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‘Madness most discreet’ In a notable departure from previous editions, this year’s Savannah Shakespeare Festival will feature not a single production, but rather a series of scenes focusing on a single theme — love. By jim morekis | 24

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Old Fort Jackson marks 200 years as a silent sentinel on the Savannah River | 8

A chat with Basya Schechter of the Israeli group Pharaoh’s Daughter, performing Sunday in Forsyth Park | 17

City-sponsored art exhibit ‘Recycled’ features the work of 12 local artists, all using found or discarded items | 21

As far as our critic Matt Brunson is concerned, sometimes there’s a good reason for things to stay in Vegas | 34

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this week | compiled by linda sickler | linda@connectsavannah.com | (912) 721-4385

Week at a Glance Thursday

University of West Georgia Jazz Ensemble

A free lunch-time performance by a 19-piece big band under the direction of Dr. Daniel Bakos. When: May 15 at 1:30 p.m. Where: Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Cost: Free. Info: 355-8111, www. coastal-jazz.org.

Tea in the Garden

Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in the courtyard garden of a historic house. When: May 15, 22, 29 at 5:30 p.m. Where: Isaiah Davenport House Museum, 324 State St. Cost: $18 adult, $14 students 8-17. Info: 236-8097 or www. davenporthousemuseum. org.

SCAD Editors’ Day

A panel discussion with leading comic book artists and editors. When: May 15 at 6 p.m. Where: SCAD Student Center, 120 Montgomery St. Cost: Free and open to the public.

Coastal Green 2008

The Georgia Green Industry Association and UGA’s Bamboo Farm offer a one-day seminar on issues related to commercial horticulture in coastal Georgia. When: May 15, 8:30 a.m.4:15 p.m. Where: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 MLK Jr. Blvd. Cost: $50, lunch included Info: www.ggia.org

Savannah Sand Gnats The Gnats take on the

SCAD Performing Arts Department: Violet

A disfigured young woman’s search for healing physically and emotionally, told through Gospel, Rock, Country, and Rhythm and Blues. When: May 15, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and May 18 at 3 p.m. Where: Lucas Theatre. Cost: $10 general public, $5 students/seniors/military and free for SCAD students, staff and faculty. Info: 525-5050, www.scadboxoffice.com.

SCAD Performing Arts Department: The Mexican Play

A satire about illegal immigration and contemporary American culture. When: May 15, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. Where: Mondanaro Theater, 217 MLK Jr. Blvd. Cost: $10 general public, $5 students/seniors/military and free for all SCAD students, staff or faculty. Info: 525-5050, www.scadboxoffice.com

Savannah Community Theatre: Clue: The Musical

A musical based on the board game Clue. Audience members choose the murderer, weapon and location of the murder.

noon, rain or shine. Where: Starland district on DeSoto Avenue between Whitaker and Bull streets and 40th and 41st streets. Cost: Free. Info: starlandfarmersmarket.com.

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16th Annual Canal Anniversary Event

Pharaoh’s Daughter performs Sunday When: Thursday, May 15

at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday matinee May 18 at 3 p.m. Where: Savannah Community Theatre, 2160 E. Victory Dr. Cost: Friday and Saturday, -- adults $25.00, seniors 55 and up and military $20 and students/children $15. Thursday -- all tickets $10. Sunday -- all tickets $15. Info: 898-9021, www.savannahcommunitytheatre. com.

10th Annual Mopper Stapen Historic Preservation Seminar

Tybee Island Beach Bum Weekend

The Beach Bum Parade will be followed by live entertainment. The Beach Bum Luau will feature entertainment, hula hoop and limbo contests, children’s activities and more. When: May 16 and 17. Parade begins 6 p.m Friday, live entertainment 8-10 p.m. Beach Bum Luau Saturday 4-9 p.m. Where: Memorial Park on Tybee Island. Cost: Free. Info: 786-5393, www. tybeefest.com..

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Monster and Zoe’s pet rock Rocco will join Bert, Ernie, Big Bird, Oscar, Cookie Monster and Grover. When: May 16 at 7 p.m., May 17 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and May 18 at 1 and 4:30 p.m. Where: Savannah Civic Center’s Martin Luther King Jr Arena. Cost: $10-$25. Info: 651-6556 weekdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Topic is Historic Preservation is the Ultimate Recycling: Preservation and the Green Life. Following the seminar, attendees will board trolleys and take a tour of Savannah’s architectural achievements. When: May 17. Continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and seminar begins 9 a.m. Where: Drayton Tower. Cost: $25. Info: 233-7787.

Starland Farmers Market

Local organic and traditional produce, artists, food vendors, crafts people, musicians, street performers and storytellers. When: May 17, 9 a.m. to

Historic tours, a reptile show, pony rides, music and food. When: May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: SavannahOgeechee Canal Museum & Nature Center, 681 Fort Argyle Rd. Cost: $10 adults and $5 children. Info: 748-8068 or info@ savannahogeecheecanal. com.

Teddy Bear Picnic

The Oatland Island Wildlife Center will celebrate the birthday of its black bear with this program for children 6 and up, who will be served a “Bear Lunch” with birthday cake. There will be a special bear birthday feeding. A Teddy Bear Hospital will be available, where youngsters can bring their favorite stuffed animals for repairs. A Digitarium Theater production of Willbear’s Adventure will be presented. When: May 17, 11 am.-1 p.m. Where: Oatland Island Wildlife Center. Cost: $10. Info: Pre-register at 8983980.

Old Fort Jackson 200th Birthday Celebration

Help celebrate the construction of Georgia’s oldest standing fort in 1808 with fireworks, historic cannon firings, music, reenactments and food. When: May 17, 5-9 p.m. Where: Old Fort Jackson National Historic Landmark, 1 Fort Jackson Rd., 3 miles east of Savannah off President Street.

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Savannah Shakespeare Festival

An evening based on the theme of “Shakespeare On Love,” featuring a collection of scenes, sonnets, soliloquies and songs written by the master dramatist on the subject of love. Enjoy a preview during the open dress rehearsal on May 16 When: May 17 at 8 p.m. Where: Forsyth Park. Cost: Free. Info: 713-1137, www.savannahga.gov/arts.

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Asheville Tourists, then face the Greenville Drive. When: May 15, 16, 17 and 19 at 7 p.m. and May 18 at 2 p.m. May 17 is The Lady & Sons Night to benefit America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. Fans wishing to meet Paula, Jamie or Bobby are encouraged to come out early as the Deens will be in attendance beginning at 6 p.m. when gates open until first pitch. Where: Historic Grayson Stadium, 1406 E. Victory Dr. Cost: Box seats -- $10, Reserved -- $8, General Admission -- $7, and Seniors, military or kids 4-12 -- $5. Info: 351-9150.

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Fashion designer John Galliano will be honored at this year’s fashion show, which features designs by SCAD students. When: May 17 at 4 and 8 p.m. Where: Trustee’s Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Cost: $20 for the 4 p.m. show and $50 for the 8 p.m. show. Info: 525-5050, www. scadboxoffice.com.

Savannah Derby Devils: Militant Mayhem

Skaters with Savannah’s women’s roller derby league face off against the Columbia QuadSquad Rollergirls. Three-hole Punch will perform. When: May 17. Doors open 6 p.m., bout 7 p.m. Where: Savannah National Guard Armory, 1248 Eisenhower Dr. Cost: $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Info: www.brownpapertickets.com, 800-8383006, www.savannahderby.com.

Concert tickets $10. Info: 786-6953, www. savannahfolk.org.

Flannery O’Connor House Spring Reading Series

Sunday

Israel at 60

Booths, displays, activities and Israeli products, culture and food. When: May 18, noon-4 p.m. Where: Forsyth Park. Cost: Free. Info: 355-8111, www. savj.org.

Jerusalem Concert for Peace Pharaoh’s Daughter performs. When: May 18 at 2 p.m. Where: Forsyth Park. Cost: Free. Info: 355-8111, www. savj.org.

Si Kahn Workshop and Concert

Songwriter and activist Si Kahn, presented by the Savannah Folk Music Society. When: Workshop 3 p.m., concert 7:30 p.m. Where: Ships of the Sea Museum, 41 MLK Blvd. Cost: Workshop is free.

Susan B. Johnson, author of Savannah’s Little Crooked Houses: If These Walls Could Talk, speaks. When: May 18 at 3 p.m. Where: Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Cost: Free. Info: 233-6014.

Wednesday Psychotronic Film Society: Never Take Candy From a Stranger

This 1960 film was one of the most controversial movies of its time, about one family’s battle against a pedophile. When: May 21 at 8 p.m. Where: The Sentient Bean Coffeehouse, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $5.

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With the 2005 demise of City Lights Theatre, an apocalyptic pallor descended on Savannah’s live theatre scene. The consensus among most local performing arts fans and patrons was: The fun’s over, theatre’s dead. Most took it as a grim harbinger of the arts’ eventual decline here, the proverbial canary in the coal mine. Very few saw that time for what it really was: A brief interregnum.

The truth is, no matter how fondly we all reflect on the outstanding work of Jim Holt and Jody Chapin and the rest of the City Lights crowd — of which I was a proud part for awhile, back in the day — Savannah’s theatre scene has continued apace since their company folded. In some cases and in some key ways, it’s better now than it’s ever been.

Case in point is this weekend’s free performance of the Savannah Shakespeare Festival, a popular event begun by City Lights and briefly continued by another group in 2006. After a hiatus last year, the Bard is back this weekend in a collaborative effort involving many performing arts groups from many different traditions. As a veteran of quite a few City Lights Shakespeare Festivals in my day, I confess my purist

heart is disappointed that there will be no single production this year. Rather, the show will comprise a collection of related scenes. That said, I can imagine no more delightful and capable director of the Festival than Jin Hi Soucy Rand, another City Lights veteran (who’s since worked with nearly everyone else in town). While everyone involved deserves a huge thanks, there’s no doubt in my mind that much of their enthusiasm is due to Jin Hi’s infectious optimism and true passion for theatre. While you’re enjoying the Festival this Saturday in Forsyth Park, don’t forget that this is your tax money at work, allocated by a city council that is diligent in providing a long-term, well-funded presence for the arts in Savannah. And don’t forget that there’s an open, free dress rehearsal in the park Friday night. Make it to one or both performances. You can never have too much Shakespeare.

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I’m writing to express my appreciation for your April 15 cover story, “Cycling into the future.” Your suggestion that “connectivity is key” is right on target. Toward that end, the Savannah Bicycle Campaign is looking forward to working with government agencies, neighborhood associations, civic groups, educational institutions, local businesses and other organizations to improve bicycle infrastructure all over Chatham County. While cyclists will be the most obvious beneficiaries of better bicycle facilities, all residents stand to gain from progress in this area. After all, every person who decides to leave the car at home and travel by bicycle is doing his or her part to reduce competition for automobile parking spots, ease traffic congestion, mitigate pollution, decrease demand for foreign oil, increase public safety and improve public health. The Savannah Bicycle Campaign invites all citizens to visit bicyclecampaign.org to learn how cycling can make Savannah a better place to live.

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Blood Kin note Editor, Thank you for the great review of Blood Kin, A Savannah Story, and the interview with its author Robert T.S. Mickles. Hitting the ESSENCE best seller list isn’t something every author can claim to have done so it’s very inspiring to read about a native of Savannah accomplishing such a feat. I also, however, have to acknowledge that I was a primary editor for the first edition of Blood Kin and the one who initially failed to correct the errors pointed out in your review. I’ve actually written in other works about Sherman’s grandstanding generosity toward President Lincoln so clearly knew, as you pointed out, that it was not Grant who socalled “presented” our beautiful city to him as a Christmas present. Unfortunately, in first-run copies of Blood Kin, a sentence reads as follows: “General Grant was said to have given President Lincoln the city of Savannah as a Christmas gift.” It was supposed to be: “General Grant was said to have smiled when he heard General Sherman had given President Lincoln the city of Savannah as a Christmas gift.” As it sometimes tends to happen these days in publishing, the

initial copies have turned into collector editions for the wrong reasons. The new edition, I’m glad to say, was already in production when your article came out. Aberjhani

Editor’s Note: We just received word that Blood Kin is now available at the Savannah Bulldog cigar store downtown on Bull Street.

Open letter to Newington PD Well, it’s official,you now have your fatality. My father passed on at 11:05 p.m. Monday evening, succumbing to injuries received at the intersection of Ga. 21 & Ga. 24 in Newington, Ga., April 21, 2008. He was a great man who deserved a better fate. Worthy at least of the cost of a caution light. Not much to ask for a man who, at the age of 16, enlisted in the Merchant Marines by faking his ID to sail in convoys throughout WWII. Why the good Lord chose to end the life of an 81-year-old man that only had a short time left is something I will grapple with for the rest of my life. I would like to think that maybe it has something to do with the intersection that took his life. Maybe God had to sacrifice Dad to get the message across so that maybe someone in

Atlanta could make an intelligent decision, after the fact, no less, that would prevent the hell that my dad and his family have gone through from being inflicted on other unsuspecting motorists. So I will spare you the gory details of his suffering and leave all that see this to ponder the question, “What is the life of Robert Leedale Perry worth?” G.E. Perry, son Kimberly Perry, daughter Dale Perry, grandson Michael Perry, grandson

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Old Fort Jackson protected Savannah from seafaring invaders for nearly 100 years. When the fort was built in 1808, the nation’s relationship with Britain had worsened. President Thomas Jefferson authorized its construction to protect Savannah from naval attack. Today, Fort Jackson is the oldest standing fort in Georgia. Named for James Jackson, Revolutionary War hero and former governor of Georgia, it was built on the site of an earthen fort built in 1776. No battles were ever fought at Fort Jackson, but it was manned during the War of 1812. It also protected Savannah from the Union Navy during the Civil War. The ironclad ships, the Georgia and the Savannah, patrolled the river. Several “obstructions” were placed in the river to impede traffic. These precautions all worked, and the Union Navy never got to Fort Jackson from nearby Fort Pulaski. However, Savannah fell when Gen. William T. Sherman’s troops entered the city from the other side. For 40 years after the Civil War, the fort was used on a limited basis until it was decommissioned in 1905. Today, the site is owned by the state and managed and operated by the Coastal Heritage Society. “We interpret the fort,” says Michael Jordan, public relations director of the CHS.

The first fort wasn’t anything like Fort Jackson. “It had a dirt battery, and it had dirt walls,” Jordan says. The fort is a popular tourist attraction, and holds considerable meaning for residents. As part of an annual Confederate Heritage Month tradition, three Confederate heritage groups donate a 6-foot by 10-foot “garrison flag” to fly over Old Fort Jackson. The groups are Chapter 2 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Francis S. Bartow Camp 93 Songs of Confederate Veterans and the LaFayette McClaws Camp 97 Military Order of the Stars and Bars. Also called the First Confederate National Banner, the flag flew over Fort Jackson during the Civil War. “It wasn’t just a Civil War fort, although that’s its main claim to fame,” Jordan says. “No battles were fought here, and there were no enemy troops here in the War of 1812. There was a fight once where a private knocked an officer in the nose and killed him.” The fort was very important to Savannah residents. “It was the line separating Confederate Savannah from the Union troops,” Jordan says. “They had chains and some obstructions across the river,” he says. “The ironclad Georgia was there with her guns pointing down river. It was kind of a gauntlet the Yankees would have had to run.

