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With a resilience and a sense of humor which might surprise you, Jason Statts — confined to a wheelchair after a vicious shooting — reflects on the reality of paralysis, his relationship with his devoted wife Lyra (pictured), and this Friday night’s benefit concert for him at Savannah Station. Here, the couple reprise “American Gothic” in the specially retrofitted shower in their Ardsley Park home. By bill deyoung | 8
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Tim talks about Gallery Espresso, Hirano’s, the new IHOP, and New Zealand wines | 19
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When: Fri. June 12, 8 p.m.,
Sat. June 13, 3 and 8 p.m., Sun. June 14, 3 p.m. Where: Savannah Childrens Theatre, 2160 E. Victory Dr., Cost: $15-20 Info: savannahchildrenstheatre.org
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BLUE Ocean Film Festival Begins
What:This event brings
over 50 of the world’s best ocean films from the festival’s industry competion, along with filmmaker panel discussions. See story and schedule this issue. When: June 10-Sat. June 13 Where: Various venues Cost: Various costs Info: www.bluefilmfest.com
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BLUE Film Fest Family Day
What: Street fair with
ocean-themed activities. When: Sat. June 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Oglethorpe Square, Abercorn and State Streets, Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.bluefilmfest.com
Menopause: The Musical
What: Hit musical comedy
dealing with you-knowwhat. Runs through July 26. Performances 8 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday and 7 p.m. Sundays. Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Cost: $31-44 Info: artshhi.com
The Market at Trustees Garden
What: Events include a
farmer’s showcase, organic gardening presentations, films and more. When: Wed. June 10, Wed. June 17, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Where: Charles H. Morris Center, 10 E. Broad St., Cost: Free. Info: trusteesmarket.com
Psychotronic Films: Sudden Death (1977)
What: Action flick starring
Robert Conrad as a retired soldier of fortune dragged into a turf war between sleazy businessmen. Mature audiences only. When: Wed. June 10, 8 p.m. Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave., Cost: $5
Savannah Childrens Theatre’s production of Narnia contniues, with evening and matinee shows
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Alligators & Anhinga
What: Go with Wilderness
Southeast and discover secrets of historic rice plantations. Meet at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. Reservations required. When: Thu. June 11, 8:30 a.m. Cost: $20 adults, $10 children Info: 912-236-8115.
Tybee Drive-in: Beach Blanket Bingo What: Fundraiser for the
Old Tybee Post Theatre.
When: Thu. June 11, 6 p.m. Where: North Beach park-
ing lot, Tybee Island Cost: $10 per car
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For the Benefit of Statts
What: Auction, raffle and concerts benefit local musician and shooting victim Jason Statts. Performers include Joe Nelson, the Josh Maul Blues Band, The 8-Tracks and DJ Emkay. Tapas along with wine and beer from Moon River Brewing Company, cash bar also. When: Fri. June 12, 6 p.m. Where: Savannah Station, 601 Cohen St., Cost: $30 at the door Info: stattsbenefit.com
Narnia
What: Savannah Childrens
Theatre performs the C.S. Lewis classic.
BLUE Ocean Film Fest Childrens Films What: Finalists in the kids
film competition: Wonder Water Web, Riddle in a Bottle, Dugong and Din, Little Blue. When: June 13, 10:30 a.m. Where: Trustees Theatre, Broughton St., Cost: Free
Southern Isles Bodybuilding and Figure Championships
What: Actual judging takes
place in the morning; evening finals at 6:30 p.m. are where competitors pose to their choice of music. Separate ticket required for each event! When: Sat. June 13, 10 a.m. Where: Civic Center Cost: $15-20 adults, $7.50$10 children Info: savannahcivic.com
Susan Johnson Book Signing
What: Author of ‘Spirit Will-
ing: A Savannah Haunting’ signs copies of the novel. Byrd’s Key Lime cookies
and Peach Iced Tea served. When: Sat. June 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Hyatt Hotel, 2 W. Bay St. Cost: Open to the public
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Community Art/Open Studio
What: Create art and utilize
the studio at no cost. For more info contact nineonetwoartspace@gmail.com. When: Sat. June 13, 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Where: nineonetwo, 114 E. 40th St. Cost: Free
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What: Alt.country
genius does an acoustic show focusing on the songs of Townes Van Zandt. Joe Pug opens. A Tiny Team production. When: Sat. June 13, 8 p.m. Where: AASU Fine Arts Auditorium cost: $35 door info: tinyteamconcerts.org
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fresh food and products. When: Sat. June 13, 9 a.m. Where: Forsyth Park Cost: Free
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Saturday Market at Trustees Garden
What: Farmer’s showcase,
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When: Tue. June 16, 6-8 p.m. Where: Island Police Precinct Squad Room, Johnny Mercer Boulevard Cost: Free and open to the public
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of seniors, students and military offered by Dr. Stanley Lester of Landmark Veterinary Services in partnership with local pet store Tails Spin. The event includes vaccinations for a variety of common pet diseases for $10 each. When: Sat. June 13, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Where: Tails Spin, 4501 Habersham St. Info: tailsspin.com
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Bonaventure Cemetery Tour
What: Bonaventure Historical Society conducts its Second Sunday walking tour of Bonaventure Cemetery. Leaved from inside the cemetery from a marked location. When: Sun. June 14, 2 p.m. 2:30 p.m., and 3 p.m Where: Bonaventure Cemetery Cost: Free Info: 912-691-1172.
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Andrew C. Marshall Walking Tour
What: Part of the Telfair’s
Juneteenth celebration, this event focuses on the life of this former slave who became a groundbreaking Savannah minister. Tour begins at the Owens-Thomas House. When: Mon. June 15, 9:30 a.m., Wed. June 17, 9:30 a.m. Where: Owens-Thomas House, 124 Abercorn St., Cost: Free, but reservations required Info: 912-790-8880.
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Film: Bloom (2004)
What: Armstrong Atlantic
State University’s Irish Studies Club marks Bloomsday 2009 with a screening of Bloom, starring Stephen Rea. When: June 16, 6 p.m. Where: Gamble Hall 213, 11935 Abercorn Street Cost: Free Info: armstrong.edu
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Wednesday Psychotronic Films: Farewell Friend (1968)
What: French action-ad-
venture-crime flick with Charles Bronson and Alain Delon as a mercenary and a doctor who wind up locked inside a bank When: Wed. June 17, 8 p.m. Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $5 cs
A wealth of great stories Occasionally we have a really good dilemma.
This week any one of three stories by our Arts & Entertainment Editor Bill DeYoung could easily have been a choice for our main cover image: • There’s his kick-ass interview with the great Steve Earle, who performs Saturday night at the restored Armstrong Atlantic auditorium; • There’s his story on the upcoming BLUE Ocean Film Festival, a fantastic new event bringing some amazing films to town; • And there’s his interview with Jason and Lyra Statts in advance of Friday’s benefit concert for Jason, paralyzed by a robber’s bullet. In the end we opted to feature the Statts image, since it features a locally-shot photo by Geoff L. Johnson — as opposed to a publicity shot provided for us — and deals with such a strongly local, strongly newsworthy subject.
I’d also like to introduce a new employee this week, Patrick Rodgers, who takes on the role of Community Editor — which basically means he’ll be in charge of our prodigious listings calendar, help manage our website, cover news and issues, and Twitter like a fiend. Savvy readers will recognize Patrick’s byline from his tenure as contributing editor with The
South magazine, as contributing writer for the Savannah Morning News “Do” section, and from his work with the The Snitch crime weekly (remember that?). Send him a welcome e-mail at patrick@connectsavannah.com. As a sort of follow-up to my jaywalking column last week (see reader feedback below), I wanted to relate something weird and disturbing I witnessed since then: At a crosswalk downtown — one without lights but with very clearly marked signs saying drivers must stop for pedestrians — one woman waited for 20, yes, twenty cars to pass before she could cross (yes, I counted). Not one car even slowed down, much less stopped. Needless to say there were no police there to write any of them tickets! cs
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8 Paralyzed in a
shooting, Jason Statts and his wife Lyra cope with the aftermath of violence. by bill deyoung
10 Blotter 11 Straight Dope 12 News of the Weird
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Hostess City? Not. Editor, My son also received a jaywalking ticket while visiting Savannah. We were touring the area because he had an interest in SCAD. When the officer handed my son the ticket, he told him, “Oh don’t worry, it’s no big deal.” Well once he got back to the hotel room and we did some online research, the joke was on us! $200, are you kidding me????? I must have told this story to 50 people so far, no one believes it. After all why would a city that relies on money from tourists do something so ridiculous? Then I share the news articles. Guess Savannah doesn’t need the money the tourists bring in, otherwise we would have been made to feel welcome. I know that for the rest of our trip I spent no money on souvenirs! Visit New Hampshire sometime, us Northerners know how to treat a guest! Terry Smith
Control jaywalkers Editor, Regarding your recent column “Jaywalking into oblivion”: I’m not taking a side either way on the jaywalking issue, but I just hope that journalists, commenta-
tors and the general public will stop and think about the idea that the officers issuing tickets to pedestrians are simply attempting (even if it’s short–lived) to apply some sense of order to how pedestrians use our streets and walkways. In the downtown area, we have stop lights, stop signs, crosswalks, etc. for a reason and one of those reasons is so that drivers as well as pedestrians can anticipate the others’ moves. I have lived in 4 decent–sized cities and all have enforced jaywalking laws which benefit everybody, just as if a driver should get ticketed if they go through a red light or whatever the case may be. If we allow pedestrians to simply dart out anyplace, drivers have to react suddenly which can also cause terrible accidents. With a heavy concentration of pedestrians downtown because of tourism and SCAD, we especially need to be able to anticipate who is supposed to have the right– of–way. You can’t just have an unenforced free–for–all. I have been nearly rear–ended a few times because I slammed on my brakes while driving. Pedestrians and drivers need to work together in populated areas so everyone can remain as safe as possible, and both must follow some basic “rules of the road”. Julie Manley
Focus on drivers Editor, Some progress on ticketing jaywalking, but not enough. At least the council and mayor are now aware of it and have directed the city manager and police chief to do something. Let’s hope this time the focus is where it needs to be: on the driver. As a dedicated pedestrian with 65 years experience, it is my observation that speeding and distracted drivers are the real hazards. For some reason, no one seems to mention this. Are we so immunized to speeding? Even the local TV stations advertise the radar hot spots on a daily basis. How many tickets have been issued in downtown for speeding? I haven’t seen any issued. Besides, the posted legal speeds are too high but lots of folks just go faster, chatting on a cell phone or texting, smoking, eating, watching a dvd, petting the pooch, all in an environment full of tourists and students unfamiliar with the maze of one-way & two-way streets. It’s ridiculously dangerous!! My suggestion is to establish and widely post a uniform speed downtown of 15 mph and enforce it. And while you’re at it, at least get all the pedestrian walk lights to turn on automatically because if you reach the intersection with
a manual button after the light has changed you are forced to stand through another series of light changes, not pedestrian–friendly. Jamie Maury
What’s chief ’s role? Editor, Isn’t this whole jaywalking thing led by our lovely police chief from Rochester, N.Y. by way of L.A.? As a Southerner who lived in Rochester for over 6 years and worked next door to his precinct, I can tell you this is how matters of “public safety” were handled. It’s like the police see themselves as a separate entity. And if blame looks like its coming down the line, than they will show us just “safety minded” they can be. And while we’re at it: Is this not the same man who is authorizing hundreds of hours of flight time in the police/mosquito control helicopter (Hughes 500e). As someone with an aviation background, I know that the 500e helicopter has an operating cost of about $500 an hour. I can’t speak for everybody, but it does not give me a good feeling having this thing circling overhead shining its bright light into yards and windows by a group of people who have the judgment to give a $200 citation for jaywalking. Jonathan Morgan
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BLUE Ocean Film Festival brings a focus on exploration as well as conservation. by bill deyoung
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Out of the darkness A split-second of senseless violence changed Jason Statts’ life forever by Bill DeYoung | bill@connectsavannah.com
Like a lot of people, Jason Statts used to idly wonder, every once in a while, what it would feel like to be paralyzed. “It was after I got into design, because I did everything with my hands,” recalls the soft–spoken 35–year–old. “I always thought it would be really bad to lose my hands.” A talented graphic artist, illustrator and musician, Statts’ hands are all but useless to him now. It was just about a year ago — June 28, 2008 — that a 22–year–old would– be thief named Desmond Hunter jabbed a pistol into Statts’ neck and, without a word, pulled the trigger. The bullet damaged his spinal cord, instantly, and most likely permanently, paralyzing everything below his mid–section. Statts’ buddy Dave Williams was standing next to him, and after the bullet passed through Statts’ neck it struck Williams in the neck, too, shattering his vocal chords. As he looks back on his first year in a wheelchair and the first arduous leg of what’s certain to be a long and difficult road, Jason Statts knows things could be worse. “I could’ve had a brain injury,” he says. “It could have gone any way. “But I wish it had been a couple inches down, or he’d shot me in the arm or the leg, something like that.” He laughs, a gentle, nervous chuckle. Several local acts, including Joe Nelson, the Josh Maul Blues Band, the 8–Tracks and DJ Emkay will play to raise funds for Jason Statts Friday, June 12 at the Savannah Station. There will also be a raffle and a silent auction, beer and wine, a cash bar and tapas nibbles. It’s not the first benefit for him, nor is it likely to be the last. Statts admits he doesn’t know all the participants, but he’s immensely grateful for all the community support he’s received since the shooting. He and Lyra, his wife of nearly 14 years (they’ll celebrate that anniversary June 15) will be in attendance. Inseparable and still very much in love, they
say they wouldn’t miss it. They met in LaFayette, in the northwest corner of Georgia, when he was in college and she in high school. In the fall of 1992, they moved to Savannah so Jason could attend SCAD. He got his BFA in illustration four years later. Although his ambition had been to draw comic books for a living, Statts found satisfying work and a good salary with Bluffton–based BFG Communications, which does graphics work for various companies (one of their biggest clients is Camel Cigarettes). After the shooting, his bosses told him his job would be waiting for him as soon as he was ready to come back. Statts has limited mobility in his arms, and although his fingers won’t uncurl, he’s able to manipulate a computer mouse. And his feverishly fertile, creative brain hasn’t slowed down at all. So twice a week – on Wednesdays and Fridays – Lyra loads him into their specially–outfitted Honda van for the 45–minute drive to the office. This is a good thing, because the
Above, Jason Statts; at left, Jason with his wife Lyra outside at their Ardsley Park home (photos by Geoff L. Johnson)
sphere, asked if they wanted some beer. In response, Hunter pulled out a gun and shot him, point blank. As their assailants fled, the musicians fell, bleeding, into the street. Statts says he knew that he was seriously injured. “I knew as soon as I hit the ground.” Emergency personnel arrived within seven or eight minutes. “The girl that heard the gunshots called from inside her house,” Statts says. “And then Dave crawled over to me and got my phone – they took his phone – and dialed 911. They took his phone so that we couldn’t call the police, I guess. And they never had time to go through my pockets.” Along with Williams’ cell phone, Hunter and Johnson stole a pack of cigarettes and the case to Statts’ Sinister Moustache CD. They dropped everything as they ran away down the street. Lyra’s mother and brother were in town that weekend; they’d all stopped at the Jinx after Jason’s performance, and were outside chatting with someone when Lyra’s cell phone rang. “She said ‘There’s been a shooting.’ “I said ‘Jason didn’t shoot anybody. What are you talking about?’ “She said ‘No, Lyra, you need to come right now!’” Jason sometimes tells his wife he wished he’d been carrying a gun himself that night. “You wouldn’t have had time to do anything,” she always replies. “It was so quick.” Lyra Statts says her husband always had a pronounced dark side; she calls him a “glass is half empty” kind of guy. No more. “I try to be positive,” he
says. “I mean, I have days where I wake up and I’m like ”Rah, fuck! Like I’d rather just not be here. But, whatever. I can’t do much about it, so I have to make it the best I can.” He’s adapted his quirky sense of humor to his present circumstances –– sort of. “He likes to pretend to drive through plate glass windows when he’s had a cocktail or two,” Lyra laughs. “He finds it really amusing to get me riled up.” Reality, unfortunately, is always lurking right around the corner. Statts spent his 35th birthday at a spinal injury rehab center in Atlanta; afterwards he and Lyra lived in a borrowed apartment downtown while their Ardsley Park home was being outfitted with wheelchair ramps, a special shower and other amenities. Statts is encouraged by the fact that he can now grasp things like food — albeit awkwardly — with his hands. But there’s no definitive prognosis. Whatever comes back comes back. “No one really knows, and everyone’s different,” he says. “So they just tell you to keep your chin up and do your best,
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company’s health insurance program is one of the reasons the Stattses haven’t gone completely insane. It covers a good portion of their expenses. “The thing with spinal cord injury, it’s just ongoing,” Lyra says with a heavy sigh. “The initial injury and hospitalization are really expensive, but as long as he’s in that chair we’re constantly having to deal with medical issues. “We have a monthly standing order for medical supplies that he has to use every day. The doctor is on my speed–dial. It’s just neverending.” Her husband nods in agreement. “I guess it’ll be for the rest of my life,” he says. “Unless something happens.” The shooting occurred around 3 a.m., a few hours after Statts and Williams had finished playing a show at the Live Wire Music Hall. Their band, a doomy–and–gloomy instrumental trio they called Surt (the Destroyer), had opened for Sinister Moustache. It was Surt’s first (and, as it turned out, only) live performance. Statts and Williams played dueling electric basses; the third member was drummer John Collenberger. The two were standing outside a friend’s house in the 600 block of East 48th Street, celebrating their successful debut with a couple of beers. Desmond Hunter and Ashimir Johnson, 19, appeared out of the darkness and offered to sell them marijuana. Statts and Williams declined. The two strangers left, only to re–appear, suddenly, several minutes later. Statts, hoping to ease a suddenly tense atmo-
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Blotter All cases from recent Savannah/Chatham Police Dept. incident reports
Classic Blotter
A woman walking her dog at Wahlburg and Barnard streets observed a man trying to break into her car with a crow bar. She told him, “Dude, you better run.”
The man brandished the crow bar and said, “Bring it on,” but the woman’s dog growled and he dropped the crow bar and ran. The woman flagged down a police officer. While she was talking to him, she observed the man come out of a lane and said, “That’s him.” The officer called for backup. When the suspect saw the officers, he hesitated and was placed into custody. • A man called police after he was attacked on Bernie Drive. Upon the arrival of an officer, the man said that he was standing in the “cut” urinating when a man called “Booger” called him a “faggot” and punched him in the mouth.
The man refused to tell police why Booger had attacked him. During further questioning, the man told police that Booger took $50 from him during the attack. The man then changed his story and said that Booger took nothing.The man told police he would look for Booger later. He refused to give them any information about the attacker, other than he is called Booger. Police said the man smelled heavily of alcohol. • The manager of an Abercorn Street restaurant told police that a former employee had struck her in the face. The victim told police she had fired the woman earlier. She said the suspect returned to the restaurant a few minutes later and said, “I guess now that I am fired I can kick your ass!” The suspect then proceeded to strike the victim. The incident was caught on tape by security cameras. The owner of the restaurant was advised to save the tapes. The victim didn’t have any signs of injury and refused treatment by EMS. She was issued a case report number card and advised of warrant procedures.
