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Thomas Claxton keeps the rock ‘n’ roll flame alive
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Say Anything Screening with
John Cusack WED 5.15
With four decades’ worth of roles in over 70 films, John Cusack will share stories from his career, answer audience questions, and give a behind-thescenes look into his breakout role as Lloyd Dobler, following a screening of the iconic 1989 film Say Anything. 7:30 p.m. Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.
WEDNESDAY 5.15 4th Annual Mental Health Symposium
Chatham County, along with many community based partners, will host the 4th Annual Mental Health Symposium. 8 a.m. Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr.
Film: A Black Veil for Lisa
The Psychotronic Film Society unearths this 1968 Italian thriler about a narcotics detective who finds out that his beautiful, ex-criminal wife is cheating on him. 8 p.m. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $39 adults, $19.50 child savannahtheatre.com
SCU Presents Storytellers
Storytellers delivers a heartfelt look at the incongruities of the human experience. 9:30 p.m. Totally Awesome Bar, 107 B Whitaker St. Free
The Mad Hatter’s Tipsy Tea Party
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Art Start Stroller Tour
A vintage springtime fashion show from Gypsy World Savannah. Enjoy tea-infused libations, a mystical tea leaf reader, light hor d’oeuvres, music, merriment and a silent auction. Meet and mingle with Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the Red Queen. Come wearing your maddest hat. 5 p.m. Davenport House, 324 East State St. $45 davenporthousemuseum.org
Start your day with art. Our youngest patrons are invited for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. 10:30 a.m. Jepson Center, 207 West York St. $5 per child, adult members free, adult nonmembers $12
Film: 761st WWII Had More Heroes Than You Know
2019 Jewelry Trunk Show THU 5.16 & FRI 5.17
The SCAD Jewelry Trunk Show is one of many can’t-miss moments accompanying the SCAD Savannah Runway Show. It is hosted by the SCAD jewelry program and is free and open to the public. Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 4 PM – 7 PM or Friday, May 17, 2019 at 10 AM – 8 PM Jen Library 201 E Broughton St mmelvern@scad.edu.
The 761st Tank Battalion was activated on April 1, 1942, at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. 6 p.m. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Free 912-335-8868. engage@beachinstitute.org.
Film: Beach Bum
Moondog is a fun-loving, pot-smoking, beer-drinking writer who lives life on his own terms in Key West, Florida. Thurs. 7 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 3 & 7 p.m. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne. $8, rated R
SCAD Savannah Fashion Show
IThe return of SCAD’s spring fashion shows, touting the Savannah debut of the latest collections. May 16-19 scad.edu/fashion-show-2019/savannah CONTINUES ON P. 4
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The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra MON 5.20
Presenting The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra on Peregrin’s Rooftop. 2-5pm Peregrin 256 East Perry Street Tea in the Garden
Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in Davenport House’s beautiful courtyard garden. Thurs. & Fri. 5 p.m. Davenport House, 324 East State St. $18 per adult, $14 per child plus tax info@davenporthousemuseum.org
FRIDAY 5.17 Beer and Babes: Brewery Burlesque
From Sunday morning paper, all the way to Manga, and of course plenty of your favorite classic heroes and villains. 6 & 8 p.m. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. $12-$95
Bike to Work Day
Bike Walk Savannah will offer healthy snacks and coffee to bicycle commuters at the corner of Lincoln and Henry streets, beginning at 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Bike Walk Savannah, 1301 Lincoln St.
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Enjoy island vibes with DJ Jose Ray and specialty rum cocktails designed by Sidney Moses Lance. 5 p.m. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St.
Odd Lot Improv: Friday Funnies
An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” 8 p.m. The Loft on Liberty, 215 W. Liberty St. $10 oddlotimprov@gmail.com. oddlot.lol
Theater: Last of The Red Hot Lovers
Barney Cashman wants to join the sexual revolution before it’s too late and arranges three seductions. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Kennedy Fine Arts Building; Savannah State University, N Thompkins Rd. $6.17-$21.69 collectiveface.org
Tybee Lighthouse Sunset Tour
This afterhours tour gives our guests the opportunity to learn a bit about the history of the historic Tybee Lighthouse. 7:45-9 p.m. Tybee Island Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. $25 912-786-5801. desiree@tybeelighthouse.org
SATURDAY 5.18 6th Annual Run for the Wounded
Join the Nine Line Foundation and Nine Line Apparel every Armed Forces Day for their Annual 5K/10K Run for the Wounded here in Savannah. 6 p.m. Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr.
Contra Dance
Come join in the fun of contra and squares and a couple of waltzes. Newcomers welcome. 7:30 p.m. Garden City UMC, 62 Varnedoe Ave. $9 or $6 for members 912-826-6504. savannahfolk.org
Early Bird’s Walking Tour: Discovering 1820s Savannah-Architecture of the New Nation
See what survives of the 1820s Savannah that master builder Isaiah Davenport
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knew. 8 a.m. Davenport House, 324 East State St. $21 plus tax info@davenporthousemuseum.org
2 p.m. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave.
Forsyth Farmers Market
Local funny folks will put it all on the line with a stand up routine/skit for at-risk youth in our community. 7 p.m. American Legion Ballroom, 1108 Bull St. Savannah. $40
Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods. Rain or shine. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Forsyth Park
Front Porch Improv: All-Stars
Improv All-Stars is a never-seen-before improvised comedy show, filled with seriously quirky folks. 8 p.m. Front Porch Improv at White Whale, 1207 Bull $10 frontporchimprov.com
Islands Farmers’ Market
The Island Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday rain or shine. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lighthouse Baptist, 401 Quarterman Dr. Free
MADD Day of Remembrance
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Georgia State Office will host a Day of Remembrance. 11 a.m. Oatland Island Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.
Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans
An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Followed by long form comedy. 8 p.m. The Loft on Liberty, 215 W. Liberty St. $10 oddlotimprov@gmail.com. oddlot.lol
Savannah for Morons: The Trolley Tour
The tour is hosted by Danny and Johnny Moron, two local actors, comedians, and history buffs. 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Visitor’s Center, 301 MLK Jr. Blvd. $33 savannahformorons.com
Signs of Love: A Cabaret
Signs of Love is a contemporary musical theatre cabaret examining love in its various forms. 3 p.m. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. $12-$15
Stand Up for Kids Celebrity Comedy Competition
Teen Night at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center
Telfair Teen Arts Council presents Luminous, a free after-hours museum experience exclusively for high school students. 6 p.m. Jepson Center, 207 West York St. Free 912-790-8800. info@telfair.org. telfair.org/
SUNDAY 5.19 Lecture: A Muster of Peacocks
Members of the Peacock Guild Writer’s Salon, a talented group of local authors, will share original writing. 4 p.m. Flannery O’Connor Home, 207 E. Charlton St
Sunday Curator Tour: Talking Continents
Join Rachel Reese, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, for an exclusive tour of Jaume Plensa: Talking Continents. 3 p.m. Jepson Center, 207 West York St. Free to members or with museum admission
MONDAY 5.20 Odd Lot Improv: Monday Night Madness
An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” 8 p.m. The Loft on Liberty, 215 W. Liberty St. $5 oddlotimprov@gmail.com. oddlot.lol
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 Southbound Brewing’s 6th Meddin Drive. Behind the Historic Tybee Anniversary Lighthouse. Visit the website for more Celebrate Southbound’s sixth anniversary info. with live music by Pluff Mudd, Cats Under 4 p.m. the Stars, and the Grass is Dead, the Prowl Tybee Island tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com food truck, and more.
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IN SAVANNAH, we’re told many things aren’t possible because they cost too much. For example, Marine One, Savannah Fire’s rescue vessel on the Savannah River, was deemed by City Council as too expensive to operate, and was mothballed. This in a city completely dependent on its river for shipping, industry, and tourism. When you think about it, the whole local economy rests on a catastrophic fire not breaking out on the Savannah River. But Marine One is “too expensive.” Firefighters and police here continue to be paid far too low for what they are asked to do, and it always seems to be a struggle to pay them a fair wage, even as politicians routinely use them as props to get elected. Savannah Police just lost another officer killed in the line of duty, Sgt. Kelvin Ansari. Whatever he was paid, I guarantee it wasn’t enough to recruit others into his life-risking profession here. Another example is the City’s stubborn reluctance to carry enough, or in some cases any, liability insurance, leading to often-huge settlements to plaintiffs. The very symbol of Savannah, our tree canopy, is dying out because budget cuts to the Park and Tree/Greenscapes Dept. mean new trees to replace it can’t be planted fast enough. Local arts organizations and social service nonprofits are frequently threatened with having all City funds cut. Basic infrastructure often goes neglected for long periods of time. Even dumpsters for homeless camps are considered a luxury. But when a tourism-oriented project near downtown needs funding, we seem to always find the money. Whether it’s a public/private parking garage at Plant Riverside, an overpriced Cultural Arts Center unlikely to effectively host any live performances, or yet another multi-million dollar round of “streetscaping” for Broughton – you’d think that was the only street in Savannah! — we seem to find the funds pretty quickly. Sometimes really quickly. Case in point was last week’s passing of an “emergency” $45 million bond issue to keep the Arena project alive. Outgoing City Manager Rob Hernandez — starting a new job back in Florida in a few months — gave Council an offer they couldn’t refuse on his way out the door: “If this doesn’t pass today, I have no choice but to advise the design team to put [the Arena] on hold,” he told them.
