Connect Savannah July 30, 2008

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Love on an island

Once On This Island is presented at Trustees Theater as D.J. Queenan directs his last show for the City of Savannah. The Caribbean-flavored retelling of The Little Mermaid features Brittny Hargrove and Nick Bushkar as star-crossed young lovers.

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Zombie Apocalypse comes to Savannah as local goths celebrate the joy of being undead | 10

The legendary Richard Lloyd headlines an evening of rock guitar | 18

Photography by Rachel Raab is up at the JEA beginning August 1 | 24

Sure, we all want to believe....but so far, the critics say don’t bother | 30

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Historic Savannah Theatre: The Beat Goes On

Wednesday

What: A look back at the rockin’ 60s, 70s and 80s, with plenty of singing and dancing.

When: Thu., July 31, 8 p.m.

Where: Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull Street.

Cost: Adults $33, youth 17 and under $16.

Info: 233-7764. www. savannahtheatre.com

Junior Interpreter Day

What: To complete training, Junior Interpreters will staff the Davenport House on Thursday, Aug. 7 and Friday, Aug. 8. Two-for-one admission will be offered both days.

When: Through Aug. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Davenport House, 324 East State St. Info: 236-8097. www.davenporthousemuseum.org

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Summer Daily Cannon Firings at Old Fort Jackson

What: Nothing brings history to life more than the thunderous boom of a cannon blast. Daily at 10am, 2pm and 4pm.

When: Through July 31, 2 & 4 p.m.

Where: Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd. Cost: $4.25 general admission, .$3.75 for students, seniors 55 and up, military, and AAA, Children 6 and under are admitted free.

Info: 232-3945. www.chsgeorgia.org/jackson/home. htm

Savannah Sand Gnats

What: The Sand Gnats face

the Hickory Crawdads.

When: July 30 and 31 and Aug. 1 at 7 p.m.

When: Wed. July 30, 7 p.m., Thu., July 31, 7 p.m. and Fri. Aug. 1, 7 p.m.

Where: Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Drive.

Cost: Box seats, $10; reserved, $8; general admission, $7; and seniors/

Little Theatre of Savannah: Crimes of the

What: Beth Henley’s

Free Concerts in the Squares

What: Vocalist Claire Frazier will perform.

When: Wed. July 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Wright Square, Bull & York Sts. Cost: Free

Events marked with this symbol are things we think are especially cool and unique.

Some cool flicks to check out this week include TNT Jackson and Jaws

military/ kids 4-12 $5.

Info: 351-9150. www.sandgnats.com

Return to the 50’s

What: Return to America’s

most beloved decade of music, when every song on the radio was a hit.

When: Wed. July 30, 8 p.m.

Where: The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull Street.

Cost: $33 adults, $16 17 and under Info: 233-7764. /www. savannahtheatre.com

Psychotronic Film Society: TNT Jackson

What: Big Afros meet feminism and chop-socky in this fun, fast and furious 1975 pic about a sexy, tougher-than-nails female black martial arts expert (TNT Jackson, naturally) who travels to Hong Kong to find her brother’s killer.

When: Wed. July 30, 8 p.m.

Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Cost: $5 Info: 912-232-4447. www. sentientbean.com

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Murder Afloat

What: A 90-minute cruise with professional actors who perform an original “whodunnit.” Guests are encouraged to follow the action throughout the boat, question the suspects, compare notes with other passengers, and solve the crime. Boarding next to the Hyatt on Riverstreet.

When: Each Thurs..

Through Aug. 28.

Where: River Street Riverboat Co., 9 East River Street.

Cost: $26.95 adults, $18.95 children under 12.

Info: 1-800-786-6404, 2326404. www.murderafloat. com

Tybee Drive-In: Jaws

What: Films, food and fun at Tybee’s North Beach with a special screening of “Jaws.”

Optional movie concession

sales will be provided by North Beach Grill, including popcorn, snacks and soft drinks. Movie starts at sundown, no later than 9 p.m. Parking begins at 7 p.m. All proceeds will go to benefit the Tybee Post Theater.

When: Thu., July 31, 7 p.m.

Cost: $10 per vehicle or $5 per person Info: 323-7727 or 655-0144.

AASU’s Department of Art, Music & Theatre: Proof

What: The final production of the summer season will be David Auburn’s suspenseful drama, which was presented both a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award in 2001. This may be the last production in the Masquers Chinese Theater (MCT), located in Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn Street.| When: Thu., July 31, 7:30 p.m., Fri. Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m., Sat. Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. and Sun. Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Cost: $10 general admission

Final Concert on the Square

Bottles and Cans will perform in the last concert this year of this series.

When: Fri. Aug. 1, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Wright Square, Bull & York Sts. Cost: Free

Pulitzer Prize-winning play about three sisters in Mississippi and their reunion after one of them is accused of murder.

When: Thu., July 31, 8 p.m., Fri. Aug. 1, 8 p.m., Sat. Aug. 2, 8 p.m. and Sun. Aug. 3, 3 p.m.

Where: Cardinal Rep, 703D Louisville Rd. Cost: $20 general admission; $15 seniors, military, students; $10 children Info: 631-3773. www.littletheatreofsavannah.org

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Friday

Savannah Summer Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show

What: 2nd annual AKS Gem Show that is open to the public. Dozens of dealers selling fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, fine crystals, minerals, gemstones and more.

When: Fri. Aug. 1, Sat. Aug. 2 and Sun. Aug. 3.

Where: Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr. Cost: $5 Info: 504-455-6101. www. savtcc.com

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Savannah Children’s Theatre: Annie Get Your Gun

What: A rootin’, tootin’ shootup of a musical.

When: Fri. Aug. 1, 7 p.m., Sat. Aug. 2, 3 p.m. and Sun. Aug. 3, 3 p.m.

Where: Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 E. Victory Drive.

Cost: $10 Info: 238-9015. www.savannahchildrenstheatre

Breaking Dawn Party

What: The fourth and final book in Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn, will be released at midnight. In celebration, a party will be held, with trivia contests and other activities.

When: Fri. Aug. 1, 7 p.m.12 a.m.

Where: Barnes & Noble, 7804 Abercorn Street.

Cost: Free Info: 353-7757.

First Friday for Folk Music

What: Presented by the Savannah Folk Music Society, this month’s concert will feature the Savannah Ceili Band, Bruce Piephoff and Doug Spears.

When: Fri. Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m.

Where: First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. Cost: $2 Info: 786-6953. www. savannahfolk.org

Savannah Cultural Arts Theatre: Once on This Island

What: A catchy, Caribbean-flavored version of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, with music by the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

When: Fri. Aug. 1, 8 p.m., Sat. Aug. 2, 8 p.m., Sun. Aug. 3, 3 p.m., Fri. Aug. 8, 8 p.m., Sat. Aug. 9, 8 p.m. and Sun. Aug. 10, 3 p.m.

Where: Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton Street.

Cost: $17 general admission; $12 seniors/students Info: 525-5050. www. scadboxoffice.com

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Saturday The 3rd Historic Savannah Feis

What: The Irish Dancers of Savannah are hosting a national Irish dance competition. Dancers are from all over the U.S., and judges as far away as Ireland. Last year, over 500 competitors attended. Dance levels are beginners to champions.

When: Sat. Aug. 2, 8 a.m.

Where: The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Avenue.

Cost: $8, 17 and under free Info: 897-5984. www. savannahcivic.com

Tidal Creeks by Boat

What: Join a Wilderness Southeast naturalist guide to meander the watery twists and turns between walls of bright green marsh grass.

Observe dolphins,egrets, crabs, and even oysters -- all hard at work. Reservations required.

When: Sat. Aug. 2, 9-11 a.m.

Cost: $40 Info: 236-8115. www.wilderness-southeast.org

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Monday Tiny Team Concerts: Richard Lloyd

What: Richard Lloyd is a punk and new wave guitar legent who co-founded the band Television.

After 34 years, Richard has left Television and re-started his solo career with Television’s Billy Ficca as part of The Sufi-Monkey Trio.

Opening for Richard and his new band will be The Supreme Court, a cult band with Jeff Calder and Glenn Phillips . Must be 21 and over.

When: Aug. 4. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Where: The Hilton Garden Inn. Cost: $16 in advance and $18 at the door. Advance tickets are available at AMR Music, Primary Art Supply, Le Chai galerie du vin in Starland, Marigold Beauty Concepts and Silly Mad CDs. Info: tinyteamconcerts. org.

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Tuesday Grief: Healing the Broken Heart: Walking the Pathway of Loss

What: A series of four weekly seminars about the patterns and processes that lead to healing from loss and provide opportunities for discussion and interaction by participants.

The seminars will be presented by Dr. Owen E. Tucker, M.Ed., D.Min., grief coordinator at Island Hospice. The first session is “Normal Grief Reactions” and will cover what’s normal and to be expected as a basis for healing to begin.

When: Tue., Aug. 5, 7:309 p.m., Tue., Aug. 12, 7:30-9 p.m., Tue., Aug. 19, 7:30-9 p.m. and Tue., Aug. 26, 7:30-9 p.m.

Where: Jewish Education Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Cost: Free Info: 355-8111. www. savj.org/

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Wednesday Psychotronic Film Society: Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten

What: The Psychotronic Film Society in conjunction with local music aficionado Larry Dane-Kellogg and Sony Pictures, will present a free showing of this award-winning look at the life and times of famed rock star Joe Strummer, front man of The Clash. While there is no admission charge, voluntary donations will be accepted on behalf of local rock musicians Jason Statts and David J. Williams, victims of a shooting in Ardsley Park on July 28. Learn more about their lives, their plight and their status at www.stattswilliams.com When: Aug. 6, 8 p.m.

Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Cost: Free, but donations will be accepted Info: www.myspace. com/psychotronicfilms

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A summer for Strummer Next Wednesday evening, Aug. 6, the Sentient Bean hosts a screening of the acclaimed rock doc Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten. The film was brought in through a joint effort by Larry Dane-Kellogg and the Psychotronic Film Society.

Besides being one of my favorite cultural figures of all time, the late, great frontman for The Clash — Strummer died at the relatively young age of 50 of an undiagnosed heart defect — offers a particularly timely populist message for this new era of robber barons that we find ourselves living in. Adding to the poignance is the fact that resort to fundraising appeals of this nature, and I stand by that opinion.

If we can afford $10 billion a month in Iraq, surely we can afford to at least partially insure every citizen of America — a country we’re constantly told is the greatest on earth, yet one which cannot or will not provide for its citizens either universal health care or an equitable

private healthcare system.

My family and I are currently dealing with an enormous health issue with a close family member. The Medicare benefit explanations arrive in the mail in a steady, unbroken stream, bearing charges like “OR Minor Surgery 24,889.55” or “Resp Ther General 26,337.62” or “Pharmacy General 23,325.30.”

The dollar amounts are relentless, brutal, numbing. Some days, looking at them, all I can say is “Thank God for Medicare.”

Truth is, we could hold a benefit screening every night of the year for the next ten years and not make a dent in the total charges. I suspect the math is similarly harsh for Statts and Williams.

That said, every journey begins with a single step, and every dollar they get is a dollar they didn’t have before. Let’s do the right thing, and enjoy a great movie about a great, worldchanging musician to boot.

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hEAR AND nOW:

A closer look at Chris Miller’s big chess game in Forsyth Park.

by Robin wright gunn

Straight dope: 14 the So what’s the

deal? Do lightning rods actually work or what? by cecil adams

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Vitctory found in a lost election Today I learned probably one of the most important and heartbreaking lessons that young people face today. I have never been one to care much about political thingss, especially on the local forum. Until our neighbor and friend Kevin Clark decided to run for Georgia State Senate, District 2.

To be quite honest, at first I was skeptical about his chances of making it just because of the stereotypical image of southern senators we have had beaten into our brains over the past hundred years. But once I began to look deeper, to dig beneath all of the scars our society has draped over our ideas and values, I saw it: The core values that our nation was delivered on.

Honesty, Integrity, Hard Work, Kindness, Compassion, and Respect.

I was quickly aware that a “true” representative of our community should not just possess, but really and truly BE all of these things.

Since our family has known Kevin, he has been a pillar of light in our sometimes grim neighborhood. While the rest of us are still reaching for the snooze button on our alarm clocks dreading the

light of a new day, Kevin is out on the streets picking up trash in our neighborhood.

While the rest of us are sitting around complaining about the crime and noise in our neighborhood, Kevin is the guy that makes it to the meetings and speaks out against these things.

While the rest of us are cautious about crossing paths with others from different economic and racial backgrounds at social events, Kevin is the one darting across the room to make everyone feel at home.

Once I saw these things, I saw that there was no other man or woman in our neighborhood who was right for the job.

The morning of election day was an exciting one. We all woke up eager to fulfill our civic duties, and vote for our wonderful Kevin.

As we drove to the poll site, for the first time ever I took notice of all the candidate advertising around town. Everytime we passed a bright and cheery Kevin Clark poster I smiled, and wondered if people had noticed our posters too.

I walked away from the polls with pride and confidence knowing that I had chosen someone who I knew would always do the right thing, and was an amazing person. I just knew that everyone

else in Savannah had to feel the same way.

We spent the rest of the day waiting to hear the results. I watched my two-year-old bounce around the house screaming “Go Kevin Go!” with her “Georgia Voter” sticker plastered in the middle of her forehead.

I watched her in awe, amazed at what a great judge of character she is. People and things are so simple to children. They don’t see ugly things that society blurs our judgment with.

They only see things in black or white, good or bad. And to her the guy with the puppy who smiles at her each morning is good.

I watched with horror and disbelief as the poll results scrolled along the bottom of our television. My heart sunk in my chest and warm wet tears began rolling down my cheeks.

My mind immediately flashed back to my first cheerleading tryouts, walking away from the posted list, in shock that my name wasn’t there. I know Kevin’s battle is so much more important, but in my own little way I felt his hurt.

All I could think about was how unfair it was, and that if more people could see things in black and white like my precious little girl, then the “good guy” would have won.

Then the life lesson hit me that the good guy doesn’t always win.

I’m a big believer that things happen for a reason, especially really hurtful things. I was trying to find reason in all this when I began to think about how Kevin’s campaign has changed me as a young adult, and what it has taught me.

I have learned that our society is corrupt, because people choose corrupt leaders.

I have learned that you cannot judge a person without looking into their heart.

I have learned to pay attention to what people do, and ignore what they says.

I have learned how important local government is to our community.

I have learned that it is unacceptable to be over 20 and not read a newspaper.

I have learned that if we want to make big changes in this world then we have to fight hard.

I have learned that if we stand in truth, no one can use it against us.

I have learned that if you speak out, people will listen and be forever changed.

Thank you, Kevin, for teaching me these truths.

Emily Walters Pitts

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this screening is a benefit to raise money for Jason Statts and Dave Williams, victims of a particularly senseless shooting in June.

While I certainly support any effort to raise funds for these two men — including another event, this Saturday’s slate of benefit concerts at The Jinx — I’ve written before how unseemly it is for law-abiding, taxpaying citizens to have to

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The National Labor Committee (NLC), a New York-based human rights group, has been investigating working conditions at Toyota Motor Corp., and the labor used to produce its best-selling Prius hybrid cars.

In its 65-page report released in June, NLC includes first-hand testimony of factory conditions in “Toyota City,” outside of Nagoya, Japan — less than 200 miles southwest of Tokyo — where the largest auto company in the world employs some 70,000 people.

The report alleges that Toyota exploits guest workers, mostly shipped in from China and Vietnam. According to the NLC, these workers are “stripped of their passports and often forced to work — including at subcontract plants supplying Toyota — 16 hours a day, seven days a week, while being paid less than half the legal minimum wage.” Workers are forced to live in company dormitories and deported for complaining about poor treatment, the report finds.

Low-wage temporary workers make up one-third of Toyota’s Prius assemblyline workers, mostly in the auto-parts supply chain. They are signed to contracts for periods as short as four months, and are paid only 60 percent of a full-time employee’s wage.

Parts plants run by subcontractors advertise standard, nine-hour, five-daya-week jobs. But according to the NLC, “the typical shift was 15 to 16.5 hours a day, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. or 1:00 a.m.”

In 2002, Kenichi Uchino, 30, died while working at the “green” Tsutsumi plant that assembles the Prius. During the 13th hour of a routine 14-hour day, Uchino collapsed on the shop floor of the internationally lauded “sustainable” factory, which uses sulfur-oxide-eating paint and boasts 5 percent emissions reductions. A Japanese court ruled that Uchino’s death was caused by exhaustion from overwork.

His wife, Hiroko Uchino, described a grueling lifestyle that included an 85hour workweek prior to his death. The NLC published his time cards, which reveal that he was “putting in 106.5 to 155 hours of overtime … in the 30 days leading up to his death.”

Much of this overtime went unpaid.

(Toyota explained Kenichi’s extra hours as “voluntary quality control activities,” says the report.) But in court, his survivors were able to win pension payments.

The NLC also alleges that Toyota

— through its subsidiary Toyota Tsusho — has joint business ventures with Burma’s military regime. The charges arise from an agreement between Tsusho, Suzuki and the junta to set up parts and material plants in Burma, and produce vehicles for the military government. These ties remain despite a 2001 declaration from the company that it ended contracts with the Burmese government.

In the wake of the report, the company wrote a letter to stockholders: “Toyota has carefully considered the current environment in Burma, has conveyed to Toyota Tsusho Corporation its concerns about that environment, and has asked Toyota Tsusho to reconsider its business activities in the country.” As the largest owner of Tsusho’s stock (more than a third), Toyota itself has a role to play in cutting these ties.

The NLC report also connects the company’s overseas misdeeds to the American economy. Millions of dollars in car parts shipped by Toyota Tsusho are received by Tsusho America, which distributes them to Toyota assembly plants in the American South. This influx of foreign auto infrastructure uses an overwhelming ratio of non-union labor, fueling the diminution of union density in the auto sector.

What’s more, a memo leaked from Toyota’s Georgetown, Ky., plant to the New York Times in late 2007, exposed “management’s plans to cut $300 million in labor costs across Toyota’s North American operations over the next three years.” To do this, Toyota plans to introduce tiered wage scales and reduced health benefits for U.S. Toyota workers, which should come as little surprise to an American auto workforce that has suffered similar attacks from Detroit’s Big Three manufacturers for the past three decades.

As NLC Director Charles Kernaghan says, if Hollywood celebrities — such as actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz — can popularize green driving, they can also help end Toyota’s sweatshop labor regime and its ties to Burma’s dictatorship.

Says Kernaghan: “We hope that these same celebrities will now also challenge Toyota to improve its respect for human and worker rights.”

Paul Abowd lives in Detroit, where he writes for Labor Notes. His work has appeared in Z Magazine, Monthly Review WebZine, and The Electronic Intifada.

