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This charismatic trio of international acclaim mesmerizes with three incredible voices and one powerful sound!

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MUSIC OF QUEEN

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The Black Jacket Symphony's hand-picked musicians will perform "A Night At The Opera" and a collection of Queen's legendary hits!

CIRQUE-TACULAR

An off-beat, acrobatic trip around the world to explore the world as you thought it was, found out it wasn't, and wish it could be.

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Film: Joao de Jesus

Potable Gold: Savannah’s Madeira Tradition FRI 2.23 & SAT 2.24

Courtesty of the Davenport House

Experience the historic atmosphere of the Davenport House while learning about a unique and flavorful wine. Patrons are oriented to the long and rich tradition of Madeira (wine) as it relates to the history of Savannah and then they will participate in a Madeira party. During the experience they will see the historic house at dusk including spaces usually off-limits to museum guests. 5:30 p.m. Davenport House, 324 East State St. $22

Film: Robo Vampire

From the gloriously twisted mind of Z-Grade Hong Kong filmmaking legend Godfrey Ho comes this tale of a narcotics agent who is killed in the line of duty, but then returned to life as an android police officer. 8 p.m. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $7

Six exhibiting artists and cultural agents will each take six minutes to speak to six pictures. 2 p.m. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

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SCAD deFINEArt Keynote Lecture: Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller Previous year’s performance

Featuring local businesses and organizations, healthcare, food trucks and vendors, live entertainment by the Love and Soul Experience Entertainment Group, and more. Begins 10 a.m. Forsyth Park

Shore Stories Savannah THU 2.22

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“Joao deDeus, Just a Man” movie covers the life and miracles of John of God. Discussion to follow the screening, including explanation of the crystal healing bed and scheduling of appointments. 6:30 p.m. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. free spiritenlighten.com

SCAD deFINE Art: Picture Run: Being Human

Love and Soul Family Festival

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As the Trump administration announced plans to open nearly all U.S. waters to offshore drilling, people across the country are standing up. This plan opens the floodgates to dirty and dangerous offshore drilling, threatening coastal economies that rely on clean and healthy oceans. Join us for Shore Stories, six short films that highlight the grassroots resistance taking place across the US, as well as stories from past oil and gas exploration. 6:30 p.m. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. free 912-454-8048. jacob@savannahriverkeeper.org.

Their SCAD Museum of Art exhibition includes two major installations, “Opera for a Small Room” and “Experiment in F# Minor.” 6 p.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.

THURSDAY 2.22 East + Up Grand Opening

The Mamie Ruth brand umbrella is unveiling its latest addition to the family, East+Up. Celebrate with psychic readings, food, live music, and more. 6 p.m. East + Up, 6 E. Liberty St.

Film: It Happened One Night

Frank Capra’s acclaimed romantic comedy swept the Oscars in 1935, with Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress awards and Best Director awards. 7 p.m. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Movie $10, dinner & movie $35

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Francophone Film Festival

Fire Brand Fridays Poetry Slam

Shore Stories Savannah

Potable Gold: Savannah’s Madeira Tradition

The 10th annual event features five French films with English subtitles. Feb. 22-23 Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St.

Six short films that highlight the grass- roots resistance taking place across the US, as well as stories from past oil and gas exploration. 6:30 p.m. . Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. free 912-454-8048. jacob@savannahriverkeeper. org

Tea at Mrs. Davenport’s

Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in the historic atmosphere of the Davenport House Museum. Thurs. & Fri., 5 p.m. Davenport House, 324 East State St. $18 plus tax

FRIDAY 2.23 American Traditions Vocal Competition Finals

The American Traditions Vocal Competition will conclude as the five finalists compete for their chance to be the Gold Medalist. Top honors and special awards will be presented during the evening’s concert. 7:30 p.m. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $35

Blue Öyster Cult

This event features a poetry slam after the open mic - $20 to register for the slam and winner takes all! Hosted by Spitfire Poetry. Last Friday of every month, 7 p.m. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

Experience the historic atmosphere of the Davenport House while learning about a unique and flavorful wine. Patrons are oriented to the long and rich tradition of Madeira (wine) as it relates to the history of Savannah. Fri. & Sat., 5:30 p.m. Davenport House, 324 East State St. $22

The Savannah Philharmonic is joined by the rousing quartet Piano Men in this show of non-stop action from a golden age of music. 7:30 p.m. Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 W Oglethorpe $15-$80

SATURDAY 2.24 V-Day Savannah: The Vagina Monologues 2018

Savannah International Food and Wine Tasting

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang The Musical

Forsyth Farmers Market

This free screening of Jim Wynorski’s film is accompanied by Graveface’s in-house label, Terror Vision, releasing the score to the film on vinyl the same day. 8 p.m. Graveface Records & Curiosities, 5 W. 40th St

Friday, March 2 Lucas Theatre Savannah

The 20th anniversary of a modern classic. See story this issue. The Bay Street Theatre Saturday, February 24, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 7:30 p.m. $15-20 via clubone-online.com

Over 50 dishes and wines to sample from great local restaurants, all to benefit local charity. 3-6 p.m. Hellenic Center, Anderson and Bull $40 advance, $45 door

Film: The Return of the Swamp Thing

The World’s #1 Tribute to The Bee Gees

Savannah Philharmonic: Music of Billy Joel and Elton John

Influential hard rock band performs. They are way more than just a cowbell skit! 8 p.m. The Stage on Bay, 1200 West Bay St. $25-$49

Join Savannah Christian Preparatory , School as they take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Fri. & Sat., 7 p.m. & Sun., 3 p.m. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $13

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Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Forsyth Park

Historic Savannah Foundation’s Race for Preservation

Historic Savannah Foundation presents the 12th Annual Race for Preservation. The 5K and 10K race will begin and end in Forsyth Park. 8-11 a.m. Forsyth Park $25-$45

Improv Inferno

A fast-paced mix of improv games, scenes and characters. Using audience

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Some tribute bands sound good. Some look good and some move and dance like the originals. But every once in a while, you get a powerhouse combination of all three.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 I 7:30PM JOHNNY MERCER THEATER I $80-$15 The Savannah Philharmonic is joined by the rousing quartet Piano Men, performing the hip-swinging, toe-tapping favorites of Billy Joel and Elton John. Move Out and Rock your Crocodile in this show of non-stop action from a golden age of music! BOB FAIRCLOTH

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suggestions the cast creates scenes. 8 p.m. Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St. $12 cash or credit card

TUESDAY 2.27

Black Heritage Month Community Open House

John Muir’s Life and Formative Experiences in Savannah and Bonaventure Cemetery

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Massie is offering free admission from noon to 4 p.m. for visitors to explore Savannah’s Black Heritage. This is a family-friendly event featuring activities for all ages. noon Massie Heritage Center, 207 East Gordon St.

Film: In the Fade

Akin’s new film is about Katja whose life falls apart in the blink of an eye when two neo-Nazis kill her husband and a six-yearold son in a bomb attack. 5:30 & 8 p.m. S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, 9 West Henry. $8, cash only

John Conlee

John Conlee is a country music icon and has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1981. 3 & 6 p.m. Mars Theatre, 109 S. Laurel St., Springfield $55 advance, $60 day of show

Lecture: A Writer’s Take: How Flannery O’Connor Chose Words

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Diane Cantor will provide examples of why O’Connor’s precise and surprising use of descriptive words makes her writing authentic, original and enduring. 4 p.m. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street. Free and open to the public

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Enslavement to Emancipation Exhibit

The tour will through various squares, while exploring Savannah’s Black Heritage Love and Soul Family Festival from the 19th and 20th centuries. The Featuring local businesses and organiza- group will examine the role of church tions, healthcare, food trucks and vendors, leaders, teachers, politicians, philanthropists and activists that helped develop the live entertainment by the Love and Soul civil rights struggle in the city. Experience Entertainment Group, more. 5 p.m. Begins 10 a.m. Massie Heritage Center, 207 East Gordon St. Forsyth Park $15 SUNDAY 2.25 massieheritagecenter.wordpress.com/events

Peter Shannon, Conductor

Savannah Orchestral Music Fund

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The Savannah Chapter of the Victorian Society in America hosts Steve Willis to present this program. Muir described the epiphany he experienced while camping penniless and half-starved at Bonaventure as transforming him from a typical pioneer bent on conquering nature, into a dedicated steward and spiritual servant of the beleaguered wild world. 6 p.m. Cranmer Hall, 27 W. Charlton St. Free to members, guests welcome for $5 donation victoriansocietyinsavannah@gmail.com

Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show hosted by Melanie Goldey

A poetry and music open mic with an emphasis on sharing new, original, thoughtful work. fourth Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

WEDNESDAY 2.28 Black Males, Education and Incarceration: Societal Impact of Incarcerating a Disproportionate Number of Black Males

Dr. Larry Stokes, Associate Professor of Social Sciences at Savannah State University, will discuss the causes of the incarceration of black males and findings from his study comparing the number of MONDAY 2.26 black males enrolled in higher education to the number of black males incarcerOdd Lot Improv: Monday Night ated in the State of Georgia. Madness 6 p.m. Built around a series of improv games, the Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. show relies on audience suggestions to 912-335-8868. www.beachinstitute.org put the players into hilarious characters Theatre: The Spitfire Grill and scenes to drive the show forward. Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff, this 7:30 p.m. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty musical depicts the journey of a woman just released from prison who decides to St start her life again in a Wisconsin town. $5 Feb. 28-March 3 7:30 pm, March 4 3:30 pm Armstrong campus, Georgia Southern $15 at tickets.armstrong.edu free for faculty, staff and students

NEWS & OPINION EDITOR’S NOTE

BY JIM MOREKIS

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ONE OF the positive side effects of America’s recent focus on memorials and monuments is that more people are being exposed to more history. I’m always of the mind that the more history people study, the better. Savannah is learning about the segregationist history of former Gov. Eugene Talmadge, for whom the bridge crossing the Savannah River into South Carolina is currently named. As we’ve learned watching the effort of Savannah City Council to rename the bridge, the actual fault for the name lies with the state of Georgia, not with us. However, Savannah has its own blind spots with regards to our shared history. Any time you bring up our bridge, people inevitably offer their own favorite suggestion, prompted or not. The usual crowd favorite is Tomochichi, the Yamacraw chief who facilitated James Oglethorpe’s settlement of the area. Oglethorpe himself is often mentioned, along with civil rights activist W.W. Law. Interestingly and disappointingly to me, the name of Savannah’s first African American mayor, Floyd Adams Jr., is rarely suggested by people of any background or politicial persuasion. Perhaps this curious phenomenon is better discussed in another column some other time. One suggestion we didn’t hear much until recently was Girl Scouts founder and Savannah native Juliette Gordon Low. Her name is the one the Georgia legislature is now pushing hard to put on the bridge, despite our City Council opting for the incredibly boring but controversy-free name “Savannah Bridge.” Unfortunately Low’s name wouldn’t remove all vestiges of segregation, as the Girl Scouts of America itself originally excluded African American girls. You could certainly make the case that Low was progressive and enlightened for her time. You could certainly make the case that the Girl Scouts of America have done great things for the empowerment of girls and young women since then.

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But objectively, there’s not much sound justification for putting Low’s name on the bridge given the context of the discussion — especially as there’s not exactly a shortage of references to her here already. One name you absolutely never hear — probably because most don’t know he’s associated with Savannah This Georgia Historical Society marker near Yamacraw Village is — might be the nobrainer of them all. virtually the only local acknowledgement of Savannah native John C. Savannah native Frémont, a key figure in American history. John C. Frémont Historical Society marker in Yamacraw was the first Republican candidate for president of the United Village near where he was born in 1813. There is a very small society here named States. He was one of the key figures in for him, and also to their credit, Georgia the settlement of the American West, and arguably the key figure in the settlement of Historical Society did honor Frémont at the 2013 Georgia History Festival. California, now home to more than one in But otherwise, virtually nothing in eight Americans. Savannah about this native son who was a An ardent abolitionist, as a Union general Frémont emancipated so many slaves pivotal figure in American history. Why? The easy answer is that until very so quickly during the Civil War that he was recently Savannah and the state of Georgia reprimanded for it by President Lincoln. were politically dominated by the side that That’s right — John C. Frémont was more anti-slavery than the Great Emanci- lost the Civil War, namely racist pro-segregation Democrats like…. pator himself was comfortable with. Eugene Talmadge himself. While in the U.S. Army, Frémont was Needless to say, they weren’t going to responsible for giving Ulysses S. Grant honor the memory of a Republican former his first key command. Yes, that General Union Army general. Grant. And they certainly weren’t going to If you don’t think that’s a big deal, ring up your dead Confederate ancestors on the honor one known for being one of the fiercol’ Ouija board tonight and ask them if they est abolitionists of his day. Of course, it’s far too late in the game for would prefer to have faced Grant or someFrémont to get his due and have his name one else. on our bridge. As I write this, it seems (If you’re wondering, Frémont was one of only two Georgia natives to serve as gen- inevitable that the well-funded, eleventhhour effort to put Juliette Gordon Low’s eral in the Union Army.) name on the bridge will be successful. John Frémont almost certainly would And if so, that will have its own ramificahave made a better president than James Buchanan, the corrupt pro-slavery Demo- tions, unfortunately. In any case, at a minimum I hope this crat who beat him in 1856 and who is unanimously considered by historians to be one discussion will spark interest in reading more about Frémont and other important of our most disastrous presidents. figures with ties to Savannah, bridge or no But just about the only mention of bridge. CS Frémont in his hometown is a Georgia

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Oglethorpe Bridge?

Editor, Maybe I missed it along the way, but why hasn’t somebody proposed that our big bridge be renamed The General

Oglethorpe Bridge? 1. He was the first important person to plop down in Savannah. 2. There would be no Savannah without him.

3. Coincidently the bridge leads gracefully (if you don’t speed) right down onto Oglethorpe Avenue. 4. He was probably not a racist. Steve Dunham

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Telling the whole story at the Davenport House Museum

Historic site overhauls entire interpretive effort to be more inclusive of African American presence BY ORLANDO MONTOYA

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A FEW weeks ago, about 35 docents from the Isaiah Davenport House, one of our city’s most-visited historic sites, sat down for a workshop in the spirit of continuing education. What these docents, some in their teens, some 70+, learned that day was striking, not just for the facts themselves, but for the fact that they were being talked about at all. One of Isaiah Davenport’s enslaved workers, a woman named Bella, toiled for 28 years on a Hilton Head Island plantation. She worked for a habitual drunk who fathered at least two children by his enslaved females. Whether Bella was sexually molested we can’t say. Sold to the Davenports in 1817, she worked as a domestic and likely slept in the home’s lower level, now a gift shop. When Isaiah died ten years later, Bella again faced auction. Isaiah’s widow Sarah bought her to use as mortgage collateral to re-purchase the house. Human collateral? Sexual molestation? Such things might be obvious to you, me and any educated person in this country. But in the world of heritage tourism, education isn’t always the going word. And unsettling facts are more often ignored, minimized or segregated in a selfdefeating game of expectations. (Full disclosure: I work as a guide for three Savannah history walking tour operators.) “You cannot talk about the household without talking about every individual that lived in the household,” says Jamie Credle, the Davenport House’s director since 2002. Credle is leading her 15 staff and 50 volunteer docents through a total re-interpretation of the house to make its story more inclusive, less whitewashed and more factual. “People want the story,” she says. “And they see when there are gaps in the narrative.” The Davenport House has been tweaking its story for years, going back to 1991 when Susan Mason Mays uncovered tax 8 digests, sales and other slivers about what

we now know were 12 enslaved Davenport workers. Several events prompted this more recent effort. First, the house’s operator, Historic Savannah Foundation, announced plans to move the house’s gift shop to a neighboring property, the Kennedy Pharmacy, opening up the lower level for interpretation. Then, in the realm of things you can’t plan, an Armstrong graduate student, Kelly Westfield, emerged last summer to complete a massive research project. “This has put us into another level of knowledge,” Credle says of Westfield’s discoveries, collected in a huge binder of new information about the Davenport’s human property. Putting that binder into cogent narratives and confident presentations is the

The historic Davenport House on Columbia Square.

Views from the restored attic space in the Davenport House. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE DAVENPORT HOUSE MUSEUM

quilt that Credle is threading this year, with input from two multiracial volunteer committees. Some committee members attended a January workshop at the Beach Institute led by Armstrong’s Amy Potter. The workshop was called “Trends in Plantation Tourism.” “Based on our survey research at plantations in South Carolina, slavery was one of the topics that ranked highest in visitor interest,” says Potter, a professor who studies heritage tourism.

“What generally ranks lowest in interest among visitors are the furnishings, a traditional focus of many tours at house museums,” she says. The Telfair Museums’ Owens-Thomas House recognized this in the mid-90’s and leads on this matter locally. Their efforts blossomed in 2011 with the grant-funded “Slavery and Freedom in Savannah,” which yielded a book, a symposium and other elements. Between them, the Owens-Thomas and Davenport Houses welcome about 107,000

visitors annually. So now we have two big houses on board. Where is everyone else? Savannah’s larger tourism industry ignores, minimizes and segregates this history at its own peril. It is an economic and moral imperative whose water cannot be carried solely by African Americans, specifically, black-owned and operated tours and historic sites. It’s everyone’s water and long past time for a top-to-bottom, all-inclusive approach… everywhere. CS

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Savannah’s drought of bicycle infrastructure projects separation treatments where these types of facilities are otherwise warranted or space permits.” BY JOHN BENNETT While other cities around Georgia and john@bicyclecampaign.org around the country are actively expanding their bicycle transportation networks and I MUST ADMIT I become a bit apprehenreaping the public safety, public health, sive when Facebook selects a memory for economic, and other benefits, we have the me to revisit. dubious distinction of being one of the few Most of the time they are pretty innocu- cities that has fewer miles of bike lanes and ous, like a post from three years ago about trails than it did six years ago. a record I was enjoying on the stereo. The condition of the Lincoln Street Other times they are a little sad, like a bike lane has continued to decline and the photo of a dearly departed cat. thousands of people who use the lane reguSometimes Facebook’s “On This Day” larly contend with damaged pavement, feature reminds me how much things have parked cars, and several blocks where it changed over the years. On Feb. 13 I was disappears altogether. reminded how much they haven’t. The Police Memorial Trail, which will Last Tuesday a photo from Feb. 13, 2012 eventually connect with the Truman Linappeared on my timeline to let me know ear Park Trail, remains closed. that was the day I spotted City of Savannah It’s easy to feel discouraged when you employees starting to stripe the new Price realize we’ve been stuck in neutral or, Street bike lane. more accurately, sliding backwards since If my math is correct, this marks six Mayor Otis Johnson left office. Yet people years since the City has constructed any who ride bikes in Savannah have done significant new bicycle infrastructure. Six something remarkable: They’ve persisted. years. As the weather warms in the coming During that time some shared lane pave- weeks, I expect to have even more comment markings, also known as “sharrows,” pany on my morning commute. Bikes, have been painted onto streets, but it’s not which may have hibernated in garages or accurate to call them infrastructure, as storage sheds through the colder months, the National Association of City Transwill begin to emerge as the temperature portation Officials points out: “The shared climbs. lane marking is a pavement marking with And even as our efforts to provide safe, a variety of uses to support a complete accessible bicycle infrastructure have bikeway network; it is not a facility type failed to produce results, more national and should not be considered a substitour companies are bringing people to tute for bike lanes, cycle tracks, or other Savannah to ride.

Not all bike lanes are created equal. Protected bike lanes offer addition safety that paint on pavement can’t match.

Our bicycle commuting rate remains the highest in the state. For many people in our city, bicycles are their primary form of transportation. It’s tempting to think we are succeeding in spite of ourselves, however, adopting this mindset ignores our potential to be one of the top cycling cities in the Southeast, as I have written over and over again in this column. There is no bigger bang for our buck than investing in infrastructure that allows people of all ages and abilities to ride bikes, whether for recreation or transportation. Failing to invest, on the other hand, has significant risks. It’s not just that our city will fall further behind others that offer safer streets and better quality of life. To understand what’s at stake, check out the corner of Lincoln and 41st streets. Here you can still see evidence, months later, of a motorist who entered the bike lane and collided with a street sign. The pavement is still stained by whatever fluid was hemorrhaging from the vehicle as it continued north on Lincoln Street, weaving back and forth and entering the

bike lane several more times. It’s a constant reminder that lines painted on pavement are not enough. Cities that are serious about safety are installing protected bike lanes, which place a physical barrier — formed by a raised curb or planters or even parked cars — between people on bikes and cars. Studies have confirmed the effectiveness of protected bike lanes in reducing crashes that cause injury and death. They also encourage more people to ride. Our six-year-long bicycle infrastructure drought could end this year, with the City working on a new design for Lincoln Street and a critical east-west thoroughfare, along with the start of construction on Chatham County’s Truman Linear Park Trail segment from Lake Mayer to DeRenne Avenue. Those of us who have been waiting so long for Savannah to get back in the bike lane business should support these efforts and urge their completion as soon as possible, while also insisting they be of the highest quality. Other cities have done it. We can, too. CS

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Changes to Confederate Memorial approved by City Council; St. Patrick’s Festival limited to two days BY JIM MOREKIS

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AT LAST WEEK’S meeting, Savannah City Council voted to adopt the recommendations of the Confederate Memorial Task Force. They call for essentially leaving the actual monument in Forsyth Park alone, but relocating a pair of adjacent busts of prominent Confederate figures. Other measures include renaming the monument as the Civil War Memorial in memory of all who died on both sides in the Civil War. A new plaque will read, “This memorial was originally erected in 1875 to the Confederate dead, redesigned in 1879, and rededicated in 2018 to all the dead of the American Civil War.” Saying “I have no affinity” for the Confederate monument, Alderman Julian Miller asked if removing the busts of Lafayette McLaws and Francis Bartow would violate a state law intended to preserve memorials to the Civil War in Georgia. City Attorney Brooks Stillwell replied that whatever measure the City would take to remove the busts would be done with an eye towards compliance with state law. A citizen asked why the Task Force didn’t take into account the City’s own public survey, which indicated a clear majority wanting no action of any type to be taken. City Manager Rob Hernandez replied that the task force “came to its own conclusions.” Council also unanimously approved a controversial step to limit the official St. Patrick’s Day Festival to two days this year, Fri. March 16 and Sat. March 17. The bar community had wanted the City to employ the option of letting bars which don’t derive most of their revenue from food to open on Sun. March 18. In practice the measure means that wristbands must be purchased the two days in order to enjoy Savannah’s to-go cup ordinance in the festival zone — a right which is free of charge to those over 21 years of age the other 363 days a year. A member of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, which is a non-government organization, appeared before Council to say that while the organization felt pushed out of the loop by City Council’s announcement two weeks ago that the City wanted to “take control” of the St. Patrick’s Day Festival, he felt all sides could come to a reasonable resolution. A short discussion of the City’s elimination of funding for the Tara Feis festival

The bust of Lafayette McLaws, above, and the bust of Francis Bartow on the opposite side of the Confederate Memorial will be moved to Laurel Grove Cemetery. PHOTO BY JIM MOREKIS

ensued, in which Alderman Van Johnson said he both regretted and apologized for the City’s move to de-fund the event. Referring to its authenticity as an actual display of Irish culture and its family-friendly nature, Johnson called the now-defunct Tara Feis “a very small investment” for taxpayers which would result in a large impact. City Chief Operating Officer Marty Johnston pushed back on the idea that the City is overreaching on St. Patrick’s Day, saying “we don’t want to take over the parade.” She said “I’m not sure how this got misinterpreted” in local media reports and on social media. In other business, action on the controversial new Hotel Development Overlay District was delayed to allow for more public input.

