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is savannah becoming like detroit? PAGE 7 | uproar over lng truck routes, page 8 do fat people choose to be fat? PAGE 11 | City Lights’ Open House reviewed, page 35 sep 15-21, 2010 news, arts & Entertainment weekly free connectsavannah.com

Hear and now Hipsters young and old are spinning it old school at Vinyl Appreciation Night | 9

music Habitat Noise bring their soundscape to the Jinx; Cusses are also on the bill | 38

Local film Do oil and water mix? The Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival explores environmental issues | 46 photo by carly jurach

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Rate Hikes & Our Energy Future

What: Public

forum about utility companies and the future of energy production in the state. Presented by the Sierra Club.

Sept. 16, 7 p.m.

Where: First Presbyterian Church, 520 E. Washington Ave. Cost: Free When: Thu.

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Tiny Tots Consignment Sale

What: A trunk show of quality used children’s

Thursday

wear. Benefits Savannah Children’s Choir.

When: Fri. Sept. 17, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. Sept.

18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: St. Michael’s Epsicopal Church, Waters and Washington

Film: Winter’s Bone

What: A gritty tale about a girl searching for

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her father in the Ozarks. Presented by Reel Savannah. Runs through the week. Times may change.

When: Thu. Sept. 16, 4 p.m. 7 PM, 9 PM, , Fri. Sept. 17, 4 p.m. 7 PM, 9 PM, Where: Victory Square Theater, 1901 E. Victory Dr. Cost: $9/adults Info: www.trademarkcinemas.com

Wright Square Party

What: Cocktails, hors d’ouevres and network-

ing. Hosted by Downtown Business Assoc.

When: Fri. Sept. 17, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Where: Wright Square, Bull and York Sts. Cost: $5/adv, $10/day of Info: wrightsquareparty.eventbrite.com

Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival

ThincSavannah Grand Opening

What: Weekend long event showcases

What: A ribbon cutting for the creative co-

award winning films about underwater life, environment and more. See website for schedule.

When: Fri. Sept. 17, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat. Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Where: Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Cost: Free Info: graysreef.noaa.gov/news/press

working space on Ellis Square as well as the debut of Thinc Art, a gallery space featuring work from local artists.

When: Thu. Sept. 16, 4 p.m.

Where: ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard St. Cost: Free Info: www.thincsavannah.com

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What: Guest performer is Thomas Oliver.

When: Thu. Sept. 16, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Tybrisa/Strand Roundabout Cost: Free and open to the public What: Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning

Organization hosts a meeting to gather input on modifying bridges on US 80 out to Tybee.

When: Thu. Sept. 16, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Where: Tybee Island City Hall, 403 Butler Ave. Cost: Free and open to the public What: Jimmie Holland is a pioneer in the field

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What: Opera in English. Includes works by

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of psycho-oncology, and helps families deal with the psychological impacts of cancer.

When: Thu. Sept. 16, 7 p.m.

Where: Mercer Auditorium at Memorial Health, 4700 Waters Ave. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: memorialhealth.com

Unwinding the Doomsday Clock

What: William Tobey, a senior fellow at

Harvard’s Kennedy School, discusses the threats of nuclear proliferation. Presented by the Savannah Council on World Affairs.

When: Thu. Sept. 16, 8 p.m.

Where: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 N. Fahm St. , Cost: Free for members, $10/non-members Info: www.savannahcwa.org

The annual Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival at the Trustees Theater showcases the best environmental movie-making from around the world

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Samuel Barber, Domenic Argento, Aaron Copland, and Stephen Foster.

When: Fri. Sept. 17, 7 p.m.

Where: Wesley Monumental Church, 429 Abercorn St. Cost: $20 donation

Theater: Frozen

What: Dramatic reading of this gripping tale

Friday

Best of the Birds

What: Join local birding expert Diana Churchill

for a trip to explore shorelines and see local and migratory species. Reservations req’d.

When: Fri. Sept. 17, 8:30 a.m.

Where: Meet on Tybee Cost: $20/person, includes use of binoculars Info: 912/236-8115, wilderness-southeast.org

Blackwater Paddle

What: Basic canoeing instruction, followed by

a trip with a naturalist guide to check out flora and fauna. Reservations req’d.

When: Fri. Sept. 17, 8:30 a.m. 1:30 PM, Where: Meets in Rincon Cost: $45/person incl. boat and instruction Info: 912-236-8115. www.wilderness-southeast.org

about a mother whose daughter goes missing, an American academic researching serial killers and a loner in search of distraction.

Presented by Collective Face.

When: Fri. Sept. 17, 8 p.m., Sat. Sept. 18, 8 p.m.

Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703d Louisville Rd. Cost: $8 Info: www.collectiveface.org

Theater: Hedwig and the Angry Inch What: The tragic comedy musical about a

transgender rock star who escapes from behind the Iron Curtain to pursue success.

When: Fri. Sept. 17, 8 p.m., Sat. Sept. 18, 8 p.m., Sun. Sept. 19, 8 p.m.

Where: Bay St. Theatre, 1 Jefferson St. , Cost: $16-21 Info: http://www.baystreettheatre.org

Saturday

Heart of Savannah 5K

What: Benefits YMCA. Pre-reg required.

When: Sat. Sept. 18, 8 a.m.

Where: Starts north end of Forsyth Park Cost: $35 Info: http://www.ymcaofcoastalga.org

Forsyth Farmers’ Market

What: The Savannah Local Food Collab-

orative hosts this weekly market.

When: Sat. Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Park

Polk’s Saturday Market

What: Featuring a variety of arts, crafts

and specialty foods vendors.

When: Sat. Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Polk’s Market, 530 E. Liberty St.

Wheelchair/Scooter Health Fair What: Wheel chair inspections and

cleanings, food, drinks and info.

When: Sat. Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Living Independence for Everyone, 12020 Abercorn St. Cost: Free

Wild Island and Estuary

What: A motorboat ride through the

Wassaw Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Reservations req’d.

When: Sat. Sept. 18, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Wilderness Southeast Cost: $55/person Info: wilderness-southeast.org

Art Rosenbaum & the Sea Chantey Singers What: Maritime work songs.

When: Sat. Sept. 18, 7 p.m.

Where: Ships of the Sea Museum, 41

MLK Blvd.

Cost: Free

Southeast Choral Arts Festival

What: AASU Singers/ Chorale present

world premiere a cappella work.

When: Sun. Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Where: AASU Fine Arts Auditorium Cost: $6

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When: Sat. Sept. 18, 7 p.m.

Where: Supergoose Sports, 3700 Wallin Cost: $5/adv., $6/door, free for kids

Sunday

Yoga for Peace

What: Savannah Area Teachers of Yoga

Association hosts this event. Bring a yoga mat and beach towel.

When: Sun. Sept. 19, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Johnson Square Cost: $25

Film: Black Dynamite (USA, 2009)

What: This homage to the Golden Age of low-budget “Blaxploitation” films was a smash at Sundance. Part of “Movies Savannah Missed” series.

When: Sun. Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Where: Muse Arts Warehouse (Indigo Arts Center), 703d Louisville Rd. Cost: $7

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What: Guitarist’s battle against brain

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When: Mon. Sept. 20, 7 p.m.

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Howard Paul Quartet

What: Guitarist and band perform as

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When: Tue. Sept. 21, 7 p.m.

Where: Doubletree Hotel, 411 W. Bay St., Cost: Free

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What: Re-enacting history with a bang.

When: Sun. Sept. 19, 11 a.m. 2:00 PM, Where: Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd. Cost: museum admission Info: http://www.chsgeorgia.org

What: Bob Masteller pays tribute

to Satchmo. Part of Savannah Jazz Fest.

When: Wed. Sept. 22, 7 p.m.

Where: Blowin’ Smoke, 514 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Cost: Free Info: www.savannahjazzfestival.org

Low Cost Pet Clinic

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When: Wed. Sept. 22, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Tails Spin , Habersham and 61st St. , Cost: $12/vaccine with $2 benefit local pet rescue Info: http://www.TailsSpin.com

Film: Stop Me Before I Kill (UK, 1960)

What: Little-known suspense drama from Hammer Studios about a race car driver who suffers from violent tendencies after a traumatic automobile crash.

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College Issue: All

the fun begins with a look at how to make your bike riding around town better and safer. by staff 15 Rules of the party 18 All ages venues 20 bands to watch 22 college radio 24 film venues 26 twitter feeds 27 cheap eats 28 diet 30 hope scholarship 32 extra credits

Regular features: 08 city notebook 09 Hear & Now 10 Blotter 11 Straight Dope 12 News of the Weird

Music & culture

If you haven’t already figured it out, this is our annual College Issue. While mainly intended for entering freshmen or for students transferring to a Savannah college or university for the first time, we like to think there’s plenty of enjoyable and informative content in here for any active person in town.

In any case, it’s certainly material you won’t get from any other media outlet in town, whether print or broadcast or online.

Gracing our cover this week is the work of local photographer Carly Jurach, who regular readers will remember from our cover story on her recent “Where the Winged Things Are” exhibit at Muse Arts Warehouse.

Her models for this cover shoot are Cooper Westbrook and Madeline O’Hara.

I want to point out a small change from College Issues of years past. Previously we have made them fairly specifically school-based, i.e., a story about SCAD, a story about Savannah Tech, a story about AASU, etc.

This year we’ve opted for a more broadbased, lifestyle-oriented approach which is more evenly directed at students of any and all local schools.

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And the list of colleges and universities with a Savannah presence is quite impressive. Here they are in alphabetical order: Armstrong Atlantic State University, EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University, Georgia Tech, Saint Leo University, Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah State University, Savannah Technical College, South University, Strayer University, Troy University, and the University of Phoenix.

The Bulldogs even have a presence in the forms of the University of Georgia Marine Extension Service on Skidaway Island, with its Marine Education Center and Aquarium, and the Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens on the southside. Both are open to the public.

I want to offer a personal note of thanks to everyone on our editorial, production and sales staff, all of whom busted their collective butts to

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make this issue really, really shine.

We hope you enjoy it, and best of luck for the coming school year. cs

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Madeline remains annoyed with Cooper, in another image from the cover shoot

by Carly Jurach. No actual books were harmed in the making of this issue.

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7,074 35 Theatre Review 36 Art patrol 42 music 46 Local film 50 Screenshots

Number of meals that will be provided thanks to the “Floating for food” event created by local firefighter Brian Staffor

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Number of offenders/parolees statewide monitored by the Board of Pardons and Paroles

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Number of teddy bears donated to police and fire departments by a cub scout troop in Pembroke

Got an interesting statistic about Savannah? Let us know at letters@connectsavannah.com

Savannah/Detroit comparison on target Editor, I usually read your column when I dine at Vincenzo’s on the southside.

Your column “Bars in the crosshairs� in the Aug. 22 edition struck a nerve with me.

Your mention that Savannah, through excessive regulation and confiscatory taxing, is chasing business out of town rings true. You likened it to Detroit.

I’m afraid your article is the truth, and in time Savannah will mimic Detroit with the corrupt politicians, the decaying infrastructure and the blight of a city that did not learn.

It is senseless to overregulate businesses trying to make it with the excessive taxes demanded for the privilege of setting up shop in Savannah.

Having had a small business in Savannah and having struggled to make ends meet, it frosts me to see City officials take vacations on the taxpayer’s nickel and then, with a straight face, tell the taxpayers that it’s for future business.

What benefit have the last three or four trips produced to put Savannah taxpayers to work with real jobs and real wages? This arrogance is appalling.

Have Mayor Johnson or Mayor Pro Tem Jackson ever owned a small business? This ought to be an inquiry.

I’m talking about a real small business that actually has to produce something in order to get paid. I’m not talking about a government–funded project.

Getting back to the Detroit moniker: Lest we forget, Detroit is a city with a government that missed the boat and raised taxes, and demanded more of small businesses and larger businesses.

A lot of what was made in Motown is now made elsewhere.

Folks left, businesses left, and you had neighborhoods and industrial areas that were abandoned. Crime, drugs and poverty moved into the abandoned areas.

More was promised to the permanent underclass to appease, and soon there was nothing to tax and there were no businesses to tax.

I’ve talked for the last several years about Savannah becoming another Detroit. Many rolled their eyes as it sounded like hyperbole.

Our elected officials are as out of touch with reality as those in Detroit.

It’s a matter of time before the same corruption, greed and chaos is visited upon us.

Most folks in Savannah are not seeing or accepting of this. When they do, it may well be too late.

Who in their right mind wants to start a business in the corporate limits of Savannah? Chatham County is not much better.

It makes little sense to invest your nest egg into an enterprise where the government uses its regulatory powers to invade your bank account for fees, costs and/or taxes to fill its coffers so that the elected few can travel to faraway places and pick up tourist trinkets from their junkets.

Looking at the salaries of non–elected City government officials makes one cry. The City Manager should be paid, but to pay her more than Michael Brown, the former manager who had years more experience, is just ludicrous.

Forget the fancy math, forget the formulas, and forget the canard that we need to pay people. Most folks in Savannah don’t have those kinds of salaries.

There’s little sympathy from a guy trying to make ends meet on 20K a year for a non–elected City employee making nine or ten times as much.

The Mayor and City Council will, by arrogance and disdain for taxpayers, reduce a proud city to being a city known as Detroit East.

It is headed that way and it won’t be too long before small businesses and employees flee to other areas, and the corporate limits of Savannah will house a City government and its minions in a shell of a city with abandoned buildings, abandoned homes and abandoned dreams.

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Proposed truck routes were at the center of heated debate in a recent Council workshop

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City Council workshop are usually low-key affairs held in the morning prior to the regularly scheduled council meeting every other Thursday. Last week’s was different, and not just because it was held a day early. Things got heated, and city officials seem to poised to take on Southeastern Natural Gas over the company’s proposal to bring trucks full of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) through the city.

Southeastern Natural Gas, a joint venture between Atlanta Gas Light and El Paso Corp., plans to route tankers full of LNG along DeRenne Avenue on their way from Elba Island to Atlanta.

The company’s president, Bruce Hughes, opened by apologizing to the mayor and council (never a good sign) for not having come to speak with them sooner about the plans. He said they had all been invited to an open house held at the Elba facility, but no personal

contact had been made.

City aldermen weren’t the only ones slighted by the new business either. Apparently, despite the fact that LNG tankers are not only a hazardous material but actually categorized with Weapons of Mass Destruction by safety officials, Southeastern also had not spoken with the Coast Guard, the chief of the Savannah Fire Dept., first responders or any local hospitals. They have, however, lobbied officials at the state level.

Hughes’ presentation focused largely on heartwarming ideas like “providing alternative fuel to replace oil and diesel in heavy duty trucks,” and described Southeastern as “a startup company,” albeit one run by two of the largest natural gas players in the country.

The science behind LNG took some explaining when it came to the safety side, particularly the fear of a giant explosion. LNG occurs when compressed natural gas is brought to a temperature of 260 degrees below Fahrenheit. It’s transported in double-walled cryogenic tanks (remember that scene in Terminator 2 when Arnold crashes that tanker of liquid nitrogen to freeze the T–1000?

Sort of like that.)

Inside its container, LNG actually isn’t flammable, so there’s no risk of an actual explosion, something Hughes tried to explain.

However, the no–explosion thing is sort of a red herring. If an LNG tanker leaked, the liquid would turn to a vapor that was lighter than air, and would float upward. At a certain point, the vapor and the air would reach a ratio where the vapor was combustible, so while there wouldn’t be an explosion,

there is the potential for an incendiary vapor cloud.

Hughes was quick to point out that there have been “no catastrophic events in 30 years,” and there would be “extensive driver training,” though he refused to say specifically whether those would be company drivers or whether they would be contracted from another firm.

The real bombshell dropped when Hughes was interrupted by Acting City Manager Rochelle Small–Toney, who cited not only the company’s failure to discuss emergency planning with the Coast Guard, but also cited a memo from 2001 (when the Elba Island facility re–opened) from El Paso to former City Manager Michael Brown stating that no gas would be transported by truck.

After that, it was a steady stream of questions and comments from Mayor and Council that left Hughes clearly frustrated (although not as red in the face as BP’s Tony Heyward).

“I’m prepared to struggle against this on principle alone,” Mayor Johnson told Hughes, while conceding that the company would probably get its way in the long run thanks to its lobbying efforts at the state and federal level. cs

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Vinyl Appreciation is all in how you spin it

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classical music will probably be disappointed. Ditto for current pop.

At August’s Vinyl Night I expected DJ Larry Dane–Kellogg’s set to be jazz, jazz and more jazz, since he’s a board member of the Coastal Jazz Association and hosts a jazz show on WHCJ radio station. But his set started out with new wave and “artistic rock”––Tom Tom Club, Brian Eno — and finished with Grand MasterFlash’s classic rap/hip– hop anthem “The Message.”

“Besides soul music, you could argue that Brian Eno is one of the biggest influences at these events,” says Kozel.

“We’ve had people come in and do all country, all hip–hop. This couple from Milwaukee brings ’60s garage rock.”

“Because it’s vinyl, there’s an element of historic preservation,” says Rodgers.

“These are records that might otherwise not get played.”

Before Dane–Kellogg’s first appearance at Vinyl Night in July, he had “stuck my records in the bottom of my closet. I hadn’t played them in years.”

Since then he’s bought a turntable and started playing records at home again.

Lawrence Everett Forbes has attended almost every Vinyl Appreciation night and is a pure listener. “It’s nice to have an alternative space,” says Forbes.

“I’ve wanted to find more of an arts community, more people doing things that aren’t class projects.”

Rodgers’ set began with “Pyramids”

by The Side Effects, a 1980’s Athens band. Next came a dance remix of “Strawberry Fields.”

DJ’s wishing to play a set are often signed up the month before, or by contacting Rodgers in advance, but he and Kozel typically leave a couple of spaces open on the roster for “walk–ins.”

“You get better results if you plan your sets in advance,” says Kozel.

Despite that, for his first set he pulled somewhat spontaneously from “a stack of records I’ve been playing around with. I tend to improvise at the start and the finish.”

If there was an Eclectic Set Award, August’s prize would go to Ernie Hollingsworth, whose typed–on–a–spreadsheet setlist began with jazz piano by Hermann Szobel, followed by The Specials (featuring heavy electric organ of a particular brand, the “Connie,” that Rodgers and Kozel knew by name), then a Doc and Merle Watson tune, and a blues finale by Muddy Waters.

“Some people play their records and leave, but I want to hear what everyone has,” says Hollingsworth.

Does he play a musical instrument?

“I just listen to music, that’s all. I play the stereo.” cs September’s Vinyl Appreciation Night is Sun., Sept. 26 at Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 D Louisville Road, $3 admission.

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It’s a simple idea. One night a month, open the doors of Muse Arts Warehouse from 5–10 p.m., for anyone who wants to play a set of recorded music, or listen to sets spun with great aforethought (or occasionally none at all) by a dozen or so different DJ’s.

It’s called Vinyl Appreciation Night.

Musical genre is wide open. Popular or obscure, danceable or dissonant, the decisions on what to play are made by the DJ of the moment.

The music that’s played has only one common trait–it’s recorded on a vinyl record and gets played on a turntable by a live person, changing records and playing one track at a time. No CD’s. No docking station.

Vinyl Appreciation Night manages to be intense and laid back at the same time. Intense in that the music is played in near darkness in the Muse Arts 100–seat theater space, the volume loud enough that at times the music feels as if it’s coming up through the floor. Black–and–white Buster Keaton movies and sci–fi B–films play on the theater’s movie screen, overlaid with computer–projected red and green dots that pulsed and spun to the beat.

The laid back aura comes from the sense that things at Vinyl Night appear to happen spontaneously, belying the attentive organizing efforts of Vinyl Night coordinators Patrick Rodgers and Keith Kozel. No one announces the name of the DJ or the music played.

There are no breaks between DJ’s or tracks, no format. Attendees, typically 30 to 60 people a night, arrive and depart whenever they wish.

“It started as a conversation between people that DJ,” says Rodgers, Community Editor at Connect Savannah.

“We each had so many records people wanted to play” that don’t always neatly align with what the bar patrons at their various paid DJ gigs want to hear.

At Muse Arts the monthly spin party feels “more open than someone’s home but less erratic than a bar,” says Rodgers.

Despite Vinyl Appreciation Night’s freeform un–format, some customs have emerged. Dancing sometimes happens, and is neither encouraged nor discouraged. Genre is wide open, but listeners hoping to hear show tunes or

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Blotter All cases from recent Savannah/Chatham Police Dept. incident reports

Nothing funny about this week

The PTA at Schuman Middle School called police to report that more than $7,000 had been stolen by a member of the group.

The suspect, Thomasina Smith, was supposed to deposit the funds, which were the sum of dues, fundraisers and other activities. The theft was unknown to the group until the principal received a statement from the bank saying the account was overdrawn. Smith went to deposit the money, deposited about $4,300 of it, then immediately wrote counter checks to herself for the same amount. The PTA has made repeated attempts to contact the woman unsuccessfully.

• Police responded to a suspicious vehicle in the early morning hours. The white vehicle was found stopped at the intersection of Habersham and Henry Streets,

with the driver asleep at the wheel. The 20 year–old driver was about 5 blocks away from his house. Officers attempted to make contact with the driver, who verified that he had been drinking, and had consumed 4–5 beers in the last hour. His speech was slurred and he was unable to stand up without swaying back and forth. A pocket knife he was carrying was logged into the property room. He was cited for driving under the influence and transported to Precinct 2, where the Intoxilyzer 5000 detected a blood alcohol level of .102 grams.

The driver was transported to the CCDC for booking without further incident.

• Animal Control was dispatched to pick up a raccoon in a trap on Mercy Blvd. No one was bitten.

• A man called police to report a series of harassing phone calls from his former girlfriend. The woman had called eight times that day, and “she promised she would make his life a living hell.” The man advised police that he wasn’t supposed to have any contact with the woman after a recent domestic dispute at her residence.

He was advised on warrant procedures and

given a CRN card.

