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12:30 PM Amythyst Kiah

12:30 PM André Mehmari, piano

12:30 PM Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley

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True Blues: Corey Harris, Cedric Watson 5 PM & Alvin Youngblood Hart / 5/ Amythyst Kiah

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Celebrating Bach: Bridget Kibbey and Dover Quartet

7:30 PM Rodney Crowell

8 PM

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

8 PM

Mandolin Orange

Darrell Scott Band Plays Hank Williams / Kaia Kater & Andrew Ryan

W E D N E S D AY, A P R I L 8 12:30 PM Väsen 5 / 8 PM Väsen / Kittel & Co.

T H U R S D AY, A P R I L 9 & Roger Tallroth

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T H U R S D AY, A P R I L 2 Ana-Maria Vera, piano

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12:30 PM Foghorn Stringband

6/ Kenny Barron and Dave Holland 8:30 PM with Johnathan Blake

Dover Quartet

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12:30 PM Allison de Groot &

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4 / 8 PM Ruthie Foster / Marcia Ball 5:30 / Marta Pereira da Costa / 8:30 PM Germán López

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with André Watts

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Ger Mandolin Orchestra

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12:30 PM 5:30 / George Porter Jr. and 8:30 PM Runnin’ Pardners / Rebirth Brass Band 4 PM 8 PM Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis 6:30 PM

7 PM

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12:30 PM Martin Hayes, Jeremy Kittel

5:30 / Foghorn Stringband / 8:30 PM Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves

Caterina Lichtenberg & Mike Marshall: Beethoven and the Mandolin Chamber III: Futility of Conflict Swing Central Jazz Finale: New Orleans Swing Time

7:30 PM Balsam Range /

Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out

10 PM

Late Night Jazz Jam with Emmet Cohen

11 AM

5:30 / John Jorgenson Quintet / 8:30 PM Frank Vignola / Velvet Caravan 8 PM

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers

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Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

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Drew Petersen, piano

5:30 / Etienne Charles & 8:30 PM Creole Soul /

Brenda Navarrete

5:30 / Junior Brown / 8:30 PM Hot Club of Cowtown 6 PM

Stringband Spectacular: Acoustic Music Seminar Finale

8:30 PM St. Paul

& The Broken Bones

Giovanni Guzzo, violin & Ana-Maria Vera, piano

12:30 PM Hawktail 3 PM

Meechot Marrero, soprano Cajun Dance Party: Steve Riley & Racines / The Revelers

Dover Quartet with Escher String Quartet

4/ 8 PM

5 PM

Christian Sands Presents Three Piano Erroll Garner Summit

7:30 PM Béla Fleck & The Flecktones

12:30 PM Christian Sands, piano

Robert McDuffie, violin & Robert Spano, piano

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Veronica Swift with Emmet Cohen Trio / Vilray

5 PM

Chamber II: From Prussia with Love

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Camille Thomas, cello & Julien Brocal, piano

8:30 PM Latin Dance Party:

4/ 8 PM

Zydeco Dance Party:Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys

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4:30 / Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez / 7:30 PM Harold López-Nussa

Spanish Harlem Orchestra

5/ 8 PM

Wycliffe Gordon & His International All-Stars / Christian Sands Trio

3 PM

Chamber IV: Happy Birthday, Ludwig!

6 PM

Leo Kottke

5 PM

Chamber I: Tales of the Unexpected

6 PM

Martin Hayes Quartet / Aoife O'Donovan’s Songs and Strings

8 PM

Sarah Jarosz / Madison Cunningham

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11 AM

Tara Helen O'Connor, flute

12:30 PM Emmet Cohen Trio 4 PM

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Sebastian Knauer, piano

12:30 PM Martin Hayes Solo

Performance Today’s Piano Puzzler with Bruce Adolphe and Fred Child 7 PM

5/ 8 PM

Melissa Aldana Quartet: Visions / André Mehmari Trio

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7:30 PM Bryan Sutton, Jack Lawrence

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THEATRE: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time FRI-SUN

Based on Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time follows 15-year-old Christopher after the death of his neighbor’s dog. See the world through Christopher’s eyes as he embarks on an extraordinary journey where he challenges assumed truths and discovers life-changing secrets. 8 p.m. Fri-Sat, 3 p.m. Sunday Kennedy Fine Arts Building, Savannah State University, 3219 College St. collectiveface.org

WEDNESDAY 12.11 19th Century Christmas Dinner

Join the Davenport House Museum and the historic Marshall House Inn for a celebration of holidays past in the spirit of Dickens’ and Mr. Fezziwig’s English Christmas. 5:45 p.m. Davenport House, 324 East State St. $95 info@davenporthousemuseum.org

A Christmas Tradition

17th Annual Christmas Spectacular features singing, dancing, comedy and aerial artistry with all your favorite holiday classics. Wed-Fri & Tues 8pm, Sat 3 & 8pm, Sun 3pm The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $39 adults, $19.50 children savannahtheatre.com

Film: The Face with Two Left Feet

This 1979 Italian-made comedy was made to cash in on the worldwide success of the smash musical drama “Saturday Night Fever,” but it wound up being a huge flop instead. Presented by Psychotronic Film Society. 8 p.m. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $7

Critter Christmas SAT 12.4

Kids of all ages are invited to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Enjoy arts and crafts at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. Get your photos with Santa and Puddles, the official mascot of the National Wildlife Refuge System. The Nature Store will be having a 20% off sale. Free 4-6pm Savannah National Wildlife Reguge 694 Beech Hill Lane, Hardeevile, South Carolina (843) 784-2468

THURSDAY 12.12 ELF The Musical

Savannah Fairytale Ball

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Fairytale Tickets: A ticket to the Fairytale Ball includes so many magical things - a Royal Entrance, Group Games, Ocean Yoga, Princess Crafts, Candy Buffet, Stories, and Sing-A-Longs, Princess Performances, Professional Portraits, and more. $20-$55 9am-3:30pm Savannah Convention Center 1 International Dr

This comical Broadway stage adaptation of the classic movie tells the lovable story of Buddy the elf. It’s a heartwarming delight for the whole family. 8 p.m. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $39 adults, $19.50 children savannahtheatre.com

Film: Citizen Kane

Orson Wells’ triumph is the story of enigmatic newspaper mogul Charles Foster Kane’s rise and fall and the riddle he let behind with his dying breath. 7 p.m. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne. $10 9124724790. info@tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater.showare.com/

Lecture: Getting It Done

In the final part of our Public Art lecture series, panelists Jerome Meadows, Erin Wessling, and Stephanie Raines will discuss putting projects into motion. 6 p.m. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of

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MLK and Oglethorpe Streets. Free

Merry Christmas, Baby

The show features some of Savannah’s most talented performing artists from the dance troupe The Downtown Delilahs. Thurs. & Fri. 11 p.m., Sat. 9:30 & 11 p.m. House of Mata Hari, 306 W. Factor’s Walk. $20

FRIDAY 12.13 A Barbershop Christmas

Classic and contemporary holiday music featuring mixed voice chorus’, special quartets and a visit from Santa in Savannah’s unique outside performing venue. 7 p.m. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. $15 508-314-8796.

A Carpenter’s Christmas

While The Carpenters are known for over a dozen chart-topping hits, they also won over their fans with their Christmas celebrations. 8 p.m. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne. $20 9124724790. info@tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater.showare.com/

House of Gunt Presents Covfefe Talk

A game and variety talkshow hosted by House of Gunt. Drag performers and freaks alike will host an evening of queery over hot covfefe and explore controversial topics. 8 p.m. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $10 suggested

I Cantori Sings!

I Cantori presents Welcome Yule!, featuring seasonal favorites. 7:30 p.m. Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 Westridge Road (The Landings). Adults $20, Students $10 912-925-7866. incantorisavannah.com

Odd Lot Improv: Friday Funnies

An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” 8 p.m. The Loft on Liberty, 215 W. Liberty St. $10 oddlotimprov@gmail.com. oddlot.lol

Racial Healing

Light supper of soup, bread and dessert followed by a short program with discussion, concluding with Compline, an evening contemplative prayer service. second Friday of every month, 6 p.m. All Saints Episcopal Church, 804Jones Ave.

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live!

Theatre: Around the World in 80 Days

ELF The Musical

Theatre: Black Nativity Savannah

Film: Feast of the Seven Fishes

Theatre: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Make memories with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang this holiday season at Savannah Children’s Theatre. Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 East g Victory Dr. $17-$22 912-238-9015. eventinfo@savannahchildrenstheatre.org This comical Broadway stage adaptation of the classic movie tells the lovable story of Buddy the elf. It’s a heartwarming delight for the whole family. 8 p.m. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $39 adults, $19.50 children savannahtheatre.com Join a large Italian-American family on Christmas Eve 1983 as they prepare for the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes, reminisce about the past, and seek love in the future. Presented by CinemaSavannah. 6:30 p.m. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets. $10, cash preferred

Danger, romance, and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show as five actors portraying 39 characters traverse seven continents in Mark Brown’s adaptation of the classic literary adventure. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Savannah Rep’s PLAYShop, 980 Industry Drive. $18 savannahrep.org The Performing Arts Collective of Savannah performs this joyful retelling of St. Luke’s story of the birth of Christ by way of gospel music, dance, poetry, and narrative. Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 3 & 7 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. Coastal Cathedral Church, 275 Berwick Blvd. $20 in advance, $25 at door

Based on Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel, this play follows 15-year-old Christopher after the death of his neighbor’s dog. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Kennedy Fine Arts Building, Savannah State University, 3219 College St. collectiveface.org

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SATURDAY 12.14 Amahl and the Night Visitors

This unique performance features Garrison students and members of the Savannah Arts Orchestra as well as area musicians. 3 & 7 p.m. Yamacraw Performing Arts Center, 649 W. Jones St. $10 adults, $5 students under 18

Forsyth Farmers Market

Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Forsyth Park

Front Porch Improv: Fun House

Front Porch Improv is a never-seen-before improvised comedy show. 8:30 p.m. La Scala Ristorante, 119 E 37th St. $10, $5 with student ID frontporchimprov.com

Islands Farmers’ Market

Local food vendors with fresh & local produce, meats, baked goods, seasonings, and so much more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

401 Quarterman Dr. islandsfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Madeline Walker: Coastal Ballet Nutcracker

Madeline Walker Coastal Ballet’s take on the holiday classic. 3 & 6 p.m. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $25

Madeline Walker: Coastal Ballet Nutcracker

Madeline Walker Coastal Ballet’s take on the holiday classic. 3 & 6 p.m. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $25

Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans

An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Followed by long form comedy. 8 p.m. The Loft on Liberty, 215 W. Liberty St. $10 oddlotimprov@gmail.com. oddlot.lol

Savannah Art Walk

Explore Savannah’s historic downtown by visiting artists and galleries every second

Saturday. second Saturday of every month Hyatt Regency Savannah, 2 West Bay St. savannahartwalk.com

4 p.m. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 East Charlton Street. Free and open to the public

Savannah for Morons: The Trolley Tour

MONDAY 12.16

This comedy show on wheels will roast nearly 300 years of Savannah in a 90minute ride. 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Visitor’s Information Center, 301 MLK Jr. Blvd. $33 savannahformorons.com

Tony Williamson and the Onyx Club Boys

Mandolin virtuoso Tony Williamson joined the Onyx Club Boys for a great night of gypsy jazz. 8 p.m. Randy Wood Guitars, 1304 East Hwy. 80. $23

SUNDAY 12.15 Robert Strozier Christmas Reading w/ Laura Lawton

Laura Lawton will deliver the 31st annual holiday reading of Truman Capote’s short story, “A Christmas Memory.”

I Cantori Sings!

I Cantori presents a Christmas Concert featuring seasonal favorites. 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1707 Bull St. Adults $20, Students $10 912-925-7866. incantorisavannah.com

Odd Lot Improv: Monday Night Madness

An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” 8 p.m. The Loft on Liberty, 215 W. Liberty St. $5 oddlotimprov@gmail.com. oddlot.lol

Tybee Island Farmers Market

Featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, and much more. 4 p.m. 30 Meddin Drive tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com

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Wave goodbye to the Waving Girl? BY JIM MOREKIS

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IN ONE of its last acts, the outgoing DeLoach administration did something that perfectly sums up the last four years: They disturbed a precious, irreplaceable local civic and cultural resource to reward a developer, overturning a unanimous decision by a citizen board to do so. If there’s anything more emblematic of the legacy of this administration, I can’t think of it. The resource in question is The Waving Girl, the iconic sculpture of Florence Martus that since its creation in the 1970s has occupied a space on the east end of River Street. The developer in question is Richard Kessler, of Plant Riverside, Bohemian, and Mansion on Forsyth fame. Perhaps coincidentally, perhaps not, Kessler was a key, maxed-out contributor to most of the outgoing Council members who voted to move the statue, including Mayor Eddie DeLoach. The lame-duck Council voted 7-2 to move the Waving Girl to a display space — apparently already built! — near the Plant Riverside hotel/mixed-used development, all the way on the other end of River Street. It’s important to reiterate that Council voted this way despite the unanimous ruling of the Historic Site and Monuments Commission against moving it — yet another volunteer citizen advisory board whose expertise and civic service was overruled in the name of development. Common sense would say to delay such a decision until the next Council is in place in January, but in this case the rush to judgment seemed to have its own inexorable political logic. The irony is rich: In a state where it’s almost impossible to get a Confederate monument moved, apparently all it takes to get a non-Confederate monument moved is some campaign contributions and a couple of letters from politicallyconnected lobbyists. And that’s another reason why the Waving Girl is so important: In a political environment where seemingly every statue, slogan, and even T-shirt provokes discord,

she is completely inoffensive, completely free of problematic baggage, and promotes nothing but positive feelings among the public. Which of course is why she’s now so desirable as a marketing tool. For many decades, the real Martus waved to passing ships, first from her home on nearby Elba Island further down the Savannah River, and in later life from her home on the Wilmington River in Thunderbolt. The stated reason for moving the statue was to increase its visibility from the Savannah River, the sculpture being spe-

But at no point was this simple solution proposed. Kessler himself spoke in favor of moving the Waving Girl to his hotel, admitting that he had financial interests in doing so, but that he was motivated primarily by having more people see and enjoy the statue. He might be right, especially since more new hotel projects are set for the immediate area of where the Waving Girl is now. Both the Waving Girl and the Olympic cauldron seem to be “in the way” of current development plans. But neither the vague promise of more foot traffic, nor hotel plans that probably should have received more scrutiny, are compelling reasons to move an iconic cultural gem such a great distance. Who will pay for the move? The Savannah Propeller Club says that they and an unnamed private individual will pony up the cost. Is Kessler the unnamed private individual? It’s a public monument, and the public has the right to know. All that aside, what matters is that a citizen’s advisory board was overruled to benefit one particular project, and that the simplest solution to the supposed “problem” of visibility — putting the Waving Girl back in her original spot 95 feet away — hasn’t been proposed. The gaslighting is frankly ridiculous, and has only served to further inflame public sentiment against moving the Waving Girl, an idea rivaled only by the proposed Fire Fee in terms of incredibly unpopular ideas from the last four years. It’s important that two newly elected Council members, Alicia cifically intended to greet passing ships, as Blakely and Linda Wilder-Bryan, showed the real Florence Martus did. up to speak logically and forcefully against The statue was moved 95 feet back and the move. That, I think, was a shot across away from its original site to make room the bow saying that the incoming Council for the much less-attractive Olympic Torch might be willing to reconsider any number cauldron during the 1996 Olympics. of unpopular decisions by the old one. Defenders of the statue’s move say, cor(Blakely also serves on the Historic Site rectly, that the Savannah Propeller Club and Monuments Commission.) has been trying to increase visibility of I do understand that the new Council The Waving Girl basically since then. A will have much weightier issues to deal laudable goal, for sure. with than statues: Affordable housing, a The obvious, no-brainer answer to this living wage for City employees, homelessproblem — since we’re already talking ness, filling a plethora of open staff posiabout moving statues around — is to simtions, and hiring a City Manager, to name ply swap the Waving Girl with the Olympic just a few. cauldron, putting Ms. Martus back in her But overturning this hugely unpopular original spot. decision would send quite an encouraging Problem solved, right? signal for the new year. CS

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Janie Brodhead.

Kristin Russell.

Brad Baugh.

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A conversation with the original founders and new owners of a Savannah institution BY RACHAEL FLORA

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FOR OVER four decades, Brighter Day has been a Savannah institution. In 1978, Peter and Janie Brodhead opened the natural food store as 24 yearolds straight out of college, in a thenunsafe and undeveloped neighborhood. The Brodheads led the charge for food and health activism by themselves for a long time, until 2001 when they got their first compatible neighbors: the Sentient Bean. Both locally-owned businesses that prioritized health, the two redefined what the South of Forsyth neighborhood was all about. Now, after 41 years in business, the Brodheads announce they’re passing the reins of their beloved store over to Kristin Russell and Brad Baugh of the Sentient Bean. We caught up with all four of them last week. How did you all come to this decision?

Kristin: I like the sweeping story. Janie: I was outside sweeping, and Kristin came up and said, “I’m wondering what you’re going to do about Brighter Day. If you’re ever interested in selling it, let us know.” So I immediately went home that night to Peter and said, “Guess what?” It had always been weighing on our 10 hearts the past couple years, as we wanted

to travel and do other things in the community that we might want to try after being in business for 41 years. But we really care about this neighborhood, we care about our store and our staff, so we wanted to figure out a way to do that so it would continue. So when Kristin came up and said that, it was so perfect because I’ve seen her work so hard as a businesswoman at the Bean. I know that Brad and Kristin have a great passion for this neighborhood, which is changing so quickly. We wanted to make sure it had the same heart. Kristin: That Park Avenue and Bull Street remains a bastion of locally-focused independent business and nothing else.

anymore and it hasn’t been true for three or four years. Janie: Yesterday I had this lady who was so worried about her car, and it was parked in front of the store. So I offered, “I’ll put your ParkSavannah app in there for you.” I don’t think parking is as bad a problem as people who are used to old Savannah perception is. The woman I waited on yesterday was 84 years old, and she started shopping here when she was 42. It’s pretty humbling. We were 24 when we started and we’re 65 now. I think when you’re in a business for so long, I’m beginning to see grown children with their kids. I’m seeing the second and third generation of customers. How has the neighborhood changed in Kristin: Same; we have generations here the years you’ve been here? already. We have kids I remember being babies and they come back from college Kristin: The average income of the walk-by and I’m like, “Whoa, I remember you when traffic has increased dramatically. you were this big.” Janie: Even now, we have people who Brad: Or even employees you remember might come in for a coffee at the Bean from when they were younger. while they’re waiting to catch the bus to go Kristin: And of course, the neighbordowntown, so the way traffic is flowing as hood has filled in a lot too, which is nice. far as public transportation. Even when I moved to the neighborhood Kristin: Tourism is pushing south a lot. only 20 years ago, the number of abanJanie: We have a trolley stop over there, doned and boarded-up houses was high, and we face the same problems with park- and that’s not healthy either. ing and things like that. When we first opened, nobody came. People would call Do you think it’s going in the right and say, “Is it safe to come downtown?” direction? Kristin: The location on the park was great for us, but the regular customKristin: Yeah, it’s such a dense residential ers would always say, “I love coming to area, which I love. the Bean because I know I can park,” as Brad: There’s nothing left to develop. opposed to downtown. But that’s not true Kristin: I just talked to the news about

the 90 day to-go cup trial for this area. Janie: That’s one reason we’re excited about Brad and Kristin becoming the owners, because they have the heart and passion for this neighborhood. Kristin: We’re neighborhood activists for sure. Janie: And food activists too. That’s such a great fit for a business we love so much. Peter: When they moved in next door, that was the first time we thought, “Oh my gosh, we have an ally! They use organic stuff and they’re coming from Eugene, Oregon—holy cow!” We had nothing but weird neighbors for decades, so a totally complimentary business was like, wow. Kristin: That was not coincidence. We wanted to be here because they were here. We wanted to be in this neighborhood and on the park, but we looked at several locations and almost ended up at the north end of the park in what is now that very fancy shopping district at Jones and Whitaker, which would have been a whole different look and feel if we’d ended up there. This was our first choice, but when we asked, it wasn’t available. But we came back a year later, and even then they said, “No, we’ve got somebody that’s planning on going in there.” But that’s where Brad stepped in. Brad: I said, “Kristin, go down there, drive to their house, knock on the door and offer them $50 more.” And she did. In the buzz around this story, readers expressed relief at seeing Brighter Day sold to people who they knew shared the same values.

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What will the transition be like? Janie: It will switch over at midnight on Dec. 31, when I’m going, “Cheers!” Peter: And Kristin’s going, “Oh my God!” Kristin: They’re going to stay and help us learn the ropes and figure it out for January and February. I’ve already started learning the ropes; I was cashiering yesterday. Ideally I’ll be able to not rely on them. Peter: Anything she needs, we want her to feel comfortable and like we’re right there.

Kristin: Maybe on January 5 at 9 p.m. I’ll call them with questions, but by the end of February we should be good. Brad: And then they’ll block the numbers. Janie: We’ve got a really good staff, we’ve got stable people who have been with us for a long time and are well-trained. Janie and Peter, how does it feel to retire? Janie: We don’t call it retiring—we’re refiring. It feels great to know that we still are young and healthy enough to really enjoy life. There’s a lot we want to do as far as community, art projects, travel, enjoying grandkids and things like that, but we’ll probably be doing a lot of volunteering and things like that. Peter: I’m still on for all the community talks. I’m going to continue doing a lot of community outreach and nutrition talks. Janie: Things you don’t find time for but have a passion for. Maybe we’ll get a chicken coop. Peter: I finally get to call Longwood Plantation and say, “Bring that dirt over!” Janie: We’re definitely not going to lay on the couch and watch TV. We have strong friendships with people we’ve made that we’re excited to actually be a friend to instead of just meeting them on the vitamin aisle. CS

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Janie: We definitely have shared values and I feel like Kristin doesn’t make a big enough deal about what a food activist she’s been in our community. She does a lot. She’s one of the founders of the [Forsyth] Farmers’ Market and on the board of Georgia Organics, which is a fantastic deal. Having good food ethics is really key at Brighter Day, so that’s continuing too. I think we carry a lot of the same social values as being really inclusive to our customers. We’ve always felt like, whether you’re coming in with an EBT card or buying $500 worth of something, you’re still treated the same. I see that at the Bean too, and I know that’s going to continue. We share the same challenges with some of our people who panhandle, and trying to treat them fairly but also consider our customers at the same time. Kristin: Have some clear boundaries, but never forget that we’re all humans.

