’ feelings, needs and concerns. Exchange practical information on caregiving problems and possible solutions, and learn about resources available in our community. You’re not alone. fourth Monday of every month, 1:15 p.m. 912-629-1331. edelcaregiverinstitute.org. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive. 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, Sept. 11 at 6pm. Reservations are necessary as space is limited. Call Lisa at 912-313-3272 or Pam at 912401-2689. ongoing. namisavannah.org. NAMI-Savannah, Inc., 7805 Waters Ave., Suite 2B.
912-920-2255
48 W. Montgomery Cross Rd. Ste. 103, Parrot Plaza
WATERPIPES & RIGS HOOKAHS & TOBACCO CUSTOM GLASS & HERBS 500+ E-CIGARETTE FLAVORS
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: 912-4126675 or 912-414-3827. ongoing. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
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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, 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.
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HEAD AND NECK CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
THE HOTTEST GAY CHATLINE
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 More Local Numbers: 800-777-8000 www.guyspyvoice.com the treatment of head and neck cancer
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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. HOWARD HAND IN HAND CHILDREN’S SUPPORT GROUP
Hand in Hand is a support group for children that have a family member or loved one affected by cancer. third Wednesday of every month. 912-8195704. Hand in Hand is a support group for children that have a family member
or loved one affected by cancer. For more information, call 912-819-5704. third Wednesday of every month, 2 p.m. 912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. 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 CurrinMcCulloch at 912-350-7845. 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
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Psychologists say most people need a scapegoat -- a personification of wickedness and ignorance onto which they can project the unacknowledged darkness in their own hearts. That’s the bad news. Here’s the good news: The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to neutralize that reflex and at least partially divest yourself of the need for scapegoats. How? The first thing to do is identify your own darkness with courageous clarity. Get to know it better. Converse with it. Negotiate with it. The more conscientiously you deal with that shadowy stuff within you, the less likely you’ll be to demonize other people.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
If the weather turns bad or your allies get sad or the news of the world grows even crazier, you will thrive. I’m not exaggerating or flattering you. It’s exactly when events threaten to demoralize you that you’ll have maximum power to redouble your fortitude and effectiveness. Developments that other people regard as daunting will trigger breakthroughs for you. Your allies’ confusion will mobilize you to manifest your unique visions of what it takes to live a good life.
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“If at first you don’t succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.” declared comedian Steven Wright. My Great Uncle Ned had a different perspective. “If at first you don’t succeed,” he told me, “redefine the meaning of success.” I’m not a fan of Wright’s advice, but Ned’s counsel has served me well. I recommend you try it out, Gemini. Here’s another bit of folk wisdom that might be helpful. Psychotherapist Dick Olney said that what a good therapist does is help her clients wake up from the delusion that they are the image they have of themselves.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
What is home? The poet Elizabeth Corn pondered that question. She then told her lover that home was “the stars on the tip of your tongue, the flowers sprouting from your mouth, the roots entwined in
the gaps between your fingers, the ocean echoing inside of your ribcage.” I offer this as inspiration, Cancerian, since now is a perfect time to dream up your own poetic testimonial about home. What experiences make you love yourself best? What situations bring out your most natural exuberance? What influences feel like gifts and blessings? Those are all clues to the beloved riddle “What is home?”
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
You’re most likely to thrive if you weave together a variety of styles and methods. The coming weeks will be a highly miscellaneous time, and you can’t afford to get stuck in any single persona or approach. As an example of how to proceed, I invite you to borrow from both the thoughtful wisdom of the ancient Greek poet Homer and the silly wisdom of the cartoon character Homer Simpson. First, the poet: “As we learn, we must daily unlearn something which it has cost us no small labor and anxiety to acquire.” Now here’s Homer Simpson: “Every time I learn something new, it pushes out something old.”
