Connect Savannah December 12, 2007

Volume 7 • Number 12 • Dec. 12 — Dec. 18 • Savannah’s News, Arts, & Entertainment Weekly • www.connectsavannah.com

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Irish musician Harry O’Donoghue celebrates a new holiday CD and tour pg. 15

Music:

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Art:

Sinfonietta’s Messiah sing-along

Ben Tucker eats at Harris Baking Co. Shouldn’t you?

Teamwork on display at Starfish Cafe

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Contents

Hear and Now 18

Volume 7, No. 12, Dec. 12, 2007 On the cover: A sample from Sallie Ann Robinson’s newest

Community 16

News & Opinion 6 8 10 12 13 18 19 16 20 21 22

27 Noteworthy

Formerly Connect Recommends

Lead Story Sallie Ann Robinson Lead Story Tommy Linstroth Lead Story Reviews Editor’s Note Dances with words Feedback Your letters Hear & Now Sushi (tee) time!

Gift Guide Stuff for the whole family Community Celebrating history Blotter From SPD reports News of the Weird Chuck Shepherd’s latest Earthweek The week on your planet

28 Soundboard

Who’s playing and where

Culture 33 Cuisine

Harris Baking Co. 34 Art Patrol Exhibits and openings

Movies 36 Screenshots

All the flicks that fit

The 411 5 40 41 42 43

Vibes

Week at a Glance Our best bets for cool stuff to do Happenings All the stuff, all the time Crossword Puzzle Mental Fun Free Will Astrology Rob Breszny’s look at your stars Sudoku Puzzle It’s all the rage

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Handel’s Messiah

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BARRY GREENE TRIO

Friday, December 14th 6pm $10 Telfair Museum of Art Members FREE

Barry Greene is an exceptional jazz guitarist with a style heavily influenced by Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, George Benson and Pat Martino.

“To me Barry Greene is just about one of the best; not only as a player, but also as a writer and a teacher. I agree with others who regard him as a world-class musician.” – Pat Martino

Programming for Jepson Live is done by Rob Gibson of the Savannah Music Festival.

Jepson Center for the Arts 207 West York Street For more information call 790.8800

Wednesday, Dec. 12 Skatefest 2007 continues

What: Each session lasts one and a half hours. When: Dec. 12 and 13 at 4, 6 and 8 p.m., Dec. 14 at 4, 6, 8 and 10 p.m., Dec. 15 at 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 p.m., Dec. 16 at 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. and Dec. 17, 18 and 19 at 4, 6 and 8 p.m.

Where: Savannah Civic Center. Cost: $7 per person. A Skatefest pass offers five sessions for $25. Tickets available only at the Civic Center Box Office. Info: 651-6556.

Botanical Garden Open House continues

What: The 1840s farmhouse will be decorated for Christmas. Refreshments will be served. When: Now through Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays and noon to 4 p.m. on weekends. Where: 1388 Eisenhower Dr. Cost: Free, but donations will be accepted.

Info: 355-3883.

Week at a

Glance compiled by Linda Sickler

Freebie of the Week

Christmas 1886 with the Gordons continues

Seventh Annual Savannah Harbor Foundation Holiday Concert Series What: The Moon River Chorus will perform traditional carols and non-secular numbers under the direction of Joseph A. Ryan. When: Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Cost: Free.

Info: 201-2018 or irene.hansen@westin.com.

Savannah Children’s Choir: An Evening with Rachel Waiters

What: Mezzo-soprano Rachel Waiters is the Savannah Children’s Choir’s artist-in-residence. She will illustrate -through talk and performance -- her evolution from a gospel and hip-hop singer to one who now focuses on operatic repertoire. A reception will follow. When: Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.

Where: Savannah Technical College, Goodman Auditorium, 5717 White Bluff Rd. Cost: Free. Info: 412-2833.

Reel Savannah presents King Corn

What: A documentary about two friends, one acres of corn and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation.

When: Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Where: Jepson Center for the Arts. Cost: $6 cash only. Info: www.kingcorn.net.

Savannah Council on World Affairs

What: Dr. Soner Cagaptay will present Turkey at a Crossroads: What is in a Revolution? When: Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.

Where: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Cost: $5.

Savannah Actor’s Theatre: Yuletide Cheer

What: Savannah Actor’s Theatre presents two holiday plays

by David Sedaris. The SantaLand Diaries is a shrewd and barbed story of working at Macy’s as one of Santa’s elves,

What: The Massie Heritage Center will celebrate with period storytelling, cookie decorating, holiday arts and crafts, carriage rides, a cake walk and photos with St. Nicholas.

When: Dec. 15 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Massie Heritage Center, 207 E. Gordon St. Cost: $2. Info: 201-5070.

Family Stroll Through the Lights

What: Begins on Bay Street and winds its way along Bull Street, around Johnson Square, ending at Wright Square for a Christmas sing-along. All proceeds go to LibLines.

When: Dec. 15 at 5:15 p.m. Where: Downtown. Cost: $20 donation per family. Info: savannahsouthernlights.com.

The Studio: Swingin’ at Club Sweets

What: This stage show is inspired by The Nutcracker, but set in a ‘30s speakeasy. The production is presented by The Studio, and features singer Roger Moss and Richardo Ochoa’s live jazz ensemble. When: Dec. 15 at 7 p.m.

Where: Lucas Theatre. Cost: $20-30. Info: 525-5050.

Early 19th Century Holiday Story continues

Thursday, Dec. 13

A Victorian Christmas Celebration

What: A wacky whodunit comedy by Savannah Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. When: Dec. 15, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Pirate’s House, 20 E. Broad St. Cost: $54.25 per person 13 and up and $35.25 per child.

Info: 898-9021.

What: Enjoy your Christmas favorites performed Broadway style. When: Dec. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 16 and 23 at 3 p.m.

Where: 222 Bull St. Cost: Adults $33 and 17 and under $16. Info: 233-7764.

What: Learn about the understated tastes of an authentic 19th century holiday season at one of Savannah’s most historic houses, the Federal-style Isaiah Davenport House.

When: Now through Dec. 31. The house is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. with the last tour departing at 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. with the last tour departing at 4 p.m. Where: Davenport House, 324 E. State St. on Columbia Square. Cost: $8 adults and $5 children 6-18, with children 5 and under admitted free. Info: Call 2368097 for reservations.

Saturday, Dec. 15

Who Wants to Kill a Millionaire?

Historic Savannah Theatre’s A Christmas Tradition continues

Savannah Choral Society: Pops Concert

What: The Children’s Ministry at White Bluff United Methodist Church is hosting a breakfast with Santa Claus, including breakfast, crafts, story time and photos. This event is intended for children from infancy through second grade. When: Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9-11:30 p.m. Where: White Bluff United Methodist Church’s Horton Hall, 11911 White Bluff Rd. Cost: Free and open to the public. Info: 925-5924.

What: A long standing Savannah tradition, which will feature special guests from the Savannah Danse Theatre, Savannah Children’s Choir and emcee Sonny Dixon. When: Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. Where: Savannah Civic Center’s Johnny Mercer Theater. Cost: $11.75-$26.75, with a $5 discount for children 11 and under. Info: 651-6556.

Sunday, Dec. 16

Flannery O’Connor Fall Lecture Series

What: Bill Dawers will present Flannery’s Savannah: A Lesson in Urbanism. When: Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. Where: Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, Lafayette Square. Cost: Free.

Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols and Season’s Greetings features a woman who shares her nontraditional Christmas newsletter for family and friends. Both are directed by Phil Keeling and performed by Stephen Cyr and Valerie Lavelle. When: Dec. 13, 14, 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. Where: Savannah Actor’s Theatre, 703D Louisville Rd. Cost: $15 general admission and $10 students/seniors/military. Info: 232-5080.

Friday, Dec. 14 Jepson Live

What: The Barry Greene Trio will present jazz. All galleries will be open for viewing during the evening and food and drink will be served. When: Dec. 14 from 6-9 p.m. Where: Jepson Center for the Arts. Cost: $10. Info: 790-8800.

Fort Pulaski Candlelantern Tours

What: Fort Pulaski staff and volunteers will conduct tours by candlelight to recreate the Confederate Nog Party of 1861. Refreshments, hot cider, special tours and period music will be presented. Advance reservations are required by Dec. 13. When: Dec. 14 and 15 at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Where: Fort Pulaski National Monument, U.S. 80, 15 miles east of Savannah. Cost: $5 for ages 16 and up. Children 15 and under are admitted free, but must have a reservation. Info: 786-5787.

2nd Annual Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along

What:A performance by the Savannah Sinfonietta & Chamber

What: Bell ringers, children, youth and adult choirs will present a holiday program. When: Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Christ Church on Johnson Square. Info: 232-4131.

Holiday Caroling Party

What: The Savannah Folk Music Society will present its annual caroling party. When: Dec. 16 from 7-9 p.m. Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah.

Savannah Children’s Choir Concert

What: The choir will perform. Special guests include featured guest soloist Rachel Waiters, Trae Gurley and Morgan Grotheer. When: Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. Where: AASU Fine Arts Auditorium. Cost: $15.

Reel Savannah: Redacted

What: A fictional story inspired by true events and directed

by Brian DePalma, Redacted is centered around a small group of American soldiers stationed at a checkpoint in Iraq. When: Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Where: Victory Square 9.

Cost: $8.

Wednesday, Dec. 19

Psychotronic Film: Alabama’s Ghost

What: A cross between a revolutionary Black Power infomercial, a pro-drugs psychedelic hippie fable, a vampire thriller, a risque jiggle movie, a Vietnam-era political allegory, and a motorcycle road picture. When: Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $5. w

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What: The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace is beautifully decorated for the holidays. Explore Victorian customs.

When: Now through Dec. 29. Where: Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low at Oglethorpe and Bull.

Players. Scores available for a $5 deposit returned when the score is returned after the concert. When: Dec. 14 at 8 p.m.

Where: Wesley Monumenal United Methodist Church.

Cost: $20 adults and $10 seniors.

Info: www.savannahorchestra.org.

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Cooking Sallie Ann’s way

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Top, Sallie Ann Robinson in her home; right, the cover of her latest book; bottom left, Muellen, an herb also known as “deer tongue,” grows all over Daufuskie Island and was used it to stop swelling on the legs; bottom right, a bushel full of blue crabs ready to be picked for one of Sallie’s favorite dishes

hen an earthy, talkative Southern cook living in Savannah publishes a book of family recipes woven into stories of her hardscrabble upbringing, readers might assume another project has surfaced by a now-famous lady and her sons.

Enter 49-year-old Sallie Ann Robinson, born and raised on Daufuskie Island, five miles north of the mouth of the Savannah River. Cooking on woodstoves, her family growing most of their own food, and with access to the mainland only by boat, the Gullah customs of Robinson’s childhood in the 60’s and 70’s often resembled the 19th Century lifestyle of her island ancestors.

Robinson’s first book, Gullah Home Cooking the Daufuskie Way (2003) used her mother’s recipes as a vehicle to describe her own childhood on the island. Since its publication, Robinson has appeared on the Food Network, QVC, the 700 Club, and in the New York Times, Southern Living, Essence, and More Magazine.

Robinson first captured the attention of the publishing world as a 13-year-old in Pat Conroy’s memoir The Water is Wide, (filmed as Conrack, starring Jon Voight) the story of the author’s year as a teacher at the one room school on Daufuskie Island Robinson, one of his students, is called Ethel in Conroy’s book. In 2003, Conroy wrote the preface to Gullah Home Cooking.

Last week in her brick bungalow in midtown Savannah, Robinson talked about her second book, Cooking the Gullah Way: Morning Noon & Night, released this fall by The University of North Carolina Press.

Describe the origins of this second book.

Sallie Ann Robinson: The second book came from people having a love for the first one and wanting to hear more. I felt good getting the response that people love hearing about the place I was born and raised. I see where a lot of what we did is dying out and I have such wonderful memories. Telling stories was something my grandmother did, my mother did, passing them down through generations. Writing this book had a lot to do with continuing to share the way Daufuskie was. T Would you describe this book as a cookbook?

As a memoir?

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Sallie Ann Robinson: Yes it is a cookbook, and yes it is a memoir. In writing the first book I tried writing just a cookbook. One of the first recipes I wrote was fried chicken.

The thought came to me that my mom had me kill, clean and cook this chicken. It was a funny day, an exhausting day, but it was a worthwhile day. I wrote that into the recipe and a bell went off, it was yes, you have stories to tell. Talk about what made it happen.

Daufuskie native’s new book reveals a disappearing culture It seems like several recipes in the first book are for things that most people don’t eat today, while the second book uses ingredients more commonly available.

Sallie Ann Robinson: I heard a lot of that on the tour for the first book. “You eat chicken feet? You eat squirrel, you eat possum?” Well, I used to eat a lot of that stuff.

I don’t eat it so much now, but I will. In the second book I wanted to let people know that we had a lot of food that we ate like they ate. They weren’t everyday dishes, but we had it. I also give recipes that I do now. I do things that are past and present.

How did you go about writing down these recipes that you learned directly from your mother and carry around in your head?

Sallie Ann Robinson: It was really hard.

Coming back to the first book, in the recipes I had scoops, pinches, dashes and dabs. My editor said, “Sallie, they won’t understand what that is.” I said “Let’s put it into a glossary,” but she said that would be too much flipping back and forth in the book. So we had to measure things.

When you have mastered cooking, regardless of what kind of culture you’re into, you self teach a lot of things in the kitchen.

Like my mom, I like to try things. When she cooked things, our dishes were never the same. She always tweaked things.

A lot has to do with your stove, the temperature, we cooked on a wood stove, it’s a lot different than gas or electric. If I had said “cook this for two minutes” it might be too long for someone’s stove. Sometimes things take a little longer, based on cut or time of season. Collards cut in summer are a little tougher, it takes longer to cook. My mom always said winter collards are tenderer.

Talk about your natural wine recipes.

Sallie Ann Robinson: Making wine was a way of income for them back in the day, when Captain Sam Stevens had a boat taking people over to buy native products-shrimp, crab, wine. It was also a gathering party time. The way they made it was natural. It was gathering the fruit, preparing ingredients, time and love.

What about the home remedies?

Sallie Ann Robinson: Not only did we not have grocery stores, we didn’t have doctors. You couldn’t get in a boat every time you were sick with something and go see the doctor, because they couldn’t afford it. The old fashioned way of medicine really worked for people.

Do you have a signature dish?

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Oysters grown on the banks of the Daufuskie once were a prime source of income for many residents during the 1920s to 1940s

Sallie Ann Robinson: Quite a few. As I told in my first book, fried crab rice. It wasn’t an everyday dish. The bread pudding-- it was a special treat once a month.

When my parents came to Savannah to buy groceries my mother would get a bag of day old bread and make that. It was a sweet treat. Smothered shrimp and grits, oh God, how can you not love that?

The only thing I don’t love is the okra. If I could get past the scent then I would eat it.

Mind you, I can make gumbo but when it comes time to put the okra into it, which is last, I have someone else do it.

Some of the recipes seem so basic, like Daufuskie Deviled Eggs or Sallie’s Best Milk and Egg Toast, which looks suspiciously like French toast. Why include these?

Sallie Ann Robinson: My motive was, these fancy-named recipes started out the way we did it, then went elsewhere and were given new names! We were doing it without knowing it would be something that others did.

There’s quite few dishes that when I look at the Food Channel and see they are frying rabbit and squirrel, I am saying we did that a long time ago, they are just discovering it.

Spanish rice? That’s red rice. You might add a little different seasoning but it’s the same thing. It reminds me of when Pat Conroy taught us about homonyms—they sound alike, they’re spelled different. It’s the same thing — same recipe, different name.

One of the funniest things to me was when I heard the word organic. I thought, “This must be something new.” Then I realized this was what we did. We didn’t have additives. Ashes from the stove kept the bugs off the beans, plain ashes from the wood that we burned in the stove and it worked. Now you have to wash away what they put on it.

When the mad cow disease scare came

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What do you see as the future of Daufuskie Island for the families like yours, whose roots are there?

Sallie Ann Robinson: I don’t know what makes people forget where they come from.

A lot of people who left Daufuskie back in the day wish they were back home. They went for the lights and the city and all that, but it wore off. The quiet, the peace of mind, the freedom of space is what they wish they were doing.

One thing keeping people away from the island is not having access to a boat that’s regular. It’s between $24 and $30 round trip per day. That’s a lot of money. No one’s able to keep doing that. A lot of natives have property there but they’re not living there.

Even the taxes now. I still can’t figure out why there isn’t a law that protects people who have had property there for umpteen years against those who are coming in. Because we’re not doing the building. I don’t mind that they’re building, but don’t make me pay for it. Why are we paying for somebody else’s fortune?

A lot of the elders are now gone, but a lot of the young ones could come back and be more a part of Daufuskie. Eventually one day I do have dreams and hopes to be back home. I haven’t traveled the world wide over, but I still don’t want to be anyplace else but Daufuskie in the end. w Sallie Ann Robinson will sign Cooking the Gullah Way: Morning, Noon & Night at Barnes & Noble in Oglethorpe Mall Dec. 22, 1-3 p.m.

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Linstroth points out that for the first time in history more people live in cities than in the country.

Fortunately, he says, “cities can implement programs in a matter of months. And, ultimately, cities are where the greenhouse gases are being emitted,” he continues. “So the cities seem a logical place to start to reduce emissions.”

Linstroth identifies three related reasons why local governments can be the ideal place to address global warming. First, local governments control many of the factors related to greenhouse gas emissions, such as land-use decisions, residential and commercial regulations, transit options and solid waste disposal.

Second, local authorities can encourage climate change action by others through lobbying the national government and demonstrating the best practices costs and benefits of controlling greenhouse gas emissions.

Finally, municipalities have considerable experience addressing local environmental impacts within the fields of energy management, transportation and planning.

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Above, Lisa Warren (left) and Rosemary Daniell (center) at a recent meeting of the Zona Rosa writer’s group

Desire: Women Write About Wanting Seal Press Edited by Lisa Solod Warren

When Virginia-based author and editor Lisa Solod Warren asked 22 writers for essays exploring desire, their responses covered a far-reaching spectrum of physical, spiritual, personal, and universal wants.

The authors who responded ranged in age from 31 to 78. While most live in the United States, at least one is Canadian. They are married, unmarried, partnered, unpartnered, straight, gay. Some essays are intimate, emotional recollections. Others are more detached, some even with footnotes.

The common trait among them is that all of the writers are women.

Warren collected these essays and one of her own into Desire: Women Write About Wanting, an anthology published this month by Seal Press. Two Savannah writers, Rosemary Daniell and K.W. Oxnard, are among the authors whose essays appear in the book.

Earlier this month, Warren participated in a reading from Desire at Daniell’s Zona Rosa writing group in Savannah. Joining her were Daniell, Oxnard and Connie Baechler,

an Atlanta writer with an essay in the collection.

“Being in an anthology with people is a great way to make friends,” said Daniell to the gathering of 25 women in her Eastside living room.

“Many years ago I read a book called Fatal Flowers,” said Warren, referring to Daniell’s 1978 memoir of her sexual self discovery in the South. Warren called Daniell “one of the iconic writers” that impacted her during her early writing career.

“It’s funny to make that journey from reading Rosemary as a young woman to sitting beside her here on this couch,” said Warren.

Daniell is not the only iconic writer included in the collection. Erica Jong and Joyce Maynard are among the contributors.

Daniell’s early work explores her emotional awakening while in several marriages and even more sexual liaisons. “The Ring,” Daniell’s essay in Desire, pulls back the curtain on a less well known side of this pioneer in the sexual revolution, exposing personal details of the ebb and flow of tenderness, romance, and strong physical attraction she’s shared with her husband in their decadeslong marriage.

“I read this essay to my husband a few weeks ago and he did not flinch,” said Daniell at the Zona Rosa event.

Most of the essays in Desire reveal wants experienced by both women and men, yet informed by each writer’s womanhood. One exception is Oxnard’s “BabyQuest,” exploring the emergence of her desire for pregnancy and mothering a baby--a yearning that, although not shared by all women, is uniquely female.

“It took a long time for that desire to emerge in me and then to let it out,” said Oxnard. Now in her early 40s, the essay ends with Oxnard “fat with this urge to procreate…wondering if and when the new life will emerge, or if I will have to reach in and take matters into my own hands.”

Baechler’s introductory remarks at Zona Rosa were brief: “The only preface I have is I want to thank Lisa for giving me page 69,” she said, before reading her graphic essay.

“Two Cups Orgasm, A Measure of Taboo” describing her longing for a sex life that mirrors her spicy fantasies, despite a committed “meat and potatoes” relationship that’s satisfying but sexually flavorless.

“Every woman that wrote for this book wrote about something different,” said

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Mary Telfair to Mary Few: Selected Letters 1802-1844 Edited by Betty Wood University of Georgia Press

You might not think reading a bunch of letters one rich woman wrote to another rich woman in the 1800s would be interesting, but Mary Telfair to Mary Few will disabuse you of that notion.

The twist here is the Odd Couple nature of the two longtime pen pals: Mary Telfair, arts patron, pillar of Savannah society, and member of one of the largest slaveholding families in the South, and Mary Few, her lifelong friend from childhood whose family moved north because of their strong feelings against slavery.

(If you’re wondering why Few never wrote back, the answer is that she did, but sadly none of those letters has been discovered to date. What a find that would be!)

Telfair is a thoroughly engaging writer.