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TWO DAYS a week Steve Gerard, Sr. arrives at Emmaus House at 7 a.m. to prepare the morning meal for hundreds of our most hungry citizens. As he sorts the day-old bakery goods to put on the tables, which were contributed by several local grocery stores, he says, “we live by our donations.” Volunteers scurry to set the circular tables for seven people each, for a family style dining experience. “We can use more volunteers.” Gerard continues, “I love doing this, it is one of the best things that I have ever done. Helping my fellow man in a way that I found five years ago after my wife died.” Some may think it odd to eat chicken and gravy at 8:30 a.m., but at the “diner” located at 18 Abercorn Street, the culinary fare is a welcomed meal. Emmaus House serves up helpings Monday - Friday to the homeless and hungry 12 members of our community.

For the past eight years, retired high school math teacher, Steve Hill, has been volunteering five days a week. He grins, “I am a senior volunteer, so I do the work that other volunteers don’t want to do.” He confesses that his favorite task is doing inventory, which seems appropriate for a math teacher, as he writes the daily meal on the chalkboard for all to see. “This is a mission activity because all people are important. They’re important to the Lord, so they’re important to me,” says Hill. “The poor and homeless are who I focus on in my mission work.” From 6-8:30 a.m., Wayne Harden, Clinic Supervisor, is busy doing laundry dropped off the day before by clients who need clean clothes. Harden also opens the front door for people who need a shower. As he unloads one of the two dryers he says, “this isn’t just a job, it is a calling.” “I have a lot of heart, and I have a past too, I try to be a mentor,” Harden says, as he carefully folds the freshly laundered clothes, “it’s a plate full, it’s a ministry.” Ariana Berksteiner, Executive Director of Emmaus House, explains, “we are here for people running on hard times, so they have the support to get on their feet.”

From top left: Ben Austin, left, talks with a visitor; Danny; Rick; Steve Gerard; and Steve Hill.

Berksteiner goes on to articulate many of the reasons why people fall on hard times and what our community needs to focus on as part of the solutions — such as jobs that pay a livable wage, housing first initiatives, comprehensive mental health services, just to name a few. “We’re putting a band-aid on this festering problem, giving the dignity of a meal, a hot shower, and clean clothes.” She makes certain that everyone who enters Emmaus House feels welcome. After all of the volunteers finish the final touches of preparing the meal and setting the tables, they huddle in a circle with staff to pray, “Let our friends feel welcome and part of something bigger than themselves,” says Rev. Kevin Veitinger. Berksteiner opens the door and calls for people with canes and walkers first.

Many who come to Emmaus House bring all of their worldly belongings with them. To ensure that the dining area does not get too congested, Ben Austin checks their bags and gives each person a claim ticket. Austin smiles as he greets each person by name, and chats about what items they need, such as coats. One client asks if they’ve found a pair of size 28 waist white pants for him, an item he’s been requesting. Austin assures him that they continue to keep an eye out and will hold them for him if they get a donation that fits his request. Rick, who comes in with a walker says, “I would pay for this food if I could. I’m a cook and food lover, this food is amazing.

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While he cleans pots and pans, Daniel, a client volunteer five days a week, says “It’s a great way to give back. Being homeless, it gives me an opportunity to see things from the other side. Instead of eating in the dining room, I get to serve.” As Daniel boxes up the leftover food in containers to take to homeless people who did not make it to Emmaus House that morning, he says, “we look out for each other.” “People make decisions, good or bad, and I understand that nobody is perfect,” he explains. He encourages his fellow homeless neighbors to “be happy to wake up in the morning and try to make sure the next day is better than before — keep your head up and keep moving, that is my philosophy.” Daniel is proud to say,“the best part is seeing everyone come in and enjoy the meal, and leave full with a smile on their face.” After the morning meal, clothing and other necessities are distributed. The greatest needs right now are blankets, coats, sturdy backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, men’s pants, men’s shoes, and CAT bus passes. Donated items can be dropped off at Emmaus House Monday - Friday 6 a.m.- 1 p.m. To volunteer at Emmaus House, you can go to unitedministriessavannah.org/ emmaus-house and click on the “Volunteer Opportunities” tab. If you are not able to volunteer, but still want to help, you can drop-off or drop-ship items such as 3-section plates, 8 ounce cups, napkins, utensils, and ground coffee to Emmaus House, 18 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401. A pack of 200 3-section plates can be found online distributor for about $15, and a 30 ounce can of store brand coffee for under $5 can be an easy add-on purchase while doing your grocery shopping. All donations are greatly appreciated and help Emmaus House to serve more people. CS

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There is lots of love and hugs as people greet each other and catch up on their lives while enjoying coffee with their meal. After everyone eats, seconds are available. Eric enlisted in the Marines three days after he graduated from high school at age 17, and faithfully served for 13 years, including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, until, as he describes it, his “knee was blown off.” Eric comes from a family with a long history of military service, and he was in Navy ROTC in high school, but decided to enlist in the Marines because he wanted to “play with big boy toys. In high school I saw that Marines got to play with the bigger toys,” he says. “I like it here. It is nice to have fresh food,” Eric explains as he packs his clean laundry into his pack. He carries all his belongings in a camouflage backpack and sports a matching cap identifying himself as a Marine. “Once a Marine, always a Marine,” he says. Eric was honorably discharged and currently lives outside. While he could qualify for at least 80% disability, he lost his DD214 while moving. This is an incredibly common occurrence for homeless veterans as they tend to be more transient, and it’s a huge barrier to getting much needed services. Without a DD214 you cannot get assistance, and getting a replacement form is extremely difficult — even more cumbersome if you do not have a home address. In 2011 Eric moved to Savannah with his fiancee, who has since passed away due to medical illness. He drove a truck for years, and lived out of the cab, but due to recent illness and a heart condition, he was unable to continue. But he hopes to get back to work eventually. “Always be prepared. That’s what I learned in the Marine Corps,” Eric flashes a kind smile while he hoists his ruck pack and walks out the door with a full stomach.

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A BELOVED Christmas tradition continues this Sunday at the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home. For 28 years, Dr. Robert Strozier, one of the six founding members of the home, read Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory.” Strozier, a longtime English professor at Armstrong, sadly passed away in April. But the tradition he created lives on with a rechristening of the event as a memorial event. Foundation manager Cody Shelley says that 2017 was the last year Strozier was well enough to read the story. “Last year, instead of a reading, we just had a holiday afternoon open house with treats,” she remembers. “He wasn’t able to join us and it didn’t feel right to have someone else do it. This year, as a way to honor him, we have christened our annual

reading as the Robert Strozier Christmas Memorial Reading.” Local author Laura C. Lawton was chosen as the inaugural reader. “We came up with a list of folks that are literary or involved in the literary community, and we were really looking for someone that had a good voice,” says Shelley. “She’s got that Southern twang—it’s going to be a perfect fit.” Part of what made Strozier’s readings so memorable, Shelley recounts, was his Southern twang and his passion for the story. “A Christmas Memory” was a favorite of the six founders, and while Shelley jokes that Flannery herself was not the biggest Capote fan, the story is moving, and even more so when read aloud. Without giving anything away, the story follows a child and an older relative at Christmas. “It’s a story that, without being schmaltzy or maudlin, really makes you feel that melancholic holiday feeling so

many of us get fore things that have gone by,” Shelley says. “It is beautifully written, and of all the stories in my life I’ve heard read aloud, it translates better than just about any. No matter how many times I hear it or read it, it always makes me tear up.” In a sweet twist, the 30th anniversary of the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Foundation is a year of creating new traditions, especially as Shelley notes that only one of the six founders, Gillian Brown, is still living. “It’s a good time for us to transition to a new tradition in his honor,” says Shelley. “We wouldn’t want to cease having ‘A Christmas Memory’ as part of our tradition, but in carrying on the tradition, I think we’re really carrying the torch for the founders and the people that started this project and kept it going for so many years.” Another major perk of the reading is that it asserts the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home as a spot for the community. “The home on a dayto-day basis functions mostly as a tourist destination. The people that come for tours are almost exclusively visitors to Savannah,” says Shelley. “Doing lectures, doing readings, the Flannery birthday party—this is how we have this continuing connection with the community. Welcoming people in from our neighborhood and from Savannah to this space to enjoy it like we get to, to share it like visitors get to, and have something to connect with.” On Sunday, the community will come together again for what’s usually a standing-room-only event. Shelley notes that about 40 guests can fit in the parlor, but that people will flank the stairs and sit on the floor to hear the reading. In addition to the reading, Joni SaxtonGiusti from The Book Lady will be onsite with copies of “A Christmas Memory” for sale, and the home will be decorated in all its holiday splendor. “We’re so glad to be doing it,” says Shelley, “and happy as a group to have found a way to memorialize Dr. Strozier and continue his intention and his legacy in a way that honors him.” CS Robert Strozier Christmas Memorial Reading Sun., Dec.15, 4 p.m. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton St. Free and open to the public

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Moore III is facing multiple charges to include Trafficking MDMA and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Moore III is being held in the Chatham County Detention Center. “CNT’s investigation into Moore III began following information he was selling large quantities of MDMA throughout the SavannahChatham area. During CNT’s investigation, agents determined Moore III was currently on probation through Tattnall County and identified he was staying at the hotel in Savannah,” CNT says.

One person is in custody following the seizure of firearms and approximately four pounds of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or Ecstasy). “During the late evening hours of December 5, 2019, members of the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) conducted a search of a hotel room on Savannah’s Southside resulting in the seizure of approximately four pounds of MDMA and marijuana,” CNT reports. Also seized were two pistols and more than $650. CNT arrested 39-year-old Moore and the take Willie Moore III of Savannah. from the bust.

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to the restroom, one of the employees at the business realized that her wallet was missing from her purse. The victim’s debit and credit cards were immediately used at several locations in the vicinity,” police report. “The couple is possibly involved in similar crimes in surrounding jurisdictions,” police say. Anyone with information on either subject is asked to contact the Southside Precinct at (912) 351-3403. Information can also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

The Savannah Police’s Southside Precinct is seeking to identify two subjects in a larceny case. “The unknown man and woman came into Great Clips at Alleged Great Clips 5500 Abercorn Street thieves. around 8 a.m. Nov. 14. Soon after the man went

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26. “Around 3:45 p.m. an unknown black male who was traveling in a white Chevrolet Cruze walked to the front porch of a residence in the first block of Westboure Avenue, removed two small potted plants as well as two packages that had been delivered on the porch. The incident was captured by a doorbell surveillance camera. The man was described as a bald black male with black goatee,” police say. Anyone with information on either subject is asked to contact the Northwest Precinct at (912) 651-6990 ext. 1749. Information can also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain Alleged package thief. anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward. CS

The Savannah Police’s Northwest Precinct is seeking to identify a man who stole several packages and potted plants off of a porch on Westbourne Avenue on Nov.

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NEWS & OPINION NEWS OF THE WEIRD Kentarias Gowans, 20, of Flowery Branch, Georgia, came up with a novel way of celebrating Thanksgiving. He was scheduled to work at the Steak ‘n’ Shake in Oakwood that day, but called in “intoxicated” and said he wouldn’t be in. But around 10 p.m. that evening, Gowans arrived at the restaurant with a handgun, which he held to another employee’s head while demanding money, the Gainesville Times reported. Multiple employees and customers called 911, and police arrived to see Gowans exiting the restaurant with his gun. He briefly raised the weapon, officers reported, but then dropped it, and he was taken into custody after a brief struggle.

Not Santa

As Stephanie Leguia of Milton, Massachusetts, and her neighbor, Wenhan Huang, chatted in Huang’s yard on Dec. 1, an unusual object slammed to the ground just feet from where they stood. Their backs were turned when what looked like a “giant silver tarp” crashed down, reported the Boston Herald. On its way, it lopped off four tree branches: “If it had hit us, we would have been dead,” Leguia said. Turns out the object was an uninflated silver evacuation slide from a Delta flight arriving in Boston from Paris. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the pilot had heard a loud noise as the Boeing airliner approached Logan International Airport, but the flight landed without incident. Delta and the FAA are investigating.

Least Competent Criminals

Callie Elizabeth Carswell of Morganton, North Carolina, and her fiance, Clarence Moore III, allegedly staged an elaborate crime, all in the name of love, just before Thanksgiving. Around 10 p.m. on Nov. 25, while Carswell worked at the Big Daddy convenience store, Moore entered the store carrying an ornamental sword and wearing a hat and bandanna to disguise his identity. He “demanded” money from Carswell, leaving with $2,960, the Morganton Department of Public Safety told The News Herald. When the “robber” left the store, she called 911. Police went on to work the case overnight, while Carswell and Moore made an early morning stop at Walmart to buy a ring and get engaged on the spot, documenting the big event on Facebook. But details of Carswell’s story didn’t add up, and investigators found evidence in her car and at their home that led them to arrest the couple. Moore confessed to the crime, but Carswell shouted at reporters as she entered the courthouse: “I will assault you! I didn’t do it. ... Watch the (expletive) video and you’ll see that I was (expletive) terrified. I wasn’t involved.” The couple were charged with armed robbery, misuse of 911 and filing a false police report.

Fine Points of the Law

After a decade of wrangling through the court system, Bela Kosoian has been awarded $20,000 (Canadian) by the Supreme Court of Canada. It all started in the Laval, Quebec, Montmorency Metro station in 2009, when Kosoian was riding an escalator while looking through her purse and, pointedly, not holding the handrail. According to CBC News, a police officer told her to respect a sign asking riders to hold the rail, but Kosoian declined and then would not identify herself to the officer, who slapped her with two tickets: one for disobeying the sign and another for obstructing the work of an inspector. Kosoian sued, and the highest court agreed with her, saying: “A reasonable police officer should have known that people didn’t have to hold the handrails.” They called the sign a “warning” and not a law. “I knew that I didn’t do anything wrong,” Kosoian said. “It was the principle of it.”

Questionable Judgment

In The Hague, Netherlands, management at supermarket chain Albert Heijn is walking back a request that employees send in a photo of themselves in their underwear, in order to work out sizes for new uniforms. Workers were asked to use an “innovative mobile app” to submit the photos, AFP reported, but the company backed down after the complaints started rolling in. “The manager told us that if we don’t do it, we can’t be in the store anymore because we don’t have the right corporate clothing,” said one 17-year-old employee who works at the Nijmegen branch. But Albert Heijn said participating was voluntary and “although ... pictures were not visible to management, this should never have happened. We apologize to all involved.”

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Ronald Cyr, 65, of Van Buren, Maine, became the victim of his own trap on Nov. 28 when he was shot by a handgun that he had rigged to fire whenever someone opened the front door. Cyr was able to call 911 and say that he had been shot, WAGM reported, but he later died. When officers of the Van Buren Police Department arrived, they found that along with the home’s front-door booby trap, other devices were set up, prompting them to call the Maine State Police bomb squad. Homemade security devices that use weapons are illegal in the United States.

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reported. Later, at the shower in Crestview, the father-to-be opened the box and found ... a Mossberg 715T semi-automatic rifle. “You guys got me a gun!” he shouted excitedly. The gun had live ammo loaded in it, so the Crestview Police Department was summoned. Initially, officers let the future dad keep the weapon, but later asked to hold it as they investigated the incident. “Goodwill has the best treasures for $9.99,” Alvarez-Rodriguez gushed.

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• At her early December murder trial at Kingston Crown Court in Kingston, England, 35-year-old Asta Juskauskiene of Dartford was accused of setting up a “latter-day medieval duel” between her estranged husband, Giedruis Juskaukus, 42, and her lover, 25-year-old Mantas Kvedaras. As the story goes, according to the Telegraph, the woman had left her husband and become acquainted with Kvedaras, who was serving time in a Lithuanian prison. He was released in May, and after his arrival in England, both men claimed Juskauskiene as their own. So, logically, she decided they should fight to the death in an alleyway on June 17 -- a duel which Juskaukus did not survive. He was found with 35 stab wounds to his body and neck, and Kvedaras confessed to the attack. The prosecutor, Hugh Davies, contends that Juskauskiene manipulated the two men, harbored Kvedaras after the incident, and repeatedly lied to police. She denies conspiring to murder. • An unnamed man was detained in Russia on Nov. 28 after it was revealed that he erected a fake border station in the woods near the country’s border with Finland and charged four South Asian men to smuggle them into the European Union, the Guardian reported. He charged the

men more than $10,000 for the service, but “The man never planned to carry out his promises,” according to the Interfax News Agency. The man took the migrants on a circuitous route in the Vyborg region by car and on foot, at one point carrying an inflatable boat, “just in case.” All five men were taken into custody. The “smuggler” may be charged with fraud.

Runs in the Family

On Nov. 29, Jackson County (Kansas) Sheriff Tim Morse reported that his office had arrested not one, but two, McCrackens for two separate vehicle thefts. Around 1:30 a.m., a deputy stopped Eric Dean McCracken, 36, for a traffic infraction, then arrested him after learning that McCracken was driving with a suspended license. Later that morning, the owner of the truck he was driving reported it stolen, the Topeka Capital-Journal reported. Separately, just before 5 a.m. that day, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office started tracking a different stolen truck using GPS. When a Holton, Kansas, police officer tried to stop that truck, the driver, Keith Ray McCracken, 32, fled. He eventually stopped the vehicle and tried to escape on foot, but was caught at a convenience store. Officers believe Keith was on his way to the Jackson County Jail to bail out his brother, Eric. Both were held at the jail on multiple charges. CS

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FOR A NINTH year, everyone’s favorite locals The Train Wrecks are combining music, holiday cheer, charity, and beer for a great cause. The band is partnering with Loop It Up Savannah once again for the event, and asking people to bring items like canned goods, art supplies, gently used children’s jackets and sweaters, and toys. It’s gearing up to be a special day. Here’s what you need to know before this year’s Holiday Hoedown on Sat., Dec. 14 at the American Legion Ballroom.

It’s been a Savannah staple for almost a decade.

“It kind of started as more of a holiday concert,” Train Wrecks drummer Jeremy Hammons tells connect. “As the event has evolved, it’s really turned into a local holiday party where bands play. It’s a lot of mingling, talking, hanging out, and eating while there’s some great entertainment happening.”

They’ve been partnering with Loop It Up for a few years.

Hammons, Jason Bible, and company. The show will feature live music from Hammons says they initially were workAaron & Jay (Aaron Paul Zimmer and Jay ing with national charities, but decided Rudd) of City Hotel, Chameleon Brotherto work with Loop It Up because of the hood featuring Stan Ray and Matt Ecksunique and important work they’re doing tine, and Stan Ray’s Christmas. for Savannah—bringing the arts to chil“Chameleon Brotherhood is a roots dren in the city. rock and soul focus, and it’s really cool,” “Loop It Up is probably one of our favor- Hammons says. “Stan and Matt brought in ite organizations, because of how localized Jared Hall from Velvet Caravan on keys, they actually are. It’s always great to work and Marc Chesanow, who’s basically a with Molly Lieberman—she does an excel- jazz and rock bass legend at this point. If lent job,” Hammons says. you want to see a band of people playing together, I don’t know if you can do any Attendees are encouraged to bring better than [those guys].” “anything that would help our local Zimmer and Rudd will perform songs community.” from their recent duo project, as well as “More than toys, there’s always a want for solo endeavors and City Hotel’s catalog. art supplies and school supplies. We always “They’ve always been in our collective of get a lot of art kits, which is great for the musicians, so it’s nice to have them on this outreach that Molly is doing,” Hammons year,” he says. explains.

There’s a diverse lineup of music.

Of course, the event will feature a set from its hosts, The Train Wrecks. If you’ve never heard of the band, expect a thrilling set of edgy country and rock and roll from

Tybee Santa will be there.

Who’s Tybee Santa, you say? “He’s not your typical Santa Claus,” Hammons says. “He’s a lot of fun. He’s tall and skinny, and he wears beach shorts and flip flops. We’ll have a photo booth set

up, so you can get in the photo booth with Tybee Santa and have a few beers with him. He likes to have a beer or two, and he’s more fun as the night goes on.”

There’ll be a cash bar.