A proposal to change language in a City ordinance to exempt local liquor license permits from state distance requirements passed, and the final change will be voted on at the next meeting. The measure would effectively give local churches more power to lobby against granting liquor licenses to event spaces nearby. The change was spurred by the effort by the New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church to squelch a liquor license for the nearby renovated Morris complex and the Kehoe Ironworks at the end of East Broughton Street. The church said events at the complex would cause congestion and safety concerns, but state law says because the complex is more than 100 yards away from the church there is no legal reason to turn down the license request. CS

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Above: Kimberly Gunn, Love & Soul Experience co-founder. Below: Timothy Leon. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE LOVE & SOUL EXPERIENCE

with something clean and appropriate for people of all ages, genders and creeds, and have the kind of R&B, conscious music that is appropriate in this type of setting with children and elders.” Gunn will act as the festival headliner, sharing her own unique mixture of jazz, soul, and gospel. “I’m just really excited that this is an

opportunity for the grassroots people who have been trying to get out there, and I’m excited to have this opportunity to showcase their talent,” she says. While enjoying the music, kids can play a variety of games, have their faces painted, and even play baseball. Youth dance groups will perform, a DJ will spin tunes, and there will be plenty of giveaways and food

trucks. Health has always been a focus of The Love & Soul Experience, and the festival has partnered with CareSource to assist attendees with open enrollment. “CareSource is new to the state of Georgia, but it’s been around for quite some time,” Gunn says. “Being able to do this festival provides parents with more information about the healthcare and Medicaid. They can sign their kids up as well.” The Love & Soul Experience has grown and evolved since its inception, and Gunn looks forward to bringing this new iteration to Savannah’s beloved park and enriching the local community. “I’m a soul artist, and my mission is to bring love into anything that I do,” she shares. “It’s my inspiration. The mission is spreading love, and you can never get enough.” CS

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KIMBERLY GUNN is ready to show some love for Savannah. As a co-founder of The Love & Soul Experience, an uplifting social gathering featuring music, visual art, culinary art, and spoken word, Gunn knows we all need some positivity in our lives. Now, The Love & Soul Experience is growing, and Gunn is ready to unveil the newest chapter: The Love & Soul Family Fest. The free event in Forsyth Park will serve the community by offering eclectic performances, activities, and educational opportunities for everyone. At the heart of the festival is an assortment of live entertainment spanning R&B, soul, country, jazz, hip-hop, and beyond. “Usually with our events, we are able to highlight two or three independent or local artists,” Gunn explains. “However, this festival gives us the opportunity to highlight and showcase artists from all over Southeast Georgia.” The Love & Soul Experience was founded in 2011 and catered to music lovers and couples 18 and up. “I’m a recording artist,” says Gunn. “So I’ve been on national platforms and have been featured in several different festivals. I just got a little discouraged about the things I saw in the process and what it took to actually get on those platforms, and I wanted to create my own thing where it would be a platform for independent artists. It started with me wanting to showcase my music and went from there to providing the platform for other independent artists.” At the free festival, audiences can enjoy up-and-coming talent like the band Drauker, artist Timothy Leon, and Los Angeles-based El’Messeh. For performers like El’Messeh, the fest is a chance to connect with new audiences. “I’ll primarily feature my new hit release single, ‘Material Girl,’” the hiphop artist shares. “I wanted to come up

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When animals disappear, how are humans affected? Are there extinct species that we really wish we hadn’t wiped out? I don’t mean we now say, “Gee, what a shame.” I mean, is there anything where we now say, “Oh $#!&, we screwed ourselves!”? Like when the Chinese thought getting rid of all the sparrows was a good idea. —Lumpy, via the Straight Dope Message Board IF YOU’RE not as up on your People’s Republic history as Lumpy here, allow me to read you in. Having become concerned about sparrows eating the grain Chinese farmers were growing, in 1958 Mao ordered the birds’ extermination, and an estimated billion of them were killed. Problem was, those sparrows had also been eating locusts that liked to eat grain themselves, and with nothing keeping them in check, the bugs commenced to eat the fields bare. Together with various other agricultural policies of the Great Leap Forward, the sparrow campaign helped lead to the starvation deaths of tens of millions of people; as far as history’s gravest

unintended consequences go, this one’s in the hall of fame. And as Lumpy suggests, it’s a particularly vivid illustration of how humans can bollocks up a functioning ecosystem by intervening without thinking through the bigger implications. Are there others? Sure. Turn your attention to present-day India, where since just the early ’90s three once-abundant species of vulture have all but died off<emdash>officially they’re critically endangered, but according to some scientists they’re “functionally extinct.” This one’s on us, too: the birds were feeding on the decaying flesh of cows that Indian farmers had fed with a particular painkiller, diclofenac. In cows it soothed aching hooves; in vultures it led to fatal kidney failure. Appearancewise vultures don’t do much to pretty up a biome, true, but in south Asia their carrion-eating was a vital public service. Remember, these are birds that can put away an anthrax-infected carcass and go back for more. (Pity they couldn’t handle a common NSAID.) This made them a reliable firebreak between humans and some major infectious diseases, including tuberculosis and rabies, whereas the less hardy rats and wild dogs that have taken over the carrion gig tend to spread these around. With vultures on the ropes, India faces a public-health disaster. So far we’ve yet to mention an animal that’s been wiped out altogether, but don’t get too hung up on extinction per se. Sure, the disappearance of the last member of a species is a grim milestone. The consequential problem, though, is a species’ general disappearance from an ecosystem, even if a few individuals keep on keeping on. Just a modest decline in the populations of key creatures can screw things up, and a steep drop can be devastating;

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however circuitously, those effects will come back to bite us. For instance: • In the late 1880s, Italian army livestock in East Africa introduced a highly lethal bovine disease called rinderpest: it devastated sub-Saharan herbivores from pigs to wildebeest, and starved a lot of people who relied on cattle for food, nomadic herders and colonial farmers alike. The deaths of all those grazers and browsers also led to a steep growth in plant biomass, leading to a century of worse and more frequent wildfires — leading in turn to property damage, fire-suppression costs, and tons of carbon dumped into the atmosphere. • These days sub-Saharan Africa is contending with the decline of its apex predators via hunting, habitat loss, etc. Fewer lions and leopards means, among other things, more olive baboons, who’ve encroached further into human territory, bringing competition for food and an uptick in intestinal parasites for both the humans and the baboons. This isn’t the worst to come out of the complex relationship between food chain and disease on that continent: Industrial overfishing in the Atlantic has led West Africans to increasingly seek other protein sources, including primate bushmeat. If you’ll recall, eating chimp flesh is thought to be the conduit through which HIV found its way to humans, and there are other scary primate viruses out there ready to make their move. • In the centuries since wolves were hunted out of the British Isles, deer have become rampant in the UK. With their numbers now at a thousand-year high, they’re responsible for some 50,000 traffic accidents annually, plus they impede forest regeneration by eating all the seedlings. The animals represent such a pain in Britain’s ass that there’s a project afoot (inspired by a successful initiative at Yellowstone) to bring back the wolves. One hears a lot about how we’re in the midst of a mass extinction, the sixth in history. Ecologists believe that losing large carnivores will be the really big deal here, setting in motion the follow-on effects seen above: more fires, invasive species, carbon pollution, agricultural problems, infectious diseases, and on and on — widespread ecosystem malfunction that reconfigures the whole food chain, and whose costs to us keep compounding over time. The technical name for this process is “trophic cascading,” but I can think of more colloquial phrases that might work here too — “You break it, you bought it,” for one. CS BY CECIL ADAMS Send questions to Cecil via straightdope.com

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2018 Sav/Chatham County Crime Stats through Monday Feb. 19

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Fatal shooting in Sunset Park; 10-year-old also injured

Savannah Police detectives are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man the evening of Feb. 14 near Sunset Boulevard and April Street. “About 6:30 p.m. officers responded to the basketball court at Sunset Boulevard and April Street and discovered Terry Coburn with gunshot wounds. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene. A 10-year-old was grazed during the incident. The child was treated for minor injuries at the scene and was released,” police say. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. This is the fourth homicide of 2018 in Savannah-Chatham County.

Crash into Outback Steakhouse injures seven

Savannah Police’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a vehicle crash into Outback Steakhouse that resulted in multiple injuries on Feb. 16. About 7 p.m. Savannah Police and Fire departments responded to Outback, 11196 Abercorn St., after a Chevrolet Express Van crashed into the kitchen area at the rear of the restaurant. The crash resulted in a gas leak, and part of the ceiling collapsed. The building was evacuated. An initial investigation by the Traffic Investigation Unit determined the driver, David Lanier, 42, of Rincon, lost consciousness prior to the crash. Seven employees were treated for injuries minor to life-threatening. Three of the seven were flown to the Joseph M. Still Burn Centers in Augusta for treatment. The crash remains under investigation.

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Savannah Police Eastside Precinct detectives are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a suspect in a burglary at Savannah Car Care on the 1600 block of E. Victory Drive on Feb. 5. “At around 10:40 p.m., video footage captured a male forcing entry into the office by kicking in the glass door. After gaining entry, the suspect collected an undisclosed amount of money from the cash drawer. He then exited the business and can be seen walking westward towards the nearby AutoZone,” police report.

Burglary suspect caught on video

The suspect is described as a middleaged black male. He wore black sweatpants, a royal blue long sleeve shirt and a grey skull cap during the incident.

Clerk’s actions lead to arrest of armed robbery suspect

“The quick thinking of two convenience store clerks the evening of Feb. 14 led to the quick arrest of an armed robbery suspect,” police report. Emmanuel Springsteen, 20, has been charged with robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and aggravated assault. “About 10:15 p.m. the suspect entered a store on Delesseps Ave., displayed a gun and demanded cash. The female clerk gave the suspect the cash, while a male clerk locked the front door with the suspect inside,” police say. “The suspect confronted the clerk and a struggle ensued. The male clerk was able to gain control of the firearm and detain the suspect until police arrived,” police say. “We recognize and commend the bravery of the staff in dealing with a dangerous armed robber,” Chief Mark Revenew said. “Because of the employees’ quick actions, we were able to arrest this suspect. However, given the dangerous nature of these crimes, we discourage anyone from ever physically confronting an armed suspect. We recommend that you always consider your own personal safety and the safety of others before acting.”

TIU investigates fatal crash

Savannah Police are investigating a twovehicle crash that resulted in a fatality and several other injuries on I-16 on Feb. 17. About 3 a.m. a 2014 Kia Forte was traveling west in the eastbound lanes of I-16 near Montgomery Street when it crashed into a 2008 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound. William Simmons, 22, who was a passenger in the Forte, died as result of his injuries at the scene. Nicholas Pena, 23, who was driving the Forte, and another passenger, Matthew Serano, were treated for serious injuries. Isaiah Young, 24, who was driving the Altima, was treated for minor injuries. CS

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A Canada goose got its final revenge on Feb. 1 when, after being shot out of the sky by a hunter in Easton, Maryland, it struck Robert Meilhammer, 51, of Crapo, Maryland, seriously injuring the waterfowler. NPR reported that Meilhammer was hunting with a group when one of the large geese flying overhead was killed and fell about 90 feet, landing on Meilhammer’s head and knocking him out. It also dislodged two of Meilhammer’s teeth. Adult Canada geese weigh about 12 to 14 pounds and can have a wingspan of 6 feet. At press time, Meilhammer was in stable condition after being airlifted to a hospital.

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• When the city gets to be too much for Jo and Lonnie Harrison of Houston, they escape to their pre-fab vacation cabin, nestled on a 10-acre plot in Madisonville, Texas. Having last visited the property in November, Lonnie set out on Feb. 2 to check on it. But when he arrived, he told KTRK-TV, “I didn’t see the house. All I saw were blocks and pipes sticking out. The whole house gone.” Sgt. Larry Shiver of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department later said, “I’ve never had a house reported stolen in my career yet.” (Update: The house was found a few days later, having been repossessed from the previous owner.) • Aaron Meininger, 29, of Hernando Beach, Florida, was arrested on Feb. 2 after Hernando County deputies caught him stealing items from the Demarco Family Funeral Home in Spring Hill. When officers arrived, Meininger was carrying a tub of formaldehyde out of the building. They also found makeup, nail polish, electric clippers, soap and other items used in funeral preparation in Meininger’s car. Curiously, the Tampa Bay Times reported, Meininger told deputies that he was “bored” and “messed up” and didn’t even know what kind of business he was burgling. He said he probably would have just thrown the stolen items away.

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SOMEBODY in Muskegon, Michigan, didn’t want the Philadelphia Eagles to win Super Bowl LII. Immediately following the Eagles’ victory over the New England Patriots on Feb. 4, Subaru of Muskegon ran an ad on local NBC affiliate WOOD-TV that featured 30 seconds of silence and a written message: “Congratulations Patriots!” WOOD-TV reported via Twitter that the business had submitted only one version of the ad and had specified that it run regardless of the game’s outcome.

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• Houston Realtor Nicole Lopez is sporting a new nickname these days: The Taco Lady. Since late 2017, Lopez has incorporated a novel incentive for buyers of homes she’s listed: $250 in free tacos with the purchase of a home. “Let’s be honest, everyone in Texas loves tacos,” Lopez told KHOU-TV. “And so, it’s really been this ‘taco the town,’” she laughed. Lopez cited as proof of her success a $170,000 home that’s under contract “and they are super excited for their taco party at the end of this month.” • Prason Sukkorn, owner of Coffee on the Day in Chonburi, Thailand, had his marketing idea laid bare after he posted “obscene materials” online—photos and videos of model/barista Arisa Suwannawong, 22, wearing nothing but an apron while drawing shots and serving customers. Suwannawong, who goes by the nickname “Jaenae with the big boobs,” glances down at her breasts in the video while gushing, “The coffee is so good, they use plenty of milk.” Police commander Thanachai Usakit from the Sattahip district station told Metro News that Sukkorn “didn’t realize it would break the law, because the model in the photos wasn’t fully naked.” Nevertheless, the owner faces three to five years in jail or a fine of 100,000 Thai baht, or about $3,200.

News That Sounds Like a Joke

Staff at an internet cafe in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, had to call paramedics on Jan. 28 when a gamer lost all feeling in his lower limbs after playing the same game for more than 20 hours straight. Newsweek reported that the unnamed man didn’t realize he had become paralyzed until he tried to use the restroom and couldn’t move his legs. As he was being carried out on a stretcher, he was heard begging his friends to finish the game for him.

Wrong Place, Wrong Time

A parking lot in Augusta, Georgia, became the scene of a nightmare for an unsuspecting motorcyclist and his 1982 Honda bike on Jan. 31. On his way to exchange some shirts at Target in the Augusta Exchange shopping center, Don Merritt told WJBF-TV, “I was going to go around the back to avoid the speed bumps,” but when he did, he and his bike fell into a sinkhole. Firefighters were called to rescue Merritt, who suffered a skull fracture and a loose tooth as a result of the 15-foot fall. The bike was totaled. “It’s not good customer relations,” Merritt said about the sinkhole. The center property manager reportedly is fixing the hole. CS

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MUSIC INTERVIEW

Blue Öyster Cult keeps rockin.’ PHOTO COURTESY OF BLUE ÖYSTER CULT

Hard rock pioneers Blue Öyster Cult come to Savannah BY ANNA CHANDLER

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HOLD YOUR cowbell jokes, people. There’s much more to Blue Öyster Cult in the new millennium than that (admittedly classic) SNL sketch. The American band, formed in 1967, has transcended their hit songs “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Burnin’ for You,” and “Godzilla” to become one of the most influential hard rock and heavy metal bands in history.

The group, which has sold over 24 million records worldwide, spearheaded the blend of psychedelic atmospheric elements and hard rock riffs that would become known as stoner metal alongside titans like Black Sabbath and Blue Cheer. As “the thinking man’s heavy metal group,” the band’s songs were expansive, sci-fi-influenced storyscapes, and the group kept ties and collaborated with the likes of Patti Smith, Jim Carroll, Michael Moorcock, and Stephen King, whose book The Stand was influenced by BÖC’s biggest

Do you remember the first time you played with together? I joined around April ’69 and the name change. We finally got a record deal with Clyde Davis at Columbia Records around 1971, and the first record came out in ’72, and that turned out to be the beginning of why we’re talking today. We were lucky to get the opening act for Alice Cooper, and that first record started breaking. We had a band house, and it was sort of a hippie lifestyle kind of place, a residential house in a sort-of nice neighborhood. The real estate values went down real fast when the band moved in! The basement was insulated for sound with fiberglass insulation—it shortened our life expectancy

20 years, breathing that in! We rehearsed down there. Allen [Lanier] had heard some tapes of me from my bar band days, and he told the other guys and gave me a chance. They asked me to take over vocal duties. Was BÖC a new challenge for you, vocally? I’d been in bar bands, so I never got to sing originals before that. It became a totally different thing for me to create melodies, to create from scratch instead of copying other people. That’s a whole other ball game. And you were writing originals, too. I understand you’re a big sci-fi guy. I sort of fit that mold…the whole aesthetic of BÖC, the science fiction, it was usually the kind of lyrical content they have. I’m pretty well-read in that genre. Any favorites? The entire golden age of sci-fi, I’ve read all of that. I had a whole thread on Facebook recently discussing this, mostly because there’s a guy in our band, Richie, who’s 38. He’s all into Star Wars, and we were discussing Ready Player One, the new movie

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hit, “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper.” Over the years, members have passed on while others have moved on, but the Cult is thriving. The current lineup features Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser on lead guitar and vocals, Eric Bloom on guitar and vocals, Danny Miranda on bass and backing vocals, Jules Radino on drums and percussion, and Richie Castellano on keyboard, guitar, and backing vocals. We talked with Bloom, who’s been with the group since they were a jamming rock band known as Soft White Underbelly, about the signs of success, that unforgettable BÖC laser show, and sci-fi fandom.

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directed by Spielberg. He discovered the book and turned me onto the book, maybe a year ago. He enjoyed the book because it’s about video gaming and cyberspace, and he’s not very well-read as far as classic science fiction writers only because he’s not old enough. I said, “Have you read Stranger in a Strange Land? Have you read the Foundation series?” And the answer is no. I read all those books along the way. I never went to sci-fi conventions or anything like that…those are things people do these days, those kind of cartoony sci-fi conventions…I’m not into cosplay.

evolutionary thing. We had a good base, then we had a hit.

And you got to write with one of your favorite authors, Michael Moorcock.

We took a lot of the money from having a successful album and worked it into the show. Sandy, who was our manager at the time, found this scientist who was doing a laser show in Manhattan and took us down there and said, “If you want, we can take some of this money for your success and take this stuff on the road, because the scientist said it will be difficult, but we can load this stuff into a truck and do the show.” We found out later we were crazy. It wasn’t like lasers today, in a suitcase. This is stuff that was ten feet long, needed water cooling and waste water and EPA certification. It was insanely expensive!

I wrote him a fanboy letter and he returned it! He said he was familiar with the band, and he’s written lyrics for Hawkwind. He said, “I’m coming to New York, why don’t we have lunch?” This is all pre-Internet, this was letters. We had lunch and hit it off, and he started sending me lyrics in the mail. He sent me lyrics to “Veteran of the Psychic Wars” and other songs I wrote with him were a part of the BÖC catalog. He’s a great guy. We actually performed a song at a scifi convention.

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It’s more of an evolution, you know? We started off small, and there’s no overnight sensations in this business—maybe Justin Bieber or something like that. We opened for Alice Cooper in ’72, and the record eventually sold 300,000 copies. The next sold a little more, the third sold a little bit more. We were up-and-coming, up-andcoming, doing a little bit better every year. And in ’75, we did a double live record, and the next record had “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” on it, and here we are. It was an

Did it feel like a hit before it took off? Never having had a hit, you don’t know what that is. If you can write a hit, you don’t know what you can’t do. You could say it sounds like something that could be good, but you don’t know until you put it out there and cross your fingers. Your live show was revolutionary. How did the Blue Öyster Cult concert experience develop?

There are rumors about a new Blue Öyster Cult album being recorded… We’re going to get on that later this year. I think everybody’s got a little something going on…there’ll be time for individual stuff and time to get in a room and work on stuff together. We’re looking forward to some great Savannah cooking and everybody wants to hear those classic tunes. CS

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Freedom rings at American Traditions Vocal Competition Variety in genre makes 25th year the best yet

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A new crop of contestants enters the American Traditions Competition. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ATC

you have to have some kind of conviction and share from your heart.” Stephens is joined on the judge’s panel by acclaimed soul singer, songwriter, and Broadway star Morgan James as well as Ricky Ian Gordon, a leading writer of vocal music. When the judges name the ATC winners, lives change: Fifth and Fourth Prize receives $1,200, while the Bronze Medalist takes home $3,000, Silver medalist wins $6,000, and the grand Gold Medal prize winner is awarded $12,000 and a professional solo engagement with the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra. There are also several prizes at $500: The Richard Chambless People’s Choice Awards, The Ben Tucker Jazz Award for best jazz perforamnces, the Sherrill Milnes American Opera Award for best American aria, the Toian Bowser-Alexander Award, The Johnny Mercer Award for best Johnny Mercer performance, and the “Think Outside the Book” award. Going through several rounds of competition can be quite nerve-wracking for a vocalist. Stephens recommends that each singers step and take a nice, deep breath before their performance. “If this is their destiny—if this is what it’s going to be for them, if it’s going to happen—relax and enjoy every opportunity,” she recommends. “I don’t believe that there should be any kind of pressure….it should come from their hearts, first of all. They love what they do, and they shouldn’t

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be doing it for other people, per say…they want to share their God-given talents and gifts with everyone, but it should come from inside their hearts and not from anywhere else. That will take you where you’re supposed to go in life.” While it’s certainly a competition, Sodergren explains that the ATC community is a warm, close environment. “We’re like an Olympic family!” she says. “Our former gold medalists return to be a part of the week—they want to perform and there’s a great camaraderie. It’s a very unique experience and can open people’s minds musically to see what a voice can do.” CS

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AMERICAN TRADITIONS Competition is back and giving Savannah something to sing about. The annual celebration of classic American music gives rising stars the opportunity to captivate audiences and launch their careers. With an esteemed panel of judges and a series of vocal competitions, American Traditions stands as one of the most diverse events of its kind. The competition’s stylistic range is what makes it so special to Mikki Sodergren, ATC’s newly-appointed Artistic Director. As a past gold medal winner and two-time competitor, Sodergren’s life path has been heavily influenced by ATC. “This organization has enriched my viewpoints of what music can be and what a professional career can be in music,” Sodergren says. “Traditionally, we’re taught in music that you specialize in what you do. I was always leaning toward opera but loved other styles—jazz, pop. I didn’t want to give them up. I didn’t know how to make that work—be this and that. “The completion introduced me to people who changed my viewpoint—you can actually do lots of things and make a career. It’s pretty cool that this organization has given me not only the opportunity to grow as an artist, but it’s also allowed me to shape the direction of this organization,” she says. Singers from across the states descend upon Savannah to sing jazz standards, show tunes, the songs of Johnny Mercer, gospel numbers, and beyond. The festival remains unique in the way it evens the playing field—a music school graduate with Broadway credits may compete against a full-time nurse who sings in her church choir. Plus, the festival is one of the only singing competitions with no upper age limit. Lynette Hawkins Stephens knows how to spot talent when she sees it. The soul vocalist and sister of Edwin Hawkins (writer of 1967 hit “Oh Happy Day”) and singer Walter Hawkins has never judged a competition before, but she’ll bring fresh perspective to the ATC judge’s panel. “I listen for pitch and a level of confidence that stems from the heart,” she shares. “There’s a sense of hearing, initially, and knowing when you hear someone sing whether or not it is coming from the heart. That helps me determine if a person is going to be effective and what their convictions are in singing. I believe

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BY ANNA CHANDLER anna@connectsavannah.com

SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS: PIANO MEN @JOHNNY MERCER THEATER

LITTLE BIRD @EL-ROCKO LOUNGE

Annapolis-native, Charleston-based group Little Bird brings their East Coast tour to El-Rocko. Earning fans while performing with the likes of G. Love and Special Sauce, Fortunate Youth, Long Miles, Zach Deputy, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, and more, Little Bird captivates thanks to their eclectic, genre-bending sound. The band took its surf rock, jazz, and Americana-influenced sound into the studio in October 2017 to record a fresh EP, available April 2018. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 9 P.M., FREE, 21+

Celebrate the music of Billy Joel and Elton John with Savannah Philharmonic! The Orchestra will be joined by the Piano Men quartet to kick out all of your favorites from the kings of the ivories. The group, featuring Joe Boucher, Christopher Eastburn, Gary Backstrom, and Steve Hodgkin, has received high praises and prizes for their performances, selling out concerts across the country. The Savannah Philharmonic team-up follows engagements with WinstonSalem Symphony, the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, the Portland Symphony Orchestra, the Jackson Symphony, Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra, and more. Even Billy Joel Band drummer Liberty DeVitto has applauded Piano Men’s rousing tribute. In their lovingly-produced show, the traveling Piano Men will show off their skills and the incredible dynamics of Savannah’s own Philharmonic Orchestra. Eastburn has created charts for the orchestra, and conductor Peter Shannon will lead the vivacious and unforgettable show. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 7:30 P.M., $15-50 VIA SAVANNAHBOXOFFICE.COM (STUDENT DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE), ALL-AGES

EL DUB @THE WORMHOLE

One-man band El Dub captures the sound and experience of a full group with just one body onstage. Live, he performs all of his instruments—guitar, bass, keys, vocals, vocal harmonies, and beatboxing—and loops them with a RC50 Loop Station to create a fleshed-out sound. With a Godin synth guitar and Roland GR55 guitar synth pedal, he pulls out horn, flute, organ, piano, and clavi sounds, funking it up the style of Zach Deputy and Keller Williams. Anyone who digs reggae, funk, hip-hop, soul, and a creative performer will want to be sitting front row at The Wormhole. El Dub, who has performed with favorites like 311, Matisyahu, Dirty Heads, Slightly Stoopid, and beyond, comes to town with a new album, Feelin’ Alive. The record, his third, holds positive messages close and explores an expanse of sonic textures and influences. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 10 P.M., FREE, 18+

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JOHN CONLEE @THE MARS THEATRE (SPRINGFIELD)

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Springfield ain’t too far to travel to see a Grand Ole Opry star. Country music singer John Conlee has amassed quite a collection of singles in his career, including seven number ones: “Lady Lay Down,” “Backside of Thirty,” “Common Man,” “I’m Only In It for the Love,” “In My Eyes,” “As Long As I’m Rockin’ with You,” and “Got My Heart Set on You.” Born a Kentucky farm boy, Conlee pursued his musical dreams in Nashville, charting with his best-known song: “Rose Colored Glasses.” The 1978 song hit Number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles. A product of the urban cowboy era of country music, Conlee’s hits carried through 1987, when he reached the Top Five for “Domestic Life.” In 1981, he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. The singer settled down after that, running a farm outside of Nashville and advocating for American farmers. Touring was a rarity then—fans can often find Conlee at home in Nashville on the Grand Ole Opry House stage, or at the Ryman Auditorium—so this Georgia date is a rare treat. After selling out the evening show, Mars Theatre has added a matinee. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 3 P.M. AND 6 P.M. $55 ADVANCE VIA AGILETICKETING.NET, $60 DAY OF, ALL-AGES

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WEDNESDAY 2.21 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South VuDu Shakedown, 10 p.m. Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band, 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Ray Tomasino, 9 p.m. Boomy’s Eric Culberson Band, 10 p.m. coffee deli Acoustic Jam, 7 p.m. Five Oaks Taproom Eric Britt, 8 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Lavon Stevens Quartet, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Ray Lundy, 7 p.m. The Jinx Southern Culture on the Skids, The Wooly Bushmen, 8 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Rachael’s 1190 Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. The Sandbar Open Mic, 9 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. SEED Eco Lounge Latin Music Night, 9 p.m. Tree House Wobble Wednesday Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jubal Kane, 8 p.m. The Wormhole Open Mic, 9 p.m.

