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WEDNESDAY 1.30 Concert: Piano Trio

Georgia Day Parade

Violinist Effie Mydell, cellist William Page and pianist Sharon Mays perform 9 miniatures by Frank Bridge and Broadway selections. Admission by donation. 6:30 p.m. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

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THURSDAY 1.31 Failed Pilot Society

Never released, or instantly forgotten, pilot episodes of rejected (or quickly canceled) TV series from decades past. Presented by the Psychotronic Film Society. 8 p.m. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $7

Film: Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise This series looks at the last five decades of African American history through the eyes of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring the tremendous gains and persistent challenges of these years. 6:30 p.m. The Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Free

Junk 2 Funk Fashion Show: Flourish

Savannah Arts Academy’s eleventh annual fashion show is a favorite. Thurs.-Sun., 7 p.m. Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. $25 general, $20 student tickets.savannahboxoffice.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2187

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2019 Critz Tybee Run Fest

Lulu the Giant Solid Gold Release Party SAT 2.2

Celebrate the release of Lulu the Giant’s second album, “Solid Gold.” Bring your favorite mug and create your own special blend from the herbal options provided. 5:30 p.m. Wesley Gardens Retreat, 278 Shipyard Road. $20.00

Junk 2 Funk Fashion Show: Flourish THU-SAT

Savannah Arts Academy’s eleventh annual fashion show features common materials repurposed into sheer beauty. 7 p.m. Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. $25 general, $20 student tickets.savannahboxoffice.com/eventperformances. asp?evt=2187

The Critz Tybee Run Fest is an annual weekend event, combining five different races from 1 mile to 13.1 miles, totaling up to the 26.2 mile marathon distance. Fri. 6 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m. Tybee Island runfest@critz.com. CritzTybeeRun.com

First Friday Fireworks

Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of a new month with First Friday Fireworks, presented by Wet Willie’s. first Friday of every month, 9:30 p.m. Rousakis Plaza, River St. Free

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First Friday for Folk Music

Monthly folk music showcase hosted by the Savannah Folk Music Society in a friendly, alcohol-free environment. February’s performer is the Savannah Ceili Band. 7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. $5 donation y 912-401-1900. savannahfolk.org

First Friday in Starland

. A monthly art walk featuring galleries, restaurants, boutiques and more. first Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Starland District, 40th and Bull. Free

Georgia Day Parade

Join the Georgia Historical Society as students, musicians, local dignitaries, and costumed historical figures march through Savannah’s historic squares during this beloved annual event. 10:45 a.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

Potable Gold: Savannah’s Madeira Tradition

Experience the historic atmosphere of the Davenport House while learning about and tasting a unique and flavorful wine. Fri. & Sat., 5:30 p.m. Davenport House, 324 East State St. $20, must be 21 years of age info@davenporthousemuseum.org

Theatre: Annie the Musical

Little orphan Annie goes on a New York City adventure to find her parents, and ultimately, her forever home. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 & 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 East Victory Dr. $20 adults, $15 children, seniors, military savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Theatre: Doubt

The Tybee Post Theater presents the Savannah Community Theatre’s production of the Tony-award winning drama Doubt. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne. $20 912-472-4790. info@tybeeposttheater.org

SATURDAY 2. 2 Art on River Street

Local artists display and sell their art on the river. first Saturday, Sunday of every month, 10 a.m. Rousakis Plaza, River St. Free

First Saturday Hike

This moderately-paced, 3-mile hike will include a talk about the different ecosystems of the park. 10-11 a.m. Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. $2 912-727-2339

Forsyth Farmers Market

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

Front Porch Improv: All Stars

Front Porch Improv is a never-seen-before improvised comedy show, filled with seriously quirky folks. It’s like a play, but without a script. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll laugh at other people crying. This show is rated PG-13. 8 p.m. Front Porch Improv, 2222 Bull Street. $10, $5 with a student ID

Front Porch Improv: Crushing It

Front Porch Improv: Crushing It. A fun night of improv with two Savannah improv groups. 9:30 p.m. Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St. TBA

Gardening Session

Learn how to garden and harvest vegetables and herbs to bring home. Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction. First and third Saturday of every month. first Saturday of every month, 9:30 a.m. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Free and open to the public

Lulu the Giant Solid Gold Release Party

Pints + Poses Brewery Yoga

This light hearted 60 minute class taught by Melissa DeLynn will be every first Saturday of the month. first Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. $15 for a 60 minute session 912-667-0033 CONTINUES ON P. 6

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Savannah for Morons: The Trolley Tour

This comedy show on wheels will roast nearly 300 years of Savannah in a 90minute ride. 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Visitor’s Information Center, 301 MLK Jr. Blvd. $33 savannahformorons.com

Savannah Songs: A Musical Tour Through Time

Kick up your heels in honor of Georgia Day with a musical walking tour through time led by SCAD’s performing arts department. 10 a.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. $10

SUNDAY 2. 3 Art on River Street

Local artists display and sell their art on the river. first Saturday, Sunday of every month, 10 a.m. Rousakis Plaza, River St. Free

Choral Evensong with David Badaszewski, organ

This traditional evening service features our guest organist and the Choir of St. John’s in our historic church setting. Works by Oxley, Howells, and Hovland. Evensong is a musical offering of praise and meditation only; no sermon is given. Reception follows at the historic GreenMeldrim House. 5 p.m. St. Johnâ€™s Episcopal Church, 1 West Macon Street. Free 912-232-1251. sbranyon@stjohnssav.org. m.facebook.com/events/410829506327207

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Film: Cold War

Pawel Pawlikowski follows his Oscarwinning Ida with the stunning Cold War, a tragic romance set against the backdrop of Europe after World War II. Shot in luminous black and white, it spans decades and nations to tell a love story that is as tragic as it is moving, and as transportive as it is honest. Presented by CinemaSavannah. 4 p.m. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. $10, cash only

Savannah Songwriters Series

Showcase of original music by local musician and songwriters. This show will feature Daniel Malone & Andrew Sovine: New York meets Nashville. 7 p.m. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $5

Standup with Odd Lot Improv

Join Odd Lot Improv for a night of laughter to benefit Savannah’s Community Radio Station, WRUU 107.5fm. This family-friendly show is sure to delight with improv and standup acts performed by the talents of the Odd Lot Improv group. 7:30 p.m. Savannah Soundings - WRUU - 107.5, 307 E. Harris Street. $10

MONDAY 2. 4 Odd Lot Improv: Monday Night Madness

Built around a series of improv games, the show relies on audience suggestions to put the players into hilarious characters and scenes to drive the show forward. 7:30 p.m. The Loft on Liberty, 215 W. Liberty St. $5

TUESDAY 2. 5 Savannah Black Heritage Festival: Public Conversation with Cleo Parker Robinson

Cleo Parker Robinson, artistic director of the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, will speak as a precursor to her Feb. 6 premiere dance performance. 6:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, 421 Habersham St. savannahblackheritagefestival.com

NEWS & OPINION EDITOR’S NOTE

Identifying Savannah’s core competency

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1464 East Victory Drive Savannah, GA, 31404 Phone: (912) 238-2040 Fax: (912) 238-2041 www.connectsavannah.com twitter: @ConnectSavannah Facebook.com/connectsav ADMINISTRATIVE Nick Palumbo at the Massie Heritage Center last week.

Much like the circumstances around Sherman’s benevolence toward the conquered city, Palumbo says the drive for preservation in Savannah has so far been dictated by largely informal means. “So many of our neighborhoods operate under a gentlemen’s agreement,” Palumbo said, citing a conversation he had with a homeowner in Ardsley Park. Palumbo complemented the man on his home, and how historical it is. “No it’s not,” the man bluntly replied. “It’s not historical, because it’s not designated historical.” It was an epiphany for Palumbo. “These titles matter. Unless it’s codified it doesn’t really mean much,” he said. The hard truth is that outside the Historic District there is virtually no protection for historical structures in Savannah. The newest evidence of this is the current drive to demolish the historic Seaboard Freight Station on Louisville Road to make way for luxury apartments, a controversy likely reaching a head this week. Palumbo’s main call to action was for citizens to organize at the neighborhood and street level for more recognized, legal preservation guarantees. A former president of the Ardsley Park/ Chatham Crescent Neighborhood Association, Palumbo helped spearhead a recent effort in that community to formulate a historic preservation overlay. It’s not 100 percent protection, but at least codifies a process by which demolition plans can be questioned and potentially headed off in a formal setting. Palumbo extended an invitation for others to follow in Ardsley’s footsteps, using the same template for activism. Such efforts will take raising not only money for the administrative effort, but raising awareness, said Palumbo, including a jab at one of Savannah’s less historic tourist attractions.

“In an era of 14 million visitors a year, we’re just beginning to get a handle on the fact that a foot race isn’t a parade,” he said, showing a slide of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. “Yes, this is registered as a parade, and they don’t have to pay a fee on it,” he said, to angry disbelief from the audience. While voicing frustration that, “why haven’t we learned after 300 years to get this right?” Palumbo said there’s no time like the present to preserve Savannah. “The best places in our city belong to all of us, which isn’t true of every American city,” he mused. THE PASSING last week of the great local philanthropist, business leader, and gentleman Howard Morrison truly marked the end of an era in Savannah. In a time marked by almost insurmountable polarization and social/cultural divide, Morrison lived his life by bringing Savannahians together the oldfashioned way: Introducing them, networking them, encouraging them. His way was indeed The Savannah Way, a method we’ve evolved down here of using personal trust and loyalty to bridge rigid divides in order to move ahead as a community that earns its reputation as a true jewel of the South. I often heard Howard called a “power broker.” But belying the stereotype of the affluent and insular good old boy network, Morrison worked tirelessly to support anyone in Savannah who was striving, in public fashion or behind the scenes, for inclusion, for justice, for equal opportunity, and for true progressivism. To say he’ll be missed is to say half the story. Savannah will miss Howard not only as the compassionate and well-rounded human being that he was, but for practicing a deeply honorable philosophy of life that is harder and harder to come by. CS

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ONE OF the favorite local topics of discussion these days — now that Savannah has been so thoroughly discovered by the world at large — is what makes us special? What do we agree on that is unique about Savannah? It was one of the conversations last week at the Massie Heritage Center, which hosted a packed house for Nick Palumbo’s talk, “Preservation Matters More Than Ever,” a title which might tip you off as to what he thinks is the thing that makes Savannah so special and unique. An engaging and entertaining public speaker, Palumbo used a number of techniques to drive home his points. He asked the crowd to write down the single word — one word only — that best describes Savannah. Most responses were along the lines of “charming,” or “trees,” or “architecture,” or “squares,” or “plan.” Then Palumbo revealed the results of his research into the top Google search terms for Savannah. At the top of the list? “Historic.” “If you try to identify our core competency — what makes us special and what makes us different — yes, trees and squares are fantastic,” said Palumbo after the big reveal. “But who we are? We are preservationists. It is what we do… It’s important that we acknowledge how people see us and how we see them, to get an account of where we are.” While recognizing that the modern preservation movement in Savannah began in the 1950s, when a group of women raised money to preserve the Davenport House, Palumbo identified historic preservation as a thread alive from the first days of the Georgia colony. “It goes back to the 1790s, long after Oglethorpe sailed back to England. The people of the city said we need to grow, and asked how do we do it. They decided to replicate the Oglethorpe plan. That is an element of preservation: preserving the original plan.” Palumbo identified other historical currents that contribute to the local passion for preservation, some from rather unusual sources. He cited Gen. William Sherman’s decision to leave Savannah standing as a contributing factor to local preservation, for whatever reason he did so. “Regardless of whatever mythology you believe about it, he did,” said Palumbo.

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KIM Nguyen’s eyes light up, his face beams and he sits a little taller in his chair when he talks about bánh tét, the Vietnamese sticky rice cake that’s filled with all kinds of sweet and savory goodness and traditionally eaten for the lunar new year. “It takes overnight to cook so we don’t do it often,” he says. “My family would do it on the last day of the year, staying up overnight to finish it and eating it on new year’s day hot right away. It’s kind of a family tradition.” It’s how I remember tamales, how a Greek might remember kourabiedes or how you might remember grandma’s beloved pecan pie. Nguyen and other Vietnamese don’t have to wait any longer for the foods of their forebears. The Lunar New Year is February 5th. “In Vietnam, when it’s peaceful and everyone has a good job, we enjoy it for one month, can you imagine? We say ‘January is the month to celebrate!’ At least for 10 days,” he says. Several festivals help local Vietnamese extend these good times. Nguyen, a Catholic priest, oversees the tét festival organized by his church, that of Saints Peter and Paul in Thunderbolt. I found out about this annual event many years ago from my spouse, who found out about it from a Vietnamese co-worker.

And here’s where I apologize to you and the Vietnamese Nationalist Association, which runs an equally amazing, colorful and delicious festival, which took place last weekend. Any others I didn’t know about? Both events pack 400-600 people into social halls. They do this with virtually no publicity. It seems like the only way you know about these festivals is through the family, church or neighborhood grapevines. But with an estimated 3,000+ Vietnamese people living in Savannah, you don’t need the media to pack a hall. “It’s a big family,” says Do Vuong, President of the Savannah Vietnamese Nationalist Association. “We gather, we see each other, maybe sometimes we see some friends just once a year. We wish each other good luck and good health for the coming year.” It really does feel like a family reunion, except for parading dragons getting stuffed with dollar bills, drums and incense, karaoke and games of chance involving gourds, crabs, shrimp and fish. The announcements from the stage are in Vietnamese and English. How the Vietnamese came to live in our area goes back, as it does in much of America, to the 20 years that followed Vietnam War, when about 1.6 million Vietnamese refugees fled violence to our country. About half escaped in dangerous overseas journeys.

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Nguyen and Vuong were among them. “Almost all of us were in the same situation,” Nguyen says. “We left the country by boat, applied to be refugees in Canada and the United States and were admitted. Then we came together.” Nguyen became a priest in Canada and moved here 22 years ago to serve Vietnamese Catholics. Vuong was among many Vietnamese who first came here during the war when Hunter Army Airfield trained nationalist fighters in helicopter piloting. Vuong flew choppers in Vietnam, an activity that landed him in a concentration camp from which he escaped by boat. Boats brought many Vietnamese here. and also led to their success in a local and much-loved industry.

“A lot of people were fishermen,” Vuong says. “That’s why we founded [the VNA] to help people who don’t speak English.” But the best thing about these festivals is seeing young people, who never knew the war or the language, keeping family traditions alive. “It allows us to preserve our culture in this country, especially for the children, for them to know about our new year,” Vuong says. Happy Year of the Pig! CS

VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL

Catholic Church of Saints Peter and Paul (Nativity of Our Lord) 3115 East Victory Drive in Thunderbolt Saturday, February 2: 7-11pm entertainment, 10am-11pm food sales

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Scenes and dishes from last year’s celebration in Thunderbolt.

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The local school calendar: A daunting undertaking Process is difficult and guaranteed to displease someone

BY KRISTY EDENFIELD

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THERE ARE few Savannah Chatham County Public School Board issues that bring greater attention than the academic school calendar. It’s talked about by parents and teachers in carpool lines, coffee shops, and at proverbial water coolers across Chatham County. After the eclipse day, recent hurricanes, and the “blizzard” of 2018, many community stakeholders became vocal about makeup days. Apparently Mother Nature did not consult Savannahians about the school calendars. Only a handful of people know the lengthy process that goes into developing the school calendar. This year, the Calendar Committee, which included administrators, principals, teachers, and parent representatives, met three times. A survey was distributed to all staff and parents soliciting input. Developing the academic school calendar and deciding what factors need to be considered for scheduling for 38,000 students and 5,600 staff members is a daunting challenge — one compounded by the fact that you’ll never make everyone happy with the end result. It seems almost unanimous that parents and teachers think the school year started too early this year, with teachers on 190 day contracts returning on Friday, July 27 and students on Thursday, August 2 for their 180-day academic year. The survey conducted by the district showed that 82% of parents wanted a start date of mid-August or later, and 79% of employees concurred. Over 4,500 parents responded to the survey and 1,979 employees answered the questions. Complete results can be found with the October 2018 Board documents. Kurt Hetager, Chief of Public Affairs and Administrative Services Officer, said, “in the development of the academic calendar, the District must balance the feedback received from our families, staff and the community, with certain requirements to include those under state statute that call for 180 days of instructional time, inclusion of holiday time off for all, staff planning time, and constraints that dictate the ending date of the school year.” Two of the main considerations in developing the calendar are the academic testing schedule and pre-scheduled graduation 10 dates at the Savannah Civic Center.