Booze from Southbound Brewing will be on hand, and the show comes with dinner from Prowl Food Truck. Southbound will also be giving out Hoedown koozies, so you’ve got something to commemorate the show. CS

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Mandolin evolution: a conversation with Tony Williamson Virtuosic legend chats ahead of Randy Wood performance

BY SEAN KELLY

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“I LOVE SAVANNAH. It’s kind of my home away from home,” says mandolin legend Tony Williamson. The virtuoso player has been having Randy Wood work on his instruments for many years, and he’s coming back once again—except this time to play Wood’s Pickin’ Parlor. The North Carolina native has made the mandolin his bread and butter for decades now, not just as a player but also as a dealer. He operates Mandolin Central, a website and company that hosts numerous vintage mandolins including coveted Loar and Gibson models. He’s also the recent recipient of the North Carolina Heritage Award for his contributions to music history. Williamson, known for his genrehopping musical sensibilities, is set for a Pickin’ Parlor show alongside the Onyx

Club Boys, a fellow North Carolina group that performs the music of Django Reinhardt. The night of gypsy jazz is taking place on Sat., Dec. 14 at 8 P.M., and we caught up with Williamson before his arrival in town. I’m really interested in how diverse you are in terms of the genres you live in. Do you feel like you’re always searching the instrument and discovering things as time goes on? Absolutely. First of all, I love to travel. Travel exposes you to a lot of different cultures, and really gives you insight into different ways to completely different ways of approaching music. I grew up in a very rural area, exposed to what we called country music back then. I’ve played music in Brazil, Japan, Taiwan, France, Italy, and just came back from Spain, in fact. A collaboration with a young man from Senegal led me into West African music,

What attracted you to the mandolin? My family was musical. Going back, my family settled in central North Carolina around 1740. My parents were the first generation of millworkers. In those days, I grew up on a farm that did 19th centurystyle farming. We didn’t have television, so our entertainment for the weekend was people coming by and playing music. My dad and grandfather played. I think it was my brother’s 5th birthday, and I was 4, and my dad bought him a mandolin. My brother told me not to touch it, but I literally could play that sucker in no time. My brother just kind of gave up on fighting me on it so he took up guitar, and we were soon playing with the grownups in their weekend sessions in our house and in my dad’s shop. The songs we were doing were stuff like “Sweet Bunch of Daisies.” You know, real tradition and fun stuff that aren’t really complicated. But I’d never really thought about a time when I didn’t want to play music. It’s always been my passion, my job, my hobby, my career. Something I’m really curious about is your website, where you sell vintage mandolins. I know there are coveted eras for certain brands like Loar and Gibson, and I imagine you’ve played countless of them. Is there one that you’ve played or owned over the years that holds a particular amount of importance?

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Well, without a doubt it’s a 1923 or 1924 Gibson F5 signed by Lloyd Loar. I will have that when I come to Savannah. I fell in love with this sound—when I was a kid, Bill Monroe let me play his mandolin, and from that moment on I wanted one just like it. I don’t come from a wealthy family, so how in the world was I able to get one? These instruments have always been fabulously expensive. The way I approached it was through trading. I started out with a really cheap mandolin, and then traded it for a better one. Then I traded that, and then I traded which interestingly led me to discover this again and got my first Gibson. gypsy jazz band that I’m bringing to SavanSlowly, I learned the skill of smart tradnah. Their bass player also plays with ing. When I got my first Loar, I didn’t stop my friend from Senegal. They knew that trading. I played the music of Django Reinhardt. My goal in my business, Mandolin CenDo you know who told me about Stephane tral, is to find good homes for really great Grappelli? Kenny Baker, the famous fiddle instruments, and I have that in common stalwart and creator of Bill Monroe’s sound with Randy Wood as well. cs of the 60s and 70s. TONY WILLIAMSON AND THE When I first met him in 1969, he was ONYX CLUB BOYS @RANDY WOOD playing Django Reinhardt on the guitar. I GUITARS went straight out and bought the record, and it was a whole other world. So I’ve been Sat., Dec. 14, 8 P.M., $23 1304 US-80, Bloomingdale really interested in that music for a long time.

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JEFF TWO-NAMES are not only one of the best bands in Savannah, they’re also flying the punk rock flag on a local level. They’ve been going for quite a while, and continue to put on memorable shows. Currently working on new material, the band is also about to embark on what they’re calling a “worldwide” tour of the state of Florida, which they’ll kick off with a show at The Wormhole on Mon., Dec. 16. Ahead of the gig, we spoke to bandleader and namesake Jeff Two-Names to talk about what people can expect from the tour kickoff show and how they feel about fellow locals and longtime rock rivals The Ramages. This is a very exciting world tour of Florida! Which city are you most excited about?

We can’t wait for this one! To be honest I am looking forward to every show. I’m excited to play a few places we’ve never been like Pompano Beach and Largo, but also looking forward to Tallanasty (Band Rule #453 requires me to say it like that), Jacksonville, and Orlando. We played at Uncle Lou’s in Orlando years ago but it was at, like, 4 p.m. on a Friday afternoon. It was still really fun but this should feel a little different! What are y’all up to currently? Writing or recording at all? So we have been sitting on our best recording yet for a few months. “Philthy” Phil, who has recorded us before, came up last March and we recorded 10 songs. We put two of the songs out on the World Wide Web but we are really excited to eventually release the rest. We have also written a few new ones, and by “we” I mean me...or I. (Please Google which one is grammatically correct before you print so my Mom doesn’t get mad at me.)

I have found so much good punk rock lately. One thing I will always love about punk is how discovering one band leads to the next which leads to the next and it’s like this never ending chain! I have the most narrow range of musical taste in Jeff Two-Names but there are still so many bands that are coming out with great stuff lately. There are tons of European bands that are absolutely rocking the Ramonescore sound right now. Punk rock in 2019 still has the core of what it always had in my opinion. You can be a silly #DadBand or you can sing about the sad state of affairs the world is in, but whatever you are doing make sure to do it with passion and do it for yourself. I don’t think that will ever go away in this little subculture of music. Lastly, any general comment or statement on The Ramages? First of all, I had to Google who they were and still barely found out. If you mean the local #FraudRockers I’d like to publicly state that the Open Mic after our Wormhole show is open to anyone EXCEPT them (laughs). It’s nothing personal, it’s just...actually it’s incredibly personal. I’ll leave it at that. CS

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Everyone’s favorite tribute to The Smiths returns to Savannah. Expect the hits and more at this gig, from both the beloved English band and singer Morrissey’s solo endeavors. Fans of “Bigmouth Strikes Again” and “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out” will be happy to hear their favorites, but the band also dives into the album tracks that defined the band’s brilliance. SAT., DEC. 14, 9 P.M., $10

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Indie folk singer Anna Stine comes to El-Rocko Lounge on her Southern Roots tour. The songwriter and musician takes inspiration from the likes of Joni Mitchell and Stevie Nicks, but she what she does is something all her own. She’s a powerful performer and her show is sure to be a memorable one. She’ll be joined at El-Rocko by Donna Savage and Payne Bridges. FRI., DEC. 13, 9 P.M.

COLTER WALL @VICTORY NORTH

Candian outlaw country rocker Colter Wall has made a real name for himself over the past few years, and he’s bringing his Dylan-inspired songcraft to Victory North. He’s opened for the likes of the great Lucinda Williams, and recorded his debut with Nashville super-producer Dave Cobb. Don’t miss Wall and his buzzed-about songs at Savannah’s newest venue. FRI., DEC. 13, 6 P.M. DOORS, $23

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Two top-tier country/folk artists, Brandon Nelson McCoy and Jason Bible, come together for what’s sure to be a great Thursday night in Savannah. Both McCoy and Bible are excellent songwriters, and their songs pair incredibly well together. A show like this on the Jinx stage is not to be missed THURS., DEC. 12, 8 P.M.

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Barrelhouse South VuDu Shakedown, 10 p.m. Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band Bayou Cafe Ray Tomasino, 9 p.m. Boomy’s Blues Night w/ Ben Keiser, 9:30 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Michael McCormick Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Eric Jones Trio w/ Laiken Williams, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar CC Witt, 7 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. Mansion on Forsyth Park George Evans, 7 p.m. Rachael’s : Sports • Food • Fun Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Bill Smith Trio, 6:30 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. Southbound Brewing Company Boogaloo Bingo and DJ Miami, 7 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (River St.) Joey Manning Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jubal Kane, 8 p.m. White Whale Craft Ales Open Mic Music, 7 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay and Uncle Buck, 7 p.m. The Wormhole Open Jam, 9 p.m.

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The Chromatic Dragon Geeky Trivia Night, 8 p.m. Coach’s Corner Trivia Dub’s Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m. The Jinx Human Jukebox Trivia, 10 p.m. Service Brewing Company Trivia Night with Daniel, 6:30 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Tubby’s Bar Bingo, 7 p.m. World of Beer Trivia, 7 p.m.

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Ruth’s Chris Steak House David Duckworth, 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. Service Brewing Company Bluegrass By The Pint w/ City Hotel, 5:30 p.m. Ships of The Sea Museum A Barbershop Christmas, 7 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Alex Bazemore Taste of India Don Read, 6:30 p.m. Tijuana Flats Gary Strickland Tubby’s Tank House (River St.) Barry Johnson Vic’s on The River Diana Rogers, Claire Frazier and Steven Bryan, 7 p.m. Victory North Colter Wall, 8 p.m. The Warehouse At Sundown, Matt Eckstine Wild Wing Cafe Bill Hodgson, Hitman Blues Band, Magic Rocks Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Lyn Avenue

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Two Tides Brewing Company Bring Your Own Vinyl Night, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY 12.12 LIVE MUSIC

Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band Bayou Cafe Eric Culberson Band, 9 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m. Cohen’s Retreat Munchies and Music, 5 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Brian Eller Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Howard Paul Trio, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Josephine Johnson, 7 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. The Perch at Local 11 ten Levi Moore

TRIVIA & GAMES

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

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

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Statesboro’s Roadhouse brings their unique fusion of country, soul, and rock to Barrelhouse South. Expect a great night of music and dancing and an excellent live band that you won’t want to miss if you love southern rock and roll. FRI., DEC. 13, 9 P.M. Perry Lane Hotel Christmas Cabaret, 6 p.m. PS Tavern Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Gypsy Jazz, 7 p.m. River House Georgia Kyle Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Ray Tomasino Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Open Mic, 9 p.m. Top Deck James Lee Smith, 6:30 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (River St.) Joey Manning Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jon Lee’s Apparitions, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Matt Hill, Matt Hill, 7 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Brian Conley

TRIVIA & GAMES

B & D Burgers Pop Culture Trivia, 7:30 p.m. McDonough’s Trivia, 7 p.m. Pour Larry’s Explicit Trivia, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. The Jinx Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Rusty Rudders Tap House Karaoke World of Beer Karaoke, 9 p.m. The Wormhole Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Totally Awesome Bar Totally Open Mic, 8 p.m.

Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

House of Mata Hari Merry Christmas, Baby, 11 p.m. Stafford’s Public House Open Mic, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY 12.13 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Roadhouse, 9 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m. Club Elan Social Friday w/ DJ Savage Sunday, 9 p.m. Congress Street Social Club LaRon Ellis El-Rocko Lounge Anna Stine, Donna Savage, Payne Bridges, 9 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Ike Stubblefield Organ Trio, 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Voodoo Soup, 9 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Sarah Poole Molly McGuire’s Tell Scarlet, 6 p.m. Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Prohibition Bootleg Beats, 10:30 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m. River House Ricky Standard Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m.

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Bay Street Theatre Savannah Comedy Revue presents An Evening of Film and Frivolity, 8 p.m. The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Friday Funnies, 8 p.m.

Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap Vice Mojito Bar and Lounge Live DJ

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SATURDAY 12.14 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Charlie Fog Band, 9:30 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m. Club Elan Viva La Saturday w/ DJ Lvnlife, 9 p.m. Congress Street Social Club The Reality El-Rocko Lounge Jeffrey Bützer & T.T. Mahony Perform Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas, 8 p.m. Foxy Loxy Cafe Live Music Fire & Wine featuring Anna Stine, 7 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Warm Daddy Anderson and Mark Rapp Quartet, 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar The Magic Rocks, 9 p.m. The Jinx Love and Hate: The Return of Ordinary Boys, 9 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Brian Bazemore Molly McGuire’s JD Music Group, 6 p.m.

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KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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Saturday Shenanigans, 8 p.m. Visitor’s Information Center Savannah for Morons: The Trolley Tour, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. The Wormhole One Night Only: Derick Marchel, 8 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Moon River Brewing Co. Trivia, 6 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m.

The Black Rabbit DJ Square One, 9 p.m. Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap Vice Mojito Bar and Lounge Live DJ

KARAOKE

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

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

House of Mata Hari Merry Christmas, Baby, 9:30 & 11 p.m.

Boomy’s DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m.

SUNDAY 12.15

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

LIVE MUSIC

Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, 9 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10:30 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Eric Jones Trio w/ Teddy Adams and Cynthia Utterbach, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Ford Natirboff, 7 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson The Perch at Local 11 ten Cory Chambers Prohibition Bluegrass Brunch w/ Cory Chambers and Evan Rose, 11 a.m. River House Georgia Kyle The Shrimp Factory Josephine Johnson Tubby’s Tank House (River St.) Jeremy J Riddle, 6 p.m.

MONDAY 12.16

TRIVIA & GAMES

Club One Bingo with Dawn Dupree, 5:30 p.m. The Flying Fish Trivia Night, 7 p.m. The Jinx Music and Movie Trivia, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Boomy’s Karaoke, 10 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Monday Night Madness, 8 p.m. White Whale Craft Ales White Whale Open Mic Comedy

Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

LIVE MUSIC

Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mic, 10 p.m. Bayou Cafe David Harbuck, 9 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Phillip Wise Open Mic Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (River St.) Barry Johnson, Joey Manning Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Rachael Shaner Wild Wing Cafe Tyler Roe The Wormhole Jeff Two Names, 9 p.m., Open Mic, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY 12.17

Wild Wing Cafe Chuck Courtenay, Chuck Courtenay

LIVE MUSIC

Bay Street Blues Ben Keiser Band Bayou Cafe Jam Night with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Eric Moore Foxy Loxy Cafe City Hotel Solo Sessions, 7 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Claire Frazier Quartet, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Georgia Kyle Shiver, 7 p.m. The Jinx Hip Hop Night Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. The Ordinary Pub Jeremy J Riddle, 7 p.m. Top Deck James Lee Smith, 6:30 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (River St.) Joey Manning Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Hitman Blues Band, 8 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

KARAOKE

Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. The Rail Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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The Black Rabbit 1215 Barnard St. Blueberry Hill 546 Dean Forest Rd. 964-8401

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

The Chromatic Dragon 514 MLK Jr. Blvd. 912-289-0350 chromaticdragon.com

Club Elan 301 Williamson St. 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

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

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

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

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Foxy Loxy Cafe 1919 Bull St. 912-401-0543 foxyloxycafe.com

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Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant 107 W. Broughton St. House of Mata Hari 306 W. Factor’s Walk Jazz’d Tapas Bar 52 Barnard St. 912-236-7777 www.jazzdsavannah.com

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

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

La Scala Ristorante 119 E 37th St (912) 238-3100

Little Lucky’s 6 Gateway Blvd. E. 912-925-1119

The Loft on Liberty 215 W. Liberty St. Mansion on Forsyth Park 700 Drayton St.

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River House 125 W. River St.

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Rocks on the Roof 102 W. Bay St.

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

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

McDonough’s 21 E. McDonough St.

Saddle Bags 317 West River St.

Mellow Mushroom 11 W. Liberty St.

Savannah Smiles 314 Williamson St.

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

Molly McGuire’s 216 Johnny Mercer Boulevard

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Moon River Brewing Co. 21 West Bay St. 912-447-0943 www.moonriverbrewing.com/

The Olde Pink House 23 Abercorn St.

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The Ordinary Pub 217 1/2 West Broughton Street (912) 238-5130 www.theordinarypub.com/

The Perch at Local 11 ten 1110 Bull St.

Stafford’s Public House 306 W. Upper Factor’s Walk Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill 11215 Abercorn St.

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Savannah Taphouse 125 E. Broughton St. 912-201-8277 savannahtaphouse.com

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

Service Brewing Company 574 Indian Street Ships of The Sea Museum 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. 912-232-1511 www.shipsofthesea.org

The Shrimp Factory 313 East River Street

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Southbound Brewing Company 107 East Lathrop Ave.

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

Top Deck 125 W. River Street Totally Awesome Bar 107 B Whitaker St. 912-349-1707

Tubby’s Tank House (River St.) 115 East River St. 912-233-0770 www.liveoakstore.com/ tubbysriverstreet

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

Two Tides Brewing Company 12 West 41st St. Vice Mojito Bar and Lounge 109 W Broughton St, Unit B Vic’s on The River 26 E. Bay St. 912-721-1000 vicsontheriver.com

Victory North 2603 Whitaker Street Visitor’s Information Center 301 MLK Jr. Blvd. 912-944-0455 savannahvisit.com/

The Warehouse 18 E. River St.

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Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church 429 Abercorn St

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

White Whale Craft Ales 1207 Bull St. Wild Wing Cafe 27 Barnard St. 912-790-9464 wildwingcafe.com

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) 417 Pooler Pkwy. 912-208-3700 wildwingcafe.com

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

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

The cast of ‘Around the World in Eighty Days,’ opening Dec. 13 at Savannah Repertory Theatre. PHOTO BY MEGAN JONES

Go Around the World in Eighty Days with Savannah Rep

The classic play comes to life at Savannah’s equity theater BY SEAN KELLY

sean@connectsavannah.com

JULES VERNE’S 1872 adventure novel Around the World In Eighty Days has been adapted numerous times in all different formats; stage, screen, written word, and in language after language (it was originally written in French, after all). There are, of course, the movies and TV adaptations in more recent history— including the 1989 miniseries starring Pierce Brosnan and Eric Idle and the 2004 film starring Jackie Chan and Steve Coogan. Now, add Savannah Repertory Theatre to the list of adaptations of this unique

story. The show, opening on Fri., Dec. 13, will star 5 actors in a staggering 39 roles. That’s something to behold in itself, but the actors involved will no doubt bring the show to life in a new and refreshing way. If you’re unfamiliar with the story, Around the World in Eighty Days follows Phileas Fogg as he travels the globe in—you guessed it—eighty days. The trek risks his entire fortune, so he’s enlisted his servant Passepartout to assist him on the journey. “I think what’s different about [our version] is that doing it in one place with just five actors, and creating all of these locations and 39 characters, means that we have to create our own adventure,” Victoria Mack, who plays both Passepartout and John Sullivan, tells Connect.

“Part of what’s fun about the play is all of that invention that you’re seeing.” Andrew Ramcharan Guilarte plays Detective Fix, mainly, but also takes on numerous other characters—so many that both he and Mack weren’t exactly sure of a number. “It’s lovely playing Detective Fix, because I get this freedom in that the piece is very playful. He seems himself as very important, and has a lot of pride in what he does,” Guilarte says. “He’s chasing this man around the world. It’s really fun to switch in and out of that role and into others. It’s one of the attractions of it!” As it turns out, Mack and Guilarte, who are married, were initially supposed to play each other’s roles in the show.

“After reading the script, I was like, ‘It might be fun if they let us switch it.’ They were very accommodating and interested to see what would happen. It’s such a clown piece, in a sense. It’s been very fun,” Guilarte says. “Nick Corley, the director, and Jenn Bishop who runs Savannah Rep, they were actually at our wedding,” Mack adds. “We know each other, so there’s a lot of trust.” Mariana Taitano plays Aouda primarily, as well as other characters, and has a long history with both of her co-stars. Mack and Guilarte both taught her at SCAD. “Aouda is kind of just thrown into this entire story,” Taitano says. “She’s an Indian princess who’s about to be burned to death. She comes in and accepts what comes to her through this entire show. It actually goes along with the entire playful nature of the show and the process. We’ve had to do that the entire rehearsal process—doing what comes to us and just rolling with it. It’s been really fun.” Mack says that the rehearsal time for the show is only two weeks, which adds to the excitement of the process—especially given how many characters each actor is playing. “I just directed Mariana in a play at school, and we had seven weeks of rehearsal. This is just two weeks,” she explains. “We’re moving at breakneck speed,” Guilarte adds with a laugh. “Before we started, I was in a panic. There are a lot of words in this play, so it was like, ‘How are we even going to memorize it?’ But once we got on our feet, we just hit the ground running. And then it starts sticking and everything starts making sense. My comfort zone is jumping in and out of things, and that’s when it’s most exciting. I love the challenge of making those transformations.” The show, which also features cast members Chris Soucy and Britt Michael Gordon (both incredibly seasoned and notable actors with extensive histories), opens on Dec. 13 with a performance that will partially benefit the Savannah Council on World Affairs. 40 percent of ticket sales from the opening performance will help the organization in their mission to “broaden community interest in and promote the study of international issues.” Savannah Rep is Savannah’s only equity theater and is a 501(c)(3) organization. The theater’s artistic director is Sandra Karas, and Jenn Bishop serves as managing director. CS

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CULTURE PERFORMANCE Evil Hate Monkey.

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Savannah Burlesque Festival returns BY RACHAEL FLORA

rachael@connectsavannah.com

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AFTER A SUCCESSFUL first year, the Savannah Burlesque Festival returns for another round. Producer Rebel Vitale brought on fellow performer Jack N’ Thacox as co-producer this year. They invited last year’s producer Rita D’LaVane on as a fellow judge to help sort through their nearly 250 submissions. “We felt like it was really important to have numerous judges who all like different styles,” explains Rebel. “We tried to judge unbiased based on their execution, but it’s hard to tell that many people no, especially when you know they’re talented.” The amount of submissions is definitely indicative of the festival’s success last year. 28 “We had so much great talent last year,

and we really wanted to provide those performers with a theatre-level performance venue, but it just wasn’t in the cards for us our very first year,” says Rebel. “But last year we sold out one of our shows and came pretty close to selling out the other two.” Based on those stellar numbers, Rebel and Jack chose to book Victory North for their finale. A bigger venue provides exposure for the performers, both in terms of equipment and of having more people see the show. “When a burlesque performer is onstage, they’re feeding off the audience’s energy,” explains Jack, “so the best thing we could do as the producers of the festival is when they get up on stage, we’ve got a packed house for them and we’ve got people rooting for them.” “For performers, the time, energy and money that go into just one number is insane,” adds Rebel. “A lot of these people

are either paying big bucks to have their costumes made or they’re tirelessly making them on their own and putting hundreds of dollars’ worth of rhinestones on them and hours and hours of rehearsal time, just to perform for four minutes.” Thursday, the festival kicks off at Club One with the Dirty South Soiree, featuring twenty traveling performers including Trina Parks. “She was the first African American Bond girl in Diamonds are Forever, but she’s also a classically trained dancer,” shares Rebel. “She’s 74 years old and killing it.” Thursday’s performance also features Dee Flowered, the festival’s first regional headliner. “We wanted representation for the Southeast, and Dee was our first pick,” says Rebel. “It was really important for our first headliner to be somebody that we really

believed in and that also believed in this art form.” Friday night is the Freaks and Geeks double feature at the Jinx, which holds a particularly sentimental spot. “What’s exciting to me about having a showcase at the Jinx is that’s where we got our start; that was the first venue to open its doors to burlesque when we came to be,” raves Jack. “That backstage and the spirit of downtown and rock ‘n’ roll and that grit is something I’m really excited to share with traveling performers.” Friday’s emcees are Skippy Spiral and Fancy Feast, who Rebel says is a major advocate for diversity in burlesque. Saturday, the festival closes out with the Specter Spectacular, hosted by Blanche DeBris and headlined by Po’ Chop and Evil Hate Monkey. Hailing from Chicago, Po’ Chop puts on an outside-the-box performance.