Her almost girlishly mischievous sensibility shines in many of her missives, including

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this one about the much ballyhooed visit to Savannah by the great Marquis de Lafayette, part of his national tour of 1824-25: The La Fayette Mania has not seized me so far as to pay my devoirs to the Hero. I am glad to see the enthusiasm of 76 rekindled and I feel a tender interest for his health for I am sure he will be feted to death. Here they mean to outshine New York by a general illumination and (what a farce) they are practicing six cream Horses (with sweeping tails) in order to have him drawn in a Coach & six this is aping royalty…

I dread poor Savannah for the southrons are famous for overdoing matters.

-- (Jim Morekis)

The Savannah Ken Boyd at Cherokee Publishing up in Marietta has been doing a great job respectfully reissuing classic old Southern books.

His big coup was putting out the 1939 gem The Damned Don’t Cry, by Harry Hervey, a marvelously over-the-top potboiler about life in Savannah’s Depression-era underclass, which Boyd is still printing and which I highly recommend.

Now Cherokee’s come out with a reissue of The Savannah, 1951 popular history of the river written by native Georgian Thomas L. Stokes. As with most of Boyd’s reissues, he has kept the original cover design and illustrations, in this case some interesting impressionist sketches by Lamar Dodd, namesake of the UGA School of Art. Stokes’s text is fascinating, learned, and very readable (this was originally part of a massive “Rivers of America” series by Rinehart Books), focusing not only the human history of the river near Savannah, but on the vast and mostly underreported goings-on upstream.

The Savannah was written in a time of great American writing, long before the current confines of political correctness. This style especially shows in Stokes’s heartfelt prelude, when he writes about the river’s change in character below Augusta: Here and there wharves project from the ends of roads through the wilderness that you are sure lead back to civilization, with strange names—Blue House, Robinson Round, Poor Robin, Hog’s Nose Round, Frying Pan, Flat Dish, Cut Finger Cut, Wild Cat, Saucy Boy, Ring Jaw, Devil’s Elbow—a wild jumble conjured up by rivermen for two hundred years, with humor, with anxiety, with fear.

Then, toward the city of Savannah, there are the pine barrens where the “poor whites” eternally scratch for a living through the years.

Then there is the city, which was settled over two hundred years ago. Then there is the sea, which is timeless like the river.

-- (J.M.)

by David D’arcy Schiffer

Local realtor, writer, and historian David D’Arcy has followed up his Civil War Walking Tours of Savannah with a new work expanding that idea to the Lowcountry of South Carolina, with maps and over 140 photos by Ben Mammina.

With a mix of driving and walking tours, D’Arcy takes you to Bluffton and Beaufort, (twin cradles of the Secession movement), Hilton Head, where a massive Union fleet landed soon after war’s beginning, and Daufuskie Island, swarming with Union troops during the war but left to its longtime inhabitants, the Gullah, at war’s end.

-- (J.M.)

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Why is it that seeing dolphins from the beach or from a boat is such a thrilling experience time after time? What runs through our minds when we see them? Is the dolphin a reflection of what we want to be, but for many reasons can’t? And the big question; What do they know that we don’t?

Letting these questions swirl around your head for a minute or two was not enough for Muriel Lindsey. She moved to Tybee and bought a kayak so that she could get to know and study the dolphins in our area. We all get to benefit from her experiences through her book, Chronicles of the Savannah River Dolphins.

Targeted to the young adult market, Chronicles covers three seasons of her experiences observing, communicating, and playing with the dolphins. (Dolphins are close to shore during the warmer months of the year).

Her method wasn’t a results-driven scientific study. It was along the lines of the Jane Goodall approach — gradually introducing herself into their community, and allowing the dolphins the opportunity to be curious about her.

During her early visits to dolphins in her yellow kayak, she was greeted with “chuffing” sounds and tail slaps on the water. This was, according to Lindsey, the dolphins quickly letting her know proper manners — “not so close,” they were saying. So she backed off.

The dolphins taught her to be patient and quietly observant. They unequivocally defined the terms of the relationship, and they eventually let her share some of their experiences.

Writing Chronicles as a young adult’s book allows Lindsey to be contemplative yet uncomplicated, to draw conclusions based on an intuitive sense and not so much on deductive reasoning, and to fully realize the playfulness of the dolphins off our coast. w

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Dances with words P

eople are always asking me, “Who’s the typical reader of Connect Savannah?”

They usually expect to hear something about politics or age. But my stock answer is that our target market is simply anyone who likes to read.

That’s sort of tongue-in-cheek — a college education is another key indicator, as is disposable income to attend all the events we write about -- but I’ve noticed over the years that one of the most reliable ways to group people is whether or not they’re regular readers. Of anything.

Over 40 years ago Marshall McLuhan famously opined that “the medium is the message.” He was Top, Bobby of course largely Deen with concerned with the impact of TV. guests Mary and Stratton But I think the Leopold; adage certainly right, holds true for the Eduardo printed word, Ramirez too.

If you read newspapers, you probably read magazines. And books. And instruction manuals.

And the backs of cereal boxes.

That’s why every Christmas season I like to run a big feature highlighting locally-written books as possible gift ideas. I figure it’s as good a way as any to link local authors with the people most likely to be interested in what they’ve written.

This year we key on two main book articles, one by Robin Wright Gunn on Sallie Ann Robinson’s latest cookbook, and another by Summer Teal Simpson on a new tome by local conservation advocate Tommy Linstroth. There’s also a round-up page of reviews.

Also this time of year I like to make sure we call attention to one of Savannah’s most important — yet strangely underpublicized — arts events, Savannah Danse Theatre’s annual Nutcracker in Savannah.

Connect does the best we can to highlight this very worthy production every year, like the feature article “Nutcracker by the Numbers” that I wrote in last week’s paper.

Sometimes we even put them on the cover.

This past weekend’s Nutcracker production at the Lucas was by far the best yet, certainly in quality and as far as I can tell in attendance as well. If you missed it, you missed a heck of a show. This year’s special guests were Jamie and Bobby Deen and Stratton and Mary Leopold.

I’ve noticed there seems to be a general perception that local community dance is somehow unworthy of coverage. Why some people think local dancers deserve less publicity than, say, local musicians or local actors is beyond me.

Is it part of Savannah’s usual devaluing of local artistic talent, or is it a more particular bias against dance as an art form? Or is it just that any production with students in it is considered less than serious?

Regardless of the relative merits of local dance productions, The Nutcracker in Savannah has for several years been something wholly in a league of its own: A full performance of the ballet accompanied by a full orchestra.

Go ahead and check around and see how many cities in the U.S. even close to Savannah’s size can boast such a thing. There are very, very few, I can tell you.

I can also tell you there’s no comparison between seeing the ballet danced to a live orchestra of professionals or danced to a CD. It’s the difference between high school and the NFL. In this week’s paper you’ll see an article by Jim Reed on the fine Savannah Sinfonietta and their upcoming performance of Handel’s Messiah, which you also shouldn’t miss.

But if you actually look at the timeline, Savannah Danse Theatre Director Suzanne Braddy was perhaps the first local cultural leader to pull together former musicians of the Savannah Symphony for public performance. (It’s important to note that many members of the Sinfonietta also perform in the annual Nutcracker performance as “the Savannah Danse Theatre Orchestra.”)

Not to take anything away from anyone else, but Braddy was a real pioneer in this area, and for whatever reason hasn’t received nearly enough credit.

Anyway, you’ll notice I’ve got a couple of photos here from the performance. I’ll post some more at our website at www.connectsavannah.com. w Jim Morekis is editor in chief of Connect Savannah. E-mail him at jim@connectsavannah.com

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The man seemed annoyed, as if I didn’t Editor, believe him. I began to walk out of the I have a story to tell. The Monday before trailer; I asked them if I could look to see if Thanksgiving I lost my dog Tilapia. I was Tilapia was there. A lady worker walked me out walking my other dog. I had left Tilapia to the back where the dogs where in cages. at home; she must have slipped out the back I feared that Tilapia wasn’t in there and I door and the back fence into the Savannah would want to rescue another dog to name Streets near Paulsen and Gwinnett around Mahi-Mahi or some other kind of tropical 10 a.m. the Monday before Thanksgiving. fish to help ease my grief over losing Tilapia.

I searched for hours, rode my bike evThey lady worker told me she didn’t erywhere. My good friend Banana drove think Tilapia was in any of the cages, me around to look for her. I went but it was good that I was looking to the pound on Sally Mood anyway.

Monday; the workers there In the cages I looked, told me there was no dog and she was there, in the : or which fit Tilapia’s deit Ed e th Letters to ah prints letters from across scription: small yellow nn not first cage, excited to see Connect Sava g a letter does of ideas. Printin in- me. Tilapia began to bay m op tru e ec th lab mix with black sp of e t th men r ply our endorse ay be edited fo like I’ve never heard her necessarily im m rs spiked collar. tte Le . therein ions expressed bay. When I first got her The next day y. .com space and clarit nnectsavannah as a pup I intended to co s@ ter let my good friend l: E-mai 32 take her hunting because 7, ite Su Fax: 912.231.99 ., Anto made flyDr ry E. Victo ail mail: 1800 4 Sn she was half lab/beagle 40 31 ers with Tilapia’s Savannah, GA from Pembroke, but she picture, description, really never bayed ever. address and my phone numThe lady worker took me back to ber. I went to the pound once more the trailer and grabbed Tilapia’s card. and dropped off a flyer with the help of my To my surprise, Tilapia was there the good friend Dagny. The pound told us once whole time, from the very morning she was more that Tilapia was not there and that no missing. dogs were there which fit her description.

I was enraged.

Despite the workers at the pound telling The worker then informed me that she us that she was not there, Dagny and I went was to be killed, but for some reason they to the back room anyway to double-check. didn’t kill her. In the dogcatcher report it The lady at the pound walked us in the midsaid that they had found Tilapia on Bolton dle of the cages and said “she is not here,” Street near Price. That was where Tilapia’s then we left. I called the pound the next day friend, Bella, the potbelly pig, lived there a which was Wednesday. I went into the wilyear a go. dernesses or Savannah with Dagny and my The residents there cornered Tilapia other dog in hopes that my other dog would with objects and called Animal Control to be able to track Tilapia. No dice. take her away. The lady worker at Animal Thursday, I spent Thanksgiving without Control informed me that I have a criminal Tilapia. Friday I called the pound. Saturday charge for Tilapia being at large. my vehicle was totaled, I had planned to go I wanted to say “Yeah, and you were to the pound to check in person but I didn’t going to kill her, and you had her the whole feel like riding my bike from Gwinnett Street time? And I called and you had a picture to the Southside and I didn’t want to bother and she’s still wearing the same collar as in anyone for a ride. the picture!”

Instead I called the pound again, trusting I knew it was not in my best interests or that they were on the look out for her. No Tilapia’s to begin yelling at the pound at the Tilapia there they said. Sunday I assumed workers there. My friends Gabe and Banana the pound was closed. The workers at the gave me the money to free my Tilapia and I pound told me to check a minimum once was happy to take her home. Tilapia’s total every three days. bail: $105 plus my dog-at-large ticket, $80.

Monday my friend Banana took me to I guess what I want people in Savannah the pound once more. I entered the back to know is that the dog pound here is not trailer for the third time. The workers knew very efficient. I asked the workers at the what I was looking for; I didn’t even have to pound how long they hold the dogs for until ask. “No, she’s not here. Sorry.” they send them to the firing squad. They A great sadness overwhelmed me. Seven said five days, unless they had a tag or chip, days with no Tilapia. If she ran away to the then 10 days. forests she should have gotten hungry and I wanted to ask them, “What do you came back by now. Someone must have stomean?

You guys don’t find out who the dog len Tilapia, or she ran off with a pack of wild belongs to and attempt to contact the owndogs to live a life of rebellion against me. ers by using the chip information or tag She was never coming home. info? You just give the dog an extra four I looked at her picture stapled on the more days?” But I didn’t ask them. wall of the trailer among other dog’s picMy dog was overdue, seven days with no tures. They all were missing; someone loved tag, Tilapia had lost her tag, a puppy, and I them as much as I love Tilapia. I asked the assumed she’d never run away so I never got workers once more and pointed at her picher another one. If this happened to my dog ture, the same picture I had flooded the continued on page 14 streets of downtown’s electric poles and cof-

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I was lucky to get Tilapia back. I assumed the workers at the pound did their job and would call me if any dog even remotely resembling her showed up. I assumed wrong.

Mae M.F. Burrows

Dougman Davis, R.I.P.

Editor, He and his lovely wife Sherry were in my wedding in 1982. We used to load up early Saturday morning, drive way past Raleigh, N.C., to Carlton & Billy Joe Lamb`s shop at Bailey, past Wilson, N.C., go in the little wooden shop next to Lamb’s “Bailey Slaughterhouse� and fix what Randy Renfrow had torn up on Friday night, and

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it could happen to anyone’s dog.

I saw some dogs in the back of the pound that looked like they were well taken care of. Clean, no fleas, knew how to sit, possibly pure breeds, their owners could have possibly gave the pound pictures and called the pound. I saw some flyers that looked kind of like the dogs in the cages.

My advice to anyone missing a dog in Savannah is to check every cage in the

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I remember 4th of July weekend with LM main starting at about 1 a.m. The race was stopped 3 times for the ambulance to leave - not with drivers, but with soldiers, drunks, and Indians that were having too much fun.

It was the ‘Miller Beer Car,’ and man did the Miller flow !

I thank Dougman Davis for introducing me to the Lamb family We sneaked and got the Carolina Tool Cadet Corvette (sorry Bill Morgan) and took it to Harris, N.C., Speedway , won the heat and the main. Most work we did that night was to make tomato sandwiches that somehow got ‘procured’ at a local grocery while our wives were inside getting mayo and bread.

The tomatoes came in handy when after a fight down in the infield in turns 1 & 2 was finally broken up. Dougman launched about three big tomatoes into the air down into the crowd, and they went at it all over again !

If you happpened to be in that fight that night... sorry, but it was funny!

The stories go on and on.

He cracked up the judge & the whole court in Meck County one morning, everyone but the highway patrolman. He wasn`t amused that “Mr. Davis�’ was as entertaining as he was. Judge let him off very lightly. Too long a story for here.

Tony Furr wasn’t amused when he tossed the shifter out of the car onto pit road during caution at Concord. “Can’t race with it in the car.�

He also pit-crewed at some big time races. He toured one summer with one of the most successful short track programs, the Gary Balough and his “Prime Time Crew’ #119 asphalt car. Those T-shirts DO NOT have a price on them A great fabrication guy, he could build anything, did too much for too many too cheaply. His son carries those talents with him today.

It seemed he was 14 years old for 10 years in that red #2. He won races in just about every car he drove.

He learned “tough love� lessons from his infamous Father, Red “Roe� Davis. He carried his heart and strong feelings on his sleeve and wasn’t embarrassed about it at all. If you didn’t like it, well, then that was a YOU problem.

Things had been crazy this past year, but he wanted badly to get it all together again, and I think he was really trying. Lately he was about to go back into the Jimmy Means Shops and get ready for 2008.

That was the plan two weeks ago after I took him to the Forest City shops to inventory his tools.

I considered him my friend, I didn’t stop by enough, and I will surely miss him.

We lost a good man today.

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Georgia Historical Society announces events for the 275th anniversary of the founding of Georgia

Mayor Johnson, far right, at the unveiling last week of GHS’s plans for February

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ith the 275th anniversary of the founding of the colony of Georgia on Feb. 12 getting close, the folks at the Georgia Historical Society have been busy planning a suitable celebration. They’ve even turned for help to the man who led those first 114 English colonists here way back in 1733 -Gen. James Oglethorpe.

Georgia Days have always been celebrated in the past. “It’s our signature educational program,” says Dr. W. Todd Groce, President and CEO of the Georgia Historical Society.

“It’s always centered around the founding of the colony,” Groce says. “This year, since it’s the 275th anniversary and a special year, we decided we needed to do something more.”

Every year, a historical figure important to Georgia’s history is chosen as the main focus. “The logical choice is Gen. James Oglethorpe, even though he’s been the focus in the past,” Groce says. “We’ll focus on his life and the contributions he made to the colony.”

There also will be a black-tie Birthday Bash and Awards Gala. Laura GarciaCuller, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, is in charge of planning it. “One of the nice things is that people have stepped up to make this possible,” she says.

Cocktails will be served on the river walk at the site of Oglethorpe’s landing. “We want to try to evoke the feeling that they just got off the ship,” Garcia-Culler says. “There are a lot of galas in Savannah and we wanted to do something different.”

Then guests will be seated according to a plan designed to evoke Savannah’s historic squares. Awards will be given during the gala.

“Archie Davis will receive the Volunteer of the Year award and Bradley Hill will be recognized for lifetime achievement,” Garcia-Culler says. “Both have contributed greatly to Georgia history and the Georgia Historical Society.”

In the past, a luncheon with a keynote speaker was held on Georgia Day. “We thought we would step up this year,” says Dr. Stan Deaton, Vice President for Programs &

Scholarship.

Michael Beachloss, the officialal president historian for the NBC television network, will be the keynote speaker at the gala. “He will talk about great moments in America’s history,” Deaton says. “Since 2008 is an election year, we thought it was great timing.”

The entire evening will be themed around Georgia’s history. “We had a lot of fun naming the food,” Garcia-Culler says, which explains the inclusion of items such as “Mary Musgrove’s Mushrooms” on the menu.

Greetings and well wishes from none other than her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II will be presented by the British consulate.

“My guess is this will be the biggest thing in Georgia this coming year,” Groce says.

The schedule of events for this year’s Georgia Days celebration includes some familiar events, too.

The Colonial Faire and Muster will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wormsloe State Historic Site. Participants can see the ruins of the plantation house, costumed interpreters, colonial-era musicians and demonstrations of colonial life.

This year’s Georgia Days Kickoff Event is An Evening with James Edward Oglethorpe, a dramatic historical presentation by Scott Hodges. It will be held Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Georgia Historical Society, 501 Whitaker St. Hodges, who is based in Darien, is a professional historical interpreter who travels throughout the state to bring historical characters to life in schools and at special events.

To portray Oglethorpe, he has studied journals, diaries and letters of the time period.

“Some historical interpreters don’t look like the person they’re portraying, but Scott does,” Garcia-Culler says. “He has gone to considerable lengths to look like Oglethorpe.”

On Friday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. in Darien, Oglethorpe’s visit to the Scottish Highlanders there in 1736 will be reenacted at Fort King George State Historic Site.

Hodges will again portray Oglethorpe, as he

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Disputed language back in height ordinance

The Savannah City Council voted Dec. 6 to “fix” a portion of the city’s Historic District Zoning Ordinance that governs building heights, despite opposition from preservationists, historians and residents.

Alderman Jeff Felser cast the only dissenting vote in an otherwise quiet council meeting. Although opponents to the action attended the meeting, they were few in number and no one spoke against it.

As a result of the council’s action, the development of a five-story condominium on Liberty Street can continue. The height of the proposed complex upset residents and preservationists, and resulted in lawsuits in an attempt to stop it.

In October, Judge Perry Brannen Jr. struck down a portion of the zoning ordinance that allows developers to build to maximum heights, regardless of visual compatibility. That portion of the ordinance reads, “maximum heights on the height map shall be permitted.”

Brannen ruled that the phrase had been illegally approved with the rest of the zoning ordinance. He said the city has ordinances which require recommendations be sent back to the recommending board, and said that didn’t happen in 2003.

Members of the city council said the ruling was an affront to their authority.

Although the ruling was appealed to the Georgia Supreme Court, the court chose not to hear the case.

Preservationists are particularly upset about the language, saying it allows tall structures to be built regardless of the surroundings -- such as smaller historic houses and buildings. They say that could jeopardize Savannah’s historic fabric.

Mark C. McDonald, executive director of the Historic Savannah Foundation, was out of the country when the council took action, but says he’s not surprised.

“City Manager Michael Brown made it clear his intent to simply insert the language the judge struck down back in,” McDonald says. “It became an important matter to him. He has special access to the city council the rest of us do not have.”

Opponents will continue to be involved, McDonald says. “The same day they stuck the language back in, they passed a resolution to appoint a committee to study the language in the coming year,” he says. “We intend to fully participate in that. We will work with everyone to come up with a compromise.”

Mayor Otis Johnson said the council would accept nominations for the committee, then appoint members from all sides of the dispute. “Hopefully, everyone can come to a consensus and make recommendations to the council,” he said.

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has for 30 years.

One of the most popular events of Georgia Days, Super Museum Sunday, will be held Feb. 10 from noon to 4 p.m. More than 40 house museums, art museums and historic sites will be open free of charge during the afternoon.

The Black History Month Essay and Public Speaking Contest will be held Monday, Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Georgia Historical Society. Five finalists will present their essays publicly and prizes will be given.

The Georgia Day Parade will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12. It will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Forsyth Park and go north on Bull Street to city hall.

More than 1,500 elementary school students will join dignitaries, costumed characters and local citizens to march. At the parade’s end, Mayor Otis Johnson will extend the city’s greetings to the marchers.

The Fort Frederica Living History Festival will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on St. Simon’s Island.

Colonial-era games and demonstrations will be presented.

The Birthday Bash and Awards Gala will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. About 500 people are expected to attend, twice the number who usually attend the annual Georgia Days luncheon.

The Scottish Highland Dinner will be held Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at Fort King George State Historic Site in Darien. The dinner is held in the barracks, and is hosted

by Oglethorpe himself.

Other events will include colonial crafts workshops, colonial town hall meetings with Oglethorpe and an elementary school banner competition.

