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WEDNESDAY 3.11 English Queens in the Tudor Age

Dr. Carole Levin, Willa Cather Professor of History at the University of Nebraska, will speak on “Changelings, Bastards, and Fantasy Children: Fertility, Infertility, and English Queens.” 12:15-1 p.m. Solms Hall 110, Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. Free

Film: American Tiger

FRI-SUN 3.13-15

Savannah’s Waterfront’s annual party takes place over three days this year and features live music on five stages. Visit savannahswaterfront. com/festival-of-st-patrick/. Downtown Savannah

St. Patrick’s Day Parade TUE 3.17

Savannah’s 196th St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off from the corner of Abercorn and Gwinnett. Downtown Savannah

Uncle Kracker THU 3.12

Gimme the beat, boys, it’s Uncle Kracker at Victory North. 8 p.m. Victory North, 2603 Whitaker Street. $28.50

Theatre: Sister Act: The Musical

The hilarious Broadway stage musical based on the 1992 movie has powerful music, outrageous dancing and a heartwarming story about a nightclub singer in witness protection in a convent full of nuns. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $41 adult, $19.50 child 912-233-7764. savannahtheatre.com

The Woman Behind the Prophet: The Story of Mary Haskell Minis

Mary Haskell Minis gave wings to Kahlil Gibran, the author of the famed book “The Prophet,” but her story is much larger than their extraordinary relationship. Speaker is Tania Sammons. 5:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Avenue Resources Center, 425 Pennsylvania Ave. Free 912-651-6411. Lspracher@savannahga.gov

THURSDAY 3.12 Fashion Icons: Brilliant Styles, A Conversation with Harold Koda and Caroline Milbank

Fashion historians Harold Koda and Caroline Rennolds Milbank will present a visual exploration of brilliant style. 6 p.m. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. $6 general admission, $100 patron ticket

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This unintentionally funny action flick is meant to be incredibly serious, which only makes it all the more enjoyable. The PFS will screen the full, uncut widescreen version rarely seen in the USA. 8 p.m. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $8

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Film: Parasite

A poor family, the Kims, con their way into becoming the servants of a rich family, the Parks. 8 p.m. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. 912-401-0543. info@foxyloxycafe.com

Lecture: Women and the Vote

After an almost 100-year struggle, women won the right to vote with passage of the 19th Amendment. Part of the LWVCGA’s Voting Rights Speaker Series. noon First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. $10 per person, add $8 for a boxed lunch lwvcga.org

Uncle Kracker

Gimme the beat, boys, it’s Uncle Kracker at Victory North. 8 p.m. Victory North, 2603 Whitaker Street. $28.50

Yoga Jam

Join Jessie Gulliver and Joe Marcinek for a fantastic flow paired with live music 6 p.m. Starland Yard, 2411 DeSoto Ave. Free

FRIDAY 3.13 Front Porch Improv: Kiss Me, I’m An Improv Show!

Kiss me, I’m an Improv Show! will feature improvised scenes based your audience suggestions, with a St Patrick’s Day twist. Fri. & Tues., 8 p.m. Front Porch Improv, 210 W. Victory Drive. $10 frontporchimprov.com

Odd Lot Improv: Friday Funnies

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

Poetry Two-Fer with Laura Davenport and Miho Kinnas

Join the Book Lady for the Savannah debut of two new poetry collections by two marvelous poets, Laura Davenport and Miho Kinnas. 7 p.m. The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 East Liberty St.

Racial Healing

Light supper of soup, bread and dessert followed by a short program with discus-

sion, concluding with Compline. second Friday of every month, 6 p.m. All Saints Episcopal Church, 804Jones Ave.

St. Patrick’s Festival

Savannah’s Waterfront’s annual party takes place over three days this year and features live music on five stages. March 13-15

Theatre: Virgil’s Wedding

This delightful comedy is the latest theatrical production from the FEFC Youth Theatre Ensemble. Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 2 & 7 p.m. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne. $15 adults, $7 students tybeeposttheatre.org

SATURDAY 3.14 Contra Dance

Come join in the fun of contra and squares and a couple of waltzes. Newcomers welcomed. 7:30 p.m. Garden City United Methodist Church, 62 Varnedoe Ave. $9 / $6 members of students 912-826-6504. savannahfolk.org

Forsyth Farmers Market

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

Natural Resource Discovery Day

Featuring Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk. Test out your archery skills on the outdoor range, talk to our law enforcement officers, and more. 10 a.m. Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Free

Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans

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

Savannah Art Walk

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Fashion Icons: Brilliant Styles, A Conversation with Harold Koda and Caroline Milbank Fashion historians Harold Koda and Caroline Rennolds Milbank will present a visual exploration of brilliant style, from the inevitable and iconic “Best Dressed” (Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Babe Paley, Marella Agnelli) to more unexpected and idiosyncratic examples of women in the arts. 6 P.M.. JEPSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 207 WEST YORK ST. $6 GENERAL ADMISSION, $100 PATRON TICKET

FarmBluffton will be at Two Tides with eats, live bluegrass from Swamptooth. 2 p.m. Two Tides Brewing, 12 West 41st St.

Tybee Irish Heritage Parade A family-friendly parade. 3 p.m. Tybee City Hall, 403 Butler Ave. Free and open to the public

SUNDAY 3.15 Film: At Midnight I’ll Take Your Soul

This cult classic is one of the greatest psychotronic films ever made. Presented by Psychotronic Film Society. 8 p.m. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $9

First City Network Shamrock Festival and Oyster Roast

Meet up with friends and make new ones while enjoying roasted oysters and music by DJ Beri. 11 a.m. Captain Butler’s Retreat, 115 Penrose Dr. $20 First City Network members, $35 non firstcitynetwork.org

Harry O’ Donoghue in Concert

Tybee Post brings Savannah’s premiere Irish folksinger, songwriter and storyteller, Harry O’Donoghue. 7 p.m. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne. $15

Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy

Join Jonathan Haupt, Sallie Ann Robinson and John Warley for a collection of recollections by writers mentored, inspired and championed by the late Pat Conroy. 4 p.m. Flannery O’Connor Home, 207 East Charlton Free

Stride and New Orleans Style Piano with Kris Tokarski

New Orleans-based pianist, presented by Coastal Jazz Association. 5 p.m. Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St. Free for CJA members, $20 for guests

MONDAY 3.16 Sgt. William Jasper Green Ceremony This event honors our armed forces and features a procession beginning at Johnson Square. 4 p.m. Madison Square, West Harris Street.

TUESDAY 3.17 Mass of the Feast of St. Patrick

Mass of the Feast of St. Patrick celebrated at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. 8 a.m. Cathedral of St John the Baptist, 222. East Harris St.

196th St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The parade will step off from the corner of Abercorn and Gwinnett Streets and wind through historic downtown. 10:15 a.m. Downtown Savannah.

St. Patrick’s Day Green Pool Party The luck of the Irish calls for a DJ Pool Party complete with a green pool. noon The Alida Hotel, 412 Williamson Street. $20

St. Pat’s Breakfast of Champions

For 25 years, the Rail has given their customers a free breakfast buffet before the big day. The first 80 people get free T-shirts and the first 300 get free swag. 8 a.m. The Rail Pub, 405 W. Congress St.

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THIS ISSUE went to press early Monday evening, March 9. As of that time, all the information we’ve published on the various St. Patrick’sthemed events in Savannah is current. As I write this, all systems are go for Savannah’s annual, world-famous St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. By the time you read this, of course, it’s possible that some —or all — of it will have changed. During this very fluid and rapidly shifting news environment around the coronavirus epidemic, that is the best we can do for our print edition this week. Any late-breaking news about the events this weekend or on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 itself — if there is any news to report — will be found at connectsavannah.com and through our social media platforms. It is a frightening and deeply uncertain time, but also a time to keep our heads and recognize that whatever happens, the people in charge making the go or no-go decisions largely face a no-win situation. St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah, whatever else it might mean to you, means the world to the local service industry, and to the workers and business owners that make Photo of Breanne Bajo of the Stardust Pixxies by Geoff L Johnson. it up. It’s easy to sit behind a computer and insist all events must be canceled. And you For their employers, this week isn’t St. Paddy’s Day in Savannah is a party to might be right. much different. For them, St. Patrick’s the rest of the world, but for the local serBut the hard truth is that many service week often determines whether they’ll fin- vice industry, it’s serious, serious business. workers in Savannah have no paid time off ish the year in the black, or in the red. In addition to our usual wall-to-wall and no health insurance. It’s a myth that a liquor license in Savan- event coverage in this issue, we have a few Most of them literally can’t afford to get nah, Ga., is a license to print money. The pieces directly addressing Savannah’s sersick, nor can they afford to lose shifts due truth is, between the taxes, the fees, and vice industry. to cancellation or lack of business. the often-exorbitant rents, many food and It is no easy call whether or not to cancel For them, this time of year is always beverage places here barely break even. events in a time such as this. But as I said, make-or-break time. A disastrous Paddy’s Day week for them as we go to press this week, all systems are This week out of the year is several not only means lost profit, but potential go. months’ rent for them. layoffs of employees as well. For my part, I’m trying to trust in the This week out of the year decides if they The effect of a pandemic is horrific, of luck of the Irish to see Savannah through, can stay where they are, or if they have to course, and nothing to trivialize. once again. move. But cancelling an event the scope and In any case, come what may, let’s raise This week out of the year decides if they size of St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah is also a glass to them, the unsung heroes of St. can buy a new car, or they have to keep not a trival thing. Patrick’s Day — Savannah’s service worksinking money into an old one. ers. CS

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Veronica Swift with Emmet Cohen Trio / Vilray

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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

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Zakir Hussain, Kala Ramnath & Jayanthi Kumaresh

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Mandolin Orange

12:30 PM Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley

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

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Ana-Maria Vera, piano

12:30 PM Foghorn Stringband

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Swing Central Jazz: Jazz on the River

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Dover Quartet with Escher String Quartet

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Christian Sands Presents Three Piano Erroll Garner Summit

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Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out

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Late Night Jazz Jam with Emmet Cohen

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Giovanni Guzzo, violin & Ana-Maria Vera, piano

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12:30 PM Christian Sands, piano

7:30 PM Béla Fleck & The Flecktones

Chamber I: Tales of the Unexpected

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Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers

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Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

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Robert McDuffie, violin & Robert Spano, piano

New Orleans Swing Time

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

Väsen / Kittel & Co.

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8:30 PM Latin Dance Party:

Spanish Harlem Orchestra

12:30 PM Emmet Cohen Trio 4 PM

Performance Today’s Piano Puzzler

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Melissa Aldana Quartet: Visions / André Mehmari Trio

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Chamber IV: Happy Birthday, Ludwig!

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BalletCollective: Translation

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

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Camille Thomas, cello & Julien Brocal, piano

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Zydeco Dance Party: Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys

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THERE’S CURRENTLY a dangerous bill being fast-tracked through the Georgia assembly, and activists say now is the time to take action to stop it. House Bill 994 is anti-gang legislation in line with Gov. Brian Kemp’s prioritization on ending gang violence, but it’s poised to cause irreparable damage to our youth. On Mar. 5, Deep Center hosted a community meeting that packed out Fire Station #5. The standing room only crowd included Alderwomen Kesha GibsonCarter and Alicia Blakely and County Commissioner Jay Jones, as well as former Mayor Otis Johnson. The meeting was intended to provide more information on HB 994 and help citizens opposed to it learn how to advocate against it. Deep focuses on policy work and structural barriers that affect Chatham County’s young people. “We started paying attention to the laws that legislature was putting out around the South and in Georgia, and when we saw this law, HB 994, we became deeply concerned,” said Dukes. “This is one of the ugliest pieces of legislation that I have seen in a long time, and it will do irreparable damage to the communities in Chatham County, especially our black boys and

girls.” Deep’s program manager, DiCo, works closely with systems-involved youth and spoke on how this bill would affect them. “The reactions [to the bill] my young men gave me were, ‘Well, if they want us to be in gangs, I guess I’m in a gang, then,’” said DiCo. “And it really hurt to hear that, because what it showed was this sense of hopelessness that we come across. We’re looking at a bill that is treating crime, but it doesn’t get to the heart of the problem.” Deep invited Tiffany Williams Roberts, the community engagement and movement building counsel at the Southern Center for Human Rights, to speak. “We know there are a lot of laws being proposed right now that basically seek to roll back a lot of the Deal criminal legal reforms,” said Williams Roberts. “This bill, HB 994, is one of those efforts. When asked whether he wants to roll back criminal legal reforms done by Governor Deal and the counsel, what Governor Kemp says is, ‘No, but I’m focusing on gangs, so it’s different because I’m not seeking to roll back those reforms; I just want to focus on the people who can really hurt us.’ But what we know is that by finding a way to cast a really wide net across black and brown communities in Georgia, the intent is to essentially undo a lot of the progress that was made over the last eight years.” Williams Roberts noted that Georgia is already an unfriendly environment for

anyone accused of gang activity, but this law would exacerbate those conditions. Fortunately, the more heinous parts of HB 994 were removed: automatic prosecution for children 13 and older for 33 new offenses, allowing prosecutors to charge people with gang offenses nor occurring in their county, and making criminal gang activity an aggravated factor for the death penalty were stricken from the bill. But what remains of HB 994 is still damaging: it will create two new gang offenses; add five new offenses to the list of crimes that require registration on the state’s sex offender registry; prohibit gang offenses from being merged, which will likely result in more incarceration time; establish harsh civil penalties for people who are alleged to commit criminal gang activity; and unnecessarily expand the definition of “criminal gang activity” to include offenses like felony obstruction. One of the main concerns with this bill is the fact that legislation like this has been proven to be largely ineffective. “What we have seen in Chicago and Los Angeles is that using incarceration to address what we call criminal street gang activity has been ineffective,” said Williams Roberts. “Gang databases do not make us safer. Incarcerating children has been proven to make the children less safe and communities less safe.” As Deep’s director of development and communications Coco Papy explained, HB 994 is being fast-tracked and is up for a vote on Crossover Day, which is this Thurs., Mar. 12. There is still time for people opposing this bill to make their voices known to their representatives. If you’re not sure who your representative is, visit openstates.org/find_your_legislator/ and enter your address. Papy urged concise and polite language when making an ask of a representative. “You want to make sure you are really firm, identifying yourself in the district that you live in, you’re identifying the bill number specifically, and why you’re opposing or advocating for it,” said Papy. “Do not give them any leeway to not say yes or no.” Papy also recommended being strategically bipartisan when calling representatives. “I think sometimes when we’re approaching certain issues, we think, ‘Oh, if we go to this representative, they’ll definitely be on our side,’” said Papy. “That could not be farther from the truth. Just because someone aligns with one political party or another does not mean you should immediately discount them. You’d be surprised at who are leading some of the criminal justice reforms at the state level and who are the people opposing them.” More meetings such as this may follow. For more information on how to contact your representatives, contact coco@deepcenter.org. CS

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Breanne Bajo of the Stardust Pixxies PHOTO BY GEOFF L JOHNSON.

HONESTLY, not much as of this writing. Hand-washing and sanitizing stations are being put up throughout the festival area this year. But as we go to press, local officials are just telling people to wash their hands a lot. Also, PLEASE refrain from the tradition of running up to people marching in the parade and kissing them!

I’m wondering when the parade is? Someone on my neighborhood chat page said it was on Saturday but then I heard Tuesday. TUESDAY IS PARADE DAY! It doesn’t matter what you heard anywhere else. Our St. Patrick’s Day Parade always happens on March 17, unless that falls on a Sunday. This year it falls on a Tuesday, and the parade kicks off about 10:15 a.m. with nearly 300 units. It’s a long parade!

St. Patty’s Day in the SAV is lit, fam! Amirite? YEAH it’s lit. But if you insist on abbreviating it, “St. Paddy’s Day” is actually correct. In Ireland, Paddy, not Patty, is the nickname for Patrick, i.e. Padraig.

St. Patrick’s FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Savannah’s favorite celebration, updated for 2020 So in Savannah you can just walk all the north, East Broad on the east, Martin over town with a drink? Cool! Luther King Jr. Boulevard on the west, and OUR to-go cup tradition is one of the most enlightened things about our fair city, an admirable legacy of the days when Americans were trusted to be capable, competent citizens responsible for their own decisions. On most days, anyone over 21 can enjoy an alcoholic drink in public areas throughout most of downtown. To-go cups must be paper, plastic or styrofoam, and 16 ounces or less. No other alcoholic containers are allowed, cans or bottles. But there are special rules on to-go cups just in the Festival Area March 13-15.

“Festival Area,” what is it tho? FOR this three-day “Festival Period” from Friday-Sunday, the rules change in the “Festival Area,” aka “The Control Zone.” To use to-go cups between River Street to

to the south from Broughton Lane to Drayton, where it moves north to Bay Lane, you must buy a wristband at $10 a day. The cost of wristbands goes to pay bands and pay for cleanup e. You don’t need a wristband to drink inside a bar or restaurant.

What about Tuesday during the parade? Do you need wristbands then? NO, you do not.

What happens on Monday? MOST of us go to work. There is no “official” celebration with wristbands, nor a parade on Monday, March 16.

Are the bars open this Sunday? YES, local bars may open this Sunday, March 15, if they choose. The City is allowed one day a year to exempt local bars that don’t serve food from closing Sundays.