The Savannah Arena is set to break ground this fall in a light industrial area off Stiles Ave.
In a stark display of the Sunk Costs Fallacy, Council hastily voted to approve borrowing the money rather than stall the Arena groundbreaking this fall, scheduled right before the election. To be fair, issuing bonds is probably the safest, most bang-for-the-buck way for any government body to borrow money responsibly. And the money to repay the bonds will come out of the same funding used to maintain the Civic Center — which allows Council to finally pull the plug on that moribund facility’s life support without a protracted political battle. But the question begs itself: If we issue bonds regularly every time a project in the tourist zone needs money… Why not issue bonds for all the other things we’re told we can’t afford? The problem isn’t the borrowing. The problem is the skewed priorities. The latest $45 million for the Arena is basically just stopgap funding, folks. And we’re still very early in the game. Hernandez has told City Council point blank in so many words that a “long-term funding source” will have to be formulated for the Arena. “Long-term funding source.” Let that sink in. Regular readers know that I’ve been warning for years that SPLOST funds by law only cover construction. Operating costs and maintenance are extra. Savannah is about to learn this lesson, again, with the Arena.
Essentially, what was sold to voters as a more or less self-sustaining entity, fully competitive in the free market, is probably at best a loss leader which will require perpetual subsidy, like the Civic Center. It’s true that the contract to manage the Arena includes significant payouts and a healthy rent payment back to the City by the winning bidder, OVG. That sounds like a great deal until you realize that apparently the City will take that money and plow it back into paying for the Arena/Canal District, in subsidies and debt service. Keep in mind that we still have no real idea of the full cost and scope of the new parking facilities needed to make the Arena viable in an area of town with little infrastructure in place. That’s right: Arena parking is a whole other kettle of fish. We’re not really even talking about that yet. I’m being only slightly hyperbolic when I say that the eventual cost and debt burden of the Arena could potentially cripple the City’s economy for decades to come. At minimum, it is already reshuffling civic priorities here in tangible ways. The Arena is the tail wagging the financial dog in Savannah, and ground hasn’t even been broken on it yet. Unless City Council quickly reboots its approach to the Arena and to local funding priorities, voters are likely to issue a reboot of Council on their own this November. CS
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Scenes from last year’s Hands Across the Sand. PHOTOS BY LISA GOODMAN.
the constituents don’t want it. I think that it’s very respectful that our Congressman Carter has separated his personal opinion. He is interested in energy independence and exploring offshore for oil and gas, but he also recognized that his constituents are not. They do not want it, and he has to separate his interests and be the voice of the United States, and now they’re all over part of it!” We’ll have tabling, we’ll probhis constituents, and that’s really imporably have an online petition people can the world. tant. I’ll take it, right? sign onto. A lot of times afterwards, the On May 18 at noon, they ask people to And Senator Isakson recently came out neat thing is it’s a great opportunity to get take 15 minutes of silence in solidarity, in a comment and said we should not be holding hands across waterfronts. If you’re together with other people that love the drilling or doing these activities if they not on the waterfront, there are communi- ocean and do things like go for a paddle, harm tourism or recreation. He recognizes meet other ocean lovers, grab a bite to eat ties doing it in major cities. I went to one there’s a concern there. and get out in this amazing resource we in Belize in Belmopan, the capital, which So I think we’re seeing a switch hapwork to protect. is inland. They usually do it around some pen. A lot of effort went into this. A lot of sort of government building. effort from citizens of the first district, Why is this event important right now? from elected officials from across the state, It’s ebbed and flowed with the crowds. Last year we had at least 80 people, if not from local mayors and councils all the way A lot of times, people connect offshore 100. from Tybee to St. Mary’s. We have resoludrilling and seismic testing and the negations being passed, we have letters being tive impacts of those industries with the Why do you think that is? sent in, and you can see the efforts are paywhales and the dolphins and the environing off. Now is not the time to go, “Oh, yay, I think a lot of that is because of the Trump ment, which is very important to that, that’s good!” Now we have to get it past but it also has a huge impact on the future administration coming into office and the finish line. We need Representative of our economy. A lot of times, there’s a unleashing this really aggressive plan for Carter to stick with us. We need our Senaoffshore drilling and repealing a lot of what disconnect there. I have spoken to some tors Isakson and Perdue to take a position business owners, like a local tour guide the prior administration had put in place. against offshore drilling. And we need Govoperator and charter fishing company. It motivates people when they see risk in ernor Kemp to eventually make an official Those are businesses we might coin as front of them. position. “working waterfronts”—people who are To be fair, there were a lot of people Most elected officials are reasonable. working on the water. Those people are that came out specifically for the event, They’re where they are because they but there was also about a good 15 percent the front lines. Not only will they see the worked at it and most of them, if they’re environmental devastation first, but they of the crowd that joined us because they doing their job, are speaking on behalf of will probably be asked to be responders in a their constituents. That means it is our job, learned about it right there on the spot. lot of cases if something horrible happens. on the opposite end, to let them hear our Just people going to the beach who saw us Third, it will totally transform, change, and said, “What are you doing?” And we voices. It’s so inspiring to see how much destroy, if you will, their jobs. said, “We’re doing Hands Across the Sand change is actually occurring here in GeorWe’re in an exciting moment, I think, to oppose the expansion of offshore drillgia. CS because the people we need to reach are ing and seismic testing.” They were like, HANDS ACROSS THE SAND listening. We can tell. We have our Sena“What do we do?” Sat., May 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. tors Isakson and Perdue and our coastal It’s growing. It’s one of those things The Tybee Island Pier representative Buddy Carter who have all that we put it out there and next thing you know, people are like, “I want to be a acknowledged that this is a problem and 7
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SINCE 2009, coastal communities have held hands across the sand of the beach to oppose the expansion of offshore drilling. The action turned into an event of the same name and is a favorite annual event. This year’s Hands Across the Sand takes place Saturday, May 18 at the Tybee Island Pier. Tybee Mayor Jason Buelterman will host a press conference for local elected officials prior to the ceremonial handholding at noon. Before and after the event, there will be tabling by several groups, and there will be plenty of opportunities to socialize with like-minded people. Cosponsors of the event are Surfrider Georgia, Savannah Chatham Sustainability Coalition, and the Savannah Riverkeeper. We spoke with Paulita Bennett-Martin, activist extraordinaire and organizer of the event, last week. Tell me more about this event. Hands Across the Sand was founded in 2009. That’s when it really came together in vision and by 2010, the first one was hosted in the Gulf of Florida. It was created in an effort to oppose symbolically the lifting of moratoriums of offshore drilling in the Gulf. Then it grew to other communities having Hands Across the Sand across
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Ayurvedic Remedy
New day spa opens in Habersham Village BY RACHAEL FLORA
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FANS OF holistic healing, take note: a new Ayurvedic-focused spa is opening this weekend. Remedy SOS Day Spa celebrates its grand opening this Friday with live music by the Midtown Pickers, a raffle to benefit Red Clay Foundation, and a cupcake contest with local celebrity judges. The spa, owned by Debra Brill and Ethan Riker, is located in the old Mani Pedi in Habersham Village. Brill worked at Mani Pedi before it closed its doors. “She pretty much ran the spa before; she was Paula and Johnny’s right hand person to get it going,” recalls Riker. “Everyone else was kind of new to the whole thing, and she already knew spa stuff.” “I’ve owned a salon and spa in Milwaukee, and then I owned an acupuncture salon and the name was Remedy,” shares Brill. “I’m an Ayurvedic-trained esthetician, so I practice holistic esthetics, which is rare in Savannah because we don’t have an Ayurvedic school here. That’s what makes me a slightly different esthetician than anybody I’ve really met here. We work very much with our hands. We work with energies and pressure points and lymphatic drainage. I do chakra balancing too.” Ayurvedic medicine is over three thousand years old and is a holistic healing system developed in India. “You can study it your whole life and not know everything there is to know about it,” Brill says. “It’s about deep breathing, positive affirmation, and eating things that grow from the ground. It’s very, very deep.” As a result of her Ayurvedic practice, Brill is highly attuned to her clients and their specific needs. “Someone asked on this holistic forum, ‘I need a new technique. What can I do?’ And my suggestion was, ‘Try moving with the moment,’” Brill suggests. “So often when I do facials, I get into somewhat of a meditative state and I move with the motions. A lot of estheticians use tools and the quick suction of the face, but I’m still using my hands, and I use them all over the body—arms, décolleté, and occipital. I really work with more energy.” Brill is also guided by the elements to
Debra Brill and Ethan Riker in front of their apothecary bar. PHOTO BY RACHAEL FLORA.