The survey conducted by the school district showed that 82% of parents wanted a start date of mid-August or later, and 79% of employees concurred. There is not much that can be done on the local level about the testing window, because the Georgia Department of Education sets the state testing window and requires all school districts to test within that established window. Since local discretion only falls within the state testing window, there is not much flexibility in those dates. While other venues were considered for graduation ceremonies, outdoor locations are problematic due to cost and weather concerns. Alternate large indoor spots don’t provide the sightlines that are prefered by proud parents who want to take photos. “With an outdoor venue, there are other considerations. Greater safety concerns of direct heat with small babies and older family members in attendance,” said Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown, District 2 Board Member. “Renting a stage, scaffolding, lighting, and draping are added expenses. At MLK Arena, these things stay in place and you lock the door until the next day,” she says. At an outdoor venue, “what could not sit outside in the elements would have to be setup each day, which would be extra labor and security costs,” she says. SCCPSS has the Savannah Civic Center booked the week of May 18, 2020 for eleven back-to-back graduations over a four day

stretch. After that, SCAD has it for the last week in May, and June is also reserved with other events. Jenny McCord, parent and community representative on the Calendar Committee, would rather see the school district hold graduations at each individual school rather than the Savannah Civic Center. “The administration ties our hands by scheduling graduation ceremonies two to three years before the calendar committee meets to set the calendar,” says McCord. “They additionally limit choices by refusing to limit the number of attendees per family,” she says. While all high schools have some type of a auditorium or gym, Hoskins-Brown advised, “I have never heard families appreciate ticket limits. Most schools don’t have the capacity for the senior class, let alone family members, faculty, and staff.” Once you start blocking out days that are “sacred” to Savannah, such as St. Patrick’s Day and Veterans Day, the choices of the final calendar dates become even more limited. The School Board will be voting on the proposed 2019 - 2020 calendar on Wednesday, February 6, but it won’t be the exact one recommended by the Calendar Committee. “The committee looked at calendars from all over the state,” says Michael

Johnson, chair of the calendar committee and District 7 School Board Member. “We discussed the pros and cons of each. We got feedback through surveys from district staff and stakeholders throughout the district. We took everything into consideration and made compromises. As a committee we were proud of the work we did, and I was happy with the recommendation we made,” he says. The Calendar Committee had a later start day, but District Administration changed the Committee’s recommendation so that staff will start back on Monday, July 29 and students start back on Monday, August 5, 2019. “We appreciate the feedback received and the work of the Board’s Calendar Committee, and recognize that the Administration’s recommendation includes many of the items supported in our outreach,” says Hetager. “While it is difficult to balance the desires of all, this calendar has been developed in a manner that maximizes student achievement, represents feedback received by the Board’s Calendar Committee, and includes administrative requirements,” he says. “Additionally, taking all of these components into account, and after final review by Administration, the start date of Monday, August 5 is proposed to ensure 180 days on the academic calendar. Anything less than 180 days would require a waiver that would require full Board support.” Much of the work of the Committee was kept though. One thing McCord fought for was that the teachers wouldn’t have to start on a Friday after the winter break. “A Monday start is an easy way to foster goodwill,” she says. “Many teachers have complained in the past about Friday work days which they feel cut short their vacations unnecessarily.” Other aspects of the final draft of the calendar that the committee worked hard to assemble were the week-long Thanksgiving break that the survey showed 61% of parents supported and 79% of teachers supported. The committee also wanted a full week for spring break. Worthy to note though is that there are three make-up days asterisked in each of those weeks, so if you prepay for vacations, do so at your own risk. CS To see the draft 2019 - 2020 school calendar before it is voted on by the School Board, go to sccpss.com. Contact your School Board member to make comments before the vote on Wednesday, February 6.

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The pups are the TV stars, courtesy of Palmetto Animal League and Peacock Auto Mall. PHOTO BY KITTY GREEN

Puppy party at Peacock

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SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS 2018-19 SEASON Eric Kim, cello

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FEBRUARY 9, 2019 7:30PM $25-$80 LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS PETER SHANNON, CONDUCTOR BENNY KIM, VIOLIN ERIC KIM, CELLO Johannes Brahms Benny Kim, violin Eric Kim, cello

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In honor of 10 years of dedicated work by our musicians, this thrilling performance features Shostakovich’s tumultuous 10th Symphony, a work chosen by the musicians themselves. Internationally-renowned virtuoso brothers Benny & Eric Kim join us for Brahms’ deeply romantic Double Concerto for violin and cello.

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you are welcome to bring any donation and help them rescue more animals. BY IVANA DEL PIELAGO The event will be held at the showroom at Peacock Auto Mall, 111 Drivers Way, WITH THE end of football season coming Suite A, Hardeeville. up, fans are eagerly awaiting Super Bowl Already got your dog? Bring ’em along Sunday on Feb. 3. with you; this party is BYOD (Bring Your However, for people who aren’t that Own Dog)! big on football there will be other special Peacock Subaru was selected to be events airing at the same time. If you’re the featured retailer in the Puppy Bowl interested in the cutest game, the Puppy by being recommended by the Subaru Bowl on Animal Planet is the event for you. of America Marketing Manager for our For years Animal Planet has been mak- region. ing this a tradition and giving viewers an Subaru’s national advertising agency alternative on what to watch during the looked at the work Peacock Subaru had Super Bowl. done with local animal welfare organizaNow there’s a local angle: Peacock tions and chose them to be featured in the Subaru of Hardeeville, SC, and the Palvignettes. metto Animal League were selected to be Peacock Subaru and Palmetto Animal featured in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl League have previously worked together XV this Super Bowl Sunday. on several events. They have raised awareIn celebration of the event, Peacock ness, gotten pets adopted and collected Subaru will hold a Puppy Bowl Watch donations for animal rescue. Party before the Super Bowl, including Peacock Subaru has also collaborated refreshments and music. with PAL on “Subiestock”, a concert held at Most importantly: friends from PalPeacock Subaru to benefit Palmetto Animetto Animal League, a nonprofit dedimal League, for three years now. cated to animal rescue, adoption, and “We are honored to be featured on a foster care, will be bringing adoptable dogs national level based on our local efforts at along. So you can help these pups find a Peacock Subaru,” said Warner Peacock, new home. president and CEO of Peacock Automotive. “It’s an incredibly touching moment “Helping homeless animals is something when an adopter falls in love with an aniall of us at Peacock Subaru care about, as mal at our shelter,” explains Amy Campamany of us have rescue pets of our own. nini, Palmetto Animal League President. Any opportunity to support these animals “That’s the Hail Mary of animal rescue.” and the people helping them is a win in our 104.9 The Surf will also be joining the book.” CS party. If you’d like to contribute to the good work of the Palmetto Animal League

30th Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival Feb. 1st - 22nd

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Celebrating 30 Years of Black History, Culture and Art Presented by Savannah State University and the City of Savannah “Celebrating Savannah’s Law, Part I.” Activities honoring Westley W. Law, Black Heritage Festival organizer, Civil Rights Leader, Historian, Preservationist and Aesthete. Feb 2. 11 am - 2:30 p.m., Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum. 460 MLK, Jr. Blvd. Youth Groups, Call 912-232-2626 W.W. Law Lecture featuring Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President/CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m., St. Philip AME Church, 613 MLK, Jr. Blvd.

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Community Dance Workshop and Master Class by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble Feb. 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sav. Civic Center, Johnny Mercer Theatre To register call 912-358-4309

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m., Savannah Civic Center, Johnny Mercer Theatre Free admission and open seating presented in part by Gulfstream, Georgia Power and Carver State Bank

Savannah Police have arrested a suspect in a Jan. 25 cutting that resulted in the death of a 29-year-old woman. Just prior to 11 p.m. officers responded a residence in the 2100 block of Hanson Street in reference to a cutting and discovered Yasmin Shabazz deceased. Keith Green, 38, was taken into custody at the scene and charged with murder. Green and Shabazz lived together at the residence.

Domestic-related fatal shooting

Savannah Police are investigating a Jan. 26 shooting at Days Inn on Abercorn Street that resulted in the death of a 27-year-old man. Around 11:10 p.m. officers responded to Days Inn, 11750 Abercorn St., for a shooting in the parking lot. They found Stephanie Matthews, 35, who told police she shot Marquis Robinson. Robinson was not on scene when officers arrived but soon arrived at St. Joseph’s Hospital. After being evaluated, he was transferred by ambulance to Memorial Medical Center, where he died as a result of his injuries. “At the time of the incident, Robinson had two active warrants as it relates to domestic violence between him and Matthews,” police report. No arrests have been made. Detectives are conferring with the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office.

Relative arrested in accidental shooting of toddler

Savannah Police made an arrest in the accidental shooting of a 3-year-old at a Yamacraw Village residence. Around 4:45 p.m. Jan. 24, officers responded to reports of a shooting and discovered the boy suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm. The child, who was in the care of two adult relatives when the incident occurred, was transported to a hospital where he is in stable condition. Savannah Police detectives determined the shooting occurred inside the residence. Dyanta Samuels, 21, who was one of the relatives watching the child, has been arrested in connection to the shooting.

CNT, DEA collaborate in bust

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The Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are warning the community following a joint operation resulting in a large seizure of various forms of synthetic cannabinoids at two local Savannah businesses.

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On Friday, January 18, CNT and the DEA’s Tactical Diversion Squad executed two search warrants at local Savannah businesses, Tobacco Palace at 139 East Montgomery Crossroads, and Tobacco Palace at 13051 Abercorn Street Suite A-6. The warrants resulted in the seizure of various forms of synthetic cannabinoids, some of which are believed to contain 4-cyano CUMYL-BUTINACA also known as SGT-78, a schedule I controlled substance in the State of Georgia. CNT arrested one store owner, 42-yearold Hitesh Jayant Patel of Richmond Hill. Patel turned himself in and has been charged with one count Sale of a Controlled Substance (Schedule I). The joint operation began in July 2018 following information from the Tybee Island Police. Tybee Police reported an incident where a juvenile’s parents alerted authorities that their child overdosed or had a reaction after ingesting Kronic Juice, a synthetic cannabinoid. During that incident, it was reported the juvenile suffered from seizures and manic episodes immediately after ingesting the substance. The investigation determined the substance was purchased from the Tobacco Palace located at 139 East Montgomery Cross Road. Agents linked multiple overdoses to local high school students throughout Chatham County. The investigation suggested a number of high school aged students, under the age of 18, were unlawfully purchasing the items that were advertised similar to cigarette products. Over the course of the five-month investigation, undercover agents with CNT and DEA made multiple purchases of various forms of synthetic cannabinoids from the Tobacco Palace on East Montgomery Crossroads and the one on Abercorn Street. The purchases included but were not limited to Butterfly, Mega Gold CBD, single-use cannabidiol (CBD) vape pens, and vaporizer products Kronic Juice, Diamond, and Blaze, which are used in conjunction with vaping devices. All items purchased had to be asked for by name or code and were located behind the counter and out of view. During the investigation, agents made contact with other Georgia drug enforcement agencies who reported similar operations. CS

NEWS & OPINION NEWS OF THE WEIRD • Because white shoes are so distracting when you’re lining up your putt? According to Time magazine, Nike will be mowing over the competition with its new Air Max 1 golf shoes, which feature uppers covered with a green material that resembles grass. Matching green laces will further disguise your dogs as you play a round, but lest you think you’ll disappear altogether, fear not: The trademark Nike swoosh on the sides is bright white. The sneakers, yet to be released, are expected to retail for $140. • Just when you thought there was nothing new under the blue jeans sun: A Ukrainian designer is asking $377 for a pair of jeans that have one fitted leg and one flared leg. Ksenia Schnaider, who calls her design the Asymmetric Jean, told DazedDigital. com: “It’s good to get people talking, and they’re definitely going to make people turn their heads as you walk by!”

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Rachel Childs, 29, of Pearland, Texas, is not autistic and doesn’t have a twin autistic sister, according to the Houston Chronicle. Nevertheless, she hired a caregiver for her (fake) twin sister who is (not) autistic. The elaborate plot, which played out in early January, involved the caregiver picking up the “twin” at Childs’ house and taking her to the caregiver’s home, where he was hired to care for her overnight. But when Childs’ “twin” exhibited sexual conduct toward the caregiver, he became suspicious and investigated Childs, then contacted police. Childs was charged with burglary of a habitation with intent to commit assault and indecent exposure.

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• Employees of John J. Murphy Elementary School in Round Lake Park, Illinois, were surprised on Jan. 9 when a car drove into the drop-off lane and an 11-year-old student exited the driver’s seat. Witnesses alerted police, who issued an arrest warrant for the front-seat passenger, 31-yearold Khafilu M. Oshodi of Round Lake, for two counts of child endangerment; a 9-year-old was riding in the back seat. Police Chief George Filenko told the Lake County News-Sun the situation could have “resulted in any number of tragic scenarios.” The children have been placed with other relatives, and police are still looking for Oshodi. • Alijah Hernandez of Houston is a skilled barber in her father’s shop, reported KTRK-TV on Jan. 17 -- which wouldn’t ordinarily be newsworthy. But Alijah is only 7 years old. Her dad, Franky, says she’s been watching him since she was a toddler and started perfecting her skills three years ago. For her part, Alijah says cutting hair comes naturally to her; she practices on friends and family (with her

dad supervising) and has already faced off in barber competitions across Texas.

What’s That up in the Sky?

• The rare super blood wolf moon of Jan. 20 was so captivating to some skywatchers on Florida’s Ponte Vedra Beach, that they didn’t notice when the tide rolled in and waterlogged their Honda CRV. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office told News4Jax the occupants were able to get out of the car and move to safety, although the vehicle itself wasn’t recovered until the next day. A photo showed water up to the windshield on the front end. • Meanwhile, in West Palm Beach, Florida, two unnamed 24-year-olds chose to view the Jan. 20 eclipse by lying prone in the middle of a dark road near the Apoxee Wilderness Trail. Which would have worked out fine, except around 11:30 p.m. a West Palm Beach police officer patrolling the area ran over the pair. Fortunately, reported the South Florida Sun Sentinel, he was cruising at just 5 mph, and the human speed bumps sustained only nonlife-threatening injuries. The officer was put on paid administrative leave while the incident was investigated.

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Terrifying Technology

Laura Lyons of Orinda, California, was in her kitchen on the afternoon of Jan. 20 when a loud alert noise blared in the living room, followed by a detailed warning from “Civil Defense” that intercontinental ballistic missiles were on their way from North Korea to Los Angeles, Chicago and Ohio. Lyons told the San Jose Mercury News the message warned residents they had three hours to evacuate. As she and her husband absorbed the news, they realized it had come from their Nest security camera -- not from the TV, where the RamsSaints game was proceeding as normal, and news channels were not reporting anything unusual. “It was five minutes of sheer terror,” she said. The Lyonses called 911 and then Nest, where a supervisor told them they had been victims of a “thirdparty hack” on their camera and speakers.

Self-Medicating

When a 33-year-old unnamed Irish man was admitted to a Dublin hospital with swelling in his right forearm and a rash, he surprised the attending physician with the “cure” he had been using for his back pain. For a year and a half, reported Canoe. com on Jan. 16, the man had been injecting his own semen into his right forearm. X-rays revealed a pool of the fluid under his skin, which had become infected. “He had devised this ‘cure’ independent of any medical advice,” noted Dr. Lisa Dunne in the Irish Medical Journal. He also told Dr. Dunne that his back pain had worsened after lifting a heavy metal object.

