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Art Review

Art, Opposed

Protest art is a rarity in Savannah.

This weekend is your last chance to catch the politically-charged show ‘Art in Opposition’ at Indigo Sky Community Gallery on Waters Avenue. Pictured here is a piece called ‘American Dream’ by Yi-Hsin Tzeng.

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We’d love for you to fill out the ballot inside, but we’d like it even better if you’d fill out an online ballot at connectsavannah.com | 18

Local yoga instructor Kelley Boyd has been chosen to give free lessons in the New Orleans Superdome | 11

Charles Wadsworth on the concert he’s bringing to town -- and the reasons why he probably won’t do it again | 24

Brian MacGregor brings his dream-inspired art to Gallery Espresso this month | 34

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Thursday MusicAlive!

What: Nationally renowned chamber musicians will perform a series of five concerts at various Live Oak Public Library branches.

When and Where: April 10 at 2 p.m. at the Island Branch, 125 Wilmington Island Rd.; and 4:30 p.m. at the South Effingham Branch on GA 21 in Rincon; April 11 at 2:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Branch, 537 E. Henry St.; and 4:30 p.m. at the Kayton Branch, 624 W. Gwinnett St.; and April 12 at 10 a.m. at the Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St. Cost: Free.

The Big Read: Events for this Week

What, When and Where:

The film Fahrenheit 451 will be presented April 10 at 6 p.m. at the Telfair Museum.

A day-long symposium of discussions about the book will be presented April 11 beginning at 10 a.m. at Savannah State University’s Kennedy Fine Arts Center.

Freedom Road, an evening of students reading excerpts and original poetry and essays, will be held April 12 at 11 a.m. at Savannah Mall Center Court.

Bradbury’s Biographer: An Evening with Sam Weller will be presented April 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church.

Fahrenheit 451 & Censorship will be presented April 16 at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble.

Cost: Free.

Historic Savannah Theatre: Return to the 50s

What: Return to America’s

most beloved decade of music with more than 60 rock and roll classics and

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Graphic designer Chip Kidd gives a talk at Trustees Theatre on April 16

Savannah Children’s Theatre continues its run of Our Town

DooWop harmonies.

When: April 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. and April 13, 20 and 27 at 3 p.m.

Where: 222 Bull St. Cost: Adults $33, youth 17 and under $16.

Info: 233-7764.

surrounded by gardens, walking trails, a pond and amphitheater.

When: April 11 and 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The yard sale will be held Saturday, April 5.

Where: 1388 Eisenhower Dr.

Moon River Brewing 9th Anniversary Celebration

SSU Literary Circle

When: April 10 from 9-11

p.m.

Where: Moon River Brew-

ing Co., 21 W. Bay St.

Info: 447-0943 or newslet-

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Garden Center and Botanical Garden Plant Sale and Yard Sale What: Savannah Area

Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. will host this event in an 1840s farmhouse

Freebie of the Week |

What: Lynn Markovich

Bryant, author of I’m Black and I’m Proud, wished the white girl, which focuses on interrelationships of blacks and whites through an account of her personal experiences.

When: April 11 at 10 a.m.

Where: Savannah State University Fine Arts Building’s Whiting Auditorium, Room 112.

Cost: Free.

40th Annual Blessing of the Fleet Festival

What: A street parade, a boat parade, vendors, Art in the Park, a kids’ fishing tournament, carnival, fireworks and a performance

by Sammy Kershaw.

When: April 11, 12 and 13.

Where: Darien.

Cost: $5 per day for ages 13

and up.

Info: 437-6684 or www. blessingofthefleet.com.

Jepson Live

What: Live music, plus all exhibitions will be open.

When: April 11, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts.

Cost: $10.

Info: 790-8800 or www. telfair.org.

Savannah Children’s Theatre: Our Town

What: A seasoned troupe of theatrical teens present this production.

When: April 11 at 7 p.m. and April 12 and 13 at 3 p.m.

Where: Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 E Victory Dr. Cost: $10.

INFO: www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org/.

Savannah Community Theatre: Vanities What: An uproarious

comedy about growing up and finding out what life is really about.

soundboard.

When: April 11, 12, 17, 18

and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and April 13 and 20 at 3 p.m.

Where: Savannah Community Theatre, 2160 E. Victory Dr. in the Crossroads Shopping Center.

Cost: Tickets are $25 adults; $20 seniors 55 and up and military; $15 students and children and all Sunday matinees; and $10 all seats at Thursday performances.

Info: 898-9021 or savannahcommunitytheatre.com.

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Savannah Sand Gnats

What: The Gnats take on the Columbus Catfish in a four-game series, then face the Charleston RiverDogs.

When: Against Columbus, April 11, 12 and 14 at 7 p.m. and April 13 at 2 p.m.

Against Charleston, April 16 and 17 at 7 p.m.

Where: Historic Grayson Stadium, 1406 E. Victory Dr. Cost: Box seats $10, Reserved $8, General Admission $7, and Seniors, military or kids 4-12 $5.

Info: 351-9150.

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AASU Jazz Ensemble: On The Road

What: For Jazz Appreciation Month, director Randall Reese and his 18-piece student jazz ensemble will perform an eclectic mix from big-band to contemporary music. When: Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Cost: Free and open to the public. Info: 927-5381 or www.finearts.armstrong.edu.

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Fort Pulaski 148th Battle Anniversary

What: The two-day event will commemorate the Siege and Reduction of Fort Pulaski with cannon firings, soldier demonstrations and lectures.

When: April 12 and 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Fort Pulaski National Monument, U.S. 80 East.

Cost: $3 16 and older. 15 and under are admitted free.

Info: 786-5787 or www. nps.gov/fopu.

Celebrate Our Earth

What: Birds of prey, Native American traditional dances, a reptile show, hay rides, vendors, music and entertainment, hosted by the Raven Oaks Raptor Sanctuary.

When: April 12, 10 a.m.

-5 p.m.

Where: Skidaway Island State Park.

Cost: $3 parking fee.

Info: 598-2300.

Sisters on the Fly Lunchtime Tour

What: The Cowgirl Cara-

Massages Facials Nail Body Treatments Complimentary Parking Discount for Locals Open Daily 7:30 am to 7:30 pm 912.373.2039 Savannah Marriott Riverfront 100 General McIntosh Blvd. www.csspagroup.com

van, a chapter of Sisters on the Fly, is a group of women who are bringing more than two dozen vintage travel trailers to Tybee. Take a tour and get a traditional Cowgirl Camp lunch.

When: April 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunches will be served until 2 p.m.

Where: River’s End Campground, 915 Polk St. on Tybee Island.

Cost: $12, which benefits the St. Michael’s School Scholarship Fund.

Tickets are available at the campground or at Seaside Sisters, 1207 U.S. 80.

Info: 786-5518 or 7869216.

Old Time Country Dance

What: Contras, squares and couples dancing with live music by the Glow in the Dark String Band.

Beginners and singles are welcome.

When: April 12, 8 p.m., lesson at 7:45.

Where: Notre Dame Academy, 1709 Bull St. Cost: $7.

Info: www.savannahfolk. org.

Charles Wadsworth and Friends

What: With cellist Edward Arron. Presented by the Savannah Concert Association.

When: April 12, 8 p.m.

Where: Lucas Theatre.

Cost: $12.50-$35.

Info: 525-5050 or www. lucastheatre.com.

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Bacon Park Discovery Walk

What: This month’s walk will focus on documenting the flora and fauna of the forest.

When: April 13, 1 p.m.

Where: Walks depart from the north side of the parking lot at the Bacon Park tennis courts, just off Skidaway Road, south of Bonna Bella Drive.

Cost: Free.

Info: 233-8733 or savannahtreefoundation.com.

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Sexual Predators Among Us

What: A film and a discussion of issues related to sexual abuse and child protection will be presented as the Crime Victims Rights Week kick-off.

When: April 14, 7 p.m.

Where: Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Cost: Free.

SCAD Writer’s Assembly

What: The professional writers from SCAD’s liberal arts faculty will read their poems, plays, fiction and non-fiction works.

When: April 14, 7 p.m.

Where: Trustees Theatre, 216 E. Broughton St. Cost: Free.

Info: 525-6012 or www. scad.edu.

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Tuesday AASU Poetry Series

What: Prize-winning poet and professor Dan Albergotti will read.

When: April 15, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Armstrong Atlantic’s Memorial College Center Dining Hall.

Cost: Free.

Lecture: Gerald Scarfe

What: Satirical cartoonist speaks about his work.

When: April 15, 7:30 p.m.

Where: River Club, 3 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Cost: Free.

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Wednesday Lecture: Chip Kidd

What: The designer and best-selling author will discuss his work.

When: April 16, 7:30-9 p.m.

Where: Trustees Theater.

Cost: Free.

Brighter Day Lecture

What: Dr. Decker Weiss, a naturopathic cardiologist, presents Natural Approaches for a Healthy Heart.

When: April 16, 7 p.m.

Where: DeSoto Hilton.

Cost: Free.

Info: 236-4703.

Concerts on Skidaway: Chanticleer

What: This Grammy Award-winning male chorus from San Francisco will perform as part of their My Spirit Sang All Day national tour.

When: April 16, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church.

Cost: $35. Tickets available at the church Mon.-Wed. from 1-3 p.m. or at the Village Barber at Marsh Point.

Info: Emily Kehler at 598-0151.

Savannah Council on World Affairs

What: Dr. Thomas E. Patterson presents War and U.S. Public Opinion.

When: April 16, 7:45 p.m.

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

News & Opinion

Making voting fun again If you’re as sick of political campaigns and candidates as I am right now, you’ll take as very welcome news the announcement that it’s time to start voting in our 2008 Best of Savannah contest. issue hitting stands May 21.

We’ve tweaked the categories a little bit, and added a few new ones. Due to last year’s mutiny in the local blogosphere, when yours truly won “Best Local Blogger” to much recrimination and gnashing of virtual teeth, I have disqualified myself from that category and all others. So no excuses this time, nimrods!

It’s a cliche to say that someone saved the best for last, but in the case of this year’s Savannah Music Festival, it’s true. Saturday night’s festival finale of the Sparrow Quartet at the

Trustees Theater was not only perhaps the best single performance of the nearly three-week event, it made history as well: The band’s erstwhile leader and lead vocalist Abigail Washburn said the Savannah concert was the largest audience the eclectic combo has performed for in their short but electrifying career.

Usually a “supergroup” such as the Sparrow Quartet — which also includes the great Bela Fleck on banjo, the aggressive yet tasteful Casey Driessen on fiddle, and the amazingly inventive Ben Sollee on cello — is less than the sum of its parts because it lacks chemistry.

But in this case, the collaboration led to something quite transcendental.

My ten-year-old daughter and I happened to sit across the aisle from Hart and Dee Williford, who helped sponsor the concert. I hope they noticed how much she enjoyed it, and I thank them for their continued support of the Savannah Music Festival, which is indeed exposing a whole new generation of local musicians to quality performances.

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Community:

Savannah is ripe to be a headquarters of human trafficking.

It’s nothing less than modern-day slavery.

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city notebook:

Local yoga instructor Kelley Boyd will be giving free yoga lessons this weekend in the New Orleans Superdome as part of the tenth anniversary of V-Day.

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Keep digging Editor, Just seeing the title and subtitle before I read Linda Sickler’s article “Digging Savannah,” I could tell it would be the usual archaeology fluff piece on Savannah. There would be something about the Spring Hill Redoubt, something about the bluff, some pieces of pottery, and musket balls.

Sure enough you didn’t disappoint, or actually you did disappoint. It was a lovely little article, but it would be nice to see some actual journalism being done on the topic of serious archaeology in Savannah.

When I saw the “dig” going on in Emmet Park I really thought at the time they were digging a test site. It was quite small. I’m now amazed it was the real thing.

With all due respect to the Coastal Heritage Society and the good work they have done and try to do with few resources, archaeology in Savannah is, at best, miserably inadequate. I can only assume our city doesn’t support nor see this aspect of “Historical Savannah” as truly important.

Otherwise we would have already read about the wonderful

surprises and artifacts that were found on the old Savannah Morning News/Ellis Square site (mere steps from the first colonists’ landing site), or the hotel sites near the Civic Center and along MLK, or under the section of Montgomery Street that was recently scraped off.

All of these are opportunities lost, and history lost. But don’t worry, the city is making a lot of artifact hunters quite happy. As soon as a building is razed or road torn up, I see them arrive with their metal detectors, seeking to scoop up what we’re too lazy to try and protect. Our loss is E-bay’s gain.

Bill Price

Scary movies Editor, Having been to several of the movie theaters in town, I have to say they are old, and out of date compared to cities half of Savannah’s size. The sound quality, condition of the screens, and prints of movies is sometimes way below my expectations for paying almost $10 for a movie.

I have sat through movies here and heard crackling sounds, seen

the picture all scratched up on the screen, and other people in the theater do not seem phased by this. I also believe the service is usually not too good. I have seen one cashier at the concession stand on a Friday at one theater, one person at the box office, and the manager talking with people.

I am not about to name names, let these business suffer on their own, I am simply writing this letter in hope that you will challenge these theaters to raise the bar.

I think we really need an AMC or Loews theater here. AMC and Loews usually run pretty tight theaters with great service, and a near perfect movie-going experience.

Lastly, please do not take babies or toddlers to R rated movies.

This is just insane. If you are that into seeing a movie that is R get a babysitter. If you cannot afford one you probably should not be going to a movie. Kids should be your priority, and their crying and restlessness should not impede on my movie going experience.

Not too long ago I saw an R rated horror movie where a woman and her friend were bringing in four kids, their ages were around 7, 5, 3, 1. On the way up the steps of the theater most of the

people were staring in disbelief that someone could be this stupid to bring kids to this movie. This movie was extremely violent and not appropriate for the kids.

Who am I to judge, I thought maybe they would sleep through the movie, but that was not the case. I had to get up and tell the manager about it because these two women were oblivious to the looks and comments from the audience members.

I love kids, I love them so much I am worried about the types of parents they are born into. Just please try and do things for your kids that represent the way you want them to turn out later in life.

Be good.

Harvey Dent

Why support atheism?

Editor, Why are you supporting the teaching of atheism in your public schools, contrary to the Georgia Constitution? In the preamble, it states as such: “To perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the continues on page 8

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This is an election that’s fun to take part in, one that’s totally local, and has the added bonus that you won’t get blown up, experience an economic depression, or have your taxes raised if you choose wrong.

You’ll find our print ballot on page 18 of this week’s issue, and we’ll continue to run that ballot in the next several issues. However, for your convenience as well as ours we are strongly encouraging you to vote online at connectsavannah.com. In any case, make sure you’ve voted online or had your ballots postmarked by midnight May 2. We’ll publish the results in the

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interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of Georgia, relying upon the protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution.”

If you have not mandated a balanced education in science classes, you are defending atheism. You cannot claim ignorance. Your state has been told in the past that the geologic record of Earth, and the 600+ million year fossil record of death, has another explanation that is kept away from the students. It’s your fault that the repression of information about the true history of the Earth and universe is not taught by the teachers in school.

Instead, they “brainwash’ students into believing life on Earth began by random chance, has no meaning, and there is no God which created us. Then, you ask such foolish questions as “Why is there so much evil in the world?”

So, what is the answer? To teach creationism? No. Have you ever unraveled what the curriculum would be if one tried to teach creationism?

If all they know is “And the Earth was without form and void…”, and Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden, they would be teaching foolishness. None of those topics have anything whatsoever to do

with Biblical Creation.

What should be taught to counterbalance the blind teaching of evolution is the “Observations of Moses.” Both the worlds of creationism and theology have no idea what Biblical Creation is, and do not understand the Genesis text.

Moses wrote about multiple periods of restoration on Earth, which had followed periods of extinction, beginning in 245 million BC. I teach a 12-hour class to science teachers, to convey the truth about the first two chapters of Genesis, explaining the earlier periods of life on Earth, and the issues concerning the several periods of prehistoric mankind.

I would come to each designated school district and conduct the two-day class. School board members are invited to attend, so that they can submit evaluations to the governor.

None of the officials which were written took the time to respond. What does their silence mean? That they want to keep things as they are? That they will acknowledge God in one area, and deny His existence in another? That is hypocrisy.

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Modern-day slavery Human trafficking hits Savannah; how to recognize it and what to do about it by linda sickler | linda@connectsavannah.com

Savannah has all the ingredients needed to be a potential hotbed of modern-day slavery.

Nola Theiss is the executive director of Human Trafficking Awareness Partnerships, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating human trafficking.

“That’s not a metaphor, not poetry,” she said. “It is reality, it is slavery. And human trafficking is slavery. It exists all over the world, including the United States.”

Human trafficking is forcing someone to do something against their will without reimbursement. There are three kinds of human trafficking – forced labor, sex trafficking and domestic servitude.

Theiss — former mayor of Sanibel, Fla., where she was involved in a successful fight against trafficking — asked partici-

pants at a recent seminar hosted by the Zonta Club if they knew the danger signs of trafficking.

“Do you have an interstate, tourism, agriculture, industry, hotels, a port, young people, girls, poor people, homeless people, drug addicts and kids who have temporarily gone nuts?” she asked.

“If you answered yes to any of those things, there is a good chance human trafficking is going on in your community,” Theiss said.

Savannah has all of those things, and Theiss wants people here to know the signs of potential human trafficking.

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ple who are new to this country. “Chances are I’ve probably come into contact with victims, but was not aware of it,” he said.

“I’m not aware of anyone who has been trafficked,” said Sister Pauline O’Brien, director of the Social Apostolate. “But I’m sure we have them in the soup kitchen line.”

Jo Anne Garcia-Melendez, vice-president of the Zonta Club, organized the seminar. Forced labor is sometimes seen in agriculture, she said.

“I’ve had my share of such clients,” Garcia-Melendez said. “It’s impossible to get them to open up to interpreters. If law enforcement wants us to help them, we have to develop a detailed process so we can keep all identities secret.”

One whistle blower in Atlanta received death threats, Garcia-Melendez said. If a trafficked worker is injured, and someone at the hospital calls police, his employer might refuse to take other injured workers in for treatment, she said.

“Orthopedic surgeons see a lot of these on-the-job injuries,” Garcia-Melendez said. “The surgeons we talked to are very concerned. If we whistle-blow on the companies that send us their workers, they won’t get care.”

“Victims rarely go to authorities themselves,” Theiss said. “It takes a lot of

trained intervention by social workers or law enforcement to get the truth out of these people. If they go to the emergency room, they’re afraid to tell what happened to them. If they go to a clinic to have a baby, now they’re afraid for the baby.”

Traffickers obtain victims through coercion, deception, fraud and even kidnapping, then keep them captive through threats, violence or economic means.

Children can be victims, too. It’s estimated that half of all runaways or missing children may be trafficked.

Parents can be traffickers, too. Kris Rice, director of the Children’s Advocacy Center, said she’s worked with children who were prostituted by parents with drug problems.

In 2004, the U.S. Justice Department estimated that 200,000 children in America are at risk for trafficking in the sex industry. “At least 2,100 children are reported missing every day,” Theiss said.

“Most turn up. Some are lost forever, or come back but are gone again until they’re really in trouble.”

One common characteristic among trafficking victims is that they’ve been molested as children, Theiss said. “Traffickers are one of the groups that can read the signs,” she said.

Some children may be sold through unscrupulous adoption schemes.

“The price of a child in Asia is $114, in South America $250, in Eastern Europe $3,500 and in the U.S. $5,000,” Theiss said.

With an estimated 600,000 to 800,000 people being trafficked across international borders each year, it’s a business that generates about $9.6 billion a year internationally, making it the second most profitable international crime, the most profitable being the illegal drug trade.

It can be difficult to get law enforcement officers to pay attention when someone ages 18-24 goes missing. Theiss’ own daughter ran away from home three times.

“They’re not children, they’re not tied down,” she said. “They’re just gone. Some are domestic victims of human trafficking.”

Victims are often undocumented immigrants. Theiss cited the case of a 12-yearold girl who showed up at a neighboring house, pregnant and bleeding, unable to speak English and tell anyone what was wrong next door.

“She’d been living in the house for nine months,” Theiss said. “Her job was to fix breakfast and lunches for a whole landscaping crew, take care of the children and keep the house clean. At night, she was a sex slave and had already been pregnant twice. She lost the first baby at 11.”

The girl was taken to a hospital. “A man shows up and says, ‘I’m her boyfriend. I’ll

pay,’” Theiss said. “The police came and looked at the girl and the guy and didn’t do anything.”