The inside of the spa.
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help customize treatments for her clients. “Pretty much anybody I have in my treatment room, I take a look at them when they walk in the door and I immediately come up with an idea as to where they are in the realm of the five elements of the world,” she explains. “If I see you and you have red skin, I would consider you a fire. I already know I’m going to take you in that treatment room and treat you very gently with cooler components. If you look dehydrated, you’re probably going to need moisture and use gentle products. When I take you back to the treatment room, I just confirm what I already think I know.” In addition to a full-service spa, Remedy SOS also offers an apothecary bar. “We’re going to have a protocol of some cool recipes,” Brill shares. “We’ll have a little spa menu, and we’ll have quite a few different lotion bases, massage and body oil, and a body scrub.” “It’s all paraben free and sulfate free,” adds Riker. The name Remedy SOS comes from Brill’s Milwaukee spa with a few extra special touches. “With our skin being the largest organ, we always need a remedy for it,” says Brill. “Remedy SOS is a two-name. We remedied a situation where the business closed and we opened it back up. And remedy is just anything we do to enhance your beauty or your skin or your wellbeing. The SOS is for ‘Science of Skin.’ It’s an urgency—‘Quick, help me fix something.’ It’s also Ethan— Ethan is a science teacher and I am a skin teacher. Those two kind of married in the
name as well.” While the name has a lot of meaning behind it, it’s also designed to allow for growth as Brill and Riker grow their business. “We can evolve as a business and we can change our modality and keep the holistic, but also add medical or advanced,” says Brill, “so that name always covers everything.” Remedy SOS’s goal is to expand and serve the community in several ways. “The long-term goal for us is to have a nice shoppable experience. I want to pick and carry my favorite items here,” says Brill. “I don’t want to stick with exclusivity to anything. I want to have whatever I want to have, from facial tools to beauty lines. I want to have it all.” Because of the location and its history, Remedy SOS seems likely to retain some of Mani Pedi’s clients, as well as bring in their own base. “Demographically, this is great because we can build a clientele here,” says Brill. “Not that you couldn’t do that downtown, but it’s less likely because those are all tourists. Here, we have a following. We are a day spa and we would love to take you as a walk-in if we’re available, but we’re growing a clientele her and people are prebooking weeks and weeks in advance. We’ll grow with the business.” CS
REMEDY SOS DAY SPA’S GRAND OPENING Sat., May 18, 5-8 p.m. 4511 Habersham St.
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Savannah Police officer killed in shooting is identified
The Savannah Police Department confirms that an officer who was shot while responding to a robbery call Saturday night in the Starland area of Bull Street has succumbed to his injuries. The officer has been identified in other official reports as Sgt. Kelvin Ansari, a 10-year veteran of the Savannah Police Dept. and a U.S. Army veteran. “At approximately 8:10 p.m. on May 11, officers responded to the 2300 block of Bull Street to follow-up on a previous robbery call. Officers were notified of a vehicle description and upon locating and approaching the vehicle, a shooting occurred. Two officers as well as the suspect sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital at that time. The second officer involved was treated and released,” Savannah police report. As per standard protocol, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was called in to investigate this incident further.
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Owner of Flacos Tacos arrested on drug, gun charges
Shortly after 9 p.m. on March 7, 33-yearold Adolfo Mitchell, also known as Flaco, was stopped on I-16 by the Georgia State Patrol, reports the Chatham Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT). “The traffic stop evolved into a search of the vehicle that resulted in the seizure of multiple ounces of marijuana and two firearms. Mitchell was arrested on a number
of charges to include two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Marijuana, and Driving under the Influence. CNT assisted with the investigation and was present during the traffic stop. A juvenile was also in the vehicle at the time of the incident,” CNT says. Mitchell had been arrested May 1 on other charges. On April 25, 2019, the Chatham County Grand Jury returned a True Bill on the charges Mitchell was originally arrested on in addition to two additional charges; Using a Minor for an Illicit Transaction and two counts of Furnishing a Pistol to a Minor. “Mitchell was re-arrested on the new charges on May 1, 2019, at Flacos Tacos restaurant in Richmond Hill and booked into the Chatham County Detention Center. Mitchell was granted an $8,500 bond by Chatham County Superior Court Judge, Honorable James Bass,” CNT says. Mitchell is the owner of Flacos Tacos, which has multiple locations throughout Chatham County and Bryan County. CNT says this is an ongoing investigation and additional charges and arrests are expected.
Meth bust on Hampstead Avenue
One person is in custody following a large seizure of methamphetamine on May 6. “The Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) and the Savannah Police Department were conducting a joint operation. During the operation, contact was made with a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of Hampstead Avenue. Officers made contact with the driver, 45-year-old Brian Stewart of Savannah. A search of the vehicle resulted in seizure of marijuana, cocaine, and a trafficking amount of liquid methamphetamine. A firearm and more than $4,000 was also seized,” CNT reports. CNT arrested Stewart and charged him with multiple felony charges to include Trafficking Methamphetamine and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Stewart was also wanted by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office for Contempt of Court at the time of his arrest. He is being held in the Chatham County Detention Center. CS ALL CASES FROM RECENT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT INCIDENT REPORTS. GIVE ANONYMOUS CRIME TIPS TO CRIMESTOPPERS AT 912/234-2020 OR TEXT CRIMES (274637) USING KEYWORD CSTOP2020.
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What began as a quiet family dinner at home quickly escalated into a front-yard brawl on April 22 in Bedford, Virginia. Fox News reported that Mark Turner, 56, his girlfriend, the girlfriend’s son and the son’s girlfriend had retired to the front yard after dinner when an argument broke out between the two men about whether Chevrolet or Ford makes better vehicles. According to the Bedford County Commonwealth’s Attorney Wes Nance, Turner allegedly pulled out a knife but ended up slashing his girlfriend’s back as she tried to calm the situation. Next Turner went inside and retrieved a gun, but as the girlfriend again tried to get between him and her son, he allegedly shot the woman five times in the leg. He also shot the son in the arm, and two stray bullets hit the son’s girlfriend in her back and cheek. Finally, according to prosecutors, Turner barricaded himself in the house, where police eventually shot him with a beanbag round and took him into custody. Turner was charged with felony malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a felon.
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TSA agents at Juneau International Airport logged unexpected cargo on April 15 when a “large organic mass” was spotted in a traveler’s carry-on bag. TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein explained to KTOO that such a flag can indicate the presence of explosives. However, when agents opened the bag, they found a plastic grocery bag full of moose “nuggets.” “The passenger told the TSA officers that he collects this and likes to present it ‘for politicians and their (bleep) policies,’” Farbstein explained. The passenger was not detained and was allowed to continue on with his bag of moose poop. Later that day, the Anchorage Daily News reported that a man was seen at the state capitol, handing out baggies of moose nuggets in protest of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget.
News That Sounds Like a Joke
Arnold J. Teeter, 49, became angry while dining at a Perkins restaurant in Painesville, Ohio, on April 16. First, he threw a menu at his waitress; when a manager stepped in, Teeter upped his game and grabbed his pet iguana from under his shirt, twirled it in the air and launched it toward the manager. Teeter was charged with disorderly conduct -- and with cruelty to animals, because Copper, the turquoise iguana, suffered a broken leg in the incident. The Lake County Humane Society has taken the female lizard into protective custody and is trying to raise money for the surgery she needs, reports WEWS. No word on whether the Perkins manager suffered any injuries in the incident.
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John Gardner was minding his own business, driving to work in Conway, South Carolina, on April 30 when “a big, black dot” flew into his windshield, shattering the glass, according to WBTW. “I didn’t get hurt at all,” Gardner said, although he was covered in glass fragments. The flying object didn’t fare so well: A nearby truck had hit a tortoise crossing the road and projected it into Gardner’s car. Rob’s Auto Body said the animal died on impact. The truck driver was also unhurt, but it’s estimated that repairs to Gardner’s car will cost about $2,000.