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SARAH SHOOK’S journey to critical acclaim and commercial buzz as a leading light in what you might consider outlaw country or cowpunk didn’t necessarily begin where one would assume it would

Country/punk hero Sarah Shook and the Disarmers. PHOTO BY JOHN GESSNER

have. Shook, a songwriter who is arguably unrivaled in both style and lyricism, has made a name for herself over the past several years as the leader of Sarah Shook & the Disarmers - a band that challenges the very definition of country music while also staying true to what has made it such an important genre in the landscape and history of American music. The music Shook makes wasn’t necessarily something she had ingrained in her since childhood, however. Coming from a religious household where there were restrictions on the music that was consumed, she wasn’t introduced to much

until later on in her life. “I didn’t really start listening to music until I was, like, 17. We were only allowed to listen to praise music and classical. I listened to a lot of classical music growing up,” she tells Connect ahead of her gig at The Jinx on Feb. 2. “It wasn’t until I got my first job and got a little bit of independence that I started listening to a lot of indie rock stuff. I think the first bands I really heard that weren’t Christian or classical were Belle & Sebastian, The Decemberists, and Elliott Smith. That was kind of my foray into music.” In her 20s, Shook started listening to

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traditional country music and studying the genre. She says the process of exploring the catalog of classic country was “overwhelming” because “there were so many fucking good artists from that time period.” “I got really into George Jones and Wanda Jackson,” she says. “Hank Williams is still my favorite songwriter and singer. And then a few years ago I started getting into old school punk. More recently I’ve been getting into a lot of psychedelic rock like 13th Floor Elevators, Black Angels and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.” Shook has been writing songs since she was around 9 years old, but began to shift towards indie rock in her teen years. She says she didn’t necessarily have any intention to start a band at first, explaining that writing was mostly “self therapy” for her. Amazingly, when she was first introduced to old-school country music, she realized she’d already been writing songs in that vein without being familiar with the genre. “It was mind-blowing to me. It felt like a low-key homecoming kind of deal,” she says. Her first band was very music a traditional country outfit, with upright bass and no drums, and that eventually led to the formation of The Disarmers alongside her

longtime guitarist Eric Peterson. “Our sound kind of just evolved with the songs, and started heading in a more rock and roll direction. Definitely still country, still a lot of twang, but a lot harder and darker of a sound,” she says. Since forming the band several years ago, Sarah and the Disarmers have released two critically acclaimed albums for Bloodshot Records, and maintain a steady touring schedule. She’s writing some of the most honest and thought-provoking songs you’ll hear today, and the lyrics are often based on personal experiences. “They’re usually about relationships that I have or had, and a lot of it is retrospective reflection on mistakes that I made or things that I could’ve done better,” she says. “It’s also just me trying to put myself in the other person’s shoes. Because any failing relationship is not just on one person. You know, try to be self-analytical and inspect your motives and emotions so that you’re not repeating the same mistakes.” CS

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BASIK Lee has been a mainstay in the music community for many years as part of Dope Sandwich and Ambrose, and these days he’s making a name for himself in a solo capacity with the release of his album 7 on Feb. 1. The album was a long time coming for the artist, who worked on it over the course of three years with a cast of musicians and collaborators in tow. Ahead of his release show, we spoke to Basik about how his highly conceptual new project and the unfortunate misconceptions about hip hop in today’s world. How did this album come together? This album actually started about three years ago. One of my friends Tanner, who goes by Blue Collar, was in Dope Sandwich with me. He had some beats that he’d made out of pieces that one of our other friends, Slim Jim, had sent to us. He said, “If you’re still doing stuff, I’ve got some beats.” I picked out about six of them and I had one left over from years ago that we never did anything with. I started coming up with a concept after that about a seven-track album called 7. From there, it was more researching the seven days of the week and finding out the whole history [of it]. And not really basing it off of that, but using it as a platform for each one of the songs. So loosely, each song is set in a different day of the week? Yeah. Using that loose platform, where did you go from there? Well, each day is kind of representing a hip hop story – different levels of the game, I would say. The first song is called “The Sun.” You’re introduced to a group of people freestyling, and then they talk about a party. And then you get a small piece of narration from a young lady named Shawntel Foster, which leads into the song. It’s pretty much, like, going to a party and talking about the culture [of hip hop].

INTERVIEW Day two is Monday, but it’s called “Moonlight.” It’s basically about the start of [feeling] like, “Hey, you can do it yourself.” Day three is called “War,” and it’s when everyone starts competing. It features about nine rappers. Day four is called “Supreme,” and it’s pretty much when it breaks up into the top four [rappers]. Day five is “The Storm,” and it’s kind of a comical look at how people outside of hip hop think of hip hop. Day six is called “Venus,” and it’s pretty much apologizing to the music for all the other bullshit and realizing that you don’t need anything except the music. Day seven is called “The Heart” is where it kind of loops back around and there’s an outro by Shawntel Foster talking about getting back to one. It sounds like a really layered an ambitious project to have worked on! Yeah, and it’s through a new company called Drop Records. So this will be the project launching this company, and it’s also my first project on vinyl. It’s going to be pretty interesting for me. You mentioned talking about the perception that outsiders have towards hip hop – what do you think that is? Are you hoping to change that perception in some people’s minds? I’ve always tried to open people up to the complete picture of hip hop. Over the years, I’ve just dealt with so many people looking at what is the mainstream in hip hop and talking about the violence in it. They’re not seeing the full picture of it. China banned hip hop. Like, a whole country just banned hip hop. It’s wild shit like that – I can’t even really get mad at it, because the only image of hip hop that they’re getting is a small amount of the rap culture that’s in the mainstream.

Yeah, they’re not really understanding the culture of hip hop. I teach youth breaking. I’ve done it for years, and one of my students was like 17 or 18 when I started working with her. I was getting her to watch movies like The Freshest Kids and breakdancing documentaries and style wars. She didn’t even know that it went that deep. In the 14 years that my hip hop night at The Jinx has been running, I can count the amount of fights that have happened on one hand. There’s not a night in town, in any bar, that can make that statement. CS

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in again. I can’t say that there was a mold cast that we felt like we were going to settle into very well. I don’t always feel like we fit in to the folk world, but we play in it a lot. And I don’t think we fit into a pop world either, or a country world. But we love all of those things, so we’re kind of unabashedly incorporating them as well. We want it all [laughs]. Tyler: When we started this band, it was a lot different than it is now. Mallory didn’t play any instruments on stage. Graham: I was too scared to play in front of people. I didn’t have the confidence and I didn’t have the skill. So Scott said, “How do you feel about just making sound effects? I’ll play and we’ll both sing, and you can make these sound effects.” It sounded fun, so he brought home a toy piano and we made shakers out of wine bottles. It was just this fun process. Tyler: And now, you come to a show of ours and Mallory has, like, 25 different instruments on stage. Accordion, the banjolele, she’s playing drums. Graham: A jack of all trades, but a master of none [laughs]. It’s fun! I do have a fort of instruments, and it’s almost like a security blanket at this point for me. This fortress of instruments kind of keeps me safe - it’s very different from when we started.

The dedicated duo comes to the Sentient Bean on their neverending tour BY SEAN KELLY

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THE Rough & Tumble have been devoted to a life on the road for several years now, playing their unique brand of Americana music to audiences across the country. They’re just as dedicated, though, to the experience of a traveling life as they are to a life in music. The duo, featuring Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler, uses an array of instruments to create engaging and compelling songs for a variety of projects many of which are fulfilling on more than just a creative level. The duo has released a number of projects, including an album of songs written for overlooked and overshadowed holidays as well as a soundtrack album to a short film that deals with PTSD among women exiting the military. Ahead of their show at the Sentient Bean on Feb. 2, we spoke to Graham and Tyler about their life on the road, how they got started, and their musical journey. How did this band get started?

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Tyler: We were both living in Nashville back in 2011 and had this case of not being able to finish our songs on our own. I took a song to Mallory and she took a song to me, and we started writing together. It was this fictional project that we just did for fun. We didn’t see it going anywhere, and we were just trying to finish songs. Graham: We’d been friends for years at that point, and were doing other projects that we were taking more seriously - which is probably why they didn’t do as well [laughs]. Tyler: This project just got to be more fun than the others, so we pursued that and started touring. Eight years later we’re married and living in a camper with two big dogs, playing shows all over the 18 country.

You’ve done a lot of unique and thematic projects. What do you find yourselves most interested in writing about.

The Rough & Tumble bring their diverse catalog to the Sentient Bean on Feb. 2.

So were you doing similar things musically before this project started? How did you end up doing what you do? Graham: I grew up with country music and gospel music and that sort of thing. But I was experimenting with my Joan Jett side at the time, and was kind of trying to do the rock and roll thing. It was fun, but kind of like how going to a costume party is fun. It didn’t quite suit me as well as I wanted to believe that it did. So when we started doing this project, it was almost like I got to take the costume off and be myself. Tyler: [I was doing] the sad singer/ songwriter, crying into his beer thing [laughs]. I think what this project did for me was allow me to have a little more fun, and not only write about sad things

and heartbreak. More about the human experience. Graham: I think it allowed us both to write more from what we knew, rather than what we should know. Was there a blueprint in your mind for this project?

Graham: I guess it varies - we did the holiday campaign, which was really fun. But we also did a project that started because a friend of ours was working on a short film about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder among women exiting the military. She asked us to write a soundtrack for it, and that was an incredible experience for us. We had the responsibility of speaking for someone else, but we found that the more we were writing it we realized that human pain is human pain. As different as that can look, it’s also very much the same and very relatable. So we ended up writing a lot about ourselves and working our own traumas out through that. Any time you try and sympathize with someone else, you find out how similar you are. When you sit down to write a song, you bridge the gap between you and someone else in the world. That’s incredibly valuable to us as writers. CS

Graham: It kind of just happened naturally - we both love what we love, and we just started sharing what we love with each other. Also, when we started writing we THE ROUGH & TUMBLE @SENTIENT sort of just shut off the outside a little bit and spent a lot of time just locking the door BEAN Sat., Feb. 2, 8 P.M., $15 and writing songs together. And then only listening to those songs and working on them pretty steadfastly for a while. Then we’d come up for air and start listening to other things, and then go back

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EASY HONEY @EL ROCKO LOUNGE

Charleston, South Carolina transplants Easy Honey come to town with their melodic rock and roll in tow. The band evokes the indie rock of Built To Spill at times, but often lean in a Bowie direction as well. It’s a diverse catalog of songs that deserves the attention of people who gravitate towards catchy melodies, unique guitar work and smart arrangements. FRI., FEB. 1, 9 P.M.

DAVE POTTER QUARTET @GOOD TIMES JAZZ BAR & RESTAURANT

Drummer Dave Potter, who boasts a seriously impressive resume, comes to Good Times with his quartet for a night of incredible music. Potter has traveled the world playing drums and is widely considered a leader in the new generation of jazz musicians coming up today. His unique and virtuosic playing will be on full display at this special show. SAT., FEB. 2, 8 P.M.

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Of Good Nature is a soul-infused reggae rock band that sounds about as imaginative as one might think. The vocals and lyrics are at the forefront of a rhythmic and melodic soundscape often augmented by horns and carried by a groove-heavy rhythm section. Don’t miss their show at Barrelhouse South if you like danceable but intelligent fusion. FRI., FEB. 1, 9 P.M.

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Philadelphia’s Dry Reef has been charging along for many years, releasing a string of albums and singles that fuse surf rock, reggae and indie rock. Their influences range from Dr. Dog to Talking Heads, and it’s apparent when you listen to them that they’re students of music and aren’t easily defined by one genre or sound. They’re coming to town with their catalog of songs for a show at Congress Street Social Club. SAT., FEB. 2, 10 P.M.

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LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Ben Lewis, 9:30 p.m. Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band Bayou Cafe Ray Tomasino, 9 p.m. Boomy’s Blues Night w/ Ben Keiser, 9:30 p.m. Fia Rua Irish Pub Seldom Sober, 7:30 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Turtle Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Demetrius Doctor Quartet, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Gino Fanelli, 7 p.m. The Jinx Windhand, Genocide Pact, 10 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. Rachael’s : Sports • Food • Fun Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Bill Smith Trio, 6:30 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. Southbound Brewing Company Boogaloo Bingo and DJ Miami, 7 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jubal Kane, 8 p.m. The Wormhole Open Mic, 9 p.m.

SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m.

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THURSDAY 1.31 LIVE MUSIC

Artillery Emily Kenyon, 7 p.m. Barrelhouse South Andy Frasco and the U.N., 9 p.m. Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band Bayou Cafe Eric Culberson Band, 9 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m. Cohen’s Retreat Munchies and Music, 5 p.m. Congress Street Social Club DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge Late Bloomer, Girl with a Green Ribbon, $ Signs, Valley Gals, 9 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Jeremy Riddle Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Emmet Cohen Quartet, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Anne Allman Duo, 7 p.m. The Jinx Sarah Shook and the Disarmers Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music,

COMEDY

The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Friday Funnies, 8 p.m.

Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ C-Rok, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock

SATURDAY 2. 2 Bird Dog Jubilee @BARRELHOUSE SOUTH

Atlanta jam band Bird Dog Jubilee draws from the cyclical energy of Phish and combines that energy with the edge of bands like My Morning Jacket to create a unique brand of psychedelic fusion. Don’t miss them when they bring their exciting show to Barrelhouse South. SAT., FEB. 2, 9 P.M. 8 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Open Jam The Perch at Local 11 ten Adam Nye PS Tavern Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Gypsy Jazz, 7 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Jon Hill Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Open Mic, 9 p.m. Top Deck James Lee Smith, 6:30 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jon Lee’s Apparitions, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, 7 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Jason Courtenay, 7:30 p.m. The Wormhole Open Mic, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

McDonough’s Trivia, 7 p.m. 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

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Rusty Rudders Tap House Karaoke World of Beer Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

The Jinx Trial By Fire, 9 p.m.

The Jinx Live DJ, 10 p.m. Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

SEED Eco Lounge Daas Unterground Thursdays, 10 p.m. Stafford’s Public House Open Mic, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY 2. 1 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Of Good Nature,

9 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m. Club Elan Winter Luau, 9 p.m. Coach’s Corner Bucky & Barry, 7 p.m. Congress Street Social Club DJ Square One, 10 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge Easy Honey, Heavy Books, 9 p.m. Fia Rua Irish Pub City Hotel, 7:30 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Eric Jones Trio w/ Gina Rene and Teddy Adams, 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Georgia Kyle, 9 p.m., Georgia Kyle, 9 p.m. The Jinx Basik Lee Album Release, 10 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. Lizzie’s Tequila Bar and Grill Jon Hill Molly McGuire’s Tell Scarlett Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music PS Tavern Jeremy J Riddle, 9:30 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m. River House Ricky Standard Rusty Rudders Tap House Tyler Branch, Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m. Ruth’s Chris Steak House David Duckworth, 8 p.m. Saddle Bags Radio Romance, 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. Service Brewing Company Bluegrass By The Pint w/ City Hotel, 5:30 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Adam Nye Taste of India Don Read, 6:30 p.m. Tijuana Flats Gary Strickland Vic’s on The River Claire Frazier and Norm Gagne, 7 p.m. The Warehouse Magic Rocks Wild Wing Cafe Sarah Poole, Bill Hodgson, DJ Bil-E, 5 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Wood & Steel, 9:30 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke

LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Bird Dog Jubilee, 9 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m. Boomy’s Liquid Ginger, first Saturday of every month, 10 p.m. Club Elan Madd Max, 9 p.m. Coach’s Corner 84 - The Ultimate Van Halen Tribute Band, 8 p.m. Congress Street Social Club DJ Dry Reef El-Rocko Lounge Akilda Beat, 11 p.m. Fia Rua Irish Pub Michaelon Bonney, 7:30 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Dave Potter Quartet, 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Voodoo Soup, 9 p.m., Voodoo Soup, 9 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Matt Eckstine Molly McGuire’s The Train Wrecks 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. River House Jon Hill Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m., Kenny Roy Ruth’s Chris Steak House Eddie Wilson Saddle Bags Andy Velo, 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Justin Morris Southbound Brewing Company Charlie Fog Band, 6 p.m. Stafford’s Public House DJ Rudy Lui, 9:30 p.m. Vic’s on The River Claire Frazier and Norm Gagne, 7 p.m. The Warehouse Jubal Kane Wesley Gardens Retreat Lulu the Giant Solid Gold Release Party, 5:30 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay, Draucker, Bill Hodgson, DJ Race, 1 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. PS Tavern Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Front Porch Improv Front Porch Improv: All Stars, 8 p.m. The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans, 8 p.m. Visitor’s Information Center Savannah for Morons: The Trolley Tour, 11 a.m. &

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Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces, 10 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) DJ Dance Party, 9:30 p.m.

SUNDAY 2. 3 LIVE MUSIC

Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, 9 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10:30 p.m. Cuoco Pazzo Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m., Bill Smith and David Keller, 6 p.m. Dub’s Pub Super Bowl Party, 4 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Open Jam Session, 7 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson River House Andrew Gill The Sentient Bean Savannah Songwriters Series, 7 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Ford Natirboff St John’s Episcopal Church Choral Evensong for Candlemas & Organ Prelude, 5 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (River St.) Jeremy J Riddle, 6 p.m. Tybee Island Social Club Sunday Bluegrass Brunch, noon Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Ray Tomasino Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, Irritating Julie, 1 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Earl Williams Quartet, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jason Bible, 7 p.m. The Jinx Taiyamo Denku, Basik Lee, Valore Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. The Ordinary Pub Jeremy J Riddle, 7 p.m. Top Deck James Lee Smith, 6:30 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 Texas Hold ‘Em, 7 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 : Sports • Food • Fun 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, 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. The Rail Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Moon River Brewing Co. Trivia, 6 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m.

Chuck’s Bar Comedy Open Mic, 9 p.m.

KARAOKE

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

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

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COMEDY

Savannah Soundings - WRUU - 107.5 Standup with Odd Lot Improv, 7:30 p.m.

Boomy’s DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Exclusives Bar & Grille Open Mic Poetry Night, 7 p.m. McDonough’s Super Bowl Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Saddle Bags Super Bowl LIII Party, 4 p.m., Bar Olympics

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KARAOKE

Boomy’s Karaoke, 10 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Monday Night Madness, 7:30 p.m. White Whale Craft Ales White Whale Open Mic Comedy

The Jinx DJ Lucky Bastard, 10 p.m. SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Fia Rua Irish Pub Family Movie Night, 8 p.m.

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Bay Street Blues Ben Keiser Band Bayou Cafe Jam Night with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge Knightsquatch, BANGZZ, Lady Valore, 8 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Michael McCormick, 5 p.m.

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Cuoco Pazzo 606 Abercorn St.

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Dub’s Pub 225 W. River St.

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El-Rocko Lounge 117 Whitaker St. 912-495-5808

Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill 11215 Abercorn St.

The Rail Pub 405 W. Congress St.

Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) 131 West River St. 912-644-7172 www.liveoakstore.com/ fiddlersriverstreet

Front Porch Improv 2222 Bull Street 843-868-1553

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

River House 125 W. River St.