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• An officer responded to an Abercorn Street apartment building on report of a person with a knife. When the officer arrived on the scene, a man said that his neighbor, who lived a few doors down, was outside his door yelling and being disorderly. He said his neighbor was very intoxicated. The man said he confronted the neighbor and was going to ask him to please settle down, but noticed that the neighbor was carrying a knife in his right hand. He said the neighbor told him, “Get the fuck on before I cut you.” Although he couldn’t see the handle of the knife, the man estimated that the blade was about 6 inches long. He said he was advised by the downstairs doorman to call the police. The officer contacted the neighbor and asked him what was going on between him and the other man. He replied that nothing was going on, but he was very intoxicated and not cooperating with the officer. While speaking with the neighbor, the
officer noticed a steak knife on the floor. The neighbor refused to give his name or date of birth, but the officer obtained the information from other occupants of his apartment. • A man was driving near the intersection of Cloverdale Drive and Elmore Street when a teen boy threw a hammer at his car, hitting the trunk. The hammer put two dents in the car’s trunk. The victim said the suspect ran off with the hammer and in the company of a young girl. An officer found a boy and girl who matched the description given by the victim. The boy had two hammers on his person. He was arrested and released to the custody of his mother. In the officer’s presence, the boy admitted throwing the hammer at the car because his girlfriend “wanted him to throw the hammers at vehicles.” cs Give anonymous crime tips to Crimestoppers at 234-2020
I recently discovered your site/column, and after spending days and nights reading, I’m convinced you are indeed the world’s smartest person and so best qualified to answer my question: Who made money during the 1929 stock market crash? I know being so smart, you’re probably laughing all the way to the bank during this one. —Bernard, currently in Accra, Ghana Tales of people making out like bandits just before or during the 1929 stock market crash are relatively rare, possibly because the fortunate few kept it to themselves given the mood of the times. But we can be certain some did well—a panic sale for one guy often means an easy profit for somebody else. Years ago I told how Joseph Kennedy, father of John F. et al, made his fortune in part by liquidating stocks right before the crash. Here are a few more stories: The classic way to profit in a declining market is via a short sale—selling stock you’ve borrowed from a broker in hopes the price will drop, enabling you to buy cheaper shares to pay off the loan. One famous character who made money this way in the 1929 crash was speculator Jesse Lauriston Livermore. Starting humbly as a chalkboard boy at Paine Webber, he began looking for patterns in the market and making imaginary bets that earned him fortunes in his diary. By age 16 he was playing with real money as a successful stock trader. Sometimes he was lucky—he made a bundle selling short right before the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which one assumes he hadn’t foreseen. Other times he just played his cards right. In 1907 he sold short during a market crash and cleared more than $1 million. Livermore made his share of mistakes, but he kept roaring back. He made a few million betting the right way in the World War I bull market of 1916 and claimed he’d made $3 million in 1925 shorting wheat. That was just a warm-up for the real fun during the
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1929 crash, when he sold short and made over $100 million—a monster jackpot then. If he’d been smart he would have quit right there. Uh-uh. He contrived to once again lose most of his money and in 1933 married noted “black widow” Harriet Metz Noble, whose four previous husbands had all committed suicide. Just after Thanksgiving 1940 Livermore joined the club by shooting himself in the head. Some people made money the oldfashioned way during the crash—i.e., by stealing it. After the initial crisis on Black Thursday, a group of highpowered bankers tried to stabilize the market by using a $130 million pool of funds to buy stocks, sometimes at prices above market value. A member of the group, Albert H. Wiggin, head of Chase National Bank, began short selling his own portfolio at the same time he was committing his bank’s money to buying. He shorted more than 42,000 shares, making more than $4 million. Because he used a Canadian shell company to buy the stocks, he didn’t even pay taxes on his gains. Though forced to resign in disgrace, Wiggin otherwise went unpunished and got to keep the money. Charles Edwin Mitchell stole less than Wiggin but is remembered as one of the villains of 1929 because he not only took care of himself, he managed to impoverish everybody else. Not long before the crash he orchestrated a highpressure campaign to sell $650 million of stock in his National City Bank at an average price of more than $340 per share. By 1933 the stock would be selling for less than a tenth that amount. He then sold 18,300 shares of stock to his wife and later bought it back for a tax loss of nearly $3 million, which meant he paid no income taxes. Questioned by a Senate committee, Mitchell admitted the scam and was charged with tax evasion in 1933. He was acquitted of criminal counts, but the government won a judgment of more than $1 million in back taxes. A few people profited in the run-up to the crash because they kept their greed in check. Bernard Baruch got out of the market in early 1929, sensing trouble ahead. His fortune intact, Baruch remained a respected figure and advisor to presidents till the end of his long life. cs
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and Iraq, and was one of the elite fighters called on to patrol the air space over Washington, D.C., on Sept. 11, 2001. Also about to be discharged solely for being gay is Army infantry officer Daniel Choi, a West Point graduate and Arabic speaker, who would be (based on a 2005 Government Accounting Office report) at least the 56th gay Arabic linguist to be dismissed from the U.S. military since the first terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in 1993. • In September 2003, Lisa Strong was hospitalized for a kidney stone, not treated properly, and by the time the resultant, massive, life-threatening infections had been dealt with, both her arms and both her legs had been amputated. She filed a lawsuit against the doctors in 2005, but in May 2009, a jury in Broward County, Fla., somehow could not find any fault at all by doctors. (An incredulous Judge Charles Greene reversed the verdict, dismissed the jury and ordered a new trial.)
• When a son, angry that his father had ordered him to clean up his room, screamed at Dad and threw a plate of Unclear on the Concept food across the dinner table, Dad called London’s celebrated high-end restau911. The son is 28-year-old Andrew rant Nobu still serves a bluefin tuna enMizsak, who lives rent-free with his tree for the equivalent of about $51 but parents in the Cleveland suburb of is apparently ashamed that it has a fresh Bedford, Ohio, and is a member of inventory ready to carve, according to the Bedford School Board (and whose a May report in the Daily Telegraph. mom is a city councilwoman). After Printed on the menu is this advisory: police arrived, the habitually untidy “Bluefin tuna is an environmentally son apologized and, according to their threatened species -- please ask your report, “was sent to his room to clean server for an alternative.” it. He was crying uncontrollably.” Subsequently, the school board punished Inexplicable Andrew by removing two of his duties. • They’re Studying What? Where? • When courts in Nashville, Tenn., (1) Doctors and specialists from the get too backed up, a local tradition New York Psychiatric Institute are in allows judges to appoint well-known the middle of a two-year investigation, local attorneys to act as “special judges” on a $400,000 grant from the National to help clear dockets. According to a Institutes of Health (NIH), on why months-long investigation by WTVFgay men have risky sex in Argentina. TV, broadcast in April, it appears that at Researchers visit gay bars nightly in least some of the “special judges” used Buenos Aires and question men about their power largely to dismiss speeding their behavior and substance abuse. (2) tickets, including at least one instance Wayne State University (Detroit) of a lawyer’s dismissing his own researchers, operating on a $2.6 client’s ticket. The station found million NIH grant, are now that of almost 1,800 speeding Hang in there, “training” prostitutes to drink tickets dismissed by courts durschool is alcohol responsibly, to reduce ing the time investigated, 1,300 almost out! the women’s willingness to were by the “special judges.” engage in risky sex. However, • The U.S. Air Force has the training is taking place in spent an estimated $25 milGuangxi province, China. lion training combat pilot • Challenges of Geography: Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach (1) In March, China’s Minister but is about to discharge him of Railways, Liu Zhijun, acknowlinvoluntarily because he is gay. edged that the government has Born of military-officer parents, plans for a rail line connecting Fehrenbach has earned 30 awards Beijing and Taipei, Taiwan (which and decorations, with tours flying would involve traversing the F-15Es in Kosovo, Afghanistan
Taiwan Strait, which is 108 miles across at its narrowest point). (2) The Czech Republic newspaper Lidove Noviny reported that, as late as 1975, the communist government of Czechoslovakia was planning to dig a tunnel from that landlocked country underneath Austria and the part of Yugoslavia that is now Slovenia, to give it rail access to the Adriatic Sea, 250 miles away.
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Kerry Fenton’s pub, The Cutting Edge, in Worsbrough, England, initially complied with the 2007 Smoking Act, which prohibits lighting up inside. However, since smoking research is generally carried on indoors, “research” was exempt from the law. Fenton ultimately renamed part of the bar the Smoking Research Centre and allows patrons to smoke provided they fill out questionnaires about their habit.
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(1) Timothy Martin, 44, was arrested in Federal Way, Wash., in May for felony indecent exposure after he was spotted standing partially nude with a string attached to his penis and, according to police, apparently “manipulating it with the string like a puppet.” (2) Two workers at Yellowstone National Park were fired after being caught on video urinating into the Old Faithful geyser.
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• Police in Indianapolis charged Fifth Third Bank manager Dwayne Roberts, 31, with arson and theft after the failure of his scheme to cover up embezzlement. Police said Roberts elaborately staged a fire inside a locked vault so that money would burn up, thus perhaps covering his cash shortage. However, after Roberts had set the fire and locked the vault, he realized he had left his keys inside and could not re-open the vault or lock the bank’s doors or drive home. • Donny Guy, 31, was arrested in Hickory, N.C., in May and charged with burglary of the Captain’s Galley Seafood restaurant in a caper caught on surveillance video. Guy was immediately a suspect because he lives in an apartment 50 yards from the restaurant, and there were two paper trails from the restaurant to his front door. The video revealed that, in carrying away two cash registers in the dark, the burglar failed to notice that spools of paper in each machine had snagged on something and were unraveling with each step. cs By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE
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An absolute master of the mandolin, Tony Williamson’s name belongs right up there alongside David Grisman, Mike Marshall and Sam Bush – he’s that good. He’s also played with every one of those guys – in fact, the only reason Williamson isn’t a household name (among acoustic music aficionados, that is) is that he chooses to live in Siler City, N.C. and operate Mandolin Central, one of the top vintage instrument stores in the country. For Friday’s gig at the pickin’ parlor at Randy Wood Guitars, he’ll be joined by singing sibling Gary Williamson – as the Williamson Brothers, they were favorites on the touring old–time and bluegrass circuit during the 1970s and ‘80s. The lineup also includes clawhammer banjo champ Larry Perkins and acoustic guitarist Rad Andy. Listen & Learn: www.mandolincentral.com. At 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13 at Randy Wood Guitars, 1304 E. Highway 80, Bloomingdale. Tickets $20.
CALAHONEY
Because they cover Tom Waits’ hazily beautiful “Fumblin’ With the Blues” on their just–out second album, Slow Stride, Miami’s Josue Cruz and Laura Askins get my vote. She’s the lead vocalist; he plays acoustic guitar and sings.
Red Collar @ The Jinx
For kinetic, frenetic live shows, moshers in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill region tend to gravitate towards this high–energy four–piece. Red Collar is a punky, hardcore buzzsaw–guitar band that – going unpredictably against that particular grain – puts them emphasis on song, story and structure. “Fugazi Meets Bruce Springsteen” is how one local periodical pundit described the band, and that’s not bad for a quickie sum–up. Lead singer and guitarist Jason Kutchma writes everyman lyrics that are angry, angsty and ambitious, and still manage to convey a sense of rock ‘n’ roll poetry. They’ve just self–released their debut album, Pilgrim. The other songs, written by Josue and Laura (with the notable exception of the Ned’s Atomic Dustbin chestnut “Who Goes First?) are smoky, blues, jazzy acoustic numbers that will appeal
Michael Jackson (yep, that’s his name) is the lead guitarist, whose slash–and–burn chords intersect the piledriver rhythms of bassist Beth Kutchma (Mrs. Jason) and drummer Jonathan Truesdale. Listen & Learn: www.redcollarmusic.com. Friday, June 12 at the Jinx, 127 W. Congress St.
immensely to the caffeinated coffeehouse crowd – hence the booking at the Sentient Bean. For the record, the Calahoney couple – they’re married – called themselves Skylark up until recently.
Listen & Learn: www.calahoney. com. At 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13 at the Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Free.
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Steve Earle talks about his hero, mentor and friend Townes Van Zandt by Bill DeYoung | bill@connectsavannah.com
“Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I’ll stand on Bob Dylan’s coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that.” – Steve Earle, 1995 When Steve Earle stops into the new fine arts auditorium at Armstrong Atlantic State University Saturday, he’ll perform solo, just his voice and acoustic guitar, the way his hero and mentor always did it. Townes Van Zandt was at the epicenter of a loosely–knit group of Texan singer/songwriters who came together periodically in the mid-1970s – usually at Guy Clark’s house in Nashville – to drink, smoke, tell tales and try out their latest compositions, into the wee hours. Clark and Van Zandt, old friends from the Lone Star folk–club circuit, were the veterans. Earle was the “kid,” and he idolized Van Zandt, who’d been making records (albeit without commercial success) for several years, and was considered by many to be the consummate songwriter – his oeuvre included “Pancho and Lefty,” “To Live is To Fly,” “If I Needed You,” “White Freightliner Blues” and dozens more. Earle was still a decade away from “Guitar Town,” “Copperhead Road” and the songs that would make him an alt/country superstar. A lot of water has gone under Steve Earle’s bridge, not all of it pure and sparkling. These days, he’s clean, sober and happily married to singer Allison Moorer, and his two most recent albums (The Revolution Starts Now and Washington Square Serenade) won Grammy Awards. Out now is Townes, a collection of mostly solo covers of Van Zandt songs. It is a loving tribute to Van Zandt, who’s become quite the legend since he pretty much drank himself to death in 1997. Earle’s performance will consist of a number of Townes songs, “but it’ll be mostly my songs,” he says. “Townes is in most of my songs. Especially when I play ‘em solo.” For all the praise everybody heaps on him, Townes was something of an acquired taste. Sometimes, particularly in his final years, it was hard to figure what all the fuss was about.
Steve Earle: Everybody’s kind of known what Townes was like at his peak by hearing me, and Guy, and a lot of other people – we were members of a cult, Hoss. We’re cult members – in truth, that word’s misused, but we were members of a cult. As listening experiences, Townes’ recordings weren’t nearly as enjoyable – or as successful – as Guy’s, for example. Or yours. That commercial thing just didn’t happen for him. Steve Earle: It was his fault. Look, he didn’t make great records. And even at the peak of his power his records are really spotty. There are moments in ‘em that are brilliant. Record–making and songwriting are two different things. Townes, I know for a fact, was only interested in writing songs. For whatever reason. I don’t think Townes was a misunderstood genius and a victim, I don’t buy that. I think he shot himself in the foot every single fucking chance he got. Even the people he associated with Steve Earle
were part of the ammunition he used in taking these potshots at his feet, fucking constantly. Townes was an alcoholic, and there was lots of other stuff going on. He was also brilliant, really smart, and one of the best songwriters that ever lived. And those are all separate things – they aren’t rolled up together into this big package. It’s real easy for people to sit around and talk about that shit ... They talk about how combustible he was. Steve Earle: The truth of the matter is, I’m pretty fucking good, and one of the main reasons I’m as good as I am is that I met him when I was 17 years old. And I saw someone that was making art at this incredibly high level – and did not give a fuck whether he ever made any money. And that’s what I aspired to. That part of it I kept, and I keep to this day. Now, as to the rest of it. I had the same disease Townes had. I had one of ‘em. And I, for some reason, survived it. I managed to get sober. And I still think I write pretty good songs. But nobody can an-
swer that question, and where we get lost, I think, in trying to sort out what and who Townes and people like Townes were, is when we get too ... all of us were caught up in the romance of it
when it was going on. But Townes is literally legendary. And Townes is getting more famous the longer he’s gone; that’s real–life legendary shit. But the fact of the matter is, there’s kind of a handful of us that saw it. And we’re all not going to be around forever, either. I wanted to make a record based on what I saw. It’s not based on Townes’ records. It’s based on my recollection – to the best of my ability – of Townes performing these songs, solo, when I first met him in 1972. Keep in mind, we were all alcoholics and addicts. Because my fuse was a little longer than Townes’, it took a lot longer for my life to blow up. But I’m definitely guilty of saying “Well, I’m OK because I’m better than he is,” when it came to the way that we behaved. But I always knew that he was a better songwriter than I was. I heard it was tough to get his approval. Steve Earle: Townes either paid attention to you or he didn’t. Guy would say “That’s a great song.” I don’t think Townes ever said that to me. The only thing Townes ever said to me about one of my songs was, when I wrote “The Devil’s Right Hand” in ‘77, he’d become concerned about my fascination with guns, which he didn’t have any room to talk about. He just remarked “Hell, he’s even writin’ songs about guns.” That’s the only comment that Townes ever made about any song that I ever wrote. But Townes knew who was good and who wasn’t. I knew when I impressed Townes and when I didn’t. He didn’t say it, but I knew how to gauge his reaction to my songs and incorporate that at times – or not incorporate it – into how I proceeded. Did Townes know how good he was? Steve Earle: Oh yeah. Look, I know Bruce Springsteen fairly well, I know Bob Dylan as well as you can know Bob Dylan — he’s a hard guy to know — but the one thing that impresses me about those two guys when you meet ‘em... Bruce knows he’s
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From a songwriters’ point of view, why was he great? Steve Earle: He was a post–Bob Dylan songwriter who took it to heart that songwriting had been elevated once and for all as an art form, and he approached it as art. And he did it at this incredibly high level. He didn’t say “I’m gonna give myself three years at this, and if it doesn’t work out I’m gonna get a job,� he burned the bridges and the boats. What’s easy to misinterpret with Townes is to think that alcoholism and – well, just say it – mental illness, were part of that. They were not part of that decision. That’s coincidence. And that’s what everybody misses. When I was 17 I met this guy who was making art at this incredible level. That’s why songwriters are in awe of him. Bob Dylan didn’t didn’t hear about Townes Van Zandt from me! When I was touring with Dylan in ’88, he played “Pancho and Lefty� the second night of the tour, just to let me know that he heard what I said and that he knew who Townes Van Zandt was. I remember asking Townes why Lefty had double–crossed Pancho, and he shut me down with “I don’t think there’s any evidence that Pancho and Lefty even knew each other.� So, you tell me – what is that song about? Steve Earle: You’re thinking it’s about Pancho Villa and Lefty Frizzell?
