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JAN 8-14, 2020 NEWS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY CONNECTSAVANNAH.COM

The Diversified Collective comes out swinging with The Metromaniacs

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New theater company debuts inaugural performance at Cedar House Gallery

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SATURDAY IS THE TEST.

JAN. 31–FEB. 1, 2020

Kick the new year off right and take advantage of this one-of-a-kind race. The Critz Tybee Run Fest is celebrating its twelth year and will feature races of various lengths and skill levels.

Run one or run them all to equal the distance of a full marathon!

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HAPPENING THIS MONTH AT TYBEE January 10 Tybee Post Theater: Andy Gross Live!

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January 11 Tybee MLK Parade & Human Rights Celebration VisitTybee.com

January 14 - 16 Tybee Post Theater: Marriage Story TybeePostTheater.org

January 17-19 Tybee Post Theater: Joker TybeePostTheater.org

January 23 Tybee Post Theater: Bombshell

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ACOUSTIC TUESDAY

featuring Mandi Strachota TUES 1.14

Born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in the wilds of Wisconsin, Mandi Strachota is the product of southern roots and Midwest know-how, a potent mix of practicality and soulful dreaming.

7-10pm Foxy Loxy 1919 Bul St Foxy Loxy Print Gallery and Café

The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa:

The terrific and underrated character actor William Sanderson made his bigscreen debut in this low-budget thriller as an unhinged racist convict who escapes from prison and holds a black family hostage in their own home. Presented by the Psychotronic Film Society.

8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $8

Lecture: The Constitution and the Vote: The Constitutional Convention Stan Deaton, senior historian at the Georgia Historical Society will examine the founding document at the heart of the American experiment of selfgovernment and the dramatic inclusions and omissions that would have centuries-long repercussions. Part of the League of Women Voters of Coastal Georgia’s Voting Rights Speaker Series.

6 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. Free, but register lwvcga.org

Front Porch Improv: Blind Tiger Show

SAT 1.11

Blind Tiger is a secret society of experimental improv comedy performers who meet up with no scripts, no props, and no promises.

8 p.m.

White Whale Craft Ales, 1207 Bull St. Free

FRIDAY 1.10

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Victory North SAT 1.11

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Film: Fight For Your Life!

THURSDAY 1. 9

The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, Ukraine brings 55 of Ukraine’s talented and brightest Ballet stars to present the most passionate romantic tragedy of love.

7:30-9:30pm Johnny Mercer Theatre 301 W Oglethorpe Ave

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WEDNESDAY 1. 8

REHAB, with The Wild And Free. $21 9-11:30pm VIctory North Savannah 2603 Whitaker St

Andy Gross

Andy Gross is one of the hottest standup comics, magician and ventriloquist working today as evidenced by his soldout shows and devoted following. And now you can see him live on the Tybee Post Theater stage, one exclusive night only.

8 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne. $20, $25 premium 9124724790. info@tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater.showare.com/

Film: Parasite

Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan. An urgent, brilliantly layered look at timely social themes,

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Parasite finds writer-director Bong Joon Ho in near-total command of his craft.

Presented by CinemaSavannah.

6:30 p.m.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets. $10, cash preferred

Full Moon Fetish Party

The Tied & Tasseled Fetish Cabaret is starting off the new year right with another fetish party. Join the Savannah BDSM community for an evening of demos, dancing, gear vendors, and special guests.

10 p.m.

Club One, 1 Jefferson St. $15

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

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.

All Saints Episcopal Church, 804Jones Ave.

Theatre: The Metromaniacs

The Diversified Collective puts on their first performance of David Ives’ “The Metromaniacs,” a modern English adaption of a 1700s French farce comedy full of misplaced ardor and confused identities.

Jan 10-12 Cedar House Gallery, 122 E. 36th St.

The Three Redneck Tenors

Get ready for a side-splitting ride with comedy galore and marvel at their phenomenal voices. The 3 Redneck Tenors show is a musical adventure that combines the hilarious antics of three rednecks with the beauty and elegance of opera.

7 p.m.

Mars Theatre, 109 S. Laurel Street., Springfield 912-754-1118

ceeds will go to the MetroStar Community Garden in the Starland District. You will then receive a ticket for each plant or cutting that you bring.

1 p.m.

Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. Free

Front Porch Improv: Fun House

Front Porch Improv is a never-seen-before improvised comedy show. Using audience suggestions the cast will create original comedic scenes and games. It’s like a play, but without a script.

8:30 p.m.

Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. $10, $5 with a student ID frontporchimprov.com

Gretchen Greene School of Dance Solo Showcase

A collection of solos for our upcoming competition season. Come support these young artists as they take the stage.

4 p.m.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Free and open to the public

OPENING ADDRESS Thursday, Feb. 13

JOSEPH KANON

Hammett & Edgar Award-Winning Author

6:30 PM • Trustees Theater

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Jim Gossett

JOHN GRISHAM

Jim Gossett is an impressionist, comedian, award winning writer and radio personality with over thirty years of experience.

His comedy features and commentary are heard on radio stations from coast to coast.

8 p.m.

Bay Street Theatre, 1 Jefferson St. savannahcomedyrevue.com

National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, Ukraine presents Romeo and Juliet

This full-scale production, set to the music of Sergey Prokofiev and based on William Shakespeare’s timeless tale of tragic love.

The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, Ukraine brings 55 of Ukraine’s talented and brightest Ballet stars to present the most passionate romantic tragedy of love.

7:30 p.m.

Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $30 savannahcivic.com

Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans

SATURDAY 1.11

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

Botanicals & Beers Plant Swap

Paul Thorn Band

Drink beer and swap plants with your fellow plant lovers. There will be a donations jar on the check in table. All pro-

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Novelist, Activist, and Attorney

6 PM • Trustees Theater

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JOHN BECKER & MEGAN SCOTT

The Authors of Joy of Cooking: 2019 Edition

2 PM • Trustees Theater

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Savannah Music Festival several times in recent years.

7 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne.

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

Savannah for Morons: The Trolley Tour

The tour is hosted by Danny and Johnny Moron, two local actors, comedians, and history buffs. This comedy show on wheels will roast nearly 300 years of Savannah in a 90-minute ride.

11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Visitor’s Information Center, 301 MLK Jr. Blvd. $33 savannahformorons.com

Second Saturday Presentation Series

Each second Saturday of the month, the Wildlife Refuge hosts a presentation by staff, volunteers, and local conservation partners to help the public learn more about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. second Saturday of every month, 1-2 p.m.

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

Free 843-784-2468. SavannahCoastal@fws.gov.

ing the students at Bethesda Academy.

9 a.m.

Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. $25 912.704.3988.

SUNDAY 1.12 Film: Annie

An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan, Annie believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks decides to let an orphan live at his home to promote his image, Annie is selected.

3 p.m.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $8

MONDAY 1.13 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

TUESDAY 1.14 Film: Jojo Rabbit

Writer director Taika Waititi brings his signature style of humor and pathos to his latest film, Jojo Rabbit, a World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is Sideline hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic.

Sideline is a highly pedigreed, six-piece Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, powerhouse whose style has set the pace Adolf Hitler, Jojo must confront his blind in Bluegrass for over two decades. nationalism.

8 p.m.

7 p.m.

Randy Wood Guitars, 1304 East Hwy. 80.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $28 $10 randywoodmusic.com

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2020 is the 7th Annual Parade & Human Rights Forum. Start at Tybee’s Walter Parker Pier on 16th Street, traveling 10 straight blocks down Main Street Butler Ave. to YMCA Campus /Old School Cafeteria. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

2 p.m.

Tybee Pier Pavilion.

Yates Astro Resolution Race 5K and Pancake Breakfast

This trail run takes place on the historic grounds of Bethesda Academy. The course winds through the 650+ acre campus which includes cattle pastures, marsh, a farm, garden, cottages and tree-lined paths alongside the Moon River.

All proceeds go to the Women’s Board of Bethesda for the sole purpose of support-

Film: Marriage Story

Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver excel as a couple caught in the storm of an increasingly vicious and often hilarious separation in this superb heartfelt drama, certain to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Writer-director Noah Baumbach created a glorious portrait of a relationship in its death throes.

7 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne. $8

Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show hosted by Melanie Goldey

A poetry and music open mic with an emphasis on sharing new, original, thoughtful work. second Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

NEWS & OPINION EDITOR’S NOTE

BY JIM MOREKIS

jim@connectsavannah.com

AFTER ABOUT a quarter century of reporting on the shenanigans of many dozens of elected officials, there is little any of them can say or do that really impresses me.

A journalist’s natural enemy is anyone in power — or should be, anyway. So I’m almost genetically predisposed to have a very healthy skepticism of just about anything any politician says or does, regardless of what party they belong to or how promising they appear to be on the surface.

This skepticism has served me well through the years, both professionally and personally.

But I can say I was genuinely impressed by the remarkable inaugural address of new Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson II. After floating the idea on Facebook and receiving an overwhelmingly positive response, I decided to take the highly unusual step of running Mayor Johnson’s speech in full.

(Or mostly in full – I edited out the lengthy thank-yous in the beginning, for space reasons.)

If your first response is “It’s just a speech — what counts is action,” obviously I would agree.

That is the case with literally any speech, made by anyone. So it’s a given in this instance as well.

But Johnson’s speech was important in its groundbreaking nature. It was unlike anything I’ve ever heard in decades of covering local politics.

For full reference, feel free to read the main body of the speech elsewhere in this issue. It’s worth your time.

We’ve certainly had leaders in Savannah before who espoused the value of tolerance, giving voice to the voiceless, and taking care of those less fortunate. So in that regard Mayor Johnson is far from the first to do so.

But what is remarkable, first off, is the frank specificity of his call for inclusion.

I don’t believe there has ever been a mayoral address in Savannah where lesbian, gay, bi, transgender and queer people were given specific, careful shout-outs, rather than generic pandering, if even that.

Secondly —and this is the really important piece — his call for inclusion wasn’t merely checking off boxes to make various groups feel like they’re getting some overdue attention, before inevitably being ignored once again.

My takeaway is that Johnson specifically called for marginalized groups to be stakeholders in policy decisions.

Mayor Van Johnson taking the oath of office, administered by Judge John E. Morse Jr.

Think about that for a minute.

In practice this would mean that advocacy for the the homeless, for example, might include – gasp! – talking to actual homeless people and taking guidance from them, rather than just talking about them while they’re absent from the room.

Things such as this will cause quite a ruckus in certain circles.

Johnson also went out of his way to at least obliquely call out — in my reading, anyway — various establishment bodies who have held sway over local politics for many decades.

Most people refer to them as the “Good Ol’ Boy Network,” but these days it’s just as likely to contain in its ranks a young developer from Atlanta or Texas or California as a blue-blood product of a local private school.

Johnson was savvy enough to avoid mentioning these groups by name, as they still remain extremely powerful and

can still cause a lot of damage. While not directly named, I assure you these groups took notice.

These unelected business leaders largely view themselves as a form of “permanent” government, with Mayors and Councils coming and going.

One of the main challenges facing Mayor Johnson and this Council will be to avoid being co-opted by these moneyed interests.

I also believe Johnson’s mention of the need for a Master Plan for Savannah was no casual reference.

As I heard it — and this is just my opinion — it was at least partially a reference to the outgoing Mayor and Council’s literal lastminute attempt at its final meeting to ram through a proposal to pay the local Chamber of Commerce and Savannah Economic Development Authority (which feature many of the same players) a million bucks to not only formulate a master plan, but run the independent body which would administer it.

On a larger point, these inaugural addresses are truly important, in that they set the tone for everything to follow.

It may be “just a speech,” but it’s an extremely key one, and the first official act of anyone elected to an executive office.

For example, I distinctly remember after Donald Trump’s election, when every media analyst insisted that his inaugural address would be the time he could finally put the divisiveness of the campaign behind him, and “bring the country together.”

But if anything, Trump’s inaugural address was even more divisive than anything said during the campaign.

In any case, it clearly set the tone for the next four years.

While any number of trials and tribulations are ahead for the Johnson administration — and we’ll be here to report on them objectively and hold those in power accountable — I think most of us can take solace, at least for now, in the tone set by Van Johnson in his inaugural address. CS

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Inaugural Address: Mayor Van R. Johnson II, Jan. 2, 2020, Johnny Mercer Theatre Editor’s Note: Due to extraordinary reader feedback, we have opted this week to run Mayor Johnson’s recent inaugural address in full, minus one short section as noted.

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GOOD evening, Savannah. My name is Van R. Johnson II, and I am your Mayor.

I am, because We are. We are They, and They are us.

And what we will be will depend on what we do in this moment in history….

To God our Father who makes all things possible.

To my elected colleagues both past and present, and on whose shoulders I stand.

Particularly to the 64th Mayor of the City of Savannah, Dr. Otis S. Johnson.

The 65th Mayor of the City of Savannah, Edna Branch Jackson.

And the 66th Mayor of the City of Savannah, Eddie W. DeLoach. Mayor DeLoach, I again thank you so much, for your kindness and your graciousness towards me.

I look forward to continue to work with you….

[Extended thanks to officials, colleagues, groups, Council, and family members.]

It’s amazing that in a city in which my father and my grandparents had to ride on the back of buses, that their son and grandson will be raised from among this city to lead this city, and for that I am forever grateful.

During the holiday season, I had to take a break. I had to go home. I had to go to my parents’ house, I had to go to Brooklyn, I had to go where I knew I would be spoiled.

I had to go where my Mama would cook me hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner, because she thinks that’s what I do all the time. I really don’t, but the food is hot and I appreciate it and then if I wait too long, she’ll just warm it up again for me to eat.

I grew up in a very unique and very loving family. And for me Thanksgiving and Christmas were always very special times.

I was blessed with a mother who could cook, an aunt in both New York and Savannah who could cook, sisters and nieces that could cook – not as well, but they’re getting there – so that’s where the love of Soul Food came into play.

Usually on most days, the table at our home is sufficient. We’re rolling in and out sitting there at the table, sometimes my father’s there, I’m there, my mother’s there, the dog is sitting there , and then we’ll just get up and leave and go our separate ways.

But when holidays rolled around we 8 always had company. My aunts, uncles,

cousins, neighbors and friends would come over, and the table that was once perfect for our family was no longer big enough to fit everybody who showed up.

So I remember we removed the tablecloth from the table, and we would then pull the table apart. And it took some strength to pull it apart.

And then we’d get a table leaf — are any of you familiar with a table leaf? — and so the table leaf expanded the table.

And then we would now have a bigger table to bring up more chairs, and there was more room for everybody.

There were more people to feed. But the quality of the meal was not diminished.

In fact, it was better.

Because with more people, there was more in common. And with more people there was more laughter. And with more people there was more love.

And no matter who showed up there was always food enough for everybody.

And then everybody would come up with takeaway plates with aluminum foil and…. I know, that just happens at my house (laughs).

I know now everyone brings something special, something unique to the table.

Admittedly, I didn’t bring anything to the table but an appetite!

But that is my vision for Savannah.

There are those of us who have been sitting at that table for a long time. And I got news for you: You will continue to eat.

But, we’re gonna pull this table apart.

And we’re gonna add some leaves on this table.

We’re gonna make this table bigger, because for years we had the same folks sitting at the same table, and there were folks sitting there at the kiddie’s table watching everybody else eat.

We’re going to bring forth change. And we’re going to make more room.

Why? I think we have more people to feed. And it doesn’t mean we diminish the quality of the food.

In fact, everybody at this table called Savannah will bring their best to the table, because we will all eat better.

We don’t have to leave anybody out. As a matter of fact, the old term comes to my mind: The more, the merrier.

So this table of Savannah is going to be expanded. And this table of Savannah is going to be redefined. This table of Savannah is going to stand on legs named

Trust, Transparency, Accountability, and Inclusion.

Here, we are transparent in our operations and dealings. Here, we are accountable to you who sit us here, if you remember it is not about us, it’s about you.

If we include people in our collective conversation, we will give you a reason to trust us.

Now, this Savannah table includes folks of every race from all over the world.

Because we’re not Mayberry anymore!

We’re a major international city.

We have 15 million folks who see a reason to come here every single year. But we’re going to make Savannah for the 146,000 who live here every single day!

We have this table now, all these people gathered in this room. This is what Savannah looks like. There’s people from all over the place that have all types of experiences.

Some of them are lesbian. Some of them are gay, some of them are bisexual, some are transsexual, some are queer.

Some people are homeless.

But you know what? Come on up to the table! Let’s find a way to get you a place to live. Because we agree as a family that homelessness is wrong… I don’t know about you, but some of us are one paycheck away from being homeless.

And guess what, we’re going to include people who have not been at the table before. I can see the Tigers of Savannah State, with the Eagles of Georgia Southern, and the folks from Savannah Tech, and the Bees from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and South University, all at our table.

And guess what? We’re going to learn to speak Spanish, because there are going to be Latino and Hispanic and Asian voices at the table.

We’re going to have small business at our table. We’re going to have tourism at our table, we’re going to have our big businesses at our table.

There will be seats for all faiths and religious preferences – even for those who choose not to exercise faith at all.

We’re going to include those who have an empty seat at their home table because they lost a loved one to gun violence.

And I got news for you: If you’ve done a crime in this city, we’re gonna find you.

Because we’re not going to let you victimize anyone else in our city.

And to those of you who are harboring them: We got news for you too.

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We will add seats honorably to the working men and women of organized labor.

Because we know organized labor is what makes our country great.

We will have the elderly and the babies, we will have the widows and orphans, we’ll have the highly educated and those who struggle to learn to read. And while they’re at the table, we’re going to help them to learn how to read, we’re going to help them get their GEDs, we’re going to help them become upstanding citizens.

But we’ll have to move one of those chairs to make room for somebody in a wheelchair. And for those that have physical and mental disabilities. We will include the sick and the infirm, the rich and the poor, and everybody in between.

And we’re going to invite our youth to the table, because they have something to say, too.

We will create seats for those who are returning from jails and prisons. And they’re just looking to be back home and be with their families. Like the parable of the Prodigal Son, we’re not going to question them. We’re just glad you’re home. And we’re going to do whatever we can to help you get it together. That’s what a Beloved Community does.