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Dee Flowered.

“I’ve been following her since I started my burlesque journey because she incorporates a lot of modern dance into her burlesque, and does it well,” says Rebel. Evil Hate Monkey closes the show with what Jack calls a very athletic performance. “His athleticism is very impressive for sure, and I feel like he has the ability to make the audience feel really uncomfortable, but they still like him at the end of the day,” says Rebel. Also available during the festival are classes taught by talented performers. These classes are so necessary because it allows people to learn from instructors who they might not otherwise be able to learn from. “And if you care about your craft, you are going to be constantly learning,” says ”Rebel. “You are never too good to learn.” The festival stays true to Savannah by including all local companies as sponsors, including Wax and Wane, House of Strut and Moon River Brewing Company. “I don’t think people realize how much time goes into planning something this big, and we don’t even know if we’re going to make money. We may end up spending our own money to do this!” says Rebel. “I think that is a long-term goal for Jack and I, to actually get this thing big enough that we can pay our performers. It’s hard when you don’t have perspective from a

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CULTURE THE ART•BEAT OF SAVANNAH

Giving season at Kobo BY RACHAEL FLORA

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ON A CHILLY Thursday morning, it’s warm inside Kobo Gallery. Danielle Hughes is boxing a pair of her earrings for a customer, and Dicky Stone is recording the sale in the log. The earrings Hughes just sold are made out of street sweeper bristles, which Stone can’t believe he’s never seen in their natural habitat before. “I was born and raised here, I have watched street sweepers sweep these streets my entire life, not looking down on the street,” he says. “Danielle is from Asheville, North Carolina, and she gets here and she looks down at the street and she sees these things in the streets?” “I see them everywhere!” laughs Hughes. They compare their own origin stories of Hughes’ street sweeper collection, with Stone refusing to concede his. “One of the things that really is fun is when you work in the gallery, you get a chance to talk about not just yourself, but all of the other artists,” says Stone, “and you get to then sell the other artists’ work. That can be a hoot. And since they’re not here, you can say whatever you want!” Kobo functions as a co-op, with all 14 artists taking an active role in the gallery’s upkeep. Its roster of artists represents a wide swath of Savannah’s art scene: Stone, Hughes, Jan Clayton Pagratis, Tobia Makover, Doris Grieder, Susana Guererro, Nancy Boyd, David Kaminsky, Angela Burson, Mary Hartman, Dana Richardson, Daniel E. Smith, Peter Roberts, and Mark Wilhelm. “We operate democratically,” says Stone. “We have monthly meetings where we discuss whatever business is going on. We divide the responsibilities for running the gallery into different committees, so like PR, maintenance, finance, all the different things that go into making the gallery operate, we share the work.” Kobo has functioned this way since 2007, when jeweler Heather Lindsey Stewart was running her studio out of what’s now the front half of the gallery. She, along with Kristi Jilson, Christi Reiterman, and Rachael Ormond, formed a co-op in 30 the spring. Stone was a member by the

“One of the things that really is fun is when you work in the gallery, you get a chance to talk about not just yourself, but all of the other artists and you get to then sell the other artists’ work. That can be a hoot. And since they’re not here, you can say whatever you want!” summer. “I’m the oldest surviving member,” says Stone. “The others got involved in other things and they dropped out, and eventually I joined Heather in the LLC to help run the gallery.” Now, Stone and Pagratis serve as business partners in the LLC together. Through the years, Kobo has seen about 50 artists come and go, though Stone notes that they never really leave. “We consider ourselves family,” he says. “Past or present members, they’re still part of the Kobo family. So when we look at someone, we make sure they’re someone who might offer a skill set we need or, more importantly, can they get along with everybody else?” “You need to be able to sit in here, too, and interact with people,” joins Hughes.

The selection process to get into Kobo is very selective; Stone says there’s usually a waiting list. Space is limited in the gallery, and the artists are not always willing to [[expand]] “The most important thing is to get as much money as we can back into the hands of the artists,” says Stone. “Part of the deal is that we want to protect those of us who are in the family. It would be unfair to Danielle to pull in two more jewelers; it might be good for the co-op, but it would not necessarily be good for all of us.” When selecting new artists, Kobo also likes to focus on higher-end art. “There’s a particular style we look for,” says Stone. “You can see a lot of our art is more abstract, more impressionistic, more modern.” “I feel like we are geared towards people

who are looking for artwork instead of just tourists trying to pick something up,” adds Hughes. “It’s a slightly different market.” Kobo is located on Ellis Square, placing it solidly in tourist territory, and Stone estimates that 95% of their business comes from out of town. However, Hughes’ sale of her street sweeper earrings was to a local who owns a business just down the street. “We definitely get a lot of tourists, but I always feel like this time of year, you’ll see those people who come in here for their Christmas gifts,” says Hughes. “They may not be in here all the time like our tourist customers, but they consistently come in here to get gifts.” Speaking of Christmas gifts, if you’re in the market, Kobo’s holiday tradition might be the right opportunity for you. For about six years now, Kobo’s artists have sold holiday ornaments to benefit a charity. This year, in addition to that sale that benefits EmployAbility, they’re trying something new: Generositree. The back wall of the gallery is set up with art from all Kobo’s artist. Each piece is priced at $300 or under, and a portion of those proceeds are, fittingly, going to the Savannah Tree Foundation. The sale goes on through the end of the year, so there’s plenty of time to swing through and pick up something, from Kobo’s family to yours. CS

CULTURE VISUAL ARTS

QUESTIONS WITH

Dejon Gee BY RACHAEL FLORA

rachael@connectsavannah.com

1. How did you get involved with the Alumni Atelier?

I applied for this endowment that was created by President Wallace, and she really has such a deep interest and care for not only students while they’re at SCAD, but professionally afterwards. This was her opportunity to allow artists to come back and provide and endowment so they didn’t have to worry about living or studio space—they could just create for a tenweek period. I went to SCAD for graduate school and I finished in 2011, but found out about this program two years before I moved to Nashville. I grabbed everything off my refrigerator, grabbed the flyer, and was like, “When I get a second to breathe, I’m going to submit to this program, because I’ve had some ideas brewing really for years.”

With the wax recipes, the product creation was really saying, “Okay, what is going to make this product different from the other candles that are out there on the market?” For my wax recipes and gowns, it’s really important to make it tell a story of the Lowcountry. I wanted everything to focus on that Georgia water coastal lifestyle and also bring in historical elements as far as folkloric recipes like herbs and flowers. All my scent profiles are reminiscent of something you might find in a recipe that your great-great grandmother might tell you to take if you have a cold. I call it modern folk remedies. The gowns in my product line, I designed all the textiles, so all the textiles are very driven by the color scheme and the items we see in the Lowcountry—the flora, fauna, environment, historical elements.

2. What does LowCo Wax and Gown

Where do you get your inspiration for the line?

The two products I really had it in my heart to create were a series of candles, which I refer to wax recipes, and robes, which I call gowns.

I have so many pictures and notes. It’s been coming for years, but the sunset, the way the trees are almost dripping and it’s spooky and enchanting and magical—that’s part of it. It’s magic. The under

consist of?

layers of it, that’s really what the storyline is all about. The whole brand is about so much more than just a product. It’s like a movement in my heart. It’s empowerment, manifesting your own powers and your best life, tapping into your inner magic. People have been in this place for generations and there are slaves and natives and colonists and different backgrounds fused together, and I feel like it’s a place where people have persisted and triumphed in the worst circumstances, the harshest conditions. And it’s this beautiful city still.

4. What’s your process for creating the products?

I really wanted to tell this rich story of herbs and culture and history in this product line. I decide to do this through an alter ego. So the entire product line is really manifested through my alter ego, Nadine. For me, it was the only way I could tell a story that was part magical realism, part fiction, part history. I’m not necessarily native to the Lowcountry, but it of course had a huge impact on me. So I used Nadine. In my world, Nadine is fifth generation Lowcountry woman. She’s my age, in her mid-30s, and has a design background. The

way I tell the story in my head, and I tell the story of each candle profile through this, I imagine she lives in a little cottage just off the salt marshes. The oldest part of her cottage is hundreds of years old, and she brings in dried herbs and flowers and she sits and studies and draws. But then she walks into the newer add-on to her cottage, which is very modern and sleek, and she sits at her marble countertop on her laptop and she creates the digital designs. My candles have an intention. I have a moonlight candle, and it’s coriander, sage and whiskey. It can burn to draw love and welcome new beginnings. I’m aware I’m not prescribing that this will really happen, but this is the magic of it all. Your belief meets my intention when I create the candle. It’s a very ceremonial process, and I just hope that meets the person who wants to find all those things when they light that candle in their home.

What’s next for you and LowCo Wax and Gown? Right now, what I’m really focused on is building that website portion of LowCo. I’ll probably be doing some pop-up shops. The movement part of it, I’m going to actually put this out there and manifest it. I really do have this deep love for Savannah and the people that are either traveling from other places and making it their home, people who come to school and stay here, or people just coming on vacation and they fall in love with the city. I really want to lead more information-based workshops, partner with different organizations all under the name of uplifting and manifesting your highest self. In my world it’s so many different things. It’s product design, it’s partnering with other organizations, it’s all that. CS

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PRODUCT DESIGNER Dejon Gee creates intentional designs based on her life in the Lowcountry. Gee is a set decorator by day and recently worked on the Pickler and Ben Show. When she heard of the Alumni Atelier program, she jumped at the chance to try her hand at product design. The Alumni Atelier is the brainchild of SCAD’s President Paula Wallace. For ten weeks, artists are given an endowment to further their creative endeavors. Gee was accepted to the program and created LowCo Wax and Gown, a lifestyle brand that sells candles and robes inspired by Savannah’s history. Gee wrapped up the ten week period before Thanksgiving, and she has big plans for her line. We caught up with the Virginia native last week. Dejon Gee creates products with a rich story behind them. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DEJON GEE.

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ABSTRACTS AND ANIMALS — Abstracts & Animals showcases the diverse talent of two local artists through a vibrant exhibit of art quilts. Through Dec. 31. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

MARK WALLINGER — Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Wallinger is one of the most influential artists working today. Through Jan. 19, 2020. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

AFRICA AND ITS GULLAH-GEECHEE CONNECTIONS — This exhibit showcases the personal collection of Willis Hakim Jones, a local historian and collector of Gullah Geechee artifacts and memorabilia. Through Jan. 31, 2020. The Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center, 502 East Harris Street.

MICHAEL CINCO — This exhibition of work explores his unique global perspective, evident in his use of French couture techniques alongside traditional Filipino textiles. Through Jan. 5, 2020. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. PJ ANDREWS — Through Dec. 31. galleryespresso.com/. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

CAL WOOD ART 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY & RETROSPECTIVE SHOW — Cal Woodum is celebrating his 10 Year Anniversary as an exhibiting artist. Through Dec. 31. Regus, 100 Bull Street, Suite 200. CHRISTINA FORRER: FEET OF THE DEVIL — The art of Christina Forrer sees the medieval tradition of tapestry thrust into a fanciful vision of the present. Through Jan. 12, 2020. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. CURTIS BARTONE & UGIS BERZINS — Through Dec. 14. The Hen House @ The

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Stables, 7 Rathborne Dr. ED PYRCH— Architectural portraits of Savannah and drawings and prints. Cool Savannah Tours and Gifts EDWARD JONES — Edward Richard Jones is a sculptor who works with wood that he gets from friends and tree services. Through Dec. 31. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. ENOUGH DISTANCE — In this installation by Emily Nola, the phrase “ENOUGH SPACE BETWEEN US AND AN UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH” is split in two by a dotted grid that begins to deteriorate. Through Jan. 5, 2020. Drive Thru Art Box, behind Green Truck Pub, 2430 Habersham St. FIVE YEARS THAT CHANGED SAVANNAH FOREVER: REFLECTING ON THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT THROUGH THE W. W. LAW PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION — The exhibition documents five of the most turbulent years of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960-1965. Through Dec. 14. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets. FREDERICK DOUGLASS: EMBERS OF FREEDOM — Frederick Douglass: Embers of Freedom explores the life and legacy of the preeminent social reformer, abolitionist and statesman. Through Jan. 5, 2020. scadmoa. org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. HOLIDAY ARTIST COLLECTIVE 2019 — This show includes local and/or regional artists, hand-picked to showcase and offer some of their best work to the community. Through Jan. 11, 2020. Photopoint Gallery, 30 Cherokee St, Richmond Hill.

I HAVE MARKS TO MAKE — Celebrates its 25th year as an inclusive, community-based art exhibition by individuals of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities, demonstrating the healing and transformative power of art making. Through Jan. 12, 2020. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. ISAAC JULIEN: FREDERICK DOUGLASS: LESSONS OF THE HOUR — Lessons of the Hour is a poetic meditation on the life and times of Frederick Douglass. Through Dec. 15. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. THE JOURNEY IS MINE: CHAPTER ONE — The Journey is Mine: Chapter One is a solo #art912 exhibition of paintings by Savannahbased artist William Kwamena-Poh. Through May 25, 2020. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. LARA FAVARETTO: WORKS FROM THE RENNIE COLLECTION — “Lara Favaretto: Works from the Rennie Collection” is an eponymous exhibition that presents a selection of works by the artist ranging from 1998 to 2012. Through Dec. 22. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. LEATHER, LACE AND LUSTER — In this installation of black evening wear from the SCAD Permanent Collection, the expert choice of materials conveys the drama and interest of the darkest hues. Through Jan. 25, 2020. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. LIU JIAKUN: WEST VILLAGE — Lia Jiakun contextualizes local building traditions, social needs and ever-changing ecological environments. Through Jan. 12, 2020. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

SINGLE ORIGIN BY KAY WOLFERSPERGER — “Single Origin” is a collection of tea and coffee centric artwork celebrating the bigness in a cup of coffee’s smallness. Through Dec. 29. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. SMALL COLLECTIONS — “small COLLECTIONS” pulls together a diverse assortment of small hobby collections to explore the curious need of humans to collect things. Through Dec. 31. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street. SOUTHERN ARCANA — Stephanie Howard synthesizes modern and imagined folklore, heavily influenced by literary artists such as William Faulkner and Flannery O’Connor. Through Jan. 11, 2020. Laney Contemporary, 1810 Mills B. Lane Blvd. SOUVENIR SAVANNAH — Features antique Savannah tourism souvenirs that highlight famous landmarks as well as traveling mementos popular in the late 19th and early 20th century. Through Dec. 31. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street. SUMMON THE SEA! CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS AND MOBY DICK — Examines the work of six contemporary artists who act as epic storytellers as they respond to, challenge, and celebrate the allegories presented in Melville’s literary classic. Through Feb. 16, 2020. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. TAPE PAPER SCISSORS PRINT — Featuring purposeful paper art. Through Dec. 31. Location Gallery at Austin Hill Realty, 417 Whitaker St. WHITE ELEPHANT V — Sulfur’s annual members-only exhibition. Through Dec. 14. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. WORK BY PEGGY JO AUGHTRY — Through Jan. 14, 2020. Starland Cafe, 11 East 41st St.

FOOD & DRINK FEATURE

UGA Aquarium hosts novelty workshop about Georgia’s biggest seafood commodity

WHEN THINKING of your favorite regional seafood, surely shrimp and crab make the list. What about jellyfish? “Usually, when you ask people if they eat jellyfish, they look at you like a deer in headlights,” laughs Bryan Fluech, associate director of marine extension at the UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. Don’t cock your head just yet—cannonball jellyfish, also known as jellyballs, are in high demand in Asian cuisine, and they’re found along our coastline in droves. This Thursday, learn more about Georgia’s jellyfish at Ocean to Table, a collaboration between UGA Cooperative Extension and UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. It’s part of a series of workshops about Georgia’s seafood, but this one promises to be the most outside the box. “We started out with the traditional, more apparent ones like shrimp and crab, shellfish and finfish, but jellyfish is one of our unique fisheries,” says Fluech. The history of jellyball fisheries in the United States goes back to the early 90s in the Gulf of Mexico. Georgia began

harvesting the jellyballs in the late 90s, and in 2013, jellyfish became a legislatively regulated fishery. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports that jellyfish are the largest commercial seafood commodity by landings in the state. There’s only one processor in the country, so the actual number of jellyballs exported each year is kept confidential, but there have been estimates of 15 million pounds in one year, which makes it a major asset to our coastal ecosystem. “It’s not a high-value fishery like shrimp is, but it still employs people, it still contributes to our industry,” says Fluech. “With the university, we’re trying to find alternative methods to help sustain their industry.” Like shrimp, jellyfish are harvested by trawling, though Fluech notes that the harvesters switch out their nets for a bigger mesh size and trawl for less time. “I know when we’ve been out, I don’t think we trawled for more than ten minutes at a time, and we can have close to 10,000 pounds of jellyfish in one net,” he explains. “When they bloom, they can be in large groups.” After jellyballs are harvested, most of them are processed and exported to China and Korea, with some going straight to Asian markets within the country.

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“When it’s exported through the port of Savannah, it’s not even ready to eat,” says Fluech. “They basically salt them here and dehydrate them, and once they get overseas they rehydrate them and then they’re used.” Fluech points out that jellyfish are shipped overseas, processed, and sent right back, so they’re seeking a way to cut out the middleman in a sense. “There are huge Asian markets in Atlanta and New York,” he says. “Because it’s a U.S. product and it’s managed and there’s a lot of oversight, there is a demand for it.” Jellyfish are most often cut in strips and served in salads, but they’re also used in stir-fry, sushi and egg rolls. They’re crunchy in texture, can be served cooked or raw and take on the flavor of what they’re served with. Researchers are also looking into alternative purposes for the jellyballs.

“We have a food scientist at UGA that we’re working with, and he’s been developing a gelatin powder from them to use as a food thickening agent in the hopes they can find alternative uses for the jellyfish,” says Fluech.”I know the pharmaceutical industry has been interested in jellyfish for different purposes over the years.” At Thursday’s workshop, guests will learn more about the biology of the jellyfish and how the fishery operates, as well as watch a cooking demonstration and sample the jellyfish. “Usually, what we do is hand out recipes and talk about where you can buy Georgia products. It’s not so easy with jellyfish,” says Fluech. “What they harvest here isn’t automatically ready to eat. We had a chef in Brunswick make an heirloom tomato salad with jellyfish, and sushi chefs in Atlanta have used it. There are possibilities, but I don’t necessarily expect anyone to have big slabs of jellyfish on their plate!” CS

OCEAN TO TABLE: GEORGIA JELLYFISH

Thurs., Dec. 12, 1-4 p.m. UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Science Circle $32, register in advance

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Cannonball jellyfish, also known as jellyballs, are a lucrative fishery in Georgia and are on the menu this Thursday. PHOTO COURTESY OF

MOVIES THE FILM SCENE Midway

this lovely little film (which won multiple Academy Awards), plenty have heard of Crosby’s 1954 film “White Christmas,” which stands as one of the most successful and popular Yuletide movies ever made. Well, guess what? “White Christmas” is in many respects, a remake of “Holiday Inn,” and both films benefit from a cache of original songs composed by none other than Irving Berlin! Get in the spirit with this 7 p.m. showing. Admission includes your choice of a drink (hard or soft). Heading back into town, on Dec. 13 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center the local organization CinemaSavannah brings our area another regional premiere of a critically acclaimed first-run feature. It’s “Give Me Liberty,” the Wisconsin-shot diversity-forward farce from buzzworthy Russian filmmaker Kirill Mikhanovsky. A tender, good-natured comedy about a kind young medical transport driver who flaunts the rules to haul a motely assortment of seniors, disabled folks and even a Russian boxer to a funeral service has been described by various critics as “tremendous,” a “little miracle” and a “real treat” filled with “wonderfully raw and absorbing performances.” This 6:30 p.m. premiere of this partially Well, the exact title remains a secret subtitled film will surely be its only Savanright up until showtime, and adventurnah-area viewing. Make sure to arrive a ous viewers who revel in observing “best bit early to this downtown venue (near the worst” films are encouraged to take a Civic Center), as there is no on-site parkchance, buy a ticket and be pleasantly ing, meaning you’ll need to factor in time surprised. to find a spot in a parking garage or on the This much can be revealed: it was street and then hoof it. released in 1980, and is commonly Meanwhile, out in the nearby city of regarded as perhaps the worst Hollywood- Springfield, Ga., their restored historic financed feature from that year. In fact, it Mars Theatre offers two just-released won several awards for being so bad! titles over the next week. First up is the If you’re in the mood to alternate laugh- WWII drama “Midway,” directed by the ing in embarrassment for all concerned master of disaster, Roland Emmerich with having your jaw drop slack in bewil(“Independence Day,” “The Day After derment as to who signed off on making Tomorrow,” “Stargate,” “Godzilla”), and this catastrophe, then it’s the film for you. starring Patrick Wilson, Aaron Eckhart, 8 p.m. showtime, with discounts on craft Mandy Moore, Nick Jonas, Dennis Quaid beer and organic wine during the film. and Woody Harrelson. This $100 million Shifting gears completely, on Dec. 12, the passion project for Emmerich took ages to Tybee Post Theater on lovely Tybee Island get off the ground (see what I did there?), presents one of the absolute best and most making it perhaps the single most expenwell-made films of all time: Orson Welles’ sive independently financed motion pic1941 directorial debut “Citizen Kane.” ture ever made. This stunning B&W drama about a masIt has yet to turn a profit, which may sively wealthy media tycoon is rightly have something to do with the less than revered by both critics and audiences alike glowing reviews many critics have given as a beautiful and mesmerizing piece of the two-hour-and-20-minute epic. Howmoviemaking that deserves to be viewed ever, a large swath of audience members on the big screen. If you’ve never seen it or seem to really enjoy the picture, and one simply never seen it in a theater, now’s your can only assume, given the director’s flair chance! 7 p.m showtime, and admission for outsized set pieces, that it’s a thrilling includes your choice of beer, wine or soft film to experience in a theatrical setting – drink and a piece of chocolate. regardless of the caliber of the screenplay On Dec. 19, the Tybee Post shifts into or the acting. I mean, let’s see some planes, Christmas mode by screening the 1942 and smoke, right? 7 p.m. showtimes on musical “Holiday Inn,” starring Fred Dec. 13 and 14, with a 3 p.m. matinee on Astaire, Bing Crosby and Marjorie ReynDec. 15. olds. While most folks have never heard of The Mars follows up “Midway,” with a

Give Me Liberty, and give me Ford v Ferrari BY JIM REED

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THANKS TO all the Film Scene readers who came out to the Sentient Bean Coffeehouse for last Sunday night’s Public Premiere of the new documentary “J.R. ‘Bob’ Dobbs and the Church of the SubGenius.” The movie, which won’t be released theatrically for a couple of months but has already nabbed top awards at a few respected film fests, looked great on the big screen, and garnered plenty of laughs and heartfelt moments from the full house. Better yet, a nice chunk of money was raised for the local charitable organization Loop It Up Savannah. Special thanks go to Connect for their generous media sponsorship of that special screening. If you missed the premiere, keep an eye on digital streaming sites over the next few months, which is where the movie will ultimately find a large audience. It’s a real labor of love that should appeal greatly to anyone interested in doomsday cult religions and/or American fringe counterculture of the ‘70s through the early 2000s. Now, let’s take a look at all the noteworthy alternative cinema events taking place over the next week or so. Detailed admis34 sion info on all the big-screen happenings

covered below can be found in the accompanying sidebar – and remember, if you’re organizing any specialty movie events, please send full details to jim@ wickedmessenger.com at least ten days in advance, for possible inclusion. Speaking of the Sentient Bean, on Dec. 11, the Psychotronic Film Society’s longrunning series of underappreciated or downright obscure feature films from across the globe continues with a rare public showing of the 1979 Italian-made farce “The Face with Two Left Feet.” Released just two years after director John Badham’s massive international disco-fueled drama “Saturday Night Fever” made buckets and buckets of cash at the box-office, this crass attempt to piggyback on that film’s success sank without a trace. However, in the intervening years it has been rediscovered by fans of movies that are “so-bad-they’re-good” and earned a small but loyal cult following for it’s illconceived crappiness. Starring an Italian guy who just happened to look an awful lot like “SNF” star John Travolta, yet who had no prior acting or dancing training (and never appeared onscreen again, for that matter), it’s the slapstick-y tale of a bumbling waiter who falls in love with a beautiful disco dancer. Dubbed poorly in English, it’s bound to make even the most hardened curmudgeons smile. 8 p.m. showtime. On Dec. 18, the PFS’ Wednesday night series offers up what they’re billing as “one of the worst movies ever made.” What will it be?