In addition to the many other things the GHS does, a major website overhaul also was taking place while the planning was going on. “In every way possible it’s better,” Deaton says. “When you look at the site, the material is fun to use and the site is user friendly.”

Visitors to the site will see a new section, Today in Georgia History, that will tell them what happened on that day. “You learn something every day,” Deaton says. “It opens up the collection in a way that has never been opened before.

“Someone called one day and asked if we had anything on chain gangs,” he says.

“I said, ‘You can go online and enter chain gangs and search the site for it.’”

Also available at the site is a historic marker map that shows historic markers throughout the state. “This is something we couldn’t do 10 years ago,” Deaton says.

“It makes our collection available to people who can’t be here.”

With a new Web site and a major celebration planned, the folks at the Georgia Historical Society are very excited about the colony’s 275th birthday. The only question is, how will they top it 25 years from now, when Georgia turns 300? w

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| Hear and Now by Robin Wright Gunn

Golf-loving sushi chef tees off with his own restaurant

It’s been over a month since Eiichi “A.J.” Katamura hit a golf ball. Typically the goodhumored sushi chef plays golf every week, but since earlier this year, when he started making plans to open his own restaurant, his free time has been scarce.

Last Wednesday was opening day for MIWA Japanese Restaurant Sushi Bar and Grill, just off Pooler Parkway and Benton Boulevard near the Pooler Home Depot.

Eiichi couldn’t be happier. The same goes for customers who’ve befriended the 44-yearold over the past 25 years as he’s sliced and rolled the traditional Japanese cuisine of uncooked or marinated seafood delicacies at restaurants in Savannah.

“We’ve been following Eiichi for years and years so coming here is a natural progression,” said Carey Ferrara, enjoying a late Saturday lunch sitting at MIWA’s sushi counter with her husband Brendan and their baby son Grayson.

At a nearby table were Sammy Sugiura, now-retired former owner of Musashi’s, and his wife Kay. They’re “customers and friends, helping us a lot in setting up this restaurant,” said Mieko Katamura, Eiichi’s wife.

Sammy and Eiichi go way back. On December 1, 1982, the Savannah Morning News ran a photo of 19-year-old Eiichi on his first day working for Sammy preparing sushi at Musashi’s, and a feature story an-

For years a six-day-aweek fixture at Hirano’s, Eiichi cut back his hours at the midtown establishment in February to search for the right location for MIWA. He found it in April, in a two-yearold retail center with access to plenty of hungry customers at nearby banks, shops, hotels and new neighborhoods.

There’s even a golf store next door.

“It’s a new area, growing fast, a potentially Chef ‘A.J.’ Katamura with some of his handiwork good place,” said Eiichi. nouncing this “new” cuisine to Savannah’s Hirano himself, as well restaurant patrons. as Sagiura, encouraged Eiichi to start his Born in Tokyo, Eiichi arrived in the U.S. own business. “Hirano first asked me why in September 1981, and the next year landed not open my own restaurant in 2000,” said in Savannah. In 1989 he left for New York Eiichi. “Before it’s too late, before I get too (where he met Mieko) and then Cincinnati old. He opened Hirano’s when he was 43 or (where their daughter, Miwa, was born.)

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Returning to Savannah in 1996, Eiichi Anchoring MIWA’s menu are popubecame sushi chef at Hirano’s Japanese lar Japanese entrees (Teriyaki Chicken, Restaurant on Habersham, where he reYakiniku Steak, Grilled Shrimp) in lunch mained until just before MIWA opened. and dinner portions, and an extensive apDaughter Miwa is thrilled to have the petizer selection. Sushi lovers can choose restaurant named after her. “She took my from among several combination platters, or business card with her name on it and order the traditional way, checking off items handed it out to all her friends,” said Eiichi. a la carte from a page-long list of rolls or “A couple days ago her teacher came in to two-piece items. Japanese beer, wine, sake, eat with her here.”

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Eiichi tastes a slice of every fish every morning to ensure freshness. “I try using local as much as possible, from Russo’s Seafood. I go into their walk-in and pick up the fish and look. They help me.

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A young man was arrested and transported to a hospital after attacking his mother and her boyfriend.

The woman told officers that she’d called police to have her son taken to Georgia Regional Hospital for psychiatric treatment. She said he’d gotten upset for no apparent reason and started an argument with her and her boyfriend.

The boyfriend said the fight escalated and the young man began striking his mother in the face. He said he tried to intervene by turning the young man’s attention on him, and the son began fighting with him.

When the son refused to stop fighting, the mother and her boyfriend got out of the house and stood outside to wait for officers to arrive.

The son followed them outside and kicked his mother, then threw dishes at both victims.

When an officer arrived, the son had gone back inside and was sitting on a sofa.

When the officer tried to question him, he would only repeat that he wanted “that man” out of the house.

The young man also called the officer a “clown” and refused to answer any more questions. He was taken into custody without incident.

• The manager of a fast-food restaurant was robbed at gunpoint as she attempted to make a late-night deposit at a Waters Avenue bank.

The woman told police she went to the bank to drop off the deposit and pulled into the bank’s parking lot. She left her car with the deposit bag, and as she was going into the bank, saw a man running towards the parking lot.

Upon noticing the man, she placed the deposit bag on the inside of her jacket, underneath her arm, and pulled the jacket together. The man quickly approached and said, “Give me your bag,” while trying to grab it from underneath the woman’s jacket.

The woman said she initially told the man “No,” and he again said “Give me your bag,” to which she replied, “No, no, no.” The suspect tried to take the bag and the two began struggling. The woman said she attempted to fight the subject off with her hands until the man pulled out a small black gun.

At that point, the woman said, “Okay,

okay, okay” and gave up the bag. The suspect then took off running from the parking lot.

A witness to the robbery said she was in her car when she noticed the victim struggling or fighting with the suspect. She said she thought the two of them were having some sort of domestic dispute. Two other witnesses said they saw the suspect running from the scene, but didn’t see the actual robbery.

• An officer was searching for a vehicle and subjects that had been involved in an armed robbery when he observed a vehicle that fit the description of the one he had been looking for.

While the officer was checking the vehicle, the driver of the car came outside. The officer explained why the vehicle was being checked.

The man was asked for his ID. The officer checked his status and learned that the man’s driver’s license was suspended for several drug violations.

The owner of the car was contacted and permission to search the car was given.

A K-9 search was conducted and three roaches were found in the front passenger door.

The man immediately claimed ownership of the marijuana. He was placed under arrest on a charge of possession of marijuana.

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cruit replying, “Squad leader, I respect you.”

Not surprisingly, Lee was forced to abandon the policy three weeks later, especially after critical officials kept challenging Lee to hug some of his military officers in the same way (which he declined to do).

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As protesters gathered at colleges around the country to criticize federal budget cutbacks that would raise the price of subsidized birth control at student health services, one University of New Mexico student described the imminent horror to Albuquerque’s KFRQ-TV: “(Students shouldn’t) have to make a choice between their birth control and their cell phone bill or their birth control and their gym membership ...”

Least Competent Criminals

Paul Keith, 75, was arrested in Framingham, Mass., in November after he had allegedly driven aggressively into the car stopped in front of him waiting for a traffic light to change. Keith earnestly explained to police that the other driver had failed to move once the light turned green. “(S)o I drove into the back of him. When the light turns green, you’re supposed to go.” (Keith demolished the front end of his car.)

District of Calamity (Cont’d)

(1) In November, two mid-level bureaucrats in the District of Columbia tax office were charged with stealing $16 million over three years (since raised by investigators to more than $20 million) by granting tax “refunds” to phony companies run by their friends and relatives. Authorities said six-figure refund checks were routinely is-

sued to companies no one had ever heard of, yet the scam was not discovered by supervisors or auditors until an employee of a bank branch located in a grocery store got suspicious. (2) A November Washington Post investigation found an almost complete lack of oversight of the often-bountiful “activities funds” of D.C. public schools, which were looted by some administrators and teachers for travel, meals and strip-club tabs.

Update

Armin Meiwes, the German gourmetcannibal who was convicted in 2004 of killing, filleting and eating an apparently willing victim whom he had met via the Internet, gave his first extensive interview from prison in October to German TV and mentioned in passing that his sauteed morsels “tasted like pork, a little ... bitter, stronger.” And in November, a Green Party activist who visits Meiwes’ prison told a reporter that Meiwes had been elected by fellow inmates as a discussion leader on environmental, tax and legal issues and was demonstrating his commitment to Green Party principles by eating mostly vegetarian meals.

Readers’ Choice

(1) In October, Shannon Whisnant innocently bought a meat smoker at auction when owner John Wood of Maiden, N.C., fell behind in storage payments, but then Whisnant discovered Wood’s amputated leg inside (where Wood had been keeping it for posterity). Whisnant claimed ownership and then suggested a joint money-making project with Wood after the story made worldwide news, but Wood insisted on getting his leg back, and in November, a judge ruled in his favor. (2) A 66-year-old man was hospitalized in South Kitsap, Wash., in November after accidentally shooting himself in both legs. Police said he had become frustrated with a stuck lug nut on his Lincoln Continental’s wheel and fired his 12-gauge shotgun at it, resulting in buckshot wounds from his feet to mid-abdomen. w

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An Indonesian fisherman, Dede, age 35, is in reasonably good health except that his hands and feet resemble something out of the “Alien” movie series, with huge root-like growths that render his arms and legs useless, according to a November Discovery Channel TV program, “Half Inexplicable Man, Half Tree,” reported on by London’s In October, Beckley, W.Va., police deDaily Telegraph. Dermatologist Anthony tained a 61-year-old man whom they found Gaspari of the University of Maryland flew at the King Tut Drive-In on a Saturday afto Indonesia and determined that Dede’s ternoon, apparently sober, after he had condition was caused by a genetic inability “driven” his four grandchildren, all around to restrain the growth of warts (“cutaneous age 4, “on a busy street in a 15-foot motorhorns”) produced by the human papillomaboat pulled by a lawnmower,” according to virus. Gaspari prescribed a regimen of vitaan Associated Press report. The vehicle min A, which he said should reduce the size was of course unregistered and unof the warts enough so that, with surgery, inspected, and the children not Dede could use his hands again. properly seat-restrained, but the Twin sisters Doris McAusland and man seemed unaware that he Dora Bennett are 80 years old, live in Do you deserve had placed the kids in danger.

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A detailed study of 130 tree species predicts that North America’s tree line will shift northward more than 400 miles this century due to climate change. Canadian Forest Service landscape analyst Daniel McKenney wrote in the journal BioScience that other effects include widespread losses of species in drier parts of the United States, but a much richer diversity of trees in southern Canada. There may also be a march of forests into the far north, bringing sugar maples to the shores of Hudson Bay. McKenney says that soil conditions, interspecies competition and other factors make precise predictions difficult. But he adds: “By the end of the century, the climate in much of the southern United States will not be within the current known climatic tolerances for most of the 130 species in this study.”

Ugandan Ebola Deaths

A total of 21 people have died in recent weeks across western Uganda from a previously unknown strain of the Ebola virus, which was spreading from village to village. Eight of the victims were doctors and health workers who came in contact with infected patients. The disease is characterized by high fever, diarrhea, hemorrhaging and vomiting. It is spread by exposure to the body fluids of those infected. The World Health Organization said the new outbreak was from a new strain that provokes high fever before killing its victims without much loss of blood. The last outbreak in Uganda killed 224 people from October 2000 to March 2001. Uganda’s outbreak began just as the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo announced an outbreak that emerged there in August had ended.

Penguin Threat

Leaking diesel from a Canadian cruise ship that sank after striking an iceberg on Nov. 23 threatens about 2,500 penguins en route to their Antarctic mating grounds, according to a Chilean marine biologist. Maria Jose Rosello says areas surrounding the mile-long spill site include breeding grounds for Antarctic and Adelia penguins, and the largest mating colony for Papua penguins. “The danger is that this fuel spill will impede the journey that species like Papua penguins make at this time of year,” Rosello told reporters.

Northwest Tempest

A wide swath of the Pacific Northwest was inundated by disastrous flooding produced by moisture that streamed across the entire width of the Pacific from tropical cyclones off Southeast Asia. Several communities were isolated by mudslides and flood waters, and a submerged stretch of Interstate 5 blocked traffic on the main highway between Seattle and Portland.

Hurricane-force winds associated with the storm downed trees and power lines across the region, knocking out power to thousands of residents.

Eruptions

A explosion within Ecuador’s Tungurahua volcano showered ash on small nearby villages. The country’s geophysics institute said lava was observed flowing down the flanks of the 16,479-foot volcano.

• A minor eruption of Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano sent a plume of steam and ash soaring into the sky southeast of Mexico City.

Ash rained down on parts of the capital, where the use of face masks was advised.

Earthquakes

The most powerful earthquake to strike the eastern Caribbean in 33 years collapsed roofs in the Martinique capital of Fort-deFrance on Nov. 29. Shaking from the 7.4 magnitude quake caused panic as far away as Venezuela and Puerto Rico.

• Earth movements were also felt in Israel and Jordan, northwestern Iran, central Pakistan, northern Indonesia and Taiwan.

South Pacific Cyclone

The island nation of Fiji was on alert late in the week for the imminent arrival of Tropical Cyclone Daman. The Category 1 storm was predicted to hit Fiji’s main islands with winds of up to 75 mph.

Climate Change Victims

Brutal heat waves associated with global warming are being blamed for the deaths of thousands of Australian bats, which dropped dead after frantically flapping their wings to keep cool, a new report says.

Writing in the Proceedings of the Royal Society, British and Australian researchers estimate that more than 30,000 flying foxes have died in 20 heat waves since 1994.

During a New South Wales heat wave on Jan. 12, 2006, which saw temperatures soar to 107.5 degrees Fahrenheit, the researchers observed how the animals reacted to the heat. They first sought shade, then began “wing fanning” to cool themselves. They soon were panting and drooling saliva before falling from the trees. Flying foxes are extremely valuable in the dispersal of seeds and as pollinators, particularly of rain forest plants. w

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Savannah Sinfonietta performs annual public sing-along to Handel’s Messiah

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or years, one of the most beloved aspects of the old Savannah Symphony was its annual Holiday Sing-Along production of Handel’s Messiah — which found young and old audience members alike encouraged to join in on the conclusion to the piece’s middle section.

The oratorio (composed in 1741) celebrating the life of Jesus Christ has endured as the German-born composer’s most well-known work, and its sweeping, epic flourishes seem almost custom-made for involving a large, mostly amateur chorus.

After more than a half-decade break, that time-honored tradition was reinstated last year by the Savannah Sinfonietta —a local non-profit classical music organization specializing in both chamber and symphonic work— to the delight of many.

This year, the Sinfonietta repeats this highly-anticipated performance for the second time at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church on Calhoun Square, but with an added twist: The concert will be pro-

fessionally shot by WSAV-TV for a delayed broadcast on Christmas morning.

With only a few days left before the big event, I spoke with Sinfonietta Executive and Artistic Director Bill Keith on his enthusiastic determination to see this cherished event return, and on what makes the relatively unusual concept of a community Sing-Along so treasured for all concerned.

How anxious are you for this to take place?

Bill Keith: I’m very excited. There will certainly be a lot of very good singers in the crowd (laughs). That’s what I took away from last year’s show. People just glowed when it was over — both the musicians and the crowd. It was really neat.

How much planning has gone into this?

Bill Keith: A five-camera shoot for a Christmas day TV special? We’ve been actively working on this for about a month

now, because it’s very over-the-top.

How many musicians are involved?

Bill Keith: The orchestra on hand for this will be pretty flush for what was common in Handel’s time. Last year we had about 20, and this year, we’ll have more like 25, plus four vocal soloists ­— Rebecca Flaherty, John Marshall and Kyle and Sarah Hancock — plus the audience, of course!

What sort of turnout do you expect?

Bill Keith: Last year we had around 300, and this year everyone’s expecting a much larger crowd. We’ve had good sales this last week, and BankSouth — one of our main sponsors — purchased a big block of tickets to give away. I think we could see in excess of 500, which would fill the main floor. If there’s a lot of walk-up sales, we might have to open the balcony!

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Whose idea was this new sing-along?

Bill Keith: When the Sinfonietta first relaunched this, my feeling was each community has certain things within their own cultural calendar that are bound to tradition. Each city’s own signature events, and I think in the past, the Messiah Sing-Along had been that for Savannah. It was cherished and would sell out. Some based their holiday schedule around it, like they do with the Picnic In The Park. People love these things and they’re part of local history. When a town can make things like that a reality, it’s just a good thing for everyone: the musicians, the locals, the tourists, everyone.

Some things need to come around every year — to count on and be proud of.

What are this show’s pros and cons?

How did you come to choose this venue?

Bill Keith: Tim had been the director of the Symphony’s chorale. Now he’s director of music at Wesley. That’s a wonderful space, so it all seemed like a natural fit. He was eager to be a guest conductor.

How has the Sinfonietta responded to Tim? Bill Keith: Orchestras need different conductors. It’s good for the players and for the community to share the wealth, so to speak.

The same thing’s happening with Peter Shannon and the Savannah Choral Society.

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What can folks expect at the concert?

Bill Keith: Tim generally does the first part, plus the Hallelujah, which combined run a little over an hour. Plus, he does a 15-minute warm-up, putting the audience through some vocal exercises. I’d never seen that done before, but last year some said it really helped get them loosened up and in the right frame of mind to sing their best. A touch like that shows he’s a very good choral conductor. It also gives him a chance to explain to the crowd what to expect and what to listen for.

In many parts of the world it’s customary for the audience to stand during the chorus. Will this crowd be encouraged to do so?

Bill Keith: Oh yeah! Actually, last year, my recollection is they stood through the whole thing. We group them more or less based on their vocal range. Then they warm up and it’s a go! When they’re singing the chorus part, everyone is just smiling and having a great time. (laughs) Trust me, a lot of people will be giving it their full 150 percent and really going all out.

Does the crowd distract the players, or give them a jolt and help put them in the mood?

Bill Keith: The audience provides the entire chorus, but the actual ambience in that space is kind of electric. When you start getting hundreds of people singing at the same time it is really something to behold! Just having all that human energy directed at a common end goal, the musicians love it. I mean, you enter Wesley, and it’ll be decked to the nines with greenery, candles, wreaths, all on top of a beautiful sanctuary. Then, you’re doing Handel’s Messiah! It’s impossible for it not to have an immediate connection for all concerned.

Whose idea was the television taping?

Bill Keith: We’d partnered with WSAV for the Picnic In The Park, and it was their idea to tape the Messiah — essentially on their dime. It’s a pretty elaborate shoot. The Messiah has interludes, an overture and other sections (besides the chorus that everyone sings along to). They’ll tape the dress rehearsal the night before so they can position their cameras closer to the musicians than they could at the actual event. They can add that to the public performance footage.

In my head, I’m imagining the finished result will resemble those PBS specials where they cut back and forth from the orchestra to the soloists and then to the audience for a real professional feel. I’m delighted they could do this. It’s a great new tradition and I hope it continues.

What’s your take on the Sinfonietta’s current role in the local classical music scene?

Bill Keith: There’s a whole renaissance of art music going on now in Savannah that’s very exciting to be a part of. There are so many different groups each doing their very best to add to the big picture, and we’re happy to be one of them.

Are you exceeding your goals as far as ticket sales and public acceptance are concerned?

Bill Keith: Well, compared to last year, I feel like we’re 400 percent ahead of where we were. We’re seeing good audiences. Crowd size has been robust. The Picnic In The Park helped raise public awareness, and now that we’re in our first annual fund-raising campaign, people are finally realizing that Savannah has an orchestra again. Everyone is looking at this Sing-Along as another way to spread the message that this organization is here to stay. w The Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along conducted

by Tim Hall takes place 8 pm Friday at Wesley Monumental United Methodist (429 Abercorn St.). $20 tickets available at www. savannahorchestra.org or by calling (800) 514-3849. Scores will be available at the event for a $5 refundable deposit.

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Bill Keith: The pros are that you’re building experiences. People will walk out aglow and with a wonderful holiday memory of seeing something both culturally and aesthetically great. The only downside I can see —and I don’t really view it as such— is this is not a well-rehearsed audience. It’s more about passion and fun and joining together.

Until everyone shows up and actually sings, we have no idea what it’ll sound like! We’ll have some great singers alongside folks who aren’t trained, but everyone will be into it and working together. Last year Tim and I were pleased with the quality of the chorus, and we assume if anything, this year, it will be even better.

Sinfonietta can make for the health of the arts community, and I intend to make that happen. There’s so much talent right here in Savannah that it’s easy to forget, or take for granted. We’ve got a new soprano this year who just moved here from Memphis, and I’m looking very forward to exposing her to our audience.

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If that sounds hard for you to grasp, then it probably will be.

This is not your average bar band — especially considering they hail from Asheville, N.C. (after forming in Augusta, Ga. a few years back), a beautiful mountain town that’s infinitely more granola and micro-brews than escargot and absinthe. However, if you’re able to turn off that part of your brain that prefers neat rows of easy-to-decipher metaphor and analogy and let thematically-oriented stage shows (read: shtick) wash over you without getting caught up in THE MEANING OF IT ALL, then Hellblinki

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is an immensely entertaining ride through hell’s trunk room.

Eerie subject matter, diabolical vocal delivery, gruesomely gnashing arrangements and a palpable sense of the Grand Guignol are par for the course with this ultra-indie group who’s won over scores of fans via DIY CDs, internet downloads and a darkly playful and interactive website (www.hellblinki.com).