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Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant 107 W. Broughton St. Jazz’d Tapas Bar 52 Barnard St.

Rusty Rudders Tap House 303 W. River St.

The Jinx 127 W. Congress St.

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

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

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

The Loft on Liberty 215 W. Liberty St. McDonough’s 21 E. McDonough St.

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

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub 311 W. Congress St. 912-239-9600 macphersonspub.com

Molly McGuire’s 216 Johnny Mercer Boulevard

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Moon River Brewing Co. 21 West Bay St. 912-447-0943 www.moonriverbrewing.com/

The Olde Pink House 23 Abercorn St.

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The Ordinary Pub 217 1/2 West Broughton Street (912) 238-5130 www.theordinarypub.com/

The Perch at Local 11 ten 1110 Bull St. Pour Larry’s 206 W. St. Julian St. 912-232-5778

Sunny’s Lounge 5630 Ogeechee Rd.

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Boomy’s 409 W. Congress St.

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PS Tavern 11 W. Bay St.

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Congress Street Social Club 411 W. Congress St.

Ex Libris 228 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Blueberry Hill 546 Dean Forest Rd.

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Savannah Smiles 314 Williamson St.

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SEED Eco Lounge 39 Montgomery St. 912-349-5100

The Sentient Bean 13 E. Park Ave. 912-232-4447 sentientbean.com

Service Brewing Company 574 Indian Street The Shrimp Factory 313 East River Street

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

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

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Tybee Island Social Club 1311 Butler Ave.

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Vic’s on The River 26 E. Bay St. 912-721-1000 vicsontheriver.com

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ABOUT 30 years ago, Tom Kohler discovered his favorite sign had been painted over. The sign for The Music Lounge, on the corner of Jefferson and Anderson, was hand-painted by Jimmie Williams, a wellrespected sign painter in town. Disappointed to see it gone, Kohler decided to begin documenting Savannah’s unique signage with photographers Michelle Stewart and Susan Earl. “I found a photographer, Michelle Stewart, who worked at a camera store and she had seen some snapshots I had taken with a Brownie camera,” recalls Kohler. “She was looking at them and was interested, and I said, ‘You want to go out on Saturday and take some pictures?’” Those photographs are now on view at the Sentient Bean through Feb. 26. “North of Victory: Savannah’s Soulful Signage” shows the rich history of hand-painted signs in Savannah’s predominantly Black neighborhoods. The culture of Savannah’s hand-painted signs is the richest in the region. “Because of being interested in [the signs], when I go to Columbus or Atlanta or Brunswick, I’m looking around,” says Kohler. “And if you go into the AfricanAmerican neighborhoods in any of those

communities, you can still find handpainted signs. But in terms of quality, quantity, and richness—at least from what I see—Savannah has the richest history of this type of work in any of those towns.” The four artists represented in the exhibition are Williams, Leonard Miller Marcus Polite, and William Pleasant. Of those four, Williams is the only painter still living. “I’ve been painting signs for about 50 years,” shares Williams. “I’ve been painting and drawing all my life. I just came to it, I really couldn’t tell you how.” Williams was picked to paint backgrounds for programs in elementary school, but it was by reading his mother’s color Bible that he really got interested in painting. “It just lit me up,” he says. “I wanted to be able to do that.” After he began painting signs, Williams says that other sign painters in town took note of his work. “It’s almost like heritage—it comes down the line,” says Williams. “All the sign painters pick up on you. If you’re alright, got a good work ethic, don’t leave sloppy work and take pride in your work, they pick you up and start talking.” Williams looked up to the other painters involved in the show, but Pleasant was a special influence. “When his health started declining, he started coming by my house and telling me about the different churches he did lettering for,” Williams says. “This made me feel

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privileged, because why would he do that? This man, I used to look at the way he lettered, just sit there and watch him.” Indeed, Pleasant was incredibly talented, not just as a painter but as a fine artist. “Whenever there’s some dialogue about [my father’s] work, they consistently separate his signage and graphic design work from his work as a fine artist, and the fact that he was also a well-trained fine artist who did a diverse set of styles,” explains Pleasant’s son Jalal. “There’s this narrative that he was just some guy who was doing signs with no real understanding of what he was doing. One of the things that I always tell them is our dad attended the Tyler School of Art, which is a part of Temple University. This was at a time when there were very few Black American art students, especially in a school like that and in the 1940s.” “He was the only one of him,” adds Pleasant’s son David. “He wasn’t creating these things just from some undisciplined position where he was stumbling,” says Jalal. “He knew exactly what he was doing. I’ve become very angry when they try to present my father in this new light and dismiss more than half of his history.” Pleasant and the other sign painters excelled at their work, and the businesses in town knew that. “The city is kind of a canvas, and Mr. Williams working on that canvas has really been from roughly Gaston and Gwinnett south to Victory, and then Jefferson, Barnard, MLK, and Montgomery would be the south streets,” says Kohler. “The number

of hand-painted signs you can count in that area—there’s dozens and dozens.” “That canvas is shrinking,” adds Earl. “There are less and less areas where you’re being asked to make a sign, because those businesses are not there anymore.” “If you wanted to encourage entrepreneurism, which we say we do, you’d notice the history of entrepreneurism and make people realize it’s doable and we know how to do it and we’ve done it,” insists Kohler. “The older entrepreneurs that are dead and gone, the [owner of] Sey Hey, for instance,” says Williams. “He ran businesses for 30-some years.” “Visually, that corner where Beaver’s Barber Shop on MLK is, that corner visually is historic,” says Kohler. “Mr. Beaver was 90 when he died. He cut hair for 60, 70 years—he cut Willie Mays’ hair.” “North of Victory” protects that vernacular that’s rapidly being erased by development. “I think you could make the case that one could look around in those neighborhoods and find visual images and say, ‘This is worth preserving, no matter what,’” says Kohler. “We don’t know how to do that.” “People need to open up their eyes as far as what constitutes something worth preserving,” says Earl. “Not just a beautiful old historic house that’s worth preserving, but all of these signs are part of Savannah’s culture. You can’t just ignore it.” CS

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THE BUZZ is palatable at Savannah Arts Academy, with the entire school in fullfever Junk 2 Funk show mode. From designers putting final touches on their masterpieces, to theatre tech students building the stage, to models learning the show choreography — almost every student is frenzied with excitement for the 11th annual Junk 2 Funk event. This year the theme of the event is “Flourish” and the promotional material features palm fronds, lush greenery, and succulent plants. One of my favorite artists to watch every year is Alivia Rukmana, now a senior at Savannah Arts Academy. I first met Alivia when she was in 6th grade at Oglethorpe Charter School, and her artistic prowess was immediately evident. This will be Rukmana’s fourth year participating in the show, and her third year having her art displayed on the Junk 2 Funk catwalk.

One thing that excites me about this artist is that there has always been a surprise element revealed when her models get to the end of the stage that will mesmerize the audience in oohs and awws - we will see if Rukmana sticks to this tradition or not when the shows start on Thursday, January 31, but for now, her 2019 “Flourish” collection remains top secret. Students spend their freshman year learning the basics, sophomores are allowed to have one garment in the show, juniors and seniors are allowed a collection of three to four couture creations. In keeping with the recycled and upcycled requirements of Junk 2 Funk, Rukmana’s collection last year for the 10th “birthday” theme prominently featured melted wax from old candles. Similar to Cinna, the stylist for Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games, one of Rukmana’s models last year revealed an array of flames on his garment when he approached the end of the catwalk. “I participate because it’s such a once in a lifetime experience that I know many people aren’t able to have. I love to be creative and work with my hands, and Junk 2

Funk allows me to do just that with all of my friends. After doing the show for my 4th year now, I know that it’s one of the most high stress but rewarding experiences I’ve had in my high school experience,” says Rukmana. “I’ve learned how to work with others, be assertive, and roll with the punches. You have to have thick skin and a clear vision to get through the months of designing and the run throughs. The show both matures you and humbles you,” she ponders. Rukmana feels that she has learned from the criticism and that the experience helps to push her as an artist. One of the greatest benefits to Rukmana is the experience of working with others in high-stress situations. “The show is the biggest fundraiser for the school and more specifically the visual arts department. On top of that, the show grows bigger every year and tickets sell faster. Everyone knows all of that, so the pressure is on to make sure you put in all of your effort to make sure the show is the best it can be for the community,” she says. “Even after the final show on Saturday night, I can probably list 50 plus things I

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would want to add or fix on my garments,” acknowledges Rukmana. Luke Edenfield, also a senior, has been working on the tech side of Junk 2 Funk for four years. “Since we rent lights for the show, I get to work with equipment that I otherwise would not have the opportunity to learn to use. Junk 2 Funk has allowed me to build my resume which will help me in my career path,” he says. Edenfield is also working on building the catwalk again, “it was harder to get it balanced this year because we are having to make a larger stage than in the past.” While Edenfield did acknowledge that the larger stage size was built to accommodate the theme of the show this year, he was tight lipped about any specifics. “People are just going to have to come out and see the show for themselves, part of the experience is not knowing details in advance.” Skyye Williams, who is planning a career in cosmetology, is using Junk 2 Funk for professional development. “It is good experience for me to practice on other people,” asserts Williams. “I have to be really creative and dramatic with the makeup so that it stands out on stage.” This is Williams’ second year doing hair and makeup for Junk 2 Funk models.

From last year’s J2F: Alivia Rukmana with her models Serena Ho, Nathan Castro, and Keon Hughes.

“It helps me to learn time management; I have to get it done on time and how they want it and not rush,” she says. Aisha Duck, who will be graduating in May, is participating for the first time this year. “I am participating this year because my friend is a designer and she asked me to help. I am really excited about being a makeup artist for her,” says Duck.

“The educational values that you get from Junk 2 Funk are making you own work of art and getting a sense of character. You learn to expand your creative mind and make some small things into something big and beautiful,” she says. While this may be her first year as a makeup artist for the show, Duck acknowledges, “some skills that I think I can take with my after high school are professionalism and creativity. I have learned to be professional while also having fun and being creative with the job at hand. This is how you have to be at times when you have certain situations in life.” Alivia Rukmana concludes, “students pretty much run the show under the direction of Ms. Scoggins and Ms. Payne. Backstage, it is a combination of theatre tech students, communications, and visual arts majors who tech the show. All the installation pieces on the stage and in the lobby are done by art students. Ms. Chapman works with her 3D students to do installations each year. We have students who design the logos and posters, help with hair and makeup, design the music, and choreograph. Pretty much there is a job for everyone in Junk to Funk.” Rukmana isn’t just an accomplished artist, she is a scholar with a 4.3 weighted GPA, and letters of acceptance to Georgia

State Honors, UGA, and Georgia Tech, just to name a few. Junk 2 Funk kicks off at Savannah Arts Academy on Thursday, January 31 at 7 p.m. There is also a Friday show at 7 p.m., a matinee show on Saturday at 2:30 p.m., and the final awards show at 7 p.m. on February 2. While reserved seating for the show sold out within two hours, Gifford Lockley, principal of Savannah Arts Academy says, “we will be adding seats to the auditorium on a first come basis for each show. We will also be adding extremely limited balcony seating for each show. Details will be delivered through social media, and will not be available until Wednesday, January 30.” For more details on those tickets, please check the school’s Facebook page or call Savannah Arts Academy at 912-395-5000. In past years, the final awards show has been broadcast live for those who were not able to obtain one of the “golden tickets”, so check the Savannah Arts Academy Facebook page for that information too. CS

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‘Menopause The Musical’ lives on nearly two decades later

the stages are set up differently. So it can almost feel like a new show within the show that we already know, because we have to change things to adapt to the space we’re in. You have to adapt. Rosenthal: But even since we’ve done the boot camp, we’ve all worked with different people. When you’re working with different cast members, it changes the feel and the whole dynamic sometimes. So there’s just always that adjustment. So the four of us being together for the first time 2018]. They have what’s called a boot camp, since October is really nice. and we met in Montgomery, Alabama. All four of us in this production are the “newThis show has had a really amazing bies” in the Menopause The Musical family. run, and it was kind of groundbreaking We all really enjoy working together, but when it came out in that there really there’s four or five women in each of the wasn’t anything like it. Why do you roles. So there’s 20 or 25 of us who rotate think it’s done as well as it has? within the touring productions. The four of us love working together, so Rosenthal: There’s two things you can’t we said to our producer, “Can’t you keep us get away from – death and taxes. Everyone together? Can’t we all do a show together?” will die, and everyone has to pay taxes. And Not that we don’t love the other women, for a woman, everyone has to go through but you make that bond when you do a menopause. There’s not a choice. boot camp together. So when Mike Meece Souza: So there’s always an audience, called [our producer] about doing the show because people get older and they start in Savannah, he said he wanted to bring menopause. So we’re never without an in the actors because then we could just audience. re-mount it. She said, “I have the girls for Rosenthal: That’s why I think this show you!” We were thrilled when Mike took all will always be relevant, because women of us together, because we all just really will always be going through menopause. enjoy each other’s company. Is there a favorite song or moment in Does doing this show in a different the show that stands out? environment and a different city give it a sense of newness? Souza: I don’t know if I have a favorite, but I think disco is where it starts. There Souza: It does. Every time we go out and are disco songs [later in the show] but the do it, it’s usually in a different venue. What words are changed, and that’s when you makes it interesting is that some of the really start to hear the laughs. We’re talkhouses are bigger, some are smaller, and ing about night sweats and all kinds of

The stage is set for one more weekend of the popular show

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JEANIE Linders’ 2001 play Menopause The Musical is a hilarious and heartfelt look at what it’s like to go through menopause, as told by four women who sing dozens of songs about its many phases. More broadly, the show is a celebration of women through music and comedy, and it’s a show that has been staged around the world since its first performance in Orlando, Florida. Now, the Savannah Theatre – led by founder Michael Meece – is bringing the classic show to their stage. They’ve got three more days of performances on Feb. 1, 2, and 3, and have brought in a world-class cast of equity actors for the performance. Ahead of the show’s final weekend run, we spoke to cast members Debby Rosenthal and Melanie Souza about their shared history and what the show means to them. How did you both get involved in this show?

Rosenthal: Melanie and I both started 28 doing this show in early September [of

things that happen during menopause, and that’s the first one that dives into the symptoms. But we make it funny! When we were doing our first tour together, we did a lot of meet-and-greets afterwords. Women would come up to us and say, “Oh my god, I didn’t know that everyone was going through the same things as me. I don’t feel so alone now.” That’s what has been the nice thing. Rosenthal: Melanie sings one song – you’ve heard of “Puff The Magic Dragon”? Well, Melanie sings, “Puff, My God, I’m Dragging,” and the audience goes bananas. You recognize the tune, and as soon as the lyric changes, they lose it. People are literally bending over, laughing so hard. What do you hope people take away from this show? Rosenthal: In my grandmother’s day, you didn’t talk about [menopause]. It was a shameful thing. When there’s no awareness to it and people don’t talk about it. When Jeanie Linders wrote the show, she brought it to the forefront and said, “This is normal. It’s okay.” So what I’d like to see people take away from it is that they’re not alone and it’s a normal process of life. Souza: This show brings everyone together, and we can laugh about it too. [Menopause] is not going away, so you might as well laugh about it and have fun. CS

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The cast clockwise from top left: Maia Collins, David Berlin, Malinda Smith, Jeniqué Williams.

Father Flynn as well as the idea that they might be false. Indeed, the ambiguity of the script is the entire point. “We can’t give the audience the answer as to what is true and not true,” says Coleman. “If they can decide either way based on our production, then we’re not doing our job. This is definitely the kind of play where the audience continues to discuss it after they leave the theatre.” This production boasts a couple of

familiar Savannah Community Theatre faces in the lead roles, Malinda Smith as Sister Aloysius Beauvier and David Berlin as Father Brendan Flynn. Maia Strickland Collins is Sister James, and Jeniqué Williams is Mrs. Muller. CS

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THE STAGING of Doubt: A Parable by Savannah Community Theatre is certainly timely, given recent headlines. “News broke about that all that stuff that happened in Pennsylvania about a week and a half after we decided to do the show,” producer Tom Coleman says, referring to last year’s report that the predatory activities of over 300 priests had been covered up by the Catholic Church in that state. “It was eery.” However, the decision to produce Doubt – an ambiguous character study taking place in a Catholic school in 1960s New York City – came about for a bit more mundane reason. The play, written by John Patrick Shanley, was one that Coleman’s friend and fellow theatre maven Carl Rosengart had urged Coleman to do. So they agreed to team up together as director and producer to add it to Savannah Community Theatre’s season at Tybee Post Theater. Doubt won a Tony for Best Play on its Broadway debut in 2005, and garnered Shanley a Pulitzer Przie for Drama. Many know it from the 2008 film adaptation starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Viola Davis, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. All four earned Oscar nominations for the film. The plot is deceptively barebones: School principal Sister Aloysius suspects Father Flynn of improper relations with a male student, and takes action accordingly. However, Doubt is no process drama or true crime story. It’s a tight, four-character play that relies as much on what’s not said as what is said. “It’s the idea of the truth vs. what the press and the public say,” explains Coleman. “As far as the two main characters are concerned, it’s about believing what you believe, and the idea of thinking something’s the truth when it might actually just be your opinion of the truth.” The title of the play is a double meaning, referring to both the accusations against

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LOVERS OF African art and history will rejoice at the Savannah African Art Museum’s grand reopening. The museum reopens Feb. 1 at its new location, 201 E. 37th Street. The collection of over a thousand artifacts, all collected by Don Kole, spans 22 countries. The new location is an old antique market situated on the corner of 37th and Abercorn. Better yet, its onsite parking and handicap-accessible entryways make the museum a place for everyone to enjoy. The Savannah African Art Museum’s reopening coincides with the first day of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival, which celebrates 30 years of Black history, art and culture. Barbara Essig is the Education and PR Coordinator of the museum. Essig gave Connect a tour around the new facility and shared some facts about the museum and the importance of African history.