Steve Earle: He got to the point where he’d set up the song by saying “It’s about so–and–so and so–and–so,� and he’d change it every time. My favorite was Billy Graham and Guru Maharaj Ji. It’s about Townes. They’re both Townes. That’s my theory. More than any other songwriter or artist you’ll ever meet, Townes’ stuff is about Townes. And it takes an incredible level of artistry – it could be incredibly self–centered and hard to listen to if he wasn’t as good as he was. But he does it so well; he always finds what we relate to in his experience. I liked the version of Townes’ “Tecumseh Valley� you did on your acoustic album Train a Comin.’ Steve Earle: I had never even considered recording a cover, except for a few live things and stuff for movies. I had just gotten out of jail; I had written some songs, and some of ‘em I wanted to save for a rock record. The covers I recorded were one Townes Van Zandt song, one Beatles song and “The Rivers of Babylon.� And then some older songs of mine that I had written before I started making records: “Tom Ames’ Prayer� and “Ben McCulloch� were both written when I was 19 or 20. They’d just never gotten recorded. “Mercenary Song� was the same thing. Was it important to you that this be a solo acoustic tour? Steve Earle: Solo, I think, is the way to tour with this record. There isn’t any doubt about it. I wouldn’t have known what to tell a band to do with this stuff, either in the studio or onstage. It’s really weird – I didn’t write a note, but this might be the most personal record I’ve ever made. cs Steve Earle Where: Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. When: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13 Opening: Joe Pug Tickets: $32 advance, $35 day of show at Silly Mad CDs Charge online: tinyteamconcerts.org Listen & Learn: steveearle.com
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Bruce Springsteen, Bob knows he’s Bob Dylan. But by the time I met them I’d seen that before: Townes Van Zandt knew he was Townes Van Zandt. And he knew how good he was. How could he not? He didn’t put any energy into anything else except for making songs. I think there is some truth to the idea of Townes being a little Vincent–esque, in that he maybe was not quite wired for this world, in a lot of ways. I think Kurt Cobain was that way, I think Vincent Van Gogh was that way. That‘s very romantic to look at, but it’s really not anything but sad. It probably wasn’t a lot of fun to live. And we all suffer for it when it happens. It took Townes a lot longer to die than Kurt, and a fair amount longer than Vincent. I have to be nothing but thankful that it didn’t happen to me that way. There’s a lot of survivor guilt in this record, Hoss. I don’t know why I’m here and he’s not. Why did I get sober, and why he never even fuckin’ try? He wasn’t interested.
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I realized after a reader’s email last week that I should define what makes my cut for a column, in terms of accessibility. My guiding goal is to write about wines that are readily accessible in the Savannah marketplace, in either package stores, wine shops or restaurants. Occasionally, I attend a tasting in Atlanta where I taste wines that are available in Georgia, but then never make the trip to Savannah. Some limited allocation wines sell out in Atlanta; others are just in short supply. If you look for a wine, and can’t find it, ask your favorite retailer. They may have shipments coming. Or, if you’re someone who buys a case, they’ll often be able to special order for you –– even though they have no intention of carrying the wine on their shelves. cs Email Tim at savannahfoodie@comcast.net
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The Telfair Museum of Art’s final Jepson Live concert of the season – taking place in the Jepson Center, naturally – happens Thursday at 5 p.m. Vocalist Roger Moss, accompanied by Eric Jones, will perform Johnny Mercer tunes. For $15, you can stroll the galleries to the strains of the estimable Mercer/Moss combo; food and drink will be for sale as well (it’s a three–hour event). Museum members get in free. June isn’t exactly busting out all over at the Telfair, but the museum will be open for business as usual, with some pretty interesting stuff on the calendar. The second annual Juneteenth celebration, as previously mentioned in this column, begins June 15, 17 and
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19 with the Reverend Andrew C. Marshall Walking Tour of historic buildings. Naomi Tutu speaks June 19 at Second African Baptist Church. And, of course, the Telfair’s Juneteenth Family Day event is 10 a.m.–1 p.m. June 20 at the Owens–Thomas House. All Juneteenth events are free. Not only that, the 1st Tabernacle Baptist Church Adult Choir is scheduled to sing at the Jepson Gospel Brunch June 21 in the acoustically–fabulous Eckberg Atrium. Meanwhile, at the Telfair–owned Jepson Center for the Arts, the summer exhibition “Persian Visions: Contemporary Photography From Iran” opens today. Organized by the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art and the University of Minnesota Department of Art, the exhibition includes 58 works of photography that use the medium for self–expression as opposed to documentary style. The exhibit includes two pieces that combine video installation with still photography. “Persian Visions” runs through Aug. 31.
A Mighty Patriotic Wind
Music director Mark Johnson will lead the Savannah Winds – the city’s premiere community ensemble – in a JUN program of patriotic music June 28 at Armstrong Atlantic State University’s recently–refurbished auditorium. Tickets for the 3 p.m. concert, a longtime area favorite, are $12 advance, $14 at the door. Seniors, students, military and kids’ tickets are $10 advance, $12 at the door. Call (912) 344–2556 to buy tickets or get your questions answered.
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‘Image of Imagination 5,’ by Bahman Jalali, is part of the Jepson Center of Art’s exhibition ‘Persian Visions: Contemporary Photography From Iran.’
Musical Notes:
• The iconic Col. Bruce Hampton returns to Savannah June 26 for a Live Wire Music Hall show, along with his Quark Alliance. • Coming July 28 to the Johnny Mercer Theatre: Neo–soul crooner Maxwell (“Fortunate,” “Lifetime”). Tickets are $45–$85. • Two more upcoming shows to talk about at the Shoreline Ballroom on Hilton Head Island: Hank Williams III (July 5) and moe (July 21). • If you just gotta know, the 2009 Vans Warped Tour will be at the Verizon Amphitheatre in Charlotte July 23, and at Atlanta’s Lakewood Amphitheatre July 28. cs
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150 Years of Architectural Elegance — “The Central of Georgia Railroad’s 1856 Gray Building Headquarters & Saving a National Treasure: Bricks, Mortar and Metal.” SCAD Museum of Art, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. A Tribute to Johnny Mercer — An exhibit of artwork inspired by the songs of Johnny Mercer will be displayed throughout June as part of the year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Mercer’s birth. The Gallery , City Market 20 Jefferson St. Brian Macgregor — Recent paintings from Peru, through June 29 at Gallery Espresso. Reception Thursday June 11. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. Caffe Anima: Coffee-made prints — Charleston artist John Pundt makes prints depicting animals in whimsical poses. Reception June 11, 7-9 p.m. Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, 42 MLK Jr. Blvd. Clifton Pearson: African American Ceramics — Presented by the King Tisdell Cottage Foundation May 17 - July 4. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St.
Constructs and Inventions — The etchings of Erik Desmazieres May 15-Oct. 26 Jepson Center for the Arts
Only Skin Deep — Tattoo designs by Kenneth Ward on display at Ink Branding, 230 Bull St., June 1-21.
Desert Jewels — SCAD features rare pieces of North African jewelry and 27 late 19th- and early 20th-century photographs May 11-June 19. Pei Ling Chan Gallery, 322 MLK Jr. Blvd.
Open Sea — Reflections from a port city 20 year after Tiananmen, a collaborative project by Sari Gilbert and Robert Batchelor May 15 –June 17. Gallery S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St.
Community Art/Open Studio — Create art and utilize the studio at no cost. Open to all, children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult. For more info contact nineonetwoartspace@gmail.com. Saturdays noon-1:30pm, 3-4:30pm. nineonetwo, 114 E. 40th St.
Paintings, Personality, Panache — The artwork of Trellis Payne. Nadeau, 5525 Abercorn St.
Gaming Tables for Whist, Chess and Other Amusements Exhibition — An exhibit that reflects the American predilection for card-playing and gaming during the Federal era. Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard Street The Geometry of Things — Work by Rachel Ormiston at Truspace Gallery, 2427 DeSoto Ave.
Persian Visions — Contemporary photography from Iran. June 10-Aug. 31 at the Jepson Center.
Unique prints by Charleston artist John Pundt are at Lulu’s Chocolate Bar on MLK; reception is Thursday Goldeneye Gallery Opening — Current works from Hunter Logan: Ossabaw Island; Native Wild Flowers; and Sheldon Ruins. Goldeneye Gallery, 5 West York St. Helen Levitt: A Photographer’s Legacy — Unstudied views of everyday life on the streets of New York’ from the museum’s permanent collec-
tion, May 15-July 26. Jepson Center for the Arts. Jewels of the Low Country — Work by photographer Elizabeth Ann Sosbe. Horizon Gallery , 206 E. Bay St. Life Drawing Sessions — Every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $15 per session. Limit of 10 participants. Art-
ists need to bring their own easels and other supplies. billdawers@comcast.net. BlankSpace, 112 East 40th St. Master Eye II: 19th- and 20th-Century Photography — Mathew Brady, Man Ray, Robert Mapplethorpe, Herb Ritts, Annie Leibovitz, and others. SCAD Museum of Art, 227 MLK Blvd.
Reframing a Perceptual Paradigm — A site-specific, multi-gallery installation by Savannah artist Jerome Meadows April 24-Aug 2 at the Telfair Academy. Snappity Dappity — Work by Ann O’Steen, Betsy Cain, Christina Edwards, Danyell Wright, Mary Hartman, Matt Hebermehl, and Preston Orr; reception Thursday evening 68pm. Atwell’s Art and Frame, 228 W. Broughton St. CS
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The Telfair Museum of Art proudly presents its second annual Juneteenth festival, celebrating the anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States. This year’s event highlights the Gullah culture—from its African beginnings to its links to Savannah’s history and the Owens-Thomas House—with a series of dynamic programs focusing on African American culture and heritage.
June 15, 17, & 19, 9:30 am / Reverend Andrew C. Marshall Walking Tour Tours begin at Telfair’s Owens-Thomas House
June 19, 7 pm / Lecture by Naomi Tutu: “Truth and Reconciliation: Healing Wounds” Second African Baptist Church, 123 Houston St.
June 20, 10 am -1 pm / Juneteenth Family Day Telfair’s Owens-Thomas House
All Juneteenth programs are FREE of charge and open to the public, thanks to project funding provided by the City of Savannah. Reservations are required for the Andrew Marshall Walking Tour; call 790.8880.
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Find out what’s beneath the waves at the inaugural BLUE Ocean Film Festival by Bill DeYoung | bill@connectsavannah.com
In Saving Luna, an extraordinary documentary from filmmakers Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm, the central issue is whether or not humankind – in this case, the residents of a logging town in coastal British Columbia, or the Canadian government – should get involved in the well–being of a young, attention–starved killer whale that seems to think it’s people. Saving Luna is one of 50–plus movies competing in the inaugural BLUE Ocean Film Festival, a four–day event for filmmakers, film fans and everybody who loves and/or cares about the oceans. It’s Wednesday through Sunday, June 10–14. The interaction between man and marine life, all that it has wrought and all that it implies, is a cornerstone of what oceanographers and conservationists call Ocean Literacy. “That’s just a technical term for kind of understanding why our oceans are important and how we’re connected to them,” points out filmmaker Debbie Kinder, the executive director of BLUE. “I think that’s something that’s important whether you live in the middle of the farmland of Iowa or the coast of
Florida. “And these films do a great job of that. So I think the community component is really at the heart of what our mission is.” All wildlife documentarians understand that their well–intentioned work needs to be interesting, and tell a story, and be pretty to watch as well. “Those films don’t do any good if people don’t see them and become engaged in them,” Kinder says. Mari Carswell, a Savannah resident who’s also a wildlife filmmaker, and one of Kinder’s key partners in BLUE, elaborates: “You have to make people love it – you have to give them the positive, so that they’re engaged, and then explain to them what needs to be done to make sure that that’s still there for
us,” she says. “It’s got to be a combination, and different filmmakers have different recipes for that.” BLUE has three distinct components: 1) It’s a competitive film festival. We’re talking features and shorts from some of the world’s most accomplished documentarians. These are films destined for the Discovery Channel, National Geographic Explorer, PBS, the History Channel and – in the case
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Left to right: Saving Luna, Terra Antarctica, and Ice Bears of the Beaufort
of Saving Luna – big–screen theatrical release. Hundreds of films were submitted. 2) It’s an industry conference for filmmakers. There’ll be symposiums, Q&A sessions, awards ceremonies, “making of ” presentations and technological demonstrations. More than 170 filmmakers are coming here, from all over the world. 3) It’s all available to you and me. Want to plunk down a few bucks to see Saving Luna, Ice Bears of the Beaufort or Kingdom of the Blue Whale? You can do that. Or you can shell out for an all–inclusive pass to get you into every screening and special event. There’ll be a lot going on over these four days. Among the better–known participants: Fabien and Celine Cousteau, filmmaking grandchildren of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau; Emory Kristof, who developed the technology to dive and photograph the Titanic; Jean–Francois Camilleri, executive vice president of Disneynature Films; pio-
neering diver Sylvia Earle; and the guy who created the deep–diving “critter– cam,” allowing us to reach ridiculously deep and dark corners of the seas. Many filmmakers will attend the screenings of their work, including Saving Luna writer and director Parfit. There are student films, a street fair for families, cool and exclusive receptions and parties, and an exhibit of breathtaking photographs by Brian Skerry. You can learn all about whales, dolphins, turtles, sharks and the creatures of the deep abyss; you can learn about freediving, fisheries management and Japanese whaling policies. The logical question here is: Why Savannah? Simple, says Carswell. “I invited these guys to come to Savannah. And when they saw what Savannah was like they fell for it. Hook, line and sinker.” The proximity of Grey’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary was a factor, Carswell adds; in fact, the annual Grey’s Reef film festival won’t happen this year because
the sanctuary is a important participant in BLUE. “Since we’re global, when the Grey’s Reef festival returns next year they’ll have more contacts than ever before,” she says. BLUE will be back in Savannah in 2011. In the meantime, many of the winning films will travel the country as BLUE On Tour. The message, according to Kinder, is awareness. “We all want to protect the oceans, not just for the oceans’ sake but for humanity’s sake,” she explains. “We want to have a wonderful planet to live on, and we’re starting to understand how vital the health of the oceans is to out world. “A lot of our films aren’t conservations films but exploration films. This is
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The surprising thing about Land of the Lost isn’t that it contains several hearty laughs; the surprising thing is that it contains any laughs at all.
After all, Will Ferrell vehicles are increasingly becoming known for their inability to generate honestly earned guffaws, as the comedian generally calls it a day after establishing an ever–so–slight variation on his idiotic man–child routine and then throwing a couple of on–screen tantrums. Yet the reason this new picture works on occasion is precisely because it isn’t a Will Ferrell movie; rather, it’s a movie that just happens to star Will Ferrell. During the 1970s, siblings Sid and Marty Krofft produced more cheese than the state of Wisconsin, as they were the creators of such TV kiddie kitsch classics as H.R. Pufnstuf, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters and The Bugaloos. Yet the Saturday morning offering Land of the Lost seems to hold the strongest nostalgic pull for boomers, so it’s no wonder we’re confronted with this big–screen
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update. Some major modifications have been made, however: Instead of forest ranger Rick Marshall and his two children accidentally tumbling through a portal that lands them in this alternate prehistoric land, we now have Dr. Rick Marshall (Ferrell), a disgraced scientist, actively studying time–space vortexes in the hopes of being able to visit other eras and places. He gets his wish when he’s sucked back into a strange land, with hottie research assistant Holly (Anna Friel) and sarcastic redneck Will (Danny McBride) by his side. There, the three befriend a randy ape–man named Chaka (Jorma Taccone ), steer clear of a rampaging dinosaur, and battle an army of lizardmen known as Sleestaks. Land of the Lost works best when it plays up both the campy nature of the original enterprise and the quirkiness seemingly inspired by ad–libbing between its male stars. That one drug–addled sequence would feel more at home in an old Cheech & Chong flick points out that director Brad Silberling and company have no intention of keeping it all within the confines of a typical summer film for the whole family (indeed, the PG–13 rating gets quite the workout at various junctures). The picture is at its absolute worst when it hands Ferrell the entire spotlight and allows him to do his standard schtick, as in an excruciating sequence whose (predictable) punchline is that the actor’s character will drench himself in dino–piss and even take a swig for good measure. Moments such as these threaten to envelop the entire picture with a stench that’s impossible to shake. Then suddenly, we’re back in the land of the surreal, and the welcome eccen-
tricity cuts through the mundanity like a knife through Brie.
THE HANGOVER It’s what’s known as putting matters in perspective. Folks who regularly bash Judd Apatow for his various endeavors need only catch The Hangover to see that it’s unfair to dismiss the former’s pictures simply because they refuse to always toe the politically correct line. What’s more, the majority of Apatow’s films benefit from fluid plot developments, interesting characterizations, and gags that remain funny even in retrospect –– conditions not enjoyed by this slapdash effort from the director of the similarly idling Old School. Scripted by the team of Jon Lucas and Scott Moore (Ghosts of Girlfriends Past), The Hangover finds the soon–to–be–married Doug (Justin Bartha) heading to Las Vegas to enjoy a final blowout romp with his three buddies: henpecked Stu (Ed Helms), dimwitted Alan (Zach Galifianakis) and prickish Phil (Bradley Cooper). But after a night of wild partying, the three groomsmen wake up to discover that the husband–to–be is MIA. For reasons later explained, the trio don’t recall anything that happened the previous night, so they stumble around Vegas trying to piece the mystery together, a taxing jaunt that puts them in contact with two sadistic cops, a sweet–natured hooker (Heather Graham), and a pissed off Mike Tyson (as himself). That a convicted rapist like Tyson would be showcased in such fawning, reverential fashion (“He’s still got it!” admires Stu after the former boxer decks
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MY LIFE IN RUINS Nia Vardalos enjoyed a box office bonanza with the sleeper smash My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but her latest picture, My Life in Ruins, stands no chance of enjoying a similar fate. It’s merely one big fat Greek disaster, and it instantly vies with The Informers as the
worst picture I’ve seen thus far this year as we dash toward the halfway mark in the 2009 movie calendar. Vardalos is a charming actress of limited range, and her presence is the only thing tolerable in a movie that’s torturous in virtually every other regard. She stars as Georgia, a brainy tour guide who’s upset that her latest group consists of nothing but obnoxious louts who would rather lay on the beach and buy tacky souvenirs than listen to her pontificate about magnificent Grecian ruins. That every single tourist in a group designed to explore Greece would be shocked that their guide would actually expect them to, well, explore Greece is only the first of many absurdities found in Mike Reiss’ toxic script. The dimwitted tourists themselves are exactly what we’d expect: the loud American couple, the IHOP manager who thinks the ancient columns look like stacks of pancakes, the hot–to–trot Spanish divorcees, the snobbish Brits, etc. Reiss makes them far more stupid than is necessary, with the low point being when a boorish Yank (Harland Williams), while playing golf among the ruins, comments, “I wonder if Jesus ever played here?” Richard Dreyfuss’ character, a Jewish widower, is supposed to function as the piece’s heart, but even he gets relegated to serving as the punchline for a Viagra gag. This is also the sort of movie in which a character watches TV and the movie being shown is, of course, Zorba the Greek. Because, you know, Greeks don’t watch any films besides that one. Georgia eventually loosens up and even finds romance with the hunky tour bus
driver (Alexis Georgoulis), yet don’t expect this relationship to be treated with any more dignity than anything else in the picture. His name? Poupi Kakas. And his nephew’s name? Doudi Kakas. Please don’t make me continue; it’s just too painful.