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The Chromatic Dragon Geeky Trivia Night, 8 p.m. Dub’s Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m. The Jinx Rock n Roll Bingo, 10 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) Trivia Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Bingo, 7 p.m. World of Beer Trivia, 7 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Hercules Bar & Grill Karaoke, 9 p.m. Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Stafford’s Public House Weird Wednesdays Open Mic Comedy, 9 p.m. Totally Awesome Bar Open Mic Comedy, 8:30 p.m.

DJ

Little Lucky’s Live DJ SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m.

THURSDAY 2.22 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Ben Keiser Band, 9 p.m. Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band, 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Eric Culberson Band, 9 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m. Cohen’s Retreat Munchies and Music, 5:30 p.m. Congress Street Social Club DJ Precisa, 10 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge Little Bird Album Release Show, 9 p.m. Fannie’s on the Beach Christy and Butch, 8 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Jody Espina Quartet, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Gary Erwin, 7 p.m. The Jinx Scaryoke, 10 p.m.

Faux Ferocious, Old Money @EL-ROCKO LOUNGE

Nashville psychedelic blues-punks Faux Ferocious return to Savannah. Old Money, the new project from Samford Justice (formerly of Savannah band Breakers), opens. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 9 P.M., FREE, 21+ Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Trivia PS Tavern Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Gypsy Jazz, 7 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Stage on Bay Saving Abel, 9 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Open Mic, 9 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jon Lee’s Apparitions, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, 5 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) CC Witt, 7:30 p.m. The Wormhole Open Mic, 6 p.m., The Shaun Peace Band, 8 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

The Britannia British Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m. McDonough’s Trivia, 7 p.m. Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina Trivia Pour Larry’s Explicit Trivia, 10 p.m. Southbound Brewing Company Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia, 8 p.m. Tybee Island Social Club Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Blueberry Hill Trivia and Karaoke, 7 p.m. The Chromatic Dragon Karaoke Night, 9 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Doodles Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m. Jukebox Bar & Grill Karaoke & Throwback Jams, 8 p.m. Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Rusty Rudders Tap House Karaoke Totally Awesome Bar 80s and 90s Karaoke, 10 p.m. World of Beer Karaoke, 9 p.m.

DJ

The Jinx Live DJ, 10 p.m. Liquid Night Club Live DJ, 9 p.m. Little Lucky’s Live DJ Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m. Stafford’s Public House DJ CarlitoBaby, 9:30 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Carnival Bar Theatre The Downtown Delilahs: Let’s Kiss and Break Up, 10 p.m. Club One Tied and Tasseled Fetish Cabaret: Banquet of Babes, 9 p.m., Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. SEED Eco Lounge Daas Unterground Thursdays, 10 p.m. Stafford’s Public House Open Mic, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY 2.23 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South CBDB, 9:30 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m. Club Elan Super Bottles, 9 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Eric Culberson, 10 p.m. Dockside Seafood Bluegrass Happy Hour, 4 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge Faux Ferocious, Old Money, 9 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Eric Jones Trio ft. Teddy Adams, 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Shrimp City Slim, 9 p.m. The Jinx Dance Party w/ Basik Lee, 10 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Stan Ray, 7 p.m. Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m. Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m. Ruth’s Chris Steak House David Duckworth, 8 p.m. Saddle Bags The Steel Woods, 9 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Stage on Bay Blue Öyster Cult, Wayland, 8 p.m. Taste of India Don Read, 6:30 p.m. Tijuana Flats Gary Strickland Vic’s on The River Diana Rogers, Claire Frazier and Norm Gagne, 7 p.m. The Warehouse High Velocity, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Bill Hodgson, 8:30 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) 8 Mile Bend Band, 9:30 p.m. The Wormhole El Dub, 10 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Coach’s Corner Movies & Music Trivia, 8 p.m. PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m. Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 7 p.m. The Islander Karaoke, 10 p.m.

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Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Sunny’s Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Karaoke/DJ, 10:30 p.m.

DJ

Club 309 West DJ Zay Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond, 8 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge DJ D-Frost Hercules Bar & Grill DJ Liquid Night Club Live DJ, 9 p.m. Little Lucky’s Live DJ Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ C-Rok, 10 p.m. Tree House DJ Phive Star

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock, 9 p.m. Carnival Bar Theatre The Downtown Delilahs: Let’s Kiss and Break Up, 10 p.m. Club One Drag Show Foxy Loxy Cafe Fire Brand Fridays Poetry Slam, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY 2.24 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South The Get Right Band, 10 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m. Club Elan Midnite Panda, 9 p.m. Congress Street Social Club The Head, 10 p.m. Edgar’s Proof and Provision Rachael Shaner, 6 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge Charlie Fog, SANTI, 9 p.m., DJ Precisa Foxy Loxy Mia Valentini, 7 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Terry Doc Handy and his Northside Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Shrimp City Slim, 9 p.m. The Jinx Hotplate, Wailin’ Storms, Vincas, 10 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Alex Bazemore, 7 p.m. Non-Fiction Gallery Spitfire Saturday Open Mic, 8 p.m. The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Alisha Duckworth Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m. Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m. Saddle Bags Larry Frick, 9 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. Stafford’s Public House DJ Rudy Lui, 9:30 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Voodoo Soup, 9 p.m. Vic’s on The River Diana Rogers, Claire Frazier and Norm Gagne, 7 p.m. The Warehouse Magic Rocks, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay Duo, Bill Hodgson, 1 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Clayton Hackle, 9:30 p.m. World of Beer Evenpete, 8 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m. Doodles Karaoke, 9 p.m. The Islander Karaoke, 10 p.m. Jukebox Bar & Grill Karaoke & Throwback Jams, 8 p.m. Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Melody’s Coastal Cafe and

Sandbar Cantina Karaoke, 8 p.m. PS Tavern Karaoke

COMEDY

Bull Street Labs Improv Inferno, 8 p.m. Savannah Coffee Roasters Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans, 8 p.m.

DJ

Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond, 8 p.m. Liquid Night Club Live DJ, 9 p.m. Little Lucky’s Live DJ Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces, 10 p.m. Stafford’s Public House DJ Rudy Lui, 9:30 p.m. Tree House DJ Phive Star

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Carnival Bar Theatre The Downtown Delilahs: Let’s Kiss and Break Up, 9 & 11 p.m. Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Speed Dating, 8 p.m.

SUNDAY 2.25 LIVE MUSIC

Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, 9 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10:30 p.m. Flashback Open Jam, 5 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Eric Jones Trio ft. Huxsie Scott, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Josephine Johnson, 7 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Mars Theatre John Conlee, 3 & 6 p.m. The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson The Sentient Bean Valore, Dinnertime, 8 p.m. Tybee Island Social Club Sunday Bluegrass Brunch, noon Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Thomas Claxton, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe High Velocity, Fig Neutrons, 1 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Trivia, 8 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Karaoke/DJ, 10:30 p.m.

DJ

Boomy’s DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Exclusives Bar & Grille Open Mic Poetry Night, 7 p.m. Saddle Bags Bar Olympics

MONDAY 2.26 LIVE MUSIC

Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mic, 10 p.m. Bayou Cafe David Harbuck, 9 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Wormhole Open Mic, 8 p.m., Open Mic, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina

Team Trivia, 7:30 p.m. The Britannia British Pub Bingo, 8 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Bingo

KARAOKE

Boomy’s Karaoke, 10 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Molly Mondays, 10:30 p.m.

DJ

The Jinx DJ Lucky Bastard, 10 p.m. Little Lucky’s Live DJ SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces, 10 p.m.

TUESDAY 2.27 LIVE MUSIC

Bay Street Blues Ben Keiser Band, 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Jam Night with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m. Foxy Loxy Cafe Clouds & Satellites, 7-10 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Jeremy Davis and The Equinox Quintet, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jason Bible, 7 p.m. The Jinx Hip Hop Night, 11 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Open Mic, 9 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Open Mic Nickie’s 1971 Open Mic hosted by Willie Jackson, 8 p.m. The Sentient Bean Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show hosted by Melanie Goldey, 8 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Hitman Blues Band, 8 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m. Coach’s Corner Trivia, 8 p.m. CoCo’s Sunset Grille Trivia, 7 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Trivia, 10 p.m. Fia Rua Irish Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m. McDonough’s Bingo, 7 p.m. Mellow Mushroom Trivia, 7:30 p.m. PS Tavern Poker Rachael’s 1190 Adults Only Trivia, 9 p.m. Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Trivia, 9 p.m. The Wormhole Trivia, 10:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 7 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Karaoke The Rail Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Chuck’s Bar Comedy Open Mic, 9:30 p.m.

DJ

SEED Eco Lounge DJ C-Rok, 10 p.m.

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SOUNDBOARD DIRECTORY Abe’s on Lincoln 17 Lincoln St.

Congress Street Social Club 411 W. Congress St.

Mars Theatre 109 S. Laurel Street

Savannah Taphouse 125 E. Broughton St.

Barrelhouse South 125 W. Congress St.

Dockside Seafood 201 West River St.

McDonough’s 21 E. McDonough St.

SEED Eco Lounge 39 Montgomery St.

912-349-0525 abesonlincoln.com

912-662-5576 barrelhousesouth.com

Basil’s Pizza and Deli 216 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 912-897-6400 basilsonline.com

Bay Street Blues 17 E. Bay St. 912-236-6655

Bayou Cafe 14 N. Abercorn St. 912-233-6411 bayousavannah.com

Billy’s Place at McDonough’s 20 E. Perry St. 912-231-9049 billysplacesavannah.com

Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina 1611 Habersham St. 912-231-2385 blowinsmokesavannah.com

Blueberry Hill 546 Dean Forest Rd. 964-8401

Boomy’s 409 W. Congress St. 912-436-6660 boomysbar.com

The Britannia British Pub 140 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 912-898-4257

Bull Street Labs 2222 Bull St.

912-447-8457 www.bullstreetlabs.com

Carnival Bar Theatre 306 West Factors Walk The Chromatic Dragon 514 MLK Jr. Blvd. 912-289-0350 chromaticdragon.com

Chuck’s Bar 305 W. River St. 912-232-1005

Club 309 West 309 W. River St. 912-236-1901 club309west.com

Club Elan 301 Williamson St. Club One 1 Jefferson St. 912-232-0200 clubone-online.com

Coach’s Corner 3016 E. Victory Dr. 912-352-2933 coachs.net

CoCo’s Sunset Grille 1 Old U.S. Hwy. 80 912-786-7810 cocostybee.com

coffee deli 4517 Habersham St.

912-352-7818 savannahcoffeedeli.com

Cohen’s Retreat 5715 Skidaway Rd. 912-355-3336

912-238-1985 congressstreetsocialclub.com

912-233-3810

Doodles 586 S. Columbia Ave. 912-295-2536

Doubles Nightclub 7100 Abercorn St.

912-754-1118 www.marstheatre.com

912-233-6136 mcdonoughssavannah.com

Mellow Mushroom 11 W. Liberty St. 912-495-0705 mellowmushroom.com

Dub’s Pub 225 W. River St.

Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina 2518 Hwy 17

Edgar’s Proof and Provision 15 E. Liberty St.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub 311 W. Congress St.

El-Rocko Lounge 117 Whitaker St.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) 110 Towne Center Dr.

912-352-7100

(912) 200-3652 dubspubriverstreet.com

912-443-2000 proofsavannah.com

912-495-5808

Exclusives Bar & Grille 2003 Greenwood Street 912-695-2116

Fannie’s on the Beach 1613 Strand Ave. 912-786-6109 fanniesonthebeach.com

Fia Rua Irish Pub 10132 Ford Ave. 912-459-4160 fiaruairishpub.com

Five Oaks Taproom 201 W. Bay St. 912-236-4440 fiveoakstaproom.com

912-459-6357 melscoastalcafe.com

912-239-9600 macphersonspub.com

912-348-3200 macphersonspub.com

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) 3742 US-17 Nickie’s 1971 1513 Butler Ave. 912-786-4444

The Olde Pink House 23 Abercorn St.

912-232-4286 www.plantersinnsavannah.com

Pour Larry’s 206 W. St. Julian St. 912-232-5778

Flashback 10010-B Ford Ave.

PS Tavern 11 W. Bay St.

Foxy Loxy Cafe 1919 Bull St.

Rachael’s 1190 1190 King George Blvd.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant 107 W. Broughton St. Hercules Bar & Grill 2500 Dean Forest Rd.

The Rail Pub 405 W. Congress St.

912-428-1643

912-401-0543 foxyloxycafe.com

912-966-5790

The Islander 301 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 912-897-6137

Jazz’d Tapas Bar 52 Barnard St.

912-236-7777 www.jazzdsavannah.com

The Jinx 127 W. Congress St. 912-236-2281

Jukebox Bar & Grill 3741 US Hwy 17 Ste 500 912-756-6997

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub 117 West River St. 912-233-9626 www.kevinbarrys.com

Liquid Night Club 307 W. River St. Little Lucky’s 6 Gateway Blvd. E. 912-925-1119

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill 417 East River St. 912-341-8897

912-495-5145

912-920-7772 rachaels1190.com

912-238-1311 therailpub.com/

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant 402 MLK Jr. Blvd. 912-292-1656 ranchoalegrecuban.com

Rusty Rudders Tap House 303 W. River St. 912-944-6302

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 111 W. Bay St. 912-721-4800 ruthschris.com

Saddle Bags 317 West River St.

912-349-5275 saddlebagssavannah.com/

The Sandbar 1512 Butler Ave. 912-786-8304

Savannah Coffee Roasters 215 West Liberty Street (912) 238-2426

Savannah Smiles 314 Williamson St.

912-527-6453 www.facebook.com/pages/Savannah-SmilesDueling-Pianos/118909441502557

912-201-8277 savannahtaphouse.com

912-349-5100

The Sentient Bean 13 E. Park Ave.

BARREL-AGED COCKTAILS, PACHINKO, VINYL JUKEBOX, DRAUGHT COCKTAILS

912-232-4447 sentientbean.com

Southbound Brewing Company 107 East Lathrop Ave. Stafford’s Public House 306 W. Upper Factor’s Walk The Stage on Bay 1200 West Bay St. savconcerts.com

Sunny’s Lounge 5630 Ogeechee Rd. 912-234-6628

Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill 11215 Abercorn St. 912-921-2269

Taste of India 401 Mall Blvd. 912-356-1020

Tijuana Flats 1800 E. Victory Dr. 912-344-9111 tijuanaflats.com

Totally Awesome Bar 107 B Whitaker St. 912-349-1707

Tree House 309 W. St. Julian St.

912-239-0095 treehousesavannah.com

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Niema Ross, Lauren Schwan, JinHi Soucy Rand, Erin Muller, Kaya Fisher, and Katelynn Moore are all a part of Vagina Monologues’ 11-member cast. PHOTO BY JON WAITS | @JWAITSPHOTO

relationships to their bodies, sexuality, and beyond) resonates differently given the current sociopolitical climate. As an array of female-identifying folks take the stage and offer honest, painful, and hilarious stories about vaginas, the audience looks within and without. It’s a stirring the cultural climate was ripe for a Vagina experience. Monologues revival. “There’s definitely many different levels Flash-forward to 2018—Me Too. #Time- of benefits from this show,” Lavelle says. sUp. Harvey Weinstein. Matt Lauer. James “We give people a chance to have a voice Franco. Russell Simmons. The “Shitty and speak about it and talk about it, then Media Men” list. it also gives the audience some time to “Right now everybody’s saying, ‘The experience a different perspective or just discussion has started,’” Lavelle says. “It’s support in general. It’s really cool—last important that we have this discussion as year, after we’d taken a break, we had so we do with other movements, and I think many people approach us and say, ‘Oh my the big question now is, ‘What are we god, it was such a great show, and that is gonna do about it?’” exactly how I feel. Now I don’t feel alone in Part of the inherent power of Ensler’s this issue.’ That was coming from men and work is the way each account (written from women, too, which was really awesome.” interviews with real women about their Each year, Ensler curates a new selection

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IT DOESN’T seem like that long ago. Last year, when The Bay Street Theatre presented its production of The Vagina Monologues, Eve Ensler’s revolutionary piece resonated more than ever. It was February 2017: One month prior, women marched on Washington. The world experienced #ADayWithoutAWoman. As director Valerie Lavelle told Con22 nect last year, Bay Street Theatre knew

of monologues to be performed around the world. In last year’s Bay Street Theatre performance, JinHi Soucy Rand offered a stirring spotlight monologue focusing on sexual harassment and violence against female workers in all fields. “This year, there isn’t a new spotlight piece,” Rand explains. “[Ensler] revised a 2012 piece that she wrote for the Huffington Post called ‘Over It.’ I remember when it first came out: she was talking about how she’s over it, over the rape, over the men great and small who get away with harassment and with promoting violent culture. In October 2017, she revised it and updated it…it’s a very different piece to do in February 2018…even though it was written in October 2017, so much has been revealed since then. This was before the Me Too movement, the stories about Weinstein, people were starting to believe and take notice. For some reason, I was feeling it

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The Bay Street Theatre cast is ready to continue the discussion.

Valerie Lavelle and JinHi Soucy Rand.

Kaya Fisher and Katelynn Moore.

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wasn’t strong enough…it wasn’t strong enough to say, ‘I’m over it.’” Rand was inspired to expand the voices within the piece, taking it from a solo work to a chorus of women. “We’ll have all different voices saying ‘I’m over it,’” she says. “It’s so much more effective. And reflective.” “It’s a piece that—obviously, coming from [Ensler], you know her experiences,” Lavelle adds. “Millions of women tell her stories of rape and violence…what must that be like? This is the 20th anniversary of The Vagina Monologues—to have written this 20 years ago…things have been

tweaked and added, but for this play to still be relevant is both to the power of the play but also the frustration of this kind of attitude toward women.” The Bay Street Theatre’s cast features returning performers—including Michelle Padgett, Kaya Fisher, Lauren Schwan, Anita Narcisse, Julie Kessler, Cecilia Tran Arango, Bonnie Rae Terrell, Erin Muller and Niema Ross—and some new voices as well. Katelynn Moore, a Georgia Southern student, and local activist Coco Papy will join the lineup. “A couple people are doing the same piece, and a couple of us are switching

things up, which is always fun,” Lavelle says. “We always try to encourage it so it gives a different perspective on the monologue. You do these every year, but you get new life experiences, and sometimes you feel like you want to approach things differently.” Supporting the Monologues also means supporting the Savannahians who are fighting against sexual harassment and rape every day. All profits will benefit The Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire, as well as Eve Ensler’s V-Day Spotlight Campaign. “We’re going to talk about vaginas!”

Rand cries merrily. “This is definitely not like any experience that you’ll ever have if you haven’t seen the show before,” Lavelle says. “It’s not quite a theatre piece, not quite a stage reading—it’s somewhere in between. You’ll come away with a different perspective. Everyone is welcome.” CS

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Disappearing Cypress Trees, Altamaha River, Georgia 2014

Ansley’s Rivers ‘Seven Rivers’ examines and appreciates our waterways

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WATERWAYS are often taken for granted. So often, we hear about dredging, pollution, and harbor deepening in our own Savannah River. Photographer Ansley West Rivers shows the beauty and necessity of our waterways in “Seven Rivers,” up now at Laney Contemporary Fine Art. “Seven Rivers” consists of seven largeformat photographs of rivers. The project began five years ago, when Rivers traveled across the country to photograph the Colorado, Missouri/Mississippi, Columbia, Rio Grande, Tuolumne, Altamaha, and Hudson Rivers. “I chose these certain rivers because they’re responsible for the major communities or cities that defined the United States,” Rivers explains. “People in these towns sprung up around the rivers because of commerce and irrigation, and it’s interesting how it shaped our map.” Rivers points out the Hudson, which runs through New York City, as being a major influence. 24 “I love history, so all those early

American Dutch settlements all were on the Hudson, and what made New York City was the Hudson,” she says. “A lot of the Revolutionary War was fought on the Hudson. All those big land owners were all around the Hudson, probably for irrigation but also for transport with commerce. It was interesting for me to see on that river how that had all disappeared and you saw all these old wealthy towns.” Rivers met her husband, Rafe, in San Francisco and moved to Darien to start Canewater Farm. That connection to farming strengthened her fascination with waterways. “When I was living in California, I was thinking about how we were in a major drought, and since Rafe is farming I always think about irrigation,” she notes. “Where are we getting our water in the Bay Area? It comes from Yosemite, so 375 miles away. Just the disconnect with water and growing up in the South, I never thought about it as much.” Rivers is a history buff, so she researched each river before starting. “I started this project after I spent 25 days on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon,” Rivers recalls. “I was reading John Wesley Powell’s book—he was the first white man down that part of the river. I was seeing how different the

Rio Grande River, Creede, Colorado 2015

river was for him versus when I was going down the river, which was just a hundred years difference.” Rivers used a large-format camera to create the haunting look of her photos. “I’ve built a series of tools that I use in front of my camera that I can make different compositions by masking out certain areas,” she explains. “I’m never double exposing any piece, but there’s usually two or three shots on each negative. Before I go to each river, I take a lot of time in the studio really researching and thinking about what I want to say. A lot of times I sketch out an image I want to make, but a lot of times I’m just inspired. Sometimes it might take me a week to finish one shot. With a large format, you have a grid system, so I grid things out.” Rivers chose not to approach the project in a documentarian way to preserve the beauty of our water. “In our culture now, we are so inundated by photographs,” she says. “Being a photographer, I feel like it’s a good thing because it really pushes us to make better photographs. I think it has really pushed fine art photography. Some people may argue that they don’t like that, but I think it’s pushed me as a photographer to make stronger photographs. “So, because of that, when we talk about environmental issues we get immediately turned off. We see really horrific things all the time, so we put our blinders on. We just want to go home and eat with our family.

With my project, I really wanted to use beauty as a tool to seduce the viewer into the image, but also make you think a little bit about what’s happening in each image. One thing might just be awry or challenge you a bit more.” The river closest to home in “Seven Rivers” is the Altamaha, which runs through Darien. “The Altamaha is the second largest watershed in the Southeast, and it’s one of the only undammed rivers in the Southeast because the TVA dammed everything so many times,” she enthuses. “It’s a cool river because it protects itself. There’s no gradient to it and it is completely surrounded by swamp, so it’s difficult to access.” Ultimately, Rivers wants to show the importance and the beauty of our waterways, and her fine photography is the way to do it. “I think art plays such an important role in all societies as a communication tool because it’s something you live with and you go to see,” she explains. “You’re making the choice rather than just turning on the radio. That’s why it’s important that art joins in all these conversations.” CS “Seven Rivers” remains up at Laney Contemporary Fine Art through Mar. 10. Rivers will give an artist talk on Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. The gallery hours are Wed.-Fri. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by appointment.

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[NON]DISCLOSURE — Hailee Potter explores the psychological drama of being “stuck”. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. SCAD DEFINE ART: PICTURE RUN: BEING HUMAN — Six exhibiting artists and cultural agents will each take six minutes to speak to six pictures. Participants have been prompted to react to questions of humanity, vulnerability, non-humananity, objecthood, domesticity and intimacy, subjects that are prevalent throughout the current SCAD deFINE ART 2018 exhibitions. This dynamic format will allow our public to witness a spectrum of contemporary voices speaking about relevant issues from unique and multicultural perspectives. Wed., Feb. 21, 2 p.m. scadmoa. org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. SCAD DEFINEART KEYNOTE LECTURE: JANET CARDIFF AND GEORGE BURES MILLER — Cardiff and Miller are internationally known for their immersive multimedia sound installations and innovative audio and video walks. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. SIP: A CERAMIC CUP SHOW — SIP will feature around 180 functional ceramic mugs, yunomi, and more from clay artists from Savannah and across the country and Canada. SIP will allow visitors the opportunity to become owners of hand-crafted ceramics, and a percentage of all cup sales will be do-

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nated to the Emmaus House to help provide nourishment for the hungry. Feb. 23-March 2. The Whitefield Center, 106 E. 37th Street. WILLIAM SIMS — William Sims is a Jacksonville, Florida artist who’s experimental pieces are purposely dispensed with aspects of the constructs of “acceptable” art. Proceeds donated to the Humane Society. Fri., Feb. 23, 6 p.m. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

CONTINUING EXHIBITS ALTER EGO — Group exhibition offering diverse approaches to the broad theme of the artist’s alter ego. The exhibition, featuring various artistic practices, follows a rich history of persona, but offer fresh approaches that critique or celebrate notions of celebrity, commodity culture, reality and fiction. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St AVANGUARDIA — An exhibition by Savannah-based artist Lisa D. Watson, explores the encroachment of the constructed environment on the natural landscape. Watson uses 95 percent reclaimed materials in her artmaking to keep her ecological footprint small. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. BEACONS — An illuminated installation in the Museum’s North Garden created by artists Karen McVay Butch and Martha Enzmann inspired by lighthouses and beacons. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. BONAVENTURE: A HISTORIC CEMETERY IN ART — Drawn from Telfair’s and others’ collections, this exhibition includes paintings, prints, photographs, and sculpture inspired by or connected to the cemetery. Through Sep. 23. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

CARRIE MAE WEEMS: SEA ISLAND SERIES — Weems has continued to explore the African American experience throughout her career. Weems became interested in the unique Gullah-Geechee culture found on the Sea Islands off the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina while studying folklore. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. CONNECTION: SEEING WITH THE MIND’S EYE — Marcee Musgrove has pursued abstraction as a soul driven expression of the connection of people and place that exist both inside and outside of ourselves as individuals. This exhibition represents a full range of her career exploring nature, color and place. Through April 10. Starland Cafe, 11 East 41st St.