30 years. He’s getting most of his artifacts from one trader or vendor that goes back and forth to Africa. The way they developed this relationship is that people ibn the different villages needed to build schools, hospitals, and get medical supplies. When they’re finished using [the artifacts] and they’re old, they bury them. In the tradition of the culture, once they’ve been used, it’s one generation to the next. They start creating new artifacts. This is a place where art and culture comes together. It brings to our visitors an education about the people and cultures of Africa. Why is that important? Essig: I was introduced to Africa through [learning about] the slave trade. You learn that aspect of history and how we engage with Africa. Sure, that was a very important part, because of course it used indentured servants and slaves, but you didn’t really get a sense of what Africans did before they were slaves.

How long has this transition taken?

Right, because Africa has such a rich history.

Essig: We’ve been open since 2016, located on 34th Street, and we started receiving visitors in 2017 and 2018. Then immediately, we discovered [the museum] was so well-received that we couldn’t accommodate everything. 30 Mr. Kole has been collecting for over

Essig: That’s what this museum represents. It represents the spirituality and customs and artistry of the people who were the first people of all civilization. In their civilization and culture, they developed rituals that were religious, they had rites of passage, and they did things

to honor the earth. Everything they did, they realized that, if we have to hunt to maintain a living, let’s make sure we honor those animals. They kept parts of the animal—you’ll see lots of teeth. When Mr. Kole saw the art, he saw the importance of the culture and why these people made artifacts out of animal skins to celebrate their ancestors. The whole mission of this museum is to bring a conversation about the culture to educate people. This is more of a community institution that is here for education. How do you incorporate education into the museum? Essig: What I discovered in the state of Georgia is that every 7th grader has to study Africa and Asia. Half the semester, they do Africa. It’s part of the state standards. So what I did as an educator is I said, “We need to partner with the schools so we can bring every child who’s in the public school system in.” Can you imagine how powerful your learning is when you can come and see? That’s how our popularity

blew up—bussing kids in. Then we realized the kids in wheelchairs couldn’t get around in the old building. Mr. Kole really pays attention to things like that. We tried to expand and build on the old building, but the city would put stops on it—it’s a lot involved. So, we got this building, and we have the whole corner. What’s so nice is we have handicap access from the outside all the way in, and then we have elevators. Those are the things you learn through trial and error. Mr. Kole said we have to become a nonprofit, so we do all the requirements for those. And we realize now that we have the tour companies who bring groups in, we have to be able to accommodate them, so we have to train our docents—we can’t just say whatever we love about these pieces! We have to be trained and educated. CS The Savannah African Art Museum is located at 201 E. 37th St. Hours are Wed.-Sat. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individual admission is free, and group rates are available. For more information, contact the museum at 912-721-7745.

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I’ve been working with that theme a long time, basically since my undergrad. It’s so broad, so open to everyone. Everyone has a different definition of success and failure. I did one piece where I asked everyone their opinion on it. I guess, for me, after thinking about that theme, I think failure is a part of it. I’m not looking for success anymore. You always have expectations and realities, and I don’t really have that in my mind anymore. I don’t have to worry about that.

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Right now I’m working on my thesis project in fiber and I’ve been working in a factory in Pooler, so it’s a really sad job. It’s minimum wage. It’s really an experience to me. It’s still connected to success and failure somehow. I feel like most of the people working there hate it. They’re really sad, they don’t want to go to work. It’s 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. every single day of the week, even Sunday. It’s not easy work, it’s hardcore. It’s always a self-portrait or a personal experience somehow to what I’m doing. I finished an installation of another factory, and I’m planning my thesis still but it’s the same theme.

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What do you have planned for your thesis? I’m looking for an experience instead of a gallery show. Since I’m talking about a factory, I want to put it in a space like that. I’m still starting that search, but there’s not many galleries here and there aren’t many I like. I’m looking for more of an experience, a one-night event. CS

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Hernandez: I did my undergrad in studio art, but I focused on installation and video. I just finished my MA in painting at SCAD, so I switched over to fibers. I’m very interested in materials—that’s an overall thing. I had a car accident and I was just trying to find a metal piece to work with. Then I found one and I was molding it with my hands, trying to create a new piece. I’m always working with sculpture and objects. I’m interested in alternate materials. One of the themes I’ve been using [in my work] is success and failure. A car accident is related to that—it’s a failure.

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COOLING EFFECT — Each large-scale, square-format oil painting reveals a complex material and emotional journey, employing gravity, dripping, textured layering, brushwork, mark-making, and intention. Shea Slemmer has had a studio in Brooklyn and Savannah for the past year, all the while traveling frequently by car to rural art-world destination Marfa, Texas, her new studio-home beginning in 2019. Opening reception Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m.. Jan. 31-March 2. Laney Contemporary, 1810 Mills B. Lane Blvd.

EAST OF THE LAZARETTO ARTS AND CRAFTS SALE — The Tybee Tourist, with a lot of help from artist friends, are pleased to announce the East of the Lazaretto Arts & Crafts Fair. Join old friends and new, as they share their skills and talents with you at this new Arts & Crafts Sale. Sat., Feb. 2, 11 a.m. and Sun., Feb. 3, 11 a.m. Burton 4-H Center, 9 Lewis Avenue. HARRIET ZABUSKY-ZAND — Harriet Zabusky-Zand attributes her lifelong love of color and interests in drawing and painting to the early influence of her parents. Seeking new vehicles for personal expression, she learned to weave and moved to England and set up a studio. During her stay abroad she

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exhibited her work and executed commissions for tapestries and rugs. Feb. 1-28. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. ON::VIEW: JEMMA CASTIGLIONE — Jemma Castiglione creates tin-type portraits. Feb. 5-March 3. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St.

CONTINUING EXHIBITS AMERICAN ABOLITIONIST AND ANTISLAVERY ACTIVISTS: CONSCIENCE OF THE NATION — The exhibit consists of photographs and engravings of historic abolitionists and anti-slavery activists. The exhibit begins in the 18th century with some of the early colonial American anti-slavery activists. Curated by Eric Saul. Through Feb. 28. americanabolitionists.com. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. ABSTRACTS AND ANIMALS — Abstracts & Animals showcases the diverse talent of two local artists through a vibrant exhibit of art quilts. Donna Stankiewicz works with realistic subject matter using paints, dye, and fabric. Jody Beth Wigton uses color and pattern to create multi-pieced abstract and improvisational designs. Through Dec. 31. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street. CAPTURING THE SOUL: PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE W.W. LAW COLLECTION — The display features thirty portraits from the W. W. Law Photograph Collection which highlight the evolving nature of photography, portraiture as an art form, as well as material culture through time. The images date from the 1870s through the 1990s, and document the lives of individuals both prominent and anonymous. Through Jan. 31. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St.

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CONTEMPORARY SPOTLIGHT: ERIN JOHNSON — Telfair Museums presents a Contemporary Spotlight exhibition with artist Erin Johnson (American, b. 1985), who is creating new work that addresses questions and themes specific to our region and considers what it means to tell the history of a place. Through March 3. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. CROSSING HORIZONS — Cynthia Knott’s exhibit “Crossing Horizons” examines the existential essence of horizons crossed and the profound vastness of those yet traversed. Described as an “alchemist” whose paintings “border on the symphonic,” Knott is a two-time recipient of the prestigious PollackKrasner Foundation Grant, whose work has appeared in over 70 national and international exhibits, with recognition in publications such as Architectural Digest, The New York Times, and The New Yorker. Through March 16. 912-232-1511. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

ENTHUSIASM MAKES THE DIFFERENCE — Zara Bell’s work explores relationships: between figure and ground, thought and action, the narrative generated by the interaction of forms and bodies, and where the viewers’ associations meet the artist’s decisions. Through March 5. Starland Cafe, 11 East 41st St. INVOLUNTARY MAPS — Bridget Conn explores gesture, symbolism, intuitive markmaking, and written language through the medium of chemigrams. Created without a camera or negatives, chemigrams are made by exposing silver gelatin photo paper to light and traditional darkroom chemistry. Through March 14. In Vino Veritas, 102 E. Liberty St. IT’S SIMPLE: PRINTS BY MELISSA HOLDEN — All her work embraces a minimalist aesthetic of clean, bold shapes and lines, and high contrast. Through March 31. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. JULIANA LUPACCHINO — Juliana Lupacchino is a SCAD 2017 graduate with a degree in Fibers. She has always been passionate about color and how it could be explored through methods such as pattern, installation of fine art, and now, finger painting. Through Jan. 31. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. KATNISS — Part of a yearlong commission process, the museum’s largest to date, katniss is the result of a creative collaboration between Katherine Sandoz and Rachel Reese, Telfair’s Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, the museum’s dedicated exhibition staff, and Julio Garcia of Price Street Projects, who fabricated the work in Miami. Through June 2. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. KEITA TAKAHASHI: ZOOMING OUT — Telfair Museums hosts the first museum survey of the work of visionary videogame designer Keita Takahashi (Japanese, b. 1975). Museum admission Through July 14. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. MONET TO MATISSE: MASTERWORKS OF FRENCH IMPRESSIONISM FROM THE DIXON GALLERY AND GARDENS IMPRESSIONISM — Significant works of art by the most dynamic artists to work in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, including Claude Monet, Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Gauguin, and Henri Matisse. From plein air landscapes to scenes of modern life in Paris, the 30 paintings in the exhibition illustrate the radical innovations launched by artists we know today as Impressionists and Post-Impressionists. Free with Museum Admission Through Feb. 10. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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THERE’S SOMETHING about Savannah that keeps people coming back. Whether a multi-visit tourist, a student that comes back here to live after being away at college, or a soldier looking forward to their station at Hunter Army Airfield, the charm of Savannah seems to get a grip on folks from all walks of life. Luckily for Savannah, there’s a name among those come-backers that you may recognize, and he’s brought back with him his incredible and locally famous Italian cuisine—Roberto Leoci. If you’ve lived in Savannah for any length of time, the likelihood of you having eaten Chef Leoci’s food or seeing his sauces

and better. If you do it year after year, you get better and better. There are classic dishes I have been doing and they are more refined.” Although the new menu is similar, yet refined, the new name Leoci’s Mercato Italiano is not. As you probably guessed, the Italian translation of mercato is market, and the new restaurant features just that. In the dining room you will find an entire wall filled with Leoci’s handmade and unique items to take home. Strawberry rhubarb jam and peach jalapeño jam are just a few of the unique creations stacked for sale. Keeping with the theme of the neighborhood Italian market, Chef Leoci told me that the ingredients are sourced from the areas surrounding where we live, “Hunter Cattle, Vincent Baker Farms, Southern Swiss Dairy, and some stuff I go to the market and get.”

The dinner menu features almost any type of pasta you can imagine, yet every pasta dish is created with a bit of flare. You cannot go into Leoci’s Mercato Italiano and expect to simply see spaghetti and meatballs and lasagna. (But if that’s your thing, Leoci has you covered too.) Almost every single pasta available is created by hand. Leoci explained the process: “We have an extruder from Italy, and we extrude all of our pastas. The only pasta we do not do is the angel hair pasta. It is fun because you get to do any flavor you want.” To me, this is what makes Italian food legitimate—if they make their own pasta, and the pasta is good, the dishes are going to be much more authentic, and “authentic” is a great word to describe these pasta dishes. Keeping with tradition, the recipe for the Italian restaurant’s pasta uses semolina

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in the local Whole Foods on Victory Drive is pretty high. Upon closing up Leoci’s Trattoria in 2016, Leoci wanted to do a bit of traveling. After going from New York to the Carribean and everywhere in between, Chef Leoci decided to come back to Savannah and open up a new restaurant—Leoci’s Mercato Italiano. My very first question to Chef Leoci is— why come back? I should have been able to guess his response: Family is a huge part of Italian culture. As he held his son he smiled and said, “I came back to Savannah for my son Nico. It is my first child, and I was very excited and wanted to be part of his life.” Be not confused, Leoci’s may have a new name and a new location, but much of the same food you knew and loved at Leoci’s Trattoria is reflected in some way on the new menu at Leoci’s Mercato Italiano. Leoci told me that “the menu is very similar. Every Chef evolves and gets better

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flour unlike many versions which use all purpose flour. The final result is a pasta that is slightly chewier, which is ideal to stand up to a coating of hearty sauce. “It is more al dente than people expect because semolina is a harder grain,” Chef Leoci told me. If you cannot find something new on the menu or have already tried it all, I suggest going for a daily special. “My specials that I do are dishes that I work with my peers [to create] or [other] Chefs that I look up to. Some of the dishes are my take on what I learned from them.” There were two pastas on the specials menu when I stopped in for lunch. A salmon orecchiette paired with a cream sauce and spinach, and pasta tossed in a red sauce and jammed with green beans and Hunter Cattle sausage. I also asked Chef Leoci how he uses the beautiful giant red woodfire oven sitting in view from the dining room, his response was “there are only three pizzas on the menu because I use the woodfire oven for everything else.” The Brick Oven Olives and the beets in the Burrata Salad are just some of the items you will find on the menu that are charred in the woodfire oven. During my visit, I tried the Margherita Pizza, a traditional Italian pizza made

simply with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. The crust was chewy on the outside yet tender inside, with a heavy char from its bake in the woodfire oven. A huge amount of sweetness was lended to the dish from the tomatoes. As you bite into a slice the fresh torn basil cut through the richness of the cheese. The Quattro Formaggi is a white pizza that is served with creamy mozzarella, nutty parmesan, tangy Gorgonzola, and delicate ricotta cheese over the top. Finally, the last pizza on the menu is the Arugula e Prosciutto. Leoci’s version is created using a tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, arugula, and sweet and salty prosciutto di parma. Much like the rest of the menu, the dessert menu features traditional Italian desserts like cannoli and tiramisu but you can also find something like Leoci’s sinfully delicious chocolate layered cake. So, if you’re in the Southside area and wanting some traditional, authentic Italian food, don’t forget about Leoci’s new spot in Twelve Oaks Shopping Center. The address may be on Abercorn Street, but when you walk in the doors, be prepared to be transported by the love and aroma to a quaint Italian kitchen in Sicily. CS Leoci’s Mercato Italiano is at 5500 Abercorn St.

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MATT BRUNSON FOLLOWING the recent announcement of the nominations for the 91st Academy Awards, many favorites — or should that be favourites? — still find themselves in the mix while the good fortune of other stars is suddenly stillborn. Here, then, are the highlights, low points and other notes of interest associated with this year’s crop.

Highlights

• The 10 Nominations for The Favourite. Director Yorgos Lanthimos’ bawdy period romp earned my vote as the best picture of 2018, so it was gratifying to see it tied with Roma for the most overall nominations. Speaking of Roma, that was #3 on my 10 Best list, joined by fellow Best Picture contenders A Star Is Born (#6), Black Panther (#10), and BlacKkKlansman (Honorable Mentions list). As expected, the Academy continued the awards season category fraud by placing The Favourite’s Olivia Colman in Best Actress and co-leads Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone in Best Supporting Actress, but I suppose that was the only way all three could have been honored for their

excellent turns. • Black Panther for Best Picture. The absence of The Dark Knight from the 2008 Best Picture race was so blatant — and so controversial — that, moving forward, the Academy immediately opened up the number of nominees from the normal five to up to 10 to accommodate the likelihood of more popular favorites being nominated. Of course, that has led to dubious Best Picture nods for some less-than-stellar blockbusters (e.g. The Blind Side, this year’s Bohemian Rhapsody), but on the plus side, it has finally allowed a superhero movie to nab a Best Picture slot — an overdue Academy first. • The Best Animated Feature Lineup. Remember that internal rule change instigated last year, the one that allowed the feeble toon flick The Boss Baby to slip into the Best Animated Feature race? It was expected that this awful turn would continue this year with the desultory likes of The Grinch and Sherlock Gnomes up for Oscars, but happily, that’s not the case. I have yet to see the Japanese anime yarn Mirai (though it’s been thus far receiving positive reviews), but the other four nominees — Incredibles 2, Isle of Dogs, Ralph Breaks the Internet and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse — are all

worthy contenders and deserve their bids. • Sam Elliott for Best Supporting Actor in A Star Is Born. Perhaps my favorite performance in any film this past year came from Elliott, a never-beforenominated veteran who initially seemed like a lock for a nod until he was ignored by the Golden Globes and BAFTA. Thankfully, the Academy came through. When he learned of the news, Elliott amusingly stated, “It’s about fucking time” before turning more humble. He got it right with that first quip.