The Department of Family and Children Services investigated, and moved the girl three times. Finally, a principal at a high school for young mothers intervened, and the four traffickers were arrested.

While many victims are recent immigrants, it’s estimated that as many as 200,000 Americans are trafficked.

“This is not an illegal immigrant issue,” Theiss said. “This is a human rights issue.”

Signs that a person is a victim include: they don’t have identification, they’re controlled physically or psychologically, they can’t move or leave their job, they labor in poor working conditions, they are overly dependent on their boss, spouse or others.

“The red flag is the victim doesn’t speak for him or herself,” Theiss said. “If you go out and offer workers a drink and they won’t take a bottle of water without permission from the boss, something is wrong.”

To report suspected trafficking call local law enforcement or the Department of Health & Human Services Trafficking Hotline, 1-888373-7888.

Info: www.humantraffickingawareness.com.

Friday, April 11 • 5-8pm

Join us for our monthly series featuring art, live music, food, and drinks!

Bring your friends and socialize in a uniquely artistic setting.

All galleries will be open for viewing during the evening’s festivities.

Music procurement under the direction of Rob Gibson, artistic and creative director of Savannah Music Festival.

Don’t miss Fast Forward: Three Decades of Contemporary Art from the North Carolina Museum of Art Through 4/27/08

and Habitat and Murmurs of Earth: Two Animations by Lars Arrhenius Through 4/27/08

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Left, Kelley Boyd; right, one of her classes in action

Yoga in NOLA Kelley Boyd to lead sessions in the New Orleans Superdome

by Jim Morekis | jim@connectsavannah.com

A local yoga instructor is one of 30 nationwide chosen to lead free yoga sessions to help the women and girls of New Orleans recover from Katrina.

The all-day yoga sessions April 11-12 are part of “V-Day,” an international event founded by Eve Ensler, author of the Vagina Monologues. The point of this year’s celebration — dubbed “Superlove” because all events will be in the New Orleans Superdome — is to help stop violence against females.

“The ten-year anniversary is being held in New Orleans to bring more awareness to women and girls during and after Katrina, says Kelley Boyd, who who runs the Savannah Yoga Center at Anderson and Bull streets downtown.

“It’s about bringing together community and bringing light to subjects that have been forgotten about,” she says.

“It’s being held in the Superdome partially because of the horrendous things that happened there to women and girls when they had nowhere else to go.”

Boyd thinks her background in therapy is why her application was one of just 30 to be approved to lead the yoga sessions in the Superdome, which are all free on a first-come, first-serve basis.

“I have a lot of one-on-one clients who are dealing with previous injury or trauma, like post-surgery trauma.

I also work a lot with people who are dealing with divorce or other kinds of stresses, like job loss or job change,” says Boyd, who has also developed yoga workshops for people suffering from muscular sclerosis.

“Sometimes when you’re doing yoga you bring out a lot of emotions that you’re not aware are in there,” she says.

“People come to me to feel safer.”

While being chosen is quite an honor, it’s also an act of charity — all expenses are coming out of Boyd’s own pocket.

“I don’t care about that,” she says. “So many people need this.”

Savannah’s vulnerability to hurricanes is also a big motivator for Boyd.

“Hey, we’re in a coastal community too. There’s no reason that something that devastating couldn’t happen to us,” she says. “We don’t have levees, but we could be right there with them.”

One of the challenges involved in spreading the word about “Superlove” is the same challenge the world saw during Katrina itself: How to communicate with a group of people who have been under the radar for so long.

“My understanding is they are going around to various yoga centers and to shelters, putting up flyers and going to neighborhoods where people are still left,” Boyd says. “The community there is really working to get this information to the right people.”

Boyd says one of her responsibilities as a yoga teacher is to bring some continuity to the practice of the ancient art.

“A lot of people have had concerns about turning people in New Orleans on to the wonders of yoga. What do they do when we leave?”

Boyd says to allay this concern, instructors in New Orleans are organizing new yoga centers and trying to bring classes into existing community centers at free or reduced rates.

Boyd, whose first local studio was off Drayton Street, says that while it’s been a slow process, yoga is becoming more mainstream, even in traditionally conservative Savannah.

“When we first started out, I remember many a day when I was in there by myself. It took every bit of three years for this to catch on. Coming over to the new location has been great, because we get a lot more pedestrian traffic here,” she says.

“I think Savannah is finally opening up. People really want this and they really need it.”

Savannah Yoga Center Where: 1321 Bull St Call: 232-2994 Info: www.savannahyoga.com, www.vday. org

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Published reports to the contrary, the apparent reason the city manager is closing down the Resource Recovery facility (RR), commonly known as “the incinerator,” is a shortfall of just $2.2 million over budget in 2009 and an unwillingness to accept the reality that energy policy will be changing in Georgia over the next six years that would increase revenues from Georgia Power above current projections.

With scant time left before the contract runs out, and admitting a certain amount of costs and confusion, city council could still vote to reopen the waste-to-energy facility.

There is no loss for irony in the recent vote by city council to close the incinerator instead of renewing the contract for 15 years. Last April, they voted to transform it into a generator of at least 64 million kilowatt hours of electricity a year – enough to supply all the electricity needs of from 5,500-6,000 homes – for the next 15 years, at a worse-case cost of 1.9 cents per kilowatt hour.

(To put that amount in perspective, it is less than the cost of nuclear power. If the city could get an extra penny per kilowatt hour, revenues would jump $608,000 per year.)

But instead, the present landfill will receive 90,000 tons of garbage annually.

Consider these facts: • The last payment of the total cost of $88 million (principal and interest) to finance the facility was made in 2006; and the facility has a useful life of an additional 20 years; • Following an on-site review in December 2007, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, which monitors quarterly compliance reports, issued an operating permit good for an additional

10 years; • The proposed 13 megawatt electric turbine has a useful life of 35 years; • The operating company (Veolia) agrees to invest $10 million to maintain the facility as state-of-the-art.

Yet, after all that investment, and all that potential, the city closes it down.

In a tough job and real-estate market, most of the 42 employees are out of work.

A few will be relocated; most of those with professional licenses and highly specialized skills will have to find work out of town – with the resultant loss to the local economy of $2 million a year.

All of the local waste haulers will have to increase charges to many of their customers as over 400 tons currently hauled monthly to the RR for a tipping fee of $1 will now go to commercial landfills at tipping fees over $20 a ton.

The highly vocal local businessmen, mostly restaurant and fast-food operators, who complained they were being charged too much by the city, will probably save less than 50 percent, according to one of the haulers.

The county commissioners, who recently passed a resolution to make Chatham County the greenest county in the state, were blind-sided — as were the residents of Southbridge and Garden City that are in close proximity to the landfill.

The county manager, for example, first read about it in the daily newspaper.

From 2009 on, the boosters of recycling will take 6,000-7,000 tons of refuse out of the waste stream, but each year over 90,000 tons of city collected garbage will be hauled to the landfill; 18,000 tons of yard waste and tree trimmings will have to be hauled to another site, and over 100,000 tons of commercial waste will be trucked to landfills as far away as Jesup.

Tens of thousands of Savannah residents will now have to separate their yard waste and tree trimmings for a third separate trash pickup.

The ultimate irony: Unless steps are taken now, waste-to-energy will be lost by Earth Day.

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Nation’s first naturopathic cardiologist to present lecture at the Hilton on April 16

by Linda SICKLER | linda@connectsavannah.com

Dr. Decker Weiss is unique in the field of cardiology. Weiss is the first naturopathic physician in the United States to be recognized with the title Naturopathic Cardiologist. He’s also the first naturopathic cardiologist to be chosen as a Fellow of the American Society of Angiology.

On Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at the DeSoto Hilton, Weiss presents a free lecture, “Natural Approaches for a Healthy Heart.” The lecture is sponsored

by Brighter Day Natural Foods, and in it Weiss will discuss natural methods that can be used to control blood pressure, reduce cholesterol and support the cardiovascular system.

We recently caught up with him for a quick phone interview.

What is the difference between your practice and a traditional cardiologist’s?

Decker Weiss, NMD: My practice is designed completely differently. It’s a competitive model for people who are being recommended to get angioplasty, stents, bypass surgery. There are occasions when a patient needs bypass, no doubt. I just don’t like the technology.

I’ve been doing this for a long time, and I’ve had only two patients who had heart attacks in the last 10 years.

One of them went off the program. She survived the heart attack and today is 88 years old. One patient had a stroke at the age of 97, while walking outside Home Depot. But I haven’t had anyone go prematurely.

What benefits are there to a holistic approach to cardiology?

Decker Weiss, NMD: What people don’t realize is that even with the use of medicine along with angioplasty and bypass, the incident of congestive heart failure has skyrocketed. All of us are doing a better job, and all of us are doing a great job of preventing heart attacks.

But people are dying of congestive heart failure. They’re passing up a fast death for a long, slow one. My patients hearts aren’t getting weaker as get they get older because I’m doing everything I can to keep them out of the system. The core difference is that I’m responsible for the whole person, not just their heart. My goal is to get them to 85 and functioning.

Dr. decker weiss lectures April 16

It seems that naturopathy would be a much cheaper form of treatment than surgery and endless prescriptions.

Decker Weiss, NMD: It is, in one sense.

But we have a biased medical system.

Insurance will pay for surgery, but not natural medicines. It is imminently cheaper overall, but not for the patient.

If insurance is going to cover drugs, it ought to cover the natural stuff, too.

Seventy-five percent of the world uses plant-based medicine, and we are moving back to it. We’ve been telling people it’s genetics that makes them sick. It’s their habits that make them sick.

Is naturopathy more widely accepted in other countries?

Decker Weiss, NMD: Europeans, unfortunately, don’t have the choices Americans have because they have much more government regulation.

However, there is less bias. In Europe, using herbs or homeopathic medicine is much more accepted. The government will cover a lot more natural substances in a health plan. Medicine there is socialized, so they want things that work but cost less. But it’s still good to be in America.

Natural Heart Health Lecture What: Dr. Decker Weiss, a naturopathic cardiologist, presents Natural Approaches for a Healthy Heart.

When: April 16, 7 p.m.

Where: DeSoto Hilton.

Cost: Free.

Info: 236-4703.

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Reading large It’s hard to ignore the irony that Fahrenheit 451 is the book selected for this year’s Big Read, a series of events sponsored

by Live Oak Public Libraries promoting community-wide attention toward a single book.

Throughout April, the public library system along with several partners will host discussion groups, a film, a lecture, two spoken word poetry events, and a day-long symposium, all based on the futuristic 1953 novel by Ray Bradbury.

In recent years, community reading promotions have become something of a springtime ritual in Savannah, sponsored by organizations ranging from the Georgia Center for the Book to the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Foundation to Armstrong Atlantic State University.

As azaleas blossoms fade and pollen covers outdoor furniture, local readers have gathered over the years to ponder Janisse Ray’s tale of growing up near a Georgia junkyard and the fate of the Georgia ecosystem in Ecology of a Cracker Childhood, or the various guises of human evil as revealed by O’Connor in her short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find.”

This is the first year that Live Oak Public Libraries has sponsored Savannah’s Big Read, after assisting AASU last year on Big Read events for Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God. On a national level, the Big Read is “an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture” according to the NEA’s Big Read website. This year, 400 communities are expected to participate in organized reading activities, funded in part through grants from NEA. Big Read communities choose from among sixteen books selected by the NEA for reading events. Along with funding, recipients like the Live Oak Public Libraries are provided with materials designed to help promote and organize the citywide discussions.

The Joy Luck Club, To Kill A Mockingbird, My Antonia, and The Maltese Falcon are among the books that Big Read communities can choose through the NEA program.

Live Oak Public Libraries selected Fahrenheit 451 “for its universality and timeliness,” said Constance Coleman, Eastside Regional Manager and coordinator of this year’s program in Savannah.

“This is a period in our lives when freedom is almost rare. It’s nice to have that intellectual freedom reinforced.

Kids especially are getting away from the printed word. Everything is electronic.

It’s pretty dramatic and pretty scary when people are being condemned for having books.”

From his 1950’s vantage point, author Ray Bradbury predicted a future America in Fahrenheit 451 that looks both ominous and extreme. With a government attempting to control what people think, Bradbury’s America is a place where firemen are employed to burn books, as well as the homes of people who own them.

Only crazy people and criminals venture outdoors. Newspapers and liberal arts colleges are long extinct. Former college professors live in secret itinerant communities. Households are constructed around central TV rooms with screens for all surrounding walls. Ubiquitous “seashell” earpieces are all the rage, for listening to the latest news.

Although Bradbury didn’t predict computers, Blackberries, or the criminalization of cigarettes (most of the women in the book chain smoke) the similarities between Fahrenheit 451 and Savannah circa 2008 generate a few questions.

Here’s a set of questions that come to mind: Is the Big Read, a nationwide reading program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, and supported locally by the publicly funded library system, fulfilling the prophecy of Fahrenheit 451 by promoting the reading of only sixteen books?

The NEA calls itself “an independent agency of the federal government.” Is such an entity possible?

Under the larger umbrella of censorship, how far apart are a society in which books are forbidden and one in which, of the millions of books available in English, a government reading program selects only sixteen titles for nationwide discussion?

It’s an irony that should generate plenty of debate at Big Read events all month.

Big Read events this week Thursday, 4/10 6 p.m. The film Fahrenheit 451 will screen at the Jepson Center for the Arts.

Friday, 4/11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Savannah State University sponsors a daylong symposium at Kennedy Fine Arts Center.

Friday, 4/11 7 p.m. Spoken Word based on Fahrenheit 451 at SSU. Tuesday 4/15 6:30 p.m. Lecture by Sam Weller, Ray Bradbury’s biographer, Trinity Methodist Church.

Info: bigreadsavannah.weebly.com/

Savannah/Chatham Police Dept. incident reports

What’s a ‘works bomb,’ anyway?

Two Indiana teenagers were arrested April 1 after setting off what they described as a “works bomb.”

According to Savannah-Chatham Metro police, the teens said they set out to “wreak havoc and destruction in Savannah, Georgia.” They set off the chemical mixture, causing an explosion behind Pride Pool and Spa in the Savannah Festival shopping center near Georgia 204 and Interstate 95.

Surveillance video captured the teens’ every move on tape. Police arrested Taylor Sandlin and Kenneth Smock, both 17, shortly after they returned to the scene of the explosion to video police and firefighters at work.

A West Chatham Precinct sergeant spotted the pair at a convenience store not far away. They were in the car captured on the pool store’s video surveillance.

They was taken into custody without incident. Police also recovered the camcorder

the teens used to record their actions.

Sandlin and Smock were arraigned April 2 in Recorder’s Court. The judge set each of their bonds at $10,000 and barred them from Chatham County, with the exception of court appearances, upon release.

The teens had been in Savannah less than 24 hours before setting off the explosion. Both reside in Indianapolis, and Metro investigators are working with Indianapolis authorities to see if the two are linked to several similar incidents captured on Sandlin’s and Smock’s own camcorder.

• The cast iron fence at the southern end of Colonial Park Cemetery was damaged April 1 when a drunk driver plowed into it.

Gregory Foley, 21, a solider at Fort Stewart, lost control of his 1995 Ford Mustang, which then careened onto the burial grounds at the corner of Abercorn and Perry streets. The car rolled over at least one headstone after destroying 20 feet of fence.

A witness who saw the crash notified an officer who was patrolling the area. The accident occurred shortly before 3 a.m.

When the officer arrived, he found Foley standing outside his car about 15 to 20 feet inside the cemetery. Foley was unsteady on his feet and reeked of alcohol.

A preliminary breath test indicated

the Iraq veteran’s blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit. Foley was arrested after he refused medical treatment and further testing.

The fence and headstone will be repaired, and the city will seek reimbursement from Foley.

• A Timbers Way resident complained that his wife had become violent with him, and said he wanted a restraining order.

Upon arrival, an officer spoke with the wife, who said she had an argument with her husband over the way he was feeding their child. She said at one point, her husband pointed his finger against her head, and she pointed her finger against him.

She said that as she did that, her husband twisted her finger, and admitted she became agitated and slapped his face.

The woman said her finger was no longer hurting.

The husband said his wife hit him during the argument, but the officer didn’t see any injuries. He denied hurting his wife’s finger, and said he didn’t even point at her.

The man said he had moved out of the residence and wouldn’t return.

• One of Savannah’s K-9 crime-fighters was laid to rest March 31.

Bruno, the first of five Belgian Malinois to start the department’s K-9 Unit in 2001, was diagnosed with an untreatable form of cancer in February. The diagnosis forced early retirement, ending nearly seven years of service.

Credited with more than 265 arrests and assists, 78 evidence searches, 96 tracking missions, 525 narcotic searches and 216 building searches, Bruno retired as honorary K-9 Sergeant on Feb. 27. His handler, Sgt. Greg Ernst, made the decision to have his partner euthanized to prevent suffering.

Ernst and the rest of the department’s K-9 family assembled Monday for a private burial at the horse stables on Dean Forest Road. A headstone has been ordered for Bruno’s grave site and will be installed at a future date.

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Officials in the Shivpuri district of India’s Madhya Pradesh state, needing a promising program to slow the country’s still-booming birth rate, announced in March that men who volunteer for vasectomies will be rewarded with certificates that speed them through the ordinarily slow line to obtain gun permits. Said an administrator, the loss, through vasectomy, of a “perceived notion of manliness” would be offset “with a bigger symbol of manliness.”

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She was sentenced to jail as a failed Muslim in 2005, and the teapot destroyed, and in March 2008, another court found that she had been insufficiently rehabilitated and ordered her back to jail.

The Continuing Crisis Registered sex offender Jason Lee, 28, was arrested in Cincinnati in February and charged with several counts of deception for his seemingly benevolent acts of posting bond for two female strangers who had been arrested. Later, according to police, he had demanded sex and drugs from the women as payback, and a prosecutor said Lee had trolled for names of arrested women on the Web site of the Clerk of the Court.

Questionable Judgments: (1) Jason Fife was sentenced to probation and community service after harassing his estranged wife’s boyfriend with a special package delivery. Fife, said his lawyer, now “understands that in a civilized society, a person cannot send (someone) a severed cow’s head ....” (2) In December, Sister Kathy Avery of St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic School in Grosse Pointe Park, Mich., held all fifth- through eighth-graders after class in the school’s chapel so she could inform them of the new rules against cussing. According to the kids, Avery held nothing back: She recited a list of the actual, blush-producing words and phrases she was talking about. Said Avery afterward, “It got a little quiet in church.”

“Look, it is no big deal,” Christopher Wilkins told the Fort Worth, Texas, jury trying to decide in March whether to send him to death row or life in prison.

“I’m as undecided (about that) as you are.” Wilkins even belittled his own lawyers for bringing his family in to beg the jury for mercy: “They (my lawyers) sprung that charade on me,” he told the jury. When his lawyers suggested that his murders were not cold-blooded but were the result of drug use, Wilkins said, “I wouldn’t put too much weight on that.”

Before leaving the witness stand, Wilkins complimented the prosecutor (“You’re doing a fine job”) and added, “I haven’t been any good to anybody for the last 20 years, and I won’t be for the next 20 or the 20 after that.” (The jury chose the death penalty.)

Ajinbayo Akinsiku’s heavily abridged version of the Bible, in the Japanese graphic “manga” style, was recently published in the United States, with the goal of making Jesus more “accessible” to a younger, religion-indifferent generation.

Quirky, illustration-rich manga presents biblical philosophy as action scenes using contemporary dialogue, according to a February New York Times review. In one example, Akinsiku (who hopes someday to become an Anglican priest) has Noah taking census on the Ark: “That’s 11,344 animals? Aargh! I’ve lost count again. I’m going to have to start from scratch!”

Duquesne University and Boston College recently created professional courses in financial and personnel management for churches (and Villanova University even established a special master’s degree), thus recognizing that frauds by greedy priests and sexual abuse by errant clergy cannot be resolved simply by churches’ demanding that their leaders behave. Lax U.S. churches have lost tens of millions of dollars to embezzlement and sexual-abuse lawsuits, but, said a Villanova official, “If (church officials) were better trained in manageWelcome ment, a lot of problems ... back the could have been avoided.” gnats Among the recent victims of internal religious strife in Malaysia was Kamariah Ali, 57, who long ago renounced Islam and started worshipping a twostory-tall “sacred teapot” she had built for her Sky Kingdom cult (emphasizing the “purity of water”).

Sounds Familiar (1) Like a Paul Simon song: Anthony Raspolic reported a break-in in the wee hours of Jan. 1 in his apartment in Durant, Okla.