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Filmmakers often have test audiences evaluate their products before releasing it to the masses. If a lot of viewers express a particular critique, the filmmaker may make changes, even cutting out certain scenes or altering the ending. You might want to try a similar tack in the coming weeks, Virgo. Solicit feedback on the new projects and trends you’ve been working on -- not just from anyone, of course, but rather from smart people who respect you. And be sure they’re not inclined to tell you only what you want to hear. Get yourself in the mood to treasure honesty and objectivity.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
The poet E. E. Cummings said, “To be nobody-but-yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else -- means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.” On the other hand, naturalist and writer Henry
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. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
Call for the Savannah Lowcountry Area NA meeting schedule. ongoing. 912-2385925. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
BY ROB BREZSNY
beautyandtruth@freewillastrology.com
David Thoreau declared that “We are constantly invited to be who we are,” to become “something worthy and noble.” So which of these two views is correct? Is fate aligned against us, working hard to prevent us from knowing and showing our authentic self? Or is fate forever conspiring in our behalf, seducing us to master our fullest expression? I’m not sure if there’s a final, definitive answer, but I can tell you this, Libra: In the coming months, Thoreau’s view will be your predominant truth.
scare actress Nicole Kidman. My friend Allie is frightened by photos of Donald Trump. As for me, I have an unnatural fear of watching reality TV. What about you, Capricorn? Are you susceptible to any odd anxieties or nervous fantasies that provoke agitation? If so, the coming weeks will be a perfect time to overcome them. Why? Because you’ll be host to an unprecedented slow-motion outbreak of courage that you can use to free yourself from long-standing worries.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
“The brain is wider than the sky,” wrote Emily Dickinson. “The brain is deeper than the sea.” I hope you cultivate a vivid awareness of those truths in the coming days, Aquarius. In order to accomplish the improbable tasks you have ahead of you, you’ve got to unleash your imagination, allowing it to bloom to its full power so it can encompass vast expanses and delve down into hidden abysses. Try this visualization exercise: Picture yourself bigger than the planet Earth, holding it tenderly in your hands.
“When you do your best, you’re depending to a large extent on your unconscious, because you’re waiting for the thing you can’t think of.” So said Scorpio director Mike Nichols in describing his process of making films. Now I’m conveying this idea to you just in time for the beginning of a phase I call “Eruptions from Your Unconscious.” In the coming weeks, you will be ripe to receive and make good use of messages from the depths of your psyche. At any other time, these simmering bits of brilliance might remain below the threshold of your awareness, but for the foreseeable future they’ll be bursting through and making themselves available to be plucked.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Author Barbara Ehrenreich has done extensive research on the annals of partying. She says modern historians are astounded by the prodigious amount of time that medieval Europeans spent having fun together. “People feasted, drank, and danced for days on end,” she writes. Seventeenth-century Spaniards celebrated festivals five months of each year. In 16th-century France, peasants devoted an average of one day out of every four to “carnival revelry.” In accordance with current astrological omens, you Sagittarians are authorized to match those levels of conviviality in the coming weeks.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Kittens made French Emperor Napoleon III lose his composure. He shook and screamed around them. Butterflies
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
I got an email from a fan of Piscean singer Rihanna. He complained that my horoscopes rarely mention celebrities. “People love astrological predictions about big stars,” he wrote. “So what’s your problem? Are you too ‘cultured’ to give us what we the people really want? Get off your high horse and ‘lower’ yourself to writing about our heroes. You could start with the lovely, talented, and very rich Rihanna.” I told Rihanna’s fan that my advice for mega-stars is sometimes different from what it is for average folks. For Piscean mega-stars like Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Ellen Page, and Bryan Cranston, for example, the coming weeks will be a time to lay low, chill out, and recharge. But non-famous Pisceans will have prime opportunities to boost their reputation, expand their reach, and wield a stronger-than-usual influence in the domains they frequent.
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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 912-358-7150. ongoing. oa.org/meetings. PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH IEP’S (INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS)
For parents of children attending Chatham-Savannah 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 receiving inpatient or outpatient treatment. Case manager facilitates the meetings. Meets weekly. Call for info ongoing. 912-350-5616. 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.
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. SISTERS NETWORK (BREAST CANCER IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY)
A national organization to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer on the African American community. At the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial. Call for info. fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. 912-236-7405. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. SPINAL INJURY SUPPORT GROUP
Third Thursdays, 5:30pm, at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-350-8900. 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
Assists survivors of rape and sexual assault. Free, confidential counseling for victims and families. 24-hour Rape Crisis Line operates seven days a week. 912233-7273. ongoing.
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, 6:307:30pm. Safe and confidential. Free to attend. Barbara Moss at Full Circle of Hospice Savannah, 912-629-1089. ongoing. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.
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. 912858-2335. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St.
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.