Low Points

• No Noms for Youthful Leads. The best leading performances I saw in 2018 both came courtesy of young’uns: 15-yearold Elsie Fisher in Eighth Grade and 21-year-old Lucas Hedges in Boy Erased (he was also excellent in Ben Is Back). Alas, both were overlooked for nominations. • No Noms for Critical Faves. You wouldn’t know it from the relative lack of publicity, but Ethan Hawke won a headspinning 28 critics’ awards for his leading role in Paul Schrader’s First Reformed — more impressively, he went 3-for-3 in nabbing them from the biggest of the groups (New York, Los Angeles, and National Society). But longtime Oscar prognosticators

knew his sort of performance rarely gets singled out by Oscar, and we were right, as he was denied a nomination. Other critical darlings who failed to make the cut: Hereditary’s Toni Collette, Support the Girls’ Regina Hall, Burning’s Steven Yeun, and Widows’ Elizabeth Debicki. • Bao for Best Animated Short Film. Pixar shorts routinely get nominated in this category regardless of quality, but Bao might be the worst the company has ever produced. Nevertheless, it garnered a nomination. • Three Identical Strangers MIA. There were so many stellar nonfiction features produced in 2018 that a few gems were bound to be left out. Worthy efforts like RBG and Free Solo made the cut, but, to the shock of most, the beloved Mr. Rogers doc Won’t You Be My Neighbor? was overlooked. For me, the most disappointing omission in the Best Documentary Feature category was Three Identical Strangers, the only doc this year to land on my 10 Best list.

Other Points of Interest

• Every single critics’ group worth its salt — a whopping 30 in total — gave the 2017 Best Supporting Actor award to Willem Dafoe for his remarkable and low-key

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Wars Story. • Despite writing the scripts for three of Martin Scorsese’s best films — Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and The Last Temptation of Christ — Paul Schrader has never been nominated for an Academy Award … until now. With First Reformed, the writerdirector is in the running for Best Original Screenplay. • Actress Meryl Streep and composer John Williams are Academy favorites, seemingly earning a nomination every time they leave the house. But for 2018, they were both ignored. Streep appeared in small roles in two sequels, Mary Poppins Returns and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, but was rightly bypassed for both. As for Williams, he actually didn’t compose an original score or song in 2018. I mean, you would think that would guarantee he wouldn’t be in the running, but after rewarding him with 51 nominations, I’m surprised the Academy didn’t find a way around that.

OSCAR’S 8 BEST

Nominated for Best Picture. 1. The Favourite (10 nominations) 2. Roma (10) 3. A Star Is Born (8) 4. Vice (8) 5. Black Panther (7) 6. BlacKkKlansman (6) 7. Bohemian Rhapsody (5) 8. Green Book (5)

CRITICS’ 10 BEST

Based on a national sampling of 810 critics, these were the films that appeared the most frequently on 10 Best lists. 1. Roma 2. First Reformed 3. The Favourite 4. If Beale Street Could Talk

5. Eighth Grade 6. Black Panther 7. BlacKkKlansman 8. Burning 9. A Star Is Born 10. Hereditary (Source: www.criticstop10.com)

BRUNSON’S 10 BEST

My picks for the year’s best movies. 1. The Favourite 2. Eighth Grade 3. Roma 4. The Hate U Give 5. Three Identical Strangers 6. A Star Is Born 7. Widows 8. First Reformed 9. Lean on Pete 10. Black Panther

MOVIEGOERS’ 10 BEST

The year’s biggest moneymakers. 1. Black Panther 2. Avengers: Infinity War 3. Incredibles 2 4. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom 5. Deadpool 2 6. Aquaman 7. The Grinch 8. Mission: Impossible — Fallout 9. Ant-Man and the Wasp 10. Solo: A Star Wars Story (Source: www.boxofficemojo.com)

...AND THE WORST

Based on cumulative scores at Rotten Tomatoes, 10 Worst lists, and other factors, these were the year’s biggest turkeys: 1. Gotti 2. Death of a Nation 3. Slender Man 4. Holmes & Watson 5. The 15:17 to Paris

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/// Among the eight Academy Award nominations recently earned by Vice is one for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, honoring the team that helped turn Christian Bale into Dick Cheney. Perhaps not as many prosthetics were needed to turn stout John C. Reilly into stout Oliver Hardy — or skinny Steve Coogan into skinny Stan Laurel, for that matter — but the handiwork on display in Stan & Ollie is remarkable and should have earned an Oscar nod as well. Ultimately, though, it’s not the makeup that propels Stan & Ollie but rather the men who have been tasked with bringing the comedy legends to life. Coogan and Reilly are nothing short of sensational as the beloved stars who inspired and influenced subsequent generations of comedians. The bulk of Stan & Ollie is set in 1953, long after the team’s standing as one of cinema’s most popular attractions has ended. Now coping with failing health and falling finances, the two agree to partake in a stage tour across the United Kingdom, hoping in the process to secure the backing to make a motion picture spoof centered around Robin Hood (Rob ‘Em Good is the proposed title). Perhaps only viewers of a certain age — or at least viewers with an interest in classic cinema — will fully be able to appreciate Stan & Ollie, a gentle valentine that embodies an enormous amount of love and respect for its title characters. This isn’t a warts-and-all biography — while there does exist some tension between Stan and Oliver (due to career choices made by each individual in earlier decades), the focus is on their mutually beneficial relationship and how it sustained them even during the lean times. And Coogan and Reilly so expertly recreate many of the team’s signature moves — Stan’s hair-twirling, Ollie’s “Well, here’s another nice mess you’ve gotten me into” catchphrase, their bowler-hat routine — that fans who long ago relegated them to the sidelines for more recent and

raunchier comedians might suddenly feel a pronounced sense of yearning. Luckily, DVD listings on eBay and Amazon provide plenty of opportunities to scratch that nostalgic itch.

GLASS

/1 Forget about trying to ascertain whether Glass is a theatrical experience that should be viewed as either half-full or half-empty. Instead, the latest headache-inducer from writer-director M. Night Shyamalan is such a parched project that viewers will leave the auditorium with the irritable sensation that there’s sand trapped in their shorts … or possibly in their heads. It’s the third part of the trilogy that began with 2000’s Unbreakable, the auteur’s first film following The Sixth Sense and an interesting achievement that functioned as a comic-book movie but also operated well outside the genre’s established parameters. Both thematically and stylistically, Unbreakable and Split were about as compatible as oil and vinegar, or drinking and driving, or Pelosi and Trump — nevertheless, enough people bit hard enough that we now have Glass, which brings together the characters from the previous two films in a rank gumbo that grows progressively worse as it ambles along. Split star James McAvoy returns as Kevin Wendell Crumb, the psychopath in possession of 24 distinct personalities (never mind that Split botched mental illness so badly that scores of experts objected; that’s another story); Unbreakable star and Split cameo player Bruce Willis is back as the heroic — make that superheroic — David Dunn; and Unbreakable co-star Samuel L. Jackson reenters the scene as the villainous — make that supervillainous — Mr. Glass. All three find themselves confined to a mental institution wherein Dr. Ellie Staple (Sarah Paulson) tries to analyze them while Kevin teases the staffers, Glass plots his next master plan, and David pouts a lot. While I’m sure to see worse movies

than Glass over the rest of 2019, there’s no guarantee I’ll see any as pretentious and self-important as this one. The majority of the picture is merely average and thus innocuous, marked by the sort of obvious developments, stagnant set-pieces and unremarkable dialogue we’ve come to expect from most M. Night endeavors. There’s also the curious sight of the filmmaker simultaneously trying to suck up to comic-book aficionados even as he’s trying to conceal his disdain for their kind; at any rate, his grasp of such matters suggests that he hasn’t even held an actual comic book in his hand in 19 years (i.e. since Unbreakable), let alone taken the time to flip through one. Of course, it wouldn’t be an M. Night Shyamalan Special Event if there weren’t some sort of twist ending, but the one here is especially ludicrous. Anyone who remembers the sequence in Signs when Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix spot an alien on TV can rest assured the big reveal here operates in similarly stupid fashion. The only positive attribute of Split resided in the performance by McAvoy, whose dark turn at least felt of a piece with the picture’s overarching grimness. Stripped of the darkness of that magnitude, McAvoy’s emoting this time feels more hammy, more akin to watching Eddie Murphy don the disguises in such low-rent efforts as Norbit and Nutty Professor II: The Klumps. Willis, on the other hand, plays it close to the vest – so close that you wish the movie would end just so the actor can return to his nap.

IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK

OOO If Beale Street Could Talk is the best of the batch, and the only one of the trio likely to snag any Academy Award nominations. Writer-director Barry Jenkins, whose 2016 effort Moonlight nabbed the Oscar for Best Picture, matches his previous atbat with this exquisite adaptation of James Baldwin’s 1974 novel. KiKi Layne delivers a lovely performance as Tish, a Harlem resident who’s pregnant with the child of her fiancé Fonny (Stephan James). Thanks to the machinations of a racist cop (Ed Skrein), Fonny is falsely accused of rape, and Tish and her family do everything in their power to prove his innocence. Reuniting much of the key behind-thescenes personnel from Moonlight (including cinematographer James Laxton and composer Nicholas Britell), Jenkins has fashioned a film that rarely raises its voice, even as the rage regarding a grotesque miscarriage of justice informs its every move. All performances are exemplary, with particularly notable turns from Michael Beach (currently playing Manta’s pop in Aquaman) as Fonny’s father and Atlanta’s Brian Tyree Henry as Fonny’s friend. 37

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fun! Special discount if you decide to do the salsa and bachata series together! RSVP via facebook or email. $40 for 4 classes, $70 for both bachata and salsa series ongoing. stephaniehmetzger@gmail.com. facebook. com/events/239285403377870/. BASIC SELF DEFENSE Essential self-defense for adults. $30/ month Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6 p.m. fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah.com. Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street. 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. BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CLASSES Monday/Wednesday- Competition 5:30pm and Fundamentals at 7:00pm Tuesday/ Thursday- Fundamentals at Noon and Fundamentals at 5:30pm Friday- Private Lessons by appointment Saturday- Open Mat at 10:30am ongoing. Serg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 401 Mall Blvd. BRIDGE LESSONS Learn to play bridge. BB2 Competitive Bidding: Monday, September 24@7:00PM. BB4: Play of the Hand/ Declarer/Play: Saturday, September 15@10:00AM. Intermediate/Advanced Workshops: Friday, September 14@10:00AM ongoing. 912-228-4838. bridgewebs.com/ savannahclubs. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave. COUNTRY TWO STEP GROUP CLASS Join us every week to learn how to dance to the classics and modern day songs of country music. All levels welcome- beginners to advanced. Each week will progress from the previous. First week is the top of the month and runs for 4 weeks. Sign up today! $40 for 4 weeks Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 612-4706683. 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. You’re Invited To A Free Masterclass: 5 Steps to Turning Your Talents and Expertise Into A Successful Online Coaching Business (even if you have no idea how to get started!) See website for more info at www.laurenl.com/creativity_ coaching/ or contact Creativity@LaurenL. com ongoing. Online, ---. DRIVER’S EDUCATION AT SAVANNAH TECHNICAL COLLEGE MAIN CAMPUS Learning to drive is a major milestone in life. It’s important for young or inexperienced drivers to learn safe driving techniques. The program offered by Savannah Technical College meets Joshua’s Law options that include 30-hours of classroom instruction and 6 additional hours of drive time with an instructor. Most insurance companies also give a reduction (approx. 10%) on insurance premiums upon successful completion. Participants must attend all class dates for the full class periods. $350

Sat., Feb. 2, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 912-4433012. continuinged@savannahtech.edu. savannahtech.edu/pce-driversed. Savannah Technical College, Crossroads Campus Auditorium, 190 Crossroads Parkway. 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. Sign in time begins 6:00-6:20 p.m. Panel starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. and ends at approximately 8:00 P.M. Fee is $40.00 money orders or certified bank checks only payable to DUI Prevention Group. Meets monthly, check the website. $40/session (912) 691-4905. info@duipreventiongroup. org. EXCEL BASICS This course offers a fundamental understanding of Microsoft Excel 2016, including basic Excel environment, navigating the worksheet and ribbon, creating and formatting worksheets, entering and editing data, using functions and formulas, controlling the print output, and using basic tables. We will create: an address list a timesheet a checkbook register a simple payroll sheet a budget a sales sheet with charts At the conclusion of the class, you will be able to use templates, formulas, functions, charts, graphics, and styles. Handouts will be provided. The instructor will be using materials from GCFGlobal.Org Early Bird by Jan 18-$115 Then $120 Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. 912478-2560. adaniels@georgiasouthern. edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ ce/programs/excel-courses/. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. GETTING STARTED IN CREATIVE WRITING Are you ready to move beyond writing for your own satisfaction in writing to share with others and perhaps be published? This class is designed to help you take that step. Maybe you are working on a memoir, telling the story that only you can tell. Perhaps you have the seed of an idea for a short story. Family history? Personal essays? The instructor will produce individual critiques of manuscripts, and class members will present their work to the class as well. Participants can bring a duplicate copy of a current writing project if they have one. Early Bird by Jan 18-$140 Then $150 Mon., Feb. 4, 6-8 p.m. 912478-2560. adaniels@georgiasouthern. edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ ce/programs/creativewriting/. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. HIGH VIBE / LOW COST YOGA Join Melissa DeLynn for all-levels, beginner friendly Yoga classes. These classes are well-balanced, nourishing, and challenging with an emphasis on philosophy and spirituality. Expect to learn, heal, meditate and connect. $15 Wednesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. 706-614-4715. mdelynn@gmail.com. WELMONT, 1930 Montgomery Street. HISTORICAL WRITERS GUILD OF RICHMOND HILL MONTHLY WORKSHOP In addition to the regular meetings offered on the second and fourth Monday of each

month as a writing feedback group, the Historical Writers Guild of Richmond Hill will begin offering its members a writing skills workshop on the first Monday of each month. This monthly workshop will address topics such as: show versus tell, conflict, how to build your story, fiction strategy and structure, characterization, and other topics as chosen by the group. The mission of the Historical Writers Guild (HWG) of Richmond Hill is to improve members’ writing skills and to help each writer become published. Richmond Hill History Museum 11460 Ford Avenue Richmond Hill, GA 31324 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. first Monday of every month. richmondhillhistoricalsociety.com/historicalwriters-guild.html. Richmond Hill Museum, 11460 Ford Ave. JEWELER’S GUIDED OPEN STUDIO 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. 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. dreamcat studio, Hover Creek RD. 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. 912354-1500. portmansmusic.com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY EDUC PROG Help caregivers understand and support loved ones with serious mental illness. every week from 2/5/2019 through 4/16/2019 Free Tue., Feb. 5, 6-8 p.m. 912-401-2689. namisavannah.org. Isle of Hope Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Rd. NEEDLE FELTING A 3-D CREATION WITH SUE GLEINER Learn what felt is and the characteristics of wool which makes it felt. Using wool of various colors, felting needles and foam blocks you will make a small 3 dimensional figure or shape of your choice. Materials are supplied. $20 for members and $30 for non-members Sat., Feb. 2, 1-4 p.m. fiberguildofthesavannahs2@gmail.com. fiberguildsav.com/. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. POWER SELF DEFENSE Join us for fun and fitness in the heart of downtown Savannah. Fit912Savannah offers fun, safe, friendly classes in yoga,

self defense, dance, and fitness, with more classes coming soon! Have a question, want to register? Contact us at nfo@ fit912savannah.com! Located in the lower level of the United Way Building, 428 Bull Street, Savannah, GA (Enter via the red doors on East Wayne Street) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7 p.m. fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah. com. Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street. QIGONG CLASSES Qi Gong energy cultivation. What used to be an ancient Chinese secret is now known as one of the best healing modalities available. Come learn these amazing exercises from a twenty year practitioner. Relax, energize, destress, revitalize, balance and strengthen. Tuesday and Thursday at 1:30 p.m. classes only $8. www.savannahyogabarre.com 912-200-4809 ongoing. savannahyogabarre. com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive. 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. SAT MATH PREP This course focuses on thinking strategies and skill development needed for maximizing scores on the math portion of the SAT. We will review the use of various formulas essential to solving problems and discuss effective strategies for increasing the likelihood of answering problems correctly. The Official SAT Study Guide, 2018, Edition, by College Board is required for this class, ISBN #978 145 7309 281. This book has a BLUE cover. The SAT test is on Saturday, March 9, not at the Armstrong Campus, but throughout Savannah Early Bird by Jan 10-$170 Then $180 Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. 912-478-2560. adaniels@georgiasouthern.edu. academics. georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/sat/. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. SAT PREP FOR READING, WRITING, AND VOCAB This 6-week series focuses on strategies used in active reading that pertains specifically to the SAT, and addresses writing strategies used on possible topics during the writing portion. The writing process will be emphasized and students will practice timed writing sessions to prepare for the reading and writing portions of the SAT. By improving these skills, students will be able to approach the SAT with confidence and the necessary tools for optimal results. Early Bird by Jan 10 - $170 Regular Registration-$180 Tue., Feb. 5, 6-8 p.m. 912-478-2560. adaniels@georgiasouthern.edu. academics. georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/sat/. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. SURFING AND UKULELE LESSONS Surfing & Ukulele Lessons and surf camps. Tybee Surf Lessons, Tybee Island/ Savannah. Email or call Turner for more info 808-385-5364. TybeeSurfLessons.com.