He told police that he was in bed with his girlfriend, but got up and left the room, and by the time he returned, someone had

taken his place. (The man scurried out of the bed, stole Raspolic’s wallet and fled in his Ford Explorer.) (2) Like a Jennifer Beals movie: The Associated Press profiled Cincinnati’s Alexandra Harrill, 19, in January, fascinated that she is a would-be ballerina saving up for lessons by working as a welder, just like the 1983 Flashdance character Alex Owens.

News That Sounds Like a Joke (1) In January just after police in Tyler, Texas, took Christopher McCuin, 25, into custody on suspicion of killing and eating parts of his girlfriend (an ear was found on the stove), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent the sheriff a fax demanding that McCuin receive only a vegetarian diet, suggesting that too much meat-eating had already occurred in the case. (2) Mark Hotuyec, 46, was arrested in Joliet, Ill., in February and charged with indecent exposure after he allegedly drove alongside a school bus containing fourthgraders while openly fondling himself, visible to kids looking out the window.

(The bus was from the Wood View Elementary School in Bolingbrook, Ill.)

Least Competent Criminals Krystal Evans, 26, and Denise McClure, 24, rifled through packages on a DHL delivery truck in December in Crescent City, Calif., looking for their urine samples headed for the lab because they were certain theirs would test positive, which would have meant their return to jail. The driver summoned police, and the women were arrested for destroying evidence and violating their probation and in March were convicted and could face two years in prison. Evans’ original sample turned out to be clean, after all, but during the December arrest, she tested positive for methamphetamine.

Adventures in Democracy (1) In January, the parents of Carroll County (Md.) Board of Education candidate Draper Phelps, 28, obtained a protective stay-away order against their son, marking the third consecutive year they felt they needed one. (Phelps lost in the February primary.) (2) In February, at a polling place in Chicago’s 42nd Ward (according to a Chicago Tribune report), one election judge (a woman in her 30s) was charged with battery for punching another election judge (a woman in her 50s) in the face. (3) Brian Sliter, 42, announced in March his candidacy for mayor of Wilmer, Texas, notwithstanding his 2004 arrest (resulting in probation) for trying to arrange a tryst with an underage girl.

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The Kamchatka Branch of the Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences told reporters that no fresh lava or volcanic “bombs” had been observed despite the mountain’s rumblings.

Earthquakes A 5.0 magnitude quake in northwest China’s Gansu province damaged more than 1,000 homes near the epicenter.

No significant injuries or casualties were reported.

• Earth movements were also felt along the west coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, coastal Peru, northeastern Colombia and the Caribbean island of St. Lucia.

Ecuadorian Storm Misery Severe Andean rainstorms brought further damage to Ecuador, where the worst flooding there in a decade has killed 47 people and damaged crops and infrastructure so far this year. Mudslides triggered by the ongoing rainfall led to the collapse of a section of highway in the southern province of Loja, isolating it from the rest of the country. A key interchange in the capital of Quito also collapsed due to a landslide. Government meteorologists say the rains will ease up during April along the coast, but will increase in the mountains and in the Amazon region.

Foxy Survival Central Europe’s red fox is making a comeback from the verge of extinction because the disappearance of predators such as brown bears, lynxes and wolves over the past 100 years. Foxes have adapted to urban environments by feeding on garbage and vermin in communities where hunting is banned. Holger Wonneberg, head of the Berlin Foundation for Nature Conservation, says it’s not the food that humans don’t eat that interests the foxes as it is the rats, mice and pigeons that the garbage attracts. by steve newman, Universal press syndicate

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In celebration of National Library Week, MusicAlive! presents “Discover the World through Classical Music @ Your Library”.

Join the talented members of Savannah’s “MusicAlive!” for a fun-filled musical journey around the globe featuring the instruments of the string family of the symphonic orchestra!

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

B & D Burgers (Southside) Trivia w/ Artie & Brad

(Other) Starts at 10 p.m.

Bahama Bob’s (Pooler) Karaoke (Karaoke)

Joe Buck

There’s a demon in Joe Buck’s head and it wants you dead. Formerly of Th’ Legendary Shackshakers and perhaps best known as the upright bassist in Hank III’s band, this disturbed (and disturbing) hell-billy reprobate has now hit the road as a one-man banned (sic) playing distorted guitar and a stripped-down drum kit while caterwauling Cramps-style about drugs, violence and country debauchery. It’s nasty, whiskey-fueled punk from Jason Voorhees’ iPod. Throw Rag’s Captain Sean Doe (who just completed a one-off album with Buck) opens. Listen & Learn: joebuckyourself.com. Sat., 11 pm, The Jinx.

David Lugo & Latin Jazz Motion As with most local jazz combos, this Afro-Cuban project maintains something of a rotating lineup.

While there are several key players usually on hand, the exact instrumentation and sound of the group can change from night to night depending on who’s making the gig. The constant is veteran percussionist Lugo, who leads the group and sets the tone. Raised in East Harlem and taken under the wing of famed percussionist José Mangual at an early age, over the past 30 years, the locally-based Lugo has worked with a number of salsa and jazz greats, including Ray Barretto, Tito Puenté, Dizzy Gillespie, Ruben Blades, Jaco Pastorious, Willie Colon and Xavier Cugat’s Orchestra. This particular restaurant gig finds he, pianist Norm Gagne and bassist Ray Williams offering a distinctly rhythmic take on jazz standards.

Listen & Learn: myspace.com/ mr_david_lugo. Fri., 8:30 pm, Isaac’s on Drayton.

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The Bamboo Room “Georgia Kyle” Shiver (Live

Music)

Bayou Cafe Chief (Live

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

Cafe Loco TBA (Live Music) 10 p.m.

Cheers to You Karaoke

(Karaoke) 8 p.m.

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

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Creekside Cafe TBA (Live

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Daiquiri Beach Jeremy & Stephen of Argyle (Live

One of the biggest names in the progressive rock and jam scene, this adventurous, improvisatory quintet from Buffalo, N.Y. is closing in on two decades of existence. During that time, they’ve played such major music events as Woodstock ‘99, Bonnaroo, Vegoose, New Orleans’ Jazz & Heritage Fest and more.

They’ve also headlined recent New Year’s Eve shows at NYC’s famed Radio City Music Hall.

Contemporaries of Phish, whose music incorporates everything from jazz-influenced pop and hard guitar rock to meticulously-crafted, ‘70s-style melodic grooves (a la Steely Dan), their reputation for taking musical risks onstage has formed a strong bond between the group and their followers.

This show marks the Grand Opening night of a brand-new live entertainment venue unlike anything our region has seen to date. Just 40 miles from Forsyth Park, this 12,000 sq. ft. complex (located 300 yards from the ocean at the entrance to the Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Resort) reportedly boasts the largest art deco-style bar in the Southeast. It also holds audiences of up to 1,600 for standing shows and 500 for seated events, and aims to regularly book major national music and comedy acts as well as regional and local artists.

Despite the fact that one can usually drive from here to there in about an hour, the winding, speed trap-filled route to Hilton Head has long deterred Savannahians in search of nighttime frivolity.

Strangely enough, I know many folks who are actually more likely to make a road trip to Charleston, Jacksonville or Atlanta (which can often demand an

overnight stay) than simply pop over to the island and immediately return after a show.

Now there’s a brand-new facility relatively nearby with the potential to host the sort of impressive artists which routinely avoid Savannah due to its lack of large venues combining standing and seated areas.

Even more appealing and refreshing: unlike Savannah (where some depressingly puritanical City leaders seems hellbent on devising new ways to ban young people from business which offer both alcohol and live entertainment), Hilton Head allows folks under 21 to enter and enjoy the shows, provided they’re clearly marked and prevented from obtaining adult beverages.

The folks who run this venue have made it clear to me that their business plan depends in no small part on drawing SCAD students as well as older music lovers from our side of the Talmadge Bridge to their events — so folks, the ball’s in your court. Will you deal with a two-hour round trip drive for a chance to see concerts by major names? I —for one— hope so.

Listen & Learn: moe.org. $20 advance tickets for 18+ online at shorelineballroom.com. Thurs., 7 pm doors/9 pm show, Shoreline Ballroom (40 Folly Field Rd., Hilton Head).

Music) Acoustic duo set of classic rock, modern rock and reggae from two siblings in a popular local band (covers/originals) Doubles Lounge DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay & Bucky Bryant

(Live Music) Acoustic guitar duo known for their tight vocal harmonies, playing pop, rock and country (covers/originals) 7 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House Hazel Virtue (Live Music)

Southern-tinged alt.rock combo led by regional singer/songwriter Eric Britt. Feat. members of The Train Wrecks (covers & originals). 10 p.m.

Guitar Bar Open Mic night hosted by Caesura (Live

Music) Open Mic Night led by a young local melodic metalcore/indierock combo. 10 p.m.

Hang Fire Karaoke (Karaoke) We don’t really have to explain this, do we?

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One of the more unique local indie-rock bands, PCM is led by singer/songwriter Philip Palmer, who spent time on the Athens, Ga. underground music scene. With a chiming, multi-layered sound that’s heavily influenced by both the dreamy ‘80s psych-folk revival typified by The Church, and the minor-key jangle-pop of L.A.’s Paisley Underground movement, Palmer and company sound quite unlike any other established Savannah band. That anachronistic approach has earned them a small batch of fans who appreciate the fact that the group (featuring former members of the equally sidelined Vermillion X) is unconcerned with jumping on any bandwagons, but it’s also made it difficult for them to grow a larger following or play out often.

This show reportedly finds them debuting some new material. Josh Bond, a “backwoods Americana” singer/songwriter who recently moved here from Alabama opens the show.

Listen & Learn: portcitymusic.com, myspace. com/thejoshbond. Sat., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean - ALL-PAGES.

Arum Rae & Two Days

This local combo pairs a singing, slide guitar playing female Berklee Grad known for minimalist, garagey, blues-inspired alt.country (Arum Rae Valkonen) with backing

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musicians from long-standing punk noisemakers Two Days of Freedom. Rae is a beguiling artist whose confessional brand of vocal delivery veers from whimsical to vicious. Though now based in Savannah, she gigs as far off as the trendy NYC venue Pete’s Candy Store.

This is ballsy roots-rock with a twang and a sneer, and it’s recommended for folks who wouldn’t hesitate to include Holly Golightly, Rickie Lee Jones and The Black Keys on the same mix-tape. Listen & Learn: myspace.com/arumrae. Fri., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean - ALL-AGES.

Martin Sexton

One of the most talked-about and critically heralded singer/songwriters of the past decade and a half, this Syracuse, N.Y. native has released seven albums over the past 17 years, but has only in recent years become something of a mainstream name.

Praised by critics from all corners for his disarmingly expressive and powerfully dynamic vocal prowess (which can go from a husky baritone to falsetto on a whim and is often described as “sensual”) as well as his knack for penning memorable tunes that eschew trite banalities and instead embrace touching, inspirational sentiments and poetic flights of lyrical fancy, he’s routinely

described as an inspiring performer. His onstage charisma —coupled with the subject matter of many of his songs, and the intensity with which he imparts them— captivate and mesmerizes his audiences.

George Stanford will be Sexton’s special guest, and regional keyboardist/Angie Aparo sideman Martin Lesch opens. $20 advance tix for 18+ at shorelineballroom.com. Fri., 7 pm doors/8 pm show, Shoreline Ballroom (40 Folly Field Rd., Hilton Head).

Old-Time Country Dance

Beginners are welcome at this regularly scheduled event held by the Savannah Folk Music Society, and there’s a short, introductory “walk-through” lesson for novices before the whole thing gets under way. It all takes place in a downtown venue near the Bull Street Public Library that’s billed as having the largest wooden dance floor in the area. Live music and calling will be provided by The Ogeechee River Steamboat Society Remnants, otherwise known as locals Jean-Paul and Dominique Carton with Davis Posner. $7 cover, or $5 for SFMS members and students.

Sat., 8 pm (lessons at 7:45 pm), Notre Dame Academy Gymnasium (1709 Bull St.) - ALL-AGES.

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Fresh off an East Coast tour, this singing, Savannah-based jazz guitarist/ flutist is working on a new album with bassist Ben Tucker and composing for films, but takes a break to play a low-key free show at this tony, second-story hotel lounge. Her spry technique on the flute owes a lot to the late, great Herbie Mann. Listen & Learn: brendamorie.com.

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Sat April 19 9pm

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Sat April 12 10pm

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Kevin Barry’s Brendan Nolan (Live Music)

Respected, Dublin-born acoustic guitarist/singer playing ballads, love songs and humorous tunes (covers & originals). Apr 9, Apr 10, Apr 11, Apr 12 Apr 13 King’s Inn Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Live Wire Music Hall Jon Doe (Live Music) Local

hard-rocking funk party band known for screaming electric leads and extended jams (covers & originals). 10 p.m.

Mercury Lounge The Eric Culberson Blues Band

(Live Music) Internationally-known electric blues trio led by a charismatic vocalist and fiery guitar player (covers & originals). 10 p.m.

(Live Music) Hosted by Hudson & Markus 8 p.m.

Murphy’s Law Celtic Karaoke with Kerr (Karaoke)

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Trainwrecks 8:00-12:00

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Thomas Claxton 1-3 & 7:30-11:30

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Tropicana Night Club Spitfire Poetry Slam (Other)

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Spoken Word showcase and competition 8 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) TBA (Live

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

Venus De Milo DJ In Coma

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

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Scandals TBA (Live Mu-

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The Sentient Bean Psychotronic Film: CALL HIM MR. SHATTER (1974, U.K. / Hong Kong) (Other)

The Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah presents a weekly series of overlooked, rare, foreign and/or criticallyacclaimed cult cinema: Little-known action flick from the legendary Hammer Studios (about an American hitman battling the Chinese mafia), with martial arts sequences directed by the famed

and dance hall. 9 p.m.

Hercules Bar and Grill TBA (Live Music) Rock,

Vic’s on The River James Furshon (Live Music) -7

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Trae Gurley’s “Swoonatra” (Live

p.m.

The Warehouse Electric Cheese (Live Music)

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

Wild Wing Cafe Karaoke

(Karaoke) 8:30 p.m.

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B & D Burgers (Southside) TBA (Live Music) Bay Street Blues Karaoke

(Karaoke) 9 p.m.

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

The Quarter Sports Bar TBA (Live Music) Rock,

(Other) 8 p.m.

Hang Fire “Pum Pum Thursday” w/DJ Skypager & Zone D (DJ) Reggae

Blues, Soul and Pop 8 p.m.

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

Robin’s Nest Team Trivia

The Grill Beachside TBA

(DJ) 9 p.m.

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

Folk and Blues 10 p.m.

Grapevine Gail Thurmond (Live Music) Piano

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

Planter’s Tavern TBA

(Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC: Wed 04/09

(Live Music)

Oak (Live Music) 10 p.m.

& 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.

Slugger’s 5 Point Productions’ Karaoke (Karaoke)

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Open Mic Night

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Shaw Brothers. Starring Stuart Whitman and Peter Cushing. Open to ALL-AGES. Seating begins at 7:30 pm. 8 p.m.

Levis 9:30 p.m.

Blaine’s Back Door #@*!

Karaoke (Karaoke)

Music) Singing thespian’s tribute to ‘Ol Blue Eyes’ golden period 7:30 p.m.

John’s & Friends Karaoke

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

Kevin Barry’s Brendan Nolan (Live Music)

Respected, Dublin-born acoustic guitarist/singer playing ballads, love songs and humorous tunes (covers & originals). Apr 9, Apr 10, Apr 11, Apr 12 Apr 13

Live Wire Music Hall TBA

(Live Music) 9 p.m.

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

Luther’s Rare & Well Done Branan Logan (Live

Music) 9 p.m.

Mansion on Forsyth Park Silver Lining (Live Music)

Jazzy local trio (funk, blues, Latin, exotica) of guitar, bass and drums with female vocals (covers & originals). 8 p.m.

Moon River Brewing Co. Eric Britt (Live Music)

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

Chuck’s Bar #@*! Karaoke

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

Club One Industrial Resurrection w/ DJ Shrapnel

One Hot Mama’s BBQ TBA

(Karaoke)

(DJ) 10 p.m.

Creekside Cafe TBA (Live

Music) 6 p.m.

Daiquiri Beach The Jeremy & Stephen Riddle Band (Live Music) Classic

and modern rock and reggae from two siblings known from a popular local band (covers/originals). 8 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 Live

7:30 p.m.

(Live Music) 5 p.m.

Planter’s Tavern TBA

(Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m.

Plum’s TBA (Live Music) 10:30 p.m.

Pogy’s TBA (Live Music) Robin’s Nest Karaoke

(Live Music, Karaoke) 8 p.m.

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

p.m.

The Sentient Bean Frantic Rabbit Poetry Slam (Oth-

er) Local spoken word

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Music) 8 p.m.

Bay Street Blues Karaoke

(Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Benny’s Tybee Tavern TBA

Thursday

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showcase and competition.

8 p.m.

Shoreline Ballroom moe.

(Live Music) Famed prog/ jam-rock band that’s played Bonnaroo, Woodstock ‘99 and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest. Doors open at 7 pm. 9 p.m.

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

Spanky’s TBA (Live Music)

8 p.m.

Steamer’s TBA (Live Music)

Rock, Country and Pop covers 9 p.m.

(Live Music) 9 p.m.

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

Cafe Loco Sammy Patrick

(Live Music) Jam-band, rock, folk and outlaw-country tunes sung and played on an electric/acoustic guitar (covers & originals). Apr 11, 10 p.m. Apr 25, 10 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)

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

Dixieland Jazz 7:30 p.m.

Tropicana Night Club DJ Southstar Spins Top 40 (DJ)

(Karaoke)

10 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House TBA

(Live Music) 6 p.m.

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

p.m.

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

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

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

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

Wild Wing Cafe Barry Johnson; Southern Fever (Live

Daquiri Island Karaoke Dewey’s Dockside Soul Kitchen (Live Music) 6 p.m.

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

Pop, Beach, Shag and Soul covers 8 p.m.

Dolphin Reef Lounge & Ocean Plaza The Denny Phillips Duo

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

Doubles Lounge “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) El Picasso Karaoke (8 p.m.)

(Karaoke)

Fannie’s on the Beach TBA

(Live Music) 8 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House Chris Chandler & Co. (Live Music)

Local combo fronted by a veteran Savannah-based jazz pianist who once toured Russia (covers & originals).

6:30 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House Paris Luna (Live Music) Apr 11, 10

Music) Barry plays outside in the courtyard, while Southrn Fever plays later inside. Apr 10, 6 & 10 p.m.

p.m. Apr 12, 10 p.m.

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

Gayna’s Bar Karaoke (9 p.m.)

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

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

Baja Cantina TBA (Live Mu-

Friendly’s Tavern 2 #@*!

Karaoke (Karaoke)

(Karaoke)

Hercules Bar and Grill Chief

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

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

Isaac’s on Drayton David Lugo & Latin Jazz Motion

(Live Music) Local Afro-Cuban combo led by a veteran percussionist who’s played wiht many of the greats.

8:30 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Strange Brew (Live Music) Blues-

rock band featuring local guitarist G.E. Perry (covers & originals). 9 p.m.

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

Jepson Center for the Arts Jepson Live (Live Music)

Monthly concert series featuring established regional jazz artists, curated

by Savannah Music Festival Director Rob Gibson. All the museum’s galleries are open during the show, and refreshments are available.

6 p.m.

The Jinx Unknonw Hinson; The Liabilities (Live Music,

Mulberry Inn The Champagne Jazz Trio (Live Music)

8 p.m.

One Hot Mama’s BBQ TBA

(Live Music) 10:30 p.m.

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

Pogy’s TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

The Quarter Sports Bar TBA

(Live Music) Rock, Folk and Blues 10 p.m.

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

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

Karaoke) Hinson is the vampiric and misgynistic stage persona of hotshit N.C. country/Western and rock guitarist Danny Baker (who also doubles as one of the voices on Cartoon Network’s “Squidbillies”).

He’s an infamous cult act who puts on a great fang-incheek show; Up-and-coming Macon roots-rockers reminiscent of Freakwater or Steve Earle. 11 p.m.

p.m.

John’s & Friends The Chuck Courtenay Band (Live Music)

Increasingly popular and highly respected indie singer/songwriter/guitarist who’s a personal hero to bigger stars such as John

Southern rock, country and honky-tonk from a group of veteran local players (covers & originals). 10 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Arum Rae & Two Days (Live Music)

Female blues/Americana/ lounge singer and guitarist who has in the past recorded with associates of Ani Difranco. For this gig, she’ll be backed by members of one of Savannah’s longestrunning punk bands. 8 p.m.