Why do bartenders in Savannah insist on carding me? BECAUSE bartenders in Savannah aren’t stupid. Local and state police routinely run sting operations on local establishments, trying to catch them in the act of either serving to underage people, or not checking for proper ID. Even if the undercover cop is of legal age, if the bar doesn’t make sure the cop has valid ID, the entire business can be fined, and possibly lose their liquor license.

But what if I look over 21? JUST BRING YOUR DAMN ID WITH YOU. We bet you bring your cellphone with you literally everywhere you go — do the same with your ID! And don’t get mad if you’re carded! The bartenders are just doing their job.

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What about weed?

Where are all the scooters?

IN City of Savannah limits, penalties for being caught with an ounce or less of pot are reduced to a $150 fine and no arrest or jail time. That should cover you for most of the celebration, unless you go to Tybee Island or anywhere outside Savannah proper. But also keep in mind that cops catching you with weed gives them probable cause to more closely explore anything else you might be up to.

NOT here. Savannah has banned electric scooters like Bird and Lime that have popped up in other cities. The great news is that Savannah is very walkable and that’s the best way to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day.

YASSS QUEEN! Scored a parking spot on the parade route! We’ll just take this yellow bag off the meter that says “No Parking.” No one will know, right?

NOT actually questions. But no, pets aren’t allowed in the Festival Area. The only exceptions are service dogs and residents walking their own dogs, and those absolutely must be on leashes.

NO one except the police and the tow truck driver. You can’t park on the parade route, dummy! Towing begins 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. City of Savannah Meters & Time Zones WILL be enforced Friday and Saturday, but not Tuesday.

Hey, I gotta pee. Any porta– potties in this town?

Do you have Uber or Lyft? Our friends back in California tell us all Southerners are backward. YES we have Uber/Lyft and we even wear shoes now. There will be designated Uber/ Lyft/rideshare dropoff/pickup points at the west end of the Festival Zone on Indian Street, and on the east side of downtown near Johnson Square.

Our dog will love the parade. We’ll put a green bandana on him. No one else will think of that on St. Patrick’s Day. Also, we’ll let him off-leash in big crowds. He loves small children.

WE will have what’s called in the business a Crap Ton, most along the route or adjacent squares. Bull Street, Abercorn Street, and Bay Street are your best bets. River Street will have them from one end to the other, and City Market will have some. There are public restrooms at Ellis Square.

No worries, I’ll just whip it out right here and ‘gram it. NO! Please refrain from relieving yourself al fresco—public urination is the single most prevalent reason to get arrested on St. Patrick’s Day here. CS

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“It’s about being as fast as possible, because it doesn’t stop. It just doesn’t,” BY RACHAEL FLORA says Narcisse. “You just go in knowing rachael@connectsavannah.com you’re going to get your ass handed to you all day long.” THERE ARE so many people who make This is the service industry’s Christmas. St. Patrick’s Day a reality for thousands of It’s the weekend that hundreds of employrevelers. ees rely on to pay their rent a few months For every beer you drink, a bartender ahead, make a down payment on a car, or pours it, and a bar manager stocked it, and start a rainy day fund that isn’t always a a bar owner paid for it. given for this workforce. For every slice of pizza you eat to sober Savannah’s service industry workup, a server sold it to you, and a cook made ers rely on tourism, but it’s clear through it, and a kitchen manager ordered the certain actions that the City of Savannah ingredients. prioritizes just about anything over the Musicians work doubly hard on a gruelpeople who help drive their own economy. ing weekend to provide the soundtrack to The St. Patrick’s Day festival has grown your party. to such epic proportions that simply being Pedicab drivers ride all over the city to able to buy beer in a bar is not an option keep you from walking or, worse, driving. anymore, at least not in the City’s eyes. In The list is longer than many people outthe years since the dreaded wristband rule, side the service industry can fathom. the City has also allowed organizations to Pulling off an event like St. Patrick’s Day sell beer out of their own coolers. is no small feat. Trina Brown, who owns “In addition to wristbands being the Rail Pub, starts stocking up in Februrequired in the upper City Market area, ary. Jeff Shaffer, who plays with local band the City authorized nonprofits to have beer Squash, can ask up to a quarter more than tents on city squares, on city property,” he’d usually charge for a bar gig. says Brown. When Marvin Johnson rode for Savan“So no one can sell beer or alcohol on nah Pedicab, he’d ride from one side of the City property unless they’re a nonprofit, city to the other multiple times a day. Barand now we have a special event permit. tenders, like Anita Narcisse at Club One, It seems contradictory, because you have end up pulling incredibly long shifts, some- a city that says, ‘We don’t want a street 14 times over twelve hours, with few breaks. party,’ but yet they’re authorizing vendors

to sell beer on the city streets.” Predictably, this is not beneficial for brick-and-mortar businesses, who follow a different set of standards than someone holding a special event permit. “A lot of us have said it’s not worthwhile for us to sell ‘cheapest beer,’” says Brown. “There’s a balance between finding the right price point that serves the customer and allows us to pay our overhead and our bills, and a lot of these tents undercut what the average markup price.” Consider that for St. Patrick’s Day, the volume is so staggeringly high that businesses staff more people than usual to fit the demand. The Rail begins hiring and training people in January, and on the weekend itself, Brown pays her employees a higher hourly rate to ensure that people will show up and make it through the weekend. So if a nonprofit tent pops up in Franklin Square that sells beer for two bucks, the Rail can’t keep up with that competition. On festival days, businesses don’t just see customers—they get regular checkups from the police, the fire marshal, the health department, and the Alcoholic Beverage Compliance unit checking to make sure everything is above board. Brown tells of a situation last year when a bartender was pulled from behind the bar and lectured because a customer was vaping. The City employee threatened to write

up the bar, which would result in fines and the possible revocation of the Rail’s license to sell alcoholic beverages. “With the businesses that have an allyear license, if we make a mistake, it’s held on our permanent record,” says Brown. “These beer tents and these nonprofits, if they make a mistake, it’s forgotten about by next year when they stroll up again.” Speaking of fines, Johnson faced the same issue when he rode for Savannah Pedicab. When he first started the job, Drayton Street was open to foot traffic. “Pedicabs were encouraged to use Drayton and Whitaker to get up and down, from one side of the city to the other,” remembers Johnson, “and the way they do the parade route, it’s impossible to cross from east to west, so that was really our main highway.” Then, one year, the City changed its policy and didn’t let bikes on Drayton Street. “They set up road blocks so we had to go certain ways, and then they were waiting at the end of those paths to write us tickets,” says Johnson. “And Pedicab tickets are $200, so for a lot of people, that’s the end of the game right there.” Johnson also remembers miscommunication between the police and receiving contradictory statements from different officers, leading to needlessly long rides and fines that spoiled the day. “The City of Savannah expanded on

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behalf of the tourists and didn’t really think about the businesses that tourists rely on to have a good experience,” says Johnson. “Tourism is definitely the money-making industry, but at the same time, when you’re doing so much for the tourists but undermining the locals and the people that live here, at what point are you going to drive out the work force and the people?” A common refrain with locals is that tourists come to Savannah and can do basically whatever they want. Why would they expect any different when the City prioritizes them over the people who actually live here? Narcisse sees that attitude in the customers who aren’t Club One regulars. “Club One is already a destination location; it’s definitely a gay club,” says Narcisse. “We usually get a mixed crowd, but on St. Patrick’s Day, it’s just an inundation of people who are not gay in the gay bar. It’s almost the only time of year I don’t feel as safe as I usually do bartending. I think the most wild thing about St. Patrick’s Day is that people just get drunk and treat it like a situation where they can do whatever they want to. That’s the part that’s the most difficult to handle.” Johnson agrees. “The biggest problem with St. Patrick’s Day as a whole from the customer perspective is a lot of people take it as the day where it is acceptable to be belligerently drunk,” he says. “There are certain things you might not do on any other day, like drop-kicking a cop or leaving all your trash in the streets, dumb shit like that.” It’s worth mentioning that last year, between Mar. 14- 17, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office made 260 arrests, while there were only 81 arrests made over April 26-28, Orange Crush weekend on Tybee. Orange Crush is a hotly-contested spring break event comprised mostly of Savannah State students. Every year, locals want to shut down the event because of concerns over trash left from the festivities and the presumed danger. Still, the arrests for St. Patrick’s Day weekend are three times higher than the arrests for the weekend of Orange Crush, which also included the Tybee Island Wine Festival. To be clear, none of the people I interviewed felt that tourists were the problem. Each expressed gratitude for the tourism industry, which drives their revenue and helps them pay their various bills. They all agree that the problem lies elsewhere. For Brown, it’s the wristbands required for the festival zone. “In the last five to 10 years, there was a big push from the Waterfront Association to have wristbands past River Street up in the City Market area, because not all people wanted to go to River Street and not all people wanted to pay for a wristband,”

says Brown. “The Waterfront Association [now renamed Savannah’s Waterfront] created that environment and the entertainment zone, and when people started deciding to spend money elsewhere, all of a sudden the City allowed for the expansion of the wristband because they didn’t want to shoot themselves in the foot.” Brown also brings up the issuance of catering licenses to businesses set up on the river, which takes business away from the other restaurants that already exist. “Let’s just say this—if they authorize [local] businesses to manage a catering tent, they’d be putting money back into businesses that are here 12 months out of the year, provide jobs throughout the year, paying taxes throughout the year,” she says. For his purposes, Shaffer finds Savannah’s Waterfront easy to work with. “This is our third year working with Savannah’s Waterfront with their themed celebrations, and they’re super accommodating, always really nice,” he says. “Yes, it’s frustrating to navigate some of the obstacles put in place, but at the same time, it’s much more beneficial. We’re seeing probably, I’d say, a 300% increase in stages both on the river plus on the daily clubs—the city is just flooded with people trying to be here.” The obstacles Shaffer’s referring to is the gridlock of the city, particularly restricting for a performer. Last year, Squash played on the river and had their next set at City Market, and since there was no way to move their car into the festival zone for load-in, they had to lug their equipment on handcarts to the next set. Shaffer’s grateful for the tourists that listen to his music and buy their merch, but he recognizes the huge influx of people coming to the city. It’s this influx that the hotel developers are jumping on. “Savannah has some great events going on, but are you really telling me that 11 months out of the year that these 22 hotels in a six-block radius are packed to capacity?” asks Johnson. All told, the hotels and the packed streets and the green beer and the tourists and all the things that St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah has come to embody are just a scapegoat for the fact that the City is not prioritizing the people that support its economic growth. “I think sometimes the word ‘tourism’ is inappropriately used as a bad word, and it’s a distracting phrase that divides us,” says Brown. “Because what it really boils down to is, if the City could support the people that live here, that work here, that build businesses here and could get in alignment with us, then maybe those beer tents would have less of a negative impact.” CS

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Left: O’Connell’s on Drayton Street on a recent St. Patrick’s Day. Above, pub founder Dan O’Connell at a previous location. Right: His son and current owner Dan O’Connell behind the bar.

O’Connell’s: ‘This is for Savannah. This is for us.’ Tradition and culture are the focus at Savannah’s last remaining Irish pub

popular painting business in Savannah, O’Connell’s began as the labor of love of Dan’s father — also Dan O’Connell – who jim@connectsavannah.com retired after a long military career. “We did it for the namesake. We did it NO TVs. No DJs. Just a small bar, cozy for Grandpa Pat, to keep the O’Connell bench seats in the old tradition, lots of con- name going. That’s the same way I treat viviality, and plenty of pints. this — to keep that name going for as long That’s O’Connell’s Pub on Drayton as I can. It’s pretty much all I’ve ever Street, one of the most authentic Irish pubs wanted,” says O’Connell. outside the Emerald Isle. The elder O’Connell was a larger than And with the recent closing of Kevin life character. “My dad was a true publican, Barry’s on River Street, the last Irish pub a big personality behind the bar. He could left standing in Savannah. tell stories, he could really work a crowd,” “This is a social place for conversation,” says O’Connell. says owner Dan O’Connell, scion of one of “I was never that way. I’m more of a Savannah’s great working-class Irish fami- worker type. And I’ll work here until the lies. “We have some rowdy nights in here, day comes I can’t work anymore,” he says. but that’s not our model by any means.” “I’m not the type to just sit at the end of Contrary to what you might think, there the bar and direct people. That’s not how was no sense of competition with Kevin my dad did things. It’s a very Irish attitude, Barry’s — quite the opposite. a humble, hard-working attitude.” “Them closing really hurts,” says The pub originally opened in the early O’Connell. “What Kevin Barry’s did for ‘90s in the place now occupied by Cha Bella Irish music was no joke. People up and on East Broad. After a few years, it moved down the East Coast knew that stage, and to Congress Street, in the building now they knew musicians played there every occupied by The Lady and Sons. night for decades.” For a hot minute under different ownerAnd now that leaves just O’Connell’s. ship, O’Connell’s was turned into more of a “There should be three or four live music spot for touring bands. Irish pubs in this town. It’s nuts,” says “People would come up to my dad in O’Connell. “I mean, there are three Irish church and say under their breath, ‘what pubs in Daytona Beach.” happened to the place?’” laughs O’Connell. Old-timers will remember two previSubsequently renamed Finnegans ous locations of O’Connell’s, before its Wake, the pub space was eventually taken move to Drayton in 2010. Originally over by Lady and Sons in 2006. named for Dan’s grandfather Patrick Meanwhile, after graduating SCAD and 16 O’Connell, “Grandpa Pat,” who owned a making the rounds in the local food & bev

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industry, O’Connell decided “I was ready to jump back into the game. It’s the business I grew up in. It was time to get an Irish pub up and going again.” And so, this March 17, O’Connell’s will mark its 11th St. Patrick’s Day at the Drayton Street location. In classic Irish tradition, there are no flat-screen TVs with sports on, or with anything else on, for that matter. There have been a couple of exceptions. “We brought a TV in here for the 2010 World Cup, the last time Ireland qualified to play,” recalls O’Connell. “And this past New Year’s Eve we brought a tiny TV in so people could watch the ball drop. I think it’s important to have that visual.” But otherwise, what you see is what you get: Gaelic football jerseys line the wall, along with police and firefighter patches from around the country. There’s Savannah Derby Devils paraphernalia — a nod to the pub’s close affiliation with the local roller derby squad. The occasional pub crawl or bachelorette party comes through, but mostly it’s a mix of regulars and tourists looking for a quiet spot, with plenty of service industry workers who come in to unwind and decompress. “Service industry people are our backbone, and that’s what we want the most,” says O’Connell. “I think the tourism in Savannah is great. But we’re proud to represent Savannah and the Irish community.” As far as drink goes, “Guinness is still king,” O’Connell says, at the bargain price

of $5 a pint. “Any Irish product will go ahead of anything else. And any Irish whiskey in the state of Georgia, I’m going to have it on the shelves.” Longtime bartender Dirk Hardison is a perennial sight pouring pints, and a font of information and interesting conversation. “Dirk knows everything there is to know about downtown Savannah. I’m never letting him go,” says O’Connell. One of their few nods to modern bar culture has been the recent addition of the very un-Irish phenomenon of hard seltzer. “My younger crew of Derby Devils had to ask if we were going to start carrying it. I was like, I don’t even know what you’re talking about,” laughs O’Connell. “They had to explain to me there’s Team White Claw, and Team Truly.” For the future, O’Connell — an accomplished Irish musician himself — says the pub will try to fill the void left by Kevin Barry’s with regular Irish traditional music sessions, possibly on Thursdays. O’Connell’s relationship with the Ancient Order of Hibernians and with the new chapter of the Gaelic Athletic Association will further help cement ties with the Irish community by hosting events. “This is for Savannah. This is for our heritage. This is for us. Let’s keep it going,” concludes O’Connell. “It would be easy to walk away and let hotels take over downtown. But as long as I can, I’m not gonna let that happen. There is going to be an Irish pub in Savannah. And I hope other people will jump in.” CS

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SURE, you’re up to date on the drinking portion of St. Patrick’s Day weekend, but are you as equally versed in the parade? The Savannah St. Patrick’s Day parade is one of the largest in the country. Ashley Norris, a native Savannahian, serves as secretary of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. In his ten years on the executive committee, he’s held every role except chairman or vice chairman—but that’s coming. We talked with Norris about the parade’s history, what the parade committee does, and what to expect this year.

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The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is in its 196th year.

The first publicly-held St. Patrick’s Day parade was in 1824 and organized by the Hibernian Society, “The parade was pretty much established for the purpose of the Irish families celebrating the patron saint of St. Patrick,” explains Norris. While St. Patrick was not actually from Ireland, he’s credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. The most popular story about St. Patrick is that he drove all the snakes of Ireland into the sea, but he also used the shamrock’s three leaves to explain the Holy Trinity. Irish culture in Savannah dates back to when General James Oglethorpe first founded the colony of Georgia. “During Oglethorpe’s time, when he came, there were a lot of Irish Protestant families that came over with Oglethorpe, and there were Irish that were here already,” says Norris, “but the majority of the Irish Catholics that came over were more or less from the potato famine.” Norris’ own family came to Savannah around the potato famine of the mid1800s, settling in the Old Fort district where the Brice Hotel now sits.

The parade is a separate event from the festival.