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before or since. As a bonus for this this encore rerelease, a separate documentary on the groundbreaking technology used to make the film will be included as a featurette. Showtimes at 4 p.m. on Dec.18, plus 7 p.m. on Dec. 17 and 18. Until next week, see you at the movies, be kind to those around you and don’t forget to turn off that cell phone. CS Jim Reed directs the Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah.

IF YOU GO: “THE FACE WITH TWO LEFT FEET”

8 p.m. Dec. 11 The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $7 facebook.com/groups/2519522234807695

“CITIZEN KANE”

7 p.m. Dec. 12 Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. Tybee Island $10 tybeeposttheater.org

“GIVE ME LIBERTY”

6:30 p.m. Dec. 13 Savannah Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery St. $10 (cash preferred)

“MIDWAY”

7 p.m. Dec. 13, 14; 3 p.m. Dec. 15 Mars Theatre, 106 S. Laurel St. Springfield $7 marstheatre.com

“PETER JACKSON’S THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD” 4 p.m. Dec. 18; 7 p.m. Dec. 17, 18 AMC Savannah 10, 511 Stephenson Ave. Price TBA fathomevents.com a 3 p.m. matinee on Dec. 22. And, last but not least, on Dec. 17 and 18, the AMC Savannah 10 on the Southside’s Stephenson Ave. presents two more encore screenings of the updated version of esteemed New Zealand filmmaker Peter (“The Lord of the Rings Saga,” “The Frighteners,” “Meet The Feebles”) Jackson’s state-of-the-art documentary on WWI, “They Shall Not Grow Old.” This universally-adored doc combines carefully restored and often previously unseen film footage and private photographs from that time period with actual audio interviews with British WWI soldiers recorded decades ago by the BBC. The end result is an emotionally stunning recreation of the realities of their dayto-day existence during conflict – and one which is said to have touched the hearts of modern-day viewers like no documentary

“INFAMOUS 1980 BOX-OFFICE FLOP”

8 p.m. Dec. 18 The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $8 facebook.com/groups/2519522234807695

“FORD V FERRARI”

7 p.m. Dec. 19, 20, 21; 3 p.m. Dec. 22 Mars Theatre, 106 S. Laurel St. Springfield $7 marstheatre.com

“HOLIDAY INN” 7 P.M. DEC. 19

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four-day engagement of “Ford v Ferrari,” starting on Dec. 19. This two-hour-and32-minute docudrama on the historic 1966 rivalry between the American Ford Motor Company and the Italian sports car builder Ferrari has proven to be something of a surprise hit in theaters, and one which has been given solidly positive reviews from critics. It’s said to strike a pleasing balance between over-the-top, white-knuckle reenactments of real-life, high-speed Le Mans races and an intensely dramatic narrative. In fact, co-star Christian Bale’s performance (playing professional British race car driver Ken Miles) has already him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Dramatic Actor. Look for ace character actors Tracy Letts, Wallace Langham and Ray McKinnon in key supporting roles. Showtimes at 7 p.m. on Dec. 19 through 21, with

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MARRIAGE STORY

OOOO Marriage Story opens with voice-overs from its two central characters. Charlie Barber (Adam Driver) is describing his wife Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) in the most loving manner possible, detailing how she truly listens to other people, how she’s a wonderful mother to their young son Henry (Azhy Robertson), and even how her “strong arms” allow her to open pickle jars that defeat his feeble appendages at every turn. Nicole responds in kind, noting how Charlie makes everybody around him feel welcome, how he’s a wonderful father to Henry, and even how he can “darn socks” and ably perform other homebody chores. These monologues instantly allow us to not only come to know Nicole and Charlie but also to fall a bit in love with them. But then comes the kicker. These declarations are from letters penned at the request of their marriage counselor — documents (or “writes of passages,” as it were) meant as a last gasp before the two plunge inexorably into divorce. Marriage Story (playing in select venues and now available on Netflix Streaming) is a magnificent movie, perhaps the best of its kind since Ingmar Bergman shot his Scenes from a Marriage back in 1974. Writer-director Noah Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale, While We’re Young) has topped himself with a film that’s alternately humorous, hopeful and heartbreaking, and in the process he has drawn career-best performances out of both Johansson and Driver. Nicole, a former film actress best known for a teen sex comedy in which she “showed her tits,” gave up her Hollywood career after she met stage director Charlie and opted to not only marry him but also to star in his avant-garde plays in New York. But at this point in her life, Nicole is feeling invisible and unfulfilled, so she decides to head back to Los Angeles an attempt to jump-start her film career by starring in a TV pilot. Both parties agree to proceed with a divorce on amicable terms, with no lawyers involved. But after Nicole changes her mind and procures the services of hot-shot L.A. attorney Nora Fanshaw (Laura Dern), Adam has no choice but to also nab his own. Since his lawyer must also be L.A.based, he finds himself offered two choices in the take-no-prisoners Jay Marotta (Ray Liotta), who charges $950 an hour (“[My assistant] costs $400 an hour. If you have any stupid questions, call him.”) and the slightly cheaper and more affable Bert Spitz (Alan Alda), whose tendency to continuously share anecdotes leads Charlie to quip, “Am I paying for this joke?” Marriage Story is rich in both incident

Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, and Azhy Robertson in Marriage Story

and emotion, as Nicole deals with family loyalty — her mother (Julie Hagerty) is fond of Charlie and wants to remain friends with him — while Charlie is forced to regularly fly to the West Coast even as he struggles to mount his latest production on the East Coast (the NYC-LA tug-of-war brings to mind the hilarious turf battle showcased in Woody Allen’s Annie Hall). The laughs flow a bit more easily during the film’s first half — once the matter of child custody springs to the forefront, they become more subversive and more cynical. Similarly, the splintered relationship between Charlie and Nicole intensifies during the second hour, resulting in a powerhouse sequence as raw and as real as any seen in a 2019 release. Unlike 1979’s Kramer vs. Kramer, which primarily focused on the Dustin Hoffman character while only occasionally allowing the Meryl Streep character her say, Marriage Story remains committed to both of its players. While Charlie undergoes the most difficulties over the course of the film, that’s not to say that Baumbach (who was partly inspired to make the movie following his own divorce from Jennifer Jason Leigh) throws his sympathies entirely behind his fellow dude-bro — that would be out of character for a filmmaker who previously gave us the likes of Margot at the Wedding and Frances Ha. On the contrary, it’s clear that Charlie is more in the wrong than Nicole, and this allows for some compelling back-andforths between the estranged lovers. It also reveals that Baumbach deserves to move to the forefront of American directors, as he has produced a film that’s more honest, empathic and absorbing than any

made this year by his more heavily hyped comrades.

DARK WATERS

OOO “In 2014, Mark Ruffalo suffered at the hands of DuPont. Now, it’s HIS turn.” No, no, Dark Waters isn’t actually a sequel to Foxcatcher, even though the above would have made a captivating poster tagline for the new film. But it is amusing to note that it’s the second time Ruffalo has dallied with DuPont in a factbased tale. In 2014’s Foxcatcher, Ruffalo’s character of Dave Schultz, a former Olympic gold medalist, fell victim to John du Pont (Steve Carell), a member of the filthy-rich family that birthed the DuPont chemical company back at the start of the 19th century. In Dark Waters, it’s now Ruffalo’s character of corporate lawyer Robert Bilott who puts the screws on the oilier-than-thou conglomerate, an outfit that’s as evil as the day is long. In tackling Bilott, Ruffalo (also credited as a co-producer) displays the same sort of head-down earnestness that he brought to his role as newspaperman Michael Rezendes in Spotlight. Here, the character is a lawyer who works for a firm known for defending major conglomerates, including DuPont. But after a visit from Wilbur Tennant (Bill Camp), a farmer who knows Bilott’s grandmother back in his West Virginia hometown, Bilott locates his long-dormant compassion. Soon, he finds himself representing Tennant and all the other little people who are being poisoned by DuPont’s environmental irresponsibility.

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Naturally, it’s an uphill battle from the start, as DuPont does everything it can to disrupt his sleuthing. And, just as naturally, many of his colleagues object to his crusade against one of their biggest clients, although, to his vast credit, Tom Terp (Tim Robbins), a senior partner at the firm and thus Bilott’s boss, unexpectedly throws his support behind the embattled attorney. Matters are even more difficult at home, as Bilott’s wife Sarah (Anne Hathaway), a former attorney who gave up her career to raise the kids, is annoyed at how much time her husband devotes to the case (nearly 20 years!) and alarmed at how his commitment is destroying his health. There isn’t much in this David and Goliath story that we haven’t seen in numerous earlier films, from Norma Rae to Erin Brockovich. But working from a New York Times Magazine article (“The Lawyer Who Became DuPont’s Worst Nightmare” by Nathaniel Rich), scripters Matthew Michael Carnahan (co-writer of last month’s forgettable 21 Bridges) and Mario Correa make sure to keep the righteous indignity bubbling on the surface and the infuriating corporate malfeasance itching under the skin. The result is yet another movie (and, when done right, we can never have too many) that will leave the viewer angry but alert. Perhaps the most surprising aspect of Dark Waters is that it’s directed by Todd Haynes, the director behind 2015’s Carol (one of the 10 best films of its year) and 2002’s Far from Heaven (one of the 10 best films of its decade). Many might view this credit as a for-hire assignment for Haynes and bemoan the lack of the theatrical flourishes, technical wizardry, and deeply personal convictions usually associated with his movies. But while the more conventional structure of Dark Waters might indeed be far from heavenly, it suits a morality tale as cut-and-dry as this one.

Does this make him another Columbo? Not quite. In short, Craig’s Benoit Blanc is a complete original, and, given the disappointment that was Kenneth Branagh’s take on Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, I would have more faith in another murder-mystery featuring Blanc than in Branagh’s upcoming return to the role of Hercule Poirot. Writer-director Rian Johnson, whose active imagination previously gave us Brick, Looper, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, here serves up a murder-mystery that doesn’t exactly unfold as one might expect. The victim is successful crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer), who is found dead the morning after the entire family gathered to celebrate his 85th birthday. Can we assume the butler did it? Alas, no, since the Thrombey clan doesn’t employ a butler. It does employ various other servants — chief among them would be Harlan’s personal caretaker, a young Hispanic woman named Marta Cabrera (Ana de Armas, the AI Joi in Blade Runner 2049). Treated with condescension by several members of the family, Marta seems to be one of the few people who cared more about Harlan than about his money. So whodunnit? The suspects are many. In addition to Marta and fellow servant Fran (Edi Patterson), there is Harlan’s strong-willed daughter Linda (Jamie Lee Curtis) as well as his weak-willed son Walt (Michael Shannon). Harlan’s other son, Neil, passed away a while back, so he can safely be ruled out — the same can’t be said for Neil’s wife Joni (Toni Collette), a flaky health nut whose mere presence annoys the other household occupants. Then there are the grandkids of varying ages: the handsome layabout Ransom Drysdale (Chris Evans), the college-age Meg (Katherine Langford), and the alt-right teenage troll Jacob (Jaeden Martell). Add a couple of in-laws (Don Johnson and Riki KNIVES OUT Lindhome) but rule out Harlan’s olderOOO than-the-hills mother (K Callan), and It’s murder by death in Knives Out, there are enough potential murderers to a delightful mystery further buoyed by fill a paddle steamer lazily heading down a marvelous performance from Daniel the Nile. Craig. Knives Out doesn’t exactly follow the Craig isn’t exactly known for comedic blueprint of the typical murder-mystery, roles, although he was amusing as the and those who like their crime sagas to high-spirited convict Joe Bang in Steven end like any given episode of ScoobySoderbergh’s Logan Lucky. He’s even betDoo, Where Are You! (i.e. the last-minute ter here, playing a celebrated detective reveal of the culprit) might initially be named Benoit Blanc. disappointed with this picture’s narrative With Craig in the role, it’s fair to assume swerves. this lawman will basically be a calm and But any sorrow is quickly replaced with collected cousin to James Bond. Instead, jubilation, as it soon becomes clear that his initially oddball demeanor suggests Johnson has more than one mystery up that he might be the reincarnation of Peter his sleeve. And there to piece together Sellers’ Inspector Clouseau. But hold on: the puzzle and crack the case is Benoit This private eye is (unlike Clouseau) highly Blanc: erudite, excitable, and armed with a intelligent, the type whose occasionally license to thrill. eccentric behavior and ability to stay in the background works in his favor.

QUEEN & SLIM

OOO When Aliens was first released back in 1986, many reviewers and pundits took one look at Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley and tagged her “a female Rambo.” It was not only an insulting designation but also an incorrect one, as the two characters had very little in common other than their ability to handle large weaponry. A similar misinterpretation is currently dogging Queen & Slim, a drama which lazy thinkers are dubbing “a black Bonnie and Clyde.” Ridiculous. Bonnie and Clyde were hardcore criminals — exactly the opposite of the protagonists of this sober and somber new drama. If anything, Queen & Slim has much more in common with Thelma & Louise, another film about two decent people being forced to go on the run due to an unchecked societal ill. In Thelma & Louise, it was an attempted rape that set the heroines’ vehicular odyssey in motion; here, it’s unbridled racism. Ernest “Slim” Hinds (Daniel Kaluuya) and Angela “Queen” Johnson (Jodie TurnerSmith) have just wrapped up their disastrous first date, a restaurant meet-up that, despite the insistence of the Tender app, revealed that the retail employee (him) and the rising lawyer (her) have very little in common. As Ernest is driving Angela home, they’re pulled over by a cop (country music star Sturgill Simpson) for a busted taillight. Of course, once the police officer sees that the car’s occupants are black, he immediately starts treating them poorly, asking questions and demanding actions that never would have entered his mind had they been white. While Ernest tries to comply, Angela’s attorney mind kicks into gear — the arguments become more heated, the cop turns violent, and Ernest is forced to fatally shoot him in self-defense. And just like that, Angela and Ernest are forced to take it on the lam, trying to remain under the radar while seeking help from those who would offer it. Angela’s Uncle Earl (an amusing turn from Bokeem Woodbine) is the first to (reluctantly) offer assistance, but it’s soon revealed that, not surprisingly, there are many in the black community who support the pair, viewing them as symbols for all those who are tired of white cops killing innocent AfricanAmericans. Even one white guy, Uncle Earl’s former army buddy (Flea), is more than willing to help them out, although his wife (Chloe Sevigny) doesn’t exactly share his sympathies. Just as Thelma & Louise was firmly rooted in Americana, so too is Queen & Slim, offering peeks at various facets of society as the two fugitives travel across different state lines in an attempt to free themselves from this nightmare.

Director Melina Matsoukas (a music video veteran making her feature-film debut) and writers Lena Waithe and James Frey have nothing but sympathy for their two leads. Some of the film’s subplots and supporting characterizations feel underdeveloped, and the film never quite burns with the clear-eyed intensity of last year’s excellent, 10 Best-worthy The Hate U Give. But as a conversation starter among discerning types, as a palate cleanser from the injustices of the real world, and simply as a worthwhile motion picture, Queen & Slim takes a familiar road and invests it with newfound fury.

THE IRISHMAN

OOO Having spent snatches of his career married to the mob, Martin Scorsese now returns to familiar turf with The Irishman, a film that’s epic in scope (over 250 credited performers), epic in cost ($140 million budget), and epic in length (3-1/2 hours). If The Irishman (playing in select venues and now available on Netflix Streaming) isn’t quite the magnum opus one would expect or desire, it’s still a solid piece that provides parts to all the Scorsese regulars (Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel) and marks the historic first teaming of Scorsese with Al Pacino (it’s rather startling to realize that these two have never worked together on a movie before). Adapted by Steven Zaillian from Charles Brandt’s much-disputed book I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran and Closing the Case on Jimmy Hoffa, the film follows the controversial narrative that mob hitman Frank Sheeran (De Niro) was (by his own admission) the person who killed Jimmy Hoffa (Pacino) in 1975, the year the famed union leader went missing. The movie examines how Sheeran moved up the ranks under the mentoring of syndicate bigwig Russell Bufalino (Pesci) and later became close friends with Hoffa before ultimately betraying him. The Irishman often plays like a “Greatest Hits” compilation of moments from such Scorsese offerings as GoodFellas and Casino, following the expected rhythms and developments of these and similar gangster sagas. Its extreme length works against its overall potency — while the film is never dull, its energy does drain during a painfully protracted final half-hour. Still, the movie is a worthy entry in Scorsese’s cinematic ledger, and, while the best performance comes courtesy of Pesci, its greatest gift might be that it allows De Niro to again tap into his formidable thespian skills for the first time in, oh, forever. CS

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ACTIVISM & POLITICS

PROGRAM: THE RETURN OF GEOECONOMICS Even before President Trump began to explicitly promote U.S. economic nationalism, the wall that divided the national-security realists and the free-market economists was crumbling—mainly because of the rise of China, which has benefited from a version of statist economics while challenging the U.S. military hegemony in Asia. Slowly but inevitably, debates about national security and the global economy are merging into a single dispute about relative national power. This marks a revival of what has been called ‘geo-economics.’ Michael F. Lind is the co-founder of New America and will deliver this program. Free for Savannah Council on World Affairs members, $10 for guests Thu., Dec. 12, 8 p.m. Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 50 Diamond Causeway. SAVANNAH AREA YOUNG REPUBLICANS Get involved. Meetings are the last Tuesday of every month (except for December) at 7:00pm. Contact number: (912) 657-9623 912-604-0797. chairman@sayr.org. sayr.org. UNMERGE MY UNIVERSITY FREE: UN-MERGE MY UNIVERSITY vehicle stickers. Greater Savannah and Statesboro areas. Visit www.unmergemyuniversity.com for details. ongoing. VICTORIAN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS The VNA represents all residing, working or otherwise involved in the Victorian District and meets every second Tuesday of each month to the exception of the month of August. Meetings are held at The Mansion on Forsyth Park. Social starts at 5:30 p.m. and meetings start at 6 p.m. There is no fee to attend our meetings. For anyone using the Valet Parking at The Mansion, there is a $5. fee. MEMBERSHIP YEARLY FEES are: Individual $25. - Household (2 people) $40. - Business $50. and Students $10. Free ongoing, 6-7 p.m. vnasavannahga2013@ gmail.com. mansiononforsythpark.com. Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St.

AUDITIONS AND CALLS FOR ENTRIES

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AUDITIONS FOR ARMSTRONG YOUTH ORCHESTRA Auditions for our spring session will be held January 9, 2019. Students who played in the Fall 2018 session, and who plan to remain in the same ensemble, do not need to re-audition in January. The January auditions are for new students, or students wishing to move to a different ensemble. Choose your instrument from the list on their website - https://ayosavannah.org/ auditions/ -to see the audition requirements for applicable ensembles. Then, contact them via email at ayosavannah2004@gmail. com to reserve an audition date and time, or with any questions you may have. ongoing. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern 38 University, 11935 Abercorn St.