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BY NOW many Savannah locals have grown to love the award-winning fare of local restaurant Cotton & Rye. And although the restaurant is constantly pushing the envelope by offering new grub, the restaurant occasionally offers its guests a specialty seated dinner with drink pairings. On Feb. 13, which happened to fall on Fat Tuesday, Cotton & Rye hosted their very first Mardi Gras Dinner. The menu was a collaboration of Chef de Cuisine Andrew Olivia, Chef and Partner Brandon Whitestone, and Chef/Owner Zach Shultz (because three Chefs are better than one). As for the cocktails, which Cajuns and Savannahians alike consider a crucial part 26 of a meal, Shultz told me that “they were

a collaboration of restaurant managers Kimberly Whitestone and Danielle Kratz.” So why host a Mardi Gras themed dinner in a modern Southern restaurant? Chef Zach considers “dinners like this not only fun for our guests but also really fun for the restaurant team.” Nothing could be truer considering the room was buzzing with excitement as the servers passed around the first course, a Georgia Shrimp Remoulade. Succulent sweet chunks of shrimp were lightly coated in blackening seasoning and paired with tangy pickled green tomatoes then tossed a lemon-cayenne remoulade, a mayonnaise based French sauce. Although slathered in a spices and sauce, every bite tasted light because of the crisp lettuce holding the shrimp and a healthy dose of citrus. The adult beverage paired with the dish was a Crusta, an old fashioned drink normally featuring brandy. To pay homage to our Cajun brothers,

the restaurant used a New Orleans spiced rum in place of the brandy, mixing the drink with Fruitlab orange bitters, maraschino, and lemon. The lemon in the cocktail played off of the lemon in the dish giving your palate a whirlwind of harmonious zest. Up next was the Alligator Boudin. If you’ve never had boudin, it is truly the staple of the bayou. Boudin is a sausage that popular as a cajun snack, and can be found almost anywhere in Louisiana: gas stations, corner stores, and roadside stands. In terms of popularity, think of it as the Louisiana version of our boiled peanut. My uncle, who lives in Louisiana, always brings me boudin when he visits, so I was excited to see how authentic these Lowcountry guys could make it. Traditionally made with pork, rice, and some special seasonings, you can boil it, fry it, steam it, or eat in on crackers.

For this Lowcountry version, Chef Andrew filled sausage casing with tender Louisiana alligator meat and popcorn rice. Accompanying the delicate sausage was a fiery red pepper jam and smoky grilled baguette points. Chef Zack created the red pepper jam using “sugar, salt, thyme, and red pepper” cooked down to create the something reminiscent of a pepper jelly that Savannahians love to serve at a party with cream cheese. The drink pairing was a De La Louisianne: a rye libation with Danielle Katz’s twist of absinthe soaked cherries. The sticky sweet cherries were as explosive as the red pepper jam that guests weren’t shy about smearing on their toast. Cotton & Rye’s House Sazarac was teamed with a Turtle Bolognese for the third. By no means was this a traditional Bolognese, and, like most of the protein on the menu, the snapping turtle used

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— deep, sweet, and bitter all at the same time. This sauce would have made an old leather shoe taste delicious, but luckily it was served on doughnuts that tasted like they came right from restaurants on the streets that guard the mouth of the Mississippi River. Finally each table received their very own King Cake stuffed with cream cheese and lacquered with a milky sugar glaze. The race was on to locate the tiny baby encased in only one table’s gooey yeast cake because the lucky finder received a gift card to return for another dinner at Cotton and Rye. Not only was the King Cake beautifully coated with the banner colors of Mardi Gras, but it tasted better than any King Cake you could buy from N’awlins. The bread was light and airy due to a perfect rise of yeast, allowing the baked treat to dissolve in your mouth as soon as you bit down. If you missed this year’s Fat Tuesday celebration, next year is hopeful considering Chef Zach would “like to make the Mardi Gras dinner an annual thing.” But if you can’t wait that long, the consistently delicious southern food created by Cotton & Rye is available just down the street on Habersham & 34th. CS

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was procured in Louisiana. Salty Romano cheese, bright chopped parsley, and earthy whole grain mustard encased a deep green spinach tagliatelle made in-house by Cotton and Rye’s sister restaurant Sugo Rossa. Normally Bolognese is rich and hearty from a deep meaty red sauce, but this swampy version was full-flavored without being too mucky. The mustard incorporated the right amount of punch, keeping your tongue on its toes. Jambalaya followed the Bolognese, ending the savory portion of the dinner with fireworks. The Chefs jammed in four types of meat: crab, shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage. The thick sauce evenly coated every grain of al denti rice, and the quadfecta of meat peppered the velvety platter. The Milk Punch, a creamy cocktail created with Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon, Bacardi Dark Rum, vanilla, milk and nutmeg, acted as the much needed coolant for the fiery rice dish. The grand finale came with not one but two desserts. As delicious as Cafe Du Monde’s famous beignets are, Cotton & Rye’s cloud-like beignets were some of the most authentically delicious pastries you could imagine. These mini puffs of Louisiana flare were served with an airy dusting of powdered sugar and accompanied by the best sauce I could imagine to put on beignets. The coffee anglaise coated my taste buds with the flavor of a perfect cup of joe

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Savannah International Food and Wine Tasting features impressive lineup – all to help local charities BY JIM MOREKIS

jim@connectsavannanh.com

THE 15th edition of the Savannah International Food and Wine Tasting happens this Saturday afternoon, with over 50 signature dishes and wines from some of the area’s top restaurants and chefs. Not to be confused with the Savannah Food and Wine Festival — a completely separate event — this tasting happens in the more relaxed setting of the Hellenic Center. “This is a much smaller event,” says Jamie Newman, one of the organizers. “We do this purely to help local charities.” That said, the event still brings in about 400 people a year and is always a hot ticket — mostly because of the popular restaurants dishing up food there, ranging from Olympia Café to Crystal Beer Parlor to Chromatic Dragon, to many more. “We’re so lucky year after year to have these great restaurants come aboard,” says

Newman. “They are all very willing and we are very grateful for their help.” The International Food and Wine Tasting is a project of the St. Barbara’s Philoptochos Society, a Greek Orthodox women’s group that focuses on philanthropy. This year the charities include Coastal Center for Developmental Services, which helps find employment for the disabled; the Savannah Widow’s Society; and the Ronald McDonald House. Diane Rousakis, wife of the late Savannah Mayor John Rousakis, first created the idea for a local annual cuisine event to benefit charity, and she remains in charge of curating the extensive wine tasting selection. “Diane started the event, and it’s always been a function of the Philoptochos Society,” says Newman. “We pick different local nonprofits every year to benefit.” “As a group, we believe it is important to contribute, support and participate in philanthropic activities that will help our local community,” said Bonnie Danos,

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president of Savannah’s Philoptochos. The Philoptochos Society is an organization of nearly 30,000 Greek Orthodox women across the U.S. “It was established in 1931 as a national group to help those in need — the poor, the hungry, the unemployed,” says Newman. “I am proud of the commitment and generosity of our women’s group who give of their time to host charitable activities and work in the community to help those who are in need,” says Father Vasile Mihai, priest at St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church. “I also appreciate the support of our local restauranteurs and wine distributors who graciously donate food and beverages for this important event to support our local charities, organizations and people in A shot from a previous edition of the Savanneed,” says Father Vasile. nah International Food and Wine Tasting. Rather than the usual silent auction, this year the International Food and Wine Tasting will feature a “Wine Pull Tavern,” where guests can pay for the opportunity “There are so many events in Septemto choose a random bottle of wine. Each ber now,” says Newman of the decision to bottle will be covered in paper, bags, or move the event to a more relaxed time of another decoration so that guests will have year when people are looking for things to no idea which wine they’re pulling. do. CS “People can pick up and feel the bottle The 15th Annual Savannah International Food and try to guess what it is,” says Newman. & Wine Tasting happens February 24 from 3-6 “Maybe they’ll feel a cork and think it’s p.m. at the St. Paul’s Hellenic Center (14 West champagne, or maybe they’ll guess it’s Anderson St., corner of Bull and Anderson). a Riesling because the bottle is long and Tickets are available from Philoptochos memskinny.” bers for $40 per person in advance at (912) Previous editions of the International 236-8256, or $45 at the door. Tickets are also Food and Wine Tasting have been held in available on E-tix. the fall, but this year marks the move of the Festival to a different time of year.

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Documentary addresses the impact of offshore drilling BY ANNA CHANDLER

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THE TIMING for Savannah Riverkeeper and Ogeechee Riverkeeper’s latest film screening couldn’t be better. Last Monday, two resolutions opposing offshore drilling and seismic testing on Georgia’s coast were filed in an effort to protect Georgia’s fisheries, coastal tourism industry, and economy. Presented in opposition to the federal government’s effort to open the Atlantic Ocean to oil and gas exploration, the resolutions are supported by groups like Savannah Riverkeeper and Ogeechee Riverkeeper that work year-round to protect our coastal waters from environmental pollution. The deadline to comment on the latest federal leasing plan for offshore drilling, which includes all the waters off of Georgia and the entire Atlantic coast, is March 9. Enter Shore Stories, a collection of six films focused on building public opposition

Shore Stories shares intimate accounts from the front lines of communities affected by offshore drilling. PHOTOS COURTESY OF WORKING FILMS

For most folks, thumbing through pages and pages of droll legislation is confusing and time-consuming, and Savannah Riverkeeper understands that. Their devoted staff and volunteers tackle the tough stuff so that Georgians can understand the threats to our home state, its environment, and economy. Films like Shore Stories give citizens the chance to learn and connect with their community. “There’s a reason Working Films does this,” Oblander says. “It’s more palatable to people to come to an event, watch a 30-minute movie, and ask questions instead of going, ‘Here’s 400 pages on offshore drilling and leasing contracts.’ We try to read that stuff and distill it down. Not everyone has the time for that, and this is great for outreach education, for sure.”

After the screening at—appropriately— Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, the floor will open up for questions and discussion, led by Oblander and Luke Roberson of Ogeechee Riverkeeper. “We’ll be talking about what’s happening on the state and federal level,” Oblander says. “Even if you don’t know much about the issue, that’s fine. That’s why we’re here. We’re going to send you along with the best resources. We’d rather people ask questions than not take action.” CS

SAVANNAH RIVERKEEPER AND OGEECHEE RIVERKEEPER PRESENT: SHORE STORIES Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Thursday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.

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to offshore drilling. Curated by Working Films and allied organizations, the documentary highlights the grassroots resistance taking place across the United States in addition to stories from past oil and gas exploration. “We’re trying to get [the film here] before the commentary ends on March 9,” explains Jacob Oblander, Savannah Riverkeeper’s Outreach Coordinator. “Of course, it’s about natural resources, but one big thing to point out is that in coastal Georgia and South Carolina, our economy is based on tourism and the service industry. If people don’t want to visit [due to pollution from offshore drilling], we’re not going to have an economy.” “How many local businesses count on visitors to make paychecks?” Oblanders offers. “That’s one big reason we talk about: we’ll lose a fraction of our jobs. No matter what side of the spectrum, offshore drilling doesn’t make sense on the south Atlantic coast. It just doesn’t. Economically…looking from an environmental standpoint, the amount of oil and risk doesn’t make any sense. You’re cutting off the arm to have a nice set of bracelets.” A screening of Shore Stories has been in the works for some time, and Savannah Riverkeeper looks forward to sharing the film’s narratives with locals. It’s thanks in part to Working Films, a company that uses documentaries to advance social justice and environmental protection. “Working Films reaches out to nonprofits and activists working on issues and are the middle man between the filmmakers and the activists,” says Oblander. “They connect us and bring these short films, and we’re able to screen them for free.”

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BY MATT BRUNSON sleepy softcore romps that used to be play on late-night Cinemax on a regular basis, it’s amusing that there’s an actual scene in which vanilla ice cream is added to the vanilla sex. That ice cream scene is preferable to most of the other ostensibly hot’n’heavy sequences in the picture, primarily because stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan actually seem to be enjoying themselves more than usual. One of the largest and rustiest nails in the coffin of this franchise has been the complete lack of chemistry between these actors, a near-insurmountable problem in a saga of this nature. In this installment, Christian Grey (Dornan) and Anastasia Steele (Johnson) finally get married, but their happily-everafter status is immediately threatened by the reemergence of Jack Hyde (Eric Johnson), who’s jealous of Christian’s lofty status and seeks revenge via a series of badly thought-out schemes.

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BLACK PANTHER

OOO Pop-cultural appropriation is nothing new in comic-book sagas, and here’s one that turns out to be a heady mix of William Shakespeare and Walt Disney – and with a few James Bond gadgets added to sweeten the deal. Certainly, there’s a level on which Black Panther goes beyond functioning as a mere superhero yarn – it has emerged as a representation, a rallying point, a reckoning. And that is indeed something to be cherished and celebrated. The haters don’t need this movie and this movie doesn’t need the haters, and as the box office grosses balloon and the critical raves expand, they’re invited to stay home and drown in a tub of their own salty tears. Yet one must really be blinded by ample prejudice and minimal self-worth to want to skip Black Panther. Forget the realworld sociopolitical scuffle: This is a welcome addition to the Marvel playbook, an exciting and pensive drama in which actions don’t always speak louder than words. To be sure, there are several invigorating set-pieces spread throughout the film, but there are also numerous dialogueheavy encounters that take this beyond wham-bam-thank-you-Stan territory. First introduced in Captain America: Civil War, T’Challa/Black Panther (Boseman) here settles into his own storyline, one which finds him assuming and accepting his new responsibilities as king of the advanced nation of Wakanda. Yet he’s barely had time to claim the mantle before he’s challenged by Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan), an American intruder who shares more of a history with the African country than anyone realizes. The arcs of T’Challa and Killmonger are

exceedingly knotty, with both men having to contend with the mistakes that their respective fathers committed in the distant path. Obviously, T’Challa is the hero and Killmonger the villain, yet writerdirector Ryan Coogler and co-scripter Joe Robert Cole are careful not to turn the latter into a one-dimensional adversary. Without engaging in any spoilers, let’s just say that T’Challa can learn a lesson or two from Killmonger’s global perspective – and does. Current Oscar nominee Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out), cast as a Wakandan whose loyalties are torn between his king and this usurper, is also on hand, as is Martin Freeman in a reprisal of his Captain America: Civil War role as CIA operative Everett K. Ross. Yet it’s safe to say that the ladies own this particular outing. Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave) adds warmth and depth as Nakia, the Wakandan spy who’s also T’Challa’s true love; The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira glowers beautifully as Okoye, a formidable warrior and bodyguard to the king; and Letitia Wright is a delight as Shuri, T’Challa’s little sister and Wakanda’s resident genius. It’s Shuri who comes up with the various inventions seen throughout the film, making her in effect the MCU’s version of Q in the 007 franchise. A Bond comparison can also be made with the heady sequence featuring a battle royale in a casino royale. Indeed, it’s bravura sequences like this one that guarantee Black Panther will leave most viewers shaken and stirred.

FIFTY SHADES FREED

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THE POST

OOO The Post may not match the brilliance of 1976’s All the President’s Men, but it still serves as a potent reminder of the potential power of the press. As with that look at the Watergate scandal and the toppling of a U.S. president, this one also involves the Washington Post and editor Ben Bradlee. Jason Robards won an Oscar for portraying Bradlee in All the President’s Men; Tom Hanks probably won’t enjoy comparable awards glory, but he’s nevertheless excellent in the role, seen ordering his troops to find out what bombshell the New York Times plans to explode on its front page in June 1971. It turns out to be some of the pages of the Pentagon Papers, leaked by analyst and activist Daniel Ellsberg (Matthew Rhys) to alert the nation to the lies spun in regard to the Vietnam War. Once the Nixon White House manages to obtain a temporary court injunction against the Times, preventing it from publishing any more pages, Bradlee sees this as the Post’s opportunity to pick up the baton. But to do so, he needs the approval and authorization of Post publisher Katharine “Kay” Graham (Meryl Streep), already in the spotlight as the sole female boss of a major American newspaper. Working from a stellar screenplay by Liz Hannah and Josh Singer, Spielberg responds by serving up his best picture in 15 years. Clearly energized by the urgency and import of the piece, the director has fashioned an engrossing film that functions as both a historical record (with the usual allowances for Hollywood embellishments, of course) and a cautionary tale. CS

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AUDITIONS FOR ARMSTRONG YOUTH ORCHESTRA Open to students enrolled in primary grades through high school and including Armstrong students (available for course credit). Auditions, by appointment, are in Armstrong Fine Arts Hall. To schedule an audition, e-mail: savaayo@yahoo. com. Info is also available at www. savaayo.org. AYO is sponsored in part by the Savannah Friends of Music, www. savannahfriendsofmusic.com ongoing. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR TEDXSAVANNAH Speaker applications open Monday, Nov. 20 for the 2018 TEDxSavannah, scheduled

Film: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby, the town’s revered chief of police. When his second-in-command, Officer Dixon -- an immature mother’s boy with a penchant for violence -- gets involved, the battle is only exacerbated. $7 ADULTS, $5 CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER SAT., FEB. 24, 7 P.M., SUN., FEB. 25, 3 & 7 P.M. AND MON., FEB. 26, 7 P.M. 912472-4790. INFO@TYBEEPOSTTHEATER.ORG. TYBEEPOSTTHEATER.ORG. TYBEE POST THEATER, 10 VAN HORNE

for May 11, 2018. For details, go to tedxsavannah.com on Nov. 20 or visit the TEDxSavannah Facebook page. Ticket sales begin March 12. Through May 11. Downtown Savannah, downtown. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE SUMMER 500 High school students aged 16 and over, who are currently enrolled in either public or private school are encouraged to apply for the Summer 500 internship program. Summer 500 internships will pay a minimum of $8 an hour with a minimum of 32 hours a week. Students will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, and interns will be placed in jobs in either the public or private sector. The summer internship program helps students gain valuable experience and create important networking connections. Students who are interested in this internship opportunity are asked to submit an application, which can be found online at the City of Savannah’s website at www.savannahga.gov/ summer500. Through March 30. CALL FOR AUDITIONS FOR THE DOWNTOWN DELILAHS DANCE

CABARET The Downtown Delilahs dance cabaret are holding auditions for several upcoming shows. To set up an audition, contact Jade Bills at 912-272-7601. Through Feb. 28. No physical address given, none. CALL FOR COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THE DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION The Downtown Neighborhood Association is accepting grant applications from community organizations which have an impact on the greater downtown area, particularly those that help or enrich the residential quality of life. The DNA is looking for proposals that support the downtown area in the following ways: Youth Development, Humanitarian Causes, Beautification/Improvement in the Downtown Area, and Arts and Culture Life. The application process can be found on the DNA website, savannahdna. org. The deadline for submission is March 14. Questions shoudl be directed to kbrenneman@savannahdna.org. Through March 14. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR HELEN LEVITT PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Both amateur and professional photographers are invited to freely interpret the theme ‘Contemporary Life in America.’ Participants are encouraged to submit between three and six photos starting January 15, 2018. The deadline for entries is March 23, 2018. Winners of the contest will receive cash prizes ranging from $50 to $250, as well as being featured in Aint-Bad Magazine, an independent publisher of new photographic art, and a solo exhibit in a Savannah gallery.For more information, go to a-towngetdown.com. Through March 23. CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR VIGNETTE SAVANNAH Vignette Savannah is looking for contributors in writing and photography! vSav’s tagline is “Indulging in Savannah’s most coveted decor, design, & aweinspiring spaces.” Contribute to the blog and social media channels with your writing and/or photography (credit will be given) featuring restaurants, coffee shops, or any other creative spaces and design

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GREEN PARTY OF CHATHAM COUNTY People, Planet and Peace over Profit! Meets Saturdays and the first Tuesday of every month. Join the Facebook group, @ChathamGreens, to find out about upcoming local events. ongoing. No physical address given, none. SATURDAYS WITH ALDERWOMAN SHABAZZ Residents in Savannah’s 5th District are invited to meet with their Alderwoman every 4th Saturday of the month. Residents may come with specific issues and concerns, or just to meet their representative on Savannah City Council. District 5 runs roughly west of Bull Street and north of 36th Street, and also includes newly developing areas of the City in the southwest quadrant of Chatham County. Free and open to the public. fourth Saturday of every month, 2-4 p.m. 912-6516410. Shabazz Seafood Restaurant, 502 W. Victory Dr. SAVANNAH AREA YOUNG REPUBLICANS Get involved. Contact is Michael Johnson, via email or telephone, or see website for info. 912-604-0797. chairman@sayr. org. sayr.org. Call or see website for information. Free ongoing. 912-308-3020. savannahyoungrepublicans.com. SAVANNAH LIBERTARIANS Join the Facebook group to find out about upcoming local events. Mondays. Facebook.com/groups/SAVlibertarians. TYBEE BLACK HISTORY MONTH TybeeMLK will name Angela Hudson the 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Honoree. Hudson is the first African American to serve in Tybee executive government. Thu., Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m. Tybee Island City Hall, 403 Butler Ave. YOUNG DEMOCRATS Mondays at 7pm on the second level of Foxy Loxy, Bull Street. Call or visit the Young Democrats Facebook page for more information. Free ongoing. 423-619-7712. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

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you find inspiring! Preference will be given to students/professionals that can be consistent contributors-- build a portfolio with the vSav blog and on its social media channels and gain a reference in the process! Visit vignettesavannah.com and email Anita at vignettesavannah@gmail. com to express your interest! ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown. CALL FOR ENTRY FOR “ALTERNATIVE TO WHAT? BROADENING THE DEFINITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY” In the 1970’s, the term “alt process” emerged, which referred to a resurgence in the practice of numerous photographic processes other than the traditional darkroom-based print. Since digital methods have become mainstream, what does “alt process” mean now? Sulfur Studios is seeking submissions that explore creative capture or output of photographic imagery. Examples may include non-silver processes, pinhole camera imagery, darkroom-based manipulation, photographic mixed media, and new approaches to digital-based output. With Guest Juror Bridget Conn To Enter: sulfurstudios.org/alternative-to-what Deadline to Enter: February 23rd, 2018 by Midnight Exhibition Runs: March 22nd – April 1st Entry fee: $15 / $10 for Artist Members for up to 3 entries Through Feb. 23, 11:45 p.m.-midnight. 912. 231. 7105. info@sulfurstudios.org. sulfurstudios.org/ alternative-to-what/. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. CALL FOR JESUS-YESHUA PRODUCTION CLUB AND VIDEO CREW Contact Brenda Lee at 912-236-3156 or at revbrendalee@yahoo.com for more information. ongoing. Online only, none. CALL FOR LOCAL PRODUCTS AND RETAILERS FOR COHEN’S RETREAT ONSITE BOUTIQUE SHOP Cohen’s Retreat, a historic destination for art, food and community located in Savannah’s famed Moon River District, is seeking specialty retailers interested in placing their locally or regionally-made products in its onsite boutique shop, Brown Dog Market. Cohen’s Retreat is refreshing its product lines at Brown Dog Market to feature more of a mix of mainstream local products to include with their current artisan products. Retailers who would like access to some of Savannah’s largest neighborhoods located in and near the Moon River District are encouraged to apply for shelf space. Interested retailers should reach out to Colleen Smith at colleen.smith@cohensretreat.com or by calling 912.355.3336, ext. 4. Please include product name(s), description, price point, availability, contact information and any other essential details. ongoing. Cohen’s Retreat, 5715 Skidaway Rd. CALL FOR MUSICIANS FOR EFFINGHAM COUNTY ORCHESTRA Effingham Community Orchestra is now accepting additional musicians. Instruments included are winds, orchestral strings and orchestral percussion. For information contact the Director at www. effinghamcommunityorchestra.org or call 912-826-5300 ext. 110. ongoing. No 32 physical address given, none.

and musicals needed for upcoming season. A classical accompanist and conductor for sacred music and gospel singers needed. Contact Reverend Brenda Lee (912) 236-3154; email: revbrendalee@ yahoo.com ongoing. No physical address given, none. TELL US YOUR GHOST STORY? Organization seeks to document your first hand experiences with psychical phenomenon for analysis and potential investigation. Our investigators have reputable credentials and long time investigation training and connections with the top minds and researchers in parapsychology field research and other areas. We are especially interested in Chatham and neighboring counties with special emphasis on Savannah itself and the Historic District. Interviewees should be comfortable with video documentation of themselves and events w/privacy level negotiated beforehand. ongoing. amchclub@yahoo.com. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

BENEFITS

Film: Robo Vampire

From the gloriously twisted mind of Z-Grade Hong Kong filmmaking legend Godfrey Ho comes this “you-gotta-see-it-to-believe-it” tale of a narcotics agent who is killed in the line of duty, but then returned to life as an android police officer. $7 WED., FEB. 21, 8 P.M. SENTIENTBEAN.COM. THE SENTIENT BEAN, 13 E. PARK AVE.