Still in need of a quick and easy take on their multi-faceted mood music? Just after suggesting that the band owed more of a stylistic debt to Tom Waits’ Rain Dogs LP than Sworfishtrombones (as I have often claimed in print), Benjamin offered me this pithy dissection in a recent e-mail: “Three Penny Opera meets Sesame Street, with guerilla operatics, and a southern drawl.”

Smokestack & The Foothill Fury, a sit-down one-man band (beat-up box guitar, kick drum, percussion, etc...) from Dahlonega, Ga. opens with a set of liquor-soaked, self-aware rotgut blues. Fri., 11 pm, The Jinx.

One thing the Savannah Music Festival has excelled at over the past five years is proving that there’s exciting common ground to be found between talented musicians of all stripes.

Not that this is some kind of bold, hitherto undocumented phenomenon, but the cross-pollination that lies at the heart of many of the SMF’s more risky (and thus more intriguing) concert events often hinges on the notion that those from different backgrounds —or even cultures— who have mastered their individual instruments usually find it much easier to converse through notes than words.

That same streak seems to run through the concept behind this evening of jazz and acoustic roots music explorations featuring four noted pickers.

Celebrated mandolin icons like Mike Marshall sing the praises of Don Stiernberg, who studied at the feet of the legendary Jethro Burns. The Chicago-based artist has since applied his dazzling technique on this notoriously tricky instrument to the realm of jazz to forge his own uniquely subtle and playful style of improvisatory string music. “He swings hard,” says famed mando hero David Grisman. “Everybody’s just sitting there with their jaws dropped.”

For this gig, he’ll be joined on this venue’s tiny stage by fellow mandolin ace Tony Williamson, the lightning-fast, award-winning guitarist Jeff Autry, and Savannah’s own jazz legend, upright bassist Ben Tucker. Says promoter Randy Wood, “It would be difficult to see a show of this magnitude without paying through the nose,” and since his room only holds 100, he’s right.

There’s not a bad seat in the smoke and alcohol-free house, and those who play mandolin themselves can always try and snag a seat to Stiernberg’s intimate afternoon workshop (call the venue for more info). If you just love to listen and watch, advance tickets are only $25. Call 748-1930 to reserve yours quickly. Sun., 7 pm, Randy Wood’s Concert Hall (1304 E. Hwy 80, Bloomingdale) ALL-AGES.

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‘Ho-Ho-Honky-Tonk Tour’

This triple-bill finds two Southeastern retro and alt.country bands (Charlotte’s Hickry Hawkins —whose old backing band used to be called Side Meat— and Chapel Hill’s The Bo-Stevens) hooking up with a high-octane greaser punk-a-billy act from Charleston (The Defilers) for a rip-snortin’ night’s worth of tear-stained laments and flat-top rave-ups.

Hawkins, whose motto of late is “Hard liquor, fried chicken and you,” is often likened to Dwight Yoakam for his swampy, rock-oriented take on Bakersfield-style C & W. The Bo-Stevens (who boast a diminutive female doghouse bassist named Miss Billie) have obviously soaked up an awful lot of Merle Haggard LPs, in the best way possible. And The Defilers tear it up like Mike Ness doing his best to hog-tie Jimmy & The Teasers. Sat., 11 pm, The Jinx.

Lizzy Loeb

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Known initially as a strong female folkie (and early peer of the Indigo Girls), this Atlanta-based singer and ace guitarist morphed into a strange cross between late’70s Patti Smith and early Chris Robinson for her early-’90s dalliance with Arista Records. After being dropped, she embraced her indie roots and now plays over 200 dates a year in support of almost two handfuls of excellent DIY CDs of raw modern folk and gritty blues. Lately, she’s been diving into slide guitar for the first time, and she’s already being compared to Bonnie Raitt (and rightfully so in terms of impact and balls). Shows at this venue are often hard for us to confirm, so you’ll wanna call that night to make sure it’s still on. Fri., 8 pm, Guitar Bar.

The Savannah Choral Society’s Holiday Pops Concert

With a new, full-time (and highly acclaimed) conductor on board, this revival of a long-dormant annual tradition features backing by a full orchestra, and guest performances by kindred spirits the Savannah Danse Theatre and the Savannah Children’s Choir. Tickets are $26.75 $11.75 at www.savannahcivic.com or by phone at 651-6556. Sat., 8 pm, Johnny Mercer Theater.

‘An Evening with Rachel Waiters’

Said Children’s Choir welcomes this famed mezzo-soprano to town for an interactive recital and talk on her musical evolution from pop to gospel and on into opera.

Can’t make this event? Waiters will also make a guest appearance Sunday at 3 pm for the Choir’s annual concert, which features holiday music from across the globe sung in five different tongues. Additional guests on hand include Trae Gurley, Morgan Grotheer and Billy Wooten. Thurs., 7 pm, Savannah Technical College’s Goodman Auditorium + Sun., 3 pm, AASU Fine Arts Center. w

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The latest installment of this art museum’s monthly concert series (curated by the SMF’s Executive & Artistic Director Rob Gibson) features this Fla.-based jazz guitarist who’s been playing since the age of ten. Inspired by the work of such “clean tone” greats as Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, George Benson and Pat Martino, Greene — who in addition to teaching jazz guitar, arranging and improvisation at the celebrated Univ. of North Florida, also serves as an instructor at the prestigious National Guitar Workshop and authors book on the instrument for the famed Mel Bay Publications— has earned the respect of peers as well as critics (Just Jazz Guitar praised his “impeccable technique”).

For this early evening gig in a beautiful venue, Greene will be joined by Dennis Marks on bass and the sublime Eric Vaughan on drums. As always, attendees may enjoy the museum during the show.

Free to Jepson/Telfair members or $10 to the public. Food and drinks available. Fri., 6 pm, Jepson Center for The Arts.

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Fiddler’s Crab House Chuck Courtenay & Bucky Bryant (Live Music) Acoustic guitar duo known for their tight vocal harmonies, playing rock, country and pop (covers/originals) 7 p.m.

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Hercules Bar and Grill TBA (Live Music) Rock, Blues, Soul and Pop 8 p.m.

The Island Grill TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

The Jazz Corner The Lavon Stevens Group w/Louise Spencer (Live Music) Jazz, Broadway showtunes and blues from an area combo Dec 13, 8 p.m., Dec 14, 8 p.m., Dec 15, 8 p.m. Dec 16, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Trae Gurley’s “Swoonatra” (Live Music) Singing thespian’s tribute to ‘Ol Blue Eyes’ golden period 7:30 p.m.

The Jinx Dance Party w/ DJ D-Frost & Friends (DJ) 10 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Danny Quinn (Live Music) Acoustic guitarist/singer playing Celtic ballads, folk and pop (covers/originals) -8 p.m.

Loco’s Deli & Pub (Southside) Team Trivia w/ Kowboi (Other) 7 p.m.

Luther’s Rare & Well Done Branan Logan (Live Music) 9 p.m.

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■ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 A.J.’s Dockside “Georgia Kyle” Shiver (Live Music) American Legion Post 36 Karaoke (Karaoke) The Apex TBA (Live Music) B & D Burgers (Southside) TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Bahama Bob’s (Pooler) TBA (Live Music) Rock and Pop covers/originals 9 p.m.

Baja Cantina TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m.

The Bamboo Room TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Bay Street Blues Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton (Live Music) Acoustic guitarist/vocalist playing rock and pop (covers/ originals) 9 p.m.

Benny’s Tybee Tavern Two Fathom (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Bernie’s on River Street Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Bogey’s TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Cafe Loco TBA (Live Music) Captain’s Lounge #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Club One Local Cast, DJ Jason Hancock (Main Floor) (DJ)

Coach’s Corner Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Country and Soul covers 8 p.m.

Crystal Beer Parlor The Beer Parlor Ramblers (Live Music) Dixieland Jazz 7:30 p.m.

Daquiri Island Karaoke (Karaoke) Dawg House Grill TBA (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Blues and Soul covers/originals 7 p.m.

Dewey’s Dockside Karaoke (Karaoke) 6 p.m.

Doc’s Bar Roy & the Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Beach, Shag and Soul covers 8 p.m.

Dolphin Reef Lounge & Ocean Plaza The Denny Phillips Duo (Live Music) Rock, Pop and Soul covers 8 p.m.

Doubles Lounge “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) El Picasso Karaoke (8 p.m.) (Karaoke) Fannie’s on the Beach TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House Jon Doe (Live Music) Local acidfunk and rock cover band (think George Clinton, Jimi Hendrix, etc...) 9:30 p.m.

Friendly’s Tavern 2 #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Gayna’s Bar Karaoke (9 p.m.) (Karaoke) Hercules Bar and Grill Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Country and Soul covers 8 p.m.

Huck-A-Poo’s TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Hyatt Regency TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Isaac’s on Drayton A Nickel Bag of Funk (Live Music) Gutsy and dance-oriented female-fronted funk, R & B and soul party band (covers & originals) Dec 14, 9 p.m. Dec 15, 9 p.m.

The Island Grill TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

The Jazz Corner The Lavon Stevens Group w/Louise Spencer (Live Music) Jazz, Broadway showtunes and blues from an area combo Dec 13, 8 p.m., Dec 14, 8 p.m., Dec 15, 8 p.m. Dec 16, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Bottles & Cans (Live Music) Tighterthan-tight, high-energy blues/swing/Americana/garage combo featuring guitar, bass, drums and harmonica (covers/originals). 9 p.m.

Jen’s & Friends TBA (Live Music) Acoustic Rock, Pop, Country and Soul covers/originals 10 p.m.

Jepson Center for the Arts The Barry Greene Trio (Live Music) Famed jazz guitarist likened to Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass and George Benson. Part of the monthly Jepson Live series, curated by Savannah Music Festival Director Rob Gibson. 6 p.m.

The Jinx The Hellblinki Sextet; Smokestack & The Foothill Fury (Live Music) Acclaimed theatrical “Pirate Cabaret” act from N.C. drawing inspiration from Bertold Brecht, Nick Cave, Tom Waits and children’s fairy tales; whiskey-soaked, one-man low-down blues band from Northwest GA. 11 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Danny Quinn (Live Music) Acoustic guitarist/singer playing Celtic ballads, folk and pop (covers/originals) -8 p.m.

Luther’s Rare & Well Done TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Mansion on Forsyth Park Frank Bright; Silver Lining (Live Music) Solo pianist (jazz, standards); local jazz/modern lounge trio feat. female vocals Dec 14, 5 & 9 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Paul Rader (Live Music) Solo acoustic singer/songwriter with a strong voice (covers/originals) 10 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) David Flannery (Live Music) Acoustic guitarist/singer playing rock, pop & blues (covers/originals) 9 p.m.

Moon River Brewing Co. TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m.

Mulberry Inn The Champagne Jazz Trio (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Murphy’s Law TBA (Live Music) 10 p.m.

One Hot Mama’s BBQ TBA (Live Music) 10:30 p.m.

Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m.

Pogy’s TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Quality Inn American Pride Karaoke (Karaoke) 8 p.m.

The Quarter Sports Bar TBA (Live Music) Rock, Folk and Blues 10 p.m.

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Mansion on Forsyth Park David Duckworth; Roger Moss & Eric Jones (Live Music) Solo pianist (jazz, showtunes, classical); duo of a classically-trained vocalist and an impressive jazz pianist playing standards and hip cabaret tunes Dec 13, 5 & 8 p.m.

Moon River Brewing Co. Eric Britt (Live Music) Acoustic guitarist/singer playing alt.rock and pop 8:30 p.m.

Murphy’s Law The Train Wrecks (Live Music) Upbeat Americana and roots-rock-a-billy - covers and originals 10 p.m.

Myrtle’s Bar & Grill J. Howard Duff (Live Music) 7:30 p.m.

One Hot Mama’s BBQ TBA (Live Music) 5 p.m.

Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m.

Plum’s TBA (Live Music) 10:30 p.m.

Pogy’s TBA (Live Music) The Rail Pub “Helium Karaoke” w/ Wrath Nasty (Karaoke) Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Savannah Technical College Savannah Childrens Choir presents “An Evening Wiht Rachel Waiters” (Live Music) Interactive recital/discussion highlighting this talented African-American mezzo-soprano’s musical evolution from pop and gospel to operatic repertoire (in the school’s Goodman Auditorium). 7 p.m.

Savannah Theatre “A Christmas Tradition” (Other) Musical Play -8 p.m. 3 p.m.

The Sentient Bean The Frantic Rabbit Poetry Slam (Other) Recurring spoken word showcase and competition open to ALL-AGES. 8 p.m.

Slugger’s Trivia w/ Charles & Mikey (Other) 10 p.m.

Spanky’s TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Steamer’s TBA (Live Music) Rock, Country and Pop covers 9 p.m.

Stingray’s Eddie Mercer (Live Music) Acoustic guitarbased covers/originals 7 p.m.

Tantra Lounge DJ In a Coma (DJ) 11 p.m.

Tommy’s Karaoke w/ Jeff & Rebecca (Karaoke) Tropicana Night Club DJ Southstar Spins Top 40 (DJ) 10 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House TBA (Live Music) 6 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) TBA (Live Music) 6 p.m.

Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m.

Venus De Milo Hip Hop Night w/ DJ Maytag (DJ) Wasabi’s Live DJ Frankie Spins Hip-hop & Electric Fusion (DJ) 8 p.m.

Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa The Moon River Chorus (Live Music) Together for over a decade, this group of mostly retirees specializes in the uniquely American genre of Barbershop music. They’ll offer a mix of traditional Barbershop tunes and holiday classics, sung in four-part harmony. Part of the 7th Annual Savannah Harbor Foundation Holiday Concert Series. 6:30 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe TBA (Live Music) 10 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Bluffton) TBA (Live Music) 10 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Hilton Head) TBA (Live Music) 10:30 p.m.

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Riders Lounge TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Robin’s Nest Perception (Live Music) Regional hard, classic, modern & southern rock band (covers & originals) 9 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos (Live Music) 8:30 p.m.

Savannah Theatre “A Christmas Tradition” (Other) Musical Play 8 p.m. “A Christmas Tradition” (Other) Musical Play -8 p.m. 3 p.m.

Scandals TBA (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Blues and Country cover bands 9:30 p.m.

Steamer’s TBA (Live Music) Acoustic Blues, Rock, Pop & Country covers/originals 9 p.m.

Stingray’s Eddie Mercer (Live Music) Acoustic guitarbased covers/originals 7 p.m.

Stogie’s DJ Paynt & DJ Mself (DJ) Tommy’s Rhythm Riot (Live Music) Rock, country & hip-hop party band known for a fun setlist and sassy audience interaction Dec 14, 9:30 p.m. Dec 15, 9:30 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House TBA (Live Music) Acoustic Rock, Country, Pop & Blues covers/originals 6 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) TBA (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Country and Blues covers/originals 6 p.m.

Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House TBA (Live Music) Acoustic Pop, Rock, Country, Soul & Bluegrass covers/originals 7 p.m.

Venus De Milo Live DJ (DJ) Vic’s on The River TBA (Live Music) Jazz & Blues covers/originals 7 p.m.

The Warehouse The Magic Rocks (Live Music) Eclectic power trio playing a wide variety of unusual covers in the rock, alternative, blues, soul and vintage country genres. Their lineup includes members of well-known local original acts Superhorse, Hot Pink Interior and GAM. 8 p.m.

Wasabi’s DJ Frankie -C Spins Hip-hop an Electric Fusion (8 p.m.) (DJ) Ways Station Tavern Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church Savannah Sinfonietta’s 2nd Annual “Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along” (Live Music) Led by Maestro Timothy Hall, this “over-the-top” staging of the choral music masterpiece welcomes audience participation and will be taped by WSAV-TV for later broadcast. 8 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Live DJ (DJ) 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Mister Fernando (Live Music) Crunchy, melodic modern rock (with a grunge edge and plenty of vocal harmonies) from Atlanta 10 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Hilton Head) TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Yong’s Country Club (formerly the Music Box) TBA (Live Music) ■ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 The Apex TBA (Live Music) Bahama Bob’s (Pooler) TBA (Live Music) Rock and Pop covers/originals 9 p.m.

The Bamboo Room TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Bay Street Blues Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Paul Rader (Live Music) Accomplished acoustic guitarist/vocalist playing rock/pop/blues (covers & originals) - solo set 8:30 p.m. Thomas Claxton (Live Music) Acoustic guitarist/vocalist playing rock and pop (covers/originals) 9 p.m.

Benny’s Tybee Tavern Two Fathom (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Bernie’s on River Street Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Bogey’s TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

The Britannia British Pub TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m. The Train Wrecks (Live Music) Hopped-up local roots-a-billy and brash roadhouse rock quartet with an alt.country edge (covers/originals) 10 p.m.

Cafe Ambrosia TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m.

Captain’s Lounge #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Chuck’s Bar #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) City Market TBA (Live Music) 2 p.m.

Club One DJ Hancock (DJ) 10 p.m.

Creekside Cafe TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m.

Daquiri Island Karaoke (Karaoke) Dawg House Grill TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m.

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Deb’s Pub & Grub Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Dewey’s Dockside TBA (Live Music) 6 p.m.

Doc’s Bar Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Dos Primos TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Doubles Lounge “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) Driftaway Cafe TBA (Live Music) Blues, Rock, Country & Pop covers/originals 7 p.m.

Fannie’s on the Beach Randy “Hatman” Smith (Live Music) Beach, Boogie & Blues from a solo guitarist “with the full band sound” 8 p.m. TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House The Jubal-Kane Blues Band (Live Music) Hard-hitting, riff-heavy N.C. act with an impressive harp player, drawing on the ‘70s British blues-rock revival for inspiration 9:30 p.m.

French Quarter Cafe TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Gayna’s Bar Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Gilley’s TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Glazer’s Pub TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Grapevine Gail Thurmond (Live Music) Piano & vocal jazz, country, Latin and standards by a veteran songwriter and recording artist who’s entertained Savannahians for more than a decade 6:30 p.m.

Guitar Bar Michelle Malone (Live Music) Esteemed Atlanta-based blues/rock guitarist and singer who’s a fixture in female songwriting circles, and has several highly praised LPs under her belt. Call first to make sure the gig is still on. 8 p.m.

Hercules Bar and Grill TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Hyatt Regency TBA (Live Music) Isaac’s on Drayton A Nickel Bag of Funk (Live Music) Gutsy and dance-oriented female-fronted funk, R & B and soul party band (covers & originals) Dec 14, 9 p.m. Dec 15, 9 p.m.

The Island Grill TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

The Jazz Corner The Lavon Stevens Group w/Louise Spencer (Live Music) Jazz, Broadway showtunes and blues from an area combo Dec 13, 8 p.m., Dec 14, 8 p.m., Dec 15, 8 p.m. Dec 16, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Bluesonics (Live Music) Polished, “uptown” electric blues combo anchored by the rocksteady drumming of Ken Harrison (covers/standards) 9 p.m.

Jen’s & Friends TBA (Live Music) Acoustic Pop, Rock, Country, Blues & Soul covers/originals 10 p.m.

The Jinx “Ho-Ho-Honky-Tonk Tour” w/Hickry Hawkins, The Bo-Stevens & The Defilers (Live Music) Holiday package (store) tour featuring up-and-coming oldschool outlaw country and greaser punk-a-billy bands from Charlotte, Chapel Hill and Charleston 11 p.m.

The Johnny Mercer Theatre The Savannah Choral Society’s Holiday Pops Concert (Live Music) A revival of an long-dormant annual tradition, now presented by the Savannah Choral Society under the direction of Peter Shannon, and with accompaniment by a full orchestra, the Savannah Danse Theatre and the Savannah Children’s Choir. 8 p.m.

Juarez Mexican Restaurant (Waters Ave.) Karaoke (Karaoke) Jukebox Bar & Grill TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Danny Quinn (Live Music) Acoustic guitarist/singer playing Celtic ballads, folk and pop (covers/originals) -8 p.m.

Loco’s Deli & Pub (Downtown) TBA (Live Music) Lucas Theatre The Studio’s “Swinging at Club Sweets” (Live Music) Holiday stage show (based on The Nutcracker) set in a 1930s speakeasy -- feat. local dancers, vocalist Roger Moss and Ricardo Ochoa’s live jazz ensemble w/arrangements by Peter Tavalin.

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■ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah Childrens Choir’s Annual Concert: “When You Believe...”

(Live Music) Holiday music from around the world, sung in English, Hebrew, Spanish, Italian and Latin.

Guest musicians at the show also include vocal soloists Rachel Waiters, Billy Wooten, Trae Gurley and Morgan Grotheer. 3 p.m.

A.J.’s Dockside Joey Manning (Live Music) Singing keyboardist/guitarist offering popular hits 7 p.m.

Aqua Star Restaurant (Westin Harbor Hotel) Ben Tucker & Bob Alberti (Live Music) Veteran Jazz Duo (piano & bass) playing standards 11:30 a.m.

Bahama Bob’s (Pooler) Karaoke (Karaoke) Belford’s TBA (Live Music) 6 p.m.

Benny’s Tybee Tavern Roy & the Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Solo singer/guitarist with sequenced backing playing pop/rock/soul/beach hits and originals 5 p.m.

Bernie’s (Tybee) Karaoke w/DJ Levis (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Captain’s Lounge #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Christ Church Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols (Live Music) Bell ringers, children, youth and adult choirs tell of the coming and birth of Christ through carols, anthems, and hymns. 10:30 a.m.