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“I love the walking dead,” crowed famously obstinate Big Star front-man Alex Chilton on a desultory tune of the same name cut during a scattershot ‘75 Memphis recording session.

While his infamous pharmacological intake and rough associates from that time period may have inspired such an outburst, there are millions of others the world over who just can’t get enough of lumbering, grey-skinned, non-verbal, flesheating cadavers.

Ever since 1968, when filmmakers George A. Romero and John Russo unleashed the cult classic Night of The Living Dead walking corpses have become so ubiquitous in popular culture they earned their own full-scale, respectful parody: 2004’s British spoof flick Shaun of The Dead.

Local Goth and industrial promoters Black Oaks Savannah is looking to this celebrated sci-fi and horror genre as the inspiration for what may be the group’s most high-profile social event to date.

Patterned after similar events which have sprung up for the past few years across this and other countries, Zombie Apocalypse is a lighthearted mini-convention of horror film geeks, monster fans, ghoulish exhibitionists and folks who just plain like to get dressed up in strange costumes and freak out the more staid members of society.

The three-day event is expected to draw scores of participants of all ages from throughout the Southeast, and includes such activities as a Sunday morning champagne brunch at City Market eatery Belford’s (in full zombie attire, of course) and a Saturday evening concert at downtown’s B & B Ale House (featuring local DJ Shrapnel and regional techno and industrial bands Synchro Nine Factor, Earth Empire and Nightmare Sonata opening for famed NYC Goth singer/songwriter Voltaire).

However, the centerpiece will surely

be the Zombie Walk down River St., in which folks dressed in “living dead” regalia will make a shambolic march down the cobblestones, drooling and snarling all the way.

Participants will be given free professional ghoul make-overs (courtesy of sponsor Bloody Mary Special Effects Makeup Co.) with the donation of any canned food item — to be donated to local homeless shelters. Who says zombies are all bad?

Event organizer Libitina, who’s been with Black Oaks Savannah since its inception five years ago, explains the “meat of the matter.” Read more at connectsavannah.com.

Does the Waterfront Association know you’re coming?

Libitina: No. I guess they do now! (laughs) It may seem a little strange to people on the street, but as long as our zombies aren’t attacking tourists or anything, I don’t see how there could be a problem.

Will Belford’s be closed to the public, or will undead be seated beside the living?

Libitina: We have a reservation. I’m not sure where they’re gonna stick us!

Besides blood, what will zombies drink?

Libitina: That’s a good question. I hope they’ll actually order Zombies.

Are you concerned the public, unaware of zombie fan culture, may become frightened, and —as they’ve been trained by decades of Romero films— attempt to decapitate or shoot these folks in the head?

Libitina: I sure hope not, because we need as many as possible at the club event afterward!

Zombie Apocalypse When: Fri.-Sun. (full schedule online) Cost & Info: blackoakssavannah.com

Lecture series designed to help those coping with any type of loss by linda sickler | linda@connectsavannah.com

Grief is a natural human response, but those who go through it often don’t realize what they’re feeling is normal.

Island Hospice and Jewish Family Services of Savannah will present a four-week series of seminars, Grief: Healing the Broken Heart: Walking the Pathway of Loss, Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 7 p.m. at the Jewish Educational Alliance. The sessions are titled Normal Grief Reactions, How Men and Women Grieve, Recovery is Possible! and Finding Meaning in Death.

“They’re going to be held every Tuesday in the month of August, free and open to the public,” says Larry Dane-Kellogg of Jewish Family Services.

“They’re not connected. We certainly hope some people might feel the need to attend all of them, but each one stands on its own.

“Periodically, we do various types of community training and community interest types of things,” he says. “We have a parenting series that will start in September. When we do these presentations, the more people who take advantage of them, the better.”

The sessions will be presented by Dr. Owen E. Tucker, M.Ed.,D.Min., Grief Coordinator at Island Hospice in Beaufort. “There are four basic fundamentals,” Tucker says.

“First, you have to understand what normal grief is. Second, you have to look at the differences in how people grieve. There are major differences between men and women.

“Third, we’ll look at what are some specific things people can do to help themselves recover,” he says. “Fourth, what are the key resources. For most people, one of most basic resources is the dimension of spirituality.

“That doesn’t mean a specific religion,” Tucker says. “Any time we experience loss, it creates a search for meaning. How do we make sense out of death?”

Loss can take many forms other than death, including divorce, or watching a spouse or parent suffer from Alzheimer’s. Tucker says people who have faced any type of loss can benefit from attending the seminars. “People who’ve been transplanted from some other place can often go through a time of grieving the loss of friends, family, familiar places,” he says.

“President Reagan lasted something

like 10 years,” Tucker says. “Nancy Reagan had to be telling him goodbye and taking care of him for 10 years. Empty nesters who’ve lost children through the natural process also grieve.”

If grief is not addressed, the person can go into a deep and lasting depression and can feel anxiety. “I compare it to an athlete who has experienced an injury in a game,” Tucker says. “They have to do workouts and get strength back. Grief work is that kind of process.”

People who have been married a long time may never completely recover from a loss. “The loss of children, especially younger children, is something parents never fully get over,” Tucker says. “But you can get a whole lot better.

There will always be some scar tissue there, but it won’t be sore and won’t be hurting and aching like it did at one time.”

A pastor, Tucker has experienced grief through church members, and he has worked in trauma centers and military hospitals. “My interest was prompted by what I could do to help those people,” he says.

“To me, when somebody’s going through a heavy loss, it’s a kind of sacred honor to walk with them through that experience. They’re opening their heart and life to you, and that’s pretty special.”

The most important thing anyone can do for a bereaved person is to be there for them, Tucker says. “Be supportive to them, and do a lot of listening,” he says. “ Do not tell them, ‘It’s okay, you’re going to get over it.’

“I remember one lady I worked with who had lost a child as an infant 44 years ago,” Tucker says. “She came to one of my grief groups. Everyone had told her she was young, she could have more babies.

“She said, ‘I was trying to honor that life that was lost.’ She carried that with her for 44 years.”

In his work, Tucker covers Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, all of Savannah and Chatham County, even up into Effingham, Bulloch and Liberty counties.

“I do 1,500 to 2,000 miles a month,” he says.

“I just hope those who are going through some grief will come out and give this a shot and see if it’s helpful,” Tucker says. “Grief is very universal to the human experience.”

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Out for her regular early evening stroll with her mother Suz and infant sister Esmee, Autumn observed the goings-on like an old pro.

“I like the green and white, and the chess pieces,” she said. “The black team got four pieces, and the white. They’ve got the same amount.”

As of last week, giant outdoor chess is new to Savannah, but not to Autumn.

“You saw them in Portugal, remember Autumn?” prompted her mother, recalling a vacation last year, prior to the family’s move to Savannah from their home in England.

“I don’t remember that.” She paused.

“Okay, I do,” she said, then lost interest in the game to pat the head of Lexi the dog, out on a walk with her owner, publisher Frederic Beil.

Like the Hennessy’s and Beil, Inoussa Kouama stumbled by chance onto the newly painted board game. A native of Burkina Faso, Kouama was on his way to catch a bus back to his southside home, after meeting with local community leaders in hopes of launching a Pan-African Festival in Savannah later this year.

“I think it’s cool, seeing people play games instead of doing something else,” he said. “I watched my dad play since I was a kid. My dad is a politician. Politicians like to play chess.”

Perhaps that’s why Chatham County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis was among the spectators on Tuesday.

Other movers and shakers on hand included SEDA Director Rick Winger, Assistant City Manager Chris Morrill, and public relations superstars Marjorie Young and Jennifer Abshire.

The chess board has been in the works for several months, starting as an idea in the head of Chris Miller, the guy with the pony tail and the paradoxical “gee whiz/ can-do” attitude. To garner enthusiasm for the chess board, Miller used the same “do it yourself and work with the system” approach that pulled together local support for his past projects — The Creative Coast Initiative (now The Creative Coast Alliance) and lectures by urban visionaries Richard Florida, James Kunstler, and Charles Landry.

After securing permission from the city’s Park and Tree Department, Miller took a live oak tree leaf to a paint store to create a matching green concrete stain for the dark colored chess board squares.

“The beige is the trim color from buildings at Park and Tree,” said Miller. “Department director Dave White was very enthusiastic about the idea, and helpful in shepherding it through” the approval process.

For several weekends last month, Miller painted the board onto the concrete himself, with help from a few Forsyth Park regulars he met along the way. Preliminary help also came in the form of another Miller—Willie Miller, a downtown fixture and whiz at chess, who helped test out the two-to-three feet tall pieces on Gaston Street earlier this summer. Miller played two matches Tuesday, winning the first and losing the second.

“You know they do this in Europe all the time,” he said. “I like the whole ordeal, it’s comfortable, relaxing, it’s a peaceful, thinking game.”

After watching several matches, Chris Miller stepped up to the board, taking on opponent K.C. Drummer, familiar to many downtowners for making flowers out of palmetto fronds. “You have a lot of spectators coming by which I’ve never seen before,” said Drummer. “It’s very promotable.”

“It’s not going to change the world, eliminate poverty, or improve the schools.

But all it takes is one kid to see something new that he hasn’t seen before and have it change his life in some small measure,” said Miller.

“Chess teaches kids strategy, delayed gratification, how to lose gracefully. It’s a metaphor for success in life. Of all the things I’ve done, this is the one I’m the most proud of.”

Hours for the Forsyth Park chess games are Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 p.m.

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A man, his cousins and two friends were all hanging out at his cousin’s house on Franklin Street. The man said he placed his gun, a .40 caliber semi-automatic, underneath the sofa.

The man fell asleep, and when he woke up, his friends had already left. He said he went to retrieve his gun, but it was gone.

He said one friend had been asking about a gun all night, stating he needed a “dirty pistol.” The other friend had asked him to take him to a pawnshop to buy a gun. The man went to one friend’s house and confronted him. The friend denied having the gun, and the two began fighting. The second friend also denied having the gun, and they began fighting, as well.

When the man couldn’t locate the gun on his own, he called police.

• Police were called to a local hospital where the victim of a cutting had come for treatment. The man told them that he and

his girlfriend were visiting a friend of hers in Liberty City. He said they were drinking when his girlfriend suddenly accused him of messing with her friend and cut him on his right middle finger.

The man left, but later returned. His girlfriend was still angry, and he told her she was crazy, because he wasn’t doing anything wrong. This time, the girlfriend pulled a butcher knife and cut the man on his left hand. He told police he wasn’t familiar with the location where the incident occurred, and also wasn’t familiar with the woman he was accused of being with. The man refused to speak with a detective but said he does want to prosecute. The wound in his hand required 10 stitches.

As she was putting everything back, she realized her Bank of America card was missing. The woman called her bank to cancel the card and was told it had already been used twice at two different gas stations.

A co-worker said she had seen a vehicle driving quickly away from the parking lot. A second coworker said he was standing across the street at the warehouse and also saw the vehicle pulling away. He said he thought it was just another customer, so he walked back into the warehouse.

A man who saw the incident said he was tending to the victim when he saw the suspect walk up to her cart, remove the purse and walk away. He also saw the victim walk up to the suspect and retrieve her purse. An officer viewed the security recording and observed the suspect removing the purse, just as the victim and witness said. The victim said she was willing to prosecute.

• A woman was in the break room eating lunch when someone entered the business where she works on Whitfield Avenue and stole a credit card from her purse.

The woman said the purse was under her desk in the front lobby of the business.

She said she heard the front door open, but didn’t hear anyone come inside nor did anyone ring the bell for service.

Later, a water delivery person came inside and told her a white purse was sitting on the front porch. The woman went out and found her purse, with all charge cards removed and scattered in the purse.

• A woman who snatched a purse at a Gwinnett Street grocery was not only caught in the act by a witness, but her actions were captured on a security camera.

The victim told police that she was using a motorized shopping cart when she stopped at the meat aisle. She said her back was turned to the cart with her purse sitting in the basket.

When she turned back around, the woman noticed her purse was gone and that the suspect had it. She took the purse out of the suspect’s hand basket and told her that she taking her purse back.

• The owner of a 54th Street towing company found his pickup truck vandalized and called police. The man told officers that someone had stolen all four tires and cut slits in the seat fabric. The outside paint was keyed on all four sides, and someone scratched the word “Hommy” on the truck’s hood. The tires were on the truck when the man left the business, but were gone when he returned 30 minutes later. The truck had 20-inch rims.

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I read your column “Do lightning rods really work?” [August 24, 2001], in which you note that fire-prevention folks were about to decide whether there was any scientific basis to lightning rods. Do you have more up-to-date info? We live in a condo complex near the New Hampshire coast, and we need to know. —Ray

I won’t keep you in suspense. To the relief of just about everyone except those hawking competing products, the National Fire Protection Association has affirmed that lightning rods work, an issue that was briefly in doubt. Surprise factor: zero, since saying otherwise would effectively have meant that 250 years of lightning-rod investment were out the window and we might as well go back to sacrificing virgins to the storm gods. Still, if you read the NFPA decision and supporting documents closely, you can’t help thinking: These guys are whistling in the dark.

The whole thing started when a proposed standard for a new lightning protection technology called early streamer emission (ESE) was rejected.

There’s no proof it works, the experts said. But you know what? We’re not so sure there’s proof conventional lightning rods (known to the trade as Franklin rods) work either. At the time of my original column, the NFPA was waiting for Franklin rod proponents to make a scientific case for continuing to recommend the rods. Deadline: October 2001.

Franklin backers evidently succeeded—at any rate the NFPA voted to retain NFPA 780, the standard that covers Franklin rods. But their reasoning is none too compelling. The NFPA said a single submission by Franklin rod proponents was enough to justify the standard. This report, “The Basis of Conventional Lightning Protection Technology” by the Federal Interagency Lightning Protection User Group, contains no original research but rather is a review of previous studies. Among other things it references 18th-century efforts to protect churches, reports by Iowa fire officials from as far back as the 1920s, and U.S. Army reports from the 1940s. More recent research includes lab tests from General Electric plus government reports from the Kennedy Space Center and FAA Doppler radar

sites. One interesting point: of 240,000 sites protected by lightning rods certified by Underwriters Laboratories, less than 0.1 percent were damaged by lightning over a multiyear period.

A lot of the data is old and anecdotal and was casually collected by people without scientific training; in too many cases it boils down to “We used to have a lot of lightning damage, but after we put up Franklin rods it stopped.” This is true even of some recent research.

The FAA notes that its radar towers in Florida are protected by NFPA-780compliant technology and rarely suffer lightning damage. Florida is known for its frequent thunderstorms, so common sense suggests the lightning rods are doing their job. But there’s no control group, no point of comparison, nothing telling us that unprotected towers of similar design in Florida were clobbered x times more often by lightning during the same period. Old annual summaries from the Iowa fire marshal suggest rodded buildings (as they’re called) suffered fewer fires due to lightning than unrodded ones. But the raw data underlying the summaries has been lost, and even the “Basis” authors admit that without knowing how many buildings were rodded and unrodded in the first place, the summaries don’t prove much. Let’s face it: If Franklin rods were introduced today with this kind of supporting research, they’d never be approved.

All that having been said, let’s acknowledge an even more basic point: Two hundred fifty years of experience counts for something, particularly in the absence of any serious evidence that it shouldn’t. Even ESE proponents don’t contend lightning rods are ineffective; they just think their technology works better. (Evidence to date: Like hell.) Fire due to lightning used to be a major headache, and still is in the case of wildfires; now, as far as the built environment is concerned, it’s not. Surely Franklin rods deserve most of the credit for this. In fact, the Basis authors think NFPA 708, which is now merely advisory, ought to be the basis of a national code, presumably subject to strict enforcement—the real problem, they suggest, is that many lightning rods are improperly installed or maintained and don’t offer adequate protection. Personally I think this is a great idea. I also think that in the process of enacting this code, it wouldn’t be too much to ask that a few controlled tests be conducted to prove the things actually work.

By Cecil Adams

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Ironies

Among President Sarkozy’s recent moves to trim the size of the French government was the layoff of half of the 165 physiotherapists at the taxpayerfunded National Baths of Aix-les-Bains.

The pink-slipped masseurs warn that the country’s health will be at risk if people are unable to get the mud wraps, thermal baths and deep-tissue massages covered by national health insurance (along with subsidized transportation and lodging for the visits). In fact, 27 of the physiotherapists immediately went on sick leave for depression. Among Sarkozy’s other targets of government bloat, according to a July Wall Street Journal dispatch: figuring out why France employs 271 diplomats in India but more than 700 in Senegal.

-- In July, the new smoking ban for bars and restaurants in the Netherlands took effect, but it won’t curtail patrons’ right to smoke marijuana in Amsterdam’s coffee shops (where they can buy up to 5 grams a day to smoke on the premises). And, just as the ban became law, the Dutch special-effects company Rain Showtechniek began selling bars a machine (for the equivalent of about $900) that, for nostalgia, replicates the scent of traditional, cigarette-smoked air (but which does not damage health or linger in clothing or hair.)

-- Not Quite Rehabilitated: A prominent anti-drug motivational speaker, who uses his own sordid life story to inspire troubled kids to turn their lives around, was arrested in May and charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting at his girlfriend and an old buddy from prison following a long evening of alcohol and methamphetamines. Said the prosecutor in Isanti County, Minn., of the rampage by Russell Simon Jr., 45, “We’re lucky we don’t have a multiple homicide on our hands.�

Compelling Explanations Edward Defreitas, 36, was arrested in Toms River, N.J., in June and accused of causing a three-vehicle collision that injured two men in a car and sent two others (paramedics riding in an ambulance) to the hospital. Defreitas told police that he had been drinking and had decided to drive around until he sobered up: “He (said he) was afraid to go home and his mother finding alcohol on his breath.�

I Demand My Rights!

-- Murder suspect Broderick Laswell, 19, filed a lawsuit in federal court in April against the Benton County (Ark.) The Litigious Society Jail, alleging that he was being “literally�

-- School custodian Anthony Gower“starved to death� while awaiting trial, Smith, 73, was awarded the equivalent of and complaining of “blurry� vision and about $75,000 in June in London’s High of almost passing out. As evidence of Court after suing Britain’s Hampshire his plight, Laswell pointed out that, in County government when he hurt himself eight months behind bars, his weight had falling off a 6-foot stepladder. Gowerdropped from 413 pounds to 308.