Shoreline Ballroom Martin Sexton with George Stanford; Martin Lesch (Live Music)

Kevin Barry’s Brendan Nolan

(Live Music) Respected, Dublin-born acoustic guitarist/singer playing ballads, love songs and humorous tunes (covers & originals).

Apr 9, Apr 10, Apr 11, Apr 12 Apr 13

Mayer; Regional keyboardist and songwriter who also plays in Angie Aparo’s band.

Doors open at 7 pm. 8 p.m.

standards and showtunes.

7 p.m.

Stages Music & More The 8Tracks (Live Music) Eclectci

rocking local roots-a-billy and Americana act (covers & originals).

local party band playing obscure and well-known rock, pop, soul and country (feat. members of Superhorse and The Judge & The Jury). 9:30 p.m.

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

Stingray’s Robert Willis (Live Music) Solo singer/guitarist playing rock, country and pop (covers & originals). 7 p.m.

Stogie’s DJ Paynt & DJ Mself

(DJ)

Tantra Lounge The Permanent Tourists (Live Music)

Tight and polished regional R & B/soul/funk/rock cover band known for impressive vocals and a killer rhythm section. 9 p.m.

Venus De Milo DJ Chad (DJ)

The Warehouse The Train Wrecks (Live Music) Hard-

Wasabi’s DJ Frankie -C Spins Hip-hop 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 The Jimmy Wolling Band; Radio Cult

(Live Music) Local bluegrass and jamgrass combo feat. banjo sensation Wolling, guitarist Dennis Goldbaugh, bassist Timmy Burke and mandolinist Spec Hosti (outside early); Costumed ‘80s tribute band playing rock, hair metal and new wave hits (inside later) Apr 11, 6 & 10 p.m.

Yong’s Country Club (formerly the Music Box) TBA

(Live Music)

Vic’s on The River Claire Frazier & Frank Bright (Live

Music) Duo of a veteran female jazz vocalist and an experienced pianist, playing

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Live Wire Music Hall Gaslight Street; Listen 2 Three (Live

Music) Funky, soulful, Wurlitzer-infused Southern pop-rock from Charleston; Young local pop-rock power trio known for catchy hooks, sunny harmonies and tight grooves (covers & originals).

9 p.m.

$5 Pitchers 2 for 1 Entrees After 5pm

Loco’s Deli & Pub (Downtown) The Upolstery (Live

Music) 11 p.m.

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

Mansion on Forsyth Park The Chromatics (Live Music)

9 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Jordan Ross (Live

Music) Young, Pooler-based singer/songwriter with a contemporary, modern acoustic-pop feel (covers & originals). 10 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) David Flannery (Live Music) Rock,

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8:30 p.m.

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SATURDAY The Apex TBA (Live

Music)

The Bamboo Room TBA

(Live Music) 8 p.m.

Bay Street Blues Karaoke

(Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Benny’s Tybee Tavern TBA

(Live Music) 9 p.m.

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

Blowin’ Smoke BBQ 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). ALL-AGES outdoor courtyard gig (indoors if weather’s bad). 6 p.m.

The Britannia British Pub Eric Britt (Live Music)

Solo set from the guitarist and frontman of alt. rockers Hazel Virtue (covers & originals). 9 p.m.

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

Cafe Loco The Chris Godfrey/Sammy Patrick Duo (Live Music) Acoustic

roots-rock/jam act feat. the former frontman of Elijah Blue (covers & originals). 10 p.m.

Captain’s Lounge #@*!

Karaoke (Karaoke)

Chuck’s Bar #@*! Karaoke

(Karaoke)

City Market TBA (Live

Sat. April 26 Moonshine Still’s Scott Batson & The News Architects w/ guest David Blackman

Music) 2 p.m.

Club One DJ Hancock (DJ)

10 p.m.

Creekside Cafe TBA (Live

Music) 7 p.m.

Daquiri Island Karaoke

(Karaoke)

Dawg House Grill TBA

(Live Music) 7 p.m.

DC2 Design DJ Kiah (DJ)

10 p.m.

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6 p.m.

Deb’s Pub & Grub Karaoke

(Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Dewey’s Dockside Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live

Music) Rock, Pop, Beach, Shag and Soul covers.

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

Dos Primos TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

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 (Liquid) Ginger & Rick

(Live Music) Acoustic duo featuring members of popular regional modern pop-rock band Liquid Ginger (covers & originals). 6:30 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House Paris Luna (Live Music) Apr 11,

10 p.m. Apr 12, 10 p.m.

French Quarter Cafe TBA

(Live Music) 8 p.m.

Gayna’s Bar Karaoke

(Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Glazer’s Pub TBA (Live

Music) 9 p.m.

Grapevine Gail Thurmond (Live Music) Piano

& vocal jazz, country, Latin and standards by a veteran songwriter and recording artist who’s entertained Savannahians for more than a decade 6:30 p.m.

Hang Fire DJ Jake The Snake (DJ) 10 p.m.

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

Hyatt Regency TBA (Live

Music)

Isaac’s on Drayton Eat Mo’ Music (Live Music)

Instrumental, dance-oriented soul-jazz combo of trumpet, drums, bass and wah guitar (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m.

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

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 Joe Buck (Live Music) Freaky-countenanced one-man “hellbilly” punk (he plays guitar and drums at the same time) best known for stints in Th’ Legend-

ary Shackshakers and Hank III’s band. 11 p.m.

John’s & Friends The Hitmen (Live Music) Brash

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

Juarez Mexican Restaurant (Waters Ave.) Karaoke (Karaoke)

Jukebox Bar & Grill TBA

(Live Music) 9 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Brendan Nolan (Live Music)

Respected, Dublin-born acoustic guitarist/singer playing ballads, love songs and humorous tunes (covers & originals). Apr 9, Apr 10, Apr 11, Apr 12 Apr 13

Live Wire Music Hall Tommy Crain & The Crosstown All-Stars (Live

Music) Very impressive band of veteran Southern rock and blues players fronted by guitarist Crain, who appeared on 20+ records by the Charlie Daniels Band, including the Grammy-winning “The Devil Went Down To Georgia”. 10 p.m.

Lucas Theatre Charles Wadsworth & friends (feat.

The Miro Quartet) (Live

Music) Famed pianist and chamber music concert producer hosts an evening of classical fare from a storied quartet.

8 p.m.

Luther’s Rare & Well Done TBA (Live Music) 10 p.m.

Mansion on Forsyth Park Brenda Morie (Live Music)

Local combo fronted by a versatile modern jazz vocalist, guitarist and flutist who tours the East Coast (covers & originals). 9 p.m.

Marlin Monroe’s Surfside Grill Mary Davis & Co.

(Live Music) Femalefronted acoustic cover combo (rock, pop, soul and beach music) featuring members of the well-liked Wilmington Isl. party act Band In The Park. Apr 12, 7:30 p.m.

Apr 19, 7:30 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Pocket Change

(Live Music) Funk, soul and R & B covers with a raucous edge. 10 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) Jude (Live Music)

Local singer/songwriter playing light pop, rock and blues-oriented tunes on acoustic guitar, cello and percussion (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m.

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Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) TBA (Live

Music) 6 p.m.

Saturday

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Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House TBA (Live Music)

7 p.m.

Jazz, Rock, Pop & Funk covers/originals 8 p.m.

Venus De Milo DJ Nick

Mulberry Inn The Champagne Jazz Trio (Live

VFW Club (Hinesville) TBA

Music) 8 p.m.

North Beach Grill Listen 2 Three (Live Music)

Local pop-rock power trio known for sunny harmonies and string guitarwork (covers & originals). 6 p.m.

Notre Dame Academy Old-Time Country Dance

(Live Music) Traditional contra dance for ALLAGES, with live music and calling sponsored by the Savannah Folk Music Society. Beginner’s lessons start 15 minuites before the dance begins.

8 p.m.

One Hot Mama’s BBQ TBA

(Live Music) 10 p.m.

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

Paradiso at Il Pasticcio DJ Matthew Gilbert & DJ Kwaku (DJ) House Music

11:30 p.m.

Planter’s Tavern TBA

(Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m.

Pogy’s TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Quality Inn American Pride Karaoke (Karaoke)

8 p.m.

The Quarter Sports Bar TBA (Live Music) Rock,

Folk and Blues 10 p.m.

Savannah Jazz & Blues Bistro (Bluffton) TBA (Live

Music) 8 p.m.

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

p.m.

The Sea Grill TBA (Live

Music) 8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Port City Music; Josh Bond

(Live Music) Rare public show by a dreamy and atmospheric local indierock band; Solo set of rustic low-fi acoustic guitar folk. 8 p.m.

Stingray’s Robert Willis

(Live Music) Solo singer/ guitarist playing rock, country and pop (covers & originals). 7 p.m.

Stogie’s DJ Aushee Knights (DJ) House Music

& ‘80s hits 10 p.m.

Tantra Lounge Jon Doe

(Live Music) Local hard-

(DJ) 10 p.m.

(Live Music) 9 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Claire Frazier & Frank Bright

(Live Music) Duo of a veteran female jazz vocalist and an experienced pianist, playing standards and showtunes. 7 p.m.

The Warehouse Bottles & Cans (Live Music) Local

combo playing a wild mix of hard-swinging, house rockin’ garage-blooze (covers & originals). 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Daryl Wise; State of Man (Live

Music) Local singer/ songwriter and acoustic guitarist known for his work with the Back River Ramblers (early show outside); Slick, emotional Atlanta-based commercial modern alt.rock act that’s poised for national success (later inside).

Apr 12, 6 & 10 p.m.

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

The Wind Rose Cafe TBA

(Live Music) 10 p.m.

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SUNDAY A.J.’s Dockside Joey Manning (Live Music) Singing

keyboardist/guitarist offering popular hits 7 p.m.

Aqua Star Restaurant (Westin Harbor Hotel) Ben Tucker & Bob Alberti (Live

Music) Veteran Jazz Duo (piano & bass) playing standards 11:30 a.m.

Bahama Bob’s (Pooler) Karaoke (Karaoke) Belford’s TBA (Live Mu-

sic) 6 p.m.

Benny’s Tybee Tavern TBA

(Live Music) 5 p.m.

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

p.m.

Captain’s Lounge #@*!

Karaoke (Karaoke) Daquiri Island Karaoke

(Karaoke)

Dewey’s Dockside Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live

Music) Rock, Pop, Shag, Blues & Soul hits 5 p.m.

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

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

Doubles Lounge “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond

(DJ)

Driftaway Cafe TBA (Live

Music) Acoustic Rock, Pop, Country, Blues & Soul covers

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El Potro Mexican Restaurant Karaoke w/Michael

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The Flying Fish Barry Johnson (Live Music)

Fri. Live MuSic

(Karaoke) 9 p.m.

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

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

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jason Bible (Live Music)

Solo acoustic set from the frontman of local Americana band The Train Wrecks (covers & originals). 7 p.m.

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Kevin Barry’s Brendan Nolan (Live Music)

Respected, Dublin-born acoustic guitarist/singer playing ballads, love songs and humorous tunes (covers & originals). Apr 9, Apr 10, Apr 11, Apr 12 Apr 13

Mansion on Forsyth Park The Chromatics (Live

Music) 8 p.m.

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

p.m.

Murphy’s Law Irish Pub Acoustic Session, Celtic Karaoke (Live Music) Tra-

ditional Celtic acoustic jam session for pros and amateurs alike, followed

by Karaoke 7 & 9 p.m.

North Beach Grill 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). 6 p.m.

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One Hot Mama’s BBQ TBA

(Live Music) 6 p.m.

Planter’s Tavern TBA

(Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m.

Randy Wood’s Concert Hall The John Jorgenson Quintet (Live Music) Rare

local appearance by an internationally famed guitarist (and ex-Hellecaster) specializing in Django reinhardt-style

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rocking funk party band known for screaming electric leads and extended jams (covers & originals). 9 p.m.

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

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

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gypsy jazz. These intimate 100-seat alcohol and smoke free shows often sell out...

7 p.m.

Red Leg Saloon Karaoke w/Frank Nelson (Karaoke) Savannah Smiles “PianoPalooza” (Live Music)

MONDAY Bayou Cafe Chief (Live Music)

Live Wire Music Hall Eric Dunn (Live Music) Solo set

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Blueberry Hill Karaoke

Sea Dawgs TBA (Live Music)

1 p.m.

Murphy’s Law Open Mic Night

The Boathouse The Eric Culberson Blues Band (Live

Scandals DJ Marty Corley

Blues, Country, Rock, Bluegrass & Pop acts

Vic’s on The River James Furshon (Live Music) -7 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House Jordan Ross (Live Music) Young,

Tantra Lounge Karaoke

(Karaoke) 10 p.m.

Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House TBA (Live Music) Acoustic

The Warehouse Thomas Claxton (Live Music) Intense,

solo acoustic guitarist/ singer playing rock and pop

by a member of local rootsrockers The Train Wrecks (covers & originals). 9 p.m.

(Karaoke)

Music) Internationallyknown electric blues trio led by an ace guitarist/singer 6 p.m.

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

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

Kevin Barry’s Frank Emerson

(Live Music) Longtime acoustic guitarist and singer playing Celtic ballads, pop, and folk (covers & originals).

Apr 14, Apr 15, Apr 16, Apr 17, Apr 18, Apr 19 Apr 20 King’s Inn Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

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

9 p.m.

The Grill Beachside TBA

(Live Music) 7 p.m.

Hang Fire DJ Kane (DJ) 9 p.m.

Pooler-based singer/songwriter with a contemporary, modern acoustic-pop feel (covers & originals). 10 p.m.

(Live Music) 7:30 p.m.

(Karaoke) 9:30 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Old-Time Music Jam Session (Live

oke) 9 p.m.

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

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(Other) 10 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Chief (Live Music)

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

Blaine’s Back Door #@*!

Karaoke (Karaoke) Buffalo’s Cafe Karaoke (Ka-

raoke) 7 p.m.

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

Deb’s Pub & Grub #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) 10:30 p.m.

Music) Free open class/jam session hosted by stringband member Joe Nelson (guitar, bass, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, ukulele, etc...).

Beginners welcome. 7 p.m.

p.m.

Tantra Lounge DJ In Coma

Hang Fire Pub Quiz with TTL

(DJ) 10:30 p.m.

Vic’s on The River James Furshon (Live Music) -7 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke (Kara-

Driftaway Cafe TBA (Live

Music) 6 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House Big Ass Green Pen (Live Music) 10

(Other) Live pop culture team trivia game. 9:30 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Diana Rogers (Live Music) Longtime

solo pianist playing Jazz, Showtunes & Standards 7 p.m.

Jewish Education Alliance AASU’s Jazz Ensemble: On The Road (Live Music) For

Jazz Appreciation Month, director Randall Reese and his 18-piece student jazz ensemble will perform an eclectic mix from big-band to contemporary music. 7:30 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. 11 p.m.

John’s & Friends Karaoke

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

Kevin Barry’s Frank Emerson

(Live Music) Longtime acoustic guitarist and singer playing Celtic ballads, pop, and folk (covers & originals).

Apr 14, Apr 15, Apr 16, Apr 17, Apr 18, Apr 19 Apr 20

Mic Night (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Mercury Lounge Open Jam Night w/The Eric Culberson Blues Band (Live Music)

Amateurs & Pros alike can sit in and jam along with a well-known, touring blues trio 10 p.m.

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

Stogie’s Two Originals (Live Music) Acoustic guitar duo playing Blues, Rock and Jam originals, plus Grateful Dead covers 10 p.m.

Tommy’s Karaoke w/Jeff & Rebecca (Karaoke) Vic’s on The River James Furshon (Live Music) -7 p.m.

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Now 79, Charles Wadsworth is to many classical music aficionados virtually synonymous with chamber music.

As Artistic Director for Chamber Music at Spoleto USA, for decades he has programmed that aspect of the world famous annual festival. He also served as the founding Artistic Director of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center from 1969 to 1989. It’s been said that this dedication and leadership by example has resulted in the creation of numerous chamber music festivals across the globe.

In addition, he regularly tours as a host with a rotating group of some of the finer classical players on today’s scene, bringing a taste of Spoleto-caliber high culture to a select group of cities along the east coast.

For the past few years, Savannah has been

a stop on those seasonal tours, but in a move some may have predicted (but which may surprise many others), Wadsworth has recently learned his upcoming show at the Lucas Theatre will be one of his last confirmed concerts in our city.

In a good-natured and surprisingly candid telephone interview, the ebullient pianist and promoter opened up about his love for (and confusion regarding) Savannah and his disappointment at learning his series here will not be renewed. Read the full transcript at connectsavannah.com.

What is it that drew you to focus on chamber music?

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Charles Wadsworth: Well, I was attracted to it very much, and then a few years after getting out of Julliard, I was taking part in the Spoleto Italy Festival. In 1959, Gian-Carlo Menotti asked me if I would like to start a daily chamber music series for the audiences at his festival. I was very honored and accepted, and having been given that opportunity, it introduced me to the huge wealth of the repertoire and the joy of working with musicians on this type of music.

the Savannah Concert Association about four years ago. I was overjoyed at the prospect, since I was already putting on concerts up and down the coast at many places in S.C., and up into New England and down to West Palm Beach. But I had never had a series in my home state. I had loved Savannah for many years. It’s such a gorgeous city. So, I was really, truly excited.

But at this very moment, I’m filled with such mixed emotions.

You’ve brought your chamber music tour through Savannah many times in the past.

How have your efforts been received here?

Charles Wadsworth: I was tremendously impressed that the Savannah Concert Association did all their administrative work with volunteers. There was literally no overhead! Savannah is one of the very few places in the country with a concert series of this type that never had a deficit. I went

Charles Wadsworth: Well, you know, I’m glad we can have a chance to talk about this. I think I started doing this series for

What do you mean?

Charles Wadsworth: I’ve been very impressed, because I know so many of the artists that take part and how high of a quality they are. Rob Gibson has been a contender and he has the know-how about presentation. But, you know, the divide between Savannah and Charleston is so great and very real. People over there where you are don’t even know anything about it! It’s so strange to me, but there are plenty of folks in Charleston who won’t come to the Savannah Music Festival.

What can you tell me about the Miro Quartet, who’ll be featured in this next show?

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all over the country bragging about this organization and the way they were able to manage this feat. So, in the course of the last few years, I was able to bring down a group of six or seven soloists from New York City. These were reasonably priced shows, considering the caliber of the musicians involved and their normal fees.

I’ve been producing concerts for 50 years, and one fact in this business is that your box office income can never cover the cost of a concert at this level. You feel lucky if you make one-third of your cost back through tickets! You have to do fund-raising, or find some sort of underwriting, whether from the government or corporate or private donations. Even when I was at Lincoln Center in New York, we sold out every show 110 percent, but we still had to raise money from corporations.

Now, this is the inside story, because what’s happening is that my series is being cancelled in Savannah at the end of this season. This is because the box office receipts my concerts brought in did not equal the fee we had to charge.

So that didn’t surprise you?

Charles Wadsworth: Not particularly.

But the reason this became a problem is that the organizers did not look into state or national endowments for the support this sort of thing requires. So, I do regret that apparently over the last year or so, I became something of a financial hardship for them. But I wish I’d been apprised earlier in the game as to what was actually going on, because helping to remedy situations like that has been part of my job for decades as an artistic director in both Italy and Charleston! I was constantly working with those boards to raise the funds required to mount those concerts. I thought everything was just rosy, and only learned of any problems in the past few months.

Can you envision a time when this could be resolved and you could return?

Charles Wadsworth: It would thrill me to find there was a way to reorganize this and bring me and my musicians back down there often after this season is over. When they told me they would only do one more concert in 2009 in honor of my 80th birthday, that was lovely, and I accepted. I feel a strong personal bond with many of the people involved in the Savannah Concert Association. I don’t want it to seem like I am in any way insulting anyone involved with the organization, because everything has been done with the best of intentions and excitement on their parts.

It’s important that people in Savannah learn what’s really necessary to keep a valuable project of this sort going. I know it’s somewhat easier to do this in bigger cities, but I’ve seen great success in Camden and Columbia, S.C., and even right here in Beaufort. So, I know it can be done!

Charles Wadsworth: We were informed about ten days ago that the violist in the Miro Quartet —a superb group by the way— had become very ill and was hospitalized with pneumonia. We could have done a program with just three strings, but we found a remarkable violist who has worked really hard with the group.

Besides chamber music, what other sorts of things do you enjoy listening to?

Charles Wadsworth: One of the most exciting evenings I’ve had in recent memory was in New York City this past Thursday.