• A hotel property manager called police to complain about theft of services. He said that a couple who had been staying at the hotel for several months had not paid him in a while and now owed over $1,400. The officer spoke to a woman with knowledge of the situation who said that she had made several payments for the couple, and that the owner had wrongfully charged her debit card on several occasions. The officer advised her that the issue was a civil matter. The officer then made contact with the man who’d been staying in the room, who said that he had also made a payment a few weeks ago, but that he didn’t have a receipt to confirm the payment. He also said that he’d been doing work for the property owner without being paid for it. The officer told him that too was a civil issue. The officer told the man that he and his family would have to leave the hotel, but that the owner agreed they could leave their things there until they

could return to move them out. The man, woman and children left the property at the same time as the officer. Both parties were advised on how to handle their civil issues in court.

• Officers were dispatched to a one car accident around 6:45 p.m. The driver had attempted to make a u–turn on Oglethorpe Ave at Fahm St after leaving the bus station parking lot. Travelling at an unsafe speed, the driver turned too far, struck a utility pole and the flipped the vehicle over. EMS responded. A bystander said the driver was unconscious but did have a pulse. EMS transported the driver to the hospital for further treatment. The vehicle was towed from the scene. cs

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People diagnosed as clinically obese are sometimes said to have a hormonal condition that makes them unable to lose weight even if they cut calorie intake to a minimum. Surely if you forced them to exercise while making certain their dietary intake and vital signs were healthy, they’d be slim and trim in a couple years.

In the end, isn’t obesity always in the mind and not in the hormones?

—Guy Scarsbrook There’s no denying your main point: people lose weight when they burn more calories than they consume. It’s the first law of thermodynamics—no matter what you hear about low calorie intake leading to metabolic shutdown, energy must be conserved.

The problem is your assumption that a medical condition is just an excuse.

Sometimes it might be. But not always.

Many medical problems can lead to weight gain, and some of these can legitimately be described as hormonal conditions. One relatively common example is hypothyroidism, which afflicts about five percent of the population. Essentially your metabolism slows down, meaning you’re not converting enough food into energy—fatigue is a frequent symptom. You become less active, and assuming your eating habits stay the same, you gain weight.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, which affects seven percent of women, can lead to weight gain. Many women with PCOS are insulin-resistant: their cells don’t absorb glucose as readily as they used to, and the excess is stored as fat. Insulin resistance, which can lead to diabetes, is a common problem linked to obesity.

But it’s simplistic to say insulin resistance makes you fat. On the contrary, resistance is thought to be the effect rather than the cause of weight gain.

After that, relevant hormonal conditions get scarce pretty fast. Cushing’s syndrome, caused by abnormally high levels of the hormone cortisol, can lead

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to specific types of weight gain including a round “moon face” or a “buffalo hump” of fat on the neck and upper back, but fortunately it’s rare. Human growth hormone deficiency may result in increased body fat, but that’s rare.

Sometimes medications can lead to weight gain. For example, about half of schizophrenic patients and two-thirds of bipolar disorder sufferers are obese due to a combination of illness-related factors and side effects from their antipsychotic medications. Depression can lead to obesity, and so can antidepressants, many of which list weight gain among possible side effects. Those who take corticosteroids for asthma or other problems can put on weight as well. If these people stopped taking the problematic medication I guess they could lose weight, but which would you rather be, fat and happy or thin and sick?

Is obesity genetic? Maybe in part. Research suggests 16 percent of the population has a version of the fat-mass- and obesity-associated gene, known as FTO, that increases one’s propensity to put on the pounds. However, the amount of extra weight attributable to this gene is small, just seven pounds on average.

Likewise, a few overweight folks have problems with leptin receptor genes, which can lead to early obesity by suppressing signals that tell the body it’s had enough to eat. Roughly ten percent of us have an insulin-affecting gene that increases the risk of obesity.

Still, most serious students of the obesity epidemic are lining up with you, Guy: too much shoveled in, not enough burned off. Nowadays it’s easy to get fat—all you have to do is eat what’s put in front of you. The percentage of meals eaten away from home has doubled since 1978; during the same period, restaurant portions have been supersized and average U.S. food intake has increased by 200 calories per day.

In one particularly appalling study from 2006, 193 consumers were asked to estimate, among other things, the calorie content of an order of cheese fries with ranch dressing. Average guess: 869 calories. Actual damage: 3,010 calories.

Today, one U.S. adult in three is obese, more than double the rate in 1980. You can’t blame hormones. Do we chalk it up to the American public’s pathetic lack of willpower? My inner puritan says yes. However, there’s no question that the masses are being hammered by a relentless outside force, namely the ever-present voice asking, “You want fries with that?” cs

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More than a half-million children in the U.S. take antipsychotic medicines and (reported The New York Times in September) “(e)ven the most reluctant (doctors) encounter a marketing juggernaut that has made antipsychotics the nation’s topselling class of drugs by revenue, $14.6 billion last year, with prominent promotions aimed at treating children.” In one psychiatrist’s waiting room, observed the Times reporter, “(C)hildren played with Legos stamped with the word Risperdal” (an antipsychotic made by Johnson & Johnson). (The company, which recently lost its patent on the drug, said it has stopped handing out the toys -- which it insisted were not toys at all but advertising reminders for doctors.)

The Litigious Society

• Three self-described bisexual men filed a federal lawsuit in April against the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance for disqualifying them from the Gay Softball World Series in Seattle in 2008 because they were not sufficiently gay. Teams were limited to two heterosexuals, and when the men’s team won second place, questions were raised about the three until organizers took them aside and asked “intrusive” questions about their sexual attractions and desires. Ultimately, they were disqualified as being too straight. (The alliance acknowledged that it has no standards for judging gayness level, but explained, as a private organization, that it is not subject to federal law.)

• Justine Winter, 17, who was badly injured in a car crash in Flathead County,

Mont., in March 2009, filed a lawsuit in at Fort Bliss, Texas, have been statistically July 2010 against the pregnant driver in greater peril while stateside than while whom she had hit and killed (along with deployed in Iraq. “Being back (home) the woman’s 13-year-old son). However, is what we don’t do well,” Lt. Col. David the local prosecutor has already charged Wilson told The New York Times in July.

Winter with two counts of homicide, During the last year in Iraq, the brigade based on text messages she had sent her lost only one soldier to combat, but in the estranged boyfriend minutes before the previous year stateside, seven were killed crash. “If I won (you),” she texted, “I would and four people died in crimes committed have you ... and I wouldn’t crash my car.” by brigade personnel.

Also, “That’s why I’m going to wreck • Challenging Times for Labor Unions: my car. Because all I can do is f--- up.

(1) At a rally in Washington, D.C., in July denouncing employers who Because I am a terrible person, hire nonunion carpenters, many and I know it.” Also, “Good bye ... my last words.” That was then; of the chanting protesters were 9am class?! nowadays, Winter says the woman nonunion day workers hired by WHAT THE she hit was driving negligently the carpenters’ union to make HELL? and that construction companies the demonstration look bigger, according to a Wall Street Jourfailed to maintain the roadway properly. nal report. (2) In August, Jim • Craig Smallwood of Hawaii Callaghan, a long-time writer on filed a federal lawsuit earlier this the headquarters staff of the United year against the makers of the Federation of Teachers, was fired after trying to organize his colleagues online virtual-world game “Lineage II” for failing to warn him that into their own union local. Callaghan he would become so addicted to said that UFT staff deserve the same playing it that he would be “unable protections as the teachers they repto function independently in usual resent. (A UFT spokesman said most UFT employees are already unionized.) daily activities such as getting up, getting dressed, bathing or communicatCompelling Explanations ing with family and friends.” (He claims to have spent 20,000 hours over five years • The Republican candidate for governor playing.) In August, Judge Alan Kay of Colorado, Dan Maes, explained in declined to dismiss the lawsuit and set it August that he began the campaign supfor trial. porting “green” programs, such as Denver’s innovative “bike-sharing” project, but that Ironies he has rethought his position. Now, he told • Between suicide, murder, assault, reporters, environmental programs are, in drunken driving and drug use, the soldiers reality, plots. “(I)f you do your homework of the 4th Brigade, 1st Armored Division, and research, you realize that (encouraging

people to park their cars and ride bikes in the city) is part of a greater strategy to rein in American cities under a UN treaty.”

• The New South Wales (Australia) anticorruption commission got engineer Don Gamage to admit that he “exaggerated” his credentials to get a series of government contracts. Nonetheless, Gamage was defiant: “If I didn’t exaggerate,” he explained, “the people of NSW ... would have missed (out on) the service and the benefit that I delivered.”

• Bruce Tuck, who confessed in December to a series of rapes in Martin, Tenn., and was sentenced to 60 years in prison, tried to withdraw his confession in June, complaining that he was not of sound mind at the time because, though weighing 275 pounds, he was being held in jail on a “lettuce-only” diet. Thus, he said, he was unusually vulnerable when a detective offered him a bag of chips to admit to the charges.

Civilization in Decline

After an historic site along the lower Jordan River was closed for a day in July for public health reasons, an environmental group, EcoPeace/Friends of the Earth (Middle East), called for a permanent suspension until the governments of Israel and Jordan (on either side of the river) assure that it is safe from agricultural discharge and untreated sewage. Facing sites on the river both claim to be where John the Baptist baptized Jesus, and pilgrims flock to the sites to be baptized, as well. cs By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

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The popularity of bicycling has skyrocketed locally, as a result of both the increasing number of students in town as well as the increasing price of gas. We spoke to several local experts to pass on the best bicycling practices and survival tips for getting around town.

Frank McIntosh is Executive Director of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign.

The Savannah native has been biking around town for about 50 years, and during an eight–year stint in Atlanta commuted on his bike regularly (anyone who has been to Atlanta will realize the significance of this feat). He also participates in the City’s frequent “Dump the Pump” events to show that bicycling is not only more efficient, it can actually be faster than driving.

Drew Wade is Chairman of the Board of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign. He organized the recent “Midnight in the Garden” nighttime ride around the squares of Savannah.

Jack Simmons is a professor at Armstrong Atlantic State University and an avid biker who has some insight into expanding the usual parameters of bicycle commuting.

As Frank McIntosh says, “This whole town is a virtual bicycling paradise as long as you operate as a vehicle and play by the rules.” We begin with a closer look at Frank’s philosophy of riding.

Pedal power Local cycling experts discuss getting around town on two wheels

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TAKE THE LANE. “Any road is a lot safer if you assume you’re a vehicle with rights to operate on the road,” says Frank McIntosh. “If a car comes up from behind to overtake you, don’t cower on the edge of the road. Assert your rights. Let the car know, if you’re gonna pass me, you’re gonna have to pass me as a vehicle.”

FOCUS FAR AHEAD. “Your balance screws up when you focus too closely on the road right in front of you — that’s something I learned from mountain biking,” says McIntosh.

“Don’t look at trouble, but always be looking for trouble.”

USE A REAL MAP. “Don’t believe everything Google Maps tells you.”

PICK ROUTES CAREFULLY. “Choosing roads where your speed is higher relative to traffic speed is critical,” he says.

FRIENDS COME AND GO, BUT ENEMIES ACCUMULATE. “Don’t go around pissing people off. Bicycles are one of our last best hopes for restoring civility,” says McIntosh. “The more we sequester ourselves in vehicles and buildings, the less civil we are as a society.”

Equipment

NIGHT RIDING: State law requires a white front light that can be seen 300 feet away. It can be constant or flashing.

“Flashing is better to be seen, while a constant beam is better to know your position,” says Drew Wade. “We also recommend a red rear flasher, though state law only requires a red rear reflector.”

LOCKS: “They make enormous bombproof locks that cost a lot and weigh a lot,” says Frank McIntosh. “I just use a three–foot vinyl–coated cable with an old U–lock. That’s about all the length you need. The trick is to make a sort of lasso on the end. That helps make your cable longer. Make sure both wheels are locked to the frame in addition to the frame being locked to something.”

WHILE YOU SLEEP: “I recommend bringing your bike in every night,” says McIntosh. “You can ride around town on any given morning and see plenty of bikes that are locked up but have their wheels missing.”

SPEAKING OF WHEELS: “If you’re going to upgrade your bike, wheels are the best place to begin,” McIntosh says.

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The Law

SIDEWALKS: “Riding on the sidewalk is not only illegal, it’s dangerous to pedestrians and cyclists,” says Wade.

“You’re 12 times more likely to die riding on the sidewalk, because cars aren’t looking for you to come from that area.”

SQUARES: Bicycle riding isn’t allowed through Savannah squares. You can walk bikes through them, though.

RIDE WITH TRAFFIC, NOT AGAINST: “The least likely way to be injured is being hit by overtaking vehicles,” says McIntosh.

Getting ’doored’

“Bike lanes have some inherent dangers when they’re adjacent to parking, because they cause cyclists to operate in the ‘door zone,’” says McIntosh.

“The trick with lanes adjacent to parking is to monitor parked cars, peek at rear view mirrors to see if there’s a face in them, and in general, stay out of the bike lane unless you’re being overtaken.”

southside commuting

Though most people consider long bike commutes on the southside to be Bike Paths too daunting, Armstrong AtLANES INTO DOWNlantic State University ProfesTOWN: The Lincoln Street sor Jack Simmons has ridden lane runs from Victory the 16-mile roundtrip from Drive to St. Vincent’s Acadefrom his Ardsley Park home to my and is currently the only AASU plenty of times. Here’s designated south-to- north his preferred route: lane into downtown.

• South on “Lincoln Street is one Habersham>right on way north, although that’s Stephenson>left on White the most ignored law in the Bluff • At the intersection of city,” says McIntosh. “The lane’s position on the left White Bluff and Abercorn, side of the road convinces begin riding parallel to Abpeople that it’s OK to go ercorn by veering right and southbound.” cutting through the parking He recommends not lot containing Best Buy and riding in the Lincoln bike the Habersham Beverage lane at all unless you’re beSuperstore Frank McIntosh ing passed by a car. “Even • Ride through the section then always be tracking for during a ‘Dump the of grass adjacent to the parking vehicles approaching from Pump’ ride lot to reach West Montgomery the left when you are in the Cross Road, which eventually lane,” he says. becomes Middleground Road LANES OUT OF DOWNTOWN: • Middleground basically dead–ends “It’s not a marked path, but the de facto at the entrance to AASU north to south route is Bull Street,” says To get to the other large (and rapidly Drew Wade. “There’s not that much growing!) southside educational institutraffic — it’s mostly trolleys and tourtion, Savannah Tech, follow the same ists. Generally speaking you’re in good route except take a right onto White shape if you stay on any street with Bluff from Stephenson. squares. Just remember to never ride through the squares.”

The Future OTHER PATHS: Habersham Street “Savannah’s an ideal biking comhas a two–way bike lane from Victory munity,” concludes Jack Simmons. “It’s Drive south to Stephenson Avenue. all pretty flat, and the only time of year A short east/west bike path runs on you really can’t ride your bike is at the Washington Avenue from Bull Street height of summer.” to Waters Avenue. The plan is for that Simmons envisions all three major bikeway to eventually link to the Trulocal colleges — SCAD, AASU, and man Parkway linear trail (which is now Savannah State — eventually joined by just a short loop called Police Memorial a network of bike paths.

Trail) that would in turn run to Lake “The rationale for building it would Mayer on the southside. be to enhance and link Savannah’s And the future could hold a new bike educational community,” he says. “But lane on Price Street. “We look forward practically speaking, it would have the to seeing a southbound bike lane on effect of joining the three major areas Price Street approved by City Council of the city with one bike network that by the end of the year,” says Wade. everyone could use.” cs

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Yes, it’s true, if you’re over 21 you can walk around downtown with your libation of choice, but that doesn’t mean you can pour a bottle of vodka in a Big Gulp and set out to stumble around town. There are a few rules you should know to avoid ending up on the wrong side of an open container citation.

First of all, your drink has to be in a plastic cup no larger than 16 oz. No bottles or cans.

Second, just because you can walk around with a beer in a cup does not mean you can drive around with one (you’d be surprised how often that question is asked).

Third, there are geographical limits. Don’t carry around a beer at the mall just because you walked around with one on Broughton Street. Boundaries extend from the river south to Jones Street (further south to Forsyth Park during official festival periods) and are bounded on the east by the big railroad tracks to the river and on the west by the Talmadge Bridge and Boundary Street.

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If you were gone all summer, you might not know that the rules are changing for smoking in bars. Consider yourself warned.

After a drawn-out public debate that pitted personal freedom against public health, the City Council voted last month to adopt a new ordinance prohibiting smoking in bars and at most outdoor seating.

Here are the basics: Starting January 1, 2011, there will be no more smoking in bars. Seriously. Don’t try it. The fine for a first-time violation is $100.

Smokers will have to step outside to get their nicotine fix, but you can’t stand just anywhere and puff away. You’ll have to be at least 10 feet from nearest door or window (when that’s not possible, a “reasonable distance� is allowed, the point being that no smoke should blow back into the establishment).

Outdoor seating will also become non–smoking, except a few places that meet specific criteria set forth in the ordinance. If the outdoor seating is at least 50 percent of the indoor seating, then 20 percent of the outdoor seating can be designated as smoking. Confused? Be sure to pay attention to new signs that will probably start popping up in December.

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If you’re under 21, your options are limited, especially if there’s a band in town you want to see.

18–20 year olds used to be allowed in bars that had live music, but that changed back in 2006 (officially long enough that you can’t just say you didn’t know it had changed).

If you’re not 21, don’t even try to get into bars, and you’re also banished from “hybrid� establishments (places that are restaurants during the day, but that turn into bars after 10 p.m.)

Don’t despair though. After several years with a distinct lack of under 21 friendly music and entertainment, things are starting to improve. For a list of places where you can hang out, check out the story on the following page. cs

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college issue Back in “the good old days,” there was an exemption allowing 18–20 year olds into bars to see live music.

But that changed in early 2006 and hasn’t been up for discussion since, leaving a noticeable dearth of activities for underclassmen.

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Savannah might be a great drinking town, but what good is that if you’re 19, new in town and haven’t met an upperclassman who can buy you beer (we wouldn’t endorse that, but let’s admit it happens).

Fret not, as Bob Dylan once sang, “the times, they are a changin’,” and these days a new crop of spots have popped up around town that offer better opportunities than sitting in your dorm room playing video games.

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The Co–Lab

What: A few former SCAD students opened this gallery and studio space in early 2010 and immediately drew crowds for their eclectic art openings. More recently, they’ve begun hosting a variety of all–ages music shows featuring local favorites like Cusses or General Oglethorpe and the Panhandlers, as well as touring acts from all over the place. Also be sure to check out their monthly short film screenings and drawing classes.

Where: 631 E. Broad St. (Corner of E. Broad and Hall) Info: zecolab.tumblr.com

Muse Arts Warehouse

What: This converted warehouse space was the former home of Cardinal Rep and the Little Theatre of Savannah. On the brink of oblivion, the space was rescued by local arts advocate JinHi Soucy Rand and converted to a multi–purpose space that now hosts a regular schedule of plays, movies, music and other events. On Mondays, check out the Odd Lot Improv Comedy troupe, who create a new show every week based on crowd suggestions.

Where: 703 D Louisville Rd. Info: www.musesavannah.org

Studio 2–Ten

What: The newest addition to Savannah, this gallery and studio space doesn’t keep as regular a calendar as the rest of the aforementioned spaces, but it did debut last month with an impressive evening featuring work from four local artists and music from two bands visiting from Washington DC. It features working studios, gallery space and a small stage all available for lease.

Where: 210 W. Victory Dr. Info: (email) thebrainchild@mac.com

The Sentient Bean

What: The long time torch bearer for all–ages events in Savannah, this coffee shop on the South end of Forsyth Park offers up something new every night of the week. Film screenings, live music (from folk to electronic and beyond), spoken word poetry, and art openings are just some of what you’ll find. On Wednesdays, catch rare, “so–bad–they’re–good” films hosted by the Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah.

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Clockwise from above: Magic Places (Paul Goerner), D. Ciano, Cusses, Sunglasses and the Train Wrecks. In addition to turning up with some regularity at area clubs, many of these artists-to-watch also perform in “all-ages” venues, and at public concerts, benefits and festivals.

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Paul Goerner is an electronic composer, mixmaster and performer, and his sights are set squarely on the future.

He wants to artistically strengthen what he thinks of as “Savannah’s weakness.”

To wit: “Everybody knows it’s a great place to come and see a lot of great forms of music and art preserved and explored extensively, and really well, by dedicated artists. But I’m kind of feeling a lack of some brand new things.”

Goerner is the ringmaster of a rangy collective called the Buttonpusher’s Society. The group consists of electronic artists, spoken word performers, performance artists, standard–issue musicians and anyone else with a creative vision.

The Buttonpusher’s Society does a monthly show at the Sentient Bean, and is working on a regular deal with the proprietors of the Co–Laboratory.

“It was really loose at first,” says Goerner, “but it’s really become pared down to this definition: Electronic and modern experimental musicians and artists.”

He sees the collective expanding into a sort of nexus for modern artists in

DARE DUKES

Like the illegitimate love child of Ben Folds and Tom Waits, Dukes is a singer and songwriter of great depth and charming melody. His band, the Blackstock Collection, includes bass, drums, mandolin and accordion. Brainy and smart, Dukes’ music still manages to be uber–accessible at the same time.

SUNGLASSES Savannah. “We start with the performances, and we just go from there – connecting the artists, trying to find other performance venues and events, that sort of thing,” he explains.

All interested parties are encouraged to e–mail magicplacesproductions@ gmail.com.

“What I’m looking for is people who are making not necessarily extremely modern music, but are just making their music in a new way,” Goerner adds.

“We’re so good at preserving the past around here, but I want it to stay vibrant and lively. So that’s kind of like my challenge – if we’re gonna keep going, we’ve got to find some new avenues.”

As Magic Places, Goerner’s music is hypnotic electronica based ever–so– firmly on rhythm ‘n’ blues beats and melodies, and what he calls the “pop song structure.”