Smith claimed that he had not been prop-- It’s Good to Be a British Prisoner erly “trained� on how to use it, despite his (continued): In June, Abu Qatada, a cleric long-time experience with such ladders, described as one of Europe’s most dangerand despite his signed acknowledgment ous terror proselytizers, was released that he had indeed received training, and from jail, where he has been awaiting despite his having blamed himself just deportation (for three years) to Jordan after he fell. (He disavowed the self-blame and confined to his home in London. by saying that, at the time, he was woozy British courts refuse to deport him and didn’t remember what he said.) because, when Jordan tries him on seri-- Shannon Hyman, now 24, filed a ous terrorism charges, it might possibly lawsuit in July against the Green Iguana use evidence obtained by torture of Abu Bar & Grill in St. Petersburg, Fla., for Qatada’s colleagues. Thus, he will remain medical bills and lost wages when she was in Britain, under heavy guard (estimated badly burned four years ago drinking a to cost the equivalent of $1 million a “flaming shot� of Bacardi 151-proof year), in his tax-abated home with rum (which normally is consumed his wife and five children, who without incident, but Hyman receive the equivalent of about My iphone had spit out the drink, spread$90,000 a year in welfare benefits. tells me to (Abu Qatada himself receives ing flames to her head and upper do things torso). Hyman told the Tampa the equivalent of $16,000 a year Tribune: “I’m suing because from the government, for a I should not have been let in previous back injury.) (because she was under 21 at the -- A U.S. Court of Appeals time). If I weren’t let in, none of the ruled in July that officials at a juevents would have happened.� nior high school in Safford, Ariz., should not have strip-searched a

13-year-old girl when all they wanted was to see if she was carrying ibuprofen. However, her “right� to privacy carried the day among the judges by only 6-5, as the dissenters pointed out that it was, after all, prescription-strength ibuprofen they were after and that officials proceeded based on information from an “informant.� (The majority apparently holds junior-high-age “informants� in lower regard.)

Least Competent Criminals In the course of burglarizing Yaakov Kanelsky’s apartment in Brooklyn, N.Y., in July, Victor Marin, 20, accidentally left his wallet (containing ID, credit cards and photos) on the bed. After Kanelsky arrived home and called 911, Marin returned and knocked on the front door.

From the hallway, he begged for his billfold back and began shoving Kanelsky’s money under the door, hoping to persuade him to trade. Unfortunately for Marin, $92 of his $217 cash haul was in $1 bills, and the crack under the door was tiny. Marin was still busy stuffing money in by the time police arrived.

Update In July in Brisbane, the Indian-born surgeon known in Australia as “Dr. Death,� Jayant Patel, was freed on bail on manslaughter charges, which seems inexplicable since he had fled to the U.S. in 2005 to avoid the charges and only recently had been extradited. Patel’s medical license had been revoked in New York and Oregon before he became head of surgery in a short-staffed Australian hospital in 2003 (a job for which a background check was not performed). While Patel was there, at least 17 of his patients died under preventable circumstances, and some nurses said they took to hiding their patients from Patel, who was quoted by one nurse as saying, “Doctors don’t get germs.� He was also charged with falsifying patient records.

(1) People would hardly expect a brawl at the Guilford (Maine) Historical Society, but in May, member Al Hunt, who was irate that rare photographs of the town had been loaned to a local restaurant, might have bumped against the society’s secretary, Zarvin Shaffer. According to witnesses, Shaffer then punched Hunt in the face, Hunt’s wife grabbed a chair, and Shaffer’s son yanked Mrs. Hunt away by her hair. (2) In April, the Sycamore (Ill.) City Council voted to quadruple the fine for overstaying a parking meter (from 25 cents to $1). The city’s 360 meters themselves will remain at a penny for 12 minutes, a nickel for an hour and a dime for two hours.

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earthweek www.connectsavannah.com/earthweek Penguin Fatalities More than 400 penguins have been found dead on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro over the past few months, a far greater number than anyone can remember. Some wildlife experts have blamed offshore oil for poisoning the migrants from far cooler climates, while others say climate change has made ocean currents so strong that the birds are unable to out-swim them while in search of food. Thiago Muniz, a veterinarian at the Niteroi Zoo, said the facility has received about 100 penguins for treatment this year, with many drenched in oil. Some believe that oil may have come from drilling in Brazil’s offshore Campos basin. Environmental official Eduardo Pimenta says exposure to the oil has lowered the animals’ immunity, “leaving them vulnerable to funguses and bacteria that attack their lungs.�

Beaver Blight An international conservation group is calling for the widespread killing of non-native beavers in southern Chile and Argentina to save some of the planet’s rarest forests. Fifty North American beavers were introduced to Tierra del Fuego, at the southern tip of South America, in 1949 to establish a fur trade. Some migrated across the Magellan Strait, and have since multiplied on the mainland to more than 100,000. Advanced Conservation Strategies, in a

report commissioned by the two affected countries, says the animals lay waste to millions of acres of trees along rivers, leaving behind something that “looks as if bulldozers have been let loose.�

The group says the region’s trees evolved without the presence of beavers, and do not recover after being gnawed down by the animals.

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storm, injuring several people and causing significant damage. • Tropical Storm Cristobal brought welcome rainfall to eastern North Carolina that helped douse a stubborn wildfire that had burned thousands of acres during July. • Hurricanes Fausto and Genevieve churned the waters of the eastern Pacific off Mexico.

Earthquakes The strongest in a series of powerful earthquakes to jolt northeastern Japan injured at least 130 people as the shaking also shattered windows and set off fires. Some residents on northern Honshu Island described the 6.8 magnitude quake as the strongest ever felt in their lives. • A western Ecuador quake

injured two people and caused some old buildings and shacks to collapse. • One person died in an aftershock in China’s Sichuan province. • A mild quake was felt in Indonesia’s Central Java province.

Alaskan Eruption The second volcano to erupt in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands within a week spewed ash high into the air, threatening aviation.

Health officials also warned that the combined ash from newly erupting Cleveland volcano with that of Okmok could cause respiratory problems for nearby residents. Ash from Okmok, 90 miles from Cleveland’s crater, began falling over the area last week.

Deadly Indulgence A drunken elk fell victim to an annual abundance of fermenting fruit when Swedish hunters were forced to shoot it.

Eating too many rotting apples is believed to have caused the animal to charge and bite a young girl who was playing in a backyard sandbox in the city of Kungalv, according to the Swedish news agency TT. “I suddenly heard a loud scream. I threw myself over the hedge, grabbed Nova and ran back into the house,� said the girl’s mother, Maria Schelin. The marauder was later tracked down and killed by a group of hunters.

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Drive-In Movies at Tybee’s North Beach: JAWS (1975,

Okay, okay, this isn’t really a music item — but who can forget the classic theme from this Spielberg-helmed shark attack classic?

One of the coolest events in recent memory, this fund-raiser for the restoration of the old, historic Tybee Post Theater (which when finished will resemble a cross between the Lucas Theatre and the Charles H. Morris Center, and reportedly play host to live concerts, films, drama, dance and private functions) finds this beach front parking lot near the Tybee Lighthouse —and just behind the popular North Beach Grill restaurant— being turned into an old-fashioned Drive-In Theater.

The film’s will be shown rain or shine, and its soundtrack will be broadcast over the radio so folks can listen on their car stereo, boom boxes, or personal headphones. Admission is only $10 per carload, and there will be popcorn, candy and soft-drinks available, with all proceeds going to the non-profit Friends of The Tybee Theater organization. If this is a success, they’ll show more films in this manner over the next few months. Perhaps I’ll see you there? Thurs., 9 pm, North Beach Parking Lot (Tybee).

Statts/Williams Benefit Show at The Jinx

Though there have already been a couple of benefit shows to help fill the coffers of local musicians Jason Statts’ and David J. Williams’ Medical and Recovery Funds (the two were gunned down without warning in a highly publicized Ardsley Park shooting late last month), and more are in the works, this lengthy affair —all day and into the night— is surely the largest such event to date, and a most generous one to boot.

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The Leah Randazzo Group Described as “an American version of Amy Winehouse without the drama,” this young chanteuse has one hell of a jazz-into-funk voice and oozes the sultry charm to back it up. Her six-piece backing group of rhythm section and horns has been touring nationally for the past few years and was nominated for Outstanding Jazz Act in the 2007 Boston Music Awards.

Their original spin on soulful R & B (think Norah Jones meets Diana Krall at an Erykah Badu show) is at once familiar and unpredictable, and her band’s tight, sympathetic grooves are undeniable. This is yet another adventurous booking for this upstart music venue on the far West end of River St. that is increasingly becoming known as a place that’s not nearly as afraid to take chances as even some of the more back. In addition to a fairly staggering amount of donated goods and services from local businesses, tradespeople and artists which will be both raffled off and put up for auction, the following local rock, pop, metal, country and prog-rock bands will appear in no particular

established rooms in town. That said, it’s hard to fill a club of its type several nights a week when the attraction is great musicians who often don’t have marquee value in our town. Consider giving this bar (and this band) a try. You may be very glad you did — on both counts. Listen & Learn: myspace. com/leahrandazzogroup. Fri., 9 pm, Live Wire Music Hall.

order: Hot Pink Interior, Sinister Moustache, Transnational Speedway League (a Clutch tribute), Arum Rae, Tony Beasley, 10 1/2 (a Black Flag tribute), Damon Mailand, Joe Nelson, Unnamed, and Bottled Violence (a Minor Threat tribute). Doors open at

2 pm, with the music starting around 4 pm. 21+ only. Adv. $20 tix at the venue and Primary Art Supply. I’m told even the bartenders’ tips are being donated as well, so be generous! Learn more: stattswilliams.com. Sat., 2 pm, The Jinx.

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When legendary electric guitarist Richard Lloyd announced in May of last year that he was officially leaving Television after 34 years, it was a dispiriting blow for those of us who’ve followed the peripatetic career of that seminal punk rock band.

True, they’d only played a few handfuls of shows in the U.S. since their unexpected 1992 reunion (following a lengthy, semi-acrimonious hiatus dating to 1978), but the quartet of Lloyd, frontman/guitarist Tom Verlaine, drummer Billy Ficca and bassist Fred Smith —hailed internationally as perhaps the finest, most musically ambitious and technically proficient band ever in a genre maligned as devoid of serious chops or progressive vision— never lost its awesome power as a live entity.

Known for a jazzy-but-rocksolid rhythm section and syncopated, interlocking lead guitar parts which combined Verlaine’s spacey atmospherics with Lloyd’s explosive and aggressive soloing style, the band personified downtown NYC cool, and spotlighted the musical connections shared between ‘60s British Invasion groups like The Rolling Stones, trashy, psychedelic Texas garage rock like the 13th Floor Elevators and the imagistic, Beat lyricism of Bob Dylan.

While Lloyd released his first solo LP (Alchemy) in ‘79, soon after Television split, it quickly fell out of print and until its belated reissue a few years back regularly hovered near the top of internet petitions pleading for the CD reissue of classic, forgotten albums.

Lloyd last toured the Southeast in 1985, supporting his second solo disc, Field of Fire (recently reissued on the Parasol label as an expanded 2-CD set), and now he returns as the leader of The Sufi-Monkey Trio to promote his brand-new CD The Radiant Monkey.

Hailed by critics as the finest record to spring from Television’s lineage since that group’s debut Marquee Moon, it’s easily more muscular, raunchy and biting than anything Verlaine has offered since. Those who may have mistakenly relegated Lloyd to the role of sideman in that band will be forced to reconsider.

The Radiant Monkey is an exuberant avant-pop and hard rock record which veers between angular, funky guitar riffs worthy of early-’70s Stones

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gems, stomping pomposity worthy of middle-period Led Zeppelin and paintpeeling solos filled with the same kind of controlled recklessness Lloyd —as hired hand— has sprayed all over the very best Matthew Sweet records (such as Girlfriend, 100% Fun and Kimi Ga Suki).

In concert, Lloyd (who also handles vocal duties) draws on material from his entire solo career, Television nuggets and tracks from his recently completed and soon-to-be-released album of Jimi Hendrix covers. (A longtime Hendrix acolyte, Lloyd was tutored in his youth by the late Velvert Turner, a protégé of Hendrix, who shared with Richard many of the iconic guitarist’s personal lessons and theories.)

Joining him onstage will be longtime Television drummer Ficca and bassist Keith Harshtel. Opening for The Sufi-Monkey Trio will be The Supreme Court, a critically-acclaimed Atlanta group featuring frontman Jeff Calder (best known as the leader of new-wave legends The Swimming Pool Q’s) and famed fusion guitarist Glenn Phillips (formerly of The Hampton Grease Band), both of whom made massive waves on the Savannah music scene in the late ‘70s through early ‘90s at both the Night Flight Café and Congress St. Station.

Richard Lloyd spoke to me by phone before a gig in Virginia Beach. Read more (as well as a chat with The Supreme Court) at connectsavannah.com.

at the end, I heard an audience sound I haven’t heard in 25 years. Their jaws were on the floor. They were going crazy, and that’s the reaction we’re getting everywhere. I’m having a blast.

Richard Lloyd: It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? Having quit Television helps a great deal.

Was there ever any serious consideration towards finding another great guitar player for the road — someone to help take the live gigs to another level entirely?

What was it about Television that was preventing you from building a solo career? To most of us who followed the group, it seemed like that band took very little of the members’ time over the past decade or more.

Richard Lloyd: Well, how can I put it?

Since 1973 it’s been my first loyalty, and anytime it seemed like I got something going on my own, all of a sudden Television reared its head. It’s like a bad girlfriend: it doesn’t do anything when you’re not doing well, but then as soon as you get something good going for yourself — BANG! And now that my loyalty is gone from that band, I just can’t tell you... I’m free! I’m free from it and free from Tom. I hate to put it in terms like that. You know, I really do love the guy. But working with him is like going to the dentist! He’s what’s called “the crazy maker” for me, and after 34 years, I just can’t stand it anymore.

I’m a late bloomer. I did great work when I was younger with Television, but it’s also now time for me to do great work. Even though rock and roll music is kinda seen as a youth culture (laughs), most things that are successful are sexually choreographed semiporno teenage dance rock bordering on Broadway. Or, it’s heavy metal where people play the guitar not like it’s an instrument, but like it’s a video game.

People with buckets on their head or bloody masks or 1,000 tattoos. That’s crap, as far as I’m concerned.

Was it frustrating to not have Alchemy easily available to those who wanted to hear it?

Richard Lloyd: There was some concern, and I would have liked it to have been in print. It’s a very personal record.

In place of the brisk and powerful colors of Television, I kind of wanted to explore another side of things. During that time I left out a lot of my own heritage on purpose. So, it’s kind of a juvenile, romantic and very pop record, and I love it for itself and for what it is.

But that’s now a very long time ago.

Are you enjoying this new band?

Richard Lloyd: I love it. We’re playing in a trio. No two guitarists competing or doing jigsaw puzzle parts with each other. It’s fantastic. I’m happier than I’ve ever been and the music is astounding.

We played NYC a few weeks ago and

Richard Lloyd: Taking things to another level is the exact opposite of what’s happening when you bring another guitarist into the picture. All the great classic rock bands were trios — except maybe Television. Cream? A trio. The Jimi Hendrix Experience? A trio. Led Zeppelin? Trio with a singer.

The Who? Trio with a singer. The Jeff Beck Group? Trio with a singer! You can just go on and on and on. Last year we did a short tour as a quartet. It went fine, but I don’t need that. I can play both parts simultaneously and it’s fine.

Of all the songs on the The Radiant Monkey, not one of them have more than two or three different guitar parts at a time. I played the whole damn thing and sung it myself, so who needs another guitarist? You don’t see Jimmy Page looking for another guitarist, do you? Can you imagine Jimi Hendrix thinking he needed an extra guitarist to fill in the blanks? As a trio —if you’ll pardon me saying it— we’re as powerful as anything you’ve ever seen.

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I was wondering if you were familiar with Alejandro Jodorowsky, who often speaks of alchemy in his own mystical art.

Richard Lloyd: I am primarily a follower of a man named Gurdjieff.

I’ve always called myself a gnostic as opposed to an agnostic. You know the difference? Gnostic means to know. So, when people say do you believe in God, I say no. What, are you kidding? I know things! There is a very real link between rock and roll and religion. You see Al Green, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis — they all became preachers. You know what I mean?

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D.J. Queenan directs his last show for the city by linda sickler | linda@connectsavannah.com

The musical set to open Aug. 1 at the Trustees Theater is boisterous, colorful and ultimately uplifting. Once on This Island is a singing and dancing delight, yet there is a palpable sense of melancholy backstage.

This is the last city production to be directed by D.J. Queenan, and the actors are all just a little bit sad. Even Queenan feels the sting.

“Sadly, yes, this is my last project with the City of Savannah’s Cultural Arts Theatre,” he says. “Next month, I start my next adventure; teaching theater and acting to the students of the Savannah Country Day School.

“Although I’m greatly looking forward to my newest challenges, it’s with a sense of melancholy that I leave the Cultural Arts Theatre,” Queenan says. “It has been a lifechanging experience.”

Ryan McCurdy, who plays Papa Ge, says Queenan’s life isn’t the only one that’s been changed. “I’m doing it because it’s D.J.’s last show,” he says. “I wasn’t going to let it happen without me.

“He’s meant a lot to all of us,” McCurdy says. “None of the recent performing arts renaissance in Savannah would have been able to occur without D.J. at the helm of it.

“He’s leaving the city’s performing arts in so much better shape than he found them,” McCurdy says. “It all goes back to his tireless drive.”

Queenan chose to do Once on This Island as his final production, even though he hasn’t actually seen it on stage. “The music of this piece has always attracted me,” he says.

“It has a score that mixes the classic storytelling of theatre music with the breezy excitement of the Caribbean,” Queenan says. “But it wasn’t until I actually sat down and read the libretto, while listening to the sound track, that I knew it was the right show for us.

“I try hard not to repeat productions,” he says. “There is so much to choose from it would seem silly to repeat if I didn’t have to. I also really enjoy doing shows that I haven’t seen. That way it all comes from a

combination of the script, the music, and my imagination.”

The story is set in what is known as Haiti today. “Once on This Island is the musical retelling of Rosa Guys’ beautiful novel My Love, My Love, which finds its inspiration in Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale: The Little Mermaid,” Queenan says.

There also are elements of Romeo and Juliet. “In this rendition, as is true for Ms. Guys’ novel, the story takes place in the French Antilles and surrounds a young peasant girl who saves the life of a young, affluent boy,” Queenan says. “The two of course fall in love, and the story goes on from there.“ When the musical opens, it is a stormy night and a small girl is crying in fear. To comfort her, four storytellers tell her the story of Ti Moune.

Four gods -- Asaka, Mother of the Earth; Agwe, god of Water; Erzulie, goddess of Love; and Papa Ge, Demon of Death -rule an island where poor peasants worship them. One day, Agwe unleashes a terrible storm, which causes a flood, wiping out many villages.

However, the gods save the life of a little orphan named Ti Moune by placing her in a tree.. She is found and adopted by peasants who live on the left side of the island.