While the dates of the festival and the parade usually coincide, this year’s parade takes place on Tuesday, while the festival happens Friday through Sunday. “We have the parade, which separates and differentiates from the festival itself,” says Norris. “People come because we have a parade, and the festival is just kind of the party zone. We like to celebrate as well, but our main focus is to celebrate the feast of St. Patrick. It’s all about faith, family and country, is what we focus everything around.” Where the festival is known for its bacchanalia, the parade is known for its adherence to Irish history and tradition. “Being with your family on that day, walking all together through the streets and hearing all the people in Savannah, and everybody is proud to watch the Irish, it’s a great feeling,” says Norris.

It’s a huge honor to be involved in the parade.

The parade committee, which consists of over a thousand members, has an executive committee of five elected and 12 appointed positions. The committee votes on the grand marshal, who this year is Michael W. Roush Sr. “He’s not from Savannah originally, but he’s been here long enough,” says Norris. “He was an awesome adjutant to work under, a really nice guy, well deserving of the title.” Being the grand marshal of the parade is such a big deal, says Norris, “that if you’re from Savannah and a mother had two kids and one was the Vice President of the United States and one was the grand marshal of the parade, they’d recognize the grand marshal first.”

The parade is just one event in the Irish season, as Norris calls it.

By the time St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, there have already been plenty of events celebrating Irish heritage.

Irish season in Savannah begins with the Irish Festival, which takes place over Valentine’s Day weekend—“it’s caused arguments in the past,” laughs Norris. There’s also the greening of the fountain and the Celtic Cross Mass, which Norris says is absolutely beautiful. On Mar. 16, the day before the parade, there’s the Sgt. William Jasper Memorial Procession and Ceremony. Jasper was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and was killed in the Siege of Savannah in 1779. There’s also an Irish parade and celebration down on Tybee, which happens during festival weekend. “When everything’s happening on River Street, come get away down there,” says Norris. Then, on parade day, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist holds Catholic mass bright and early at 8 a.m.

This year, the parade is a little smaller, but it’s still a big deal.

Since the parade falls on a weekday this year, it’ll be a little more toned down than in years past. Norris estimates there are under 300 units, whereas last year there were around 400 units. “With the weekday parade, we’ll see a little bit smaller of a crowd,” says Norris. “Some of the people will hang around from the festivities on the river and come and actually see the parade.” This year will also see the absence of a parade favorite. “We’re going to be missing part of the 3rd ID, since they’re deployed,” adds Norris. “It’s always fun when they’re here, but when they’re deployed, we don’t tend to see them.”

Planning for the parade begins about a month after it’s over.

“Our dues and first quarterly meeting is in May, so sometime in April we start planning that and getting things in order,” says Norris. “We start to talk with some of the bigger bands; we’ve had Virginia Tech here several times. Things that take an act of Congress to get here, it takes a while. We

can’t just jump in in September and be like, ‘Hey, wanna come in March?’”

Actually, the parade committee doesn’t get much of a break.

“With having the leap year this year, it’s been a little different because we’ve had a couple days off, and usually we’re used to a two-and-a-half week nonstop every day,” says Norris. “This is the first year I can remember that we’ll have the Tybee parade on Saturday and nothing on Sunday.” On parade day itself, the executive committee is hard at work. “We always start off with a few breakfasts we attend as the executive committee,” says Norris. “We’ll go around to the different societies—they usually have breakfasts for a few hours, but we make an appearance at all of them, shake some hands, and then we’re off.”

This year is also special because of the Wexford connection with Georgia Southern.

Georgia Southern University’s Center of Irish Research and Development recently opened a campus in Wexford, Ireland. “There was some good trade industry between Savannah and Ireland at that time, mainly coming out of Wexford County,” says Norris. “Now the SEDA and the Wexford-Savannah Axis and things have gotten together and we’re actually doing trading as we speak. Savannah Bee Company is selling all over Ireland—it’s a good connection. We keep those strong ties with Ireland and Savannah.”

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is open to everyone and designed to bring everyone together. It’s a powerful moment, Norris says, being at the parade and seeing everyone together in support of Irish culture. “During a time when we have so much hatred in this country, almost half the country is in disagreement with each other,” says Norris, “to bring everyone together is one of the things we love.” CS

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For many members of Savannah’s Irish Catholic community, parade day starts early indeed, with Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Another early morning phenomenon happens when some families and groups gather at 6 a.m. to “claim”

prime paradewatching space in various squares of the City. (It is illegal to camp out overnight to claim a space.) One of the main spots for this activity is Chippewa Square, the one with the statue of Georgia’s founder, Gen. James Oglethorpe. However, because so much trash was left in that square last year, the City is cracking down. No tables or tents will be allowed in that square or in nearby Wright Square and they are asking that everyone bring NO STYROFOAM COOLERS. Every year, tons of people, mostly tourists, just assume they’ll be able to drive right into the heart of downtown right before the parade and get a great spot. As many downtown routes are shut down for the parade, these folks are always disappointed and always look like idiots trying to back up and/or turn around. Don’t be an idiot.

CROWD CONTROL:

Squares along Abercorn tend to be by far the most crowded parade-watching areas. If you’re looking for a bit less crowded scene (but still pretty darn crowded), venture north to Broughton and Bay Streets or closer to the end of the parade route.

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The parade itself cranks up at 10:15 a.m. and finishes up somewhere in the 2 p.m. range. Yes, the parade actually goes the “wrong way” around the squares. This tweak is designed to make entry/exit of emergency personnel more feasible. If you hear very loud booms, don’t freak BOOZE CLUES: out: There are some floats which utilize Savannah’s to-go cup tradition means fake cannon shots. Speaking of this, the those of age can carry a 16 oz. or less alcofunny older dudes dressed in kitschy cosholic beverage (no glass) in all public areas tumes on equally kitschy floats are the Alee of the “Festival Zone.” But only if you’re Temple Shriners, who raise money for chil21 and up! An epidemic of underage drink- dren’s hospitals. ing has prompted local police to ramp up The families ambling along with green efforts to crack down, including plainjackets and clothes, and occasionally with clothes officers. babies in strollers, are members of various While to enjoy to-go cups Friday-Sunday local Irish societies. This may seem odd you are urged to purchase a $10 per day or anachronistic to outsiders, but these wristband from one of the many kiosks, marchers are technically the reason we there will be NO enforcement of wristhave this parade honoring Savannah’s long bands on parade day, March 17. And if you Irish heritage. CS aren’t going to drink alcohol you don’t need a wristband at all. You also don’t need a wristband to drink inside establishments. 19

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THE Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade — held on Tuesday, March 17 this year — is generally considered the second largest in the country, after only New York’s. As anyone who has marched in it will attest, it is the longest such parade pretty much anywhere. At over 3 miles and 3 hours long, with a little under 300 total units, it is a marathon trek not only for participants, but sometimes for watchers as well. While a city-wide celebration, our parade is technically a privately organized event, by the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, which gets a permit just like any other group that wants to march would. Key points to remember:

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If you drive We don’t recommend driving into the celebrations, but here’s some advice if you do

PARKING anywhere near downtown on St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah requires the luck of the Irish. Some years you get lucky, most years you don’t. Fortunately there are several options for those opting to drive close to the festival area.

On-street Parking

NO parking meter enforcement will take place Tuesday, March 17. So you’ve got that going for you. All parking hours and rates WILL be enforced on Friday March 13 and Saturday March 14, as well as Monday March 16. All other parking violations, like blocking a fire hydrant, etc., will be enforced as usual, all days. Towing along the parade route and staging area will begin at 6 a.m. March 17, and they mean business. If you see a bag over a meter saying you can’t park there because of the parade, that means... don’t park there. You’ll definitely get towed. Do NOT park in our bike lanes – they are for bikes. You will be ticketed and/ or towed. And no, the bike lanes aren’t painted green for St. Patrick’s Day, though it might seem that way.

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City of Savannah Parking Garages, March 13-15 and March 17

The City of Savannah runs several large and modern garages for your convenience. Special event pricing of $20 per day will apply. City officials caution that if you do park in a garage for St. Patrick’s Day, especially the Bryan and State Street garages, there might be a substantial wait to get out after the parade until traffic is cleared and all normal routes are restored. The City is offering pre-sale parking spaces for Tuesday, March 17 for $20 at the following locations: Visitor’s Center Parking Lot, 301 Martin Luther King Jr.; Bryan Street Garage, 100 East Bryant Street; Liberty Street Garage, 301 West Liberty

Street; Robinson Garage, 132 Montgomery Street; State Street Garage, 100 East State Street;Whitaker Street Garage, 7 Whitaker Street; Curtis B. Cooper Parking Lot, 122 Barr Street. Pre-sale spaces, if still available, are sold at the Bryan Street Parking Garage, at 100 E. Bryan Street. For more information, call 912-651-6477. Vehicles parking before 6 a.m. must purchase a pass. Tuesday, March 17: All garages will open to the public at 6 am. Monthly cardholders are guaranteed a space until 8 am. Monthly cardholders with 24-hour access/reserved parking spaces are guaranteed at all times. If any vehicle leaves during the festival, the parking space is not guaranteed. The Civic Center Parking Lot will be closed to the public Friday, March 13 - Sunday, March 15 and Tuesday, March 17. Vehicles are prohibited to park on Indian Street during the festival period, 6am, Saturday, March 14 - Sunday, March 15 and all day Tuesday, March 17. That area is designated for Motorcoaches,

shuttles, and ride share vehicles.

Parking on Hutchinson Island

Parking for St. Patrick’s Day events will be available at the Savannah Convention Center, across the river on Hutchinson Island, on Saturday, March 14, 2-11 p.m., and Tuesday March 17 6 a.m.-6 p.m., $20 per day, credit cards only.

Savannah Belles Ferry

This FREE water shuttle service runs back and forth between the Savannah Convention Center and the Savannah Waving Girl Dock only (east end of River Street). City Hall Landing will not be in service. Hours are Fri-Tuesday, 7 a.m.12:20 a.m.

Private Lots

Some church lots and other privately owned lots charge for parking on St. Patrick’s Day. While these are almost always legit, use at your own discretion, and lock your car and secure all your valuables. CS

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Tips for navigating the celebration without your own vehicle DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH was designed for horse and carriage. It is already crowded enough on a regular day, considering tourist and local vehicle traffic, tourist trolleys, rideshare vehicles, and yes, horses and carriages. St. Patrick’s Day is on a whole other level. We strongly recommend not taking your private vehicle into the festival area, on the parade day or the rest of the festival. Here’s some info:

CAT Parade Shuttle

In partnership with City of Savannah and City of Port Wentworth, Chatham Area Transit (CAT) will operate several shuttles on March 17, parade day, to get people downtown quickly and easily. The Daytime Parade Shuttle will operate from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. with service to and from the following locations. Passengers will pay a five dollar roundtrip fare to ride: From Eastside at the Island Towne Centre on Whitemarsh Island near Walmart

will provide a free shuttle service between the drop-off location and the transit center for those who wish to make a transfer.

Other CAT Service

All the usual rideshare apps will be available throughout the festival (including surge rates when applicable of course). Very Important: This year there will be two designated dropoff points downtown, one at the west end of the Historic District on Indian Street and one near Johnson Square. No other through traffic will be allowed through Indian Street, it’s just for rideshare and motorcoaches.

CAT will run regular weekday bus service SAt. March 14, which will be free all that day,with the exception of the Airport on U.S. 80 to the intersection of Houston Express. Delays and re-routing of downStreet and Oglethorpe Avenue. town CAT routes should be expected FriFrom Southside at the rear of Savannah day evening and through the weekend. Mall, at the old Virginia College building On Tuesday, March 17 for parade day, facing Shawnee Street to the Joe Murray CAT will run a modified service schedule Rivers, Jr. Intermodal Transit Center at for regular fixed-route buses. Route 20 Ski610 W. Oglethorpe Avenue. daway/Coffee Bluff and Route 11 Candler From Westside Shopping Center on U.S. will not run at all. 80 in Garden City to the transit center. CAT services will be free to ride on From Rice Creek Elementary – 100 Mul- St. Patrick’s Day, with exception of the berry Avenue, Port Wentworth – to the Airport Express, which will charge its regtransit center. (No service after 4 p.m.) ular fare and service only the airport with CAT will be selling wristbands to no downtown hotel service. the public for the shuttle service for $5 Fixed-route buses can be caught at the roundtrip from 7-11 a.m. The wristbands transit center, 610 West Oglethorpe, or at will be available for purchase on the day of regular bus stops along their routes. the parade at the shuttle locations. Due to road closures downtown, routes If you wish to stay downtown later than 14 Abercorn, 27 Waters, 28 Waters 4 p.m., you can catch a CAT fixed-route and 31 Skidaway/Sandfly will be unable bus, at their regularly-marked bus stops or to service the transit center until after at the transit center, to these locations: the parade. Passengers will instead be Island Towne Center – return via Route dropped off at the intersection of Ogletho3B Augusta Ave./Garden City/Hudson Hill rpe Avenue and Houston Street and CAT

Uber/Lyft/Rideshare

From Pooler

The Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau has joined with Kelly Tours and Molly MacPherson’s in Pooler to provide a shuttle from Molly’s in Pooler (110 Towne Center Blv) to We)st Turner/ MLK Blvd in Savannah’s Historic District on Saturday and on Tuesday. $20 per person 11 & older per day round-trip, $10 per child 10 & under per day round-trip, $15 per person per day round-trip for military. Prepay at 912/748-0110. Cash/credit accepted at Pooler pickup point. Go to https://kellytours.com/tours/visit-savannah/st-patricks-day/shuttle-services/ CS

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If You Bike

Tips for bicycling into the St. Patrick’s celebration BY JOHN BENNETT HOW MANY people ride bikes in Savannah compared to other cities in Georgia? I’m often asked and unfortunately the answer is elusive. One of the main sources of data on bicycling, the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, measures trips to work only. If you don’t use your bike to commute to work you don’t count. Bike Walk Savannah conducts its own annual counts, but it’s undertaken entirely by volunteers standing on street corners, and that limits its geographic scope. I am certain, however, that there’s one day each year when bicycle use spikes to levels that rival even Portland and other bikey cities in the Pacific Northwest. “Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day,” the saying goes. Similarly, many people who don’t normally ride bikes are cyclists on March 17. I’m encouraged by the annual surge in

enthusiasm for transportational cycling, but I have to admit I also find it amusing. For all the complaining we do about downtown parking scarcity and traffic congestion, it takes an event of St. Patrick’s-level magnitude to coax us out of our single occupant motor vehicles. If parking and traffic were as awful as some folks say, many of us would be riding bikes every Tuesday. I don’t want to look a gift horse in the mouth, however, and I welcome having company in the Lincoln Street bike lane. And, no, I don’t mean cars parked in it. If you are planning to pedal to the parade on Tuesday, I have some suggestions for making your trip a more satisfactory experience. If you have not ridden your bike in a long time, be aware that extended periods of disuse can cause mutations. Make sure your bicycle is still a bicycle. Since you last used it, your bike may have devolved into a bike-shaped object. Sure, it still looks like a bike, but has ceased to function as such.