We went to the first revival of South Pacific in its original form with a full orchestra and an amazing cast at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center. I was totally overpowered by the genuine and true emotions of the piece. I feel sorry that young people and people in their thirties and forties today don’t have access to the great stuff we had in the 1940s and 1950s.

Charles Wadsworth & Friends (cellist Edward Aaron & The Miro Quartet) Where: Lucas Theatre When: 8 pm, Sat., April 12 Cost: $35 - $12.50 with Student Discounts available at lucastheatre.com or 525-5050 Info: savannahconcertassociation.com

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This is an important exhibition, not for aesthetic reasons, but because it initiates a discussion on the subject of protest art and takes place in an alternative gallery space, something unheard of in Savannah.

Art, and its relationship to politics, dominated the art world in the 1930s, during the rise of Fascism, and has reoccurred periodically ever since. Now we are beginning to see political art works more and more, as artists see fit to use their artworks as polemical weapons to express anti-government positions or social problems.

Here the format seems to be the image as illustration of a text that explains a topical, political, economic or social issue.

But it could be very important to question from the start the political value of individual artists creating works in galleries (as opposed to mass demonstration street art, etc.) unless it is followed by very critical discussions among the artists themselves and anyone else - in which case the value is to the artists themselves and that’s all to the good.

In the center of this exhibition, there are four framed prints of Patrick Oliphant cartoons. Oliphant, whose works are currently on display at the Jepson Center, is apparently the world’s most syndicated cartoonist. He has caricatured in the mainstream press every president since Lyndon Johnson.

The daily newspaper cartoon with its combination of words and images, its

ephemeral form and focus on ephemeral issues, is the original 19th century form of political art. Posters, photomontage, comic books, and video, are simply later technological developments in the effort to get the message out.

But the mainstream press is generally not a vehicle for real opposition and, in the absence of a mass movement, it is increasingly conformist.

The easel painting is not ephemeral; it is made to last. And therefore, it is not a medium that lends itself easily to today’s political issue, which tomorrow will be forgotten. Yi-Hsin Tzeng, a student from Taiwan, paints her personal responses to U.S. society in the grotesque reality of the “American Dream”; and to America’s ignorance of the rest of the world in, “Where Are You From?” These are painted in acid colors and in a style that owes something to animation and comic books.

In his short video, “10 Steps to … ism: Fascist America 10 Easy Steps”, Alessandro Imperato lays out the preconditions already in place for Fascism’s rise: the invoking of internal and external enemies, the creation of secret prisons and private armies, surveillance systems, harassment of citizen groups, arbitrary detentions, tar-

‘Ephemera,’ by Scott Boylston

geting of key individuals, the suspension of the rule of law and the equating of dissent with treason.

It is the last point – equating dissent with treason - that is central to Natalie von Loewenfeldt’s work: a box that the viewer can look into that references the prison cell; and a voting booth the viewer can enter where toy soldiers are scattered on the floor.

She is from a military family and she writes in her statement, “I resent those who cry ‘traitor’ as I and those like me exercise my Constitutional right to openly disagree with my government.”

Loewenfeldt wishes to reclaim patriotism and its symbols from the current administration and something similar could be said of Marcus Kenney’s “U.S.A.”, a figure on the floor covered with a paint splattered U.S. flag. However, since the ideology behind the U.S. invasion of Iraq is both Christian and nationalist, I really can-

‘American Dream,’ by Yi-Hsin Tzeng

not see how it is possible to oppose it by trying to seize the patriotic and religious moral high ground.

Harry Delorme’s small painting, “Dry”, represents a giant water bottle that domi-

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art patrol | compiled by jim morekis | Send submissions to artpatrol@connectsavannah.com Across the Divide III — Features work by ChineseAmerican artists serving as faculty members in American colleges and universities. It can be seen April 17-June 14 at Pei Ling Chan Gallery and Garden for the Arts, 324 MLK. Chroma Gallery Visiting Artist Series — Ceramic artist Turker Ozdogan will be featured April 17 from 5-9 p.m. at Chroma Gallery during the Savannah Fine Art Dealers Association Event & Trolley Hop.

Co-laboratory — Presented by the Society of North American Goldsmiths through April 13 at 3515 Montgomery St. Juried by Sondra Sherman, this exhibition focuses on contemporary work that accommodates an expansive notion of collaboration in metals and jewelry.

Curious Art Show — Works

by Katy Gilbert, known for her portraits of famous people that can be seen at Churchill’s, Isaac’s and Jazz’d, can be seen Saturday, April 12

from 6-8 p.m. at The Britannia Pub on Wilmington Island.

throughout April at Friedman’s Fine Art, 28 W. State St.

Elemental: Paintings by Luther Vann — can be seen April 16 through Aug. 17 at the Jepson Center for the Arts.

Gallery 440 — “Rhapsody in Blue,” a collection of mixed media works by Fran Thomas, can be seen at Gallery 440, 440 Bull St. Other artists include Barbara Duch, Olivia McKinley, Tim Coy and Frances Walter.

Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray — April 16 through June 15 at the Jepson Center for the Arts.

Friedman’s Fine Art — Paintings of the Lowcountry by Doug Grier and ceramic art

by Judy Mooney can be seen

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High Country/Lowcountry — Recent paintings by Ray Ellis can be seen through April 26 at Compass Prints, Inc./Ray Ellis Gallery, 205 W. Congress St.

Indigo Sky Gallery — “Art in Opposition,” an invitational group show of 10 artists whose works deal with hotbutton topics pertaining to politics, the environment and society in general, including Patrick Oliphant, Marcus Kenney, Jerome Meadows, Scott Boytston, Harry Delorme, Rachel Green, Alissandro Imperato, Asa Chibas in collaboration with Michael Porter, Natalie Von Loewenfeldt and Yi-Hsin Tzeng. Gallery hours are Saturdays 11 am-5 pm and Sundays 11am-5 pm or by

appointment, 233-7659. Indigo Sky Community Gallery, 915 Waters Ave. 912/233-7659.

Invented Landscapes — Photographer Asa Chibas will present multiple exposure photographs from around the U.S. and Sweden April 4-25 at Gallery S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St. Gallery hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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nates a monochrome cityscape. Inside the bottle there is a landscape depicting a lake. There are no humans here.

Nature is idealized and man-made constructions negated.

The work is accompanied by a lengthy explanation of the work that tells us that Coca Cola was allowed to purchase 8 million gallons from Lake Allatoona to purify and sell as Dasani.

Asa Chibas, an artist, has collaborated with Michael Porter, a social worker who counsels sex offenders. Their piece consists of three works of photographs of dolls with an accompanying text which together tackle the issue of the marketing of provocative clothing to six year old girls.

The poster is the best political example of a combination of words and images. It is usually the anonymous collective product of mass movements, made to be fly-posted on city walls or carried on demonstrations.

Perhaps it is a sign of the times that Scott Boylston, a graphic designer, has pasted a number of sophisticated and masterful posters to cover an entire gallery wall, where they have been transformed from any political function into a permanent art commodity ironically titled, “Ephemera,” and ironically priced at $10,000 - plus the price of replacing the wall.

Jerome Meadows’ assemblages of photographs and small, found objects, are the least didactic and the most personal and multi-dimensional works here. In “Between a Thorn and a Sharp Place,” there is a very small reproduction of the hooded torture victim from the Abu Ghraib photographs. This image also appears as the central motif in Rachel Green’s collage, “Keys to the Kingdom.”

What is particularly interesting to me is the similarity in the way they each see this image. Green juxtaposes it with an image of the Virgin Mary. Meadows

‘Between a Thorn and a Sharp Place,’

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relates his figure to the image of Christ on the Cross, who, in this case stands with covered head. What they have both recognized is the archetypal, and haunting nature of this image.

Is it because most artists are also teachers that they have to tell us exactly how to read their work? Education gives us a superficial understanding of oppression, not an experience of it, which is why the educated can be so easily manipulated (and why so many political art works fail).

It looks to me lately as if the middle class believe that before George Bush everything was good, and that when he is gone, all will be good once more. Believing that Americans seem congenitally determined to forget their history (thus encouraging the repeating of it), Gore Vidal has called the U.S.A. the United States of Amnesia.

In line with that, If we turn again to Imperato’s “Fascist America’s Ten Easy Steps” video, Gore Vidal might like to remind the middle class how often in the past these mainstays of repression have been invoked and that from the very beginning of this settler nation’s project, any activist, any poor person, any person of an unwanted ethnicity, any union leader, anyone who had leadership potential for the workers, has felt its fire.

Imperato is correct that the steps forward into Fascism are few; and they can be packaged by a clever demagogue who promises an end to all our fears and embraced quickly by the class whose mistrust of civic freedom is at least equal to its misunderstanding of repression’s true goals.

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Melodies — Work by artist Amiri Farris that features images of local jazz artists can be seen April 1-30 at the Jewish Education Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Men of the Sea — Photos by Bobbi Parker can be seen April 10-16 at TruSpace Gallery, 2423 DeSoto Ave. in the Starland District. Reception Friday, April 11, 7-10 p.m.

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New Orleans Revitalization Photography Show — “NOLA Rising” is a collec-

tion of nine visual journalists from the University of Texas that can be seen through April 10 at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Picturing Savannah – The Art of Christopher A. D. Murphy — Christopher Aristide Desbouillons Murphy’s work can be seen through June 1 at the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Primas: Out the Unconscious -- David Harmon’s pastels on paper at Dimensions Gallery, 412 MLK Jr. Blvd.

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Southern Wings: Images of Aviation — Work by aviation and historical artists Marc Stewart, Jim Balletto, Wade Meyers, and Russell Smith can be seen through April 13. The four exhibit together as Southern Wings and for this exhibition, chose 84 original oils, acrylics, watercolors and prints. Through April 13. Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave. Teatrio International Competition of Illustration — An international traveling exhibition showcasing children’s book illustrations from around the world can be seen March 7-April 11 at the Pei Ling Chan Gallery and Garden for the Arts, 324 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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The Gallery in City Market — The artist of the month in March and April is Maureen E. Kerstein, who is known for her fluid seascapes. Thix exhibition focuses on water lilies. Through April 30.

Tobia Makover: New Works — An opening reception for “Tobia Makover: New Works” will be held Friday, April 18 from 5-8 p.m. at TruSpace, 2423 DeSoto Ave. Gallery hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-6 pm, Friday 11 am-2pm, Saturday 9-noom and by appointment.

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Brian MacGregor is a full-time artist whose work has been internationally recognized. He moved to Savannah in 2000 from Richmond, Va., and is a SCAD graduate who enjoys camping and traveling to foreign countries in his spare time.

He has won several awards for his artwork starting from his teenage years and has his own gallery in City Market.

Many of his artworks depict dreams and inspiration from his travels. He is the Gallery Espresso’s April artist and has an upcoming gallery show there called “After the March.”

What do you have to say about the starving artist myth?

Brian MacGregor: It depends greatly upon the economy. When the economy’s doing great, I’m doing great. When things go down, I feel it the same day.

How did you become interested in art?

Brian MacGregor: I’ve always been interested in art. Both of my parents did art as hobbies. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been

obsessed with painting. I always knew it was going to be my career.

Which movements have you been influenced by?

Brian MacGregor: Surrealism, abstract expressionism, and romanticism.

Who are your favorite artists?

Brian MacGregor: J. W. Waterhouse, Anselm Kiefer, and Joseph Cornell.

How did you become interested in depicting your dreams in your work?

Brian MacGregor: In my family, we always talked about our dreams, and I actually went through a long bout of insomnia in my teenage years and then in my twenties. Paying attention to my dreams is able to help me get through that insomnia and really reshape the way that I lead my own life, and realize that dreams really are a metaphoric way of explaining to yourself what you really want to do in life.

It seems that a lot of your art consists of paintings and mixed media pieces. What is it about these mediums that you prefer?

Brian MacGregor: In general, I find that mixed media is more true and that it covers everything. It’s just kind of the kitchen sink sort of painting.

What do you like best about creating art?

Brian MacGregor: The creative high is immense, as well as the fact that knowing that at the end of the day and at the end of the year, all of the hard work that I have put in during my life, I can look back at it and see what I’ve done.

Do you have a favorite piece?

Brian MacGregor: I don’t necessarily have a favorite piece. “The Lovers” painting - the original is 6 ft. x 4 ft. – I purposefully took over a year to do that painting, where at that point I had started doing work in at least a week or two weeks. I purposefully took a year because I wanted it to be almost like a chess game with a

friend in Germany or something. I had to take a long amount of time to ‘play the game.’ And that was the purpose, for it to be a challenge to myself.

What piece was the hardest to sell?

Brian MacGregor: It depends on if you mean emotionally hard to sell or just physically hard to sell. If I have sold the piece at any point, whether it takes a year or more, then that’s normal. Some take a while, some sell as I hang it on the wall. It depends on the right person coming in the door. As for emotionally, I keep or give to a friend the paintings that I just can’t sell because of a deep emotional connection to the work.

What challenges have you found in your work?

Brian MacGregor: Mostly from a structural standpoint. I now only use wood surfaces; I don’t use canvas. I found that works because I use so much glue, and I’m more or less trying to find the exact right kinds of glue, buying it in bulk, being able to buy it in large amounts, and the right kinds of glue, lots and lots of experimentation with that, and being able to seal it properly.

What are your future goals?

Brian MacGregor: I do have my own art gallery, but I want to have another one that’s even a bigger gallery, and possibly have a bar in it and own a building. I also want to do several more children’s books.

I’ve been working on several right now that include dreams, teaching kids how to use their dreams.

Any advice for aspiring artists?

Brian MacGregor: Yes. One, if you really want to do it and you love it, work all the time, work every day, and draw – you have to draw it. Put your work in a public place that can be seen; you have to constantly be seen because if your work is not out somewhere where somebody can see it, then you’ll never get noticed.

Brian McGregor’s ‘After the March’ Where: Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. When: Now through the end of April; reception Friday, April 18, 6-9 p.m.

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Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah Jepson Center - Neises Auditorium Screening of the film "Fahrenheit 451".

“Fahrenheit 451” at Savannah State University Friday, April 11 SSU’s Kennedy Fine Arts Center Savannah State University's Departments of Liberal Arts, Social & Behavorial Sciences and Political Science will present a day-long symposium of discussions and interpretations of "Fahrenheit 451". The sessions are: 10 a.m. The Written Word 11:30 a.m. The Age of the Image 1:00 p.m. The Society of the Image 2:30 p.m. Citizens, Media & Literature 7 p.m. Open Mic Night (SSU faculty, students & community members read original poetry and essays celebrating the essential freedoms of "Fahrenheit 451".)

Freedom Read Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m.

Savannah Mall Center Court, Savannah Students read excerpts from "Fahrenheit 451" and original poetry in keeping with the themes of the book.

Bradbury's Biographer: An Evening with Sam Weller Tuesday, April 15, 6:30 p.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church, Savannah A lecture featuring Sam Weller, author of "The Bradbury Chronicles: the Life of Ray Bradbury."

Author reception preceding lecture and book signing immediately following the presentation.

"Fahrenheit 451" & Censorship Wednesday, April 16, 7 p.m.

Barnes & Noble, Oglethorpe Mall, Savannah Discussion of the book "Fahrenheit 451" and its effect on censorship and popular culture.

The Big Read at Earth Day Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m.

Forsyth Park, Savannah Sponsored by Read it Loud! Savannah and the Friends of Live Oak Public Libraries, participants are invited to make recycled bookmarks, meet "Sparky the Fire Dog," take away Big Read giveaways and apply for a library Power Card.

Bradbury Brown Bag Saturday, April 26, 11:30 a.m.

Thomas Square, Savannah Join Bradbury enthusiast Richard Clifton and bestselling author Greg Keyes in a discussion of "Fahrenheit 451".

Note: The above schedule is only a partial listing of The Big Read Savannah events.

For a complete calendar of events visit: www.liveoakpl.org The Big Read Savannah is presented by Live Oak Public Libraries in partnership with: Savannah State University, Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah Fire Department, Read It Loud! Savannah, Savannah/Chatham County Public Schools, Savannah Mall, Ft. Stewart & Hunter AAF Libraries, and the Savannah Waterfront Association.

Support from Trinity United Methodist Church, the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, Earth Day Celebration Committee, Armstrong Atlantic State University, and Barnes & Noble

The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.

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Even when he’s grinning, Dennis Quaid generally bears the sour disposition of someone badly in need of an Alka-Seltzer; that pained grimace serves him well in Smart People, a dark comedy that turns out to be only moderately intelligent.

Quaid stars as Lawrence Wetherhold, a miserable English professor whose disdain for his students is matched only by his intolerance of his fellow teachers. A widower who sorely misses his wife (Mark Jude Poirier’s foggy screenplay never makes it clear if her death caused his surliness or if he was always something of an SOB), Lawrence lives with his daughter Vanessa (Juno’s Ellen Page), a Young Republican who’s as unhappy as her dad, and has to contend with an extended (and decidedly unwelcome) visit from his deadbeat brother Chuck (Thomas Haden Church). A minor injury temporarily places Lawrence in

the hospital, where his doctor, Janet Hartigan (Sarah Jessica Parker), turns out to be a former student who once had a crush on him.

Lawrence and Janet tentatively try their hand at dating while Chuck attempts to get Vanessa to loosen up and enjoy life; both scenarios contain interesting components yet never quite transcend their lukewarm presentations. All four stars are fine -- Quaid and Church are the more memorable of the quartet, but that’s largely because the men have the most interesting roles.

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Nim’s Island If your kids have been totally weaned on ADD-addled animated flicks that mostly coast on crude humor and instantly dated pop culture references, then this clearly isn’t the film for them. If, however, said children still find as much enjoyment (if not more so) in opening a book as in piloting a video game’s remote control, then this delightful family film will satisfy them in no small measure. Like last year’s Bridge to Terabithia, it views a child’s imagination as a tangible playground, and this angle is sharply delineated by the colorful flourishes of directors Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin. Jodie Foster, the most prominent child actress of the 1970s, here hands the torch to Abigail Breslin, with the latter playing Nim, a precocious girl who lives on a remote island with her scientist father (Gerard Butler). When she’s not frolicking with her animal friends, Nim enjoys reading adventure novels featuring the Indiana Jones-like Alex Rover, so when her dad goes missing and strangers invade the island, she naturally e-mails Alex Rover to help her. What her young mind doesn’t grasp is that her hero doesn’t actually exist; instead, the books are written by Alexandra Rover (Foster), an eccentric agoraphobe who carries on conversations with her fictional creation (also played by Butler) and who reluctantly sets out to help Nim in her hour of need. Nim’s Island is occasionally silly (as befits a movie aimed at youngsters), but the sumptuous visuals as well as the presence of Foster insure that discerning adults will also find it worthwhile.

Street Kings Director Curtis Hanson’s instant masterpiece L.A. Confidential was based on the novel by James Ellroy, and here’s Ellroy himself writing the screenplay (with Kurt Wimmer and Jamie Moss) for another saga about the boys in blue. It’s no wonder, then, that Street Kings’ central player, a cop named Tom Ludlow (played by Keanu Reeves), manages to incorporate qualities from all three protagonists in Hanson’s 1997 Oscar winner.

Kevin Spacey’s celebrity cop, Guy Pearce’s myopic do-gooder and especially Russell Crowe’s brooding tough guy can be found in Ludlow, a veteran detective who’s the MVP on an elite squad operating under ambitious Captain Wander (Forest Whitaker). When apprehending (or, more often, blowing away) criminal suspects, Ludlow doesn’t always follow the rulebook, which places him under the scrutiny of Internal Affairs Captain Biggs (House’s Hugh Laurie). And when Ludlow’s former partner (Terry Crews), the man who may have reported him to Biggs, gets fatally

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Why not convince Carter “The Bullet” Rutherford (John Krasinski), the nation’s most popular college football star, to put his studies on hold and join the pro ranks? Carter agrees just about the time that the Chicago daily has elected to send one of its best reporters, tough-talking Lexie Littleton (Renee Zellweger), to determine the authenticity of Carter’s WWI exploits. Gaining access to the team, Lexie uses her feminine wiles to cozy up to Carter, all the while engaging in verbal jousts with Dodge. Clooney is an unabashed lover of classic screwball comedies from Hollywood’s Golden Era, and he’s gone on record stating that his influences for Leatherheads included such great directors as Howard Hawks and George Cukor. His greatest (unacknowledged) influences, however, stem from more recent times, as it’s difficult to watch this film without being reminded of the pair of pictures he made with Joel and Ethan Coen. Perennially growing in stature as an actor and director, it’s easy to envision Clooney studying the Coens’ M.O. while perched on their sets, since Leatherheads sports the same burnished period look as O Brother, Where Art Thou? and the same screwball comedy stylings as the underrated Intolerable Cruelty. Clooney is on his game as the aging brawler who’s disheartened by the rigid direction the sport starts to take, but the likable Krasinski often gets defeated by the restrictions of his colorless part. And as Lexie, Zellweger delivers the script’s zingers with aplomb, even if she isn’t outwardly quite as brash or brassy as the role requires.