The Grandes Hommes, the lighterskinned descendants of the original French planters and their slaves, live on the other side of the island. It is one of the Grandes Hommes that Ti Moune falls in love with.

“The music is written by the amazing Stephen Flaherty with lyrics by the equally talented Lynn Ahrens,” Queenan says. “They are also the team that penned such classics as Ragtime, Seussical and, yes, School House Rock.”

While the musical is bright and uplifting, the story behind it is somewhat tragic.

“Isn’t love always tragic?” Qieenan asks.

“At least on stage. So much of what we learn from theater is what love and more importantly, loving, is worth.”

The cast features familiar faces and intriguing newcomers. “These are some

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Top, the cast rehearses; bottom, Brittny Hargrove and Nick Bushkar

of the most talented local performers I’ve had the pleasure to work to date,” Queenan says. “Brittny Hargrove and Nick Bushkar play the star-crossed lovers. Nick and I have worked together so much that I think he can read my mind! Let’s just say, it’s really comfortable.

“Brittny, on the other hand, is working with the Cultural Arts Theatre for the first time,” Queenan says. “Her voice is exciting and heart-breaking. You’ll fall in love with the little peasant girl that is Brittny’s ‘Ti Moune.’”

Also in the cast are McCurdy, Latrecia Lewis, Lariena Brown and Ron King.

“These four powerhouse performers embody the Caribbean gods that shape the lovers’ story,” Queenan says. “They’re delightful and enthralling.”

Warren Heilman is the Musical Director for the production. “This cast can’t miss,” Queenan says.

The only thing wrong with Once on This Island is that darned near everyone gets the

name wrong. Even the actors have been calling it One Upon This Island.

“Like peanut butter follows jelly, the word ‘once’ seems forever linked to ‘upon a time,’” Queenan says. “This is the misnomered fate of Once on This Island.

The ‘upon a time’ is part of the lingering, unspoken childhood dreams we all still carry.”

While the production will be put on at Trustees Theater, rehearsals have taken place at the Black Box Theatre on Henry Street. “The largest challenge this show faced has been the rehearsal space,” Queenan says. “Transferring something from a small black box theater to the Trustees Theater downtown can require a lot of imagination, creativity and, most of all, patience.”

The effort has been worthwhile, though.

“This show is the essence of family theater,” Queenan says. “The themes of love and loyalty speak to the young and old alike continues on page 23

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Move over, Harry Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Series is the big thing in kid’s lit by linda sickler | linda@connectsavannah.com

More than 600 Barnes & Noble stores nationwide, including the one in Savannah, will remain open past midnight on Aug. 1 to sell copies of bestselling author Stephenie Meyer’s Breaking Dawn.

If you haven’t heard of Meyer, you’re not alone. But to her fans, mostly teen and pre-teen girls, she’s already a legend in her own time.

Meyer’s only been writing books for the past five years, but every one of the 500-page tomes she’s produced has been a No. 1 best seller. Her first books, Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse, are part of the Twilight Series, which will conclude with Breaking Dawn.

They tell the story of Bella, a young girl who finds her soul mate in Edward, a vampire. As with J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books, adults have discovered the series and started snapping up the books for themselves.

Now, Meyer has cracked the adult fiction market with The Host, a science-fiction novel. Her book Twilight has been made into a movie that will be released Dec. 12, and there are literally hundreds of fan clubs dedicated to Meyer. Do a Google search on “Stephenie Meyer” and you’ll find that nearly 3 million sites come up.

Barnes & Noble will celebrate the latest book’s release with a party Aug. 1

beginning at 7 p.m, at the store. At the stroke of midnight, sale of the books will begin.

Connect recently caught up with Barnes & Noble’s Community Relations Manager Robin Wheeler to find out what all the excitement is about, and about the party that will be held for the book’s release.

What is the Stephenie Meyer phenomenon?

Robin Wheeler: Teen and juvenile fiction is our top-selling category.

Stephenie Meyer has taken the country by storm. Middle-aged and older adults who have time to read aren’t going to focus on something that’s targeted to teens. But her cult following is huge.

She must have 500 fan clubs. When I started getting involved and digging deeper, I could see she really is the real deal. But if I had not worked for Barnes & Noble, I wouldn’t know Stephenie Meyer even now.

Is this like the Harry Potter blitz?

Robin Wheeler: It’s kind of similar to Harry Potter, except it’s targeted to teen girls. It’s very much in the company of Harry Potter when you look at how many of her books have been sold.

What will happen Aug. 1?

Robin Wheeler: We’re going to have a T-shirt contest, and we’ll be giving Tshirts to the winners. We’re encouraging girls to come up with their own ideas.

There also will be trivia contests. We’ll

Robin Wheeler: I can’t remember any other we’ve done, other than Harry Potter. We’ve done a lot of promotions.

We’ll do something during the day for the next book in the Eragon series, and Paula Deen’s cookbooks always are big drawers and sellers.

When did you first become aware of the Twilight series?

Robin Wheeler: I’ve been at Barnes & Noble for six months now. During my first week, I was on the floor a lot.

We have a big display of her books.

People were buying them and I kept seeing them, and finally decided to try them. When I read the first book, I was hooked.

I would think something like this would be quite a boon to the publishing and book-selling industries.

Robin Wheeler: With a slow economy and summer vacation, we’re really excited about it. We’ve got a sluggish economy, and there are so many things people are complaining about. That we can focus on something like this is a bit of fresh air, something that causes excitement. It’s good for education, too.

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Have people already ordered advance copies of Breaking Dawn?

Robin Wheeler: There have been a lot of pre-orders, phone calls and questions from frenzied fans. Every one of our female booksellers know who Stephenie Meyer is. That really helps when girls call and have questions.

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Breaking Dawn Party The fourth and final book in Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn, will be released at midnight. A party will be held to celebrate the release, with trivia contests and other activities leading up to midnight.

When: Aug. 1 beginning at 7 p.m. Sales of the book will begin at midnight.

Where: Barnes & Noble, Oglethorpe Mall, 7804 Abercorn St. Cost: Free.

Info: 353-7757.

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as does the plain old-fashioned fun of it all.”

As Papa Ge, McCurdy is the Demon of Death. “It’s based on Vodoun culture and historically significant characters, too,” he says. “It’s like trying to play God in the Garden of Eden. It has so much religious background.”

The gods and goddesses also play storytellers who move the story along.

“The show is designed in such a way that all the singers are storytellers first, who become other characters to forward the story,” McCurdy says.

McCurdy describes the musical as “big, boisterous, a little bit demented.”

“There’s a lot of humor,” he says. “The music, even when at its most ponderous and menacing, is so beautiful you can’t help but feeling enlivened by it.

Between the dancing and singing, so much is colorful and light, and it’s an overall uplifting show.”

The cast of 24 features 10 dedicated dancers who dance and sing and 14 dedicated singers who sing and act. “Everyone gets along so well, it doesn’t feel like a big cast until you hear everyone singing and realize what a big voice it

is,” McCurdy says.

“It’s a simple, sweet story,” McCurdy says. “Footloose is an example of a show that’s big and loud and wild. This is a story of love and redemption without all the whiz, bang, boom, and some of the ham actors like myself are having to hold back.”

McCurdy says no one should miss Once on This Island. “First, it’s D.J.’s last show, so don’t miss it,” he says. “You’re going to be blown away by the dancing and the harmonies are just gorgeous.

D.J. has been here for four years and brought more than 11 musicals and four straight plays, and if you haven’t seen one, you owe it to yourself to see what everyone has been talking about.”

Savannah Cultural Arts Theatre: Once on This Island A Caribbean version of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid.

When: Aug. 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 3 and 10 at 3 p.m.

Where: Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Cost: $17 general admission; $12 seniors/ students.

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by SCAD professor Joy Flynn can be seen through Aug. 17 at Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9am5:30pm, Saturday 10am5pm and Sunday 1-4 pm.

Through Aug. 17.

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Elemental: Paintings by Luther Vann — can be seen April 16 through Aug. 17 at the Jepson Center for the Arts. 790-8800 or www. telfair.org. Through Aug. 17.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 York St. 912-790-8800. www.telfair.org/

7805 Abercorn St • 912-355-9800 (Across From Oglethorpe Mall)

Friedman’s Fine Art — The work of Sehila McCoy Hamilton can be seen through August. Open Monday through Friday, 9am-5:30pm and Saturday 10am-5pm.

234-1322. www.friedmansfineart.com Through Aug. 31. Friedman’s Fine Art, 28 W. State St. 912/234-1322. www.friedmansfineart.com Hospice Savannah Art Gallery — will present palette kinfe paintings by David Ryden and Raku ceramics by potter Neil Austing during July and August. A reception will be held Thursday, July 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Through Aug. 31. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. 912-355-2289. www. hospicesavannah.org/ Independence — Work

by Wadie Longmore can be seen through Aug. 4 at Dimensions Art Gallery.

While in prison, he managed to escape through his art.

Originally a graffiti artist, he learned to fine-tune his skill.

Through July 31. Dimensions Gallery, 412 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-236-4993. www.dimensionsartgallery. com/ Israel Land — Work by Ian Aleksander Adams at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave., through July 31.

Kinetic — Elements collide in an exhibition through Aug. 8, with a series of sculptural works and a video installation of a performance piece

by Matt Toole, a professional sculptor and professor at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Gallery S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St. Kirk Varnedoe Collection — will be presented July 2-Sept. 14 at the Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts.

Assembled in honor of the late Savannah native, scholar, and MoMA curator, it contains some of the finest examples of contemporary art in the Telfair’s permanent collection including works by Jasper Johns, Chuck Close, Roy Lichtenstein, Jeff Koons, Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Stella, Richard Serra, Richard Avedon and many others.

Work by Rachel Raab is at the JEA in August Minutiae — Digital prints on fabric by Kanako Muraguchi can be seen Aug. 2-16 at the Hall Street Gallery, 212 W. Hall St. Gallery hours are weekdays from 10am5:30pm. Through Aug. 16.

Oil Paintings by Tukam Dixon — can be seen at Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St., through July 31.

A reception will be held Thursday, July 10, 6-8pm.

233 5348. Through July 31.

Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. 912-233-5348. www.galleryespresso.com/ Passing Time: The Art of William Christenberry — More than 60 past and present works by this Alabama-born artist can be seen through Sept. 28 at the Jepson Center for the Arts.

790-8800, www.telfair.org.

Through Sept. 28. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 York St. 912-790-8800. www. telfair.org/ Peepshow — Installations, paintings and drawings from Atlanta-based artist Brandon Sadler can be seen at Dimensions Gallery, 412 MLK. Photography by Rachel Raab — can be seen throughout the month of August at the Jewish Educational Alliance Art Gallery, 5111 Abercorn St. 355-8111.

Through Aug. 31. Jewish Education Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. SCAD Museum of Art — has re-opened at Kiah Hall, 227 MLK, after an exterior renovation project.

Seven exhibitions, including “Hogarth’s Tale of Two Cities: Rich and Poor in 18th Century London,” are displayed. Summer hours are weekdays 10am-5pm.

Through Nov. 30.

Silhouettes and Savannah Scenes — Works by Helen Hatch Inglesby through Nov. 2 at the Telfair Academy

of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard Street.

The Best of 2Car: The Collector’s Exhibition — Work by Savannah-area artists Patrick Kelly, Chris Kienke, Elena Madden, John Olenyik, Katherine Sandoz, Todd Schroeder, Daniel Smith, Veronika Varner and others in July and August at 2CarGarage Contemporary Art Gallery, 30 W. Broughton St., Suite 205, above the Paris Market. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. and by appointment.

The M.F.A. Experience — with work by SCAD students can be seen July 18-Aug. 24 at Red Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St. Hours are weekdays from 10am -6pm, Saturday noon-5pm and Sunday 1-4pm.

The Potluck Concept Art Show — The opening reception for this show will be held as a Starland Arts District First Friday event, Aug. 1 7-10 p.m. at Desotorow Gallery, 2427 DeSoto Ave. The work of more tha 20 Savannah artists will be featured, organized as a potluck, with artists bringing their best work and food to share with each other and the community. info@desotorow.org or www.desotorow. org. Through Aug. 1.

Urban Tree and Tree—Echo — Videos by Lee JongSuk can be seen through September 28 At the Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts.

790-8800, www.telfair.org.

Through Sept. 28. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 York St. 912-790-8800.

Utopia Subdivided — A collection of oil paintings and drawings of suburban landscapes by Janet Onafrey can be seen July 18-31 at the Hall Street Gallery, 212 W. Hall St. Gallery hours are weekdays 10am-5:30pm.

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continues from p.17 Music) Open Mic Night led by a young local melodic metalcore/indie-rock combo. 10 p.m.

Hang Fire Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

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

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Eddie Wilson (Live Music) Singing solo pianist playing a variety of styles from swing to classic rock to jazz. 7 p.m.

John’s Bar (formerly John’s & Friends) DJ Valis (DJ) A member of the local hip-hop/funk collective Dope Sandwich, spinning live wax. 10 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Harry O’Donoghue (Live Music) Locally-based acoustic Celtic troubadour who hosts GPB radio’s “The Green Island” radio show (covers & originals). Jul 30, 8:30 p.m., Jul 31, 8:30 p.m., Aug 1, 8:30 p.m., Aug 2, 8:30 p.m. Aug 3, 8:30 p.m.

King’s Inn Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Live Wire Music Hall Greg Williams (Live Music) Prolific local singer/songwriter/guitarist playing a broad selection of original rock, modern pop, folk and blues tunes, plus covers by the likes of Dylan, Hendrix and Muddy Waters. 9 p.m.

Loco’s Deli & Pub (Downtown) Five Point Productions’ Extreme Trivia w/Kowboi (Other) Live trivia game. 8 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m.

Mercury Lounge The Eric Culberson Blues Band (Live Music) Internationally-known 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.

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Augie’s Pub (Pooler) Thomas Claxton (Live Music) Intense, solo acoustic guitarist/singer playing rock and pop (covers & originals). 9 p.m.

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

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

Benny’s Tybee Tavern Karaoke (Karaoke) w/DJ Levis 9:30 p.m.

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

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Karaoke (Karaoke) Bogey’s Five Points Productions’ Karaoke w/Keith (Karaoke) 10 p.m.

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 Ricky Standard (Live Music) Rock, pop, beach and blues singer/guitarist, known for a longstanding gig on River Street’s paddleboats (covers & originals). 6:30 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House The Eric Culberson Blues Band (Live Music) Internationally-acclaimed, Savannahbased electric Chicago and Memphis style blues guitarist and singer with a tight rhythm section (covers/originals) 10 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 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.

John’s Bar (formerly John’s & Friends) Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. 9 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Harry O’Donoghue (Live Music) Locally-based acoustic Celtic troubadour who hosts GPB radio’s “The Green Island” radio show (covers & originals). Jul 30, 8:30 p.m., Jul 31, 8:30 p.m., Aug 1, 8:30 p.m., Aug 2, 8:30 p.m. Aug 3, 8:30 p.m.

Live Wire Music Hall Brokn Tyme, Prologic 13, Fur Elise (Live Music) Triple bill of local metal, hard-rock and Christianbased alternative music.

8 p.m.

Loco’s Deli & Pub (Southside) Five Points Productions’ Extreme Trivia w/ Kowboi (Other) Live trivia game. 8 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m.

Mercury Lounge Voodoo Soup (Live Music) Local hard-jamming funk/soul/ rock/fusion group with a wide repertoire (feat. members of The Permanent Tourists & Phantom Wingo). Jul 31, 10 p.m.

Moon River Brewing Co. Eric Britt (Live Music) Acoustic guitarist/singer playing alt.rock and pop 8:30 p.m. continues p.26

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Stingray’s Jason Courtenay (Live Music) Local solo acoustic C & W/southern rock guitarist & singer (covers & originals). Jul 30, 6 p.m.

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Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) TBA (Live Music) Pop, rock, country and blues acts 6 p.m.

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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.

Robin’s Nest Karaoke (Live Music, Karaoke) 8 p.m.

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

The Sentient Bean Hola Halo (Other) Buzzworthy Athens-based alt.rock trio (with female vocals) citing the Pixies, Big Star and T.Rex as key influences - ALL-AGES show.

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

Spanky’s TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Stingray’s Bob Erickson (Live Music) Solo singer/guitarist playing Texas blues, rock and pop (covers & originals). Jul 31, 6 p.m.

Tantra Lounge Live DJs TBA (DJ) 10 p.m.

Tommy’s Karaoke w/ Jeff & Rebecca (Karaoke) Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House TBA

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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 Cajuntinged Americana (covers & originals).

Jul 31, 8 p.m.

Wasabi’s Live DJ Frankie Spins Hiphop & Electric Fusion (DJ) 8 p.m.

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Feat. The Hellcats and local Readers Poll Award Winner DJ Analog Kid. 10 p.m.

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

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

Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton (Live Music) Intense, solo acoustic guitarist/singer playing rock and pop (covers & originals). 9 p.m.

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

Captain’s Lounge #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Club One Local Cast, DJ Jason Hancock (Main Floor) (DJ) Coach’s Corner Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Country and Soul covers 8 p.m.

Crystal Beer Parlor The Beer Parlor Ramblers (Live Music) Old-fashioned Dixieland jazz combo plays in the corner of this local landmark restaurant.

7:30 p.m.

Daquiri Island Karaoke (Karaoke) Dewey’s Dockside Soul Kitchen (Live Music) Local rock and soul cover band.

6 p.m.

Doc’s Bar Roy & the Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Rock, 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 Jim Doubleday (Live Music) Longtime local cover act playing popular hits. Aug 1, 6:30 p.m.

Aug 16, 6:30 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House Eric & Kris (Live Music) Acoustic duo playing covers and originals. 10 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church “First Friday for Folk Music” (Live Music) Family-oriented coffeehouse-style acoustic music showcase featuring local, regional and national acts, including: Americana and bluegrass artist Doug Spears; Veteran folk singer/songwriter Bruce Piephoff; continues p.27

and 12-string guitarist and vocalist Bill Schumann. Free for ALL-AGES with suggested $2 donation to the Savannah Folk Music Society. 7:30 p.m.

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Ginger, Rick and Barr from this popular local modern rock party band (covers & originals). 10 p.m.

Johnson Square Bottles & Cans (Live Music) Local combo playing a wild mix of hard-swinging, house rockin’ garage-blooze and old, weird, Americana (covers & originals). Part of the City’s Free Summer Concert Series.

Aug 1, 11:30 a.m.

Kasey’s Gourmet Grille Rich & Dan (Live Music) Acoustic guitar duo playing rock, blues, jazz and Grateful Dead tunes (covers & originals). 7:30 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Harry O’Donoghue (Live Music) Locally-based acoustic Celtic

troubadour who hosts GPB radio’s “The Green Island” radio show (covers & originals).