“Of course, they didn’t,” Jordan says. “Sherman knocked out Fort McAlister and marched in the back door.” Even in the early 19th century, Savannah was an important port city. “The fort protected Savannah from a sea borne attack,” Jordan says. “It’s a national historic landmark, the only fort in the nation that regularly fires cannon salutes at passing military vessels,” he says. “The fort’s in a unique spot. They have to pass right by us. The sailors line the decks, blow whistles, shoot back at us.” Because the fort is owned by the state, the CHS can apply for grants that wouldn’t otherwise be available. “The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers put in rocks for erosion protection,” Jordan says. “If it belonged to us as a private entity, we wouldn’t have been able do that.” The CHS also operates the State Museum of Railroad Museum and the Savannah History Museum. The CHS was founded in September 1975. At that time, the state was shutting down historic sites because of a lack of funding. “Within a matter of weeks, the state had padlocked the doors of Fort Jackson,” Jordan says. “They kept open ones like Fort McAlister because of revenue potential,” he says. “Because Fort Jackson is in an industrial site, it wasn’t considered a revenue producer.” Members of the CHS stepped up and put in a proposal to manage Fort Jackson. “Fort Jackson is kind of our birthplace,” Jordan says. “The CHS didn’t become what it is before Fort Jackson. Then we took on trains, Revolutionary War battlefields and museums, but Fort Jackson is our ancestral home.” Unlike later forts, such as Fort Pulaski, Fort Jackson has thin brick walls built in a much different style. “The masonry is really cool,” Jordan says. The CHS applied for and received a $300,000 grant from Save America’s Treasures to repair the masonry. “The same team that works at the Roundhouse works at the fort,” Jordan says. “They do masonry work on the bricks

and have to go work in water up to their knees with gnats and flies. “We are doing more than just tourist attraction,” he says. “Our biggest business is scouts and student groups. We get thousands every year. “There’s a scout and student militia where kids are inducted into the army,” Jordan says. “It’s real hands-on and they love it.” To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the fort’s construction, a celebration will be held Saturday, May 17 from 5-9 p.m. at the fort. “Admission to the event is free, but we’re asking people to bring a gift,” Jordan says. “We want donations to help us operate the fort.” The evening will include fireworks and cannon firings, says Jocelyn Xamis, CHS director of special events and projects. “We’ll have children’s games, old-fashioned sorts of ones like the three-legged races,” she says. “Food and beverage will be available for sale,” Xamis says. “The Skyelite Jazz Band will play and there will be interpretation stations with some of our historic interpreters.” At 6 p.m., a brief history of the fort will be presented. At 8 p.m., the interpretation stations and games will be shut down. “We’ll have a cannon salute from the 3rd Infantry Division from Fort Stewart,” Xamis says. “There will be historic cannon firings, and the fireworks will begin.” A donation from the Savannah River Pilots Association means admission is free. Ft. Jackson 200th Anniversary A celebration of Old Fort Jackson’s 200th anniversary. When: Saturday, May 17 5-9 p.m. Where: Old Fort Jackson National Historic Landmark, 1 Fort Jackson Rd. The fort is 3 miles east of downtown off President Street. Cost: Free

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Saturday morning I arrived at Savannah State University’s Tiger Arena at 9:20 a.m., plenty early to get a good seat for the 10:00 a.m. start of SSU’s 172nd Commencement. My friend Vaida Morgan, graduating Summa Cum Laude in Mass Communications, advised me of the best spot to sit for a clear view of her and her fellow graduates—219 in all, according to local news reports. Had the basketball court been installed on the arena floor instead of carpeting, I would have been at the center line, about halfway up the stands. From this vantage point I saw plenty—a tale of Savannah’s ROTC history; a sprinkling of apathy from elected officials; a couple of hundred forward thinking independently-minded students; and an arena overflowing onto the grass outside with enthusiasm, joy, pride and love. The family sitting to my left drove to town Friday night from Palatka, Fla., to see their niece graduate. The woman on my right sang along by heart to the university alma mater, whispering that when she graduated they sang to SSC instead of SSU. SSC alumnus Major General Walter Gaskin, USMC, gave a fairly inspiring commencement address, talking mostly about the SSU NROTC program, its history of commissioning over 200 officers into the U.S. military, and its foundation for his career. As the grads moved smoothly across the stage to receive their diplomas, SSU President Earl G. Yarbrough Sr. hugged every one of them, including several young men who burst into celebratory gymnastics-style dance moves on the platform. After all had received their diplomas, Willie Walker, SSU Alumni Association president, launched the graduating class through an oath to join the association. “Please repeat after me,” he said. “I, and please state your name.” To which all the graduates responded with a knowing smirk: “I, and please state your name.” The post graduation atmosphere outside the arena was festive. Because taking a step in any direction ran the risk of blocking a family photo op, it was easier and more fun to stay put, watching two African-style dancers spin to the drumming of Akin Lowman and an SSU professor. When the drumming ended, nine nattily-attired brothers of Omega Psi Phi fraternity broke into a spontaneous, several-minute long step dance routine. Two were graduates, their robes flying,

and one wore a fully buttoned business suit. As a mostly life-long Savannahian with a streak of liberal smugness about the so-called diversity of my life, I expected to see many familiar faces in Saturday’s crowd, despite the facts that SSU is a historically black university and I am white. Well, at Saturday’s assembly I saw no one I knew until the friends of Vaida gathered after the ceremony -- even though about a third of SSU’s graduates were from the local area, and even though most attendees in the overflowing arena looked to be middle aged or older professional types. Also present was a sizeable minority of college-age adults and a generous sprinkling of children. It’s rare that I find myself seeing no familiar faces in Chatham County, but there it was, proof that I’m mostly living on the white side of the street, despite my inclination toward a “hands across the water” attitude. The same week that all kinds of frightening news surfaced about life and safety problems in Savannah’s majority-black public schools, these 219 students, all but a handful African American, collected degrees in 28 different fields. Among them were graduates in accounting, computer science, behavior analysis (whatever that is), political science, chemistry, mathematics, biology, and even those dear-to-my-heart liberal arts classics: history and English. Time and again I’ve heard white Savannahians ask “Where is the AfricanAmerican community?” when discussing cultural and civic involvement. Well, here they were, celebrating the achievements of their children, their siblings, their friends. And, I found myself asking on Saturday morning, where is the Savannah white community? Sure, the commencement ceremony is for those who are invited. I guess most blacks and most whites don’t know each other well enough to attend such functions. After all, this was my first SSU commencement despite a lifetime in the city. I suspect that most of the area’s elected officials, black and white, received some sort of invitation from the university. Yet when President Yarborough asked all elected officials present to stand and be recognized, State Senator Regina Thomas was the only politician in the audience. Those elected types who opted not to attend missed a chance to see something beyond what was visible from my seat at the center court line. Perhaps next year they’ll get there early and grab a good seat.

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Police were called to Columbus Drive for a domestic dispute. When they arrived, they saw a man, who appeared to be extremely intoxicated, sitting on the porch.

One officer spoke with the man, while another spoke with the man’s girlfriend. She said her boyfriend had been living in her house for more than 18 months. The man had begun drinking heavily, and earlier in the day, they’d begun arguing about his infidelity. She said for no reason he attacked her and threw her against the walls and on the floor, then beat her with a hammer, a broom handle and a pot lid. The man insisted there was no physical altercation and that some cabinets fell on his girlfriend. He sustained a small scratch on his right arm, but wasn’t able to explain how the scratch got there. Large bruises could be seen all over the woman’s body. Both were treated at the scene by EMS, and the man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.

• A woman was taken to a hospital after being stabbed by a fork. She told police she was walking to her sister’s house on Draper Street in Kayton Homes when she came across her girlfriend. She said she and her girlfriend have been having problems and she suspected her girlfriend was cheating on her. When the two saw each other, they began arguing. The woman said her girlfriend was holding a fork and pointed it at her face. She said the fork somehow caught her in the face, and she had four visible prong marks underneath her left eye, causing it to swell. The woman said she knows her girlfriend “didn’t mean to do it.” After the incident, she said her girlfriend apologized and began crying nonstop while saying, “I didn’t know it was that close.” The woman declined to press charges and refused to give police her girlfriend’s name. Nurses at the hospital told police that the woman appeared to have been stabbed by the fork because the prong marks were so deep. • A woman left her home to go out of town, and a friend stopped by every day to feed her cat. She also had a local contracting company working outside the house while she was away.

When the woman returned from her trip, she found that several items were missing, including the hard drive from her computer, three purses, two piggy banks and a bottle of vodka. She said the house was found neatly in order and she didn’t realized anything was missing until she went to retrieve one of the purses, which had been hidden in the kitchen closet and contained keys to two Mercedes in the garage. While searching the house, the woman saw her underwear drawer had been ransacked. She said when she got home, the house’s doors were still locked. The alarm wasn’t activated because her friend was stopping by every day to feed the cat. The woman insisted her friend didn’t steal the items. There was no visible evidence of forced entry. The woman was given a case report number card and forensics was called to process the scene for evidence. • An officer observed a woman driving west on Oglethorpe Avenue towards Habersham Street. The window tint on the

driver and passenger side windows of her pickup truck appeared darker than the legal limit. When the officer checked the tag, it showed the tag had been issued to a car, not a pickup truck. The officer initiated a traffic stop. The woman began crying and said she knew the tag didn’t belong on the truck. She also said her driver’s license was suspended. Another check confirmed that the tag that should have been on the truck was expired. The woman’s driver’s license had six active suspensions, the most recent for failure to appear in court. The woman was arrested and charged with having a suspended driver’s license, use of a tag to conceal or misrepresent the identity of a vehicle, and window tint violation. The woman was taken to the Chatham County Detention Center and the truck was towed. Give anonymous crime tips to Crimestoppers at 234-2020

A person who believes it’s a good idea to jump out of a plane might believe any damn thing. I do know he’s wrong, though. Raindrops don’t have pointy ends, despite what you see in weather maps and kindergarten art. Small drops are spherical, larger ones are flattened on the bottom, and the largest are hollowed out like parachutes. (I almost hate to give your friend the satisfaction, but I’m forced to admit there’s one type of precipitation that can in fact be pointy on top. Graupel, or soft hail — it’s made of snow and frozen water droplets cemented together — sometimes forms in a conical shape and falls apex upward.) Terminal velocity doesn’t always equal high velocity. For any given falling body, terminal velocity is the speed where the accelerating effect of gravity’s pull and the slowing effect of air resistance balance out — it’s the point at which the body simply can’t fall any faster. Little things like raindrops have low weight relative to their cross sections, hence lots of drag, hence low terminal velocity. For drizzle, terminal speed is less than five miles per hour. For the largest and fastest raindrops it’s still only about 20 miles per hour. A skydiver, having a greater ratio of weight to cross section than a raindrop, has a much higher terminal velocity — say, 130 mph. At that speed (ignoring the effects of disturbed airflow around your body), you’re catching up to falling raindrops at at least 110 mph, which pointy or not has got to sting a bit. By cecil adams Comments, questions? Take it up with Cecil on the Straight Dope Message Board, straightdope.com, or write him at the Chicago Reader, 11 E. Illinois, Chicago 60611. Cecil’s most recent compendium, Triumph of the Straight Dope, is available at bookstores everywhere.

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Warren, dogs can contract a variety of diseases while getting it on. These range from run-of-the-puppy-mill (e.g., genital herpes) to the exotic — the parasitic infection leishmaniasis, endemic elsewhere but seen only occasionally in the U.S., can apparently spread via dog intimacy. Of major concern is canine brucellosis, a nasty bacterial infection of the reproductive tract that can lead to inflammation and infertility in males and aborted litters. Purebreds are often tested for brucellosis before mating (it seems to be especially common among beagles); it’s rarely fatal, but infected dogs are sometimes euthanized to prevent its insidious spread. The really sexy dog STD, though, is something called canine transmissible venereal tumor, a very rare example of what’s known as a parasitic cancer. Unlike most other contagious cancers such as cervical cancer in humans, CTVT isn’t spread by a virus but (as recently proved) by cancerous cells themselves. Genetic analysis suggests the tumor originated in an individual wolf or domesticated dog, probably in east Asia, 200-2,500 years ago. This long-dead canid’s much-mutated cells are still alive and being passed along during coitus centuries later, making it the longestlived mammalian cell line known. The disease is now found throughout the world, especially where there are large populations of strays. It can be treated with surgery, radiation, and chemo, but most otherwise healthy dogs recover spontaneously after several months. Luckily for us, there are no known parasitic cancers in humans, and only two additional ones affect animals. One arose spontaneously in a laboratory hamster around 1960: it’s a reticulumcell sarcoma that can be spread by casual contact, cannibalism (hamsters’ souls are a lot darker than you might think), and mosquito bites; the tumor grows in the larynx and eventually leads to suffocation. The other is a condi-

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Almost-anything-goes “ultimate fighting,” also known as “human cockfighting,” is a major “sport,” mostly in Southern and Western states, but only in Missouri are kids as young as 6 permitted on the mats, according to a March Associated Press dispatch from Carthage, Mo. Members of the Garage Boys Fight Crew, ages up to 14, including one girl, regularly square off with only a few concessions in rules and protective gear. Parents regard the sport as casually as they regard Little League or soccer, and sportsmanship is in evidence, as kids are still best friends, pummeling each other inside the cage but then heading off afterward to play video games.

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plentifully in healthful salmon and other seafood. A laboratory analysis of a slab of Prairie Orchard’s “enriched” ham had the omega-3s of almost one-fourth of a large salmon filet, but the best news of all was that a 100-gram side of bacon equaled that of the salmon filet. While many lab mice get selected, unfortunately, for work like cancer research, one group of male rodents at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston has been hard at work, with constant erections, helping researchers develop a biochemical treatment for priapism, which plagues men with certain blood disorders. (The condition is named for the Greek god Priapus, who, to be punished for sexual misbehavior, supposedly received an enormous, but useless, wooden penis.)

A highlight of this year’s Easter proPersonality Transplants motion by the Jelly Belly company (as additions to its 50 standard flavors) was Cheryl Johnson, 37, described to Lonits surprise BeanBoozled boxes, with odd don’s Daily Telegraph in March the many tastes and non-standard colors. Although ways in which her personality suddenly garlic beans, buttered-toast beans and changed following a new kidney that she cheese pizza beans are no longer availreceived from a deceased, 59-year-old able, connoisseurs can sample jelly beans man. Some researchers believe in such a made to taste like pencil shavings, ear “cellular memory phenomenon,” but it is wax, moldy cheese and vomit. A Jelly unclear whether, for example, Johnson’s Belly spokeswoman told Newhouse News recent abandonment of trashy reading Service in March, “There are 20 flavors in in favor of Dostoevsky and Jane Austen each little box ... so you don’t know what would qualify. (2) Sonny Graham of flavor you are tasting ... coconut or baby Hilton Head, S.C., committed suicide in wipe.” April after having spent 13 years with the Los Angeles businessman Llewellyn transplanted heart of suicide victim Terry Werner told The Times of London in Cottle. The cellular implication is less April that he plans to spend $500 million likely, though, because Graham’s widow to build a Disneyland-type theme park in was the same woman who was married to the heart of Baghdad, with the first phase Cottle at the time of his suicide. (a skateboard facility, with 200,000 free skateboards to hand out) to open in just Bright Ideas three months. Eventually, the park will include rides and a concert theater adjacent Among the notable offerings at the to the Green Zone. International Exhibition of Inventions in Questionable new products: (1) The Geneva, Switzerland, in April were beerJapanese manufacturer Nihon Sofuken flavored jelly (non-alcoholic) to spread recently introduced a slightly peach-flaon biscuits, and artificial, removable nose vored drink called Placenta 10000, but hair (swabs of pipe cleaner for the nostrils Wired.com was not able to verify whether to block pollen and dust). (“Most people it contains actual human placenta (which do not have enough nose hair,” invenis supposed to have miraculous regenerattor Gensheng Sun told The Associated ing powers for some parts of the body). Press.) Italian engineer Enrico Berruti (2) From Nickelodeon merchandising has said it was his personal laziness that led come a Spongebob Squarepants Musical him to develop a bed that makes itself, Rectal Thermometer (which plays with automatic sheet-shaking and the Spongebob theme that (the destraightening. Diane Cheong Lee signer apparently imagines) makes Mei of China swore that her novI am a the temperature-taking process Super Duper el computer software employed less unpleasant). algorithms sophisticated enough Delegate to enable the user to detect the gender of any e-mail writer. Science on the Cut-

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Least Competent Criminals (1) Ahmed Jalloul, 20, was convicted in April of robbing a post office in Adelaide, Australia, based on DNA evidence. Witnesses said

Jalloul seemed unsteady and unsure of himself during the crime and consequently vomited on the floor before running from the scene. (2) Eric Hardin, 20, was charged in March in St. Louis with possession of child pornography on compact discs, which his former roommates had turned over to police after cleaning his room. They had kicked Hardin out for his unbearably poor hygiene.

Recurring Themes “Freestyle” dog dancing continues to thrive, at least in British Columbia (where the first organization sprang up in 1999, amassing an 8,000-person mailing list, as News of the Weird reported). A Globe and Mail dispatch in April noted that Gail Walsh’s school for dog dancing, Paws2Dance, teaches moves like dog “weaves” around its human partner’s legs and “backups,” in which the dog sets its own paces apart from its partner. Holding the dog’s paws and waltzing, as in at-home dog-dancing, is apparently tacky and nonartistic and thus never allowed.

Now, Which One Is the Brake? (all-new) Elderly drivers’ recent lapses of concentration, confusing the brake pedal with the gas (or however artfully they try to explain what happened): A Citrus Heights, Calif., woman, 81, drove into the ATM lobby of a Wells Fargo bank, injuring a customer (March). A Chicago Heights, Ind., woman in her 80s drove through a Dairy Queen (April). A Burbank, Calif., woman, 88, drove into a post office, injuring two (March). An Indianapolis woman, 90, backed into a McDonald’s restaurant, injuring two (April). A Springfield, Ill., woman described as “elderly,” drove through a delicatessen (March). A San Diego woman, 81, drove her car onto the support wires for a power pole, where it was dangling when police arrived (March).

Once a Ham ... At a March British soccer match between Blackpool and Burnley teams, greyhound owner Jane Holland was escorting her retired dog Fool’s Mile for a presentation when the crowd noise evidently energized the champion racer, who broke away. “(W)hen she heard the crowd, she was off,” said Holland, and Fool’s Mile circled the track four times before being restrained. Said London’s Sunday Telegraph, the dog appeared to be reliving her glory days.

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A new underwater acoustic system positioned around Boston Harbor is expected to help prevent collisions between North Atlantic right whales and the passing ships that often kill the marine mammals. Worldwide, only about 400 of the species are believed to have survived centuries of hunting and ship collisions. Once the sound of a whale has been detected in the busy shipping lanes around Cape Cod, nearby vessels will be asked to sail no faster than 10 knots. The network of marine microphones and the accompanying monitoring system will cost about $1 million each year for the next 25 years, according to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. â€œItâ€™s definitely an expensive tactic,â€? said sanctuary marine biologist Leila Hatch. â€œBut, the shipping industry has accepted it.â€?

An Olympic Effort Chinese officials say they are launching a massive public hygiene program to battle a recent viral outbreak that has killed 30 children, as well as to curb the spread of any other diseases prior to this summerâ€™s Beijing Olympic Games. The Center for Health Protection said it is possible that infections of hand, foot and mouth disease, which have spread rapidly across China in recent weeks, could reach historic highs this summer.

The disease is caused by a virus, known as Enterovirus 71 (EV71), and often produces mild symptoms in children. But this yearâ€™s outbreak has killed more than two dozen youths as it expanded from northeastern China to around Hong Kong and even into neighboring areas of Vietnam. The mutation of EV71 responsible for this yearâ€™s outbreak appears to be unusually virulent, health experts say.