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As soon as you can — don’t wait until Tuesday morning to do this — drag the bike out of its carport catacomb. Dust it off and evict any spiders that may have taken up residence. Now let’s assess the situation. Start with the tires. They are flat, aren’t they? Pump them up. Holding air? Great! But make sure that’s still the case tomorrow. “Air” is the first step in the “ABC Quick Check,” an essential preflight ritual, especially for bikes that have been slumbering for months or more in garages, sheds, and storage rooms. Here’s a helpful video from the League of American Bicyclists to walk you through a basic bike check: bikeleague.org/content/ basic-bike-check. Afraid you’re in over your head? Bring your bike shaped object to Bike Walk Savannah headquarters (1301 Lincoln St.) on Sunday, March 15 from 2-4:30 p.m. Volunteers from the New Standard Cycles program will provide free safety inspections. They will also inflate tires, lubricate that squeaky chain, and make minor adjustments — all for free, but they’ll gladly accept tax deductible donations. They’ll also have used bikes for sale at affordable prices so you can pick up extra bikes for your out of town guests. All proceeds are used to purchase tires, tubes, brake and

shifter cables, and other supplies used to refurbish bikes for people in need. Just as bicycles are resurrected on St. Patrick’s Day, so are bike trailers that have been outgrown. The kids who used to ride in them are replaced by coolers, chairs, and other supplies. What else goes in the trailer? This year many people will probably bring bottles of a rare and increasingly expensive liquid. Thirty-year-old Teeling Irish whiskey? Nope. I’m talking about hand sanitizer. What else should you take with you? • A helmet in which to safely transport your brain. • Lights for the ride back home. • A lock to make sure you still have a bike to ride back home. I want everyone to travel without incident into the National Landmark Historic District, have a wonderful time, then enjoy a similarly uneventful bike ride home. But I also have an ulterior motive. I want the good feelings people derive from the annual Great St. Patrick’s Day Bicycle Migration to be the gateway drug that convinces them to try bicycle commuting. A trouble-free ride on Tuesday, I hope, can convince downtown workers to try it again on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday... CS

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‘Festival of St. Patrick’ music: March 13-15 Friday, March 13 Guinness Stage at Barnard Ramp 6:00pm – 9:00pm CRANFORD HOLLOW American/Southern Rock 9:30pm – 11:30pm THE TRAIN WRECKS Americana, Alternate country

Coors Light Chill Stage on Rousakis Plaza at the Abercorn Ramp 6:30pm – 8:30pm THE ERIC CULBERSON BAND Blues 9:00pm – 11:30pm SQUASH Funk, Rock

Bud Light Seltzer Stage at Lincoln Ramp 6:30pm – 8:00pm BOTTLES ‘N CANS Blues, Rock 8:30pm – 11:30pm THE BILL MILES BAND Country, Rock

Wild Wing Bud Light Stage at Ellis Square 6:00pm – 9:00pm LIQUID GINGER Pop, Rock 9:00pm – 12:00am TOKYO JOE Pop, Rock

Bud Light Seltzer Stage at Jefferson & West St. Julian Streets 6:00pm – 9:00pm HIGH VELOCITY Southern/Classic Rock 9:00pm – 12:00am 8 MILE BEND Country, Rock, Oldies

Saturday, March 14 Guinness Stage at Barnard Ramp 10:30am – 12:30pm WOOD & STEEL Rock, Soul, Funk 1:00pm – 4:00pm TG LIVE R&B, Funk, Rock, Pop 4:30pm – 6:00pm THE ERIC CULBERSON BAND Blues 6:30pm – 8:00pm THE COMPANY STORES Modern Folk/Blues/Soul 8:30pm – 11:30pm SOULS HARBOR Rock

Coors Light Chill Stage on Rousakis Plaza at the Abercorn Ramp 10:30am – 12:00pm KEITH & ROSS Alternative Country 12:30pm – 2:00pm THE COMPANY STORES Modern Folk/Blues/Soul 2:30pm – 6:30pm DRAUCKER Rock 7:00pm – 9:00pm JUNKYARD ANGEL Alternative Roots Rock 9:30pm – 11:30pm ANDREW GILL & COMPANY Americana Rock

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10:00am – 11:30am DANIELLE HICKS & THE RESISTANCE Blues, Rock, and Reggae 12:00pm – 2:00pm

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Wild Wing Bud Light Stage at Ellis Square 11:00am – 1:30pm INDIVIDUALLY TWISTED Rock 1:30pm – 4:00pm LYN AVENUE Americana, Country 4:00pm – 6:30pm GROOVE TOWN ASSAULT Hybrid 6:30pm – 8:30pm A NICKEL BAG OF FUNK Funk, Soul, Rock 9:30pm – 12:00am U-PHONIK Rock

11:00am – 12:30pm STEWART & ANDREW OF JUNKYARD ANGEL Americana 1:00pm – 2:30pm JASON BIBLE Americana, Alternative Country 3:00pm – 5:00pm LYN AVENUE Americana, Country

Coors Light Chill Stage on Rousakis Plaza at the Abercorn Ramp 11:00am – 11:45am IRISH STEP DANCERS OF SAVANNAH Irish Dancing Group 12:00pm – 1:30pm MISSIONARY BLUES 2:00pm – 5:00pm THE BILL MILES BAND Country, Rock

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NEWS & OPINION NEWS OF THE WEIRD For two whole years, Caelie Wilkes nurtured a lovely green succulent in her kitchen window. She watered it, wiped dust off its leaves, and forbade anyone else from caring for it. “It was full, beautiful coloring, just an overall perfect plant,” Wilkes wrote in a Facebook post from Feb. 28. Recently, Upworthy reported, she decided it was time to transplant it into a pretty new pot. So imagine her dismay when she pulled up the succulent and realized it was plastic, rooted in Styrofoam with sand glued to the top. “How did I not know this?” she wondered. “I feel like these last two years have been a lie.” Wilkes suffered some ridicule on social media, but her local Home Depot reached out with some real, living succulents that Wilkes can shower with love and attention.

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An innovative jewel thief in Melbourne, Australia, was caught on camera using a fishing rod to burgle a Versace necklace from a store window on Feb. 24. ABC News reports the thief carefully broke a hole in the window to avoid setting off the alarm, then spent almost three hours trying to hook the costume jewelry necklace, worth about $800. He worked with two different-sized rods before finally

snagging the necklace. Store owner Steven Adigrati called the heist “outrageous and courageous,” although he suspected the thief was unaware that the piece was relatively inexpensive. “This particular necklace looks a lot more expensive than what it is ... gold, bright, iconic Medusa head,” he explained. Police are still searching for the fisherman.

The Litigious Society

Chuck E. Cheese may be “where a kid can be a kid,” but for one Portland, Oregon, patron, it’s where a woman can get her long hair caught in a ticket machine. Ashreana Scott is suing Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company for $1,000 after alleging her hair was tangled for 20 minutes in a machine that counts tickets for prize redemption, The Oregonian reported. In the lawsuit, Scott said the Dec. 8 incident caused injuries, discomfort and headaches, and she wants a jury trial and a sign posted near the machine to warn others. A manager at the restaurant declined to comment on the lawsuit, but said the machines already have warning signs.

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The ancient legend about St. Patrick driving Ireland’s snakes into the sea could only be salt in the wound of a 22-year-old

man from Dublin, who appears to be the first person in Ireland to suffer a venomous snake bite, The Irish Post reported on Feb. 29. The man’s pet puff adder bit him, prompting a visit to Connolly Hospital, where doctors consulted with experts from the National Reptile Zoo. James Hennessy, zoo director, explained that “puff adder venom is pretty nasty. It’s going to start digesting and disintegrating all around the area of the bite, and that will continue up the limb as well. It will then cause massive internal issues as well, if not treated.” (FYI, scientists say it was probably the Ice Age that kept snakes out of Ireland.)

A Dream Come True

Residents of Settecani, a small village in Italy, were startled on March 4 when their kitchen and bathroom taps began dispensing red wine rather than water, United Press International reported. Locals quickly identified the wine as Lambrusco Grasparossa, which is produced at a nearby winery, and officials there found a leak that sent wine from a silo into water pipes. Some quick-thinking residents said they bottled as much of the tap wine as they could before the problem was resolved.

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-- Ohio college student Mendl Weinstock, 21, kidded his sister, Riva, five years ago that when she gets married, he will bring a llama to the wedding as his plusone. So when Riva tied the knot on March 1, Mendl made good on his promise, showing up with a rented llama named Shockey, wearing a custom-made tuxedo. Riva was unamused, but conceded to CNN: “When my brother puts his mind to something, he gets it done.” Mendl spent $400 to rent the llama but said it was worth every penny. Shockey spent about 30 minutes taking photos with guests outside the venue, but friends who were in on the joke seated two inflatable llamas at one of the tables inside. Riva said she’ll get her revenge: “He should sleep with one eye open.” -- Keith Redl of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, was more than a little annoyed when the prize his 8-year-old grandson won in a raffle turned out to be $200 worth of cannabis products and accessories. At a fundraiser for youth hockey in early March, Redl told CTV, the boy’s father had given him $10 worth of tickets to bid on whichever prizes he liked. The little boy thought he was bidding on chocolate.

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IT SEEMS like everyone loves the Rolling Stones. Even if you don’t love all of it, there’s almost certainly an era of the band, an album, or a song that you enjoy. For many, the landmark Exile On Main Street is the benchmark of 70s rock and roll, and for others their more psychedelic material like the songs compiled on the 1967 compilation Flowers showcases their most interesting work. Whether you love Some Girls or gravitate towards the more harder edged Steel Wheels, there’s a Stones era for everybody. Monkey Man, Savannah’s very own Rolling Stones tribute band, knows this well and they know how to play it all with precision. Monkey Man has been around in some form or another since 2004, and is comprised of Joe Marshall, vocals and guitar, Craig Johansen on lead guitar and vocals, Jason Anderson on piano, organ and vocals, Scott Tanner on bass, Billy Groves on drums, and Stewart Marshall, rhythm guitar and vocals. The band is set to headline Coach’s Corner on Fri., March 13, and we spoke to several members by phone about their love of the Stones and more. What was your individual introduction to Stones music? Stewart: Joe and I are brothers, and we’ve got a pretty big family. Our aunt had a huge record collection, and when I was about 8 or 9 years old I was going over to my grandmother’s house and poaching records. So my first Stones record was Flowers. Joe: I think when you poached that album and brought it to the house, I think you returned it because later in life I poached it [laughs]. Jason: I don’t think I really appreciated the Stones until I moved to Athens in ‘95. The first time I listened to Exile On Main St. from start to finish, that’s when it kind of woke me up. I never thought of them as being hugely artistic until I heard that record from start to finish, and then I was just hooked. Stewart: When I heard Exile, that kind of changed things for me, too. Billy: I’m going to sound like a broken record, but Exile was my introduction, too.

L-R: Joe Marshall, Craig Johansen, Jason Anderson, Scott Tanner, Billy Groves, and Stewart Marshall.

Growing up, I was not a fan of the Rolling Stones. I heard all of the songs on the radio that everybody else heard on the radio, and it never really did anything for me. It was honestly some musicians that I really enjoyed, like Steve Earle and other folks, doing Stones covers. But Exile was really what opened my eyes. Considering that there are so many eras of the band to pull from, how do you go about putting a show together? Joe: We do, of course, some of the hits. But it’s primarily Sticky Fingers and Let It Bleed, albums like that. We also do songs like, “100 Years Ago,” which the Stones played four times live and then never played it again. It’s got so many changes to it, but we’ve really practiced it and we enjoy playing it. What’s the most challenging part about taking songs like that apart and figuring out how to arrange them and cover the necessary ground? Stewart: You know, this band has been together from inception since 2004. So we’ve got a depth of experience playing a healthy portion of these songs. With our other band, Junkyard Angel, we already had some of their more acoustic-based, Gram Parsons-era songs in the repertoire. But when you expand the band, that just opens up so many more possibilities for songs to choose from. Now, with Scott on bass, and with Craig—who has a wealth of knowledge of the licks that Keith Richards does—it’s just

incredible. What we’re also able to do is add in three-part, and sometimes four-part harmonies. We also rehearse like crazy! If you could sum up why you enjoy being part of a project like this, how would you do that? Stewart: That’s a big one! I would say, it goes back to your earliest memories of identifying with the songs and with rock and roll in general. There’s a reason why the Stones are as big as they are. They continue to reinvent themselves, and they’re not afraid to stretch the boundaries. That just makes it a very inviting thing. Jason: Of course, everyone likes the Stones. I’ve played in a lot of bands where not everyone likes a song you play and you hear crickets in the room. The good thing with the Stones is that there’s at least going to be one song that is going to be liked by everybody. And one of the cool things that I’ve enjoyed is breaking these songs apart and really listening to the parts. Billy: I like a lot of different kinds of music but I’ve always loved rock and roll. In my mind, the Stones are quintessential rock and roll. But all of that is fine and good; like Stewart mentioned earlier, we spend a lot of time rehearsing together. Getting together with this group of guys, we get in a room together for two hours every week and play music together. If we never did anything else, that would keep me coming back. CS

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Ordinary Boys team up with Savannah’s own The Love Cats for a tribute night to The Smiths and The Cure. PHOTO BY HUGO ZAZUETTA

Ordinary Boys and Love Cats: The Cure and The Smiths music comes to The Jinx

BY SEAN KELLY

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THERE’S A big night happening at The Jinx on Fri., March 13. Two of the most beloved bands in modern history. The Smiths and The Cure, will be celebrated by tribute bands Ordinary Boys and The Love Cats, respectively. It would seem that those two bands go together quite well, in terms of the music they made and how synonymous they both

are with British culture in the 1980s. As it turns out, The Smiths and The Cure do have some history together. It’s not exactly anything musical, though. It’s actually one of the most bizarre feuds in rock music, and it happened for seemingly no real reason at all. In 1984, the ever-controversial Smiths frontman Morrissey made comments during a magazine interview about The Cure singer Robert Smith. Morrissey was famously asked who’d be the first to go if he were to line up Mark

E. Smith of The Fall and Robert Smith in a room with a gun in hand. He sowed the seeds of a feud with that interview, and went on to talk rather disparagingly about the Cure frontman. Smith later replied to the comments, explaining that the hatred came out of nowhere and that they’d never even actually met. He didn’t help the issue though, returning fire back to the singer. “If Morrissey says not to eat meat, then I’m going to eat meat; that’s how much I hate Morrissey,” Smith said in 1989. It’s a feud that went on for decades, to the confusion of Smith and rock fans all around the world. “It was slightly odd as I haven’t really had it at the forefront of my consciousness over the last 20 or 30 years. I don’t know. Even at the time I never quite understood what the problem was. It’s far from important now,” Smith said in a 2019 interview. To his credit, Morrissey later said he regretted the remarks that started one of the weirdest, most random feuds in rock. “Oh, I never make my regrets small, if I can help it. Robert Smith. I said some terrible things about him 35 years ago, but I didn’t mean them,” he remarked last year. And so ended the feud of the only feud

that’s more of a bummer than the one between The Smiths themselves (which has prevented any shred of a chance that they’d reunite). All of that is to say, don’t expect a double header with The Cure and The Smiths any time soon—unless you’re planning to be at The Jinx on March 13. Ordinary Boys take their name from a Morrissey solo song, and cover some serious ground that spans the entire Smiths catalog as well as Morrissey’s incredibly expansive solo career. From this band, you can expect all of the hits—”There Is a Light That Never Goes Out,” “How Soon Is Now,” “This Charming Man,” and much more. The Love Cats play all the songs you know and love, including “Lovesong,” “Pictures of You,” “Boys Don’t Cry,” “Friday I’m In Love,” and more. They’re a band of accomplished local talent who all united in their love of the melancholic rock legends. While it’s likely you’ll never see The Cure and Morrissey on the same stage at any point, this is an excellent substitute. It’s bound to be a great night of nostalgia and incredible songs. CS

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SPLINT IS a relatively new band, but they’ve got a simple objective that only comes from a place of wisdom—they want to help grow the rock music community in Savannah. In fact, that’s their only objective. The band, featuring Depressor vocalist Lou Thor on drums, has no recorded music and has only played a small number of shows—but they’re about to headline a gig March 14 at the Sentient Bean. “When I joined Depressor, I played bass for them. When their vocalist left, I did that. But I’m very beginner-level at everything, so switching to drums for Splint was something I just wanted to do,” Thor tells Connect. “Graham [Kirk, guitarist in Splint] and I bounced back and forth until we got Anthony [Depeyster, bassist] and Harper [Cantrell, vocalist] in the band. We wanted to do something like old hardcore. Short, fast, punchy riffs that were just kind of ignorant and chaotic. But we branched out from that when we had more opinions. We

thought maybe we should write something with a little more structure.” The most interesting thing about Splint is the fact that everyone in the band is, in some way or another, learning their instrument as they go along. Playing drums was something Thor wanted to do for a long time, and rather than lock himself away learning before joining a band, he decided the best way to navigate it was to just go all in. “It’s everybody’s first time doing everything they’re doing. When we started in August, that was the first time I’d gotten a drum set. We just thought, ‘Let’s go ahead and do it.’ And soon enough we’d played a couple of house shows,” he says. “All of us are pretty passionate about it. We probably rehearse about two days a week, constantly trying to rework material. We’re learning as we’re writing, so it keeps ideas fresh. I watch how other drummers play.” The band was initially going to be called Gravel, but they went through several names before landing on Splint. They also determined pretty early on that they were committed to being part of the local rock and metal scene, with no plans to branch

out. “That’s why I got Splint together,” Thor says. “Everybody was new to all of their instruments and all of the rules—aside from me, this was everyone’s first band. So I hope that this inspires people who are afraid to be in bands to get up and do it.” Splint’s philosophy extends to the recorded medium as well, as they currently have no plans to record any music. As Thor puts it, their attitude is that if you want to hear their music, you have to see them live. “That’s the only way to hear us, for now. We don’t have any plans for an EP. If you want to hear Splint, you have to come to Savannah. We don’t have any reason to branch out, because we’r here to give Savannah a voice,” he says. “Anybody can listen to you on Spotify or YouTube. But nobody is buying albums anymore, so why would we drop however much money it costs to make an album? We’re not in it for the money; we’re in it for Savannah to get noticed.”

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THE TRAIN WRECKS @BARNARD RAMP GUINNESS STAGE / SAVANNAH’S WATERFRONT IN FOR A PENNY: FINAL SHOWS @THE RAIL PUB / THE SAND BAR

Savannah’s own Celtic punk rockers In For A Penny are hanging it up after several years of leading the Irish-American charge in our city. They’re celebrating this significant end of an era with two more shows—one at The Rail Pub on Fri., March 13 and another at Tybee’s The Sand Bar on Sat. March 14. This is your last chance to see one of the best bands in town. FRI., MARCH 13, 7 P.M. AT THE RAIL PUB | SAT., MARCH 14, 9 P.M. AT THE SAND BAR, TYBEE ISLAND

Americana/Country Rock mainstays The Train Wrecks headline the Waterfront’s Guinness Stage at the Barnard Ramp for the St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebration. You’d be hard-pressed to find a band that does what they do better, so get on down to this stage to see Jason Bible and company tear it up. They’ll play right after Cranford Hollow. FRI., MARCH 13, 9:30 P.M.

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Friday’s headliners on Wild Wing’s Bud Light Stage are none other than Columbia, South Carolina’s Tokyo Joe. The band has been at it for a long time, and they have a reputation for being a particularly hard working rock group. They’ve even got Tom Petty and Elton John tribute shows that they tour with. Regardless of what show they’ll be bringing to Savannah, it’s sure to be a good one. Liquid Ginger will open the stage. FRI., MARCH 13, 9 P.M.