Jul 30, 8:30 p.m., Jul 31, 8:30 p.m., Aug 1, 8:30 p.m., Aug 2, 8:30 p.m. Aug 3, 8:30 p.m.

Live Wire Music Hall The Leah Randazzo Group (Live Music, DJ) Funky, jazzy sevenpiece old-school soul group from Mass. with a post-modern flair, led by a sultry 23year-old chanteuse. 10 p.m.

Marlin Monroe’s Surfside Grill Mary Davis & Co. (Live Music) Solid local acoustic soul/rock/shag/pop/country combo feat. members of Band In The Park (covers & originals). Aug 1, 8 p.m., Aug 2, 8 p.m., Aug 8, 8 p.m., Aug 9,

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McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub TBA (Live Music) 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 The Tubby Love Trio (Live Music) Group led by a rising local singer/ songwriter playing funky, reggae and hip-hop inspired pop and soul on acoustic guitar to looped backing (covers & originals). 7 p.m.

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

Randy Wood’s Concert Hall Marty Raybon (Live Music) Return engagement by an acclaimed soul and C & W singer/songwriter known for his stint with award-winning group Shenandoah. 8 p.m.

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

The Sentient Bean The Spares (Live Music) Chicago-based male/female alt. country duo likened to a cross between Allison Krauss and Gram Parsons. 8 p.m.

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Hercules Bar and Grill Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Country and Soul covers 8 p.m.

Isaac’s on Drayton The Josh Maul Blues Band (Live 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). 8:30 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar The Port Royal Jazz Quartet (Live Music) Traditional jazz combo based in Beaufort, S.C. (covers & originals). 9 p.m.

The Jinx Karaoke (Live Music, Karaoke) 10 p.m.

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Spanky’s Karaoke (9 p.m.) (Karaoke) Stogie’s DJ Paynt & DJ Mself (DJ) Tantra Lounge Jon Doe (Live Music) Female-fronted hard-rocking, dance-oriented funk party band known for screaming electric leads and extended jams (covers & originals). Aug 1, 10 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Electric Cheese (Live Music) Two-piece guitar and vocals offshoot of quirky local party band Rhythm Riot, playing well-known tunes to sequenced backing. Aug 1, 9 p.m. Aug 28, 6 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 -7 p.m. Claire Frazier & Frank Bright (Live Music) Talented jazz vocalist who spent several years on the L.A. scene backed by a versatile pianist. Aug 1, 7 p.m.

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The Warehouse The Train Wrecks (Live Music) Hard-rocking local roots-a-billy and Americana act led by Texas-born songwriter Jason Bible (covers & originals).

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

Wet Willie’s Live DJ (DJ) 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Bluffton) WormsLoew (Live Music) Up-and-coming local roots-rock and modern pop band often likened to Train and The Drive-By Truckers (covers & originals). Aug 1, 10 p.m. Sep 19, 10 p.m.

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

Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton (Live Music) Intense, solo acoustic guitarist/singer playing rock and pop

(covers & originals). 9 p.m.

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

Bogey’s Five Points Productions’ Karaoke w/Keith (Karaoke) 10 p.m.

Captain’s Lounge #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Chuck’s Bar #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Club One DJ Hancock (DJ) 10 p.m.

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

Dewey’s Dockside The Train Wrecks (Live Music) Hardrocking local roots-a-billy and Americana act led by Texas-born songwriter Jason Bible (covers & originals). Aug 2, 6 p.m.

Doc’s Bar Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Longrunning party band specializing in disco, 60s rock, Motown and vintage soul (covers).

Doubles Lounge “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) Fannie’s on the Beach Randy “Hatman” Smith (Live Music) Beach, Boogie & Blues from a solo guitarist “with the full band sound” 8 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House Electric Cheese (Live Music) Two-piece guitar and vocals offshoot of quirky local party band Rhythm Riot, playing well-known tunes to sequenced backing. 6:30 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House Listen 2 Three (Live Music) Pop-oriented modern guitar rock power trio with a strong blues and funk influence (covers & originals). 10 p.m.

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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.

Isaac’s on Drayton Bluesonics (Live Music) Long-running, dance-oriented local electric shuffle blues combo (covers & originals). Aug 2, 8:30 p.m., Aug 16, 8:30 p.m. Sep 19, 8:30 p.m. Bluesonics (Live Music) Long-running, dance-oriented local electric shuffle blues combo (covers & originals).

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Jazz’d Tapas Bar The Josh Maul Blues Band (Live Music) Versatile, regional electric blues combo featuring former members of Bluesonics and Deep Blue 3 (covers & originals). 9 p.m.

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

The Jinx Benefit Concert for Ardsley Park Shooting Victims Jason Statts & David J. Wil-

liams (Live Music) All-day event featuring tons of local rock, punk, metal and Americana musicians, plus a silent auction and numerous raffles.

All proceeds (including bar tips) will go to help these two young local musicians injured in an un provoked shooting on June 28th. Acts include: Hot Pink Interior, Two Days fo Freedom, Tony Beasley, Joe Nelson, Damon mailand, Port City Music, Pets & Animals, unnamed, The Train Wrecks, 10 1/2 (Black Flag Tribute), Bottled Violence (Minor Threat Tribute), Transnational Speedway League (Clutch Tribute). Advance tix on sale at the venue and at Primary Art Supply. 2 p.m.

The Johnny Mercer Theatre 2008 Gospel Extravanganza (Live Music) Gospel showcase featuring Tarsha McMillian Hamilton, Jonathan Nelson, Dewayne Woods, Tedd Winn, and 1-a-chord. 7 p.m.

John’s Bar (formerly John’s & Friends) DJ Valis (DJ) A member of the local hiphop/funk collective Dope Sandwich, spinning live wax.

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Juarez Mexican Restaurant (Waters Ave.) Karaoke (Karaoke) Kevin Barry’s Harry O’Donoghue (Live Music) Locally-based acoustic Celtic troubadour who hosts GPB radio’s “The Green Island” radio show (covers & originals).

Jul 30, 8:30 p.m., Jul 31, 8:30 p.m., Aug 1, 8:30 p.m., Aug 2, 8:30 p.m. Aug 3, 8:30 p.m.

Live Wire Music Hall The Permanent Tourists (Live Music) Tight and polished regional R & B/soul/funk/rock cover band (feat. Voodoo Soup’s bassist) known for impressive vocals and a killer setlist. 9 p.m.

Marlin Monroe’s Surfside Grill Mary Davis & Co. (Live Music) Solid local acoustic soul/rock/shag/pop/country combo feat. members of Band In The Park (covers & originals). Aug 1, 8 p.m., Aug 2, 8 p.m., Aug 8, 8 p.m., Aug 9, 8 p.m., Aug 15, 8 p.m., Aug 16, 8 p.m., Aug 22, 8 p.m., Aug 23, 8 p.m. Aug 30, 8 p.m.

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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 Liquid Ginger - Unplugged (Live Music) Acoustic lineup of Ginger, Rick and Barr from this popular local modern rock party band (covers & originals). 6 p.m.

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

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

Shoreline Ballroom “An Evening with Pink Floydian Slip” (Live Music) Two full sets by this touring Pink Floyd Tribute band. 10 p.m.

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

Tantra Lounge A Nickel Bag of Funk (Live Music) Local, dance-oriented, femalefronted combo voted Best Local Funk/R & B Act in our latest Readers Poll (covers & originals). Aug 2, 10 p.m. Aug 16, 10 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 -7 p.m.

Claire Frazier & Frank Bright (Live Music) Talented jazz vocalist who spent several years on the L.A. scene backed by a versatile pianist. Aug 1, 7 p.m.

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The Warehouse 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 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Chuck & Uncle Buck; Jon Doe (Live Music) Local acoustic guitar duo playing popular country, rock and pop hits to sequenced backing - outdoor, early ALL-AGES gig; Femalefronted hard-rocking, danceoriented funk party band known for screaming electric leads and extended jams (covers & originals) - indoor, late 21+ show. Aug 2, 6 & 10 p.m.

Jimmie’s Brother; Moonshine Jenny (Live Music) Aug 2, 6 & 10 p.m.

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

Bogey’s Five Point Productions’ Karaoke w/Keith (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Captain’s Lounge #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Daiquiri Beach Five Points Productions’ Butt Naked Trvia w/Kowboi (Other) Live trivia game. 10:30 p.m.

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

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

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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.

North Beach Grill The Spec Hosti Band (Live Music) Popular local bluegrass combo featuring mandolinist Hosti, bassist Tim Burke, banjoist Jimmy Wolling and guitarist Dennis Goldbaugh. 7 p.m.

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

Savannah Smiles “Piano-Palooza” (Live Music) Slugger’s 5 Point Productions Karaoke (Karaoke) 10 p.m.

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Hang Fire DJ Kane (DJ) The Jinx DJ KZL’s Kaleidoscope (DJ) Wild mash-up of vintage soul, garage rock, dub, psych, funk, rock, electro, disco and punk from the eclectic record collection of Superhorse and GAM frontman Keith Kozel. midnite Kevin Barry’s Frank Emerson (Live Music) Longtime acoustic guitarist and singer playing Celtic ballads, pop, and folk (covers & originals). Aug 4, 8:30 p.m., Aug 5, 8:30 p.m., Aug 6, 8:30 p.m., Aug 7, 8:30 p.m., Aug 8, 8:30 p.m., Aug 9, 8:30 p.m. Aug 10, 8:30 p.m.

King’s Inn Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Live Wire Music Hall Tubby Love (Live Music) Rising local singer/songwriter playing funky, reggae and hip-hop inspired pop and soul on acoustic guitar to looped backing (covers & originals).

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Savannah Smiles TINY TEAM PRESENTS; Richard LLoyd & The Sufi-Monkey Trio; The Supreme Court (Live Music) Rare appearance by the newest project from guitarist Richard Lloyd and drummer Billy Ficca from legendary NYC punk/fusion band Teelvision; Atlanta-based, Beefheart-esque new-wave/blues combo led by Jeff calder of The Swimming Pool Q’s and avant-garde, Adrian Belewesque guitarist Glenn Phillips.

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Scandals DJ Marty Corley (Karaoke) 9:30 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Old-Time Music Jam Session (Live Music) Free open class/jam session hosted by string-band member Joe Nelson (guitar, bass, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, ukulele, etc...). Beginners welcome. 7 p.m.

Tantra Lounge DJ In Coma (DJ) 10:30 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers. -noon -7 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe The Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love (Live Music) Rare public show by this local, 13-piece R & B revue band with a full horn section and a setlist of blues, soul, rock and funk tunes from James Brown and Tower of Power to John Hiatt and Otis Redding, which usually plays private functions (covers).

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Daiquiri Beach BN Trivia w/ Artie & Brad (Other) 10 p.m.

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Dizzy Dean’s Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Solo singer/guitarist with sequenced backing playing pop/rock/soul/beach hits and originals. 9 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House Nancy Witt (Live Music) Solo pianist (standards, showtunes & originals). 6:30 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House Tye’s All-Star Jam hosted by The Eric Culberson Blues Band (Live Music) Open jam night for amatuers and pros alike, hosted by one of the area’s top blues bands. 10 p.m.

Hang Fire Pub Quiz with TTL (Other) Live pop culture team trivia game. 9:30 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.

The Jinx Alternative Hiphop Night w/DJ D-Frost & Basik Lee of Dope Sandwich Productions (Live Music, DJ) In addition to the usual underground rap and Top 40 hip-hop, plus late-night Freestyle and Breakdancing battles, this night also marks local rapper Life’s mix-tape release party, wiht special appearanaces from Zone D and Lyrix, both locals as well.

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Perhaps they should have called it X and the City. Given the phenomenal, $150 million haul of Sex and the City, the makers of The X-Files: I Want to Believe doubtless hope that their big-screen adaptation of a wildly popular and long-canceled TV series will meet with a similar fate.

I’m just not seeing it, but that’s not to say that this film doesn’t deserve to have things mostly go its way. Although much of the viewing experience has already faded from my mind (hardly a ringing endorsement, I’ll grant), what remains is how the film manages to resurrect the eerie aura that marinated the series during its nine-year run. Despite creator Chris Carter’s claims that the movie functions as a stand-alone feature and no knowledge of the program is required, that’s far from the truth. Former FBI agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson), now going through life as, respectively, a bearded recluse and a skilled physician, occasionally mention that they’re still haunted by memories of Mulder’s deceased sister and Scully’s deceased child, but as I couldn’t

recall any details as to how the series wrapped up those plotlines, virginal viewers will have even less o f a clue what the hell these people are yammering about. Where the film works is in establishing and sustaining the proper mood. In this typical summer of blockbuster bombast, Carter has dared to remain true to the series’ low-key approach, accentuating shadowy menaces and maintaining the proper friction between Mulder’s desire to believe in the supernatural and Scully’s need to remain skeptical and grounded in the real world. Carter has taken great pains to insure that plot details remain a secret, so let’s just say that it’s great to see these two characters (and actors) together again. And be sure to stick through the closing credits.

Given the fact that 2005’s Batman Begins, writer-director Christopher Nolan’s successful attempt to reinvent the flagging Bat-franchise (all but dead and buried after George Clooney and Arnold Schwarzenegger got through with it), ranks as one of the best superhero flicks ever made, then where does that put The Dark Knight, a sequel that manages to be even more phenomenal than its predecessor? Certainly, it places it somewhere at the head of the class, and there’s a nice symmetry to its release date: After all, it was 30 years ago that the Christopher Reeve version of Superman -- still the greatest of all comic book adaptations -- was released, and now we have its equal on the other side of the aisle, a superhero saga that’s as dark and deep as its forefather was cheery and colorful. That The Dark Knight prefers to exist in the shadows is no surprise to anyone who saw Batman Begins (and, really, why would anyone bother with this follow-up if they hadn’t already caught the first film?). Nolan’s initial exploration of the brooding hero owed as much to the helmer’s previous pictures Memento and Insomnia (and his subsequent one, The Prestige) as it did to any comic book origins, neatly dovetailing significant events from the printed page with his own patented peek into the darkest recesses of the mind. Christian Bale, a talented thespian who makes humorlessness look less like a performer’s choice and more like an established school of acting, was a logical choice to play millionaire Bruce Wayne and his masked alter ego, and the film moved outside its comfort zone of the fantasy milieu to comment on such realworld issues as the duality of man and the politics of fear. Aside from a subplot involving the illegal wiretapping of the good folks of Gotham, The Dark Knight subdues much of its real-world topicality except in a general sense: Tweaking one of the major themes of the first film, it charts the eternal struggle between the good and evil that resides in most of us.

Granted, this Jekyll-Hyde route serves as a common thesis in countless works of this nature, but The Dark Knight might be the first superhero movie that that tugs at our nerves in a way that both disturbs and delights us. Even in superior entertainment like Spider-Man and Iron Man, there’s a feeling that it’s all make-believe; very rarely do the scenes venture outside of good-natured, goodhearted, Wham!

Pow! Bam! territory. The Dark Knight offers no such safety net. All too often, it feels like Batman isn’t fighting for the soul of Gotham City as much as Nolan is fighting for the soul of the superhero flick, a subgenre that paradoxically stands to be looked down upon even more by the fact that every filmmaker and his grandmother now seems to have a super-saga in the pipelines. The genre’s newfound popular-

ity might be its undoing, yet here’s Nolan offering a unique motion picture that can’t easily be lumped in with all of the others.

In this outing, Batman and his ally in the police department, Lt. Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman, like many others a returning cast member), have done a fine job of tightening the reins around the mob bosses who have long controlled Gotham City. They’re aided in their efforts by a newcomer to the scene: Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), an idealistic district attorney who’s already being championed as the one man who can save the city from its criminal elements. Batman/Bruce Wayne initially has his doubts -- and his jealousies, as Dent’s dating his longtime love Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal, thankfully replacing Batman Begins’ Katie Holmes in the role) -- but he soon realizes that the d.a.’s intentions are indeed noble and on the level. But their combined attempts to corral the city’s crooks are hampered by the presence of The Joker (Heath Ledger), a psychopath who, unlike most criminals, isn’t interested in the payoff as much as he’s interested in the pursuit of the payoff.

The Joker’s lack of a master scheme is what makes him an especially potent villain; Bruce’s faithful butler Alfred (Michael Caine) sums up the mindset of such men by declaring how some people commit evil just because they “want to watch the world burn.” Developing the story with Batman Begins co-writer David S. Goyer and penning the script with brother Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan has crafted a near-masterpiece.

Technically, the film is as bleakly beautiful as one might expect, thanks largely to the camerawork by Wally Pfister (who earned a Best Cinematography Oscar nomination for his efforts on Batman Begins).

Except for a rolling, exploding helicopter that looks as it was programmed onto the screen by a computer, the visual effects are likewise excellent. As for the cast, Eckhart stands out in what proves to be the picture’s most fully realized characterization.

Still, we all know who’s the MVP. Even if he hadn’t died this past January, Ledger would have been the talk of the town for his turn as The Joker. Deprived of a back story (though he invents a couple for the “amusement” of potential victims) and thus denied any possibility for even an ounce of audience sympathy, this lunatic is a whirling dervish of cackling, lip-smacking, cheek-sucking sin. When -- make that if -- we laugh at the manner in which he, say, slicks back his hair as he prepares to tangle with Rachel or performs a magic trick by making a pencil disappear (in gruesome fashion), we’re not laughing at him or even with him.

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Mamma Mia! Meryl Streep fans and ABBA fans can at least count on those two components firing on all cylinders in this adaptation of the Broadway smash. Everyone else, though, may be forced to rummage through the debris that constitutes the rest of the picture to find anything worth salvaging. Anybody who saw Streep’s terrific, Oscar-nominated performance in 1990’s Postcards from the Edge knows she can belt out a tune (she also tackled some songs in A Prairie Home Companion), and here she’s aptly cast as Donna, a former singer raising her daughter Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) at her hotel property located on a lovely Greek island. Sophie’s about to get married to hunky Sky (dull Dominic Cooper), but first she’s determined to learn the identity of her father. After sneaking a peek at her mom’s old diary, Sophie invites to her wedding the three men who all had carnal relations with her mom two decades earlier, hoping to ascertain which one is actually daddy dearest. The three men are suave Sam (Pierce Brosnan), uptight Harry (Colin Firth) and rascally Bill (Stellan Skarsgard), and as long as the actors essaying the roles stick to walking and talking, they’re fun to watch. But whenever one of them is called upon to sing, be prepared to duck and cover as their aural ineptitude bombards our eardrums. In fact, Streep is one of only two people who can apparently hold a note in this film. The other is Broadway star Christine Baranski, but her musical appeal is negated by the fact that she’s insufferable as Donna’s perpetually horny friend Tanya. Director Phyllida Lloyd helmed Mamma Mia! on stage, and bringing her to the screen as part of the package deal was the worst thing that could have happened to this production. There’s no reason this motion picture couldn’t contain all the

effulgence and expertise of other musical adaptations like Hairspray and Chicago, but Lloyd appears to be so blissfully ignorant of the dynamics of moviemaking that, aside from the songs themselves, there’s little joy to be found in the musical numbers. The clumsy camerawork, editing and staging all diminish rather than enhance the perceived showstoppers, and the choreography ranks among the most dreadful I’ve ever witnessed in a big-budget musical -- especially check out the dance steps of the hunky boys on the pier and tell me if a sixth grade theater class couldn’t have produced the same herky-jerky moves for their annual fundraising musical held in the school gym.