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Heat and Dust The Indian subcontinentâ€™s annual stretch of pre-monsoon heat has killed at least six people in Pakistan, where temperatures soared to 118 degrees Fahrenheit during the first week of May. Increased demand placed on the power grid by the use of air conditioners caused frequent blackouts, some lasting up to 16 hours. The regionâ€™s famed season of heat and dust begins in April and often peaks in mid-May. The arrival of the southwest monsoon usually brings cooling rains by late June.

Andean Disaster Entire populations of cities and towns in remote southern Chile were evacuated due to a massive Andean eruption that blanketed the region with a thick coating of toxic ash. Chilean navy ships transported many of the 4,500 residents of Chaiten to safety after a volcano of the same name erupted violently a few

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miles away for the first time in at least 9,000 years. Falling ash blew hundreds of miles eastward across Argentinaâ€™s Patagonia region, killing livestock, poisoning crops and contaminating water supplies as it fell to the ground. Scientists say it could be months before the volcano calms down enough to allow the evacuees to return home.

Earthquakes A powerful quake centered just off Japanâ€™s eastern Honshu Island caused buildings to sway in Tokyo, more than 100 miles away. No tsunamis or damage were reported. â€˘ Earth movements were also felt in the central Philippines, western Sumatra, Russiaâ€™s Lake Baikal region and north of San Diego, Calif.

Tropical Cyclones As many as 100,000 people may have perished across much of southern Myanmar (Burma) as Cyclone Nargis roared through the countryâ€™s Irrawaddy Delta and main city of Yangon. Many survivors said they were angry at Myanmarâ€™s military leaders for failing to properly warn them of the approaching storm, and for providing virtually no relief in its aftermath. Nargis was the strongest tropical cyclone on record to hit Yangon. It was also the first to strike Myanmar in 40 years.

Winged Terror A growing number of farmers across Britain are discovering livestock that have been attacked and eaten alive by

groups of ravens. The large birds, which are protected across the nation, have left many of the animals still alive and in agony after having eaten their eyes, tongues and soft underbellies. â€œThe attacks are so horrific that theyâ€™re causing mental suffering to people who find the animals,â€? Johnny Hall, of the National Farmers Union of Scotland, told the Observer. Other farming union leaders say the sudden rise in attacks is due to European regulations, which mandate that dead livestock be disposed of in licensed animal disposal facilities instead of being left out for scavengers to feed on. Ravens traditionally eat such carcasses, but they are also known to prey on small mammals, including dormice, voles and rabbits. By Steve Newman Universal Press

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Miwa Gemini

It doesn’t get much cooler than this buzzworthy female NYC anti-folker whose vocal delivery draws accurate comparisons to both Siouxsie Sioux and middle-period Yoko Ono, and whose (largely) acoustic backing —known to include guitar, banjo, mandolin, glockenspiel and accordion— lends a dusty, Old West saloon vibe to peculiar and gripping original story-songs that, given another type of treatment, could easily nestle into a Bjork album. She has a growing following here based on her past gigs at this low-key coffeehouse venue. One-man blues-punk act Guitar Bomb opens with a set influenced by Highway 61-era Dylan and James Williamson-era Stooges. Listen & Learn: myspace.com/ miwagemini, myspace.com/guitarbomb. Sat., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean - ALL-AGES.

The Alex Nguyen Quartet

Kokopelli’s goes out with a bang for their final weekend in business with a free, twonight stand from this extremely talented and promising young jazz trumpeter (and Savannah native) who’s currently studying at a conservatory in NYC. In addition to gigging and studying with some masters of his chosen genre (such as drummer Jimmy Cobb who famously backed up John Coltrane and Miles Davis at the same time), word has it the great Kenny Barron is including his version of one of Nguyen’s original tunes on an upcoming studio CD (his first in four years)! Alex will be backed for these shows by pianist Joshua Bowlus, bassist Will Goble and drummer Justin Varnes. Listen & Learn: alexnguyenmusic.com. Fri. - Sat., 8 pm, 9:30 pm, 11 pm,

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Savannah’s own rising rap and hip-hop collective Dope Sandwich Productions join two Millwaukeebased acts (KingHellBastard and Kid Millions) as part of a Spring tour of the East Coast and upper Midwest. After this show in a rather unusual location (a strip club just across the Talmadge Bridge), they’re all off to Ohio, Illinois and points West. Make the Wi. folks feel welcome and give our hometown heroes a nice send-off at this evening of “hip-hop and toplessness”). Listen & Learn: myspace. com/rappetitefordestructiontour. Fri., 10 pm, The Gold Club.

Eleventh Dream Day. Presented by the L.A. based promoters Wagatail Presents. Listen & Learn: ladyhawkladyhawk.com, myspace.com/nevadinova. Fri., 9 pm, The Jinx.

Raw Rawk Concert

For over a decade, the owners of Primary Art Supply (and of late Civvies New & Recycled Clothing) have been showing their appreciation for their loyal customers —and for local rock music— by throwing annual open parties and gatherings featuring Savannahbased artists, most of whom have some connection to these popular, Broughton St. businesses. Both establishments cater in large part to folks under 21, for whom it’s hard to find club-style rock shows they can legally attend. This year’s End of School Bash features two live acts book-ending an underground fashion show (a kick-off to SCAD’s own Fashion Week). Opener Hot Pink Interior is one of the only groups in town that could be described as post-mod-

ern power-pop. Their bittersweet, male-female vocal harmonies, crunchy, overdriven electric guitars and driving rhythm section recall classic bands such as Cheap Trick as well as later, more punkinfluenced notables like Liz Phair, Concrete Blonde and SleaterKinney. Seven-piece garage-rock fetishists Superhorse (which I am a member of) headline. They’ve been together for nigh on 15 years and memorably played on Primary’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Float several years in a row. They’ll soon release an EP of twangy, C & W-influenced material. Free with a suggested donation. Listen & Learn: myspace.com/hotpinkinterior, superhorseband.com. Fri., 10 pm, 217 W. Broughton St.

Club 51 Degrees DJ Blue Ice (DJ) Club One #@*! Karaoke

(Karaoke)

Daiquiri Beach Jeremy & Stephen of Argyle (Live

Music) Acoustic duo set of classic rock, modern rock and reggae (covers/originals).

Doubles Lounge DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay & Bucky Bryant

(Live Music) Acoustic guitar and vocals duo known playing pop, rock and country (covers/ originals) 7 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House Voodoo Soup (Live Music)

Local hard-jamming funk/soul/rock/fusion group with a wide repertoire (feat. members of The Permanent Tourists & Phantom Wingo). May 14, 10 p.m. May 15, 10 p.m.

Guitar Bar Open Mic night hosted by Caesura (Live

Music) Open Mic Night led by a young local melodic metalcore/indierock combo. 10 p.m. Hang Fire Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Hercules Bar and Grill continues p.30

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continues from p.16 TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jeff Beasley

(Live Music) 7:30 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Harry O’Donoghue (Live Music)

Locally-based acoustic Celtic troubadour who hosts GPB radioÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s “The Green Island” radio show (covers & originals). May 14, May 15, May 16, May 17 May 18 King’s Inn Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Live Wire Music Hall The Savannah Comedy Revue

(Other, DJ) Live local stand-up. 7 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke (Ka-

raoke) -9 p.m.

Mercury Lounge The Eric Culberson Blues Band (Live

Music) Internationallyknown electric blues trio (covers & originals). 10 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Open Mic (Live Music)

With Markus & Hudson. 10:30 p.m.

Murphy’s Law Celtic Karaoke with Kerr (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live

Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m. Robin’s Nest Team Trivia

(Other) 8 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos (Live Music) -8:30

p.m.

Scandals TBA (Live Music)

8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Psychotronic Film: DENTI aka TEETH (2000, Italy) (Other)

The Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah presents a weekly series of overlooked, rare, foreign and/or critically-acclaimed cult cinema: This Venice Film Fest Award Winner is a surrelaistic look at the confused psyche of a man upset by his bizarrely large and ugly teeth. Seating begins at 7:30 pm for ALLAGES. 8 p.m.

Word showcase and competition 8 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) TBA (Live Music)

Pop, rock, country and blues acts 6 p.m.

Venus De Milo DJ In Coma

(DJ) 9 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon (Live Music) Solo

pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers. -noon -6 p.m.

The Warehouse Electric Cheese (Live Music) Two-

piece guitar and vocals offshoot of quirky local party band Rhythm Riot, playing well-known tunes to sequenced backing. 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Karaoke

(Karaoke) 8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY Bay Street Blues Karaoke

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

Hang Fire DJ Skypager w/Zone D (DJ) Dancehall

tunes.

Hercules Bar and Grill TBA

(Live Music) Rock, Blues, Soul and Pop 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. Jewish Education Alliance University of West Georgia Jazz Ensemble (Live Music)

19-piece big band playing music of historic artists such as Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton and contemporary works. 1:30 p.m. Savannah Arts Academy’s Silver Winds Ensemble (Live

Music) Program of classical dance music written by great composers, performed by an awardwinning local high school group that tours regionally. 7 p.m.

John’s & Friends Karaoke

(Karaoke) 9 p.m. 9 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Harry O’Donoghue (Live Music)

9:30 p.m.

Locally-based acoustic Celtic troubadour who hosts GPB radioÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s “The Green Island” radio show (covers & originals). May 14, May 15, May 16, May 17 May 18

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

Live Wire Music Hall Rhythm Riot (Live Music) Kitschy

Benny’s Tybee Tavern Karaoke (Karaoke) w/DJ Levis

Blaine’s Back Door #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Chuck’s Bar #@*! Karaoke

(Karaoke)

Club One Industrial Resurrection w/ DJ Shrapnel (DJ)

10 p.m.

Doc’s Bar Roy & the Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Fannie’s on the Beach “Georgia Kyle” Shiver & Fiddlin’ Scott Holton (Live Music) 7

p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House Voodoo Soup (Live Music) Local

Slugger’s 5 Point Productions’ Karaoke (Karaoke) 10

hard-jamming funk/soul/ rock/fusion group with a wide repertoire (feat. members of The Permanent Tourists & Phantom Wingo). May 14, 10 p.m. May 15, 10 p.m.

Tantra Lounge Open Mic

(Live Music) Piano & vocal

p.m.

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.

Grapevine Gail Thurmond

local rock, pop, soul and country cover band known for sassy stage demeanor and an unpredictable setlist. 9 p.m.

Loco’s Deli & Pub (Southside) Team Trivia w/ Kowboi

(Other) 7 p.m.

Lulu’s Chocolate Bar The Magic Rocks (Live Music)

Eclectic local party band playing oddball rock, alternative, pop, country and soul covers (feat. members of GAM, Superhorse and Hot Pink Interior). 8:30 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Moon River Brewing Co. Eric Britt (Live Music) Acoustic

guitarist/singer playing alt. rock and pop 8:30 p.m.

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

p.m. Night Lights “Rock Star Karaoke” (Live Music, Karaoke)

Kraoke featuring a live band, rather than pre-recorded music. 11 p.m. Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m. The Rail Pub Dash Rip Rock

(Live Music) Famed New Orleans based hard rock/ cowpunk group knwon for their rowdy and relentlessly paced live shows. A staple of the frat and roadhouse scene since the 1980s, this is a rare chance to see them for free in a tiny room. May 15, 10 p.m. May 16, 10 p.m. Robin’s Nest Karaoke (Live Music, Karaoke) 8 p.m.

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A.J.’s Dockside “Georgia Kyle” Shiver (Live Music) American Legion Post 36 Karaoke (Karaoke) 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.

Bernie’s on River Street Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Captain’s Lounge #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke)

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos (Live Music) -8:30

Club One Local Cast, DJ Jason Hancock (Main Floor)

The Sentient Bean Frantic Rabbit Poetry Slam (Other)

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

p.m.

Local spoken word showcase and competition. 8 p.m. Slugger’s Trivia w/ Charles & Mikey (Other) 10 p.m. Spanky’s TBA (Live Music)

8 p.m.

(DJ)

Crystal Beer Parlor The Beer Parlor Ramblers (Live

Music) Old-fashioned Dixieland jazz combo plays in the corner of this local landmark restaurant. 7:30 p.m.

Tantra Lounge Live DJs TBA

Daquiri Island Karaoke

Tommy’s Karaoke w/ Jeff & Rebecca (Karaoke)

Doc’s Bar Roy & the Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Rock,

(DJ) 10 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House Chuck Courtenay & Bucky Bryant (Live Music) Singing

acoustic guitar duo playing popular country, pop and rock hits. 6 p.m. Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m.

Venus De Milo DJ Nahah Mean (DJ) The Warehouse Jeff Beasley

(Live Music) Savannah guitarist who doubles on percussion playing swinging R & B, old-time rock and roll and Cajun-tinged Americana (covers & originals). 8 p.m.

Wasabi’s Live DJ Frankie Spins Hip-hop & Electric Fusion (DJ) 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Barry Johnson; Listen 2 Three (Live

Music) Atlanta-based guitarist (covers & orignals) - outdoor ALL-AGES show; Pop-oriented modern rock power trio with a strong blues and funk influence (covers & originals)- indoor 21+ show. May 15, 6 & 10 p.m.

(Karaoke)

Pop, Beach, Shag 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 The Eric Culberson Blues Band (Live

Music) Internationally-acclaimed, Savannah-based electric blues guitarist and singer with a tight rhythm section (covers/originals) May 16, 10 p.m. May 17, 10 p.m.

Friendly’s Tavern 2 #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Gayna’s Bar Karaoke (9 p.m.)

(Karaoke)

The Gold Club “The Rappetite For Destruction Tour” (Live

Music, DJ) Triple-bill of undrground alternative hip-hop, featuring live musicians, DJs and rappers, including Milwaukee’s KingHellBastard and Kid Millions, as well as Savannah’s own collective Dope Sandwich Produc-

tions. 10 p.m. Hang Fire Dope Sandwich Productions (Live Music,

DJ) Live hip-hop and rap from a local collective with numerous DJs and MCs. 10 p.m. Hercules Bar and Grill Chief

(Live Music) Rock, Pop, Country and Soul covers 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Savannah Avenue (Live Music) Local

jazz fusion/funk outfit of guitar, bass, drums and sax, and occasionally keyboards, percussion, trombone and trumpet. 9 p.m.

The Jinx Wagatail Presents: Ladyhawk; Neva Dinova

(Live Music) Buzzworthy Vancouver indie-rock band reminiscne tof Neil Young & Crazy Horse and Bob Mould’s work wiht Sugar; Melancholy minor-key Americana act signed to Bright Eyes label. 9 p.m. John’s & Friends The Greg Williams Band (Live Music)

Full electric band led by prolific local singer/songwriter Wiiliams, who has released critically acclaimed indie CDs of original rock with blues, folk and psychedelic influences (covers & originals). 10 p.m.

Jukebox Bar & Grill Rhythm Riot (Live Music) Kitschy

local rock, pop, soul and country cover band known for sassy stage demeanor and an unpredictable setlist. 9 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Harry O’Donoghue (Live Music)

Locally-based acoustic Celtic troubadour who hosts GPB radioÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s “The Green Island” radio show (covers & originals). May 14, May 15, May 16, May 17 May 18

Kokopelli’s Jazz Club The Alex Nguyen Quartet (Live

Music) Award-winning young jazz trumpeter who grew up in savvanh, and now studies and gigs in NYC (covers & originals). May 16, 8 p.m. May 17, 8 p.m.

Live Wire Music Hall Street Circus Symphony; Tao Jones; Cannonball (Live Music)

Soulful, smooth local jazzrock and pop-funk combo

Music) Rock, pop, blues and modern folk-oriented tunes sung and played on acoustic guitar (covers & originals). 10 p.m.

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combining elements of R & B, hip-hop and indierock. They just released an imrpessive debut CD ; Alternative hip-hopper/rapper from Atlanta; Eclectic, keyboard and guitar-driven local indierock collective fronted by songriter Nicholas Greer. 9 p.m.

p.m.

Mulberry Inn The Champagne Jazz Trio (Live Music)

8 p.m.

North Beach Grill Liquid Ginger (unplugged) (Live Music)

Acoustic trio featuring members of popular regional modern pop-rock band Liquid Ginger (covers & originals). 7 p.m. Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m.

Mansion on Forsyth Park Bottles & Cans (Live Music)

Local combo playing a wild mix of hard-swinging, house rockinâ€™ garage-blooze and old, weird, Americana (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m.

Memorial Park “Tybee Beach Bum Parade Party” with The Train Wrecks (Live Music)

The Rail Pub Dash Rip Rock

Hard-rocking local rootsa-billy and Americana act led by songwriter Jason Bible (covers & originals). 8 p.m. Mercury Lounge Argyle (Live Music) Two of the last few shows by one of Savannah’s most impressive indie rock bands, blending ska, punk, jam, reggae and dub into a hard-hitting and unique sound (covers & originals). May 16, 10 p.m. May 17, 10 p.m.

Raw Space (formerly Frozen Paradise) “Raw Rawk” End of School Party w/Superhorse; Hot Pink Interior (Live

Music, Other) ALL-AGES indie-rock concert and underground fashion show. Locals HPI channel old-school power-pop and modern, low-fi femalefronted punk; Superhorse is a 7-piece retro garage band reminiscent of The

Ramones, Television and The MC5. Address is 217 W. Broughton St. 10 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos (Live Music) -8:30

p.m.

Shoreline Ballroom Tishamingo; The Last Waltz Ensemble (Live Music)

Acclaimed Southern rock and blues act from Athens that tours nationwide; The best-known touring tribute to the music of Bob Dylan & The Band. They don’t do impersonations, just solid arrangements fo material from both artists’ back catalogs. 9 p.m.