No longer will we deny someone because they are different, they look different, they think different, or have different experiences. Diversity and inclusion will make our city better.

At this table, we will talk to each other and not about each other. And I got news for you: Hating on Facebook doesn’t make things happen!

You have people that are willing to serve, and who are able to serve. Work with them.

Pray for them. Talk to them.

It used to be when I was growing up, I could talk about my family, but nobody else better talk about my family. So I can talk about Savannah, but anyone else talks about Savannah, you’re gonna have some problems.

This great table of Savannah will be the table that other cities will emulate. Why? Because we know how to set this table.

We have a history unlike any other. A history of multiple streams that all flow into a single ocean. Our histories we will own. Good and bad. But we will not deny it, nor will we fall victim to the problem of a single narrative.

While we’re at this table, we will do what people at tables do: We’ll share experiences, we’ll solve problems – we’ll solve each other’s problems.

We’ll give people the hookup: This is what you need to do.

We might disagree but at the table we will work it out. We will plan together. We will strategize together.

And Savannah deserves a real Master Plan. And I am committed that we will put together a real Master Plan that includes

everybody throughout our entire city.

Then at the end of the meal, everybody helps to clean up. And in Savannah we’ve got some things we’ve got to clean up. And with your help we will clean up our streets, with your help we will clean up our neighborhoods, we will help our citizens, men, women, boys and girls, to live their best lives.

We will instill hope and dreams again to let them know that if a 16-year-old can come from Brooklyn, New York, on a train to attend Savannah State, and years later be Mayor of Savannah, you can do anything that you want to do.

There are many stories in Savannah, and at our table they will be told and listened to. And we will be one Savannah. Not only for those who were born here, but for those who chose here.

This is the second day of a new decade, 2020. And what will we do this new decade? We can’t go into this new decade with the mess of the last decade!

2020 is often referred to as perfect vision, but 2020 is really average vision.

It’s common vision. And we have to exercise vision.

I will tell you also that 20 is a spiritual number of redemption. And I see our purpose as bringing hope and redeeming the dreams of those who thought their dreams were over here in this city. That’s what we want to do: We want to give people back their lives.

We want to give them back their dreams, we want to give them back their hopes, we want to give them back their determination – everything that was stolen from them. Everything they thought they could not have – we want to give it back to them.

I am your Mayor. As your Mayor, I will lead, guide and help to show the way.

But I am one man. And we are only nine ordinary people. We need your help.

Together, we must bring all our best to the table. Together we must love our neighbors as they are ourselves.

Like you’re loving on us now? Love on us next week. And next year. And the year after that. Love is an action word.

Together we will start saying what is right about our city instead of always saying what is wrong about our city.

Together we will make sure that every child grows up with a sense of love, safety, and belonging.

Together we will find our common denominators of people, places, and processes, and we will build from there.

Together we will believe in the power of our ancestors and in our history. Together, you, I, us – we will build a bigger table and a brighter future.

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Special events this weekend honor African-American history ahead of MLK Day us.”

MLK Day celebrations have been around rachael@connectsavannah.com for years, but the TybeeMLK parade and human rights celebration is only in its WHEN FORMER Tybee City Manager seventh year. For those keeping track at Diana Schleicher took the position, the city home, that means Pearce and her team of of Tybee didn’t celebrate Martin Luther organizers began the celebration just nine King, Jr. Day, at least not the way we do years after it was actually recognized by now. the City of Tybee as a holiday that people “The City of Tybee said that for city certainly got off. employees, you can take your birthday off “When we first got started, I heard or you can take the King Day off,” shares someone tell me at one of the bars, ‘Julia, Julia Pearce, organizer for the TybeeMLK you don’t need your own parade,’” Pearce Parade. remembers with a laugh. “Most people Some of you know why that’s surprising: associate Dr. MLK with one color, but he’s Schleicher took the position in 2004. for everybody. And people forget that. We No, Schleicher wasn’t the Tybee City don’t forget it here. I’m the only person Manager in the Civil Rights-era 1960s. She of dark color in our group, but that’s cool began the position 16 years ago. because that’s who we are—we reflect our “It had been a national holiday for 25 community.” years,” Pearce says. “Remember, we’re in The TybeeMLK celebration begins with deep southern Georgia. It was not seen as a parade and finishes at the Old School Cafbeing offensive because of the way they eteria, where the human rights forum is viewed Dr. King—I guess they viewed it as held. This year, the grand marshal is Richa black holiday.” ard Shinhoster of the Savannah NAACP. “The only people who would say someThe Dreamer Humanitarian of the Year thing like that is political is if you’re award goes to Rev. Dr. Jamie Maury, a against it,” says Jan Elders, a fellow compriest for the homeless in Savannah and a mittee member. leader of the Racial Healing Workshops.

Elders is right: MLK Day isn’t a partisan This is the first parade since Maury, issue. Rather, it’s a celebration of an impor- Pearce, George Anne Inglis and Beryl tant activist who deserves recognition for Brooks created the Racial Healing Forums. the work he did.

They began in September and consist of “We’re celebrating a native son who has supper, a program or movie, and compline done civil rights and human rights work,” at the end. shares Pearce. “And he was martyred—he “We felt that reconciliation and our lost his life to do that work. It’s very impor- commitment to standing up for human tant that we as a nation, and we as a comrights was so important, and we wanted to munity, and we just as people remember take those first steps so that people would CONTINUES ON P. 12 the sacrifices that people have made for

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be willing to extend themselves, because it’s a personal commitment,” explains Inglis.

An upcoming forum will include filmmakers Fritz and Lorrie Rumpel, who also host an event this weekend.

Jan. 12 marks the 155th anniversary of the meeting of government officials with African-American church leaders in Savannah. It was at this meeting that the term “40 acres and a mule” was used in regards to the land redistribution policy.

Though they grew up in Savannah, Fritz and Lorrie Rumpel had no idea that such an eventful meeting had taken place in their hometown. They happened upon that information around 2007, when Lorrie was interested in doing a play about the history of slavery in Savannah.

“We started doing research of events that happened here and came across a newspaper article online, and the actual minutes of the meeting were covered by a newspaper in February 1865,” remembers Fritz. “It was the first time in American history that the federal government had asked African Americans, ‘Well, what do you want? What do you need to sustain freedom?’”

The history just kept coming for the Rumpels, who ended up compiling ten of the most significant events around Savannah slavery into a play. But they quickly realized that a play wasn’t quite the most appropriate form to use.

“The problem with doing a play is that it’s retraumatizing,” says Lorrie. “It was just too painful for people. We realized we could do this every night.”

Of the ten significant scenes they found, Fritz and Lorrie chose the story of 40 acres and a mule as the most empowering message. They created a film out of that scene in the play, also titled “40 Acres and a Mule,” and have been passionately showing it since 2015.

Sunday’s screening is free, as always. At every screening, a thought-provoking discussion follows.

“We don’t say anything, especially if

there are people in the audience who have very different experiences and perceptions. Iron sharpens iron,” says Lorrie.

“One lady was talking about the maid they’d had, that they called her by her first name, and somebody else who was African-American would sort of push back a little bit. It was a very eye-opening experience, but in a kind way.”

Just like the TybeeMLK organizers, the Rumpels assert that their film is not politically affiliated.

“We don’t have any agenda; we’re not political,” says Lorrie.

“Sometimes the question of reparations does come up,” adds Fritz. “Because ultimately, they didn’t get to keep the 40 acres and a mule.”

“It would’ve been a whole different situation today if people had gotten something to start with,” says Lorrie. “I’m just talking from my experience seeing resentment towards any kind of affirmative action, or the bill HR40, where they’re looking into doing research into what all is owed. It’s been in the house since 1989. You’ve got to address it eventually, and I think it’ll be great when we do.”

This weekend’s events seek to honor and commemorate our history by bringing us together.

“It’s a great thing to be together,” says Lorrie, “to understand each other better, to appreciate each other more.” CS

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Detectives arrest suspect in Dec. 31 homicide

Savannah Police’s Violent Crimes detectives identified and arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting death of a 28-year-old Savannah man on Dec. 31.

“Around 3:20 p.m. Dec. 31, officers responded to Wilder Drive at Avery Street and discovered Tommy Frazier suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries,” police report.

Detectives worked and identified Harry Pinckney, 40, of Savannah, as a suspect in the case. Pinckney was arrested late Dec. 31 on charges of murder.

By Connect’s informal count, the death brings the number of homicides in the Savannah area in 2019 to 24. The number was 27 in both prior years.

Arrest made in 2016 homicide

The Savannah Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives have arrested a 53-year-old man in a 2016 homicide.

On March 25, 2016, officers responded to Entelman Street and Fenwick Avenue and discovered the body of Linda Jenkins, 57, just beyond the woodline. The death was initially labeled as a suspicious death until further investigation determined it to be a homicide.

Over the past nearly four years, detectives have continued to work the case, resulting in identifying Gerald Tyrone Carter as a suspect. Carter was booked into the Chatham County jail for murder.

Driver arrested in PedestrianInvolved Crash

Savannah Police arrested a 59-yearold driver after a crash that injured three pedestrians Jan. 2.

“According to a preliminary investigation, George Davis was driving a Jaguar XK8 on Drayton Street around 2:20 p.m. when he turned left on Taylor Street. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a residence at the intersection. There was no major structural damage to the residence.

The driver then drove on Taylor Street and attempted to turn north on Bull Street, striking two pedestrians, Phill and Kelly Gangi, ages 47 and 42, of New York, who were in the crosswalk. The vehicle then struck a parked SUV. The impact resulted in Krystal Monyon, 24, of Savannah, who

Services officer arrived on scene, they were told that the person who found the dog had taken in to Savannah Animal Care, a veterinary clinic.”

Veterinarian staff at the clinic determined no emergency treatment was needed for the dog. The Animal Services officer advised staff that the owner had Animals Services release findings been contacted and would retrieve the on reported Animal Neglect dog. Savannah Animal Care released the On Saturday, December 28, 2019, Chadog back to its owner. tham County Police were called to a resiOn Monday Dr. Jake Harper, head of dence for an animal welfare check. “The Animal Services, spoke with the owner. officer found that both animals on the “The owner, who is an employee of the property had proper water, food , and shel- Chatham County Sheriff’s office, stated ter, however, one of the dogs was tethered. that the dog had been seen by a veterinarA Chatham County Animal Services officer ian in September and was and is being responded to the residence to assist since treated for multiple health issues. Vettethering is a violation of the Animal Sererinary records were provided to support vices ordinance,” a spokesperson for the this. The owner was advised that the dog County reports. should not be on a tether while repairs and The Animal Services officer noted that adjustments were made to keep her from the dog on the tether “was very thin. She getting out,” the County reports. also noted that the dog was otherwise “After reviewing the facts and speaking bright, alert and responsive and in no with their veterinarian, it has been deterimmediate distress. Per protocol, she left mined that this is not a case of neglect. a notice at the residence and scheduled a The dog has been and continues to undergo follow-up meeting,” the findings reveal. treatment for a medical condition which “Later that evening a second call for ser- has caused her to be unable to maintain vice was received for the same residence. It weight. The owners took her to their was reported that the thin dog had gotten veterinarian this morning for continued loose and was at large. When the Animal treatment,” says Dr. Harper. CS was standing behind the SUV, to be struck by the SUV. All three pedestrians were transported to a hospital for treatment,” police report.

Davis was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and other trafficrelated charges.

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Kelly McGraw, 37, of Portsmouth, England, and her husband, James, 40, have enjoyed playing pranks on each other throughout their 24-year marriage. But before Christmas, as James was plotting a way to get back at Kelly for a “dodgy” haircut she’d given him, he came up with a gloriously permanent idea: He had his thigh tattooed with a less-than-flattering photo of Kelly, asleep on a plane with her mouth gaping open, as James mocked her behind her head. “I’m one up at the moment,” James told the Sun, “but I’m also scared because I don’t know what she’s now planning.” Kelly was unforgiving: “I was horrified. I couldn’t believe it. ... We do mess about anyway, but this is on another level. ... He needs to watch his back.”

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-- A romney ewe living on a farm near Auckland, New Zealand, is getting some relief from an unusual problem, thanks to a clever veterinarian and a brassiere meant for humans. Rose the sheep had suffered damage to her udders when she produced a high volume of milk during her pregnancy with triplets. “When this happens,” Dr. Sarah Clews told Stuff, “the udder can hang so low that it can be traumatized on the ground.” The condition can sometimes be a cause for euthanasia, but Dr. Clews thought a bra might help lift the udders and allow them to heal. Rose’s owners eventually located a 24J maternity bra big enough to do the job, and it worked -- after two or three weeks of wearing the bra, Rose’s udders recovered enough that surgery was no longer needed.

-- Justin and Nissa-Lynn Parson of McKinney, Texas, were all in when their son Cayden, 12, asked for a magnifying glass for Christmas. “We thought, ‘Oh, he wants to magnify something’” to read, Nissa-Lynn told KDFW. Instead, Cayden and his brother, Ashton, used the glass to light a newspaper on fire on the family’s front porch, which soon spread to the yard, eventually destroying the lawn and some of the family’s Christmas lights. “We ran inside and started screaming,” Cayden said. The family doused the fire with “pitchers of water, blankets smothering it, sprinklers turned on, hose turned on,” Nissa-Lynn recounted, adding that now Cayden “will definitely have yard work to do once spring comes.”

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In Jefferson County, Colorado, would-be car thief Todd Sheldon, 36, has finally admitted it’s just not the vocation for him, according to police. Fox News reported Sheldon had tried over recent weeks to steal multiple vehicles, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, but each time he was caught in the act -- first by

a homeowner, then by sheriff’s deputies minutes later “just down the street,” shocking the deputies by telling them, “I’m trying to steal this truck.” He was taken into custody and bonded out, but a week later, deputies responding to a report of someone trying to break into a car again found Sheldon. “I really suck at this,” Sheldon allegedly told an officer. Sheldon remained in jail as of Dec. 27.

Bah, Humbug!

Poppy Leigh, 13, of Manchester, England, hoped wrapping her waistlength hair around an empty plastic water bottle and decorating it with lights like a Christmas tree atop her head would bring good cheer to her mates and teachers at Manchester Health Academy on Dec. 20. Instead, school authorities told her she had to either take the decorations off or go home. Her mom, Christie, wasn’t happy about it: “It’s just a bit of fun and Christmas cheer,” she told Metro News.

But Principal Kevin Green huffed: “The Academy has the highest of expectations around uniform and teaching and learning, and ... whilst it was a remarkably creative hairstyle, it was, unfortunately, inappropriate for school.”

Oops!

-- As she enjoyed an Aldi mince pie in early December, caterer Angela McGill, 52, of Glasgow, Scotland, thought one bite seemed particularly “rough and really hard -- I thought it was a tough piece of pastry!” she told Metro News. Instead, McGill soon realized she had swallowed her partial dentures with two false teeth.

Hospital X-rays confirmed the dentures were caught halfway down her throat, but the staff advised her pulling them out would only cause more harm. It took 72 hours for the plate to pass. “It was ever so funny!” she said. “And I was really enjoying the mince pie, too.”

-- Sandra Smith, 59, of St. Petersburg, Florida, was cited for careless driving on Dec. 29, after crashing her 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass into a mausoleum at the Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, damaging the facades of three aboveground graves, WFLA reported. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said Smith was driving in a grass lot at the cemetery when she “failed to avoid a mausoleum on the property.” Her passenger, 63-year-old Betty Strickland, went to the hospital with critical injuries. CS

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REPRESENTATION AND inclusivity is the name of the game for Anne Drogynous this year. The trans burlesque performer is starting 2020 off on a powerful note with a special all transgender and non-binary show at Club One on Jan. 9 and 10.

Featuring a large cast of local performers in the burlesque, drag, spoken word, and performance art communities, the show will unite multiple troupes and performance groups from throughout Savannah. Some of the performers include Prince Albert, Portia Please, Rita D’LaVane, Master Kior. Shrimp Etouffee.

Flux Inqueerior, Memento Mary, and more.

Anne Drogynous says that the idea for

the show came out of a desire to showcase the many local performers that make up the trans and non-binary arts communities in town.

“I’ve been performing in Savannah for about five years, doing burlesque and drag,” Drogynous tells Connect. “I’m transgender, and luckily I’ve never had any issues in Savannah about being trans and doing performance art. It’s actually very inclusive, and I know a lot of people here that are either trans or non-binary and do some kind of performance art.”

The wheels started turning for the show a few months ago, and Drogynous began reaching out to as many local performers as possible to gauge interest.

“There are even people coming from Atlanta, so it’s really rad,” Drogynous says.

One notable thing about the upcoming show is that it brings together performers who normally work in different burlesque

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groups and separate collectives of performers. That was something Drogynous wanted to emphasize with this event— unity and inclusivity.

“I’ve performed with at least three of the troupes in town, and I’ve also performed at the Club One Cabaret. So I thought this would also be a really cool way to network and maybe even start doing their own shows,” Drogynous says.

For Anne Drogynous, burlesque and drag were things that began as a confidence builder.

“Before I started doing burlesque, I was really into the cosplay community,” Drogynous says. “I became interested in trying burlesque out myself after seeing shows.

But being trans, I was worried about how that would translate. I kind of always do a mixture of drag and burlesque, and that’s how it’s always been for me. It was a really great way to build confidence, which I think is true for a lot of trans and nonbinary performers.”

Burlesque, Drogynous says, is something that can be a bit nerve-wracking when you first go for it.

“It’s really nerve-wracking when you start, but it definitely helps with self confidence. That’s something that a lot of transgender and non-binary people struggle

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with, especially when there’s dysphoria involved. It’s a great way to express yourself artistically,” Drogynous says.

A similar show is also set for the end of January in Atlanta, and Drogynous hopes that there will be more opportunities in the future to shine more light on the transgender and non-binary performing community in Savannah.

“I definitely would like to do some more.

Everyone that’s been involved has been great and really excited about it, so I’d definitely like to do it again,” Drogynous says.