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS IN PTSD STUDY Are you a recent combat veteran experiencing psychological or emotional stress related to your combat? You may be eligible to receive first-line medication and talk therapy interventions with proven effectiveness. PROGrESS is a study looking to learn more about how to effectively treat recent combat veterans with PTSD. The therapies are not experimental. You will be randomly assigned to receive either psychotherapy, medication, or both. For more information about the PROGrESS study, please call 912-920-0214 ext. 2169. ongoing. Online only, none. CALL FOR WORLD WAR I ITEMS FOR CITY EXHIBIT

The City of Savannah Research Library & Municipal Archives is currently planning a World War I Centennial exhibit for 2018 to honor Savannahians’ role in the war. The City would like to include items from local residents and families to further personalize the exhibit. Residents are asked to share World War I related artifacts or documents with the City to help create the exhibit. To lend an item to the exhibit or to learn more about the exhibit, please contact Luciana Spracher, City of Savannah Library & Archives Director, at Lspracher@ savannahga.gov or (912) 651-6411. ongoing. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street. RELIGIOUS ETHNIC ARTISTS NEEDED Religious ethnic (JESUS-YESHUA) artists

THE BEST IS YET TO COME: CELEBRATING THE FUTURE Davenport House Museum is the only museum property owned by Historic Savannah Foundation. By participating in the event, patrons will support all things Davenport House – programs, preservation and community outreach. Featuring performances by Roger Moss, silhouette artist Beth Pray, and a silent auction. $95 Sun., Feb. 25, 3 p.m. Brockington Hall, 213 East Hall Street. SCMPD ANIMAL CONTROL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve various tasks as needed by the shelter. No prior animal shelter experience is necessary. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation. Potential volunteers are asked to notify J. Lewis prior to orientation; though, walk-ins are welcome. Volunteers must be at least 17-years-old. ongoing. (912) 525-2151. jlewis01@savannahga.gov.

CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

ART, MUSIC, PIANO, VOICE COACHING Coaching for all ages, beginners through advanced. Classic, modern, jazz improvization and theory. Serious inquiries only. 912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056. BASIC SELF DEFENSE Essential self-defense for adults. $30/ month Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6 p.m. fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah.com. Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street. BEADING CLASSSES AT EPIPHANY BEAD & JEWELRY STUDIO Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced. Call for class times. 912-677-3983. epiphany.indiemade.com. Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio, 101 N. Fahm St. BEGINNER’S JEWELRY STUDIO This workshop focuses on building strong metalsmithing skills including soldering, forming, sawing, texturing and stamping

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and finishing. You will fabricate a bezel setting (one of the most popular ways to set a stone) and learn rock solid ring making strategies. $300 for 8 sessions Wed., Feb. 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 912-2898337. christina@dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcatstudio.com/. dreamcatstudio. com. dreamcat studio, Hover Creek RD. BEGINNING BELLY DANCE CLASSES Taught by Happenstance Bellydance. All skill levels and styles. Private instruction available. $15 912-704-2940. happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com. BRIDGE LESSONS Competitive Bidding (BB2), Saturday, February 4 at 10AM. Defensive Signals (BB5), Monday February 6. They are 4 week classes. Intermediate and advanced workshops continue on Fridays at 10AM. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave, Sandfly. Also, games are held in the afternoon and/or evening almost every day. There is something for players at all levels. Check our website for fees and schedules of games and other classes. ongoing. 912-228-4838. bridgewebs.com/savannahclubs. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave. CAREGIVING 101 The free one-hour class is designed to raise awareness of the importance of selfcare by exploring the physical, emotional, psychological and social components of caregiving. Learn tips to deal with the many challenges and gain useful information on community resources. Led by an experienced clinical professor and seasoned caregiver, any person finding themselves in the role of family caregiver would greatly benefit from this free class. Free fourth Monday of every month, noon. 912-629-1331. edelcaregiverinstitute.org. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive. CHAMPIONS TRAINING CENTER Offering a variety of classes and training in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for children and adults. All skill levels. 525 Windsor Rd. 912-349-4582. ctcsavannah.com. CHINESE LANGUAGE CLASSES The Confucius Institute at Savannah State University offers free Chinese language classes starting January 17. To register, please call 912-358-3160. ongoing. 912-358-3160. confuciusinstitute@ savannahstate.edu. savannahstate.edu. savstate.edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. CLAY CLASSES Savannah Clay Studio at Beaulieu offers handbuilding, sculpture, and handmade tiles, basic glazing and firing. 912-3514578. sav..claystudio@gmail.com. BOATING CLASSES Classes on boat handling, boating safety and navigation offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. See website or call to register. 912-897-7656. savannahaux.com. COUNTRY TWO STEP Country Two Step Love Country Music? Well, join us and learn how to dance to it. Basics to beyond basic- we can teach you to move with ease around the dance floor

to all of your favorite down south songs. $40.00 for 4 weeks Thu., Feb. 22, 7-8 p.m. 612-470-6683. salondebaile.dance@gmail. com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. COUNTRY TWO STEP GROUP CLASS Country Two Step: no partner needed or experience required. 4 weeks for $40 or drop in for $15. $40 for 4 weeks Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 612-470-6683. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. CREATIVITY COACHING Do you have a creative idea but don’t know where to start? Is it time to move forward with your project? Work with your very own creativity coach and learn how to blast through blocks, plan your time, and enjoy the richness of a creative life. See website for more info at www.laurenl.com/ creativity_coaching/ or contact Creativity@ LaurenL.com ongoing. Online, ---. DIVAS & PUMPS: ADULT HEELS DANCE CLASS Divas & Pumps is a dance class teaching walks, struts, freestyles, and choreography to hits by our favorite Divas. Come get your life every Wednesday at 7:30. $15 Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 323-539-1760. DANCEHOWIWANTTO@GMAIL.COM. DANCEHOWIWANTTO.COM. DUI PREVENTION GROUP Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, offenders, and anyone seeking knowledge about the dangers of driving while impaired. A must see for teen drivers. Meets monthly. $40/session 912-443-0410. FAMILY LAW WORKSHOP The Mediation Center has three workshops per month for people who do not have legal representation in a family matter: divorce, legitimation, modifications of child support, visitation, contempt. Schedule: 1st Tues, 2nd Mon, 4th Thursday. Call for times. $30 912-354-6686. mediationsavannah.com. FANY’S SPANISH/ENGLISH INSTITUTE Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad. Register by phone. ongoing. 912-921-4646. FREE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES Free ESL classes at Savannah Tech. Text “English” to 484848 for more information. Data and message rates apply. free Tue., Feb. 27, 8:30 a.m. 912-443-5713. egray@ savannahtech.edu. savannahtech.edu/ ged-esl/english-as-a-second-language-esl/. savannahtech.edu/. Savannah Technical College, 5717 White Bluff Rd. FUNDAMENTALS OF BEEKEEPING 101 WORKSHOP Interested in becoming a beekeeper? Come learn the basics of beekeeping from Coastal Area Beekeeper Assn. members through classroom and hands-on experiences. Topics range from “getting started” to “managing your bees in an urban environment.” $50 Sat., Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ceba.oiwc@gmail.com. ceba.wildapricot.org/. oatlandisland. org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.

GETTING STARTED IN GENEALOGY Wednesdays, 10 AM – 11:30 AM, February 21 – March 28 at Southwest Chatham Library. This comprehensive 6 week program gives you skills to create a plan to research your family history. Lead by Charlie Bourland. Free and open to the public; registration required. Call 912-9258305. Free Wed., Feb. 21, 10-11:30 a.m. 912-925-8305. liveoakplga@liveoakpl.org. liveoakpl.org/genealogy/. liveoakpl.org. Live Oak Public Libraries, 2002 Bull Street. HOUSING AUTHORITY NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER Housing Authority of Savannah hosts classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. Adult literacy/GED prep: MonThurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri each month, 9am-11am. Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm-3pm. Community computer lab: MonFri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing. 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha.com. savannahpha. com/NRC.html. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. JEWELER’S GUIDED OPEN STUDIO Use our space to practice your skills and knock out your personal pieces. Tuition includes access to the studio with support from Christina or one of her assistants. Students are responsible for their own materials. Prerequisite of Jewelry I or similar instruction from another studio. $30 Fridays, 6 p.m. 912-289-8337. christina@ dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcatstudio. com. Join us for time to practice your skills and knock out some projects you’ve been dreaming up. Tuition includes access to the studio with support from Christina or one of her assistants. Students are responsible for their own materials. Prerequisite of Jewelry I or similar instruction from another studio. $30 Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. 912-289-8337. christina@dreamcatstudio. com. dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcat studio, Hover Creek RD. KNITTING & CROCHET CLASSES Offered at The Frayed Knot, 6 W. State St. See the calendar of events on website. Mondays. 912-233-1240. thefrayedknotsav. com. LIFE CHALLENGE COACHING In an environment of patience, nonjudgement and compassion, we will explore the source of your challenge, the beliefs that hold your challenge in place, and discover & enact healthy and healing life changes. For appointment, contact Cindy Un Shin Beach at revfugon@gmail.com, or Text (only) to 912-429-7265. ongoing. Online only, none. MOM & ME DANCE Mom and ME DANCE Join one of our newest and most popular classes for kids 4 and under with Mommy or Daddy! Learn to dance Ballroom, Jazz, Ballet, and Hip Hop. Grab your space and let’s get the next generation dancing! $40 for 4 weeks Tue., Feb. 27, 11-11:45 a.m. 612-4706683. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. MONTHLY SATSANG We will use The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele as our guide. Each month,

one of our SPY teachers will lead the discussion and help us reflect on, discuss and assimilate their meaning into our 21st century lives. These gatherings are intended to be a dialogue and an inquiry into how we can align ourselves with these principles and bring them into our thoughts and actions. No asana practice, we will sit for discussion. Please dress comfortably, bring your ideas and a journal. $20 drop in | $150 for all ten sessions Wed., Feb. 21, 7:15-8:30 p.m. 912-3492756. info@savannahpoweryoga.com. facebook.com/events/951706225006434/. savannahpoweryoga.com. Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Road Unit J-3. MUSIC LESSONS AND CLASSES: ALL INSTRUMENTS, ALL AGES Portman’s Music Academy offers private lessons on piano, guitar (electric, acoustic, classical), mandolin, ukulele, banjo, bass guitar, drums, percussion, voice, clarinet, saxophone (alto and tenor), oboe, flute, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, DJ, Pro Logic, Composition, Ear Training, violin, viola, and cello. Group classes for beginner piano and guitar. Music Adventures for ages 5 to 7. ongoing. 912-354-1500. portmansmusic. com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. MUSIC LESSONS--MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS AND STYLES Savannah Musicians’ Institute offers private instruction for all ages and experience levels for Guitar (electric, acoustic, bass, classical, jazz), Piano, Flute, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Clarinet, Saxophone, and Voice as well as Music Theory/ Composition/ Ear Training. We teach public, private and home school students as well as adults at all experience levels. Located at 15 East Montgomery Crossroads in Office #205 near White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA. ongoing. 912388-1806. smisavannah@gmail.com. savmusiciansinstitute.com. NEW HORIZONS ADULT BAND PROGRAM Music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school/college and would like to play again. Tuesdays at 6:30pm at Portman’s. $30 per month. All ages and ability levels welcome. Call for info. ongoing. 912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. NOVEL WRITING Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publication. Awardwinning Savannah author offers one-onone or small group classes, mentoring, manuscript critique, ebook formatting. Email for pricing and scheduling info. ongoing. pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com. OSHA 7205: HEALTH HAZARD AWARENESS The goal of this course is to assist participants with recognizing potential health hazards in the workplace, and avoiding, minimizing, controlling or eliminating them whenever possible. Exposure to health hazards continues to be common in spite of advances in control measures and techniques. Tue., Feb.

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27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. oshainfo.gatech.edu/ index.html. Georgia Tech Savannah, 210 Technology Circle. PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES Photography Workshops: Beginner to Advanced level. 4-hour sessions. $250 per student. See website for complete list. 410251-4421. chris@chrismorrisphotography. com. chrismorrisphotography.com/learn. PIANO VOICE-COACHING Pianist with M/degree,classical modern jazz improvisation, no age limit. Call 912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056. Serious inquiries only. ongoing. POWER SELF DEFENSE Get fit and develop powerful selfdefense skills. For active adults. $30/ month Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7 p.m. fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah.com. Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street. R&B SOUL ADULT LINE DANCING The R&B Soul line dance group Savannah Show Stoppers are conducting line dance classes every Monday night at the West Broad St. YMCA and every Tuesday nights at the John Delaware Center. Both classes starts at 6:30. Lamont Hunter, the founder of the Savannah Show Stoppers, is the Instructor. Donations Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. and Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 912-220-7712. hlamont70@yahoo.com. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. REIKI TREATMENT Reiki relaxes & rejuvenates; promotes emotional & physical healing; reduces neuromuscular & arthritic pain. E-mail request for appointment/ Fee base at revfugon@gmail.com, or Text (only) 912429-7265 ongoing. Online only, none. A. ROPER STUDIO - VOICE TECHNIQUE AND COACHING Experienced and successful voice instructor is accepting students. Nurturing and collaborative studio. Services offered include strengthening the voice, range extension, relaxation techniques, and coaching through various styles of music. Audition and competition preparation. Located 15 minutes from downtown. Varies Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 912-484-0628. Downtown Savannah, downtown. RUSSIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call for info. ongoing. 912-713-2718. SAMBA SAVANNAH DRUMMING WORKSHOP Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms with drumming instructor Andrew Hartzell. All ages. $10 Sundays, 2:30 p.m. starlandiasupply.com. Starlandia Creative Supply, 2438 Bull Street. SASS & SWAG ADULT HIP HOP Sass & Swag is a high energy, adult hip hop dance class. Learn hip hop grooves you can take to any party or club, and learn a choreographed routine to today’s hottest hits. Mondays at 7:30 pm. $15 Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 323-539-1760. DANCEHOWIWANTTO@GMAIL.COM. DANCEHOWIWANTTO.COM. SENIOR BALLROOM FIT 55+ Senior Ballroom Fitness 55+ Calling all 34 mature adults 55 and older! (Retired

Military 50% off) Always wanted to learn how to ballroom dance? Don’t have a partner? Want to get in shape and have fun in the process? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this program is for you! Learn how to ballroom dance and get a great workout in the process. We use all styles of music that are modern or traditional. Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Jive, Samba, Foxtrot, Waltz, Hustle, and more! $40 for 4 weeks Wed., Feb. 21, 11:30-12:30 a.m. 612-470-6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. SONGWRITER SEMINAR W/ JEFFERSON ROSS Jefferson Ross will lead a seminar focusing on lyrics and songwriter teams vs. individual songwriters. $20 Sat., Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. portmansmusic. com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. UKULELE CLUB Thu., Feb. 22, 7 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. YOUTH AND TEEN AERIAL SILK CLASSES Youth Class ages 8+. Teen Class ages 11+. Learn to dance and work with Aerial Silks and Hoop while suspended in the air. Weekly classes held on Fridays through the month of September only. Very limited space available, reserve your spot and register online today. $20/ class $75/September package ongoing. 954.682.5694. elyse.thestudio@yahoo. com. thestudiosav.net. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. ZONA ROSA WRITING WORKSHOP Become the writer you were meant to be: Join Zona Rosa, the internationally acclaimed, monthly Savannah-based writing workshops founded and led by award-winning author Rosemary Daniell. Over 180 Zona Rosans have become published authors. For information, contact Rosemary at info@myzonarosa.com. Also ask about the week-long, intensive Sixteenth Annual Zona Rosa Writing and Living Retreat,Tybee Island, July 22-29, 2017. ongoing. No physical address given, none.

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13TH COLONY SOUND (BARBERSHOP SINGING) “If you can carry a tune, come sing with us!” Mondays, 7pm. ongoing. 912-344-9768. savannahbarbershoppers.org. Thunderbolt Lodge #693, 3111 Rowland Ave. ABENI CULTURAL ARTS DANCE CLASSES Classses for multiple ages in performance dance and adult fitness dance. African, modern, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, gospel. Held at Abeni Cultural Arts studio, 8400-B Abercorn St. Call Muriel, 912-6313452, or Darowe, 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@gmail.com. AVEGOST LARP Live action role playing group that exists in a medieval fantasy realm. generallly meets the second weekend of the month. Free for your first event or if you’re a non-player character. $35 fee for returning characters.

ongoing. godzillaunknown@gmail.com. avegost.com. BUCCANEER REGION SCCA Local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America, hosting 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. See website. ongoing. buccaneerregion.org. BUSINESS NETWORKING ON THE ISLANDS Small Business Professionals Islands Networking Group meets first Thursday each month, 9:30am-10:30am. Tradewinds Ice Cream & Coffee, 107 Charlotte Rd. Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768. CHATHAM SAILING CLUB Friday evening social event at the clubhouse. Meet Members and their families who all enjoy water based activities but whose prime interest is sailing. This BYOB event is free and all are welcome, but Membership is encouraged after several visits once interest is gauged!! We look forward to meeting you. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. pranschkec3@gmail.com. Young’s Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd. COASTAL BEAD SOCIETY Coastal Bead Society monthly meetings, 12 noon on the third Friday of the Month at the Coastal Georgia Center, 303 Fahm Street, near SCAD. All beaders are welcome. ongoing. wyrnut18@gmail.com. cgc. georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street. FIBER GUILD OF THE SAVANNAHS A club focusing on weaving, spinning, basket making, knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, rug hooking, doll making, and other fiber arts. Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. fiberguildsavannah.homestead. com/. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. HISTORIC FLIGHT SAVANNAH A non-profit organization dedicated to sending area Korean War and WWII veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the WWII Memorial. All expenses paid by Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight seeks contributions, and any veterans interested in a trip to Washington. Call for info. ongoing. 912-596-1962. honorflightsavannah.org. HISTORIC SAVANNAH CHAPTER: ABWA Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6pm-7:30pm. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt. Attendees pay for their own meals. RSVP by phone. ongoing. 912-660-8257. HOSTESS CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB Toastmasters International is an organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, seminars, and contests. Regardless of your level of comfort with public speaking, you will find a club that is interested in helping you improve your speaking abilities. Free Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. hostesscity.toastmastersclubs.org. bullstreetlabs.com. Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St. JOHN MUIR’S LIFE AND FORMATIVE

EXPERIENCES IN SAVANNAH AND BONAVENTURE CEMETERY The Savannah Chapter of the Victorian Society in America hosts Steve Willis to present this program. Muir described the epiphany he experienced while camping penniless and half-starved at Bonaventure as transforming him from a typical pioneer bent on conquering nature, into a dedicated steward and spiritual servant of the beleaguered wild world. Free to members, guests welcome for $5 donation Tue., Feb. 27, 6 p.m. victoriansocietyinsavannah@ gmail.com. Cranmer Hall, 27 W. Charlton St. KNITTERS, NEEDLEPOINT AND CROCHET Meets every Wednesday. Different locations downtown. Call for info. No fees. Want to learn? Join us. ongoing. 912-3086768. LOW COUNTRY TURNERS A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Steve Cook for info at number below. ongoing. 912-313-2230. MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART LADIES AUXILIARY Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-7864508. American Legion Post 184, 3003 Rowland Ave. PHILO CAFE Discussion group that meets every Monday, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at various locations. Anyone craving good conversation is invited. Free to attend. Email for info, or see Facebook.com/SavannahPhiloCafe. Mondays. athenapluto@yahoo.com. PROOFREADER’S WHISKEY CLUB Membership includes the first whiskey drink free, free monthly private whiskey tastings from various brands, 15% off the member’s bill for the year, and a personalized book card including a list of 75 whiskeys in each chapter in the DeSoto library. Library series meetings will be the last Thursday of every month and include one free guest pass per member for the year. They will pick a book from the Edgar’s P&P library to hold their personalized book card which will be used to keep track of their progress on the whiskey list. $50 ongoing. eventbrite.com/e/proofreaderswhiskey-club-tickets-42943991635. proofsavannah.com. Edgar’s Proof and Provision, 15 E. Liberty St. R.U.F.F. - RETIREES UNITED FOR THE FUTURE RUFF meets the last Friday of each month at 10am to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and related senior issues. Parking in the rear. Free to all Seniors ongoing. 912-344-5127. Savannah Tree Foundation, 3025 Bull Street. SAFE KIDS SAVANNAH A coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 11:30am-1:00pm. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-353-3148. safekidssavannah.org. SAVANNAH BREWERS’ LEAGUE Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm at Moon River Brewing Co. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-4470943. hdb.org. moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St.

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THE SAVANNAH CHINESE CORNER The Savannah Chinese Corner welcomes anyone interested in Mandarin language or Chinese culture. Meets every Saturday morning from 10 am to noon. Check the Facebook group to see meeting location. ongoing. facebook.com/groups/ SavannahChineseCorner. Downtown Savannah, downtown. SAVANNAH COUNCIL, NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES A dinner meeting every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm at local restaurants. 3rd Tuesday in November; none in December. For dinner reservations, please call Sybil Cannon at 912-964-5366. ongoing. 912748-7020. savannahnavyleague.us. SAVANNAH FILM ALLIANCE FEBRUARY MEETING All those with a stake in the entertainment industry are invited to attend to share their updates, discuss their goals, and brainstorm ways to improve the filmmaking experience in the Savannah area. No RSVP is necessary. Thu., Feb. 22, 3 p.m. savannahtech.edu/. Savannah Technical College, 5717 White Bluff Rd. SAVANNAH GO CLUB This is a new club for the board game “go” (igo, weiqi, baduk). For places and times, please call John at 734-355-2005. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown. SAVANNAH GO GREEN Meets most Saturdays. Green events and places. Share ways to Go Green each day. Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768. SAVANNAH KENNEL CLUB Monthly meetings open to the public the 4th Monday each month, Sept. through June. ongoing, 7 p.m. savannahkennelclub. org. careyhilliards.com. Carey Hilliard’s (Southside), 11111 Abercorn St. SAVANNAH NEWCOMERS CLUB Open to women who have lived in the Savannah area for less than two years. Membership includes monthly luncheon and program. Activities, tours and events help you learn about Savannah and make new friends. Ongoing sign-up. savannahnewcomers.com. ongoing. SAVANNAH PARROT HEAD CLUB Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check website for events calendar or send an email for Parrot Head gatherings. ongoing. savannahphc@yahoo.com. savannahphc. com. SAVANNAH SACRED HARP SINGERS Savannah Sacred Harp Singers welcome you to join our monthly community singing on the second Saturday of the month from 2-4pm at Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church. Sacred Harp is an American tradition of singing hymns in four part harmony. No particular religious affiliation is required or endorsed. All are welcome. No experience necessary. ongoing. Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church, 10050 Ferguson Ave. SAVANNAH TOASTMASTERS Helps improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Mondays, 6:15pm, Memorial Health University Medical Center, in the Conference Room C. ongoing. 912-4846710. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

SAVANNAH VEGGIES AND VEGANS Join the Facebook group to find out more about vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, and to hear about upcoming local events. Mondays. SCAD DAILY TOURS SCAD offers tours in Savannah, Atlanta and Hong Kong for prospective students and their families. Tours are available daily, excluding Sundays, in Savannah, Atlanta, and Hong Kong. Tours allow prospective students an opportunity to view classrooms and administrative buildings, galleries, residence halls and dining facilities and see where our students live, learn and prepare for professional careers. Free Mondays-Saturdays. scad. edu/admission/visit-scad/daily-tours. scad. edu/. Savannah College of Art and Design, PO Box 2072. VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 671 Meets second Monday of each month, 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. ongoing. 912-656-6818. jsphmtler@gmail.com. vvasav.com. WAVING GIRLS SMOCKING GUILD The Waving Girls Chapter of the Smocking Arts Guild of America the fourth Monday of the month at the Coastal Center for Developmental Services, Eisenhower and Seawright Drs. in Savannah, at 6:30 pm. Visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Each month the chapter presents a program related to smocking or fine sewing. along with a “show and share” opportunity to see members creations. More information contact l.elkin@comcast. net. Free fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. 912-658-4271. l.elkin@comcast. net. Coastal Center for Developmental Services, 1249 Eisenhower Drive. WAVING GIRLS--SMOCKING ARTS GUILD OF AMERICA The Waving Girls welcomes smockers and all those who create fine heirloom items. At each meeting there is an opportunity to learn and share our work. The group makes over 100 “wee care” gowns for memorial hospital each year. fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. 912 536 1447. debcreation@hotmail.com. smocking.org. Coastal Center for Developmental Services, 1249 Eisenhower Drive. WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Meets second Tuesday each month (except October) 6:00pm, Woodville-Tompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner St. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-232-3549. chesteraellis@ comcast.net.

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AMERICAN TRADITIONS VOCAL COMPETITION FINALS The American Traditions Vocal Competition will conclude as the five finalists compete for their chance to be the Gold Medalist. Top honors and special awards will be presented during the evening’s concert. $35 Fri., Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. savannahtheatre. com. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. BENJAMIN BURRELL, PIANO - LENTEN MUSICAL OFFERING Pianist Benjamin Burrell will perform

works of Bach, Mendelssohn, Granados and Schumann in a noon-time concert at Christ Church Episcopal. This will be the first in this year’s Christ Church Episcopal’s annual Lenten Musical Offering Series on Wednesdays at noon-time. Free Wed., Feb. 21, 12-12:30 p.m. 912-236-2500. shephardandassoc@aol.com. Christ Church Episcopal, 28 Bull Street. MASTERCLASS This Masterclass provides ATC fans and supporters with an opportunity to watch the three ATC judges in action as they each work with contestants to demonstrate their different styles of teaching. Free Fri., Feb. 23, 2-4 p.m. 803-702-0305. admin@americantraditionscompetition. com. americantraditionscompetition. com. savannahtheatre.com. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. QUARTERFINALS (ROUND 3 AND 4) The second half of Quarterfinalists face off with their starting programs of three eclectic and varied American songs in Round 3. The second group of Quarterfinalists will face off in Round 4. $20 Wed., Feb. 21, 4-9:15 p.m. 803-702-0305. admin@ americantraditionscompetition.com. americantraditionscompetition.com. siumc.org/. Skidaway United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway. SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC: MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL AND ELTON JOHN The Savannah Philharmonic is joined by the rousing quartet Piano Men, performing the hip-swinging, toe-tapping favorites of Billy Joel and Elton John. Move Out and Rock your Crocodile in this show of non-stop action from a golden age of music. $15-$80 Fri., Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. savannahphilharmonic.org. savannahcivic. com. Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. SEMIFINALS (ROUND 1 AND 2) The first group of Semifinalists compete with their second programs of three eclectic and varied American songs in Round 1. The second group of seven semifinalists will face off in Round 2. $30 Thu., Feb. 22, 4-9:30 p.m. 803-702-0305. admin@americantraditionscompetition. com. americantraditionscompetition.com. siumc.org/. Skidaway United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway.