Stingray’s Robert Willis

(Live Music) Solo singer/ guitarist playing rock, country and pop (covers & originals). May 16, 6 p.m. May 17

9 p.m. Daquiri Island Karaoke

Ways Station Tavern Karaoke

(Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Live DJ (DJ) 8

Doc’s Bar Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live Music)

(Karaoke) 9 p.m.

p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Mary Davis & Co.; Sabo & The Scorchers

(Live Music) Female-fronted acoustic cover combo (rock/pop/soul/beach music) - outdoor ALL-AGES show. May 16, 6 & 10 p.m.

SATURDAY Bay Street Blues Karaoke

(Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Stogie’s DJ Paynt & DJ Mself

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

Terrapin Station Mr. Wiley

Blowin’ Smoke BBQ The Josh Maul Blues Band (Live

(DJ)

(Live Music, Other, DJ) Local psychedelic jam-oriented funk and rock band best known for organizing the annual Salt Island Boogie Festival on Little Tybee Island (covers & originals). Show is billed as starting after the Tybee Beach Bum Parade. 3 p.m. Venus De Milo DJ Chad (DJ) Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon (Live Music) Solo

pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers. -noon -6 p.m.

The Warehouse The Train Wrecks (Live Music) Hard-

rocking local roots-a-billy and Americana act (covers

ing (Live Music) Jazzy local

& originals). 8 p.m. Wasabi’s DJ Frankie -C Spins Hip-hop an Electric Fusion (8 p.m.) (DJ)

Music) Funky and tight Richmond Hill-based electric blues trio influenced by Albert Collins, SRV and Tab Benoit, led by a former member of Bluesonics (covers & originals). 6 p.m.

Captain’s Lounge #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Chuck’s Bar #@*! Karaoke

(Karaoke)

Club One DJ Hancock (DJ)

10 p.m.

Daiquiri Beach Rhythm Riot

(Live Music) Kitschy local rock, pop, soul and country cover band known for sassy stage demeanor and an unpredictable setlist.

(Karaoke)

Deb’s Pub & Grub Karaoke

Long-running party band specializing in disco, 60s rock, Motown and vintage soul (covers).

Doubles Lounge “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay (Live Music)

Solo acoustic guitar set of popular rock, country and honky-tonk hits. 7 p.m. Fannie’s on the Beach Randy “Hatman” Smith (Live Mu-

sic) Beach, Boogie & Blues from a solo guitarist “with the full band sound” 8 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House The Eric Culberson Blues Band (Live

Music) Internationally-acclaimed, Savannah-based electric blues guitarist and singer with a tight rhythm section (covers/originals) May 16, 10 p.m. May 17, 10 p.m. Gayna’s Bar Karaoke (Karaoke) 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. Hang Fire DJ Jake The Snake

(DJ) 10 p.m.

Hercules Bar and Grill TBA

(Live Music) 8 p.m.

trio (funk, blues, Latin, exotica) of guitar, bass and drums with female vocals (covers & originals). 9 p.m.

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Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub TBA (Live Music) 10 p.m. David Flannery (Live

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Bottles & Cans (Live Music) Local

combo playing a wild mix of hard-swinging, house rockinâ€™ garage-blooze and old, weird, Americana (covers & originals). 9 p.m. Jen’s & Friends TBA (Live Music) Acoustic Pop, Rock, Country, Blues & Soul covers/originals 10 p.m. The Jinx TBA (Live Music) 11 p.m. John’s & Friends The Hitmen

(Live Music) Electric blues band led by guitarist Brett Bernard and feat. Silver Lining’s rhythm section of Maggie Evans and Mark Cordray (covers & originals). 10 p.m.

Juarez Mexican Restaurant (Waters Ave.) Karaoke

(Karaoke)

Jukebox Bar & Grill TBA

(Live Music) 9 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Harry O’Donoghue (Live Music)

Locally-based acoustic Celtic troubadour who hosts GPB radioÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s “The Green Island” radio show (covers & originals). May 14, May 15, May 16, May 17 May 18

Kokopelli’s Jazz Club The Alex Nguyen Quartet (Live

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NYC (covers & originals). May 16, 8 p.m. May 17, 8 p.m. Live Wire Music Hall Yonrico Scott & The Fly Brothers

(Live Music) The last time this phenomenal blues/ jazz/rock/jam drummer played Savanah it was backing up Derek Trucks at the Trustees Theater. Now he’s back in a small club environment leading his own band of top-notch musicians (something he does during breaks from touring with Derek). 9 p.m. Loco’s Deli & Pub (Downtown) Outformation (Live

Music) Well-known and critically-acclaimed touring jam-band whose guitarist Sam Holt is a former close associate of Widespread Panic. They have opened for that group, as well as Shooter Jennings and Umpphrey’s McGee (covers & originals). 11 p.m. Mansion on Forsyth Park Tradewinds (Live Music)

Local sextet playing Stax and Motown hits of the Ã¢â‚¬Ëœ60s and Ã¢â‚¬Ëœ70s, along with shag favorites and assorted R & B, soul and classic

gig capping the Annual Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade by an eclectic local party band playing oddball rock, alternative, pop, country and soul covers (feat. members of GAM, Superhorse and Hot Pink Interior); Solo guitarist and singer playing popular hits to sequenced backing. 4 p.m. Mercury Lounge Argyle (Live Music) Two of the last few shows by one of Savannah’s most impressive indie rock bands, blending ska, punk, jam, reggae and dub into a hard-hitting and unique sound (covers & originals). May 16, 10 p.m. May 17, 10 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) TBA

(Live Music) 8:30 p.m.

Mulberry Inn The Champagne Jazz Trio (Live Music)

8 p.m.

North Beach Grill Eat Mo’ Music (Live Music)

Instrumental, dance-oriented soul-jazz combo of trumpet, drums, bass and wah guitar featuring area music educators (covers & originals). 7 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.

Quality Inn American Pride Karaoke (Karaoke) 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos (Live Music) -8:30

p.m.

The Sentient Bean Miwa Gemini; Guitar Bomb (Live

Music) NYC-based Japanese-American singer/ songwriter described as “Robert Johnson meets Cat Power”; One-man punk-blues band in the vein of The Stooges and Dylan’s “Highway 61” period. 8 p.m.

Stingray’s Robert Willis

(Live Music) Solo singer/ guitarist playing rock, country and pop (covers & originals). May 16, 6 p.m. May 17

Stogie’s DJ Aushee Knights

(DJ) House Music & ‘80s hits 10 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 Nick (DJ)

10 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon (Live Music) Solo

pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers. -noon -6 p.m.

The Warehouse The Jeff Beasley Band (Live Music)

Swinging R & B, old-time rock and roll, Cajun-tinged Americana and boogiewoogie (covers & originals). 9:30 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Chuck & Bucky; Gullah Roots (Live

Music) Local acoustic guitar duo playing and singing

rock, country and pop hits; S.C. based roots-reggae act led by a veteran frontman - indoor 21+ show. May 17, 6 & 10 p.m.

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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) Bernie’s (Tybee) Karaoke w/DJ Levis (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Captain’s Lounge #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) 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 Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live Music) A

longtime area favorite, this singer/guitarist (with sequenced backing) plays pop/rock/soul/beach hits as well as his own originals.

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 (Kara-

oke) 9 p.m.

The Flying Fish Barry Johnson (Live Music) Acoustic

Rock, Country, Blues & Pop covers 6 p.m.

Forsyth Park “Jerusalem Concert for Peace” feat. Pharaoh’s Daughter (Live Music)

This annual event welcomes several local choral acts, as well as headliner Pharaoh’s Daughter, one of the premiere world-beat bands. They mix traditional Jewish biblical texts sung in a variety of languages with psychedelic, electronica and Middle Eastern influenced rock music. Ethnic food and crafts are also available, along with historical displays and activities. noon

Four Points by Sheraton Historic Savannah The CJA presents: International Groove Conspiracy (Live Music)

Piano, bass and percussion trio deemed one of Atlanta’s hottest acts. Two-time winners of the Future of Jazz Comeptition, they blend Latin jazz with blues, funk and world music. 5 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jeff Beasley

(Live Music) Savannah guitarist who doubles on percussion playing swinging R & B, old-time rock and roll and Cajun-tinged Americana (covers & originals). 7 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Harry O’Donoghue (Live Music)

Locally-based acoustic Celtic troubadour who hosts GPB radioÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s “The Green Island” radio show (covers & originals). May 14, May 15, May 16,

May 17 May 18 Mansion on Forsyth Park Eat Mo’ Music (Live Music)

Instrumental, dance-oriented soul-jazz combo of trumpet, drums, bass and wah guitar featuring area music educators (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m. Marlin Monroe’s Surfside Grill TBA (Live Music) 7

p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke (Ka-

raoke) -9 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. Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m. Red Leg Saloon Karaoke w/Frank Nelson (Karaoke)

9 p.m.

Savannah Smiles “PianoPalooza” (Live Music) The Sentient Bean A.W.O.L.

(Other) Poetry slam and showcase from a local non-profit organization devoted to helping at-risk youth through spoken word and hip-hop related activities. 6 p.m.

Ships of The Sea Museum The Savannah Folk Music Society presents: Si Kahn (Live

Music) SCharlotte-based singer-songwriter, fingerpicking acoustic guitarist and Civil Rights activist who’s specifically known for songs about workers and their families. he often

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Bayou Cafe Chief (Live Mu-

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sic) Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues and Country covers -9 p.m.

plays with the legendary John McCutcheon. 8 p.m.

Blueberry Hill Karaoke

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influences. That all comes together in new compositions that include lyrics drawn from ancient biblical texts. Think of it as a collage of many different languages all celebrating a country (Israel) that is home for a people who didn’t always have a home, and who come from many different cultures. Historically, as Jews have been dispersed around the world, elements of their music, their history and their art have been assimilated into a very wide range of genres. Basya Schechter: Exactly. I find it very interesting to have a form of music that represents so many different places in the world where a certain group of people have travelled and settled. We draw on all those influences, as well as a distinctly New York City kind of sensibility. We do play a few traditional numbers, but most of what we’ll do in Savannah will be original. We’re not so much interpreters of old music. We’re really into new stuff of our own that draws on those traditions. Will the lineup for this show be the same as the one that made your most recent CD? Basya Schechter: Yes, with the exception that our friend Benny Koonyevsky will be filling in on drums, and we’ll be without our percussionist. He can’t be there because he’s out on tour with Moby. continues on page 18

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Maybe you can convince Moby to come sit in on your next album. Basya Schechter: Yeah! (laughs) That would be something, wouldn’t it? Does this band do a lot of shows unrelated to Jewish-themed events or organizations? Basya Schechter: We do clubs and have toured Europe. We basically play under the umbrella of world music and have been included in a lot of festivals devoted to the causes of peace, unity and tolerance. At what point did you start incorporating different languages into your songs? Basya Schechter: The first record was strictly in English, but by the second one, I had already left the Jewish community in a strong way, and I felt happy to be involved with more generally-themed festivals. Then Jewish Week newspaper somehow found me and did a nice, full-page article. Almost immediately, I started getting calls from Jewish groups offering me good gigs, which had not happened before. I had so many songs which had developed over the course of my travels to different countries, and the truth was those melodies didn’t sound right with English lyrics. They worked much better with texts I had memorized as a child in Yeshiva School.

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Basya Schechter: Exactly. The tradition of Jewish music has always been to take old words or prayers and fuse them with the musical influences of whatever community the Jews were living in at the time. Those cultural experiences were reflected in the songs.

Basya Schechter: Especially in our most recent recordings, we’ve been adding a lot of electric guitar, as well as Rhodes electric piano and some elements of electronica, without it seeming like electronic music. Bands like The Doors and Pink Floyd heavily influenced the sound of Haran. You may not hear anything that directly reminds you of either band, but it’s in there. A lot of psychedelic music is characterized by being very “open” and our own music is moving in a more open direction. We draw from those free, experimental elements, as well as something cyclical and meditative.

Your band is often described as psychedelic.

Do you feel your band —and Jewish music in general— is gaining in popularity?

So the words to Pharaoh’s Daughter’s songs are often drawn directly from old texts, while the modern music itself is original.

Basya Schechter: It’s hard to tell, but a lot of people are experiencing some of the same things right now. This is a very vital time for Jewish art. Take Matisyahu. He mixed his Jewish identity with rap and reggae. Then you have Josh Nelson, who’s basically a gospel singer. Pharaoh’s Daughter is a psychedelic fusion band mixing that with a Jewish influence. Several years from now, will there be a group of bands who’ll cite the innovative approach your band is taking as a key influence, or has that already happened?

seen what we did as an approach that would work for them. I can only hope we get stronger at what we do, and continue to create music people really want to hear. We try to sound beautiful while representing something listeners can relate to and learn from. Jerusalem Concert For Peace Where: Forsyth Park When: Noon - 4 p.m., Sun., May 18 Cost: Free Info: pharaohsdaughter.com, savj.org

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As one of two founding members of the Spitfire Poetry Group’s Junior Company (“JuCo” for short), Savannah Arts Academy senior Brandyn Poole has become a rising star on the local spoken wordcene, which centers around coffeehouse showcases and competitive “slams”. Poole, who soon starts her college career at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on a full scholarship, credits her involvement with JuCo as not only a positive experience but a pivotal moment in her life. “My confidence and ability to overcome adverse situations has come directly from being a member of Spitfire,” she declares matter-of-factly. “Knowing that I can use poetry and writing as a tool to get energy out in a non-destructive way keeps me healthy. It’s an amazing feeling.” Before she was introduced to the notion of performed literature, Poole was rather disinterested in poetry. She credits Spitfire leader Clinton Powell as a key inspiration. “I regularly took part in the annual Georgia Youth Summer Writing Project —which recently stopped after several years— and the summer between seventh and eighth grade, they brought Clinton in to speak to us. I fell in love with him right away! Before meeting him, the only poetry I’d heard was from books. It was kind of ‘sing-songy’. It made me want to go to sleep. (laughs) Spitfire opened up a new window for me.” Poole, says that she, along with other founding members of JuCo who are about to start college, Melanie Headly

(Savannah Arts Academy) and Anthony Williams (Jenkins High), found in the more vibrant, confessional world of spoken word competition an outlet for their own private, personal observations that might otherwise have gone unheard — and, quite possibly, unformed. The fruits of those labors will be on display in a more tangible way than ever before when those three poets —along with their younger counterparts Marquise Williams, Rachael Butler and Josh Davis— release their first-ever CD of original poems, all of which have been set to music and professionally recorded by engineers The Charles Singleton and Frankie Aponte, collectively known as The Outfit Producers. Entitled Ink Blots, the 30-minute long disc includes over a dozen tracks, some of which are collaborations among the three eldest group members. Soon the discs will be available online at Spitfire’s website, and Powell also plans to disseminate them in local middle and elementary schools. Poole says that by naming the CD Ink Blots, the poets are alluding to the fact that poetry is an extremely subjective medium. “All our writings are open to interpretation, like an ink blot in a psychiatrist’s office. Every one will find something different in our poetry.” Spitfire Poetry’s Ink Blots CD Release Where: The Sentient Bean When: 7:30 pm, Thurs., May 15 Cost: Free (CDs available for $10) Info: spitfirepoetrygroup.org

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Objective drawing and painting from life in European art was once mostly confined to studies for large compositions based on biblical or mythological narratives. Somewhere in the 17th to 18th centuries, painting from life became an end in itself, reaching its apex in the 19th century when the genres of still life, landscape and the portrait came to dominate. In about 1910, this world changed. Technological modernity had arrived, and modernist artists broke with tradition to create new art forms from scratch to express the complexities of modern life. Figurative artists could no longer feel comfortable working in front of the model unless it was a sketch to be used for the real work, the work done mainly from memory or the imagination. Away from the centre of artistic production, however, things can look very different. Although Christopher Murphy was born in 1902 and lived his life in the 20th century, he seems to have lived as if it were still the 19th century. He stuck to the conventional genres of still life, portrait and landscape and used the conventional media of ink, charcoal, watercolor, oil and etching. Apart from a period in the early 1920s when he was studying art in New York City, Murphy spent his entire life in Savannah. With some exceptions, his chosen subjects were the streets and buildings of Savannah, including the riverside. From reading the wall texts, this exhibition appears to have been designed to educate us in Savannah’s history and what has since been erased. In one pen and ink drawing, “In the Name of Progress,” an historic building is being dismantled, brick by brick, by a few workmen. This drawing recalls the demolishing of this building to make way for a filling station in 1929. Murphy’s town is a lyrical Savannah, long gone, in which the pedestrian is in control and people are seen walking freely about. And there is a peculiar connection relating to his several drawings done at the site of the Hermitage Plantation with its row houses of slave quarters in which the descendants of those slaves still lived until the 1930s. Apparently, it was then that Henry Ford demolished the main house to recycle the bricks for his winter home in Richmond Hill. I wonder if Ford, the arch-fascist (Ford wrote The International Jew, a book which influenced Hitler in his race theories) thought

it fitting that he should have a house built of slave labor and whether he ever met the descendants who lived in the old houses on the plantation. Those slaves, we remember, made the Savannah grey bricks for McAlpin’s brick factory at the Hermitage, and these bricks were often used to create the buildings downtown. And then, many of those same buildings were torn down to make way for the unfettered path of its nemesis – the automobile.. And here, also, we see drawings of the City Market, demolished in 1954; and the Union Station Depot, destroyed in 1962, to make way for the I-16 exit ramp. The car hovers in the background narrative, a phantom in every image. I have curatorial complaints. The wall texts tend to compete with and overpower the drawings, so that the viewer’s memory retains more dates and facts than enjoyment of the drawings. And it is a very uneven exhibition, not especially sustentative of his reputation as most of the paintings should have been left out, as oil painting does not appear to be his medium. Murphy succeeds when his medium is black and white, pencil, ink or etching, and the scale is small. He is particularly good at rendering the humble subject and the overlooked corners of the city and its buildings, or the ships at the dock. In the cityscape paintings, on the other hand, there is a timidity and uncertainty that is not present in the drawings. Objective drawing is a skill anyone can learn, so what makes a work merely competent and another transcend mere craftsmanship? It’s simply in the total immersion of the artist in his subject matter, forgetting himself in the process. Failure in this respect seems to come from a loss of interest, or confidence on the part of the artist. An example of this in the exhibition is “Still Life with Conch Shell, Grapefruit and Bottle,” in which I can’t help feeling that Murphy lost interest half-way through; and the portraits suffer from a desire to satisfy the