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Sometimes a girl just wants a pretty new thing. But Aida Melcado, 18, and an unnamed minor accomplice, let greed get the best of them. Lower Allen Township Police say Melcado and her helper browsed through the Victoria’s Secret store in the Capital City Mall in Bethesda, Maryland, on April 7, carrying large shopping bags and talking on cellphones. While the minor acted as a lookout, Melcado allegedly shoveled delicates into her bag, to wit: 375 hipster panties (worth $3,937.50), 375 cut thongs ($3,937.50), 1,000 thongs ($10,500) and 250 raw-cut hip-hugging panties ($2,625), for a grand total of $21,000. Police told WPMT they later identified the thieves during a drug investigation in Fairfax County, Virginia.
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Police in Tempe, Arizona, said Vanessa Santillan, 40, and her boyfriend were arguing as she was driving on April 21. When she stopped, he exited the car and crossed the street to a sidewalk. Santillan then honked the horn, and her boyfriend returned a rude gesture, according to KTVK/KPHO. That’s when police say Santillan drove onto the sidewalk and hit the man, causing injuries serious enough to require a trip to the hospital and stitches. Santillan drove away, but later spoke to police saying she wasn’t aware it was “that bad” when she left the scene, further elaborating that she had “blacked out” and didn’t remember hitting the boyfriend -even though her car had visible damage. She was booked on one count of aggravated assault and one count of failing to remain at the scene of a collision with injuries.
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tarnished his reputation and “altered his life forever.” Tramaglini’s actions earned him the nickname “pooperintendent,” and he claims to be “underemployed” and “fighting for any semblance of normalcy he can create for himself and his family.” However, he also negotiated a “separation agreement” of more than $100,000 with the district in August 2018.
Oops
Runners of the Belfast City Marathon on May 5 who felt the course would never end had a legitimate reason, CNN reported. Organizing committee chairman David Seaton admitted later that “approximately 460 additional meters were added to the officially measured course of 26.2 miles,” a difference of about three-tenths of a mile. Seaton blamed the mistake on “human error, with the lead car diverting from the official route.” Organizers promised to adjust runners’ times to account for the additional mileage.
Wait, What?
Bartender Sarah Krueger was hoping to raise awareness about women’s health issues at Yuzu in Lakewood, Ohio, when she introduced a new cocktail, the Even Can’t Literally -- a red berry margarita sporting a tampon applicator as a garnish. She told WJW that $1 from the sale of each drink goes to the Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Center in Cleveland, and patrons can decide whether they want the garnish included or not. Critics were quick to complain on social media, but bar owner Dave Bumba defended the promotion: “This is a small way to bring awareness to real good causes that we are behind.” Bumba also assured customers that the health department had OK’d putting the feminine hygiene product in the drinks.
The Continuing Crisis
In Spokane Valley, Washington, two thieves must have been really thirsty on May 1 when they heaved a 700-pound soda vending machine into the back of a pickup truck. Ryan King, owner of ProFormance Lube, noticed that the “monstrosity” of a vending machine was gone as soon as he arrived at work that morning. When he checked his surveillance camera footage, he saw two men loading it into the truck -- even though the store is right across the street from a police station. “It just goes to show how brazen criminals are,” King told KHQ. The machine was later found but was damaged beyond repair. Police are still on the lookout for the thieves. CS
News of the Weird reported in May 2018 about Thomas Tramaglini, the superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools in New Jersey, who pleaded guilty to defecating on COPYRIGHT 2018 ANDREWS the Holmdel High School track and football field “on a daily basis.” On April 30, Fox MCMEEL SYNDICATION News reported, Tramaglini filed a lawsuit against the Holmdel Police Department for releasing his mug shot, claiming doing so
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Absolute Queen pays tribute to legends the right way Bandleader Martyn Jenkins talks about his passion-filled Queen tribute
BY SEAN KELLY
sean@connectsavannah.com
MARTYN JENKINS knows a thing or two about tribute bands, and he knows even more about Queen. The veteran tribute performer not only leads Absolute Queen, his current Queen project, but also fronts an AC/DC tribute as well as a dual Judas Priest/Iron Maiden band. All three projects have become hugely successful perform regularly worldwide. Jenkins, a native of Wales who currently calls the U.S. home, is bringing Absolute Queen to Coach’s Corner on Thurs., May 16 and we spoke to him ahead of the gig. Are you a lifelong Queen fan? Is that kind of everyone’s story in this band?
Wow. So there actually is a real history here. A real connection, yeah. It’s not like we just formed a tribute band because the movie was good [laughs]. When I moved to America in ‘96, I didn’t do music for a while. It’s very hard to get people who can actually play Queen and their whole catalog. So I tried something about five or six years ago but it didn’t really come off well. We did a few shows but I felt it wasn’t good. Then what happened is, I’d been in an AC/DC tribute band out of Florida for the last 13 years. So about two years ago, I formed another tribute band with a group of musicians where we did Judas Priest and Iron Maiden called Judas Maiden. And
Absolute Queen celebrates the music of Queen at Coach’s Corner on May 16.
then, to be honest with you, I was getting a bit fed up with doing the AC/DC tribute. A lot of people now, with tribute bands, they know the albums so well and they want to hear those albums. So we found a keyboard player who also had a recording studio and he said, “Why don’t we recreate all of the backing vocals to Queen, and then sing over our own voices live to make it sound huge?” I thought he was off his head [laughs].
like “Another One Bites the Dust,” there are all of these strange noises and clangs and bashes in it. James was able to recreate all of those sounds. The good thing [with this band] is that we have six musicians, and there are a lot of layers to these songs. We have two guitarists on stage - one predominantly doing the lead and the other doing all of the parts that you can’t normally pull off in a live setting.
It’s funny, because a lot of bands are doing that these days - playing to backing tracks and clicks to enhance their show.
How has the film [2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody] impacted this band? I’d imagine that it’d really help propel things.
Right! And I didn’t know any of this at the time, at all. My keyboardist, James, has engineered for bands like Nine Inch Nails. He’s a real studio wizard. He’s the one who said we can do this. There are something like 125 voices on “Bohemian Rhapsody.” [laughs]. I said, “The other guys are great, but I’ve got to teach them how to do all the harmonies because they’re not all natural harmony singers.” So we went and tracked every single Queen song in a two-hour set. For instance, when we’re doing a song
Yeah. I’ll give you an example - we played the House of Blues in Orlando in February on a Thursday night, and we sold it out and they turned away 400 people. And the age group, I was looking at families that are bringing 8-year-old kids who knew every word to every song we were playing. So it’s been brilliant for Queen music reaching people who maybe weren’t familiar with the story. On the surface and to those who aren’t musically inclined, these are incredible
songs. But when you really dive into the records you realize how groundbreaking it was in so many ways. Does this project give you a different appreciation for Queen? To actually dissect “Bohemian Rhapsody” gave me such an appreciation for how complex these songs were and how they were built. It’s not harmonies on there - a lot of them are individual vocal lines. Some that I didn’t even know existed. What I try to do with this show as well is not just do the songs, but also tell a lot of stories. I met the guy who owns the studio where they recorded “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and I’ve seen the desk that it was recorded on. But even cooler than that, he dragged out the piano that Freddie recorded the middle section on at four in the morning. So I’ll tell the story of that in the show. I tell little stories like that in the show to give people a little bit deeper of an appreciation for Queen - just some things they might not know. CS
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Jenkins: Oh, yeah. It’s really kind of my baby. I was in a Queen tribute band in Britain, before tribute bands were even invented in America, back in 1991. We didn’t dress up and we just played the music, but were involved in the International Queen Fan Club and played all over Europe. We did a lot of work with the Mercury Phoenix Trust, which was the trust set up for AIDS research after Freddie died. That’s where it all started. I was a massive Queen fan and saw them three or four times before Freddie died. I was at the tribute concert at Wembley, and I’ve actually played with Brian May as well.
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From Savannah to Memphis:
a Q&A with Victor Wainwright
Savannah-bred blues pianist preps for Tybee Post Theater gig sean@connectsavannah.com
PIANIST, singer, and songwriter Victor Wainwright may call Memphis, Tennessee home currently, but he’s actually a Savannah boy. Wainwright, who was born with blues in his blood, spent his early life being mentored by his musician father and grandfather before venturing off on his own. It was a non-musical job offer that landed him in Memphis, where he soon realized that he needed to pursue his passion full force. Nowadays, Wainwright tours internationally and has garnered acclaim for his unique talent and playing style. He’ll be returning to Savannah for a (nearly sold out) show at the Tybee Post Theater on Saturday, May 18, and we spoke to him beforehand about his career so far and why he’s excited to come home. So you were born in Savannah? Wainwright: I was, man! My grandad and dad, and all my family, are all from Savannah. My family still lives there.
How’d you get into music?