In the meantime, he’s determined to move Savannah forward by fostering collaboration. “I’m really pushing for people who really have something to showcase, and that they haven’t been able to find the right way to express.”

Brady Keehn (MNUVR) and Sam Cooper (Hula Hoop, Food Colouring) blew up the blogosphere earlier this year with their single “Whiplash,” and recently returned to Savannah after a stint in New York promoting the release of their debut EP on Lefse Records.

Their sound is hard to pin down, but imagine a sturdy electronic foundation peppered with psychedelic pop, Animal Collective and tribal drums.

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Punk, metal, thrashy guitar and ... incredibly energetic transfusions of ‘70s disco and ‘80s dance music. A lot of the credit goes to charismatic vocalist Angel Bond, an onstage dervish with a wall–of–power vox, but guitarist Bryan Harder and drummer Brian Lackey drive the car, without a bass guitar – but you’ll be so hooked you’ll never notice.

THE TRAIN WRECKS

Look no further if you’ve got a jones for the type of raw Americana that bleeds Johnny Cash and Hank Williams into Wilco and the Jayhawks. Throw in some Dylan, some Springsteen, and fast

picking lead guitarist Stuart Harmening and you get the idea. Texan Jason Bible is the singer and songwriter out front of the hardest–gigging band in Savannah, with a new CD, Saddle Up, set to arrive any day now.

KIDSYC@BRANDYWINE

KidSyc was a mainstay of the local hip hop scene as a solo artist before linking up with the four piece Brandywine this spring. The result is what bassist Charles Hodge describes as “living hip hop,” and the newly minted group has wasted no time bringing it to the people. They just won the grand prize in the GearFest competition off the strength of their first single “Snapshot,” and are about to release a few videos.

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Justin Dick, Michael Redmond and Tim “Suga White” Clough are a pile– driving trio that delight in highlighting the threads between punk, blues and what they call “hee haw country.” It’s boogie Southern rock, with wicked guitar playing and a surprisingly svelte way with melody.

D.CIANO

He might not be headlining shows just yet, but D.Ciano has been putting in time at open mics across the city to promote his most recent mixtape Freshman Year. The SSU student’s debut could draw Kanye West comparisons for more than just its college–themed concept – his beats are refreshingly musical, and lyrically he’s among the city’s best. CS

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Without a lot of alternatives, college radio rules the ’waves

frequency, Savannah?

by Bill DeYoung | bill@connectsavannah.com

It’s not really radio, though, in the old–fashioned sense.

With radio, there are people on the other side, not just a couple of interactive chips, and it can be quite a ride to go along with them as they choose the music they like – and hopefully you do too – and discover new and wonderful songs along the way.

In other words, radio happens in real time.

That’s the theory behind Savannah’s two college radio stations. Although only one – WHCJ-FM, from Savannah State University – is actually broadcast over the airwaves, they’re both commercial–free and therefore aren’t trying to sell you anything other than good tuneage.

“There’s only so many times that you can listen to the same Top 40 song,” says Caila Brown, who’s been general manager of SCAD Radio for nearly two years.

The Internet–only station at scadradio.org, Brown says, sees itself as an “alternative,” a source for listeners to find music they won’t hear anywhere else.

“We like to provide our own Top 40, if you will. We select all the music ourselves and we create our own list to pick from, then we put it on air. We take requests, we do themed shows, pretty much everything.”

SCAD Radio is entirely student–run, although Director of Student Media John Bennett is always close at hand as “staff advisor.” Since 2003, the studio and offices have been located in Keys Hall, on Abercorn Street.

The playlist covers rock, electronica, punk, reggae, jazz, metal, local music and everything in between. One of Brown’s two on–air shows is devoted to classical music.

“We don’t close ourselves to any genre,” she explains.

“Personally, I’m not a huge fan of rap, but some of the greatest music we’ve brought in is this really soulful local rap that I find amazing now.”

A new entry, two hours of classic country, has become a surprising across–the–board hit. Brown says a chain of barbeque restaurants in Texas keeps it playing over their

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Streaming music on the Internet can be gratifying, especially since there are a half–dozen programmable services out there, letting you pick your own tunes for free and even making suggestions based on the music you enjoy.

Caila Brown, SCAD Radio’s general manager, also hosts two live shows on the Internet-only station

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Station director Ike Carter and his daughter, Grace Curry, are on-air personalities for WHCJ-FM

soon as you start talking to them about music, they open up. It becomes something that they love to do – and when you stick with the station, it becomes your family. “There’s people from all majors here that normally you wouldn’t talk to. You wouldn’t have the chance because you’re in buildings on the opposite side of town. But you could be co–hosting with someone you otherwise have nothing in common with. “It brings people out of their shells.�

At Savannah State Ike Carter has been director of WHCJ (it’s 90.3 FM) for nearly 21 years.

The station went on the air in 1975, and was Savannah’s first non–commercial public radio outlet.

The music, Carter says, covers “jazz, blues, spoken word, Latin, reggae, African and positive music from the hip hop generation.�

Savannah State is the area’s historically black college, and the programming is meant to reflect that. “All the music we play is connected in one respect,�

Carter adds. “All of it had its origins in

Africa. It’s the African influence, and much of the music in the western hemisphere is dominated by that influence.�

As with SCAD Radio, any student can apply for an on–air gig. “Probably our primary mission is to promote and enhance the image of Savannah State University,� says Carter. “We also have a mission to provide students with on–hand training in radio and broadcast production. This training is not limited to mass communications students, but is open to all students at the university.�

Here, students often find a voice they didn’t know they had. “One young man, who is one of our best, is a computer technology major.

And we have another who is a chemistry major. What happens is, I think, they have a natural interest in radio, and the experience really enhances their communication skills. Because whatever field they go into, they’re gonna have to communicate.�

And there’s more to it. “Over my years here, I’ve seem that it also serves to bolster the self–confidence in students,� adds Carter.

“It’s a sense of accomplishment. All of the students who are on–air personalities here are required to produce and engineer their own programs.�

There’s gospel music on the station every morning except Saturday, when Carter hosts Nothing But the Blues. His daughter, “Lady� Grace Curry, has a show called Alternative Soul Cafe.

Leslie Adele, lead singer and songwriter for the Savannah R&B band A Nickel Bag of Funk, hosts Groove Eclectic on Friday afternoons. “A lot of visitors tell us they’re surprised to find a station like ours in Savannah,� Carter explains. “I don’t know why. It’s alternative radio in a market where there aren’t too many variations in commercial radio. “They tell us it’s a variation on what Newton Minnow said about TV being a vast wasteland. They talk about us being an oasis in a virtual artistic wasteland.�

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Brown, 21, oversees a staff of about 60, all but a few of them volunteers. “What we’re trying to do is provide a fun learning environment for students that would never have the opportunity – or, really, the inclination – to be a part of radio,� she explains. “For example, I’m a graphic design major, and before joining the radio station I had never thought about doing on–air stuff. Radio was like a foreign territory for me. “I got brought into the promotions department and I thought ‘Oh, this is perfect, I’ll learn marketing and do all this behind–the–scenes stuff.’ Then I got trained as a radio DJ and suddenly realized I loved it. I was like ‘How many different shows can I do a week? Are there enough hours in the day?’�

Although summer was a tad slow, and the station relied on pre–programmed automation (“Jessica the Robot DJ�) to fill the long hours, things are now back in full swing – the SCAD boss jocks began fall shifts on Sept. 13.

They come from all over the school. “Sometimes, people are kind of quiet when they come in,� Brown says. “As

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Savannah has its own alternate movie universe

by Bill DeYoung | bill@connectsavannah.com

Coming to a theater near us: The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister, left, and Life During Wartime

If you’re tired of shelling out the big bucks for movie tickets at the multiplex – and why wouldn’t you be? – consider that Savannah, which is quickly becoming something of a cultural epicenter, gives you more than one option.

Here, you can share the room with films drawn from every corner of the cinematic sphere, from the artsy to the experimental, to the world–famous, to the just plain bizarre.

No superhero blockbusters here, no insipid romcoms, no big–budget sequels to dopey movies that should never have been made in the first place.

And, best of all, no paying $15 for a watered–down soda and a wimpy bag of butter-flavored popcorn.

Welcome to the world of alternative cinema, as welcome in a college town as free beer and pizza.

Here’s a quick guide to the scene on the alt–screen.

of obscure horror and sci–fi movies. There’s also a week–long Psychotronic Film Festival early in the year. “The overwhelming majority of films that I show are not bad,” Reed told us. “They’re not even ‘so bad they’re good.’ They’re actually really interesting, good films that have fallen through the cracks, for whatever reason.” See myspace.com/psychotronicfilms

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703D Louisville Road. Again, Jim Reed, who intently feels the void left by the big theater chains and their apparent mission to be “all things to certain people.” At Muse, he screens “Movies Savannah Missed,” consisting of studio films (such as The Runaways or That Evening Sun) that weren’t big–enough box office draws to get booked at the chains, but still critically

13 E. Park Ave. Jim Reed is Savannah’s reigning reel–meister, and the Bean – a funky and comfortable coffeehouse on the southern edge of Forsyth Park – is where he holds court every Wednesday night. His operation is called the Psychotronic Film Society, and the Wednesday shows generally consist

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acclaimed and therefore desirable. Next up on Oct. 10 is American Grindhouse, the 2010 documentary on American exploitation films. And there’s an all–day horror film fest at Muse on Halloween.

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Left: Mississippi Damned, from writer/director Tina Mabry, and the 1960s classic Easy Rider

Trustees Theater

216 E. Broughton St. “The mission of the SCAD Cinema Circle is to provide film lovers and students with an enriched viewing experience of first–class, award– winning and cutting–edge films from around the world.” That says it

all. The Trustees is where the Savannah Film Festival is centered when it arrives Oct. 30–Nov. 6, with titles and events to be announced soon. Until then, SCAD Cinema Circle has a bunch of classics ready for the big screen, including Easy Rider (Sept. 24), The 400 Blows (Oct. 8), Dirty Harry (Nov. 12) and the 1927 Metropolis (Jan. 8). Each screening includes pre– and post–film discussions with SCAD’s resident cinephiles. For a schedule, go to scad.edu/news/2010/ cinema–circle–schedule.cfm

Jepson Center

207 W. York St. Reel Savannah has been around since 2003, bringing independent, foreign and just plain interesting films to town on a regular basis. The Jepson schedule includes the Savannah premiere of the soccer documentary Palada Sept. 24, with Todd Solondz’ Life During Wartime at the Victory Square multiplex Oct. 24. See reelsavannah.org.

The Jepson Center, part of the Telfair complex, also takes up the slack for

212 E. Broughton St.

SCAD’s Surrealism and the Cinematic Canvas series, with screenings of two French films in late September/early October.

And the Savannah Gay and Lesbian Film Society’s annual three–day film festival, featuring Baby Jane, Undertow, The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister and others, is scheduled for the Jepson Oct. 15–17. See savannahgaylesbianfilmsociety.com CS

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32 Abercorn St. The big performing arts hall just off Broughton (you can’t miss the brightly–lit marquee) is home to SCAD’s Shadows and Light: Surrealism and the Cinematic Canvas series, picking up from the spring on Sept. 28 (it consists of surreal and/or experimental films from the 1920s). The Southern Circuit of Independent Filmmakers checks into the Lucas from time to time – on Oct. 9, the acclaimed Mississippi Damned will be onscreen, with writer and director Tina Mabry in attendance.

For a full schedule, see lucastheatre.com

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by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

Tweet

Latest: The ‘Other’ Screens: Savannah has its own alternate movie universe. About 2 seconds ago

If the evening news is right, then most of you college kids get your information from an Attention–Deficit–Disorder–inducing social media platform called Twitter. If that’s the case, here’s a little help getting plugged into Savannah in 140 characters or less.

Arts and Culture

@BwayInSavannah – Stay up to date on productions of Stomp, Beauty and the Beast, and more. @ConnectSavannah – Shameless self–promo. We will keep you informed about music, theater, art, food, etc. @LucasTheatre – Info on myriad events at the downtown venue. @MyTelfair – Three museums, one Twitter feed, loads of culture. @NYisBoring – Upstart bloggers contending that Savannah has more to offer than NYC. @TimRutherford – Our very own foodie will keep you hip to eateries, wine tastings and epicurean events.

Festivals and Events

@Geekend2010 – The best and brightest techies, designers and other geeks hang out every November. @IamSuafy – The Savannah Urban Arts Festival = week’s worth of music, film, art, dance, poetry and more. @SavCraftBrew – Celebrating the finer side of fermentation every Labor Day weekend. @SavFilmFest – Won’t tell you how to get into the afterparty; will tell you what to look forward to at screenings. @SavMusicFest – No one brings more live music to Savannah; info on events, radio re–broadcasts, etc. @SavRecordFair – Do you love music pressed onto round pieces of vinyl? This is the event (and Twitter feed) for you. @TEDxCC – Internationally known TED talks made their Savannah–area debut this year.

Local music

@Daredukes – Intelligent indie rocker with literary lyrics and busy tour schedule @DopeSandwich – Popular hip hop collective hosts nights all over town. @Carlitobaby – Rapper/producer/DJ/radio host has a rep for good music. @KidSyc – When he’s not teaching elementary school art class, he’s rapping @KZL – Lead singer for GAM and Superhorse is also an awesome DJ. @LaurenLapointe – Singer/songwriter is self–proclaimed “nice person.” We can’t argue. @Listen2three – These pop–rockers have grown a devoted following recently. @SCADradio – They broadcast online rather than the FM dial.

Eclectic playlists are a plus. @TheWiitles – A group making music with Nintendo Wii controllers. @YourBaroness – Heavy metal kings still call Savannah home.

Organizations/Causes

@Awolinc & AwolincCEO – Husband & wife team whose non–profit org provides arts edu for youth. @CHSgeorgia – Runs the Savannah History Museum, Roundhouse Railroad Museum and other sites. @Creativecoast – Focused on knowledge–based businesses; a good source for news and job opps. @HandsonSavannah – Want to volunteer in the community?

They’ll point you in the right direction. @Pet_Rescue_SAV – The Coastal Pet Rescue finds good homes for wayward pets. @SavBikeCampaign – You like to ride your bike? They want to fight your right (of way.) @SMCSavannah – Hosts the local Ignite week and other events; puts the “social” in social media. @SustainableSAV – Sustainability news and info from around the area.

Public Safety

@CityofSavannah – All the news you can use from city government. @SavannahFire – Info on hazardous spills, fires, and other disasters. @SCMPDmedia – The police haven’t tweeted much lately, but they do have an account.

Sports

@GnatsBaseball & @GnateTheGnat – Best season in decades is just coming to a close; be ready for next Fall. @SavannahDerby – Girls on roller skates beating the crap out of each other = good times. @SavannahSports – Everything you need to know about the RocknRoll Marathon, Bridge Run, etc.

TV news @wsav @wtoc @wjcl

Other

@JLowBirthplace – The house museum is a Mecca for Girl Scouts. @JohnnyMercerSAV – Musings on Savannah’s favorite son and legendary songwriter. @LiveOakPL – The public library system, including event info. @Paula_Deen – The butter queen muses on food, life, etc. @RubysJourney – Style Network star is an inspiration to many. @TybeeIslandGa – News from the beach: The sun is shining and people are relaxing. @VisitSavannah – Recommendations for hotels/activities when yr parents visit. cs

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Treat your taste buds

— and your wallet Some off-the-beaten-path restaurants

All photos by Tim rutherford

by Tim Rutherford

Clockwise from far left: Geneva Geneva’s fine ‘home plates’ are so good she has two names (this plate’s the Baby Fry); fine Cuban food at one of Rancho Alegre’s two locations; and the carne asada burrito at La Xalapena

Keeping your body fueled for all–nighters (and your social life) can sometimes grow monotonous. You’ve hit the fast food joints so many times that you’re a regular, the thought of another pack of ramen noodles is disgusting and you’re down to your last 10–spot.

What to do?

Try the local cuisine... and I don’t just mean the ubiquitous shrimp–and–grits options.

Savannah’s growing Latino community has finally spawned restaurants that aren’t the typical lava –puddle of refried beans.

For starters, carpool south to sample the huge buffet of La Comarca, 4811 Ogeechee Road. The banner says “No Tex–Mex” and they mean it. The changing buffet menu features genuine Mexican dishes and condiments, as well as

house made corn tortillas. Ask a server and they’ll help you traverse the steam table — and teach you how to dress out the pork skin stew authentically. Take cash — no credit or debit cards.

Less over the top and even more backcountry Mexican is Mi Vida Loca, 143 E. Montgomery Cross Road. The menu isn’t so intimidating — burritos, sopas, tacos — all look familiar but come loaded with slow cooked pork, stewed chicken or even tongue.

Housemade hot sauce on each table can be subtle, if dipped from the top, or take–you–head–off hot if taken from the bottom of the bowl.

Want to experiment with Mexican cooking? Both of these eateries also back nicely stocked little markets brimming with all kinds of authentic ingredients and accessories.

La Xalapena, 2324 Skidaway Road, delivers a comforting bowl of warm tortilla chips and salsa, but that’s where its similarity to the chain Mexican restaurants ends. The menu offers a nicely recognizable collection of south–of–the–border dishes, but ask

about daily specials. Soups, stews and an occasional tamale can be found here, and at bargain prices.

Equally interesting, especially to youse guys from north of the Mason–Dixon Line, are the Soul food and meat–n–three joints.

Geneva Geneva’s Home Plate, 2812 Bee Road, sits in the shadow of Grayson Stadium but is Mecca for fried chicken.

The “baby fry” with two sides and a mini-loaf of cornbread won’t kill the budget but will leave you recharged. It’s a huge menu, so everyone should find something, but its strength is in the Southern–style dishes.

Marandy’s, corner of Skidaway Road and Eisenhower Drive, stock in trade is carryout, but there are plenty of eat–in seats. The menu changes daily: ox tails (seriously, it’s just beef), fried whiting

fish, smothered pork chops and plenty of rib–sticking side dishes guarantee a solid meal and allow you to say, “Yes mom, I’m eating my vegetables.”

Skip a veggie one day though, and order Marandy’s Red Velvet Cake. This true, Southern confection is as real as it gets and is big enough to share.

Other piping hot steam tables to hit include Masada Cafe at International House of Prayer, 2301 W. Bay St., and Nevaeh, corner of Bull Street and Victory Drive.

Two locations of Rancho Alegre, 44 Posey St. or 402 MLK Jr. Blvd., have menus of Cuban–inspired dishes. The downtown location frequently has live music and offers a more substantial bar and wine list.

Lastly, the city’s sole Korean restaurant, Kim Chi II, 149 E. Montgomery Cross Road, isn’t a cheapie, but a great ethnic date–night destination. Assorted kimchi start each meal and then the menu opens into a wonderfully authentic range of choices – from simple to sizzlin’ hot! cs

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‘freshman 15’

We’ve heard that college freshmen tend to put on a lot of weight soon after starting school. So we talked to Betsy Dietsch, a very nice dietician with the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, about that phenomenon and what can be done about it.

Don’t worry — she doesn’t just talk about milk the whole time!

So the Freshman 15 is the amount of pounds a freshman puts on that first year?

20 percent of their daily energy needs, between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.

Actually that phrase originally referred to the usual number of credit hours that full– time students would take each semester.

But over the years it’s sort of turned into a reference to weight gain. A study has shown that the average weight gain among college freshmen is nearly 8 pounds during the first 12 weeks on campus.

So midnight pizza is the culprit, then.

Yeah, but that’s mostly the beer, right?

Well, alcohol can certainly contribute to that weight gain, but more often it’s all the late night meals. The average student consumes 500 extra calories, or about

That, and another culprit seems to be campus meal plans. You have so much more access to food at one time. Another problem is ‘empty calorie’ food and beverage, which accounts for an average of 174 extra calories a day for freshmen.

If you’re on a meal plan, how would you control your calorie intake?

I always tell people to make sure there’s lots of color on your plate. That means you’ve got lots of good vitamins and

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minerals there. Fill half your plate with brightly colored fruits and vegetables. Make sure there’s something green on there, and something orange as well, like carrots or sweet potatoes. Add whole grain pasta or bread to fill one fourth and the remaining quarter of the plate with lean meat, eggs, beans or nuts for protein.That’s an easy way to make sure you’re getting a balanced, healthy Betsy Dietsch of the meal.

What would you say is a good healthy snack?

Southeast United Dairy Industry Association

I recommend getting those little ZipLoc snack bags, filling them with nuts, and taking them with you in your backpack or purse when you go to class. While nuts themselves are high in fat, just carrying with you what will fit in one of those little plastic bags will give you the right serving size. Other great portable snacks are string

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cheese, trail mix, whole grain crackers, or fresh or dried fruit. Whatever you do, avoid chips and sodas.

Instead of a soda, try lowfat chocolate milk. It’s refreshing and has lots of protein and calcium. It’s not empty calories. A lot of people worry about the sugar content of chocolate milk, but lowfat chocolate milk actually has very few empty calories.

Well, of course — everybody loves dairy products! Give us another pitch.

OK! A study of college freshmen has shown us that on average, students consume less than 1.5 servings of dairy each day. That’s well below the usual dietary guideline of three daily servings of low–fat or fat-free milk, cheese or yogurt. cs

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The state’s scholarship program could be a victim of its own success

by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

This year awards through the state’s lottery funded HOPE program will help more than 580,000 students with tuition, books and fees. Over nearly two decades, the program has been a valuable tool to make higher education more accessible and to retain talented students at in–state colleges and universities.

But it may have become too successful for its own good, and for the first time in its history, HOPE expenditures – driven by the

cost of increasing tuitions and the growing number of HOPE recipients – outpaced the amount of money being deposited by the lottery, raising questions about the

financial sustainability of the program.

“We’re seeing costs go up at double digit rates, so the ability on the revenue side to generate enough revenue to offset costs is not there,” explains Tim Connell, President of the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC), the agency responsible for administering the HOPE program.