Mamma Mia! registers as the biggest disappointment of the summer movie season, though that probably won’t stop it from raking in plenty of (to lift an ABBA song title) “Money, Money, Money” at the box office. Meanwhile, one of last year’s best films, the Beatles-catalogue musical Across the Universe, failed to find much of an audience during its theatrical run. Them’s the breaks in this business, of course, but these results nevertheless strike me as decidedly off-key.

Hellboy ii: The Golden Army Among the more disappointing of these countless comic book adaptations that, if nothing else, have given purpose to the lives of fanboys across the country (that purpose, of course, being to bash anyone who doesn’t completely share their views). That Hellboy II fails to deliver the goods is a real shame: While most of writer-director Guillermo del Toro’s earlier titles have been noteworthy (including The Devil’s Backbone and the underrated Mimic), his Oscar-winning Pan’s Labyrinth suggested that he had firmly entrenched himself in the ranks of the toptier filmmakers working today (not at the

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level of Spielberg or Scorsese, of course, but certainly equal to Peter Jackson). Yet while this sequel to the 2004 feature (itself based on Mike Mignola’s comic series) doesn’t lack for visual wonders, it’s utterly clumsy in the storytelling department, a genuine shock given del Toro’s usual ability to spin a tall tale. Here, Hellboy (Ron Perlman), the satanic emissary who fights on the side of right, must face off against Prince Nuada (Luke Goss), an albinotic, ancient leader who hopes to revive the Golden Army to destroy humankind. The lumbering brutes who comprise the army are pretty cool, though they’re overshadowed by del Toro’s other monstrous creations, including a gigantic plant-man who crashes through the New York streets like a “Go Green” Godzilla and Tinkerbell-sized fairies whose collective appetite suggests nothing so much as a school of barracudas.

JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH Ever since the 3D process first appeared in cinema in 1952’s Bwana Devil (advertised with the tagline, “A lion in your lap! A lover in your arms!”), filmmakers have attempted to turn this innovative technique into more than just a fad that appears at regular intervals over the years. 1953’s Vincent Price chiller House of Wax arguably remains the most famous of all three-dimensional efforts (further containing the most iconic of all 3D images, that of the street barker bopping his paddleball right into moviegoers’ faces), though I imagine the 1969 softcore smash The Stewardesses 3D also has its ardent supporters. But poorly produced movies like Jaws 3-D and Friday the 13th Part III did little to advance the cause -- donning the requisite spectacles only resulted in muddy colors bleeding on the screen -- and it wasn’t until last year’s Beowulf that the

technology was finally perfected. Seeking to build upon Beowulf ’s breakthrough, Journey to the Center of the Earth takes the 3-D ball and runs with it. In presenting this tale of a scientist (Brendan Fraser) who discovers that Jules Verne’s classic novel is more fact than fiction and subsequently travels beneath the surface with his surly nephew (Josh Hutcherson) and their hottie guide (Anita Briem) in tow, the filmmakers throw everything but a three-dimensional kitchen sink at us: a dinosaur’s snapping jaws, prehistoric piranhas’ pointy teeth, oversized Venus flytraps, bouncing balls, a protruding tape measure, even spittle. It’s all rather nifty, but the problem is that the majority of movie theaters are not showing the picture in 3-D (most multiplexes don’t have the capability yet). And whereas House of Wax and Beowulf remain entertaining yarns when watched in the normal, flat format, this Journey is so insipid that it’d be a chore trying to sit through the simple-minded narrative without the added incentive.

MEET DAVE How many times have we moaned about how “all the best parts were shown in the trailer”? Meet Dave takes the opposite stance: Based on the preview, this vehicle for Eddie Murphy looked as if it would compete with The Love Guru in the sheer awfulness department. And make no mistake: What’s presented is still pretty bad. But compared to Mike Myers’ toxic effort, this almost comes off as Annie Hall by comparison. What the trailer doesn’t convey is that Murphy actually delivers a sharp comic performance as Dave, a human-shaped-and-sized spaceship powered by the tiny aliens within. He also plays the diminutive captain of the spacecraft, but he isn’t especially memorable in this dry role, spending much of the time alternately woo-

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The idea behind Robert Frost’s soulstirring poem “The Road Not Taken” can be applied to Hancock, a summer sci-fi outing that, somewhat surprisingly, ends up taking the path “less traveled by.” Yet equally surprising is the fact that this enjoyable film would have been even better had it played out as expected. The premise is irresistible, a counterpoint to all the more serious-minded superhero flicks that have been invading multiplexes in recent years. Hancock (played

by Will Smith) is an alcoholic, antisocial superhero whose crimefighting exploits usually end up causing millions of dollars in damage to the city of Los Angeles).

The residents have had enough of him, and the police even have a warrant out for his arrest. Hancock couldn’t care less until the day he meets -- and saves the life of -- public relations guy Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman). The sensitive and progressive Ray decides that he’s going to help Hancock overhaul his public image, transforming him from a menace to society into a hero worthy of love and respect. Ray’s wife Mary (Charlize Theron), however, thinks that it’s a waste of time, and that Hancock will never be able to straighten himself out. The first half sprints with this plotline, resulting in a movie that’s consistently funny and inventive. But without warning, scripters Vincent Ngo and Vince Gilligan orchestrate a major plot pirouette.

WALL-E The dialogue of the title robot mostly consists of beeps and chirps and the occasional electronically altered word -- just get Jim Carrey or Bruce Willis for one day’s work, right? Well, except that even here, Pixar suits followed their own instincts instead of the bottom line. It thrilled me to no end to learn that they settled on Ben Burtt, the multi-Oscar-

WANTED Based on the graphic novel series, Wanted initially feels like an unofficial remake of Fight Club, as cubicle nobody Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy, speaking of Atonement) narrates how he’s been beaten down by his mundane, miserable existence (cheating girlfriend, obnoxious boss, dead-end job). Into his life walks not Tyler Durden but Fox (Angelina Jolie), a tattooed beauty who insists that he’s been targeted for elimination by the same man (Thomas Kretschmann) who recently killed his father. Fox soon introduces Wesley to The Fraternity, a clandestine outfit led by the cordial Sloan (Morgan Freeman). Shucking aside any moral qualms, Wesley joins the group, in the process learning that he possesses untapped skills that make him a natural for this line of work. Russian director Timur Bekmambetov, best known for the visually striking yet dramatically inert Nochnoi Dozor (Night Watch) and its sequels, has crafted a slam-bang feature that revels in its own ridiculousness.

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What’s even more gratifying is that Burtt’s shining moment is at the center of a worthy motion picture, a delightful film that so far earns the crown as this summer’s best release. Ultimately WALL-E is about nothing less than one of the tenets of human existence: the need to find a partner with whom to share life’s experiences. Of course, the switch here is that it’s a robot, not a human, who’s in need of companionship. WALL-E is the last of his type, a Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class robot who rumbles around a deserted Earth collecting and compressing trash.

All of the human inhabitants has long since abandoned the polluted planet to take up residence in a gargantuan spaceship (named Axiom) light years away, and what’s left down here is a wasteland seemingly unable to sustain any form of life. For his part, WALL-E carries on his prime directive of cleaning up, yet he’s developed enough human-like traits to know what he likes. And what he likes is collecting interesting knickknacks (like a Rubik’s cube, a spork and lighters -- lots of lighters) and watching an old videocassette of Hello, Dolly! The musical teaches him about the concept of love, so when a sleek robot named EVE (Extra-terrestrial Vegetation Evaluator) is dropped off on the planet to search for signs that it might be inhabitable again, WALL-E pursues her. Initially, EVE is all-business, but she eventually warms to his considerable charms, and once she’s ferried back to Axiom, our intrepid little Romeo determines not to let her get away.

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ing a fellow shipmate (Gabrielle Union) and a friendly Earthwoman (Elizabeth Banks, who earlier this year co-starred in the similarly titled Meet Bill), as well as slowly learning that our planet and its inhabitants are capable of offering compassion and beauty and great movies like It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s Murphy’s work as the walking, talking spaceship that’s inspired, as the character amusingly reacts to the surplus of confusing information flooding his system (as when Banks’ Gina announces that they’re eating meatloaf for dinner and the ship’s computer brings up images of the burly rocker).

Unfortunately, Murphy far outshines the material, which mixes the usual bodilyfunction gags with the usual last-minute sanctimonious pleas for compassion and open-mindedness.

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Activism & Politics AMBUCS

is dedicated to creating mobility and independence of the disabled. Meets first and third Monday at noon at the Hilton Garden Inn - Midtown.

Ann Johnson, 897-4818. First and Third Mon. of every month.

Chatham County Young Democrats

for ages 14 to 39. Will hold a Meet and Greet for Democratic candidates on Thursday, June 12 from 6:30-8 pm at the Bull Street Library. stepsavannah@aol.com, 631-2674.

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.

League of Women Voters

meets first Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in Room 3, Candler Heart and Lung Building.

Must be 18 or older. First Mon. of every month.

Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org

National Council of Negro Women

meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum.

First Sat. of every month. Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, 460 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 912-231-8900. www.sip.armstrong. edu/CivilRightsMuseum/Civilindex.html

Savannah Area Republican Women

meets the first Wednesday of the month at 11:30 am at Johnny Harris Restaurant Banquet Room on Victory Drive. Cost is $13 at the door. 5981883. First Wed. of every month. Johnny Harris Restaurant, 1651 East Victory Drive. 912-3547810. www.johnnyharris.com/

Savannah Area Young Republicans

For information, visit www.savannahyoungrepublican.com or call Allison Quinn at 308-3020.

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Classes & Workshops 2008 Sea Camp

Hands-on activities and learning activities for rising Pre-K to 5th grde. 786-5917 or www. tybeemarinesciece.org. Through Aug. 11. Tybee Island Marine Science Center, 1510 Strand. 912786-5917. www.tybeemsc.org/

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 236-1122. Private lessons are available.

Alpha and Omega Pre-K

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Art Smarts Camp

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 667-1056.

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. 912-920-6659. 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 $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.

Each Other’s Muse Arts Camp

for ages 6-16 interested in both visual and performing arts will be held Aug. 4-8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 843-321-2256 or www.eachothersmuse.com. Through Aug. 4.

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

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

Figure Sculpture in Clay Retreat

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

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is a two-week intensive playwriting workshop where young adults, ages 15-19, will learn how to write, revise, rehearse and stage their own one-act play. Presented by Cardinal Rep Aug. 4-16, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with special events at 8 p.m. on August 8 and 16) at The Freight Station Theatre, 703 Louisville Rd. Applications available online. 232-6080 or www. cardinalrep.org Through Aug. 4. Cardinal Rep, 703D Louisville Rd. 912-232-6080. www.savannahactorstheatre.org

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

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. 652-3582 or 2360631. 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

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/

Perfecting the Arts Academy Summer Institute

Presented by Chatham Savannah Youth Futures Authority June 23-Aug. 22 at St. Pius X Family Resource Center, 705 E. Anderson St. A summer series of enrichment classes for ages 4-16 that includes: Music Theory, African American Music, Piano, Dance, Arts and Crafts, Basketball, Theatre, Chess, Spoken Word, Poetry and Computer Technology. Free and Open to the Public. 6516815 | www.youthfutures.com Through Aug. 22.

Personal Money Management

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

Private Kung Fu Classes

offered at the Temple of Martial Arts, Savannah’s only Wing Chun and Tai Chi Kung Fu School.

One-on-one classes are designed to equip you with self-defense skills. SiFu Michael, 429-9241 or www.youtube.com at “Kung Fu in Savannah.”

Through Sept. 11.

Puppet Shows

are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center for schools, day cares, libraries, churches, community events and fairs. Call 447-6605.

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 Learning Center Spanish Classes

Be bilingual. The center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Call 272-4579 or 3083561. 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.

Space by the Hour, Day, or Week

Two private 12’ X 12’ spaces available on Tybee for practitioners who require a tranquil setting.

Space includes closet,& shared restroom, waiting area & porch. $15/hr, $50/day, $175/wk.

786-6063.

Starfish Cafe Culinary Arts Training Program

This 12-week full-time program is designed to provide work training and employment opportunities in the food service industry, including food preparation, food safety and sanitation training, customer service training and job search and placement assistance. Call Mindy Saunders at 234-0525. 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.

Thinking of Starting a Small Business

is a course offered twice a month atthe Small Business Assistance Center, 111 E. Liberty St. $50 in advance or $60 at the door. 651-3200, www.savannahabdc.org.

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. Cardinal Rep, 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 215. $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.

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 6316700.

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 Ballroom Dance Party

Saturday, Aug. 16. Basic lesson in the Cha Cha begins at 7 p.m. Social dance from 8-10:30 p.m. $12. Beginners and singles welcome. 655-4985 or 961-9960. Through Aug. 16. Frank G. Murray Community Center, 160 Whitemarsh Island Rd.

Basic Ballroom Class

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.

The Moon River Dancers will teach the Rumba and Cha Cha Saturday, Aug. 2 from 1-3 p.m. at the Windsor Forest Baptist Church, 12521 White Bluff Rd. Cost $5. Beginners and singles welcome. 655-4985 or 961-9960. Through Aug. 2. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 912-2331951.

Gretchen Greene School of 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 e-mail to Dance@BreffniAcademy.com. Visit www.IrishDanceClasses. com..

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

Breffni Academy of Irish Dance

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

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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.

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Islands Dance Academy

by Rob brezsny | beautyandtruth@freewillastrology.com

Summer class schedule includes Zoomba Fitness, Beginner Adult Ballet, Intermediate Adult Ballet, Beginner Adult Tap and Beginner/Intermediate Hip Hop. Children’s fall classes will begin Sept. 8. 115 Charlotte Rd., 897-2100.

Through Aug. 31.

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.

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 912-398-4776 or email fitnessconnection1@yahoo.com

Salsa “Rueda de Casino” Style

Learn a salsa dance that originated in Cuba every Wednesday from 6 pm-8 pm starting May 28, and ending on July 30. Grace, 234-6183 or Juan, 330-5421 Through July 30.

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 927-4784 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 intermediate-advanced 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. 695-9149, www.thestudiosav.com or thestudidosav@aol.com. Through Aug. 7.

Tangroove Performance Dance Classes

are held weekly in Pooler and Rincon. No dance experience required. Three age groups: 6-10, 11-15 and 16 and up. Classes are for girls and women of all ages and shapes and implement Lain dances such as Salsa, Mambo and Tango.

Each class is 90 minutes. The cost is $40 per month. Classes start in August and the enrollment deadline is July 31. Carmen, 826-6263 or calexe@comcast.net.

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/

Two to Tango - Savannah Tango Group

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.

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

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ARIES

March 21-April 19 Work can be hazardous for the actors who portray cartoon and fairy tale characters at Disney theme parks. The U.S. Health and Safety Administration reports that one-third of them have suffered on-the-job injuries. A prime cause of the mayhem: kids who kick and punch, sometimes out of misplaced exuberance and other times out of Lord-of-the-Flies-style malice. I wanted to preface my advice to you with that story, Aries. Your assignment this week is to summon the angelic 85 percent of your inner child to come out and play. As for the other 15 percent -- the part of your inner child that might be inclined to pummel Mickey Mouse or headbutt Cinderella: Keep that rascal under wraps.

TAURUS

April 20-May 20 Sometimes hope is an irrelevant waste of time, even a stupid selfindulgence. Let’s say, for instance, that I’m really hoping that a certain disagreeable person I’ve got to communicate with won’t answer when I call on the phone. That way I can simply leave a message on his voice mail and avoid an unpleasant exchange. But it doesn’t matter what I hope. The guy will either answer or not, regardless of what I want. But there is another kind of hope that’s invigorating and transformative.

Let’s say I have a hope that we humans will reverse the environmental catastrophes we’re perpetrating.

Let’s say that my hope motivates me to live more sustainably and to inspire others to live more sustainably. Then my hope is a catalyst.

Meditate on these things, Taurus.

It’s a perfect time for you to get very clear about the two kinds of hope.

GEMINI

May 21-June 20 *The Futurist* magazine predicts that by 2025, there’ll be a billion millionaires in the world. I hope you will be one of them. If you do end up in that fortunate position, it may well be because of the smart, aggressive actions you initiate in the next four months. Cosmic tendencies are in place for you to ensure your prosperity well into the future; now all you have to do is understand and capitalize on those tendencies.

Here’s a good place to start: Spend some quality time taking inventory of your financial life and brainstorming about a 17-year plan to make you a millionaire.

CANCER

June 21-July 22 The world record for attaching clothespins to one’s face is 153.

Even if you’re tempted to surpass that mark, I beg you not to. Inflicting pain on yourself in order to impress someone or prove a point is never a good idea, but it’s an especially misguided notion right now. I wouldn’t object, however, if you did the opposite, which is to barrage yourself with pleasure in order to impress someone or prove a point. In my astrological opinion, it’s a perfect time to intensify your commitment to making yourself feel good. This is true for many reasons, but here’s one of the most important ones: It will have a magically tonic effect on your relationships with others.

LEO

July 23-Aug. 22 I would love to see you walking down the street dressed in a feathered headdress and white boots and leopard- print cashmere pants, plus maybe some scarlet velvet gloves and a silk t-shirt that says, “You don’t scare me.” To present yourself in such a bold and forthright manner would be in perfect alignment with your astrological omens. If that particular form of expression doesn’t feel right to you, please find an equivalent that does.

VIRGO

Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Could you get access to a crane with a wrecking ball? How about a chainsaw or sledgehammer? Metaphorically speaking, you may need some heavy equipment to do all the demolition work that’s necessary right now. Among the structures that could be due for destruction: a mental block you’ve been preserving out of perverse nostalgia; a prison cell you lock yourself inside on your off days; a half-built bridge you’re no longer interested in or capable of completing; a pedestal on which your fallen idol used to stand; and a door you nailed shut in order to seal yourself off from a person with whom you still have unfinished

business.