When you got there did you realize that I play a lot more piano than organ. I don’t you really should be just playing music? travel with a B3, so I just have a keyWell, my grandfather taught me to play board that I use patches on. I’m not really the piano and my daddy taught me how to Yeah, it didn’t take long for me to realize inspired by the Hammond patches on the sing. My grandfather passed away a couple that I couldn’t balance the two. This city of keyboard, so I don’t end up playing as much of Decembers ago, but he played a very music was really hollering my name. organ as I would if there’s one sitting on important role in the type of music that I stage. I’m not a devoted Hammond player play now and what I listen to. My dad grew Fast forward a bit and now you’re mak- I’m barely even a devoted piano player. ing records and touring all over the up playing with him - drums or guitar, I’ve won four different years of Piano world. Tell me a bit about your writing depending on what he needed at the time Player of the Year at the Blues Music process? Do you play around on keys in the band. Awards, which is the highest blues award and find parts, or do melodies come When I came along, of course I was you can win. So what’s funny to me [about introduced to all this music that they were first? that] is that I feel like I just happen to be a playing. I was just brought up into it, but piano player. My granddad played piano, Wainwright: It’s funny, I don’t write on always had it in me. They knew how hard and I took after the style that he played. I the piano. I write songs in my head and put developed my own style from there, which it was out there, and they wanted me to have an education and all of that. I decided ideas down on my phone. A lot of times I is not like I anything that I can really point wait until much later to put words to it. I with a bunch of stubbornness that I was to. going to be an air traffic controller. A friend just take the melody ideas, get them into It was really just born out of necessity. I a concrete form, and then I introduce it to of the family was an air traffic controlwanted to play an instrument while I sang my band. Then I finally sit at keys as the ler, which I thought was pretty cool. So I and entertained people, and piano was just went down to Florida and spent four years last part [of the process]. something I knew how to do. CS learning how to be an air traffic controller. VICTOR WAINWRIGHT AND THE I know you play both piano and HamThen the FAA called me up and stationed TRAIN @TYBEE POST THEATER mond organ - which do you find yourme in Memphis. Sat., May 18, 8 P.M., $25/$30 self preferring? I know a lot of players are pretty devoted to one or the other, What are the chances that you ended especially in the style of music that you up being stationed in this really vital music town? It’s kind of amazing. play. 13
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The local band goes full force into a pop reinvention BY SEAN KELLY
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LOCAL BAND Street Clothes started out as a straight up rock band, but quickly started evolving in a more electronic direction. Their last album, Superautomatica, was in many ways the beginning of a more dance-oriented transformation, which is now fully underway. In that process, two members left to form Bero Bero, and the band endured the departure of longtime producer/collaborator Peter Mavrogeorgis - owner of Dollhouse Studios - who left for Atlanta not long ago. “For a minute there it was like, ‘What are we going to do? We don’t have our producer in town. A couple members left and started their own thing and fucking killed it. [Bero Bero] is incredible. But now we’ve kind of figured out what we’re going to do - make a badass pop record,” bandleader Andy Sutphen tells Connect.
Those changes did, indeed, push Sutphen even further towards danceable synth-centric music, which has led to the record that he’s currently working on - perhaps their most pop offering yet. The changes also also made Sutphen and his remaining bandmates take the plunge and build a studio setup for themselves allowing for the sonic and musical experimentation that’s currently taking place. “The last record was super disco-y and dancey. This one has still got a lot of that. The single, which isn’t released yet, is going in a pretty 80s/early 90s direction. They’re all pop songs - catchy and fun, sometimes dark,” Sutphen says. “We were like, ‘Let’s make a fucking pop record.’ No shame about it.” The band has some new members this time around, which is already breathing new life into the songs and arrangements. It’s an exciting time for Sutphen and company, who are set for a gig at El Rocko Lounge on Sat., May 18. It’ll be one of the first times that the recharged band has played together, and they’ll be testing out new material as well.
“We’re going to do a nice light show, it’ll be a nice mix of all the albums, and we’re doing a crazy amount of new songs,” Sutphen teases. “We’re doing four or five unreleased songs, which is a big deal for us. We haven’t done that before. We haven’t done new stuff in a year and a half.” The band most recently turned some heads with their single “Tempt Me,” which was accompanied by a stylish video filmed at El Rocko. “That video and that song got us into Atlantic Records and Sony Records in New York and LA. We got to have a meeting, and they wanted me to sell out a little bit harder than I wanted to,” Sutphen says with a laugh. “So now we’re like, ‘Alright, let’s do something that isn’t going to compromise what we are.’ But luckily we really do like pop music. We like indie music a lot, but at the end of the day Blondie is my favorite band.” CS
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MUSIC INTERVIEW
Thomas Claxton keeps the rock ‘n’ roll flame alive IMC Award, new album highlight local musician’s rising star
jim@connectsavannah.com
THOMAS CLAXTON is a veteran of the local music scene, for sure. But that’s not his only calling card. It’s been a landmark couple of years for Claxton. A couple of weeks ago he won an Indie Music Channel Award for Best Rock Artist in Los Angeles. Last year he released a new album, Age of Propaganda, featuring an all-star collection of sidemen. Claxton chalks up his recent success to an open-minded but always pragmatic attitude toward the music business. One of his key pieces of advice: There’s no need to make a dramatic announcement that you’re leaving Savannah forever to go make it in the big city. “It’s not the 1970s anymore. Back in the day you had the big three: Nashville, New York, and LA. If you didn’t go to those places, you’d never accomplish anything,” Claxton muses. “But these days, you click a button and somebody sees you in Japan in five seconds. So why the hell do you need to leave permanently? Go to the markets, make your face valuable in those markets, and get your ass back home,” he laughs. For Claxton, this approach has worked both in getting his name out there in the larger markets, but also in maintaining a tight-knit business and creative support team in Savannah. Age of Propaganda, for example, relies on a combination of home-grown players and recording talent, and industry talent he met while on his frequent networking trips to larger markets. The record is produced by Eric Winbush of Dadd’s Productions, “one of the few real sound engineers in this town,” Claxton says. “Eric is based in Savannah, but he does a lot outside of Savannah. He’s the real deal. Phil Hadaway is another one.” While this record is straight-up rock ‘n’ roll, the instrumentation and style are full, layered, and eclectic. Guest artists on Age of Propaganda include Mario Cipollina, formerly the
number-two man in Huey Lewis and The News. “Mario is the sweetest guy you ever talked to in your life. He agreed to record bass tracks on the album,” Claxton says. When Claxton was in LA, he met the iconic guitarist Michael Hampton of P-Funk, who guest-stars on the album. “If you listen to P-Funk, you realize Michael’s not the type of musician who goes home and writes a chart. He really plays what he feels,” Claxton says. On keys is Eric Frampton, who has worked with The B-52s, Mother’s Finest, and many more. Other stellar musicians on Age of Propaganda include UK session/touring guitarist Phil Hilborne, and Wayne Livingston, who has worked with Brian May of Queen. Claxton traces many connections that came to fruition on Age of Propaganda back to a short-lived but crucial tour he did as backup singer with Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night. “I thought that 2008 arena tour was immediately going to be the start of something big. But then it crashed and I found myself playing back on River Street. So I was like, alright, I’ve got to do something.” The difference came when he maximized some of the contacts he made during that time. “It didn’t last too long, but I met some people on that tour. I’ve always been of the mind that if you get a great opportunity, you might never get it again, so capitalize on every angle you get,” Claxton says. “There’s a difference between being an opportunist and being opportunistic. I’m opportunistic. An opportunist does things selfishly, just for their own benefit.” A key acquaintance from that tour was the owner of Artist Relations in Nashville, who ended up inviting Claxton to a company event where he met many of the creative minds who would help him make Age of Propaganda. While the album is professionally produced and has an array of top-shelf musicianship, the hallmark is Claxton’s distinctive, powerful voice – a throwback to the time of real rock ‘n’ roll frontmen. Claxton’s remarkable vocal range is at least partially because he’s a natural
Thomas Claxton is hitting his stride with a new award and a new album. PHOTO BY BEN BRENGMAN
baritone who was trained as a tenor. “You’ll definitely hear me hit some high notes. I was doing Motley Crue last night,” he laughs. The classically trained singer studies under Ron Anderson now, “one of the top two vocal coaches in LA,” he says. “Ron has taught Chris Cornell, Axl Rose, Alicia Keys, Bjork, and many others. Ron and I met a little while back and we got together not too long ago. “ Claxton stresses that there’s a difference between a singer and a vocalist. “A vocalist can do a lot of things with their voice besides just singing. There are chameleon vocalists, just like there are chameleon actors,” he says. “In acting you’ve got your Jeff Goldblums who are Jeff Goldblum in every movie — and it’s bad-ass. And you’ve got your Gary Oldmans, who can take on so many different types of roles. Same thing with singers,” says Claxton. “Freddy Mercury’s voice, for example, was different than most other voices. His vibrato was actually a lot quicker than most people’s vibrato. Somebody like that can play with your emotions in a song, and that’s why they get where they are.” The Indie Music Channel Award, for his performance on “The Other Side of You,” is a particular honor for Claxton. “It’s a worldwide award. You submit to it, and if you get nominated, you go to LA and see if they call your name out. They hold the ceremony at different places each year around LA, and this year it took place at the Grammy Museum,” he says.