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ongoing. Tybee Island, Tybee Island. TAI CHI The tai chi classes are open to the first 25 participants 60 years of age or older. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 912-877-0056. Senior Citizens, Inc. Liberty County Neighborhood Center, 800 Tupelo Trail. 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 awardwinning 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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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. For more info visit https://www.abeniculturalarts.com or call 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@ gmail.com. abeniculturalarts.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. 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 Our mission is to further the art of beading and bead education within our membership and our communities. Visit website for more info regarding the next Bead-In Class or the next CBS Meeting! ongoing. coastalbeadsociety. com/coastalbeadsociety-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, and other fiber arts. Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center (in the 2nd floor studio), first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am - 1pm. Visit website for more updates! ongoing. fiberguildsav.com. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. 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 40 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. ONE MILLION CUPS Opportunity to polish your pitching skills while networking and making valuable connections. Pitch your idea/business in front of fellow entrepreneurs and get real-time constructive feedback. 2222 Bull Street, weekly Wednesday 9-10am, no charge, free coffee. www.1millioncups.com/ savannah Wednesdays. bullstreetlabs.com. Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St. 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/proofreaders-whiskey-clubtickets-42943991635. proofsavannah.com. Edgar’s Proof and Provision, 15 E. Liberty St. 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 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. 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 MondaysSaturdays. scad.edu/admission/visit-scad/ daily-tours. scad.edu/. Savannah College of Art and Design, PO Box 2072. STITCH AND BITCH Slow down and nurture your creative spirit in a constructive, casual atmosphere. Bring a project or enjoy one of our kits curated to focus on the dedicated process of craft: embroidery, knitting, needlework, or any of the fiber arts. All ages are welcome! Cheeseboard + wine deals to be had. Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

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CHORAL EVENSONG WITH DAVID BADASZEWSKI, ORGAN This traditional evening service features our guest organist and the Choir of St. John’s in our historic church setting. Works by Oxley, Howells, and Hovland. Evensong is a musical offering of praise and meditation only; no sermon is given. Reception follows at the historic Green-Meldrim House. Free Sun., Feb. 3, 5 p.m. 912-232-1251. sbranyon@stjohnssav.org. m.facebook. com/events/410829506327207. stjohnssav. org/. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1 West Macon Street. CONCERT: PIANO TRIO Violinist Effie Mydell, cellist William Page and pianist Sharon Mays perform 9 miniatures by Frank Bridge and Broadway selections. Admission by donation. Wed., Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. FIRST FRIDAY FOR FOLK MUSIC Monthly folk music showcase hosted by the Savannah Folk Music Society in a friendly, alcohol-free environment. $5 donation February’s performer is the Savannah Ceili Band.. first Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. 912-401-1900. patmooneylcsw@bellsouth. net. savannahfolk.org. fpc.presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave.

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2019 CRITZ TYBEE RUN FEST The Critz Tybee Run Fest is an annual weekend event, combining five different races from 1 mile to 13.1 miles, totaling up to the 26.2 mile marathon distance. In addition to a world-class race atmosphere, the race weekend provides entertainment for families and friends traveling with participants. Proceeds from the event benefit local organizations that foster education and healthy lifestyles. Fri., Feb. 1, 6 p.m. and Sat., Feb. 2, 7 a.m. runfest@ critz.com. CritzTybeeRun.com. Tybee Island, Tybee Island. CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY The Ex Libris Bookstore is featuring a day of interactive demonstrations by over 30+ fine art manufacturers and artists. The demos are all free and open to the general public. Also included are free product samples, raffle prizes, and much more. Free Fri., Feb. 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 912-525-7550. 0691mgr@follett.com. facebook.com/ events/2012801212138752. exlibris.bkstr. com. The annual Customer Appreciation Day is an event from 11AM-4PM where many art supply vendors come and show off what they offer. They will feature new products as well as some older ones with new techniques. Stop by and get tons of free samples as well as participate in a raffle to win some awesome prizes donated by the generous vendors. Fri., Feb. 1, 11 a.m. exlibris.bkstr.com. Ex Libris, 228 Martin Luther King Jr. 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/Drinksafter-work/ 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 OF THE LAZARETTO ARTS & CRAFTS SALE East of the Lazaretto makes the most of a unique Tybee Island venue for the viewing and selling of local artwork. Join local artists as they share their products and the unique and original stories behind them at this new venue, sponsored by The Tybee Tourist. FREE PARKING, climate control and handicapped access make this venue easy for customers to access. The variety of artists and artwork make this venue a “don’t miss” for everyone in the family. Activities for kids, live music throughout the weekend, and the serene view of scenic and historic Horsepen Creek await you. Free Entry Sat., Feb. 2, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 912-289-7038. thetybeetourist@ gmail.com. thetybeetourist.com/east-of-thelazaretto-arts-crafts-s. Burton 4-H Center, 9 Lewis Avenue. 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. 912-441-6559. ddewitt30@yahoo.com. Savannahexchange. org. Exchange Club of Savannah, 4801 Meding Street. FEBRUARY BIRTHPLACE GENERAL TOURS $15.00 Sat., Feb. 2, noon. juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org/. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 East Oglethorpe Ave. FEBRUARY GIRL SCOUT TROOP EXPERIENCE $13.00 Sat., Feb. 2, 8:45 a.m. juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org/. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 East Oglethorpe Ave. FIRST FRIDAY FIREWORKS Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of a new month with First Friday Fireworks, presented by Wet Willie’s. Free first Friday of every month, 9:30 p.m. info@riverstreetsavannah.com. riverstreetsavannah.com/event/first-fridayfireworks. Rousakis Plaza, River St. FIRST TUESDAY TOUR OF CITY HALL The First Tuesday Tour series gives an overview of the history, architecture, and art of historic City Hall. Participants will also hear stories about some of the City’s more fascinating characters and learn about their City government. The tour is free, but space is limited and registration is required, at savannahga.gov/FirstTuesdayTours. first Tuesday of every month, noon. 912651-6411. lspracher@savannahga.gov. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street. GEORGIA DAY PARADE

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As part of the annual commemoration of the founding of the Georgia colony of February 12, 1733 by James Edward Oglethorpe, a tradition dating back to the earliest years of the colony’s founding, join the Georgia Historical Society as students, musicians, local dignitaries, and costumed historical figures march through Savannah’s historic squares during this beloved annual event. Fri., Feb. 1, 10:45 a.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY EAGLE PREVIEW Learn more about what it’s like to #BeMore at Georgia Southern. Prospective and admitted students are invited to join the Office of Admissions for our spring open house event. As our most comprehensive event, Eagle Preview gives students the opportunity to talk one-on-one with representatives from all of our academic colleges and student services departments and the Office of Admissions. Numerous break out sessions are offered on a wide variety of topics including Admissions, Housing, Financial Aid, Leadership and Community Engagement, and more! Tours of our residence halls, fitness center, and campus are also offered as part of the event. Free (must register) Sat., Feb. 2, 8 a.m.-noon. 912-478-5851. visit@ georgiasouthern.edu. georgiasouthernu. askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetail s?gid=623577706f6fcef8eb44799c1df0d 64b0f19b3. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro.

HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS WITH SAVANNAH TOURS AND TALES True tales of the Irish Americans, African Americans, and Native Americans of Savannah’s past. Join KT O’Brien, a native Savannahian, for a leisurely stroll through the serene squares of Savannah. Frequent stops for seats and refreshments available. Reservations required for tours daily at 10:30am and 8:00pm 2hours $30. Private tours upon request. ongoing. savannahtoursandtales@gmail.com. JANUARY BIRTHPLACE GENERAL TOURS $15.00 Thu., Jan. 31, noon. juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org/. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 East Oglethorpe Ave. JUNK 2 FUNK FASHION SHOW: FLOURISH Savannah Arts Academy’s eleventh annual fashion show is a favorite. $25 general, $20 student Thu., Jan. 31, 7 p.m., Fri., Feb. 1, 7 p.m. and Sat., Feb. 2, 7 p.m. tickets.savannahboxoffice. com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2187. Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. LECTURE: MONET TO MATISSE LAST LOOK Join us as SCAD’s Dr. Rihab Bagnole presents her lecture, The Impact of Modernity on Impressionist Art, at the Jepson Center. Members free / Non members $8. Pre-registration required. Thu.,

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1 Video game series where you follow the moves of onscreen characters 10 Food service giant based in Houston 15 Very soon 16 Knightley of “Atonement” 17 La Paz currency 18 Archipelago feature 19 Took the offer 20 Mystical foresight 21 Employer of Africa correspondent Ofeibia Quist-Arcton 23 Idris of “The Wire” 25 Play ___ (cause mischief) 27 Sooner than soon 28 Distributed cards 30 Ballet practice 32 Two before Thu. 33 Journal opening 35 Abbr. before a founding date 36 Musical genre for 1990s punk band Bikini Kill 38 “’Scuse me” 41 Western movie hangout 44 “Chandelier” singer 45 Muscle-to-bone connector

46 Makes the scene 48 Leave behind 50 Stereotypical librarian admonition 52 Shiraz, for one 53 “Tell me ...” 55 Velvet finish? 57 Aptly titled ‘80s film about BMX racing 58 RR station posting 59 It’s on a continuum 62 Fulcrum for an oar 63 Character whose headwear had a tag reading “10/6” 64 Ravi Shankar’s instrument 65 Completely broke

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1 Shied away, slangily 2 Still squeaking 3 Meme nickname of Turkish meat-seasoning chef Nusret Gokce 4 “Enough already!” 5 Peace proponent 6 They shun most technology 7 Three-part flavor 8 Tapper’s home 9 English prep school 10 Steers clear of 11 Simple question type 12 Early movies 13 Soldier’s hairstyle

14 Cereal grain item 22 In ___ (“on paper”) 24 Smartphone setting 26 Long-eared dogs 29 Quindec- divided by five 31 Some stone finds at archaeological digs 34 Peanut butter-based Girl Scout Cookie 35 Macaroni shape 37 2020 political event in Charlotte, for short 38 John Stockton has the most in NBA history 39 Sony competitor 40 Eavesdropping range 42 “True, no?” 43 Titles differently 45 “Watchmen” director Zack 47 “Why is this night different ...?” feasts 49 Cub Scout pack leader 51 Anne of “Donnie Brasco” 54 Sch. at West Point 56 “Swell!” 60 “N’est-ce ___?” 61 Inits. for supplementary costs at a car dealership

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Jan. 31, 6-7 p.m. 912-790-8800. info@telfair. org. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. NIGHTLY SPIRITS GHOST TOUR Explore haunted bars, haunted buildings, and Savannah’s oldest area, all while having time to enjoy some tasty beverages along the way. Step back in time to the 1700’s to explore the parts of Savannah that most only dare to talk about. You’ll hear tales about the dead that haven’t quite moved on, visit some of the most haunted places in the city and get to know the spirits that haunt the locals…and the places that the locals haunt. $20 Fridays, Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. nightlyspirits.com/savannah-ghosttours/. savannahtaphouse.com. Savannah Taphouse, 125 E. Broughton St. THE ORIGINAL MIDNIGHT TOUR One of the spookiest tours in town. Learn about the untold stories of some of the 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. 1-866-666-3323. 6thsenseworld.com. 6th Sense Savannah Tours, 404 Abercorn Street. POTABLE GOLD: SAVANNAH’S MADEIRA TRADITION Experience the historic atmosphere of the Davenport House while learning about and tasting 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 guests will see the historic house at dusk including spaces usually off-limits to museum guests. The performance requires that guests be able to walk up and down stairs and maneuver in the candlelit rooms. $20, must be 21 years of age Fridays, Saturdays, 5:30 p.m. info@davenporthousemuseum.org. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. 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. 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. SOUTHERN STINGRAY BOWL $8.00-$15.00 Sat., Feb. 2, 7 a.m. Savannah State University-Student Union Ballroom, 3219 College Street. ST. VINCENT’S ACADEMY FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON St. Vincent’s Academy’s Annual Cocktails & Couture Fashion Show & Luncheon 42 will benefit scholarship at SVA. They will

showcase a design stroll and pop up shop by Kathi Rich and don’t miss the silent auction. Visit www.svaga.net/fashion to order tickets today. Sun., Feb. 3, 12:30 p.m. svaga.net/. St. Vincent’s Academy, 207 East Liberty St. ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH SUPER BOWL SUNDAY ALL YOU CAN EAT OYSTER ROAST $30.00 Sun., Feb. 3, 1 p.m. Tybee Ilsland Memorial Park, 402 Jones Avenue. TWO HOUR WALKING GHOST TOUR Chilling stories & eerie properties that paved the road to this fascinating title. Pre-colonial ghost history, all the way up to the 21st century. The most complete picture of all of the human psychical and paranormal events that put Savannah on the map as the ghostly city of greatness. Presented by America’s Most Haunted City Tour. ongoing, 9 p.m. 6thsenseworld.com/. WATCH THE PUPPY BOWL WITH PEACOCK SUBARU Peacock Subaru and Palmetto Animal League will be featured in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl XV on Super Bowl Sunday. In celebration of the event, Peacock Subaru will hold a Puppy Bowl Watch Party before the Super Bowl, complete with tailgating refreshments and music. Free Sun., Feb. 3, 2:30-5 p.m. Peacock Subaru Hilton Head, 111 Drivers Way, Suite A.

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FIRST FRIDAY IN STARLAND A monthly art walk featuring galleries, restaurants, boutiques and more. Free first Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. A monthly art walk featuring galleries, restaurants, boutiques and more. Free first Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Starland District, 40th and Bull. SAVANNAH BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL “Celebrating 30 Years of Black History, Culture and Art” is the central theme of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival scheduled for February 1-22, 2019. Cultural education and exposure to the performing and visual arts are offered for all ages and interests throughout the celebration. Special programs and activities during this festival will serve as tribute to the late Westley W. Law, the founder and former organizer of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival. Updates and details are available at www.savannahblackheritagefestival. org, or call 912-358-4309. Feb. 1-22. savannahblackheritagefestival.com. SAVANNAH BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL: 77TH NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY OBSERVANCE Two days of activities commemorating President Abraham Lincoln’s signing a resolution for the 13th Constitutional Amendment to outlaw Slavery. Observance initiated by Richard R. Wright, former slave and 1st President of Savannah State University. WHCJ-FM 90.3 will broadcast students reading radio speeches delivered by President Wright as part of the 30th annual National African American Read-In Day. Fri., Feb. 1 and Sat., Feb. 2. savannahblackheritagefestival.com. SAVANNAH BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL: CELEBRATING SAVANNAH’S LAW, PT. 1

Activities honoring Westley W. Law, Civil Rights Leader, Historian, Preservationist, Aesthete and Black Heritage Festival organizer. Sat., Feb. 2, 11 a.m. savannahblackheritagefestival.com. Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, 460 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. SAVANNAH BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL: COMMUNITY DANCE WORKSHOP AND MASTER CLASS Community Dance Workshop and Master Class by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble. Register at 912358-4309. Tue., Feb. 5, 5:30 p.m. savannahblackheritagefestival.com. savannahcivic.com. The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. SAVANNAH BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL: PUBLIC CONVERSATION WITH CLEO PARKER ROBINSON Cleo Parker Robinson, artistic director of the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, will speak as a precursor to her Feb. 6 premiere dance performance. Tue., Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m. savannahblackheritagefestival.com. First Congregational Church, 421 Habersham St. SAVANNAH BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL: SONGS OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE A recital featuring the Savannah State University Concert Choral, alumni, faculty, and friends of SSU. Sun., Feb. 3, 3 p.m. savannahblackheritagefestival.com. Butler Presbyterian Church, 603 W. Victory Dr. SAVANNAH BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL: W.W. LAW LECTURE Lecture featuring Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association; CEO of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network; and Leader of the Wilmington 10. Mon., Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m. savannahblackheritagefestival.com. St. Philip AME Church, 613 MLK Jr. Blvd.