LIBRA

Sept. 23-Oct. 22 This is your best chance in a long time to meet people you’ve always wanted to meet. It’s also a favorable time to turn pretty good connections into excellent collaborations, and to adjust your role in your web of alliances so it’s closer to where you want it to be. None of these fine developments in your social life will magically unfold on their own, however. You can’t just sit back passively and hope that cosmic forces will somehow make them happen. So formulate your intentions crisply and act aggressively to manifest them.

SCORPIO

Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Don’t just shamble down to the pizzeria and gobble a slab of greasy cheese, tomato sauce, and dough.

Instead, arrange for an interesting person who likes you to home-deliver a pizza lovingly prepared by a gourmet chef. For that matter, Scorpio, don’t tolerate mediocrity or the lowest common denominator in *any* area of your life. The Season of the Peak Experience is here -- a time when you have a sacred duty to give your best, commune with the highest, and ask for excellence.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21

I don’t recommend that you go on a spiritual retreat at the Zen monastery near Mount Kumgang in North Korea. As exquisite as the place is, the repressive government’s secret police are suspicious of tourists and would probably make your trip miserable. Likewise, don’t take a vacation on the gorgeous beaches of eastern Somalia. Pirates prowl the coastal areas of that lawless land, and anyone can buy a hand grenade for $10 at the outdoor markets in nearby Mogadishu. No, Sagittarius, while it is an excellent time to leave your familiar haunts and expose yourself to exotic scenes, you should be acutely discerning about where you go. In my opinion, you need a sanctuary that simultaneously surprises you and deepens your sense of being at home in the world.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19

“You have to love life when you’re in really deep trouble,” said poet Robin Blaser. So what about if, on the other hand, you’re in only shallow trouble? Do you have a mandate to just sort of *like* life a little more? Or can you, with a little work, exploit the mild disturbance that the shallow trouble provides in order to dramatically pump up your adoration of life? I hope that your actions in the coming week, Capricorn, will be a big “yes” in response to that question. I’m happy to tell you that you can wangle a big boost from a small inconvenience.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Some bars are now charging fines to people who drunkenly puke on their floors. I advise you to stay out of such places in the coming week.

Better yet, don’t get so wasted that you hurl *anywhere.* It’s one of those rare periods when every little sin will be quickly punished, when every excess will provoke an equal and opposite reaction. On the other hand, this is also a time when even minor eruptions of virtue will be immediately rewarded, when every brave act and self-disciplined shift will bring you an opportunity.

PISCES

Feb. 19-March 20 Two friends of mine, a couple engaged to be wed, rode their bicycles for days up the Northern California coast from San Francisco to Oregon. They saw many other riders pedaling from north to south during their trip, but they rarely encountered anyone heading in the same direction they were. Why? The wind was blowing against them the entire way. When they stopped to rest they would sometimes meet and talk with bicyclists whose destination was San Francisco. “Why are you riding against the wind?” the other travelers inevitably wanted to know. My friends enjoyed replying, “We’re building our characters so we’ll be strong enough to stay in love after we’re married.” They’re your role models for the coming weeks, Pisces. Do some against-the-wind work to prepare yourself for your next big assignment, which is to make your intimate relationships more interesting and invigorating and enduring.

and $35 per month for both classes. Call 233-1951. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 912-233-1951.

819-8800. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www.sjchs.org/

Kung Fu

A balanced life

The Temple of Martial Arts is a Kung Fu school where men and women of all levels of martial arts experience come together to learn the art of Wing Chun and Tai Chi. SiFu Michael, 429-9241. Through Sept. 11.

Belly Dance for Fitness

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. AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. 912-447-6605. www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm

Fitness 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/ Every Monday 5-6pm beginning Aug. 25 and ending Oct. 6. Focuses on aerobic workout for all ages and skill levels. $12 per class or $80 upfront for all eight. Nicole Edge, kleokatt@ gmail.com or 596-0889. Through Oct. 6.

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

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.

Fit Lunch

FIT LUNCH - Join us for a 30 to 40 Minute workout on your lunch hour. Classes offered Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10:45am until 2:00pm by Fitness Body & Balance Personal Training Studio. Classes are organized and led by 2 Certified Personal Trainers and will utilize a variety of 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.

Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga with Mary Ann is offered Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Participants must be 18 or older. Mat and blanket are required. Limited to 12 participants. Pre-register at adultenrichment@uusavanah.org or call 234-0980. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah upstairs in Phillippa’s Place. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912-234-0980. 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.

Ladies Livin Smart fitness club

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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. 912- 819-6000. 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. Multiclass discounts are available. The instructor is Betsy Boyd Strong. Walk-ins 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 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www.sjchs.org/

National Gymnastics Day

Whitemarsh Island YMCA will host a free gymnastics open house on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Appropriate for children 2 and up. YMCA Whitemarsh Island, 135 Whitemarsh Island Rd. 912-897-6158.

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 8196463. 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.

Rolf Method Bodywork

for posture, chronic pain and alignment of body/mind/spirit. Jeannie Kelley, LMT, certified advanced Rolf practitioner. www. islandsomatherapy.com, 843-422-2900.

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 898-7714.

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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 5:306:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 819-6463.

Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org

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Tai Chi Relaxation Class

is held Sundays from 3-4:30 p.m. at The Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Rd., Whitemarsh Center.

898-0361 or www.thesavannahyogaroomm.com.

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.

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

“The Rainbow Connection”— someday you’ll find it by matt Jones | Answers on page 40 ©2008 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com) For answers to this puzzle, call: 1-900-226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Or to bill to your credit card, call: 1-800-655-6548. Reference puzzle #0373.

Across

1 Former Supreme Court justice Abe 7 Crafts from another planet 11 Armenia, once: abbr.

14 Camden Yards player 15 Survivor in the movie “Aliens” 16 Figure skater Midori 17 Patterns that chickens run in?

19 ___-Tse (figure in Taoism) 20 Raid target 21 Totally 22 They follow I 23 Fade off in buzz?

26 “West Side Story” side 28 Word before strain or candy 29 1997 CBS flop with Bronson Pinchot 30 Checks the totals again 33 Where swamp creatures get married?

36 Muesli bit 37 Mnemonic that figures into each theme entry’s “color shift” (from top to bottom) 39 “___ Stone” (ABC show with Jonny Lee Miller) 40 Site where donkeys are allowed to make noise?

42 Altima maker 44 “Never ___ Give You Up” (song featured in the YouTube prank “Rickrolling”) 45 Auto racer Fabi 46 “___ the highest bidder!”

48 Actress Gertz greeting guests?

53 March Madness org.

54 “It’s not that exciting” 55 Scratch-’n’-sniff sticker feature 56 Long time 57 French woman with a sexy shape?

61 “Breaking Bad” network 62 One side in an eternal battle 63 NYC subway line that runs from Bedford Park Boulevard to Brighton Beach 64 Billy ___ Williams 65 Send a quick message, perhaps 66 Cord for a jumper

Down

1 ___ point 2 University of Maine town 3 Disturbs the peace, maybe 4 High-ranked tournament player 5 What bars need a license to sell: abbr.

6 Endangered baleen whale variety 7 “No more!”

8 Plummeted 9 Come up short 10 Road map lines: abbr.

11 Comfy after-bath outfits 12 Follow way too closely 13 W offerings 18 Bust some rhymes 22 NHL recordholder Jaromír 24 Fixture that dogs may pee on 25 “So what’ll it be already?”

26 Embedded 27 Less likely to float away 29 14-across’s gp.

30 Former “The Daily Show” correspondent Corddry 31 Clip-on locale 32 In brief 33 ___ Khan 34 Ending for pay or Cray 35 Bombay Sapphire liquor 38 “___ verily” 41 Sage voiced by Frank Oz 43 Layover 46 Golf legend Sam 47 “___ All Ye Faithful” 48 Passed out on the poker table?

49 Electrical resistance unit 50 “What ___!” (“Bummer!”)

51 Rentable entertainment 52 “Me, Myself & ___” (2000 film) 54 DIII times III 57 Bumped into 58 “___ Maria” (popular wedding song) 59 Fade, like the tide 60 Jack Bauer’s org.

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. 912-2322994. www.savannahyoga.com/

Yogalates Classes

are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing on Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. in Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. The cost is $30 for four sessions or $50 for eight sessions. Call 819-6463. 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.

Gay & Lesbian First City Network Board Meeting

Meets the first Monday at 6:30 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. 236-CITY or www.firstcitynetwork.org. First City Network, 307 E Harris St. 912-236-CITY. www.firstcitynetwork.net/

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. 912-236-CITY. www.firstcitynetwork.net/

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. 912236-CITY. www.firstcitynetwork.net/

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.

Readings & Signings Barnes & Noble Events

Events for August: Aug. 1 @ 7 pm - midnight release party for Stephenie Meyer’s “Breaking Dawn.” Aug. 2 @ 2-4pm Dr. Bryant Welch will sign “State of Confusion.” Aug. 6 @ 10am storytime with “Madam President” by Lane Smith.

Aug. 9 @ 10-11am American Girl Tea Party for ages 5-12. Aug. 13 @ 10am storytime with “The Way Back Home” by Oliver Jeffers. Aug. 16 @ 2-4pm author Doug Paul will sign “Sidhe.” Aug. 17 @ 2-4pm author Safiyyah Hines will sign “Day Dreams and Reality.” Aug. 20 @ 10am storytime with “Bertie at Bedtime” by Marcus Pfister.

Aug. 23 @ 2-4pm author Debbie Zep will sign “Svannah: A Photographic Portrait.” Aug. 24 @ 2-4 p.m. author Pamela Mueller will sign “Aloha Crossing.” Aug. 27 @ 10am storytime with “Here Comes the Crocodile” by Kathryn White. Through Aug. 27. Barnes & Noble, 7804 Abercorn Street.

Carol Jean Drolet book signing

Author of “My White Coccoon” will sign books Saturday, Aug. 2 from 1-5pm at Riverfront Market Place on River Street. Through Aug. 2.

Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club

meets the last Sunday at 4 p.m. at the AfricanAmerican 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/

Religious & Spiritual 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. 912-3547038. www.oglethorpemall.com/

Dream Circle

This formulated technique for sorting out dreams is easy, meaningful and fun and can be taught in five minutes. It will be held monthly at Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St., entrance on Macon Street. To register, e-mail adultenrichment@uusavannah.org of call 234-0980. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912-234-0980. www. uusavannah.org

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

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

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.

Meditators Unite!

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/

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/

New Life Fellowship Vacation Bible School

Children in grades 1-6 can attend VBS Jungle Jaunt Aug. 10-14 from 6-8:30pm at New Life Fellowship, 12915 White Bluff Rd. Crafts, music, refreshments, stories and more. Through Aug. 14.

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 overcomingbyfaith.org.

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)

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. 912233-4766. www.trinitychurch1848.org/

Recruiting Church Launch Team

If you are interested in becoming part of an innovative multi-cultural church startup in West Chatham, contact Steve at 748-6439 or see www.ekklesiasavannah.org. .

Savannah Buddhist Sitting Group

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

A liberal religious community where different people with different beliefs gather as one faith. On Sunday August 3 11 AM First Harvest by Mary Ann Muller. Near the end of summer the people of the land take the 1st harvest (Lammas) of the grain. What are you harvesting? Join Mary Ann in a service that blends pagan ritual with UU service. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, Troup Sq. Habersham & Harris Streets. 234-0980, uusavannah.org

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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.

Unity of Savannah

A church of unconditional love and acceptance. Sunday service is at 11 a.m. Youth church and childcare also are at 11 a.m. 2320 Sunset Blvd. Call 355-4704 or visit www. unityofsavannah.org. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. 912-355-4704. www. unityofsavannah.org/

Support Groups ADD and Behavior Support Group

meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Mindspring Center in the Ranicki Chiropractic Complex, 1147 W. Highway 80 in Pooler. RSVP is requested. Call 7486463 or frontdesk@mindspringcenter.com.

Al Anon Family Groups

A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics meets Monday at 12:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. at 1501 Eisenhower Dr. and Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Goodwill on Sallie Mood Drive. Call 598-9860 or visit http://al_ anon_savannah.freeservers.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous

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Alzheimer’s Association Support Group

meets every second Monday at 10am at the Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Call Tara Redd and Lauren Dutko at 631-0675.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group

The group is for caregivers, family members and friends of persons affected by Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia-causing illnesses and meets the first Monday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 111 of the Skidaway Island Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway. Visit www.alzga.org or call 920-2231.

Amputee Support Group

Open to all patients who have had a limb amputated and their families or caregivers.

Call 355-7778 or 353-9635.

Backus Children’s Hospital Support Group for Parents

who have a seriously ill child receiving treatment on an inpatient or outpatient basis. A case manager facilitates the meetings, and a child life specialist provides an arts and crafts activity Meets once a week. Call Donna at 350-5616. Backus Children’s Hospital, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-1KID. www.memorialhealth.com/backus

Backus Children’s Hospital Support Group for Parents of Children with Bleeding Disorders

meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Health. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285. Backus Children’s Hospital, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-1KID. www. memorialhealth.com/backus

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2 Bed, 1 Bath, Eat-in Kitchen, Washer/Dryer hookup. $525/month.

2112 EAST 62ND

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1226 WESTON WAY

(Pooler-Garden Acres) 3 Bed, 1-1/2 Bath, Carport, Laundry, Fenced Yard, 1160 Sqft. $925/month.

162 MARIAN

Nottingham. 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Just Remodeled, 1161 Sqft. $925/month.

1512 EAST 54TH

3 Bed, 1 Bath, Side porch, Detached Garage, Fenced Yard. $995/month.

141 EAST 57TH

3 Bed, 2 Bath, Living, Dining, Porch, Carpet. $995/month.

105 BRANDLEWOOD

3 Bed, 2 Bath, Eat-in Kitchen, Deck, Garage, Big Yard (Fenced), 1219Sqft. $995/month

1428 BELAIRE

(Cloverdale) 1850 Sq.ft. 4 Bed, 2 Bath, Living Room, Eat-in Kitchen, 2 Dens, Wa s h e r / D r ye r H o o k u p, Fenced Yard. $1,100/mo.

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(Off Whitfield) 1800 Sq.ft. 4 Bed, 2 Bath, New Paint, New C a r p e t , F e n c e d Ya r d . $1150/month.

402 COLUMBUS 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Living, Dining, Den w/kitchen. Carpet. $1300/month.

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3 Bed, 2 Bath, Carport, Living Room, Eat-in Kitchen, New Kitchen, Den, 2315 Sq.ft. Fenced Yard. Just Remodeled. $1400/month.

721 EAST 51ST

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818 DYCHES 1BR/1BA cottage. $550/month.

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2205 FLORIDA AVE. 3BR/1BA, LR, all appliances, fenced backyard. $790/month, $750/deposit. Call 912-844-6294.

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4BR 3 BA large house has high ceilings, wood floors, ch&a, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, new carpet & paint. Close to SCAD. $850/month $800 deposit 2113 Harden St. Corner of harden & W. 37th st. Contact info at house.

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BURNSIDE ISLAND - Deepwater 9 Amanda Drive: floating dock, 3BR, 2BA, LR, large eat-in kitchen w/dishwasher, large fenced yard, garage, C H/A, near ICW, outdoor kitchen. No pets or smoking. $1800/month.

3 Pemberton Ct. 4BR or 3BR w/office, 2BA, LR, DR, furnished eat-in kitchen, sunroom, garage, fenced yard $1650.

10804 White Bluff Rd. 4BR, 3BA, LR, DR, den, furnished eat-in kitchen, workshop, large lot $1600/month.

136 Runner’s Road Wilmington Island-3BR, 3BA, LR, DR, den, furnished eat-in kitchen, garage $1400/month.

8906 Harmon Bluff Rd. 3BR, 1.5BA, LR, DR, furnished updated kitchen, den, washer/dryer included, CHA, Tidal creek $1200/month.

homes for rent 855 1734 E. 33rd St. 3BR, 1BA, LR, furnished eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer connection, CH/A, fenced yard $850/month.

1919 Causton Bluff 3BR, 1BA, LR, DR, furnished kitchen, washer/dryer connection, CH/A $750/month.

1940 Utah St. 2BR, 1BA, LR, furnished kitchen, garage w/workshop, CH/A $725/month.

2216 Capital St. 2BR, 1BA, LR, furnished kitchen, large family room, laundry room, screened porch, workroom in back $725/month.

Pam T. Property 6920038 Completely renovated 2BR, 1BA, new kitchen, hardwood floors, Central heat & air, washer/dryer hookup, References & employment required, 1232 E. 54th Street. $550/rent, $550/deposit. Section 8 we l c o m e t o a p p l y.

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Eastside Mississippi Ave: Large 3 bedroom, living room, kitchen with stove, fridge, and washer dryer connections.

CH&A, $750/month $350 security deposit.

Jim, lic agent 398-6211 FOR RENT 1323 E. Duffy St. Large Duplex - Close to SCAD Pets Welcome!

2BR/2 Full Baths, Fenced Yard, New Everything, Fully Renovated, All Electric, New HVAC, Internet & Cable Ready $1,000/Month. Great for 2 or 3 People.

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Isle of Hope Large, Luxury 3Bedrooms, 2 bath. $1700/month. 6 months lease with opt i o n t o b u y.

Call 912-660-2848 For Rent/Lease 3BR/2BA home in grove hill subdivision. Abercorn just west of Georgetown, safe and convenient neighborhood with great amenities large den with fireplace, living room dining room and eat in kitchen, finished garage large utility room, huge screened porch, fenced yard, some pets ok. $1000-$1200/mo negotiable depending on lease term. 1st and Last months rent deposit and Background check required. Call 964-1900 weekdays. www.ConneCtsavannah.Com online listings and Content

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505 Lucian Court Southside. Renovated, 3BR, 2BA, living room, kitchen/breakfast, den, large deck, outside storage. $124,900, with new loan $3,750 Down.

To t a l p a y m e n t $930/mo. (approx.)

416 Woodcliff Drive Edgewater Park .

Renovated brick home, 3BR, 2BA, living room w/fire place, eat-in kitchen, den, fenced yard. $134,900 with new loan. $4,050 Down, total payments $1,050/mo. (approx.)

POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING 898-0078 (Sales) Also marketed by Summit Homes & Land, LLC 247-4298 or 858-2858

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1412 E. 56th St. Renovated, 3BR, 1BA, living room, eat-in kitchen, den, large fenced yard, carport. $895 + deposit $885.

2248 Utah St. Renovated, 3BR, 1BA, living room w/fireplace, large kitchen, sep. dining room, utility room, fenced yard. $850 + deposit $840.

2250 Utah St. Renovated 3BR, 1BA, living room, eat-in kitchen, utility room, fenced yard. $785 + deposit $775.

109 Zipperer Dr. 3BR, 2BA, LR, eat-in kitchen, large fenced yard. $775 + deposit $765.

1202 E. 32nd St. 3BR, 1BA, LR/DR, inside laundry. $750 + deposit $740.

Garden City Area 3/BR, 1-1/2/BA, laundry room and garage.