In keeping with Claxton’s practical approach, he says it’s a good time for rock ‘n’ roll artists to get their foot in the door. “Rock isn’t pop or R&B – it’s not at that level of popularity. So it’s not necessarily as cutthroat a category to put your music in,” he says. “In general, rock ‘n’ roll just doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Think about the last 50 years without rock ‘n’ roll... You can’t!” One of Claxton’s passions is keeping the real rock history of Savannah alive. “Savannah has had, especially in rock ‘n’ roll, a kick-ass history for years. But it rarely gets talked about,” he says. “Five Miles High, Shut Up & Drive, Born, The Rogues, the JoJa Band — they were kicking some serious ass. Those guys tend to get completely ignored these days.” Claxton says in some ways Savannah can be its own worst enemy with regards to fostering local talent. “Savannah sometimes seems to have its chosen people, and if you’re not in that circle, you’re not getting much local coverage. I could win a Grammy tomorrow and a lot of people here wouldn’t give a crap,” he laughs. “It’s funny to me, it really is.” In between trips to LA and various national gigs, you can find Claxton playing solo at The Bayou and The Warehouse. Catch him this weekend as he plays with his full band The Myth in a show at Coach’s Corner May 17, a benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Dancing Stars of Coastal Georgia. CS
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a songwriter’s songwriter The singer and writer plays Bluffton’s Roasting Room BY SEAN KELLY
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PETER BRADLEY ADAMS has had a pretty storied career. His break into the industry came as part of the folk rock duo Eastmountainsouth, in which he experienced some considerable success and did some high-profile support tours. Since the group disbanded in the early 2000s, Adams has been on his own releasing a string of critically acclaimed and brilliantly produced albums and composing for others along the way. Adams’ music has been featured in dozens of films and television shows over the years, including shows like One Tree Hill and notable films like Elizabethtown. It’s a testament to the caliber of his songwriting, which makes his intimate show at the Roasting Room on May 18 something not to be missed. We spoke to Adams ahead of the gig about his career so far. How did you get into writing songs and playing music?
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Adams: I started playing classical piano when I was a kid, and ended up going to grad school for composition and then going to L.A. to write music for film and TV. But I think all along I was kind of writing songs, but sort of secretly writing songs. That’s what I really wanted to do, I think, but I just probably didn’t think I could or was too scared to do it. I’m really primarily a songwriter. It took me a long time to figure out how to be one, and to actually have the guts to do it. I’d messed up this job for this company I was writing for, and realized I needed to stop doing that [laughs]. It was like soul crushing writing. So I just decided I was going to try it, and then very quickly met Kat Maslich and we started Eastmountainsouth. The whole thing just happened almost too quickly. I hadn’t performed before, so I just kind of hid behind her. When that ended, I kind of started over again on my solo stuff. But I’ve always been poring over songs. Even as a little kid I was on my playschool record player, listening to all of these old records.
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Because Eastmountainsouth happened so quickly and on such a large scale, do you feel like it was maybe a primer for you as far as feeling comfortable enough to do your own thing? In some ways it was, but in other ways it wasn’t. I was always singing with Kat, so I didn’t have the experience of just getting up there by myself. I’m still figuring out how to sing, to be honest. It’s been a long journey - I think my songwriting was way more developed than my singing [laughs]. I had to kind of start over. We were doing these big tours, and then I got a different booking agent and started doing these smaller tours - just getting up there
and sucking, but sometimes doing okay. I finally got to the point where I could do it. So it was helpful, but it was also sometimes like having training wheels on, you know? So you’re doing your own thing now, which makes you an artist. Do you still feel like you’re innately a songwriter, though? Yeah, I’m sometimes a songwriter. I don’t know - I live in Nashville, and co-writing is kind of a thing here. I do co-write, but I’m not hitting the pavement every day trying to get cuts. I’m basically doing my thing, because that’s what I’m good at. I’m not trying to cross genres, etc. But I also think that all of that classical training did something to the way I listen and has somehow informed my writing and producing. A good example would be, I was asked to write a chamber music piece for this group called the ALIAS Chamber Ensemble. I was asked to do this, and I wrote a bunch of instrumental pieces. It was okay, but it wasn’t anything I would’ve wanted to listen to. So I ended up writing a song, but a song that had string parts that were more than just a string arrangement for a song. We performed it at a concert, and I’m just finishing up a studio version of that. It’ll be kind of the first time that the two sides of what I do have come together. You mentioned before that your experience composing has informed you as a songwriter and producer. When you go in to make a record, do you typically work with producers or do you really have the vision yourself and know how best to execute it? Well, in the past I’ve been extremely involved in production. The record I’m working on now, though, is the first time I’ve brought in someone that I’m letting kind of lead the ship. I’m still involved, but he’s trying to get me into a different sound. So it’s been hard to let go - there’s a lot of good tension between us. We’re buddies, but it’s just a good creative tension. He’ll go, “Nope, we’re not going to do that again. You’ve done that on every record.” How would you characterize those newer, outside of the box aspects on the new record? It’s going to be a little less soft. Even the soft stuff isn’t going to sound so clean, and the more energetic stuff is going to be a little tougher sounding. CS Peter Bradley Adams @Roasting Room, Bluffton SC Sat., May 18, 8 P.M., $35
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BY SEAN KELLY
DOPE KNIFE, AKILDABEAT @EL ROCKO LOUNGE
Here’s your chance to see some top notch local hip hop at one of the best bars in town. Dope KNife is one of the most inventive and creative artists this city has to offer, and he’s continuously making great music. Akil is equally as phenomenal - there’s really no reason to miss this if you’re a hip hop fan. THURS., MAY 16, 9 P.M.
DEE LUCAS @GOOD TIMES JAZZ BAR AND RESTAURANT
LOVE JONES @JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR
Eric Jones and Laiken Love are two world class artists in their own right. Love is an incredible vocalist who has made a serious name for herself in the Lowcountry, and Jones is one of the area’s most skilled and accomplished piano players (not to mention, he’s a staple at Good Times Jazz Bar). Don’t miss the chance to see them together. THURS., MAY 16, 7 P.M.
ANDY FRASCO & THE U.N. @BARRELHOUSE SOUTH
Andy Frasco’s music is equal parts funky and bluesy, and it’s 100 percent fun. The veteran performer has played such festivals as Mountain Jam and Firefly, and he’s garnered critical acclaim along the way as well. He’s a smart songwriter with an engaging voice, and his show at Barrelhouse South is your chance to see a real rising talent for no charge. FRI., MAY 17, 9 P.M.
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Jazz saxophonist Dee Lucas has shared the stage with some greats over the years, but his own music speaks for itself. He’s been cultivating a devoted audience since his debut in 2004, and has even launched his own record label as a platform for his recordings. His style is best described as classic jazz with a contemporary edge and an R&B twist. FRI., MAY 17, 8 P.M.
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MUSIC WEDNESDAY 5.15 LIVE MUSIC
Barrelhouse South VuDu Shakedown, 10 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. El-Rocko Lounge Grace Joyner, Gold Light, Kid Trails, 9 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Michael McCormick Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Ricardo Ochoa and Gino Castillo with the Latin Jazz Band, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Ray Lundy Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. Mansion on Forsyth Park George Evans, 7 p.m. Rachael’s : Sports • Food • Fun Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Bill Smith Trio, 6:30 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 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. White Whale Craft Ales Open Mic Music, 7 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay, Uncle Buck The Wormhole Open Jam, 9 p.m.
TRIVIA & GAMES
The Chromatic Dragon Geeky Trivia Night, 8 p.m. Coach’s Corner Trivia Dub’s Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m. The Jinx Human Jukebox Trivia Service Brewing Company Trivia Night with Daniel, 6:30 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Bingo, 7 p.m., Tubby’s Bar Bingo, 7 p.m. World of Beer Trivia, 7 p.m.
TRIVIA & GAMES
McDonough’s Trivia, 7 p.m. Pour Larry’s Explicit Trivia, 10 p.m. Southbound Brewing Company Riddle Me This?, 7:30 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. The Wormhole Karaoke, 9 p.m.
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COMEDY
Foxy Loxy Cafe Vinyl Appreciation, 7 p.m. Stafford’s Public House Open Mic, 9 p.m.