FITNESS

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. 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. 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 NonMembers, or $80/8-class punch card Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-6040958, 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 semiprivate class so space is limited! $10.00 Wednesdays, Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@gmail. com. 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. 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. 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. GET EXCITED AND MOVE This program is designed to combat the effects of Parkinson disease for

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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. Visit the website for more info. MondaysWednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 6-7 p.m. and Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 912-663-5833. getexcitedandmove.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. 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. ISRAELI KRAV MAGA SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES A system of self-defense techniques based on several martial arts. The official fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Custom Fit offers individual and small group training and intensive workshops. Visit website for more info. ongoing. 912-4414891. customfitcenter.com. 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. PINTS + POSES BREWERY YOGA This light hearted 60 minute class taught by Melissa DeLynn will be every first Saturday of the month. $15 for a 60 minute session first Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon. 912-667-0033. natalie@ southboundbrewingco.com. facebook. com/SBpintsposes/. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop 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 PRINCIPLES This class is intended for students who are new to yoga as well as those hoping to learn more about finding their best alignment in each of the poses. Each class will provide a complete yoga session, with additional emphasis on the “poses of the week.” Although the class is intended to provide a progressive learning experience over eight CONTINUES ON P. 44

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weeks, new students may join at any time. $19 Drop In ($16 Student/Senior/Military) Sat., Feb. 2, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 912-3492756. info@savannahpoweryoga.com. savannahpoweryoga.com/apps/mindbody/ classes/210. savannahpoweryoga.com. Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Road Unit J-3. 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. 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. 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. STUDIO DANCE PARTY Free lesson at 7:30 p.m. Social dancing, light refreshments, and fun. All ballroom dances, Argentine Tango, Hustle, West Coast

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: You’ll be invited to make a pivotal transition in the history of your relationship with your most important life goals. It should be both fun and daunting! MARCH: Don’t waste time and energy trying to coax others to haul away the junk and the clutter. Do it yourself. APRIL: The growing pains should feel pretty good. Enjoy the uncanny stretching sensations. MAY: It’ll be a favorable phase to upgrade your personal finances. Think richer thoughts. Experiment with new ideas about money. JUNE: Build two strong bridges for every rickety bridge you burn. Create two vital connections for every stale connection you leave behind.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

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Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: You have access to a semi-awkward magic that will serve you well if you don’t complain about its semi-awkwardness. MARCH: To increase your clout and influence, your crucial first step is to formulate a strong intention to do just that. The universe will then work in your behalf. APRIL: Are you ready to clean messes and dispose of irrelevancies left over from the past? Yes! MAY: You can have almost anything you want if you resolve to use it for the greatest good. JUNE: Maintain rigorous standards, but don’t be a fanatic. Strive for excellence without getting bogged down in a counterproductive quest for perfection.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: Be alert for vivid glimpses of your best possible future. The power of selffulfilling prophecy is even stronger than usual. MARCH: High integrity and ethical rigor are crucial to your success — and so is a longing for sacred adventure. APRIL: How can you make the best use of your likability? MAY: Cheerfully dismantle an old system or structure to make way for a sparkling new system or structure. JUNE: Beginner’s luck will be yours if you

choose the right place to begin. What’s a bit intimidating but very exciting?

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: Your sensual magnetism peaks at the same time as your spiritual clarity. MARCH: You want toasted ice? Succulent fire? Earthy marvels? Homey strangeness? All of that is within reach. APRIL: Sow the seeds of the most interesting success you can envision. Your fantasy of what’s possible should thrill your imagination, not merely satisfy your sense of duty. MAY: Deadline time. Be as decisive and forthright as an Aries, as bold as a Sagittarius, as systematic as a Capricorn. JUNE: Go wading in the womb-temperature ocean of emotion, but be mindful of the undertow.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: There’s a general amnesty in all matters regarding your relationships. Cultivate truces and forgiveness. MARCH: Drop fixed ideas you might have about what’s possible and what’s not. Be keenly open to unexpected healings. APRIL: Wander out into the frontiers. Pluck goodies that have been off-limits. Consider the value of ignoring certain taboos. MAY: Sacrifice a small comfort so as to energize your ambitions. JUNE: Take a stand in behalf of your beautiful ideals and sacred truths.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: Master the Zen of constructive anger. Express your complaints in a holy cause. MARCH: You finally get a message you’ve been waiting to receive for a long time. Hallelujah! APRIL: Renew your most useful vows. Sign a better contract. Come to a more complete agreement. MAY: Don’t let your preconceptions inhibit you from having a wildly good time. JUNE: Start your own club, band, organization, or business. Or reinvent and reinvigorate your current one.

Swing, and more. $15.00 first Saturday of every month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 612-4706683. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. 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

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: Be open to romantic or erotic adventures that are different from how love has worked in the past. MARCH: You’ll be offered interesting, productive problems. Welcome them! APRIL: Can you explore what’s experimental and fraught with interesting uncertainty even as you stay well-grounded? Yes! MAY: You can increase your power by not hiding your weakness. People will trust you most if you show your vulnerability. A key to this season’s model of success is the ability to calmly express profound emotion. JUNE: Wild cards and X-factors and loopholes will be more available than usual. Don’t be shy about using them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: The world may finally be ready to respond favorably to the power you’ve been storing up. MARCH: Everything you thought you knew about love and lust turns out to be too limited. So expand your expectations and capacities! APRIL: Extremism and obsession can be useful in moderation. MAY: Invisible means of support will become visible. Be alert for half-hidden help. JUNE: Good questions: What do other people find valuable about you? How can you enhance what’s valuable about you?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: You’ll have the need and opportunity to accomplish some benevolent hocus-pocus. For best results, upgrade your magical powers. MARCH: Make sure the Turning Point happens in your power spot or on your home turf. APRIL: You should be willing to go anywhere, ask any question, and even risk your pride if necessary so as to coax your most important relationships into living up to their potentials. MAY: If at first you don’t succeed, change the definition of success. JUNE: You can achieve more through negotiation and compromise than you could by pushing

heedlessly ahead in service to your singleminded vision.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: A new phase of your education will begin when you acknowledge how much you have to learn. MARCH: Initiate diplomatic discussions about the Things That Never Get Talked About. APRIL: Revise your ideas about your dream home and your dream community. MAY: You have the power to find healing for your oldest lovesickness. If you do find it, intimacy will enter a new Golden Age. JUNE: Solicit an ally’s ingenuity to help you improvise a partial solution to a complex problem.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: Start a new trend that will serve your noble goals for years to come. MARCH: Passion comes back into fashion with a tickle and a shiver and a whoosh. APRIL: As you expand and deepen your explorations, call on the metaphorical equivalents of both a telescope and a microscope. MAY: This is the beginning of the end of what you love to complain about. Hooray! JUNE: You’ll have an abundance of good reasons to celebrate the fact that you are the least normal sign in the zodiac. Celebrate your idiosyncrasies!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: You’ll have a knack for enhancing the way you express yourself and present yourself. The inner you and the outer you will become more unified. MARCH: You’ll discover two original new ways to get excited. APRIL: Be bold as you make yourself available for a deeper commitment that will spawn more freedom. MAY: What are the gaps in your education? Make plans to mitigate your most pressing area of ignorance. JUNE: Your body’s ready to tell you secrets that your mind has not yet figured out. Listen well.

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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 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. YOGA@THELIBRARY The All Levels class meets from 10:30-11:30 and the Chair Yoga class meets from 12:001:00. Tuesdays. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn 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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CSPOT CREATIVES & COCKTAILS Come join us for cocktails and creative conversation at one of Savannah’s most unique below street level gathering places. Get select $12 bottles of wine on Wednesdays or try a specialty martini! Live music begins at 7 p.m., so make plans to stick around! This industrial chic restaurant offers an eclectic Americanized tapas menu in a swank and sophisticated atmosphere. Jan. 30, 5:30-7 p.m.. facebook.com/ events/383531522414574/. jazzdsavannah. com. Jazz’d Tapas Bar, 52 Barnard St. A TOAST! AT TANDEM Celebrate owner Rafael’s birthday with cake, champagne, and a special performance by Two on Tour’s Shena. Jan. 31, 6 p.m. Tandem Coffee and Spirits, 225 E. Bay St. ALLEYCAT LOUNGE UNIVERSITY COCKTAIL CLASS $20.00 Feb. 2, 2 p.m. Alley Cat Lounge, 207 West Broughton Street, #B. CHARITY OYSTER ROAST $0-$20.00 Feb. 2, 5 p.m. Savannah Jaycees, 101 Atlas Street. EAT IT AND LIKE IT’S RESTAURANT WEEKS Through Feb. 2. BETHESDA FARM AND GARDENS STAND Featuring in season, organic (not certified) veggies, herbs and flowers. All proceeds go directly to funding tuition expenses for Bethesda Academy students. For specialty orders, contact Merrin at merrin.slocombe@ bethesdaacademy.org. merrin.slocombe@ bethesdaacademy.org. bethesdaacademy. org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. FARM TRUCK 912 The Farm Truck 912 is a mobile market program of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market that aims to improve healthy food access by bringing locally produced fruits and vegetables into Savannah’s neighborhoods. Check the website for more info, including the location where the truck would be found in different days of the week. forsythfarmersmarket.com/farmtruck912/. W.W. Law Gym, 909 E. Bolton 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. 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. TYBEE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET Featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, honey, eggs, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products. Artisans are also featured each week. The market is non-smoking and pet friendly. Located on beautiful Tybee Island, GA at 30 Meddin Drive. We are right behind the Historic Tybee Lighthouse. Visit the website for more info. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com. Tybee

Island, Tybee Island. WEEKLY CASK & FOOD PAIRING Each Wednesday, we create a special cask and pair it with a complimentary dish. Follow us on Facebook for more information! moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. WINE SAMPLING Sample the variety of wines Lucky’s Market has to offer.

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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 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Are you gradually feeling more alone as friends and family don’t seem to get what you are going through as the unpaid caregiver of a loved one with dementia, serious illness or disability? Our drop-in and non-disease specific Caregiver Support Group meets twice a month to provide a safe place to connect with others who truly understand. Second Tuesday of each month from 10 – 11 a.m. and/or the fourth Monday of each month from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive off Chatham Parkway. 912.629.1331. ongoing. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive. FREE HEADACHE AND NECK PAIN CLINIC Dr. Kevin Brown, Chiropractor and Owner of Brown Chiropractic, hosts a free Headache and Neck Pain Clinic on the first Tuesday of every month at 6pm. Space is limited – call to reserve your spot. 912-447-1885. For more information, visit our websites: www. savannahchiropractic.com www.facebook. com/savannahchiropractic Free first Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. 912-4471885. frontdesk@savannahchiropractic. com. savannahchiropractic.com/. Brown Chiropractic, 513 E. Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. O. FREE RESTORATIVE YOGA FOR CAREGIVERS Are you the unpaid caregiver for a loved one with dementia, serious illness or disability? Schedule some relaxation time just for you! Our free restorative yoga and deep relaxation classes use bolsters and blankets to support the body and quiet the mind. Dress comfortably and join us at the Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive off Chatham Parkway. 912.629.1331. ongoing. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive. HIGH VIBE/ LOW COST YOGA WITH MELISSA DELYNN Join this accessible, all-levels class for meditative movement, breath and meditation! Ample free parking, beauty facility and no-fuss yoga. Expect a little sweat, philosophy and possibly enlightenment! $15 Wednesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. 706-614-4715. mdelynn@gmail.com. WELMONT, 1930 Montgomery Street.

NATIVE AMERICAN ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Georgia’s only Native American Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Meets every Thursday at 2 pm at 517 East Broad Street, Savannah. Court papers will be signed. Open to all. You do not have to be Native American to attend Free ongoing, 2-3 p.m. 912-712-3314. Islandmedicinewoman@gmail.com. East Broad Native American Group, 517 East Broad Street.

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BRAIN DEV 101: UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON BRAIN DEVELOPMENT (SAVANNAH) TBA Wed., Jan. 30, 1:30 p.m. Chatham County DFCS, 761 Wheaton Street, Training Room 5082C. BYRD COOKIE COMPANY KIDDIE RUN Registered participants will receive a race bib, finisher’s medal and t-shirt. Meet Byrd Cookie Company at the AirStream for a little post-race party, fun family photos and kids activities until 8 p.m. Cheer on your all-star, and celebrate their sprinting success with some of Byrd Cookie Company’s famous flavors, including Key Lime Coolers, Georgia Peach, Scotch Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip and many more. Fri., Feb. 1, 6 p.m. North Beach, Tybee Island. LEOPOLD’S ICE CREAM CREATIVE WRITING CHALLENGE Leopold’s Ice Cream and Live Oak Public Libraries have partnered once again to host the 9th Annual Leopold’s Ice Cream Creative Writing Challenge. As Leopold’s Ice Cream prepares to celebrate a century of ice cream in Savannah during 2019, students are encouraged to creatively express their thoughts on this year’s theme, “100 Years of Leopold’s Ice Cream!”, through poetry. One finalist from each of the four age groups (K-2, 3-5, 6-8 & High School) will win a Leopold’s Ice Cream party for their classroom. The contest runs through Friday, February 8th when all poetry is due via email (baldwinc@liveoakpl.org) or physical submission at a Live Oak Public Libraries branch or a Leopold’s Ice Cream shop. The challenge is open to all students (public, private and homeschool) in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Winners will be announced on or about February 22nd on the sponsors’ websites. Through Feb. 8. liveoakpl.org. CONTINUES ON P. 46

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TODDLER TOUCH TANKS Marine educators at the UGA Aquarium will host toddler programs specifically designed with our youngest visitors in mind. Programs will include a mix of games, art, stories and animal encounters that provide fun learning experiences about the ocean. Activities are designed for children ages 2 to 4. All children under the age of 18 must have adult supervision. Free for ages 2 and under, $4 for ages 3-12, $6 ages 12 and up Thu., Jan. 31, 9 a.m. 912-598-3345. kayla270@ uga.edu. UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Circle. TRAUMA 101: UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON CHILDREN (SAVANNAH) TBA Wed., Jan. 30, 9 a.m. Chatham County DFCS, 761 Wheaton Street, Training Room 5082C. TRAUMA/BRAIN 201: BUILDING RESILIENCY (SAVANNAH) TBA Thu., Jan. 31, 9 a.m. Chatham County DFCS, 761 Wheaton Street, Training Room 5082C.

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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. 912-236-CITY. 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.

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LITERARY EVENTS

DINNER WITH A LOCAL AUTHOR: FEATURING PAISLEY RAY $40.00 Wed., Jan. 30, 6 p.m. The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room, 38 Calhoun Street.

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

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. FIRST SATURDAY HIKE 46 This moderately-paced, 3-mile hike

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This moderately-paced, 3-mile hike will include a talk about the different ecosystems of the park. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and insect repellant. Parking pass is $5. Visit website for more info. $2 FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 10-11 A.M. 912-727-2339. EXPLORE. GASTATEPARKS.ORG/INFO/213723?C=16531490. GASTATEPARKS.ORG/ FORTMCALLISTER/. FORT MCALLISTER HISTORIC PARK, 3894 FORT MCALLISTER RD. will include a talk about the different ecosystems of the park. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and insect repellant. Parking pass is $5. Visit website for more info. $2 first Saturday of every month, 10-11 a.m. 912-727-2339. explore.gastateparks.org/ info/213723?c=16531490. gastateparks. org/FortMcAllister/. Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. GARDENING SESSION Learn how to garden and harvest vegetables and herbs to bring home. Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction. First and third Saturday of every month. Free and open to the public first Saturday of every month, 9:30 a.m. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. 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, 10am-4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912395-1500. 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. 912-236-8115. wilderness-southeast.org.

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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. 5pm-6pm. 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. 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. 912-234-3336. caninepalacesavannah.com. Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St.

RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL

CELEBRATION OF A NEW MINISTRY FOR FR. GUILLERMO ARBOLEDA You are invited to celebrate a “new” ministry between the Rev. Father Guillermo Arboleda and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. After over two years of discernment, St. Matthew’s has called Fr. Arboleda to serve as its Rector (tenured pastor/priest). The Right Rev. Scott A. Benhase, Bishop of Georgia, will preside at the service and the Rev. Canon Frank S. Logue will preach. Wed., Jan. 30, 6 p.m. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1401 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 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. SAVANNAH FRIENDS MEETING (QUAKERS) Un-programmed worship. 11am Sundays, Joy Cottage behind Wesley Oak United Methodist Church. Call or email for info. All are welcome. ongoing. 636-233-1772. savannahquakers@gmail.com. Wesley Oak United Methodist Church, 3124 East Victory Drive. 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. 440-371-5209. 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.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

FILM: BLACK AMERICA SINCE MLK: AND STILL I RISE This series looks at the last five decades of African American history through the eyes of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring the tremendous gains and persistent challenges of these years. Drawing on eyewitness accounts, scholarly analysis and rare archival footage, the series illuminates our recent past, while raising urgent questions about the future of the African American community--and our nation as a whole. Free Thu., Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m. FILM: COLD WAR Pawel Pawlikowski follows his Oscarwinning Ida with the stunning Cold War, a tragic romance set against the backdrop of Europe after World War II. Shot in luminous black and white, it spans decades and nations to tell a love story that is as tragic as it is moving, and as transportive as it is honest. Presented by CinemaSavannah. $10, cash only Sun., Feb. 3, 4 p.m. savannahjea. org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

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