Daquiri Island Karaoke (Karaoke) Dewey’s Dockside Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Shag, Blues & Soul hits 5 p.m.

Doc’s Bar TBA (Live Music) Beach, Shag, Soul, Pop, Rock, Boogie, Country & Blues Doubles Lounge “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) Driftaway Cafe TBA (Live Music) Acoustic Rock, Pop, Country, Blues & Soul covers El Potro Mexican Restaurant Karaoke w/Michael (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

The Flying Fish Barry Johnson (Live Music) Acoustic Rock, Country, Blues & Pop covers 6 p.m.

The Island Grill TBA (Live Music) 5 p.m.

The Jazz Corner The Lavon Stevens Group w/Louise Spencer (Live Music) Jazz, Broadway showtunes and blues from an area combo Dec 13, 8 p.m., Dec 14, 8 p.m., Dec 15, 8 p.m. Dec 16, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Annie Allman (Live Music) Veteran player (and member of the famed Allman family of musicians) offering instrumental electric jazz guitar to sequenced backing (covers/standards) 7 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Danny Quinn (Live Music) Acoustic guitarist/singer playing Celtic ballads, folk and pop (covers/originals) -8 p.m.

Marlin Monroe’s Surfside Grill TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m.

Mercury Lounge Acoustic Ladyland (Live Music) Offshoot of local electric blues/garage rock band Bottles & Cans, playing roots music, early C & W and Americana and featuring Old-Time multi-instrumentalist Joe Nelson 10 p.m.

Murphy’s Law Irish Pub Acoustic Session, Celtic Karaoke (Live Music) Traditional Celtic acoustic jam session for pros and amateurs alike, followed by Karaoke 7 & 9 p.m.

One Hot Mama’s BBQ TBA (Live Music) 6 p.m.

Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m.

Randy Wood’s Concert Hall “Chicago meets Low Country Jazz” (Live Music) Famed mandolin masters Tony Williamson and Don Stiernberg join the acclaimed acoustic guitarist Jeff Autry savannah’s own elder statesman of jazz bass, Ben Tucker for a unique evening of improvisational musical exploration. Open to ALL-AGES 7 p.m.

Red Leg Saloon Karaoke w/Frank Nelson (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

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Mansion on Forsyth Park Frank Bright; David Lugo & Latin Jazz Motion (Live Music) Solo pianist (jazz, standards); danceable Latin jazz led by a veteran percussionist Dec 15, 5 & 9 p.m.

Marlin Monroe’s Surfside Grill TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub “Georgia Kyle” Shiver (Live Music) Self-proclaimed “Gypsy Boy” guitarist/mandolinist/singer who’s released several CDs of originals and standards drawing on blues, country, bluegrass, rock and contemporary folk. 10 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) David Harbuck (Live Music) Veteran acoustic guitarist/ vocalist playing rock/pop/blues (covers & originals) 8 p.m.

Moon River Brewing Co. TBA (Live Music) Blues, Jazz, Rock, Pop & Funk covers/originals 8 p.m.

Mulberry Inn The Champagne Jazz Trio (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Murphy’s Law Seldom Sober (Live Music) Up-andcoming acoustic Celtic combo playing both traditional and contemporary Irish music 5 p.m.

One Hot Mama’s BBQ TBA (Live Music) 10 p.m.

Panini’s Cafe TBA (Live Music) 10 p.m.

Paradiso at Il Pasticcio DJ Matthew Gilbert & DJ Kwaku (DJ) House Music 11:30 p.m.

Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m.

Pogy’s TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Quality Inn American Pride Karaoke (Karaoke) 8 p.m.

The Quarter Sports Bar TBA (Live Music) Rock, Folk and Blues 10 p.m.

Red Leg Saloon High Velocity (Live Music) Well-known regional southern and classic rock and modern country cover band with a wide repertoire Dec 14, 9 p.m. Dec 15, 9 p.m.

Savannah Blues TBA (Live Music) Blues, Rock & Jam bands - covers/originals 10 p.m.

Savannah Jazz & Blues Bistro (Bluffton) TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Savannah Theatre “A Christmas Tradition” (Other) Musical Play -8 p.m. 3 p.m.

Scandals TBA (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Blues and Country cover bands 9:30 p.m.

The Sea Grill TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Future 1983 (Live Music) Off-kilter, jazz and punk-based instrumental guitar/bass/drums trio (from the Fernandina Beach, Fl. area) dealing in quirky, complex rock fusion riffage. ALL-AGES 8 p.m.

Shamrock’s Irish Pub TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Spanky’s TBA (Live Music) 10 p.m.

Steamer’s Perception (Live Music) Regional hard, classic, modern & southern rock band (covers & originals) 9 p.m.

Stingray’s Randy “Hatman” Smith (Live Music) Solo guitarist/singer playing beach, boogie, blues and pop hits with sequenced backing for a “full-band sound”.

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Stogie’s DJ Aushee Knights (DJ) House Music & ‘80s hits 10 p.m.

Tommy’s Rhythm Riot (Live Music) Rock, country & hip-hop party band known for a fun setlist and sassy audience interaction Dec 14, 9:30 p.m. Dec 15, 9:30 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) TBA (Live Music) 6 p.m.

Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m.

Venus De Milo DJ Maytag (DJ) 10 p.m.

VFW Club (Hinesville) TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Vic’s on The River TBA (Live Music) Jazz & Blues covers/originals 7 p.m.

The Warehouse Bottles & Cans (Live Music) Hoppedup delta blooze and swinging garage rock (covers/ originals) 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Bluffton) TBA (Live Music) 10 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Hilton Head) Joy Ride (Live Music) Female-fronted rock cover band from Charleston 10 p.m.

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Sea Dawgs TBA (Live Music) 1 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Kurt Reifler (Live Music) Acclaimed NYC-based indie rocker who excels at funk and R & B guitar and drums, as well as boasting a powerul, hardsoul voice akin to Lenny Kravitz. ALL-AGES. 8 p.m.

Slugger’s 5 Point Productions Karaoke (Karaoke) 10 p.m.

Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House TBA (Live Music) Acoustic Blues, Country, Rock, Bluegrass & Pop acts Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah Savannah Folk Music Society’s Annual Caroling Party (Live Music) Attendees are encouraged to bring a holiday treat or dessert to share. 7 p.m.

The Warehouse Thomas Claxton (Live Music) Acoustic guitarist/singer playing Rock & Pop covers/originals 7:30 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe The Courtenay Brothers, Live Music TBA (Live Music) Popular Rock, Country & Pop covers and originals (acoustic) 1 & 10 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Bluffton) TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Hilton Head) TBA (Live Music) 11 p.m.

■ MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 Bayou Cafe Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues and Country covers -9 p.m.

Blueberry Hill Karaoke (Karaoke) The Boathouse The Eric Culberson Blues Band (Live Music) Internationally-known electric blues trio led by an ace guitarist/singer 6 p.m.

Doubles Lounge Live DJ (DJ) Beach Music Driftaway Cafe TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m.

The Grill Beachside TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m.

The Jazz Corner The Howard Paul Group (Live Music) 7-string guitarist’s jazz combo featuring special guest percussionist Steve Primatic 8 p.m.

The Jinx DJ KZL’s Kaleidoscope (DJ) wild mash-up of garage rock, vintage soul, punk, psychedelic, modern electro, glam and psychedelia spun by Superhorse frontman Keith Kozel (10 pm) Kevin Barry’s Carroll Brown (Live Music) Singing acoustic guitarist from near Charleston playing “coastal country”, Celtic ballads, folk and pop (covers/ originals) King’s Inn Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Murphy’s Law Open Mic Night (Live Music) 7:30 p.m.

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o many toys! In Sam Harris’s kitchen there’s a spiral mixer with the capacity to mix 300 lbs. of dough. It enables bread dough to be mixed in half the time it would take in a conventional mixer and with less oxygenation — and therefore way more flavor and better color and texture.

After mixing, leavened doughs are retarded in a digitally-temperature controlled refrigerator that allows yeast to ferment (at 45º F) in a long, slow, flavor enhancing process. Three Polin electric hearth ovens have special reinforced cement decks forbreads to bake on —facilitating “oven spring,” which gives bread better volume.

Those same ovens have a steam injection system to fill the cooking chamber which helps give breads a crisp, crunchy crust.

When the need arises to evenly cook as many as 45 nine-inch pies (Sam and Teresa are looking for customer suggestions, so I’m suggesting blueberry, strawberry-rhubarb and coconut cream) at a time, the rack oven has a vertical cooking chamber that is big enough to stand up inside! Co-owner Teresa even has a baker’s calculator that does a variety of recipe conversions.

So much food! Every morning the bakeoff starts around 6 a.m. I eat enough sweets to give me a sugar rush that I enjoy until I crash. The terrific pear tart is artistically formed in the shape of a pear thanks to a mold built by Sam’s brother-in-law; the rum raisin roll has raisins marinated in and a glaze made from dark Meyer’s rum, and the Opera Cake is amazing.

Pecan pie is a topseller. It’s very good, but any talented home baker could make one as almost good by following the recipe on the Karo bottle. But how many of us would take the time or make the effort to do that? Especially with pecans at almost $11 a pound.

So…What’s for lunch? Harris Baking has a menu which highlights the breads that sandwiches are made with. Seasoned food photographer and gourmand Lee Futch and I have a Roast Beef “Samwich” which Sam and Teresa’s son 17-year-old son Sam (as of this writing he’s single, ladies!) created

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and named after himself, and the vegetarian Basic sandwich. Both are delicious, as is the made-in-house pickle.

Lee’s soup selection is eat-with-a-fork thick and too salty. New chef Josh Holden (Sam’s the baker) started after we had that lunch, so now the menu will slowly expand and the soup problem should disappear.

So many customers… Already the restaurant is packed full for lunch. Ben Tucker was the first customer at Harris Baking Company. It’s the “first dollar” mounted on the wall.

“I love this place, man, he puts his heart into it, he’s an artist,” Ben says of Sam. “Where else can I get a croissant I can eat without butter, jelly, or jam, that’s so delicious I can eat it just the way it is?” he asks rhetorically as we talk music and food.

James Hunt, who’s opening The Hunt Club Clothiers next door is a frequent customer. Sam and Teresa are talking fashion with him, in the form of custom designed chef jackets.

I have the pleasure of sitting and talking with Gerry Miller and her son John. Why do I mention this random conversation?

Simple, because I enjoyed it and them… and because Harris Bakery is a place where you can sit down with complete strangers and make new friends.

So much information!

Sam’s croissants are made with an expensive European style Plugra brand butter: It’s got less water and more fat than standard

American butters.

The reason the croissants are straight is a French tradition where straight indicates made with butter, curved indicates made with margarine. Financiers (small cakes often shaped like a bar of gold) got their name because historically they were a key to the financial success of European bakeries.

Katie Wysocki, who designs some of the showcase displays every morning, is studying to be a chef. Sam the owner is a graduate of the San Francisco Baking Institute.

To maximize flavor (depending on the bread dough) the start-to-finish process might take as long as four days! The croissants… they’re 35 percent butter by weight!

So…I’m sitting at home listening to Ben’s Comin’ Home Baby on a CD I bought at the restaurant. There’s a hit version out now by Michael Buble.

I’ve just completed my own blind taste test: I compared Sam’s pecan pie, blueberry scone, crunchy-yet chewy oatmeal raisin cookie and cinnamon raison roll to their grocery store counterparts. It’s not even close; I choose Sam’s products every time.

And then for dinner I choose to eat Harris Baking products for dinner over the pork chops, wild rice with sun dried tomatoes and collard greens I was going to have.

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ing member of the Growing Hope Artisans’ Cooperative, Howard Jackson has been creating collaborative artwork and assisting with arts programming at Union Mission for many years. An opening reception will be held Wednesday, December 12, 5-7 p.m. at the Starfish, 719 E. Broad Street.

Kahil Gibran — A collection of paintings and drawings by the poet and author of “The Prophet” can be seen Dec. 8 through Jan. 27 at the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St.

Kathy Miller and Betty Melaver — The artists of the

‘Ansel Adams: Celebration of Genius’ — Through Jan. 6 at the

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 York St. ‘Always There’ — Porcelain and stoneware sculptures by Barbara Duch and expressionistic abstracts, contemporary cityscapes and landscapes by Fran Thomas at Gallery 440, 440 Bull St.

Howard Jackson with Sierra Schell; Union Mission’s collaborative art is on display at Starfish Cafe

Andrea Bruno: Paintings on Glass — Gallery 440 welcomes new artist Andrea Bruno and her striking works on glass.

Ongoing Fifth Anniversary Show with new paintings by owner Fran Thomas and ceramic sculpture by Barbara Duch. Through Dec. 14. Gallery 440, 440 Bull St.

Holiday Treasures at the Mansion — Small works by Joanne Bedient, Rebecca

Cope, John Duckworth, Peter Karis. Little River Hot Glass, Irene Sainz Mayo, Jean Claude Roy, Morgan Santander, Meredith Sutton, Scott Griffin and W. Gerome Temple Dec 6–Jan 6 at Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St.

‘I Have Marks to Make’ — An annual

community exhibition celebrating the therapeutic and rehabilitative power of art. It can be seen through Jan. 7 in the Morrison Community Gallery at the Jepson Center through Jan. 7.

‘Important Places’ — A juried exhibi-

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Indigo Sky Holiday Exhibition — This benefit exhibition to mark the renovated Indigo Sky Community Gallery at 915 Waters Ave. features work by Asa Chibas, Anissa Manzo, Jerome Meadows, Kathleen Thomas, Debra Zumstein, and more.

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Johannah Hopkinson and Maggie Evans — Savannah-based artists Johanna

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Through Dec. 31. Jewish Education Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

‘Scars’ — An art installation by Cindy

Fear, a senior graphic design major at Savannah College of Art and Design, suspended from light posts lining the reflecting pool in the Memorial Gardens and features 12 red panels. Through Dec. 28 at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave., Pooler

Small Works at the Whitney Gallery — Artwork by Mark Bradley-Shoup, Carrie

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‘Southern Wings: Images of Aviation’ — Work by aviation and historical artists Marc Stewart, Jim Balletto, Wade Meyers, and Russell Smith can be seen thru April 13 at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave., Pooler.

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We know all about folks eagerly awaiting, say, the next Harry Potter installment or the upcoming Batman movie, but has there been a franchise entry that people have wanted to avoid as much as The Golden Compass, the first of three pictures based on Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy? Christians have been on the warpath for believing that the film attacks their religion. NonChristians have been furious because they’ve heard that the movie removes all condemnations of Christianity. Book lovers have braced themselves for a bastardization of their beloved text. But a movie is a separate entity from a book and as such deserves to be judged on its own terms. And on that level, The Golden Compass is an acceptable piece of fantasy fluff, a cluttered mishmash that nevertheless can lay claim to its own scattered charms. An ambitious tale set on an alternate world, The Golden Compass opens with an expository crawl meant to set up the story, but not since 1984’s illfated adaptation of Dune has a supposedly helpful introduction been so dense and occasionally impenetrable. Yet amidst all the yammering about “Dust” and “daemons” we can gleam that this is basically yet another tale about an unassuming youth who emerges as the only person able to vanquish the evil force that’s poised to conquer all. Top-billed Nicole Kidman plays the villainous Marisa Coulter, but the lead is actually Dakota Blue Richards, a talented child actress whose presence goes a long way toward keeping this story grounded. Richards stars as Lyra, the spunky lass whose de-

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The Mist marks writer-director Frank Darabont’s third adaptation of a Stephen King property, and because he’s not shooting for Oscar gold this time around (the previous titles were the reasonably enjoyable but grotesquely overrated pair, The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile), he’s able to ease up on the pedal of self-importance and deliver an old-fashioned “B”- style genre

votion to her uncle, the explorer Lord Asriel (Daniel Craig), and to her young chums contributes to her landing in the middle of a large-scale skirmish that finds the fascistic members of the religious ruling body fighting all manner of outsiders in an effort to not only hold onto power but insure that they eliminate the notion of “free will” entirely. Lyra emerges as the unlikely leader of the revolution, backed by such disparate characters as an airborne cowboy (Sam Elliott) and an armor-packing bear (voiced by Ian McKellen). Zipping from one adventure to the next, it often plays like a highlights reel from a multipart miniseries. Craig appears in two segments before disappearing from the story (presumably, he’ll rack up more screen time in the planned sequels). And Eva Green (Craig’s co-star in Casino Royale) flits about the screen as a kindly warrior-witch, but I’ll be damned if her place in the saga is ever properly explained. But for all the narrative shortcuts taken by director-adapter Chris Weitz (yes, he of American Pie fame), the movie still works fairly well as a high-flying fantasy tale for the younger set. Budding girls are sure to fall behind Richards’ sassy heroine, while boys will dig the hand-to-hand -- excuse me, pawto-paw -- combat between two fearsome CGI bears (and here’s a rare occasion when ample use of computer-generated effects enhances the project rather than overwhelms it). As for the adults, they can enjoy the fine work by Kidman, who’s all slinky, silky menace as the purring Marisa Coulter.

flick. But even here, Darabont hasn’t completely abandoned his high-minded ideas, meaning that The Mist manages to offer some accurate evaluations of human nature in between all the expected bloodletting. Owing a nod or two in the direction of John Carpenter’s The Fog, this concerns itself with a group of people who, in the aftermath of a horrific storm, are gathered at the local supermarket stocking up on emergency rations when a mysterious mist envelops the

entire area. It soon becomes clear that something evil resides in the fog — oh, about the time that a bag boy gets shredded by a monstrous tentacle beyond anything witnessed in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea — and the shoppers wisely decide that they should remain indoors rather than venture out into the parking lot. It’s here that Darabont’s script (adapted from King’s short story) reveals its cynical roots, as Mrs. Carmody (Marcia Gay Harden), a religious zealot cer-

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Suffering from a fatal attack of the “cutes,” this family-aimed fizzle marks the directorial debut of Zach Helm, who caught everyone’s attention last year with his innovative script for Stranger Than Fiction. Helm’s screenplay here, though, is as lackadaisical as his previous one was inspired, with Dustin Hoffman cast as a kindly 243-year-old man who decides it’s time for him to graciously leave this earth (his reason being that he’s down to his last pair of comfortable shoes). He hopes to leave his magical toy store in the care of his assistant Mahoney (Natalie Portman), but she doesn’t think she can handle the responsibility, even with the shop’s workaholic accountant (Jason Bateman) and its best customer, a lonely little boy (Zach Mills) with a penchant for hats, around to assist her. The G-rated film combines Peter Pan’s message — the whole “Clap your hands if you believe in magic” spiel — with Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’s stuffed-to-the-gills set design, but with no real dramatic tension (where’s Kevin Spacey as an obvious villain when you really need him?) and a visually drab shop that remains cluttered rather than captivating, the end result is a bland confection that features an atypically bad Portman performance. And, perhaps most critically, with no playthings on the order of Buzz or Woody to enliven events, this proves to be one toy story that’s easy to skip.

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The Coen Brothers have always been known for the ease with which they’ve jumped from genre to genre — screwball comedy with Raising Arizona, gangster saga

with Miller’s Crossing, neo-film noir with Blood Simple, etc. — but with their superb new picture, No Country for Old Men, they seem to be tapping from various wells at once. Certainly, their adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s novel smacks of a contemporary Western through its wide-open settings and signals a crime thriller via its “law and disorder” plotline. But may I add the classification of monster movie to the mix? That might seem like a stretch, but as I watched Javier Bardem’s seemingly unstoppable Anton Chigurh shuffle his way through the picture, killing left and right without remorse, I realized that it’s been a looong time since I’ve seen such an unsettling creature on the screen. Chigurh is just one of the several fascinating characters occupying screen time in a delirious drama that in its finest moments echoes such classics as Psycho, Touch of Evil and Chinatown, not only in its intricate and unpredictable plot structure but also in its look at an immoral world in which chance and fate battle for the upper hand and in which evil is as tangible a presence as sticks and stones. Chigurh, who finds it easier to murder an innocent bystander than to crack a smile, is described by another character as operating by his own set of principles, and only in a topsy-turvy world could a fiend such as this be described as principled — and, more disturbingly, possibly even deserve the designation. Chigurh spends the film, set in 1980 Texas, on the trail of Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin), a cowboy who stumbles upon the aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong in the desert (lots of guns, lots of spilled blood, lots of corpses) and walks away from the scene with a satchel containing $2 million in cash. But a sum that large isn’t about to be written off by the crime bosses, and so here comes Chigurh (working for an outfit independent from the Mexican dealers) to take care of business. The catand-mouse chase between Chigurh and Moss is enough to propel any standard narrative, yet tossed into the mix is Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), a weary sheriff who, baffled and deflated by the wickedness that has come to define his country, nevertheless trudges from crime scene to crime scene, hoping to save Moss and stop Chigurh. As we’ve come to expect from a Coens feature, interesting players can be found around every corner — there’s also Moss’ baby-faced wife (Kelly MacDonald), kept in the dark by a husband whose increasingly frantic behavior threatens to put both of them at risk, and Carson Wells (Woody Harrelson), a jocular bounty hunter who functions as a walking encyclopedia when it comes to detailing Chigurh’s crimes. All of the performances are exceptional, yet this is clearly Bardem’s picture. So magnetic and full of life in his Oscar-nominated turn in Before Night Falls, he takes the opposite stance here, portraying Chigurh as an emotionally withdrawn individual whose only defining trait (outside of his imaginative choice of weapon) is the whimsical manner in which he allows a potential victim the opportunity a coin toss to decide their fate. continued on page 38

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tain that the creatures outside are God’s final solution in response to humankind’s litany of sins, converts many of the frightened survivors to her mode of thinking, a dangerous path that eventually leads to a Jim Jones-like environment and at least one human sacrifice. Religious nutjobs are usually tiresome (and rather benign) characters brought in to add some superficial tension, but propelled by Harden’s scary performance, Mrs. Carmody is a genuine threat, and she validates Darabont’s contention that times of crisis are as likely to turn people against each other as they are to unite them against a common enemy. Darabont’s pessimism extends to other areas of the script, to favorable (i.e. less predictable) advantage: It’s not always easy to figure out who will survive and who won’t, and the ending (altered from King’s original) will keep audience members’ tongues wagging as they exit into the parking lot — one, I hasten to add, hopefully not blanketed by a similarly impenetrable mist.