‘Antioch, River Bateaux,’ c. 1925

sitters’ idealized versions of themselves. But, as there is always one example that doesn’t fit the analysis, there is one painting here that really works. In “Antioch Docking, 1925,” the looming hull of the ship, the Antioch, takes up most of the canvas from the right, dwarfing the two small boats filled with figures in the foreground. On the left of the canvas, the side of the dock with its warehouses is visible, and the sails of a ship can just be seen behind the dock. The hull is a warm dark, and the sea on which it moves is a dull pink. Alongside this work there are two studies of exactly the same composition, one in charcoal and the other in pen and ink with areas of watercolor wash. Even though this

painting is good, it still cannot compete with the studies, which excel. Murphy’s work may have seemed oldfashioned and anachronistic in the 20th century. Now, in light of where modernization and ‘progress’ have taken us, his work reminds us of the price in beauty and repose that we pay every day. A world of ships and no planes. And a Savannah made for pedestrians and no cars, seems suddenly a bright and progressive vision. Picturing Savannah, The art of Christopher Aristide Desbouillons Murphy Where: Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences When: Through June 1

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Twelve local artists in Savannah have discovered a new place to find treasure: in your garbage. “Reincarnated: Art Showcasing Reduce, Reuse & Recycle,” will showcase their works, which contain found art or recycled materials as a creative way to cut down on waste. Presented by the City of Savannah Sanitation Bureau’s Recycling Complex, Reincarnated will feature such diverse works as shoes fashioned out of rubber tires, handbags and frames fashioned out of National Geographic magazines, mosaics made from sea glass, and sculptures made from old computer parts. Anne Robinson, outreach coordinator for the Recyling Complex and organizer of the show, says, “Usually when people think about recycling, they only think of it in terms of the active recycling, they don’t think about the first two principles in the waste hierarchy system, which is reduction (limiting and minimizing your consumption) and reuse. When I got these artists together, it was really to drive home the point that reuse is such an important part of that hierarchy and that we really need to think about reduction and reuse before we even consider recycling.” The artists, which include Maria Johns Brown, Danielle DeMasi, Kristie Duncan, Liz Guri, Paschal Ford, Kelly Goode, Chris Harris, Lind Hollingsworth, David Kelley, Brian MacGregor, Jan Clayton Pagratis and Christopher Schell, met for six months to exchange ideas and materials. Lind Hollingsworth remarks, “I thought it was an exciting proposition, because it’s always nice when you are given certain boundaries to work in. I tried to be a purist about it and only use recyclable materials.”

Pagratis created her first paint chip collage when she was 10 years old. She states that her journey into the world of recycled art began when she couldn’t throw away any more paint. Brian MacGregor incorporates reused, found and collected items, including “dreams” written in various languages on various types of paper. His favorite part about the project is “the response from people seeing it and thinking, say if they’ve got bottles or something, ‘Oh, I can put those in my window and make a display,’ just redefining their trash, looking at it and realizing that there are so many more materials that they could find different uses for. The possibilities are endless.” Robinson would like to expand it into a festival in the future. “It really depends on the amount of interest we get,” she says, “not just from citizens, but from other artists. I feel that there are still a lot of possibilities.” Liz Guri says, “Hopefully before people throw away functional pieces, they’ll think, “What can I do before I get rid of it?” Whether it be a chair, or a table, any kind of furniture in the house. You see so much waste. Maybe they’ll just try moving it around instead of getting rid of it.” Robinson says, “We’ve got coffee filters, we’ve got bottle caps, we’ve got plastic rubber tires, magazine. I’m excited for everybody to see what they can do with their trash, that they can reconsider their trash, look at it again and consider the possibilities instead of just throwing it out.” Reincarnated Where: Gallery S.P.A.C.E. , 9 W. Henry St. When: Runs through May 27

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An American Craftsman Gallery — This new gallery will oepn May 17 at 223 W. Broughton St. A reception will be held 5-8 pm. It will feature wood, art glass, jewelry, fiber arts, mixed metals, paper collage, ceramics, painting and furniture, lighting and accessories. Hours are Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. 239-8989. Black Orchid Gallery — “Walking the Landscape,” oils on canvas by Gerald Cournoyer, can be seem through May 31 at Black Orchid Gallery, 131 Drayton St. 236-0010, blackorchidtattoo. com. Through May 31. Coin — Photography by Matthew Propst can be seen June 6-11 at Dimensions Gallery, 412 MLK Jr Blvd. A reception will be held June 6 from 7-10 pm. 236-4993. Coming to Terms — Photographs by Robert Wilson can be seen May 23 to June 4 at TruSpace Gallery, 2423 DeSoto Ave. in the Starland Arts District. An artist’s reception will be held May 23 from 7-10 p.m. Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-6 p.m., Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Additional times by appointment. 238-2882. conFusion — A photographic exhibition by William Joos can be seen at both TruSpace and DeSoto Row galleries on DeSoto Avenue in the Starland Arts District through May 21. An artist’s reception will be held Friday, May 16 from 7-11 pm. Hours are Monday-

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Notable in 2007 only for its absence, the beloved Savannah Shakespeare Festival returns to Forsyth Park this weekend with a new attitude and an entirely different focus. In a possibly controversial decision, the Festival will not feature a full-length production of one of the Bard’s classic plays, as in year’s past. It will instead comprise a collection of related scenes, all revolving around a single theme: Love. “When we first started bouncing around ideas for this, I just tossed ‘love’ out there as a for-instance,” recalls

festival executive director Jin Hi Soucy Rand. “But I actually set myself up for a really good thing because now I get to talk about love every day (laughs).” However, that’s not the most ambitious or even the most unique aspect of this year’s Shakespeare Festival. Perhaps most importantly in the long run, the event is a collaborative effort involving nearly every single theatrical group in town, including: Abeni Cultural Arts; All Walks of Life (AWOL); City Lights Theatre Company; Ensemble Con Spirito, Little Theatre of Savannah; Cardinal Rep; Savannah Children’s Theatre;

As you can see from the program, not only will the workload be diversified, the players will be as well. Included in the mix are several predominantly African American ensembles from different traditions that have had very little, if anything, to do with previous local Shakespeare productions. “We’re going to add a different take on what is already a classic, done by people who are not necessarily actors but have a background in spoken word,” says Clinton Powell, cofounder of Spitfire Poetry Group and a well-respected spoken word artist in his own right. “We’ll also be going against typecast as well.” continues on page 26

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and Spitfire Poetry Group. “I was kind of staggered by the idea of it,” says Ryan McCurdy, artistic director of Cardinal Rep (formerly Savannah Actors Theatre). “I think the jump to this idea was twofold: Jin Hi being an enormous supporter of theatre going back to her years with City Lights, she’s always been very connected with everyone’s programming. She was seeing that all this good vibrant work was going on,” says McCurdy. “On the other hand, the city really wanted a Shakespeare Festival to happen. Where everybody married on this idea was when Jin Hi said in a meeting that what has recently not worked was having a sole producer doing a full-length play.” According to McCurdy, at that early meeting Soucy threw out the suggestion that the production would be easier if local groups could diversify the workload as much as possible. “That’s where we got this chunksized Shakespeare, with no scene longer than seven or eight minutes. One scene is only a minute and 45 seconds,” says McCurdy. “This will be more of a Saturday Night Live version of Shakespeare, where if you don’t like it in a few minutes it will change (laughs).” Here’s a sampling of what to expect: Scenes from Othello by Abeni Cultural Arts; a hip-hop influenced Romeo and Juliet by AWOL (All Walks of Life); scenes from The Two Gentlemen of Verona and A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Savannah Children’s Theatre; selections from Twelfth Night, Taming of the Shrew, Macbeth and Midsummer Night’s Dream by Cardinal Rep ; Little Theatre of Savannah will have excerpts from Much Ado About Nothing and Hamlet.

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Powell says Spitfire artists will be collaborating with dancers from the local dance troupe Abeni Cultural Arts. “They’re going to use Othello’s words as a backdrop for dancing by Abeni. For example, you may have one scene where someone’s singing and then as a backdrop someone is doing one of Othello’s monologues.” Another key local spoken word group, AWOL, will be doing a scene at the Festival as well. Powell says the improvisational world of spoken word will not be at all out place in a Shakespeare production

this show reflects the diversity of the artists in our community.” Soucy Rand says the somewhat radical idea of involving so many disparate groups was a natural outgrowth of her own experiences in local theatre. “Because I was involving all these different organizations and each organization has its own style and own dynamic and own way of doing things, I wanted to allow that to a certain extent. And to do that we gave them a common theme and a common writer, and let them express themselves in their own style.”

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— indeed, he says, it will add to the richness of the experience. “Jin Hi wanted folks to do an interpretation, and other folks wanted to do the actual text,” he says. “Most of our people aren’t actors, and definitely aren’t Shakespearean actors. They’re spoken word artists, and they’re going to be using Shakespeare’s words, and I’m going to be giving them direction as to where to take it. You’ll feel the heightening with the dance and the words coming together.” For Soucy Rand, an emphasis on diversity was less an exercise in political correctness than a common-sense acknowledgment of simple fact. “The diversity is there in our performing arts. I go to see it all, and it’s there for everybody. The diversity in

One of the challenges of the revuestyle production was to find moments from Shakespeare that would be instantly familiar to audiences, but not necessarily the very first things they would think of. “For instance, the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet doesn’t appear anywhere in this presentation,” says McCurdy. “The thing that links all of our scenes together is that they’re the most heightened moments of love-based emotion in that particular play. We’ve tried to isolate where everything reaches a fever pitch,” he says. “My favorite description of love by Shakespeare is ‘a madness most discreet.’ I thought that was a nice way to cap a scene.”

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For the city of Savannah, for many years the primary sponsor of the Shakespeare Festival, this year’s production is important because it continues to reinforce the city’s commitment to supporting the arts. “For years City Lights Theatre did an admirable job of putting together the production,” explains Eileen Baker, executive director of the city’s Cultural Affairs Department. “The audiences grew and the festival expanded beyond the squares, where they originally put on the production, into Forsyth Park. In 2005 City Lights decided they could no longer put on their production nor could they keep their theater company alive.” At that point, the city’s approximately $50,000 annual grant for the festival was given to a startup called the Savannah Shakespeare Festival, Inc., which applied for the grant in the wake of City Lights’ demise. “Unfortunately they staged their performance in November 2006 on one of the coldest days of the year,” Baker says. “November is not something the community thinks about when they think about outdoor festivals.”

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And now, all the theatres are recognizing that this festival is a great opportunity that can only do us good, at no expense to us.” Soucy Rand echoes that, saying “each group has a very specific mission and a specific service they provide. I don’t think it’s been competitive.” The hope for this year’s Festival is that it will have a trickle-down effect for all the groups during their regular seasons. “This fulfulls a certain need to let the public know that theatre in this town is happening all the time,” she says. “If people are seeing ten shows a year, they’re not even seeing a fifth of what’s going on,” says Soucy Rand. “The word needs to get out that there are these different organizations in town. This festival will truly be a celebration of theatre in Savannah and of Shakespeare.” Savannah Shakespeare Festival A collection of scenes by local performing arts groups, all around the theme of love. When: 8 p.m. Sat. May 17, open dress rehearsal 8 p.m. Fri. May 16 Where: Forsyth Park Cost: Free. Info: www.savannahga.gov/arts

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SCAD’s Mexican Play is a satirical take on the immigration issue Don’t take The Mexican Play too seriously. It really is satire. “It’s the tale of a tragic figure, Richard Anderson, who is a sexist-racist-homophobe,” says playwright David Ruzicka, a student at the Savannah College of Art and Design. “He’s being sucked into a maelstrom. “I wanted to write a social play, not necessarily a political play,” he says. “It’s centered on illegal immigration. I wanted to find more basic truths, see how we relate to the concept of xenophobia.” Ruzicka is majoring in dramatic writing and has a compelling need to write. “I began as a production design major and switched to a dramatic writing major when it was created,” he says. “I’ve written two full-length plays and a screenplay.” When Ruzicka decided to change majors, he talked with Dr. Joseph Klein, SCAD’s performing arts department chair. “I had a one-act script with me,” Ruzicka says. “He liked it.” Performing arts professor Laurence Ballard was looking for a play to direct, and Klein suggested The Mexican Play. “Now we’re up to draft seven,” Ruzicka says. This isn’t Ruzicka’s first production. “I had three one-act plays staged during the winter quarter,” he says. “It was a collaboration between the performing arts department and the interior design department.” Having his work produced has been an interesting experience, Ruzicka says. “There are bizarre twists at any moment,” he says. “The first thing I noticed is hearing my words said out loud. A number of people in the cast are surprised I’m not showing overt signs of agony. “But I’m surprised at how painless and how much fun it’s been,” Ruzicka says. “There aren’t as many problems as I anticipated.” This is the first time a student has written one of SCAD’s major stage productions. Ruzicka recently attended the Pacific Playwrights Festival to network and meet other playwrights and learn how to market his work. However, Ruzicka didn’t set out to be a playwright. “My parents tried to push me into the direction of writing but I tried to pursue more logical fields,” he says. For a time, Ruzicka wrote poetry

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sobering up, they realize they don’t even like each other, so once they’re back in New York, they try desperately to get a divorce. Instead, the judge (Dennis Miller) sentences them to six months of marriage, requiring them to visit a counselor (Queen Latifah) weekly to monitor their progress.Diaz is typically winning, while Kutcher doesn’t blend in with the furniture as much as he usually does. But those attending the film hoping to scope out the title city will be disappointed, since most of the action takes place in New York City.

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To complain about the excesses of Speed Racer would be like bitching that there are too many rib eyes kept on ice at your local steakhouse, or that there are too many references to God in the Holy Bible. Anyone who ever watched the original 1960s cartoon series (which, along with Kimba the White Lion, largely introduced Americans to Japanese anime long before it became the mainstream rage) can recall that show’s frenetic pace, often zippy visuals and gaudy color schemes. In fact, those were the reasons kids tuned into the series in the first place; certainly, it wasn’t to marvel at the flat characterizations or infantile dialogue. The Wachowski Brothers, who created a whole new world with The Matrix, have now decided to push the envelope once again, this time by transforming the cheesy, on-the-cheap cartoon into a gargantuan, all-expenses-paid summer blockbuster. It’s clear that one of their goals was to introduce a new visual vocabulary to cinema, perhaps even influencing the direction of the medium itself. That’s not likely to happen. Love it or hate it, there’s no denying the visual wizardry behind Speed Racer. But visual wizardry is about all that the movie has going for it, and it’s hard to rally the troops behind so chilly a leader. Not that the film doesn’t eventually warm up a degree or two. At first, though, it’s all bombast, as we see how Speed Racer (Into the Wild’s Emile Hirsch), part of a loving family whose members include Pops (John Goodman), Mom (Susan Sarandon) and kid brother Spritle (Paulie Litt) and his pet monkey Chim Chim (older brother Rex is thought to have been killed in a car crash), dreams of nothing but racing and gets behind the wheel every chance he gets. His automotive prowess earns him an invitation to join the team owned by filthy-rich industrialist Mr. Royalton (Roger Allam, channeling Ian McDiarmid’s Chancellor Palpatine from the Star Wars flicks); he declines the offer, causing an angry Royalton to retaliate by smearing the Racer family name. Determined to do the right thing, Speed joins forces with the mysterious Racer X (Matthew Fox) in an attempt to bring down Royalton and his corrupt empire. Much as Francis Coppola did with his audacious interpretation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the Wachowskis use vintage or off-kilter cinematic techniques to tell their tale -- note the frame-wipes designed to segue from one sequence to the next. Moving far beyond Coppola, though, the siblings soup up the oldschool ideas with cutting-edge CGI. Because their use here is largely relegated to inanimate objects like cars and racetracks, the result is frequently stunning. It’s also something of an artistic mind-meld: Peter Max by way of Andy Warhol by way of Dr. Seuss.

Before Then She Found Me, it appeared that only two reactions to the soft-spoken Colin Firth were at all possible. Either audiences found him charming in that brooding sort of way (as did the legions of women who swooned over him in Bridget Jones’s Diary and the miniseries Pride and Prejudice) or they found him on the dull side in that drowsy-Brit sort of way. But with this picture, Helen Hunt successfully turns Firth into something new: an annoyance. Firth delivers such an aggravating performance that you just want to separate him from his character and slap them both. Then again, everything about Hunt’s directorial debut -- she also co-wrote the script and served as one of the 13 producers -- is similarly obnoxious, to say nothing of arch and artificial. Hunt stars as April Epner, an elementary school teacher who, at 39, is desperate to have a baby. Having been adopted, she’s insistent on giving birth herself, a problem when her newly anointed husband Ben (Matthew Broderick, becoming less interesting all the time) abandons her. She does strike up a relationship with the dad (Firth) of one of her students, but even that romance is fraught with tension. Most of her troubles, however, come from the fact that her natural mother (Bette Midler) shows up after all these years hoping to get to know the daughter she gave up decades earlier.Hunt, an overrated actress (her Oscar for As Good As It Gets should be classified as a felony on the part of the Academy), directs as unimaginatively as she performs, which is to say in the traditionally limiting manner of the TV sitcom genre in which she garnered her fame and fortune.