Stafford’s Public House Weird Wednesdays Open Mic Comedy, 9 p.m. Totally Awesome Bar SCU Presents Storytellers, 9:30 p.m.
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Square One El-Rocko Lounge Dope KNife + AkilDaBeat, 10 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Jeremy Riddle Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Howard Paul Quartet w/ saxophonist Tom Scott, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Laiken Love Duo The Jinx Savannah Sweet Tease w/ 1, 2, 3, Tease Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. The Perch at Local 11 ten Susanna Kennedy PS Tavern Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Gypsy Jazz, 7 p.m. River House Georgia Kyle Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Rachael Shaner Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Open Mic, 9 p.m. Top Deck James Lee Smith, 6:30 p.m. Totally Awesome Bar Totally Open Mic, 8 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Draucker Trio, 6 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jon Lee’s Apparitions, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Matt Hill, 7 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Andrew Gill, 7:30 p.m.
The Jinx Live DJ, 10 p.m. Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap
Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.
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THURSDAY 5.16 LIVE MUSIC
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. Coach’s Corner Absolute Queen Cohen’s Retreat Munchies and Music, 5 p.m. Congress Street Social Club DJ
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FRIDAY 5.17 LIVE MUSIC
201 Tapas Lounge Reggae Night All Black Affair, 9 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m. Castaways Bar & Grill Lyn Avenue Band, 7 p.m. Coach’s Corner Thomas Claxton and the Myth Congress Street Social Club DJ Guacamole Twins, TG Live Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Dee Lucas and Band, 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Bottles & Cans The Jinx Aaron Paul Zimmer Album
Aaron Paul Zimmer, Brother Hawk @THE JINX
Savannah’s own Aaron Paul Zimmer, known as a member of City Hotel, recently released his highly regarded solo album Saints and Heretics, and is set for a gig at The Jinx. Expect moving songs and a fantastic band behind him. FRI., MAY 17, 9 P.M. Release w/ Brother Hawk, 10 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Jon Hill Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub General Patton Molly McGuire’s Keystone Postcard, 7 p.m. Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m. River House Ricky Standard Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m. Ruth’s Chris Steak House David Duckworth, 8 p.m. Saddle Bags Hardy Live, 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 Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Jeremy Riddle, 5 p.m. Vic’s on The River Claire Frazier and
Steven Bryan, 7 p.m. The Warehouse High Velocity, Stan Ray Wild Wing Cafe Sarah Poole, Individually Twisted, DJ Billy Ball, 5 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) The Perry Brothers, 7:30 p.m.
TRIVIA & GAMES
PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.
KARAOKE
Bay Street Blues Karaoke Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 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.
COMEDY
Foxy Loxy Cafe Comedy Night, 7:30 p.m. The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Friday Funnies, 8 p.m.
DJ
Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap
BAR & CLUB EVENTS
Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock Southbound Brewing Company Beer and Babes: Brewery Burlesque, 6 & 8 p.m.
SATURDAY 5.18 LIVE MUSIC
Barrelhouse South Ike Stubblefield, 8:30 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m. Club Elan Summer Glow, 9 p.m. Coach’s Corner Bucky And Barry, 7 p.m. Congress Street Social Club DJ Basik Lee El-Rocko Lounge Street Clothes, Nicholas Mallis, 10 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar The Magic Rocks The Jinx Dover and the Elevators, Heavy Books Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Stan Ray Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Danielle Hicks Band
Molly McGuire’s Christy Alan Band, 7 p.m., Christy Alan Band, 7 p.m. The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Alisha Duckworth Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m. River House Adam Nye Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m. Saddle Bags Tyler Reeve, 9 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Justin Morris Southbound Brewing Company Southbound’s 6th Anniversary w/ Grass is Dead, noon Stafford’s Public House DJ Rudy Lui, 9:30 p.m. The Wormhole Neighborhood Pub & Music Venue LCO presents AK1200, 9 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Junkyard Angel, 6 p.m. Vic’s on The River Claire Frazier and Steven Bryan, 7 p.m. The Warehouse Sweet Potato and the Pies, Rachael Shaner
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Wild Wing Cafe Jarrod Wade, Draucker, Bill Hodgson, DJ Race, 1 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) DJ Dance Party
KARAOKE
Bay Street Blues Karaoke Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.
COMEDY
East End Provisions Front Porch Improv: Blind Tiger Show, 8 p.m. Front Porch Improv at White Whale Craft Ales 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. & 1:30 p.m. The Wormhole Kick ‘Em in the Face: A One-Stop Comedy Tour, 8 p.m.
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The Black Rabbit DJ Square One, 9 p.m. Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap
The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson The Perch at Local 11 ten Levi Moore River House Georgia Kyle The Shrimp Factory Rachael Shaner Tubby’s Tank House (River St.) Jeremy J Riddle, 6-9 p.m. Tybee Island Social Club Sunday Bluegrass Brunch, noon Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Thomas Claxton The Wayward Sunday Night Service, 9 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, Individually Twisted, 1 p.m.
TRIVIA & GAMES
Moon River Brewing Co. Trivia, 6 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m.
KARAOKE
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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TRIVIA & GAMES
Club One Bingo with Dawn Dupree, 5:30 p.m.
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, 8 p.m. White Whale Craft Ales White Whale Open Mic Comedy
DJ
The Black Rabbit DJ D Frost, 9 p.m. The Jinx DJ Lucky Bastard, 10 p.m. Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke
BAR & CLUB EVENTS
SUNDAY 5.19
Boomy’s DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC
Exclusives Bar & Grille Open Mic Poetry Night, 7 p.m. Saddle Bags Bar Olympics
Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, 9 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10:30 p.m. Cuoco Pazzo Sunday Jazz Brunch, 11 a.m., Bill Smith and David Keller, 6 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Eric Jones Trio ft. Cynthia Utterbach, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Eric Britt Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m.
8 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Stan Ray Wild Wing Cafe Sarah Poole, 5 p.m. The Wormhole Open Mic, 8 p.m.
Fia Rua Irish Pub Family Movie Night, 8 p.m.
BAR & CLUB EVENTS
MONDAY 5.20 LIVE MUSIC
Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mic, 10 p.m. Bayou Cafe David Harbuck, 9 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Phillip Wise Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music,
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Bay Street Blues Ben Keiser Band Bayou Cafe Jam Night with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Michael McCormick Foxy Loxy Cafe Cory Chambers, 7 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Earl Williams Quartet, 7 p.m.
Jazz’d Tapas Bar Marcus Kuhlmann The Jinx Hip Hop Night Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. The Ordinary Pub Jeremy J Riddle, 7p.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. Wild Wing Cafe Chuck Courtenay, 5 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. 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.
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SOUNDBOARD DIRECTORY 201 Tapas Lounge 201 James Blackburn Drive Abe’s on Lincoln 17 Lincoln St. 912-349-0525 abesonlincoln.com
Barrelhouse South 125 W. Congress St. 912-662-5576 barrelhousesouth.com
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Bay Street Blues 17 E. Bay St. 912-236-6655
Bayou Cafe 14 N. Abercorn St. 912-233-6411 bayousavannah.com
Billy’s Place at McDonough’s 20 E. Perry St.
912-231-9049 billysplacesavannah.com
The Black Rabbit 1215 Barnard St. Blueberry Hill 546 Dean Forest Rd.
912-436-6660 boomysbar.com
Castaways Bar & Grill 7360 Skidaway Rd
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BUCKY & BARRY MAY 25TH
912.354.8288 www.sandflysportsbar.com/
The Chromatic Dragon 514 MLK Jr. Blvd. 912-289-0350 chromaticdragon.com
Club Elan 301 Williamson St. Club One 1 Jefferson St. 912-232-0200 clubone-online.com
Coach’s Corner 3016 E. Victory Dr. 912-352-2933 coachs.net
CoCo’s Sunset Grille 1 Old U.S. Hwy. 80 912-786-7810 cocostybee.com
Cohen’s Retreat 5715 Skidaway Rd.
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912-897-6400 basilsonline.com
Boomy’s 409 W. Congress St.
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Basil’s Pizza and Deli 216 Johnny Mercer Blvd.
964-8401
THOMAS CLAXTON & THE MYTH
912-355-3336
Congress Street Social Club 411 W. Congress St.
KID ROCK TRIBUTE BAND
912-238-1985 congressstreetsocialclub.com
Cuoco Pazzo 606 Abercorn St.
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912-239-6950 cuocopazzosavannah.com
Dub’s Pub 225 W. River St.