“One of my other goals was to give an opportunity for musicians and poets to be involved in this as well. We do have a couple in this show, but I’m hoping that if some people come to this show there might be an interest in showcasing that kind of performance art as well.” CS

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SHAPESHIFTING electronic musician and veteran performer Michal Menert has taken many musical roads in his long career, so it might not always be easy to know where to start. If you’re as intrigued as we are about Menert’s vast discography and numerous explorations into the worlds of nu jazz, electronic, and hip hop, then here are five things you should know before catching his show on Jan. 15 at Victory North.

He co-founded Derek Vincent Smith’s Pretty Lights

Derek Vincent Smith, otherwise known as Pretty Lights, has become known for making records with Rick Rubin and being a staple in the electronic community.

Menert had a hand in the early days of that project, producing the first album and conceiving the project with Smith in the early 2000s. He left following that album to pursue his own musical endeavors full time.

Menert reunited with Smith a few years ago, playing together at a few shows that included a major gig at Red Rocks Amphitheater.

His latest releases are soundscape explorations

Menert’s last two releases, Slow Coast II & Slow Coast III, were inspired by living on the coast of Northern California. The EPs explore that vibe in a unique way that finds Menert creating captivating instrumentals. The musical pieces are sunny, groovy, and incredibly singular both melodically and sonically. Both releases stand out as important pieces in his body of work.

He’s had many different bands and projects

Among his many projects over the years, Menert has performed with backing bands like the Pretty Fantastics—with whom he’s headlined Red Rocks two times—as well as the Michal Menert Big Band. That project featured a startling 18-piece band, and played a variety of selections from Menert’s catalog.

He’s also been part of side projects like Half Color, and released the revelatory Space Jazz project in 2016.

Behind the scenes, he’s worked for Dead & Company Menert has recently struck up an unlikely friendship and collaboration

with Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart—with the two teaming up for Hart’s acclaimed RAMU album. He also joined Dead & Company on the road for several occasions, assisting with his famously monstrous percussion rig that used a whopping 48 inputs. He was also responsible for the sound design portion of Hart’s world on those tours.

He’ll be touring alongside Late Night Radio when he lands in Savannah

Menert, who was born in Poland but came up in Colorado, will be joined for his current string of dates by fellow Colorado act Late Night Radio. The project, led

by Alex Medellin, similarly explores the boundaries of electronic, soul, and hip hop and has been a touring machine for quite some time. Medellin will be playing solo when he supports Menert at Victory North, and will also be joining Menert on a few other southeastern stops. CS

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The Jinx Human Jukebox Trivia, 10 p.m.

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Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Rachael Shaner Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Phil Morrison Trio, 7 p.m.

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PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

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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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McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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Bay Street Theatre Jim Gossett, 8 p.m.

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

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Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Phillip Wise Open Mic Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon Wild Wing Cafe Eric Britt The Wormhole Open Mic, 8 p.m.

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.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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DJ

The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Monday Night Madness, 8 p.m.

White Whale Craft Ales White Whale Open Mic Comedy

DJ

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

Boomy’s DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m.

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

Moon River Brewing Co. Drag Me To The Moon Drag Brunch!, 11 a.m.

Saddle Bags Bar Olympics

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Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mic, 10 p.m.

Bayou Cafe David Harbuck, 9 p.m.

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Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Eric Moore Foxy Loxy Cafe Acoustic Tuesday featuring Mandi Strachota, 7 p.m.

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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 Adults Only Trivia, 9 p.m.

Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Trivia, 9 p.m.

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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 Diversified Collective comes out swinging with The Metromaniacs

New theater company debuts inaugural performance at Cedar House Gallery sean@connectsavannah.com

THERE’S A new theater company in town, and their name is The Diversified Collective. The group was founded

by SCAD alum who wanted to see a more inclusive, diverse, and boundaryshattering theater experience take place in Savannah, and they’re kicking all of that into full gear with The Metromaniacs.

The play is a modern take a French farce comedy from the 1700s, adapted by playwright David Ives.

What the collective has done with it, however, is break down the barriers of gender and race that are often written into plays and focus their casting on a more diverse and undefined approach, rather than more standard and binary casting choices.

Ahead of the company’s debut performance, opening at the Cedar House Gallery on Jan. 10, we spoke to director Rachel Ussery and producer Luisa Nolasco about doing The Metromaniacs for their inaugural production and why the work they’re doing matters in theater.

Y’all must be feeling a range of emotions right now! What’s the feeling like at the moment, with the first show about to be underway?

Nolasco: I was talking to someone yesterday and I said, “It’s like having your first kid.” You have all of these expectations and you plan everything, but things don’t always go exactly as you planned. It’s going to be your child, though, so no matter how it all goes you’re going to love it.

Ussery: [This show] definitely has a mind of its own. The way that it has developed over time, working with the actors and developing the characters, and watching everybody bring it from the page to real life has been super incredible and really crazy!

I bet! How does one go about starting a theater company? Walk me through the process of starting with the initial idea and then getting it to this point.

Nolasco: I recently graduated from SCAD, and I’d been having this urge of wanting to create a group of actors and artists coming together to put up something that’s

meaningful to them. That’s why we use the term “collective.” I always wanted to build a group where the main philosophy was to change the way casting is done, and the way storytelling is perceived with diversification. Not putting a wall within your casting or thinking that a character needs to be a certain way because that’s what the majority prefers.

I wanted to create this principle with The Diversified Collective because I’m from a diversified background. I’m not American; I’m from a different country and the United States embraced me.

Everyone in our cast is of different backgrounds, and that’s the beauty of theater. With The Metromaniacs, it was a play that I had in my back pocket for a few years now but felt I needed to find the right people and the right time to do it. I’m so grateful to have that, because it is a hell of a ride of a play. We’re planning for people to just enjoy going to the theater, but it really is like a marathon. It’s based on classical theater, so it does open a side of theater that a lot of people are scared to go to because it’s maybe not their thing.

When it comes to creating diversity in casting, how did you go about creating

that environment for people of different backgrounds?

Nolasco: The first thing with The Metromaniacs is that the only thing they say about it is that it’s set in France in the 1700s. When you think about it you’d think, “Oh, everyone in the cast should be white,” if you think about what France would look like in the 1700s.

My first thought was, “Which characters could women play that are male characters?” We didn’t want to be stuck with gender as well as race. The cast is seven people, majority male. But we didn’t want to do that—that’s the beauty of acting, too. You get to play parts that aren’t you.

We’re not gender-bending the characters, we’re just having women play male parts.

We also have a dad that is white and a son who’s black, and we have two people who are supposed to be family but they’re of different ethnicities. It doesn’t have to be coordinated a certain way for the story to make sense.

Ussery: It’s more important that each actor has the best essence and background to tell the characters’ stories. Some of

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Nolasco: It’s taking pretext out of the equation and saying, “We’re just going to listen to these actors and see how they fit.”

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Nolasco: Absolutely. It’s empowering to the younger generation. One of our actors plays a very wealthy woman who’s so full of life. For someone in the audience who’s of that background, seeing themselves represented like that could help them feel like they can write or act. It opens up the idea of, “Just because I look like this doesn’t mean I can’t act, or that I need to stick to one way of storytelling.”

I like seeing myself when I see movies and theater. I want to see myself in the stories. Race, ethnicity—it doesn’t play for us. It’s just the story [that matters].

Ussery: I think it’s not only good for people of color who want to enter the arts, but it’s also just good for the industry to have more voices until it’s become normalized.

It’s a generational thing; if people grow

up seeing a diverse group of people on the stage or the screen, they’ll just assume that’s the way life is and be more open to writing stories that are different and diverse.

I’m reminded of the show Schitt’s Creek, and how they navigate the main character’s sexuality and his relationship. They made it a point on that show to not include any kind of homophobia or negative perspective on it. They simply normalized it, and nobody around it questioned anything because it just is.

Nolasco: Exactly, it just is. There aren’t any questions being asked because there’s no need for questions to be asked. That’s what we’re trying to do; we want to help to introduce that concept into the industry so that we all can be normalized. I think introducing that more and more would let younger generations understand that they don’t need to be afraid of who they are.

They just need to embrace and celebrate it. CS

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@Cedar House Gallery Jan. 10, 8 P.M. / Jan. 11, 3 and 8 P.M. / Jan. 12, 3 P.M., $20 122 E 36 St.

Andy Gross:

Jack of all Trades

Viral video sensation brings magic and more to Tybee Post

BY JIM REED QUICK QUESTION: what’s one of the hardest occupations you can imagine?

Not from a standpoint of physical strength or endurance –although that’s certainly a consideration– but hardest in the sense of something that’s extremely, extremely difficult to master.

And, while we’re at it, an occupation that –by its very definition– essentially demands it be done in public, in front of an attentive audience – many of whom are, quite frankly, rooting for you to fail.

Okay, you got one in your head? Good.

Now imagine yourself choosing four different occupations that all fit that same basic description, and then proceeding to excel at each of them. What on earth would that

feel like?

One of the few people I have ever come across that might be qualified to answer that question would be Andy Gross, who makes his public debut in our area on Friday, Jan. 10 at the historic Tybee Post Theater.

Gross makes his living as a hyphenate.

By that I mean he’s a stage performer who juggles (no, he doesn’t actually juggle as far as I know, although it would not surprise me in the least if he did) standup comedy, ventriloquism and magic.

See what I mean? Pick any one of those careers and strive to become adept enough to travel the country and earn not only a living but positive reviews. Sorry, but it’s likely not gonna happen for ya.

Now, if you dare, pick all three and try your hand at the collective dexterity, timing, charisma, plus mental acuity (and,

while we’re at it, let’s be honest, and add natural talent) required to excel at such daunting endeavors.

Gross did, and these days, the 51-yearold crisscrosses the USA, giving an average of 150 shows per year at theaters and comedy clubs, in Las Vegas and on cruise ships and private corporate events for major companies.

One place he doesn’t perform anymore, however, is college campuses. But, more on that later.

Gross says he was first attracted to ventriloquism at the tender age of nine, when he saw the creepy Hollywood movie “Magic,” starring Sir Anthony Hopkins and Ann-Margret. “It was about a ventriloquist who was a bit crazy and used his dummy to kill people,” Gross recalls.

“After I saw that I drove my parents crazy asking them how to do ventriloquism. They took me to the library the very next day and I checked out every book I could on the subject. Not too long after that a ventriloquist came to perform in my hometown of St. Louis, Mo., and with my parents’ help we managed call around to some local hotels and eventually got him on the phone. His name was Dick Weston, and he was nice enough to give me information on where I could purchase a real ventriloquist’s dummy as well as learn more about the art,” he says.

“This place had ads in the back of comic books that read, “Fool your friends, throw your voice!” and, “Be the life of the party!”

I ordered their mail-order course on ventriloquism and it worked! By the time I was 12 or so, I could throw my voice well enough that I could ‘page myself’ out of class in school! (Laughs) My fascination with magic grew along with that, but they were both just hobbies, because at the age of seven I got into racquetball.”

That’s right, folks. Remember I asked you to imagine four different incredibly difficult occupations? Well, by the time Gross turned 15 years old, he’d already become the youngest professional racquetball player in the history of the sport.

This was in the heyday of racquetball when it was at its peak of popularity around the world, and it just so happened that St. Louis was, as Gross puts it, “the mecca of professional racquetball.”

“My entire childhood revolved around sports and playing tournaments,” he recalls, adding that for the next decade he toured the world as a highly paid and revered athlete. However, after moving to Los Angeles at the age of 18 and living a life of sports fame and fortune, Gross says, “The unthinkable happened. The sport just fell apart. Professional racquetball died, and at 26 I found myself wondering what I was going to do.”

Living in a city packed with comedy clubs, most offering Open Mic Nights to amateurs wishing to try their hand at

earning laughs and money, Gross jumped up onstage at a couple of venues to show off his mothballed ventriloquism and sleightof-hand skills.

“Those were just hobbies of mine, but I had a great passion for them and worked hard studying and reading and practicing.”

It turns out that passion and dedication paid off.

“They asked me to come back. Then they asked me to open the show. Then they asked me to be the middle performer in the show, and eventually they made me the headliner,” he says with discernible pride in these accomplishments.

Soon, he was on the road, working 200 days a year. “I’d done some birthday parties and things like that from time to time as a kid, but nothing major or serious until my racquetball career was over.

“I’m proud to say I have never had a ‘real job,’” he admits, joking that this odd turn of events is some sort of natural progression.

“I mean, doesn’t everyone go from being a professional racquetball player to being a ventriloquist?”

It’s worth noting that in the early 1970s, it was much, much more difficult to find and study ventriloquists than it is today, with the internet bringing everyone from rank beginners to seasoned pros right into your own living rooms or onto your smartphone. Especially for a child.

“I remember watching the TV sitcom ‘Soap,’ because they had a ventriloquist on named Jay Johnson,” relates Gross. “He’s still performing today and is one of the best ever. I would sit every week just to catch the few lines he had on the show. Johnny Carson was an amateur ventriloquist and magician himself and so he would have variety acts on ‘The Tonight Show.’ My parents would always let me stay up and watch on those nights! Plus, my father took me to see magician Doug Henning live a few times, and I loved his show.”

These days, Andy Gross has become known worldwide mostly from his viral videos on web platforms like YouTube, which to date have accumulated more than 150 million views.

He’ll likely perform many of those same routines at this Tybee show, but he says audiences should expect to see other aspects of his stage show that have not yet made it online.

“I spend a great deal of time researching and developing ideas and building props. I mean months building and refining them. But, nothing makes you better at your craft than performing live. So, I will practice and rehearse for weeks, but then getting on stage and doing it is really the key that makes it great. You need the audiences’ feedback to know what’s working and what’s not. I also try something new almost every show – whether it be some ad libs or a new trick or joke. You have to keep

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things fresh, especially since the audiences know me more now and come back to see me time and time again. I do keep some of the staples in the act but try to freshen those up as well,” he says.

“I always get asked by aspiring comedians and entertainers what the best way is to improve your show, and I say ‘live stage time.’ Get on stage as much as you can and perform. The audience will tell you what is good and what is bad. Listen to them. They know!”

Gross says that depending on the type of show he is hired to perform he may travel with as many as five additional stagehands and assistants. However, when he plays smaller theaters or corporate functions they simply don’t have the room for many of his larger illusions, so he does a more intimate show, often traveling to the gig by himself.

While he has never appeared publicly in Savannah, he says he has played private, corporate shows here and emphasizes that he adores this part of the country. “I love that area and am excited to be heading your way. I am really looking forward to it.”

As I mentioned earlier, Gross recently gave up playing colleges, which for generations has been an unusually lucrative destination for standup comedians, magicians and other types of performers offering

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He says he rarely played schools to begin with, (“I have four kids and thankfully plenty of work,” he avows) but feels the changing atmosphere among crowds on many college and university campuses has proven too problematic and combative for himself and many other more established performers.

“That market is very tricky. Many top legendary comedians –such as Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Joe Rogan and others– will not play schools anymore and have spoken out about it.”

The problem, he says is the propensity for young people to be too easily offended at the type of material many longtime enthusiasts of standup, stage magic and ventriloquism might recognize as the sort of risqué, slightly ribald patter or ‘crowd work’ tat has long been a tradition in those fields.

“The ‘PC climate’ amongst younger adults is something you have to be very careful with and respect,” he offers, adding, “As long as they respect (you) back.

“People want to find a way to get offended at so many things nowadays and then with the internet they have somewhat of a voice and go for the cancel culture just because maybe they don’t agree with something you think or say. It can hurt someone that is a truly good person working extremely hard for years at building a career to feed their family. These people don’t take that into consideration. They just want to try to ruin this person because they don’t think exactly as they do or said something they didn’t think was funny.

“Not everyone will agree on what’s funny,” he continues. “You try your hardest to make everyone laugh. but I have learned it’s really hard to please everyone every time.”

Despite the changing attitudes of some crowds, Gross continues to enjoy a busy schedule and is making new fans daily.

He says the advent of popular network TV talent contests have at last shone a longoverdue spotlight on serious, professional performers who mix comedy with ventriloquism and (sometimes) magic.

“When you look at the success of Jeff Dunham, who’s now one of the highest paid comedians in the world, and the other three or four ventriloquists who’ve won ‘America’s Got Talent,’ these skills are more popular than ever and you can clearly see the public loves them. It’s a fantastic time to be a ‘voice tosser’ and a magician.” CS

“ANDY GROSS LIVE!”

8 p.m. Jan. 10 Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. Tybee Island $20 - $25 tybeeposttheater.org

CULTURE THE ART•BEAT OF SAVANNAH

New collection comes to Beach Institute But he didn’t begin collecting until years later, when a coworker asked him for a ride home.

“He said, ‘Hakim, I don’t have a ride

BY RACHAEL FLORA home, could you give me a ride home from rachael@connectsavannah.com work?’” recalls Jones. “I agreed to do that and that one day, what should have been a ART COLLECTIONS are more interesting week ended up being almost three years. than they may seem. I’ve always been fasHe was annoying, and I was tolerant, and cinated by them. What motivates a collecwhat I learned from him was the business tor? How do the works speak to the theme of collecting.” of the collection? How are the pieces Art collecting is a cutthroat business, acquired? What’s the ultimate purpose of as Jones learned from his friend. As he the collection? explains, any time you can buy something Willis Hakim Jones has been collecting for hundreds and sell it for thousands, Gullah-Geechee artifacts and memorabilia problems can arise. for years now. His collection is the basis for “He taught me the business side of colthe Beach Institute’s current exhibition, lecting. I already had an introduction to “Africa and its Gullah-Geechee Connecthe history of it, and he introduced me to tions,” on view through Jan. 24. one or two really big collectors,” rememJones is also offering appointmentbers Jones. “That’s how I learned to do only collector’s tours on Wednesdays and what I did, what I’m doing—it was just like Saturdays through the duration of the one thing after another.” exhibition.

After years of collecting, Jones has A tour with Jones is certainly worth curated an especially interesting collecyour time and money. He’s a dedicated col- tion of Gullah-Geechee artifacts that help lector with a story behind every piece on tell the complete story of display.