About 26 cents of every dollar spent on lottery tickets goes into the account that funds the HOPE and state Pre–Kindergarten program, a total of $884 million for the current fiscal year.

“We’re the only lottery in the country that has had increased profits every year for 12 consecutive years,” says Margaret DeFrancisco, the President of the Georgia Lottery Corporation. “What’s happening, is the demand for those HOPE and Pre–K dollars is far outstripping the supply that we can provide through the sale of lottery tickets.”

While lottery revenue is still growing year over year, the amount of growth has slowed considerably in the last two years, a consequence of both market saturation and the down economy.

Meanwhile, tuition and enrollment continue to climb unabated.

Over the past decade, the number of students receiving hope has increased by more than 80 percent while tuition at schools like the University of Georgia and Georgia Southern has increased more than 150 percent.

During more plentiful years, the education fund managed to accrue a substantial reserve, however, at its current rate even that won’t last long.

“We have built up almost a billion dollars in reserve monies, but with amazing swiftness those reserve monies will be spent down over the next couple of years,” says Connell, “We need to address this, and the sooner the better.”

Projections show reserves could be 60 percent depleted as early as 2013, which is why a joint hearing of the state House and Senate Higher Education Committees was called last month, on August 2 at the capitol building.

“The economy has changed the dynamics of the lottery and the HOPE scholarship,” says 107th District Representative Len Walker, Chairman of the

House Higher Education Committee.

“Those are things we’re going to have to be dealing with in 2011.”

Now, the question won’t be will the program need to change, but how.

“None of those policy decisions have been made as of yet, we’re getting a lot of different ideas, hearing from a lot of different people,” Walker says.

Among the possibilities are bringing back income caps for recipient eligibility, ensuring that students who might have the hardest time paying for school otherwise are first in line for the awards.

Although there will undoubtedly be more deliberation, and legislation, before any solutions are finalized, Connell believes that the awards may no longer be able to guarantee covering all of a recipients tuition.

“The only thing I feel comfortable saying for certain is that I think we need to de–couple the HOPE benefit from tuition,” he explains. “The benefit can no longer rise with tuition.”

Regardless of what solutions might be determined by the legislature, GSFC or any other stakeholder, students receiving HOPE money feel effects as early as next year.

Money for book allowances and mandatory student fees are awarded in full only when the unrestricted reserve fund is above the highest year end balance.

“We are 99.999 percent certain that we’ll see the unrestricted reserve balance decrease because we spent more the last fiscal year than we took in,” Connell says.

The triggered cuts have to be staggered, so what will likely occur is that students will see their book allowance cut in half next year. The following year would see the book allowance eliminated altogether, and then the elimination of money for mandatory fee payments the year after that, if nothing is changed with the HOPE program.

According to Walker, although nothing has been formally scheduled yet, he expects the joint Higher Education Committee to reconvene sometime between the general election and Thanksgiving to further discuss potential solutions. cs

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Friday, September 17

7:00 to 9:30 pm An Evening with National Geographic

National Geographic brings two brand new ocean films to Savannah.

Explore National Marine Sanctuaries (3 min) Breathe (2 min)

Don’t Release a Pest (3 min)

National Geographic Film 1 (56 min)

National Geographic Film 2 (56 min)

Saturday, September 18 9:00 to 10: 20 am Sea-side Saturday

A special film program honors the students of Thunderbolt Elementary Marine Science Academy for their accomplishments in studying marine life. See what kids empowered with knowledge can do to save our seas.

All children are invited to attend with their parents.

Special goodies for all kids.

Gimme A Hug (14 min)

A Bridge to Puerto Rico (30 min)

A Year Traveling in Indonesia in Four Minutes (4 min) Students Saving The Ocean (25 min) Great White Shark Song (3 min)

10:30 am to 1:50 pm On the Edge of the Shore

Water nurtures our bodies and spirits; here are three diverse examples of the many unique ways individual cultures relate to the sea.

Waterlife (1 hr, 49 min)

Witness to Hiroshima (16 min)

People of the Seal (1 hr, 11 min)

2:30 to 3:35 pm What’s Down There, Anyway?

Breath-taking views of the underwater world and why what’s down there is important to us up here.

Observing The Water Planet (8 min) Cold As Ice (21 min)

What’s Down There? (16 min)

Watercolours (20 min)

7:00 to 9:30 pm An Evening with Jon Bowermaster: Oil in the Gulf Award-winning writer and filmmaker Jon Bowermaster explores our water planet by kayak and sends dispatches back to the rest of us. A six-time grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council, Jon offers a one-of-a-kind look at both the health of the world’s oceans and the lives of the nearly three billion people around the globe who depend on them.

4:30 to 6:30 pm Warnings from Sea and Shore II

Our oceans and coasts are telling us they’re in trouble; are we listening?

The End of The Line (54 min) The Ocean World Trashed (10 min)

7:00 to 9:00 pm Emerging Filmmakers: Hope for the Future

Dive Into Our National Marine Sanctuaries (10 min) SoLa, Louisiana Water Stories (50 min) Skimming the Surface (10 min) The Fix (10 min) Terra Antarctica (49 min)

National Geographic presents an evening of student environmental documentaries about the marine and coastal environment. Meet the next generation of filmmakers destined to make a difference for our blue planet. Students from the Savannah College of Art and Design are competing for the Dr. Robert O. Levitt Prize.

Explore National Marine Sanctuaries (3 min) Breathe (2 min)

Sunday, September 19

The Student Films:

10:00 to 11: 15 am Shipwrecks!

Our maritime heritage can be viewed through many lenses including biology, culture, or the jetsam, flotsam and wreckage of ships that never made their way home.

Wooden Bones: The Sunken Fleet of 1758 (58 min) Lost on a Reef (16 min)

11:30 am to 12:51 pm Around Our Region

A look at ocean related issues in the southeast.

Keeping the May River Wild (24 min) Farming the Seas: Shrimp & Oysters (10 min) Wakulla Springs, A Watery Treasure (30 min) The Gulf Islands: Mississippi’s Wilderness Shore (27 min)

1:30 to 3:50 pm Friends in Need

Turtles and sea birds face the same ocean threats that we do.

Home for Hawksbill (30 min) Arctic Cliff Hangers (60 min) Lost Year: A Sea Turtle Odyssey (52 min)

Before Too Long Crab: Feast or Famine Flight of Columbia Living with Gators Sharks Under Siege Sky Gardens Water Over the Dam Woodstorks

Big Cat Rescue The Dying Ocean The Hunting Island Osprey

Recap:

Students Saving The Ocean (25 min)

For more information call the Trustees Theater Box Office (912) 525-5050 and look for “Ocean Film Festival Savannah” on Facebook.

3:45 to 5:30 pm Warnings from Sea and Shore

Our oceans and coasts are telling us they’re in trouble; are we listening?

Lethal Sounds (3 min) Acid Test (22 min)

Between the Tides (55 min)

What Would Darwin Think: Man vs The Galapagos (26 min)

Films and presenters are subject to change without notice.

All programs are free.

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A list of interesting lectures coming up this Fall, covering everything from climate change to geo–politics, just in case you aren’t learning enough during the school day.

The politically opposed husband and wife team stop in Statesboro to discuss politics, life and probably share some thoughts on the upcoming mid–term elections.

Unwinding the Doomsday Clock.

September 16, 8 p.m. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Free for members, $10/non–members. William Tobey, formerly with the Dept. of Energy’s Nuclear Security Adminstration, discusses concerns about nuclear terrorism and efforts to prevent proliferation.

Presented by the Savannah Council on World Affairs.

SKIO Fall Lecture Series: Jim Sanders and George Sedberry.

September 23, 7 p.m. Skidaway Institute, 10 Ocean Science Circle. $5 for adults, Free for Skidaway Foundation members and students. Skidaway Institute Director Jim Sanders discusses man’s impact on the oceans and what it means for our future. Gray’s Reef Sanctuary superintendent George Sedberry talks about impact of declining fisheries.

SKIO Fall Lecture Series: Jim Sanders and George Sedberry.

September 20, 7 p.m. JEA, 5111 Abercorn St. $5 for adults, free for Skidaway Foundation members and students.

Skidaway Institute Director Jim Sanders discusses man’s impact on the oceans and what it means for our future. Gray’s Reef Sanctuary superintendent George Sedberry talks about impact of declining fisheries.

James Carville and Mary Matalin. September 22, 7 p.m. Hanner Field House at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro. Free with advance ticket.

Celebrating 75 Years of Armstrong’s History. September 24, 12:10 p.m. AASU University Hall Rm. 156, 11935 Abercorn St. Free. Janet D. Stone, Armstrong professor emerita of history, will discuss how the college has traveled an interesting road through the history of higher education in Savannah and in Georgia.

SKIO Fall Lecture Series: Jay Brandes and Elizabeth Mann. September 27, 7 p.m. JEA, 5111 Abercorn St. $5 for adults, free for Skidaway Foundation members and students. A talk about

the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Brandes discusses clean up efforts, while Mann addresses how impacts on organisms at the bottom of the food chain can have far reaching implications.

SKIO Fall Lecture Series: Jay Brandes and Elizabeth Mann. September 30, 7 p.m. Skidaway Institute, 10 Ocean Science Circle. $5 for adults, Free for Skidaway Foundation members and students. A talk about the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Brandes discusses clean up efforts, while Mann addresses how impacts on organisms at the bottom of the food chain can have far reaching implications.

SKIO Fall Lecture Series: Clark Alexander and Bill Savidge. October 4, 7 p.m. JEA, 5111 Abercorn St. $5 for adults, free for Skidaway Foundation members and students. Alexander will discuss the environmental impacts of the rising sea levels on the Georgia coast. Savidge will explain the coastal salt marshes and how the role they play in our local environment. continued on page 55

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For those who don’t know, work study is a federally funded program that requires a student to demonstrate certain financial need in order to apply. After the application process, eligible students can hold a job that is on campus or offered through the school, but most likely will be limited to minimum wage with little or no chance of promotion.

Work study is indeed a competitive program, but is not an option for all students. For students who would like to work on campus but do not qualify for work study, there’s another alternative.

Most local colleges and universities offer jobs to students on campus or through the school without those students needing to qualify for a work study program.

In fact, for those students, holding a job on campus is still encouraged by local colleges. Both options offer great opportunities for students to complete their college campus experience.

“Anytime that we can employ a student on campus, we believe it connects a student further to the life at Armstrong. So, either position will fulfill that particular avenue for the students,” says Leeann Kirkland with Armstrong Atlantic State University.

“The difference for the departments where jobs are held, quite frankly, is that it is more financially effective for them to employ federal work study students because they’re not having to pay using their departmental budget,” she says.

So, it may be more difficult for students to gain employment through the departments themselves rather than through work study because of the differences in money allotment, but it is still a possibility worth pursuing.

Positions for work study must be applied for every year and are not guaranteed from year to year for the same students if their financial need has decreased from the previous year.

Jobs held independently from work study do not require an application at the school, but must be pursued like any other job, by turning in a resume and going through interviews.

Gaining a job in that manner does not have to be reapplied for, and the job may be held until the department budget runs out or until there is a reason the student should be fired, like any other job.

Contact a college or university’s financial services departments for more information. cs

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SKIO Fall Lecture Series: Marc Frischer and Dana Savidge. October 11, 7 p.m. JEA, 5111 Abercorn St. $5 for adults, free for Skidaway Foundation members and students. Frischer discusses new tools for tracking difficult–to–find non–source pollution in area waterways. Savidge will explore the way scientists are developing and using new technologies to study the ocean.

SKIO Fall Lecture Series: Marc Frischer and Dana Savidge. October 14, 7 p.m. Skidaway Institute, 10 Ocean Science Circle. $5 for adults, free for Skidaway Foundation members and students.

See above.

Games Your Children Are Dying to Play. October 15, 12:10 p.m.

AASU University Hall Rm. 156, 11935 Abercorn St. Free. Douglas E. Masini, head of respiratory therapy, considers the dangerous games of huffing and hypoxic “choking.”

The Pine Woods Project and Independent Living. October 17, 7:30 p.m. JEA, 5111 Abercorn St. $6 for members, $10 non–members, free for military and students (with ID). Retired healthcare attorney and mental health advocate, Jane Nangle has spearheaded the Pine Woods Project in Savannah.

She talks about their quest to provide independent living opportunities for those with severe mental challenges.

The United States and Latin America: New Policies for a New Relationship. October 21, 8 p.m.

Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Free for members, $10/non–members.

Dr. Howard Wiarda, a policy analyst and scholar, discusses why US–Latin American relations might be the most crucial, yet overlooked, component of US foreign policy. Presented by the Savannah Council on World Affairs.

The German Socialstaat Revisited: A System in Turmoil. October 29, 12:10 p.m. AASU University Hall Rm. 156, 11935 Abercorn St. Free.

Thomas F. Howard, associate professor of geography, discusses countries whose welfare programs are now facing economic challenges posed by declining population growth rates.

Islamic Theology, Philosophy, and its Meaning in World Geopolitics. November 7, 7:30 p.m. JEA, 5111 Abercorn St. $6 for members, $10 non–members, free for military and students (with ID). Avi Jorisch is a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and the founder of the Red Cell Intelligence Group, a consulting and training firm that specializes in national security issues relating to terrorism, illicit finance and radical Islam.

Deriving Politics from Data. November 12, 12:10 p.m. AASU University Hall Rm. 156, 11935 Abercorn St. Free.

Ray R. Hashemi, professor of computer science, discusses how policy makers shape data collection to support existing policies rather than deriving policies from collected data. Hashemi cites specific examples based on Coast Guard data and policy surrounding vessel accidents on the lower Mississippi River.

A Visit to Oman. November 18, 8 p.m. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Free for members, $10/non–members.

Dr. Vic Childers discusses his experiences travelling through the Middle Eastern country of Oman as part of a group of World Affairs Council of America members. Presented by Savannah Council on World Affairs.

JEA Speaker Series: John Morrison. December 5, 7:30 p.m. JEA, 5111 Abercorn St. $6 for members, $10 non– members, free for military and students (with ID). A pioneer in the realm of online training and virtual reality in the ‘90s, Morrison founded a company that invented and created software to track terrorism and criminal activity that was crucial to post 9/11 investigations.

The Dragon’s Gift: The Story of China in Africa. December 9, 8 p.m.

Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Free for members, $10/non–members.

A professor at George Washington University and Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Deborah Brautigam will discuss the role of Chinese aid in the development of Africa. Presented by the Savannah Council on World Affairs. cs

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Que Syrah, Syrah As one of the world’s most popular red grapes, Syrah has evolved into the grape we love to hate.

American wine makers struggle to sell it, perhaps in part to Aussie wine makers to used it as a loss leader to establish – and then undermine – their own wine market. The French wisely bottle it as Cote du Rhone, slipping it past newbies but still maintaining a substantial market.

And then there’s that name thing. In Australia, Canada and South Africa, the grape is known as Shiraz. There are reams of research, speculation and rumination on why that’s so – far more information, in fact, that I can go into here. Regardless, Syrah or Shiraz, the grape is the same.

What is different – like with other grape varieties – is the expression of the grape that has been coaxed into the bottle by savvy wine makers.

Here are three examples, each from a different continent, that provide an ample world tour of this lush and enjoyable grape.

Each earned 90 points or better from Wine Spectator.

Chave 2008 Jean–Louis C tes–du–Rh ne Mon Coeur 2008: Dark, brooding and bold, this stoic French entry walks you

through the dark side of Syrah – licorice, black currant and charred wood. Give it room to breathe and you’ll find a wine that drinks brilliantly and finishes long and acidic. This one cries out for food.

Torbreck Barossa Valley 2008 Woodcutter’s Shiraz: Like all wines in the Torbreck stable, the fruit is sourced from hand-harvested and hand-tended plots throughout the northwestern Barossa Valley. It is fermented in cement, wooden and stainless steel vats for six to seven days and then basket pressed to well seasoned hogsheads and French oak foudres for 12 months. It is bottled without the use of either fining or filtration.

Foudres, by the way, are wooden vessels that vary in size but are larger than typical wine aging barrels.

Woodcutter’s Shiraz is deep garnet in color and very lush. It is mouthwatering succulent and awash in flavors of the black fruits – currant, blackberry and blackberry – and overtones of dark, decadent bittersweet chocolate. Careful fermentation in three different vessels leads to a wonderfully

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Open this one a couple of hours in advance of drinking to explore its full depth and complexity!

Novy 2006 Santa Lucia Highlands Syrah: For many years the Santa Lucia Highlands were known best for Pinot Noir.

Pinot Noir continues to be the “driver” for this region, but as time goes by the Syrahs are gaining increasing praise. With the outstanding 2006 vintage, Syrah may have even sprung to the forefront in press and praise.

The 2006 Novy Santa Lucia Highlands Syrah is a product of the careful blending of wine from three fantastic vineyards – the Rosella’s Vineyard, the Garys’ Vineyard, and the Susan’s Hill Vineyard. Novy is the non–Pinot Noir label of Siduri wines and, like its parent, represents the best fruit, gathered over a large range, to make a truly boutique collection of wines.

Spice drives this rich and intense wine that explodes with wild berry, blackberry, pepper, spice, sage and mineral notes. I adore the body of this wine – it’s solid and yields a lingering, satisfying finish. CS

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Honestly, this Habersham Street eatery had struggled to live up to the reputation of it older, albeit more diminutive sister, Eos. But barely two months ago, owner Shelley Smith threw the pretty older sibling under the bus and announced she was focusing on two things: making art and molding Sol into a force to be reckoned with.

I’m happy to report the little sister is having her coming out party – and she’s the debutante that roared. Chef Aaron Doyle is kicking out dishes that are

mature expressions of flavor, lay down a steady cadence of texture and are clearly the next phase of Sol. The Trinidad Chicken was a beautiful “stew” over yellow rice. Big, tender chunks of white meat chicken are alternately sweet and spicy thanks to a homemade “Worcestershire” sauce.

Tropical fruit salsa adds sweet and heat to panko and coconut encrusted Mahi Mahi. A big, tender portion of fish is enrobed in sweet coconut and perched atop a mound of nicely seasoned rice.

Homemade desserts are insanely

delicious – we sampled coconut cheesecake and plum pudding.

The wine list has matured and, in true Shelley Smith fashion, is a stunning collection of comforting favorites and unusual treats — like a 100 percent Tanterra Tannat from Uruguay.

Smith and her chef promise additional dishes in weeks to come. With fall weather threatening to make our evenings more enjoyable, now might be the perfect time to rediscover, or visit for the first time.

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The inaugural production from the “new” City Lights Theatre walks a razor’s edge between over–the–top comedy, romantic drama and social commentary. It’s a frustrating experience — sometimes uproariously funny and sometimes perilously close to sinking under the weight of its pretentions.

Writer/director Jim Holt’s Open House wants to be all things to all people, and in doing so it presents a myriad cast of characters, each with an agenda, and the end result doesn’t quite equal the sum of the parts.

Open House succeeds best when it’s playing like a farce, when the goings–on and the dialogue are so fast–paced and bizarre the audience has no time to catch its collective breath.

That’s only about half the play’s 90 minute running time.

It is, of course, refreshing to see original theater being produced in Savannah — Holt is a fixture on the stage scene here — so any criticism of Open House must be tempered with the fact that it’s new, and untried (although it has been previously produced, a few years ago), and something of a gamble on the part of the City of Savannah and its S.P.A.C.E. black box.

Open House concerns novice realtor Mark Spears, who’s trying to sell an upscale dwelling in a posh neighborhood.

Mark, ably played by Bailey Davidson, becomes the eye of a mad hurricane, as a parade of loonies blow through his open house, some hoping to tour the dwelling, some there merely to try his patience.

Holt gives us a handful of stereotypes, including a flamboyantly cartoonish gay couple, an egomaniacal rap star and his reverse–racist brother, and a barefoot bohemian spouting inanities about the

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There are, to be direct about it, too many characters in the show. Some of them come and go and don’t seem to serve any real purpose. As in any community theater production, several of the performances are terrific while others are ... well, without naming names, others are embarrassingly bad.

Mark’s nemesis in all of this is Karen Miles, the stiff, no–nonsense veteran realtor. She’s played by Grace Diaz Tootle, who gives the most consistent performance in Open House — even when her scripted dialogue fails her.

Tootle’s Karen is arch, bitchy and rude — it’s like watching Nurse Ratched storm–troop and bluster her way through Glengarry Glen Ross.

There’s a love story, and a sub–plot about a greedy developer who wants to raze the neighborhood, and an entire scenario that seems to have been lifted straight out of House of Sand and Fog. There’s also a scene built around dog excrement.

Along the way, Holt’s script delivers quite a few priceless lines. Mark, for example, had been fired from an earlier job teaching in a university English department.

“A lot of lit majors expect to sleep with their professors,” he sheepishly explains, “especially when Shakespeare is involved.”

The dark David Mamet influence in Open House is apparent — some of the dialogue is as salty as Utah — but it’s not the chest–pounding production it wants to be. There’s a great play in there somewhere, buried under too much other stuff. CS Open House continues Sept. 17 and 18 at S.P.A.C.E, 9 W. Henry St.

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| artpatrol@connectsavannah.com Four Squared — Exhibit by artist-mothers about their experiences of making art while raising young kids. Reception: Sept. 17, 5-7pm. S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, 9 W. Henry St.

2D*2.5D*3D — Work from three artists: Amanda Hanlon (linoleum block relief prints ironwork), Carol Williams (assemblage of found objects), and Dicky Stone (turned wood sculptures). Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard St.

Inaugural Fold — Paintings, drawings and sculpture curated by Arthur Kouwenhoven and Casey Belogorska, including works by local artists.

Atwell’s Art and Frames, 228 W. Broughton St.

2nd Annual FAAA Fine Arts Exhibition — Artwork created members of the Friends of African American Arts, featuring work in a variety of media from artists including Peggy Blood, Phil Starks, and Luther Vann. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Abandoned — Solo exhibition by Cindy Tower featuring large-scale oil paintings depicting dilapidated factories, weathered buildings and overgrown landscapes.