3rd Annual Tybee Christmas Cabaret

From classic tunes such as “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”, and “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” to Cody Gay’s original arrangement of “Silent Night,” this evening is sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit. This year the lineup features Keith Gay as master of ceremonies; entertainer Gary Strickland, singer-songwriter Tom Cooler, the return of the Tybee Island Maritime Academy Chorus, and Tybee’s acapella singing group, Island Harmony. TICKETS $20/$25 SAT., DEC. 14, 7-9 P.M. 9124724790. INFO@ TYBEEPOSTTHEATER.ORG. TYBEE POST THEATER, 10 VAN HORNE. CALL FOR ARTISTS TO EXHIBIT AT THE GALLERY ON CHIPPEWA SQUARE Located in the heart of the Historic District’s dynamic art scene, the Gallery on Chippewa Square is now offering a section of its Perry Lane wing to artists seeking a venue for solo and group exhibits. The space offers ample wall area, great light and maximum exposure for your project. The cost is $600 for one month, $450 for members of the Savannah Art Association. Shorter term leases can be negotiated. For details, call or text (912) 631-0616 or send an email to focus@josephshieldsphotography.com ongoing. CALL FOR EARLY 19TH CENTURY DANCERS/REGENCY DANCING The Davenport House has a social dance program which meets most Wednesdays at 5 p.m. The Museum is looking for new participants in this free community activity. For information contact info@davenporthousemuseum. org or call 912-236-8097. ongoing. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR BOXED IN/ BREAK OUT 2020 Telfair Museums invites Chatham County artists to submit proposals for the fifth annual call to artists Boxed In/Break Out. The call to artists seeks entries for Boxed In/Break Out, a museum-sponsored public art installation that involves activating six windows at the Jepson Center facing Barnard Street. The artist chosen should have a detailed plan for how to utilize all six windows in a cohesive manner through

self-created art that fulfills the following criteria: creativity, originality, feasibility, visual appeal, as well as resourcefulness and suitability in the space. The project will be displayed from May 1-November 8, 2020. Full Details: https://www.telfair.org/article/ boxed-in-break-out-call-to-artists-2020/ No Application Fee Through Jan. 10, 2020. 912.790.8800. dunne@telfair.org. telfair. org/article/boxed-in-break-out-call-toartists-2020/. Telfair Museums, PO Box 10081. CALL FOR ENTRY: CORKHOUSE GALLERY SMALL WORKS EXHIBITION CALL FOR ENTRY: CorkHouse Gallery presents its annual Small Works Exhibition. Submission is free and encouraged. The exhbition is accepting works of all mediums and formal expressions. Works should be no longer than 20 inches in their longest direction and should be submitted online via our website. We are looking forward to see all you submit! Free Through Dec. 27. 912-677-3212. ch.sav@gmail.com. corkhousegallery.com/. corkhousegallery. com. CorkHouse Gallery, 230 W Bay St. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2020 LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM Leadership Southeast Georgia, a leadership development program for professionals in a 10-county coastal region, is calling for nominations for the class of 2020. The program fosters relationships among leaders in the region and offers professional development related to critical leadership skills and issues such as conflict resolution, self-awareness, communication and strategic thinking. For more information,

visit http://www.lsega.com/home.html. ongoing. CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR ON::VIEW ARTIST RESIDENCY We are currently accepting proposals for Late Fall 2019 Residency Sessions: October 8 - November 3 and November 12 - December 8. Thanks to a generous grant from Meowwolf residents my be selected to receive a stipend of up to $500.00 to use for travel, lodging or materials and supplies. Through Dec. 31. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE DRIVE THRU ART BOX AT GREEN TRUCK PUB The Drive Thru Art Box is ideal for showing mounted prints of 2-dimensional work, wheat pasted prints, site specific installations, and any other artistic medium that can hold up to direct sunlight and a non climate-controlled environment. Pegboard and hooks allows for flexibility of display options, and LED lighting ensures the work is visible for late night crowds. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. ongoing. greentruckpub.com. Green Truck Pub, 2430 Habersham St. LEOPOLD’S CREATIVE WRITING CHALLENGE Leopold’s Ice Cream and Live Oak Public Libraries have partnered once again to host the 10th Annual Leopold’s Ice Cream Creative Writing Challenge. This year’s theme is “Imagine Your Story”, through poetry. One finalist from each of the four age groups (K-2, 3-5, 6-8 & High School) will win a Leopold’s Ice Cream party for their classroom. Full contest rules and informational flyer can be found at www. leopoldsicecream.com or www.liveoakpl. org. Through Feb. 7, 2020. SINGERS NEEDED (PAID ONGOING POSITIONS) : AUDITIONING NOW Singers: St. John’s Church in Savannah (Episcopal) has multiple openings for paid choral singers in the soprano, tenor, and bass-baritone sections. Rate is by call, competitive to the region and commensurate with skills and experience. Rehearsals Wednesdays 7-9pm (SeptMay) and rehearsal/service Sundays 10- noon(approx), year round. Additional calls for Evensong rehearsals and services (Sept-May). Sight reading and/or excellent musicianship is needed; learning parts prior to rehearsal is required for staff singers. For audition times or questions, please contact sbranyon@stjohnssav.org or text 912-5724326. No prepared material is required to audition. Positions open until filled. ongoing. St John’s Episcopal Church, 325 Bull St. on Madison Square.

BENEFITS

REGGAE RUM DAY FOR RIVERKEEPER Join Ghost Coast for another Reggae Rum Day with Mystic Vibrations and help raise funds to support Savannah Riverkeeper. Sweet Spice Restaurant will be on-site with authentic Caribbean cuisine and Ghost Coast is giving back a portion from

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every drink sold to Savannah Riverkeeper and their mission. Enjoy Ghost Coast’s Gold Rum and award-winning Tiki-Spiced Rum, specialty cocktails, and of course, reggae. Fri., Dec. 13, 5-8 p.m. facebook. com/events/994464087554514/. ghostcoastdistillery.com. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. YAPPY HOUR HOLIDAY EDITION Peacock Subaru Hilton Head will host a “Yappy Hour Holiday Edition” on Thursday, Dec. 12, for local families to enjoy an evening with furry friends. Guests are invited to bring their pets to take pictures with Santa Claus. The event will also feature Christmas music and some special Christmas treats. Free Thu., Dec. 12, 5-7 p.m. eventbrite.com/e/yappy-hour-holidayedition-tickets-78199283161. Peacock Subaru Hilton Head, 111 Drivers Way, Suite A.

CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

APPLY NOW FOR INTENSIVE ENGLISH CLASSES (SPRING 2020) Apply now for intensive English classes taught by professional instructors with Georgia Southern University’s English Language Program. The 16-week program offers 20 hours of class each week. Spring semester classes will start on January 13, 2020, and end May 1, 2020. High Beginner to Advanced levels are available. This program will help you gain academic and professional skills for school and work. Tuition and fees vary Through Jan. 10, 2020, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 912-478-5796. elp@ georgiasouthern.edu. cah.georgiasouthern. edu/elp/. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro. BACHATA AND SALSA DANCE CLASSES New 4 week dance series, designed for absolute beginners to learn the fundamentals of Bachata or Salsa for social dancing! Bachata and salsa are fun dances from the Dominican Republic that can be found in cities all over the world, and is a great way to meet other people and enjoy amazing music. No partner or dance experience needed, just come and have fun! Special discount if you decide to do the salsa and bachata series together! RSVP via facebook or email. $40 for 4 classes, $70 for both bachata and salsa series ongoing. stephaniehmetzger@gmail.com. facebook. com/events/239285403377870/. BASIC SELF DEFENSE Essential self-defense for adults. $30/ month Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6 p.m. fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah.com. Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street. BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CLASSES Monday/Wednesday- Competition 5:30pm and Fundamentals at 7:00pm Tuesday/ Thursday- Fundamentals at Noon and Fundamentals at 5:30pm Friday- Private Lessons by appointment Saturday- Open Mat at 10:30am ongoing. Serg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 401 Mall Blvd. BRIDGE LESSONS Learn to play bridge. BB2 Competitive Bidding: Monday, September 24@7:00PM. BB4: Play of the Hand/ Declarer/Play: Saturday, September 15@10:00AM. Intermediate/Advanced Workshops: Friday,

September 14@10:00AM ongoing. 912-2284838. bridgewebs.com/savannahclubs. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave. COCKTAIL CLASSES Congress Street Up hosts Cocktail Classes every Monday and Tuesday night at 6pm. Learn how to shake and stir like a pro. Learn all about the fancy tools we use and their fascinating history. Impress your friends and make your co-workers envious. $40 Mondays, Tuesdays, 6 p.m. 912.220.1249. kblack@historictours.com. facebook.com/ pg/CongressStreetUp/about/?ref=page_ internal. Congress Street Up, 220 W. Congress St. CONTEMPORARY DANCE FUSION CLASS AT THE STUDIO IN THUNDERBOLT Join a classically trained dance teacher for a fun and challenging dance class. Focus on technique, choreography, and whatever else you would like to do! Opportunity to learn aerial hammock moves as well. Every Sunday from 6-7pm $20. To reserve a space call/text 912-483-2109 or email ktoyogasurf@gmail.com ongoing. COUNTRY TWO STEP GROUP CLASS Join us every week to learn how to dance to the classics and modern day songs of country music. All levels welcomebeginners to advanced. Each week will progress from the previous. First week is the top of the month and runs for 4 weeks. Sign up today! $40 for 4 weeks Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 612-470-6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. CREATIVITY COACHING Do you have a creative idea but don’t know where to start? Is it time to move forward with your project? Work with your very own creativity coach and learn how to blast through blocks, plan your time, and enjoy the richness of a creative life. You’re Invited To A Free Masterclass: 5 Steps to Turning Your Talents and Expertise Into A Successful Online Coaching Business (even if you have no idea how to get started!) See website for more info at www.laurenl.com/creativity_ coaching/ or contact Creativity@LaurenL. com ongoing. Online, ---. 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. Sign in time begins 6:00-6:20 p.m. Panel starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. and ends at approximately 8:00 P.M. Fee is $40.00 money orders or certified bank checks only payable to DUI Prevention Group. Meets monthly, check the website. $40/session (912) 691-4905. info@duipreventiongroup. org. FREE BRIDGE LESSONS Free Bridge Lessons beginning August 19, 2019 from 7-9 pm. For more information call 912-238-4838. ongoing. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave. HIGH VIBE / LOW COST YOGA Join Melissa DeLynn for all-levels, beginner friendly Yoga classes. These classes are well-balanced, nourishing, and challenging with an emphasis on philosophy and spirituality. Expect to learn, heal, meditate

and connect. $15 Wednesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. 706-614-4715. mdelynn@gmail.com. WELMONT, 1930 Montgomery Street. HYPNOSIS AND GUIDED IMAGERY Hypnosis, Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, Eft, will create neural pathways in the brain Because our brains are neuroplastic it has a positive effect and helps you to recover from anxiety, stress, trauma, and PTSD, It’s great for weight loss and to stop smoking. Kind and compassionate care. 25 years experience. Call 912-927-3432. Website: www. Savannahypnosis.com. Facebook: Alpha Institute. ongoing. JEWELER’S GUIDED OPEN STUDIO Use our space to practice your skills and knock out your personal pieces. Tuition includes access to the studio with support from Christina or one of her assistants. Students are responsible for their own materials. Prerequisite of Jewelry I or similar instruction from another studio. $30 Fridays, 6 p.m. 912-289-8337. christina@ dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcat studio, Hover Creek RD. MUSIC LESSONS AND CLASSES: ALL INSTRUMENTS, ALL AGES Portman’s Music Academy offers private lessons on piano, guitar (electric, acoustic, classical), mandolin, ukulele, banjo, bass guitar, drums, percussion, voice, clarinet, saxophone (alto and tenor), oboe, flute, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, DJ, Pro Logic, Composition, Ear Training, violin, viola, and cello. Group classes for beginner piano and guitar. Music Adventures for ages 5 to 7. ongoing. 912354-1500. portmansmusic.com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. OCEAN TO TABLE: GEORGIA JELLYFISH Did you know cannonball jellyfish (Stomolophus meleagris), locally referred to as a “jellyball”, are harvested in Georgia? Jellyfish have a crunchy texture and can be served hot, cold, cooked or raw. During this seafood workshop you can sample jellyfish products for yourself while learning about the biology, ecology and commercial fishery of jellyfish. This class is part of the Ocean to Table Series of seafood workshops for adults in coastal Georgia and a collaboration between UGA Cooperative Extension and UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. Registration closes December 5. 32 Thu., Dec. 12, 1-4 p.m. 912-598-3345. kayla270@uga.edu. gacoast.uga.edu/ event/ocean-to-table-georgia-jellyfish/. UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Circle. POWER SELF DEFENSE Join us for fun and fitness in the heart of downtown Savannah. Fit912Savannah offers fun, safe, friendly classes in yoga, self defense, dance, and fitness, with more classes coming soon! Have a question, want to register? Contact us at nfo@ fit912savannah.com! Located in the lower level of the United Way Building, 428 Bull Street, Savannah, GA (Enter via the red doors on East Wayne Street) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7 p.m. fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah. com. Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street. SURFING AND UKULELE LESSONS Surfing & Ukulele Lessons and surf camps. Tybee Surf Lessons, Tybee Island/ Savannah. Email or call Turner for more

info 808-385-5364. TybeeSurfLessons.com. ongoing. Tybee Island, Tybee Island. TAI CHI The tai chi classes are open to the first 25 participants 60 years of age or older. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 912-877-0056. Senior Citizens, Inc. Liberty County Neighborhood Center, 800 Tupelo Trail. ZONA ROSA WRITING WORKSHOP Become the writer you were meant to be: Join Zona Rosa, the internationally acclaimed, monthly Savannah-based writing workshops founded and led by awardwinning author Rosemary Daniell. Over 180 Zona Rosans have become published authors. For information, contact Rosemary at info@myzonarosa.com. Also ask about the week-long, intensive Sixteenth Annual Zona Rosa Writing and Living Retreat,Tybee Island, July 22-29, 2017. ongoing. No physical address given, none.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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. For more info visit https://www.abeniculturalarts.com or call 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@ gmail.com. abeniculturalarts.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. CHATHAM SAILING CLUB Friday evening social event at the clubhouse. Meet Members and their families who all enjoy water based activities but whose prime interest is sailing. This BYOB event is free and all are welcome, but Membership is encouraged after several visits once interest is gauged!! We look forward to meeting you. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. cdixon604@aol.com. Young’s Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd. COASTAL BEAD SOCIETY Our mission is to further the art of beading and bead education within our membership and our communities. Visit website for more info regarding the next Bead-In Class or the next CBS Meeting! ongoing. coastalbeadsociety. com/coastalbeadsociety-com. cgc. georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street. FIBER GUILD OF THE SAVANNAHS A club focusing on weaving, spinning, basket making, knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, rug hooking, and other fiber arts. Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center (in the 2nd floor studio), first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am - 1pm. Visit website for more updates! ongoing. fiberguildsav.com. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. 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

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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. PHILO CAFE We are a free form informal discussion group meeting to discuss a different topic every Monday night at 7:30 upstairs at Foxy Loxy Cafe on Bull St. across the street from the Main Library. The public is welcome and there is no charge. Topics can be found ahead of time on our Facebook page. ongoing. 904-440-8475. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. PROOFREADER’S WHISKEY CLUB Membership includes the first whiskey drink free, free monthly private whiskey tastings from various brands, 15% off the member’s bill for the year, and a personalized book card including a list of 75 whiskeys in each chapter in the DeSoto library. Library series meetings will be the last Thursday of every month and include one free guest pass per member for the year. They will pick a book from the Edgar’s P&P library to hold their personalized book card which will be used to keep track of their progress on the whiskey list. $50 ongoing. eventbrite. com/e/proofreaders-whiskey-clubtickets-42943991635. proofsavannah.com. Edgar’s Proof and Provision, 15 E. Liberty St. SAVANNAH HOME COOKERY CLUB This is a group for home cooks and bakers to expand, explore, and inspire our skills. Come join us in sharing our culinary adventures. This is a place where we can exchange resources, ideas, and our tastes for food adventure and bring it all home. Meets the second Saturday of every month from 1-3pm. Free ongoing. SavHomeCookeryClub@gmail.com. friendshipcoffeecompany.com/index.html. Friendship Coffee Company, 205 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Ste I. SAVANNAH SACRED HARP SINGERS Savannah Sacred Harp Singers welcome you to join our monthly community singing on the second Saturday of the month from 2-4pm at Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church. Sacred Harp is an American tradition of singing hymns in four part harmony. No particular religious affiliation is required or endorsed. All are welcome. No experience necessary. ongoing. Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church, 10050 Ferguson Ave. SCAD DAILY TOURS SCAD offers tours in Savannah, Atlanta and Hong Kong for prospective students and their families. Tours are available daily, excluding Sundays, in Savannah, Atlanta, and Hong Kong. Tours allow prospective students an opportunity to view classrooms and administrative buildings, galleries, residence halls and dining facilities and see where our students live, learn and prepare for professional careers. Free MondaysSaturdays. scad.edu/admission/visit-scad/ daily-tours. scad.edu/. Savannah College of Art and Design, PO Box 2072. STITCH AND BITCH Slow down and nurture your creative spirit 40 in a constructive, casual atmosphere. Bring

a project or enjoy one of our kits curated to focus on the dedicated process of craft: embroidery, knitting, needlework, or any of the fiber arts. All ages are welcome! Cheeseboard + wine deals to be had. Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

CONCERTS

AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS This unique performance of Gian-Carlo Menotti’s, Amahl and the Night Visitors directed by John Tisbert and Mandy Madson, features Garrison Voices, Garrison Dance Studio students, Garrison Orchestra and members of the Savannah Arts Orchestra as well as area musicians. $10 adults, $5 students under 18 Sat., Dec. 14, 3 & 7 p.m. Yamacraw Performing Arts Center, 649 W. Jones St. A CARPENTER’S CHRISTMAS While The Carpenters are known for over a dozen chart-topping hits, they also won over their fans with their Christmas celebrations. Singer Lisa Rock and her three-piece backing band are keeping The Carpenters’ holiday traditions alive and bringing their spot-on renditions of their unforgettable Christmas songs to the stage. Based on the music of The Carpenters’ two holiday albums and Christmas variety shows, A Carpenters Christmas and featuring “Merry Christmas Darling” and the jazzy “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” it’s a holiday concert that spreads joy and cheer. $20 Fri., Dec. 13, 8 p.m. 9124724790. info@ tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater. showare.com/. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne. CHRISTMAS CAROLING AND CONCERT Continuing the long tradition which began with Caroling In The Village, it will be a joyous time of singing favorite Christmas carols, both sacred and secular. Leading the singalong will be our Chancel Choir. They will be joined by the children of the St. Peter’s Music Academy, soloists and other guest musicians. FREE Sun., Dec. 15, 4-5 p.m. 9125987242 Ext 5. tmckee@ stpeterssavannah.org. stpeterssavannah. org. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 3 West Ridge Road. I CANTORI SINGS! I Cantori presents Welcome Yule!, featuring seasonal favorites such as Away in a Manger, In dulci jubilo and Still, Still, Still. Ralph Vaugh Williams Fantasia on Christmas Carols will also be performed. Adults $20, Students $10 Fri., Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. 912-925-7866. icantoriga@ bellsouth.net. incantorisavannah.com. messiahsk.com. Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 Westridge Road (The Landings). I Cantori presents a Christmas Concert featuring seasonal favorites such as Away in a Manger, In dulci jubilo, Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella and Still, Still, Still. Ralph Vaugh Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols will also be performed. Adults $20, Students $10 Mon., Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. 912-925-7866. icantoriga@bellsouth.net. incantorisavannah.com. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1707 Bull St. JEKYLL SINGERS CONCERT Sing along to your favorite holiday tunes at this choir event sponsored by the Jekyll

Island Arts Association. This event is free and open to the public. Free Tue., Dec. 17, 7 p.m. 912-635-3636. info@jekyllisland. com. jekyllisland.com/signatureevents/ jekyll-island-arts-association-choir-holidayconcert/. jekyllislandconventioncenter.com/. Jekyll Island Convention Center, 75 Beach View Drive North.