Iron Man Given their general status as popcorn flicks heavier on the decadent calories than on the nutritional value, I’m always pleasantly surprised by how much care Hollywood studios take when it comes to casting their superheroes in franchise flicks. Otherwise, we’d have had to endure such box office draws as Adam Sandler as Superman, Will Ferrell as Spider-Man and Mike Myers as Wolverine. Instead, we’ve been lucky enough to have been privy to (for starters) Christopher Reeve as Superman, Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine (George Clooney as Batman, not so much). With Iron Man, Paramount Pictures settled on an actor who turned out to be both unexpected and just right. Robert Downey Jr. is hardly an unknown, yet any baggage he brings to the role only serves to enhance the character, not diminish him. Centering on the Marvel Comics character continues on page 36

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created back in 1963, Iron Man smoothly updates the action from the Vietnam War era to the Iraq War era without missing a beat. Swaggering, self-centered inventor and industrialist Tony Stark (Downey) has attained both fame and fortune by providing the U.S. military with its most reliable weapons of mass destruction. While in Afghanistan to show off his latest invention, Stark is captured and injured by a group of insurgents who drag him off to their mountainside lair. There, a fellow prisoner (Shaun Toub) creates an electromagnetic device that prevents shrapnel from reaching Stark’s heart. Realizing that this is only a temporary fix, the two set about working from Stark’s designs on how to build a special suit of armor. Back home, Stark re-evaluates his life and realizes that instead of continuing to build instruments of death, he wants to dedicate himself to fighting for peace. This decision perplexes his faithful right-hand woman Pepper Potts (a game Gwyneth Paltrow), his best friend Rhodey (Terrence Howard, asked to coast until the next film) and his business partner Obadiah Stane (an imaginatively cast Jeff Bridges). Nevertheless, Stark won’t be swayed, and to accomplish his goal, he sets about building a sleeker, more efficient and infinitely cooler outfit. Stark’s difficulties provide the film with many of its most amusing moments, as do the flirtatious interludes between Stark and Pepper (Downey and Paltrow work well together).

Made of Honor Those of us reviewing films back in the late 80s/early 90s remember Patrick Dempsey as a talentless 20-something who regularly turned up in bombs like Run and Loverboy. He largely disappeared for a decade or so, occasionally popping up in minor TV projects and straight-to-DVD titles, before unexpectedly rising Lazarus-

like from the dead with a career-redefining turn on the hit series Grey’s Anatomy. It must be said that middle age agrees with the 42-year-old Dempsey. As witnessed in last year’s Enchanted and now Made of Honor, Dempsey has settled into being a competent (if passive) romantic lead on the big screen. And for his first starring role since his rebirth (since Enchanted was all about Amy Adams), he’s wisely picked a project that will only further his standing as the country’s resident “McDreamy.” Unfortunately, those of us hoping for entertainment value beyond mere eye candy will be sorely left hanging with Made of Honor, the sort of romantic comedy that Hollywood spits out of the formula factory on a tight schedule. The second underachieving rom-com of the year to headline a Grey’s Anatomy player (the first was Katherine Heigl’s 27 Dresses), this cribs from the vastly superior My Best Friend’s Wedding in its portrayal of two longtime pals -- one male (Dempsey’s womanizing Tom), one female (Michelle Monaghan’s brainy Hannah) -- who have always been afraid that intimacy would ruin their perfect camaraderie. But once Hannah goes to Scotland for six weeks, Tom realizes that she’s been the right one all along; unfortunately, when she returns stateside, it’s with a fiancé (Kevin McKidd) in tow. Comic desperation can be seen at alarmingly frequent intervals. The fellating-female-bobblehead gag was handled far more wittily in Forgetting Sarah Marshall (is this 2008’s unexpected movie trend?), while other dim comic bits include such Hail Mary desperation passes as Hannah’s grandmother mistaking glow-in-the-dark anal beads for a necklace (and of course wearing them throughout the film) and a Scottish relative’s name, Athol, being misunderstood by the Americans as -- well, take a guess.

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Redbelt If there’s one thing that Tom Cruise proved with his race-car lovefest Days of Thunder, it’s that it can be dangerous for filmmakers to lovingly place their hobbies right up there on the big screen for all to see. The latest case in point is Redbelt, writer-director David Mamet’s salute to jiujitsu. Mamet, a real-life practitioner of the martial art, has cobbled together a samurai flick, a sports yarn and a con game (his specialty) in order to pay service to this noble undertaking. The result is as schizophrenic as any movie certain to open in 2008, as an interesting character study finally sinks under the weight of the plot’s predictable twists as well as a climactic fight so absurd, it makes the matches between Rocky Balboa and Ivan Drago seem as realistic as the reallife Ali-Foreman championship bout. The fine actor Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in the leading role of jiu-jitsu instructor Mike Terry, who teaches both cops and citizens alike in his Los Angeles studio. Presented as a cross between Jesus Christ, Mahatma Gandhi and Mr. Miyagi, Mike prizes honor above all else, and he refuses to enter martial arts competitions because he feels they’re degrading. But his trusting nature proves to be a detriment as he’s duped by several shady characters and unwittingly dragged into a major sporting event riddled with corruption. As a gruff movie star, Tim Allen lands the first interesting role of his 14-year screen career (the animated Buzz Lightyear excepted), and the movie could have used more of him.

Baby Mama With Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler and other comedians routinely hoarding the screens in our nation’s multiplexes, here come Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to remind

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audiences that, like their male counterparts, girls just want to have fun. Indeed, the Cyndi Lauper hit of that name is granted its own karaoke-set scene in Baby Mama, and its inclusion is fitting in a movie that’s similarly pointed, joyous, and light on its feet.Even funnier than the current Forgetting Sarah Marshall (which itself is pretty damn funny), Baby Mama stars Fey as Kate Holbrook, a successful businesswoman who finds out that she only has a one-in-a-million chance of getting pregnant. Wanting a child more than a man (but open to both), this news hits her hard, and she turns to an agency to provide her with a surrogate mom. She ends up getting Angie Ostrowiski (Poehler), who clearly resides several rungs down the social ladder. After Angie becomes pregnant, circumstances force her to move in with Kate, and it’s not long before Angie’s slovenly lifestyle clashes with Kate’s obsessive-compulsive behavior, and vice versa. The plot complications arrive with clockwork precision, and it’s this rigid formula (along with a ludicrous development at the end) that prevents a fine movie from being even better. Yet judging it strictly on its comic merits, Baby Mama delivers (pun not intended, I assure you). Scripter Michael McCullers (who also directed) serves up several killer quips guaranteed to remain among the year’s freshest, and the two perfectly cast leading ladies are backed by an engaging mix of emerging talents and seasoned veterans. Among the relative newcomers, Romany Malco is a bright presence as a straight-talking doorman, while Dax Shepard holds his own as Angie’s doofus boyfriend. Yet it’s the old pros who really shine: Sigourney Weaver is suitably smug as the head of the surrogate center, gamely being shellacked by some of the script’s best zingers. And then there’s Steven Martin, spot-on as the creator of the organic health food chain for which Kate works. Mocking New Age-y tendencies is a moldy

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Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay Back in 2004, I gave Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle 2-1/2 stars, and I’d be a hypocrite if I elected to stick with that rating. That’s because I’ve since been compelled to see the movie twice more, and what originally struck me as a fairly even mix between sharp satire and sophomore humor has proven itself to clearly be a clever comedy in which even the bawdy gags (to say nothing of the numerous non sequitors) display a certain degree of ingenuity in their conception and execution. It’s pretty much guaranteed that Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay won’t be enjoying a similar critical ascension in the years to come. Aside from a crack involving Osama bin Laden’s beard, the gross-out gags aren’t particularly fresh, and because the satire is less subversive and more overt than before, what you see is basically what you get. As the brash and impulsive IndianAmerican Kumar and the more sensible and sensitive Korean-American Harold, Kal Penn and John Cho again deserve the lion’s share of the credit for making these pictures work. They’re an engaging team, and here, the plot requires their characters to get mistaken for terrorists while on an international flight; soon, they’re being interrogated by a moronic Homeland Security honcho (Rob Corddry) who decides to send them to Guantanamo Bay to enjoy a steady diet of “cock-meat sandwiches.” But before long, the boys escape and find themselves on a cross-country odyssey that involves in-bred Southerners, a “bottomless” party, dimwitted Klansmen (or is that a redundancy?) and even George W. Bush himself. And yes, Neil Patrick Harris returns, again playing himself as a sex-crazed, foul-mouthed party animal. Kumar’s pursuit of a former college flame provides the film with more plot than its predecessor, and that’s not necessarily a good thing. And bringing back Harris was wise, but did we really need a replay of Kumar’s fantasy sequence involving an anthropomorphic bag of pot? More amusing is the dead-on parody of Red State twits (repped by Corddry’s government agent, who literally wipes his ass with a copy of the Bill of Rights) who question the patriotism of everyone who isn’t exactly like them (i.e. white and pseudo-Christian); these scenes aren’t exactly subtle, but they do point out the line that can barely divide satire from reality (just ask Barack “Do you believe in the American flag?” Obama).

Curiously, the movie’s portrayal of Dubya is a sympathetic one. As played by frequent Bush impersonator James Adomian, the president turns out to be a congenial, simple-minded pothead who isn’t evil, just misunderstood. Coming from Hollywood, that’s high praise indeed.

Forgetting sarah marshall Those afraid that the dismal Drillbit Taylor marked the beginning of the end for Hollywood wunderkind Judd Apatow can relax: Forgetting Sarah Marshall (on which he serves as producer) nearly matches the laugh output of Knocked Up and actually surpasses that of Superbad. (None can touch The 40-Year-Old Virgin, though.)Jason Segel (who also scripted) plays Peter Bretter, a nondescript guy who writes the music for the TV crime series starring his celebrity girlfriend, Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell). After five years together, Sarah dumps Peter for self-centered and none-too-bright musician Aldous Snow (Russell Brand), a rejection that sends Peter spiraling into self-pity. He flees to Hawaii to escape from it all, only to end up at the same hotel as Sarah and Aldous; it’s only through the efforts of Rachel (Mila Kunis), the resort’s desk clerk, that Peter’s able to occasionally follow through on the title action. Apatow’s films are hailed for successfully mixing raunchy moments with heartfelt ones, but their greatest strength might actually be the depth of their benches. Even the most minor characters are a joy to be around, and that’s the case here as well, whether it’s the brain-fried surf instructor (a very funny Paul Rudd) or the fawning waiter (Jonah Hill) or the newlywed (Jack McBrayer) who’s freaked out by his wife’s bedroom prowess (his indignation over the “playground” and the “sewer system” being placed so close together is priceless). As for the leads, Segel is an affable underdog, Bell displays some choice reaction shots, Kunis is talented enough to turn her role into more than just a Male Fantasy, and Brand -- the MVP among strong competition -- is spot-on as the British rocker who manages to turn vanity into an endearing character trait.

Nim’s Island If your kids have been totally weaned on ADD-addled animated flicks that mostly coast on crude humor and instantly dated pop culture references, then this clearly isn’t the film for them. If, however, said children still find as much enjoyment (if not more so) in opening a book as in piloting a video game’s remote control, then this delightful family film will satisfy them in no small measure. Like last year’s Bridge to Terabithia, it views a child’s imagination as a tangible playground, and this angle is sharply delineated by the colorful flourishes of directors Jennifer Flackett and Mark

Levin. Jodie Foster, the most prominent child actress of the 1970s, here hands the torch to Abigail Breslin, with the latter playing Nim, a precocious girl who lives on a remote island with her scientist father (Gerard Butler). When she’s not frolicking with her animal friends, Nim enjoys reading adventure novels featuring the Indiana Jones-like Alex Rover, so when her dad goes missing and strangers invade the island, she naturally e-mails Alex Rover to help her. What her young mind doesn’t grasp is that her hero doesn’t actually exist; instead, the books are written by Alexandra Rover (Foster), an eccentric agoraphobe who carries on conversations with her fictional creation (also played by Butler) and who reluctantly sets out to help Nim in her hour of need. Nim’s Island is occasionally silly (as befits a movie aimed at youngsters), but the sumptuous visuals as well as the presence of Foster insure that discerning adults will also find it worthwhile.

Drillbit Taylor An assembly-line comedy in virtually every facet -- you can set your watch by the moment when the formerly aloof Drillbit (Owen Wilson) is visibly moved by a charitable act on the part of one of the kids -- this dispiriting attempt at corralling laughs has little to offer anyone except die-hard Owen Wilson fans, and even those devotees might feel dejected after watching this charming if one-note actor spinning his wheels in such a tiresome character type.

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idea long past its expiration date, yet in his portrayal of the ponytailed Barry, Martin positively makes it seem like a notion that’s never been tackled before. Whether namedropping celebrities with delicate precision or “rewarding” Kate with five minutes of uninterrupted eye contact, Barry is a real piece of P.C. work. And with this characterization, Martin emerges as Baby Mama’s mack daddy.

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Activism & Politics AMBUCS

dedicated to creating mobility and independence of the disabled. Meets first and third Monday 7 pm at Fire Mountain Restaurant, Stephenson Ave. Ann Johnson, 897-4818. Third and First Mon. of every month. Fire Mountain Restaurant, 209 Stephenson Ave. (912) 354-5595. www. ryansrg.com/

Chatham County Young Democrats

for ages 14 to 39. stepsavannah@aol.com, 631-2674.

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.

Drinking Liberally

An informal gathering of left-leaners. august1494@excite.com or www.DrinkingLiberally.org.

Libertarian Party of Chatham County

meets the first and third Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at Chinatown Buffet, 307 Highway 80 in Garden City. 308-3934 or www.no-debts. com/chathamlibertariansga.html. Third and First Thurs. of every month.

Benefits 16th Annual United Way Golf Tournament

Monday, June 2 at 11:30 am at Savannah Quarters Golf Club. Rex Cress, 450-2788. Through June 2.

2008 Ride for Ronald Poker Run

will be held Saturday, May 31. Registration 9-11 a.m. at the Armstrong Center, 12033 Abercorn St. $15 per person. Will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire. 356-5520 or www. rmhccoastalempire.org. Through May 31. Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. 912-927-5277. about. armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html

5th Annual 5K Father’s Day Race

5K and 1 mile walks and runs will be held to benefit Fathers Helping Mothers Sunday, June 15 at Daffin Park. For entrance fees and info, call 232-0334, 236-1389 or 695-5628. Through June 15.

Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Memory Walk

Saturday, September 27 at Johnson Square. www.georgiamemorywalk.org or call 920-2231. Through Sept. 27.

Feral Cat Program Needs Supplies The Milton Project needs supplies and donations. Sherry Montgomery, 351-4151 or sherry@coastalpetrescue.org.

Friends of Music Parties

Held by Savannah Friends of Music: Kentucky Derby Party, May 3; High on Art in Ardsley Park Party, May 6; Shall We Dance? party; May 12; This Side of Paradise Party, May 18; Croquet and Chardonnay Party, May 25. 598-8113. Through May 25.

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.

Hope House of Savannah

is a nonprofit housing program for homeless women and their children. Hope House is requesting donation of new or gently used furniture for its transitional housing program, Peeler House. Pick-up can be arranged and a tax deductible letter will be provided. Call 236-5310.

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 228-3538 or 3537633 or visit www.coastalpetrescue.org or www.isolditsavannah.com.

In Full Bloom

Historic Savannah Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will present a spring event Sunday, May 18 at 12:30 p.m. at the Hyatt regency. Silent and live auctions, music and more. $25 includes dinner. Wanda Meier, 660-8257 or

Carolyn Allen, 224-0405. Through May 18.

Karaoke for Ronald

This fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House is Sunday, May 18 at 4 p.m. at Huc A POO’s on Tybee Island. Contests and prizes. Heather Kohn, 856-1083, heather@ surfergirlchicweddings.com. Through May 28. Huck-A-Poo’s, Highway 80 East.

Looking for 35mm Analog Cameras A non-profit that teaches photography to at-risk 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.

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 Christy at 354-3021 or ecycle@ coastalpetrescue.org to arrange for cartridge pickup.

Ride to Remember Poker Run

This event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association will be held Saturday, June 14, 2008 at Low Country Customs in Garden City. Registration:, 9 am. First Bike Out, 9:30 am. Last Bike In, 2 pm at Yong’s Country Club. The entry fee is $20. Additional hands are $5. Stops include Renegade Cycles, Harley Davidson, and Augie’s Pub in Richmond Hill. After the ride, there will be entertainment, food, a 50/50 drawing, door prizes and more. Open to bikes, cars and trucks. 920-2231 or www.alz.org/georgia. Rain date is June 28. Through June 28.

Second Annual Police Foundation Golf Tournament

will be held June 18 at The Club of Savannah Harbor. 201-2018. Through June 18.

Second Chance Toys

Recycle your children’s old toys. Second Chance Toys collects clean used toys, which are sanitized and donated to needy

children. Pickup service is available. Call Carol at 356-3281 or e-mail carol268@ comcast.net. For info, visit www.secondchancetoys.org.