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OSSABAW ISLAND WRITERS’ RETREAT Six days/five nights of individualized workshops, lectures, readings and manuscript consultation. Nationally recognized faculty. Apply by Jan. 31. $2,495 Feb. 23-28. Ossabaw Island, 1 Cane Patch Rd.

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BLACK HERITAGE MONTH COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE Massie is offering free admission from noon to 4 p.m. for visitors to explore Savannah’s Black Heritage. This is a familyfriendly event featuring activities for all ages. Sun., Feb. 25, noon. massieschool. com/. Massie Heritage Center, 207 East Gordon St. CALL FOR PROM DRESS DONATIONS

The Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire is collecting gently used prom dresses and evening gowns for their House of Prom event on March 3. The dresses can be dropped off at Kathi Rich at 2515 Abercorn St., the 97.3 KISSFM office at 245 Alfred St., Kendra Scott at 311 W. Broughton St., and at the Tanger Outlets in Pooler. For more information, visit 973kissfm.com/prom or email events@ rccsav.org. Through March 3. Tanger Outlets, 200 Tanger Outlet Boulevard, #400. COMMON GROUNDS Common Grounds is a collaboration of the Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Wesley Fellowship. We meet on Wednesday nights for open theological discussion on hot button issues. All are welcome regardless of faith background or where you are on your spiritual journey. We are open and affirming of the LGBT community. Order for Compline by candlelight is offered on Sunday nights at 8PM. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. facebook.com/ commongroundssavannah. The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. CRITICAL MASS SAVANNAH Join Savannah’s bicycle community for a free ride to raise awareness for bike rights. Last Friday of every month, 6 p.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. DELTA SIGMA THETA SAVANNAH ALUMNAE CHAPTER FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION The Chapter will sponsor a Founders Day luncheon at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. The speaker will be television personality, Daphne Maxwell Reid, best known as Aunt Vivian from the hit comedy, “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” $35 suggested donation Sat., Feb. 24, 10 a.m. Savannah Marriott Riverfront, 100 Gen. McIntosh Blvd. DRINKS AFTER WORK This group is for people that enjoy getting out mid-week, being social after work, and want to discover new places in the downtown Savannah area. Come have a cocktail, make new friends, and get over the hump. The group will meet on Wednesdays at various establishments throughout Downtown Savannah and nearby area. http://www.meetup.com/Drinks-afterwork/ https://www.facebook.com/ groups/960991837322187/ Wednesdays, 7 p.m. drinksafterworksavannah@gmail. com. meetup.com/Drinks-after-work/ events/227656080/. distillerysavannah. com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. EAST + UP GRAND OPENING The Mamie Ruth brand umbrella is unveiling its latest addition to the family, East+Up. Celebrate with psychic readings, food, live music, and more. Thu., Feb. 22, 6 p.m. East + Up, 6 E. Liberty St. ENSLAVEMENT TO EMANCIPATION EXHIBIT The tour will through various squares, while exploring some of Savannah’s Black Heritage from the 19th and 20th centuries. Additionally, the group will examine the role of church leaders, teachers, politicians, philanthropists and activists that helped develop the civil rights struggle in the city. $15 Tue., Feb. 27, 5

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p.m. massieheritagecenter.wordpress. com/events. massieschool.com/. Massie Heritage Center, 207 East Gordon St. THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF SAVANNAH In a rut? The Exchange Club of Savannah welcomes men and women like you to support, serve and encourage the best teachers, students, firefighters, crime fighters, leaders and organizations in our community. Check us out at savannahexchange.org or find us on Facebook. Mondays, noon. 912441-6559. ddewitt30@yahoo.com. Savannahexchange.org. Exchange Club of Savannah, 4801 Meding Street. GET A NEW LIBRARY CARD Get a new library card at any Live Oak Public Libraries branch as we join the PINES library network in Georgia. Enjoy access to more books and resources. www. liveoakpl.org Through April 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 912-652-3600. liveoakplga@liveoakpl. org. liveoakpl.org/. liveoakpl.org. Live Oak Public Libraries, 2002 Bull Street. GUIDED TOURS OF THE LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS Learn the history of the historic Lucas Theatre on a 20-30 minute tour. Restoration, architecture, history of the theatre and of early cinema. $4. Group rates for ten or more. School trips available. Tours are Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and must be scheduled. To schedule a tour, contact Megan Chandler at 912-525-5029 or mchandle@lucastheatre.com. ongoing. 912-525-5023. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. THE ORIGINAL MIDNIGHT TOUR One of the spookiest tours in town. Learn 36 about the untold stories of some of the

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With a one-year, $35 membership,free training programs for beginners (walkers and runners) and experienced athletes. Fun runs. Advice from mentors. Monthly meetings with quality speakers. Frequent social events. Sign up online or look for the Savannah Striders Facebook page. ONGOING. SAVYSTRIDER.COM.

most haunted locations here in Savannah Georgia. Guaranteed to give you a few goose bumps and an unexplained need for a night light. 33.00 ongoing. 1-866666-3323. 6thsenseworld.com. 6th Sense Savannah Tours, 404 Abercorn Street. PBJ PANTRY A free food pantry held every Thursday, 10-11am and 6-7pm. Contact Jessica Sutton for questions. 912-897-1192 ongoing. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Wilmington Island), 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd. POTABLE GOLD: SAVANNAH’S MADEIRA TRADITION Experience the historic atmosphere of the Davenport House while learning about a unique and flavorful wine. Patrons are oriented to the long and rich tradition of Madeira (wine) as it relates to the history of Savannah and then they will participate in a Madeira party. During the experience they will see the historic house at dusk including spaces usually off-limits to museum guests. $22 Fridays, Saturdays, 5:30 p.m. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. SAVANNAH STORYTELLERS

Tall tales and fun times with the classic art of storytelling. Every Wednesday at 6pm. Reservations encouraged by calling 912-349-4059. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. liveoakstore.com/tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. SCAD DAILY TOURS SCAD offers tours in Savannah, Atlanta and Hong Kong for prospective students and their families. Tours are available daily, excluding Sundays, and allow prospective students an opportunity to view classrooms and administrative buildings, galleries, residence halls and dining facilities and see where our students live, learn and prepare for professional careers. For more information please visit, https:// www.scad.edu/admission/visit-scad/dailytours. ongoing. SCAD Student Center, 120 Montgomery St. SEX ED TRIVIA WITH PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTHEAST Did you know that Planned Parenthood is the nation’s largest provider of sex education? Test your knowledge of all things reproductive in nature. Free to enter and win prizes. Form a team of up to 6

players and choose a name. Trivia hosted by Planned Parenthood Young Leaders Southeast. Free Thu., Feb. 22, 8-10 p.m. 912-721-6490. PPSE.org. tondees.com/. Tondee’s Tavern, 7 East Bay Street. SHIRE OF FORTH CASTLE FIGHTER PRACTICE Local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism meets Saturdays at Forsyth Park (south end) for fighter practice and general hanging out. For those interested in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. ongoing. savannahsca.org. SOUTHBOUND BREWERY SATURDAY TOURS AND TASTES Savannah’s first microbrewery is open for public tours and tastings Wednesday Fridays from 5:30-7:30 and Saturdays from 2-4. Hang out, have a few cold ones, and learn a little more about Savannah’s first craft brewery. Free Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. 912335-7716. info@southboundbrewingco. com. southboundbrewingco.com. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. TEA AT MRS. DAVENPORT’S Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in the historic atmosphere of the Davenport House Museum. Patrons will tour areas of the historic home where tea service took place and will participate in an afternoon tea with costumed interpreters. $18 plus tax Thursdays, Fridays, 5 p.m. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. USED BOOK SALE Hundreds of used books for sale at the annual Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah’s Used Book Sale. Purchases

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benefit the church’s youth group. Cash or check only. Various, cash or checks only. Sat., Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 25, 12-1 p.m. 912-549-0236. facebook. com/events/1596297707084705/. uusavannah.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 307A E. Harris St.

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LOVE AND SOUL FAMILY FESTIVAL Featuring local businesses and organizations, healthcare, food trucks and vendors, live entertainment by the Love and Soul Experience Entertainment Group, and more. Sat., Feb. 24, 10 a.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. SAVANNAH COMIC CON The first inaugural Comic Con in Savannah features special guests Jonathan Hickman, Carlos Alazraqui, Ian McGinty and Cory Smith. $15 per day, $25 weekend pass Feb. 24-25, 10 a.m. savtcc.com. Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr.

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$8 COMMUNITY MEDITATION CLASSES Join us for breath work, guided meditation, and yoga nidra, a deep relaxation technique to relieve stress, quiet the mind, and find the calm within. All proceeds support local organizations. $8 Sundays, 6-7 p.m. 912349-2756. ACRO YOGA JAM Join us for a weekly acro jam every Saturday 12-2pm at the West Broad Street YMCA. Acro Yoga is a partner or group yoga practice with the three primary roles of base, flyer, and spotter. It is a fun way to practice verbal and non-verbal communication, and try new poses that challenge your comfort zone in a safe environment. Note: This is not an instructor led class, this is an open jam. $30 for 10 week session Sat., Feb. 24, 12-2 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. facebook. com/events/1429384693850288/. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. ADULT DANCE FITNESS Come out to the Lake Mayer Community Center and participate in “Twist & Shout.” Work out while you dance to the oldies in this fun and varied fitness class. This program is free and open to the public. Bring a yoga mat, bottled water, and a friend. FREE Tuesdays, Thursdays, 1 p.m. 912-652-6863. sedavis@chathamcounty. org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. AERIAL YOGA CLASSES Increase flexibility and strength using aerial yoga, a relatively new approach to a traditional yoga practice. We use a silk fabric called a ‘hammock’ to support the weight of our bodies, helping us achieve various postures with more depth, ease and excitement. Every Saturday. Class size limited. Required to register online ahead of time. $25 Saturdays, 12:30-1:45 p.m. 954.682.5694. elyse.thestudio@yahoo. com. thestudiosav.net/schedule.html. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE

Let the excitement begin as Mahogany takes you to the best staycation each and every Tuesday night to the Islands through movement and rhythm. This class will focus on the cultural movement of Afro-Caribbean dance. Get ready for hip winding and arms in the air as we explore our bodies’ rhythm through Caribbean and reggae music. $10 Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. Let the excitement begin as Mahogany takes you to the best staycation each and every Tuesday night to the Islands through movement and rhythm. This class will focus on the cultural movement of Afro-Caribbean dance. Get ready for hip winding and arms in the air as we explore our bodies’ rhythm through Caribbean and reggae music. $65 for 10 week session Tue., Feb. 27, 7-8 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. facebook. com/events/1993508454225459/. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. AIKIDO CLASSES Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba, ‘O Sensei’ or (‘Great Teacher’). On a purely physical level it is an art involving throws and joint locks that are derived from Jujitsu and Kenjutsu (open hand and weapon based techniques). Beyond the self defense aspects of the art its true goal is to challenge its practitioners to discover their best selves. $50/month for JEA Members, $70/month for Non-Members, or $80/8class punch card Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-604-0958, 912-346-2650. AikiNorm@aol.com, AikidoBilly@hotmail. com. CoastalAikido.com. savannahjea. org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. BALLET BODY TONING Ballet Body Toning is a ballet inspired workout designed to improve balance, flexibility, and use body resistance to strengthen core, legs & booty. This workout is low impact and scorches major calories and teaches you basic ballet! Call to make a reservation before class. This is a semi-private class so space is limited! $10.00 Wednesdays, Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@ gmail.com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. BALLROOM FIT Always wanted to learn how to ballroom dance? Don’t have a partner? Want to get in shape and have fun in the process? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this program is for you! Learn how to ballroom dance and get a great workout in the process. We use all styles of music that are modern or traditional. Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Jive, Samba, Paso Doble, Foxtrot, Waltz, Hustle, and more! Check out our schedule for more details. 4 classes for $40, 10 classes for $80, UNLIMITED for $120 Sundays, 5-6 p.m., Mondays, 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays, 12:30-1 p.m., Wednesdays, 12:30-1 & 6-7 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:30-1 p.m. 612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com.

Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. BEACH BODY WORKOUTS WITH LAURA MONDAYS at 6:15 PM at the Lake Mayer Community Center $5.00 per session Mondays, 6:15 p.m. (912) 652-6784. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. BEASTMODE FITNESS GROUP TRAINING Train with this elite team. A total body program that trims, tones and gets results. Personal training options available. See website for info. Meets at West Broad YMCA. 5am-6am and 8pm-9pm. ongoing. beastmodefitnessga.com. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. BEGINNING POLE FITNESS Pole fitness is a fun and flirty way to get in shape! Taught by Pole Dance America National Professional Champion Sabrina Madsen, you’ll learn the basics of pole dance in a safe and welcoming environment. Gain strength, balance and confidence. Beginner Classes are open to all shapes and sizes and are for ladies only (men welcome at our Intermediate Class). $25 for drop-in or $100 for a package of 5 classes Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m. 801.673.6737. info@firstcityfitness.com. firstcityfitness. com/pole-fitnessparties.html. First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. BLUE WATER YOGA Community donation-based classes, Tues. and Thurs., 5:45pm - 7:00pm. Fri., 9:30am-10:30am. Email for info or find Blue Water Yoga on Facebook. ongoing. egs5719@aol.com. Talahi Island Community Club, 532 Quarterman Dr. CANDLE(LIT) COMMUNITY FLOW Catherine Mulligan teaches this vinyasa flow yoga class in efforts to raise money for local charities in the Savannah community. The class is heated, candlelit, and set to upbeat music. Charities are rotating and chosen based on feedback from the students who show up. $8 Thursdays. The HUB Savannah, 4505 Habersham St. COMMUNITY TAI CHI Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art tradition that is now practiced as a graceful form of exercise, performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. All of the exercises are performed from a standing position, so please wear shoes which are comfortable for standing, and clothing which allows freedom of movement. Weather depending, the class may be held indoors or outdoors. $5 fourth Sunday of every month, 8:30 a.m. customfitcenter.com. CustomFit Center, 101-A West Park Ave. DANCE DYNAMIX Dance DynaMix is a choreographed dance fitness class inspired by funky hip hop and sleek jazz moves! No dance experience required. Call 732.232.3349 to reserve your spot ahead of time, as class space is limited. Stay after class for a 30 minute stretch to wind down for the weekend with! $10.00 Wednesdays, Fridays, 10-11 a.m. 732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@ gmail.com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. FIT4MOM SAVANNAH STROLLER

STRIDES A group of moms that meet with strollers and workout at Savannah Mall, Daffin Park and on occasion Hull Park. Also offer HIIT Classes to other Moms who have any age children. The HIIT program is a kid free program. 1 hour long stroller based workout with kiddos. Moms- Pre and Post Natal, and kids of stroller age. Savannah Mall (M,W,F). Daffin Park (T,Th), Hull Park (Sat) ongoing. ashleyyoungblood@ fit4mom.com. savannah.fit4mom.com. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. FITNESS CLASSES AT THE JEA Sin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary. Call for schedule. ongoing. 912-3558811. savj.org. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP For anyone caring for senior citizens with any affliction or illness. Second Saturday of the month, 10am-11am. Savannah Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Refreshments. Free to attend. Open to anyone in need of support for the caregiving they provide. ongoing. savannahcommons.com. FREE YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Center for WellBeing offers Free Yoga for Cancer Patients every Monday from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in Candler’s Heart & Lung Building, Suite 100. The very gentle movements and breath work in this class will give you much needed energy, it will make your body feel better, and it will give you a mental release. This class is free to cancer patients. Mondays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. 912-819-8800. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. FUNCTIONAL TRAINING CLASS Celebrate fall with a Saturday morning workout class. All levels welcome. A smooth mix of cardio and strengthening exercises. Call Kara 912-667-0487 if interested. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown. GET EXCITED AND MOVE This program is designed to combat the effects of Parkinson disease for Savannah/ Chatham-area people and their caregiver. The activities are designed to enhance and improve muscular strength, and endurance, coordination, agility, flexibility, speed work, and voice command. $10 a month Mondays-Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 6-7 p.m. and Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10:3011:30 a.m. 912-376-9833. psgsav@gmail. com. Anderson-Cohen Weightlifting Center, 7230 Varnedoe Drive. GLUTE CAMP WITH KAYLA All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. DUDE’S DAY AT SAVANNAH CLIMBING COOP Thursdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Thursday men climb for half price, $5. See website for info. Thursdays, 2 & 10 p.m. 912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop. com. Savannah Climbing CoOp, 302 W Victory Dr. HIKING & BIKING AT SKIDAWAY ISLAND STATE PARK

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Year round fitness opportunities. Walk or run the 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail (accessible) the additional 1-mile Avian Loop Trail, or 3-mile Big Ferry Trail. Bicycle and street strider rentals. Guided hikes scheduled. $5 parking. Open daily 7am10pm. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-598-2300. gastateparks.org/ SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. HISTORIC SAVANNAH FOUNDATION’S RACE FOR PRESERVATION Historic Savannah Foundation presents the 12th Annual Race for Preservation. The 5K and 10K race will begin and end in Forsyth Park, at Gaston and Bull Streets. This family- and pet-friendly event aims to educate runners, spectators and the Savannah community about the importance of preservation. The event showcases five historic neighborhoods (the Landmark District, Victorian District, Thomas Square/Midtown, Ardsley ParkChatham Crescent, and Parkside) and two historic parks (Forsyth and Daffin). $25-$45 Sat., Feb. 24, 8-11 a.m. 912-233-7787. mlowe@myHSF.org. myhsf.org/specialevents/race-for-preservation/. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. INSANITY LIVE WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. KUNG FU SCHOOL: VING TSUN Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) is the world’s fastest growing martial arts style. Uses angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against him. Call for info on free trial classes. Drop ins welcome. 11202 White Bluff Rd. ongoing. 912-429-5150. LINE DANCE Line dance class teaches basic instructions, coordination, and dance combinations, to the rhythm of different styles of music. Line Dancing is exercise for the body & mind, and is a fun way to dance socially without a partner. Dancing styles covered in this class include Country Western, Swing, Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz & more. $10 Wednesdays, 6-7:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. LINE DANCE SPRING 2018 Line dance class is an hour and 45min class that teaches basic instructions, coordination, and dance combinations, all to the rhythm of different styles of music. Line Dancing also is exercise for the body & mind. Line Dancing is a fun way to dance socially without a partner. Dancing styles covered in this class include Country Western, Swing, Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz & more. $65 for 10 week session Wed., Feb. 21, 6-7:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. facebook. com/events/501826426870927/. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. LIVING SMART FITNESS CLUB St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American 38 Health Information and Resource Center

offer the Living Smart Fitness Club, which is an exercise program to encourage healthy lifestyle changes. On Mondays and Wednesdays the classes are held at the John S. Delaware Center. On Tuesdays, the classes are held at the center, at 1910 Abercorn Street. Classes include Zumba (Tuesdays) and Hip-Hop low impact aerobics with cardio and strengthening exercises (Mondays/Wednesdays). Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. 912-447-6605. Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. LUNCHTIME VINYASA YOGA In this vinyasa yoga class you will experience dynamic movements while linking breath, building heat, and endurance. This class is open to all levels. We will explore each pose with special attention to alignment. This class will be the perfect way to start your week and stay energized. $65 for 10 week session Mon., Feb. 26, 12-1 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. facebook. com/events/685895525131229/. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. MOMMY AND BABY YOGA Mondays. Call for times and fees or see website. ongoing. 912-232-2994. savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. PILATES CLASSES Daily classes for all skill levels including beginners. Private and semi-private classes by appointment. Carol Daly-Wilder, certified instructor. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-238-0018. savannahpilates. com. pilatessavannah.com/. Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Rerguson Ave. POWER YOGA This is an hour of stretching your mind and body to become one, and a reset in the middle of the work week. Come experience the endless possibilities as you take yourself to the next level with Mahogany. $10 Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. POWER YOGA WITH MAHOGANY Get ready for an hour of power each and every Saturday morning at 9am. This is an hour of stretching your mind and body to become one, and a reset at the end of the week. Come experience the endless possibilities as you take yourself to the next level with Mahogany. $65 for 10 week session Sat., Feb. 24, 9-10 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. facebook. com/events/383749712064164/. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. PRANA YOGA Prana Yoga is a practice that integrates breathing techniques and chakra sounds into the yoga. Come experience a deep sense of grounding, learn to be present, and develop your center, passion, strength, compassion, creativity, intuition, and light. $10 Mondays, 6:45-8 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West

Broad St, 1110 May St. PREGNANCY YOGA Ongoing series of 6-week classes. Thursdays. A mindful approach to pregnancy, labor and delivery. Instructor Ann Carroll. $120. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-704-7650. ann@aikyayoga. com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. PREGNANCY YOGA CLASSES Pregnancy is a transitional time when many physical and emotional changes take place. Pregnancy Yoga is about honoring these changes in ourselves, our body and our baby. Yoga strengthens the rapidly changing body and increases the ability to relax, and helps to prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and motherhood. Pregnancy Yoga classes are offered as a 6 week session on Thursday evenings from 6pm – 7:15 pm. The class is suitable for all stages of pregnancy and no prior yoga experience is necessary. $120 - six week session Thursdays. 912-704-7650. ann@douladeliveries.com. douladeliveries. com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. RACE FOR PRESERVATION This family- and pet-friendly event aims to educate runners, spectators and the Savannah community about the importance of preservation. The event showcases five historic neighborhoods (the Landmark District, Victorian District, Thomas Square/Midtown, Ardsley ParkChatham Crescent, and Parkside) and two historic parks (Forsyth and Daffin). $25-$45 Sat., Feb. 24, 8 a.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. RENAGADE WORKOUT Free fitness workout, every Saturday, 9:00 am at Lake Mayer Park. For women only. Offered by The Fit Lab. Information: 912376-0219 ongoing. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. RICHMOND HILL ROADIES RUNNING CLUB A chartered running club of the Road Runners Association of America. Monthly training sessions and seminars. Weekly runs. Kathy Ackerman, 912-756-5865, or Billy Tomlinson, 912-596-5965. ongoing. LADIES DAY AT SAVANNAH CLIMBING COOP Wednesdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Wednesday women climb for half price, $5. See website for info. ongoing. 912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop. com. SAVANNAH DISC GOLF Weekly events (entry $5) Friday Night Flights: Fridays, 5pm. Luck of the Draw Doubles: Saturdays, 10am. Handicapped League: Saturdays, 1pm. Singles at the Sarge: Sundays, 10am. All skill levels welcome. Instruction available. See website or email for info. ongoing. savannahdiscgolf@gmail.com. savannahdiscgolf.com. SAVANNAH STRIDERS RUNNING AND WALKING CLUB With a one-year, $35 membership,free training programs for beginners (walkers and runners) and experienced athletes.

Fun runs. Advice from mentors. Monthly meetings with quality speakers. Frequent social events. Sign up online or look for the Savannah Striders Facebook page. ongoing. savystrider.com. SHIMMY CHIC Shimmy Chic Fitness is an energetic, fun dance workout based on the ancient art of belly dance- with a modern twist. The class provides calorie-burning and muscle-toning moves, along with increased flexibility, grace, and sense of self. No dance experience necessary. Shimmy Chic provides fun & repetitive routines suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable workout clothes and sneakers (you do not have to show your stomach). Open to all ages and fitness levels. $10 Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. SHIMMY CHIC BELLY DANCE FITNESS Shimmy Chic Fitness is an energetic and fun dance workout program based on the ancient art of belly dance- but with a modern twist! The class provides both calorie-burning and muscle-toning moves, along with increased flexibility, grace, and sense of self. No dance experience necessary. Shimmy Chic provides fun & repetitive routines suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable workout clothes and sneakers (you do not have to show your stomach). Open to all ages and fitness levels. $65 for 10 week session Thu., Feb. 22, 6-7 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. facebook. com/events/1782280308737673/. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. SLIDERS WITH KAYLA All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. TIMED INTERVAL TRAINING WITH KAYLA All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Mondays, 12:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. TRX CIRCUIT TRAINING WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. TRX FUNCTIONAL TRAINING WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. VINYASA YOGA In this vinyasa yoga class you will experience dynamic movements while linking breath, building heat, and endurance. This class is open to all levels. We will explore each pose with special attention to alignment. This class will be the perfect way to start your week and stay energized. $10 Mondays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West

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Broad St, 1110 May St. WBSY ZUMBA Zumba Fitness is a dance fitness class for everybody and every body! With easy to follow moves, Zumba focuses on a wide variety of Latin and International rhythms. This hour long class is guaranteed to make you sweat. $65 for 10 week session Tue., Feb. 27, 6-7 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. facebook. com/events/297982624055914/. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. WEIGHTED WORKOUT A 45 minute, total body workout that includes a 5 minute warm-up and a 5 minute cool-down/stretch. We will use dumbbells and steps to perform compound functional movements to maximize workout time. $10 Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS Free for cancer patients and survivors. The classes help with flexibility and balance while also providing relaxation. Located at FitnessOne, on the third floor of the Memorial Outpatient and Wellness Center. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:45 p.m. 912-350-9031. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. YOGA WITH BIANCA All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Mondays, 6 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. ZUMBA Zumba Fitness is a dance fitness class for everybody and every body! With easy to follow moves, Zumba focuses on a wide variety of Latin and International rhythms. This hour long class is guaranteed to make you sweat. It’s not a workout, it’s a party. $10 Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. ZUMBA FITNESS Isn’t lifting weights and running on the treadmill boring? Come join Sheena’s Zumba Fitness class and have fun while burning calories! The class regularly has 75+ participants that know that Sheena is the best Zumba instructor in Savannah! So show up early and see you soon! Free with YMCA membership Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. 912-354-6223. facebook. com/ZumbaFitnesswithSheena/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. ZUMBA FITNESS (R) WITH APRIL Mondays at 5:30pm, Thursdays at 6:30pm. Nonstop Fitness in Sandfly, 8511 Ferguson Ave. $5 for nonmenbers. call for info. ongoing. 912-349-4902.