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Sign of the Times, Part I: While accepting his Oscar in 2003, Michael Moore is loudly booed for criticizing Bush’s “fictitious” war in Iraq.

Sign of the Times, Part II: During last week’s advance screening of the new Iraq War drama Stop-Loss, audience members clap and cheer when Ryan Phillippe’s character spits out, “Fuck the president!” As far as cinema is concerned, we’re probably still several years away from the definitive Iraq War flick. Stop-Loss at least comes closer than most of the others: Rather than getting buried in ham-fisted armchair liberalism (like Lions for Lambs and Rendition), it carefully tries to include something for everyone on both sides of the war divide. Yet while this approach is a thoughtful one, it can also be a dangerous one, as evidenced by late-inning occurrences that spit in the face of anyone who has ever taken a stand on moral grounds. Helming her first film since 1999’s Boys Don’t Cry, director Kimberly Peirce (co-scripting with Mark Richard) centers her tale on three Texas boys who all served together in Iraq and have returned to their hometown: Brandon King (Phillippe), a natural born leader and the most intelligent of the three; Steve Shriver (Channing Tatum), a jingoistic grunt prone to repeating canned rhetoric like, “We kill them in Iraq so we don’t have to kill them here in Texas!”; and Tommy Burgess (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), the hard-drinking soldier who lost his

best friend in the conflict. Having served plenty of time overseas, Brandon expects to settle down stateside, so he’s understandably upset when Bush’s “stop-loss” policy -- basically, a backdoor draft -- requires him to head back to Iraq yet again. Refusing direct orders, Brandon instead goes AWOL, a decision that irrevocably affects both Steve and Tommy. Despite its serious intentions, Stop-Loss often plays like a softer version of The Deer Hunter, and, without revealing too much, its about-face message ultimately isn’t “Fuck the president” as much as it’s “Fuck yourself” -- a dispiriting message no matter how it’s sliced.

Married Life Now here’s a movie with a cast worth salivating over, but what’s the point when the end result turns out to be so negligible?

I love the direction of Pierce Brosnan’s non-Bond career (The Matador, The Tailor of Panama); Patricia Clarkson constantly earns her designation as an indie goddess; Rachel McAdams quickly (and deservedly) gained her footing as one of Hollywood’s best young actresses; and Adaptation Oscar winner Chris Cooper is everyone’s idea of an exemplary character actor. Yet director-writer Ira Sachs (adapting John Bingham’s book Five Roundabouts to Heaven with co-scripter Oren Moverman) has assembled the quartet for a stifling domestic drama that promises mystery and intrigue yet only succeeds in wasting the talents of these exceptional actors. Set in 1949, this casts Cooper as Harry Allen, a pent-up businessman who seeks romance in a marriage in which his wife Pat (Clarkson, faring best of the four) wants only sex. Harry falls in love with a war widow named Kay (McAdams), and he tells his best friend Richard (Brosnan) that he plans to leave Pat and settle down with the fragile and much younger woman. What Harry doesn’t tell Richard is that, because he can’t bear the thought of Pat suffering after he leaves her (since he’s sure she’ll be devastated), he plans to murder her; what Richard doesn’t tell Harry is that, from the moment he saw her, he’s been plotting to steal Kay away from his longtime chum.

Clarkson’s presence brings to mind Todd Haynes’ superb Far From Heaven (in which she had a supporting role), and one suspects that, like Haynes, Sachs was hoping to present an homage to the Douglas Sirk melodramas of the 1950s. Then again, it’s impossible not to notice that McAdams’ Kay is dolled up exactly like Kim Novak in Vertigo, so it’s possible Sachs was shooting for Hitchcock comparisons. Either way, he falls woefully short, since Married Life lacks any semblance of genuine emotion, leaves out even one iota of sweat-inducing suspense, and collapses under the weight of an ending that not only isn’t earned but contradicts its own key revelation. It’s best to ignore these scenes from a marriage; stick with Ingmar Bergman instead.

Snow Angels Until The Assassination of Jesse James By the Coward Robert Ford (in which he appeared as Charley Ford), I didn’t think it was possible for Sam Rockwell to play a role in which his actorly tics and mannerisms didn’t get in the way of creating a flesh-and-blood person.

Watching him in projects as diverse as The

21 Loosely adapted from Ben Mezrich’s factbased bestseller Bringing Down the House, 21 is an entertaining and fast-paced film that occasionally manages to make the act of counting cards seem as exciting as this past winter’s Super Bowl -- and as perilous as climbing Mount Everest with both eyes closed.

Jim Sturgess, fresh off his starring role as Jude in Across the Universe (as well as a supporting turn in The Other Boleyn Girl), plays Ben Campbell, a brilliant MIT student who needs some serious dough in order to be able to afford a stint at Harvard. His intelligence catches the eye of Micky Rosa (Kevin Spacey), a shrewd professor whose extra-

curricular activity is training a hand-picked group of students in the art of counting cards at the blackjack table. He welcomes Ben to a gang that already includes two guys (Aaron Yoo and Jacob Pitts) and two girls (Kate Bosworth and Liza Lapira), and together they set off on weekly excursions to Las Vegas to clean up. Yet although they believe they’re operating under the wire, their winning ways -- not to mention squabbles from within -- catch the eye of Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne), an old-school casino enforcer whose preferred MO is taking cheaters to a back room and beating them to a bloody pulp. The movie works best during its first act, when the fascinating con game is explained to Ben (and to us), and during its second act, when Ben feels his life spiraling out of control as he makes a series of mistakes that could cost him everything.

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by Judd Apatow and co-written by Seth Rogen. Both movies largely deal with three nerds trying to appear cool to their fellow students; the added attraction here is the character of Drillbit Taylor (Owen Wilson), a homeless man who passes himself off as a bodyguard in order to earn some money protecting the undersized freshmen from the vicious seniors (Alex Frost and Josh Peck) who terrorize them at every turn. An assembly-line comedy in virtually every facet -- you can set your watch by the moment when the formerly aloof Drillbit is visibly moved by a charitable act on the part of one of the kids -- this dispiriting attempt at corcontinues on page 40

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by David Gordon Green (All the Real Girls, George Washington). Based on the novel by Stewart O’Nan, this ensemble piece focuses on the lives of several members of a small American community, and specifically on the circumstances (mostly tragic) that bind them together. The central plotline deals with the efforts of town beauty Annie (Kate Beckinsale), wasting away as a waitress at a Chinese restaurant, to keep her seemingly unstable husband Glenn (Rockwell) at bay, even if it means cheating him out of quality time with their young daughter Tara (Grace Hudson). The usual cliches apply here: Annie’s carrying on an affair with the lunkheaded husband (Nicky Katt) of her best friend (Amy Sedaris); Glenn turns to God and to the bottle (not necessarily in that order) in an effort to quell his demons; and the spats between Annie and Glenn lead to an obvious conclusion that’s made even more painfully obvious by the casting of jitterbug Rockwell. The secondary storyline concerns high school student Arthur (Michael Angarano) and the budding romance he experiences with a quirky classmate (Juno’s Olivia Thirlby), a balm to soothe the pain of witnessing his parents’ messy split. These sections of the film work primarily because of the charming and natural performance

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ralling laughs has little to offer anyone except die-hard Owen Wilson fans, and even those devotees might feel dejected after watching this charming if one-note actor spinning his wheels in such a tiresome character type.

Run, Fat Boy, Run Run, Fat Boy, Run stars one of the two male leads (Simon Pegg) from Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, and, no, it isn’t the fat one.

Instead, it’s the average-sized one, immediately nullifying this movie’s title. Now if only someone had nullified this picture’s very existence, we’d have one less bomb taking up valuable multiplex space. Instead, we’re stuck with a wretched comedy whose greatest claim to, uh, fame is that it marks the directorial debut of Friends co-star David Schwimmer.

But with friends like Schwimmer, who needs enemies? Along with writers Michael Ian Black and Pegg, Schwimmer has served up a broad, crass and spectacularly unfunny piece about a sad sack who abandoned his pregnant fiancee at the altar on their wedding day. Five years later, Dennis (Pegg) continues to regret the cowardice he displayed on that day, but the only reason Libby (Thandie Newton) hasn’t shut him out of her life completely is because she believes their child Jake (Matthew Fenton) should have a relationship with his father.

Dennis hopes to somehow win back Libby, but time is running out since she’s becoming more heavily involved with a successful businessman named Whit (Hank Azaria). The

lazy and physically unfit Dennis is no match for the industrious and health-conscious Whit, but that doesn’t prevent him from entering a 28-mile marathon in an effort to gain back Libby’s love and respect. It’s a thin premise undermined by rampant stupidity at every turn, from the lazy decision to turn Whit into a paper villain (so audiences won’t have to strain their brains deciding who’s better for Libby) to the infantile brand of comedy that appears at alarming intervals right up to the very end (literally; the final shot in the movie is a closeup of a flabby bare bottom).

Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! In Horton’s world, “a person’s a person, no matter how small,” but in our world, a mediocre movie’s a mediocre movie, no matter how overhyped, overblown and overbearing.

There’s a reason that the 1966 TV version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! remains the best Seuss on film, and that’s because its 26minute length comes closest to approximating the brief reading time of one of the good doctor’s delightful books. But when stretched out to 90 minutes, a great deal of padding is needed, thereby maximizing the chances of screwing up the source material. That’s definitely the case here, since the basic story -- Horton the happy-go-lucky elephant finds himself ridiculed by the other jungle denizens when he insists that a speck on a flower

contains an entire civilization (the residents of Whoville) -- retains its humanist (better make that anthropomorphic) appeal. But the additions to the original content are misguided.

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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

The Bank Job bills itself as being based on a true story, but given cinema’s propensity for fudging details every which way, that’s not a declaration that I’d be willing to take to the bank myself. But veracity be damned: Even if every detail of this heist flick was drenched in fiction, it doesn’t change the fact that it’s one compelling package. The film is set in 1971, which seems right, since one could easily picture the British heavyhitters of that era (Michael Caine, Ian Bannen, Harry Andrews, etc.) appearing in a film just like this one (Caine, in fact, did headline a heist flick during this period, 1969’s The Italian Job). And inhabiting the film’s central role is Jason Statham, who thanks to a series of action films has become the current poster boy for British roughhousing. The Bank Job gives his character, Terry Leather, a chance to use his brains more than his brawn, and this allows Statham a bit more vulnerability than usual -- his character even has a wife and two daughters, a break from the image of the emotionless lone warrior. Terry is approached by a former acquaintance (Saffron Burrows) to pull off a robbery at a Lloyds Bank that will benefit them both. She has her own reasons beyond monetary gain for making this proposal, and Terry senses that rather quickly. But he and his crew go for it anyway,

Romantic without being cynical, witty without being puerile, and blessed by two divine performances from Frances McDormand and Amy Adams. McDormand plays the title character, a British maid in 1939 London who all too suddenly finds herself unemployed.

Desperate to remain off the streets, she dupes her way into the position of social secretary to American actress Delysia Lafosse (Adams), a dim but sweet-natured starlet whose biggest problem seems to be choosing between two playboys (Tom Payne and Mark Strong) who can advance her career and a struggling pianist (Lee Pace) who truly loves her. It’s a no-brainer ascertaining who gets her hand by the fadeout. Yet despite Adams’ screwballstyle performance -- as enchanting as her turn in Enchanted -- the film’s main source of delight doesn’t rest with Delysia’s affairs of the heart but with Miss Pettigrew’s. A prim woman who lost her beloved during the First World War, Miss Pettigrew has long given up on any chance at romance. That a potential suitor comes along in the form of a successful clothing designer (Ciaran Hinds) seems just right, not only by the demands of the storyline but by the demands of our own hearts.

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Happenings Chatham County Democratic Party

Second Mon. of every month. Chatham County Democratic Headquarters, 109 W. Victory Dr. 912-790-8683. www.chathamdems.com/

Chatham County Young Democrats

is dedicated to getting young people ages 14 to 39 active in governmental affairs and to encourage their involvement at all levels of the Democratic party. Contact Rakhsheim Wright at 604-7319 or chathamcountyyds@yahoo.com or visit www.org.

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

Coastal Democrats

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

Drinking Liberally

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

Planned Parenthood

meets the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. For info, call Heather Holloway at 3524052 or heather.holloway@ppfa.org. Volunteers are needed for Planned Parenthood, and will meet the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at The Sentient Bean. For information about volunteering, call Heather Holloway 352-4032 or heather.holloway@ppfa. org. Second Thurs. of every month. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. 912-2324447. www.sentientbean.com

Savannah for Obama

Obama for America has opened a local office at 1501 Abercorn St. at the corner of 31st St. There are volunteer opportunities.

The group meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. 233-3345 or savannah. barackobama@gmail.com. Second Thurs. of every month.

Benefits 2008 Ride for Ronald Poker Run

will be held Saturday, May 31. Registration is from 9-11 a.m. at the Armstrong Center, 12033 Abercorn St. The last bike will be out at 11 a.m. and the last bike in will be 2 p.m.

Registration is $15 per person. Prizes of $500 for first place, $250 for second place and $100 for worst hand will be given.

Proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire.

356-5520 or www.rmhccoastalempire.org.

Through May 31. Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. 912-9275277. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index. html

2008 Tour de Georgia fundraisers

The Toast de Tour, which will kick off the 2008 Tour de Georgia bicycle race, will be held Saturday, April 19 at the Savannah Internatiional Trade Center. Tickets are $250

per person. All proceeds will benefit the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s Healthcare. The Ride for Research will be held Sunday, April 20 at 10 a.m. at the West Chatham Middle School, 800 Pine Barren Rd. Funds raised will benefit the Georiga Cancer Coalition.

Participation requires a $50 online credit card payment and an obligation to raise a minimum $200. Visit www.active.com or call Paul Wood at 843-886-9365. The Tour de Georgia race will begin April 21, and the first stage will go from Tybee Island to Savannah. Through April 21.

Friends of Music Parties

21st Annual Art Extravaganza

will be held April 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hodgson Hall, 501 Whitaker St. All proceeds will be used to build the GHS library and archival collections. Titles will include history, biography, popular fiction and more. 651-2128. Through April 26.

to benefit St. Mary’s Home will be held Sunday, April 27 at 6 p.m. at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. Tickets are $150, which covers the reception and a piece of art. Two people may attend on one ticket.

Contact Sister Alvin Soubott at 236-7164.

Through April 27.

250 Mile Push for Awareness

Local activist Rachel E. Milano will pushing a 4-foot by 8-foot covered wagon from Savannah to Atlanta April 16-30 to raise money for a national documentary film project that will address child abuse and neglect issues. For information, visit www. stopwatchandrespondvigil.webs.com.

Through April 30.

Bigge Memorial Poker Run

will be held Saturday April 12 by the Titans Motorcycle Club of Pooler to benefit Horsin’ Around, a non-profit therapeutic riding program for special needs children.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. at Augie’s in Pooler. The event will conclude at the Titans Clubhouse on Dean Forest Road.

Door prizes, food, bands and T-shirts. Call Ken Bryant at 661-0210. Through April 12.

Coffee Bluff Marine Rescue Barbecue Dinner

will be held Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Coffee Bluff Marine Rescue Squadron facility at the end of White Bluff Road on the Forrest River. Dinners are $7 and include barbecue, cole slaw, Brunswick stew and a roll. Through April 12.

Cuts for a Cure

This benefit for children 13 and under will be held Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The team at Brandy George Salon will provide $10 glamour hair cuts with blow-dry style, rainbow highlights, face painting and refreshments. 234-5143.

Through April 19.

Dining for Wishes

Restaurants from Savannah and Statesboro will participate in the second annual Dining for Wishes on Thursday, April 24 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama. For info and a complete listing of restaurants, visit www. ga-al.wish.org or call Jean Doliber at 3300476 or jdoliber@ga-al.wish.org. Through April 24.

Energy 5K Race

to benefit the International Rett Syndrome Foundation will be held April 19. The cost is $35. info@energy-oasis.com or 5465865. Through April 19.

will be held as part of Parties a la Carte, sponsored by Savannah Friends of Music to promote fine music and music programs and lessons. The Kentucky Derby Party will be held May 3, the High on Art in Ardsley Park Party will be May 6. The Shall We Dance? party will be held May 12. This Side of Paradise Party will be May 18, and the Croquet and Chardonnay Party on May 25. Call 598-8113 for reservations.

Through May 25.

Georgia Historical Society Book Sale

Sporting Clay Fun Shoot

will be held Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dorchester Shooting Preserve, just off Interstate 95 in Liberty County. Each four-person team that registers will be given a specific shooting time. All proceeds will benefit Abilities Unlimited, which offers exercise programs for special needs children and adults.

Team sponsorships are $500 and teams can register by calling Tracie McIntyre at 651-1313. The deadline to register is April 15. Through April 15.

Sugar Refinery Family Support Fund

Donations can be made to the United Way of the Coastal Empire. All proceeds will go to affected victims and their families.

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

Call for Entries 2008 Small Business Recognition Awards

Deadline for nominations is April 15. The awards will be presented May 9. Cotnact Susan Smith at 644-6434 or ssmith@savannahchamber.com. Through April 15.

Actors/Models Sought

The Savannah Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is looking for actors/models for various photo andx video shoots. Talent of all ages, especially mid-20s through early 50s, is sought. Scheduled models will be completation. Send headshots and pertinent information to Erica Backus, Director of Public Relations at ebackus@ SavannahVisit.com.

Small Business Trade Show

is set for May 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the Savannah Riverfront Marriott. Booths are $100, which includes a skirted exhibit table and signage and one banquet ticket. Extra tickets are $30. Registration and nomination forms are at www.SavannahChamber. com. Through May 8.

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Film Festival

Professional and student film submissions are being accepted for the 2008 Savannah Film Festival, which will be held Oct. 25 to Nov. 1. No works in progress will be accepted. Categories include animation, documentary feature, documentary short, narrative feature, narrative short and student. The entry fee is $40 for professional films and $20 for student films. Visit www. withoutabox.com or www.scad.edu/filmfest. All entries must be postmarked by June 16 and selected entrants will be notified by Sept. 15. Through June 16.

Classes & Workshops 700 Kitchen Cooking School

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

Abstinence Education

Hope House and Savannah State University are providing an after-school program for youth and young adults ages 12 to 29.

Program activities last for about 2 hours every Wednesday at SSU. Transportation is provided. Snacks, field trips and supportive services are provided at no charge.

236-5310. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. 912-356-2181. www.savstate. edu/

Adult Painting, Drawing and Clay Classes

Ongoing beginner, intermediate and open studio classes are offered Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 6-8 p.m. or Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. All levels welcome, with encouragement to expand your skills. Clay classes are $100 per 10-hour session plus $30 for clay and kiln usage.

Painting and drawing classes are $85 per 10-hour session and a basic art supply fee, if needed. The instructor is Carolyne Graham, a sculptor, artist and certified art teacher. Call 925-7393 or 925-5465.

Adults and Kids Sewing Classes

Fabrika. 140 Abercorn is taking deposits for summer kids and adults sewing classes. Kids 10 and up can take “Intro to Sewing” workshops. Choices include making a tote bag, fabric crafts and quilting.

Kids 12 and up can take an intermediate workshop on basic fashion design. Adult workshops include into classes in making an A-line skirt, a sun hat or a halter dress.

Visit FabrikaSavannah.com or call 2361122. Private lessons are available.

Alpha and Omega Pre-K

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

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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.

Beading Classes

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

Children’s Art Classes

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

Construction Apprentice Program

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

Consumer College

The Chatham County S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) will present this program for Chatham County seniors 55 and older on Thursday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hellenic

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Topics to be covered include fraud and scams against seniors, financial and legal issues and personal safety issues. Through April 23.

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.

Crochet and Crafts

Crochet specialist Patricia Smith will present the class April 12 from 11 a.m. to noon at the African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605. Through April 12. AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. 912-447-6605. www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm

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.