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Director Robert Zemeckis, whose 2004 The Polar Express felt like an animated feature that had been embalmed, again employs the “performance capture” technique (or “digitally enhanced live-action,” per the press notes) with far greater success, overlaying real actors with a cartoon sheen and placing them in the middle of a CGI landscape. In 2D, which is how the film is being shown in most theaters nationally, this runs the risk of looking as soulless as many other CGI works, but in 3D (presented only at select venues), it results in a positively astonishing experience. Tossed coins roll directly toward the camera, spears poke directly out at audience members, and even an animated Angelina Jolie’s, umm, assets seem more pronounced than usual. Based on the ancient poem, a staple of most school curriculums, the script by fantasy author Neil Gaiman and Pulp Fiction co-writer Roger Avary doesn’t always match the movie’s visual splendor (burp and piss scenes show that the makers are clearly hoping to attract the fanboy crowd), but their modifications to the ancient text are more often than not respectful. After the gruesome monster Grendel (voiced, or, more accurately, snarled

by Crispin Glover) wreaks havoc on the castle of King Hrothgar (Anthony Hopkins) and his followers, the heroic (and boastful) Beowulf (Ray Winstone) arrives to save the day. Yet he finds himself not only having to confront Grendel but also the misshapen creature’s mother (Jolie), envisioned here as a seductress with the power to lead any noble warrior astray.

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It’s a nice touch having Julie Andrews serve as (unseen) narrator for the bookend sequences in Walt Disney’s Enchanted.

Andrews, of course, played the title nanny in the studio’s Mary Poppins, which contains the famous phrase “practically perfect in every way.” And I can’t think of any better way to describe Amy Adams’ performance as Giselle, the animated damsel who doesn’t long to be a real girl but becomes one anyway. Enchanted begins in the style of the classic Disney toon flicks of yore, with the beautiful Giselle, at one with nature and its furry inhabitants, longing for “true love’s kiss” from the lips of a handsome prince. She gets her wish when she meets Prince Edward, but his scheming stepmother Queen Narissa, not wanting to relinquish the throne, banishes Giselle to a faraway land, which, it turns out, is our own New York City. Now flesh and blood, Giselle turns to a stranger, a buttoned-up divorce lawyer (Patrick Dempsey), to help her survive in this bewildering city; meanwhile, others arrive in the Big Apple in pursuit of Giselle, including Edward (James Marsden) and the evil Queen (Susan Sarandon).

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There’s no denying that the movie, which often plays like Oliver Twist as conceived by the dance troupe Stomp, is sweet and heart-

What’s Playing Where CARMIKE 10

511 Stephenson Ave. • 353-8683 Awake, Enchanted, This Christmas, August Rush, Beowulf, Mr. Magorium, American Gangster, Bee Movie

REGAL EISENHOWER

1100 Eisenhower Dr. • 352-3533 Golden Compass, Noelle, Hitman, Mist, Fred Claus, No Country for Old Men

REGAL SAVANNAH 10

1132 Shawnee St. • 927-7700 Awake, August Rush, Enchanted, This Christmas, Mr. Magorium, American Gangster, Bee Movie, Gone Baby Gone

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1901 E. Victory • 355-5000 Hitman, This Christmas, Bee Movie, Enchanted, Beowulf, Mr. Magorium, American Gangster, Fred Claus, Mist, Awake

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1150 Shawnee St. • 920-1227 Golden Compass, This Christmas, Hitman, Perfect Holiday, No Country for Old Men, Enchanged, I am Legend, Alvin, Bee Movie, Mist

Movie times: connectsavannah.com felt and full of passion. But there’s also no denying that it’s clunky, haphazard and not especially well-written or efficiently directed.

If you’ve seen the trailer, which seems to go out of its way to reveal every important scene (even the climax), then you already know that August Rush is the story of Evan Taylor (Freddie Highmore), an orphan whose parents — a cellist (Keri Russell) and a guitarist (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) — don’t even know he exists (Mom was told by her controlling father that he died during childbirth). But young Evan is determined to find his parents, and he believes that through music they can be reunited; i.e. that they’ll be able to magically hear him and locate him. Thus, he escapes from the orphanage, making his way to New York City and falling in with a band of street kids working for a Fagin-like musicianpromoter (Robin Williams). That Williams’ character turns out to be a controlling bully is one of the picture’s few surprises; everything else falls neatly into place, thanks to a script that needs about 128 coincidences to retain its forward momentum.

Local Film Series Reel Savannah: King Corn

What: A documentary about two friends, one acres of corn and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. When: Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Where: Jepson Center.

Cost: $6 cash only.

Reel Savannah: Redacted

What: A fictional story inspired by true events and directed by Brian DePalma, Redacted is centered around a small group of American soldiers stationed at a checkpoint in Iraq. When: Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Where: Victory Square 9. Cost: $8.

Psychotronic Film: Alabama’s Ghost

What: A cross between a revolutionary Black Power infomercial, a prodrugs psychedelic hippie fable, a vampire thriller, a risque jiggle movie, a Vietnamera political allegory, and a motorcycle road picture. When: Dec. 19 at 8 p.m.

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Unfortunately, Bee Movie is the same nondescript toon tale we’ve pretty much come to expect from any animated outlet not named Pixar. In this one, it’s Jerry Seinfeld contributing the vocals to the central character, a bee (named Barry) who, not content to work inside the hive until the day he dies, opts instead to see what’s going on in the world outside. He finds a New York City full of sound and fury, but also one that contains a sweet florist named Vanessa (Renee Zellweger). Breaking the long-standing rule that bees must never talk to humans, Barry makes contact with Vanessa, and the two strike up an unorthodox friendship (although Barry’s constant ogling of Vanessa makes it clear that she stirs strange sensations in his stinger).

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For all its familiar trappings, director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zaillian invest their tale with plenty of verve. Denzel Washington has been charged with bringing Frank Lucas to the screen, and, as expected, he turns the Harlem kingpin into a magnetic menace who, after serving as an apprentice to bigwig Bumpy Johnson (Clarence Williams III) throughout the 1960s, becomes a millionaire by eliminating the middle man in the drug trade, thereby infuriating the Italians who are used to being at the apex of this particular food chain. Scott and Zaillian offer up a standard movie hero in Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe), the honest cop tasked with busting open the New York/Jersey drug racket. Roberts could have come across as a cardboard saint, but thanks to Crowe’s deft underplaying, he’s an interesting figure and strikes a nice counterbalance to the more dynamic Frank Lucas. w

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Wipe Out Wireless Waste Keep Savannah Beautiful and the City of Savannah Community Planning and Development Department are sponsoring a wireless recycling program. Citizens are urged to drop off their used wireless phones at the Community Planning and Development office, 2203 Abercorn St. Participate or coordinate a drive in your neighborhood, church, school business and organization. For info, contact Nathaniel Glover at 651-6520. Ongoing.

Benefits

Artisans Cooperative Holiday Cards The Union Mission’s Artisans Cooperative is selling holiday cards for $2 each, 10 for $18 and, if you buy 40 or more, 90 cents each.

Visit www.unionmission.org, or send email to tschell@unionmission.org or growing. hope@gmail.com. Through Jan. 1, 2008.

Feral Cat Program Needs Supplies The Milton Project is seeking supplies, including small spice containers (plastic only), medium-sized gloves, batteries and flashlights with hook-on belt loops, hand-held can openers, puppy training pads, canned tuna and mackeral, KFC coupons specifically for chicken-only buckets, bath sheets and beach towels, blankets and buckets to hold supplies for trappers. Contact Sherry Montgomery at 351-4151 or sherry@coastalpetrescue.org. Ongoing.

Home and Heart Warming Program The United Way of the Coastal Empire is taking applications for this Atlanta Gas Light Co. program. United Way was given a grant to be used to help low-income homeowners with free repair or replacement of gas appliances, such as hot water heaters, furnaces, space heaters and stoves. Qualified customers also can apply for free weatherization of their homes. The program is open to residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty and Glynn counties. Call 651-7730.

Ongoing.

I Sold It on eBay for Coastal Pet Rescue I Sold It on eBay is accepting items on behalf of Coastal Pet Rescue. Donors may bring any item valued at more than $40 to the I Sold It On eBay store located next to TJ Maxx in Savannah Centre. The item will be listed and proceeds will go directly to Coastal Pet Rescue. Call 351-4151 or 3537633 or visit www.coastalpetrescue.org or www.isolditsavannah.com. Ongoing.

Looking for 35mm Analog Cameras A non-profit that teaches photography to atrisk yout is seeking donations of old 35mm Analog SLR cameras, darkroom equipment, other camera equipment and black and white film. Call Anthony Faris at 224-8296.

Free events or services: If your event or service is free of charge, we will in turn list it at no charge.

Ongoing.

Recycle, Reduce and Reuse for Coastal Pet Rescue Coastal Pet Rescue is asking area businesses to collect ink and toner cartridges at their offices. This fund-raiser will help with regular vet care for rescued pets. Contact Becky Soprych at 351-4151 or becky@coastalpetrescue.org to arrange for cartridge pickup.

Ongoing.

Ronald McDonald House An open house will be held at the Ronald McDonald House, the home away from home for families of hospitalized children, every second and fourth Monday from 4-5 p.m. through Dec. 24. Take a tour, ask questions, have a bite to eat. The house is located at 4710 Waters Ave. on the campus of Memorial Hospital. Ongoing. Ronald McDonald House, 4710 Waters Avenue.

912-356-5520. www.rmhccoastalempire.org/ Santa’s Little Orphans Christmas trees with ornaments featuring photos of adoptable pets and a wish list of items they hope to see under the tree this holiday can be seen through Dec. 30 at BankSouth (18 W. Bryan St. and 620 Stephenson Ave; BB&T (Savannah Mall, Oglethorpe Mall, Johnson Square, Pooler, and Waters Avenue branches; Canine Palace; Habersham Beverage; Punch & Judy; Shady Pines Kennels; TailsSpin; and Wachovia (Wilmington Island and Garden City branches). Sample items for wish lists include Purina dry dog and cat food, toys and treats, washable bedding, clumping cat litter, Petmate Dog Kennels, puppy pads, KMR for kittens, canned tuna and mackeral, puppy and dog shampoo, puppy and small breed dog collars and leashes, Heartgard, Frontline and Capstar flea prentatives, and giftcards from TailsSpin, Canine Palace, Wal-Mart, Target, Pet Supermarket, Petco. com, and PetSmart. Items purchased may be left with the business from which the ornaments were taken. With two very special needs dogs having higher than expected veterinary bills, monetary donations will be accepted. Santa’s Little Orphans trees is part of Coastal Pet Rescue’s annual Home 4 the Holidays program. www.coastalpetrescue. org, 351.4151 or lisa@coastalpetrescue.org.

Through Dec. 30.

Tropical Storm Noel and Flood Benefit Savannah Learning Center is collecting donations of tents, medicine, canned food, milk, diapers, potable water, clothes, footwear, blanekts, towels, personal hygiene items, gas lamps, flashlights, batteries and so on for victims of Tropical Storm Noel in the Dominican Republic. Donations also are needed to help victims of the flood in Tabasco, Mexico. Call Araceli Harper at

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272-4570 or Mercedes Espaillat at 927-7487.

Ongoing. Savannah Learning Center, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr.

Call for Entries

Auditions for “The Vagina Monologues” Six to eight women are needed for a community production of “The Vagina Monologues.” Auditions will be held Monday, Dec. 17 and Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 6-9:45 p.m. Call director Trish Sugarek at 925-8590 or 713-7011 for an appointment time. Through Dec. 18.

Home and Heart Warming Program The United Way of the Coastal Empire is taking applications for this Atlanta Gas Light Co. program. United Way was given a grant to be used to help low-income homeowners with free repair or replacement of gas appliances, such as hot water heaters, furnaces, space heaters and stoves. Qualified customers also can apply for free weatherization of their homes. The program is open to residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty and Glynn counties. Call 651-7730.

Ongoing.

Classes & Workshops

700 Kitchen Cooking School will offer hands-on educational/entertaining cooking classes at the Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St. The cost of each class is $90 per person. Call 238-5158 or visit http://www.700kitchen.com. Ongoing.

Beading Classes Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced at Bead Dreamer Studio, 407A E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 9206659. Ongoing. Bead Dreamer Studio, 407 A East Montgomery Crossroads. 912-9206659. www.beaddreamer.com Brush with Clay Classes in Raku, brush work, relief work, surface decoration, figurative and more in clay with individual attention are offered at CarosArt Studio by professional artist/clay sculptor Carolyne Graham. Costs $100 for 6 classes, or $30 per class. Clay supplies are extra. Call 925-7393 to register. Ongoing.

Construction Apprentice Program is a free 16-week training program for men and women interested in gaining construction skills for career level jobs in construction. Earn a technical certificate of credit with no cost for trainingk, books or tools. Provided t hrough a collaboration of Chatham County, the Homebuilders Association of Savannah, Savannah Technical Eollege and Step Up Savannah’s Poverty Reduction Initiative. To apply, call Tara H. Sinclair at 604-9574. Ongoing. continued on page 40

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AMBUCS is dedicated to creating mobility and independence of people with disabilities Volunteers meet every first and third Monday at 7 p.m. at Fire Mountain Restaurant on Stephenson Ave. Call Ann Johnson at 897-4818. First and Third Mon. of every month. Fire Mountain Restaurant, 209 Stephenson Ave. (912) 354-5595. www. ryansrg.com/ Chatham County Young Democrats is dedicated to getting young people ages 14 to 39 active in governmental affairs and to encourage their involvement at all levels of the Democratic party. Contact Rakhsheim Wright at 604-7319 or chathamcountyyds@ yahoo.com or visit www.org. Ongoing.

Chatham County Young Republicans For information, visit www.savannahyr.com or call Brad Morrison at 596-4810.

Coastal Democrats Contact Maxine Harris at 352-0470 or R1999MHAR@aol.com. Ongoing.

Drinking Liberally Promoting democracy one pint at a time - share politics while sharing a pitcher. This is an informal gathering of like-minded, left-leaners who may want to trade ideas, get more involved and just enjoy each other’s company. For information on times and location, visit www.DrinkingLiberally.org or send email to august1494@excite.com.

Ongoing.

Planned Parenthood meets the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. For info, call Heather Holloway at 352-4052 or heather.holloway@ppfa.org. Volunteers are needed for Planned Parenthood, and will meet the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at The Sentient Bean. For information about volunteering, call Heather Holloway 3524032 or heather.holloway@ppfa.org. Second Thurs. of every month. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. 912-232-4447. www.sentientbean.com Project Hot Seat Stop global warming with Greenpeace. Call 704-7472 for information. Ongoing.

Savannah for Obama The group meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Chatham County Democratic Headquarters, 109 W. Victory Dr. at the corner of Victory and Barnard Street. Second Thurs. of every month.

Chatham County Democratic Headquarters, 109 W. Victory Dr. 912-790-8683. www.chathamdems.com/ Skidaway Island Democrats Call Tom Oxnard at 598-4290 or send email to oxhouse@aol.com. Ongoing.

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Conversational Spanish Do you want to practice your Spanish?

Come to the mesa de espanol the second Thursday and last Friday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. For information, send e-mail to cafecontigo@gmail.com. Ongoing. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. 912-232-4447. www. sentientbean.com December Drawing, Painting and Clay Classes and open studio sessions are available at the Savannah Art and Clay School. Contact certified art teacher and clay sculptor Carolyne Graham at 925-7393 for times, prices and info. Through Dec. 31.

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute Fany’s Spanish/English Institute Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children are held at 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 921-4646 or 220-6570 to register. Ongoing.

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute, 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Free Tax School Earn extra income after taking this course.

Flexible schedules, convenient locations. The class is free but there is a small fee for books.

Call 352-2862 or visit www.libertytax.com.

Ongoing.

Highest Praise School of the Arts of Overcoming by Faith is offering vocal, piano and dance classes that are open to anyone from Pre-K to adult. Visit overcomingbyfaith.org or call 927-8601. Ongoing.

Housing Authority of Savannah Classes Free classes will be offered at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Some classes are on-going.

Adult Literacy is offered every Monday and Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. Homework Help is offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4:30 p.m. The Community Computer Lab is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GED/adult literacy education is being offered Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m.

Ongoing.

Intro to Sea Kayaking Savannah Canoe and Kayak offers an introductory class on sea kayaking every Saturday. The $95 cost includes kayak, gear and lunch. An intermediate class is available on Sundays. Reservations are required. Call 341-9502 or visit www.savannahcanoeandkayak.com. Ongoing.

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation A meditation period will be followed by instruction in the application of the foundations of Mindfulness practice to daily life. Beginner’s and experienced practitioners welcome. Ongoing weekly sessions held Monday from 6-7:30 p.m. at 313 E. Harris St. Call Cindy Beach, Buddhist nun, at 429-7265 or cindy@alwaysoptions.com.

Ongoing. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912-234-0980. www.uusavannah.org Landscape and Turf Seminar The Bamboo Farm & Coastal Gardehs is offering this day-long semianr Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for landscape and turf professionals who want to be certified as a Georgia Certified Landscape Profressional.

Homeowners also are welcome to attend.

This class is the first in a series. Topics will include pest identification, landscape planning and design and plant identification and use. The fee is $25 (cash or check only), which includes lunch. To register, call 9215460. Through Dec. 14.

Legal Services for the Elderly Class will be presented Dec. 13 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Call 447-6605. Through Dec. 13. AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. 912-447-6605. www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm Oatland Island Wildlife Center has a new name, but still offcers environmental education programs and weekend events. It is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. www.oatlandisland.org. Ongoing. Oatland Island Education Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. 912898-3980. www.oatlandisland.org/ Puppet Shows are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center for schools, day cares, libraries, churches, community events and fairs. Call 447-6605. Ongoing.

Savannah Entrepreneurial Center offers a variety of business classes. It is located at 801 E. Gwinnett St. Call 652-3582.

Ongoing. Savannah Entrepreneurial Center, 801 E. Gwinnett Street. 912-652-3582.

Savannah Learning Center Spanish Classes Be bilingual. The center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Call 272-4579 or 308-3561. e-mail savannahlatina@yahoo. com or visit www.savannahlatina.com. Free folklore classes also are offered on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ongoing. Savannah Learning Center, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Sewing Lessons Fabrika at 140 Abercorn St. offers adult classes in: Beginner Sewing: Using a Pattern -- Skirt or Totebag; Intro to Kids’ Clothing; and Drafting Your Own Skirt or Totebag.

Group classes start in September. Private lessons are available. Visit www.fabrikasavannah.com or call 236-1122. Ongoing. Fabrika, 140 Abercorn St. 912-236-1122. www.fabrikasavannah.com Starfish Cafe Culinary Arts Training Program This 12-week full-time program is designed to provide work training and employment opportunities in the food service industry, including food preparation, food safety and sanitation training, customer service training and job search and placement assistance.

Call Mindy Saunders at 234-0525. Ongoing.

The Starfish Cafe, 711 East Broad Street.

912-234-0525. www.thestarfishcafe.org/ Studio or Space by the Hour Space is available for coaches, teachers, instructors, trainers, therapists or organizations that require a studio or space by the hour. Contact Tony at 655-4591 for an appointment. Ongoing.

The Art School Classes are offered throughout the school year for 6-8 year olds, 9-12 year olds, teens and adults. The Art of Photography for ages 9-12 is a new offering this year. Tuition in-

cludes professional art supplies. Adult art classes are held Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m.

Beginners are welcome. The Art School is located at 74 W. Montgomery Cross Rd., No. B-2. For information, call Lind Hollingsworth at 921-1151. Ongoing. The Art School, 74 W. Montgomery Cross Rd., No. B-2. 912-921-1151.

Tompkins Class of ‘69 will sponsor a 7-day eastern Caribbean cruise for their 40th anniversary. The cruise will begin March 28, 2009 and return April 4, 2009. A booking fee of $150 per person is due by Dec. 21. For info about a payment plan, contact D.W. Travel Agency at 3521986. Through Dec. 21.

Tybee Island Marine Science Center offers Beach Discovery and marsh walks.

Aquarium hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children, ages 3016.

Senior, military and AAA discounts are available. Call 786-5917 or visit www.tybeemsc.org. Ongoing. Tybee Island Marine Science Center, 1510 Strand. 912-786-5917. www.tybeemsc.org/ Volunteer 101 A 30-minute course that covers issues to help volunteers get started is held the first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.

The first Thursday, the class is at Savannah State University, and the third Thursday, at United Way, 428 Bull St. Register by calling Summer at 651-7725 or visit www.

HandsOnSavannah.org. Ongoing.