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PARK PLACE OUTREACH YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER FUNDRAISING DINNER East End Provisions will welcome guests

with a special cocktail hour at 6 p.m. featuring live music in Lot 33, a private room located downstairs from the main dining room. At 6:30 p.m., guests will be served a three-course, northern Italian inspired dinner featuring regionally-sourced ingredients and expertly paired wines from winemaker, Maria Bertani from Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani Vineyard in Italy. Feb. 22. East End Provisions, 420 E. Broughton St. SAVANNAH INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND WINE TASTING The St. Barbara’s Philoptochos Society, a Greek Orthodox women’s group focused on conducting and funding philanthropic work in greater Savannah, will be hosting their 15th Annual Savannah Food & Wine Tasting. All residents, visitors and tourists 21 years of age and older are welcomed to come and sample wines from around the world and small plates from Savannah’s best restaurants and food outlets. $40 advance, $45 door Feb. 24, 3 p.m.. 912-2368256. Savannah Hellenic Center, 14 West Anderson Street. BETHESDA FARM AND GARDENS STAND Each week, this popular organic farm stand, managed by Bethesda students and staff, sells fresh produce, seasonal vegetables, herbs, free range eggs, a variety of plants, goat milk soap, firewood and more. In addition, 100 percent grass fed ground beef in various quantities are available at the farm stand, which is raised and distributed by Bethesda Academy’s Cattle & Beef Operation. Specialty cuts are also available. merrin.slocombe@bethesdaacademy.org. bethesdaacademy.org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. FIRE & WINE Half priced bottles of wine, campfires in the courtyard, marshmallows and s’mores kits. 912-401-0543. info@foxyloxycafe.com. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine. Free to attend. Items for sale. 912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. GHOST COAST DISTILLERY TOURS Tour & Tasting Visit Ghost Coast Distillery, where you will hear about Savannah’s unique history of drinks and revelry, while learning how we create our unique, hand crafted spirits. Hours Tuesday – Wednesday: 12–6 (last tour starts at 6) Thursday – Saturday: 11-8 (last tour starts at 8) Tours begin every hour, on the hour Closed Sunday and Monday Tour with tasting: $12.50 Tour with tasting and Souvenir Bottle of Ghost Coast Vodka 261: $32.00 All guests must be 21+ or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. ID Required $12.50 Saturdays. (912) 2980071. ghostcoastdistillery.com. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. HAPPY HOUR 39 Rue De Jean favorites at happy hour prices! Enjoy $4 house wine, $4 well cocktails, $8 daily cocktail feature, Moules en Six Preparations for $8,

$8 1/2 dozen raw oysters, and more. Mondays-Thursdays, Sundays, 5-7 p.m.. 912-721-0595. holycityhospitality.com/39rue-de-jean-savannah/promotions/. holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jeansavannah/. 39 Rue de Jean, 605 W Oglethorpe Ave. HONEY TASTING AND BODY CARE SAMPLES + STORE TOUR Daily honey tastings and body care demonstrations. Come see honeybees in the observation hive or call 912.629.0908 to schedule a tour of the Bee Garden. Garden tour available March through October. $3 per person. Must call ahead. Free Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.. 912-2340688. jessie@savannahbee.com. Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd. PREPARE SUNDAY SUPPERS AT UNION MISSION Local organizations are invited to sign up to prepare Sunday Supper for people who are homeless and live at Union Mission’s shelters for homeless people. Groups must sign up in advance and bring/prepare a meal, beginning at 2pm on Sundays. Call for information. ongoing. 912-236-7423. PRESS PLAY BOOMBOX BRUNCH Brunch is served from 11 am – 3 pm. Jason B. James Live vinyl DJ spinning classic soul, R&B, indie, rock, pop, and everything in between begins at noon. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. SAVANNAH INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND WINE TASTING The St. Barbara’s Philoptochos Society, a Greek Orthodox women’s group focused on conducting and funding philanthropic work in greater Savannah, will be hosting their 15th Annual Savannah Food & Wine Tasting. All residents, visitors and tourists 21 years of age and older are welcomed to come and sample wines from around the world and small plates from Savannah’s best restaurants and food outlets. $40 advance, $45 door 912-2368256. Savannah Hellenic Center, 14 West Anderson Street. WINE SAMPLING Sample the variety of wines Lucky’s Market has to offer. luckysmarket.com/ savannah-ga/. Lucky’s Market, 5501 Abercorn St.

HEALTH

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS St. Joseph’s/Candler’s SmartSenior offers blood pressure screenings on every Monday from 10 AM to Noon in the SmartSenior office, #8 Medical Arts on 836 E. 65th Street. No appointment is necessary; the screenings are free and open to the public. For more information, call (912) 352-4405. ongoing. St. Joseph’s/ Candler Medical Arts Building, 836 E. 65th St. FREE HEARING AND SPEECH SCREENING Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am. Speech: First Thursdays. Call or see website for times. ongoing. 912-3554601. savannahspeechandhearing. org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center,

1206 E 66th St. FREE HEARING SCREENINGS The Savannah Speech and Hearing Center offers free hearing screenings every Thursday from 9-11 a.m. Children ages three years old to adults of all ages are screened on a first-come, first-serve basis by a trained audiology assistant. If necessary, a full audiological evaluation will be recommended. Free and open to the public Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. 912-355-4601. speechandhearingsav. org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. FREE HIV TESTING AT CHATHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm Mon.-Fri. No appointment needed. Test results in 20 minutes. Follow-up visit and counseling will be set up for anyone testing positive. Call for info. ongoing. 912-6445217. Chatham County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower Dr. HEALTH CARE FOR UNINSURED PEOPLE Open for primary care for uninsured residents of Chatham County. Mon.Fri., 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or appointment. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. HYPNOSIS, GUIDED IMAGERY AND RELAXATION THERAPY Helps everyday ordinary people with everyday ordinary problems: smoking, weight loss, phobias, fears, ptsd, life coaching. Caring, qualified professional help. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-927-3432. savannahypnosis.com. LA LECHE LEAGUE OF SAVANNAH A breast feeding support group for new/ expectant monthers. Meeting/gathering first Thursdays, 10am. Call or see website for location and other info. ongoing. 912897-9544. lllusa.org/web/savannahga. html. LIVING SMART FITNESS CLUB An exercise program encouraging healthy lifestyle changes. Mon. & Wed. 6pm-7:15pm Hip Hop low impact aerobics at Delaware Center. Tues. 5:30-7:00 Zumba at St. Joseph’s Candler African American Resource Center. (Program sponsors.) ongoing. 912-447-6605. MEDICARE AND PEACHCARE FOR KIDS HELP Free in-person, enrollment and renewal assistance for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids, Pregnancy Medicaid and other public benefits (SNAP &CAPS) will be available. Bring a government-issued ID and all necessary documentation including proof of income and Social Security #s for the entire household. Sat., Feb. 24. liveoakpl. org/. Oglethorpe Mall Branch, 7 Mall Annex. PLANNED PARENTHOOD HOTLINE First Line is a statewide hotline for women seeking information on health services. Open 7pm-11pm nightly. ongoing. 800-2647154. PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS This course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms.

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The four-week course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early $75 per couple Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 912350-2676. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. THE SAVANNAH 7-DAY DIABETES REPAIR If you are ready to take control of your life and health, call today, enroll in this fun but intensive seven week program to heal your body of diabetes. You will learn how changing can heal. You can reverse diabetes by following a new protocol, even if you have been diabetic for years. Includes over a year of follow-up support. $450 Thursdays, Saturdays. 912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga.org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. SOULFUL YOGA WORKSHOPS Join Kendall Beene and Erin Lambright beginning February 21 at the Charles H. Morris Center for four signature midweek yoga practices where you will explore the roots of yoga and let your soul shine. Sign up for all four classes and receive a discounted rate, bonus material to support your practice in your email inbox each week, and the option for exclusive access to our online meditation and discussion on March 14. $25 per workshop or $90 for all five weeks plus bonus material Wed., Feb. 21, 12-1 p.m. 912-414-9186. kendall@ newyoganow.com. newyoganow.com/ signature-classes. charleshmorriscenter. com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SUICIDE PREVENTION WORKSHOP Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—ASIST can be learned and used by anyone. $125 Wed., Feb. 21, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Thu., Feb. 22, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 912-661-1456. ASIST@ chlink.org. savstate.edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—ASIST can be learned and used by anyone. $125 Wed., Feb. 21, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. and Thu., Feb. 22, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 912-661-1456. ASIST@chlink.org. Chatham County Detention Center, 1050 Carl Griffin Dr.

KID’S HAPPENINGS

AFTER SCHOOL DANCE BREAK YOUTH DANCE CLASS Pop in the Lake Mayer Community Center on Tuesdays and join youth dance class 40 “After School Dance Break.” This is a

recreational dance class designed to get kids moving. Dance to the latest hits and get fit at the same time. Bring bottled water and a friend. FREE Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. 912-652-6863. sedavis@chathamcounty. org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. KIDS CLUB The Kids Club’s mission is to educate and inspire children to take part in their local farmers market while enjoying nutritious foods and empowering their families to make healthy choices at home. Saturdays, 10 a.m. wifarmersmarket@aol.com. Islands High School, 170 Whitemarsh Island Road. SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S MUSEUM SCHOOL YEAR HOURS SCM hours beginning 8/31/13 will be Sunday 11am-4pm; Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Open on holiday Mondays that SCC Public Schools are not in session including Labor Day. For more details go to savannahchildrensmuseum.org ongoing. Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Road. TODDLER TIME Bring your 2-4 year old to enjoy stories, games and learning designed just for them. Each week there will be a different nature-based theme. $5 parking Thursdays, 10 a.m. gastateparks.org/skidawayisland. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. TODDLER TUESDAYS AT OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER Toddlers 6 months to 4 years, and their adults. Themed programs--story books, singing songs, finger puppet plays, crafts, guided walks, up close encounters with Oatland animals. Preregister by 4pm Monday. $5 children. Gen. Admission for adults ($5 or $3 for military & seniors) Tuesdays. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland. org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.

LGBT

FIRST CITY NETWORK Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization (founded in 1985) is a local non-profit community service organization whose mission is to share resources of health care, counseling, education, advocacy and mutual support in the Coastal Empire. Members and guests enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held the first Saturday of each month at 7pm. Mondays. 912-236CITY. firstcitynetwork.org. GAY AA MEETING True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. ongoing. SAVANNAH PRIDE, INC. Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the well-being of the LGBTQI community in the South. Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month. PO Box 6044, Savannah, GA 31414. 501c nonprofit. ongoing. info@savannahpride.com.

savannahpride.com. STAND OUT YOUTH A gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7pm. Call, email or see website for info. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. 912288-1034. info@standoutyouth.org. standoutyouth.org. Vineyard Church Office, 1020 Abercorn Street. WHAT MAKES A FAMILY A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Ages 10 to 18. Meets twice a month. Call for info. ongoing. 912-3522611.

LITERARY EVENTS

CIRCLE OF SISTER/BROTHERHOOD BOOK CLUB Meets last Sunday of the month, 4pm. Call for info. Last Sunday of every month. 912-447-6605. sjchs.org/body.cfm?id=399. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. HISTORICAL WRITERS GUILD The HWG will endeavor to offer a variety of programs for both published and unpublished writers to promote historical fiction and creative non-fiction. All compatible and cross-genre works to historical writing are welcome. HWG is also open to hobbyist writers to enjoy a relaxed and fun environment. Annual dues $20 fourth Monday of every month, 7-9 p.m. 713-907-8627. hwg.rh@comcast.net. Richmond Hill Museum, 11460 Ford Ave. LECTURE: A WRITER’S TAKE: HOW FLANNERY O’CONNOR CHOSE WORDS Drawing on Flannery O’Connor’s letters concerning a writer’s ear as well as selections from her short stories, Diane Cantor will provide examples of why O’Connor’s precise and surprising use of descriptive words makes her writing authentic, original and enduring. Diane Cantor is the author of The Poisoned Table and When Nighttime Shadows Fall. Free and open to the public Sun., Feb. 25, 4 p.m. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street.

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

COFFEE WITH A RANGER Start your morning right by getting coffee and having a discussion with a park ranger. Fridays, 8:30 a.m. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. DOLPHIN PROJECT Dolphin Project’s Education Outreach Program is available to speak at schools, clubs, organizations. A powerpoint presentation with sound and video about estuarine dolphins and their environment. Age/grade appropriate programs and handouts. See website for info. ongoing. thedolphinproject.org. GREENDRINKS SAVANNAH GreenDrinks Savannah is a social networking group initiated by local non-profits and businesses to engage community members in an informal setting. Everyone is welcome to attend and meet people interested in a more Sustainable and Greener Savannah. Check the “GreenDrinks Savannah” facebook

page. Free to attend. Cash bar. third Wednesday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Whole Foods Market, 1821 East Victory Drive. SHORE STORIES SAVANNAH As the Trump administration announced plans to open nearly all U.S. waters to offshore drilling, people across the country are standing up. This plan opens the floodgates to dirty and dangerous offshore drilling, threatening coastal economies that rely on clean and healthy oceans. Join us for Shore Stories, six short films that highlight the grassroots resistance taking place across the US, as well as stories from past oil and gas exploration. free Thu., Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m. 912-454-8048. jacob@savannahriverkeeper.org. facebook. com/events/1257660027668257/. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. WALK ON THE WILD SIDE A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland, salt marsh habitats, featuring live native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10am4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. WILDERNESS SOUTHEAST A variety of programs each month including guided trips with naturalists. Canoe trips, hikes. Mission: develop appreciation, understanding, stewardship, and enjoyment of the natural world. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-236-8115. wildernesssoutheast.org.

PETS & ANIMALS

LOW COST PET CLINIC TailsSpin and Dr. Stanley Lester, DVM, host low-cost pet vaccine clinics for students, military and seniors the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. 5pm6pm. Vaccinations: $12, ($2 is donated to Savannah pet rescue agencies). See website for info. ongoing. tailsspin.com. tailsspin.com. TailsSpin Pet Supplies Store, 4501 Habersham St., Habersham Village. OPERATION NEW HOPE Operation New Hope allows inmates to train unadoptable dogs from the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. The goals of the program are to decrease the recidivism rate among Chatham County inmates, help inmates learn a new skill, and help previously unadoptable dogs find loving homes. The graduated dogs are available for adoption can be viewed at www.humansocietvsav.org, and www. chathamsheriff.org. Operation New Hope is funded by the Humane Society and community donations. ongoing. chathamsheriff.org. humanesocietysav. org/. Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. ST. ALMO’S Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks on Sundays, 5pm (weather permitting). Meet at Canine Palace. Call for info. ongoing. 912-2343336. caninepalacesavannah.com. Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St.

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12-STEP RECOVERY EUCHARIST/HOLY COMMUNION 12-Step Recovery Eucharist/Holy Communion is offered at 8:00AM every fourth Friday of the month at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 34th St & Abercorn, Savannah. Everyone is welcome. fourth Saturday of every month, 8 a.m. 912925-4609. alan.phyllis@att.net. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 34th & Abercorn Sts. BAND OF SISTERS PRAYER GROUP All women are invited. Second Tuesdays, 7:30am-8:30am. Fellowship Assembly, 5224 Augusta Rd. Email or call Jeanne Seaver or see website for info. “The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hands of the Lord.” (Prov. 21:1) ongoing. 912-6638728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. capitolcom. org/georgia. BUDDHIST MEDITATION Everyone is welcome. Experience not necessary. Visit our website for location, meditation periods and classes. savannahzencenter.com. Individual instruction upon request. Email Cindy Un Shin Beach at revfugon@gmail.com for more information. ongoing. Online only, none. CATHOLIC SINGLES A group of Catholic singles age 30-50 meet frequently for fun, fellowship and service. Send email or check website to receive announcements of activities and to suggest activities for the group. ongoing. familylife@diosav.org. diosav.org/ familylife-singles.

GRATITUDE CIRCLE IN THE SQUARES Gather with others to share gratitude. Everyone welcome. Park next to Bull Street Library. Wednesdays, 12-12:30 p.m. 917-676-4280. facebook.com/ savannahgratitude. liveoakpl.org. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St. GUIDED SILENT PRAYER Acoustical songs, 30 minutes of guided silent prayer, and minutes to receive prayer or remain in silence. Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00pm at Vineyard Church, 615 Montgomery St. See website for info. ongoing. vineyardsavannah.org. JESUS YESHUA Holidays and plans for 2017 underway for young adults and college Christians. Contact Reverend Brenda Lee @yahoo. com or call (912) 236-3156. ongoing. No physical address given, none. MARITIME BETHEL “Sundays on Thursdays” worship at the Fellowship Assembly. Plenty of parking for large trucks. Free Thursdays. 912-2202976. The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road. A NEW CHURCH IN THE CITY, FOR THE CITY Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the Facebook page “Savannah Church Plant.” ongoing. Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St. NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Courses are now being offered at the new Savannah Extension of New Orleans

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1 1/1760th of a mile 5 Baseball Hall of Famer Ripken 8 Came down softly? 14 Margarine, colloquially 15 Brewhouse brew 16 Party appetizer 17 Poet/dramatist Hughes 19 Quirky French title role of 2001 20 Furniture to display cheesy stuff? 22 ___ Soundsystem 23 Baled stuff 24 Symptom that might require eye drops 26 Attach, as a button 29 Pre-flight org. 31 Stewart who sang “Maggie May” 32 Till the soil 33 Hot off the presses 34 Changes gradually, graphically 37 Kiwi’s much larger cousin 38 Go faster 40 Sturdy tree 41 Dress shirt component 43 Connectivity issue 44 U.S. : counter(clockwise) :: U.K. : ___(clockwise) 45 “Captain Underpants” creator Pilkey 46 Two-___ toilet paper

47 Incas’ mountains 48 Goof 51 Teensy carpenter 52 European peak 53 Tiny mythical creatures on patrol? 59 2004 Jude Law drama 61 “Music for Airports” composer 62 “Come ___, we’re expecting you ...” (“The Love Boat” theme lyrics) 63 Confident finish? 64 Armitage who plays “Young Sheldon” 65 Frosty maker 66 ___ Thérèse, Quebec 67 Gambler’s numbers

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1 Part that’s egg-centric? 2 Jai ___ (fast-moving sport) 3 Landlord’s check 4 Competition for toys? 5 Comic strip character known for saying “Ack!” 6 Tons 7 “Girls” creator Dunham 8 Balancing device 9 Mention a connection, perhaps 10 “First of all...” 11 Body of water that’s surrounded? 12 Humongous movies 13 “Dirty ___ Done Dirt Cheap” (AC/DC song)

18 Read a QR code 21 Underwire’s locale, maybe 25 Neither companion 26 Built to ___ 27 “Sesame Street” character voiced by Ryan Dillon since 2013 28 Is totally up for nestling in bed? 29 Golf prop 30 Get bigger 33 “Science Friday” airer 34 Cocoa container 35 Really dislike 36 Equipment used at the Winter Olympics 38 Viciousness 39 Sunup to sundown 42 Back muscle, for short 44 Actor Banderas 46 Shepherd’s pie bit 47 “Black Beauty” novelist Sewell 48 Colorful parrot 49 “___ right back!” 50 Many residents of Erbil in Iraq 51 Limber 54 Some baseball stats 55 “Gosh darn it!” 56 Name in spiral notebooks 57 Noddy creator Blyton 58 Mumford & ___ 60 Melancholy

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Baptist Theological Seminary. Full course loads for both Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees will be offered. Apply now at www. nobts.edu to start classes this winter. ongoing. 912-232-1033. revwasson@ gmail.com. Savannah Baptist Center, 704 Wheaton Street. PSYCHIC MEDIUM YOUR PAL, ERIN Ready to reconnect you with your loved ones who’ve passed and your own inner knowing? I’m here to help. Let’s all work together to create the amazing new life you truly desire, releasing old situations that no longer serve you. Readings available in person and by phone. 60 minutes, $65. Group readings of 5 or more, $30 per person for 20 minutes. Get your personalized, 45 minute prerecorded “Tuesday Tune-Up” emailed to your inbox for just $45. Visit www.yourpalerin. com for more information or contact psychicyourpalerin@gmail.com today. ongoing. Online only, none. READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR A Bible book club for those wanting to read the Bible in one year. Open to all. Book club format, not a traditional Bible study. All welcome, regardless of race, creed, sexual orientation, religion. Thurs. 6:00pm-7:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-233-5354. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 622 E. 37th Street. SAVANNAH FRIENDS MEETING (QUAKERS) Un-programmed worship. 11am Sundays, third floor of Trinity United Methodist Church. Call or email for info. All are welcome. ongoing. 636-2331772. savannahquakers@gmail.com. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. SAVANNAH REIKI SHARE During shares, participants take turns giving and receiving universal life force energy via Reiki and other healing modalities. Present at the shares are usually no less than 2 Reiki Masters. Come share with us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Sweet Water Spa in downtown Savannah. Sign up at Savannah Reiki Share or Reiki by Appointment on Facebook. Free ongoing, 7 p.m. 440-3715209. Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street. SERVICE OF COMPLINE Enter the stillness of another age. Gregorian Chant sung by candlelight at 9:00-9:30 p.m. every Sunday night by the Complne Choir of Christ Church Anglican. Come, say good nigh to God. All are welcome. ongoing. Christ Church Anglican, 37th and Bull. SOUTH VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH Weekly Sunday services. Sunday school, 10:00am. Worship, 11:30am. Tuesday Bible Study/Prayer Service, 6:30pm. Pastor Rev. Dr. Barry B. Jackson, 480 Pine Barren Road, Pooler, GA “Saving a nation one soul at a time.” ongoing. TAPESTRY CHURCH A church for all people! We don’t care what you are wearing, just that you are here. From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, Tapestry is committed to delivering a creative, challenging, straight forward, and honest message 42 about the role of biblical principles in your

life. Come experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah.com. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. THEOLOGY ON TAP Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pm-10:30pm. Like the Facebook page: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. ongoing. distillerysavannah.com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St.

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FILM: IN THE FADE Akin’s new film is about Katja whose life falls apart in the blink of an eye when two neo-Nazis kill her husband and a six-yearold son in a bomb attack. After a time of mourning and injustice, Katja seeks revenge and her quest soon pushes her to the edge. $8, cash only Sun., Feb. 25, 5:30 & 8 p.m. S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, 9 West Henry. FILM: JOAO DE JESUS “Joao deDeus, Just a Man” movie covers the life and miracles of John of God. Discussion to follow the screening, including explanation of the crystal healing bed and scheduling of appointments. free Wed., Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. 251-279-0298. office@unitysavannah.org. spiritenlighten. com. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. FILM: ROBO VAMPIRE From the gloriously twisted mind of Z-Grade Hong Kong filmmaking legend Godfrey Ho comes this “you-gotta-see-it-tobelieve-it” tale of a narcotics agent who is killed in the line of duty, but then returned to life as an android police officer. $7 Wed., Feb. 21, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. FILM: THE AGE OF CONSEQUENCES Georgia Southern’s Center for Sustainability invites you to a film screening of The Age of Consequences. Don’t miss this awardwinning film, shared from a surprising perspective. Through the lens of US national security and global stability, The Age of Consequences explores the impacts of climate change on increased resource scarcity, migration, and conflict. This film is part of the Center for Sustainability’s Environmental Community Cinema program. The public is invited to attend this free film. Free Wed., Feb. 21, 7-8 p.m. 912-478-5895. cfs@GeorgiaSouthern. edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ sustainability/events/spring-2018/. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro. FILM: THE RETURN OF THE SWAMP THING This free screening of Jim Wynorski’s film is accompanied by Graveface’s in-house label, Terror Vision, releasing the score to the film on vinyl the same day. Fri., Feb. 23, 8 p.m. graveface.com/. Graveface Records & Curiosities, 5 W. 40th Street. FILM: IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT Frank Capra’s acclaimed romantic comedy swept the Oscars in 1935, with Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress awards and Best Director awards. Movie $10, dinner & movie $35 Thu., Feb. 22, 7 p.m. 912-472-4790. info@tybeeposttheater.

org. tybeeposttheater.showare.com/. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn. FILM: THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby, the town’s revered chief of police. When his second-in-command, Officer Dixon -- an immature mother’s boy with a penchant for violence -- gets involved, the battle is only exacerbated. $7 adults, $5 children 12 and under Sat., Feb. 24, 7 p.m., Sun., Feb. 25, 3 & 7 p.m. and Mon., Feb. 26, 7 p.m. 912-472-4790. info@ tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater. showare.com/. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn. FRANCOPHONE FILM FESTIVAL The 10th annual event features five French films with English subtitles. Feb. 22-23. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St.