Large backyard. $950/month negotiable. Section8 Welcome. 912-631-0988.

NEAR SAVANNAH Clean Spacious 3BR/1.5BA, CH&A, new-carpet, double-garage, Laundry Rm, near Effingham Schools, re fe re n ce s re q u i re d.

Available Immediately. $800/month+deposit.

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Nice 2br house, new ceramic floors throughout, new paint, and furnished kitchen, no pets $ 6 1 0 m o . C a l l 912-355-5971 POOLER 3 NANTUCKET Court: 4-bedrooms, 2-baths $1,075.

136 BERWICK LAKES Blvd.: 3-bedrooms, 2-baths $950.

145 BLUELAKE Blvd.: 3-bedrooms, 2-baths $1000.

26 KATAMA WAY: 2-bedrooms, 2-baths $1200.

19 VINEYARD HAVEN: 4-bedrooms, 2-baths $1250.

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EASTSIDE SAVANNAH 1335 E. 54th Street: 3-bedrooms, 1-bath $800.

1302 E. 38th Street: 2-bedrooms, 1-bath $650.

WESTSIDE SAVANNAH 814 W. 44th Street: 3-bedrooms, 2-baths “Like New Homes” $850.

129 ALFRED Street: 3-bedrooms, 1-bath $675.

2313 HARDEN Street: 2-bedrooms, 1-bath $600.

RENT: DUPLEX 1117 E. 53rd Street

2 b e d ro o m s, 1 b a t h $550/month plus $ 5 5 0 / d e p o s i t . Two blocks off Waters Ave, close to Daffin park. Call Adam at 912-695-9081, Days/Nights/Weekends.

Pe t s O K w i t h Ap proval. References & Credit Check Re quired on Rentals.

898-4135 (Rentals) GOOD CREDIT DISCOUNT 101 Wisteria Ct. 2Br/1Ba Duplex, Fenced Yard, CH&A $675/mo Call 912-925-5678

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Aug 1st. 2 Bd/1Ba House o n E b e n e e ze r C re e k $700mo+$700 Dep, W/D Included. Call 912-772-4281

9781 Whitfield Avenue, 3-bedrooms 2-baths, fireplace, eat-in-kitchen, 1-car garage, central heat/air, $875/month $850/deposit. No Section 8, Credit Check Req u i r e d .

C a l l 912-507-6780

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Sumter 4BR/2BA, fix-ups. house in

4BR/2.5BA; 2-car garage.

#57 Edgewater $850 2BR/2BA Gated Condo.

GUYTON 212 Walker Drive $995 3BR/2BA; Bonus Room

912-352-0983

www.LanierRealty.com For Details & Photos SOUTHSIDE AREA - 81 Belmont St. off LaRoche.

3BR/1BA, new central heat/air, large family room w/fireplace, furnished kitchen, garage, washer/dryer hookup, large fenced yard. Outside pet ok. $950/month, $950/deposit. Available 8/11. No Section 8. Call 912-352-8251.

Thunder Bolt Area

3BD/2BA CH/A W/D Connect, All Electric, Front Porch on Park, Call Bill $950mo.

912-355-7055

UPCHURCH ENTERPRISES 912-354-7737 MOVE-IN SPECIAL

Thunderbolt 2BR/1BA, Great location, across from ball park. $750/Rent, $750/Deposit.

Thunderbolt 2BR/1BA, large family room in back. Across from ball park. $800/Rent, $800/Deposit.

19 English Saddle Court 3BR/2BA, includes refrigerator, stove, dishwasher & gar bage disposal, new paint & new carpet, single car garage, fenced yard.

No pets, no smoking. $ 1 0 0 0 / R e n t , $1000/Deposit.

Commercial Prop. for Rent on Abercorn Street.

Call for details.

Very Nice!

RICE HOPE: 4BR, 2-1/2BA. Includes water park, clubhouse, pond, phone, internet, satellite TV and lawncare. $1600/month. Near Savannah, I-95, Airport.

Call John, 695-8222, Kevin, 224-2330.

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5 Avocet Way $1595

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Homes For Rent *2 Bedroom/1 Bath, 1319 E. 56th St. $650.00 *3 Bedroom/1 Bath, 410 Delores Avenue $850.00 *4 Bedroom/1 Bath, 13 Hibiscus Avenue $865.00 912-507-7934 or 912-927-2853

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commercial property for sale 840 COMMERCIAL LOT with small building near Derenne & Waters next to CVS. Zoned PBC. 80ftX100ft. $180,000.

Call Tony, 441-5296.

224 W. Park Ave. 1BR, 1BA, LR, furnished kitchen, washer/dryer included $700/month.

12510 White Bluff 2BR, 2BA, LR, furnished kitchen, screened porch, water/trash incl. $685/month.

1107 E. 57th St. 2BR, 1BA, LR, furnished kitchen, washer/dryer connection, CH/A, gas heat $600/month.

654 E. 36th St. 2BR, 1BA, LR, furnished kitchen, washer/dryer connection, hardwood floors, lower unit. $595/month.

730-1/2 E. Anderson St. 2BR, 1BA, LR, furnished eat-in kitchen, CH/A, washer/dryer included $550/month.

Townhomes/ condos for renT 860 Condo for Rent - Southside Nice 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath. 2 floor condo w/fireplace, open floor plan, patio, pool, tennis. $925/month +deposit.

No smokers, No pets.

912-547-3029 Executive Condo for rent in Historic Savannah.

Available Aug 1st. $1800/monthly.

Available short or long term. 2 BR, stainless steel appliances including washer/dryer. Contact directly at 302-530-2148 or email travellewis@aol.com ApArtments for rent 865 1222 ROGER STREET: Bay view Savannah. 2BR Apt. with refrigerator and stove, total electric, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookup. $550/month & deposit.

Call 912-655-4454.

1334 WALDBURG (B)

1 bed, 1 Bath, New Carpet, Wa s h e r / D r ye r h o o ku p. $425/month

1217 CONNECTICUT

(Apt.) Off Louisiana Ave. 2 B e d, 1 B at h , L a u n d r y $495/month.

1122-1/2 EAST 37TH

2 Bed, 1 Bath, 2-Story Garage Apt. Big Kitchen w/island, Washer/Dryer hookup. $595/month.

1202 VICTORY DR.

2 Bed, 1 Bath, Living, Eat-in Kitchen. $595/month.

210 WEST 61ST (Duplex)

3 Bed, 1 Bath, Laundry, Private Porch, Parking, 990Sqft. $595/month.

245 HOLLAND DR. #8

(Southside - At Home Depot) 1 Bed, 1 Bath, Laundry $595/month.

2220 E. VICTORY DR. #4

2-Story Townhome, Living, Dining, Fireplace, 2 Bed, 1-1/2 Bath, Laundry, Courtyard. $750/month.

731 HENRY 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Laundry, Big, 1600 Sqft. Balcony, Parking. $795/month.

109 WEST 40TH 208 E. Taylor St. Historic Townhouse -2BR, 1.5BA, LR, DR, furnished kitchen, nook, office $1500/month.

3 Kingslan Ct. 2BR, 2BA, LR w/fireplace, dining area, furnished kitchen, screened porch $950/month.

808 Park Ave. 2BR, 1BA, office/3rd BR, LR, furnished eat-in kitchen, upper unit $750/month.

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2 bedroom 1 bath apartment off Waters, 575/month, information call: 659-6206.

2BR/1BA Apt. CAROLINE DRIVE New carpet, new paint, all electric. $625/month. Call 655-4303.

2br apartment $220 wk, studio apartment $170 wk all utilities included+cable call 912-220-3828 3 BR, 2 BA 1,700 sq.ft. Starland District. AC, dw, w/d hookup, offst. pkg. 40th and Drayton. No smoking, pets OK with dep.

Av a i l a b l e 8 / 1 . $ 1 , 7 0 0 / m o.

236-3660.

3 B R A PA R T M E N T , Downtown. Security system, off-street parking. hardwood floors, crown molding, high ceilings, washer/dryer. $975/month. Call 912-341-5477.

508 E. 32nd St. Large 1 Bdr on 2nd Floor with Balcony, all hardwood floors, washer/dr yer hookup, $ 5 7 5 / m o n t h .

912-484-7821 595 WEST 54th STREET: 2 Bedroom Apartments, 1.5 baths, washer/dryer connection, total electric, deposit $630, $630 monthly. Section 8 Welc o m e .

C a l l 912-232-7659.

820-B West 47th Street,.Refurbished 2 bedroom 1bath with great view, second floor apt. $500/rent deposit required Call 236-5032

Abercorn & Mercy Blvd

Very nice 1BR, Kitchen, Bath, fridge, stove and all utilities included, private entrance $600/mo 925-4728.

Apartment For Rent 1210-B E. 70th St. $450/mo. - 1BR, 1 Bath Available Mid August (Back Part of House) Call 756-6726 for more info - Roommate needed for Tenant in 1208 E. 70th St. ARDSLEY PARK 522 E. 54th Street-garage apt. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, hardwood floors,

EAST 38TH STREET

Nice one bedroom furnished efficiency apt.

Utilities included, cable, central air and heat, full size refrigerator, private bath, coin operated washer/drye r, ve r y s e c u re. $160/week. No Pets.

Call 912-660-2848, 912-507-4595 or 912-355-2831.

Great Apartment!

Ardsley Park/Baldwin Park 1BR/1BA with separate living and dining rooms, dishwasher. $650/month.

Call: 912-441-1999.

SOUTHSIDE 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms $595 - $895

“Move-In Special” 1st Month Rent Free *NEW Carpet *NEW Paint *NEW Kitchen * NEW HVAC *W/D Connection *Refrigerator w/Icemaker *Large Closets *Cable Access

Andover Crossing 10612 Middleground Road

CALL TODAY 912-352-0983

Studio apt for rent. 821 Amaranth Street. Your own private entrance.

Cozy living. Quiet area.

Completely furnished, newly renovated, Cable accessible, Utilities included. $100 deposit. $175/week. Interested parties call 441-5468

WEEKLY SPECIAL

L a u r e l Lo d g e . Fu r nished efficiency apartment. All utilities paid, free cable, full size refrigerator. Starting at $160 weekly. No P e t s .

C a l l 912-660-2848, 912-507-4595 or 912-355-2831.

WHEELER STREET Brick duplex 2 bedroom , furnished kitchen, washer, dryer connections, central heat/air. No pets $625mo.

Call 912-661-48114 duplexes for rent 870 3BR +Bonus room, 2.5/BA duplex. Isle of Hope Area. Jacuzzi tub in Master Bath, New Tile/carpet. $925. Call Eric:220-1566

Mobile HoMes For rent 875 MOBILE HOMES: Available for rent. Located in mobile home park.

Starting at $450 per month and up.

912-658-4462 or 925-1831.

WHY RENT? *2 LOCATIONS* Hwy. 17 / Georgetown Lot C25 2BR/1BA $425 dep/$425 Rent $9,900 / $459-Buy Lot C28 2BR/1BA $465 Dep/$465 Rent $9,900 / $459-Buy Lot C19 2BR/2BA $475 Dep/$475 Rent $13,900 / $476-Buy Lot G13 3BR/2BA $17,900 / $600-Buy Lot G72 3BR/2BA $14,900 / $568-Buy Lot G54 2BR/2BA $495 Dep/$495 Rent $13,900 / $476-Buy Lot G65 2BR/2BA $14,900 / $515-Buy *WATER/TRASH *SETUP INCLUDED *CASH DISCOUNT *OWNER FINANCING *ONLY $2500 DOWN

Call Today!

CommerCial ProPerty For rent 890 Ogelthorpe Mall Area -1200sq ft with 3 Offices, Conference Rm, Reception Area, Restroom and Breakroom. $1100 mo Call Tri County Commercial 912-629-0445 SPACE for Church, Office, Warehouse. Also 3BR/2BA Home, fully carpeted, central air. Affordably priced.

912-441-1397.

Room FoR Rent 895 2 EFFICIENCY ROOM FOR RENT! Completely furnished! ALL utilities included! Has kitchen & private bath. No sharing! $150/week, $75 dep o s i t .

Ca l l 912-844-6282, ask for Jermaine.

CLEAN, FURNISHED Room, on busline, $85-$115/week plus deposit. Call 236-1952 or 210-1327.

Efficiency Apartments: Fully furnished 2 bedrooms, Unfurnished Apt’s. available as well.

Micro., Stove, and Refrigerator included. Near Bus line. Call Robert: 912-272-1197.

Room FoR Rent 895

TransporTaTion

Trucks & Vans 920

cars 910

Lariat, Ext. Cab Pick-up. 302 V-8, One owner. $1500. Call 912-655-3070.

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LOOK THIS WAY FOR A PLACE TO STAY Furnished, affordable room available includes u t i l i t y, c a b l e , r e f r i g e r a t o r, c e n tral heat/air. $115-$140 weekly, no deposit.

C a l l 912-844-3609 NEED A ROOM? STOP LOOKING! Great rooms available ranging from $115 to $140 weekly. Includes refrigerators, cable w i t h H B O, c e n t r a l heat/air. No deposit.

Call 912-398-7507.

NICE ROOM, Near K roger, on busline.

Cable, refrigerator, microwave, air. No drugs.

Call 912-441-1397.

ROOM FOR RENT

All utilities included with cable, microwave, mini-refrigerators. $ 1 0 0 - $ 1 5 0 / w e e k l y.

Call 912-507-7174 or 912-844-7274.

ROOM FOR RENT: In ver y nice home in Wi n d s o r Fo r e s t o n LaVida Golf Course.

Everything furnished, non-smoking home, complete house privileges. Off-street parking. Female preferred. $400/rent, $390/deposit. Call 925-6940 or 844-4211 ROOMS AND UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS for RENT at Waters and Anderson St. (1024 Anderson) Call 912-944-0105

ROOMS FOR RENT: $125/weekly. Washer/dryer, cable, central h e a t / a i r. C a l l 912-596-0847.

ROOMS FOR RENT

$85 to $115 per week.

East side, on busline.

Clean, central heat/air, appliances. No deposit. 912-398-3241.

ROOMS FOR RENT

$95 to $165/PER WEEK. Refrigerator, Microwave, Cable, T V, Te l e p h o n e, Ce nt ra l Heat/Air, Washer/Dryer, on the Bus line.

912-507-1549.

ROOMS FOR RENT: East 39th Street. Nice spacious, furnished rooms with central heat/air, refrigerator, cable, W/D. $125/weekly. Call Corey 912-844-9837 ROOMS FOR RENT Eastside to West side.

Starting at $125/weekly. Call: 912-695-2669.

1998 Buick Bonneville Only 53,000 miles, V-6, air-conditioning, electrical locks, runs good, good brakes and tires. $3000. 912.925.7099 1998 FORD CONTOUR, good motor and transmission, 4 good tires, body in good shape $600. Call 728-9513.

‘ 8 7 B E N T L E Y: G r e a t shape, 90K, Black, peanut butter interior. Asking $27,500 OBO. ‘97 CADDY: Great shape,

61K, Burgundy, white leather interior. Asking $4,500 OBO. ‘98 Mustang Convertible, New paint, tires and mags, Must see to appreciate $5,495 OBO. ‘97 GMC Crew Cab Dulley $6,595 OBO. Call 912-507-8333

AUTO REPAIRS

Need service but low on cash? Call 912-441-2150 for details.

FENDER BENDER? Paint & Body Work.

Reasonably Priced.

Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932.

HARD TO FIND PARTS Foreign and Domestic.

Call 912-441-2150 MUST SELL! 1997 Crown Victoria LX, loaded. One o w n e r, R e d . A s k i n g $3750 OBO. Good condition. Call 912-675-5706 in Rincon.

VW PASSAT 1999, $5300 St at i o n va g o n , l i g ht blue, 4 c yl, sunroof, cruise ctrl, 67k mi, 25/32 mpg, full size spare tire, 1 owner, garage kept, not smoking, keeps ten years powertrane warra nt y. N e w : b at te r y, front tires, timing belt.

All services in VadenVW: runs great, ver y good air cond. Has minor defects only. “Blue Book” estimates $6200.

351-0873 Trucks & Vans 920

1987 GMC Sierra $2500 OBO. G.D. Stereo, stainless steel, diamond plate tool Box included.

912-355-2607, 912.844.0723

‘93 FORD F-150 XLT

CARGO VAN, like new.

New tires, single axle, 2” hitch. $1200. Call 719-989-7237, Savannah.

SUVS 930 ‘02 CHEVROLET Z71 TAHOE. Black, 103K miles, leather seats, premium s o u n d s y s . S u n r o o f, loaded on options. $12,950. Call 308-9913.

03 FORD EXPEDITION: 102K miles. Good condition, new stereo, Loaded! $6500 OBO. Call 912-856-3225.

1995 FORD EXPLORER. O n e o w n e r, n e v e r wrecked, excellent condition! All leather, power windows, power doors, power seats, trailer towing package new tires, new A/C compress o r. $ 2 8 0 0 . C a l l 912-441-6805.

Motorcycles/ AtVs 940 85 Goldwing Aspercage Motorcycle good condition. $3500 OBO 773-744-0762 912.441.8021 Boats & accessories 950 Boat/Motor/Trailer For S ale 14Ft Aluminum Boat, V-Bow Runabout Type. 15 Horsepower Mercury, Like New. Galv a n i z e d Tr a i l e r. To p Notch Rig Of Rare Q u a l i t y. B o a t / M o t o r Combo Ver y Speedy. $1,800.00. 912-691-0737 Two 2005 Yamaha FX Waverunner Jet Ski’s Both are like New Rarely Used. $7000, & $8000 FX Cruiser.

Call 912-660-2848 Campers/rVs 960 2000 26ft. COACHMAN CATALINA LITE TT. Rear queen bed, sleeps 6.

Everything looks brand new. Used 8 times. Nonsmoking. $7,000.

912-925-7837.

2001 31’ Winnebago Miniwinnie, Mint condition, 450 heavy duty V- 1 0 Tr i to n . 2 1 , 0 0 0 miles, 1 slideout, split bath, CB, generator, sleeps 7, VCR/CD Player. $45,000. Selling Due To Illness. 912-354-2593 2006 18 ft Pioneer TT Like New all the Extras used 4 times, Selling due t o h e a l t h Pro b l e m s. $10,500 OBO. Call 912-355-6337

Buy. Sell.

FREE!

Full of bright ideas

per week, first and last required. 441-2907. Located on Garrard off Hwy. 17S and Gamble Road. Limit 2 people.

ApArtments for rent 865 new paint, furnished kitchen. $650/monthly + deposit.

912-658-2422 or 912-658-3763.

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