8 MILE BEND @BUD LIGHT SELTZER STAGE AT THE LINCOLN RAMP / SAVANNAH’S WATERFRONT

You already know and love them—8 Mile Bend is the band that never stops. They’ll be helping to close out this year’s St. Patrick’s weekend in style, with a headlining set on the last day of the festivities. Along with the band, the Lincoln ramp stage will feature performances from Sarah and Ryan of Ember City. SUN., MARCH 15, 3:30 P.M.

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

KARAOKE

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

COMEDY

Flashback Comedy Night, 7:30 p.m.

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BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

THURSDAY 3.12 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Individually Twisted, 9:30 p.m. Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band Bayou Cafe Eric Culberson Band, 9 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m. Cohen’s Retreat Munchies and Music, 5-9 p.m. Congress Street Social Club DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Jeremy Riddle Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Howard Paul Trio, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Kyle Yardley Duo, 7 p.m. Peacock Lounge Laiken Love, 9 p.m. The Perch at Local 11 ten Cyril Durant, 6 p.m. PS Tavern Live Music

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

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

COMEDY

The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Friday Funnies, 8 p.m. Stafford’s Public House So Funny It’s Scary Friday the 13th Comedy Show, 8 p.m.

Damon and the Shitkickers @The Jinx

Country greats Damon and the Shitkickers will take the Jinx stage for a great St. Pat’s celebration of local original music. They’ll be joined by the equally excellent Lyn Avenue and the brilliant DJ Basik Lee, so this is a full day of music that you won’t want to miss. SAT., MARCH 14, STARTS AT 2 P.M. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Gypsy Jazz, 7 p.m. River House Josephine Johnson Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Alex Bazemore Starland Yard Yoga Jam, 6 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Open Mic, 9 p.m. Top Deck James Lee Smith, 6:30 p.m. Victory North Uncle Kracker, 8 p.m. The Warehouse Jon Lee’s Apparitions, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Irritating Julie, Bill Hodgson, Matt Hill, 7 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

KARAOKE

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

COMEDY

Front Porch Improv Front Porch Improv: Blind Tiger, 8 p.m. Totally Awesome Bar Totally Open Mic, 8 p.m.

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

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

FRIDAY 3.13 LIVE MUSIC

B & D Burgers Double Run, 7 p.m. Barrelhouse South Clay Barker, 7:30 p.m. Basil’s Wood and Steel, 7 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m.

Bud Light Seltzer Stage at the Lincoln Ramp Bottles ‘n Cans, The Bill Miles Band, 6:30 p.m. City Market High Velocity, 8 Mile Bend Band, 6 p.m. Coach’s Corner Monkey Man: A Rolling Stones Tribute Band, 7 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Dry Reef, 10 p.m. Coors Light Chill Stage at the Abercorn Ramp The Eric Culberson Band, Squash, 6:30 p.m. The Crab Shack Junkanoo Performers Barabbas and the Tribe, -17 Front Porch Improv Front Porch Improv: Kiss Me, I’m An Improv Show!, 8 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Dred “Perky” Scott Quintet featuring Steve Rudolph w/ Teddy Adams and Delbert Felix, 8 p.m. Guinness Stage at the Barnard Street Ramp Cranford Hollow, The Train Wrecks, 6 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Voodoo Soup, 9 p.m. The Jinx Ordinary Boys, The Love Cats, 9 p.m. Molly McGuire’s Damon and the Shitkickers, 7 p.m. Peregrin St. Patty’s Day Kick Off, 6 p.m. Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Prohibition Bootleg Beats, 10:30 p.m. The Rail Pub In for a Penny, 7 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m. Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m. Ruth’s Chris Steak House David Duckworth, 8 p.m. Saddle Bags JB Crockett, 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. Service Brewing Company Bluegrass By The Pint w/ City Hotel, 5:30 p.m. The Steakhouse Anne Allman, 6 p.m. Taste of India Individually Twisted, 10:30 p.m. Vic’s on The River Claire Frazier, 6 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Liquid Ginger, Tokyo Joe, 6 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) A Nickel Bag

Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke Peacock Lounge DJ Beatkeeper, 9 p.m. Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap Vice Mojito Bar and Lounge Live DJ

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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SATURDAY 3.14 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Clay Barker, 7:30 p.m. Basil’s Georgia Kyle Band, 7 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m. Bud Light Seltzer Stage at the Lincoln Ramp Danielle Hicks and the Resistance, 8 Mile Bend, The Bill Miles Band, Ember City, Nickel Bag of Funk, 10 a.m. City Market Twinz, Moss City Groove, 8 Mile Bend, Thomas Claxton and the Myth, High Velocity, 10 a.m. Civvies Bangzz, 7:30 p.m. Congress Street Social Club DJ Square One, Dirty Bird and the Flu, 7 p.m. Coors Light Chill Stage at the Abercorn Ramp Keith & Ross, The Company Stores, Draucker, Junkyard Angel, Andrew Gill and Company, 10:30 a.m. The Crab Shack Junkanoo Performers Barabbas and the Tribe, March 17 Doc’s Bar Chester Love Band, 9 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Dred “Perky” Scott Quintet featuring Steve Rudolph w/ Teddy Adams and Delbert Felix, 8 p.m. The Grove JD Music Group, 7 p.m. Guinness Stage at the Barnard Street Ramp Wood and Steel, TG Live, The Eric Culberson Band, The Company Stores, Souls Harbor, 1 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Voodoo Soup, 9 p.m. The Jinx Damon and the Shitkickers, Lyn Avenue, Basik Lee, 2 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Squash, 9 p.m. Molly McGuire’s The Island Boys, 7 p.m. The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Alisha Duckworth The Perch at Local 11 ten Jason Bible, 6 p.m. Peregrin St. Patty’s Day Kick Off, 6 p.m. Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Prohibition Bootleg Beats, 10:30 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m. Rocks on the Roof @Sundown, 8 p.m. Rusty Rudders Tap House Live

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Improv: Fun House, 8 p.m. The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans, 8 p.m. Visitor’s Information Center Savannah for Morons: The Trolley Tour, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

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SUNDAY 3.15 LIVE MUSIC

Coors Light Chill Stage at the Abercorn Ramp Irish Step Dancers of Savannah, The Bill Miles Band, 11 a.m. The Crab Shack Junkanoo Performers Barabbas and the Tribe, -17 Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Eric Jones Trio w/ Teddy Adams and Cynthia Utterbach, 7 p.m. Guinness Stage at the Barnard Street Ramp Stewart and Andew of Junkyard Angel, Jason Bible, Lyn Avenue, 11 a.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Eric Britt, 7 p.m. Mansion on Forsyth Park Stride and New Orleans Style Piano with Kris Tokarski, 5 p.m. Molly McGuire’s Jason Courtenay, 3 p.m. The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson The Perch at Local 11 ten Josephine Johnson, 6 p.m. Prohibition Bluegrass Brunch w/ Cory Chambers and Evan Rose, 11 a.m., Whiskey and Wine Weekend

Wind Down, 8 p.m. River House Georgia Kyle The Shrimp Factory Rachael Shaner Starland Yard Brady and the Bazookas, 5 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (River St.) Jeremy J Riddle, 6 p.m. Vic’s on The River Claire Frazier, 6 p.m. The Warehouse Thomas Claxton Wild Wing Cafe Irritating Julie, Draucker, Liquid Ginger

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

KARAOKE

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

KARAOKE

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

COMEDY

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

Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

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B & D Burgers Play of the Game, 7 p.m.

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adds touches of ink to bring out the inherent balance in the piece. “You’ll see the detail in these other ones that have ink and colored pencil and marker and gouache,” says Ray. “The ones I render up really in depth, they are also a contrast between all the elements. It becomes an exercise in design, where I’m constantly stepping back and being like, ‘Okay, this is starting to form here,’ and I jump back in to balance it by going into another spot.” Sure enough, Aguirre had followed Ray Watercolor does demand a certain on Instagram and liked a few photos, but patience, which Ray certainly has. instead of sliding into his DMs, she came “It’s a lot like looking for shapes in the to one of his shows, “Flora” at Sulfur back clouds,” he muses. “People who work with in the fall. watercolor know you have to let the water“She was impressed by the work and said color do what it wants to do. If you try to it popped more in person than it did on control it too much, it’s going to look like Instagram,” shares Ray. trash. You can corral it a little bit, you can Some of those pieces from “Flora” whisper to it, but you have to let it do what will be on view for “Pollen,” but Ray it does.” has primarily created new work for this A major part of Ray’s artistic process is exhibition. the act of stepping back and looking. That’s “I wanted to make a whole new series, something he also urges in his students and it’s been a bit of a marathon because when he gives art lessons. there’s so much layering and working back “I tell my students a lot, ‘You don’t into it with different mediums that I end always need to be doing. You need to stop up spending … I’d like to time it,” says Ray. and look and just breathe. Take in what “It did all come together quickly.” you’re doing and think about how some“Pollen” is the perfect springtime show one else sees it when they see it for the first with lots of florals and bright colors. Ray’s time,’” says Ray. “It’s hard to take yourself process for creating these works is very out of, this is my precious artwork, and just detailed and involves watercolor, ink, step back.” gouache and marker. Ray loves the individuality of each of his “The substrate is a process in itself— pieces. I’m building and framing out a panel. I’ve “I get a lot out of the actual process. It’s been trying a lot of different papers: mixed also the fact that each piece is different,” media, oil, watercolor,” says Ray. “Once I says Ray. “When I’m throwing down the get that set, the process is just really loose watercolor that’s loose and expressive, and watercolor, like as I’m going, saying, ‘Okay, then I step back, it’s like, what are the colI’m going to corral it this way or pull a ors saying? What part sticks out? Where little bit out here.’ What I love about it is, do I go in first? Sometimes I go in with ink it’s too loose for me if the whole thing was first, other times I go in with marker first, like that, but it’s great for providing atmo- but every piece requests something differspheric perspective. Those are flowers in ent from me about how to work on it, which the distance, and the audience is on board I really like. It’s another part of not just for that.” jumping right on autopilot, but letting the Ray begins the work with watercolor and piece tell me what it needs and responding

‘Pollen’ exhibition is on display this Thursday at Mansion on Forsyth

BY RACHAEL FLORA

rachael@connectsavannah.com

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LET’S SAY this first: José Ray is a Gemini. For those unfamiliar with why that matters, these air signs excel at balance, and Ray is a classic Gemini in that way. “I’m always thinking about those things and in all aspects of life,” says Ray. “I like the balance aspect of it, especially when I’m working with graphics of nature, balance and process and rhythms in nature, so you see that engrained in the work.” Balance, indeed, is a major theme in Ray’s life and work. You may know him for a variety of different artistic pursuits: he’s an author, an illustrator, a painter, and a DJ. Ray’s balance is a little out of whack with his latest exhibition, “Pollen: A Celebration of Spring in Mixed Media,” which opens this Thursday at the Grand Bohemian Gallery at the Mansion on Forsyth Park. Ray is the newest artist in the gallery’s Savannah Series, and, true to title, gallery director Carmen Aguirre found him in a very Savannah way. “[Aguirre] is the mother of Kat Dagen, who’s been a friend for a long time,” recalls Ray. “I guess I hadn’t realized that Carmen started following me on Instagram, and then Kat said, ‘Oh, my mom’s really into your work—she’s the gallery director over 38 at the Mansion. I was like, ‘What, really?’”

Ray’s process for creating his bright floral pieces is a multi-faceted approach. PHOTOS COURTESY OF RAY & GRAND BOHEMIAN GALLERY.

to that, keeping that balance.” As he gets ready for this show, Ray’s balance is thrown off a bit; he admits to letting emails sit in his inbox until he forces himself to answer them. (Don’t be offended if that’s one of your emails.) For right now, his priority is getting the work for “Pollen” out, since it’s a big opportunity for him to show his work to a different clientele. In addition to the show at the Mansion, Ray is also involved in the Arts on Waters project, an initiative by the City of Savannah to revitalize the Waters Avenue corridor with local artists. “We’re trying to get content right now from folks in the neighborhood to make sure the mural fits and means something to the people that live in the area,” says Ray. Ray may have a full slate of projects, but he’s learned over the years how to make all the moving parts work. “At my age, you learn that burning yourself out can be a huge detriment,” says Ray. “I’m trying to balance that, just like I’m balancing the pieces.” CS

POLLEN: A CELEBRATION OF SPRING IN MIXED MEDIA

Opening reception Mar. 12, 5-8 p.m. On view through mid-April The Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St.

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Peter E. Roberts BY RACHAEL FLORA

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PETER E. ROBERTS is the man about town, both figuratively and literally. Roberts serves as the gallery director of Location Gallery, is a member of Kobo Gallery, and makes intricate papercuts that are easily recognizable. His Headcases series, inspired by New York’s most iconic people and things, is about to go on display at the Blackbird Gallery in New York City. Also this month, Location Gallery celebrates its fourth anniversary with “LUSH,” a group show that as always is a visual who’s-who of artists in Savannah. We talked with Roberts last week.

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How do you choose what Headcases to make?

There are 45 pieces in the show, and individual heads are over a thousand, but they’re not all New York. About 60% is New York-inspired and 40% is pop culture. I go through and look for foods or inventions or companies that originated in New York, things that are iconic New York. Like the Big Apple, or the subway token, or the Greek coffee cup. They’re iconic, everyday beloved things by New Yorkers. I did expand out of the five boroughs—there’s definitely some state stuff because there are a lot of odd things that were invented there, like Jell-O or Rock Em Sock Em Robots. There was a lot more material to work with, so I had to go through the list and see if that particular train of thought—box of thought, I should say!— was sufficient. There are a lot of great writers—Melville with a white whale on his head, that’s great. But how do you ideate something like Catcher in the Rye? You kind of can’t, because you want people to get it within that context. I got to draw some really weird and fun things. When else would I get to do Ruth Bader Ginsburg? When would I get to do George Burns or Jerry Seinfeld? Does it land visually pretty quickly? That was the challenge. Some things you have to let go of because you love it, but just because you love it doesn’t mean that other people will get it.

Peter E Roberts. PHOTO BY LYN BONHAM

2.How did you get started making Headcases?

The first Headcase show was here in Savannah and that was probably, gosh, five and a half years ago. People really loved them, so I did another one six months later. At that Headcase show, my friend and deeply philanthropically-minded Austin Hill came to that show and loved the Savannah series I did. We got to a conversation about the building on Taylor and Whitaker, which became Location Gallery and his real estate office. So Headcases have been interestingly good to me. I’ve taken Headcases to Oklahoma, Florida and now New York. It all started because I was just messing around one day and I realized I needed a certain someone’s birthday present, so the very first small nine heads are Archiheads and they belong to my husband. Now to come full circle, the actual 64 Archiheads will be in the New York show. The big Archiheads have been slated to be in shows for all these years, and I just never make the deadline. It’s literally years in the making; it’s really detail-oriented, lots of windows, lots of detail, and it takes a lot of time.

Archi-Heads

got a great year lined up already, so I’m excited about that. It’s good to be already scheduled because then we can take more time with stuff. In the beginning, it was the mad dash—we were just chasing things all over town. Now , not that we can be more selective, but we can certainly pattern our shows a little bit more thoughtfully because we actually have the time.

4. You also have the Pundred Project

at Kobo Gallery right now; tell me more about that.

I’m nearing 50 now, and eventually it will be 100 papercut puns. There’s another side of me that is a writer, and I love wordplay. Kobo and I had been talking and doing the dance for a little while and we just had to figure out when I was starting. I just knew I needed to do something that was immediately packable in a suitcase, because we do get a lot of tourists. Location Gallery is celebrating its I wanted to do something for tourism fourth year. What does it feel like to hit that wasn’t Savannah specific. I wanted that milestone? to something a little more lighthearted and made people smile. I just feel like it’s I really just shake my head and go, important, for me and my work, that when “We’re starting on our fourth year? What? people see it in their homes, it makes them How did that happen?” I guess because we smile or laugh. It’s a better scenario than just roll out the shows and have a really something that needs explanation. good time and show some great art. We That being said, I knew I wanted to do also pull together some really cool group that. I came up with the idea of puns and shows and keep the ideas coming. We’ve was like, “Oh, I need to do 100, so pundred,

ha ha.” I came up with about 400 and then went back through and judged them on, could I immediately get a visual of what I could do? Some ideas were really funny, but I couldn’t land the joke. And you can’t be too obtuse; you can be clever, but you can’t be too obtuse. You have to have that initial connection of it being visually appealing and then draw them in to look and then pretty quickly get the joke. If they don’t get the joke, there’s no point. I now call myself a serial artist because I have a bunch of different series of art, each with their own different style. This allows me to bounce from Headcases to Pundred to the other stuff I do.

You have so many things going on. How do you balance it all? Well, I’m a listmaker. They shift every day, but it keeps me on track. Like, what are the ten things that absolutely have to be done today? And if you can get in that mode, and you can get five things done before 11 a.m., then you’re in really good shape. So then your list becomes shorter. You always have to be looking two to three months in advance. You have to be proactive, especially if you’re dependent upon other entities. You really have to be right out in front of it. CS Follow Peter on Instagram at @petereroberts.