“This is a snapshot and what I would call The exhibition on display is only about a prophetic journey of African-Americans, half of that collection, of which Jones has from Africa to America,” shares Jones. five.

“The reason I say it’s prophetic is because, When Jones was in college, he took seva lot of times, when you hear someone say eral classes that spurred his interest in his- that history repeats itself, it’s in a negatory, particularly black music in America. tive connotation. But history repeats itself

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sometimes in a very positive way.”

Jones’ purpose for sharing this particular collection is to help round out the story of African-American history.

“I try to present a part of African-American history that’s not talked about a lot,” says Jones, “because there was a concerted effort by science and religion to degrade African-Americans, and the purpose for that was economics. You were brought here for one reason and one reason only: to work.”

There’s a lot about the African-American story that is left out, and Jones is passionate about making it known.

“The theme of this is the journey of African-Americans, but the part of that journey that hadn’t been told,” says Jones, “and that part is always taught that Africans came here uneducated, couldn’t read, couldn’t write, they were in an infant state and had to be taught everything. That’s not true.”

Jones’ collection presents a wellrounded look at the journey of Africans to our region. The exhibition includes quilts

by Aleathia Chilsolm and baskets by Jerydine Bennett-Taylor, as well as paintings

and other incredible artifacts that need to be seen in person.

What Jones does really well in this collection is provide context for what’s being presented. He pairs text panels with the objects, making it easier for visitors to understand what’s going on.

Jones’ tour is fun, informative and presented with humor and knowledge that make it a must-see. CS

AFRICA AND ITS GULLAH-GEECHEE CONNECTIONS

On view through Jan. 24 The Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Collector tour Wed. & Sat. 2 p.m., by appointment only. Make an appointment by calling 912-433-1448.

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Jones’ collection of GullahGeechee artifacts presents a more well-rounded version of African-American history. It’s on view now through Jan. 24 at the Beach Institute. PHOTOS

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CULTURE VISUAL ARTS

QUESTIONS

WITH

Andre Bertolino

BY RACHAEL FLORA

rachael@connectsavannah.com

NEW YORK NATIVE Andre Bertolino has been in Savannah for just under two years.

In that time, he’s had more exhibitions than he count and has also decided to give up making art altogether. Time flies when you’re having fun, huh?

One of Bertolino’s final exhibitions is “Anthropomorphic Messages,” now on view at Foxy Loxy. The linocuts were all made in Bertolino’s living room with a metal spoon, an alternative printmaking technique that’s less time-intensive.

In addition to printmaking, Bertolino is also an author and has written “Memory Loves Time” and “Exile in Podunkville.”

When he gives up making visual art, he plans on sailing around the world.

We caught up with Bertolino last week.

1. How did you end up coming to

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Savannah?

I was in New Hampshire for 17 years. I wanted somewhere that had an art scene, and from the Internet it looked like there was an art scene.

There are five galleries in the whole state [of New Hampshire] and they’re all corporate galleries. Vermont has a better art scene than New Hampshire with the same population, same sort of people. They just care about art in Vermont.

I like the art scene here, but they need artists here. SCAD kids don’t really participate in the scene. They’re too busy or something.

I was in New York before. I grew up in New York, I used to do business in the city and I did some shows there. In the 90s, it was really cool and gritty, and then Guiliani cleaned it up. Or, he took the money that was slotted for schools and books and turned it into cops and guns, and then dignified downtown. It was not that cool anymore. And then 9/11 happened, and it really wasn’t cool for a long time. I moved out of there in October of 2001.

2. Tell me about the body

of work you’re presenting for “Anthropomorphic Messages.”

I started doing these prints in ’08, when the economy tanked. Up until then, I was 26 making paintings that were selling for a lot

Andre Bertolino’s linocuts are bright, colorful and show his sense of humor. They’re done on a block of linoleum with a kitchen spoon, and could theoretically be made anywhere.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BERTOLINO.

of money, and then suddenly people didn’t have any money. So I thought, well, I can either quit or start making things that are affordable and accessible to everybody.

I just bought some linoleum and knives and started carving it, and people started offering me shows.

I was doing a phase of this experimental architecture in oil paint on canvas. It just doesn’t make sense to spend eight hours on a drawing and then a week on a painting to sell it for less than a thousand dollars. So I just decided to stop.

What I do now is faster. I can get a block carved in one day, and then I can print out 20 of them in one day. I use a spoon to print them, I don’t have a press. Normally you’d use a Vanderburg press for a block like this, but they start at a thousand dollars and they’re really heavy and big. All you need is an ordinary kitchen spoon, and you just ink up the block, put the paper down on the block, and rub it with a spoon. I don’t need a studio to do it, I could do it anywhere.

3.

What are some themes of your work?

I paint for therapeutic reasons. I make prints for a healthy way to vent. So I’d say probably a theme is trauma, but now I’m quitting because I’m not going to have any

ten years ago and printed out 300 copies, and turns out they all sold. People started copying my style and stuff, so I know people were reading it because I could see the imitators.

5.

Does it bother you when people take your ideas?

more trauma. I don’t need catharsis, so I’m quitting art.

I’ve got to keep up with the show, since the prints are selling at a rate of like one a day. I’m going to hang them up on the wall and then quit.

4. What will you do when you’re not making art?

I’m buying a big boat and I’m going to go around the world. Sometimes I feel like painting and I’m like, eh. I just wrote a short story and published it in a magazine.

It’s called “Messing Around in Boats,” and it was fourteen pages and all about Savannah.

I like writing, even though I can’t tell if anybody’s reading it or not. I wrote a book

I’m flattered. I’m from that generation where we just download music and don’t pay for it. Even when people rob my house, I’m flattered. “Aw, you like my stuff?”

I’ve done original stuff. It’s hard, but you just have to build up an original framework that’s unique, or just think in a different way, or just see things from above instead of inside things. We live in this total media environment and copy what we see.

Everything you see is just commentary on media. It’s perpetuating this huge illusion.

But a real artist should be able to float above it, see it from above. That’s what the role of the artist really should be: pointing things out, saying, “Something is coming.”

There aren’t very many that are above it all. CS “Anthropomorphic Messages: Linocuts by Andre Bertolino” is on view through Feb. 23 at Foxy Loxy, 1919 Bull St.

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comes straight from the source - cartoons and cartoon characters. Through Jan. 31. galleryespresso.com/. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

OPENINGS & RECEPTIONS 2D NATIONAL EXHIBITION — This gallery features juried selections of two-dimensional artwork submitted by professional artists throughout the United States. Jan. 13-31.

Fine Arts Gallery (Armstrong Campus), 11935 Abercorn St., Fine Arts Hall.

SOUTHERN ARCANA — Stephanie Howard synthesizes modern and imagined folklore, heavily influenced by literary artists such as William Faulkner and Flannery O’Connor. Her work explores eternal themes of childhood and imagination within the culture and geography of the American South. Through Jan. 11. Laney Contemporary, 1810 Mills B. Lane Blvd.

CONTINUING EXHIBITS 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, and features work by Gullah Geechee artists Jerydine Bennet Taylor and Aleathia Chisolm. Through Jan. 31. The Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center, 502 East Harris Street.

‘I Have Marks To Make’ is in its last week at the Jepson Center.

ANTHROPOMORPHIC MESSAGES: LINOCUTS BY ANDRE BERTOLINO — Andre Bertolino has exhibited his paintings and prints in seven states. He is the author of Memory Loves Times and Exile in Podunkville. He has been published in Hart Magazine and currently lives in Savannah, GA. Anthropomorphic Messages consists of hand carved linoleum blocks, printed with a spoon on handmade paper in the artist’s living room. Through Feb. 23. foxyloxycafe. com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

I HAVE MARKS TO MAKE — Telfair’s “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. From its beginning as an exhibition at Telfair by the City’s Therapeutics program, the program has expanded to include works from local health and social service organizations and schools.

Through Jan. 12. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

CHRISTINA FORRER: FEET OF THE DEVIL — Feet of the Devil, Forrer’s first solo museum exhibition, reveals her exemplary practice through an array of textiles and preparatory works on paper that evince her singular handling of color through the process of warp and weft. Through Jan. 12. 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 Savannah-based artist William KwamenaPoh (B. 1960). The works in this exhibition present scenes of Kwamena-Poh’s native Ghana, West Africa, often featuring the busy lifestyles of fishermen, the hub of market scenes, and sensitive portraits of Ghanaian women and children. Museum admission Through May 25. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

DEBORAH MUELLER — Gallery 209’s featured artist is Deborah Mueller. Her Pottery work includes functional, decorative and sculptural pottery using Stoneware and Raku clays. Through Jan. 31. gallery209savannah.com/. Gallery 209, 209 E River St. HOLIDAY ARTIST COLLECTIVE 2019 — Help us celebrate the HAC 5-Year Anniversary. This show includes local and/or regional artists, hand-picked to showcase and offer some of their best work to the community. All artwork is original, and produced locally by a working artist. It’s the perfect place to shop for that special someone who has everything.

Through Jan. 11. Photopoint Gallery, 30 Cherokee St.

LAUNCHING SAVANNAH’S ART SCENE: FOUNDERS OF THE SAVANNAH ART CLUB — In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Savannah Art Club, Telfair presents this exhibition of work by and about the founding members of the club, including local favorites such as Lila Cabaniss, Anna Hunter, Mary Comer Lane, Juliette Gordon Low, Christopher A.D. Murphy, Hattie Saussy, Margaret Gray Thomas, Emma Wilkins, and others.

Savannah paintings by visiting Savannah Art Club teachers William Chadwick and Eliot Clark demonstrate how leading artists of the day took inspiration from Savannah during their time as visiting instructors. Through July 28. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

LEATHER, LACE AND LUSTER — Throughout history, black clothing has come to symbolize everything from wealth to bereavement to teenage angst. Whether statementmaking or more utilitarian, the absence of color is never simplistic. 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 the slickness of latex, the dimension of tulle, and the play of light and shadow inherent in lace and mesh.

Through Jan. 25. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

LIU JIAKUN: WEST VILLAGE — In his multidisciplinary work, architect/artist/ writer Lia Jiakun contextualizes local building traditions, social needs and everchanging ecological environments. His practice ranges from the production of composite building materials to the design of monuments, public spaces and urban systems. Through Jan. 12. scadmoa.org/.

SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

MARK WALLINGER — Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Wallinger is one of the most influential artists working today. Wallinger is known for his poignant, multifaceted works that take on notions of reality, power, authority, class and religion. Through Jan. 19. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

NAE’KEISHA JONES — Nae’Keisha Jones is an illustrator and writer from Colorado, now living in Savannah. She graduated from SCAD with a B.F.A in Illustration and a minor in Creative Writing. Through Jan. 31. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. PJ ANDREWS — PJ Andrews was born in Boston and now lives in LA. Although his immediate influences are Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol, PJ’s animated work, however,

SUMMON THE SEA! CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS AND MOBY DICK — 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 large-scale sculpture, photography, prints, and video made since 1985. Through Feb. 16. telfair.org/jepson/.

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FOOD & DRINK EPICUROPEDIA

Chef April Spain:

Ready to helm new Collins Quarter at Forsyth

BY LINDY MOODY

BY NOW the news is long out that The Collins Quarter team has been working towards a fourth concept. The even better news is that owner Anthony Debreceny hired Chef April Spain to step in as the Executive Chef.

I know her, as most of Savannah does, from her dedicated time as the Executive Chef of the Smith Brothers Butcher Shop.

Savannah was lucky enough to snatch Chef Spain back, and I was lucky enough to sit down with her and ask her a few questions about the upcoming restaurant: The Collins Quarter at Forsyth.

After leaving Smith Brothers, what was your plan?

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Honestly, I was trying to decide where I wanted to be next. I wasn’t even sure if I wanted to stay in Savannah, so I started exploring, kinda going back to my roots, which was Tennessee. I did some interviewing, met with some chefs up in Nashville. some restaurant groups up there, which I was really excited about. I never thought I’d go back. The food scene is so great there right now. With that being said, as I am going and doing that, I’m meeting with people locally too at the same 28 time. Obviously, I have two kids, so that

weighs in on my choices. A guy came to me, an attorney actually, who decided to buy some food trucks and he needed someone to consult to get it started. That was down south of St. Simons [Island]. So, I decided to stay there and do that just to get them going. Right after I got that ball rolling, Anthony called.

How did you end up with the Collins Team?

A friend-of-a-friend kind of thing. I think it was just a conversation that was had by some mutual friends, and [the restaurant group] were looking for someone to fit this mold and our mutual friend was like, I know the perfect person.

Tell me what your food is about as a Chef.

For the longest time I’ve always been on the path of education. I really believe in educating our consumer and that’s where I think farms come into play. It’s not always easy to do that, from a financial standpoint or from an economic standpoint. I

think it’s always great to try to feature something where you can. I think it makes a difference in everything we do. We’re all small businesses, well maybe not all, and I believe in trying to support those that are.

We are, even though we are still growing...

If you want to go to cuisine, I always drive towards the French side of things. Partially my heritage, and I have always been in love with that. I’ll always throw that in there somehow, either, the way it is presented or how it fits together.

How have you, or will you, bring your take on food to the new restaurant?

That is something you will see coming into the Park. [The Collins Quarter] are a well-oiled machine here. That is what I am looking forward to, is changing that a little bit—and it will be a bit of a surprise.

What is your creative process when creating a menu?

From space, aesthetics, location, start to finish, that is what I brainstorm. I look at all of that. I even met with our interior

designer. We have an in-house designer, and she and I were talking about that. It really makes a difference. Even the plates that we get, the way things are presented.

Anthony is Australian and that’s our background with the concept of this group.

I did my research, which is kinda funny, because everything that I was finding I wanted to put into the menu. It was things that I already love eating everyday, so I just started thinking about that. Like, “April, what do you like to eat everyday?”And, it really fit for what we wanted over there.

What can you tell me about the new restaurant?

The goal is to open by March. I wanted it to be an understated elegance. It is comfortable yet it has attention to detail.

It will be The Collins Quarter at Forsyth but it will definitely have a different aesthetic, a little bit. CS Collins Quarter at Forsyth will be behind the bandshell, near the northeast corner of Forsyth Park.

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FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE! THURSDAY, JAN 9 | 8 PM

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Darker Than Amber

AFTER a few weeks of relative calm, the local alternative cinema calendar has filled back up again, with no less than ten notable events over the next seven days or so.

Please support as many of the worthwhile big-screen happenings featured in Film Scene as you care to, both by attending the events and by sharing this column online with friends and acquaintances.

Also, if you are personally involved in presenting any public screenings in the greater Savannah area, send full (and I do mean full) details to me directly at jim@ wickedmessenger.com.

Diving straight into things, the Psychotronic Film Society’s ongoing weekly coffeehouse series of underappreciated or downright obscure feature films from around the globe continues on Jan. 8 at the Sentient Bean with the forgotten, sleazy 1977 exploitation flick “Fight for Your Life!”, which is notable for being one of the more offensive slices of “politically incorrect” grindhouse filmmaking of its time – and I use the term “politically incorrect” as it was originally intended, not as it has tended to be used of late to somehow justify or excuse mean-spirited pettiness.

“Fight for Your Life” stars William Sanderson –the standout supporting castmember of “Deadwood,” “Newhart” and “Blade Runner” – in his first-ever film role, as a depraved, racist prison convict who, along with tow other escapees (one Asian and one Mexican) invade the home of a

black Baptist minister and his family and hold them hostage.

A nasty (and at times darkly hilarious) crime drama that doubles as a sly satire on late-1970s U.S. race relations, it was banned from release in Great Britain for unpleasant language. The PFS will show the full, uncut theatrical version, which is –obviously– recommended for mature audiences only, and specifically those who know the difference between an edgy joke and wanton ugliness. 8 p.m. showtime.

The following Wednesday, Jan. 15, the Bean finds the PFS paying tribute to the late, great Australian leading man Rod Taylor (best known as the male lead in Hitchcock’s “The Birds” and the 1960s version of H.G. Welles’ “The Time Machine”), with an incredibly rare public viewing of his lost 1970 gem “Darker Than Amber.”

Never released on DVD or Blu-Ray anywhere in the world, and similarly unavailable on digital streaming sites, “Darker Than Amber” is an almost unbelievably macho, low-budget adaptation of one of John D. MacDonald’s popular 1960s pulp fiction novels centered around the character of Travis McGee, a tough bruiser of a Florida-based private investigator.

The film, which also stars British scream queen Suzy Kendall (“To Sir, with Love,” “The Bird with the Crystal Plumage”) and super-baddass American character actor William “Bill” Smith (“Red Dawn,” “Any Which Way You Can,” “The Ultimate Warrior,” “Fast Company”), is about as gritty as one can imagine, and was a big hit with audiences when the PFS screened it over a decade ago. 8 p.m. showtime, with discounts on craft beer and organic wine.

Heading out to the nearby city of

Springfield, Ga., their restored, historic single-screen movie house the Mars Theatre continues its lengthy engagement of writer-director Rian Johnson’s latest effort: the extremely well-received retro whodunnit dramedy “Knives Out,” starring Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis and Michael Shannon, among others.

It’s a joyous throwback to the glory days of Agatha Christie-style murder mystery movies that will likely keep you guessing right up until the big reveal. What better place to catch this star-studded hit than this small, non-profit neighborhood cinema with great concession prices? 7 p.m. showtimes on Jan. 9 and 11, plus a 3 p.m. matinee on Jan. 12.

The historic Tybee Post Theater on Tybee Island offers two impressive selections. First, on Jan. 9, it’s a one-show-only engagement of one of the most celebrated feature films of al time: Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 psychological thriller “Vertigo,” starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak.

How much of a triumph is this incredibly tense and perplexing mystery? Well, it is routinely named as one of the best American motion pictures. And, if that wasn’t enough, in 2012 the British Film Institute’s critic’s poll awarded “Vertigo” as the “Greatest Film Ever Made,” knocking off Orson Welles’ 1941 epic “Citizen Kane” from that lofty perch. 7 p.m. showtime.

Secondly, the Tybee Post offers what I believe is the exclusive area engagement of writer-producer-director Noah Baumbach’s acclaimed new slice-of-life drama “Marriage Story,” starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern, Alan Alda and the great Julie Hagerty. Described as something of a modern-day “Kramer vs.