Wednesday Figure Drawing Group offers artists an opportunity to meet other artists and work from a live model each week. Open to artists with some experience and no instruction is offered. The cost is $60 a month. Call Judy Mooney at 443-9313 or judymooney@bellsouth.net. Ongoing.

Savannah Actor’s Theatre, 703D Louisville Rd. 912-232-6080. www.savannahactorstheatre.org Winter Visual Arts Classes The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs is now registering students for its winter visual arts classes, day and evening classes in ceramics, metals and jewelrymaking for children, teens and adults. All classes are held at the S.P.A.C.E. studios, 9 W. Henry St., beginning Jan. 14 and will run for eight weeks. Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment and all materials and tools required. Space is limited and advance registration is encouraged. Class schedules and registration forms are available online at www.savannahga.gov/ arts or by calling 651-6783. Through Jan. 14, 2008. S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St.

Clubs & Organizations

AASU Sci-Fi Fantasy Club This is an official student club of Armstrong Atlantic State University that accepts nonstudents as associate members. It is devoted to the exploration and enjoyment of the genres of science fiction and fantasy. Activities include book discussions, movie screenings, role playing game sessions, board and card games, guest speakers,

episode marathons and armor demonstrations. Provides guest speakers to educators upon request. Call Michael at 220-8129, send e-mail to lightmagus@yahoo.com or mccauln1981@hotmail.com. or visit http:// aasuscifi.proboards105.com/index.cgi.

Ongoing.

Bike Night with Mikie is held every Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at The Red Zone Bar and Grill in Richmond Hill.

Half of the proceeds of a 50/50 drawing go to the military for phone cards and other items. Ongoing.

Blackbeard’s Scuba Club The Blackbeard’s Scuba Club will meet Saturday, Dec. 8 for a meeting followed by the monthly Christmas party. Visit the forum section of monsterscuba.com/forums/ for details and directions. Ongoing.

Buccaneer Region SCCA is the local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America. It hosts monthly solo/autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate. Visit http:// buccaneerregion.org/solo.html. Ongoing.

Chihuahua Club of Savannah A special little club for special little dogs and their owners meets one Saturday each month at 10:30 a.m. For information, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ ChiSavannah/. Ongoing.

Civil Air Patrol is the civilian, volunteer auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and is involved in search and rescue, aerospace education and cadet programs. Meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. for cadets (12-18 years old) and 7 p.m. for adult members at the former Savannah Airport terminal building off Dean Forest Road. Visit www.gawg.cap.gov, send e-mail to N303WR@aol.com, or call Capt. Jim Phillips at 412-4410. Ongoing.

Clean Coast meets monthly on the first Monday at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Check www.cleancoast.org for event schedule. Ongoing. Jewish Education Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. 912-355-8111. www.savj.org/ Coastal MINIs is a group of local MINI Cooper owners and enthusiasts who gather on the first Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Starbucks in the 12 Oaks Shopping Center on Abercorn St. to meet other MINI owners and go on motoring adventures together. Visit coastalminis.com. Ongoing.

Code Pink is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars and redirect our resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities. Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Queenies To Go-Go, 1611 Habersham St. Contact mimi.thegoddessfactory@gmail. com or visit http://fearnoarts.com. Ongoing.

Queeny’s To Go Go, 1611 Habersham St. 912-447-5555.

English Style Table Soccer Savannah Subbuteo Club. Call 667-7204 or visit http://savannahsubbuteo.tripod.com.

Ongoing.

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Revived Salon for Women Seeking Change In Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s Gift of the Sea, she wrote, “How untidy my shell has become. Blurred with moss, knobby with barnacles, its shape is hardly recognizable any more. Surely it had a shape once. It has a shape still in my mind. What is the shape of my life?” If these words resonate with you and you are a woman over 50, this group offers bonding, laughter, discussion and fun.

Seating is limited. Call 236-8581 for info.

Ongoing.

Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club Members of Starfleet International and The Klingon Assault Group meet twice a month, on the first Sunday at 4 pm. at Books-AMillion and the third Tuesday at Chen’s Chinese Restaurant at 20 E. Derenne Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Call 692-0382, email kasak@ comcast.net or visit www.roguephoenix.org.

Ongoing. Books-A-Million, 8108 Abercorn St. 921-925-8112. www.booksamillion.com/ Savannah Adventure Club is dedicated to pursuing adventures, both indoors and outdoors, throughout the Low country and beyond. Activities in the past year have included sailing, camping, skydiving, kayaking, hiking, tennis, volleyball, and skiing, in addition to regular social gatherings. Free to join, and ongoing. Email savannahadventureclub@gmail.com or visit www. savannahadventureclub.com Ongoing.

Savannah Area Landlord & Real Estate Investors Association Learn to be a real estate investor or landlord. Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Spiva Law Group, 12020 Abercorn St. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

Ongoing. Spiva Law Group, 12020 Abercorn St. Savannah Area Sacred Harp Singers The public is invited to come and sing early American music and folk hymns from the shape note tradition. This non-denominational community musical activity emphasizes participation, not performance. Songs are from The Sacred Harp, an oblong songbook first published in 1844. Call 655-0994.

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Savannah Art Association meets the second Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. Call 232-7731. Ongoing.

Savannah Brewers’ League Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. 447-0943. Call 447-0943 or visit www.hdb.org and click on Clubs, then Savannah Brewers League. Ongoing. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. Savannah Browns Backers This is an official fan club recognized by the Cleveland Browns NFL football team.

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Geechee Sailing Club meets the second Monday of the month (except for November) at 6:30 p.m. at Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Dr. in Thunderbolt.

Open to all interested in boating and related activities. Call 234-1903 or visit www. geecheesailingclub.org. Ongoing. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. 912-354-9040.

Historic Savannah Chapter of ABWA meets the second Thursday of every month from 5-7:30 p.m. at Tubby’s Restaurant. The cost is the price of the meal. Call 660-8257 for reservations. Ongoing. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. 912354-9040.

Historic Victorian Neighborhood Association meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. between Park Avenue and Duffy Street. Call 236-8546. Ongoing.

American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. 912-233-9277.

Low Country Turners This is a club for wood-turning enthusiasts.

Call Hank Weisman at 786-6953. Ongoing.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary meets the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 184 in Thunderbolt. Call 786-4508. Ongoing.

American Legion Post 184, 1 Legion Dr. 912-354-5515.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Join other moms for fun, inspiration, guest speakers, food and creative activities while children ages birth to 5 are cared for in a preschool-like setting. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:15-11:30 am at First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Call 8988316 or 898-5086 or visit www.mops.org.

Ongoing. First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 921-897-2142. www.fbcislands.com/ No Kidding! is the area’s first social club for single and married adults who do not have children.

Meet other non-parents at events and activities. For information on No Kidding! visit www.nokidding.net or send e-mail to luluette@prodigy.net. Ongoing.

Philosophy Reading Group This group will focus on various philosophical themes and texts, culminating in facilitated discussions with an open exchange of ideas within a community of inquiry.

Meeting locations will change to reflect the current issue. Contact Kristina at 407-4431571 or ktina697@hotmail.com. Ongoing.

PURE: Photographers Using Real Elements Join with other photographers and artists to celebrate the authentic photography processes of black and white film and paper development using chemicals in a darkroom. Help in the creation and promotion of Savannah’s first cooperative darkroom space to enhance the lives of working photographers and introduce the community to the magic of all classic photo chemical processes. Contact for next meeting time. Contact Kathleen Thomas at

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Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States has a dinner meeting the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6 p.m. at the Hunter Club, Hunter Army Airfield. Call John Findeis at 748-7020. Ongoing. Hunter Army Airfield, 525 Leonard Neat St. 912355-1060. www.stewart.army.mil/ Savannah Fencing Club offers beginning classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings for six weeks. Fees are $40. Some equipment is provided. After completing the class, you may become a member of the Savannah Fencing Club for

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Savannah Jaycees for young professionals ages 21 to 39 is a Junior Chamber of Commerce that focuses on friendship, career development and community involvement. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is included and there is no charge for guests.

Call 961-9913 or visit www.savannahjaycees. com. Ongoing.

Savannah Kennel Club meets every fourth Monday of the month from September through May at 7:30 p.m. at Ryan’s restaurant on Stephenson Avenue.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Everything absolute belongs to pathology.

Joyous distrust is a sign of health.” So proclaimed Friedrich Nietzsche. Note well that he used the adjective “joyous” to describe distrust, not “cynical” or “grumbling” or “sour.” The key to remaining vital and strong while questioning every so-called absolute is to cultivate a cheerful, buoyant mood as you do it. That’s one of your top assignments in the coming weeks, Aries: Practice joyous distrust.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Here are the best and most enjoyable ways to capitalize on your current astrological omens: (1) Transform one of your so-called liabilities into at least a temporary asset; (2) lose any attachment you have to pleasures and rewards that won’t mean much to you a year from now; (3) allow and even invite people to show you how you can get smarter; (4) compassionately identify the limits of the people you care about; (5) squeeze every last lesson out of what you’re leaving behind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In *Big Russ and Me,* a memoir about growing up, journalist Tim Russert writes a lot about what he learned from his father. Here’s one story: Whenever a family member accidentally broke some glass, his dad took extraordinary precautions wrapping up the shards in a sealed box before depositing them in the trash can. Why? Because he wanted to be sure the garbagemen wouldn’t cut their hands. I urge you to be that conscientious in the coming week, Gemini. Imagine in detail the impact your actions might have on all the people, both known and unknown, whose lives you touch. The gods will reward you for doing so.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Are your cohorts looking at you quizzically, wondering why you seem so energized from exploring the shadowy, off-limits places? I’ll offer some suggestions about what you could say to them. First, try to make them see that until you’ve risked going too far, you may not

informing the public about current events in the world of dogs and those who love them.

Those wishing to eat before the meeting are encouraged to arrive earlier. For details, visit www.savannahkennelclub.org. Ongoing.

Savannah Newcomers Club is open to all women who have been in the Savannah area for less than two years.

Membership includes a monthly luncheon and program and, in addition, the club hosts a variety of activities, tours and events that will assist you in learning about Savannah and making new friends. Call 351-3171.

Ongoing.

Savannah Parrot Head Club Love a laid-back lifestyle? Beach, buffet and no dress code. Check out savannahphc.com

for the events calendar or e-mail micki_ ragsdale@comcast.net. Ongoing.

Savannah Scooter Gang Connecting local riders to swap tips, stories, parts, mods and secrets. No obligation other than networking, and possibly arranging a monthly weekend ride to take over the streets downtown. Show off your scoot and ride with pride -- put ‘em in a line and watch the stares. Contact Travis at pittsillustration@gmail.com or myspace.com/travispitts.

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Savannah Ski and Adventure Club For snow-covered mountain-loving people and their friends. All are welcome. Meets for a wide variety of activities throughout the year. Meetings are held the third Tuesday

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know when to stop. Second, tell them that you suspect there are healthy desires buried at the roots of your dark feelings, and you’re hoping to free them. Third, explain to them that you’re not picking at your scabs in order to prolong your hurt, but rather to better understand the hurt. If those rationales are too subtle for your companions to understand, cackle softly and say that you just need to be a little bad in order to give your goodness more soul.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A lightning bolt is hot, fast, and potent. It can travel at 100,000 mph, reach temperature of 60,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and generate enough energy to illuminate a light bulb for two months. And yet it’s usually no more than an inch in diameter. This is an apt metaphor for the kind of highly concentrated power you will have available in the coming days, Leo: deceptively petite in proportion to its enormous wallop.

Please use it wisely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): At Free Will Astrology, we love to turn things upsidedown and inside-out every now and then. It keeps our mental hygiene sparkling clean, and yours, too. This week, in order to incite a purifying ruckus, we’re offering you a challenge from psychologist James Hillman.

Please suck the following thoughts into the deepest recesses of your understanding, and enjoy the brainstorms they detonate: “By accepting the idea that you are the effect of a subtle buffeting between hereditary and societal forces, you reduce yourself to a result.

The more your life is accounted for by what already occurred in your chromosomes, by what your parents did or didn’t do, and by your early years now long past, the more your biography is the story of a victim.” What I’m trying to tell you, Virgo, is that it’s a fine time to rebel against your genetic heritage, your upbringing, and your conditioning.

Imagine a life for yourself in which you don’t believe that those factors control what you’re capable of.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s the Season of

Returns and Recoveries, Libra. You will generate good fortune if you look for what you lost. Here are some suggestions on how to proceed: Recall important memories you’ve almost forgotten, retrieve any valuable things you rashly threw away, and bushwhack your way back to a promising path you strayed from. For best results, you should forgive yourself of any mistakes you think you made that led to the loss.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): For reasons too silly to go into here (involving romance, of course), I once spent six months making thrice- weekly three-and-a-halfhour roundtrips from Chapel Hill, NC to Columbia, SC. The back roads I drove on were sparsely traveled and my ancient pickup truck didn’t have a radio, so I passed the time by reading. I became quite skilled at continually darting my eyes back and forth between the road and the open book resting on my steering wheel. In this way I got through James Joyce’s *Ulysses,* Leo Tolstoy’s *Anna Karenina*, and Thomas Mann’s *Magic Mountain.* I don’t advise you to try something so dangerous, Scorpio, but I do believe it’s a perfect astrological moment for you to master the art of slipping back and forth between two starkly different realities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A group of us decided to throw a party. The Sagittarian among us, Rosa, insisted on being in charge of supplying the desserts. She feared that if anyone else handled this task, there wouldn’t be enough, and they wouldn’t be sweet enough or rich enough or decadent enough. To make sure the delectable treats were available in rapturous abundance, she felt she could only trust herself. In this spirit, I appoint you to be the sweet, rich, decadent dessert-provider for the entire world in the coming weeks. I’m using “desserts” in both the literal and metaphorical senses.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Among modern Baghdad’s most prominent architectural features are its blast walls. These omnipresent concrete barriers shield buildings

from truck bombs and random gunfire. They were nothing but oppressive eyesores up until a few months ago, when a team of 40 artists began covering them with brightly colored murals that depict idyllic landscapes and glorious scenes from Iraqi history. Your next assignment, Capricorn, is to try an equivalent conversion. Add beauty to something ugly; bring a light touch and a creative spirit to a troublesome situation; dress up your defense mechanisms in silk and gold.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Let’s meditate on events that have an impact at a great distance from their origins. For instance, African dust reaches Florida, raising pollution levels, just as particulate matter from China floats over to sully California’s skies.

Here’s another example: The CIA played a major role in overthrowing the democratically elected prime minister of Iran in 1953, and this is still wreaking chaos on the current relationship between the U.S. and Iran. In the coming week, Aquarius, I predict your life will provide another example of this theme, although in your case the long-range influence is likely to be far more benign than the other cases I cited -- possibly even downright benevolent.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Open your minds, sweethearts,” begins the soothing rant of enlightenment advisor Dvorah Adler (Dvorahji.com). “Take a deep breath in and a deep breath out. It’s time for you to hear the big secret of the ages, the radical truth of truths that only the wisest gurus and avatars and grandmothers are brave enough to reveal. Are you ready? Here it is: ‘SHUT UP AND BE HAPPY!’” I’m pleased to convey Dvorah’s ancient truth to you, Pisces, because it’s what you need to hear right now. So please, darlings: Shout, whisper, or sing “SHUT UP!” to all the voices in your head that are so addicted to saying “What am I doing wrong?”, “When will I finally be happy?”, and “Why can’t everything be perfect forever?” The fact is, you are exactly where you need to be, and everything is proceeding with mysterious grace. w

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Ongoing. Hyatt Regency, 2 W. Bay St. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671 meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell at 927-3356. Ongoing. American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. 912-233-9277.

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Adult Dance Classes in ballet, tap and hip-hop are offered at Islands Dance Academy, 115 Charlotte Dr, Whitemarsh Island near Publix shopping center. All levels and body types welcome. $12 per class or 8 classes for $90.

Beginner Adult Ballet is offered Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m., Intermediate Adult Ballet is offered Mondays from 6:45-7:45 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Intermediate/Advanced Adult Ballet is offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hip-Hop is offered Tuesdays from 6:307:30 p.m. and Beginner Adult Tap is held Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. There are a variety of youth classes for ages 3 to teen. Contact Sue Braddy at 897-2100. Ongoing. Islands Dance Academy, 610 Quarterman Dr. 912897-2100.

Argentine Tango Practice and Lesson Learn the dance while having fun Sundays from 1:30-3:30 at the Doris Martine Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. $2 per person. Call 925-7416. Ongoing. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. 912-3548089.

Breffni Academy of Irish Dance has opened a location in Richmond Hill and is accepting students. The academy is located at Life Moves Dance Studio, 10747 Ford Ave. For information, call Michael or Nicola O’Hara at 305-756-8243 or send email to Dance@BreffniAcademy.com. Visit www.IrishDanceClasses.com.. Ongoing.

C.C. Express Dance Team meets every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Windsor Forest Recreation Building.

Clogging or tap dance experience is necessary for this group. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. Ongoing.

Disabled Ballroom Class Classes are held at Memorial Health’s The Rehabilitation Institute, 4700 Waters Ave. The classes are free and open to anyone.

The next class will be held Saturday, Jan. 26.

Contact Charleen Harden at 308-7307 or cwh0869@yahoo.com. Ongoing. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www.memorialhealth.com/ Flamenco Enthusiasts Dance or learn flamenco in Savannah with the Flamenco Cooperative. Meetings are held on Saturdays from 1 to 2:30 or 3 p.m. at the Maxine Patterson School of Dance. Any level welcome. If you would like to dance, accompany or sing, contact Laura Chason at laura_chason@yahoo.com. Ongoing.

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Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club. Ongoing. meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club.

Ongoing. First City Club, 32 Bull St. 912238-4548. www.firstcityclub.com/ Savannah Toastmasters helps you improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment on Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Conference Room C. 352-1935. Ongoing.

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www. memorialhealth.com/ Savannah’s First Pug Playday This group meets every first Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Savannah Dog Park at 41st and Drayton streets. All humans and dogs who live in a pug household are welcome. A donation to the Savannah Dog Park would be appreciated. Contact Mike or Melinda at kennedy.mike@comcast.net. Ongoing.

Savannah Dog Park, East 41st Lane and Drayton St. www.savannahdogpark.com/ St. Almo The name stands for Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks are held Sundays (weather permitting). Meets at 5 p.m. at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. (Time changes with the season.) Call 234-3336. Ongoing. Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St. 912-234-3336. www.caninepalacesavannah.com Sweet Adeline Chorus rehearses weekly on Wednesdays from 79 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Hopsital’s meeting rooms. Contact vicky.mckinley1@comcast. net. Ongoing. St. Joseph’s Hospital, 11705 Mercy Blvd. 912-819-4100. www.sjchs.org/ Telfair Academy Guild will meet Nov. 12 in the Jepson Center for the Arts Neises Auditorium. Jack Morris, of the Morris & Whiteside Galleries in Hilton Head, will speak on Collecting Art. New members are welcome. Call 598-4999.

Ongoing. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 York St. 912-790-8800. www.telfair.org/ Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments Free poker tournaments are held every week in Savannah, Hinesville and Statesboro. Free to play. Win prizes and gifts. Visit www.

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The Young Professionals of Savannah An AfterHours networking social is held every third Thursday of the month. Visit www.ypsav.net, sign up for the e-newsletter and find out about other upcoming events, or call Leigh Johnson at 659-9846. Ongoing.

TriUnity Opportunity Meeting meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Best Western at I95 and 204. Learn how to start a business from home. Free. Ask for Chris and Sandy Benton. Ongoing.

Tybee Performing Arts Society meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the old Tybee school All interested, please attend or send e-mail to ried793@ netscape.com. Ongoing.

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Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St. 912-234-8745.

Gretchen Greene School of Dance is accepting registration for fall classes in tap, ballet, lyrical, acrobatics, jazz and hiphop for ages 3 and up. Adult tap classes are held Tuesday from 7:30-8:15 for beginners and Monday from 7:15-8 p.m. for intermediate. Call 897-4235 or email ggsod.com.

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Home Cookin’ Cloggers meet every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Nassau Woods Recreation Building on Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes are being held at this time, however help will be available for those interested in learning. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. Ongoing.

Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc. offers dance classes, including hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step, as well as modeling and acting classes. All ages and all levels are welcome.

Call Mahogany B. at 272-8329. Ongoing.

Savannah Shag Club offers shag music every Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 36 on Victory Drive. Ongoing.

Shag-Beach Bop-Etc. Savannah hosts Magnificent Mondays from 6:30-11 p.m. at Double’s, Holiday Inn/Midtown, 7100 Abercorn St. Free basic shag, swing, salsa, cha cha, line dance and others are offered the first two Mondays and free shag lessons are offered. The lesson schedule is posted at www.shagbeachbop.com and announced each Monday. The dance lessons are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Special cocktail

prices are from 6:30-10 p.m. and their are hors d’ouerves. There is no cover charge.

Everyone is invited and welcomed into club membership. Call 927-4784 or 398-8784 or visit www.shagbeachbop.com. Ongoing.

Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn Street. 912352-7100.

The STUDIO Adult Beginner Ballet Class is being offered. The STUDIO also is accepting new students 5 and up for the new season. Contact Veronica at 695-9149. The STUDIO is located at 2805 Roger Lacey Ave. just off the intersection of Skidaway and Victory. Call Veronica at 695-9149 or visit ww.thestudiosav.com. Ongoing. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Avenue. 912-3568383. www.thestudiosav.com/ UU Film Group meets the last Friday of each month. Movies range from foreign, documentary to the eclectic. There is no fee. Call for details at 655-0482 or e-mail savdeca@aol.com.