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MELANGE: THE LAST PICTURE SHOW — Off the Wall presents an exciting exhibition of oil and pastel paintings by well-known Savannah artist Larry Levow. Thu., March 12, 5:30 p.m. Off the Wall Gallery at 45 Bistro, 123 E. Broughton St. MERAKI — Meraki is a duo exhibition with Kelly Hymes and Maly Pel that features their interrelated works involving themes of family, trauma, and coping in response to monumental life moments. Hymes’ work is a glance into her internal struggles with her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis. Pel’s work focuses on the tension between the rigid boundaries of her Khmer upbringing and modern-day values. Thu., March 12, 6-8 p.m. The Stables, 7 Rathborne Dr. POLLEN: A CELEBRATION OF SPRING IN MIXED MEDIA — Grand Bohemian Gallery welcomes multi-faceted artist José Ray, the first in their Savannah Series 2020. José’s latest pieces will grace their walls with his celebration of spring and joy. Thu., March 12, 5-8 p.m. The Grand Bohemian Gallery, 700 Drayton St. PRESCRIPTIONS — Prescriptions features the photographic work of Lexie Peterson. Much of the work in this exhibition confronts the topics of trauma, turmoil, and healing and was created as a form of therapy for the artist, so in a sense, the images themselves are prescriptions. March 12-15. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St.

CONTINUING EXHIBITS 230 YEARS AGO... — This exhibition reflects on the 230th anniversary of the City of Savannah government, discussing the early days of the government and featuring a sampling of the treasures preserved in the Municipal Archives for our citizens. Through June 30. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay St. AFTERGLOW — “Afterglow” by artist/illustrator Stacie Jean Albano features landscape, streetscape and figurative paintings. The work is bolstered brightly by the artist’s vibrant underpaintings. Through March 23. Location Gallery at Savannah LGBT Center, 1515 Bull St. AMY PLEASANT: ECHO — Amy Pleasant’s minimalism dissolves barriers between figuration and abstraction, exploring the body as simplified, yet loaded, narrative gestures, full of implied humanity. Through March 21. Laney Contemporary, 1810 Mills B. Lane Blvd.

CHROMOZONE 2020 — Working in sculpture, murals, and immersive installations, Icelandic artist Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir, aka Shoplifter, transforms spaces with the unique medium of hair. Through Aug. 2. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. CINDY MALE — The unique conversations that go on in the creative mind during art making continually renew Cindy Male’s involvement in the visual arts. Through April 6. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. COLLECTING IMPRESSIONISM: TELFAIR’S MODERN VISION — traces the early 20th-century footsteps of noted Telfair art advisor Gari Melchers as he traveled the country and the globe identifying remarkable examples of the avant- garde art movement. Through Aug. 16. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. EVERYTHING THAT CANNOT BE KNOWN — Kenturah Davis is interested in language and its relationship to the formation of identity and, in a broader sense, a world vision. Through Aug. 2. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. EYE IN EYE — Terri Harris and Lauren Gourgues’ work meditate on a congruous reflection. Both artists are completing their B.F.A at SCAD and work primarily in a style they’ve generated from their own personal explorations. Through March 11. Moodright’s, 2424 Abercorn St. GETUIE — Working in performance, weaving, sculpture, and installation, South African artist Igshaan Adams explores materiality, phenomenology, and identity. Through Aug. 9. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. GO DOWN TO SAVANNAH: WW LAW’S NEGRO HERITAGE TRAIL — This display sheds light on a unique aspect of Law’s legacy, with documents and images capturing the inception and early years of the Negro Heritage Trail in historic Savannah. Through March 31. Massie Heritage Center, 207 East Gordon St. GRIDSCAPE — Cami Parrish’s paintings are inspired by urban landscapes and everyday objects that surround our materialistic lifestyle. Through June 8. The Butcher Tattoo Studio, 19 East Bay St. THE IMPACTS OF CHANGE — This art installation, completed in partnership with the International Fiber Collaborative (IFC), encouraged students throughout Georgia to create artwork highlighting the CONTINUES ON P. 42

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many changes Fort Pulaski has witnessed. Through April 5. Fort Pulaski, US Highway 80 E. THE JOURNEY IS MINE: CHAPTER ONE â€” The works in this exhibition present scenes of William Kwamena-Pohâ€™s native Ghana, West Africa. Through May 25. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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LAUNCHING SAVANNAHâ€™S ART SCENE: FOUNDERS OF THE SAVANNAH ART CLUB â€” 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. Through July 28. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. LAWâ€™S MURPHYS â€” Lawâ€™s Murphys showcases seven pieces by acclaimed artist Christopher Murphy, Jr. collected by local historian and preservationist W.W. Law for their documentation of historic African American churches and neighborhoods. Through June 30. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street. LUSH: A CELEBRATION IN GREEN â€” Join us for our 4 Year Anniversary with LUSH: A Celebration in Green. Gallery profits from show are donated to Savannah Tree Foundation. Through March 20. Location Gallery at Austin Hill Realty, 417 Whitaker St.

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A MOTH TO A FLAME â€” In his practice, artist Rodrigo HernÃ¡ndez revitalizes questions posed by the avant-garde. Through Aug. 2. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. NASTY WOMAN â€” Over the course of five decades, artist Marilyn Minter has radically redefined the nature of feminist art. Through Aug. 2. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. NATE DUVAL: A ROCK POSTER RETROSPECTIVE â€” Duval is an illustrator, merch-maker, printmaker and designer. Through April 26. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. PLAYTHINGS â€” Playthings by Will Penny features a series of interactive, sculptural and video-based installations. Through March 22. The Hen House @ The Stables, 7 Rathborne Dr. POR UM FIO (BY A THREAD) â€” Anna Maria Maiolinoâ€™s life path informs much of her work. The Italian-born artist emigrated to the U.S. and Venezuela before ultimately establishing herself in Brazil. Through Aug. 9. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. A RAKEâ€™S PROGRESS â€” British artist Charlie Billingham presents a site-specific installation within the SCAD Museum of Art lobby, in which he pays homage to the museumâ€™s permanent collection holdings of William Hogarthâ€™s historic engraving series A Rakeâ€™s Progress (1735). Through Aug. 2. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

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FOOD & DRINK ST. PATRICK’S GUIDE

BY RACHAEL FLORA

rachael@connectsavannah.com

IF you’re looking for some St. Paddy’s Day fun outside the sea of green downtown, head to Starland Yard for some low-key fun. First up, the folks at Creature Comforts host a keg release of their Classic City Lager on Sat., Mar. 14. “We are one of Creature Comforts’ biggest accounts, so we’ve been talking about different ways they want to do promotional things with us,” says Ava Pandiani, general manager of Starland Yard. Classic City Lager is one of the more popular beers in Creature Comforts’ lineup. It’s a refreshing American lager with a citrusy flavor. “It tastes like a really good Coors Light, so people really like it because of that,” says Pandiani. While Creature Comforts is brewed in Athens, it’s not widely available in

Savannah, but Starland Yard offers two options of the beer. “If you went to school in Athens, this is kind of your spot,” laughs Pandiani. Creature Comforts returns for another event on Sun., Mar. 22, well after the craziness of the festival weekend. “Everyone has a St. Patrick’s Day party, but we really were trying to look how to get involved in the community, look how to give back, things like that,” says Pandiani. “We really wanted to do something that would be a service industry appreciation day, and they were totally gung-ho about it.” On that Sunday, any service industry worker who lives in Chatham County will receive their first beer on the house, courtesy of Creature Comforts. “The idea is just to say thank you for working such a crazy [weekend],” says Pandiani. “People work the most insane hours that weekend—it’s a lot. They’re dealing with the public on a magnitude that’s hard to even understand, especially if you work downtown.”

Equally as important to the event is the partnership with Giving Kitchen, a group based out of Atlanta that looks to serve those who serve us. “They were founded on being a charity and a resource specifically for people in the service industry,” says Pandiani, “so the thing they’re mainly known for is a lot of people in the service industry don’t have health insurance. So if you break your foot and you’re a waitress, you can’t work your shifts. You’re not getting hourly, you’re not getting your tips, there’s no backup. They were founded to help alleviate the stress of wages lost specifically from injury and sickness.” Giving Kitchen was created after wellknown Atlanta chef Ryan Hidinger was diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2012. The community’s response to Hidinger’s diagnosis was enough to inspire him and his wife, Jen, to create a support network for service industry workers in need. At the event, Giving Kitchen will have a table set up with information on their group.

The final event of Starland Yard’s shenanigans is on the big day itself. On St. Patrick’s Day, the Yard will open early for a day of family fun. “We’re doing a very family centric, family friendly party. The idea is that if people went to the parade, they can come on their way back,” says Pandiani. “We’re going to have a moon bounce and a face painter and things like that. We’re definitely gearing it for Savannah families—they’re not going to go further downtown to eat, so what’s their option if they’re heading towards Pooler? It’s a way easier stop to come this way.” Take advantage of the Starland Yard’s proximity away from the green wave in the days surrounding the holiday. CS

CLASSIC CITY HANGOUT Sat., Mar. 14

ST. PATRICK’S DAY FAMILY PARTY Tues., Mar. 17, noon

THANK YOU SERVICE INDUSTRY PARTY W/ GIVING KITCHEN AND CLASSIC CITY LAGER Sun., Mar. 22

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MOVIES THE FILM SCENE

An Irish cult film, and more

At Midnight I’ll Take You Soul

BY JIM REED AS I write this column for the print edition, with the fear of contracting the newest iteration of the Coronavirus gripping communities across this nation in varying degrees of fear, panic and concern, it remains to be seen just how the greater Savannah area will be affected by both this pandemic and the paranoia (which many would deem completely justified) it has begat on the world stage. That said, let’s take a look at all the notable alternative cinema events taking place in our area in the upcoming week. As always, things can change without much advance warning. You may want to consider phoning the venues to make certain all systems are go. First up, at the Sentient Bean Coffeehouse on the southern end of Forsyth Park, the Psychotronic Film Society’s long-running and award-winning weekly series of overlooked and/or marginalized feature films from around the globe continues with not two, but three special presentations over the next seven days. First up, on March 11 is a rare public showing of the “so-bad-it’s-great” 1989 supernatural-themed action-romance “American Tiger” (aka “American

Rickshaw”), starring 1984 Olympic Gold Medal gymnast Mitch Gaylord (!) in one of the only starring movie roles he ever had. Directed by the infamous Italian exploitation filmmaker Sergio Martino (“Hands of Steel,” “Your Vice is a Locked Room, and Only I Have the Key”) under a pseudonym and show in Miami, Fl. using a mostly Italian crew, it’s a hoot from start to finish. 8 p.m. showtime. Next, on Sunday, March 15, the PFS offers a special Memorial Tribute to the late, great Brazilian writer-directoractor-cult-sensation José Mojica Marins, who recently passed away from bronchial pneumonia at age 83. Marins was better known to his legion of worldwide fans as “Coffin Joe,” a character he originated in 1964 with his lead role in the micro-budget B&W horror gem “At Midnight I’ll Take You Soul” (which he also wrote, produced and directed). In honor of his idiosyncratic life and legacy, the PFS will screen the restored version of that groundbreaking classic “At Midnight I’ll Take Your Soul,” for the first

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“THE RAPE OF RECY TAYLOR”

6:30 p.m. Mar. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21; 3 p.m. Mar. 15 Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 622 E. 37th St.

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time in ten years (it was last shown at their 2010 Psychotronic Film Festival at the now defunct Muse Arts Warehouse). 8 p.m. showtime. Finally, on March 18, the PFS continues a St. Patrick’s Day tradition: showing an Irish-made feature film that is essentially unknown in the USA, but which enjoys a strong cult following in the U.K. and Europe. They used to call this event a “Mystery Irish Cult Film,” but in all honesty, most folks understandably assumed that meant the film itself was a “mystery film,” when in reality, it was simply the exact title that was a mystery to the public. So now they’re calling this event a “Surprise Irish Cult Film.” Hopefully that can help avoid any unnecessary confusion. It can be revealed that this dramedy was released almost 20 years ago, is set in Dublin, boasts a killer ensemble cast and won a handful of prestigious awards at International Film Festivals. Movie lovers are encouraged to take a chance, buy a ticket and be pleasantly surprised. 8 p.m. showtime, and, as with all PFS events at the

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Bean, there’s a full vegetarian and vegan menu available and discounts on craft beer and organic wine during the films. Shifting gears drastically, on March 12, the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church on E. 37th St. is offering a free screening of the acclaimed 2017 documentary “The Rape of Recy Taylor.” The true (and truly hideous) story of Taylor, a 24-year-old black sharecropper and mother from Alabama who was kidnapped and gang raped by a half-dozen white boys in 1944 and bravely identified her rapists – only to see two different grand juries fail to indict any of the accused perpetrators, it was released in 2017 and earned widespread acclaim from both critics and audience members alike. Richard Brody of New Yorker Magazine called this doc “Essential viewing, not least for its emphasis on the crucial role of women in the civil-rights movement,” while critic Linda Marric described it as “A prescient and important film about the civil rights movement and one woman’s fight for justice, which is told honestly and respectfully.” 6:30 p.m. showtime, with no admission fee advertised. Looking to the nearby city of Springfield, Ga., on March 12 their restored historic Mars Theatre opens a lengthy engagement of the brand-new Christian-themed biopic “I Still Believe,” based around the life story of well-known modern Christian singer-songwriter Jeremy Camp. His wife Melissa Lynn Henning-Camp fought a hard battle with ovarian cancer which –as one can only assume– made a profound and difficult impact on the musician’s life. Showtimes at 7 p.m. on March 12 through 14 and 19 through 21, with a 3 p.m. matinee on March 15. Heading back into Savannah, on March 12 the Foxy Loxy Café on Bull St. near the Starland District hosts another of its “courtyard movie nights” in the enclosed,

“I AM PATRICK”

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“THE CALL OF THE WILD”

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open-air rear of its building. This time around, they’ll screen the phenomenally successful South Korean horror allegory “Parasite,” which recently took home several Academy Awards, including the Oscar for Best Picture (which really stuck in our esteemed President’s craw). A universally praised dark comedy which finds a novel way to comment on issues of class division in South Korean culture, it has enjoyed engagements at several area venues, including a sneak preview screening at the most recent SCAD Savannah Film Fest months before its release, a sold-out show presented by community organization CinemaSavannah, and blink-and-youmissed-them runs at the Tybee Post and Lucas Theatre as well. Admission is usually free to these events, but I notice that the restaurant is now suggesting people who purchase a ticket will be afforded preferential seating of some sort as well as popcorn. No mention of how much those tickets cost, however. 8 p.m. showtime. Moving out to the Southside of town, the AMC Savannah 11 multiplex behind the Savannah Mall has three special events taking place this week. First up, on Mar. 14, the Metropolitan Opera will debut it’s latest High-Definition digital simulcast of a new stage presentation.

This time, it’s “Der Fliegende Holländer,” otherwise known as German composer Richard Wagner’s beloved and extremely eerie 1843 opera “The Flying Dutchman.” This three-act work is Wagner’s interpretation of the well-known legend of a cursed “ghost ship” that is doomed to sail the seas for eternity, never docking but bringing destruction and bad luck to all who see or hear it. Showtime of this live simulcast is 12:55 p.m., but if you can’t make it don’t fret: they will screen an encore presentation of the same performance at the same venue on March 18 at 6:30 p.m. On March 15 at the AMC Savannah 11, Fathom partners with Turner Classic Movies for a one-day-only rerelease of the original 1933 adventure movie “King Kong,” which has inspired a handful of official remakes (and countless unofficial knockoffs) over the past eight decades, yet which never fails to captivate, enchant and terrify – despite outdated visual effects and less than naturalistic acting styles. This iconic tale of the emotional connection forged between a young, beautiful blond Caucasian woman and a monstrous, prehistoric gorilla (and the destruction and mayhem which ensue when her fellow humans conspire to not only keep the two lovebirds apart) holds up surprisingly well in a number of ways that other fantastical

motion pictures of that era do not, and it remains a treat for all-ages to see on the big screen as its creators intended. Ten minutes of commentary on the film’s impact from TCM’s hosts is included as additional “bonus” content. Showtimes at 1 and 4 p.m. And then on March 17 and 18, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Fathom presents the premiere of a new docudrama on the life and times of St. Patrick himself, starring John Rhys-Davies as the Saint in his old age, and Seán T. Ó Meallaigh as the Saint in his prime. Billed as the “true story” of the man who in the fifth century felt a calling to bring Christianity to the inhabitants of Ireland (where he had once been enslaved as a young man), this story is told through interviews with biblical experts and academics of history. As with many of these faith-based message movies, it is being released without advance screenings of any kind. So, caveat emptor. Showtimes are at 6:30 p.m. on both March 17 and 18. And last but not least, the historic Tybee Post Theater hopes to engage young school-age children who are looking for some family-oriented fun during their Spring Break with a brief engagement of the recently-released take on Jack London’s classic 1903 novel “Call of the Wild,” starring Harrison Ford as an adventurer in

the Yukon during the fabled “Gold Rush” of the late 19th century who builds an intense relationship with a large, smart sled dog that’s been abducted from his home. This is a story that’s been told many times before, but the main selling point of this version is that many of the dogs are either entirely created by CGI animation, or enhanced by it. This is being promoted as a cutting-edge method which imbues the canines with much more relatable characteristics. In other words, instead of spending a ton of time and money trying to train dogs, the filmmakers instead can spend a ton of time and money having an animator draw a fake dog that does whatever the director wants it to do, and then inserts it into a previously shot scene. The only problem is that many reviewers are saying these CGI dogs fall too deep into the “uncanny valley” – a peculiar realm where computer-simulated living organisms appear creepy and off-putting to humans rather than believable. So, once again: caveat emptor. Showtimes 3 p.m. on March 19 and 20, plus 7 p.m. March 19-21. Until next week, see you at the movies, be kind to those around you, and don’t forget to turn off that cell phone. CS Jim Reed directs the Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah.