Up Ranking Pixar’s 10 feature–length gems in order is akin to ranking the 10 best Beatles singles or the five best cocktails, so let’s just say that Up won’t be leaving viewers feeling down. It’s merely one more winner for an outfit that refuses to compromise its high level of quality, to say nothing of its artistic integrity. Unusual for any movie in that it centers on a senior citizen not played by Clint Eastwood, Up tells the story of Carl Fredricksen (voiced by 79–year–old Ed Asner, in his best role since Lou Grant all those many moons ago), a 78–year–old balloon salesman who, after the passing of his beloved wife and faced with eviction from his longtime home, decides to hook said abode to thousands of helium–filled balloons and drift off to an uninhabited part of South America, where he plans to park his home next to a waterfall that holds a special meaning for him. The launch goes smoothly enough, until he discovers that he has an unwanted passenger in the form of 8–year–old Wilderness Explorer member Russell (Jordan Nagai), whose energy wears out the curmudgeonly Carl. Nevertheless, the senior citizen pushes upward and
onward, only to encounter a plethora of unexpected developments once they reach their destination. In addition to providing the requisite thrills (those afraid of heights will tense up during the exhilarating climax), it’s as emotionally involving as we’ve come to expect from our Pixar pics, with themes of longing, loneliness and self–sacrifice coursing through its running time. In fact, its PG rating alone hints that this is one of those toon tales that will resonate more powerfully with adults than with kids, and never more so than in the early sequences between Carl and his wife Ellie (did we really just witness a miscarriage in an animated film?). Of course, this wouldn’t be a family film without some colorful sidekicks to provide added entertainment value, and while the number of supporting characters proves slim (a far cry from, say, Cars or Finding Nemo), the picture does provide one keeper in Dug, a happy–go–lucky dog who’s been equipped with a device that allows him to speak (he’s voiced by co–director Bob Peterson). In fact, if there’s a minor complaint to be directed at the film, it’s that it doesn’t include enough of Dug or the other (fiercer) canines operating under the auspices of an eccentric explorer (Christopher Plummer) living in the South American wilds. Here’s a movie that could have gone to the dogs –– literally –– and it still would have deserved two enthusiastic thumbs up.
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Alan) pretty much reveals the mindsets of the filmmakers and their target demographic. This represents the worst sort of pandering slop, the type that appeases impressionable audiences who don’t even realize they’re being insulted. It insinuates that practically every man is a shallow asshole who revels in his Neanderthal habits, and that every woman falls into the category of shrew or whore. Again, contrast this with, say, the characters played by Steve Carell and Catherine Keener in The 40–Year– Old Virgin or Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann in Knocked Up –– recognizably flawed people who nevertheless remain likable and interesting enough to earn our sympathies. The dipshits on view in this film are neither funny enough nor engaging enough to command our attention as they wander through a series of set–pieces that reek of comic de speration rather then genuine inspiration (as evidenced in Old School and at least three times here, director Todd Phillips seems to believe that seeing a homely man naked is automatically a gut buster). Honestly, if I wanted to hang out with such backward clods, I’d save the ticket price and just go trolling at sports bars or in frat houses.
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Drag Me to Hell The face of horror in modern cinema is, sad to say, torture porn, where sadism is exhibited with alarming regularity (most notably by the filmmakers) and imagination is only employed when the scripter conjures up gruesome new ways for characters to die. Because of this lamentable trend, it’s an effortless task to sing the praises of Drag Me to Hell, a funhouse freak show that’s more interested in delivering old–fashioned chills (it’s even rated PG–13 rather than the expected R) than in wallowing in misogyny, masochism and mutilation. The story is so thin that the entire screenplay could have been written on a bubble gum wrapper, yet the end result is so delirious in its desire to delight that moviegoers willing to be jerked around won’t mind. Sam Raimi is best known these days for helming the Spider–Man franchise, but his most notable achievement remains 1983’s The Evil Dead, merely one of the best gore flicks ever made (the sequels aren’t bad, either). Raimi regains the playful prankster attitude he exhibited back then, crafting (with brother Ivan) this yarn about sweet–natured loan officer Christine Brown (Alison Lohman), who, in an ill–advised attempt to show her boss (David Paymer) that she’s able to make the “tough decisions” that might land her that promotion at the bank, denies the elderly, half–blind Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver) a third extension on a home loan, thus leaving her homeless. Angered, the gypsy woman places a curse on Christine, a jinx that will expose her to three days of supernatural hauntings before she’s ultimately ... well, check out that title. Drag Me to Hell isn’t really scary –– the gotcha! moments and incessant use of loud noises don’t exactly build suspense –– and the climactic twist, straight out of a vintage EC Comics horror publication, is telegraphed far too early in the narrative. But Lohman is ideally cast as a basically decent person who nevertheless must occasionally make some hard calls if she wants to survive (animal lovers, be warned), and the brothers Raimi get a lot of mileage out of Mrs. Ganush as a formidable adversary. Forget Jason and Freddy and Jigsaw –– it’s the thought of this old woman gumming me to death that might make it difficult to turn out the lights.
Terminator Salvation The primary question begged by Terminator Salvation must be, “Is this film necessary?” Not really. But here comes the follow–up query: “Is it worth the admission price anyway?” To which the answer is a resounding yes. Terminator Salvation doesn’t especially deepen our understanding of the apocalyptic future world first glimpsed in Cameron’s original movie, and to say that it fails to flesh out the character of John Connor is an understatement. In many ways, it’s similar to X–Men Origins: Wolverine in that it covers material that doesn’t especially need further illumination. However, it’s better than Wolverine simply because while the mutant flick offered backstory that was unnecessary, this piece can be defended for looking forward, with a dogged insistence on filling in the gaps that take us from Sarah Connor’s initial status as a mousy single woman to her son’s eventual standing as the savior of humanity. It does so by throwing a few compelling twists into the saga, as well as revving up on action sequences that are more imaginatively staged than what’s been flooding the multiplexes as of late. The most dramatic addition is the character of Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), first spotted talking to a doctor (Helena Bonham Carter) as he sits on death row in our time but later reappears in the world of 2018, long past the Judgment Day that has seen the machines take over the world. John Connor (Christian Bale) will eventually run into Marcus and must determine whether he’s friend or foe, but for now, the intrepid fighter has his mind on other matters –– specifically, locating and protecting a teenage boy named Kyle Reese (Anton Yelchin, also doing duty as the new Star Trek’s Chekov), who, after all, will eventually be sent back in time to save Sarah Connor and in the process impregnate her, thus leading to the birth of John Connor. Early complaints that the film is too bleak are ludicrous (maybe these reviewers were hoping for the campy post–apocalyptic disposition of Tank Girl?), and while the charges can’t be denied that Bale’s John Connor is rather humorless and one–note, what else are we to expect from a character who has spent his entire life burdened not only by the fact that the future is crappy but that he’s somehow expected to fix it all?
Star Trek
Angels & Demons, the heavily touted follow–up to the international smash The Da Vinci Code, feels like nothing more than a cross between a Frommer’s travel guide and a scavenger hunt, as Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon hits all of Rome’s holy hot spots gathering up clues as if they were empty Dr. Pepper bottles or grimy 1992 pennies. The events in author Dan Brown’s Angels & Demons actually take place before those in The Da Vinci Code, but for the sake of movie audiences, the pictures follow a chronological trail, so that the new film finds the Catholic Church putting aside its dislike of Langdon (Tom Hanks) based on his Da Vinci discoveries so that he may help the organization with its latest crisis. It appears that the ancient group the Illuminati, the Catholic Church’s sworn enemy from way back (the film posits the warring factions as if they were the Hatfields and the McCoys), has been resurrected, and its new kids on the block have not only taken to assassinating the candidates for the post of Pope (couldn’t they have gone after Miss USA contestants while they were at it?) but also planting a timebomb deep within the bowels of the Vatican. Naturally, it’s up to Langdon and his beauteous Italian sidekick (Ayelet Zurer, as bland a companion as Audrey Tautou proved to be in Da Vinci) to save the Car dinals, save the Vatican and save Rome all in one fell swoop. Ron Howard’s direction is about all this film has going for it, as his need for speed distracts audiences from the fact that the script by David Koepp and Akiva Goldsman is a shambles, relying too heavily on lengthy explanations to move the action from Point A to Point B (or, more accurately, from one Italian landmark to another). Ewan McGregor tries to help the cause with a dedicated performance as a young priest hoping to drag the Catholic Church into the 21st century, but unfortunately, it’s his character who figures in most of the film’s most risible sequences. As for Hanks, he’s too good an actor for this sort of nonsense. It’s not that he hasn’t made his share of subpar movies, it’s just that it’s hard to believe there were any thespian challenges to be found in a role as vanilla and nondescript as that of Robert Langdon. Hanks doesn’t get to act; he’s only allowed to repeatedly look briefly puzzled before instantly understanding the mystery of the moment and rattling off pages of expository dialogue.
If it’s true that each generation grows more reluctant to embrace the pop culture of those that came before, then Star Trek provides a real hoot during the scene in which a teenage James T. Kirk rocks out to a Beastie Boys tune a good 200 years in the future. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Before TV wunderkind J.J. Abrams (Lost, Alias) came along, there had been five Star Trek TV shows and 10 motion pictures. But nobody will be chuckling at what Abrams has managed to create with this reboot. The fans will doubtless quibble over some of the changes made by Abrams and the screenwriting team of Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, yet the overall tone is reverential, not dismissive. Basically, the trio takes us back to the early days of its leading player, detailing the circumstances that defined him first as a kid and then as a young adult (I suppose this could have been called Star Trek Origins: Kirk). Yet Abrams and his writers also introduce a wild card in Romulan warrior Nero (an unrecognizable Eric Bana), whose nefarious actions lead to an alternate reality for the members of the Enterprise. Yet while destiny might take them on different adventures than the ones in previous movies and episodes, at least the core crew remain united: the brash Kirk (Chris Pine), the brainy Spock (Zachary Quinto) and the wisecracking Dr. McCoy (Karl Urban, pleasingly cast against type), plus their support staff of Uhura (Zoe Saldana), Sulu (John Cho), Scotty (Simon Pegg) and Chekov (Anton Yelchin). While the studio naturally pushes the angle that this picture can be equally enjoyed by those who are familiar with the Star Trek brand and those who are not, that isn’t exactly accurate. A complete newbie would fail to see the significance of having Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwood) originally at the helm of the Enterprise, nor would he or she feel a pleasurable tingle at seeing a series vet turn up in a key role. On the other hand, Abrams & Co. lace the movie with plenty of humor as well as a few exciting battles, so it’s unlikely the uninitiated will find themselves bored. Abrams peppers his film with many familiar names and/or faces, some fleeting. Winona Ryder turns up as Spock’s human mother, as does Tyler Perry as a Starfleet admiral (my girlfriend had to point him out, as I’m only used to seeing him in drag as Madea). cs
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Activism & Politics
MTV is looking for “extremely Southern” families to feature in an upcoming reality TV show. Sirens Media in Washington, DC is casting this new series for MTV and wants to know why America would love to watch your Southern family on TV. Please send an email describing your family, a family photo, and your contact information to:Jenny at Sirens Media For MTV at famcasting@gmail.com.
AMBUCS
is dedicated to creating mobility and independence of the disabled. Meets first and third Monday at noon. Ann Johnson, 897-4818. Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Midtown, 6711 Abercorn St. , Savannah
Coastal Democrats
Contact Maxine Harris at 352-0470 or R1999MHAR@aol.com. Chatham County Democratic Headquarters, 109 W. Victory Dr. , Savannah http://www.chathamdems.com/
Planned Parenthood
meets the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Heather Holloway, 352-4052 or heather.holloway@ppfa.org. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. , Savannah http://www.sentientbean.com
President Street Public Meeting
The City of Savannah holds a public open house to explain and answer questions about proposed improvements to the President Street Extension. Drop in any time during the twohour session. Island Police Precinct Squad Room, Johnny Mercer Boulevard ,
Benefits For the Benefit of Statts
Auction, raffle and concerts benefit local musician and shooting victim Jason Statts. Performers include Joe Nelson, the Josh Maul Blues Band, The 8-Tracks and DJ Emkay. Tapas along with complimentary wind and beer from Moon River Brewing Company, cash bar also available. Savannah Station, 601 Cohen St. , http://www. stattsbenefit.com/
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. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St , Savannah http://www.uwce.org/
United Way 2-1-1
An information and referral service in Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, Bryan, Glynn abnd McIntosh counties is available by calling 2-1-1. Services include food pantry programs, bill payment assistance, rent assistance, foreclosure prevention, job search and training programs, childcare programs, housing solutions and financial education. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St , Savannah http://www. uwce.org/
MTV Casting Call
Classes, Camps & 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. Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton Street , Savannah http:// www.mansiononforsythpark.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 , Savannah http://www. savstate.edu/
African Dance & Drum
Learn the rhythms of West Africa with instructor Aisha Rivers. Classes are held every Sunday - drums at 4pm, dance at 5pm at 607 W. 37th St. $10/class. ayoluwa.org, 844-2582. Rhythms of West Africa, 607 W. 37th St. , Savannah
Art, Music and Tutoring for the Inner Child
Beginning piano and voice lessons are taught by Linda Luke, who also tutors students in reading. Creative dance and a snack are included in the lessons, and special education students are welcome. Sculpture, painting and drawing are taught by Jerry Luke. Private and small group lessons are available and open to adults, teens and younger children. The lessons last an hour and the cost is $80 a month. The address is 5225 Skidaway Rd. Call 349-0521 or 843-496-0651 for info. Classes, 5225 Skidaway Rd. , Savannah
Beginners
Two ongoing classes for beginners and experienced adults. Everybody who wants to learn German or needs to brush up is welcome. Beginners meet Monday 6-7 pm, advanced 7-8 pm. Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. ,
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. , Savannah http://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. Effingham YMCA, 1224 Patriot Dr. , Rincon
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. , Savannah
Get Clients Now!
Don’t let the recession get you down. Meet with others from all industries, to learn & implement a 28-day marketing program. Tuesdays 7:30-8:30am or 4:30-5:30pm. $25 per week. 1st meeting free. RSVP 912-2363660. International Center for Leadership & Coaching, 236-3660 , Savannah http://www. internationalcoach.org/
Lost Ancient Art of Essential Oils, Aromatherapy and Plant Medicines
will be held at Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St. Donation. meetup.com/SavannahEnergyHealers/. Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St. , Savannah
Oatland Island Wildlife Center
Explore your creativity Tuesdays 5-6:30pm in a 12-week program. Ongoing Enrollment. 236-3660 International Center for Leadership & Coaching, 236-3660 , Savannah http://www. internationalcoach.org/
Oatland island Wildlife Center has a new name, but still offers 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 Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd , Savannah http://www.oatlandisland.org/
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 , Savannah http://www.beaddreamer.com
Ongoing beginner, intermediate and advanced 4-day class. $250 includes supplies, brushes, porcelain and firing of art. 706-495-6724, www. GaSeminarsbytheSea.com. Internationally renowned teachers. Tybee Island, Tybee Island , Tybee Island
Artist’s Way Workshop
Beading Classes
Porcelain Painting
Conversational German, Advanced and
Puppet Shows
are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center for schools, day cares, libraries, churches, community events and fairs. Call 447-6605.
African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm
Savannah Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Low cost instruction in a group lesson format. Classes in drama, dance, percussion, woodwinds, brass, strings, piano, vocals, guitar, visual arts and music theory Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30pm. $60 per quarter. 352-8366, tsaconservatory@bellsouth. net. Salvation Army Community Center, 3000 Bee Rd. , Savannah
Savannah Entrepreneurial Center
offers a variety of business classes. It is located at 801 E. Gwinnett St. Call 652-3582. Savannah Entrepreneurial Center, 801 E. Gwinnett Street , Savannah
Savannah Learning Center Spanish Classes
Be bilingual. The center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Call 272-4579 or 3083561. e-mail savannahlatina@yahoo.com or visit www.savannahlatina.com. Free folklore classes also are offered on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Savannah Learning Center, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. , Savannah
SSU Boys Basketball Camp Session One
Savannah State University is offering two sessions of basketball camp for boys ages 6-16. Session I June 15-19, & session II June 22-26, ’09. The camp runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9-noon Friday. Camp held at Wilcox - Wiley Gym. Contact (912) 303-1706 or email cox@savstate.edu. Savannah State University,
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 , Savannah http://www. thestarfishcafe.org/
Summer Art Camp
The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs will begin accepting registrations on April 20. Art Camp runs June 8 through Aug. 28 at S.P.A.C.E. studios, located at 9 W. Henry St. Registration forms are available online at www. savannahga.gov/arts or by calling 651-6783.