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3RD ANNUAL TYBEE CHRISTMAS CABARET From classic tunes such as “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”, and “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” to Cody Gay’s original arrangement of “Silent Night,” this evening is sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit. This year the lineup features Keith Gay as master of ceremonies; entertainer Gary Strickland, singer-songwriter Tom Cooler, the return of the Tybee Island Maritime Academy Chorus, and Tybee’s acapella singing group, Island Harmony. Tickets $20/$25 Sat., Dec. 14, 7-9 p.m. 9124724790. info@tybeeposttheater. org. tybeeposttheater.showare.com/. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne. 40 ACRES AND A MULE TOUR This is the story of Savannah and its significant role of promoting slavery throughout the South and it’s the story of the triumph over slavery through faith, culminating in a historic meeting in which the aspirations of 4 million African-Americans became distilled in a single phrase: “40 acres and a mule.” You will visit six of Savannah’s most historic squares as you learn the truth about crucial events that took place in the city between 1733 and 1865 that shaped the life and times of Savannah for years to come. Private tours only. $40 ongoing. 912-6594383. rumpel@40acresandamule.org. 40acresandamule.org. ANDREW LOW HOUSE MUSEUM HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Celebrate traditions of the season! On Saturday, December 14th from 10am to 4pm at 329 Abercorn St. on Lafayette Square. All tickets will be half price, refreshments will be served in the courtyard and enjoy a 20% discount in the Museum Shop. Sat., Dec. 14, 10 a.m. andrewlowhouse.com/. Andrew Low House, 329 Abercorn St. CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETING Chat with CAT staff at the JMR Intermodal Transit Center (610 W. Oglethorpe Ave.) at 5:30 p.m. at our CAT Public Community Meeting! Catch a CAT there on routes 3, 3B, 4, 10, 11, 14, 17, 25, 28, 29, 31, and 100X. Free & Open to the Public Wed., Dec. 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 9122335767. info@ catchacat.org. catchacat.org. Joe Murray Rivers Intermodal Transit Center, 610 W Oglethorpe Ave. DJ PRESS PLAY PRESENTS BRING YOUR OWN VINYL NIGHT DJ Press Play brings out his vinyl collection and invites people to do the same. Bring your records, grab a beer and listen to records with old friends or make some new ones. Each person that purchases a beer is entered to win a $50 Graveface gift certificate. Free second Wednesday

of every month, 7:30 p.m. facebook.com/ events/1233540836783959/. Two Tides Brewing Company, 12 West 41st St. THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF SAVANNAH In a rut? The Exchange Club of Savannah welcomes men and women like you to support, serve and encourage the best teachers, students, firefighters, crime fighters, leaders and organizations in our community. Check us out at savannahexchange.org or find us on Facebook. Mondays, noon. 912-441-6559. ddewitt30@yahoo.com. Savannahexchange. org. Exchange Club of Savannah, Carey Hilliard’s Abercorn across from Lowe’s. HANNAH PEARSON X BLUEMERCURY HOLIDAY SHOPPING PARTY Free Thu., Dec. 12, 6 p.m. Bluemercury Savannah, 110 W Broughton St. HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS WITH SAVANNAH TOURS AND TALES True tales of the Irish Americans, African Americans, and Native Americans of Savannah’s past. Join KT O’Brien, a native Savannahian, for a leisurely stroll through the serene squares of Savannah. Frequent stops for seats and refreshments available. Reservations required for tours daily at 10:30am and 8:00pm 2hours $30. Private tours upon request. ongoing. savannahtoursandtales@gmail.com. HOLIDAY DESIGN SERIES BY MICHAEL SKAFF - TABLETOP TREE DECOR $50 Wed., Dec. 11, 6 p.m. Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah, 256 East Perry Street. HOLIDAYS IN HISTORY The cottages of the historic district will be adorned with their finest holiday decorations. Enjoy the history of Jekyll Island enriched in seasonal splendor as you venture inside the cottages of Jekyll Island’s National Historic Landmark District. Daily in December 2019 (excluding Dec. 24-25) • 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Departs from Mosaic, the Museum of Jekyll Island $20 for adults, $10 for children 4-12, free for children 3 and under Mondays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 912-635-4036. info@jekyllisland. com. jekyllisland.com/history/holidaysin-history/. Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District, 100 James Road. HOLLY JOLLY LIGHT TOURS Take a ride on Jekyll’s jolliest holiday trolley to see over half a million lights around the island. Sit back, relax and enjoy the magical wonders of the season from historic live oaks dressed in their holiday best, to light displays set in a coastal wonderland. This 40-minute holiday lights tour will include a pit-stop at Faith Chapel and finish off with festive holiday beverages. The tour will not be offered on Dec. 7. $15 for adults, $7 for children 5-12, children 4 and under are free Thursdays-Saturdays, 6:30-7:15 p.m. 912.635.4036. info@jekyllisland.com. jekyllisland.com/history/holly-jolly-lighttours/. Mosaic: The Jekyll Island Museum, 100 Stable Road. HORTON HOUSE BIKE TOURS Take a guided ride to Horton House and journey through island history and nature! Guests will learn about the sites along the way. Even if you’ve taken our tram tour, you have not heard about this part of Jekyll Island! Tour departs from Mosaic, the

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Jekyll Island Museum. Guests must arrive with their own bikes and bring bug spray, sunscreen, and water to stay hydrated during the ride. Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for kids 5-12, children 4 and under are free. *Bikes are not provided for this event $15 for adults, $10 for kids 5-12, children 4 and under are free. Fri., Dec. 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 912-689-9294. sjackson@jekyllisland.com. jekyllisland.com/event/horton-house-biketour/all/. Mosaic: The Jekyll Island Museum, 100 Stable Road. ISLANDS FARMERS’ MARKET Islands Farmers Market offers local food vendors with fresh & local produce, meats, baked goods, seasonings, and so much more. There are also always artisan vendors onsite with jewelry, yard decor, handcrocheted and sewn items, and many more handmade and unique wares. Come out and meet our vendors and your neighbors at Islands Farmers Market at the corner of Hwy 80 E and Quarterman Dr (on the way to Tybee) on the grounds of Lighthouse Baptist Church Saturdays 9-1. Free Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. islandsfarmersmarket@gmail. com. islandsfarmersmarket.org. Islands Farmers’ Market, 401 Quarterman Dr. LECTURE: GETTING IT DONE In the final part of our Public Art lecture series, panelists Jerome Meadows, Erin Wessling, and Stephanie Raines will discuss putting projects into motion. Free Thu., Dec. 12, 6 p.m. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets. LET’S ROAM’S SAVANNAH GHOST HUNT

Things haven’t always been peachy in Georgia. On this ghoulish Savannah ghost tour, explore the horrific past of the city’s best landmarks and meet the ghosts who haunt the streets to this day. What treasure can be found in the Pirates’ House? What’s that chill in Madison Square? Find out on this ghost tour of Savannah. 11 Through Dec. 31, 2021. support@letsroam.com. letsroam. com/ghost_tours/Ghost_Savannah_ Scavenger_Hunt?utm_source=partner&utm_ medium=connectsavghost. Savannah, Savannah. LIVE MUSIC Live music featuring local Savannah Legends in an ever changing rotation. All musicians are inspired by the Prohibition Era with a Modern Twist! Enjoy it with a craft cocktail from the Best Bar Staff in Savannah. Thursdays, 9-11 p.m. Congress Street Up, 220 W. Congress St. THE LOCAL LOVE MARKETPLACE The Local Love Marketplace’s goal is to create a hub that encourages the circulation of the dollar in our community, fostering a sense of interdependence and economic growth. third Sunday of every month, 1 p.m. bullstreetlabs.com. Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St. MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP DINNER AND MEETING Membership meeting with dinner and speaker. Navy League supports our Sea Services and their families. You do not have

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1 “Anaconda” singer Nicki 6 Bot. or ecol. 9 Earth-shaking event 14 Singer with three albums named after ages 15 PC key beside the space bar 16 Detach 17 Salad ingredient that’s fuzzy on the outside 19 ___ di pepe (tiny pasta variety) 20 Shoo-___ (favorites) 21 Raise crops 22 Barn-roof adornments 23 Drug buster, for short 25 Much of Mongolia 28 Titular host of NBC’s “Game of Games” 30 It can cause a row 31 Geometry calculations 33 Belt loop puncher 34 False pretense 38 Busy spot for Finnish travel 42 “Bonanza” role 43 Linseed product 44 “I have ___ / the plums ...” (poem line spoofed in memes) 45 Big ___, California 46 De-lumps, as flour 48 Obi-Wan or Luke, e.g. 53 It’s got 14 points on Malaysia’s flag 56 Not just some 57 Aquatic barrier 59 Nutritional amt.

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to have been in any of the military services to join. For further information contact Jeff Zureick at 912 450 0521 $22.00 third Tuesday of every month & 5:45-8:15 p.m. 912 450 0521. piwi@hargray.com. savannahnavyleague.us. Savannah Navy League, 17 lake heron ct west. NIGHTLY SPIRITS GHOST TOUR Explore haunted bars, haunted buildings, and Savannah’s oldest area, all while having time to enjoy some tasty beverages along the way. Step back in time to the 1700’s to explore the parts of Savannah that most only dare to talk about. You’ll hear tales about the dead that haven’t quite moved on, visit some of the most haunted places in the city and get to know the spirits that haunt the locals…and the places that the locals haunt. $20 Fridays, Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. nightlyspirits.com/savannah-ghosttours/. savannahtaphouse.com. Savannah Taphouse, 125 E. Broughton St. THE ORIGINAL MIDNIGHT TOUR One of the spookiest tours in town. Learn about the untold stories of some of the most haunted locations here in Savannah Georgia. Guaranteed to give you a few goose bumps and an unexplained need for a night light. 33.00 ongoing. 1-866-666-3323. 6thsenseworld.com. 6th Sense Savannah Tours, 404 Abercorn Street. RACIAL HEALING There is a need for all of us to know our full history the good and the bad, so we can better understand each other and what we can do to help heal ourselves and our relationships with our brothers and sisters. Light supper of soup, bread and dessert followed by a short program with discussion, concluding with Compline, an evening contemplative prayer service with quiet music. second Friday of every month, 6 p.m. allsaintstybee.org. All Saints Episcopal Church, 804Jones Ave. SAVANNAH FAIRYTALE BALL $20-$55 Sat., Dec. 14, 10 a.m. Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Drive. SAVANNAH HOLIDAY MARKET $200-$300 Sat., Dec. 14, noon. Westin Savannah Harbor, 1 Resort Drive. SAVANNAH SCAVENGER HUNT: HISTORIC SAVANNAH ADVENTURE Georgia’s great east coast city has centuries of history at every turn. On this fun-filled Savannah scavenger hunt, we make a loop around downtown in search of storied buildings, great green spaces and Savannah River views. Where do pirates hang their hat? How does Chippewa Square link the city’s founder to Forrest Gump? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Savannah. 11 Through Dec. 31, 2021, 8 a.m. support@letsroam.com. letsroam. com/scavenger_hunt/historic_savannah_ scavenger_hunt?utm_source=partner&utm_ medium=connectsav. Savannah, Savannah. SAVANNAH’S HOLIDAY MARKET ake the free ferry from River Street and stroll the riverfront esplanade with the best view of the city. 4 – 6 vendors will be present to make shopping for loved ones easy this year. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. SAYR CHRISTMAS PARTY! Free Sat., Dec. 14, 7 p.m. bmatthewseatery.

com. B. Matthews Eatery, 325 E. Bay St. SCAD DAILY TOURS SCAD offers tours in Savannah, Atlanta and Hong Kong for prospective students and their families. Tours are available daily, excluding Sundays, and allow prospective students an opportunity to view classrooms and administrative buildings, galleries, residence halls and dining facilities and see where our students live, learn and prepare for professional careers. For more information please visit, https://www. scad.edu/admission/visit-scad/dailytours. ongoing. SCAD Student Center, 120 Montgomery St. SHIRE OF FORTH CASTLE FIGHTER PRACTICE Local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism meets Saturdays at Forsyth Park (south end) for fighter practice and general hanging out. For those interested in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. ongoing. savannahsca.org. SNOW & GLOW: A NEON WINTER WONDERLAND $10 Fri., Dec. 13, 9 p.m. clubfiftyonedegrees. com/. Club 51 Degrees, 121 West Congress St. TASTE OF GRACE CONNECT + CREATE DIY FOOD FOR THE HOLIDAYS $25 Sat., Dec. 14, 9 a.m. 205 Stillwell Rd, 205 Stillwell Road. THE CHILDREN’S SCHOOL AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH’S “BREAKFAST WITH SANTA” $8-$500 Sat., Dec. 14, 10 a.m. Cramer Hall, 1st Floor, 27 West Charlton Street. TOY DRIVE FOR LOCAL PEDIATRIC PATIENTS The Chatham County Police Department is holding a toy drive to benefit pediatric patients who will be in the hospital instead of home for the holidays. Anyone who would like to donate a new, unwrapped toy may drop it off at any of the three Chatham County Police Department precincts by December 16th. The toys will be delivered to the Children’s Place at Candler Hospital to brighten the holidays of children too sick to be at home. This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, civic groups, clubs, and church groups to help spread some holiday cheer. The new, unwrapped toys may be dropped off weekdays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at any of the Chatham County Police Department precincts. They are located at: 295 Police Memorial Drive, 9306 Whitefield Avenue, and 54 Johnny Mercer Boulevard. Through Dec. 16. Chatham County Police Headquarters, 295 Police Memorial Drive. TWO HOUR WALKING GHOST TOUR Chilling stories & eerie properties that paved the road to this fascinating title. Pre-colonial ghost history, all the way up to the 21st century. The most complete picture of all of the human psychical and paranormal events that put Savannah on the map as the ghostly city of greatness. Presented by America’s Most Haunted City Tour. ongoing, 9 p.m. 6thsenseworld.com/.

FESTIVALS

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savannahartwalk.com. savannah.hyatt.com/ hyatt/hotels-savannah/index.jsp?null. Hyatt Regency Savannah, 2 West Bay St. THE SAVANNAH BURLESQUE FESTIVAL Burlesque is the undying art of the striptease and a timeless tradition. Savannah welcomes entertainers from all over the country and across the globe to perform in the Second Annual Savannah Burlesque Festival for three nights of decadent debauchery in the Hostess City this December. Join us at Club One, December 12th for the opening night of the Coastal Empire’s largest Burlesque extravaganza, followed by a jaw-dropping double feature at the Jinx in the heart of downtown on Friday December 13th and at Victory North, Saturday December 14th for our Grand Finale at Victory North! $15-75 Thu., Dec. 12, 8-11 p.m., Fri., Dec. 13, 8-11 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 14, 8-11 p.m. 7036068565. savannahburlesquefest@gmail.com. facebook.com/SavannahBurlesqueFestival/. Savannah, Savannah.

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19TH CENTURY CHRISTMAS DINNER Join the Davenport House Museum and the historic Marshall House Inn for a celebration of holidays past in the spirit of Dickens’ and Mr. Fezziwig’s English Christmas. $95 Wed., Dec. 11, 5:45 p.m. info@davenporthousemuseum.org. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. 6:00 A.M. CLASSES STARTING IN OCTOBER 6:00 a.m. Yoga & Barre classes beginning in October at Savannah Yoga Barre. Karma Classes are only $8 drop-in! Tues/Thurs: All Levels Yoga Flow with Rob begins 10/8. Wednesdays: Barre with Terry begins 10/16. Get up early to workout before going to work! Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E. Victory Dr. $8 Tuesdays-Thursdays, 6-7 a.m. 912-200-4809. bebalanced@syb.life. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive. 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. AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE Let the excitement begin as Mahogany takes you to the best staycation each and every Tuesday night to the Islands through movement and rhythm. This class will focus on the cultural movement of Afro-Caribbean dance. Get ready for hip winding and arms in the air as we explore our bodies’ rhythm through Caribbean and reggae music. $10 Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. AIKIDO CLASSES Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba, ‘O Sensei’ or

(‘Great Teacher’). On a purely physical level it is an art involving throws and joint locks that are derived from Jujitsu and Kenjutsu (open hand and weapon based techniques). Beyond the self defense aspects of the art its true goal is to challenge its practitioners to discover their best selves. $50/month for JEA Members, $70/month for NonMembers, or $80/8-class punch card Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-6040958, 912-346-2650. AikiNorm@aol.com, AikidoBilly@hotmail.com. CoastalAikido. com. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. BALLET BODY TONING Ballet Body Toning is a ballet inspired workout designed to improve balance, flexibility, and use body resistance to strengthen core, legs & booty. This workout is low impact and scorches major calories and teaches you basic ballet! Call to make a reservation before class. This is a semiprivate class so space is limited! $10.00 Wednesdays, Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@gmail. com. 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. 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. CORE AND MORE WITH MADISON Mondays, 6 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. EXERCISE CLASS Stretches, strengthening and general feel good moves. ongoing. 912-667-0487. Functional Bodies, 821 E. 66th St. 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. 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. Visit the website for more info. Mondays-Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 6-7 p.m. and TuesdaysThursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 912-663-5833. getexcitedandmove.com. Anderson-Cohen Weightlifting Center, 7230 Varnedoe Drive. HISTORICAL FENCING Learn and practice historical longsword fencing as depicted in 14th and 15th century fencing manuscripts. No experience or equipment necessary. We’ve got plenty of loaner gear for you to borrow. Just wear athletic clothing and close toed shoes. Men will need to wear a cup if they intend to participate in drills. Feel free to come sit in on class. $45 monthly for non-YMCA members $35 for YMCA members Mondays, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. and Fridays, 6-8 p.m. ssg.sav@gmail.com. ssgsavannah. com. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. INSANITY LIVE WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. ISRAELI KRAV MAGA SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES A system of self-defense techniques based on several martial arts. The official fighting system of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Class sessions and intensive workshops scheduled throughout the year and held at CustomFit Center. Visit savannahkravmaga on facebook for more info. 912-224-2085. ongoing. 912-224-2085. facebook.com/ savannahkravmaga. customfitcenter.com. CustomFit Center, 101-A West Park Ave. JIU JITSU/MMA CLASSES Classes everyday. Free woman’s class every Wednesday at 5:30. Other classes 6:30 to 8:30 for everyone else Monday thru Thursday. Kid classes 4:30 to 5:30 Monday thru Thursday. Visit constantexpansion.net for more information. ongoing. Constant Expansion, 302 W. Victory Dr., unit B. LINE DANCE Line dance class teaches basic instructions, coordination, and dance combinations, to the rhythm of different styles of music. Line Dancing is exercise for the body & mind, and is a fun way to dance socially without a partner. Dancing styles covered in this class include Country Western, Swing, Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz & more. $10 Wednesdays, 6-7:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. LUNCH CRUNCH WITH MADISON Mondays, Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. PILATES CLASS

Skidaway Island United Methodist Church (SIUMC) offers, to church and non-church members alike, basic Mat Pilates classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:1510:15 a.m., for only $5.00-$6.25 per class, depending on the number of classes taken per month. Classes focus on improving core strength, posture, flexibility and muscle tone. Participants must be able to lie down and stand up from a floor mat. Class instructor is Elena Bennett, a certified exercise instructor with 25 years of teaching experience. For more information, visit: www.siumc.org/nurture or call 912-5988460. ongoing. siumc.org/. Skidaway United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway. POWER YOGA This is an hour of stretching your mind and body to become one, and a reset in the middle of the work week. Come experience the endless possibilities as you take yourself to the next level with Mahogany. $10 Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. PRANA YOGA Prana Yoga is a practice that integrates breathing techniques and chakra sounds into the yoga. Come experience a deep sense of grounding, learn to be present, and develop your center, passion, strength, compassion, creativity, intuition, and light. $10 Mondays, 6:45-8 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. SHIMMY CHIC Shimmy Chic Fitness is an energetic, fun dance workout based on the ancient art of belly dance- with a modern twist. The class provides calorie-burning and muscle-toning moves, along with increased flexibility, grace, and sense of self. No dance experience necessary. Shimmy Chic provides fun & repetitive routines suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable workout clothes and sneakers (you do not have to show your stomach). Open to all ages and fitness levels. $10 Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. TRX CIRCUIT TRAINING WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. TRX FUNCTIONAL TRAINING WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. VINYASA YOGA In this vinyasa yoga class you will experience dynamic movements while linking breath, building heat, and endurance. This class is open to all levels. We will explore each pose with special attention to alignment. This class will be the perfect way to start your week and stay energized. $10 Mondays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca.

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org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. WEIGHTED WORKOUT A 45 minute, total body workout that includes a 5 minute warm-up and a 5 minute cool-down/stretch. We will use dumbbells and steps to perform compound functional movements to maximize workout time. $10 Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. YOGA - $10 FLOW A dynamic flow class designed to strengthen your body and energize your day. All levels welcome -- from beginner to

experienced yogi -- move through challenges to find your personal change. Practiced to light music. Mondays @ 6AM, Tuesdays @ 6PM, Thursdays @ 4:30PM, Fridays @ 9:30AM, Saturdays @ 9:45AM. $10. TheHubSavannah.com, 4505 Habersham Street, 912.356.8280 $10 Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m., Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Saturdays, 9:45-11 a.m. and Mondays, 6-7 a.m. 9123568280. info@ thehubsav.com. thehubsavannah.com. The HUB Savannah, 4505 Habersham St. YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS Free for cancer patients and survivors. The classes help with flexibility and balance

while also providing relaxation. Located at FitnessOne, on the third floor of the Memorial Outpatient and Wellness Center. Tuesdays, 5:45 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:20 p.m. 912-350-4030. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. YOGA, BARRE, PILATES MAT CLASSES Join our experienced and knowledgeable teachers for a variety of classes at Savannah Yoga Barre. No matter what your fitness/wellness goals or level, we have something for you. Open 7 days a week. New to the studio? 3 Weeks Unlimited class pass $30. Membership options to suit your schedule and budget. We want to

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

“Nobody knows really what they’re doing,” says Aries comedian Conan O’Brien. “And there are two ways to go with that information,” he continues. “One is to be afraid, and the other is to be liberated, and I choose to be liberated by it.” I hope you’ll be inspired by O’Brien’s example in the coming weeks, Aries. I suspect that if you shed your worries about the uncertainty you feel, you’ll trigger an influx of genius. Declaring your relaxed independence from the temptation to be a know-it-all will bless you with expansive new perspectives and freedom to move.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Creativity expert Roger von Oech tells us, “Everyone has a ‘risk muscle.’ You keep it in shape by trying new things. If you don’t, it atrophies. Make a point of using it at least once a day.” Here’s what I’ll add to his advice. If your risk muscle is flabby right now, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to whip it into better shape. Start with small, modest risks, and gradually work your way up to bigger and braver ones. And what should you do if your risk muscle is already well-toned? Dream and scheme about embarking on a major, long-term venture that is the robust embodiment of a smart gamble.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Many people engage in laughably feeble attempts to appear witty by being cynical—as if by exuding sardonic irony and sneering pessimism they could prove their mettle as brilliant observers of modern culture. An example is this lame wisecrack from humorist David Sedaris: “If you’re looking for sympathy you’ll find it between s--- and syphilis in the dictionary.” I bring this to your attention in the hope of coaxing you to avoid indulging in gratuitous pessimism during the coming weeks. For the sake of your good health, it’s important for you to be as open-minded and generous-spirited as possible. And besides that, pessimism will be unwarranted.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

“You can shop online and find whatever you’re looking for,” writes pundit Paul Krugman, “but bookstores are where you find what you weren’t looking for.” That’s a good principle to apply in every area of your life. It’s always smart to know exactly what you need and want, but sometimes— like now—it’s important that you put yourself in position to encounter what you need and want but don’t realize that you need and want.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

*Bachianas Brasileiras* is a nine-part piece of music that blends Brazilian folk music with the compositional style of Johann Sebastian Bach. The poet Anne Sexton relied on it, letting it re-play ceaselessly during her long writing sessions. My painter friend Robin sometimes follows a similar method with Leonard Cohen’s album *Ten New Songs*, allowing it to cycle for hours as she works on her latest masterpiece. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to select a new theme song or collection of theme songs to inspire your intense efforts in behalf of your labors of love in the coming weeks. It’s a favorable time to explore the generative power of joyous, lyrical obsession.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

“I’ve spent my life butting my head against other people’s lack of imagination,” mourned Virgo musician Nick Cave, who’s renowned for his original approach to his craft. I’m bringing this to your attention because I suspect you will be endowed with an extra fertile imagination in the coming weeks. And I would hate for you to waste time and energy trying to make full use of it in the presence of influences that would resist and discourage you. Therefore, I’ll cheer you on as you seek out people and situations that enhance your freedom to express your imagination in its expansive glory.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

A scholar counted up how often the Bible delivers the command “Fear not!” and “Don’t be afraid!” and similar advice.

welcome you to our studio family and help you on your way to living comfortably in your own skin. Visit our website for full class schedule or call for more info. $$ ongoing. 9122004809. info@SavannahYogaBarre. com. SavannahYogaBarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive. YOGA, PILATES, AND SPIN Flow, Yin Yasa, Sculpt, Pilates, Spin, and the only studio in Savannah with the original Hot Yoga. Introductory Special: $49 for 30 days of unlimited classes. Visit thehubsav.com to see our awesome lineup of teachers and classes. $49 ongoing. 912.356.8280. info@ thehubsav.com. thehubsavannah.com. The HUB Savannah, 4505 Habersham St.