THE FILM SCENE uncertainty, it’s an abstract and somewhat avant-garde piece, especially for its time.

One of the first operas to utilize atonality in its score, it’s been reimagined for this production by visual artist William Kentridge as a sort of apocalyptic nightmare, and is staged in the traditional German (with English subtitles for those who don’t speak that tongue). The performance runs two hours, and it will be simulcast live at 12:55 p.m. that day, and then rebroadcast at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 as an encore.

The Lucas Theatre has two different selections on tap this week. First, on Jan. 12, they’ll offer a 3 p.m. matinee of director John “The Maltese Falcon” Huston’s 1982 cinematic adaptation of the Broadway musical “Annie,” starring Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Bernadette Peters, Tim Curry and Geoffrey “7-Up” Holder.

Aileen Quinn, who portrays Little Orphan Annie, not only won the 1982 Young Artist Award for her work on the film, she also received the 1982 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress for the same role. Wild, huh? See for yourself if it’s a keeper or a turkey.

Then, on Jan. 14, the Lucas’ Arthouse Series of acclaimed indie or foreign films continues with a one-show-only engagement of “Jojo Rabbit,” the “anti-hate satire” of Nazi Germany that was awarded the top prize at the Toronto International Film Festival before enjoying a slow-burn run on the arthouse circuit. It’s earned a loyal group of fans who appreciated the somewhat edgy subject matter (it’s a tale of a young member of the Hitler Youth who finds himself doubting his allegiance to the Nazi leader while simultaneously viewing the Fuhrer as an imaginary friend). Yet it has also earned no small amount of detractors who view the film as pulling most of its punches. 7 p.m. showtime.

Finally, on Jan. 12, the African-American Health Information & Resource Center on Abercorn St. near downtown hosts its annual showing of the docudrama “40 Acres and a Mule,” which offers what is said to be a compelling reenactment of the historic meeting between U.S. officials and 20 African-American church leaders on that day in 1865 right here in Savannah.

That was the famed post-Civil War gathering which resulted in the promise (often unfulfilled) by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman to award families (including freed slaves) a plot of land and the use of a mule to help stimulate agrarian reform.

A discussion of the legacy of this infamous land redistribution decision and the various repercussions that spring from it will take place after the screening. Both the movie and the discussion are free and open to the public. All are invited to attend and participate. 3 p.m. showtime.

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

IF YOU GO: “FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE!”

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

“KNIVES OUT”

7 p.m. Jan. 9, 11; 3 p.m. Jan. 12 Mars Theatre, 106 S. Laurel St. Springfield $7 marstheatre.com

“VERTIGO”

7 p.m. Jan. 9 Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. Tybee Island $8 tybeeposttheater.org

“PARASITE”

7 p.m. Jan. 10 Savannah Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery St. $10

“THE MET: LIVE IN HD – WOZZECK” 12:55 p.m. Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15 AMC Savannah 11, 1150 Shawnee St. $18.26 - $25.68 fathomevents.com

“ANNIE”

3 p.m. Jan. 12 Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. $8 lucastheatre.com

“40 ACRES AND A MULE”

3 p.m. Jan. 12 African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Free

“JOJO RABBIT”

7 p.m. Jan. 14 Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. $10 lucastheatre.com

“MARRIAGE STORY”

7 p.m. Jan. 14, 15, 16; 3 p.m. Jan. 15, 16 Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. Tybee Island $8 tybeeposttheater.org

“DARKER THAN AMBER”

8 p.m. Jan. 15 The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $8 facebook.com/groups/2519522234807695/

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Kramer,” this tale of a bi-coastal family’s descent into divorce has won raves from critics the world over (Variety magazine called it “…funny, scalding, and stirring, built around two bravura performances of incredible sharpness and humanity…”) and Dern just nabbed the Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe for her role.

One of the few features owned by Netflix which has also been allowed a short, limited theatrical release, “Marriage Story” has essentially been blackballed from most of the major U.S. theater chains, along with all other Netflix titles, as the chains view the streaming giant’s business model to be in direct opposition to their own.

That leaves only a small number of independently owned and operated cinemas (such as the Tybee Post) with the ability to book the film. So, if you don’t subscribe to Netflix, or you do, but would relish the opportunity to catch this one on the silver screen, now is your brief chance to do so.

7 p.m. shows on Jan. 14 through 16, with 3 p.m. matinees on Jan. 15 through 16.

Moving back downtown, on Jan. 10, local organization CinemaSavannah continues its ongoing series of first-run foreign and/or independent films at the Savannah Cultural Art Center with a one-show-only booking of South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho’s latest work, “Parasite,” which enjoyed a sold-out crowd for its special sneak preview at last year’s SCAD Savannah Film Festival, and to date has won the coveted Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Fest and the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film (a first for Korean cinema), among other noteworthy accolades.

A darkly comedic thriller about a lowincome South Korean family who scheme to insert themselves into the lives of a more glamorous and successful family, it has been universally praised, although some viewers and critics have been divided on whether or not the film is simply very good, or stunningly great.

Either way, its ability to deftly straddle the line between contemplative art-house sensibilities and the kind of gratifying thriller tropes associated with mainstream popcorn-movie fare has helped it to gross close to $150 million worldwide in just a few short months. The film is subtitled in English. 7 p.m. showtime. If you are driving to this venue, make sure to factor in a few minutes to find parking and then walk to your destination, as there are no spots available onsite.

Out on the Southside, the AMC Savannah 11 multiplex behind the Savannah Mall, ffers two screenings of the Metropolitan Opera’s brand-new production of Alban Berg’s provocative and rather controversial 1922 opera “Wozzeck,” which was based on an earlier stage play and offers a somber portrait of the day-to-day lives of rural Germans of the early 1900s.

Packed with a tangible sense of dread and

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THE BEST & WORST MOVIES OF 2019

Ad Astra

BY MATT BRUNSON

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IN THE topsy-turvy world of 2019, it only makes sense that cinema was itself similarly affected by the unexpected.

Adam Sandler and Jennifer Lopez both find themselves knee-deep in Oscar conversations. After opening at least one movie a year in the U.S. for 35 straight years, a scandal-tainted Woody Allen still hasn’t found stateside distribution for his most recent film (although A Rainy Day in New York has been playing the rest of the world since last July). Pokemon Detective Pikachu becomes the first video-game adaptation to earn more positive than negative reviews, breaking a curse that has seemingly lasted for centuries. And for only the second time in the primary saga’s history, a Star Wars movie won’t be the year’s top moneymaker (instead, for the second year in a row, that honor goes to a superhero flick).

But some things remain constant — for instance, the fact that the end of the year brings a slew of articles citing the best and worst achievements in film. In my case, that translates to wading through the 160 movies I saw that were released in 2019 and separating the wheat AND the chaff from the rest of the cinematic crop.

Here, then, are my picks for the 10 best movies of 2019, followed by 10 worthy 32 runners-up, other assorted superlatives,

and one final look at the worst films I endured over the past 12 months.

THE 10 BEST

1. MARRIAGE STORY (Noah Baumbach). The best film of 2019. With Marriage Story — the finest movie of its type since Ingmar Bergman’s 1974 Scenes from a Marriage — a few pinnacles of perfection have been achieved. Writerdirector Noah Baumbach has topped himself with a motion picture that’s more honest, empathic and absorbing than any made in 2019 by his more heavily hyped comrades; he deserves to move closer to the forefront of American filmmakers.

And as the couple who inch nearer and nearer to the precipice of divorce, Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver both deliver career-best performances. A magnificent movie, Marriage Story is alternately humorous, hopeful and heartbreaking, and it’s impossible to look away even when it’s at its harshest.

2. 1917 (Sam Mendes). During World War I, two British soldiers (George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman) are tasked with delivering a message to a battalion stationed behind enemy lines. As an exercise in cinematic technique, it’s a wonder, with Roger Deakins’ camerawork

matched to make the entire film seem like one continuous take. But 1917 is more than just a filmic stunt, thanks to a riveting screenplay (by director Sam Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns) that elevates the standard “men on a mission” storyline into something approaching grace.

3. PARASITE (Bong Joon Ho). Foreignlanguage films are too often marginalized

by American audiences and even reviewers, so it says something that this winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes has emerged as an across-the-board breakout hit. And no wonder, as the writer-director of Snowpiercer and The Host now turns his attention to the members of a struggling family and the manner in which they all acquire jobs working for a wealthy couple.

To reveal more would be an indefensible crime, but suffice it to say that the movie works some social commentary into its extremely twisty tale.

4. YESTERDAY (Danny Boyle). Too many critics simultaneously missed the boat and dropped the ball when it came to what turned out to be one of the year’s most original productions. An absolutely inspiring and disarming picture that makes the most of its unique angle, this casts Himesh Patel as a musician who takes a nasty fall and reawakens in a world in which The Beatles never existed.

The script by Richard Curtis touches on relevant themes connected to the world of entertainment, and the second half is packed with a number of bittersweet moments that connect.

5. AD ASTRA (James Gray). A cautious and contemplative movie that dropkicks Conrad, Kubrick and Tarkovsky into the conversation, Ad Astra is a dazzling slice of science fiction, a film that moves to its own unpredictable rhythms while showcasing the best “outer space” visual effects yet seen on screen. Some have groused that the father-son thread feels slight in the midst of the visionary sights and reflective musings, yet thanks to writer-director James Gray’s measured approach and Brad Pitt’s intuitive and heartfelt performance, it proves to be a worthy hook.

6. THE LIGHTHOUSE (Robert Eggers). If 2016’s The Witch showed that writer-director Robert Eggers was a filmmaker worth watching, then this second effort demonstrates that all eyes should remain transfixed on his career.

The Lighthouse defies easy description, as it’s a black-and-white mood piece about two men (Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe) and their testy relationship while stationed at a lighthouse off the coast of 19th century New England. Elliptical yet engrossing, it suggests early David Lynch by way of Greek mythology, horror literature, and maybe even a splash of film noir.

7. BOOKSMART (Olivia Wilde). One of the very best films of 2018 was Bo Burnham’s Eighth Grade, which offered an unfiltered look at the painful struggles of a middle-school girl. Now comes Booksmart, which adds a semester’s worth of lively and occasionally raunchy humor to sweeten the package. Described as a female

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Superbad, it’s actually a brainier, brawnier and altogether better motion picture, with Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever peerless as two straight-A smarties who finally decide to fight for their right to party.

8. THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE (Riley Stearns). While Joker is a celebration rather than a condemnation of toxic masculinity (which explains why incels love it so), this startling movie is just the opposite. If Joker is shallow and self-satisfied, this one is sharp and searing, with Jesse Eisenberg cast as a meek accountant who finds himself manipulated by a charismatic karate instructor (Alessandro Nivola). Writer-director Riley Stearns has concocted a pitch-black piece in which the humor only serves as a dry rub over the disturbing developments and pointed jabs at misogynistic mores.

9. PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (Celine Sciamma). The year’s most affecting love story is a French import that’s about the head as much as the heart. An 18th century painter (Noemie Merlant) is commissioned to capture a bride-tobe (Adele Haenel) on canvas; alas, the subject doesn’t want to be married or painted. But a friendship soon develops between the women, one that eventually transforms into a forbidden love affair.

Feminist filmmaker Celine Sciamma has fashioned a tender work that itself takes on the glow of a painting whose subjects are full of mystery and introspection.

10. KNIVES OUT (Rian Johnson). A successful crime novelist (Christopher Plummer) is found dead the morning after the entire family has gathered to celebrate his 85th birthday. So whodunnit? The culprit would be writer-director Rian Johnson, guilty of orchestrating one of the most flat-out entertaining movies of the year. His accomplice in crime? That would be Daniel Craig, terrific as ace detective Benoit Blanc. Hollywood already relies on too many sequels, but can we please be treated to another scintillating murder-mystery featuring Craig’s erudite investigator?

The Next 10 (Honorable Mentions, In Preferential Order): Little Women; Apollo 11; Motherless Brooklyn; Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound; The Report; I Lost My Body; Avengers: Endgame; The Farewell; Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood; Fighting with My Family Best Actor: Adam Driver, Marriage Story; Brad Pitt, Once Upon a Time in…

Hollywood and Ad Astra; Taron Egerton, Rocketman; Robert Pattinson, The Lighthouse; Eddie Murphy, Dolemite Is My Name Best Actress: Scarlett Johansson, Marriage Story; Lupita Nyong’o, Us; Florence Pugh, Midsommar and Fighting with My Family; Awkwafina, The Farewell; Cynthia

Knives out

Erivo, Harriet Best Supporting Actor: Joe Pesci, The Irishman; Willem Dafoe, The Lighthouse; Tracy Letts, Ford v Ferrari; Ray Liotta, Marriage Story; Alessandro Nivola, The Art of Self-Defense Best Supporting Actress: Laura Dern, Marriage Story; Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dolemite Is My Name; Margot Robbie, Bombshell; Scarlett Johansson, Avengers: Endgame and Jojo Rabbit; Florence Pugh, Little Women Sleeper Picks (Catch ‘Em at Home): Blinded by the Light; The Good Liar; Hotel Mumbai; The Kid Who Would Be King; Late Night Disappointments: Alita: Battle Angel; It: Chapter Two; Joker; Richard Jewell; Terminator: Dark Fate Overrated: The Angry Birds Movie 2; Doctor Sleep; Isn’t It Romantic; Joker; The Souvenir Underrated: The Best of Enemies; Black and Blue; The Kid; Last Christmas; Ma

THE 10 WORST

1. CATS A movie that will live in infamy, this abominable eyesore has already led to an onslaught of hilarious memes as well as speculation that it will become the next Rocky Horror Picture Show in terms of eager audience participation and interaction. Yet what’s missing from the conversation is the fact that, for all its visual grotesqueness, this bloated boondoggle is often excruciatingly boring.

It will take all nine lives to sit through this more than once.

2. SERENITY A movie whose originality is thoroughly obliterated by its idiocy, this neo-noir finds Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway playing second banana to absurd plot twists. These

dumbo

narrative pirouettes effectively neutralize any emotions we might be feeling toward any of the characters, and the final halfhour is as daft as anything found in an Ed Wood turkey. It’s one thing to think outside the box; it’s another to deliberate beneath the barrel.

3. COUNTDOWN A demon with too much time on his hands creates an app that tells the user the exact moment he or she will die. I’m trying to wrap my mind around how a demon went about creating this app — did he sit down in a library’s computer center and patiently enter hours of coding? — but never mind. This ludicrous horror yarn is feeble in almost every regard, with genuine suspense traded out for a ceaseless stream of jumpscares that all fall flat.

4. THE INTRUDER A married couple (Michael Ealy and Meagan Good) buy a house out in the country, only to then be terrorized by its previous owner (Dennis Quaid). If the protagonists in this terrible thriller were any more dense, they would exist only as a thick fog. As the neighborly nut, Quaid starts off fine before exploding in full psycho mode, complete with JackNicholson-as-Jack-Torrance quips.

5. CLIMAX Professional provocateur Gaspar Noé returns with another hyperactive assault on our senses, but in this instance, it feels as if the emperor no

longer has any clothes. Clearly, Noé means for this largely improvisational piece — a banal terror tale in which LSD turns the members of a French dance troupe into raving lunatics — to disturb viewers, but it’s ultimately as shocking as a fifth grader making armpit noises.

6. THE DEAD DON’T DIE It’s downright depressing watching Jim Jarmusch’s latest, which feels like some sort of cinematic end-of-the-world apocalypse.

After all, if the auteur behind such gems as Stranger Than Paradise and Only Lovers Left Alive has resorted to making movies this bad, then we’re all doomed. On paper, a zombie flick with Bill Murray sounds like it can’t miss … and it didn’t, when it was called Zombieland. This one, though, is strictly DOA. 7. DUMBO While the animated 1941 classic opted to anthropomorphize its animal stars, Tim Burton’s numbing homogenization decides to silence them by either shunting them to the background, dismissing them with a fleeting cameo or deleting them altogether. The focus thus shifts to the dull human characters, because Lord knows that’s what people really want to see when they catch a movie ostensibly about a flying elephant.

8. DARK PHOENIX And so it ends, not with a bang and not even with a whimper. Instead, the onceproud X-Men franchise concludes in muted repose, rendered comatose by this shockingly bland and startlingly bad entry. The youthful leads basically turn this into Muppet Babies X-Men, while series vet Jennifer Lawrence couldn’t possibly look more bored. The franchise may yet rise again from the ashes, but for now, it’s still being administered its last rites.

9. RAMBO: LAST BLOOD An intelligent film that employs Mexicans as the heinous villains? Hey, fair game. (See the excellent Sicario.) But an imbecilic film that employs Mexicans as the heinous villains at a time when this nation’s ersatz leader is gleefully demonizing that country and having its kids thrown into cages (among countless other offenses)? There’s little wit or imagination to be found anywhere in this jingoistic junk made by and for chickenhawks.

10. CHILD’S PLAY The toon flicks Wonder Park and UglyDolls could easily have slid into this final spot, but I opted to focus on child’s play of a different sort. In this ill-advised remake of the nifty 1988 original, Chucky is no longer evil because he harbors the soul of a mass murderer; instead, he’s wicked because a pouty factory worker disabled his AI safety features.

Scary! Mark Hamill provides Chucky’s voice, but the Force clearly abandoned him on this film. CS

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ACTIVISM & POLITICS

COFFEE WITH ALDERMAN NICK PALUMBO Pop in any time between 9 and 11AM for a one on one chat with your City Representative. Join Nick for a cup of joe to share your thoughts and ideas about Savannah. No agenda - no speeches - just good coffee and conversation. Thu., Jan. 9, 9 a.m. savannahcoffeedeli.com. coffee deli, 4517 Habersham St. LECTURE: THE CONSTITUTION AND THE VOTE: THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION Stan Deaton, senior historian at the Georgia Historical Society will examine the founding document at the heart of the American experiment of self-government—and the dramatic inclusions and omissions that would have centuries-long repercussions.