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Youth Dance Program The West Broad Street YMCA, Inc. presents its Instructional DanceProgram in jazz and ballet for kids 4 to 18. $30 per month for one class and $35 per month for both classes.

Call 233-1951. Ongoing. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 912-233-1951.

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and sessions are instructor supervised. Call 355-3011 for an appointment. The school is located at 6413B Waters Ave. www.ssomt. com. Ongoing. Savannah School of Massage Therapy, Inc, 6413 Waters Avenue. 912-3553011. www.ssomt.com/ Cardiorespiratory Endurence Training will be offered by Chatham County Park Services for persons 18 and up at Tom Triplett Park on Tuesdays from 5:306:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 8-9 a.m.

Participants should wear comfortable clothing and will be required to sign a waiver form before participating. All classes are free. Call 652-6780 or 965-9629. Ongoing.

Tom Triplett Community Park, U.S. Highway 80 West. 912-652-6780.

Center for Wellbeing Hatha Yoga classes are offered Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. Cost is $30 for four sessions or $50 for 8 sessions. 819-6463. Ongoing. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912819-6000. www.sjchs.org Detox and De-Stress Easy and simple yoga followed by meditation, helping the body to throww off toxins and stress. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at Yoga Hause, 1203 E. 72nd St. Suggested donation $5. Ongoing. Yoga Hause, 1203 E. 72nd St. Dog Yoga The Yoga Room will hold a dog yoga class every first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at Forsyth Park. The cost is a $10 donation, with all donations given to Save-A-Life.

Bring a mat or blanket and a sense of humor.

Yoga for dogs is a fun way to relax and bond with your four-legged pet. Great for all levels and all sizes. 898-0361 or www.thesavannahyogaroom.com. Ongoing. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. 912-233-6800.

Energy Share every first and third Friday of the month at a new integrated healing center located at 72nd and Sanders streets. Call Kylene at 713-3879. Ongoing.

Fountain of Youth Tibetan rites taught free every Tuesday and Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Yoga Hause, 1203 E. 72nd St. Ongoing. Yoga Hause, 1203 E. 72nd St. Gentle Yoga Gentle Yoga with Mary Ann is offered Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Participants must be 18 or older. Mat and blanket are required.

Limited to 12 participants. Pre-register at adultenrichment@uusavanah.org or call 234-0980. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah upstairs in Phillippa’s Place. Ongoing. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912234-0980. www.uusavannah.org Ladies Livin Smart fitness club provides nutritional education and exercise to encourage lifestyle changes at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. at 5:30 p.m. Call 447-6605.

Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ongoing. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910

Abercorn St. 912-447-6605. www.sjchs. org/1844.cfm Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes are held Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Savannah Yoga Center, 25 E. 40th St. Infants must be 6 weeks to 6 months, pre-crawling. The cost is $13 per class. Multi-class discounts are available. The instructor is Betsy Boyd Strong. Walk-ins are welcome. Call 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. Ongoing. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 912-232-2994. www.savannahyoga.com/ Moms in Motion A pre and post-natal exercise program is offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing. The cost is $30 per month. Call 819-6463. Ongoing. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www.sjchs.org/ National Gymnastics Day Whitemarsh Island YMCA will host a free gymnastics open house on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Appropriate for children 2 and up.

Ongoing. YMCA Whitemarsh Island, 135 Whitemarsh Island Rd. 912-897-6158.

Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp All fitness levels welcome. M, W, Th, F at 6 a.m. at Forsyth Park. Meet at the statue on Park Avenue. Also meets at 7:30 a.m. at Daffin Park at the circle near the playground. $150 for unlimited classes, $15 for a single class. To register, call Jennifer at 224-0406 or visit www.structurefitness.net.

Ongoing. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. 912-233-6800.

Pilates Classes are offered at the St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing, Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. Four sessions are $30, eight sessions are $50.

Pre-register by calling 819-6463. Ongoing.

Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912819-6000. www.sjchs.org/ Savannah Yoga Center Located at 1321 Bull St. Call 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com for schedule of classes, times and fees. Ongoing. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 912-232-2994. www.savannahyoga.com/ Senior Power Hour is a program for people over 55. Health and wellness professionals help reach fitness goals. The program may include, but isn’t limited to, strength training, cardio for the heart, flexibility, balance, basic healthy nutrition and posture concerns. Call 898-7714.

Ongoing.

Sunrise Boot Camp at Tybee Island will be held Monday through Friday from 6-7 a.m. Park in the North Beach parking lot and go over the first crossover. Bring a mat. Conducted by Paul Butrym, certified personal trainer and ex-Marine. Three days of strength training and two days of cardio each week. The cost is $10 per class, $40 for the week or $75 for a four-week session.

Call 604-0611 or email pbutrym@comcast. net. Ongoing.

Tai Chi Classes are offered Mondays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Suite 203, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356

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First City Network Board Meeting Meets the first Monday at 6:30 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. 236-CITY or www.firstcitynetwork.org. Ongoing. First

Health

Better Breathers of Savannah meets to discuss and share information on C.O.P.D. and how people live with the disease. For info, call Dicky at 665-4488 or dickyt1954@yahoo.com. Ongoing.

Community HealthCare Center is a non-profit organization that provides free medical care for uninsured individuals who work or live in Chatham County and do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid. All patients receive free examinations, medicine through the patient assistance program and free lab work. Women receive free pap tests and mammograms. Call 692-1451 to see if you qualify for services. Located at 310 Eisenhower Dr., No. 5, Medical Center.

Ongoing. Community Health Mission, Inc, 310 Eisenhower Dr., Suite 6.

Delicious Healthy Eating for the Holidays will be presented Nov. 13 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center,

1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605. Ongoing.

African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. 912447-6605. www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm Dual Recovery Anonymous This 12-step program addresses all addictions and mental health recovery. Persons who are recovering from an addiction and a mental health problem can send e-mail to katkope@netscape.com for information.

Ongoing.

Every Step Counts Survivor Walk This monthly cancer survivors’ walk is free and open to all survivors and their loved ones. Call DeDe Cargill at 398-6654.

Ongoing.

Free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings are conducted at three locations within St. Joseph’s/Candler. From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:15-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, checks will be offered at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 to make an appointment. Checks are offered every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Smart Senior office, No. 8 Medical Arts Center. No appointment is necessary. Checks will be offered Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center at 812 W. 36th St. Call 447-0578. Ongoing.

Free hearing & speech screening Every Thursday morning from 9-11 a.m. at the Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 355-4601. Ongoing.

Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. 912-355-4601. www.savannahspeechandhearing.org/ Hypnobirthing Childbirth Classes are being offered at the Family Health and Birth Center in Rincon. The group classes offer an opportunity for couples to learn the child birthing process together, while providing a very integral role to the companion participating. Classes provide specialized breathing and guided imagery techniques designed to reduce stress during labor. All types of births are welcome. Classes run monthly, meeting Saturdays for three consecutive weeks. To register, call The Birth Connection at 843-683-8750 or e-mail Birththroughlove@yahoo.com. Ongoing.

Family Health & Birth Center, 119 Chimney Rd. 912-826-4155. www.themidwifegroup.

com/ Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Clinic is offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler and Emory.

Patients can receive pre and post-operative care at the clinic rather than travel to Atlanta. Call Karen Traver, R.N. Transplant Coordinator, at 819-8350. Ongoing.

La Leche League of Savannah Call Phoebe at 897-9261. Ongoing.

Latest Fashions in Diabetic Footwear will be presented Dec. 18 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Call 819-8032. Through Dec. 18. AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. 912-447-6605. www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm Mammograms St. Joseph’s/Candler will be performing mammograms to screen for breast cancer in its mobile screening unit. Mammograms will be performed Dec. 11 at SJ/C in Pooler at Godley Station Professional Park, Dec. 13 at Bryan County Health Department in Richmond Hill, Dec. 14 at the Long County Health Department, Dec. 17 at the McIntosh County Health Department and Dec. 18 at The Landings Club. For appointments, call 819-6800. SJ/C accepts most insurance plans. Financial assistance is available to women who qualify. Ongoing.

Memorial Health blood pressure check are offered free every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at GenerationOne. 3507587. Ongoing.

Memorial Health CPR training FitnessOne provides American Heart Association courses each month to certify individuals in infant, child and adult CPR. The cost is $30. Call 350-4030 or visit www. memorialhealth.com. Ongoing.

Planned Parenthood Hotline First Line is a statewide hotline for women who want information on health services.

Open every night from 7-11p.m. 1-800-2647154. Ongoing.

The Quit Line a toll-free resource that provides counseling, screening, support and referral services for all Georgia residents 18 or older and concerned parents of adolescents who are using tobacco. Call 1-877-270-STOP or visit www. unitegeorgia.com. w

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City Network, 307 E Harris St. 912-236CITY. www.firstcitynetwork.org/ Gay AA Meeting meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 311 E. Macon St. For information, contact Ken at 398-8969. Ongoing.

Georgia Equality Savannah is the local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 944-0996.

Ongoing.

Savannah Pride, Inc. meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St. Everyone is encouraged to attend, for without the GLBT community, there wouldn’t be a need for Pride. Call Patrick Mobley at 224-3238. Ongoing. First City Network, 307 E Harris St. 912-236CITY. www.firstcitynetwork.org/ Standout is First City’s gay youth support group.

Meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the FCN Headquarters, 307 E. Harris St., 3rd floor.

Call 657-1966. Ongoing. First City Network, 307 E Harris St. 912-236-CITY. www.firstcitynetwork.org/ What Makes A Family is a children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 3522611. Ongoing.

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Reynolds St. Four sessions are $30 or eight sessions are $50. Call 819-6463. Ongoing.

Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org The Wisdom Center Located at 40th & Drayton. Visit www.internationalcoach.org or call 236.3660 for a schedule of classes, times and fees. Ongoing.

International Center for Leadership & Coaching, 236-3660. 236-236-3660. www. internationalcoach.org/ The Yoga Room Visit www.thesavannahyogaroom.com or call 898-0361 for a schedule of classes, times and fees. Ongoing. Savannah Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Dr. 912-898-0361. www.thesavannahyogaroom.com/ Women on Weights Spine & Sports Personal Training offers the Women on Weights (WOW) Program. The WOW Program is designed to meet the specific needs of women. It is a series of one hour training sessions led by a Certified Personal Trainer who develops different routines throughout the month. The routines may include but are not limited to, Strength Training, Cardio Training for the Heart, Flexibility, Balance and Weight Management. The group meets two times a week for one hour each session. For pricing call 898-7714. Ongoing.

Yoga Teacher Training Institute A 200-hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training program is offered at Savannah Yoga Center.

It meets Yoga Alliance standards, and graduates will receive a certificate and be eligible for certification by the alliance. The cost for the entire course is $1,500. Call 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. Ongoing.

Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 912232-2994. www.savannahyoga.com/ Yogalates Classes are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing on Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. in Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. The cost is $30 for four sessions or $50 for eight sessions. Call 819-6463. Ongoing. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www.sjchs.org/

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Homes for Sale VERY NICE HOME

in a desirable, quiet and peaceful neighborhood.

Convenient to Schools, Shopping, Hospitals, This home features a new Kitchen, New Bath, New Windows, New Paint inside and out, New French Doors that open to a Large fenced private back yard with a wooded view, great for children, pets, and outdoor cooking. Ready for a new family. A real bargain at $138,900. Call Stan Cobb, Realty Executives, Coastal Empire, (912) 355-5557 or (912) 596-1110

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2 bdrm 2 bath 3 bdrm 2 bath one level, elevator, secure gated parking, lge walkin closets, all appliances, granite, wood flooring, walk to scad buildings

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dianeWHITLOW Real Estate Company, LLC Sales Office: 348 Jefferson St. Savannah, GA 31401 Historic Downtown Savannah 912.398.3023 www.gardensdistrict.com

is located in EAST SAVANNAH, 6-8 blocks east of ARDSLEY PARK and 5-7 blocks west of THUNDERBOLT. A GREAT LOCATION!! Quick drive to TYBEE and DOWNTOWN! THIS HOME has a FRESHLY PAINTED INTERIOR, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 new ce ra m i c t i l e d b at h s, l a rg e fenced back yard w/workshop!

SELLER offers to pay SOME CLOSING COSTS & flooring allowance! Also included: QUALITY appliances and NEW central heat & air system with Deluxe Filtration Package to reduce dust and allargens. A large shady covered deck is waiting for your familiy parties! $138,000. To view this home, call Vicki Stanford, Realt o r fo r R e a l t y E xe c u t i ve s, Coastal Empire.

Call 9 1 2 - 5 0 7 - 7 7 1 8 o r 912-355-5557.

Homes for Sale

COTTAGE DESIGN!

WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO OWN NEW CONSTRUCTION AT AFFORDABLE PRICE. 3 BED 2 BATH, GREAT ROOM, SEPARATE DINING ROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM, COVERED FRONT PORCH, LANDSCAPING, AREA OF ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION. $105,000. Barry Koncul ERA Kelly & Fischer 912-629-4234

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Great Location 2 Country Squire Estates 2500sqft brick, 1.37acres, 4bd/3bath, inground pool Enclosed sunroom w/adjoining patio. Large family room w/fireplace, storage building. $210,000.00. 912-687-6158.

LYNES REALTY 2814 2nd Street

Thunderbolt Cool Art Deco house. Renovated with new bath addition. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Living room with fireplace. Neat kitchen, Parquet, slate & ceramic tiled floors. All appliances included. Carport & garage.

Fenced yard. 1 block from waterfront. $219,500. Seller/broker will consider lease option.

17 Bonaventure Road

THUNDERBOLT Built in 1900. Totally renovated. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Tall ceilings. Heart of pine floors.

All appliances included. Porches front & back. Lots of offstreet parking. Short walk to waterfront. $295,000. Seller/broker will consider lease option.

2902 River Drive

THUNDERBOLT Fabulous 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo overlooking the INTRAC O A S TA L W AT E R W AY i n THUNDERBOLT. Gated. Pool.

Garage. Storage. Dock with boat slip for vessel up to 35’. $539,900.

46 King Henry Court

GEORGETOWN Totally renovated townhouse.

3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Large living room. Separate dining.

Eat-in kitchen. All appliances included. Private courtyard.

Community center. Pool. Tennis. $149,900. Seller/broker will consider lease option.

912-898-1600 or 508-2001

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Well maintained 3 bed/ 2 bath with 1 car garage home in Pooler. $975/ month + deposit. Includes all kitchen appliances.

Won’t last long! 912-398-6351

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2BR/1BA & 3BR Apts.

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LYNES REALTY GEORGETOWN 46 King Henry Court

totally renovated townhouse, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Large living room. Separate dining.

Eat-in kitchen. New kitchen cabinets & counter tops. New master cabinets. New fans & fixtures. New carpet & flooring.

Freshly painted. Stove, refrigerator, & dishwasher, microwave, washer & dryer included.

Community center, pool, tennis. $1100/ month.

26 Beaver Run

3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Living/dining combination. Eat-in kitchen. Den with fireplace.

Screened porch. Single car garage. Stove, refrigerator & dishwasher included. Fenced yard. $995/mo.

ARDSLEY PARK 740 Washington Ave Huge

duplex. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths.

Living room, Separate dining, Eat-in Kitchen. Lots of storage.

Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer & dryer. Close to Daffin Park. No Pets! $1000/mo.

126 E. 53rd St.

4 plex. Large apar tment available Jan 1st. 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Living room with fireplace. Separate dining room.

Stove, refrigerator, washer & dryer included. $700/mo

912-898-1600 or 508-2001

Remodeled condo. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Covered porch with wooded view. Stove, refrigerator & dishwasher included. Pool, Tennis. $850/mo

2725 Whitemarsh Way

WINDSOR FOREST

3 bedroom, 2 baths. Quiet neighborhood, Updated kitchen, new cabinets/appliances and updated bathrooms. New carpet and paint. Fenced back yard. Must see to appreciate. $1050 per month, lease/deposit.

912-727-5202 or 912-202-8918.

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“The Merritt” a luxury condo, 1 b e d ro o m , 1 b a t h . L i v i n g room/dining combination.

Screened porch with wooded & march view. Stove, refrigerator, washer & dryer included.

Gated. Pool, Fitness center, game room, putting green. $850/mo.

Townhomes/Condos for Rent

2814 2nd St.

17 Bonaventure Road

Built in 1900. Totally renovated. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, Tall ceilings. Heart of Pine floors.

Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer & dryer included. Porches front & back.

Large fenced lot. Lots of offstreet parking. Short walk to waterfront. $1,475/mo

912-898-1600 OR 912-508-2001

QUALITY HOMES Appliances Included STATESBORO 3BR/2BA. Old Indian Trail. $875/mo.

2BR/2BA Duplex Amberwood. $750/mo.

CLAXTON 3BR/3BA. $750/mo Call Linda 912-663-0560

THUNDERBOLT TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT: New 3BR, 2.5BA with deck. Gated community, 2-car garage, end unit. Over 1600 sqft. $1150/month. Call Kevin at 912-224-2330.

Beauty, Comfort, Privacy, Security, Hi-Speed Wi-fi, Cable T.V., Free Laundry, Off street Parking, Close to Shopping, Food, & Fun, Drug-Free Environment, Lease Options Avail., Furn/ Unfurn, All Util. Incl. = $150-200/wk ($100 dep.) Email: info@habicorp.org

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3BDR, 2 BA newly renovated in Starland District, huge kitchen, original hardwoods throughout, front and back porch, W&D, 3 fireplaces, parking, pets OK. 2212 Whitaker St. Call 770-601-3076

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Paint & Body Work Reasonably Priced Insurance Claims We buy wrecks

355-5932

CML HOLDINGS, LLC PORT WENTWORTH THE COVE - brand new townhouse! 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, washer/dryer included. Next to I-95 & Airport. $800/month, $800/deposit.

ISLANDS - MERCER POINT 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, many amenities! $875/month.

Call 912-604-3285

Great Apartment!

Ardsley Park/Baldwin Park 1BR/1BA with separate Living and Dining Rooms. Dishwasher. $650/month.

Located at Habersham & 33rd St. 2/3 Bedroom unit. Available immediately. Starting at $890/month. Large modern, freshly painted. Call 912-434-4565.

NEWLY RENOVATED 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment in RENOVATED Starland District. Completely new Kitchen, stainless steel apTYBEE COTTAGE pliances, central heat/air, washPet Friendly! er/dryer available. $950. ConHardwood floors, S/S appliances, tact Troy: 912 844 4043. fenced yard, back deck, washer/dryer, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, LR, 890 DR. Quiet street across from nature trail & salt marsh! 4 short blocks to the beach & 1 block from the park/playground. $1,250/month, 1-year lease.

912-657-1513 or 912-786-5020.

Boats & Accessories 2002 HUKI V-1B 22’ Outrigger Canoe(Carbon fiber, 22#)(new cost $3500) with ZRE Power Surge(Carbon fiber), Paddle(new cost $260) for sale for $1900 together. Call 912-713-3812.

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$468/MONTHLY WITH WINDOWS ON TWO SIDES. No adjoining room. Includes refrigerator, microwave, T V (with cable). All utilities, phone, and internet.

Use of washer/dryer in kitchen. $130/weekly. 912-231-9464.

LARGE PRIVATE ROOM near the main library with off-street parking. Refrigerator, microwave, all utilities, cable, internet, phone. $150/per week. $540/per month.

912-231-9464

THUNDERBOLT

Cool Art Deco House. Renovated with new bath addition. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Living room with fireplace. Neat kitchen, Parquet, slate & ceramic tiled floors. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer & dryer included. Carport & garage. Fenced. 1 block from waterfront facing park. $1,350/mo.

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E. Waldburg St. Great location near Forsyth Park, SCAD buildings and Kroger. Newly renovated duplex, 3 BR, 2 BA, LR, large kitchen, W/D, hardwood floors, C H/A, two fireplaces, large back porch, courtyard and off-st. pkg. $1,275/mo.

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E. 60th street Newly renovated condo apt, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, LR, Kitchen, W/D, H/W floors, Cen H/A, Large courtyard & parking. $800/month 912-220-1020 or 912-484-5181 fvenetico@hotmail.com

234-0606 29 East 34th Street Spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in the Thomas Square District. Separate ding area, W/D connections, hardwood floors, window H/A, kitchen furnished with stove and refrigerator. Just a few blocks from Forsyth Park. Visit sicaymanagement.com.

AVAILABLE NOW. Pet friendly. $750/mo.

18 West 40th Street Beautifully renovated 2 BR, 1BA lower half of duplex in the Starland District.

Features include formal LR, , formal DR, refinished heart pine floors, ceiling fans, bathroom and kitchen with ceramic tile floors, separate laundry room with washer/ dryer, private courtyard. C H/A, total electric and paid security system. AVAILABLE N O W. P e t F r i e n d l y. $950/mo.

6830 Skidaway Road Spacious 2 BR, 1BA townhouses. Separate dining area, kitchen with stove and refrigerator, hardwood floors and carpet, central H/A, total electric, w/d connections and designated parking. Visit sicaymanagement.com AVAILABLE NOW. No Pets. $650/mo.

320 East Victory Drive Over 2000 sq. ft. of spacious living. 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment with fireplace in formal living room. Formal dining room, sun room, breakfast nook, butler’s pantry, kitchen furnished with stove and refrigerator, central H/A, W/D connections. Visit sicaymanagement.com AVA I L A B L E N O W .

Pet friendly $1000/mo.

17 East 33rd St. www.sicaymanagement.com

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