Alexander Hall Gallery, 668 Indian St. An Arsenal of Nothing — Stream of Consciousness from the Mississippi Delta.

A collection of metalworks, paintings, photographs, & other unnecessary nonsense

by Shelley Smith. Sol Restaurant, 1611 Habersham St. Arrivals and Departures — An exhibit featuring work

by Savannah Art Association

Jazz Improvisations — Amiri Farris exhibits vivid paintings and mixed media celebrating jazz musicians. Friedman’s Fine Art, 28 W. State St.

‘The Willing Room’ opens Sept. 17 at Indigo Sky members past and present in the new art gallery on the ticketing level. Airport Art Gallery, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Fashion in Focus — Photos and evening wear from the SCAD Museum collection, including original couture from some of the most famous names in fashion. SCAD Museum, 227 MLK Jr. Blvd

Featured Artist: Minseon Gu — Gu blends traditional Korean styles with artisan paper to create textured works on canvas and fans. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. Featured Artists: Diane Dean & Shirley Daniell — Dean is an artist who works with acrylics, mixed media and encaustic. Daniell is a jeweler who creates bold designs, Gallery 209, 209 E. River St.

Lineage — A series of large scale abstract line drawings

by Alexis Javier Perez. Local 11ten, 1110 Bull St. Mapping the Past — Maps dating back as far as the late 16th century depicting North America, Great Britain and the world. SCAD Museum, 227 MLK Jr. Blvd Merica — Group show celebrates U.S. idiosyncracy.

Co-Lab, 631 E. Broad St. No Ordinary Folk — An exhibition of sculpture, drawings and paintings from

self-taught folk artists from around the Southeast. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. Noteworthy Art — Annual show of Gretsch guitars used as canvases by local artists.

Part of Savannah Folk Music Festival. Ellis Square Visitors Center, Barnard and Bryan Picturing the Beast — Group show of limited edition trade portfolio prints highlighting uses of animal imagery. Hall Street Gallery, 212 W. Hall St.

nah, 35 Barnard St. 3rd Floor, Tiffani Taylor Scholarship Benefit — Local artist Tiffani Taylor hosts an opening reception for a collection of her paintings at Ruth’s Chris on Sept. 23 at 6:30pm. Silent auction during the event benefits the Tiffani Taylor Scholarship at SCAD. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 111 W. Bay St.

Tease — Solo exhibition by Elizabeth Winnel featuring expressionistic mixed media.

Reception: Sept. 17, 7-10pm.

Mr. Beast, 1522 Bull St.

Twilight Visions: Surrealism, Photography and Paris — Through vintage photographs, films, books, and period ephemera, Twilight Visions explores Paris as the base of Surrealism during the 1920s and 30s. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St.

The Willing Room: Poetic Projections of Home — Artist Kathleen Fritz has built a 500 sq. ft installation using poems to explore human relationships. Reception: Sept. 17, 6-9pm. Artist Talk: Oct. 3, 3-5pm. Indigo Sky Gallery, 915 Waters Ave.

Wall Works — Paintings by Heath Ritch, Chad Hoover, Milutin Pavlovic, Julio Garcia, Todd Schroeder, and Morgan Santander done directly on the walls of the exhibition space. Opening reception: Sept. 17, 6-9pm. Slate Grey Studios, 4117 Montgomery St.

Thinc Art debut — Grand opening of new gallery space in ThincSavannah. Features work by Matt Hebermehl, Rachel Raab, Chris Kienke and more. Opening reception: Sept. 16, 4-6pm. ThincSavan-

Watercolors — Sid Denham exhibits his work at the newly opened gallery at St. Paul’s Episcopal. Closing reception: Oct. 3, 12pm. Louise Shipps Gallery at St. Paul’s, 34th St and Abercorn St. cs

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Step Afrika! has a date at Armstrong Atlantic State University Sept. 23

Step Afrika!

Step dancing has become a cultural phenomenon over the last 25 years; among African American fraternities and sororities, the combination of whip–snap percussion, body movement and group choreography – with spoken word – draws large crowds from city to city. It began in this country’s colleges, as a declaration of community allegiance, more than 100 years ago.

Of course, step dancing has roots in ancient African culture, including the “gumboot” dance of South African gold miners.

A member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the nation’s oldest black fraternity, Brian Williams founded the Step Afrika! dance company in 1994. “People used to laugh,” Williams says, “when I told them my idea for Step Afrika! They said, ‘Stepping in a professional theater?

Good luck!’”

Well, here we are, 16 years later, and the accolades keep coming in. Step Afrika! performs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 in the Fine Arts Auditorium at Armstrong Atlantic State University.

The free concert – “Looking Back and Stepping Forward: The Evolution of an African–American Dance Tradition” – will begin with a screening of the documentary film Many Steps.

See stepafrika.com to learn more.

Culture in Hilton Head The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, up Hilton Head way, has announced its

season of touring shows for the upcoming season. You can read all about ‘em at artshhi.com, but here’s the short version: Man of La Mancha, Sept. 29–Oct. 24. The popular ‘60s musical about Don Quixote and the Spanish Inquisition may have an impossible plot (it’s a tad tough to follow), but “The Impossible Dream,” “Dulcinea,” “I Like Him” and the other songs are simply too great.

Hello, Dolly!, Dec. 1–26. Not my favorite show, but what do I know? It won a million Tonys and has endured. It is, of course, the musical story of irrepressible matchmaker Dolly Levi.

Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps, Feb. 8–27. One wonders what Hitch would have thought about combining his quintessential whodunit with “zany comedy.” Still, it won two Tonys and a Drama Desk award.

Hairspray, April 27–May 29. Always a good bit of fun, this musical love note to the dance crazes of the early ‘60s won eight Tonys, including Best Musical.

Smokey Joe’s Cafe, June 21–July 31.

A musical revue based on the classic ‘50s tunes of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.

Also on the books for the Arts Center: The David Parsons Dance Company (Jan. 15), Preservation Hall Jazz Band (March 28) and comedy’s Second City (Aug. 10). CS

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At 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 The Jinx, 127 W. Congress St. The A through Z of this grungy hard–rock quartet is Donald Moats, a local guy who played drums in a lot of Savannah bands – The Reply being the best–known – before deciding to take the guitar, and songwriting, seriously.

(Yeah, we know there are only three people in the photo. Moats has since added a second guitarist, joining bassist Lisa Lombardi and drummer Chris Nelson.)

There are four songs on the EP Habitat Noise, all written by Moats, who played all the instruments and sang all the vocals himself.

“I just went through bands to where the singer was flaky or something like that,” Moats explains, “and I said ‘You know what, I’m gonna learn to sing and play.’ That way, I don’t have to worry about anybody being flaky. It’s just me.”

This all happened after he’d spent four years in Los Angeles “to explore the musical adventure.” After playing 40 or 50 shows, for precious little dinero, he returned to Savannah two years ago and put together a home studio.

“I’ve been playing guitar since the end of high school, just kind of messing around, but a year ago I couldn’t play and sing at the same time,” Moats says.

“At all.”

Making a true “solo” record presents a problem, especially when it comes to live performances. “I knew when I wrote all these songs I was going to want to play them out and promote them,” Moats says. “I have friends in town that I knew from when I was here before – hey always liked the music, the sound that I created. They’re not hired guns, so to speak, because they’re friends, but they understand that I will take the band wherever I go, that kind of thing. It’s my project.

“Honestly, now that we’ve been gigging around I’m way better than I was when I recorded that EP.” Habitat Noise shares a fan base with the band Cusses – they’re all friends, they have a lot of the same friends, and as a matter of fact Cusses is playing this Jinx show with them.

And, Moats adds, every performance is better than the one before. “We’re starting to spread out as a band, to where the people in the band are putting more effort in – because they’re really getting into it now.” The bill also includes Cusses and the Charleston band Firework Show. See reverbnation. com/habitatnoise.

At 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 Wormhole Bar, 2307 Bull Street In what has to be one of the oddest double–bills in Savannah history, the screaming rock trio Howler shares the Wormhole stage with the downtown hip hop collective Dope Sandwich. Dopers Basik Lee, Righteous and Knife (pictured) are rappers with the souls of poets – check out their spring release Union of Sacred Monsters. Basik, in fact, oversees hip hop nights every Tuesday at the Jinx. “All of it’s poetry to me,” he told us. “I started off doing poetry, and it led into this – starting to rhyme by just putting the words to the beat, and how the technique of putting it to the beat made it different.” You know, maybe this pairing is not so strange after all – the two groups are friendly, and reportedly there’ll be a fair amount of collaboration on the Wormhole stage. See dopesandwich.com.

CHUPACABRA

At 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 Live Wire Music Hall, 307 W. River St. What, you ask, is a chupacabra? According to urban legend, it’s a hairless, bear–sized animal with sharp teeth and a voracious appetite for the blood of livestock. The word, Hispanic in origin, means “goat sucker.” In this case, however, the results are far more pleasant: Chupacabra is a three–member band consisting of guitarist Ted Bowne, drummer Nick Kubley and bass player Will Kubley – all members of the Savannah–bred pop/reggae band Passafire.

“We’re just playing cover songs, basically, but throwing our own spin on it,” Bowne tells us. “The guitar element is acoustic guitar, and we sit down. We switch back and forth, Will and I, and we play some obscure covers. A lot of the songs that we play, people don’t know and haven’t heard of.

But they’re just our favorite songs. It’s just kind of an outlet for us to play stuff other than Passafire stuff. It’s nice to do something a little bit different and still be playing professionally. And we definitely drink a lot more in the Chupacabra setting, because it’s not as serious an adventure.” See passafiretheband.com.

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There was a time when native Texan Kenny Rogers’ salt–and–pepper visage was ubiquitous – in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, his country–slash–pop music was topping charts left and right, he was on TV all the time, his concerts were instant sellouts from sea to shining sea.

That’s all water under the proverbial bridge now, as times, tastes and Rogers himself have changed.

Still, he’s a great singer, and – as they say in Hollywood PR circles – a consummate entertainer.

If you’re reading this, you know what I’m talking about. Listing his gold singles and platinum albums won’t sway you one way or the other. He’s at the Johnny Mercer Theatre Sept. 17.

Here’s Ken talking about various aspects of his long and winding career, from a series of interviews I conducted with him in 2001.

On leaving rock music in the ‘70s: “When the First Edition broke up, I went to Nashville, trying to figure out what I was going to do with my life. I went to this Fan Fair thing, and there were 8,000 people in this auditorium, and they said ‘Here’s Freddy Davis, who had a hit in 1956,’ and everybody went crazy. I though whoa, this is where I need to be. It was very eye–opening for me, as far as what country music really was. It’s not like pop music, where you have a hit and you disappear, and no one cares.”

On being liked: “I think my sound is very identifiable. And I think it’s one of those things that if you like it, I’m really consistent with it, and if you don’t like it, you’re never gonna like it. But it’s always been my theory that I’ve never been a particularly good singer. But I’ve always, I think, had a great ear for great songs. And my theory is if you have a great song, you’ve got to screw it up for it not to be a hit. If you start with ”Lucille,“ then you’ve got to do it as a polka for it not to be a hit. It’s gonna be a hit by whoever does it.”

On ‘The Gambler’: “There’s really a single ingredient to every hit song you find. And that is: familiarity. Now, there’s two ways you can get familiarity: You can start off with a song you can sing the second time you hear it, which is what we chose to do. I think I’ve had songs that were bigger in sales, but none that were bigger in identity for me. I go to Korea and people say ‘Oooh, the Gambler.’ And it’s really sweet. It’s really cute.

I think those are career–making songs.”

On his fans: “You have to remember that something like 80 percent of all country records are bought by women.

That’s why it’s hard for a woman to have a career in country music – men, historically, don’t buy country records, women do. The people who were buying the records were showing up, and they happened to be women. And the guys wouldn’t mind bringing their girls, because they knew I was going to be doing songs that they liked, too. So I think that’s what really helped my career.”

On making ‘Lady’ with Lionel Richie:

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“My whole influence has always been Ray Charles. Somehow or other, Ray Charles factors into everything I do. He was singing R&B to country tracks. Country music is the white man’s rhythm ‘n’ blues. And I wanted to do something that was equally as innovative. I wanted to sing country to R&B tracks. I kept listening to ‘Three Times a Lady’ and ‘Still’” those Commodores songs, and I thought now, here’s a guy that really has his handle on country music – which is really R&B.” CS Kenny Rogers Where: Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Ogelthorpe Ave. When: At 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 Tickets: $45–$65 at etix.com

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Filmmaker Jon Bowermaster brings his ‘SoLa’ stories to the Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival

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In southern Louisiana, where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico, pollutants from many generations of farming and industry have pooled and collected into what’s been dubbed the Dead Zone – 8,000 square miles of sludgy, toxic water in which nothing can live.

That’s roughly the size of New Jersey.

And, says Jon Bowermaster, it’s literally growing every day.

Of course, the Dead Zone is not the biggest woe facing the people who live on the Gulf Coast right now. When the BP rig Deepwater Horizon exploded on April 20 of this year, everything got worse in a hurry.

It was the human relationship with water that drew Bowermaster, an award–winning documentary filmmaker, to Louisiana two years ago.

At this weekend’s Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival at the Trustees Theatre, he’ll screen his movie SoLa: Louisiana Water Stories, along with earlier films covering his many sojourns to Antarc-

tica and other parts of the world. After the films, he’ll speak and take questions from the audience.

The Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival is a collection of films, both short and feature–length, that document our oceans, their wildlife, and the increasingly fragile ecosystems that exist in those places where water comes together with terra firma.

Where did the idea for the SoLa film come from?

Jon Bowermaster: For the last dozen years or so we – I use the colloquial “we,� because I have a small team that helps me – have been making films around the world, about the relation-

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ship between man and water. Focused on a variety of environmental issues ranging from impact of climate change, impact of plastic pollution, impact of

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You were essentially done with the film when?

So how did it develop?

Jon Bowermaster: We didn’t know how far we would get. We started talking about the Dead Zone off the coast there. We started looking at some of the petrochemical pollutions that go straight into the Mississippi and out to the sea. We learned a lot about how the Atchafalaya swamp used to protect the southern coast from storms, but now of course it’s been largely clear–cut. We got

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into the issue of coastal erosion, and the impact of oil and gas exploration on the coastline.

Jon Bowermaster: By April of this year we had a pretty nice piece assembled that showed both the environmental concerns, but also the culture.

Then the BP gusher started gushing, and I thought well, we have to include it. So we went back down and re–interviewed everybody that we’d met.

Changed the order of the film around, added a new coda about the spill and took out, I have to say, some of the “lighter” parts. Because all of a sudden that stuff felt very trivial in comparison

to what was going on on the ocean.

Couldn’t you have made an entirely different film at that point?

Jon Bowermaster: We could have made a “spill film.” But one of the nice things about SoLa now is that it shows a way of life or an attitude that in some respects doesn’t exist any longer.

There’s some fishermen in the show who talk – this is before the spill – about their big concerns being the Dead Zone, international competition, the high price of fuel et cetera. And all of a sudden that stuff pales, when you think that their fishing grounds may be horribly polluted for a while.

When you watch the film, there clearly is this drumbeat throughout that shows how a spill of this magnitude was able to happen. Spills, in Louisiana, have always been treated as business as usual.

It’s a $72 billion a year gas and oil industry. Every time you fly over a rig in the Gulf, there’s always a boom around it. It’s part of doing business. They leak.

You have big, leaky machinery operatcontinues on p. 48

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I didn’t want to do a completely negative look. I never do. The thing about South Louisiana that’s so special and unique is this incredible, one–of–a– kind culture. It’s fantastic. It really is like going to another country.

The day we arrived in July 2008, there was a horrific barge collision of the Mississippi, and 400,000 gallons of oil was spilled into the river, which is used as New Orleans’ drinking water. That was the day we arrived – and it just went downhill from there.

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And what we found is that people around the world, whether they live on the coast of Gabon, the coast of French Polynesia, the coast of the Aleutian Islands, are experiencing and suffering from all of these same environmental issues.

But we hadn’t made a film in the United States since 1999, and so I thought it would be nice to make one closer to home. I thought Louisiana would be perfect because there’s water everywhere – rivers, creeks, bayous, swamps, the Mississippi River, the Gulf of Mexico. It’s a culture that’s truly imbued with a relationship with water.

And everyone has a water story.

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What we found is that people around the world, whether they live on the coast of Gabon, the coast of French Polynesia, the coast of the Aleutian Islands, are experiencing and suffering from all of these same environmental issues.

— Jon Bowermaster, director of SoLa: Louisiana Water Stories, screening at the Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival ing out there.

But obviously no one anticipated anything this enormous.

How close to finished was the film when the BP spill occurred?

Jon Bowermaster: We were 10 seconds away from finishing it. But if we’d finished it as it was, without mentioning the spill, then the whole film would have been antiquated the first time you showed it. It would have been old news.

Or history.

You mentioned how you use adventure as a calling card. With all the negative environmental impact you observe, all over the world, does it all still seem like a great adventure to you?

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Jon Bowermaster: I choose to be optimistic. Otherwise you’d be jumping off bridges. Especially when it comes to ocean and coastal issues, because we have forever treated the ocean like a toilet bowl.

We just figure everything goes in there, out of sight, out of mind. But now of course it’s starting to wash back, and we’re realizing “Ooh, it didn’t really disappear, did it?” CS

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7–9:30 p.m: “An Evening with Jon Bowermaster”: Dive into Our National Marine Sanctuaries, SoLa: Louisiana Water Stories, Skimming the Surface (a film by two recent SCAD graduates), The Fix and Terra Antarctica.

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More fun than a barrel of Sylvester Stallone DVDs, Machete is gleeful trash that delivers on the promise it held when it was just a twinkle in creator Robert Rodriguez’s eye, as one of the mock trailers shown in the 2007 Rodriguez–Tarantino collaboration Grindhouse. I’ll leave it up to the culture critics to determine whether its outlandish brand of gore and violence is more detrimental to society than the more realistic sadism exhibited in movies like Kick–Ass, but everything about Machete is so over the top that it’s impossible to feel as if one’s morals are being compromised by this thing. When a movie quickly moves from a sequence in which the title bad–ass (played by Danny Trejo) decapitates several men with one swift 360–degree turn to a scene in which a naked woman retrieves a hidden cell phone from her vajayjay, it’s clear that nothing’s to be taken seriously.

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THE AMERICAN The title of George Clooney’s latest would suggest that here’s a film reminiscent of Mom and apple pie. In truth, the picture has more in common with Padre and panna cotta. Deliberately paced and artfully rendered, The American frequently feels like an Antonioni knockoff whose prints ended up at the nation’s multiplexes instead of its art–houses.

Working from Martin Booth’s novel A Very Private Gentleman, Dutch director Anton Corbijn and British scripter Rowan Joffe have fashioned a quiet, meditative piece about a seasoned assassin, Jack, who finds himself on the run from other hitmen. Ordered by his boss (Johan Leysen) to hide out in a small Italian town, Jack is soon tasked with providing another killer, the enigmatic Mathilde (Thekla Reuten), with a specially crafted rifle so she can carry out her own assignment. Having recently killed an innocent lover in order to cover his own tracks, Jack knows better than to get involved with anyone in the village, but he rebels against his own instincts, befriending an elderly priest (Paolo Bonacelli) and becoming romantically entangled with a local prostitute (Violante Placido).

An established master of minimalism, Clooney keeps his emotions close to the vest, an appropriate response given his character’s existential outlook.

The rest of the film follows suit, rarely breaking a sweat in its observations of Jack and his claustrophobic, suffocating lifestyle. The one exception to the low–volume level is a vehicular chase that punctuates the proceedings like a pin to a balloon; the rest of the film is moody and mannered, an approach certain to divide moviegoers.

For me, the thoughtful pace was appreciated; what wasn’t appreciated was that it’s wrapped around a tale that could have used a little more inspiration in branching out its characters. A weary hitman, a hooker with a heart of gold and a jovial priest might be the basis for a great joke were they all to enter a bar, but as the central ingredients of a story meant to compel, this assemblage predates even the U.S. Constitution.

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cism proves to be a pleasant surprise – even more so since Hostel gorehound Eli Roth is listed as one of the film’s producers.

Unlike Roth’s hard–R outings as a director, The Last Exorcism is rated PG–13, but don’t let that debatable rating give the false impression that this is one for the whole family to enjoy. Director Daniel Stamm uses the fake cinema verite style to milk a lot of tension out of this feature in which the charismatic and cynical Cotton Marcus (Patrick Fabian), a reverend who no longer believes what he preaches, takes along a two–person documentary crew to perform an exorcism in some remote Louisiana hellhole, to prove conclusively that exorcisms are bogus (he employs a smoking crucifix and iPod–emanating growls in his act) and merely prey upon the superstitions of rubes.

Cotton thinks he’s found a perfect showcase as devout farmer Louis Sweetzer (Louis Herthum) insists that it’s his sweet and innocent teenage daughter Nell (Ashley Bell) who’s causing the livestock mutilations while being demonically possessed. After some initial scoffing, Cotton realizes that there is indeed something wrong with the girl, but is it merely psychological trauma or is Satan really hanging around?

Propelled by unexceptionally fine performances from Fabian and Bell, this creepy yarn builds to a powerhouse ending that would be even stronger were it not so choppy and truncated.

GET LOW Of all the actors who broke through in the 1960s, Robert Duvall is one of the great ones, ranking up there with Gene Hackman and Michael Caine. Yet with rare exception, it’s hard to think of a great Robert Duvall performance following his career–topper in the 1989 TV miniseries Lonesome Dove. Even his most acclaimed work since then, such as his Oscar–nominated turns in The Apostle and A Civil Action, hardly seems like a stretch for a man of his considerable talents. Duvall’s usually incapable of delivering a performance that’s less than acceptable, but his rigid devotion to the image of the folksy Southern sage does mean that he’s long lost the ability to surprise.