Thinking of Starting a Small Business
is a course offered twice a month atthe Small Business Assistance Center, 111 E. Liberty St. $50 in advance or $60 at the door. 651-3200, www.savannahabdc.org. Small Business Assistance Center, 111 E Liberty Street , Savannah http://www.sbacsav.com/
Tybee Island Marine Science Center
offers Beach Discovery and marsh walks. Aquarium hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children, ages 3016. Senior, military and AAA discounts are available. Call 786-5917 or visit www.tybeemsc.org. Tybee Island Marine Science Center, 1510 Strand , Tybee Island http://www.tybeemsc.org/
The Highest Praise School of the Arts is accepting applicants for the 2008 Vocal Basics Classes. To register visit overcomingbyfaith. org or call 927-8601 for more info. Overcoming by Faith Ministries, 9700 Middleground Rd. , Savannah
Volunteer 101
A 30-minute course that covers issues to help volunteers get started is held the first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. The first Thursday, the class is at Savannah State University, and the third Thursday, at United Way, 428 Bull St. Register by calling Summer at 651-7725 or visit www.HandsOnSavannah.org. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St , Savannah http://www.uwce.org/
Wednesday Figure Drawing Group
Work from a live model. Open to artists with some experience - no instruction offered. $60 a month. Judy Mooney. 443-9313 or judymooney@bellsouth.net. The Freight Station, 703 Louisville Rd. , Savannah
Wicca 101
An introductory class every Thurday at 7pm at Southern Hemisphere Metaphysical Books, Gifts & More, 41 Habersham St. $15. 234-6371. Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St. , Savannah
Clubs & Organizations AASU Sci-Fi Fantasy Club
This is an official student club of Armstrong Atlantic State University that accepts non-students as associate members. It is
devoted to the exploration and enjoyment of the genres of science fiction and fantasy. Activities include book discussions, movie screenings, role playing game sessions, board and card games, guest speakers, episode marathons and armor demonstrations. Provides guest speakers to educators upon request. Call Michael at 220-8129, send e-mail to lightmagus@yahoo.com or mccauln1981@hotmail.com. or visit http://aasuscifi.proboards105.com/index. cgi. Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. , Savannah http://about. armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html
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Bike Night with Mikie
is held every Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at The Red Zone Bar and Grill in Richmond Hill. Half of the proceeds of a 50/50 drawing go to the military for phone cards and other items. The Red Zone Bar and Grill, 3975 Highway 17 , Richmond Hill
Civil Air Patrol
offers aerospace education porgrams and activities for adults and teens ages 12-18. Meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the Savannah Flying Tiger Composite Squadron behind SITEL in the former Savannah Airport Terminal Building Complex off Dean Forest Road. Visit www.gawg.cap.gov, send e-mail to N303WR@aol.com, or call Capt. Jim Phillips at 412-4410. Savannah Flying Tiger Composite Squadron, Savannah International Airport , Savannah
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Clean Coast
meets monthly on the first Monday at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Check www.cleancoast.org for event schedule. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.savj.org/
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Savannah Art Association
Held every Tuesday at 8am by Creative Coast as a networking event. http://links.thecreativecoast.org/conversation. Cafe Ambrosia, 202 E. Broughton St. , Savannah
Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. 447-0943. Call 447-0943 or visit www.hdb. org and click on Clubs, then Savannah Brewers League. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. , Savannah
Creative Coast Alliance Ambassadors
meet Tuesday mornings at Cafe Ambrosia, corner of Abercorn and Broughton. Jamie Wolf, jwolf@thecreativecoast.org. Cafe Ambrosia, 202 E. Broughton St. , Savannah
Geechee Sailing Club
meets the second Monday of the month (except for November) at 6:30pm. Open to all interested in boating and related activities. www. geecheesailingclub.org. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr , Thunderbolt
Historic Savannah Chapter of ABWA
meets the second Thursday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. at Tubby’s Restaurant. The cost is the price of the meal. RSVP to 660-8257. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr , Thunderbolt
Historic Victorian Neighborhood Association
meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. between Park Avenue and Duffy Street. Call 236-8546. American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. , Savannah
Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary
meets the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 184 in Thunderbolt. Call 786-4508. American Legion Post 184, 1 Legion Dr. , Savannah
Moon River Chorus
is a ladies’ barbershop chorus. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. in the social hall of Whitefield United Methodist Church, corner of 55th Street and Waters Avenue. Visitors are welcome. Call Sylvia at 927-2651 or sylviapf@ aol.com. Whitefield United Methodist Church, 728 E. 55th Street , Savannah http://www. whitefieldumc.com/
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Join other moms for fun, inspiration, guest speakers, food and creative activities while children ages birth to 5 are cared for in a preschool-like setting. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:1511:30 am at First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Call 898-8316 or 898-5086 or visit www.mops.org. First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd , Savannah http://www.fbcislands.com/
Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club
416 West Liberty Street
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Learn to be a real estate investor or landlord. Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Spiva Law Group, 12020 Abercorn St. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Spiva Law Group, 12020 Abercorn St. , Savannah
is a group of local MINI Cooper owners and enthusiasts who gather on the first Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. to meet other MINI owners and go on motoring adventures together. Visit coastalminis.com. Starbucks, Victory Drive and Skidaway Road , Savannah
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Investors Association
Members of Starfleet International and The Klingon Assault Group meet twice a month, on the first Sunday at 4 pm. at Books-A-Million and the third Tuesday at Chen’s Chinese Restaurant at 20 E. Derenne Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Call 692-0382, email kasak@comcast.net or visit www.roguephoenix.org. Chen’s Chinese Restaurant, 20 E. Derenne Ave , Savannah
Savannah Area Landlord & Real Estate
Enjoy classes, informal “playshops” and shows on River Street and area businesses. Now accepting applications for new members. 232-7731. Senior Citizens Inc., 3025 Bull St. , Savannah
Savannah Brewers’ League
Savannah Browns Backers
This is an official fan club recognized by the Cleveland Browns NFL football team. Meet with Browns fans to watch the football games and support your favorite team Sundays at game time at Tubby’s Tank House in Thunderbolt. The group holds raffles and trips and is looking into having tailgate parties in the future. Call Kathy Dust at 373-5571 or send e-mail to KMDUST4@hotmail.com or Dave Armstrong at Darmst0817@comcast.net or 925-4709. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr , Thunderbolt
Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States
has a dinner meeting the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6 p.m. at the Hunter Club, Hunter Army Airfield. Call John Findeis at 748-7020. Hunter Army Airfield, 525 Leonard Neat St , Savannah http://www. stewart.army.mil/
Savannah Energy Healers
Metaphysical and spiritual discussions on energy healing work through crystals, plant medicines, aromatherapy and more. Third Tuesday from 7-9 p.m., Southern Hemisphere Metaphysical Books & Gifts, 41 Habersham St. 234-6371. Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St. , Savannah
Savannah Jaycees
for young professionals ages 21 to 39 is a Junior Chamber of Commerce that focuses on friendship, career development and community involvement. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is included and there is no charge for guests. Call 961-9913 or visit www.savannahjaycees.com. Jaycee Building, 101 Atlas St. , Savannah
Savannah Kennel Club
meets every fourth Monday of the month from September through May at 7:30 p.m. at Ryan’s restaurant on Stephenson Avenue. It is an education organization dedicated to informing the public about current events in the world of dogs and those who love them.Those wishing to eat before the meeting are encouraged to arrive earlier. For details, visit www.savannahkennelclub.org. Ryan’s, Stephenson Ave. , Savannah
Savannah Mustang Club
meets the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at J.C. Lewis Ford, 9505 Abercorn St. An open cruisein is held the third Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Kroger/Krystal across from the Savannah Mall on Abercorn Ext. Kenneth Brabham, 772-8362 or Leonard Kantziper at 354-1826. J.C. Lewis Ford, 9505 Abercorn St. , Savannah
Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club
meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club. First City Club, 32 Bull St , Savannah http://www.firstcityclub.com/
Savannah Toastmasters
helps you improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment on Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Conference Room C. 352-1935. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http:// www.memorialhealth.com/
Savannah Writers Network
meets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7pm at Books a Million to discuss, share and critique writing of fiction or non-fiction novels, essays or short stories. A meet-and-greet precedss the meeting at 6:30pm. Melissa Sanso, 441-0030. Books-A-Million, 8108 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.booksamillion.com/
St. Almo
The name stands for Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks are held Sundays (weather permitting). Meets at 5 p.m. at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. (Time changes with the season.) Call 234-3336. Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.caninepalacesavannah.com
Stitch-N’s
Knitting, spinning and crocheting Monday and Tuesday from 5-8pm and occasional Sunday 2-4pm at wild fibre, 409 E. Liberty. Jennifer Harey, 238-0514. wild fibre, 409 E. Liberty , Savannah
Sweet Adeline Chorus
rehearses weekly on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Hopsital’s meeting rooms. Contact vicky.mckinley1@comcast.net. St. Joseph’s Hospital, 11705 Mercy Blvd. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/
The Armstrong Center
The Armstrong Center is available for meetings, seminars, workshops or social events. Classrooms, meeting space, auditorium and 6000-square-foot ballroom. 344-2951. Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. , Savannah http://about.armstrong. edu/Maps/index.html
TriUnity Opportunity Meeting
meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Best Western at I-95 and 204. Learn how to start a business from home. Free. Ask for Chris and Sandy Benton. Best Western, I-95 and Highway 204 , Savannah
Tybee Performing Arts Society
meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the old Tybee school All interested, please attend or send e-mail to ried793@ netscape.com. Old Tybee School, Tybee Island , Tybee Island
Urban Professionals
meets first Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at Vu at the Hyatt on Bay Street. If you’re not having fun, you’re not doing it right. Call 272-9830 or send e-mail to spannangela@hotmail.com. Hyatt Regency, 2 W. Bay St. , Savannah
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671
meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell at 9273356. American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. , Savannah
Westside Toastmasters Club
Dedicated to helping members improve their public speaking & leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday, 6-7:15pm. Guests welcome. http://westside.freetoasthost.org Mighty 8th Air Force Museum, Bourne Avenue , Pooler
African Dance & Drum
Learn the rhythms of West Africa with instructor Aisha Rivers. Classes are held every Sunday - drums at 4pm, dance at 5pm at 607 W. 37th St. $10/class. ayoluwa.org, 844-2582. Rhythms of West Africa, 607 W. 37th St. , Savannah
Argentine Tango
Argentina Tango Savannah group gives lessons Sundays 1:30-3:30 p.m. Open to the public. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. ,
Beginners Belly Dance Class
Classes are ongoing and all ages and skill levels welcome. Sunday. 11:40-12:40am. $10 per class, walk-ins welcome. Nicole Edge, kleokatt@gmail.com or 596-0889. Tantra Lounge, 8 East Broughton Street , Savannah
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.. Life Moves Dance Studio, 10747 Ford Ave , Richmond Hill http://lifemovesdancestudio. 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. Windsor Forest Recreation Building, Windsor Forest , Savannah
Everybody Can Dance
The Highest Praise School of the Arts presents a workshop every 3rd Saturday at 10am for all ages. Free. 927-8601, overcomingbyfaith.org. Overcoming by Faith Ministries, 9700 Middleground Rd. , Savannah
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 , Savannah
Home Cookin’ Cloggers
meet every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Nassau Woods Recreation Building on Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes are being held at this time, however help will be available for those interested in learning. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Dean Forest Road , Savannah
Islands Dance Academy and the Savannah Danse Theatre Adult Ballet technique class, Thursday 10-11:30am. $15 a class or $95 for 8 classes. Men’s technique ballet class ages 12 and up, Fridays 4-5:30pm. $15 a class. Scholarships available. Partnering class Friday 5:30-6:30pm, free for men who take the technique class. Adult Beginner- Intermediate Ballet, 7:308:30pm Monday and Thursday; Adult Hip-Hop in 6 wk sessions. Youth Ballet, tap and jazz classes run during school year. Call 897-2102 for more information. Islands Dance Academy, 115 Charlotte Rd.
Pole Dancing Class
POLE DANCING...for exercise. Learn dance moves and spins while working your abs, tone your legs and arms, a total body workout. Ladies Only! The only thing that comes off is
your shoes. Classes are held Wendesdays at 7:30pm and on Fridays by request. Private parties available. Space is limited call in advance to make your reservation. $70 per month or $22 per class. Please call for further details 912-224-9667 or visit www.fitnessbodybalance. com. Fitness Body & Balance Personal Training Studio, 2209 Rowland Ave, Suite 2 , Savannah
Savannah Shag Club
offers shag music every Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 36 on Victory Drive. American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr , Thunderbolt http://www.legion.org/
Shag-Beach Bop-Etc. Savannah
hosts Magnificent Mondays from 6:30-11 p.m. at Double’s, Holiday Inn/Midtown, 7100 Abercorn St. Free basic shag, swing, salsa, cha cha, line dance and others are offered the first two Mondays and free shag lessons are offered. The lesson schedule is posted at www. shagbeachbop.com and announced each Monday. The dance lessons are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Special cocktail prices are from 6:30-10 p.m. and their are hors d’ouerves. There is no cover charge. Everyone is invited and welcomed into club membership. Call 927-4784 or 398-8784 or visit www.shagbeachbop.com. Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn Street , Savannah
Swing Dancing by Savannah Swing Catz Free lesson and dance every Monday, 7:308pm lesson, 8-10pm open dancing. Tantra Lounge. 2208096, info@SavannahSwingcatz.com. Tantra Lounge, 8 East Broughton Street , Savannah
Swing Dancing by Savannah Swing Catz
Free swing dance lesson and dance every Monday, 7:30-8pm, dancing from 8-10pm. Tantra Lounge 8 E. Broughton St. Free. 220-8096, info@SavannahSwingcatz.com. Tantra Lounge, 8 East Broughton Street , Savannah
The STUDIO
offers Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap and Contemporary. Now accepting applications. Ages 7 and up must arrange a placement audition class. Adult Ballet with Karen Burns is Mon.Thurs. at 11 a.m. and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and Adult Tap with Pat Alley is now signing up. Veronica Niebuhr, 695-9149, www. thestudiosav.com or thestudidosav@aol.com. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Avenue , Savannah http://www.thestudiosav.com/
Two to Tango - Savannah Tango Group
Learn the dance while having fun Sundays from 1:30-3:30 at the Doris Martine Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. $2 per person. Call 925-7416. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd , Savannah
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 , Savannah
Events Tacos on Tuesdays
All you can eat tacos for $5 every Tuesday, 6-9pm. Bar available. Open to everyone. 3986732 or 354-5515. American Legion Post 184, 1 Legion Dr. , Savannah
The Market at Trustees Garden
Events vary from week to week, but can include a farmer’s showcase, organic gardening presentations, films and more. When: Every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Where: Charles H. Morris Center. Cost: Free. Info: 443-3277, www.trusteesmarket.com.
Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad Street , Savannah http://www.charleshmorriscenter. com
Who Wants to Kill a Millionaire?
A performance that lets the audience solve the crime. The cost includes the show and a choice of three dinners. When: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Seating begins at 7:15 p.m. Where: The Pirate’s House, 20 E. Broad St. Cost: $56.25 ages 13 and up and $37.25 per child, ages 10-12. Info: 898-9021. The Pirate’s House, 20 E. Broad St , Savannah http://www.thepirateshouse.co
Film & Video BLUE Film Fest Family Day
Family street fair with ocean-themed activities. Oglethorpe Square, Abercorn and State Streets ,
BLUE Ocean Film Fest Awards Ceremony
Kristin McArdle Dance, Dan Basta, Celine Cousteau, Sylvie Earle are guests. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. ,
BLUE Ocean Film Fest Childrens Films
Finalists in the kids film competition: Wonder Water Web, Riddle in a Bottle, Dugong and Din, Little Blue. Trustees Theatre, Broughton St. ,
BLUE Ocean Film Fest: Best in Festival ’Best in Festival’ film is screened. Trustees Theater, Broughton St. ,
BLUE Ocean Film Festival Begins
Sponsored by Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary and the Georgia Aquarium, this event brings over 50 of the world’s best ocean films from the festival’s industry competion, along with filmmaker panel discussions. See story and schedule this issue. Various venues between Abercorn and Habersham along Broughton Street, http://www.bluefilmfest. com/
Film: Bloom
Armstrong Atlantic State University’s (AASU) Irish Studies Club will mark Bloomsday 2009 with a screening of Bloom. Bloomsday is an annual celebration among James Joyce fans throughout the world. Adapted from the novel Ulysses by James Joyce, “Bloom” (2004) follows the story of a grieving father, Leopold Bloom (Stephen Rea), his amorous wife Molly (Angeline Ball), and a young writer, Stephen Dedalus (Hugh O’Conor). Gamble Hall 213, 11935 Abercorn Street , http://armstrong.edu/
Psychotronic Films: Farewell Friend (1968)
French action-adventure-crime flick with Charles Bronson and Alain Delon as a mercenary and a doctor who wind up locked inside a bank and reluctantly cooperate on cracking the safe. Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. ,
Psychotronic Films: Sudden Death (1977)
Action flick starring Robert Conrad as a retired soldier of fortune dragged into a turf war between sleazy businessmen. A brutal blast of no-holds-barred brawling, shooting and martial arts. Mature audiences only. Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. ,
Tybee Drive-in: Beach Blanket Bingo
Fundraiser screening for the Old Tybee Post Theatre. North Beach parking lot, Tybee Island,
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 , Savannah http://www. ssomt.com/
Acupuncture for Health
is available Monday thru Saturday at Hidden Well Acupuncture Center downtown. Traditional Chinese medical consultations and treatments are available with Fawn Smiley and Nicole Coughlin Ware. 233-9123, www. hiddenwellacupuncturecenter.com or hiddenwellacupuncture@gmail.com. Hidden Well Acupuncture Center, 318 East Huntingdon Street , Savannah
Ashram Savannah Yoga Co Op
Discounted class prices, open studio time and special events. www.ashramsavannah.com. Ashram Savannah, 2424 Drayton St. , Savannah
Belly Dance for Fitness
Every Sunday from 12:50-1:50pm. $10 per classe, walk-ins welcome. Nicole Edge 5960889, kleokatt@gmail.com Tantra Lounge, 8 East Broughton Street , Savannah
Cardiorespiratory Endurence Training
will be offered by Chatham County Park Services for persons 18 and up at Tom Triplett Park on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 8-9 a.m. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and will be required to sign a waiver form before participating. All classes are free. Call 652-6780 or 965-9629. Tom Triplett Community Park, U.S. Highway 80 West , Pooler
Center for Wellbeing Hatha Yoga classes
are offered Monday and Wednesday from 5:306:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 819-6463. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org
Crossfit Hyperformance
meets mormings at 6:30am at Crossfit Hyperformance. Visit www.crossfirhyperformance. com. or call Jennifer at 224-0406 or Drew at 541-0530. Crossfit Hyperformance, 904 E 70th Street , Savannah
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 912-224-9667. www.bodybalance.com. Fitness Body & Balance Personal Training Studio, 2209 Rowland Ave, Suite 2 , Savannah
Fitness Classes at the JEA
Spin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary. Call for days and times. 355-8111. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.savj.org/
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga with Mary Ann is offered Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Participants must be 18 or older. Mat and blanket are required. Limited to 12 participants. Pre-register at adultenrichment@uusavanah.org or call 234-0980. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah upstairs in Phillippa’s Place. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. , Savannah http://www.uusavannah.org
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visit www.savannahyoga.com. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St , Savannah http://www. savannahyoga.com/
Monday and Thursday from 5:30-6:30pm. Taught by Mahogany. Registration is $40. $20 per month for members and $30 per month for non-members. West Broad Street YMCA, 1110 May St. , Savannah
Ancient Chinese “energy work,” the precursor of Tai Chi. Gentle exercises that relax and energize. Good for seniors or any age group. Sundays. 4pm. Ashram Savannah, 2424 Drayton St. , Savannah http://www.ashramsavannah.com/
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. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/
Reiki can assist in healing the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual bodies, increase connection and awareness with the higher self and the universe. Classes are 1-6 pm at Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St. $200.00. 2346371. Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St. , Savannah
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 , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm
for posture, chronic pain and alignment of body/mind/spirit. Jeannie Kelley, LMT, certified advanced Rolf practitioner. www.islandsomatherapy.com, 843-422-2900. Island Somatherapy, 127 Abercorn Street , Savannah
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 , Savannah http://www.firstcitynetwork.net/
Learn Salsa “Rueda de Casino” style every Wednesday, from 6-7pm Beginner, 7-8pm Intermediate, at the Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. Grace, 234-6183 or Juan, 330-5421. Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. , Savannah
meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 311 E. Macon St. For information, contact Ken at 398-8969. Gay AA, 311 E. Macon St. , Savannah
Kidz Fitness
Ladies Livin Smart fitness club
Learn Kung Fu Today
The Temple of Martial Arts is a Kung Fu school where men and women of all levels of martial arts experience come together to learn the art of Wing Chun and Tai Chi. SiFu Michael, 429-9241, youtube.com “Kung Fu in Savannah.” The Temple of Martial Arts, 407 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Ste B , Savannah
Martial Arts
For ages 7 to adult, taught by S.T. Morgan Wednesday and Friday 5:30-6:30pm and 6:307:30pm. Registration, $40. $20 per month for members and $30 per month for non-members. West Broad Street YMCA, 1110 May St. , Savannah
Men On Weights
Designed for those who want to work out in a group setting with family and friends. For pricing call 898-7714. Spine & Sport, 22 West Oglethorpe Ave , Savannah
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. , Savannah http://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, 1321 Bull St. Infants must be 6 weeks to 6 months, pre-crawling. The cost is $13 per class. Multiclass discounts are available. The instructor is Betsy Boyd Strong. Walk-ins are welcome. Call 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St , Savannah http://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. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/
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. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/
Private Kung Fu Classes
offered at the Temple of Martial Arts, Savannah’sonly Wing Chun and Tai Chi Kung Fu School. SiFu Michael,429-9241, www.youtube. com “Kung Fu in Savannah” . The Temple of Martial Arts, 407 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Ste B , Savannah
Reiki Level II Training
Rolf Method Bodywork
Salsa Classes
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 , Savannah http://www.savannahyoga.com/
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. , Savannah http://www. sjchs.org
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 , Savannah http://www.thesavannahyogaroom. com/
Tybee Island Sunrise Boot Camp
is held Monday – Friday from 6-7am. Park at North Beach parking lot and go over first crossover. Bring a mat. Three days of strength training and two days of cardio. Vicki Lyn, 5963009. No prices at this time, but contributions accepted. North Beach, Tybee Island , Tybee Island
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Effective for everyone, regardless of size, strength or gender. Developed by women, for women, and geared for smaller or weaker individuals to enable themselves to defend against strong or aggressive attackers. Temple of Martial Arts, $75 a month for 12 sessions. 429-9241. youtube.com “Kung Fu in Savannah.” The Temple of Martial Arts, 407 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Ste B , Savannah
Yoga at the Telfair
Savannah Yoga Center director Kelley Boyd guides the class through beginner and intermediate yoga positions while incorporating various aspects of the artwork on display. Bring a yoga mat and towel. Saturdays at 9:45am. Drop-ins welcome. Jepson Center for the Arts, York Square ,
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
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. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/
Gay & Lesbian First City Network Board Meeting
Gay AA Meeting
Georgia Equality Savannah
is the local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 944-0996. Georgia Equality Savannah, 104 W. 38th St. , Savannah
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 , Savannah http://www.firstcitynetwork.net/
Stand Out Youth -- Savannah
A Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the FCN building located at 307 E. Harris St. Call 657-1966, email info@ standoutyouth.org or visit www.standoutyouth. org. First City Network, 307 E Harris St , Savannah http://www.firstcitynetwork.net/
Health Community Cardiovascular Council, Inc.