Part of the League of Women Voters of Coastal Georgia’s Voting Rights Speaker Series. Free, but register Wed., Jan. 8, 6 p.m. lwvcga.org. fpc.presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF SAVANNAH Are you interested in true liberty and freedom? Are you tired of the two-party political system controlling our modern government? Learn how to make a difference and get your voice heard. Join the Libertarian Party of Savannah for our monthly meetings. For more information like our Facebook page. Free second Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. unclemaddios.com.

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza, 7805 Abercorn St. 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

AUDITIONS FOR ARMSTRONG YOUTH ORCHESTRA Auditions for our spring session will be 34 held January 9, 2019. Students who played

Botanicals & Beers Plant Swap

Drink beer and swap plants with your fellow plant lovers. There will be a donations jar on the check in table. All proceeds will go to the MetroStar Community Garden in the Starland District. You will then receive a ticket for each plant or cutting that you bring.

FREE SAT., JAN. 11, 1 P.M. SOUTHBOUNDBREWINGCO.COM. SOUTHBOUND BREWING COMPANY, 107 EAST LATHROP AVE. 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 University, 11935 Abercorn St. 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-toartists-2020/ No Application Fee Through Jan. 10. 912.790.8800. dunne@telfair.org. telfair.org/article/boxed-in-break-out-callto-artists-2020/. Telfair Museums, PO Box 10081.

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 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. CALL FOR SPEAKERS FOR TEDXSAVANNAH 2020 TEDxSavannah, an independently organized, day-long event based on the international TED talk phenomenon, is now accepting applications for speakers for the 11th anniversary event, which is set to take place on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the Yamacraw Performing Arts Center at Esther F. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts. The TEDxSavannah 2020 theme is Standard Deviation. In their application, prospective speakers will need to communicate how the theme will drive the content of their TEDx talk. Each speaker is limited to a maximum of 12 minutes to present an interesting talk influenced by the theme and of interest to the Savannah community. Each live talk will be filmed and posted on the TEDx Talks YouTube channel following the event. All speakers must submit an online application and be available for several rehearsals and coaching sessions. The speaker application deadline is Sunday, January 26 at midnight.

Speakers cannot promote businesses or endorse products during their TEDx talk.

Through Jan. 26.

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.

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.

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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, 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. CAREER NIGHT | HOW TO BECOME A LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT Have you ever considered a career in real estate? Curious what it’s really like? Want to know how to be successful? And how much money do you really make? Join us for Career Night as we share what it takes to become a licensed real estate agent in Georgia plus how to have a rock star career!

We’ll discuss: + How to get your license + Common rookie mistakes & how to avoid them + Income potential + Keys to success + And more! Free Thu., Jan. 9, 6-7:30 p.m. 912-200-3897. laura@doncallahan. com. eventbrite.com/e/career-night-howto-become-a-licensed-real-estate-agentregistration-77573034033. Team Callahan at Keller Williams Realty, 3107 Waters Avenue.

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. americanprohibitionmuseum.com.

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, ---.

DROP-IN CERAMICS Drop into our ceramics studios for some fun, clay-based activities with our visual arts instructor. Free Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets.

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. FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING Learn the fundamentals of acting, improvisation, voice and speech with three-time “Savannah’s Best Local Director”

winner Jayme Tinti. A final performance will be held at the conclusion of the class for friends & family. $50 Tuesdays. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets.

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. West House, 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.

INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY Perfect for the student who has experience with basic skills and is ready to try something harder. Focused on design execution and process, you will learn to successfully combine techniques into pieces that require multiple soldering operations, forethought, and planning.

Make beautiful, wearable pieces that you love to put on day after day. This sixweek concentration is intended to inspire student-driven design and enhance skill sets. Projects are in copper and brass.

Students can purchase silver as desired.

This class covers stone settings for cabochons and found objects. Saturdays, January 11 - February 15, 2020 1p.m. - 4 p.m. 240.00 Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. 912-2898337. christina@dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcat studio, Hover Creek RD. INTRO TO CERAMIC SCULPTURE Produce your own ceramic sculpture (1 foot tall or less) in this beginner level class. $60 Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets.

INTRO TO MOSAIC ART WORKSHOP Learn basic mosaic techniques, including design, tool use, and setting while using vitreous glass to create your own mosaic. $60 Sat., Jan. 11, 9:30 a.m. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets.

INTRO TO THE POTTER’S WHEEL Learn the basics of making pottery or refresh your wheel throwing skills while making your own ceramic masterpiece. $60 Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets.

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. LITTLE ARTISTS CREATIVE PLAY SPACE A creative learning environment that stimulates the imagination through movement and fun. Ages 10 and under with a caregiver. $5 per session Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets.

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. NO SEW FIBER ART CLASS Fold, tie dye, knit, felt and glue your way to success in this series of accessible classes!

Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets.

PERSONAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Enter a time of personal, creative development with Christina’s guidance.

This mentorship option is wonderful when you need to break out of old patterns or to heal through a life event. Together we set out on a path of discovery aligning artistic techniques and materials that are best suited for your expressive style and experience. The workshop includes 3 sessions that average 1 -2 hours and individualized support throughout the development period. 350.00 ongoing. 912289-8337. christina@dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcat studio, Hover Creek RD. 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.

PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP Do you ever feel nervous public speaking?

Or even making small talk? Boost your speaking confidence in a fun, interactive workshop! A speech-language pathologist will walk you through techniques and strategies to hone your presence, think more clearly under duress, concisely articulate ideas, and navigate speaking anxiety.

You will have the chance to practice with the group and will leave with exercises to further develop your skills. Questions?

Contact tricia@georgiaspeechcoaching. com, or call 912-349-9812. Link to register (scroll to January 10): https:// nyspeechcoaching.appointy.com/ Not ready for a group setting? Individual sessions are always available! $30

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Fri., Jan. 10, 9-10:30 a.m. (912) 3499812‬. tricia@georgiaspeechcoaching. com. allevents.in/events/publicspeaking-workshop/200018523280342. thecreativecoast.org. Creative Coast, 2222 Bull St. SALSA DANCING Learn everything from the basic steps to intricate moves and leave with the confidence to dance outside of the classroom. $120 individuals, $200 couples Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets.

SONGWRITING Learn how to write your own song with guidance through the creative process. $40 Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets.

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.

TODDLER TOUCH TANKS Explore the coast with your child in a unique setting perfect for inspiring wonder and curiosity! During Thursdays in December and January (exception: December 26, January 2 and January 16), marine educators at the UGA Aquarium will host toddler programs specifically designed with our youngest visitors in mind. Activities and topics covered will be different each week.

Programs will include a mix of games, art, stories and animal encounters that provide fun learning experiences about the ocean.

Activities are designed for children ages 2 to 5. $6 per person Thursdays, 9-10 a.m.

9125983345. kayla270@uga.edu. UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Circle.

TURTLE TUESDAYS Meet a new turtle that’s native to the Georgia coast most Tuesdays in December and January (exception: December 24 and 31) at the UGA Aquarium! Turtle talks begin at 2 p.m. and include a feeding at the aquarium’s freshwater turtle pond as well as an opportunity to interact with one of the aquarium’s ambassador turtles. Registration is required. $6 per person Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m. 9125983345. kayla270@uga.edu. UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Circle.

WINGS & MOVEMENT WORKSHOP Create your own fairy or dragon wings then test their flying skills in our studio theater. $25 Sat., Jan. 11, 10 a.m. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets.

YOGA Start the new year with a focus on wellness by stretching and unwinding your way to mindfulness with us. Yoga mats not provided. $5 Wed., Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of 36 MLK and Oglethorpe Streets.

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 RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION MEETING The Chatham Retired Educators Association (CREA) is an organization of retired educators and friends of education designed to support educational and community service. $17.00 (optional) second Monday of every month, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. 912-925-4980. aohoward@ hotmail.com. careyhilliards.com. Carey Hilliard’s, 11111 Abercorn St. CHATHAM SAILING CLUB Friday evening social event at the clubhouse. Meet Members and their families who all enjoy water based activities but whose prime interest is sailing. This BYOB event is free and all are welcome, but Membership is encouraged after several visits once interest is gauged!! We look forward to meeting you. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. 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. FREE BRIDGE LESSONS Free Bridge Lessons: January 11, January 18, January 25 and February 1, 2020 @

10:00-11:30am. 912-228-4838 Through Feb. 1. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave. HOSTESS CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB Toastmasters International is an organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, seminars, and contests.

Regardless of your level of comfort with public speaking, you will find a club that is interested in helping you improve your speaking abilities. Free Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. hostesscity.toastmastersclubs.org. bullstreetlabs.com. Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St. 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 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

CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE, STAMPS STRING QUARTET The Stamps String Quartet will perform works by Prokofiev, Part and Mendelssohn.

Ensemble members include Soohyun Chae and Lydia Newton violins, Wynne Owre viola and Ruth Stokes cello. Each performer was selected, through a national search and competitive audition process, to attend the Frost School of Music (University of Miami), with a four year fellowship, funded by the Stamps Charitable Trust. They will collaborate as a string quartet during their fully-funded undergraduate studies in order to pursue proficiency in chamber music performance. Free Wed., Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m.

267-229-2724. YoungArtistPer@gmail.com. mickveisrael.org/. Congregation Mickve Israel, 20 East Gordon Street.

CONFERENCES

TELFAIR ACADEMY GUILD Telfair Museums’ Senior Curator of Education, Harry DeLorme, Jr. presents PULSE Art + Technology Festival: Past, Present, and Future. Members and their guests are welcome to attend. Nonmembers wishing to attend, please contact Betsy McCullar, betsy2mccullar@gmail.com or 917-566-9101. Mon., Jan. 13, 10 a.m.noon. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

EVENTS

100 BLACK MEN OF SAVANNAH GENERAL MEMBERSHIP Membership in 100 Black Men of Savannah, Inc. consists of men from all walks of life who share a commitment to preparing Savannah youth for the challenges of adulthood. They lead by example, commit their time, abilities, and resources to our mission, and are actively engaged in our program committees. We welcome inquiries and applications for membership from men of good character who have a commitment, time, and resources to strengthening our communities and mentoring our youth. For more info visit http://www.100blackmensav. org/join free to attend second Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. 100blackmensav.org/ join. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF JIM WILLIAMS DEATH - SIXTH SENSE SAVANNAH GHOST TOUR Take a paranormal tour of the outside of the Mercer House on the anniversary of Jim Williams’ death. $15-$25

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Tue., Jan. 14, 7-9 p.m. 912-292-0960. contact@6thsenseworld.com. facebook. com/events/572754156619876/. claryscafe.com/. Clary’s Cafe, 404 Abercorn St. 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.

ANDY GROSS Andy Gross is one of the hottest stand-up comics, magician and ventriloquist working today as evidenced by his sold-out shows and devoted following. And now you can see him live on the Tybee Post Theater stage, one exclusive night only. $20, $25 premium Fri., Jan. 10, 8 p.m. 9124724790. info@ tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater. showare.com/. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne.

AUTHOR TALKS - LOIS LAVRISA Free Tue., Jan. 14, 7 p.m. Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 50 Diamond Causeway.

BOTANICALS & BEERS PLANT SWAP Drink beer and swap plants with your fellow plant lovers. There will be a donations jar on the check in table. All proceeds will go to the MetroStar Community Garden in the Starland District. You will then receive a ticket for each plant or cutting that you bring. Free Sat., Jan. 11, 1 p.m. southboundbrewingco.com. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. CONTRA DANCE Joyce Murlless and Bob Beattie will teach and prompt the dancing with live music by Glow in the Dark String Band. Come join in the fun of contra and squares and a couple of waltzes. NEWCOMERS WELCOMED, Easy to learn, no experience or partner needed, two left feet accepted, come early for beginner lesson, casual dress, teens and up.$9 or $6 for members Friendly and alcohol free setting. Not religious or church event $9 / $6 members of students Sat., Jan. 11, 7:30-10 p.m. 912-826-6504. d79vincent@gmail.com. savannahfolk.org.

Garden City United Methodist Church, 62 Varnedoe Ave. DEBRA DIAMOND: DIARY OF A DEATH DOULA BOOK TALK AND SIGNING $8 Sun., Jan. 12, 3 p.m.

CosmicCornerSavannah.com. Cosmic Corner Savannah, 905 Abercorn St. 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

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. americanprohibitionmuseum.com.

Congress Street Up, 220 W. Congress St. LIVE MUSIC AT GHOST COAST DISTILLERY Join us at Ghost Coast Distillery for a solo set of classic R&B featuring funky arrangements, covers, and medleys from Savannah’s own, Ben Keiser! Celebrate the weekend with a free show and a tasty Come see the “Wolf Full Moon” out over the marsh in the park. Hike to the cocktail. Sat., Jan. 11, 4-6 p.m. facebook. observation tower with a ranger and see the park after dark. Wear durable shoes that com/events/596327894457855/. can get dirty - sometimes the trails get slightly flooded during a full moon. Meet at ghostcoastdistillery.com. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. Big Ferry Trail head LOWCOUNTRY SPEAKER SERIES 2020 $5.00 PARKING PASS PER VEHICLE. FR., JAN 10, 6 P.M.SKIDAWAY ISLAND CONDOLEEZZA RICE STATE PARK, 52 DIAMOND CSWY, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31411 $195-$600 Tue., Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m. Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa, One Hotel gift certificate. Free second Wednesday sunscreen, and water to stay hydrated Circle. of every month, 7:30 p.m. facebook.com/ during the ride. Cost: $15 for adults, $10 NIGHTLY SPIRITS GHOST TOUR events/1233540836783959/. Two Tides for kids 5-12, children 4 and under are free.

Explore haunted bars, haunted buildings, Brewing Company, 12 West 41st St. *Bikes are not provided for this event $15 and Savannah’s oldest area, all while having THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF SAVANNAH for adults, $10 for kids 5-12, children 4 and time to enjoy some tasty beverages along In a rut? The Exchange Club of Savannah under are free. Fri., Jan. 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m. the way. Step back in time to the 1700’s to welcomes men and women like you to 912-689-9294. sjackson@jekyllisland.com. explore the parts of Savannah that most support, serve and encourage the best jekyllisland.com/event/horton-house-bikeonly dare to talk about. You’ll hear tales teachers, students, firefighters, crime tour/all/. Mosaic: The Jekyll Island Museum, about the dead that haven’t quite moved fighters, leaders and organizations 100 Stable Road. on, visit some of the most haunted places in our community. Check us out at ISLAND TREASURES in the city and get to know the spirits that savannahexchange.org or find us on Jekyll Island hand-picks artists from across haunt the locals…and the places that the Facebook. Mondays, noon. 912-441-6559. the country to create one-of-a-kind glass locals haunt. $20 Fridays, Saturdays, 8:30 ddewitt30@yahoo.com. Savannahexchange. floats the Island Treasures event. The glass p.m. nightlyspirits.com/savannah-ghostorg. Exchange Club of Savannah, Carey floats are part of a hide-and-seek style tours/. savannahtaphouse.com. Savannah Hilliard’s Abercorn across from Lowe’s. game played on Jekyll Island every day Taphouse, 125 E. Broughton St. HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS WITH throughout January and February. Each day, THE ORIGINAL MIDNIGHT TOUR SAVANNAH TOURS AND TALES volunteers hide floats around the island One of the spookiest tours in town. Learn True tales of the Irish Americans, African for lucky guests to find and exchange for about the untold stories of some of the Americans, and Native Americans of dazzling handcrafted glass globes. Each most haunted locations here in Savannah Savannah’s past. Join KT O’Brien, a float is marked with a special tag and Georgia. Guaranteed to give you a few native Savannahian, for a leisurely stroll instructions for treasure finders to register goose bumps and an unexplained need for a through the serene squares of Savannah. their Island Treasures at the Jekyll Island night light. 33.00 ongoing. 1-866-666-3323.

Frequent stops for seats and refreshments Guest Information Center and receive their 6thsenseworld.com. 6th Sense Savannah available. Reservations required for tours one-of-a-kind glass globe with a certificate Tours, 404 Abercorn Street. daily at 10:30am and 8:00pm 2hours of authenticity and artist biography. FREE PUBSTAR GENERAL KNOWLEDGE $30. Private tours upon request. ongoing.

(Island entry fee required) MondaysTRIVIA savannahtoursandtales@gmail.com.

Sundays. 912.635.3636. info@jekyllisland.

Free Wed., Jan. 8. coachs.net. Coach’s HORTON HOUSE BIKE TOURS com. jekyllisland.com/signatureevents/ Corner, 3016 E. Victory Dr. island-treasures/. Jekyll Island, 901 Downing RACIAL HEALING Take a guided ride to Horton House and Musgrove Parkway. journey through island history and nature!

There is a need for all of us to know our LADIES LUNCH BUNCH - RIVER HOUSE Guests will learn about the sites along the full history the good and the bad, so we SEAFOOD way. Even if you’ve taken our tram tour, you can better understand each other and Free Mon., Jan. 13, 11 a.m. Speedwell have not heard about this part of Jekyll what we can do to help heal ourselves and United Methodist Church, 7259 Skidaway Island! Tour departs from Mosaic, the our relationships with our brothers and Road.

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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 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.

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.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY THE WARNELL CENTER Free Mon., Jan. 13, 4 p.m. Jacob Grant Community Center, 185 Ballpark Rd. TRIVIA NIGHT Free Tue., Jan. 14, 10:30 p.m. wormholebar. com. The Wormhole, 2307 Bull St. 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/.

TYBEEMLK 2020 VISION OF EQUALITY 2020 is the 7th Annual Parade & Human Rights Forum. Start at Tybee’s Walter Parker Pier on 16th Street, traveling 10 straight blocks down Main Street Butler Ave. to YMCA Campus /Old School Cafeteria.

Everyone is encouraged to attend. Sat., Jan. 11, 2 p.m. parks.chathamcounty. org/Parks/BoatRampsandFishingPiers/ TybeeIslandFishingPierandPavilion.aspx.

Tybee Pier Pavilion, Off HWY 80 at the end of Tybrisa St.