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ADULT AND JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS On Thursdays. Intended for a class size of 4-8 students. Buy four classes, get the fifth class free. $15 per class ongoing. 912-201-2000. westinsavannah.com. theclubatsavannahharbor.com/index.php. The Club at Savannah Harbor, #2 Resort Dr. ADULT COED FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE 8x8 Coed Flag League. Play adult sports, meet new people. Sponsored by Savannah Adult Recreation Club. Wed. nights/Sun. mornings, at locations around Savannah. $450. Minimum 8 games. Ages 18+. Coed teams. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-220-3474. savadultrec.com. BEARS ELITE FOOTBALL Learn the fundamentals of football. Ages 4-12. Sign up now. Mondays-Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 912-272-6684. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. DERBY DEVILS ROLLER DERBY CLASSES Roller derby league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging for experienced players and two annual bootcamp programs. See website for info. ongoing. savannahderby.com. GRIEF 101 SUPPORT GROUP Seven-week morning or evening adult support group offers tools to learn to live with loss. Tuesdays, 10am-11am; or Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free of charge. Offered by Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive. SATURDAY GROUP RUN OR WALK Join us in our quest for fitness. Beginners are welcome. We can help you exceed your fitness goals. Free Saturdays, 7-8:15 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live.com. savystrider.com. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. SAV. STRIDER WEEKLY GROUP RUN OR WALK DOWNTOWN Join us for a run or walk downtown or over the bridge if you’re feeling froggy. The best part is afterwards when we get coffee

or whatever else your heart desires from Savannah Coffee Roasters. Free Sundays, 7-8 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live. com. savystrider.com. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street. SAVANNAH BIKE POLO Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. See facebook for info. ongoing. facebook.com/ savannahbikepolo. ULTIMATE FRISBEE Come play Ultimate! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm until dark. Sundays, 4:30pm until we get tired. The west side of Forsyth Park. Bring a smile, two shirts (one light or white, one dark), water, and cleats (highly recommended). ongoing. savannahultimateproject@gmail.com. savannahultimateproject.wordpress.com/ pick-up/. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

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ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS Adult children of Alcoholics is a fellowship and support group for those who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. 24 Hour Club, 1501 Eisenhower Drive. AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Please go to alanon.org for daily meeting schedule. ongoing. savannahalanon.com. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS For people who want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Free to attend or join. Check website for meeting days/times, or call 24 hours a day. ongoing. 912-356-3688. savannahaa.com. ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP For individuals caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia family members. Second Monday, Wilm. Isl. United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Second Thursday, Ruth Byck Adult Care Center, 64 Jasper St. Sponsored by Senior Citizens, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-236-0363 x143. AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP Open to all who have had limbs amputated and their families or caregivers. Call for info. ongoing. 912-355-7778. BACK PAIN SUPPORT GROUP Second Monday of every month,7:00pm. Denny’s Restaurant at Hwy. 204. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Debbie at 912-727-2959 ongoing. BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP For traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Third Thursdays, 5pm. In the gym of the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. ongoing. memorialhealth. com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS GROUP Tuesdays, 5:20pm at First Presbyterian Church. For survivors and caregivers. Call for info. ongoing. 912-844-4524. fpc.presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP For anyone living with, through or beyond

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a cancer diagnosis. First Wednesdays, at Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for info. ongoing. 912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Join other non-paid family caregivers in a welcoming and encouraging environment on the fourth Monday of each month from 5 to 6 pm. For more information, please call 912.629.1331, or visit www. EdelCaregiverInstitute.org. fourth Monday of every month. Ruth Byck Adult Day Care Center, 3025 Bull St. This drop-in, one-hour support group provides a safe place to connect with other family caregivers who truly understand each others’ feelings, needs and concerns. Exchange practical information on caregiving problems and possible solutions, and learn about resources available in our community. You’re not alone. fourth Monday of every month, 1:15 p.m. 912-629-1331. edelcaregiverinstitute.org. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive. CHILDREN’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Seven week structured educational support group for children 6-17. Support, coping tools, utilizing play and activity to learn to live with loss. Free of charge. A service of Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for dates. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive. COASTAL EMPIRE POLIO SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION Denise Howard of LIFE, Inc. will present “Tech Talk,” a program about assistive technology for individuals with disabilities. Polio survivors and guests are invited. For information call 912-927-8332. Sat., Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. CONNECT FOR KIDS This group is for children who have a loved one with a life-limiting illness. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. DEBTORS ANONYMOUS For people with debting problems. Meets Sundays, 6:30pm at Unity of Savannah. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-572-6108. debtorsanonymous.org. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of

Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. EATING DISORDERS ANONYMOUS Free, volunteer-led support group for recovery from anorexia/restrictive eating and/or bulimia/binge/purging. Not a diet group, nor for those who struggle solely with overeating. Mondays, 7:30pm-8:30pm. Email for info. ongoing. edasavannah@ yahoo.com. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. ESSENTIAL TREMOR SUPPORT GROUP For those with the disease, care partners, family and caregivers. Managing the disease, treatments and therapies, quality of life. First Thursdays, 3:00pm-4:30pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-819-2224. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. FAMILY TO FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM NAMI Savannah offers their Family to Family Education Program to families who have a loved one diagnosed with a chronic mental illness. This free 12-week class is taught by trained NAMI family volunteers, and participation and discussion is confidential. The class includes diagnosis, crisis, relapse, medications, communication techniques, problemsolving skills, recovery, rehabilitation, and self-care. Starting date is Monday, Jan. 8 at 6pm. Reservations are necessary as space is limited. Call Lisa at 912-313-3272 or Pam at 912-401-2689. ongoing. namisavannah. org. NAMI-Savannah, Inc., 224 Stephenson Ave., Suite B. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Second Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-8196743. sjchs.org. sjchs.org. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5353 Reynolds Ave. GAMBLING PROBLEM 12 STEP PROGRAM Twelve step program offers freedom from gambling. Meets weekly. Leave message with contact info. ongoing. 912-748-4730. GEORGIA SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP A group for people with scleroderma for the greater Savannah area and surrounding counties. Meets regularly. Call for day and time. Lovezzola’s Pizza, 320 Hwy 80 West, Pooler. Info: 912-412-6675 or 912-4143827. ongoing. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS CONTINUES ON P. 44

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Hospice Savannah’s Full Circle offers a full array of grief support groups and individual counseling for children, teens and adults is available at no charge. Counseling is offered at 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H in Savannah, and appointments are also available in the United Way offices in Rincon and in Richmond Hill. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442. HospiceSavannah.org/GriefSupport. HEAD AND NECK CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING This group is open to individuals with cancers of the head and neck area and their caregivers. At the meetings, we have a brief discussion from experts in the treatment of head and neck cancer and

allow time for group discussion. For more information, please call Suzy Buelvas at 912-350-7845. Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. 912350-7845. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. HOWARD HAND IN HAND CHILDREN’S SUPPORT GROUP Hand in Hand is a support group for children that have a family member or loved one affected by cancer. third Wednesday of every month. 912-8195704. Hand in Hand is a support group for children that have a family member or loved one affected by cancer. For more information, call 912-819-5704. third Wednesday of every month, 2 p.m. 912-

819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. KLINEFELTER SYNDROME/47-XXY SUPPORT GROUP For parents of children with this diagnosis, and for men with this diagnosis. Started by the mother of a boy with 47-XXY. Email to meet for mutual support. ongoing. amkw21@gmail.com. LEGACY GROUP: FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ADVANCED AND RECURRENT CANCER. Group addresses the concerns of advanced and recurrent cancer survivors from the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of healing. To register for a specific session and to learn about

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

When you’re playing poker, a wild card refers to a card that can be used as any card the cardholder wants it to be. If the two of hearts is deemed wild before the game begins, it can be used as an ace of diamonds, jack of clubs, queen of spades, or anything else. That’s always a good thing! In the game of life, a wild card is the arrival of an unforeseen element that affects the flow of events unpredictably. It might derail your plans, or alter them in ways that are at first inconvenient but ultimately beneficial. It may even cause them to succeed in an even more interesting fashion than you imagined they could. I bring this up, Aries, because I suspect that you’ll be in the Wild Card Season during the next four weeks. Any and all of the above definitions may apply. Be alert for unusual luck.

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If you gorge on ten pounds of chocolate in the next 24 hours, you will get sick. Please don’t do that. Limit your intake to no more than a pound. Follow a similar policy with any other pleasurable activity. Feel emboldened to surpass your normal dosage, yes, but avoid ridiculous overindulgence. Now is one of the rare times when visionary artist William Blake’s maxim is applicable: “The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.” So is his corollary, “You never know what is enough until you know what is more than enough.” But keep in mind that Blake didn’t say, “The road of foolish, reckless exorbitance leads to the palace of wisdom.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Have you ever had a rousing insight about an action that would improve your life, but then you failed to summon the willpower to actually take that action? Have you resolved to embark on some new behavior that would be good for you, but then found yourself unable to carry it out? Most of us have experienced these frustrations. The ancient Greeks had a word for it: *akrasia.* I bring it up, Gemini, because I suspect you may be less susceptible to

*akrasia* in the next four weeks than you have ever been. I bet you will consistently have the courage and command to actually follow through on what your intuition tells you is in your best interests.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

“There is no such thing as a failed experiment,” said inventor Buckminster Fuller, “only experiments with unexpected outcomes.” That’s an excellent guideline for you to keep in mind during the coming weeks. You’re entering a phase of your astrological cycle when questions are more important than answers, when explorations are more essential than discoveries, and when curiosity is more useful than knowledge. There will be minimal value in formulating a definitive concept of success and then trying to achieve it. You will have more fun and you will learn more by continually redefining success as you wander and ramble.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

During World War II, British code-breakers regularly intercepted and deciphered topsecret radio messages that high-ranking German soldiers sent to each other. Historians have concluded that these heroes shortened the war by at least two years. I bring this to your attention, Leo, in the hope that it will inspire you. I believe your own metaphorical code-breaking skills will be acute in the coming weeks. You’ll be able to decrypt messages that have different meanings from what they appear to mean. You won’t get fooled by deception and misdirection. This knack will enable you to home in on the elusive truths that are circulating -- thus saving you from unnecessary and irrelevant turmoil.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

In April 1972, three American astronauts climbed into a spacecraft and took a trip to the moon and back. On the second day of the 11-day jaunt, pilot Ken Mattingly removed and misplaced his wedding ring. In the zero-gravity conditions, it drifted off and disappeared somewhere in the

the group, please call Jennifer CurrinMcCulloch at 912-350-7845. ongoing. 912350-7845. Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (at Memorial Health Univ. Medical Center), 4700 Waters Ave. LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA AND MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Call or see website for info. Located in the Summit Cancer Care office at the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute. Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Call for the Savannah Lowcountry Area NA

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cabin. Nine days later, on the way home, Mattingly and Charlie Duke did a space walk. When they opened the hatch and slipped outside, they found the wedding ring floating in the blackness of space. Duke was able to grab it and bring it in. I suspect that in the coming weeks, you will recover a lost or missing item in an equally unlikely location, Virgo. Or perhaps your retrieval will be of a more metaphorical kind: a dream, a friendship, an opportunity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

According to British philosopher Alain de Botton, “Maturity begins with the capacity to sense and, in good time and without defensiveness, admit to our own craziness.” He says that our humble willingness to be embarrassed by our confusion and mistakes and doubts is key to understanding ourselves. I believe these meditations will be especially useful for you in the coming weeks, Libra. They could lead you to learn and make use of robust new secrets of self-mastery.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

During the next four weeks, there are three activities I suspect you should indulge in at an elevated rate: laughter, dancing, and sex. The astrological omens suggest that these pursuits will bring you even more health benefits than usual. They will not only give your body, mind, and soul the precise exercise they need most; they will also make you smarter and kinder and wilder. Fortunately, the astrological omens also suggest that laughter, dancing, and sex will be even more easily available to you than they normally are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The little voices in your head may have laryngitis, but they’re still spouting their cracked advice. Here’s another curiosity: You are extra-attuned to the feelings and thoughts of other people. I’m tempted to speculate that you’re at least temporarily telepathic. There’s a third factor contributing to the riot in your head: People

you were close to earlier in your life are showing up to kibitz you in your nightly dreams. In response, I bid you to bark “Enough!” at all these meddlers. You have astrological permission to tell them to pipe down so you can hear yourself think.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Paleontologist Jack Horner says that developmental biologists are halfway toward being able to create a chickenosaurus -- a creature that is genetically a blend of a chicken and a dinosaur. This project is conceivable because there’s an evolutionary link between the ancient reptile and the modern bird. Now is a favorable time for you to contemplate metaphorically similar juxtapositions and combinations, Capricorn. For the foreseeable future, you’ll have extra skill and savvy in the art of amalgamation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

“Be stubborn about your goals but flexible about your methods.” That’s the message I saw on a woman’s t-shirt today. It’s the best possible advice for you to hear right now. To further drive home the point, I’ll add a quote from productivity consultant David Allen: “Patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than the one you have in mind.” Are you willing to be loyal and true to your high standards, Aquarius, even as you improvise to uphold and fulfill them?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

In her novel *The Round House,* writer Louise Erdrich reminisces about how hard it was, earlier in her life, to yank out the trees whose roots had grown into the foundation of her family’s house. “How funny, strange, that a thing can grow so powerful even when planted in the wrong place,” she says. Then she adds, “ideas, too.” Your first assignment in the coming weeks, my dear Pisces, is to make sure that nothing gets planted in the wrong place. Your second assignment is to focus all your intelligence and love on locating the right places for new seeds to be planted.

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meeting schedule. ongoing. 912-238-5925. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Is food a problem for you? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Savannah meetings Mon 6:30pm, Wed 5:30pm, Fri 6:30 p.m. See website for locations and info, or call 912-358-7150. ongoing. oa.org/meetings. PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH IEP’S (INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS) For parents of children attending ChathamSavannah Public School System who have IEP plans, to offer mutual support through the challenges of the IEP process. Email for info. ongoing. amkw210@gmail.com. PARENTS OF ILL CHILDREN Backus Children’s Hospital sponsors this group for parents with a seriously ill child receiving inpatient or outpatient treatment. Case manager facilitates the meetings. Meets weekly. Call for info ongoing. 912350-5616. memorialhealth.com/backus. memorialhealth.com/backus. Backus Children’s Hospital, 4700 Waters Ave. PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP The Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet on the first Thursday of the month from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds Street. Featuring medical and therapeutic guest speakers, join us for discussion, support, and new community activities. For more information, call Fran McCarey at 912-819-2224. ongoing. 912355-6347. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: MAN TO MAN This group is for prostate cancer patients and their caregivers. Meets in the Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. 912-897-3933. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. RAPE CRISIS CENTER Assists survivors of rape and sexual assault. Free, confidential counseling for victims and families. 24-hour Rape Crisis Line operates seven days a week. 912-2337273. ongoing. REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP Second Tuesdays at 7pm in Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. For anyone with this disorder, plus family members/ caregivers interested in learning more. Call for info. ongoing. 912-858-2335. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. SBC TOASTMASTERS Toastmasters is an organization dedicated to the art of public speaking. In a friendly, supportive atmosphere, members learn to speak more precisely and confidently via prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, and constructive evaluations. It’s fun, informative, and a great way to network with area professionals. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. 912-663-7851. St. Leo University, 7426 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite A. SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS If you believe you have a problem with sex addiction (or are wondering if you might) and you want to change your behavior, we recommend that you attend a meeting of Sex Addicts Anonymous. The

only requirement is a desire to stop your addictive sexual behavior. Meets Mondays at 7 pm. Call for venue information. ongoing. 731-412-0183. saa-recovery.org. Downtown Savannah, downtown. SISTERS NETWORK (BREAST CANCER IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY) A national organization to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer on the African American community. At the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial. Call for info. fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. 912-236-7405. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. SPINAL INJURY SUPPORT GROUP Third Thursdays, 5:30pm, at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-350-8900. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. SPOUSE/LIFE PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP Open support group for adults whose spouses or life partners have died. Meets Thursday mornings from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP Suicide often leaves survivors with guilt, anger, hurt and unanswered questions. Hospice Savannah/United Way of Coastal Empire/Coastal Suicide Prevention Alliance offer an ongoing support group. Third Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Safe and confidential. Free to attend. Barbara Moss at Full Circle of Hospice Savannah, 912629-1089. ongoing. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive. TEENS NURTURING TEENS (CANCER SUPPORT) Support group for teens with a family member or loved one impacted by cancer. Meets at the Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for information. ongoing. 912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. TEENS WITH NO ONE TO TURN TO Help for people ages 11-18, or concerned parents of teens. Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-234-4048. parkplaceyes.org. YOUNG SURVIVAL COALITION Young breast cancer patients and their caregivers in the greater Savannah, Hilton Head, and Coastal Georgia area are invited to join this group. Meetings include presentations from local medical community and discussions. Meetings conducted in the Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute. Saturdays, 4-6 p.m. 912-897-3933. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

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VISITORS CENTER Bethesda seeks volunteer docents for their new visitors center/museum. Volunteer docents needed during regular museum hours, Thurs.-Sat. 10am-4pm. Docents will share Bethesda’s rich history and inspiring legacy with visitors from across the country and around the world. ongoing. 912-3512061. Elizabeth.brown@bethesdaacademy. org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR 2018 RACE FOR PRESERVATION This family friendly event is the perfect way to support your community, be healthy and have fun all at the same time. Race proceeds benefit the ongoing work of Historic Savannah Foundation and your support demonstrates your commitment to saving buildings, places and stories that define Savannah’s past, present and future. The Race begins and ends at Forsyth Park (after a loop around Ardsley and Daffin 5/10K). HSF seeks volunteers to assist with early morning registration, packet pick-up, water stations, and Forsyth Park participant booths. If you are interested in volunteering, contact cmalloy@myhsf. org or call 912.233.7787. Through Feb. 24. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR BONAVENTURE Bonaventure Historical Society is looking for about a dozen people, each with three hours a month to spare and a willingness to meet, greet and assist visitors to Bonaventure Cemetery. Volunteer hours are 10 am to 1 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Training for the visitors center and to become a BHS tour guide provided. For more information, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at ewoalo@hotmail.com or go to our website, www.bonaventurehistorical.org. ongoing. savannahga.gov/cityweb/cemeteriesweb. nsf/cemeteries/bonaventure.html. Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Rd. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR DOG FOSTER CARE GRRR (Georgia Rescue, Rehabilitation and Relocation) is in need of volunteers for its dog Foster Care Program. Fostering gives animals a second chance at life and allows them to receive temporary care from loving foster parents before finding their forever homes. It is a rewarding experience for both humans and pets in need. Please contact Kathryn at 912-656-5900 for more info. ongoing. No physical address given, none. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR GEORGIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL’S COMMUNITY GARDEN Georgia Regional Hospital is in need of volunteers for their community garden. Contact Jessica Mathis at 912-356-2826 or email her at jessica.mathis@dbhdd.ga.gov. ongoing. Georgia Regional Hospital, 1915 Eisenhower Drive. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR HOSPICE ANGELS Do you have a big heart and time to share? Hospice Savannah is currently looking for amazing volunteers to make a difference in the lives of Hospice patients. Some of

these patients have no family and would be forever grateful for the time you could share with them. Become a Hospice Angel to help individuals that are seriously ill and/or Homebound. If you are interested in volunteering, call 912-748-6000 or email hospiceangels@affinishospice.org. ongoing. hospicesavannah.org/. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR HOSPICE SAVANNAH Share your love, friendship and empathy with caregivers and hospice patients in their homes or nursing homes. Hospice Savannah is seeking caring volunteers to provide companionship and caregiver respite throughout Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty and Long counties. There are also opportunities to volunteer in our Hospice House on Eisenhower Drive, in our administrative offices or at Full Circle Grief and Loss Center off Chatham Parkway. Please complete an application on-line at www. HospiceSavannah.org/volunteer or call the volunteer department at 912.355.2289 for more information. No prior experience is needed - just a loving heart. Volunteer training will be offered Monday, May 10 in the community education room at the rear of Hospice House from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Pre-registration is required. ongoing. hospicesavannah.org/. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR INAUGURAL READ-IN Several Rotary clubs and community volunteers in the greater Savannah area will host the inaugural Rotary Read-In on Thursday, March 22, from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Rotarians and community volunteers will participate with students from kindergarten to third grade in 31 schools and almost 600 classrooms in the Savannah-Chatham County area. The club is also seeking 32 volunteers to serve as school liaisons to handle all communication with the schools’ personnel, confirm classrooms and solidify books for the read-in. E Shavers Booksellers is offering a 25 percent discount for those purchasing a children’s book to read for the Savannah Rotary Read-In with the intention of leaving that book in the classroom for the students. Through March 22. Downtown Savannah,

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downtown. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR ONE LOVE ANIMAL RESCUE One Love Animal Rescue is seeking members for its Board of Directors. Candidates must have a passion for the mission and be able to commit at least 5-8 hours per month. Current needs include accountant, attorney, veterinarian, social media expertise, fundraising experience and contacts, and public relations experience. One Love is also seeking various volunteer positions. Email karrie@ oneloveanimalrescue.com for more information or if you are interested in any of the positions. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR SAVANNAH STOPOVER Savannah Stopover is a three-day music festival across the downtown area. Over 80 bands are part of the festival this year. Volunteers receive free admission to all concerts when not working, a crew/ volunteer T-shirt, a promo CD, access to the exclusive Artist Lounge, and an invite to the wrap party on Sunday. To learn more, visit savannahstopover.com/volunteer. Through March 11. Downtown Savannah, downtown. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE TYBEE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND LIGHTHOUSE Volunteers are the backbone to the Tybee Island Historical Society and Lighthouse. Because we are a non-profit we rely on volunteers to help us succeed everyday. If you’re interested in volunteering at the lighthouse please call Gus Rehnstrom at 912-785-5801 or email lhvolunteers@ yahoo.com. For more information visit: www.tybeelighthouse.org. ongoing. tybeelighthouse.org/. Tybee Island Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR WILMINGTON ISLAND FARMERS MARKET The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market (WIFM) is looking for teen and adult volunteers to assist with their popular spring session. Every Saturday from now until the end of June, the WIFM will be open for local families to enjoy and the community to gather. Volunteers are needed most for Kids Club, where children color, create and play fun games. Other

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Jasper, Hampton, Charleston, Colleton Counties in South Carolina. See website or email or call for info. ongoing. 888-8424463. kbuttimer@thagroup.org. thagroup. org. LIVE OAK PUBLIC LIBRARIES Volunteers needed to assist in a variety of ways at its branches in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-652-3661. liveoakpl.org. MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED St. Joseph’s/Candler’s St. Mary’s Health Center, a free clinic serving the uninsured, seeks physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, lab techs, and patient care techs. Non-clinical volunteers needed to to schedule appointments. Contact Stephanie Alston. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER Oatland Island Wildlife Center often needs volunteers. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. PRE-SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Seeking early childhood education majors, retired elementary teachers and/ or community residents to help 3 & 4 year olds with language development skills. Mon.-Fri., 9am-12noon. Call for info. ongoing. 912-447-0578. sjchs.org/1969. cfm. St. Mary’s Community Center and Health Center, 812 W 36th St. RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Share time and talents through the RSVP program of the Equal Opportunity Authority. Seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations. Call for information. ongoing. 912-238-2960 x123. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Help in the “home away from home” for families of hospitalized children. Volunteers needed to provide home-cooked meals for families at the house. Volunteer internships available for college students. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-356-5520. rmhccoastalempire.org. rmhccoastalempire.org/. Ronald McDonald House, 4710 Waters Avenue. RUFF RETIREES UNITE FOR THE FUTURE Notorious senior citizen progressive group meeting. Wear your sneakers. $6 Dues covers coffee and bagels. We have issues. free to visit Last Friday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-675-6747. union_activism@yahoo.com. Savannah Tree Foundation, 3025 Bull Street. STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING Lessons and tours. East Coast Paddleboarding, Savannah/Tybee Island. email or call for info. ongoing. 912-4843200. eastcoastpaddleboarding.com. TUTORING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Education majors, retired reading teachers or community residents sought to volunteer for a reading and math tutorial program for elementary and middle school students. Call for info. ongoing. 912-4476605. sjchs.org/body.cfm?id=399. AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource

Center, 1910 Abercorn St. TUTORS SOUGHT FOR ADULT LEARNERS (GED PREP AND LITERACY NEEDS) The Adult Community & Education Program at Royce Learning Center seeks volunteer tutors to assist adult learners. Monday Thursday, 5pm-7pm. Tuesday & Thursday, 9am-11am. Classes at Royce Learning Center and at Wesley Community Center. Free tutor training. Email or call for info. ongoing. 912-354-4047. kmorgan@roycelc. org. URBAN HOPE An after school program for inner city children seeking adult volunteers to help with homework, Bible Study, art classes, and more. See website or email for info. ongoing. urbanhopesav@aol.com. urbanhopesavannah.org. VOLUNTEER AT THE FORSYTH FARMERS’ MARKET The market occurs each Saturday morning at the South End of Forsyth Park, from February through December. To volunteer, see website for contact info. ongoing. forsythfarmersmarket.com. VOLUNTEER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS There are seniors in our community who are hungry. You can make a difference by volunteering one hour a week to delivering Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors. We have routes throughout Savannah, so we can match you to an area that is convenient. Training included. Volunteers use their own vehicle. Gas stipend is optional. There are over 500 seniors on the waiting list to receive meals, and the number continues to grow. For more information, contact Lauren at Volunteer@ seniorcitizens-inc.org or 912-236-0363 Mondays-Fridays, 10:45 a.m. Senior Citizens Inc., 3025 Bull St. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE EOA Share your time and special talents with others; join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of EOA. We need your help to help others. Through RSVP seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations from 1 to 40 hours per week. Make your choice of where you want to serve from the many local agencies we are affiliated with. Qualifications are to be 55, want to enjoy life and have the desire to share your personal talents with others. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown. THE YOGA ROOM visit the website or call for a schedule of classes, times, and fees. ongoing. 912898-0361. thesavannahyogaroom.com. thesavannahyogaroom.com/. Savannah Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Dr.

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