Sugar Refinery Family Support Fund

Donations can be made to the United Way of the Coastal Empire. All proceeds will go to affected victims and their families. Credit-card donations may be made calling 651-7701, and checks and money orders made payable to the United Way of the Coastal Empire, with “Sugar Refinery Family Support Fund” written in the memo line, can be mailed to: United Way of the Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St., Savannah, 31401.

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.

Abstinence Education

Hope House and Savannah State University are providing an after-school program for youth and young adults ages 12 to 29. Program activities last for about 2 hours every Wednesday at SSU. Transportation is provided. Snacks, field trips and supportive services are provided at no charge. 236-5310. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. 912-356-2181. www.savstate. edu/

Adult Painting, Drawing and Clay Classes

Ongoing beginner, intermediate and open studio classes are offered Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 6-8 p.m. or Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. All levels welcome, with encouragement to expand your skills. Clay classes are $100 per 10-hour session plus $30 for clay and kiln usage. Painting and drawing classes are $85 per 10-hour session and a basic art supply fee, if needed. The instructor is Carolyne Graham, a sculptor, artist and certified art teacher. Call 925-7393 or 925-5465.

Adults and Kids Sewing Classes

Fabrika. 140 Abercorn is taking deposits for summer kids and adults sewing classes. Kids 10 and up can take “Intro to Sewing” workshops. Choices include making a tote bag, fabric crafts and quilting. Kids 12 and up can take an intermediate workshop on basic fashion design. Adult workshops include into classes in making an A-line skirt, a sun hat or a halter dress. Visit FabrikaSavannah.com or call 2361122. Private lessons are available.

Alpha and Omega Pre-K

Slots are available for this year’s free PreK program and enrollment is open for the 2008-2009 school year. Children 4 and 5 are being accepted. Call 232-7505 or apply Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4906 Pineland Drive next to Gould Elementary in Garden City.

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The Savannah College of Art and Design and the Savannah Arts Academy will hold this day camp for children 7-14 in three one-week sessions July 21-Aug. 8 at the Savannah Arts Academy, 508 Washington Ave. For info and registration, visit www. scad.edu/admission/summer_programs or call 325-5100. Through Aug. 1.

Art, Music and Tutoring for the Inner Child

Beginning piano and voice lessons are taught by Linda Luke, who also tutors students in reading. Creative dance and a snack are included in the lessons, and special education students are welcome. Sculpture, painting and drawing are taught by Jerry Luke. Private and small group lessons are available and open to adults, teens and younger children. The lessons last an hour and the cost is $80 a month. The address is 5225 Skidaway Rd. Call 349-0521 or 843-496-0651 for info.

Art, Music, Piano and Voice Tutoring

for all age groups. Lessons are available now and through the summer months. Music teacher with a master’s degree, serious inquirites only. 961-7021 or 6671056.

Beading Classes

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced at Bead Dreamer Studio, 407A E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 920-6659. Bead Dreamer Studio, 407 A East Montgomery Crossroads. 912-9206659. www.beaddreamer.com

Children’s Art Classes

for grades 1-5 offer basic art, clay and mixed media on Wednesdays from 4-5:30 p.m. Cost is $65 per 5 weeks, basics supplied. Teen Class meets Thursday 4-6 p.m. Cost is $75 per 5 weeks, most supplies furnished. Savannah Art and Clay Creations, contact carolynegraham@aol. com or 925-7393.

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.

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. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. 912-232-4447. www. sentientbean.com

Credit and Money Management 12 Hour Seminar

This ongoing course is held every month at the Effingham YMCA in Rincon. This seminar is the first standardized credit education program in the nation. Topics covered are the steps to improve your credit rating and raise your credit scores, budgeting, managing your debt, what lenders require when you borrow money, how to spot looming money problems and how to deal with them before it’s too late. The fee is continues on page 40

ARIES

March 21-April 19 I hope you’ve been trying to bolster your stick-to-it-iveness, Aries. I trust you’ve been pumping up your follow-through and supercharging your determination. If you haven’t been attending to this unglamorous yet heroic work, play catch-up. Your final exam will be administered no later than May 24. Here’s a sneak preview of some of the material you’ll be tested on. If a teammate drops the ball, do you: a. quit the game; b. throw the ball in your teammate’s face; c. pick up the ball and start running in the direction your teammate was supposed to?

TAURUS

April 20-May 20 The daytime TV soap opera *The Young and the Restless* has been the most highly-rated show in its time slot for more than a thousand consecutive weeks. First appearing in 1973, the show ascended to the top slot in 1988 and has never slipped since. I’m happy to announce that in 2008 you have the potential to begin a comparable run of success, Taurus. Whether you’re able to cash in on that potential may depend on the preparations you make in the coming weeks.

GEMINI

May 21-June 20 Pain is weakness leaving the body,” says fitness trainer Mark Duval. If that’s true, you have gotten a lot stronger in recent weeks. By my astrological reckoning, you’ve shed a few months’ worth of emotional distress, you’ve purged a few years’ worth of frustration, and you’ve exorcised a couple of lifetimes’ worth of confused dreams. Congratulations on all the new vitality you’ve earned through your constructive losses.

CANCER

June 21-July 22 As part of the arrangement your soul entered into before you were born, you were given the mission to accomplish five specific miracles. Three of these you have not yet even guessed the nature of. Why? For one thing, none of your elders or teachers ever named them for you while you were growing up. Secondly, you have been overly

timid about imagining what you’re capable of. That’s the bad news, Cancerian. The good news is that you’re very close to the mystery spot where one of those undiscovered dreams has been moldering.

LEO

July 23-Aug. 22 “The maxim for any love affair,” wrote Charles Williams, “is ‘Play and pray, but do not pray when you are playing and do not play when you are praying.’ We cannot yet manage such simultaneities.” But I strongly disagree with Williams, especially in regards to your destiny in the coming weeks. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you can and should play while you pray, and pray while you play. In fact, I recommend that you blend reverence and irreverence in every way you can imagine. Explore the revolutionary concept of sacred fun.

VIRGO

Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Seems you’re pushing to learn all you can from places and ideas you barely even know existed a few months ago. Your experiments continue to provide such valuable lessons that you’d rather not wrap them up yet. That’s fine. No rush. Take your time. We here at the Grind will welcome you back anytime you’re ready. We completely understand if you want to stay out there on a limb until you’re absolutely sure that the butterfly won’t have any reason to try changing back into a caterpillar.

LIBRA

Sept. 23-Oct. 22 “Dear Rob: I’ve been a Libra all my life, and I’m always puzzled by those who say that Librans have trouble making decisions. My experience of the Libra approach to life is that we are connoisseurs of completeness. We work hard to be considerate of other people’s viewpoints. We strive to include all the applicable information in our deliberations, even if it’s at odds with our personal perspective. Now it’s true that urgency and speed are the cultural norms. ‘If it can’t happen immediately, I’m not interested in it’ is an approach that has infected the majority. In that light, Librans may seem

wishy-washy and hesitant. But in fact, we’re actually thoughtful and judicious. Please help correct the bad stereotype about us. - Discerning Libra.” Dear Discerning: You make excellent points. I will pass them on to my Libra readers because it’s crucial that in the days ahead they avoid being misinterpreted in the way you described.

for the moment, your bright fantasies have rendered them obsolete. You don’t need anyone to liberate you from oppression or enslavement, because you are fully empowered to do the job yourself. You don’t even need anyone to deliver you from evil, since your recent hard work has made evil allergic to you.

SCORPIO

Jan. 20-Feb. 18

Oct. 23-Nov. 21

AQUARIUS

A journalist visiting the home of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Niels Bohr was surprised to see a horseshoe nailed to the wall. “Can it be that you, of all people, believe a horseshoe will bring you good luck?” he asked. “Of course not,” Bohr replied, “but I understand it brings you luck whether you believe it or not.” I suggest you adopt the physicist’s mindset in the coming week, Scorpio. Without dumbing down your powers of logic, be open to the possibility that you will benefit from forces that are beyond your imagining or unaccounted for by your belief system. [Source: *Living Biographies of Great Scientists,* by Henry & Dana Lee Thomas.]

The complexity of your current astrological aspects almost overwhelmed me. I couldn’t see how to compose a meaningful oracle in the face of such rich and confounding prospects. I was stumped. Then, as my deadline approached, the unthinkable happened: I decided to goof off. Fleeing my office, I wandered down to the beach, where I strolled aimlessly and emptied my mind. At one point I spied a fortune cookie perched absurdly on top of a fence post. The moment I broke it open and read the fortune inside, I knew I’d found the perfect message for you. It said, “If you have a difficult task, give it to a lazy man. He will find an easier way to do it.”

SAGITTARIUS

PISCES

In his folk song “Farewell to the Gold,” Nic Jones tells the story of a failed gold prospector. After two years of finding no more than a few flecks of the precious metal, the unlucky man is giving up his search. “Farewell to the gold / that never I found,” he sings. “Goodbye to the nuggets / that somewhere abound. / For it’s only when dreaming / that I see them gleaming / down in the dark deep underground.” If I’m reading the omens correctly, Sagittarius, it’s time for you, too, to say goodbye to a quest that hasn’t panned out. Yes, it’ll be sad. But here’s the happy ending: Within a month of the time you surrender, you’ll be led to a better quest with more chance of success.

In their lust to prove there’s no God, atheists often invoke the existence of suffering. “What kind of deity,” one asked me, “allows a child in Darfur to starve to death after seeing soldiers kill his mommy?” While I don’t claim to have the authoritative answer to that accusation, I think it’s worthwhile to consider the possibility that suffering is a gift God gives us in order to prod our evolution. On a personal level, your longing to escape your suffering is a primal force in making you smarter. On a collective level, nothing refines and ennobles us more than our passion to keep others from suffering. For every dead child in Darfur, 100 people in other places on the planet have responded with a radical commitment to create a world in which future Darfurs won’t happen. These are worthy ideas for you to meditate on in the coming weeks. You will have a tremendous capacity to convert your old wounds, as well as the old wounds of others, into brilliant opportunities.

Nov. 22-Dec. 21

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22-Jan. 19 During your entire life, you have maybe never been as free as you are now from the need to be rescued by some savior. You don’t need anyone to rescue you from your own dark fantasies because, at least

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$99 per person or $169 per couple. Space is limited and registration is required in advance. Contact Carmen at 826-6263 or 484-1266.

Cultural Affairs Summer Art Camp

Registration for the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs Summer Art Camp will begin April 14. Nine camp sessions will be offered June 9 through Aug. 29 for children in painting, ceramics, metalwork, mixed media and performing arts. One-week full-day sessions cost $125 per child and two-week intensive sessions are $250. An introductory half-day camp for ages 4-6 costs $75. Visit www.savannahga.gov/arts or call 651-6783. Through Aug. 29.

Diabetes Summer Camp

for children ages 5-13 sponsored by the Diabetes Management Center and YMCA of Coastal Georgia will be held Aug. 3-7. Call 819-6146. Through Aug. 2.

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

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. Oatland Island Education Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. 912898-3980. www.oatlandisland.org/

Painting the Figure

with James Langley will held May 16-17 from 9 am-5 pm at Savannah Actors Theater, 703-D Louisville Rd. $185. Make checks payable to Judy Mooney and indicate “Drawing the Human Figure.” Send to: Judy Mooney, 220 E. 46th St., Savannah, 31405. Through May 16.

Personal Money Management

BOAN Consults, LLC sponsors monthly workshops. Call 398-8148 or email info@ boanconsults.com. BOAN Consults, LLC sponsors monthly workshops. Call 3988148 or email info@boanconsults.com.

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. Fany’s Spanish/English Institute, 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd.

Puppet Shows

Figure Sculpture in Clay Retreat

Rising Star

with sculptor Melisa Cadell in North Carolina Aug. 25-29. Cost $525. Judy Mooney, 443-9313 or judymooney@bellsouth.net. Through Aug. 20.

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.

Garbage, Goo, Recycling and YOU

The Chatham County Department of Public Works is sponsoring this show by the Puppet People, which will tour elementary schools to teach students the importance of learning to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. For bookings, call 355-3366.

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.

Human Resource Management for Executives

will be presented April 29, July 24 and Oct. 24 from 6:30-8 pm at Savannah Entrepreneurial Center, 801 E. Gwinnett St. 6523582 or 236-0631. Through Oct. 24.

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. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912-234-0980. www. uusavannah.org

are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center for schools, day cares, libraries, churches, community events and fairs. Call 447-6605. The Savannah College of Art and Design will host Rising Star, a 5-week program that awards college credit to rising high school seniors June 21-July 26 at SCADSavannah, 342 Bull St. For info, visit www. scad.edu/admissionsummer_programs or call 525-5100. Through June 20.

Savannah Art & Clay Creations

Classes in Raku, brush work, relief work, surface decoration, figurative and more in clay with individual attention are offered 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.

Savannah Entrepreneurial Center

offers a variety of business classes. It is located at 801 E. Gwinnett St. Call 652-3582. Savannah Entrepreneurial Center, 801 E. Gwinnett Street. 912-652-3582.

Savannah High Class of 63 Reunion

is set for June 6 and 7. Contact Brenda Sutton at savannahhigh1963classreunion@ yahoo.com or Linda Combs at glitter1963@ comcast.net. Through June 7.

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. Savannah Learning Center, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr.

Shapedown Summer Camp

for children ages 6-12 who have weight or eating concerts. The two-week camp will be held June 16-27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with activities such as yoga, swimming, nature hikes and aerobics. $319. Space is limited. Call St. Joseph’s/ Candler’s Wellness Center at 819-8800. Through June 15.

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 prepara-

tion, food safety and sanitation training, customer service training and job search and placement assistance. Call Mindy Saunders at 234-0525. 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.

Teen Art & Clay Classes

Explore a variety of materials in this class specifically designed for teenage art students, taught by former middle school art teacher Carolyne Graham Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The cost is $75 for 5 weeks of instruction. Call 925-7393 or 925-5465.

Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp

Applications are being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp, which is by invitation only. Boys and girls ages 10-19 are eligible to apply. College basketball scholarships are possible for players selected to the All-American Team. There also is a summer camp for boys and girls 6-18 of all skill levels. Call 704-373-0873 or visit www.tenstarcamp. com. Through July 15.

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. 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.

Wednesday Figure Drawing Group

Work from a live model. Open to artists with some experience - no instruction offered. $60 a month. Judy Mooney. 443-9313 or judymooney@bellsouth.net. Savannah Actor’s Theatre, 703D Louisville Rd. 912-232-6080. www.savannahactorstheatre.org

West Broad Street YMCA Summer Day Camp 2008

will be held June 16-Aug. 22 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for children ages 2-15. $40 registration fee, plus $55$85 per week per child. Deborah Enoch, 233-1951. Through Aug. 15.

Youth Art & Clay Classes

Held Tuesdays from 4-5:30 p.m. The cost is $65 per 5 weeks of instruction. Call Carolyne Graham at 925-7393 or 925-5465.

Dance 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. Islands Dance Academy, 610 Quarterman Dr. 912-8972100.

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. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. 912-354-8089.

Ballroom Dance Party

The Moon River Dancers will hold their monthly ballroom dance party Saturday, April 19 and on May 17 at the Frank G. Murray Community Center, 160 Whitemarsh Island Rd. The basic lesson on the mambo will be at 7 p.m. and the social dance will be from 8-10:30 p.m. The cost is $10. Beginners and singles welcome. 655-4985 or 961-9960. Through May 17. Frank G. Murray Community Center, 160 Whitemarsh Island Rd.

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..

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.

Chicago-Style Steppin’ Lessons

Every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Also learn new line dances. Contact Tunya Coleman at 631-6700.

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. 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. 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.

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

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.

Masters Dance Classes

The Highest Praise Center for the Arts offers master’s dance classes every 3rd Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. Classes for all ages and open to public. For more info, call,927-8601 or visit overcomingbyfaith.org.

Pole Dancing Class

POLE DANCING...for exercise. Learn dance moves and spins while working your abs, tone your legs and arms,a total body workout. Ladies Only! The only thing that comes of is your shoes. Classes begin Friday February 15th from 7:30 to 9:30. Space is limited call in advance to make your reservation $70 per month or $22 per class. Please call for further details 912398-4776 or email fitnessconnection1@ yahoo.com

Savannah Shag Club

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

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 9274784 or 398-8784 or visit www.shagbeachbop.com. Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn Street. 912-352-7100.

STUDIO Summer Dance Programs

Ballet for ages 5 and up will be offered. Program I costs $225 and will be held July 8-10 and July 15-17 for ages 5-7 with some dance experience. Program 2 costs $425 and will be held July 22-24, 29-31 and Aug. 5-7 for ages 8-10 with a strong dance background, A weekend workshop with Kristin Sloan of the New York City Ballet and Brian Gibbs will be held Aug. 16 and 17 and costs $425. An ongling intermediateadvanced class will be held July 15 through Aug. 7 at a cost of $275 or $25 per class on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All classes are held at the STUDIO, 2805B Roger Lacey Ave. 6959149, www.thestudiosav.com or thestudidosav@aol.com. Through Aug. 7.

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. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Avenue. 912-356-8383. www. thestudiosav.com/

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

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A balanced life

Student massage is offered at the Savannah School of Massage Therapy, Inc. Cost ranges from $30 to $40 for a one-hour massage and sessions are instructor supervised. Call 355-3011 for an appointment. The school is located at 6413B Waters Ave. www.ssomt.com. Savannah School of Massage Therapy, Inc, 6413 Waters Avenue. 912-355-3011. www.ssomt. com/

Belly Dancing for Fun and Fitness

A workout and a party, each class is an event. Provided are big colorful veils, jangling coin hip scarves, jingly rattling bracelets, exotic music from India, Turkey, Morocco and around the world, jeweled bindis to stick on your forehad and an assistant to make sure everyone gets personal attention. Held Sundays at 4 p.m., cost is $20 per class. Call 660-7399 for location.