Control your high blood pressure. Free blood pressure checks and information at the Community Cardiovascular Council at 1900 Abercorn St. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 232-6624. Community Cardiovascular Council, 1900 Abercorn St. , Savannah
Community HealthCare Center
is a non-profit organization that provides free medical care for uninsured individuals who work or live in Chatham County and do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid. All patients receive free examinations, medicine through the patient assistance program and free lab work. Women receive free pap tests and mammograms. Call 692-1451 to see if you qualify for services. Located at 310 Eisenhower Dr., No. 5, Medical Center. Community Health Mission, Inc, 310 Eisenhower Dr., Suite 6 , Savannah
Free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings
are conducted at three locations within St. Joseph’s/Candler. From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:15-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, checks will be offered at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 to make an appointment. Checks are offered every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Smart Senior office, No. 8 Medical Arts Center. No appointment is necessary. Checks
will be offered Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center at 812 W. 36th St. Call 447-0578. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.sjchs. org/1844.cfm
Free hearing & speech screening
Every Thursday morning from 9-11 a.m. at the Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 355-4601. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St , Savannah http://www.savannahspeechandhearing.org/
Free Vision Screenings
are offered to the public Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sam’s Club Optical-Savannah. No membership is required. Call 352-2844. Sam’s Club Optical, 1975 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. , Savannah
HIV/AIDS and STD awareness training
My Brothaz Home, Inc., a local nonprofit HIV/AIDS organization, offers free HIV/AIDS and STD awareness training, risk reduction counseling and prevention case management to individual males and groups of males. Upon completion of the training, a monetary incentive and educational materials will be given to each participant. Call 231-8727. My Brothaz H.O.M.E., 211 Price St , Savannah http://www. mybrothazhome.org/Welcome.html
Hypnobirthing Childbirth Classes
are being offered at the Family Health and Birth Center in Rincon. The group classes offer an opportunity for couples to learn the child birthing process together, while providing a very integral role to the companion participating. Classes provide specialized breathing and guided imagery techniques designed to reduce stress during labor. All types of births are welcome. Classes run monthly, meeting Saturdays for three consecutive weeks. To register, call The Birth Connection at 843-6838750 or e-mail Birththroughlove@yahoo.com. Family Health & Birth Center, 119 Chimney Rd , Rincon http://www.themidwifegroup.com/
Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Clinic
is offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler and Emory. Patients can receive pre and post-operative care at the clinic rather than travel to Atlanta. Call Karen Traver, R.N. Transplant Coordinator, at 819-8350. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/
La Leche League of Savannah
Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm. La Leche League of Savannah is a breastfeeding support group for new and expectant mothers. La Leche League Leaders of Savannah are also available by phone or email for anyone who needs more information. 8979261, www.lllusa.org/web/SavannahGA.html. Family Health and Birth Center, 1692 Chatham Parkway , Savannah
Mammograms
St. Joseph’s/Candler will be performing mammograms to screen for breast cancer in its mobile screening unit Feb. 10 at Largo-Tibet Elementary School;Feb. 11 at the Bryan Counth Health Dept., Richmond Hill; and Feb. 17 at SJC Medical Group, Rincon. For appointments, call 819-6800. SJ/C accepts most insurance plans. Financial assistance is available to women who qualify. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/
Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6pm on the 2nd floor of the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. 355-5196. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225
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Learn to relax through non-religious meditation. Instruction and practice followed by Q&A. Thursdays, 6-7pm. $5. Small World Therapeutic Massage on Whitemarsh Island (next to Jalapeno’s). 897-7979. Small World Therapeutic Massage, 115 Charlotte Dr , Savannah
Memorial Health blood pressure check
are offered free every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at GenerationOne. 3507587. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/
Memorial Health CPR training
FitnessOne provides American Heart Association courses each month to certify individuals in infant, child and adult CPR. The cost is $30. Call 350-4030 or visit www. memorialhealth.com. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/
Pregnancy Yoga
Eight week sessions held on Tuesdays from 6-7:15pm. Helps pregnant women prepare for labor and delivery. $100. Ann Carroll, 704-7650 or ann@aikyayoga.com. Office Building, 7116 Hodgson Memorial Dr. ,
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. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/
Team Savannah Wellness
A group dedicated to imrpoving the quality of lives in the Five Pillars of Health: mind, body, family, society and finances. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday at 5:30pm in the meeting room of The Woods Complex on Hodgson Memorial Drive. 656-2952, www. chaienergy@bellsouth.net. The Woods Complex, Hodgson Memorial Drive , Savannah
Nature and Environment Alligators & Anhinga
Go with Wilderness Southeast and discover secrets of historic rice plantations, and understand the importance to wildlife of maintaining the old rice paddies. Meet at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. Reservations required.
Forestkeeper 1st Saturdays
Volunteers will help evaluate canopy trees in Chatham County. Feb. 7, 10am-noon and every first Saturday of the month. L. Scott Stell Community Park. Free. 233-TREE or www.savannahtreefoundation.com. L. Scott Stell Community Park, 195 L. Scott Stell Road , Savannah
Rookery Rambles
Join an expert Wilderness Southeast birding guide and naturalist for this meander through the Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge. Focus will be the communal nesting of thousands of herons, egrets, ibis, anhinga & wood storks. Meet at Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge. Reservations required.
Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Visit the center to discover the Georgia coast. The exhibits and aquariums are home to more than 100 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, corals and other interesting sea creatures. The center offers Beach Discovery and marsh walks. Aquarium hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children, ages 3-16. Senior, military and AAA discounts are available. Call 786-5917 or visit www.tybeemsc.org. Tybee Island Marine Science Center, 1510 Strand , Tybee Island http://www.tybeemsc.org/
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Fall Classes
BB1: Intro to Bridge Mon. Sept. 21, 10am Tues. Sept. 22, 7pm Improving Your Judgment 1: Opening the Bidding Fri. Sept. 25, 10am BB4: Play of the Hand Sat. Sept. 26, 10am
Savannah Bridge Center
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 , Savannah
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A low-cost vaccine clinic for the pets of seniors, students and military offered by Dr. Stanley Lester of Landmark Veterinary Services in partnership with local pet store Tails Spin. The event includes vaccinations for a variety of common pet diseases for $10 each. Tails Spin, 4501 Habersham St. , http://tailsspin.com/
Low-cost Spay Neuter Clinic
with free transport. Vaccines are available. Service is provided 11 counties in Georgia, including Chatham and Effingham, and South Carolina. Call the Spay/Neuter Alliance and Clinic at 843-645-2500 or visit www.snac1.com. Spay/Neuter Alliance & Clinic, 21 Getsinger Street , Ridgeland http:// www.snac1.com/
Savannah Kennel Club
The club meets monthly on the fourth Monday at 7 p.m. from September through May at Fire Mountain restaurant on Stephenson Avenue. Those who wish to eat before the meeting are encouraged to come earlier. Call 656-2410 or visit www.savannahkennelclub.org. Fire Mountain, 209 Stephenson Ave , Savannah
St. Almo
The name stands for Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks are held Sundays (weather permitting). Meet at 5 p.m. at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. Time changes with season. Call for time change. Call 234-3336. Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www. caninepalacesavannah.com
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The Oatland Island Wildlife Center offers a 2-mile Native Animal Nature Trail that winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland and salt marsh habitats, and features live
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Readings & Signings Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club
meets the last Sunday at 4 p.m. at the AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm
Susan Johnson Book Signing
The author of ‘Spirit Willing: A Savannah Haunting’ signs copies of the novel. Byrd’s Key Lime cookies and Peach Iced Tea will be served. Hyatt Hotel, 2 W. Bay St. ,
Tea time at Ola’s
is a new book discussion group that meets the fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 E. Bay St. Call Beatrice Wright at 652-3660. Bring your ideas and lunches. Tea will be provided. 232-5488 or 652-3660. Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 E Bay St , Savannah http://www.liveoakpl.org/
Religious & Spiritual Calling All Christians
Open prayer will be held the second Thursday of the month from 4-4:20 p.m. at the Forsyth Park fountain. Call Suzanne at 232-3830. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St , Savannah
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. Christ Church, 28 Bull St. ,
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 , Savannah http://www.oglethorpemall.com/
DrUUming Circle
is held the first Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah on Troup Square at Habersham and Macon streets. Drummers, dancers and the drumcurious are welcome. Call 234-0980 or visit uusavannah.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. , Savannah http:// www.uusavannah.org
Introduction to (Vipassana) Mindfulness Meditation
An ongoing class for beginners and experienced practitioners that offers a weekly interactive talk on the foundations of the practice of Mindfulness Meditation, followed by a period of meditation. Mondays 6-7:30pm. 307 E. Harris St. Drop-ins, $14, 8-week package $80. Rev. Fugon Cindy Beach. 429-7265 or cindy@ alwaysoptions.com. Mindfulness Meditation, 307 E. Harris St. ,
Live Web-streaming
Attend church from home Sundays at 9 and 11am with Pastor Ricky Temple and Overcoming by Faith Ministries. Log onto www. overcomingbyfaith.org, click ’Watch Now’. 927-8601. Overcoming by Faith Ministries, 9700 Middleground Rd. , Savannah
Metaphysics For Everyday Self-Mastery
A series of metaphysical/New Thought classes at The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, 619 W 37th St., Mondays 8pm, with Adeeb Shabazz. $10 suggested donation, 1-877-4948629, www.freedompathonline.org, freedompath@yshoo.com. The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, 619 W 37th St. , Savannah
Midweek Bible Study
Midweek Bible Study is offered every Wednesday at noon at Mont-
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is served at each meeting. Visit http://men. meetup.com/46/ or contact Mike Freeman at 441-0328 or Dicky Trotter at 665-4488. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. , Savannah http://www.uusavannah.org
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 , Savannah http://www.wbumc.org/
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. Spiritual Tapas offers something different every Saturday at 6:15 p.m.: spiritual movies, discussion groups, guided meditations, great music and all things metaphysical. www.unitysavannah.org Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd , Savannah http://www.unityofsavannah. org/
Music Ministry for Children & Youth
Nicodemus by Night
An open forum is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 223 E. Gwinnett St. Nicodemus by Night, 223 E. Gwinnett St. , Savannah
Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)
Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) meet Sundays, 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 W. President St., Savannah. Call Janet Pence at 247-4903. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St , Savannah http://www.trinitychurch1848.org/
Realizing The God Within
A series of Metaphysical/New Thought classes presented by The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, featuring metaphysical minister and local author Adeeb Shabazz. Mondays at 8pm. The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, 619 W 37th St. , Savannah
Unity of Savannah
Women’s Bible Study
Call 350-3438 or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/
An introductory class every Thurday at 7pm at Southern Hemisphere Metaphysical Books, Gifts & More, 41 Habersham St. $15. 234-6371. Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St. , Savannah
Bariatric/Gastric Bypass Support Group
Support Groups
Cancer support group
Abstinence Program
The Savannah Zen Center
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. Ranicki Chiropractic Complex, 1147 W. Highway 80 , Pooler
ADD and Behavior Support Group
Located at 307 E. Harris St. Soto Zen Meditation offered weekday mornings 7:30-8:30am; Tuesday evenings 6-6:30pm with Study Group following from 6:30-7:30pm; Friday evenings from 6-6:30pm. Sundays from 9-10:30am which includes a Dharma talk. Donations accepted. Rev. Fugon Cindy Beach, 429-7265, cindy@alwaysoptions.com. The Savannah Zen Center, 307 E. Harris St. , Savannah
Al Anon Family Groups
Liberal religious community where different people with different beliefs gather as one faith. Sunday, 11 am, Troup Square Sanctuary. 234-0980, admin@uusavannah.org or www. uusavannah.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. , Savannah http:// www.uusavannah.org
Unitarian Universalist Men’s Group
An opportunity to meet with men and as a group explore men’s spirituality while offering social support in a safe atmosphere. Meets weekly to discuss a predetermined topic. Also plans outside activities or participates in activities as a group. Refreshments or dinner
Bariatric Surgery Post-Operative Band Support Group
at the Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers. Call 447-5711 or Wesley Community Center, 1601 Drayton St , Savannah http://www. wesleyctrs-savh.org/
A sllent witness for peace that will be held in Johnson Square the fourth Sunday of every month from 1-2pm until the occupation ends. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Social Justice and Action Committee. 224-7456, 231-2252, 234-0980, uusavannah.org Johnson Square, Bull & Abercorn Sts. , Savannah
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Backus Children’s Hospital Support Group for Parents of Children with Bleeding Disorders
Wicca 101
Stand for Peace
Services begin Sunday at 11 a.m. at 707 Harmon St. Coffee and discussion follow each service. Religious education for grades 1-8 is offered. For information, call 233-6284 or 786-6075, e-mail UUBC2@aol.com. Celebrating diversity. Working for justice. Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church, 707 Harmon St. , Savannah
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 3505616. Backus Children’s Hospital, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/backus
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 , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/backus
Hope House of Savannah provides support for students between the ages of 13 to 19. Snacks and transportation provided. Call 236-5310. Hope House of Savannah, 214 E. 34th St. , Savannah
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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. Goodwill Industries, 7220 Sallie Mood Dr. , Savannah
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 , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/ 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. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah
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. Youth Futures Family Resource Center, 705 Anderson St. , Savannah
Children’s Grief Groups
Meetings for families and friends of alcoholics are held every Monday at 5:30pm and Saturday at 11am. Melissa, 844-4524. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave , Savannah http:// www.fpc.presbychurch.net
Open, drop-in support groups for children ages 6-17 who have experienced a loss by death. Meets Tuesdays 6-7pm at Full Circle, a Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. 303-9442. Full Circle Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. , Savannah
meets every second Monday at 10am at the Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Call Tara Redd and Lauren Dutko at 631-0675. Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. , Savannah
Open to families of children or adults with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities. Meets monthly at 1211 Eisenhower Drive. 355-7633. Citizens With Retarded Citizens, 1211 Eisenhower Drive , Savannah
Al-Anon Meetings
Alzheimer’s Association Support Group
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. Skidaway United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway , Savannah http://www. siumc.org/
Backus Children’s Hospital Support Group
Citizens With Retarded Citizens
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. , Savannah http://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,
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. Savannah Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson B;vd. , Savannah
Debtors Anonymous
meets Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, 225 W. President St. in the third floor New Beginnings Room. Enter on President Street through the left-hand set of glass doors between Whitaker and Barnard streets. Arrive early, as the entry doors are locked promptly at 5:30 p.m. For information, e-mail DAsavannah@yahoo.com. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St , Savannah http://www.trinitychurch1848.org/
Depressive/Manic support group
Open to persons diagnosed with depression. Meetings are held in classroom B in the Surgery Center Building of Memorial Hospital every Tuesday at 7 p.m. 920-0153 or 927-2064. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/
Divorce Recovery Group
for men and women dealing with the pain and shock of divorce. For more information or to sign up, call Paula Morris,353-2808. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave , Savannah http://www.fpc.presbychurch. net
Domestic violence community support group
SAFE Shelter provides a domestic violence support group every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Building at 325 Bull St. Call Brenda Edwards, 629-8888. Senior Citizens Inc., 3025 Bull St. , Savannah
Fibromyalgia support group
meets the second Thursday from 5:306:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St.. 819-6743. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah http://www. sjchs.org
Gray Matters Brain Injury Support Group
is for trauamtic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. It meets the third Thursday at 5 p.m. in the gym at The Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial University Medical Center. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/
Grief 101
A 7-week educational group offering support and coping tools for adults who have experienced a loss by death. Meets Tuesdays 6-7pm at Full Circle, a Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. RSVP to 303-9442. Full Circle Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. , Savannah
Hope House
provides housing and support services such as life skills, resources and referrals, follow-up care and parent-child activities funded by DHR Promoting Safe and Stable Families. Please call 236-5310 for information. Hope House of Savannah, 214 E. 34th St. , Savannah
Huntington Disease Support Group
meets the last Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Heart and Lung Building at Candler Hospital, second floor, Room 2. Call Sandra at 9640455. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah http://www.sjchs. org
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Keeping hope alive while living with cancer
meets the fourth Monday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Women’s Services Conference Room at the Center for Advanced Medicine at Memorial Health. Call 350-7845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/
KidsNet Savannah Parent Support Group
meets on the first Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at the Department of Juvenile Justice Multi-Purpose Center, 1149 Cornell Ave. Call Carole Kaczorowski at 598-7001, Lorr Elias at 351-6375 or Bruce Elias at 644-5916. Department of Juvenile Justice Multi-Purpose Center, 1149 Cornell Ave , Savannah
Koolostomy Accessories
is a support group open to anyone who has an ostomy and their loved ones. Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/
Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group
For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Call Jennifer Currin, 350-7845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/
Living without Violence
The SAFE Shelter offers free drop-in counseling to anyone who is in an abusive relationship. Meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Education Building at Whitaker & McDonough St. 2349999. First Baptist Church of Savannah, 223 Bull St. , Savannah
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Lung Cancer Support Group
Lung Cancer Support Group is for families who are going through lung cancer treatment and survivors of lung cancer. It meets the fourth Thursday of the month at the Lewis Research Center Pavilion from 5-6 p.m. Call Kay Denham at 651-5712.. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah
Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. on the second floor of the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. 355-5196. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah
Memorial Health POPPS! Group
for children with cancer and their parents and caregivers. Call Donna at 350-5616. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/
Memorial Health PRIDE Bleeding Disorders Support Group
Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.