RAPE CRISIS CENTER
REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP
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. 912-663-7851. St. Leo University, 7426
TEENS NURTURING TEENS (CANCER SUPPORT)
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. YOUNG SURVIVAL COALITION
Young breast cancer patients and their caregivers in the greater Savannah, Hilton Head, and Coastal Georgia area are invited to join this group. Meetings
include presentations from local medical community and discussions. Meetings conducted in the Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute. Saturdays, 4-6 p.m. 912-897-3933. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.
VOLUNTEERS
BETHESDA SEEKS DOCENTS FOR NEW MUSEUM/VISITORS CENTER
Bethesda seeks volunteer docents for their new visitors center/museum. Volunteer docents needed during regular museum hours, Thurs.-Sat. 10am-4pm. Docents will share Bethesda’s rich history and inspiring legacy with visitors from across the country and around the world. ongoing. 912-351-2061. Elizabeth. brown@bethesdaacademy.org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. 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.
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. CALL FOR 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 - just a loving heart. Volunteer training will be offered Monday, May 10 in the community education room at the rear of Hospice House from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Pre-registration is required. ongoing. hospicesavannah.org/. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE TYBEE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND LIGHTHOUSE
Volunteers are the backbone to the Tybee Island Historical Society and Lighthouse. Because we are a non-profit we rely on CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR DOG volunteers to help us succeed everyday. FOSTER CARE If you’re interested in volunteering at the GRRR (Georgia Rescue, Rehabilitation and lighthouse please call Gus Rehnstrom Relocation) is in need of volunteers for at 912-785-5801 or email lhvolunteers@ its dog Foster Care Program. Fostering yahoo.com. For more information visit: gives animals a second chance at life and www.tybeelighthouse.org. ongoing. allows them to receive temporary care tybeelighthouse.org/. Tybee Island from loving foster parents before finding Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. their forever homes. It is a rewarding CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR WILMINGTON experience for both humans and pets in ISLAND FARMERS’ MARKET need. Please contact Kathryn at 912-656- The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market 5900 for more info. ongoing. No physical (WIFM) is looking for teen and adult address given, none.
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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 912-3562826 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
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volunteers to assist with their fifth fall session. Every Saturday from now until the beginning of December, the WIFM will be open for local families to enjoy and the community to gather. Volunteers are needed most in the kids’ area, where children color, cook, create and play fun games. Other volunteer opportunities include preparing the market for the
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arrival of special guests and closing the market after a successful day. Through Dec. 9. laureneashley16@gmail.com. Islands High School, 170 Whitemarsh Island Road. DOCENTS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT FLANNERY O’CONNOR HOUSE
Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home seeks additional volunteers and volunteer docents to help on Fridays and Saturdays, 1p-4pm, and for possible extended hours. Duties: greet visitors, handle admissions, conduct merchandise sales and help with tours. Docent training and written narratives for reference during tours are provided. ongoing. 912-233-6014. haborrello@ aol.com. flanneryoconnorhome.org. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street. DOLPHIN PROJECT SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Dolphin Project needs boat owners, photographers, and other volunteers to help with scientific research on the Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin along coastal Georgia. Must be age 18 or older. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-2326572. thedolphinproject.org.
GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CLINIC
St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Good Samaritan Clinic in Garden City needs volunteer nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, Spanish interpreters and clerical staff. The clinic serves people without insurance and those whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Call to volunteer. ongoing. 912-964-4326. HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN CHATHAM AND OTHER COASTAL COUNTIES
Island Hospice, THA Group’s nonprofit hospice service, seeks volunteers for patient socialization and caregiver respite. Also seeking nonpatient contact volunteers who can contribute by providing services including, but not limited to, office work, crafting, sewing, light yard work, housekeeping, playing guitar for patients, and licensed hairdressers. Serving patients in Chatham, Bryan, Bulloch, Effingham, Liberty, Camden, Glynn, McIntosh, and Screven Counties in Georgia, and Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Charleston,
Colleton Counties in South Carolina. See website or email or call for info. ongoing. 888-842-4463. kbuttimer@thagroup.org. thagroup.org. LIVE OAK PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Volunteers needed to assist in a variety of ways at its branches in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-6523661. liveoakpl.org. MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
St. Joseph’s/Candler’s St. Mary’s Health Center, a free clinic serving the uninsured, seeks physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, lab techs, and patient care techs. Non-clinical volunteers needed to to schedule appointments. Contact Stephanie Alston. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER
Oatland Island Wildlife Center often needs volunteers. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland. org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.
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