Cardiorespiratory Endurence Training

will be offered by Chatham County Park Services for persons 18 and up at Tom Triplett Park on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 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. 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. Pre-register by calling 8196463. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. 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. 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. 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.

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training techniques which may include strength training, interval and cardio as well as core, balance and flexibility. Advanced booking required. Please call for further details 912-398-4776 or 912-2249667. www.bodybalance.com.

Fountain of Youth

Tibetan rites taught free every Tuesday and Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Yoga Hause, 1203 E. 72nd St. 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. Preregister at adultenrichment@uusavanah. org or call 234-0980. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah upstairs in Phillippa’s Place. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912234-0980. www.uusavannah.org

Kidz Fitness

an ongoing aerobic fitness class for children 6-13 with weight concerns. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-5:45 p.m. at the Candler Hospital Wellness Center. Children must be members of the Candler Wellness Center. 819-8800. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www.sjchs.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. African-American Health Information

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Learn to Run and Swim

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

Learn to Run & Swim ...offered Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm at Lake Mayer. Classes are for ALL, beginners to advanced. Running offered from 5pm to 6pm at Lake Mayer followed by Swimming at the Aquatic Center from 6pm to 7pm. Join us for both activities or chose just one. Sessions are organized and led by a Certified Personal Trainer & Triathlete. Please call for more information & pricing 912-6751104 or visit www.coastaltriathlon.com. \

Mindful Fitness Membership Price Plan

$25 per month includes entry into all the Center for WellBeing classes. Pre-register in Suite 120 in the Candler Heart & Lung building. 819-6463. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912819-6000. www.sjchs.org

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. Walkins are welcome. Call 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. 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. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reyn-

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Outdoor Fitness Bootcamp

Now offering evening classes. Classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Forsyth Park. Morning classes begin at 6 a.m. and evening classes begin at 5:30 p.m. The first class is free. Visit www. structurefitness.net or call Jennifer at 224-0406. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. 912-233-6800.

Overcoming by Faith Ministries Aerobics and Exercise Classes

Free classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at 9700 Middleground Rd. in Savannah. All classes are open to the public. For more information, call 927-8601.

Pilates Classes

are offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7 p.m. at the St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing. Pre-register by calling 819-6463. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www.sjchs. org/

Reiki Treatments

Reiki master Dante Santiago is trained in Usui Reiki Ryoho. Fifty-minute sessions are $60 and 50-minute in-studio sessions are $45. Call 660-1863 for times and appointments.

Savannah Yoga Center

Located at 1321 Bull St. Call 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com for schedule of classes, times and fees. 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 8987714.

Tai Chi Classes

St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Wellbeing offers classes Mondays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 819-6463. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 8196000. www.sjchs.org

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Tai Chi Relaxation Class

Ancient Chinese exercises that were specifically developed to heal body, mind and spirit together. Held Saturdays from 3-4:30 p.m. at The Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Rd. Call 898-0351. is held Sundays from 34:30 p.m. at The Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Rd., Whitemarsh Center. 898-0361 or www. thesavannahyogaroomm.com.

Tai Chi Yang Style Short Form

Slow and relaxed for all ages. Ongoing class. 7 p.m. Thursdays at Turtle Dragon Herbs and Teas, 1201 Highway 80, Tybee Island. $10 per session. Private lessons also available. Instructor is Tom Wilke. Call 707-616-1200.

The Yoga Room

Visit www.thesavannahyogaroom.com or call 898-0361 for a schedule of classes, times and fees. Savannah Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Dr. 912-898-0361. www.thesavannahyogaroom.com/

Tybee Island Sunrise Boot Camp

is held Monday – Friday from 6-7am. Park at North Beach parking lot and go over first crossover. Bring a mat. Three days of strength training and two days of cardio. Vicki Lyn, 596-3009. No prices at this time, but contributions accepted.

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.

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. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 912-232-2994. www.savannahyoga.com/

Yogalates Classes

are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing on Thursdays from 5:456:45 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. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www.sjchs.org/

Zumba Fitness

Classes are being held every week in the Pooler and Rincon areas. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music, dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system. No dance partner is required. Participants of all ages and shapes are encouraged to attend. The cost is $7 per class. For location and info, contact Carmen at 484-1266 or calexe@comcast.net.

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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. First City Network, 307 E Harris St. 912-

Gay AA Meeting

meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 311 E. Macon St. For information, contact Ken at 398-8969.

Georgia Equality Savannah

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

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. First City Network, 307 E Harris St. 912236-CITY. www.firstcitynetwork.org/

Stand Out Youth -- Savannah

A Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the FCN building located at 307 E. Harris St. Call 657-1966, email info@standoutyouth.org or visit www. standoutyouth.org. 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 352-2611.

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.

Community Cardiovascular Council, Inc. Control your high blood pressure. Free blood pressure checks and information at the Community Cardiovascular Council at 1900 Abercorn St. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 232-6624.

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

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.

Eating Disorders/Self Harm Support Group

A 12-step group for people with eating disorders and self-harm disorders. For information, call Brandon Lee at 927-1324.

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.

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.

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. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. 912-355-4601. www.savannahspeechandhearing.org/

Free Skin Cancer Screenings

will be performed May 17 at the Southside YMCA. For appointment, call 819-3368. Through May 17.

Free Vision Screenings

are offered to the public Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sam’s Club Optical-Savannah. No membership is required. Call 352-2844.

HIV/AIDS and STD awareness training

My Brothaz Home, Inc., a local nonprofit HIV/AIDS organization, offers free HIV/AIDS and STD awareness training, risk reduction counseling and prevention case management to individual males and groups of males. Upon completion of the training, a monetary incentive and educational materials will be given to each participant. Call 231-8727. My Brothaz H.O.M.E., 211 Price St. 912-231-8727. www.mybrothazhome.org/Welcome.html

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. 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 postoperative care at the clinic rather than travel to Atlanta. Call Karen Traver, R.N. Transplant Coordinator, at 819-8350.

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

most insurance plans. Financial assistance is available to women who qualify.

Meditation and Energy Flow Group Meet with others who practice meditation or want to learn how. Discuss techniques and related areas of holistic health and healing, Reiki and CAM. Reduce stress and increase peace and health. Call Ellen at 247-4263 or RSVP at http://meditation. meetup.com/490.

Meditation for Relaxation and Stress Relief

Learn to relax through non-religious meditation. Instruction and practice followed by Q&A. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7pm. $5. Small World Therapeutic Massage on Whitemarsh Island (next to Jalapeno’s). 897-7979.

Memorial Health blood pressure check

are offered free every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at GenerationOne. 350-7587.

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.

Narcotics Anonymous

When at the end of the road you find that you no longer can function with or without drugs, there’s a simple, spiritual, non-religious program known as Narcotics Anonymous. Call 238-5925 for the Savannah Lowcountry Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting schedule.

Planned Parenthood Hotline

First Line is a statewide hotline for women who want information on health services. Open every night from 7-11p.m. 1-800264-7154.

Smoke Stoppers

St. Joseph’s/Candler group-facilitated smoking cessation program offers an intensive class in 7 sessions over 3 weeks featuring a wide range of proven-effective strategies to help smokers control their urges, manage nicotine withdrawal and stress and avoid weight gain. The cost is $100. Call 819-6718.

Stop Smoking Through Hypnosis

No pills, patches, gum, lasers, weight gain, withdrawal or side effects. 15 years expereince. 927-3432.

Stress Reduction

Individual introductory session to The Work of Byron Katie includes a short DVD, several handouts and trying these tools out. Introductory fee is $40. Contact Ursula Sterling at 598-2821 or sterlingu@ bellsouth.net for an appointment.

The Quit Line

No pills, laser or surgery. Change your attitude about yourself and the food you eat for life. 15 years experience. For info, call 927-3432.

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.

Mammograms

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St. Joseph’s/Candler will be performing mammograms to screen for breast cancer in its mobile screening unit. Mammograms will be performed May 8 and 20 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group - Rincon, May 8 Bryan County Health Dept Richmond Hill, May 9 SJ/C Bluffton, May 19 at The Landings Club and May 21 at St. Joseph/ Candler Medical Group - Pembroke. For appointments, call 819-6800. SJ/C accepts

Take the stress out of weight loss. Studies have shown that people who use hypnosis lose 60 percent more weight than with any other method. For info, call 927-3432.

Nature and Environment Blackwater Paddle

$35 per person includes canoe rental and instructions and a trip downstream. May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 235-8115. Through May 17.

Dolphin Project of Georgia

Boat owners, photographers and other volunteers are needed to help conduct scientific research which will take place one weekend during the months of January, April, July and October. Must be at least 18 years old. Call 232-6572 or visit www. TheDolphinProject.org.

Take a walk on the wild side

at the Oatland Island Education Center. The “Native Animal Nature Trail” features a variety of live animals and landscapes and winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland and salt marsh habitats. Located 5 miles east of downtown off the Islands Expressway. M-F:9 a.m.-4 p.m. and most Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $3 per person for everyone over 4. 898-3980 or visit www.oatlandisland.org. Oatland Island Education Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. 912-898-3980. www. oatlandisland.org/

Tree Planting Sites Needed

The Savannah Tree Foundation is seeking input from residents of Chatham County in identifying future tree planting sites in Savannah and throughout the county. Residents wishing to have canopy trees planted on public, non-profit or goverhment-owned land within the physical boundaries of Chatham County can mail site suggestions to: Patrick Grant, Project Director, The Savannah Tree Foundation, 3025 Bull St., Savannah, 31405. Suggestions also can be phoned in at 233-8733, faxed at 233-8799 or e-mailed at info@ savannahtreefoundation.com.

Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Visit the center to discover the Georgia coast. The exhibits and aquariums are home to more than 100 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, corals and other interesting sea creatures. The 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 3-16. Senior, military and AAA discounts are available. Call 786-5917 or visit www.tybeemsc.org. Tybee Island Marine Science Center, 1510 Strand. 912-786-5917. www. tybeemsc.org/

Pets & Animals A Walk in the Park

Professional pet sitting, boarding, dog walking and house sitting services offered in downtown Savannah and the nearby islands. All jobs accepted are performed by the owner to ensure the safety of your pets. Trust your pets with someone who loves them as much as you do. Local references available. Please call 401.2211 or email lesleycastle@gmail.com to make a reservation for your pet.

Dog Yoga

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

Low-cost Spay Neuter Clinic

with free transport. Vaccines are available. Service is provided 11 counties in Georgia, including Chatham and Effingham, and South Carolina. Call the Spay/Neuter Alliance and Clinic at 843-645-2500 or visit www.snac1.com.

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Savannah Kennel Club

The club meets monthly on the fourth Monday at 7 p.m. from September through May at Fire Mountain restaurant on Stephenson Avenue. Those who wish to eat before the meeting are encouraged to come earlier. Call 656-2410 or visit www. savannahkennelclub.org. Fire Mountain Restaurant, 209 Stephenson Ave. (912) 354-5595. www.ryansrg.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. Savannah Dog Park, East 41st Lane and Drayton St. www.savannahdogpark.com/

Readings & Signings Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club

meets the last Sunday at 4 p.m. at the African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. 912-447-6605. www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm

Tea time at Ola’s

is a new book discussion group that meets the fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 E. Bay St. Call Beatrice Wright at 652-3660. Bring your ideas and lunches. Tea will be provided. 232-5488 or 652-3660. Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 E Bay St. 912-232-5488. www. liveoakpl.org/

UU Book Club

meets every Monday at 7 p.m. in the Clara Barton Library for a two-hour session. The group works on a chapter a week. To join, e-mail adultenrichment@uusavannah.org or call 234-0980. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912234-0980. www.uusavannah.org

Religious & Spiritual Blue Jeans for the Soul

Each Saturday service will be at 5:30 p.m. and will feature just three things, music with guest musicians, a meditation and an affirmative message. Casual dress welcome. Located at 2320 Sunset Blvd. off of Skidaway Road just south of Victory Drive. Call 355-4704. Unity Church of Savannah,

2320 Sunset Blvd. 912-355-4704. www. unityofsavannah.org/

Calling All Christians

Open prayer will be held the second Thursday of the month from 4-4:20 p.m. at the Forsyth Park fountain. Call Suzanne at 232-3830. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. 912-233-6800.

Chanted Office of Compline

The Service of Compline, ”Saying good night to God,” is chanted Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. by the Compline Choir of Christ Church Savannah, located on Johnson Square.

Christian Businessmen’s Committee

meets for a prayer breakfast every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. at Piccadilly Cafeteria in the Oglethorpe Mall, 7804 Abercorn St. Call 898-3477. Oglethorpe Mall, 7804 Abercorn Ext. 912-354-7038. www.oglethorpemall. com/

DrUUming Circle

is held the first and third Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah on Troup Square at Habersham and Macon streets. Drummers, dancers and the drum-curious are welcome. Call 234-0980 or visit uusavannah.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912-234-0980. www.uusavannah.org

Ekklesia, The Church

Do church in a casual and relaxed setting on Saturday nights. Fellowship begins at 6 p.m., praise and worship at 6:30 p.m. in the BSU building on Abercorn between the Publix Shopping Center and the Armstrong campus. Call 596-4077.

Handbell Choir

Anyone interested in starting/leading or joining/participating in a handbell choir can contact the Rev. Arlene Meyer at 3554704. Unity of Savannah at 2320 Sunset Blvd. has the bells and a few interested people without a leader. Visit www.unityofsavannah.org. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. 912-355-4704. www. unityofsavannah.org/

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 are Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m. at 313 E. Harris St. Call Cindy Beach, Buddhist nun, at 429-7265 or cindy@alwaysoptions.com.

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Meditation and Energy Flow Meetup Group

First meeting Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. Meets once a month. Meet others to practice meditation and discuss spirituality, metaphysics and related topics of Reiki, energy work, etc. www.ellenfarrell.com or 247-4263.

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) meet Sundays, 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 W. President St., Savannah. Call Janet Pence at 247-4903. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. 912-233-4766. www.trinitychurch1848.org/

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Savannah Buddhist Sitting Group

Beginner and advanced meditators unite to practice meditation and discuss spirituality, metaphysics, holistic approach to healing, Reiki, energy work. Call 247-4264 or visit see_the_light@ellenfarrell.com or read more at http://meditation.meetup. com/490.

Midweek Bible Study

Midweek Bible Study is offered every Wednesday at noon at Montgomery Presbyterian Church. Bring your lunch and your Bible. 352-4400 or mpcsavannah.com. Montgomery Presbyterian Church, 10192 Ferguson Avenue. 912-352-4400. www. montgomerypresbyterian.com/

Midweek Noonday Bible Study

Join Pastor Ricky Temple for Midweek Noonday Bible Study at the Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Free lunch provided. Service time is every Wednesday from noon to 12:45 p.m. For more info call 9278601. Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull Street. 912-233-7764. www.savannahtheatre.com

Music Ministry for Children & Youth at White Bluff United Methodist Church is now known as Pneuma, the Greek work for breath. “Every breath we take is the breath of God.” The children’s choir for 3 years through second grade will be known as Joyful Noise and the youth choir grades 3-5 will be known as Youth Praise. Joyful Noise will meet Sundays from 4-5 p.m. and Youth Praise will meet Sundays from 5-6 p.m. Call Ronn Alford at 925-9524 or visit www.wbumc.org. White Bluff United Methodist Church, 11911 White Bluff Rd. 912-925-5924. www.wbumc.org/

Nicodemus by Night

An open forum is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 223 E. Gwinnett St.

Overcoming by Faith Ministries

Services in Savannah are held on Saturdays at 6 p.m. Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at 9700 Middleground Rd. In Rincon, services are held Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at The Banquet Room, 135 Goshen Rd. Call 927-8601 or visit overcoming-

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)

meets Sundays from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, on Habersham Street at East Harris and East Macon Streets, on Troup Square. Please arrive and be seated no later than 8:55 a.m. Sitting and walking meditation and Dharma talk or reading. All practices are welcome. Newcomers should contact Cindy Beach, lay ordained Soto Zen Buddhist, at 429-7265 for sitting instruction. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912-234-0980. www. uusavannah.org

Soka Gakkai of America (SGI-USA)

SGI-USA is an American Buddhist movement for world peace that practices Nichiren Buddhism by chanting NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO. For information, call SGI-USA at 232-9121.

Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church

Services begin Sunday at 11 a.m. at 707 Harmon St. Coffee and discussion follow each service. Religious education for grades 1-8 is offered. For information, call 233-6284 or 786-6075, e-mail UUBC2@ aol.com. Celebrating diversity. Working for justice.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah

Liberal religious community where different people with different beliefs gather as one faith. On May 18 at 11 a.m., members will share their own journeys in “This I Believe.” 234-0980, admin@uusavannah. org or www.uusavannah.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912-234-0980. www.uusavannah.org

Unitarian Universalist Men’s Group

An opportunity to meet with men and as a group explore men’s spirituality while offering social support in a safe atmosphere. Meets weekly to discuss a predetermined topic. Also plans outside activities or participates in activities as a group. Refreshments or dinner is served at each meeting. Visit http://men.meetup.com/46/ or contact Mike Freeman at 441-0328 or Dicky Trotter at 665-4488.

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Women’s Bible Study

at the Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers. Call 447-5711 or Wesley Community Center, 1601 Drayton St. 912232-0965. www.wesleyctrs-savh.org/

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3 BR APARTMENT, Downtown. Security system, off-street park ing. hardwood floors, crown molding, high ceilings, washer/dryer. $875/month. Call 912-341-5477.

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