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ARIES
(March 21–April 19) So you’re trying to tell me that the way out is the way in. Is that right? And that the “wrong” answer just might be the right answer? And that success, if it makes an appearance, will most likely happen by accident? I don’t know, Aries. It’s tricky to get away with this upside–down approach to life unless you have a lot of discipline and yet also don’t take yourself too seriously. You’ve got to be both rigorous and flexible –– a stickler for detail and a master of improvisation. I do suspect you’re up for the challenge, but what do you think?
TAURUS
(April 20–May 20) In an interview, musician Attiss Ngoval told the *San Francisco Chronicle* that he’d want the superpower of X– ray vision “IF and ONLY IF I could use it to see people naked under their clothes. I don’t want it if all I see is skeletons.” That’s a good standard for you to keep in mind during the coming weeks, Taurus. I definitely think you’ll have an ability to see deeper into the multi–layer levels of reality than you’ve had in quite some time. But your challenge will be to employ that gift to explore sights that are really interesting and useful to you, not just everything and anything that’s usually hidden.
GEMINI
(May 21–June 20) My astrological charts suggest that your immediate future is wide open –– so much so that it’s difficult to predict which scenarios are more likely than all the others. This might mean that your free will is especially free right now. But in the interest of giving you something specific to grab on to, I’ll name a few of the myriad possible scenarios. 1) A self–styled anarchist scholar, heir to the fortune of a famed Japanese anime artist, will invite you to a sushi feast at a speakeasy club called “Planet Mars” to discuss the Theory of Everything. 2) A clownish saint with a tattoo of a cobra swallowing the Earth will get you high by sniffing the pimple medication Clearasil, and then
tell you a secret about who you were in one of your past lives. 3) A familiar stranger will hand you a Cracker Jack toy and whisper, “Are we never going to see each other again? Or will we get married tomorrow?”
CANCER
(June 21–July 22)
your number just lost it. Find out the details, and take advantage. If that’s not enough to keep you busy, I’ll clue you in to the fact that a cool fool only recently realized you have something that he or she wants. Find out who and what, and exploit the possibilities. (P.S.: I should also mention that there’s a wild thing out there who would love to lick your hand. Find out why, etc.)
In honor of the karmic clean–up phase of your astrological cycle, I invite you to do the following exercise: Imagine a pit in the middle of a desert that holds everything you’ve ever used up, spoiled, and outgrown. Your old furniture is here, along with stuff like once–favorite clothes, CDs, and empty boxes of your favorite cereal. But this garbage dump also contains subtler trash, like photos that capture cherished dreams you gave up on, mementoes from failed relationships, and symbols of defunct beliefs and self–images you used to cling to. Everything that is dead to you is gathered here. Got that vision in your mind’s eye? Now picture yourself dousing the big heap of stuff with gasoline and setting it on fire. Watch it burn.
“The formula ‘two and two make five’ is not without its attractions,” said Dostoevsky. I believe you’ll benefit from embracing that perspective in the coming week, Libra. Transcending logic will be your specialty, especially if you do so with a spiritual gleam in your eye. Being a little crooked could awaken sleeping wisdom within you, as well as boost your life force and enhance your physical attractiveness. So please follow any hunches you have that inspire you to stop making so much sense. Explore the pleasures of using imaginative flair in your search for the truth.
LEO
SCORPIO
This would be a good time to activate your sleeping potentials by chanting positive declarations about your relationship to what you need. Instead of typical New Age affirmations, however, I think you’ll benefit from something edgier and more poetic. That’s why I’m offering you the statements below. They were originally written by Andrea Carlisle for use by spiders. Say the following several times a day: “I am now receiving many fine fat flies in my web. My web is strong and masterful. My web is irresistible to all the attractive creatures I like to nibble on. I am amazingly clever and extremely popular. Even now, hundreds of juicy tidbits are headed towards my web.”
A lesbian reader who calls herself “Speedy Slow–Hand” wrote to me asking for advice. She explained that she keeps getting obsessed with the half–feral amazons whom her intense Scorpio self lusts after, and this causes her to miss making contact with the warm, nurturing women her softer side craves. Is it better to have someone to run the race with, she asked, or someone to massage her feet after the race? Whether or not you yourself are in the hunt for love, Scorpio, I think her testimony is an apt metaphor for your current dilemma. Should you go with the choice that makes your spirit burn with pungent excitement, or should you opt for what feeds your soul with rich relaxation? I would like to suggest that there’s at least a 30 percent possibility you could have both.
(July 23–Aug. 22)
VIRGO
(Aug. 23–Sept. 22) A talent scout who has the power to change your course is drawing closer and closer. Find out why, and capitalize on it. Meanwhile, a chameleon who has always had
LIBRA
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)
Of the 190 short films the Three Stooges made for Columbia
Pictures, only five actually had pie fights. However, those classic scenes sum up all there is to know about the mythic meaning of pie fights, as well as the needs they address and the techniques involved. I urge you to study up on the Stooges’ teachings concerning these matters –– and put them to immediate use. Nothing could be more effective in dealing with stalled negotiations, convoluted mind games, superficial exchanges, excessive gravity, and bureaucratic slowdowns than a righteous pie fight. You can find a Youtube clip of a Three Stooges pie fight here: tinyurl.com/yvv8hm.
CAPRICORN Dec. 22–Jan. 19)
Some people use sly intelligence rather than mindless rage to escape limitations that have outlived their usefulness. Do you know any? If so, soak up their influence. You could use some inspiration and counsel as you make your own break for freedom. The best way to ensure that your liberation will be permanent, not just a temporary reprieve, is to go about it with humor and subtlety and humility.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20–Feb. 18) Writing in *Earthwatch* magazine, Anne Marcotty Morris rhapsodized about her trek into Brazil’s rain forest. The jungle is a fecund place, she said: “Several barbed seeds that had attached themselves to me on our walk into the forest had sprouted by the time we walked out.” These fast–growing seeds happen to be an apt metaphor for the state of your psyche, Aquarius. You’re a hotbed of lush fertility. Given that fact, I advise you to be very discriminating about which influences you give your attention to. Whether they’re good or bad, empowering or corrosive, they will grow fast.
SET Focus is a program to encourage Sickle Cell patients ages 11 to 18 and their parents and caregivers to learn more about Sickle Cell disease. For information, call Saundra at 350-3396. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http:// www.memorialhealth.com/
Mommy and Me: Life With Your Little One
is a support group that meets the first Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Candler Professional Building, Room 508A, 5354 Reynolds St. Call 819-6171 for information. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/
Multiple Sclerosis support group
discusses topics that are relevant to anyone with a debilitating disease every fourth Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave. at Montgomery Cross Roads. 355-1523. St James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave , Savannah
Muscular Dystrophy support group
meets Jan. 28, April 19, July 19 and Oct. 18 from noon to 1 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. 354-9576. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah http://www. sjchs.org
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
meets the third Sunday from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Education Building, Room 226. 351-7035 or 353-7143. Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. , Savannah http://about. armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html
Overcoming the Stigma of Seizure Disorders
meets the fourth Thursday at the Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church at Abercorn and Gordon streets. A free story/coloring book, I’m Feeling Just Ducky!, is available for children to better explain seizure activity.. Call Pam Steadman at 233-1006. Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.wesleymonumental.org/
Overeaters Anonymous
meets Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Melissa, 844-4524. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave , Savannah http://www.fpc. presbychurch.net
Overeaters Anonymous
meets Fridays, 6:30pm. Melissa, 844-4524. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd , Savannah http://www.unityofsavannah.org/
Pancreatic Cancer Support Group
Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/
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PISCES
This is a support group for parents of children with bleeding disorders. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/
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meets quarterly, March 24, June 16, September 15 and December 15, Noon, Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung Bldg. 5356 Reynolds St. 692-2032. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org
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Sarcoidosis support group
Savannah Chatham Truancy Intervention Project
meets the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 428 Bull St. in the United Way Building. The project can educate you regarding the new truancy law and how it impacts
Self help women’s group
Members help each other with the support of therapist Dr. Patricia English who guidea the group to stop hurting themselves and get healthy. All women who cut themselves or eat too much or too little are welcome. 335 2508.
Senior Citizen’s Inc. Alzheimer’s Support Group
This monthly support group is for families of persons suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia and is held the second Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Ruth Byck Adult Day Care facility, 64 Jasper St. Call ahead to reserve a seat. Call Stacey Floyd at 2360363. Ruth Byck Adult Day Care Center, 3025 Bull St , Savannah
Spinal Injury Support Group
meets every third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial Health. For information, call Jami Murray at 350-8900. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/
Spouse/Life Partner Grief Support
An open, drop-in support group for adults. Meets Thursdays from 11am-12:30pm at Full Circle, a Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. 303-9442. Full Circle Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. , Savannah
St. Joseph’s/Candler Cancer Survivors Walking Group
will meet every Monday at 9 a.m., except holidays and if the weather permits, at the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. The walking group is open to anyone living with, through or beyond a cancer diagnosis and their support person or persons. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Call 819-5723. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah
St. Joseph’s/Candler Emory transplant support group
The group meets every other month, Jan. 12, March 9, May 11, July 13, Sept. 14 and Nov. 9, in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. For information, call Karen Traver at 819-8350. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org
Stroke Support Group
Speak with someone who has survived a stroke, who will listen and understand stroke patients’ experiences. Groups meet in three locations -- every Tuesday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave.; every Friday from 10-11 a.m. at Savannah Speech and Hearing, 1206 E. 66th St., (call Jane Medoff at 355-4601); and every third Thursday of the month from 4-5:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 1 W. Ridge Rd. on Skidaway Island. Call Ann Farr at 598-1766 or Shirley Nack at 598-7047. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave , Savannah http:// www.fpc.presbychurch.net
Team Hope Pancreatic Cancer Support Group’
is for people with a strong desire to help raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and support families going tghrough it. For information, call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/
The Savannah Parkinson’s Support Group
meets the first Thursday of the month from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. Call 355-6347 or 238-4666. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://
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Transitions Grief Support
An open, drop-in support group for adxults who have experienced a loss by death. Meets Tuesdays from 6-7pm at Full Circle, a Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. 303-9442. Full Circle Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. , Savannah
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Troup Square Al-Anon Family Group
A support group for friends and family of alcoholics, with special attention to issues of adult children of alcoholics. 495-9758 or www. al-anon.alateen.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. , Savannah http://www.uusavannah.org
United Way’s First Call for Help
Telephone information & referral service that provides expertise and relief to individuals and families in need, with a database of more than 500 agencies and organizations. 651-7730. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St , Savannah http://www.uwce.org/
Victim-Witness assistance program
is for families of murder victims. The meetings are at 6 p.m. in the Chatham County Courthouse on Montgomery St. third Thursday of each month. 652-7329. Chatham County Courthouse, 133 Montgomery St , Savannah http://www.statecourt.org/
Wheeze busters
is an asthma support group for children that meets in the Rainbow Room at The Children’s Place at Candler Hospital. Call 921-3368. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/
Theatre Who Wants to Kill a Millionaire?
A performance that lets the audience solve the crime. The cost includes the show and a choice of three dinners. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at The Pirate’s House, 20 E. Broad St. Cost: $56.25 ages 13 and up and $37.25 per child, ages 10-12. 898-9021. The Pirate’s House, 20 E. Broad St , Savannah http://www.thepirateshouse.co
Volunteers Adult Literacy Program
Volunteers are needed to work with adults through the Adult Literacy Program at St. Joseph’s/Candler’s St. Mary’s Community Center. The program runs weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon at 812 W. 36th St. in Cuyler-Brownsville. Volunteers with strong skills in math, science, social studies, language arts, reading and writing are needed. Call Shenita Ferguson at the center at 447-0578. St Mary’s Community Center, 812 W 36th St , Savannah http://www. stjosephs-candler.org/body.cfm?id=401& oTopID=401
American Red Cross needs volunteers
The Chatham Branch of the Savannah Red Cross needs volunteers. Call Mark Stall at 6515352 or send e-mail to stallm@savannahredcross.org. Savannah Red Cross, 906 Drayton Dr , Savannah http://www.savannahredcross.org/
America’s Second Harvest Food Bank needs volunteers
to sort, clean, & shelve salvaged foods from reclamation centers where bent cans or crumpled boxes of nutritious food is sent. Apply as soon as possible. 912-236-6750 ext 109. America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, 2501 E. President St , Savannah http://www. helpendhunger.org
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1 Tycho’s friend, in the webcomic “Penny Arcade” 5 Walk nervously 9 Flair 14 Neighbor 15 Takes drugs 16 Thin as ___ 17 Where the siblings from “Beverly Hills, 90210” shop? 19 Sound necessary to get “high”? 20 Cold War Soviet grp. 21 “___ no mountain high enough...” 22 Status if you do or don’t? 23 Kingdom that doesn’t accept credit cards? 25 Rock singer Jackson 28 Kimono sash 29 Vampire-like female 30 Drive-___ 32 Class with Bunsen burners: abbr. 36 Barn-raising and butter-churning all out of whack? 39 “Splish Splash” spot 40 Any female, to a typical Jerry Lewis character 41 Will figures 42 Skosh 43 Pirate 44 Part of being red in the face? 50 Fluffy ducks 51 O.K. Corral figure Wyatt 52 Absurd ending? 55 Giant with a posse 56 Class with a shoe-shining lab? 58 First “Blue’s Clues” host 59 Switch out 60 Flair 61 They may go flat outside a flat 62 “We have met the enemy, and he ___” (“Pogo” quote) 63 TV warrior born in Amphipolis
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Coastal Pet Rescue
Foster parents are needed. A volunteer coordinator is needed, as are vet techs with microchipping experience, Pet Expo volunteers, fundraiser volunteers, a PR/marketing coordinator, a trainer/behaviorist and Adoption Day volunteers. Fill out an online application at www.coastalpetrescue.org. Coastal Pet Rescue, PO Box 30462 , Savannah http://www. coastalpetrescue.org/
Community Cardiovascular Council
is looking for medical volunteers to check blood pressures for our walk-ins. Anyone interested in a few hours a week please call Sydney Oetgen at 236-7666. Community Cardiovascular Council, 1900 Abercorn St. , Savannah
Community Health Mission
This non-profit organization is looking for volunteer nurses, doctors, nurses practitioners and development/fundraising volunteers to work at the center, which provides free medical care for working uninsured individuals. Volunteers are needed to call patients to remind them of appointments, reception, financial screening, pulling charts and more. Flexible schedule. Apply by mail to: Community Health Mission, Inc. Attn: Dr. Miriam Rittmeyer, 310 Eisenhower Dr., Suite No. 6. Savannah, 31406. Fax number is 352-3980 or send email to mrittmeyer@chmsavannah.org. For info, visit www. chcsavannah.org. Community Health Mission, Inc, 310 Eisenhower Dr., Suite 6 , Savannah
First Steps at St. Joseph’s/Candler
Become a volunteer with First Steps and provide support, education and community resources to help parents of newborns establish healthy and positive relationships with their babies. Call 819-6910. St. Joseph’s Hospital, 11705 Mercy Blvd. , Savannah http://www. sjchs.org/
Fort Pulaski Cannon Program
Volunteers are needed to assist with the park’s cannon firing demonstrations. Qualified applicants will receive training in how to safely load and fire Civil War-era cannons. Ranger Ron Calhoun,786-5787. Fort Pulaski National Monument, Cockspur Island , Savannah http:// www.nps.gov/fopu/
Fort Pulaski National Monument
is seeking volunteers. Greet visitors, maintain trails, catalogue historic photographs and assist in the gift shop and more. Volunteers also are needed to participate in the cannon program. Call Ron Grissom at 786-5787 or visit the website at www.nps.gov/fopu. Fort Pulaski National Monument, Cockspur Island , Savannah http://www.nps.gov/fopu/
| Submit your event | email: happenings@connectsavannah.com | fax: (912) 231-9932 | 1800 E. Victory Dr., Suite 7, Savannah, GA 31404 Hospice Savannah volunteer training
Share your memories, military or family stories with a hospice paitient. Special weekend training will be offered the first two Saturdays of February from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Community Education Room, Hospice House, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. Lunch provided. Both seession are mandatory. Contact Beth Logan, Volunteer Services Manager at 355-2289 or visit www.hospicesavannah.org. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr , Savannah http://www.hospicesavannah.org/
Library gift shop needs volunteers
The Friends of the Library Gift Shop at the Bull Street Library needs volunteers for all days of the week and Saturdays. Retail experience is not necessary. All proceeds from the gift shop benefit the library branches. Call Kathy Newman at 652-3661. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St , Savannah http://www.liveoakpl.org
Lifelink of Georgia seeks volunteers
to speak to community groups, pass out information at health fairs and organize awareness-raising events. Potential volunteers include transplant recipients and their families, patients waiting for organ or tissue transplantation, donor families or anyone interested in organ and tissue donation. Call 341-0000. Lifelink of Georgia, 18 Chatham Court South , Savannah
Literacy volunteers needed
Project READ, an adult literacy program, is in need of volunteer tutors who can commit to 2 or 4 hours each week. Call Jodi at Royce Learning Center at 354-4047. Royce Learning Center, 4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd , Savannah http://www.roycelearningcenter.com/
Live Oak Regional Public Libraries
needs volunteers to assist in a variety of ways at its branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. Call Kathy Newman at 652-3661. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St , Savannah http://www.liveoakpl.org
Meals on Wheels
Senior Citizens Inc.’s Meals on Wheels volunteers are responsible for delivering hot, nutritious meals to seniors on routes that typically do not exceed one hour in length. Volunteers may deliver as frequently as they choose and all meals are brought to the area by Senior Citizens Inc. staff. Training and support is provided. Call Darla Cady, volunteer coordinator, at 236-0363. Senior Citizens Inc., 3025 Bull St. , Savannah
Medbank foundation, Inc.
needs volunteers to fill out applications, do data entry, make phone calls, help with filing, process mail and perform other office tasks. Call Holly Smith at 356-2898. Medbank, Savannah , Savannah
New Parent Education Program
The St. Joseph’s/Candler program helps provide new parents with support, education and resource referrals to establish positive relationships with their newborns. To find out how to become a volunteer, call 692-6910. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/
Oatland Island Education Center needs volunteers
Oatland Island Wildlife Center needs volunteers for special events and weekends. Trail Heather Merbs, 898-3980. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd , Savannah http://www.oatlandisland.org/
Odyssey HealthCare
provides hospice services in Chatham, Effingham, Bryan and Liberty counties and is seeking volunteers to assist in providing compassionate end-of-life care. Volunteers may visit patients, help with office tasks or work on special projects. Training, ongoing support and education are provided. Call Edward Minor, 352-8200. Odyssey HealthCare, 5101 Paulsen St. , Savannah
Reading and math tutorial volunteers needed
for elementary and middle school students, Call Tosha Powell, Special Program Coordinator, St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1901 Abercorn St. 447-6605. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.sjchs. org/1844.cfm
Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center
is looking for volunteers to assist residents in activities or just come and visit. For information, call Rhonda Sheffield, volunteer coordinator, at 354-8225, Ext. 243. Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center, 6711 LaRoche Ave. , Savannah
Ronald McDonald House volunteers needed
Caring adults are needed to help in the “home away from home” for the families of hospitalized children. Volunteers also are needed to privde home-cooked meals for families staying at the house. Volunteer internships also available for college students. Nikole Layton, 3565520. Ronald McDonald House, 4710 Waters
Avenue , http://www.rmhccoastalempire.org/
Spanish Oaks Hospice
needs volunteers. Spanish Oaks Hospice and Retreat is located at 8510 Whitfield Ave. Orientation and training are available to all interested volunteers. Call Cyndi HaggertyKrupa at 356-0233. Spanish Oaks Hospcie, 8510 Whitfield Ave , Savannah
Speech and hearing center needs volunteers
to conduct hearing screenings for adults and children. Nurses and retired nurses are encouraged to apply for eye, ear, and dental exams on pre-school children. Flexible scheduling is available. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call Jane Medoff at 355-4601 Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St , Savannah http://www. savannahspeechandhearing.org/
St. Joseph’s Heart Hospital needs volunteers
for guest representatives who would work directly with the Hearth Hospital Clinical Initiatives Director. Their primary responsibility would be to assist families in the waiting room while their family members is having a cardiac or peripheral vascular procedure and acting as a liaison between the family and staff. Call 8193393. St. Joseph’s Hospital, 11705 Mercy Blvd. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/
State Adult Literacy Program Volunteers Needed
If you have good clerical skills, are reliable, can make a minimum 8-hour a week, 3-month commitment, are willing to undergo a background check and want to help provide the best program possible for adult learners of English as a Second Language, call Pauline Goodman at 201-5391 or send e-mail to Charita Boles at cboles@savannahtech.edu. Type “ESL volunteer” in the subject line. Savannah Technical College, 5717 White Bluff Rd , Savannah http://www.savannahtech.edu/
Telfair Docent Program
The Telfair Museum of Art is accepting applications for its volunteer docent program. After completing training, docents will be responsible for leading tours in the Telfair Academy and Jepson Center. Call Sarah Ward, 790-8827. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard Street , Savannah http://www.tefair.org
The Volunteer Center
is a service of the United Way of the Coastal Empire. Call 2-1-1 or 651-7726 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or send e-mail to volunteer@uwce.org. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St , Savannah http:// www.uwce.org/
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Asbury Memorial’s 100th Birthday! 1909-2009 Our sanctuary is undergoing a wonderful renovation! In the mean time, we will be offering 2 worship services in our Social Hall: 9:15 A.M. Service & 11:15 A.M. Service We’re at the corner of Henry St. & Waters Ave. For more info, check out our website at www.asburymemorial.org Come and be renewed, fulfilled, & challenged!