Economic Empowerment Summit

The African American Business Owners Coalition will host this event on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Nessmith Lane Continuing Education Building at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. Business owners from surrounding counties will attend and provide networking opportunities. Workshops, panel discussions and presentations from guest speakers will be presented. Registration is required no later than Monday, April 22. Contact Curtis Woody at aabocsummit@bulloch.net or visit www.aaboc. org. Through April 22.

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.

Free Tax School

Earn extra income after taking this course.

Flexible schedules, convenient locations.

The class is free but there is a small fee for books. Call 352-2862 or visit www.libertytax.com.

Garbage, Goo, Recycling and YOU

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

For bookings, call 355-3366.

Housing Authority of Savannah Classes

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

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

education is being offered Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m.

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

Masterpiece Series

Amanda Everard will discuss “Antique Furniture: Period of Question Mark?” April 17 as part of the Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty’s Masterpiece Series.

The lecture-luncheon will begin at noon at the Chatham Club. A $25 payment must be received by the Monday prior to the luncheon. Send checks made out to CDS Lecture Series to Lori Combs, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty, 17 W. Charlton St., Savannah, 31401. Through April 14.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center

has a new name, but still offcers environmental education programs and weekend events. It is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. www.oatlandisland.org. Oatland Island Education Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. 912898-3980. www.oatlandisland.org/

Painting the Figure

This workshop will be held with James Langley, a figure painter who teaches at SCAD, May 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Savannah Actors Theater, 703-D Louisville Rd. Cost is $185. Judy Mooney, 220 E. 46th St., Savannah, GA. 31405. Make checks payable to Judy Mooney. Indicate “Drawing the Human Figure” on the check.

Through May 16.

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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.

camp for boys and girls 6-18 of all skill levels. Call 704-373-0873 or visit www. tenstarcamp.com. Through April 15.

The Artist/Teacher Conundrum

The Savannah College of Art and Design Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning will present Susan Zwirn, a fine arts education coordinator at Hofstra University, as part of the Innovative Teaching and Learning Symposium series. She will appear April 23 from 6-7 p.m. at Alexander Hall, 668 Indian St., to present a lecture about how artists who teach face dual roles and how many of them experience contradictions in their career development that impact both those roles. A reception will follow.

This event is free and open to the public.

Through April 23.

Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Savannah Learning Center Spanish Classes

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/

Shapedown Summer Camp

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.

Savannah Entrepreneurial Center offers a variety of business classes. It is located at 801 E. Gwinnett St. Call 6523582. Savannah Entrepreneurial Center, 801 E. Gwinnett Street. 912-652-3582.

Be bilingual. The center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Call 2724579 or 308-3561. e-mail savannahlatina@yahoo.com or visit www.savannahlatina.com. Free folklore classes also are offered on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Savannah Learning Center, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. for children ages 6-12 who have weight or eating concerts. The two-week camp will be held June 16-27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with activities such as yoga, swimming, nature hikes and aerobics. $319. Space is limited. Call St. Joseph’s/ Candler’s Wellness Center at 819-8800.

Through June 15.

Starfish Cafe Culinary Arts Training Program

This 12-week full-time program is designed to provide work training and employment opportunities in the food service industry, including food 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. 912-2340525. www.thestarfishcafe.org/

Studio or Space by the Hour

Space is available for coaches, teachers, instructors, trainers, therapists or organizations that require a studio or space by the hour. Contact Tony at 655-4591 for an appointment.

Teen Art & Clay Classes

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

Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp Applications are being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp, which is by invitation only. Boys and girls ages 10-19 are eligible to apply.

College basketball scholarships are possible for players selected to the AllAmerican Team. There also is a summer

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Wednesday Figure Drawing Group

offers artists an opportunity to meet other artists and work from a live model.

Open to artists with some experience.

No instruction is offered. The group meets Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Savannah Actor’s Theatre on Louisville Road. The fee is $60 a month or $20 per session for drop-ins. Advance registration is required. Call Judy Mooney at 443-9313 or e-mail judymooney@bellsouth.net. offers artists an opportunity to meet other artists and work from a live model each week. Open to artists with some experience and no instruction is offered. The cost is $60 a month. Call Judy Mooney at 443-9313 or judymooney@bellsouth.net. Savannah Actor’s Theatre, 703D Louisville Rd. 912232-6080. www.savannahactorstheatre. org

Youth Art & Clay Classes

Held Tuesdays from 4-5:30 p.m. The cost is $65 per 5 weeks of instruction.

Call Carolyne Graham at 925-7393 or 925-5465.

Dance Adult Dance Classes

in ballet, tap and hip-hop are offered at Islands Dance Academy, 115 Charlotte Dr, Whitemarsh Island near Publix shopping center. All levels and body types welcome. $12 per class or 8 classes for $90. Beginner Adult Ballet is offered Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m., Intermediate Adult Ballet is offered Mondays from 6:45-7:45 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Intermediate/Advanced Adult Ballet is

Argentine Tango Practice and Lesson

Learn the dance while having fun Sundays from 1:30-3:30 at the Doris Martine Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. $2 per person. Call 925-7416. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. 912-354-8089.

Ballroom Dance Party

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

655-4985 or 961-9960. Through April 19.

Frank G. Murray Community Center, 160 Whitemarsh Island Rd.

Breffni Academy of Irish Dance

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

C.C. Express Dance Team

meets every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Windsor Forest Recreation Building. Clogging or tap dance experience is necessary for this group. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731.

Chicago-Style Steppin’ Lessons

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

Disabled Ballroom Class

Classes are held at Memorial Health’s The Rehabilitation Institute, 4700 Waters Ave. The classes are free and open to anyone. The next class will be held Saturday, Jan. 26. Contact Charleen Harden at 308-7307 or cwh0869@yahoo.com.

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-3508000. www.memorialhealth.com/

Flamenco Enthusiasts

Dance or learn flamenco in Savannah with the Flamenco Cooperative. Meetings are held on Saturdays from 1 to 2:30 or 3 p.m. at the Maxine Patterson School of Dance. Any level welcome. If you would like to dance, accompany or sing, contact Laura Chason at laura_chason@ yahoo.com. Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St. 912-234-8745.

Gretchen Greene School of Dance

is accepting registration for fall classes in tap, ballet, lyrical, acrobatics, jazz and 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.

Home Cookin’ Cloggers

meet every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Nassau Woods Recreation Building on Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes are being held at this time, however help will be available for those interested in learning. Call Claudia Collier at 7480731.

Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc.

offers dance classes, including hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step, as well as modeling and acting classes. All ages and all levels are welcome. Call Mahogany B. at 272-8329.

Masters Dance Classes

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

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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 3988784 or visit www.shagbeachbop.com.

Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn Street.

912-352-7100.

The STUDIO

Adult Beginner Ballet Class is being offered. The STUDIO also is accepting new students 5 and up for the new season.

Contact Veronica at 695-9149. The STUDIO is located at 2805 Roger Lacey Ave. just off the intersection of Skidaway and Victory. Call Veronica at 695-9149 or visit ww.thestudiosav.com. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Avenue. 912-356-8383. www.thestudiosav.com/

Youth Dance Program

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

month for both classes. Call 233-1951.

YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 912233-1951.

Fitness A balanced life

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

Savannah School of Massage Therapy, Inc, 6413 Waters Avenue. 912-355-3011. www.ssomt.com/

Belly Dancing for Fun and Fitness A workout and a party, each class is an event. Provided are big colorful veils, jangling coin hip scarves, jingly rattling bracelets, exotic music from India, Turkey, Morocco and around the world, jeweled bindis to stick on your forehad and an assistant to make sure everyone gets personal attention. Held Sundays at 4 p.m., cost is $20 per class. Call 6607399 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

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Center for Wellbeing Hatha Yoga classes

are offered Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 8196463. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www. sjchs.org

Detox and De-Stress

Easy and simple yoga followed by meditation, helping the body to throww off toxins and stress. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at Yoga Hause, 1203 E. 72nd St. Suggested donation $5. Yoga Hause, 1203 E. 72nd St.

Dog Yoga

The Yoga Room will hold a dog yoga class every first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at Forsyth Park. The cost is a $10 donation, with all donations given to Save-A-Life.

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

Energy Share

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

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.

Fountain of Youth

Tibetan rites taught free every Tuesday and Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Yoga Hause, 1203 E. 72nd St. Yoga Hause, 1203 E. 72nd St.

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Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga with Mary Ann is offered Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Participants must be 18 or older. Mat and blanket are required. Limited to 12 participants. Preregister at adultenrichment@uusavanah. org or call 234-0980. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah upstairs in Phillippa’s Place. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912234-0980. www.uusavannah.org

Kidz Fitness

an ongoing aerobic fitness class for children 6-13 with weight concerns. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-5:45 p.m. at the Candler Hospital Wellness Center.

Children must be members of the Candler Wellness Center. 819-8800. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www.sjchs.org/

Ladies Livin Smart fitness club

provides nutritional education and exercise to encourage lifestyle changes at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. at 5:30 p.m. Call 447-6605.

Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. 912447-6605. www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm

Learn to Run and Swim

Learn to Run & Swim ...offered Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm at Lake Mayer. Classes are for ALL, beginners to advanced.

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

Mindful Fitness Membership Price Plan

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

Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes

are held Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Savannah Yoga Center, 25 E. 40th St. Infants must be 6 weeks to 6 months, pre-crawling. The cost is $13 per class. Multi-class discounts are available.

The instructor is Betsy Boyd Strong. Walkins are welcome. Call 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 912-232-2994. www. savannahyoga.com/

Moms in Motion

A pre and post-natal exercise program is offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing. The cost is $30 per month. Call 819-6463. Candler Hospital, 5353 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 819-6463. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www.sjchs. org/

Reiki Treatments

Reiki master Dante Santiago is trained in Usui Reiki Ryoho. Fifty-minute sessions are $60 and 50-minute in-studio sessions

are $45. Call 660-1863 for times and appointments.

Savannah Yoga Center

Located at 1321 Bull St. Call 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com for schedule of classes, times and fees. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 912-232-2994. www. savannahyoga.com/

Senior Power Hour

is a program for people over 55. Health and wellness professionals help reach fitness goals. The program may include, but isn’t limited to, strength training, cardio for the heart, flexibility, balance, basic healthy nutrition and posture concerns. Call 8987714.

Sunrise Boot Camp at Tybee Island

will be held Monday through Friday from 6-7 a.m. Park in the North Beach parking lot and go over the first crossover.

Bring a mat. Conducted by Paul Butrym, certified personal trainer and ex-Marine.

Three days of strength training and two days of cardio each week. The cost is $10 per class, $40 for the week or $75 for a four-week session. Call 604-0611 or email pbutrym@comcast.net.

Tai Chi Classes

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

Tai Chi Relaxation Class

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

Tai Chi Yang Style Short Form

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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/

Women on Weights

Spine & Sports Personal Training offers the Women on Weights (WOW) Program.

The WOW Program is designed to meet the specific needs of women. It is a series of one hour training sessions led by a Certified Personal Trainer who develops different routines throughout the month. The routines may include but are not limited to, Strength Training, Cardio Training for the Heart, Flexibility, Balance and Weight Management. The group meets two times a week for one hour each session. For pricing call 898-7714.

Yoga Teacher Training Institute

A 200-hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training program is offered at Savannah Yoga Center. It meets Yoga Alliance standards, and graduates will receive a certificate and be eligible for certification by the alliance.

The cost for the entire course is $1,500.

Call 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga. com. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 912-232-2994. www.savannahyoga.com/

Yogalates Classes

are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing on Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 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. 912236-CITY. www.firstcitynetwork.org/

Gay AA Meeting

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

Georgia Equality Savannah

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

Savannah Pride, Inc.

meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St. Everyone is encouraged to attend, for without the GLBT community, there wouldn’t be a need for Pride. Call Patrick Mobley at 224-3238.

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

ARIES

March 21-April 19 High-definition TV makes everything look more vivid than standard broadcast technology.

Images are so high- quality they almost appear 3-D. While this is enjoyable to viewers, some performers are uncomfortable with the way it reveals their skin’s imperfections. Did you know that Brad Pitt has acne scars? I predict a metaphorically similar development for you in the coming weeks, Aries. Every little thing you do will be more highly visible and have greater impact than before. Wherever you’ve been 2-D, you’ll become 3-D. That could turn out really well for you if you take it as a challenge to fine-tune your commitment to excellence and integrity.

TAURUS

April 20-May 20 “When nothing is working very well,” says astrologer Caroline Casey, “it might be a cosmic conspiracy to get you to experiment.” Let’s proceed as if that hypothesis were true, Taurus.

Identify a place in your life where you’re stuck, where everything you attempt meets with resistance, or where you don’t have the motivation you’d like to feel. Then brainstorm about an experiment you could do that would break you out of the holding pattern. Proceed on the assumption that the universe will become friendlier and more helpful if you try an approach you’ve never used before.

GEMINI

May 21-June 20 What I hope you’ll achieve in the coming days is a state of mind like that described by Dan Linton, one of my readers. This is his report. “Last night I went to Wal-Mart with a friend who was returning some tools. I walked around the store while he was at the service desk. In the shampoo aisle an unusual man who looked like an Aborigine made extended eye contact with me. As he walked past he announced in a happy tone, ‘Your mind is empty.’ I was super excited and found my friend to tell him. ‘Isn’t that an insult?’ he asked. ‘No,’ I said. ‘The guy meant that my mind is clear, which is true. This is the first time in two years I’ve felt that my mind is free of shrunken expectations, limiting concepts,

and emotional distortions.’”

than certainties.

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LIBRA

Normally you’re inclined to massage problems until they relax, not bash problems until they break. Your preference is to paint fuzzy, impressionistic pictures rather than creating crisp snapshots. Nevertheless, the astrological omens indicate that in the next two weeks, you should take an approach recommended by Winston Churchill: “If you have an important point to make, don’t try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time -- a tremendous whack.”

“Where would the gardener be if there were no weeds?” asked ancient Chinese sage Chuang Tzu. To that I add: Where would lawyers be without crimes? How would psychotherapists fare without neurotics? What would critics do without the stuff they love to diss? Now let’s apply this line of thinking to you, Libra.

What thing that you dislike also happens to be something you need? What condition that you’re opposed to is essential in constructing your identity? This is a good time to acknowledge the value of everything you oppose, disagree with, and fight against.

June 21-July 22

LEO

July 23-Aug. 22 I hesitate to be so blunt, but the fact of the matter is that right now God in on your side. This is true even if you’re an atheist.

Simply put, the Divine Wow is listening to you more closely than She is to everyone else; She is more prone to slipping you little gifts than all of Her other children; She is plotting to reveal more useful inside information to you than She has in a long time. Here’s a tip to ensure you’ll get the maximum benefit out of your goodies: Use at least some of your fantastic luck to help people in need.

VIRGO

Aug. 23-Sept. 22 “On an average weekday,” wrote Saul Bellow, “the *New York Times* contains more information than any contemporary of Shakespeare’s would have acquired in a lifetime.” But religious writer F. Forrester Church adds a caveat to that imposing thought. In his book *Lifecraft: The Art of Meaning in the Everyday,* he writes, “The *Times* is a fine paper. But for all its information, it only hints, and then only occasionally, at what Shakespeare knew so well: that the beauty of the bird, the symbol of the snake, the courage of the pilot, and the wonder of human love will always be touched with mystery.” In accordance with your current omens, Virgo, I urge you to abstain from the *New York Times’* specialty and seek out Shakespeare- style soul food for thought. Love enigmas more

Sept. 23-Oct. 22

SCORPIO

Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Marie Poland Fish was an oceanographer who invented a new form of underwater sound detection for the navy. To perfect the technology, she spent years studying the sounds made by 300 different species that live in the sea. Her innovations allowed attack vessels to tell the difference between enemy submarines and schools of fish, thereby avoiding assaults on the fish. She’s your role model for the coming week, Scorpio. May she inspire you to develop more foolproof methods for distinguishing between actual threats and the harmless influences that may superficially resemble them.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21

Here’s the first thing you need to know about the current state of your destiny: “Everything is blooming most recklessly; if it were voices instead of colors, there would be an unbelievable shrieking into the heart of the night.” That message comes to you from poet Rainer Maria Rilke. Here’s the second piece of wisdom you should take with you everywhere you go. It’s from Vladimir Nabokov: “For aren’t you and I gods? Let all of life be an unfettered howl. Release life’s rapture. Everything is blooming.

Everything is flying. Everything is screaming. Laughter. Running.”

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Want to know a secret? I “predict” the present, not the future.

In other words, I discern unconscious patterns and invisible influences that are affecting you *now.* I also try to inspire you to read your *own* mind so as to uncover feelings that you’ve been hiding from yourself. So I can’t necessarily tell you what specific events will transpire in the coming days. But I do suspect the following things are true, although you may not be aware of them yet: You are in the midst of redefining what home means to you. You’ve been neglecting a deep need that’s a bit embarrassing to you. And there’s a place in your foundation that’s in disrepair and requires your attention.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Opening for travel in 1926, Route 666 ran from Arizona through three other states. It became a problem for fundamentalist Christians, who got obsessed with the idea that 666 is an evil number associated with the devil. As their toxic delusions increasingly poisoned America’s collective imagination, there was a growing outcry to rename the road. Finally, highway authorities gave in to the pressure and officially banished 666, turning it into Route 191 in Arizona and Route 491 elsewhere. This is an idiotically superstitious example of an otherwise sound principle that actually has merit: Altering the name of a person or thing can change the way it’s perceived, and possibly even transform its essential nature. I bring this up, Aquarius, because now is an excellent time for you to use this principle to your advantage.

What or whom would benefit from a renaming?

PISCES

Feb. 19-March 20 Please don’t get sidetracked by the pursuit of minor dreams that would give you trivial satisfaction. And please talk yourself out of going after ephemeral rewards that would at best provide you with a false sense of accomplishment. Here’s why this advice is even more important than usual: You have an intense but limited amount of driving ambition available to you at the moment, so you’ve got to make sure you use it on a project or projects that will still be meaningful to you a year from now.

A Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the FCN building located at 307 E. Harris St. Call 657-1966, email info@standoutyouth.org or visit www. standoutyouth.org. First City Network, 307 E Harris St. 912-236-CITY. www.firstcitynetwork.org/

What Makes A Family

is a children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 352-2611.

Health American Red Cross Blood Drives

will be held April 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Vincent’s Academy; April 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church; and April 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Savannah State University. Through April 29.

Better Breathers of Savannah

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

Docs and Desserts

The Alzheimer’s Association - Coastal Georgia Regional Office will present this program Thursday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. People with questions about Alzheimer’s disease can meet with experts to learn more. RSVP by May 2. Contact Jenny House at 920-2231. Through May 8.

Jewish Education Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. 912-355-8111. www.savj.org/

Every Step Counts Survivor Walk

Mammograms

St. Joseph’s/Candler will be performing mammograms to screen for breast cancer in its mobile screening unit. Mammograms will be performed April 15 at St. Joseph’s/ Candler Medical Group in Rincon, April 16 at the St. Joseph’s Candler Medical Group in Pembroke, April 22 at St. Mary’s Community Center, April 24 at Daffin Park, April 25 at United Therapy-Savannah, April 28 at The Landings Club and April 30 at Goodwill Industries-Savannah. For appointments, call 819-6800. SJ/C accepts most insurance plans. Financial assistance is available to women who qualify.

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

Seeing is Believing

Dr. Angela Rowden of Advanced Eye Center will speak April 17 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center.

1910 Abercorn St. 447-6605. Through April 17. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. 912447-6605. www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm

Smoke Stoppers

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

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

Nature and Environment

Free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings

Join a Wilderness Southeast naturalist guide April 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a trip downstream past tupelo and cypress, looking for turtles, herons, kingfishers and alligators. $35 fee include canoe rental and basic instruction. Meet in Rincon. Reservations are required. 2368115. Through April 26.

are conducted at three locations within St. Joseph’s/Candler. From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:15-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, checks will be offered at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 to make an appointment. Checks are offered every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Smart Senior office, No. 8 Medical Arts Center.

No appointment is necessary. Checks will be offered Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center at 812 W. 36th St. Call 447-0578.

Hypnobirthing Childbirth Classes

are being offered at the Family Health and Birth Center in Rincon. To register, call The Birth Connection at 843-683-8750 or email Birththroughlove@yahoo.com. Family Health & Birth Center, 119 Chimney Rd. 912-826-4155. www.themidwifegroup.com/

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

Let’s Talk About Cancer

Martina Correia, executive director of NBLIC, will speak April 22 from 5:30-9 p.m. at the St. Joseph’s/Candler AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. 447-6605.

Through April 22. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. 912-447-6605. www.sjchs. org/1844.cfm

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Dolphin Project of Georgia

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

TheDolphinProject.org.