FESTIVALS

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Explore Savannah’s historic downtown by visiting artists and galleries every second Saturday. second Saturday of every month. savannahartwalk.com. savannah.hyatt.com/ hyatt/hotels-savannah/index.jsp?null. Hyatt Regency Savannah, 2 West Bay St.

FITNESS

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

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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. 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. YATES ASTRO RESOLUTION RACE 5K AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST This trail run takes place on the historic grounds of Bethesda Academy. The course winds through the 650+ acre campus which includes cattle pastures, marsh, a farm, garden, cottages and tree-lined paths alongside the Moon River! Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly event. Walkers are welcome. All proceeds go to the Women’s Board of Bethesda for the sole purpose of supporting the students at Bethesda Academy. Participants can register in advance online at www.fleetfeetsavannah. com/bethesda, www.runsignup.com or before the race that morning. $25 Sat.,

Jan. 11, 9 a.m. 912.704.3988. lisa.wilkes@ bethesdaacademy.org. facebook.com/ events/998632690497480/. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. 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 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. 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

$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/. southboundbrewingco.com. 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.

ALL YOU CAN EAT MUSSELS EVERY TUESDAY We are pleased to announce the return of All You Can Eat Mussels. This monumental mussel meal will be available every Tuesday from 5pm-9pm starting on Tuesday, January 7th. Every bowl of mussels comes with baby green salad, bottomless pommes frites, & warm bread. Don’t forget about the 6 different flavors of mussels that can be enjoyed: Meunière, Bacon Blue Cheese, Pesto, Red Curry, Provençal, and Vegetable Cream. Enjoy it all for $24 a person! *No sharing or substitutions* *Holidays are excluded* 5-9 p.m.. 912721-0595. info@39ruedejeansav.com. holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jeansavannah/. 39 Rue de Jean, 605 W Oglethorpe Ave. BETHESDA FARM AND GARDENS STAND Featuring in season, organic (not certified) veggies, herbs and flowers. All proceeds go directly to funding tuition expenses for Bethesda Academy students. For specialty orders, contact Merrin at merrin.slocombe@ bethesdaacademy.org. merrin.slocombe@ bethesdaacademy.org. bethesdaacademy. org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. 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.

HEALTH

ADDICTION 411- INFO SESSION: ADDICTION RESOURCES Learn of the various resources available for anyone impacted by addiction. Resources will include free ones within our community as well as places that offer help for addiction recovery. Whether you would like information for yourself or for a loved one, all are welcome to share, learn, and ask questions in a safe, confidential setting.

Hope Starts Here. Join us for our monthly Addiction 411 group events...info only, no obligation! FREE Mon., Jan. 13, 5:30-7 p.m.

912-503-5744. info@savannahtherapist. com. eventbrite.com/e/addiction411-info-session-addiction-resourcestickets-85397364817. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS St. Joseph’s/Candler’s SmartSenior offers blood pressure screenings on every Monday from 10 AM to Noon in the SmartSenior office, #8 Medical Arts on 836 E. 65th Street. No appointment is necessary; the screenings are free and open to the public.

For more information, call (912) 352-4405. ongoing. St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Arts Building, 836 E. 65th St. 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 Center Drive off Chatham Parkway.

912.629.1331. ongoing. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive.

FREE CLEAN DETOX PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION We have the power to heal ourselves by changing the way we eat, move and think.

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rejuvenate your body, clear your mind, and give you energy.....and you’ll probably lose a few pounds in the process. By eliminating certain types of foods from your diet and practicing yoga, you will detoxify your body, restore, rebalance and heal yourself in just 5 weeks. The FREE Information Session will provide you with a chance to ask some general questions about the Clean Program.

FREE Wed., Jan. 8, 7:15-8:15 p.m. 912-3492756. programs@savannahpoweryoga. com. savannahpoweryoga.com/workshops. savannahpoweryoga.com. Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Road Unit J-3.

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.

West House, 1930 Montgomery Street.

NAMI EDUCATION Second Tuesday of every month NAMI Savannah presents professionals from the community sharing current topics of interest and resources. FREE second Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. 912-353-7143. namisavannah.org. The Reed House, 1144 Cornell Street.

NATIVE AMERICAN ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Georgia’s only Native American Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Meets every Thursday at 2 pm at 517 East Broad Street, Savannah.

Court papers will be signed. Open to all.

You do not have to be Native American to attend Free ongoing, 2-3 p.m. 912-712-3314.

Islandmedicinewoman@gmail.com. East Broad Native American Group, 517 East Broad Street.

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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. 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”.

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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.

LGBT

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.

LITERARY EVENTS

HISTORICAL WRITERS GUILD The HWG will endeavor to offer a variety of programs for both published and unpublished writers to promote historical fiction and creative non-fiction. All compatible and cross-genre works to historical writing are welcome. HWG is also open to hobbyist writers to enjoy a relaxed and fun environment. Visit website for more info. Annual dues $20 second Monday of every month, 7-9 p.m. 713-907-8627. hwg. rh@comcast.net. google.com/search?client =safari&rls=en&q=Historical+Writers+Guild+ sav+ga&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8. Richmond Hill Museum, 11460 Ford Ave. LET’S ROAM SAVANNAH SCAVENGER HUNT Searching for an exciting outdoor activity in Savannah? The hunt is over! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience Savannah like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you roam through Savannah discovering different destinations along the way, Historic Savannah Adventure has it all! Through Dec. 31, 1 a.m.-11:45 p.m. 833-202-7626. support@letsroam. com. letsroam.com/scavenger_hunt/ historic_savannah_scavenger_hunt?utm_ source=partner&utm_medium=mwrtvxmr.

LetsRoam!, 10 East Oglethorpe Avenue.

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

DOLPHIN PROJECT Dolphin Project’s Education Outreach Program is available to speak at schools, clubs, organizations. A powerpoint presentation with sound and video about estuarine dolphins and their environment.

Age/grade appropriate programs and handouts. See website for info. ongoing. thedolphinproject.org.

THE DOLPHIN PROJECT The Dolphin Project (TDP) is hosting a dolphin program and research training workshop. Come learn about the habits of and threats to the local wild bottlenose dolphin. Learn how our crews conduct monthly on-water, photo-ID surveys and how you can become a member of TDP an all-volunteer research, education and conservation organization founded in 1989.

Program is age appropriate for 12+. Min age for research participation is 16. Volunteer skippers, photographers and team leaders are needed. Come join a great group of environmentally minded people. Pls RSVP. See below Free Sat., Jan. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

912-657-3927. thedolphinproject@gmail. com. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. JEKYLL ISLAND RANGER WALKS Jekyll Island is home to more than a thousand acres of maritime forest, 10 miles of shoreline, and marshes filled with many wonders. Learn more about the island’s natural resources from Jekyll’s own park ranger during these unique eco-experiences.

Ranger Walk programming is updated seasonally, so please visit frequently to learn more about the latest offering. Reservations are required and must be made 30 minutes prior to the tour start. $8.35 Saturdays, Sundays, 10-11 a.m. & 3-4 p.m.

912.635.3636. remerson@jekyllisland.com. jekyllisland.com/activities/ranger-walks/.

The Old Infirmary, 101 Old Plantation Road.

SECOND SATURDAY PRESENTATION SERIES Each second Saturday of the month, the Wildlife Refuge hosts a presentation by staff, volunteers, and local conservation partners to help the public learn more about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Free second Saturday of every month, 1-2 p.m. 843-7842468. SavannahCoastal@fws.gov. facebook. com/SavannahCoastalRefugesComplex/.

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

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

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

RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL

GATEWAY MEN’S CONFERENCE Are you wanting to grow in your relationship with God in the new year, but need the necessary tools to help you along the way?

Gateway Church is hosting the its Gateway Men’s Conference. Guest Speakers include Matt Hearn, Senior Pastor of Gateway Church, Kenny Grant, Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptism Temple, and Andy Baker, missionary to Bolivia. $35 Fri., Jan. 10 and Sat., Jan. 11. gatewaychurchga.com.

Gateway Church, 1702 Pine Barren Rd. GRATITUDE CIRCLE IN THE SQUARES Gather with others to share gratitude.

Everyone welcome. Park next to Bull Street Library. Wednesdays, 12-12:30 p.m. 917-676-4280. facebook.com/ savannahgratitude. liveoakpl.org. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St. GUIDED SILENT PRAYER Acoustical songs, 30 minutes of guided silent prayer, and minutes to receive prayer or remain in silence. Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00pm at Vineyard Church, 615 Montgomery St. See website for info. ongoing. vineyardsavannah.org.

I SHALL BE RELEASED: A BOB DYLAN TRIBUTE SERVICE & HOLYEUCHARIST Join the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany for a gathering of word, sacrament, and service with a reflection on the poetry of Bob Dylan. Homily by the Rev. Michael Chaney. Families of all ages are welcome.

Musical prelude begins at 10:45AM .

Service begins at 11AM. FREE Sun., Jan. 12, 11 a.m.-noon. (912) 236-4279. info@ epiphanysavannah.org. facebook.com/ events/997989347226897. wormholebar. com. The Wormhole, 2307 Bull St. 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.

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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.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

CELEBRATING 155TH ANNIVERSARY OF “40 ACRES AND A MULE” MEETING IN SAVANNAH This is the annual screening of “40 Acres and a Mule,” a docudrama about the meeting of U.S. government officials with 20 African-American church leaders on January 12, 1865 in Savannah, Georgia. It was this meeting that produced the U.S. land redistribution policy known as “40 Acres and a Mule.” An audience discussion follows the screening. Free and open to the public. Free Sun., Jan. 12, 3-5 p.m.

912-659-4383. rumpel@40acresandamule. org. 40acresandamule.org/about-us-csxp.

African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn Street.

FILM: ANNIE An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan, Annie believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks decides to let an orphan live at his home to promote his image, Annie is selected. While Annie gets accustomed to living in Warbucks’’ mansion, she still longs to meet her parents.

So Warbucks announces a search for them and a reward, which brings out many frauds. $8 Sun., Jan. 12, 3 p.m. lucastheatre.com.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE! The terrific and underrated character actor William Sanderson made his big-screen debut in this ,low-budget thriller as an

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21 What baby shampoo avoids 22 Hybrid citrus from Jamaica 24 Propped open 26 ?loot s’tsirucinaM 30 “___ a Rainbow” (Rolling Stones tune) 34 ___ apso (dog breed) 35 Prescriptions, briefly 37 “Mixed-ish” network 38 “You’ve Got Mail” ISP 39 With 49-Across, ?retsis s’anereS 42 Blazers’ org.

43 Unhealthy 44 High or low cards 45 “Li’l” guy in the comics 47 Take five 49 See 39-Across 52 “___ be surprised” 54 “... ___ it seems” 55 Birch of “Ghost World” 58 “Flashdance” director Adrian 60 Paintball mark

64 ?rekrowoc s’rotcudnoC 67 Precious metal sources 68 “Eat, ___, Love” 69 ___-Whirl (amusement park ride) 70 Second to ___ 71 Wood used to make baseball bats 72 Fabled tale-teller

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1 Beer ingredient 2 Symphony orchestra woodwind 3 “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” character 4 Onomatopoetic name for motorized rickshaws 5 First N.L. player to hit 500 home runs 6 “Hold up!”

7 Company’s bottom line 8 When doubled, a guitar effect 9 Job opening fillers 10 Only state name starting with two vowels 11 Head the cast 12 Reports 14 Feature of a font 17 Assist 18 Sched. guess 23 Tropical fruit with pink flesh 25 Baby Yoda, eventually (one presumes) 26 Prime minister between Major and Brown 27 “Head Like ___” (Nine

Inch Nails song) 28 They may be recorded for quality and training purposes 29 “Hello, ___ Be Going!”

(Phil Collins album) 31 Barbera’s animation partner 32 Diminished 33 Do a haunted house job 36 Catches 40 Raw silk shade 41 Annoying ones 46 “Two-bite” bakery item, maybe 48 Actor Gibson of “2 Fast 2 Furious” 50 “The Daily Show” correspondent Chieng 51 Neighbor of Nev. 53 Rafter’s need 55 Disney movie about computers 56 Lifesaver, maybe 57 Subway fixture 59 “I know” 61 Wriggly tankful 62 “Dallas Buyers Club” Oscar winner Jared 63 Sandy golf hazard 65 Hotel offering 66 “Give ___ go!”

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unhinged racist convict who escapes from prison and holds a black family hostage in their own home. It’s one of the most notorious, sleazy and bizarre films of its type ever made and is rarely seen in public due to its controversial nature. Presented by the Psychotronic Film Society. $8 Wed., Jan. 8, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. FILM: JOJO RABBIT Writer director Taika Waititi brings his signature style of humor and pathos to his latest film, Jojo Rabbit, a World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler, Jojo must confront his blind nationalism. $10 Tue., Jan. 14, 7 p.m. lucastheatre.com.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. FILM: MARRIAGE STORY Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver excel as a couple caught in the storm of an increasingly vicious – and often hilarious – separation in this superb heartfelt drama, certain to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Writer-director Noah Baumbach created a glorious laugh-out-loud, cry-outloud portrait of a relationship in its death throes that has critics gushing. $8 Tue., Jan. 14, 7 p.m. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne.

FILM: PARASITE Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan. An urgent, brilliantly layered look at timely social themes, Parasite finds writer-director Bong Joon Ho in near-total command of his craft.

Presented by CinemaSavannah. $10, cash preferred Fri., Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets.

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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.

GAY KICKBALL Sundays at 3pm. Join us for gay kickball.

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No fee and no need to register. Dress cute!

Ages 16 and up. ongoing. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. 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.

MONSTER X TOUR Fri., Jan. 10 and Sat., Jan. 11. savannahcivic. com. The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. SATURDAY GROUP RUN OR WALK Join us in our quest for fitness. Beginners are welcome. We can help you exceed your fitness goals. Free Saturdays, 7-8:15 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live.com. savystrider.com. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

SAV. STRIDER WEEKLY GROUP RUN OR WALK DOWNTOWN Join us for a run or walk downtown or over the bridge if you’re feeling froggy. The best part is afterwards when we get coffee or whatever else your heart desires from Savannah Coffee Roasters. Free Sundays, 7-8 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live. com. savystrider.com. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

SAVANNAH BIKE POLO Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. See facebook for info. ongoing. facebook.com/ savannahbikepolo.

SAVANNAH FENCING CLUB Savannah Fencing Club is a USFA member cub meeting Monday & Wednesday 6-9pm in the Susie King Taylor Charter School gymnasium 1709 Bull St. Beginner and experienced fencers welcome. Information is on our Facebook page, or contact P. Wilkens for more info. ongoing. Susie King Taylor Community School, 1709 Bull St. ULTIMATE FRISBEE Come play Ultimate! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm until dark. Sundays, 4:30pm until we get tired. The west side of Forsyth Park. Bring a smile, two shirts (one light or white, one dark), water, and cleats (highly recommended). ongoing. facebook. com/groups/287965467971121. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. ULTIMATE FRISBEE FALL LEAGUE Come play top ultimate frisbee. All are welcome. Registration deadline is Wed., Aug. 29, and play begins Sun., Sept. 8. $30 gets you a jersey and a pizza party.

To sign up and for more information, visit ultimatecentral.com/en_us/e/2019-ultimatefall-league or visit Savannah Ultimate Frisbee Pickup on Facebook. ongoing.

Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

SUPPORT GROUPS

ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS Adult children of Alcoholics is a fellowship and support group for those who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes.

Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. 24 Hour Club, 1501 Eisenhower Drive.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Are you troubled by someone else’s

drinking? Please go to alanon.org for daily meeting schedule. ongoing. savannahalanon.com.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS For people who want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Free to attend or join. Check website for meeting days/times, or call 24 hours a day. ongoing.

912-356-3688. savannahaa.com.

BACK PAIN SUPPORT GROUP Second Monday of every month,7:00pm.

Denny’s Restaurant at Hwy. 204. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Debbie at 912-727-2959 ongoing.

BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP A program for people who have experienced a brain or spinal cord injury and their family members and caregivers. The group meets from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Memorial Health University Medical Center. For more information, call (912) 350-7274. ongoing. memorialhealth. com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. CANCER SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAM Cancer survivorship covers the physical, psychosocial and economic issues of cancer from diagnosis and beyond. Cancer survivorship programs focus on the health and well-being of cancer patients beyond diagnosis and treatment. It also includes follow follow-up treatment, long-term effects of treatment and quality of life. ongoing.

912-819-5704. sjchs.org/cancer/our-care/ cancer-survivorship. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. KID’S GRIEF 101 A seven-week structured educational/ support group for children ages 6-17. Offers support and coping tools, utilizing play and activity in learning to live with loss.

Meets Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call 912.303.9442 to register for next session. 2019 dates are January 8-February 19; March 5-April 16; June 25-August 6; August 20-October 1; October 15-November 26. ongoing. 912-303-9442. hospicesavannah.org/what-services-areavailable/grief-and-healing/grief-supportschedule/. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

GREATER SAVANNAH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Breast cancer patients and their caregivers in the greater Savannah, Hilton Head, and coastal Georgia area are invited to join this group. The meetings often feature presentations from the local medical community, are informal, and are conducted in a discussion format to encourage participation. For more information, call 912897-3933. second Sunday of every month, 4-6 p.m. Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (at Memorial Health Univ.

Medical Center), 4700 Waters Ave. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Hospice Savannah’s Full Circle offers a full array of grief support groups and individual counseling for children, teens and adults is available at no charge. Full Circle also has an office in Effingham County. Bereavement Counselor, Barbara Moss, MSW, holds

office hours each Monday at the United Way’s Effingham Service Center, located at 711 Zitterour Drive in Rincon. To find out more or to schedule an appointment, call Barbara directly at 912-629-1089. ongoing.

912-303-9442. hospicesavannah.org/whatservices-are-available/grief-and-healing/ grief-support-schedule/.