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The Switch A vile scenario doesn’t necessarily have to translate into a vile movie, providing there’s some objective or empathy on the part of the filmmakers. Gaspar Noe’s 2002 French release Irreversible, for example, centers around arguably the most brutal rape sequence ever committed to celluloid, but several factors, specifically Noe’s decision to tell the story in reverse (thus delineating the heartbreaking – and commonplace – circumstances that could have prevented the tragedy), provide the picture with a purpose and keep it out of the exploitation zone.

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Deciding that Jeffrey Eugenides’ short story would be perfect for expanding into a wacky comedy, the film’s creators – the Blades of Glory directing team of Josh Gordon and Will Speck, writer Allan Loeb and Jennifer Aniston herself (she serves as an executive producer) – ran with the premise of Jennifer Aniston as a single woman who badly wants a baby. Aniston’s Kassie Larson opts to go the route of a sperm donor, despite

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The pregnant Kassie soon leaves town; cut to seven years later, when she returns with young Sebastian (Thomas Robinson) in tow. Wally immediately notices that Sebastian shares many of his characteristics and habits, and he slowly recalls the hazy details of seven years ago; Kassie, on the other hand, remains dumb as a brick and will need Wally to spell it out for her. But of course, he’s too scared to tell her the truth, so much hilarity ensues. Or not.

Did none of the filmmakers – or the (mostly women) audience members at my screening – not realize that Wally’s action of implanting his unwanted sperm into Kassie qualifies as a form of rape? If the movie ever seriously addressed this issue beyond some ever–so–modest poo–pooing by Wally’s boss and confidant (a deadpan Jeff Goldblum, the film’s lone bright spot), then it would warrant some modicum of respect, but everything is played at an inane sitcom level, and we’re supposed to cheer Wally on as he incessantly tries to bag his woman (shouldn’t he be going to jail instead?).

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Bush, has lived in self–imposed exile for decades, untroubled by the ugly rumors perpetuated by the nearby townspeople.

But Felix needs help to pull off his unique idea – he wants a funeral party thrown for him while he’s still living, so he can attend it and finally reveal his deep, dark secret – so he turns to the town’s shady funeral home director, Frank Quinn (Bill Murray), and Frank’s honest assistant Buddy (Lucas Black) to handle the preparations. As the men try to figure out how to pull this off, Felix takes some time out to visit former flame Mattie Darrow (Sissy Spacek).

Felix’s unburdening of his secret to a mob of partygoers (how radical these days to see a non–CGI–created crowd scene) feels anticlimactic given the lengthy buildup, and the plot points directly tied to this event – flashbacks, testy relationships with old acquaintances – stir little interest. Where the movie succeeds in its ability to successfully pit Duvall’s no–nonsense Felix against Murray’s calculating Frank. Rather than appearing out of place in this rustic setting, Murray flourishes, relying on his trademark wit and deadpan delivery to not only bring out the best in Duvall but also to frequently one–up him.

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Certainly, this children’s tale could use more bang for the filmgoer’s buck, relating an occasionally clever but often daft yarn about the efforts of the title character (again played by Emma Thompson) to help a struggling mother (Maggie Gyllenhaal, affecting a fine English accent) with her brood while her husband’s off fighting in World War II. The children are all well–cast, but this overdoses on the saccharine: Watching CGI critters do supposedly cute things (a bird constantly belching, pigs engaging in synchronized swimming) isn’t exactly my cup of tea – English Breakfast, English Afternoon, or otherwise.

THE EXPENDABLES The Truth In Advertising award for the summer of 2010 goes to The Expendables, which employs (however unintentionally) its own title to push the fact that this is a disposable action film that will dissipate from memory almost immediately. Its primary – make that only – selling point is its large cast of macho action stars.

But the truth only goes as far as the marquee. As the leader of a group of mercenaries hired to take down a South American dictator, Sylvester Stallone is almost always front and center, but those expecting him to share significant screen time with fellow Big Boys Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger will be disappointed that the other two are only in one scene.

And really, is it that big a deal to have a cast that includes Steve Austin, Randy Couture and Terry Crews? These guys would line up for a straight–to–DVD American Pie sequel if asked.

Nobody goes to this type of movie for the acting, but given the lack of excitement in most of the action scenes (more mano–a–mano skirmishes would have better served the film rather than the ceaseless gunfire and explosions), there’s little else to discuss. Faring best are Jason Statham as Stallone’s right–hand man – the actor’s natural charisma counts for a lot in the midst of all these stone faces – and Mickey Rourke in a nicely understated turn as a former member of Stallone’s squad.

Delivering the worst performance is Dolph Lundgren, who apparently hasn’t learned a single thing after 25 years in the business.

Eat Pray Love Just for the record, not all porn flicks are of the X–rated variety. More palatable for mass consumption are the films that qualify as “food porn,” works that show off delectable dishes in all their mouthwatering glory (e.g. Babette’s Feast, Julie & Julia). Then there’s the “travel porn” branch, efforts that offer postcard perfection and entice moviegoers to blow their savings on airfare and overseas accommodations (Out of Africa, Under the Tuscan Sun).

With trips to Italy, India and Bali, Eat Pray Love easily qualifies as travel porn, and the first third of its title promises a fair amount of food porn as well. But whereas these labels often prove to be a superficial picture’s whole reason for being, more complex movies use them as mere window dressing on a story that’s already involving down to its core. Eat Pray Love, an adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir of the same name, joins the aforementioned pictures in this distinguished class.

I haven’t read Gilbert’s book, and it’s entirely possible that, in comparison, the film version seems about as complicated as an episode of Dora the Explorer.

But on its own, this is a richly rewarding experience, following one woman’s journey both across the globe and within herself. Julia Roberts delivers her strongest performance since Erin Brockovich a full decade ago – as Liz Gilbert, she brings to the forefront the doubts, frustrations and longings inherent in a woman who soon realizes that she’s not content with her marriage or with her surroundings and elects to set out on new adventures.

Liz finds both spiritual and physical nourishment during her travels, but her lessons aren’t conveyed to us in the usual cookie–cutter platitudes; instead, the dialogue is frequently lyrical and lovely, never cheapening the thoughts or feelings being revealed.

Eat Pray Love is certain to get dismissed in some quarters as Sex and the City 2’s sister in failed counter programming. But with its themes of self–discovery and its impressive roster of award–caliber actors (Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins, Viola Davis), it’s actually an intelligent movie for discernible grownups who wouldn’t be caught dead seeing Grown Ups. CS

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Activism & Politics Chatham County Democratic Party

For info, contact Tony Center at 912-233-9696 or TonyCenter@comcast.net Chatham County Democratic Headquarters, 313 W. York St. , Savannah http://www.chathamdems.net/

Coastal Empire Constitution Party

Meets every third Thursday of the month, 7pm, at Savannah Joe Coffee House in Pooler. Group meets to discuss various issues, historical and current events, such as legislation, taxes, education, politics. Call 484-5281 for more info or www.constitutionparty.com

Drinking Liberally

An informal gathering of left-leaners. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at Moon River Brewing Company. For more info: august1494@ excite.com or www.DrinkingLiberally.org.

James Carville and Mary Matalin

The politically opposed husband and wife consultants/pundits will give a free talk at Georgia Southern’s Hanner Field House on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 7pm. Tickets available to the community (non-student/faculty) will be available Sept.

7-8, on a first come, first serve basis. 1 ticket/ person. For info: www.georgiasouthern.edu

Notice of Election: Chatham Democratic Committee

The Chatham County Democratic Committee will hold public caucuses Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 6pm at the Mulberry Inn, 601 E. Bay St., to elect up to 39 members (8 county wide + 31 commission districts). Voters must be registered to vote, must bring proof of residency and declare their affiliation with the Democratic party. Elected members fill terms through Aug. 2014. For info: Tony Center, 912-236-9696 or tonycenter@ comcast.net.

Pirates on the run

Call for Artists - Studio space available

Rape Crisis Center Incest Survivor’s Group

Call for Artists: “Locals Only”

Three minutes of simultaneous purring by cats (and honorary cats) around the world, conducted online (Facebook & Twitter) each Sunday at 3 p.m. by Savannah residents Confucius Cat and his human Staff. Details at www.ConfuciusCat. blogspot.com. Contact @ConfuciusCat (Twitter) or Acolytes of Confucius Cat (Facebook).

A run/walk fundraiser to support the scholarship program at AASU. Sept. 25, 8am at the North end of Forsyth Park. $20/person if registered by Spet. 20. $22/after. More info at Fleet Feet Sports 3450 Waters Avenue Savannah, GA 31405 or www.active.com

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

As part of its ongoing work with incest survivors, the Rape Crisis Center has built a cinder-block wall where incest survivors can throw plates as an anger management technique. In order to continue, donations of china are needed. Call 233-3000 to make a donation.

Savannah Area Young Republicans Savannah Tea Party

meets the first Monday (excluding Holidays) of each month from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at the SRP offices located at 11 East 73rd Street. All persons interested in America’s Future are invited.

Contact Marolyn Overton at 912-598-7358 for additional info.

Benefits A Chance Evening

A unique benefit for the Savannah Children’s Choir. Participants will enjoy a three course meal in one of three secret locations. Downtown dinner in restored historic home? Casual-but-elegant art-filled loft? Or blue jeans by the marsh for a picnic? September 25, 6-8pm. Purchase tickets at www.savannahchoir.org

Breast Cancer Awareness Soiree

Primary Art Supply and Civvies host this party benefiting the National Breast Cancer Foundation, October 20, 7-11pm at Civvies, 22 E. Broughton St. Admission enters you into several raffles from participating local businesses.

Tickets: $12/adv, $15/door, available at Civvies or Primary.

Hope House of Savannah

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

Call for Entries 1st Annual Classic Car Show

Cars, trucks, hot rods, street rods and antiques welcome. October 9. Pre-registration (before Oct. 1) $15. Late registration (after Oct. 1) $20.

A fundraiser for American Legion Post 184 in Thunderbolt, 3003 Rowland Ave. Call Darrell Farringer for info: 912-655-6360

Auditions: Youth Theater and Music Programs

All Walks of Life Inc will host auditions for its annual music and theater programs for young people. The theater program is looking for dancers, singers and actors ages 8-18. The music program is open for youth ages 12-18. Auditions for both will be held September 23 & 24 from 6-8pm at the S.P.A.C.E. black box theater, 9 W. Henry St. For more info: www.awolinc.org

Call for Artists

The Dept of Cultural Affairs is seeking artists to exhibit at the S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in 2011. All media will be considered for solo or group exhibitions. Proposals should include a cover letter, resume, artist statement, 10-12 digital images of work to be considered; and SASE if the proposal needs to be returned. Deadline: Sept 24, 2010.

For more info: www.savannahga.gov/arts or 912-651-6783.

Studio 2-TEN is now open, featuring over 3,000 square feet of gallery space and artist studios.

Space is available for short and long-term.

Located near Starland District. For more info, email thebrainchild@mac.com or call 912-2331095.

The Desotorow Gallery has an open call for local artists interested in participating in their “Locals Only” show in October. Submissions are due

by Sept. 17 at 5pm. For more info, email info@ desotorow.org or visit www.desotorow.org.

Interns wanted

The Co-Lab Studio and Gallery, LLC is accepting applications for interns. Background in graphic design, film, fashion or music is helpful. This is an unpaid position with many artistic opportunities and benefits. Contact thecolaboratory@ gmail.com or visit the blog: zecolab.tumblr.com

S.P.A.C.E. Visual Arts Classes

Day and evening sessions are offered for children, teens and adults in all skill levels. Sessions begin Sept. 20 & October 4 and are held at the Department of Cultural Affairs’ S.P.A.C.E. studios, located at 9 W. Henry St. Class schedule and registration forms are available online at www.savannahga.gov/arts or call 912-651-6783

Urban Hope Volunteers

Christian After School Ministry that provides inner city children an alternative to the streets.

Urban Hope seeks adult volunteers to help with homework, art classes, or other fun activities.

Please visit our website, www.urbanhopesavannah.org, for more info, call Cassie at 912-3989811.

Want to screen your movie?

The Co-Lab Studio and Gallery is starting a movie night and is looking for local filmmakers interested in screening their work. For more info, contact: thecolaboratory@gmail.com or visit The Co-Lab blog: zecolab.tumblr.com

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Classes, Camps & Workshops 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 http://www. savstate.edu/

Art Therapy Group

Art Therapy Groups forming for adults, facilitated by registered, board-certified art therapist.

For details please call Karen Abato, ATR-BC, LCAT 912-220-0071

Art,-Music, Piano and Voice-coaching

For all age groups, beginners through advanced, classic, modern, jazz improvisation and theory.

Serious inquiries only. 961-7021 or 667-1056.

Beading Classes

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced at Bead Dreamer Studio, 407A E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 920-6659. Bead Dreamer Studio, Savannah http://www.beaddreamer.com/

Boatbuilding Workshop

Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26 at the Ships of the Sea Museum, 41 MLK Jr. Blvd.

912-232-1511. $40.00 per adult or parent with child. No wood working experience necessary.

Finish and launch two 12’ Bevin’s skiffs from kits.

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. For information, e-mail cafecontigo@gmail.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. , Savannah

Conversational Spanish Group

Want to improve your Spanish skills? Meet at the Sentient Bean every Monday, 5:00pm. Group focuses on increasing vocabulary, grammar, and conversational confidence! Free and open to all levels of experience. Call Ronnie at 912-2570333, or email dvorakquartet12@yahoo.com for more info.

Cooking Swiss Meals

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Guitar, mandolin and bass lessons

Discuss strategies to feel great dating and enjoy dating. Improve your dating skills. This is for people of all cultures, colors races and ages. For more info, call: 912-604 3281

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Dating With Success

DUI Prevention Group

Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, DWI, offenders, and anyone seeking to gain knowledge about the dangers of driving impaired. A must see for teenage drivers seeking a drivers license for the first time or teenage drivers who already received a license.

The group meets once a month and the cost is $30.00. For more info: 912-443-0410.

English as a Second Language

We are tiny groups, 2-4 students. Learn English in a fun, relaxed way. We meet when you have time in a coffee shop downtown Savannah.

Single meetings are available too. There is a small fee per class. call: 912-604-3281

Family Care Mediation

Mediation is a new way to find the best possible answers to families’ important quality-of-life and care questions. A safe place for respectful, civilized conversation resulting in an agreement that fits the family. The Mediation Center. 5105 Paulsen St. 912-354-6686 or mediationsavannah.com

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children are held at 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 921-4646 or 220-6570 to register. Savannah

Forensic Nursing

Candler Hospital will host Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training classes for interested nurses.

This will be the only time this year the program is offered. Sept. 27-Oct. 1. Call the Rape Crisis Center for more info: 233-3000.

German Language Classes

Have fun learning German with small groups of 3-6 students. Classes meet Monday & Thursday evening at the Sentient Bean. The choices are Beginners I or II, or advanced Conversational class. There is a small fee per class. I am a native professor from Switzerland. For more info: (912) 604 3281 The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave ,

Cooking and eating good Swiss food is so much fun. We will be a small group in a relaxed atmosphere. We meet on Saturday at 11:30am. Cook

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Jazz, classical and rock with emphasis on reading and improvisation skills. Ardsley Park.

912-232-5987 The Housing Authority of Savannah hosts a series of regular classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. 1407 Wheaton Street. Adult literacy/GED prep: Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri of month, 9-11am. Basic Computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1-3pm. Community Computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3-4:30pm. For more info: 912-232-4232 x115 or www.savannahpha.com

Knitting Class

Knit your own scarf, hand-warmer or blanket.

You choose your colors and what you like to knit.

I teach you how to do it. We meet in small groups downtown Savannah. Meeting in a coffee shop.

There is a small fee per class. Please call my cell: 912-604-3281

Mindfulness Mediation Class

Instruction in mindfulness stress reduction meditation. Group practice with time for questions and comments. Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15pm.

Yoga Co-op Savannah. 2424 Drayton St. $13/ class (less with membership). www.yogacoopsavannah.com or 912-429-7264.

Modeling at the Mighty 8th

Intermediate to advanced model building seminar. $25/person. October 16, 9am-3pm at the Mighty 8th Airforce Museum. 175 Bourne Ave. Pooler. Reservations recommended. Call Heather: 912-748-8888.

Music Lessons

Certified teacher who holds BA in Music Education is offering private music lessons. All ages and stages welcome. Piano, brass, woodwinds, music discovery, and beginner guitar. Please contact Ms. Amy at 912.659.0993 or visit www. msamyschoolofmusic.com

Pond Yacht Building & Regatta

Children build their own boats and race them in a water trough. $10 per child and one adult.

Fee includes kit and admission to Museum.

Please call Karl DeVries at 912-232-1511 for information and to register for hourly sessions.

September 19. Ships of the Sea Museum. 41 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Rate Hikes and Our Energy Future

The Sierra Club hosts a public discussion about rate hikes, Georgia Power, and the future of energy production in the state. Sept. 16, 7pm. First Presbyterian Church, 520 E. Washington Ave.

Savannah Entrepreneurial Center

Offering a variety of business classes. Call 6523582. Savannah Entrepreneurial Center, 801 E. Gwinnett Street , Savannah

Savannah Learning Center Spanish Classes

Be bilingual. Call 272-4579 or 308-3561. email 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

Sketching and Painting Workshop

Workshop taught by Sandy Branam will combine water color washes with pen and inks to create depth, texture, and sparkle. Whether interested in landscapes, objects in nature or portraits you learn from this approach combining drawing & painting. Cost is $440. Room and Board is included. Wildacres Artist Retreat, Oct. 11-15, 2010. For more info, call Judy Mooney: 443-9313 or judymooney@bellsouth.net.

Starfish Cafe Culinary Arts Training Program

This 14-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 Ms. Musheerah Owens 912-234-0525 ext.1506 The Starfish Cafe, 711 East Broad Street , Savannah http://www. thestarfishcafe.org/

Studio Painting Classes

Ongoing adult painting classes with artist Zola Delburn. Small classes for the beginner or intermediate painter. The classes are applicable to landscapes, still lives, abstracts, portraits, etc.

Each session lasts 6 weeks, 1 class per week. $130. You are responsible for your supplies, except for easels. contact Zola Delburn at 912484-5800 or zoladelburn@yahoo.com

Transitional Parenting Seminar

Trained presenters with experience working with families in divorce will help parents learn to recognize the typical reactions of children and to develop skills to help children cope with their emotions. Monthly classes. 3rd Wednesdays,

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Vocal Coaching

Vocal coaching, sightsinging, eartraining and theory. Classical, jazz and pop. Adult beginners welcome. Ardsley Park and Wilmington Island.

912-897-6800

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/

Clubs & Organizations Asian American Women’s Group

For anyone interested in creating a community to support one another, to experience belonging and build friendships with a group of Asian American Women. The goal is to foster intergenerational dialogue between women ages of 25-75 on topics like family, expectations and being bi-cultural. Meets twice a month. Email Lene22@aol.com for more info.

Buccaneer Region SCCA

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

Coastal MINIs

Local MINI Cooper owners and enthusiasts who gather on the first Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. to go on motoring adventures together. Visit coastalminis.com. Starbucks, Victory Drive and Skidaway Road , Savannah

Coastal Readers & Writers Circle

A Creative Writing and Reading discussion group that meets the 3rd Sunday of every month, 3:30-5pm at the new Savannah Mall Branch Library. Bring: Passages from any of your writing that you would like to read and passages from a book, publication, or production that you would like to share with the group. www.TellingOurStoriesPress.com for more information

Georgetown Playgroup

Meet the first and third Thursday of the month from 9:30-11am at the Northside clubhouse in Georgetown. Free.

Historic Savannah Chapter of ABWA

Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is the price of the meal.

RSVP to 660-8257. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Dr , Thunderbolt

Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet

Every Wed. 5:00PM at My House Consignments & More, 206 W. Broughton St. No fees. Wanna learn? We love to show what we know. Many different levels get together in the store. Talk, knit, share have fun! Call 912-236-4111

Low Country Turners

This is a club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Hank Weisman at 786-6953.

Make Friends in Savannah

For anybody, every age, every race and nation.

We chat, hang out, go to movies and more. Meet in a coffee shop downtown Savannah. A small

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Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m.

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Mothers of School-Aged Children is currently registering new moms and will meet the 1st Monday of each month, 10am-11:30 at the Islands YMCA starting October 4th. Discuss topics that are relevant to mothering a child entering elementary school all the way through high school, as well connecting women in our community. For more info, call 912-441-5036 or 210-0491 or email gbcon2@comcast.net

Moon River Chorus

Ladies’ barbershop chorus. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. 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 9:15-11:30 am Call 898-0869 and 897-6167 or visit www. mops.org. First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd , Savannah http://www. fbcislands.com/

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International fan and research group devoted to preserving and distributing old-time radio broadcasts from 1926 to 1962. Send e-mail to Jim Beshires at beshiresjim@yahoo.com or visit www.otrr.org.

Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club

A chartered running club of the Road Runners Association of America. For a nominal annual fee, members will receive monthly training sessions and seminars and have weekly runs of various distances. Kathy Ackerman,756-5865 or Billy Tomlinson 596-5965.

Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

Safe Kids Savannah, a coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries, holds a meeting on the second Tuesday of every month from 11:30am-1pm. Visit www.safekidssavannah. org or call 912-353-3148 for more info

Meeting and information session held the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6pm to discuss upcoming events and provide an opportunity for those interested in joining the Jaycees to learn more. Must be 21-40 years old to join the chapter. 101 Atlas St. 912-353-7700 or www.savannahjaycees.com Jaycee Building, Savannah

Savannah Adventure Club

Dedicated to pursuing adventures, both indoors and outdoors, throughout the Low country and beyond. Activities include sailing, camping, skydiving, kayaking, hiking, tennis, volleyball, and skiing, in addition to regular social gatherings. Free to join. Email savannahadventureclub@gmail.com or visit www. savannahadventureclub.com The public is invited to come and sing early American music and folk hymns from the shape note tradition. This non-denominational community musical activity emphasizes participation, not performance. Songs are from The Sacred Harp, an oblong songbook first published in 1844. Call 655-0994.