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ONWARD

OOO Given the fact that four of the last five Pixar pictures have been sequels — the one exception was Coco, not coincidentally the best of that quintet — it now seems like a godsend whenever the studio actually releases something original. But that excitement is tempered with the realization that everything the outfit touches is no longer guaranteed to turn into gold. Following one of the most remarkable winning streaks in cinema history, Pixar has had its ups and downs over the past decade, with only one instant masterpiece (Inside Out) and a handful of middling efforts (worst of all was The Good Dinosaur, so bereft of wit and wonder that it might as well have been made by one of those cheapjack outfits responsible for the likes of Delgo and Norm of the North). Based on the trailer that only trafficked in hyperactivity, it was entirely reasonable to suspect that Onward might not possess enough of merit to crawl into the Win column. Happily, that’s not the case: While it certainly doesn’t rank in the upper echelons of the studio’s output, it’s an entertaining film that also manages to add a little tenderness to the treatment. Onward is set in an enchanted land in which its citizens long ago gave up magic for such conveniences as light bulbs and automobiles. This means that their world looks just like ours, with a few notable exceptions — household pets are dragons instead of dogs, and trash cans are knocked over by unicorns rather than raccoons. The story centers on a teenage elf named Ian Lightfoot (voiced by Tom Holland) and his older brother Barley (Chris Pratt), who love their supportive mom (Julia LouisDreyfus) but fiercely miss their dearly departed dad. Pop died of an illness around the time Ian was born, so the boy is naturally excited when, on his 16th birthday, he and Barley learn that their father has left them a magical staff that will allow him to return for exactly 24 hours. But the incantation goes awry and all that is conjured is the bottom half of his body. And thus begins the odyssey that will allow Ian and Barley to locate the stone required to see more than their dad’s pants and shoes. Onward is the sort of quest tale that has powered many an animated effort, but writer-director Dan Scanlon and co-scripters Jason Headley and Keith Bunin find new ways to make the journey seem fresh. The dissimilarity between the siblings is expected (Ian is timid and responsible while Barley is boisterous and reckless), but what’s less anticipated is the level of commitment each displays toward the other, and how their symmetry ultimately defines the actions they undertake while on the road. The widowed parent has been part of a moldy tradition in animated features for

Onward

decades (Disney especially loved killing off a parental unit, usually the mother), but whereas that character has generally been relegated to the background, this one refuses to get left behind. Once the boys’ mom realizes that they’re gone, she hits the road in pursuit, ultimately teaming up with a manticore (Octavia Spencer) who herself is on a mission to reclaim her former glory. And the film’s climax doesn’t unfold quite like viewers might expect. Instead, it provides a different sort of self-sacrifice than the type we usually receive in adventure yarns. Certainly, the movie can’t completely break away from a sense of déjà vu, as there are many moments that can’t help but stir memories of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Harry Potter saga, and even Raiders of the Lost Ark. But the poignancy of the family drama — between the brothers even more than between the parents and their children — rings true, signaling that Pixar still retains the ability to conjure up genuine emotions when the muse strikes.

THE INVISIBLE MAN

OOO The Mummy might be the best thing that ever could have happened to The Invisible Man. Those who have managed to block out the aborted aberration that was the Dark Universe will be forgiven for not recalling all the details, but that was Universal’s attempt to create a franchise whose films all took place within the same universe (yes, the ample riches generated by the Marvel Cinematic Universe led to this brainstorm). Universal, of course, is the studio behind the greatest compilation of horror films in cinema history, starting with the silent classics starring Lon

Chaney, moving through the ‘30s and ‘40s gems featuring Karloff, Lugosi and Chaney Jr., and ending in the ‘50s with The Creature from the Black Lagoon trilogy. (After this, the studio focused on science fiction rather than horror.) Amusingly, those films were often part of a shared universe, with the monsters crossing over in such efforts as Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, House of Dracula and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. Back then, though, studio employees spent more time on entertainment than advertising, so no one wasted valuable hours devising cute nicknames like the Dark Universe. Although most of Universal’s one-shot horror flicks in the 21st century have proven to be dreadful (Van Helsing, The Wolfman, Dracula Untold), that didn’t stop the studio from plundering its priceless past by launching a new interconnected franchise with the release of 2017’s The Mummy. Unfortunately for the studio — but fortunate for those of us who had the film leading our 10 Worst of 2017 lists — the movie was such a monumental bomb that the whole Dark Universe idea was scrapped. That in turn led to the cancellation of a version of The Invisible Man starring Johnny Depp. Since the Depp flick doubtless would have been patterned after the beats of The Mummy, we dodged a bullet there. Instead, we’ve been given an Invisible Man that’s meant to stand on its own. And that it does, admirably. Writer-director Leigh Whannell, whose previous picture was the intriguing Upgrade, has opted to keep H.G. Wells’ title and basic premise and … that’s it. The rest is his own fanciful and captivating take on the tale. The central character is not the titular dude but rather the woman in his life. That

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would be Cecilia Kass (an excellent Elisabeth Moss), who, as the film opens, is quietly slipping out of the bed she shares with brilliant scientist Adrian Griffin (Oliver Jackson-Cohen). Adrian is a serial abuser, and Cecilia simply cannot take any more of his bullying, beastly behavior. She escapes the house with the aid of her sister Emily (Harriet Dyer), and she moves into the home of her longtime friend James (Aldis Hodge) and his young daughter Sydney (Storm Reid). News soon arrives that Adrian committed suicide, but Cecilia nevertheless still senses his presence. While everyone else writes it off as his lingering effect on her psyche, she’s privy to some unexplained phenomena occurring around the house (sheets sliding on their own, footprints without accompanying feet) that convinces her that Adrian is not only still alive but has discovered a way to make himself invisible. One might think that a man with such an astounding invention would immediately expose it to the world in exchange for obscene wealth and lasting fame. Certainly, he wouldn’t just use it to play childish pranks on his ex. But these folks would be underestimating the mindset of the insecure American male. If nothing else, The Invisible Man is a potent look at the abuse foisted upon women by the nation’s predators, and how it feels like that threat is perpetually present even in moments of calm. It’s the perfect movie of the moment, a dangerous and frightening period when MRAs continue to blanket-troll the Internet with impunity and wealthy men of power are too often cheered (by men and, alas, women alike) whenever they exercise their self-given right to grab ‘em by the … uh, below the waistline. Yet while the message is there and the meaning is clear, Whannell keeps it on such a low simmer that The Invisible Man functions first and foremost as a crackling horror yarn . Using minimal effects for maximum impact, Whannell creates and maintains a fraught atmosphere by placing the collective audience in Cecilia’s shoes and keeping everyone unaware of Adrian’s location at any given moment. Apparently, the only thing scarier than what you can’t see in the dark is what you can’t see in the light.

SEBERG

OO They say misery loves company, so here comes Seberg to join Judy in paying tribute to the lamentable final days of a beloved screen icon. Judy, for which Renee Zellweger recently earned a dubious Best Actress Academy Award, follows Judy Garland long after her A-list Hollywood years, instead focusing on the final phase when she was a tormented alcoholic whose

unpredictability kept the producers of her London stage shows on perpetual edge. The movie ends with text informing us that she died of an accidental prescription drug overdose at the age of 47. Likewise, Seberg, with Kristen Stewart doing just fine as American actress and French New Wave icon Jean Seberg, brushes past the career high point of JeanLuc Godard’s Breathless (a landmark movie so influential that even the Criterion copy reads, “There was before Breathless, and there was after Breathless”) and instead centers on the final stretch, when her support of the Black Panther Movement led to her ceaseless harassment by J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI. The movie ends with text informing us that she died of an apparent suicide at the age of 40. “There’s a war against black people in America. You just got caught in the crossfire,” states Panther activist and Seberg lover Hakim Jamal (Anthony Mackie). That’s largely true, but not the complete truth. Although the Hollywood blacklist had ended a few years earlier and Joseph McCarthy had been dead for over a decade, the House Un-American Activities Committee was still around (if just barely), former HUAC member Richard Nixon was U.S. President, and the tyrannical Hoover was using his governmental position to discredit those with opposing views, to instigate actions beyond his authority, and to spread lies with reckless abandon (hmm, sound like anybody we know today?). The right-wing thugs at the FBI routinely focused on celebrities espousing liberal views (e.g. Jane Fonda, Charlie Chaplin), so Seberg might eventually have been caught in the agency’s net anyway. Still, it was Seberg’s relationship with Jamal and her concern for the welfare of African-Americans that most incensed Hoover, a man so racist that he was known to shield KKK members from prosecution. The FBI did a thorough job of spreading falsehoods to discredit her, and one of these lies — that her pregnancy was the result of her interracial tryst with Jamal — took such a toll on her nerves that the baby was born prematurely and died two days later. Seberg is an American horror story about being on the right side of history but at the absolutely wrong time, and it works within that context. But as a piece on Seberg herself, it remains superficial, with its biggest drawback being that it provides a co-starring role for Jack O’Connell as Jack Solomon. And who, you may ask, is Jack Solomon? Exactly. He’s a fictional character made up for this screen interpretation, an FBI agent who initially goes hard after Seberg but softens up once he witnesses her brutal treatment by his peers. The makers of Seberg have opted to make O’Connell’s Solomon the co-star of

this picture, and it’s irritating to see the same weight given to his fictional travails as is given to Seberg’s factual tragedies. It creates an imbalance from which the movie never fully recovers — a breathless story rendered wheezy.

THE CALL OF THE WILD

OO Computer-generated imagery is being utilized at such a rapid rate these days that Hollywood will soon reach the point where it will eagerly employ this mode of effects to show a ball rolling across a floor or a book page being turned. But a line must be drawn somewhere — and preferably one not drawn by a computer. Using CGI to create Marvel villains? Fine. Employing CGI to illustrate spaceships zipping across the galaxy? Sure. Even turning to CGI to conjure up wartime battles? If they must. But using CGI to create dogs? Them’s fighting words. The Call of the Wild, the latest screen adaptation of Jack London’s classic novel, is of course not the first film to offer digitized dogs instead of flesh-and blood ones. But it is the most egregious example to date. As in the novel, the canine star is Buck, a domesticated St. Bernard who’s stolen from his rich owner in California and sold

to dealers who provide dogs to prospectors up north in Canada and Alaska. After being beaten by his handler until he complies with all orders, Buck soon finds himself part of the sled team owned by mail carrier Perrault (Omar Sy) and his wife Francoise (Cara Gee). Both humans treat him kindly, but he nevertheless faces cruelty from Spitz, the lead dog on the sled team. It’s in his conflict with Spitz (who’s laughably designed to glower with the intensity of Jafar in the animated version of Aladdin) that allows Buck to start understanding his place in this brave new world that’s filled with ice flows rather than fireplaces. Throughout his early Northern adventures, Buck keeps running into grizzled John Thornton (Harrison Ford), who has retreated from civilization following a personal tragedy. It’s no surprise that the two eventually bond and become a team, although danger always follows them. Most prominent among their troubles is a supercilious snot named Hal (Dan Stevens), who plans to locate a hidden valley of gold detailed on a rare map. Hal and his companions (Colin Woodell and a wasted Karen Gillan) have no experience in the wild, and whenever anything goes wrong, Hal blames it on the dogs. CS

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AUDITIONS FOR ARMSTRONG YOUTH ORCHESTRA Auditions for our spring session will be held January 9, 2019. Students who played in the Fall 2018 session, and who plan to remain in the same ensemble, do not need to re-audition in January. The January auditions are for new students, or students wishing to move to a different ensemble. Choose your instrument from the list on their website - https://ayosavannah.org/ auditions/ -to see the audition requirements for applicable ensembles. Then, contact them via email at ayosavannah2004@gmail. com to reserve an audition date and time, or with any questions you may have. ongoing. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. CALL FOR 2D ARTIST The Savannah Art Association is now looking for a 2-D artist partner for the gallery to start asap. Art such as jewelry or small pottery or ceramics needs to fit in a tall glass case. For details, contact Cathy Sizer at 912-547-2855 or c.sizer@gmail.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 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 SUBMISSIONS FOR EARTH DAY 2020 FESTIVAL The year 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of 48 Savannah’s festival and the 50th anniversary

of the Earth Day Festival worldwide! This year, we are reaching out to the youth in our community to add their voices to the global youth-led environmental movement happening right now. We want to learn about the creative and innovative ways youth are addressing current/future environmental challenges that are impacting/will likely impact their local and global communities and their vision for the future. We will be gathering and featuring the work of these youth through a student showcase and competition based on the festival’s theme: “Our Earth, Our Future.” Students in grades 9th-12th can submit work (either individually or as a team) that illustrates the theme: “Our Earth, Our Future” in one of the following categories: Eco-Art: take on the challenge of creating a piece of art, either 2D or 3D, using any medium or combination of media. EcoSTEM: take on the challenge of creating a STEM project. Projects can tackle current or future environmental problems/challenges and should address possible solutions. Eco-Action: take on the challenge of creating a community action project. Projects need to tackle at least one local environmental issue and solution. Through March 20. earthdaysavannah.org. 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.

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

HUSK SAVANNAH SOUTHEASTERN GUEST CHEF SERIES 2020 $100 March 11, 6:30 p.m. Husk Savannah, 12 West Oglethorpe Avenue. SERVICE INDUSTRY OYSTER SOCIAL Are you in the service industry?! Do you like oysters and beer? Come join us March 11th from 5-7pm. $1 off pints & oysters until they are gone. March 11, 5 p.m.. coastalempirebeer.com/. Coastal Empire Beer Co, 79 Ross Rd. SPICY BOIS CLUB HOT SAUCE WING NIGHT Calling all hot sauce freaks! Locally smoked chicken wings paired with hot sauces. Bring your favorite sauce, try new sauces, and revel in all things saucy every Thursday starting at 6pm. Kick off Thirsty Thursday with a kick! Lo-fi DJ brought to

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you by Savannah Bounce featuring DJ Skelector! FREE 6-8 p.m.. 9127777507. miramiracoffee@gmail.com. facebook.com/ events/2286151455015678/. brewedbrews. com. Mira Mira Coffee, 1722 Habersham St. ST. PADDY’S DAY $85 March 13, 7 a.m. River Street Inn, 124 E Bay St. PI DAY BEER RELEASE AND PIE PAIRING FLIGHTS We will be releasing a Graham Cracker Blueberry Ale to celebrate! A limited amount of special flights for $20 will also include 4 different slices of pie! Not enough pie? BYOP (bring your own pie) and we’ve got the beer! March 14, noon. coastalempirebeer. com/. Coastal Empire Beer Co, 79 Ross Rd. ST. PAT’S KICK-OFF BLOCK PARTY FarmBluffton will be parked at Two Tides with some delicious eats, and there will be live bluegrass from Swamptooth from 5pm-8pm. Beer slushies will be available all day and be on the lookout for beer release details. March 14, 2 p.m. Two Tides Brewing Company, 12 West 41st St. FIRST CITY NETWORK SHAMROCK FESTIVAL AND OYSTER ROAST Meet up with friends and make new ones while enjoying roasted oysters, hot dogs, hamburgers, awesome sides and other fabulous food. Beer, sodas and other beverages will be served too. The Festival is being hosted by Motion with music by DJ Beri. $20 for First City Network members, $35 for non-members March 15, 11 a.m.. firstcitynetwork.org. Captain Butler’s Retreat, 115 Penrose Dr.

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$10 PITCHER THURSDAYS It’s Thursday. You’ve almost made it to the weekend, but you need a beer. Swing by with your friends for $10 pitcher night! business. facebook.com/events/771292539893213/. 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 Forsyth Farmers’ Market Farm Truck 912 offers fresh produce 7 days a week in neighborhoods all around Savannah. Check out the web sitefor the schedule of 13 stops and support local farmers and nutrition education programming. ongoing. forsythfarmersmarket.com/farmtruck912. FIRST CITY NETWORK SHAMROCK FESTIVAL AND OYSTER ROAST Meet up with friends and make new ones while enjoying roasted oysters, hot dogs, hamburgers, awesome sides and other fabulous food. Beer, sodas and other beverages will be served too. The Festival is being hosted by Motion with music by DJ Beri. $20 for First City Network members, $35 for non-members firstcitynetwork.org. Captain Butler’s Retreat, 115 Penrose Dr. 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. HUSK SAVANNAH SOUTHEASTERN GUEST CHEF SERIES 2020 $100 Husk Savannah, 12 West Oglethorpe Avenue. PI DAY BEER RELEASE AND PIE PAIRING FLIGHTS We will be releasing a Graham Cracker Blueberry Ale to celebrate! A limited amount of special flights for $20 will also include 4 different slices of pie! Not enough pie? BYOP (bring your own pie) and we’ve got the beer! coastalempirebeer.com/. Coastal Empire Beer Co, 79 Ross Rd. 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. SERVICE INDUSTRY OYSTER SOCIAL Are you in the service industry?! Do you like oysters and beer? Come join us March 11th from 5-7pm. $1 off pints & oysters until they are gone. coastalempirebeer.com/. Coastal Empire Beer Co, 79 Ross Rd. SPICY BOIS CLUB HOT SAUCE WING NIGHT Calling all hot sauce freaks! Locally smoked chicken wings paired with hot sauces. Bring your favorite sauce, try new sauces, and revel in all things saucy every Thursday starting at 6pm. Kick off Thirsty Thursday with a kick! Lo-fi DJ brought to you by Savannah Bounce featuring DJ Skelector! FREE 9127777507. miramiracoffee@gmail.com. facebook.com/

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events/2286151455015678/. brewedbrews. com. Mira Mira Coffee, 1722 Habersham St. ST. PAT’S KICK-OFF BLOCK PARTY FarmBluffton will be parked at Two Tides with some delicious eats, and there will be live bluegrass from Swamptooth from 5pm-8pm. Beer slushies will be available all day and be on the lookout for beer release details. Two Tides Brewing Company, 12 West 41st St. ST. PADDY’S DAY $85 River Street Inn, 124 E Bay 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. 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.