Gray’s Reef Open Public Comment Period

The public comment period on the proposal to establish a research area within Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary is now open and will remain open until April 21. Full deails can be found at http://graysreef.noaa.gov/researcharea.htm. and http:graysreef.noaa.gov/rascoping.html.

Through April 21.

Oh, Those Beautiful Bluebirds!

Diana Churchill will present this free program on bluebirds, with Powerpoint

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23 Marinated meat in a tortilla 26 Kelly who played Faith on “Hope & Faith” 27 “___, why didn’t I think of that?”

28 “Win ___ With Tad Hamilton!” (2004 romantic comedy) 29 Roberto who said“There must be some terrible mistake!” in his Oscar speech 31 Bulk food container 32 Singing style 34 Glenlivet manufacturer 37 “WKRP” actress Anderson 39 Make smile 41 ‘Do sported in “Semi-Pro” 42 Hooker, politely 44 Sound like a ten-pack-a-day smoker 46 Swimmer Thorpe (known as the “Thorpedo”) 47 Ben & Jerry’s amount 49 Really slow, on sheet music 51 Diesel that’s not fuel 53 “No ___ allowed” 54 Julie of “The Simpsons Movie” 55 News readers 57 Bean full of protein 58 “In ___ of flowers...”

59 Acted like a bridge?

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26 Department store desk 29 Crashing sound 30 2nd Amendment org.

33 He likes pussy 35 Get on the soapbox 36 Bloodmobile volunteer 38 Charged particle 40 Took a stool sample?

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Wyeth Branch Library, 4 E Bay St. 912232-5488. www.liveoakpl.org/

Salt Marsh by Land and Sea

UU Book Club

Readings & Signings

Religious & Spiritual

Barnes & Noble Events

Annual Women’s Conference

Walk then paddle with a Wilderness Southeast naturalist guide to see the marsh from both sides April 12 from 9:30-12:30 p.m. at Fort McAlister State Park. $30 fee includes canoe rental and instructions. $3 per vehicle parking fee.

Reservations are required. Call 2368115. Through April 12.

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April events: Author Johnny Boggs will sign “Walk Proud, Stand Tall” April 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. An author signing with SCAD graduate Nicole Seitz, author of “Trouble the Water,” will be held April 6 from 2-4 p.m. Diane and Dave Munson will sign “The Camelot Conspiracy” Friday, April 11 from 7-9 p.m. Local author William C. Harris will sign “Wassaw Sound” on Saturday, April 12 at 1 p.m. Kathleen Whitten will sign “Labor of Love” April 13 from 2-4 p.m. Jamie and Bobby Dean will sign their latest cookbook “Ya’ll Come Eat” on April 19. Randall Anderson will sign “Fifty Minus Six” April 26 from 2-4 p.m. Storytime will feature “The Empty Pot” on April 9 at 10 a.m., “Zen Shorts” on April 23 at 10 a.m. and “Friday” on April 30 at 10 a.m. Through April 30.

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

Savannah Classic Desserts

Janice Shay will autograph her new cookbook, “Savannah Classic Deserts,” at a book launch Tuesday, April 24 from 5-6 p.m. at E. Shaver Fine Books, 326 Bull St. 234-7258. Through April 24. E Shaver Booksellers, 326 Bull St. 912234-7257.

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

meets every Monday at 7 p.m. in the Clara Barton Library for a two-hour session. The group works on a chapter a week. To join, e-mail adultenrichment@uusavannah.org or call 234-0980.

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

Powerhouse of Deliverance Church, Inc. in Hinesville will hold its Annual Women’s Conference May 8, 9 and 10.

There will be powerful preaching, teaching, workshops, and a combination luncheon/fashion/comedy show. Call 368-3210 or email phodd@coastalnow. net. Through May 10.

Blue Jeans for the Soul

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

912-355-4704. www.unityofsavannah. org/

Calling All Christians

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

Chanted Office of Compline

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

Christian Businessmen’s Committee

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

DrUUming Circle

is held the first and third Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah on Troup Square at

From the church that brought you the “God on Broadway” Worship Series

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Sunday, April 13th “Now What?”

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www.asburymemorial.com • Corner of Henry St. & Waters Ave. • 233-4351, parking lot in back of building.

Ekklesia, The Church

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

Handbell Choir

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

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

A meditation period will be followed by instruction in the application of the foundations of Mindfulness practice to daily life. Beginner’s and experienced practitioners welcome. Ongoing weekly sessions are Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m. at 313 E. Harris St. Call Cindy Beach, Buddhist nun, at 429-7265 or cindy@ alwaysoptions.com. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912-234-0980. www.uusavannah.org

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 2474264 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. 912352-4400. www.montgomerypresbyterian.com/

Midweek Noonday Bible Study

Join Pastor Ricky Temple for Midweek Noonday Bible Study at the Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Free lunch provided. Service time is every Wednesday from noon to 12:45 p.m. For more info call 927-8601. Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull Street. 912-233-7764. www.savannahtheatre.com

Music Ministry for Children & Youth

at White Bluff United Methodist Church is now known as Pneuma, the Greek work for breath. “Every breath we take is the breath of God.” The children’s choir for 3 years through second grade will be known as Joyful Noise and the youth choir grades 3-5 will be known as Youth Praise. Joyful Noise will meet Sundays from 4-5 p.m. and Youth Praise will meet Sundays from 5-6 p.m. Call Ronn Alford

at 925-9524 or visit www.wbumc.org.

White Bluff United Methodist Church, 11911 White Bluff Rd. 912-925-5924. www.wbumc.org/

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Nicodemus by Night

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

Overcoming by Faith Ministries

Open Mon-Sat 5-10 pm

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.

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Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)

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Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) meet Sundays, 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 W. President St., Savannah. Call Janet Pence at 247-4903.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. 912-233-4766. www. trinitychurch1848.org/

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

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Soka Gakkai of America (SGIUSA)

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

SAVANNAH CHORAL SOCIETY

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.

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A liberal religious community where different people with different beliefs gather as one faith. On April 13, the Rev. Joan Schneider will present “Now I Become Myself.” The service will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Troup Square Sanctuary. For information, call 234-0980, or send e-mail to admin@ uusavannah.org or visit the web site at www.uusavannah.org. The Uncommon Denomination. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912234-0980. www.uusavannah.org

Unitarian Universalist Men’s Group

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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. 912-2340980. www.uusavannah.org

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a group. Refreshments or dinner is served at each meeting. Visit http://men.meetup. com/46/ or contact Mike Freeman at 4410328 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. 912-3554704. www.unityofsavannah.org/

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Women’s Bible Study

Crossword Answers

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

Sports & Games Savannah Disc Golf Club

holds an Open Doubles Tournament at 1 p.m. each Saturday at Tom Triplett Park on U.S. 80 between Dean Forest Road and Interstate 95. New players a Tom Triplett Community Park, U.S. Highway 80 West.

912-652-6780.

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 748-6463 or frontdesk@mindspringcenter.com.

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African-American Women Overcoming Depression and BiPolar Disease

meets the third Thursday of the month at the Bull Street Library. For information, call JoAnne Wright at 236-0027. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St. 912-652-3600. www.liveoakpl.org

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

Alcoholics Anonymous If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol, call 354-0993.

• Serving the area since 1990 • Dependable, reliable • Background checks and drug testing

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. 912-3501KID. www.memorialhealth.com/backus

Bariatric/Gastric Bypass Support Group

for past and potential obesity surgery patients and their families. For information, call Cheryl Brown at 350-3644. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www. memorialhealth.com/

Better Breathers support group

meets to discuss and share information on C.O.P.D. and how people live with this disease. Contact Dicky at 665-4488 or dickyt1954@yahoo.com.

Bipolar Support Group

John J. Dunn, Ph.D., is interested in hearing from people who want to participate in a bipolar support group. Call 692-1230 after 6 p.m.

Cancer support group

meets every third Tuesday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion on Reynolds Street across from Candler Hospital. The group is open to anyone who is living with, through or beyond a diagnosis of cancer. Call 819-3360.

912-356-3366

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is a support group for caregivers of ill or injured family members or loved ones. Call Kimberlee Mitchell at 350-3399.

CASA Support Group

This support group is for parents and extended caregivers whose child or children have been involved with DFCS and/or returned to your custody after being in foster care, or who have been given custody of a family member’s child who has been involved with DFCS and/or has been in foster care. The group meets the first Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at Youth Futures Family Resource Center at 705 Anderson St. For information, call Madison at CASA at 447-8908 or send email to madison@savannahcasa.org.

Celiac Support Group

for anyone with celiac disease who is allergic to products containing gluten, their family or friends. For information, call 507-2592.

Citizens With Retarded Citizens

Open to families of children or adults with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities. Meets monthly at 1211 Eisenhower Drive. 355-7633.

Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association

meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Candler Heart and Lung Building, second floor, Room 2. Call 355-1221 or visit www.coastalempirepoliosurvivors.org. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 8196000. www.sjchs.org

Compassionate Friends Support Group

offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents. It meets the first Thursday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Candler Heart & Lung Building, Conference Room 2, 5356 Reynolds St. 925-5195.

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

Couples Struggling with Fertility Challenges

meets every Saturday at 6:45 p.m. at Savannah Christian Church, Room 250.

This is a group for couples struggling with primary or secondary infertility, whether they have been on this journey for one year or many years. Call Kelly at 596-0852 or email emptycradle_savannah@hotmail. com.

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CDL TRUCK DRIVER with clean DMV to haul trailers (cargo) and cars on a 50 foot wedge trailer. Loading and unloading required. Home most nights.

Apply Tramp Trailers at 3928 Ogeechee Road. No Phone Calls.

MOVIE EXTRAS/MODELS earn up to $200 per day. All looks needed to work with film and TV production companies. No experience re quired. Call 888-585-9579.

MYSTERY SHOPPERS Get paid to shop! Retail/Dining establishments need undercover clients to judge quality/customer service. Earn u p t o $ 1 5 0 a d ay. Ca l l 1-888-734-1336.

General 630

THE CHARLES H. MORRIS CENTER needs a Part-time security/ambassador. This individual will be a security person, open and close t h e Ce n t e r fo r events such as receptions, banquets, dinners, etc., and help with mechanical, HVAC, or lighting issues during the event.

We need a responsible person who will ensure that people do not misuse or abuse the building, inside or outside, yet this must be done in a friendly manner.

The Center is located at Trustees’ Garden in downtown Savannah.

Inquiries should be in writing and sent to: Event Coordinator: Charles H. Morris Center 27 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31401

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Now Hiring Sharp Guys/Gals to work in a young rock-nroll bluejean environment.

Travel to California, Florida, New York and other US Cities. Represent Sports, Fashion and News Publications.

Seeking Enthusiastic people to start today. 2 week paid training. Daily/ Weekly Bonuses. Transportation/Hotel provided. Return Guaranteed. Call Brenda. MondayFriday, 10am-5pm.

1-888-624-5621. $500 SignON.

Missing Pet?

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4 bedroom 3.5 bath plus bonus. Wooded, landscaped lot.

Hardie-board siding, sprinkler system, deck, patio, fire pit.

Granite counters, coffered ceiling, custom cabinets, built-ins, butler’s pantry, stainless appliances, fireplace, hardwoods. One year old. $325,000 (912) 687-3796

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1-800-899-4158. ID 1048 Or go to: nah.com ParkerHoward properties 897-6320

2094 Sq. Ft. Home on .69acres 3BR, 2Baths, New Paint, New Carpet, Fire place, Fenced Backyard, 8 X 1 0 S to ra g e B u i l d i n g, Wo n d e r f u l n e i g h b o r s.

Ready to move in.

WOODED BUILDING SITES suitable for stickbuilt or mobile home. Woodland Lakes.

A m e n i t i e s i n c l u d e w a te r, swimming pool, 3 large fishing lakes w/docks, clubhouse.

8 miles from Target ware h o u s e . 9 1 2 - 2 3 3 - 0 4 5 3 W. Horne.

homes for rent 855 ADORABLE FARM HOUSE

Historical 1932 Bungalow in quiet Victory Heights. Totally restored in 2008. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with den.

Heart pine floors with working Rumford fireplace. All appliances, heat/air, window treatments, fenced yard. Walk to everything. $825.00 per month with $825.00 security deposit.

Small pet welcome with $200 deposit. 1 year lease.

912-786-9302

Available August 1st

$250 month + utilities. Call 678-357-7200 for details.*

Berkley & Bull St.

3BR, 1BA, 2 half baths town home w/all appliances, w/d connections. Large rooms, spacious closets, newly renovated. $885/month. 1 block north of DeRenne Ave.

1118 E. 39th St

MOTIVATED SELLER!

2BR, 2BA LR/DR, Den (could be 3rd BR) All appliances, W/D connections. Central H & A. Newly renovated. $775/month.

KONTER MANAGEMENT COMPANY 200 East 31st Street Savannah, GA 31401

912-354-0437

4 Bedroom/3Bath in COFFEE POINTE gated community. Fenced-Yard, Broker Protected. 2.4% to agents.

66 Coffee Pointe Drive. (no for sale sign in yard) $312K. Call:912-596-8494

RestauRant & Hotel 665 DOWNTOWN CAFE Looking for Full-time Delivery/Kitchen Prep person to deliver to businesses and residences. Hours are 10am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri. Must be dependable, articulate, neat in appearance and physically fit. All applicants must pass drug screen & background check. Apply in

Westover Subdivision

Land/Lots for saLe 840

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OWNER PAYS CLOSING COSTS 13405 Rockingham Road in

Windsor Forest. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, hardwood-floors, new appliances, 2-car garage with workshop. Fenced backyard with POOL and storage shed. $170K. Call for appt. 224-6280. Will be available immediately

homes for rent 855

BUNGALOW in Historic Parkside: 2BR, 1BA. Fenced backyard. Walk to Daffin Park, Sand Gnats games. Pets OK . $1,100/month with deposit and references. 1223 E. 48th St. 355-1814.

HALCYON BLUFF 3 BR/2BA w/living room, dining room, large family room, garage, & central heat/air.

Non-smoking, no pets! $1,199/month plus deposit.

No Section 8 accepted. Call 912-920-1936.

3 bedroom, 1 bath Available May 1st. $500 month. Call 912-601-2137.*

LIKE NEW INTERIOR

3BR/1.5BA in Windsor Forest, living room, dining room, large family room, central heat/air, washer/dryer connections, New wood floors, non-smoking, no pets. Close t o s c h o o l s a n d H A A F. $929/month plus deposit. No Sec tion 8 accepted. Call: 912-920-1936 STOP RENTING!! Gov’t & Bank Foreclosures! HUD, VA, FHA. Call now! 1-800-890-3717

ApArtments for rent 865 1110 E. 51ST. Carriage house for rent. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, central heat/air, washer/dryer, fenced backyard, off-street park ing. $675/month. No pets. 912-596-1355.

3 BR APARTMENT, Downtown.

Security system, off-street park ing. hardwood floors, crown molding, high ceilings, washer/dryer. $975/month.

Call 912-341-5477.

EXECUTIVE CONDO FOR RENT. Totally renovated with new granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, hard wood floors, security entrance etc.

Located in the heart of historic Savannah on W. Broughton St. This condo is available for short or long term rental. For more information contact me by e-mail at Travellewes@aol.com WONDERFUL 1bd w/ bonus room. 750/month and deposit, power & water includes w/d hook up. Great location close to downtown and ss.

1300 block of 31st Call for more info 912-484 5059 What’s

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Full Service Body Therapy Sensual & Complete call

912.247.0152 email marisasbodytherapy@hotmail.com

Always Discreet

Horses 462

Super for Horses;

Plant World Feeder Bermuda, drought resistant, high protein, very productive, permanent. Call Dave 478-982-3937

Financial ServiceS 560

Professional Accounting Services

for small business owners.

CPA, 20+ years experience.

Reasonable rates. Call 912-596-9067

Customer Service

Positions now hiring in your area. Paid training. Call us n o w .

204-962-8556 204-952-2615 .

APPRAISED FOR $86,000

East Sandy Way, 3 bedroom, 1 bath CHA, large lot & storage building $82,000. For quick sale. 912-764-6076 or 682-7468

Sicay Management 14 West 40th Street Beautifully renovated 2 BR, 1BA lower half of duplex in the Starland District.

Features include formal LR, , formal DR, refinished heart pine floors, ceiling fans, bathroom and kitchen with ceramic tile floors, separate laundry room for washer/dryer, private courtyard. C H/A, total electric and paid security system. AVAILABLE NOW. Pet Friendly. $900/mo.

1329 East 36th Street Renovates 3 BR, 1 ½ Bath Bungalow with formal living and ding rooms, eatin kitchen, laundry room with W/D connections, hardwood and tile floors, central H/A, total electric, fenced in back yard.

AVAILABLE NOW. Pet friendly. $800/mo.

17 East 33rd St.

234-0606

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3BR/2BA, move-in condition, new carpet and paint. 116 New Stillwell Road. Springfield $850/month or $ 1 1 6 , 9 0 0 .

912-844-4812

GORGEOUS WOODED LOT

in upscale subdivision, Old Mill Estates. Cul-de-sac. 0.58 acre.

Reduced $29,000 912-687-3796

SOUTH EAST BULLOCH COUNTY

1190 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic

Candy Cardinal Red, 14,700 miles, Hyper Charger, Mustang Seats & Back rests, Vance & Hines Pipes, Leather Saddlebags, 2 Matching Helmets, Motorcycle Luggage Included, Many Custom Chrome and Paint Details, Garage Kept, $3,895.

Call:912-429-5992 or 912-754-6348

3BDR, 2 BA newly renovated in Starland District, huge kitchen, original hardwoodsthroughout, front and back porch, W&D, 3 fireplaces, park ing, pets OK. 2212 Whitaker St. Call 770-601-3076

between Savannah & Statesboro, Hwy 80 & 119.

18.4 acres, cleared & wooded parcel. 1100ft paved frontage on Mud Rd. $170,000 912-682-1463

AVAILABLE AUG. 1

3 or 4 bedroom, 2 bath house for rent on Florence Ave 912-764-6076 or 682-7468 Mill Creek Area

House for Rent. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Individual Leases available. $ 3 2 5 / r o o m .

317-696-3643.*

Very Private

Quiet neighborhood.

3 bedroom, 2 bath house. Vista Circle Available August 1st-08. Washer/dryer hookup 900/month 912-687-0786>* vaction homes for rent 880

Tybee Beach Condo

On the Water w/pool, sleeps 4-5.

No Smoking. No pets. 3 nights minimum. $120/night or $ 7 9 5 / w e e k .

912-354-6864.

Roommate wanted 899 QUIET, SAFE, Clean Upscale Furnished Rooms For Rent. $80-$150/week. $100 dep. All util. incl. Many locations. Free washer/dryer,parking, cable, hi-speed internet. Near attractions. Call 912-220-8671 or email: info@habicorp.org

TransporTaTion 900

cars 910 FENDER BENDER? Paint & Body Work.

Reasonably Priced.

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

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00 vw caBrio 01 volvo s80 03 saaB 9.3 02 vw Beetle gls

6,900

$

great shape

8,900

$

leather, auto, sunroof

8,900

$

leather, loaded, extra clean

05 chrysler seBring gtc 03 honda accord ex 07 chrysler pt cruiser

10,900

$

leather, loaded, 40K Miles

02 BMw 330ci

convertible, leather, auto

20,900

$

07 acura 3.2 tl

1.7K Miles, loaded, leather, sunroof, cd changer

30,900

$

v6, leather, sunroof

15,900

$

07 toyota fj cruiser

loaded, 56K Miles

03 BMw x5

22,900

$

06 volvo c70 t5

leather, auto, loaded

23,900

$

4.4, sunroof, BMw certified, BMw Maintenance pkg.

05 BMw 745i

32,900

$

16,425

$

limited, 2.4 turbo, chrome wheels, leather, sunroof, 24K Miles

39,500

$

loaded, navigation, factory service up to date

9,400

$

wheels, auto, sunroof

04 BMw 325ci

2 door, harman Kardon sound, auto, leather

19,900

$

07 toyota caMry sle

27,900

$

leather, Bluetooth, 5.6K Miles

06 jaguar xK8

22K Miles, loaded

43,900

$

banK anD creDit Union financinG available! all prices plus tax & license. no doc fees!

3 month, 3,000 mile warranty on all cars, or remaining factory warranty applies. *See dealer for details

Phone Click Drive

savannah’s select pre-owned leader

(912) 228-3211

www.jmcautobrokers.com 9602 White Bluff Road (across from K-Mart Garden Center)

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