Savannah Art Association

The non-for profit art association, the Southeast’s oldest, is currently taking applications for membership. The SAA offers workshops, community programs, exhibition opportunities, and an artistic community full of diverse and creative people from all ages, mediums, and skill levels. Please call 912-232-7731 for more info.

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Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. 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

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

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Send $20 check for reservations no later than September 24th to Diane Brennan, 18 Mainsail Crossing, Savannah, GA, 31411. New members welcome. For info, call Lynne Davis at 355-4252.

Savannah Guardian Angels

Savannah Area Sacred Harp Singers

Savannah Friends of Music

Members of Starfleet International and The Klingon Assault Group meet twice a month, on the first Sunday at 4 pm. at 5429 LaRoche Ave and the third Tuesday at Chen’s Chinese Restaurant at 20 E. Derenne Ave. at 7:30 p.m.

Call 308-2094, email kasak@comcast.net or visit www.roguephoenix.org. Savannah

Safe Kids Savannah

Experienced fencers are welcome to join. Call 429-6918 or send email to savannahfencing@ aol.com.

Beginner classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings for six weeks. Fees are $40. Some equipment is provided. After completing the class, you may become a member of the Savannah Fencing Club for $5 per month.

Come meet the Local Chapter of the Guardian Angels on the 1st Monday of every month from 7pm-9pm at Elite Martial Arts in Pooler,GA. Free snacks and drinks and info on the Guardian Angels. For more info:www.

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Savannah Jaycees

Savannah Newcomers Club

Open to all women who have been in the Savannah area for less than two years.

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

Savannah Parrot Head Club

Love a laid-back lifestyle? Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check out savannahphc. com for the events calendar or e-mail Wendy Wilson at Wendyq1053@yahoo.com.

Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club

Meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club. 32 Bull St , Savannah http:// www.savannahsunriserotary.org/

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. 484-6710. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah

Savannah Wine Lovers

A sometimes formal group that also sometimes just gets together to drink wine. Visit http://groups.google.com/group/savannahwine-lovers.

Savannah Writers Group

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 precedes the meeting at 6:30pm. Contact Carol North, 912-920-8891. 8108 Abercorn St , Savannah

Son-shine Hour

Meets at the Savannah Mall at the Soft Play Mondays from 11-12 and Thursdays from 10-11. Activities include songs, stories, crafts, and games for young children and their caregivers. Free, no registration, drop-ins welcome. Call Trinity Lutheran Church for details 912-925-3940 or email KellyBringman@ gmail.com Savannah Mall,

Southern Wings

Local chapter of Women in Aviation International. It is open to men and women in the region who are interested in supporting women in aviation. Regular meetings are held once a month and new members are welcome. Visit www.southernwingz.com

The Young Professionals of Savannah

Knit and crochet gathering held each Tuesday evening, 5pm-8pm All skill levels welcome.

Free Spinning fiber into yarn group meets the first Monday of each month at 1pm. Wild Fibre, 6 East Liberty Street (near Bull St.) Call for info: 912-238-0514

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

Meets the last Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in different locations to practice spoken Spanish in a casual environment.

236-8566.

A club for enthusiasts of electronic music and instruments, including the theremin, synths, Mooger Foogers, jam sessions, playing techniques, compositions, gigs, etc. Philip Neidlinger, theremin@neidlinger.us.

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The 13th Colony Patriots

A Tea Party group that meets the 13th of each month at Logan’s Road House at 6pm.

11301 Abercorn St. Open to the public.

Dedicated to the preservation of the United States Constitution and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all Americans. www.13thcolonypatriots.com or call 912-5965267.

The Peacock Guild

A literary society for bibliophiles and writers. Monthly meetings for the Writer’s Salon are held on first Tuesday and the Book Club meets on the third Tuesday. All meetings start at 7:30 p.m. at meet at 207 E. Charlton St (Flannery O’Connor’s Childhood Home). Call 233-6014, facebook Peacock Guild or email peacockguild@googlegroups.com for more info.

The Philo Cafe

A weekly discussion group that meets from 7:30pm-9pm at Books-A-Million, 8108 Abercorn St., each Monday. Anyone craving some good conversation is invited to drop by. No cost. For more info, email athenapluto@yahoo. com or look up The Philo Cafe on Facebook.

Theremin/Electronic Music Enthusiasts

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. Vu Lounge at the Hyatt, 2 W. Bay St. , Savannah

Victorian Neighborhood Association

General meetings are on hiatus for July and August, but will resume Tuesday September 14 at 6pm, and continue on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, at the American Legion Hall located at 1108 Bull Street. Committee Meetings will continue to be held during the summer months. For more info visit the VNA website at: vna.club.officelive.com

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Meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell at 927-3356. Savannah

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Abeni Cultural Arts Dance Classes

Classes for multiple ages in the art of performance dance and Adult fitness dance. Styles include African, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, & Gospel. Classes are held Monday through Friday at the St. Pius X Family Resource Center. Classes start at $25.00 per month. For more information call 912-6313452 or 912-272-2797. Ask for Muriel or Darowe. E-mail: abeniculturalarts@gmail.com St. Pius Family Resource Center,

Adult Intermediate Ballet

Mondays & Wednesdays, 7 - 8pm, $12 per class or 8 classes for $90. Class meets year round. (912) 921-2190 The Academy of Dance, 74 West Montgomery Crossroads ,

African Dance & Drum

Learn the rhythms of West Africa with instructor Aisha Rivers. Classes are held every Sunday - drums at 4pm, dance at 5pm Rhythms of West Africa, 607 W. 37th St. , Savannah http://www.ayoluwa.org/

Argentine Tango

Lessons Sundays 12:00-3:30. Open to the public. Cost $5.00 per person. Wear closed toe leather soled shoes if available. For more information call 912-925-7416 or email savh_tango@yahoo.com. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 8511-h Ferguson Ave. ,

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803-799-7605.

Ballroom Dance Party

Sept. 18: Salsa lesson starts at 7 PM. Social dance from 8-10:30pm. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Beginners and singles are welcome. Call 604-0966 for more information. Frank G. Murray Community Center, 160 Whitemarsh Island Rd.

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Beginners Belly Dancing with Cybelle

The perfect class for those with little to no dance background. Cybelle has been formally trained and has been performing for over a decade. Tues: 6-7pm & Thurs: 7-8pm. Visit www.cybelle3.com. For info: cybelle@cybelle3. com or call 912-414-1091 Private classes are also available. Walk-ins are welcome.

Beginners Fusion Belly Dance

Every Tuesday, 6-7pm. If you have never danced before or have limited dance experience, this is the class for you. Cybelle, a formal bellydancer for over 10 years will guide you through basic bellydance and fusion Walk ins welcome. 15.00/class 912-414-1091 http:// cybellefusionbellydance.wordpress.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, Savannah

Ceili Club

Experience Irish Culture thru Irish social dancing. No partner or experience needed.

Learn the basics of Irish Ceili dancing. 7176 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Mondays at 7:30 p.m. For more info email PrideofIrelandGA@ gmail.com.

Chicago Step Classes

Coastal Georgia Steppers is offering adult Chicago-style steppin dance classes every Sunday from 4:00– 6:30pm at the Tominac Gym on Hunter Army Airfield. All are welcome. Free admission; no partner required.

For more info, send email to Robert.neal75@ yahoo.com.

Flamenco Enthusiasts

Dance or learn flamenco in Savannah with the Flamenco Cooperative. Meetings are held on Saturdays from 1-2:30 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

Free Swing Lessons

Every Thursday at Doubles Night Club (7100 Abercorn St.) Join the SwingCats for a free lesson at 7:30pm, followed by dancing from 8-10pm. No partner required. Drink specials.

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

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Savannah Shag Club

Glor na h’Eireann cultural arts studio is offering beginner to champion Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up, Adult Step & Ceili, Strength & Flexibility, non-competitive and competition programs, workshops and camps. TCRG certified.

For more info contact PrideofIrelandGA@gmail. com or 912-704-2052.

Shag & Beach Bop

Irish Dance Classes

Shag music every Wednesday, 7pm, at Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn St. and every Friday, 7 pm, at American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr.

Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc.

The Savannah Dance Club hosts Magnificent Mondays from 6:30-11 p.m. Free basic shag, swing, salsa, cha cha, line dance and others are offered the first two Mondays and free shag lessons are offered last two Monday’s. The lesson schedule is posted at www.shagbeachbop. com. Lessons are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn St. ,

Modern Dance Class

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

Classes for beginner and intermediate levels.

Fridays 10-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. For more info, call Elizabeth 912354-5586.

Pilates, Jazz & Tap

The Gretchen Greene School of Dance offers two weekly Pilates classes, an open-level Tap class, and serious training for Ballet dancers.

Pilates and Tap are open to all levels of experience and are $12 per class (or a 10-Class Card for $100.) Pilates: Wed. 9:30-10:30am & Thurs.

6:30-7:30pm. Tap class is Tues., 7:30-8:15pm.

Ballet classes are $15 and for Intermediate/Advanced dancers. Tues. & Wed., 11am-1pm. Call 912-897-4235 or visit ggsod.com/adults for more info.

Pole Dancing Class

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. Pre-registration req’d. Beginners Classes, Wednesdays 8pm. Level II Classes, Mondays 8pm. Pole fitness, Mon&Wed, 11am. 912-398-4776 or visit www.fitnessbodybalance.com. Fitness Body & Balance Studio, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. ,

Salsa Classes

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, 3305421. Delaware Recreation Center, Savannah

Salsa Lessons

Offered Saturdays 11:30am-1pm. $10.00 per class. Packages prices also available. Contact Kelly 912-398-4776 or www.fitnessbodybalance. com

Salsa Lessons

Salsa Savannah offers beginner and intermediate salsa lessons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at several locations. For more info, contact: salsasavannah@gmail.com, or call 8567323. www.salsasavannah.com

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Annual Fall Festival

St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church hosts its Fall Festival Sept. 24-25. Friday at 7:30pm, watch Spielberg’s classic “ET” outside. $5/person or $15/family. Saturday, spaghetti dinners for sale, $7/each (dine-in or take out) along with a Craft Sale from 11am-5pm and children’s rides from noon-4pm. 11500 Middleground Rd. 912-9254725.

Diesel Train Rides

Take a ride back in time at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum. Saturdays (11am, 1pm, 2pm) and Sundays (1pm, 2pm) in September. $10 adult admission. 601 W. Harris St. 912-651-6823. www.chsgeorgia.org

Happy Geechees Reunion

The 2010 reunion will take place Oct. 9 at the Wilmington Island Club. Starts with Continental Breakfast at 10am, then lunch at 1pm. For members from the four original high schools: Benedictine, Commercial, St. Vincent’s, and Savannah High, classes from 1929-1958. Tickets are $35 each. For more info: Call Marion Manson, 898-3477.

Music in the Parlour with Diana

An afternoon of music, with homemade scones and sweet tea. Saturdays and Sundays, 1-3pm. $30/person. Limited seating. Reservations required. Call Diana Rogers: 912-236-2866.

The Armstrong Center

The Armstrong Center is available for meetings, seminars, workshops or social events. Classrooms, meeting space, auditorium and 6000square-foot ballroom. 344-2951. Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah

Yellow Fever!

A living history production presented by the Davenport House Museum every Friday and Saturday evening in October. First show at 7:30pm, then every half hour until 9pm. 324 E. State St. Call 912-236-8097 for info or reservations.

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Film & Video Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival

September 17-19 at the Savannah College of Art and Design’s Trustees Theater. Admission is free to all the Ocean Film Festival programs. For more info and a complete list of films, visit http://graysreef.noaa.gov.

Psychotronic Film Society

2-for-1 appetizers 50¢ wings draft Beer specials (during the game - bud, bud Light, amberbock & yuengLing)

Hosts weekly screenings every Wednesday, 8pm, at the Sentient Bean. Offering up a selection of films so bad they are good, cult classics and other rarities. For upcoming schedule visit: www.sentientbean.com

Reel Savannah

Hosts screenings of critically acclaimed independent films from around the world at Victory Square Cinemas, 1901 E. Victory Dr. For schedule and more info, visit www. reelsavannah.org

Savannah Beach Film Festival

The SBFF takes place Oct. 2, 8pm, at Huca-Poo’s. A Few tickets are still available. $5.

Proceeds are being dedicated to building a gazebo for a local retirement community. Tix and info available at Huc-A-Poos (1213 Hwy 80, Tybee): 912-786-5900.

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Fitness A New Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun

VING TSUN ( Wing Chun) is the worlds fastest growing martial arts style. Using angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against them makes VING TSUN Kung Fu effective for everyone. Call Sifu Michael Sampson to find out about our free trial classes 912-429-9241.

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Belly Drills

Belly Drill your body with Cybelle. This is an intense dance workout utilizing basic bellydance moves. Geared to all levels of ability.

Dance your way to a better sense of well being. Bring water bottle. Thurs: 6-7pm. Visit www.cybelle3.com. For info: cybelle@cybelle3. com or call 912-414-1091. Walk-ins welcome.

Bellydancing for fun and fitness

The most fun class you’ve ever taken to get you in the best shape in the least amount of time. We provide bright colorful veils, jangling coin hip scarves, and exotic music. Every Wednesday, 6:30pm. $15 drop-in or $40 for four classes. Call 912-660-7399 or email ConsistentIntegrity@yahoo.com

Bellydrills

2 hour dance workout utilizing basic bellydance moves. This is geared to all levels of ability. Dance your way towards a better sense of well being. Bring water bottle. $25/class.

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Chair and Floor Moves Workshop

Sept. 18, 3-5pm. Learn everything from a sexy walk, sensual hip moves, sultry floor work, sensual dance moves and poses. Open to absoulute beginners and experienced dancers alike. For more info: www.fitnessbodybalance.com or call 912-398-4776

Crunch Lunch

30 minute Core and ABs concentration class.

Offered 11:30am & 12:15pm Mon, Wed & Fri @ Fitness Body & Balance 2127 1/2 East Victory Dr. www.fitnessbodybalance.com 912-3984776.

Curvy Girl Bootcamp

Exercise class assisting women of size to reach their fitness goal. Every Tues & Thurs, 6-7pm. Lake Mayer Community Center. $70 a month or $10 per session. For more info call 912-341-7710 www.preservethecurves. com/curvycamp

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/

Fix Your Back

This 45 minute class takes a new twist on boring old back exercises. Try having fun and giving back pain the boot at the same time.

Every Thursday at 6:30. $40 per month. Space is limited. 912-660-7399 Consistentintegrity@ yahoo.com

Hatha Yoga classes

Every Monday and Wednesday from 5:306:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 819-6463.

St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Well Being, Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

Living Smart Fitness Club

Providing nutritional education and an exercise program to encourage lifestyle changes, every Tuesday from 5:30-7pm at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. For more info, call 447-6605.

Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes

Mondays, 10-11am (crawlers and toddlers) and 11:30-12:45 (infants and pre-crawlers) at the Savannah Yoga Center. The cost is $14 per class. Multi-class discounts are available.

Walk-ins welcome. Call 232-2994 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. , Savannah http://www.

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Pilates Mat Classes

Mat classes are held Tues & Thurs 7:30am8:30am, Mon 1:30pm-2:30pm, Mon & Wed 5:30pm-6:30pm, Thurs 12:30pm-1:30pm, & Sat 9:30am-10:30am. All levels welcome! Private and Semi-Private classes are by appointment only. Carol Daly-Wilder, Certified Pilates Instructor. Call 912.238-0018 Momentum Pilates Studio, 310 E. 41st St , http://savannahpilates.com/

Pregancy Yoga

Ongoing series of 8-week sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:15 PM at 7116 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Pre-natal yoga helps mothers-to-be prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor & delivery. Cost is $100 for 8 weeks. Call Ann Carroll at 912-704-7650 e-mail ann@aikyayoga.com.

Rolf Method Bodywork

For posture, chronic pain and alignment of body/mind/spirit. Jeannie Kelley, LMT, certified advanced Rolf practitioner. www. islandsomatherapy.com, 843-422-2900. Island Somatherapy, 127 Abercorn Street , Savannah

Smart Living Fitness Club

Providing nutritional education and an exercise program to encourage lifestyle changes, on Mon. thru Wed. from 5:30-7pm.

St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 for info.

Squats N’ Tots

Stretch and strengthen overused body parts, as well as focus on muscle endurance, low impact aerobics, and abdominal work. Your baby (age 6 weeks to one year) can get in on the fun, or simply stay close to you on your mat. Call to pre-register 912-819-6463. St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Well Being,

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

Zumba Fitness

Classes every week in the Pooler and Rincon area. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music dance themes that create a dynamic, effective fitness system. All ages and shapes are encouraged to attend. $7 per class. For info, contact Carmen at 484-1266 or calexe@comcast.net.

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What Makes A Family

A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 352-2611.

Health Basic Breastfeeding Class

This two-hour session is designed to educate and support the mother planning to breastfeed. Tues., Sept 21, 6:30pm. Women’s Services Conference Room, Center for Advanced Medicine at Memorial. $20/couple.

Call 350-BORN (2676).

Better Breathers of Savannah

Meets to discuss and share information on C.O.P.D. and how people live with the disease.

For info, call Dicky at 665-4488 or dickyt1954@ yahoo.com.

Community Cardiovascular Health

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. . , Savannah

Free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings

Conducted at three locations. From 8:30a.m.12:30p.m. and 5:15p.m.-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the SJ/C African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 for appt. Every Monday from 10a.m.-12p.m. at the Smart Senior office, No. 8 Medical Arts Center. No appt necessary. Every Monday-Friday from 10a.m.-2p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center at 812 W. 36th St. Call 447-0578. Savannah

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Georgia Equality Savannah

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

Savannah Pride, Inc.

Meets first Tues of every month at 7 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Without the GLBT community, there wouldn’t be a need for Pride. Call Christina Focht at 663-5087 or email christina@savpride.com. First City Network, Savannah http://www.firstcitynetwork.net/

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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.

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(March 21–April 19) When teen pop star Miley Cyrus appeared on David Letterman’s late–night TV talk show, band leader Paul Schaeffer asked her if she lip–syncs to pre–recorded music during her performances. Miley replied that no, she never fakes it. For evidence, she said, anyone could go watch a Youtube clip from one of her concerts. Sometimes she sounds terrible, which proves that she’s risking the imperfection of actually singing live. I urge you to follow Miley’s lead in your own sphere, Aries. In the coming week, you really do need to be as raw as the law allows. Be your authentic self, please –– with no Auto–Tune– like enhancements.

TAURUS

(April 20–May 20) Here’s your mantra: BIG GREEN LUCK EVERYWHERE. I urge you to say it frequently in the coming days. Sing it softly to yourself while you’re driving your car or riding on public transportation. Whisper it as a prayer before each meal.

BIG GREEN LUCK EVERYWHERE. Chant it in rhythm to your steps as you walk. Murmur it to the tiny angel looking down at you from the ceiling just before you drop off to sleep. Yell it out as you’re dancing beneath the sky. BIG GREEN LUCK EVERYWHERE. It’ll work its magic even if you don’t know exactly why you’re saying it or what it means.

GEMINI

(May 21–June 20) This is an excellent time for you to revamp your relationship with your body. All the cosmic rhythms are aligned to help you. How should you go about it? The first thing to do is formulate your intentions.

For example, would you like to feel more perfectly at home in your body? Would you revel in the freedom of knowing that the body you have is exactly right for your soul’s needs? Can you picture yourself working harder to give your body the food and sleep and movement it requires to be at its best? If you have any doubts about how to proceed, ask your body to provide you with clues.

CANCER

(June 21–July 22) While growing up, U.S. president Abraham Lincoln lived in Indiana for 14 years. The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial commemorates

his time there. When my friend Janet was seven years old, her second–grade class visited the place.

While strolling around outside, she found a Band–Aid on the ground and excitedly assumed it had once graced a booboo on Old Abe himself. She took it home and secretly used it as a talisman. When she rubbed it on her own wounds, it seemed to have magical healing properties. Only later did she realize that Band–Aids weren’t invented until 55 years after Lincoln’s death. No matter. The artifact had done a superb job. I predict you will soon find a comparable placebo, Cancerian.

LEO

(July 23–Aug. 22) Afghan farmers grow a lot of poppies –– more than anywhere else in the world. While most of the crop is converted into opium and heroin, it could just as well be used to create poppy seed bagels –– as many as 357 trillion of them by one estimate. The way I see it, Leo, you have a comparable choice ahead of you. A resource that’s neutral in its raw or natural state could be harnessed in a relatively good cause or a not–so–good cause. And I bet you will be instrumental in determining which way it goes.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22) “Nothing is more conducive to peace of mind than not having any opinions at all.” German aphorist Georg Christoph Lichtenberg said that, and now I’m offering it for you to use. Are you game? Try this experiment: For seven days, divest yourself of your opinions. And I mean all of them: opinions about politicians, celebrities, immigration reform, rockabilly music, your friends’ choices in mates –– everything. For this grace period, be utterly non–judgmental and open–minded and tolerant. Allow everything to be exactly what it is without any need to wish it were otherwise. By experiment’s end, you’ll probably feel more relaxed than you have in a long time.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22) The Latin motto “Dulcius ex aspiris” means “Sweetness out of difficulty.” It has a different meaning from “relief after difficulty” or “character–building from difficulty.” It suggests a scenario in which a challenging experience leads not just to a successful outcome,

but also to a delicious, soothing harmony that would not have been possible without the difficulty. This is what I foresee coming for you, Libra.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Give the best gifts you can possibly give, Scorpio. Don’t hoard any of the intense blessings you have at your disposal. It’s time to unveil the fullness of your idiosyncratic generosity . . . to bestow upon the world the naked glory of your complex mojo. Some people will be better able than others to receive and use your zesty offerings, and it’s OK to favor them with more of your magnanimity. On the other hand, don’t spend too long worrying about the fine points of how to disseminate your wealth. The important thing is to let it flow like a river fresh from eternity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

“Do not think you will necessarily be aware of your own enlightenment,” said Zen Buddhist teacher Dogen. Which leads me to say: “Do not think you will necessarily be aware of becoming a role model and potent influence.” The way I see it, either of those developments may happen in the coming weeks. Without suffering any pangs of self–consciousness, you could suddenly find yourself thrust into a higher, brighter, more powerful state of being. I doubt there’ll be any stress or strain involved.