LGBT

FIRST CITY NETWORK Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization (founded in 1985) is a local non-profit community service organization whose mission is to share resources of health care, counseling,

education, advocacy and mutual support in the Coastal Empire. Members and guests enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held the first Saturday of each month at 7pm. Mondays. 912-236-CITY. firstcitynetwork. org. GAY AA MEETING True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. ongoing. SAVANNAH PRIDE, INC. Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the well-being of the LGBTQI community in the South. Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month. PO Box 6044, Savannah, GA 31414. 501c nonprofit. ongoing. info@savannahpride.com. savannahpride.com. T2Q T2Q seeks to help Trans people become comfortable in their true identities, as well as assist them in getting used to being out among society. Meetings are the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. T2Q’s official mission statement: To defend human and civil rights secured by law. Lessening neighborhood tensions views on the LGBTQ+ Community with emphasis on Trans and non-binary individuals. Conduct

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1 Margarita glass stipulation 7 Be decisive 10 Ranch handle 13 Gallery display 15 “... how I wonder what you ___” 16 Indiscriminate amount 17 Coal region of Poland that caused some 18thcentury wars 18 2007 Simon Pegg buddy cop film 20 Elizabeth I was the last to represent it 22 Yellowstone animal 23 Genre for Toots and the Maytals 24 Essentials 28 “Nothing is as it ___” 31 “___ Well That Ends Well” 34 Ball field cover 35 Dr.’s org. 37 “Stay (I Missed You)” singer Lisa 39 Match, as a bet 40 Like shiny metal space suits and the dieselpunk genre, e.g. 45 “Strange Magic” band 46 “Girls” creator Dunham 47 Back on a boat 48 Design problem 50 “Three Little Pigs” antagonist 52 Japanese hybrid apples

56 ‘70s-’80s Egyptian president Anwar 58 Have a latke on one’s mind? 60 Pub choice 61 Vegan breakfast dish (and this puzzle’s theme) 66 Ignored 69 Gets less strict 70 Last words of an engagement 71 Org. before the gates? 72 Draw 73 Prom rental 74 Forced laugh sound 75 Didn’t fade

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1 Old Ramblers, e.g. 2 Baltimore bird 3 Physician’s patron 4 Blows away 5 Pick the wrong side in a coin flip 6 Groups of three 7 “Hawaii Five-O” setting 8 Motivate 9 Range in Wyoming 10 19th Greek letter 11 Split ___ (new wave band from New Zealand) 12 Historic “Affair” of 1797-98 14 “The Metamorphosis” writer Franz 19 Agonize (over) 21 Yarns 25 Right direction? 26 1 + 2, in Germany

27 Engineering detail, for short 29 Just scratch the surface 30 Tiny, to twee pet owners 32 Hulk portrayer Ferrigno 33 Word sung twice after “Que” 36 Some 38 “Back to the Future” antagonist 40 Rulebook pros 41 First name in the Jazz Hall of Fame 42 Mario Kart character 43 Relative of Crazy Eights 44 Disco ___ (“Simpsons” character) 49 Light bulb measure 51 Attribute 53 Tries to punch 54 Light up, old-style 55 Oozed 57 Fang, e.g. 59 Be behind 62 It may get blown 63 Mitt Romney’s state 64 On the open waters 65 Computer capacity units, briefly 66 Toasted or wasted 67 .org relative 68 “The Masked Singer” network

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public discussion groups, forums, panels, lectures or similar programs. To promote the quantum effect on one’s identity and diversity in all mankind. To give hope to those who feel lost. To lift up our fellow Trans and Non-binary individuals. All because we care. ongoing. T2QTrans@ gmail.com. Savannah LGBT Center, 1515 Bull St.

LITERARY EVENTS

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BOOK READING AND SIGNING WITH TAYLOR BROWN Celebrate the book launch of Taylor Brown’s new novel, Pride of Eden! Brown will read an excerpt of his book around 5:30pm and a reception will follow. Sun., March 15, 4 p.m. eshaverbooks.com/. E Shaver Booksellers, 326 Bull St. JEKYLL ISLAND BOOK CLUB Each month’s book will connect you to Jekyll Island’s rich history. Join us to discuss the various cast of characters that have played a role in its story. While we encourage each guest to read the book in advance, it is not a necessity to read it in its entirety. All participants will have the opportunity to join in our round table, open discussion format. Feb 18: “Last Man Out: The Story of the Springfield Mine Disaster” by Melissa Fay Greene. March 17: “Clara and Mr. Tiffany” by Susan Vreeland Free (Books Not Included) Tue., March 17, 5:30 p.m. 912-689-9294. sjackson@jekyllisland.com. jekyllisland. com/event/book-club/all/. Mosaic: The Jekyll Island Museum, 100 Stable Road.

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. OUR PRINCE OF SCRIBES: WRITERS REMEMBER PAT CONROY The Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home will welcome Jonathan Haupt, executive director of the Pat Conroy Literary Center, and authors Sallie Ann Robinson and John Warley for a presentation of Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy, a collection of recollections by writers mentored, inspired, befriended, and championed by the late Pat Conroy. Free Sun., March 15, 4 p.m. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 East Charlton Street. POETRY TWO-FER WITH LAURA DAVENPORT AND MIHO KINNAS Join the Book Lady for the Savannah

debut of two new poetry collections by two marvelous poets, Laura Davenport and Miho Kinnas. Fri., March 13, 7 p.m. thebookladybookstore.com/. The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 East Liberty St.

RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL

APPLE OF HIS EYE MISSION SOCIETY SEDER MEAL Have you ever attended a Passover Seder? We will have a great opportunity to participate in a Seder when Steve and Nancy Cohen visit us from Apple of His Eye Mission Society in St. Louis on March 14 at 5:30 p.m. Missionary Steve will bring to us the Word the God during both services on Sunday March 15 and lead Adult Sunday School/Bible Study. All are welcome. Please contact us and let us know you are coming. (912) 925-4839 Sat., March 14, 4:30-8 p.m. and Sun., March 15, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 9129254839. khanovich@hotmail.com. Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd. 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. LENTEN & EASTER SERVICES Join us for Lenten & Easter Services. All are welcome. Date Day Time Feb 26 Ash Wednesday 1 & 7 p.m. Mar 4 Wednesday 1 & 7 p.m. Mar 11 Wednesday 1 & 7 p.m. Mar 18 Wednesday 1 & 7 p.m. Mar 25 Wednesday 1 & 7 p.m. Apr 1 Wednesday 1 & 7 p.m. Soup supper available in the Social Hall from 5:306:45 p.m. Apr 9 Maundy Thursday 1 & 7 p.m. Apr 10 Good Friday 3 & 7 p.m. Apr 12 Easter Sunday 6:30 a.m. 8 & 11 a.m. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. 9129254839. khanovich@hotmail. com. trinitylutheransavannah.org. Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd. 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

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Methodist Church. Call or email for info. All are welcome. ongoing. 636-233-1772. savannahquakers@gmail.com. Wesley Oak United Methodist Church, 3124 East Victory Drive. SAVANNAH REIKI SHARE During shares, participants take turns giving and receiving universal life force energy via Reiki and other healing modalities. Present at the shares are usually no less than 2 Reiki Masters. Come share with us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Sweet Water Spa in downtown Savannah. Sign up at Savannah Reiki Share or Reiki by Appointment on Facebook. Free ongoing, 7 p.m. 440-371-5209. Sweet Water Spa, 148

Abercorn Street. SERVICE OF COMPLINE Enter the stillness of another age. Gregorian Chant sung by candlelight at 9:00-9:30 p.m. every Sunday night by the Complne Choir of Christ Church Anglican. Come, say good nigh to God. All are welcome. ongoing. Christ Church Anglican, 37th and Bull. TAPESTRY CHURCH A church for all people! We don’t care what you are wearing, just that you are here. From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, Tapestry is committed to delivering a creative, challenging, straight forward, and honest message about the role of biblical principles in your life. Come

experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah. com. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. THEOLOGY ON TAP Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pm-10:30pm. Like the Facebook page: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. ongoing. distillerysavannah.com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Giacomo Puccini’s famous opera *Tosca* premiered in 1900. It featured a heroine named Tosca. In 1914, Puccini’s favorite Tosca, a soprano singer named Maria Jeritza, was performing in a production at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. As she got ready to sing an aria entitled “I Live for Art,” she stumbled and fell. Rather than struggle awkwardly to rise, she pretended that this was all quite natural—called for in the script. She sang the entire piece while lying on the floor. Puccini loved it! Ever since then, most of the singers who have played the role of Tosca have sung “I Live for Art” while prone. I suggest you regard this as an inspirational teaching. What lucky accidents could you make into permanent additions or enhancements?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Taurus poet Gary Snyder said, “Threefourths of philosophy and literature is the talk of people trying to convince themselves that they really like the cage they were tricked into entering.” Personally, I think that many of us, not just philosophers and writers, do the same thing. Are you one of us? Your first assignment during the next four weeks will be to explore whether you do indeed tend to convince yourself that you like the cage you were tricked into entering. Your second assignment: If you find that you are in a cage, do everything you can to stop liking it. Third assignment: Use all your ingenuity, call on all the favors you’re owed, and conjure up the necessary magic so that you can flee the cage.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

“Your body is not a temple,” declared author and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain. “It’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” I half-agree with him. I’m deeply devoted to regarding the body as an amusement park. It should be a source of endless fun and enjoyment. We have the right—indeed, I’d say a duty—to wield our bodies in ways that immerse us in the mysteries and miracles of pleasure. But here’s where I disagree with Bourdain: I believe the body is also a temple that

deserves our reverence and respect and protective tenderness. Your assignment in the coming weeks, Gemini, is to raise your commitment to treating your body as both an amusement park and a holy temple.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Early in his career, Cancerian painter Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796–1875) sold only a few paintings. But eventually his luck improved. Once he was financially successful, he became very generous. He wielded his influence to get jobs for other artists, and mentored many artists, as well. Sometimes he added a few dabs of paint to the finished works of younger, struggling painters, then signed the canvases with his own name so that the works could more easily be sold. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to adopt your own version of Corot’s approach toward those around you who could benefit from your help and support. (P.S. It’s in your selfish interest to do so, although the reasons why may not be clear for a while.)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Composer Brian Eno has testified that African music underlies and influences much of his work. He exults in the freedom and unpredictability it encourages. Why? Here’s one reason: In African songs, there are often multiple rhythms. And they’re not locked together; they float freely in relationship to each other. Eno says this is different from Western music, whose salient quality is that all the rhythmic elements are contained “in little boxes”—locked into a tyrannically mechanical clockwork pattern. According to my reading of the astrological omens, dear Leo, the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to experiment with Eno’s insight. How? Escape mechanical clockwork patterns and activate the “multiple, free-floating rhythm” metaphor in everything you do.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Are you interested in enhancing your mastery of togetherness? Are you open to my suggestion that you should seek out practical education about the arts

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FILM: AMERICAN TIGER This unintentionally funny action flick is meant to be incredibly serious -- which only makes it all the more enjoyable. Packed with ludicrous dialog, wooden acting and terrible special effects, it’s a guilty pleasure with a small but loyal cult following around the world. The PFS will screen the full, uncut widescreen version rarely seen in the USA. $8 Wed., March 11, 8 p.m. sentientbean. com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. FILM: AT MIDNIGHT I’LL TAKE YOUR SOUL This 1964 cult classic is one of the greatest psychotronic films ever made! Shot on a

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of intimacy? Would you be willing to meditate on how you might bring additional creativity and flair into your close alliances? If you answered yes to those questions, the next six weeks will provide you with ample opportunities to dive in to all that fun work. “Collaboration” and “cooperation” will be words of power for you. “Synergy and symbiosis” should be your tender battle cry.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

As you come to the climax of your Season of Good Gaffes and Lucky Bloopers, I’ll remind you of folk singer Pete Seeger’s definition of a “productive mistake.” He said it had these five qualities: “1. made in the service of mission and vision; 2. acknowledged as a mistake; 3. learned from; 4. considered valuable; 5. shared for the benefit of all.” Let’s hope, Libra, that your recent twists and turns fit at least some of these descriptions!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Would you consider making one more push, Scorpio? Can I coax you to continue your half-confusing, half-rewarding quest? Are you willing to wander even further out into the frontier and take yet another smart risk and try one additional experiment? I hope so. You may not yet be fully convinced of the value of these forays outside of your comfort zone, but I suspect you will ultimately be glad that you have chosen what’s interesting over what’s convenient. P.S. In the coming weeks, you could permanently expand your reservoir of courage.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A traditional astrologer might say that you Sagittarians typically spend less time at home than any other sign of the zodiac. Some of you folks even rebel against the idea that having a stable home is a health-giving essential. You may feel that you can’t be totally free unless you always have your next jaunt or journey planned, or unless you always have a home-awayfrom-home to escape to. I understand and appreciate these quirks about your tribe, but am also committed to coaxing you to boost your homebody quotient. Now

would be a perfect time to do that. You’re more open than usual to the joy and power of cultivating a nurturing home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The more crooked the path, the faster you’ll get to where you’re going. Every apparent detour will in fact be at least a semi-valuable shortcut. Any obstacle that seems to block your way will inspire you to get smarter and more resourceful, thereby activating lucky breaks that bring unexpected grace. So don’t waste even a minute cursing outbreaks of inconvenience, my dear, because those outbreaks will ultimately save you time and make life easier. (P.S.: During the coming weeks, conventional wisdom will be even more irrelevant than it usually is.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

When I was a young adult, I was unskilled and indigent. Many restaurants exploited my feeble prowess at washing pots and pans and dishes, but the meager wage they paid me barely kept me fed and housed. You will perhaps understand why, now that I’m grown up, I am averse to cleaning pots and pans and dishes, including my own. That’s why I pay a helper to do that job. Is there an equivalent theme in your own life? An onerous task or grueling responsibility that oppressed you or still oppresses you? Now is a good time to find a way to declare your independence from it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

I suspect your fantasy life will be especially potent in the coming weeks. Your imagination will have an enhanced power to generate visions that could eventually manifest as actual events and situations. On the one hand, that could be dicey, because you can’t afford to over-indulge in fearful speculations and worried agitation. On the other hand, that could be dramatically empowering, because your good new ideas and budding dreams may start generating practical possibilities rather quickly.

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Action pact formerly CONCERTED SERVICES, INC. is now the service provider for The Weatherization Program that previously was administered by EOA Savannah. Applications are being accepted to weatherize the homes of Low-Income Families living in Chatham County. For more information, please contact Teresa Lewis @ 912-285-6085

1216 E. 54th Street. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. $690.00 month plus deposit of $690.00 two blocks off Waters Ave., close to Daffin Park. Call 335-3211 or email adamrealstate@gmail.com Days/ Nights/Weekends.

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LOVELY 2BR APT. $700/ Month + Deposit 1409 Barnard Street 1BR APT. 216 W39th $600/Month + Deposit NO PETS! Call 912-657-0458.

2008 Hudson Street. 3BR/1 BA, House for Rent. LR, DR, KitchenAppliances included. Washer/ CHATHAM PARKWAY. Dryer Connection. Total Electric. NEAR NO PETS. $850/mo., $850/ Private country atmosphere. Large lot. Great for gardening/ deposit. Call 912-659-4056 hobbies/ and semi-retired. Taking applications. $925 month 540 WEST 44th STREET. plus deposit. 912-234-0548. NO 3BR/1.5BA. Parking, CH/A, W/D- SECTION 8. hook-up. $1100 MONTH plus deposit. BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED. 912-354-3884

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SAVANNAH’S HOUSE OF GRACE- SENIOR LIVING AT ITS BEST. Ages 50 and BETTER. Shared community living for full functioning seniors. Nice comfortable living, affordable rates. Shared kitchen and bathroom. Bedrooms with central heating/air/cable. Private bedrooms, fully furnished. ALSO: Community housing w/private bath. Different rates apply. Income must be verifiable. Accept government vouchers. Starting at $600. 912-844-5995. VARIOUS LOCATIONS! Rooms for rent. Furnished, w/utilities, C/H&A/cable. $170-$220/week. Income Source/ID required. 912695-9481

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