HEAD AND NECK CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Head and Neck Cancer Support Group is for people with cancers of the head and neck and their caregivers. Each meeting includes a discussion with cancer treatment experts and a group discussion. The group meets at 1:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month in the ACI Teleconference Room. Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth.com/service/supportgroups. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA AND MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP RSVP required. Please call 954-744-5310 or contact Keanne Owens, MSW- 954-8449712. Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. 912-350-7845. mhs.net/calendar/cancer/leukemialymphoma. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF MENTAL ILLNESS NAMI Savannah is offering their monthly Mental Health Education meetings on the second Tuesday of every month from 6-8 PM at The Reed Clubhouse on 1141 Cornell Drive, Savannah. Connections Group which is for anyone with a Mental Health diagnosis is offered weekly on Tuesday nights from 6-8 PM at The Trinity Lutheran Church at 12391 Mercy Blvd, Savannah. Family Support Group is offered on the last Monday of the month at The Reed Clubhouse on 1144 Cornell Drive, Savannah from 6-8 PM. Please call for any further information. NAMI Savannah phone number is 912-353-7143 second Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP For more information call: Sarah Bernzott – 912-704-2059 Alice Gerber – 912-7865447 ongoing. 912-355-6347. sjchs.org/.

Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. PET BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP This group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month and helps pet owners get through the loss of their animals. Contact Jeffrey Wittig at jeffwitt912@gmail.com for more information. ongoing, 7:30 p.m. The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: MAN TO MAN This group is for prostate cancer patients and their caregivers. Meets in the Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute.

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. 912-897-3933. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

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PRYME MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP The Pryme Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet on the second Tuesday of the month in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital at 6 p.m. This group provides an opportunity for people with MS and their family and friends to get together to share information, develop coping strategies, receive support and become involved in community activities. For more information, please call Fran McCarey at 819-2224. second Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. RAPE CRISIS CENTER Assists survivors of rape and sexual assault.

Free, confidential counseling for victims and families. 24-hour Rape Crisis Line operates seven days a week. 912-233-7273. ongoing.

RECOVERY DHARMA MEETING We are a Buddhist-inspired nontheistic recovery program for all forms of addiction.

We meet Sundays at 6:00pm at Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 East Harris St., 2nd floor. Info 912-341-5536 ongoing. uusavannah.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 307A E. Harris St. SPINAL INJURY SUPPORT GROUP Third Thursdays, 5:30pm, at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-3508900. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP Suicide often leaves survivors with guilt, anger, hurt and unanswered questions.

Hospice Savannah/United Way of Coastal Empire/Coastal Suicide Prevention Alliance offer an ongoing support group.

Third Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Safe and confidential. Free to attend. Barbara Moss at Full Circle of Hospice Savannah, 912-6291089. ongoing. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

TEENS WITH NO ONE TO TURN TO Help for people ages 11-18, or concerned parents of teens. Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-234-4048. parkplaceyes.org.

WALK AND TALK THERAPY Initial secure telehealth session followed by 2 “walk & talk”40 min sessions in tranquil nature settings. Well rounded physical and mental health for adults who want to reduce anxiety with a licensed therapist. All Summer & Fall. Check it out and schedule now: www.counselorcoachconfidant.com or 478 569-7069. Counselor, Coach, Confidant ask for Felicia. ongoing.

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BETHESDA SEEKS VOLUNTEER DOCENTS FOR NEW HISTORY MUSEUM/ VISITORS CENTER Bethesda seeks volunteer docents for their new visitors center/museum. Volunteer docents needed during regular museum hours, Thurs.-Sat. 10am-4pm. Docents will share Bethesda’s rich history and inspiring legacy with visitors from across the country and around the world. ongoing. 912-3512061. Elizabeth.brown@bethesdaacademy. org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. CALL FOR AFFINIS FOR HOSPICE ANGELS Do you have a big heart and time to share?

Become a Hospice Angel to help individuals that are seriously ill and/or Homebound.

If you are interested in volunteering, call 912-748-6000 or email hospiceangels@ affinishospice.org. ongoing.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR BONAVENTURE Bonaventure Historical Society is looking for about a dozen people, each with three hours a month to spare and a willingness to meet, greet and assist visitors to Bonaventure Cemetery. Volunteer hours are 10 am to 1 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Training for the visitors center and to become a BHS tour guide provided.

For more information, go to our website, www.bonaventurehistorical.org. ongoing. savannahga.gov/cityweb/cemeteriesweb. nsf/cemeteries/bonaventure.html.

Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Rd. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR DOG FOSTER CARE GRRR (Georgia Rescue, Rehabilitation and Relocation) is in need of volunteers for its dog Foster Care Program. Fostering gives animals a second chance at life and allows them to receive temporary care from loving foster parents before finding their forever homes. It is a rewarding experience for both humans and pets in need. Please contact Kathryn at 912-656-5900 for more info. ongoing. No physical address given, none.

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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR GEORGIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL’S COMMUNITY GARDEN Georgia Regional Hospital is in need of volunteers for their community garden.

Contact Jessica Mathis at 912-356-2826 or email her at jessica.mathis@dbhdd.ga.gov. ongoing. Georgia Regional Hospital, 1915 Eisenhower Drive.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR HOSPICE SAVANNAH Once a nurse, always a nurse! Hospice Savannah is recruiting retired RN’s with GA licensure to volunteer to provide assessment and evaluation assistance to staff RN’s at Hospice House. No charting in the EMR and no drug administration necessary! Volunteer training is provided on the 2nd Monday of every other month and competency check-off’s subsequently offered. Come volunteer with our patients and families on one day a month for 3-4 hours. Please call Volunteer Services at 912.355.2289 for more information. ongoing. hospicesavannah.org/. Share your love, friendship and empathy with caregivers and hospice patients in their homes or nursing homes. Hospice Savannah is seeking caring volunteers to provide companionship and caregiver respite throughout Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty and Long counties. There are also opportunities to volunteer in our Hospice House on Eisenhower Drive, in our administrative offices or at Full Circle Grief and Loss Center off Chatham Parkway.

Please complete an application on-line at www.HospiceSavannah.org/volunteer or call the volunteer department at 912.355.2289 for more information. No prior experience is needed - just a loving heart. Volunteer training is offered every two months. ongoing. hospicesavannah.org/. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR ONE LOVE ANIMAL RESCUE One Love Animal Rescue is seeking members for its Board of Directors.

Candidates must have a passion for the mission and be able to commit at least 5-8 hours per month. Current needs include accountant, attorney, veterinarian, social media expertise, fundraising experience and contacts, and public relations experience. One Love is also seeking various volunteer positions. Email karrie@ oneloveanimalrescue.com for more information or if you are interested in any of the positions. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE TYBEE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND LIGHTHOUSE Volunteers are the backbone to the Tybee Island Historical Society and Lighthouse.

Because we are a non-profit we rely on volunteers to help us succeed everyday.

If you’re interested in volunteering at the lighthouse please call Gus Rehnstrom at 912-785-5801 or email lhvolunteers@ yahoo.com. For more information visit: www.tybeelighthouse.org. ongoing. tybeelighthouse.org/. Tybee Island Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave.

DOCENTS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT FLANNERY O’CONNOR HOUSE Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home seeks additional volunteers and volunteer docents to help on Fridays and Saturdays, 1p-4pm, and for possible extended hours. Duties: greet visitors, handle admissions, conduct merchandise sales and help with tours.

Docent training and written narratives for reference during tours are provided. ongoing. 912-233-6014. haborrello@aol. com. flanneryoconnorhome.org. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street.

DOLPHIN PROJECT SEEKS VOLUNTEERS Dolphin Project needs boat owners, photographers, and other volunteers to help with scientific research on the Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin along coastal Georgia.

Must be age 18 or older. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-232-6572. thedolphinproject.org.

GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CLINIC St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Good Samaritan Clinic in Garden City needs volunteer nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, Spanish interpreters and clerical staff. The clinic serves people without insurance and those whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Call to volunteer. ongoing. 912-964-4326.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN CHATHAM AND OTHER COASTAL COUNTIES Island Hospice, THA Group’s nonprofit hospice service, seeks volunteers for patient socialization and caregiver respite. Also seeking nonpatient contact volunteers who can contribute by providing services including, but not limited to, office work, crafting, sewing, light yard work, housekeeping, playing guitar for patients, and licensed hairdressers. Serving patients in Chatham, Bryan, Bulloch, Effingham, Liberty, Camden, Glynn, McIntosh, and Screven Counties in Georgia, and Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Charleston, Colleton Counties in South Carolina. See website or email or call for info. ongoing. 888-8424463. kbuttimer@thagroup.org. thagroup. org.

LIVE OAK PUBLIC LIBRARIES Volunteers needed to assist in a variety of ways at its branches in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-652-3661. liveoakpl.org.

MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED St. Joseph’s/Candler’s St. Mary’s Health Center, a free clinic serving the uninsured, seeks physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, lab techs, and patient care techs.

Non-clinical volunteers needed to to schedule appointments. Contact Stephanie Alston. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER Oatland Island Wildlife Center often needs volunteers. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.

PRE-SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Seeking early childhood education majors, retired elementary teachers and/or community residents to help 3 & 4 year olds with language development skills. Mon.-Fri., 9am-12noon. Call for info. ongoing. 912447-0578. sjchs.org/1969.cfm. St. Mary’s Community Center and Health Center, 812 W 36th St. RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Share time and talents through the RSVP program of the Equal Opportunity Authority. Seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations. Call for information. ongoing. 912-238-2960 x123.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Help in the “home away from home” for families of hospitalized children. Volunteers needed to provide home-cooked meals for families at the house. Volunteer internships available for college students. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-356-5520. rmhccoastalempire.org. rmhccoastalempire. org/. Ronald McDonald House, 4710 Waters Avenue.

STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING Lessons and tours. East Coast Paddleboarding, Savannah/Tybee Island. email or call for info. ongoing. 912-4843200. eastcoastpaddleboarding.com.

TOUR GUIDE TRAINING - VOLUNTEER DOCENTS NEEDED Davenport House offers volunteer docent/ tour guide training in February. During the month the class of new trainees will meet on three Mondays beginning 2/10 for a three-and a half-hour session each week. Docents lead tours and assist with programs for people from around the world who visit the historic house. Call Sheena Fulkerson at 912/236-8097 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or email at sfulkerson@davenporthousemuseum.org.

Through Feb. 7. davenporthousemuseum. org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. TUTORING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Education majors, retired reading teachers or community residents sought to volunteer for a reading and math tutorial program for elementary and middle school students.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-447-6605. sjchs. org/body.cfm?id=399. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. TUTORS SOUGHT FOR ADULT LEARNERS (GED PREP AND LITERACY NEEDS) The Adult Community & Education Program at Royce Learning Center seeks volunteer tutors to assist adult learners. Monday Thursday, 5pm-7pm. Tuesday & Thursday, 9am-11am. Classes at Royce Learning Center and at Wesley Community Center.

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URBAN HOPE An after school program for inner city children seeking adult volunteers to help with homework, Bible Study, art classes, and more. See website or email for info. ongoing. urbanhopesav@aol.com. urbanhopesavannah.org.

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VOLUNTEER AT THE FORSYTH FARMERS’ MARKET The market occurs each Saturday morning at the South End of Forsyth Park, from February through December. To volunteer, see website for contact info. ongoing. forsythfarmersmarket.com.

VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY Volunteer at the Library. With fun projects and flexible hours, anyone can be a library volunteer. Lend a hand and give back to the community. You will get so many high fives.

Email volunteer@liveoakpl.org for details.

Free ongoing. 912-925-7774. volunteer@ liveoakpl.org. liveoakpl.org/volunteer/.

VOLUNTEER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS There are seniors in our community who are hungry. You can make a difference by volunteering one hour a week to delivering Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors.

We have routes throughout Savannah, so we can match you to an area that is convenient.

Training included. Volunteers use their own vehicle. Gas stipend is optional. There are over 500 seniors on the waiting list to receive meals, and the number continues to grow. For more information, contact Lauren at Volunteer@seniorcitizens-inc.org or 912-236-0363 Mondays-Fridays, 10:45 a.m.

Senior Citizens Inc., 3025 Bull St.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE EOA Share your time and special talents with others; join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of EOA. We need your help to help others. Through RSVP seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations from 1 to 40 hours per week. Make your choice of where you want to serve from the many local agencies we are affiliated with.

Qualifications are to be 55, want to enjoy life and have the desire to share your personal talents with others. ongoing. Downtown Savannah

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

When comedian John Cleese was 61, his mother died. She was 101. Cleese testifies, “Just towards the end, as she began to run out of energy, she did actually stop trying to tell me what to do most of the time.” I bet you’ll experience a similar phenomenon in 2020—only bigger and better. Fewer people will try to tell you what to do than at any previous time of your life. As a result, you’ll be freer to be yourself exactly as you want to be. You’ll have unprecedented power to express your uniqueness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Renowned Taurus philosopher Bertrand Russell was sent to jail in 1918 because of his pacifism and anti-war activism.

He liked being there. “I found prison in many ways quite agreeable,” he said.

“I had no engagements, no difficult decisions to make, no fear of callers, no interruptions to my work. I read enormously; I wrote a book.” The book he produced, *Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy*, is today regarded as a classic. In 2020, I would love to see you Tauruses cave out an equally luxurious sabbatical without having to go through the inconvenience of being incarcerated.

I’m confident you can do this.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

It’s common to feel attracted to people because of the way they look and dress and carry themselves. But here’s the problem: If you pursue an actual connection with someone whose appearance you like, there’s no guarantee it will turn out to be interesting and meaningful. That’s because the most important factor in becoming close to someone is not their cute face or body or style, but rather their ability to converse with you in ways you find interesting.

And that’s a relatively rare phenomenon.

As philosopher Mortimer Adler observed, “Love without conversation is impossible.” I bring these thoughts to your attention, Gemini, because I believe that in 2020 you could have some of the best conversations you’ve ever had— and as a result experience the richest

intimacy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Mystic poet Rumi told us the kind of person he was attracted to. “I want a trouble-maker for a lover,” he wrote.

“Blood spiller, blood drinker, a heart of flame, who quarrels with the sky and fights with fate, who burns like fire on the rushing sea.” In response to that testimony, I say, “Boo! Ugh! Yuck!” I say “To hell with being in an intimate relationship with a trouble-maker who fights with fate and quarrels with the sky.”

I can’t imagine any bond that would be more unpleasant and serve me worse.

What about you, Cancerian? Do you find Rumi’s definition glamorous and romantic? I hope not. If you do, I advise you to consider changing your mind. 2020 will be an excellent time to be precise in articulating the kinds of alliances that are healthy for you. They shouldn’t resemble Rumi’s description. (Rumi translation by Zara Houshmand.)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

The 18th-century comic novel *Tristram Shandy* is still being translated, adapted, and published today. Its popularity persists. Likewise, the 18th-century novel *Moll Flanders*, which features a rowdy, eccentric heroine who was unusual for her era, has had modern incarnations in TV, film, and radio. Then there’s the 19th-century satirical novel *Vanity Fair*.

It’s considered a classic even now, and appears on lists of best-loved books. The authors of these three books had one thing in common: They had to pay to have their books published. No authority in the book business had any faith in them.

You may have similar challenges in 2020, Leo—and rise to the occasion with equally good results. Believe in yourself!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

I’ll present two possible scenarios that could unfold for you in 2020. Which scenario actually occurs will depend on how willing you are to transform yourself.

Scenario #1. Love is awake, and you’re asleep. Love is ready for you but you’re not ready for love. Love is hard to recognize

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because you think it still looks like it did in the past. Love changed its name, and you didn’t notice. Scenario #2. Love is awake and you’re waking up. Love is ready for you and you’re making yourself ready for love. Love is older and wiser now, and you recognize its new guise. Love changed its name, and you found out. (Thanks to Sarah and Phil Kaye for the inspiration for this horoscope.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Renowned Greek sculptor Praxiteles created some famous and beloved statues in the fourth century B.C. One of his pieces, showing the gods Hermes and Dionysus, was displayed inside the Temple of Hera in Olympia. But a few centuries later an earthquake demolished the Temple and buried the statue. There it remained until 1877, when archaeologists dug it out of the rubble. I foresee a metaphorically equivalent recovery in your life, Libra—especially if you’re willing to excavate an old mess or investigate a debris field or explore a faded ruin.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Over a period of 74 years, the Scorpio philosopher and author Voltaire (1694–1778) wrote so many letters to so many people that they were eventually published in a series of 98 books, plus nine additional volumes of appendixes and indexes. I would love to see you communicate that abundantly and meticulously in 2020, Scorpio. The cosmic rhythms will tend to bring you good fortune if you do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Picasso was one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. He was also the richest. At the end of his life, experts estimate his worth was as much as $250 million, equivalent to $1.3 billion today. But in his earlier adulthood, while Picasso was turning himself into a genius and creating his early masterpieces, he lived and worked in a small, seedy, unheated room with no running water and a toilet he shared with twenty people. If there will be ever in your life be a semblance of Picasso’s financial

transformation, Sagittarius, I’m guessing it would begin this year.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Let’s get 2020 started with a proper send-off. According to my reading of the astrological omens, the coming months will bring you opportunities to achieve a host of liberations. Among the things from which you could be at least partially emancipated: stale old suffering; shrunken expectations; people who don’t appreciate you for who you really are; and beliefs and theories that don’t serve you any more. (There may be others!) Here’s an inspirational maxim, courtesy of poet Mary Oliver: “Said the river: imagine everything you can imagine, then keep on going.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In a poem titled “The Mess-iah,” spiritual teacher Jeff Foster counsels us, “Fall in love with the mess of your life . . . the wild, uncontrollable, unplanned, unexpected moments of existence. Dignify the mess with your loving attention, your gratitude.

Because if you love the mess enough, you will become a Mess-iah.” I bring this to your attention, Aquarius, because I suspect you’ll have a better chance to ascend to the role of Mess-iah in the coming weeks and months than you have had in many years.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Comedian John Cleese believes that “sometimes we hang onto people or relationships long after they’ve ceased to be of any use to either of you.” That’s why he has chosen to live in such a way that his web of alliances is constantly evolving.

“I’m always meeting new people,” he says, “and my list of friends seems to change quite a bit.” According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Pisces, 2020 will be a propitious year for you to experiment with Cleese’s approach. You’ll have the chance to meet a greater number of interesting new people in the coming months than you have in a long time. (And don’t be afraid to phase out connections that have become a drain.)

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