Rather, it will naturally occur while you’re being your strong–minded, expansive self, trying simply to rearrange the world to conform to your vision of paradise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

Soon it will probably be time for you to wrap up the Season of Exploration. You’ve surveyed the outlands and fringe areas enough for now, right? I’m guessing that you’ve reconnoitered the forbidden zones so thoroughly that you may not need to do any more probing.

Or am I wrong about this? Am I underestimating your longing to push out to the frontiers and beyond?

Maybe your brushes with exotic creatures and tempting adventures have whetted your appetite for even more escapades. I’ll tell you what, Capricorn: I’m going to trust your intuition on this one. Are you ready to rein in your risk–taking, or are

you hungry for more?

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18) When I was living in Los Angeles in the summer of 1986, I had a memorable dream. In the dream, I was dancing with God. As best as I can describe it, the Divine Wow was a female whirlwind exuding cool blue fire and singing ecstatic melodies. Now and then I caught a glimpse of something that resembled a face and body, but mostly she was a sparkling fluidic vortex that I moved in and out of as we floated and tumbled and leaped. The contact was so vivid and visceral that from that day forward I never again said, “I believe in God.” My experience was as real as making love with a human being; “belief” was irrelevant.

I predict that you will soon have a comparable encounter with a primal force, Aquarius –– whatever passes for “God” in your world.

PISCES

(Feb. 19–March 20) The eighth–century theologian known as the Venerable Bede compared our existence to a sparrow that flies in the window of a royal castle while the king is enjoying a winter feast with his entourage. Outside, a snowstorm is raging. Inside, there’s a big fire in the hearth that keeps everyone warm. But the sparrow doesn’t stay in this welcoming place; it quickly flies out another window on the other side of the dining room, refraining from plucking any of the delicious scraps of food the revelers have discarded. Bede says that the sparrow’s actions are like ours in our own approach to living our lives. Well, guess what, Pisces: I don’t think that will be true for you in the coming months. Judging from the astrological omens, I suspect that once you fly into the feast room, you won’t depart like a restless, confused wanderer. You will linger.

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Healthcare for the Uninsured

St. Mary’s Health Center is open for health needs of uninsured residents of Chatham County. Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For information or to make an appointment, call 443-9409. St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. ,

Help for Iraq War Veterans

A method used at Fort Campbell to treat lack of sleep, anger, flashbacks, nightmares and emotional numbness in veterans is available in Savannah. 927-3432.

Hypnobirthing Childbirth Classes

Classes provide specialized breathing and guided imagery techniques designed to reduce stress during labor. Classes run monthly, meeting Saturdays for three consecutive weeks. To register, call 843-683-8750 or e-mail Birththroughlove@yahoo.com. Family Health & Birth Center, 119 Chimney Rd , Rincon http://www. themidwifegroup.com/

HypnoBirthing Classes

Learn to birth in a calm and gentle environment without fear. Uses relaxation, meditation and guided imagery to achieve the birthing experience you desire. Tiffany, tiffany@savannahdoula. com.

Hypnosis

One-on-one hypnosis for losing weight, quitting smoking, insomnia, and other issues. 80% of your actions are controlled by your subconscious. Good for all issues. It’s safe. You are always in control and it works. 912-660-7399.

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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.

897-9261, www.lllusa.org/web/SavannahGA. html. Family Health and Birth Center, Savannah

Meditation and Energy Flow Group

Meet with others who practice meditation or want to learn how, discuss techniques, & related areas of holistic health, healing, Reiki, Energy Medicine, CAM. Reduce stress, increase peace & health! For info: www.ellenfarrell.com or 912-247-4263

Memorial Health blood pressure check

Free every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:309:30 a.m. at GenerationOne. 350-7587. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth. com/

Mobile Mammogram Tests

St. Joseph’s/Candler mobile breast cancer screenings are available at the following locations in Sept. Appointment required. Call 819-6800 and specify that you’re calling about the mobile unit. 9/1: Bryan Co. Health Dept. 9/2: Islands. 9/7 & 21: Rincon. 9/8: Savannah. 9/9: Bluffton. 9/14: Landings. 9/22: Pembroke. 9/28: Pooler. 9/29: Sun City.

Planned Parenthood Hotline

First Line is a statewide hotline for women who want information on health services. Open every night from 7-11p.m. 1-800-264-7154.

The Quit Line

A toll-free resource that provides counseling, screening, support and referral services for all Georgia residents 18 or older and concerned parents of adolescents who are using tobacco.

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors

This yoga class is free for people with cancer and cancer survivors. 6.30 pm on Tuesdays and 12:10 pm on Thursdays, FitnessOne at Memorial. For more info, call 350-9031.

Yoga for Meditators

A physical yoga practice developed for people who sit in meditation. Thursdays at 6pm. $10/ class. Savannah Zen Center. 505 Blair St.

Yoga of 12-Step Recovery

Sept. 17-19 - The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery presents understanding and application of the symbiotic relationship of yoga and 12-step programs. Lead by husband and wife team, Nikki Myers and Nate Rush of Indianapolis, IN. Cost: $195, Before September 1 and $220 after September 1. Savannah Yoga Center.

1319 Bull St. 912-232-2994. www.savannahyoga.com

Readings & Signings Author: Stuart Woods

The NYT-bestselling mystery writer makes a stop in Savannah to discuss his newest book “Santa Fe Edge,” Sept. 23, 7 p.m., at Trinity Church, 225 W. President St. A question-andanswer session and book signing will follow.

Sponsored by the Savannah Book Festival.

Free and open to the public.

Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club

meets the last Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at the African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605. Savannah

Tea time at Ola’s

A 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, Savannah http://www.liveoakpl.org/

Religious & Spiritual 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 8983477. Savannah

DrUUming Circle

First Saturday of the month 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. 313 Harris St. , Savannah

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Gregorian Chant by Candlelight

For a peaceful end to your day attend the chanted service of Compline (Singing Good Night to God) sung at 9pm every Sunday night by the Compline Choir of historic Christ Church (1733) on Johnson Square; 28 Bull Street. Open to the public. All are welcome! Call 232-4131 for more info.

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

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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, 1-877-494-8629, www.freedompathonline.org, freedompath@yahoo.com. Savannah

Midweek Bible Study

Every Wednesday at noon at Montgomery Presbyterian Church. Bring your lunch and your Bible. 352-4400 or mpcsavannah.com.

Montgomery Presbyterian Church, 10192 Ferguson Avenue , Savannah http://www. montgomerypresbyterian.com/

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Music Ministry for Children & Youth

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

Quality Arts Instruction at Affordable Rates Piano - Guitar - Visual Arts - Vocal $25.00 Registration Fee · $60.00 ten weeks of lessons Classes begin September 14th, 2010

Nicodemus by Night

An open forum is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 223 E. Gwinnett St. Nicodemus by Night, Savannah

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) Meets Sundays, 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. Call Janet Pence at 2474903. 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. 619 W 37th St. , Savannah

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Call 912-655-4303.

3BR, washer/dryer, free cable, free internet, hardwood floors, offstreet parking, pet friendly, central heat/air, crown moulding, 1400sqft. Downtown location near SCAD bldgs. $875/month.

Call 912-596-4741

4BR/2BA NICE House, nice area.

Southside Savannah All appliances included, wood floors, privacy fence. 3yr-option.

Flexible program available!

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4 WEST 53RD STREET 2BR ground floor, central heat/air, kitchen furnished, large storage room, off-street parking $650/month, $550/dep.

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504 Wheeler St 3BR/2BA, wood-floors throughout, with beautiful sunroom in back. In heart of Savannah, but with countryside feeling. $1175/month. $500/deposit. Call me today!

247-5150

Wilmington Island Townhome with great floor plan, 2BR, 1.5BA, upgraded flooring, appliances and energy efficient HVAC. Deposit & References Required. No pets. Avail Oct 1st. Only $850. Call 912-667-0622 654 W.42nd St. @ Twin Oaks Totally renovated duplex, 2-Bedrooms, 1 Bath, all electric, wall A/C & heat,all new kitchen appliances, all new bathroom fixtures, washer/dryer hookup, new vinyl and carpet floors,fresh paiint, 13’X9’ outdoor storage shed, fenced-in backyard, front porch and much more!Available Sept.

27th. $705/month.

Section 8 Welcomed.

Ron Coughlin, 912-656-0761 or Ed Sahagian, 912-713-0585 •8 Crows Nest: Exec home, Georgetown, gated community, 3BR/2BA, $1600/mo •2 Little River: 3BR/2BA, garage, corner lot, $925/mo •1304 East 39th St: 4BR/2BA, $895/mo •2318 Alabama Ave: 3BR/2BA, $800/mo •1309 East 68th: 2BR/1BA, den, $725/mo •5524 Emory Drive: 2BR/1BA $700/mo •100 Lewis Dr-apt 14C: 2BR/1.5BA, $595/mo •1222 East 54th St: 2BR/1BA, $450/mo •1317 Golden St: 2BR/1BA, $475/mo +DEPOSIT, NO-PETS NO-SMOKING. Call Bill:656-4111

Affordable, Clean in Safe Areas.

DOWNTOWN near SCAD & SOUTHSIDE near Hunter. Fully furnished, cable tv, wi-fi, free laundry, off street parking. Priv. bath, fridge, microwave avail./no drugs $100-$150/wk.

Call 912-220-8691 or 912-604-1890 APARTMENT GUYTON/ EFFINGHAM 1 or 2 bedrooms, kitchen, diningroom, livingroom, $475/month, $450/deposit.

Credit check, quiet area, 912-772-3583 912-658-6108

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Furnished 2BR/2BA very nice home, near schools & s h o p p i n g. $900/month, $800/deposit. Call 912-236-1952 AVAILABLE NOW! FOUR BEDROOM HOUSES 1117 Wilmington Is.Rd $1800 724 Windsor Rd. $1295 THREE BEDROOM HOUSES 4 Woodward Ln. $1600 7 Runabout Ln $1325 26 Full Sweep $1195 19 Landward Way $1175 332 Mapmaker Rd. $995 110 Pleasant Dr. $925 1254 Robert’s Way $895 110 Bradford Ct. $895 2320 Hawaii Ave $850 1217 McCarthy $850 1734 E.33rd St. $795 117 Chatham St. $795 315 E.58th St. $775 TWO BEDROOM HOUSES 623 E.48th St. $995 1710 E.34th St. $595 APT/TOWNHOUSE Three Bedrooms 54 Stone Lake Cir. $1150 211 W.40th St. $750 527 E.38th St. $725 Two Bedrooms124 Hidden Lake $900 98 Hidden Lake $895 733-1/2 E.53rd $750 Windsor Crossing $650 Loft 116-1/2 E.Gaston St. $1285 543-1/2 E.60th St. $600 FOR DETAILS & PICTURES VISIT OUR WEB PAGE WWW.PAMTPROPERTY.COM Pam T Property 692-0038 ConneCtsavannah.Com Online listings & cOntent

BRICK 3BR/2BA on culde-sac, large fenced-in yard, all wood floors, 10 min to Gulfstream, one mile to Pooler. $1150 plus one month’s deposit. Credit check required.

912-704-3029.

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•CONVENIENCE STORE for Lease: 1411 W.Gwinnett St. $400/month •Upstairs 2BR/1BA Apt. $400/mo.

•901 West 40th Street: 2BR/1BA Apt. $475/month 1815 MLK,Jr. Blvd 2BR/2BA $500 Call for details, 912-508-2092 or 404-406-3169 Damon Street Apt

2BR/1BA, washer/dryer connection, CH&A, kitchen appliances. $550/month. 5 minutes from downtown! Call 770-855-0799 or 757-676-4686 EASTSIDE-Area: 2118 New Mexico-3BR/1BA, new CH&A, remodeled, furnished-kitchen,LR,laundry-room, carport, fenced yard/outside pets OK. Available Sept.. $800/month, $775/deposit. No Section-8. 912-352-8251 EFFICIENCY FOR RENT: 1111 Skidaway Road. Efficiency room, stand-up shower, 5000 BTU a/c, gas fireplace. $500/month. $250/deposit or $150/weekly.

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FOR RENT 2129 Gable: 3BR w/den or 4th BR, all electric, new kitchen $825.

1926 Clemson: 3BR $795 22A Mastick: 1BR, all electric $525 Call 912-257-6181 ConneCt Savannah ClaSSified adS Work!

GARDEN CITY APARTMENT Recently renovated 2BR Apt., total electric, washer/dryer hookups. Convenient location. $615/month.

Call 656-5000.

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9231 Garland Drive.

3BR/1.5BA, large eat-in kitchen,LR,DR,fenced yard w/large deck. Excellent condition.

Hesse School District. $975/month, $975/deposit. References. Call 912-667-7175 or 912-598-8880.

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Lease-Purchase Available located in Savannah, Pooler, Bloomingdale, Rincon.

1bed 1bath $375 3bed 2bath $775-$1100 Please call 912-823-3302 or visit www.mtpisgahproperties.com HOUSE FOR RENT/CORNER LOT 821 Cubbedge Street,CARVER VILLAGE. 3BD/2BA, LR/DR/kitchen/FR, W&D/conn, storage-room, patio. No pets! $750/monthly-$750/dep. No Section 8. 803-749-3350

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HOUSE on SouthsideLarchmont Estates. 128 Holiday Dr. Brick 3BR/1BA, carport, huge fenced backyard.

Available Sept.1st. $800/deposit. $800/month.

Call 772-461-1897.

ONE & TWO Bedroom Apartments for rent. 656 East 36th, 702 E. Henry St. & 1201 E.Park Ave. Call 912-224-1786 after 3:00pm

RENT: DUPLEX 1218 E. 53rd. Garage Apt. upstairs, behind duplex. 1bedroom, 1-bath. $595/month, utilities paid by landlord plus deposit. Call Alex @ 912-401-5710, Days/Nights/Weekends, email: alexcerbone@gmail.com

HOUSES FOR RENT 19 Sterling Street: 2BR, CH&A $490/month.

2031 Causton Bluff: 2BR, CH&A, washer/dryer hookup $610/month.

Call 238-5323

RENT:Beach house at 5 Taylor St. 2 or 3 bedroom, LR and Kitchen, 2-Baths, central heat/air. $1200/month plus utilities, $1200/deposit. Call Alex @ 401-5710 Days/Nights/Weekends, email: alexcerbone@gmail.com

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OFF LAROCHE: Upper, lovely brick 2BR, kitchen furnished, washer/dryer connection, CH&A, all electric $550. No pets.

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RENT: DUPLEX 1510 E. 53rd. 3-bedroom, 2-bath house. $795/month plus deposit $795. Call Alex @ 912-401-5710, Days/Nights/Weekends, email: alexcerbone@gmail.com

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RENT: DUPLEX 1110 E. 53rd. 2-bedroom, 1-bath $475/month plus deposit $475. One block off Waters Ave., close to Daffin Park.

Call Alex, 912-401-5710, Days/Nights/Weekends, email:alexcerbone@gmail.com

RENT TO OWN: 3BR/2BA remodeled mobile home in nice Garden City park w/pool,basketball court, playground & clubhouse.Low, affordable down-payments.$695/mo. including lot rent.Credit check required. Call Gwen at 912-964-7675

RINCON: 3BR/2BA brick home w/garage.

Total electric, excellent condition, no pets. $800/month, $800/deposit.

Call 748-6831 •Skidaway Townhomes: 2BR/1BA, living room, dining room, kitchen furnished $695 •Duane Court: 2BR/1BA Living room, kitchen, $650/month.

912-897-6789 or 344-4164

SOUTHSIDE •1BR apts, washer/dryer included.

Water & trash included, $600/month.

•2BR/1.5BA townhouse apt, total electric, w/washer & dryer/$625.

Call 927-3278

SOUTHSIDE:9111 Old Montgomery Rd. 2BR/2BA house. 2-large screened rooms,large private lot,fenced area for pet.Just painted,all new AC unit. $575/month plus dep.

To see, call 912-920-4868 or 912-376-0511.

TOWNHOUSE- Lewis Dr. 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, Stove, Refrigerator, washer/dryer connections, dishwasher, central heat/air, total electric, no pets. $600/month $600/deposit.

912-657-4583, 912-495-1889.

•TWO 4BR/2BA homes: Elmdale Avenue: kitchen furnished, large fenced yard $825 & $875/mo. +deposit.

•507 W.48th: 1BR, carpet, kitchen furnished $425+deposit.

No Section 8.

234-0548

UPCHURCH ENTERPRISES 912-665-0592 912-354-7737

32 GOEBEL Avenue: 3BR/1.5BA garage apt. $800/month.

GARDEN CITY: 4125 Sixth St. 3BR/1BA Apt., new flooring & paint $600/month.

WEEKLY/MONTHLY: •Weekly- 1&2 bedrooms. $175-$200 furnished/utilities included.

•Monthly: 3BR/1BA, CH&A, total electric., $650-700/month +deposit.

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ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 MOVE IN SPECIAL SOUTHSIDEEASTSIDE - WESTSIDE New Large Clean Carpeted Rooms, only 2-4 rooms per guest house. Quiet Areas, Busline.

Cable, Fridge, TV, utilities, furnished rooms.

Rooms with PRIVATE BATHROOMS available. $99-$159/Week.

DISCOUNT FOR FOOD SERVICE AND HOTEL EMPLOYEES EFFICIENCY APTS 2BR/1BA, 1BR/1BA APTS. LR, refrigerator, stove, all utilities & cable included.

Weekly $179 & $225.

No sharing. Monthly rates available. No Credit check.

912-472-0628/3416122

1BR, kitchen, bath, cable, bed, table & chairs, dresser, stove, fridge, carpet, heat&air, nice & clean, on bus line. You share nothing! $200/week. $200/deposit.

Call Rosalind,912-484-0002

East & West Chatham & Bloomingdale •REDUCED RENT!• •Rooms $100 & Up. Furnished, includes utilities, central heat and air, Comcast cable, washer/dryer. Hardwood floors.

Shared Kitchen & Shared bath. Call 912-210-0181.

EFFICIENCY ROOMS Includes stove, refrigerator, private bath. Furnished! $180/week + deposit.

Call 912-844-5995.

Looking for two responsible persons. 2 rooms available. Private-baths, CH&A/cable/telephone.

Immediate occupancy. $500/month, $125/security deposit Mr. Brown: 912-663-2574 or 912-234-9177.

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$300/mo + 1/2 utilities.

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Furnished, affordable room available includes utility, cable,refrigerator, central heat/air. $115-$140/weekly, no deposit.Call 912-844-3609

Midtown near Hospitals

Tired of being alone?

Large, private room and bath. Share kitchen, laundry,living,etc.

3800Sq.ft. and pool. All fees included: internet, cable, utilities. Mature female household seeking roommate.Will check references.

Available Now. $150/weekly.

912-351-0115

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NEED A ROOM? STOP LOOKING! Great rooms available ranging from $115-$140/weekly. Includes refrigerators, cable w/HBO, central heat/air. No deposit.

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Call Savannah Pennysaver 912-238-2040

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cars 910 CADILLAC Deville, 1997Green, tan leather interior, power everything, maintained well. Clean, V-8 engine, 28mpg, $3800 O B O. 912-463-6790 or 912-503-4350.

CADILLAC SEVILLE SLS, 1997- cold ac, low miles, leather, clean, Runs great! $2950, 441-2150.

CHEVY SILVERADO, 2007

White, 4 DR Extended cab. V-8, Auto, PS, PW, Air, Excellent condition.

35,000 Miles. Used as local salesman truck. Carfax available. $14,000.

(912)238-3400

NO DEPOSIT Legal Rooming House in business over 20yrs.Freshly painted Apts $150/wk. & $165/wk.Rooms $70-80/wk. Furnished and utilities included.Call 234-9779

ROOMS Available near SSU & busline. All amenities, quiet lifestyle. $85-$130/week.

Call S andra K ing, 912-428-3514 or 912-355-1359 ROOMS FOR RENT Completely furnished.

Central heat and air.

Conveniently located on busline. $130 per week.

Call 912-844-5995.

DODGE Ram Van 2500, 1996- Economical V-6, tow pkg.

Only 62,000miles. 79 yr.old owner. AutoTrader says $3,995.

B i l l, 912-352-4661 FENDER BENDER? Paint & Body Work.

Reasonably Priced.

Insurance Claims.

We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932.

Savannah’S FORD Explorer Sport, 19982-door, new tires/battery/radiator/transmission, tow package, power everything, cd/am/fm, dependable. $3800 OBO. Call 912-463-6790 or 912-503-4350

Ford Mustang GT Convertible, 2006High gloss, black finish, 49K miles. A/T, leather, garaged, maturely driven. $17,900.

Call 912-748-8994 FORD Ranger XLT, 20034-door Super cab, 48,000 miles, fully loaded $9300. 912-398-3132 HONDA Accord, 1995high mileage, body & interior in good shape.

Head gasket blown. $900. Call 912-665-0469

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912-441-2150 SUVS 930 FORD Expedition, 2002- white, good condition $7500.

Call 912-656-8593 Motorcycles/ AtVs 940 SUZUKI M-50 Boulevard, 2007- Garage kept, excellent condition, 3500 miles, security system and cover included. $4,000 OBO. 912-658-1209 Boats & accessories 950 18FT COBIA Boat with motor and trailer. For more info call Jim, 912-695-3224

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