If you are an education major, retired reading teacher or a community resident who is interested in volunteering your time to a reading and math tutorial program for elementary and middle school students, call the AfricanAmerican Health Information and Resource Center at 447-6605. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm
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sf total, 3 bd/2ba, Both houses for $167,900 15 West 41st st. Historic, potential commercial, over 4000 s.f., Must see! $349,900 *************** **** INVESTORS’ SPECIALS 901 West 52nd St. 2 homes, 1 price! Multifamily, 3BR/2BA + 1BD/1BA, Good condition, $1200/mo income. $99,500 Ardsley Park- 305 E. 65th St 2bed/1bath, Ardsley Park, $79,900 1201 East 59th St. 1400 s.f., 3BR, renovations needs completion. $74,900 1903 Causton Bluff 2br/1ba, new electric & windows,wood floors, very nice. $67,900 1232 W. 49th- West Chatham 2 bed/2ba Totally remodeled, wood floors, new tile & kitchen, HVAC & more! PERFECT $64,900. Amber Williams, RE/MAX Savannah. Cell:660-2848 www.savrealtor.com
7301 GARFIELD AVENUE: 4BR/2BA, garage, new carpet, paint and roof. $139,900. 912-663-7691. GA Investment Property. 8605 OLD MONTGOMERY ROAD You don’t want to miss this reasonably priced 4 bedroom 2 bath located in the county off Montgomery Crossroads. $125,000. MIDTOWN Lot on East 58th Street. 55X21. $72,000. Call Vicki at Mitchell and Associates Realtors 912-232-0000 ConneCtsavannah.Com online musiC & events listings, & fine sweetness and Content
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for rent 855 110 GUNPOWDER DRIVE, Whitemarsh Island. 3BR/2BA, great room w/fireplace, 2-car garage. $950/month. Call 507-6262.
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134 W 53rd St2BR/1BA, w/possible 3rd-BR or den, living room, diningroom, w/d conn, CH&A, fenced yard, $750/month $750/deposit. Call:912-660-3924 1418 EAST 57TH STREET Nice 3BR/1BA Home with central heat/air, on quiet dead-end street. Lease option or Section 8. $800/month plus down payment or deposit. Call 507-7875 or 356-5384.
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$560/month. Newly Renovated. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, available immediately! Call 954-696-1425 or 954-442-8677.
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2 BD Cottage. Off street parking. Eat-in NEW kitchen. Fireplace. W/D. Central Air. New paint. Pet OK with deposit. Hardwood Floors. 1 year lease $850./mo +utilities. Available 6/5. Shown by appointment. 912-925-8590 Art PAtrol for the Latest Openings & Exhibits connectsavannah.com
2 Bedroom apt. 301 1/2 West 39th St. Central heat & air. Furnished kitchen, ceiling fans, washer /dryer connections, very spacious! $495/month. Call 912-355-7886 or 667-7347 2BR/1BA APT. Largo Tibet area, Southside. $595/rent $595/dep. No Section 8. Call 656-7842 or 704-3662 2BR/1BA Remodeled mobile home for rent. Central heat/air. Ferguson Avenue, Ennis Mobile Home Park. $550/month plus deposit. 912-507-7414. 2BR DUPLEX for rent. $550/month plus deposit. 1207 East 54th S t re e t , . Ca l l 912-308-7731
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3 bedroom, 2 bath condo, downstairs, Bull River Shoals. $135,000 or Best Offer. Call 663-2340 or 663-6313 3 BEDROOM, 2 FULL Bath Home on Southside. Central heat/air. $975/month plus 975/deposit. Call 912-844-7932
Apartments for rent. 2 bedrooms: Southside, lslands, and Midtown, $400-$750 per month. Hassell Realt y Co. 912-234-1291 Happenings
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BEAUTIFUL 2 bedroom condo for rent, 3rd room can be used for an office. Hardwood-floors, pool, 10 minutes from downtown. 15 minutes from the beach. $850/month. $850/security deposit. 303-0333
Secluded 3BR/1BA, hardwood floors & carpet w/hobby shop. Large yard for garden. $795/month plus dep. Taking applications 912-234-0548
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595 WEST 54th STREET: 2 Bedroom Apartments/1.5 baths, washer/dryer connection/total electric, deposit $630, $630 monthly. Section 8 Welcome. Call 912-232-7659.
313 E. DeRenne Ave. 3 Bedroom brick house, carport, large fenced-in yard, excellent neighborhood. Across from Candler Hospital. Only $975/month. 912-441-4109 between 8am-9pm
3BR apt, excellent condition, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, CH&A, 640 W. 37th st. Section-8 acceptable. $800/mo. 912-233-3945
FURNISHED EFFICIENCY Apt. Great for retired person or single mature adult. Utilities included. No pets, no smoking. $200/week, $200/dep. 912-236-1952.
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BEAUTIFUL 4BR/2.5 Bath Victorian home, located near Downtown. Hardwood floors, wrap-around porch. Available July. $1200 monthly. Call 912-441-3372 or 404-514-1255. COLONIAL VILLAGE: 10517 Sugarbush Road Spacious 3BR/2BA, fenced backyard, CH&A, washer/dryer hookup, very nice neighborhood $975/monthly plus deposit. Call 660-2054 or
3BR/1BA, washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, fenced backyard, 1305 East 57th St. $850/month. Pet deposit required. 912-398-1978
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GEORGETOWN: 3BR/2BA plus bonus, Formal Dining room, Greatroom w/fireplace, community pool, 2 Car Garage. New condition. $1100/month + deposit. Richmond Hill Brigham Lakes 3BR/ 2.5 BA, Dining room, Great room w/ fireplace, community pool, large fenced yard, 2 Car Garage. $1450/month + deposit. 912-727-9028 or 912-308-6691
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2BR, 1Ba, $450/month.
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APARTMENTS *1Bedroom apt, LR, Kitchen, W/D connections $650/month includes water and heat. *2Bedroom apt, CH&A, W/D connections, bath, full kitchen, $650/month. *2Bedroom/1.5Bath, all electric, patio, private parking, $800/month. 912-238-0983
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Section 8 Accepted 2234 Mason Drive Near Bible Baptist. Renovated 3BR/2BA, Approx. 1700sqft, LR/DR, eat-in kitchen, den w/fireplace, play room, sun room, carport, large fenced backyard, inside laundry. $1050/month + Dep. $900. 2211 Pecan Drive Fernwood S/D, 3BR, 1BA, LR, DR, den, fenced yard $850/month + Dep. $800. Pets OK with Approval. References & Credit Check Required on Rentals
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HOUSE FOR RENT! Spacious 3BR, 3-Bath Home for rent at 124 Quacco Rd., Savannah, GA; near the WalMart at Abercorn/204 & Hwy. 17. Extra large kitchen has just been remodeled. Bonus Sun Room w/Fireplace. $1,000/mo. plus $1,000 deposit required. No pets! Sorry, no pictures. Call Coral to set an appointment to look inside or e-mail coral.mckinney@joysavannah.com
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HOUSE, Private: 844 Staley Ave. 2-Bedrooms, no appliances $575/month, 2 month’s rent. APT: 818B W. 47th 2-Bedrooms, appliances $550/month, 2 month’s rent. 820-1/2B W. 47th 2-Bedrooms, recently renovated, total electric $500/month. Call 236-5032. No-pets. LIBERTY CITY AREA 3BR/1BA, hardwood floors, laundry room. Great neighborhood, Safe area. $595/month, $595/deposit. Call 912-484-9000
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Guyton-Effingham Quiet neighborhood, spacious, 3/bedroom, 1.5/bath, living-room, dining-room, large kitchen, large utility, new carpet, 2-car garage. Lg Yard. Storage. $775/month +Deposit. 912-772-3583/ 658-6108 772-3583 HOUSE FOR RENT: 643 West 40th Lane (between Burroughs & Florence). 3 bedrooms with central heating & air. $685/month. Call 912-844-0694 or 508-2397 Who’s Playing What and Where? Check out Soundboard for a complete list of local music events.
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Midtown Guest House. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Huge kitchen. New paint. Central air/heat. Washer/Dryer. Off street parking. Fenced yard. Near Hunter AF, SCAD & hospitals. Pet okay. $775 + deposit + utilities. 912-925-8590 MOBILE HOMES: Available for rent. Located in mobile home park. Starting at $450 per month and up. 912-658-4462 or 925-1831.
for rent 855 NICELY FURNISHED APARTMENT on bus line, private entrance, adjoining bathroom, mini-kitchen, phone, cable, internet, washer & dryer. $145/week $522/month. Other Rooms and Apartments available. Mon-Sat. 912-231-9464. On the Westside off Haslam. RENTAL SPECIAL: 3BR/1BA ceramic tile throughout, central heat/air, total electric. Country setting, large fenced-in yard, washer/dryer connection, stove and refrigerator included. 1/2 off 1st month’s rent. Section 8 welcome. Call for more information, 272-6820 or 844-5996
QUIET COUNTRY LIVING - MIDWAY
20 minutes to Savannah. Newly renovated. Quiet community, 3BR MH, large yard. $650/month. No-Pets. 912-695-2305. RENT: DUPLEX 1219 E. 53RD 2BR/1BA $475/month plus $475/deposit. Two blocks off Waters Ave, close to Daffin Park. CALL ADAM @ 912-234-2726 DAYS/NIGHTS/WEEKENDS SMALL 2BR house for rent on Ferguson Avenue. 2-car carport, utility room $850/month, $850/deposit. Available June 1st. Call 604-5554
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3BR/2BA, great room w/fireplace, TV room/enclosed garage, fenced backyard. $950/month, $950/deposit. Call 844-1825 or 844-1812.
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$179 per week or $599/per month. No Lease. Free Utilities. Full Kitchens. 4912 Augusta Road. 912-966-1212.
4BR/2BA, newly remodeled, fenced yard, nice neighborhood $1000/month, $1000/deposit. Call 844-1825 or 844-1812 SPACIOUS 2BR/1.5BA home on Eastside. Washer/dryer connections, LR, separate DR. $700/month. Section 8 Welcome. Available June 20th. Call 912-228-9074
for rent 855 TOWNHOME: 1600 Habersham St. between 32nd & 33rd St., Savannah. Thomas Square area. Spacious 2BR/1BA, kitchen and living room. $575/month plus $575/deposit. Virtual tour at www.habershamplace.com. Call Adam @ 234-2726. TOWNHOUSE: 100 Lewis Drive. 2-bedroom, 1.5bath two-story townhome. Washer/dryer connections, all appliances. No pets. $600/month, $600/deposit. Call 912-663-0177 or 912-663-5368. UPDATED all brick 3BR, 2BA house on a quiet cul-de-sac. Huge fenced backyard. Walk to shops and schools. Call (912)659-0299 VERY NICE 3BR/2BA doublewide w/new carpet, large shady lot, chainlink fenced yard, CH&A, washer/dryer hookup. $750/month. Call 912-884-5359 or 912-977-1416
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Upscale decor, high traffic. 5206 Waters. $900. Call for details. Frank Moore & Co. 920-8560 Warehouse or Commercial space available. 5400 square feet, office warehouse, easily accessible, large lot. Zoned IL, HASSELL REALTY CO 234-1291
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FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT w/Queen-size bed, TV. New home in new subdivision w/pool and tennis cour t . $150/week. No deposit or lease, no pets or smoking. Call for appt. 234-6892
$79-$99 MOVE IN SPECIAL SOUTHSIDE-EASTSIDE - WESTSIDE New Large Clean Carpeted Rooms, only 2-4 rooms per guest house. Quiet Areas, Bus line. Free HBO. Furnished or Unfurnished. Rooms with PRIVATE BATHROOMS available. $95-$150/Week. Discount for Food Service and Hotel Employees EFFICIENCY APTS 1BR/1BA and 2BR/1BA APTS. w/Living room, refrigerator & stove, all utilities included. No sharing. Weekly $225 with utilities. Monthly $625. No utilities included. No credit check.
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BLOOMINGDALENO DEPOSIT Furnished room in quiet area. Includes utilities, television, washer and dryer, stove, refrigerator, highspeed internet, Comcast cable. Near Gulfstream, I-16 and airport. Shared kitchen and bath. Call 912-210-0144 CLEAN SUPER Nice Furnished Rooms. Refrigerator in room. Central heat/air, HBO, Washer and Dryer. $100-$150 weekly. No deposit. Call 912-507-8733. Read Week At A GlAnce to find the best events this week. connectsavannah.com
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Starting at $125/week furnished rooms w/cable tv,wi-fi, free laundry & off street parking. All utilities included. No deposit required. See online at: http://savannahrooms.cjb.net CALL 912-220-8691
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Includes stove, refrigerator, private bath. Furnished! $180/week + deposit. Call 912-844-5995
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over 20 yrs. Freshly painted Apts $150/wk. Rooms $70-80/wk. Furnished and utilities included. Call 234-9779 ROOM AVAILABLE near SSU and busline. Only serious apply. Employed w/quiet lifestyle, all amenities. $85-$130/week. Call 355-1359. ROOM FOR RENT on the Southside. Ideal for writer or artist. $500/monthly, $200/ deposit. Call 695-3872.
ROOM FOR RENT: Safe Environment. Central heat/air, cable, telephone service. $400/$500 monthly, $125/security deposit, no lease. Immediate occupancy. Call Mr. Brown: 912-663-2574 or 912-234-9177.
ROOMMATE WANTED. Mature professional for 3BR/2BA home. Cable. W/D, Utilities included Berwick Cottonvale area. $395 monthly. Call Ed at 912-234-0854
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$95 to $165 PER WEEK. Refrigerator, Microwave, Cable, TV, Telephone, Central Heat/Air, Washer/Dryer, on the Bus line. 912-272-0285 or 912-398-3241.
ROOMS FOR RENT: Cable, refrigerator, total electric. $140/weekly. EFFICIENCY APT. $150/weekly or $560/monthly. 3BR house $850/monthly. 4BR house $850/monthly. Section 8 Welcome. 912-313-0227
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Nice/clean, furnished rooms, CH&A, kitchen furnished, washer/dryer, cable. Located on busline. $110-$125 weekly. Call: 912-401-1116 912-748-9 710
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Rooms w/microwave, refrigerator, central heat/air, washer/dryer, cable. Star ting at $100/week. Call Eddie or John 912-401-9358 or 412-3069.
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Westside. $85-$130/weekly, Utilities and cable included. Call 844-5655.
SAFE, QUIET, Christian environment in new home. Utilities/cable included. On busline. $120/wkly, $50/deposit. Male Preferred Call:912-484-1347
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cars 910 1990 FORD RANGER XLT, red, $2500. Over $3500 in repairs in the last 12mos. to include new trans., new A/C, new radiator, new water pump, new hoses, new tires, brakes, battery, front seat, headliner, mirror, etc. Call Mr. Dan 912-964-1421 1991 Probe new alternator and new starter, transmission and oil change,new electrical, 4 cylinder, 1 owner. Asking $1200. Call 232-8396. 1999 CHEVY VENTURE MINIVAN, 7-passenger, w/48K miles on rebuilt engine, fully loaded, very clean $2750. Call 352-2281 or 604-4353. Who’s Playing What and Where? Check out Soundboard for a complete list of local music events.
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1999 Toyota Solara SLE 2 door coupe, pearl white, with tan interior, mileage 155, Good condition runs great, KBB retail $6780, Asking $4995 OBO. 912-414-2421 2006 Ford E-250, 45K miles, white. Great work van! Power windows/locks, towing package. Full-ton vehicle. $8700. Call 912-412-0219.
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and more... Call:912-964-2440 FENDER BENDER? Paint & Body Work. Reasonably Priced. Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932. HANDICAP VAN 1994 Dodge Hi-Top conversion van with lift.128,000 miles Runs good.Needs some love. $2200. (912)441-9297 JAPANESE ENGINES/ TRANSMISSIONS. Highest Quality, Imported Direct From Japan. Low Mileage used engines -1 year warranty. Remanufactured engines - 3 year warranty. Fast Delivery 1-866-255-0269 Motorcycles/ AtVs 940 2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON, 100th Anniversary. Low rider. Black, silver and chrome. Wheels were $2K. $10,700. Call 912-247-0967.
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14’ Fiberglass w/double bottom hull. 25HP Evinrude, HD trailer w/guide-ons, console, depth finder, carpeted floor deck, fish compartment, 2 dry compartments, bimini top. Excellent condition. Seller handicapped, cannot use. $1500. 352-7144.
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ROOMS FOR RENT West Savannah Neighborhood. Cable, mini-refrigerator, all utilities included. $125-$150/weekly. Can rent a car with the room with valid license. 507-7174 or 272-4192
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