BY ROB BREZSNY

beautyandtruth@freewillastrology.com

The number was 145. I don’t think that approach to regulating behavior works very well. To be constantly thinking about what you’re not supposed to do and say and think about tends to strengthen and reinforce what you’re not supposed to do and say and think about. I prefer author Elizabeth Gilbert’s strategy. She writes, “I don’t try to kill off my fear. I make all that space for it. Heaps of space. I allow my fear to live and breathe and stretch out its legs comfortably. It seems to me the less I fight my fear, the less it fights back.” That’s the method I recommend for you, Libra— especially in the coming weeks.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Isaac Newton (1642–1726) was one of history’s most influential scientists and a key contributor to physics, astronomy, mathematics, and optics. His mastery of the nuances of human relationships was less developed, however. He had one close friendship with a Swiss mathematician, though he broke it off abruptly after four years. And his biographers agree that he never had sex with another person. What I find most curious, however, is the fact that he refused to even meet the brilliant French philosopher Voltaire, who reached out to him and asked to get together. I trust you won’t do anything like that in the coming weeks, Scorpio. In fact, I urge you to be extra receptive to making new acquaintances, accepting invitations, and expanding your circle of influence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

How did humans figure out that a luxurious fabric could be made from the cocoons of insect larvae? Ancient Chinese sage Confucius told the following story. One day in 2460 B.C., 14-year-old Chinese princess Xi Ling Shi was sitting under a mulberry tree sipping tea. A silk worm’s cocoon fell off a branch and landed in her drink. She was curious, not bothered. She unrolled the delicate structure and got the idea of using the threads to weave a fabric. The rest is history. I foresee a silk-worm’scocoon-falling-in-your-cup-of-tea type of event in your future, Sagittarius. Be alert for it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

“It is the soul’s duty to be loyal to its own desires,” wrote Capricorn author Rebecca West. “It must abandon itself to its master passion.” That’s a high standard to live up to! But then you Capricorns have substantial potential to do just that: become the champions of devoting practical commitment to righteous causes. With that in mind, I’ll ask you: How are you doing in your work to embody the ideal that Rebecca West articulated? Is your soul loyal to its deepest desires? Has it abandoned itself to its master passion? Take inventory—and make any corrections, if necessary.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

I would never try to talk you into downplaying or denying your suffering. I would never try to convince you that the pain you have experienced is mild or tolerable or eminently manageable. Who among us has the wisdom to judge the severity or intractability of anyone else’s afflictions? Not I. But in the coming months, I will ask you to consider the possibility that you have the power—perhaps more than you realize—to diminish your primal aches and angst. I will encourage you to dream of healing yourself in ways that you have previously imagined to be impossible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

“You owe it to us all to get on with what you’re good at,” wrote Piscean poet W. H. Auden. In other words, you have a responsibility to develop your potential and figure out how to offer your best gifts. It’s not just a selfish act for you to fulfill your promise; it’s a generous act of service to your fellow humans. So how are you doing with that assignment, Pisces? According to my analysis, you should be right in the middle of raising your efforts to a higher octave; you should be discovering the key to activating the next phase of your success—which also happens to be the next phase of your ability to bestow blessings on others.

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YOGA@THELIBRARY The All Levels class meets from 10:30-11:30 and the Chair Yoga class meets from 12:001:00. Tuesdays. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. ZUMBA Zumba Fitness is a dance fitness class for everybody and every body! With easy to follow moves, Zumba focuses on a wide variety of Latin and International rhythms. This hour long class is guaranteed to make you sweat. It’s not a workout, it’s a party. $10 Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. ZUMBA FITNESS Isn’t lifting weights and running on the treadmill boring? Come join Sheena’s Zumba Fitness class and have fun while burning calories! The class regularly has 75+ participants that know that Sheena is the best Zumba instructor in Savannah! So show up early and see you soon! Free with YMCA membership Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. 912-354-6223. facebook. com/ZumbaFitnesswithSheena/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. ZUMBA FITNESS (R) WITH APRIL Mondays at 5:30pm, Thursdays at 6:30pm. Nonstop Fitness in Sandfly, 8511 Ferguson Ave. $5 for nonmenbers. call for info. ongoing. 912-349-4902.

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

NAKED SUSHI AT 201 TAPAS LOUNGE $25-$150 Dec. 12, 7 p.m. 201 Tapas Lounge, 201 James Blackburn Drive. 2ND ANNUAL BLUFFTON COFFEE & CHOCOLATE FEST Free Dec. 14, noon. Old Town Bluffton, Calhoun Street. CHOCOLATE TASTING - HOLIDAY SPECIAL $25 Dec. 14, 5:30 p.m. Mirabelle Savannah, 313 Abercorn Street. LITTLE HOUSE BAKERY: HOLIDAY COOKIE WORKSHOP $45 Dec. 14, 11 a.m. 2418 De Soto Ave, 2418 De Soto Avenue. MOVIE NIGHT ON THE ROOFTOP We are pairing with Montage Cinemas to bring you movie on the roof with a 16ft screen! We will be having a double feature of : Home Alone at 6pm & It’s a Wonderful Life at 8pm We will be offering a specialty cocktail and candy. This event is free and open to the public. There will be complimentary hot chocolate and candy canes for guests under 14. Free Dec. 15, 6-10 p.m.. 3155071360. andrea.locorini@ sagerestaurantgroup.com. Peregrin, 256 E Perry Lane. ALL YOU CAN EAT LOW COUNTRY BOIL Join us EVERY 3rd Tuesday of the month for A.Y.C.E Low Country Boil for $30.00 per person ~ Buffet Style, Includes: Shrimp, Crab, Corn, Sausage, and Potatoes!! Reserve your table for your group - Contact us for more information! $30.00 third Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m.. 912-348-2739. sales@poolerbowl.com. facebook.com/ events/2167223853333175/. PoolerBowl. com. Premier Bowl & Bistro, 4 Towne Center Court.

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$10 PITCHER THURSDAYS It’s Thursday. You’ve almost made it to the weekend, but you need a beer. Swing by with your friends for $10 pitcher night! business. facebook.com/events/771292539893213/. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. 201 OYSTER MONDAY Each and every Monday til we run out of oysters. Enjoy Fresh Oysters for $1 (each) along with $5 Champagne, Blue Point Toasted Lager beer or our Ice-cold draft Beers. This will be the “Shucker’s Choice” with steamed and raw options. 201savannah.com. 201 Seafood Restaurant and Tapas Lounge, 201 James B. Blackburn Drive. ALL YOU CAN EAT LOW COUNTRY BOIL Join us EVERY 3rd Tuesday of the month for A.Y.C.E Low Country Boil for $30.00 per person ~ Buffet Style, Includes: Shrimp, Crab, Corn, Sausage, and Potatoes!! Reserve your table for your group - Contact us for more information! $30.00 third Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m.. 912-348-2739. sales@poolerbowl.com. facebook.com/ events/2167223853333175/. PoolerBowl. com. Premier Bowl & Bistro, 4 Towne Center Court. BETHESDA FARM AND GARDENS STAND Featuring in season, organic (not certified) veggies, herbs and flowers. All proceeds go directly to funding tuition expenses for Bethesda Academy students. For specialty orders, contact Merrin at merrin.slocombe@ bethesdaacademy.org. merrin.slocombe@ bethesdaacademy.org. bethesdaacademy. org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. FARM TRUCK 912 The Farm Truck 912 is a mobile market program of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market that aims to improve healthy food access by bringing locally produced fruits and vegetables into Savannah’s neighborhoods. Check the website for more info, including the location where the truck would be found in different days of the week. forsythfarmersmarket.com/farmtruck912/. W.W. Law Gym, 909 E. Bolton 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. 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. SUNDAY SUPPER CLUB ecome part of a Savannah tradition. Join us at our festive community table with new friends and old to share in a night of food, libations and southern hospitality. Each Sunday you will experience unique thoughtfully created dishes paired with meticulously selected wines to complement each delicious course. $55 for four-course meal and wine pairings paccisavannah.com. Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar, 601 E Bay St. TYBEE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET Featuring a variety of produce, baked

goods, honey, eggs, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products. Artisans are also featured each week. The market is non-smoking and pet friendly. Located on beautiful Tybee Island, GA at 30 Meddin Drive. We are right behind the Historic Tybee Lighthouse. Visit the website for more info. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com. 30 Meddin Drive, 30 Meddin Drive. WEEKLY CASK & FOOD PAIRING Each Wednesday, we create a special cask and pair it with a complimentary dish. Follow us on Facebook for more information! moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. WINE SAMPLING Sample the variety of wines Lucky’s Market has to offer.

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BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS St. Joseph’s/Candler’s SmartSenior offers blood pressure screenings on every Monday from 10 AM to Noon in the SmartSenior office, #8 Medical Arts on 836 E. 65th Street. No appointment is necessary; the screenings are free and open to the public. For more information, call (912) 352-4405. ongoing. St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Arts Building, 836 E. 65th St. FLU SHOT CLINIC The Chatham County Health Department is hosting a one-day flu shot clinic on December 12th, offering no-cost vaccinations to the public at our clinic at 1395 Eisenhower Drive. This week (Dec. 1-7) is National Influenza Vaccination Week, and a good time to remind everyone about the importance of vaccination. Flu is already circulating in the state, so it is important to take preventive measures now. Thu., Dec. 12. Chatham County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower Dr. FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Are you gradually feeling more alone as friends and family don’t seem to get what you are going through as the unpaid caregiver of a loved one with dementia, serious illness or disability? Our drop-in and non-disease specific Caregiver Support Group meets twice a month to provide a safe place to connect with others who truly understand. Second Tuesday of each month from 10 – 11 a.m. and/or the fourth Monday of each month from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business

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Center Drive off Chatham Parkway. 912.629.1331. ongoing. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive. FREE RESTORATIVE YOGA FOR CAREGIVERS Are you the unpaid caregiver for a loved one with dementia, serious illness or disability? Schedule some relaxation time just for you! Our free restorative yoga and deep relaxation classes use bolsters and blankets to support the body and quiet the mind. Dress comfortably and join us at the Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive off Chatham Parkway. 912.629.1331. ongoing. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive. HIGH VIBE/ LOW COST YOGA WITH MELISSA DELYNN Join this accessible, all-levels class for meditative movement, breath and meditation! Ample free parking, beauty facility and no-fuss yoga. Expect a little sweat, philosophy and possibly enlightenment! $15 Wednesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. 706-614-4715. mdelynn@gmail.com. WELMONT, 1930 Montgomery Street. MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID USA (ADULT) $65 Sat., Dec. 14, 8 a.m. Happy Home Missionary Baptist Church, 1015 East Gwinnett Street. NATIVE AMERICAN ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Georgia’s only Native American Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Meets every Thursday at 2 pm at 517 East Broad Street, Savannah. Court papers will be signed. Open to all. You do not have to be Native American to attend Free ongoing, 2-3 p.m. 912-712-3314. Islandmedicinewoman@gmail.com. East Broad Native American Group, 517 East Broad Street. THE SOUNDBATH SERIES: III NIDRA & SOUNDBATH $35 Thu., Dec. 12, 6 p.m. Hygge, 600 East Broughton Street.

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CHILDREN & TWEEN/TEEN PAINTED HEIRLOOM PORTRAITS These heirloom painted portraits are Renaissance in style with rich tones and neutral expressions, yet at the same time they invoke a modern touch. They showcase the beauty of your child and will give you an absolutely timeless heirloom that your child can one day display in their home and hand down to their children as well. ongoing. 912-266-6100. candy@ candacehiresphotography.com. Candace Hires Photography, 1508 Newcastle St. HOLIDAY BIG-TRUCK-ROUNDUP Police and fire and rescue, oh my! Join us from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, December 14, on the Main Lawn in front of The Great Tree. Kids can sit in the driver’s seat and explore several emergency vehicles from Jekyll Island Fire/EMS and Georgia State Patrol. Don’t forget your camera! Plus, chat with real emergency personnel and learn about these exciting vehicles. Sirens will be silenced. Free Sat., Dec. 14, 1-4 p.m. 912-635-3636. info@jekyllisland.com. jekyllisland.com/signatureevents/big-truckroundup/. Jekyll Island National Historic

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Landmark District, 100 James Road. JEKYLL ISLAND SKATING VILLAGE Jekyll Island “ice” skating is back in its riverfront location for the 2019-20 season. Located in the picturesque Historic District, the Jekyll Island Skating Village features a synthetic ice rink and real ice skates. This unique surface takes the pain and cold out of ice skating and is easy for kids and adults of all ages. Skate on Jekyll Island among history, under ancient oaks, and with a spectacular view of the Jekyll River. Mon-Fri, 3 p.m.-9 p.m.; Sat-Sun: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Closed Christmas day. Hours of operation subject to change, pending weather conditions. $5 per person, includes skate rental & 30-minute session MondaysSundays. 912-635-3636. info@jekyllisland. com. jekyllisland.com/signatureevents/ jekyll-island-skating-village/. Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District, 100 James Road. NATIVITY PAGEANT Join us for our annual Nativity Pageant presented by the Elementary Children of Wesley Monumental. Wed., Dec. 11, 6:15 p.m. wesleymonumental.org/. Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn St. SANTA’S WONDERLAND Santa’s Wonderland is the ultimate free family Christmas event. The magic returns to Bass Pro Shops and Savannah-area families are invited to enjoy this enchanting Christmas village offering FREE 4x6 studioquality photos with Santa and free family holiday activities including fun crafts and games. Features include rustic Christmas cabins, holiday characters and live elves set amongst a dazzling backdrop of snowcovered hills and illuminated Christmas trees.Guests can reserve their free visit and photo with Santa using the free Bass Pass system. Visit the Bass Pass Ticket Depot located at the entrance of Santa’s Wonderland to pick up a time-stamped pass. Free Through Dec. 24. (912) 961-4200. basspro.com/santa. Bass Pro Shops, 14045 Abercorn St. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Join us for dinner and VBS! Our theme this year is “Athens: Holy Land Adventure Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth”. Imagine leaving a life of privilege and power to face angry mobs, painful imprisonment, and chain-breaking earthquakes - all to spread the life-changing truth of God’s love. Learn the jaw-dropping story of the Apostle Paul straight from Paul himself. We will visit the Marketplace shops, share in Paul’s adventures, play arena games and so much more! This VBS is for the WHOLE family. Registration is going on now! free Mondays-Fridays, 5-7:30 p.m. 912-925-4839. trinityoffice@bellsouth.net. trinitylutheransavannah.org. Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd.

enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held the first Saturday of each month at 7pm. Mondays. 912-236-CITY. firstcitynetwork. org. GAY AA MEETING True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. ongoing. SAVANNAH PRIDE, INC. Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the well-being of the LGBTQI community in the South. Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month. PO Box 6044, Savannah, GA 31414. 501c nonprofit. ongoing. info@savannahpride.com. savannahpride.com.

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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

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 46 the Coastal Empire. Members and guests

PETS & ANIMALS

CIRQUE DU CANINES Featuring fantastic dog tricks, one-of-a-kind stunts, high-flying jumps and wall climbing fun, comedy, audience participation, and a dog-gone good time, all set to lively music. This fun-filled show features Border Collies, Rat Terriers, Toy Poodles, Terrier Mixes, the Magical Poodles, Australian Shepherds and more. A one-hour show for audiences of all ages. Tickets $20/$25, childs $10/$15 Sun., Dec. 15, 3-5 p.m. 9124724790. info@ tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater. showare.com/. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne. LOW COST PET CLINIC TailsSpin and Dr. Stanley Lester, DVM, host low-cost pet vaccine clinics for students, military and seniors the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. 5pm-6pm. Vaccinations: $12, ($2 is donated to Savannah pet rescue agencies). See website for info. ongoing. tailsspin.com. tailsspin. com. TailsSpin Pet Supplies Store, 4501 Habersham St., Habersham Village. ST. ALMO’S Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks on Sundays, 5pm (weather permitting). Meet at Canine Palace. Call for info. ongoing. 912-234-3336. caninepalacesavannah.com. Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St. YAPPY HOUR HOLIDAY EDITION Guests are invited to bring their pets to take pictures with Santa Claus. The event will also feature Christmas music and some special Christmas treats. Dogs will be available for adoption at the event through Renegade Paws Rescue and guests are encouraged to bring a new member of the family home in time for the holidays. Thu., Dec. 12. Peacock Subaru Hilton Head, 111 Drivers Way, Suite A.

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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. PRAYER & HEALING SCHOOL Prayer & Healing School weekly - Beginning Oct 3, 2019 Thursday Friday & Saturday. For those in need of healing in their spirit, soul, emotions, & body or a miracle from God. We teach what God says about your problems & what’s causing it!. Then act on the Word from Mark 15: 17: These signs shall follow them that believe in my name, they shall cast out devils, speak with new tongues.... they will lay hands on the sick & they will get well! Come out & get God’s power for your life!! There is no charge - if you like you may donate. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. 912-228-2634. pearlerivers@yahoo.com. Heavenly Books and Gifts, 77D W. Fairmont Ave. SAVANNAH FRIENDS MEETING (QUAKERS) Un-programmed worship. 11am Sundays, Joy Cottage behind Wesley Oak United Methodist Church. Call or email for info. All are welcome. ongoing. 636-233-1772. savannahquakers@gmail.com. Wesley Oak United Methodist Church, 3124 East Victory Drive. SAVANNAH REIKI SHARE During shares, participants take turns giving and receiving universal life force energy via Reiki and other healing modalities. Present at the shares are usually no less than 2 Reiki Masters. Come share with us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Sweet Water Spa in downtown Savannah. Sign up at Savannah Reiki Share or Reiki by Appointment on Facebook. Free ongoing, 7 p.m. 440-371-5209. Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street. SERVICE OF COMPLINE Enter the stillness of another age. Gregorian Chant sung by candlelight at 9:00-9:30 p.m. every Sunday night by the Complne Choir of Christ Church Anglican. Come, say good nigh to God. All are welcome. ongoing. Christ Church Anglican, 37th and Bull. 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. 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. WOMEN CAN PREACH TOO SAVANNAH $125.00 Fri., Dec. 13, 7 a.m. Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah, 605 West Oglethorpe Avenue.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

FILM: FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES Join a large Italian-American family on Christmas Eve 1983 as they prepare for the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes, reminisce about the past, and seek love in the future. Set in a rust belt town in West Virginia, The Feast is a romantic comedy set in motion when a nice, working-class, ItalianAmerican Catholic boy brings an affluent, Ivy League, Protestant girl to his family’s raucous traditional seafood feast. Presented by CinemaSavannah. $10, cash preferred Fri., Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets. FILM: LADY BIRD Fri., Dec. 13, 8 p.m. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. FILM: CITIZEN KANE Orson Wells’ triumph, “Citizen Kane,” is the story of enigmatic newspaper mogul Charles Foster Kane’’s rise and fall and the riddle he let behind with his dying breath. $10 Thu., Dec. 12, 7 p.m. 9124724790. info@tybeeposttheater. org. tybeeposttheater.showare.com/. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne.

SPORTS & GAMES

ADULT AND JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS On Thursdays. Intended for a class size of 4-8 students. Buy four classes, get the fifth class free. $15 per class ongoing. 912-201-2000. westinsavannah.com. theclubatsavannahharbor.com/index.php. The Club at Savannah Harbor, #2 Resort Dr. ADULT COED FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE 8x8 Coed Flag League. Play adult sports, meet new people. Sponsored by Savannah Adult Recreation Club. Wed. nights/Sun. mornings, at locations around Savannah. $450. Minimum 8 games. Ages 18+. Coed teams. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-220-3474. savadultrec.com. BEARS ELITE FOOTBALL Learn the fundamentals of football. Ages 4-12. Sign up now. Mondays-Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 912-272-6684. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. DERBY DEVILS ROLLER DERBY CLASSES Roller derby league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging for experienced players and two annual bootcamp programs. See website for info. ongoing. savannahderby.com. GRIEF 101 SUPPORT GROUP Seven-week morning or evening adult support group offers tools to learn to live with loss. Tuesdays, 10am-11am; or Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free of charge. Offered by Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive. SATURDAY GROUP RUN OR WALK Join us in our quest for fitness. Beginners are welcome. We can help you exceed your fitness goals. Free Saturdays, 7-8:15 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live.com. savystrider.com. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

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