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East End Provisions 420 E. Broughton St. 912-335-5522
El-Rocko Lounge 117 Whitaker St. 912-495-5808
Exclusives Bar & Grille 2003 Greenwood Street 912-695-2116
Fia Rua Irish Pub 10132 Ford Ave. 912-459-4160 fiaruairishpub.com
Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) 131 West River St. 912-644-7172 www.liveoakstore.com/ fiddlersriverstreet
Foxy Loxy Cafe 1919 Bull St. 912-401-0543 foxyloxycafe.com
Front Porch Improv at White Whale Craft Ales 1207 Bull Street Garden City United Methodist Church 62 Varnedoe Ave Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant 107 W. Broughton St. Jazz’d Tapas Bar 52 Barnard St. 912-236-7777 www.jazzdsavannah.com
The Jinx 127 W. Congress St. 912-236-2281
Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub 117 West River St. 912-233-9626 www.kevinbarrys.com
Little Lucky’s 6 Gateway Blvd. E. 912-925-1119
Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill 417 East River St. 912-341-8897
The Loft on Liberty 215 W. Liberty St. Mansion on Forsyth Park 700 Drayton St.
912-238-5158 mansiononforsythpark.com
McDonough’s 21 E. McDonough St.
912-233-6136 mcdonoughssavannah.com
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
912-898-0852 liveoakstore.com/mollymcguires
Pour Larry’s 206 W. St. Julian St.
912-232-5778
PS Tavern 11 W. Bay St. 912-495-5145
Rachael’s : Sports • Food • Fun 1190 King George Blvd. 912-920-7772 rachaels1190.com
The Rail Pub 405 W. Congress St. 912-238-1311 therailpub.com/
Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant 402 MLK Jr. Blvd. 912-292-1656 ranchoalegrecuban.com
River House 125 W. River St.
912-234-1900 liveoakstore.com/riverhouse
Rusty Rudders Tap House 303 W. River St. 912-944-6302
Ruth’s Chris Steak House 111 W. Bay St. 912-721-4800 ruthschris.com
The Perch at Local 11 ten 1110 Bull St.
Vic’s on The River 26 E. Bay St. 912-721-1000 vicsontheriver.com
Visitor’s Information Center 301 MLK Jr. Blvd. 912-944-0455 savannahvisit.com/
The Warehouse 18 E. River St.
912-234-6003 thewarehousebarandgrille.com
The Wayward 257 E. Perry St. Wet Willie’s 101 E. River St. 912-233-5650 wetwillies.com
White Whale Craft Ales 1207 Bull St. Wild Wing Cafe 27 Barnard St.
912-208-3700 wildwingcafe.com
Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) 417 Pooler Pkwy.
912-527-6453 www.facebook.com/pages/ Savannah-Smiles-DuelingPianos/118909441502557
World of Beer 112 W. Broughton St.
Savannah Taphouse 125 E. Broughton St.
The Wormhole 2307 Bull St.
912-201-8277 savannahtaphouse.com
Service Brewing Company 574 Indian Street The Shrimp Factory 313 East River Street
912-236-4229 www.theshrimpfactory.com
Southbound Brewing Company 107 East Lathrop Ave. Stafford’s Public House 306 W. Upper Factor’s Walk Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill 11215 Abercorn St. 912-921-2269
Taste of India 401 Mall Blvd. 912-356-1020
Top Deck 125 W. River Street Totally Awesome Bar 107 B Whitaker St.
(912) 238-5130 www.theordinarypub.com/
912-472-4044 tybeeislandsocialclub.com
Savannah Smiles 314 Williamson St.
912-349-5275 saddlebagssavannah.com/
The Olde Pink House 23 Abercorn St.
The Ordinary Pub 217 1/2 West Broughton Street
Tybee Island Social Club 1311 Butler Ave.
912-790-9464 wildwingcafe.com
Tijuana Flats 1800 E. Victory Dr.
912-232-4286 www.plantersinnsavannah.com
912-354-9040 www.liveoakstore.com/ tubbysthunderbolt
Saddle Bags 317 West River St.
Moon River Brewing Co. 21 West Bay St. 912-447-0943 www.moonriverbrewing.com/
Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) 2909 River Dr.
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Support Hospice Savannah and local artists
HOSPICE SAVANNAH celebrates 40 years this year, a momentous occasion for an organization that is one of the biggest supporters of local art. The hospice center on Eisenhower’s art gallery has played host to a variety of exhibitions through the years. When Location Gallery opened three years ago, its director Peter Roberts put out an online survey to determine the benefactor for the first show’s gallery profits. Hospice Savannah won. “We’ve always had a really nice relationship with them,” says Beth Logan, Director of Marketing and Volunteer Services for Hospice Savannah. “He’s just so generous and he’s so giving.” This year, Roberts and Location Gallery were able to repay the favor by helping Logan plan Hospice’s The Art of Living party. The party takes place May 23 at Cha Bella and includes food, music, and an art auction with art by 40 local artists.
Pink Sunglasses, Angela Burson
this town—like 15 or 16—but we’re the original one and we’re the only nonprofit one.” In addition to being an art auction, the party is also one of Hospice Savannah’s Summer Nights parties, a tradition that Logan says began years ago. “We came up with this concept to encourage people to have parties for us,” Logan explains. “It’s Savannah—you’re going to have a party anyway! It could be as casual as having brunch at your house, having a spaghetti dinner, having a picnic
in the park—whatever.” At Summer Nights parties, attendees are given a donation envelope, but a donation isn’t mandatory. It’s a low-pressure way of raising money for a good cause. CS
THE ART OF LIVING SUMMER NIGHTS PARTY AND ART AUCTION
Thurs., May 23, 5:30 p.m. Cha Bella, 102 E. Broad St. For more information and to buy tickets, visit artauction.eventbrite.com.
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rachael@connectsavannah.com
“We wanted to do something around the art of living because the theme of our 40th year is ‘The Art of Living,’” says Logan. “We’re looking for a younger, sexier vibe. I want it to be a joyful thing. Hospice is not all death and dying. It’s something to celebrate that we are community-based and give so much away.” The art represents a broad swath of Savannah artists, from Betsy Cain and Bellamy Murphy to Troy Wandzel and A.J .Perez and everyone in between. Each artist has one piece in the auction. “Most of the artists are who you would think of,” says Logan. “There’s jewelers, there’s painters, there’s sculptors.” By hosting a variety of artists and retaining a youthful vibe, Logan hopes to make the concept of palliative and hospice care more accessible to talk about. “We want people to understand that if they’d access palliative care earlier and hospice eventually, they could have such great support for years and years instead of waiting until last minute. It’s just such a misunderstood product line.” For Hospice Savannah to make it 40 years is a major milestone. “That’s kind of prestigious,” admits Logan. “There’s a whole lot of hospices in
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Coming home to Cedar House BY RACHAEL FLORA
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IT’S A classic Savannah gripe: too many artists, not enough galleries and studio spaces to accommodate them all. Fortunately for the city’s creatives, Cedar House Gallery offers both gallery and studio rentals, and it celebrates its grand opening this week. The multi-use space is housed inside a stunning 1921 home on the corner of 36th and Abercorn. The gallery is backed by two real estate agents and Anthony Koncul, the owner of JAK Homes. Gallery director Sam Williams recently graduated from SCAD after studying photography. “I really got involved in galleries and ended up loving the flow of it,” says Williams. “I took some curating classes and love the process of it. This is where I knew I wanted to be.” Cedar House started out with Koncul hoping to buy the empty lot next door. “They wanted to put two homes on it, but the original owner didn’t want to sell the lot without selling his own property,” says Williams, who lives in one of JAK’s homes. “Anthony has always wanted to have an art gallery, and he said, ‘Just come on by my office—let’s take a look at these windows and you can tell me what I’m doing right and what I’m doing wrong.’” The buzz around Cedar House started up pretty quickly. “Every day I get six or eight calls and 20 different emails,” gushes Williams. The first floor hosts two traditional white wall gallery spaces that retained their original fireplaces, giving the rooms a homey feel. Even the walls downstairs are rentable to show work. There’s also a third gallery on the first floor with white shingled walls, and the room leads out into the spacious backyard. “If you rent anything downstairs, the outdoors is available for you to use,” says Williams. “What we hope to do here is put in some color, get some tables. Eventually as we turn over our profit, we’ll put a stage in the corner so we can have cocktail events and weddings.” Upstairs, there are studio rentals that are open to customization for the first renter. The sizes and prices range, with the largest studio clocking in at $1,000 a month. “We want Cedar House to be a home,” says Williams. “We’re hoping the artists who rent our studio upstairs are like a family. Those are the people we represent, and once one of them is out and someone else moves in, they’re looped into the family
Above: The exterior of Cedar House Gallery. Below: The studio of Laura Till Barton, one of the first renters in the space. PHOTOS BY RACHAEL FLORA.
too. Here at Cedar House, I want to represent them; I want to advertise them. Those twelve artists are who we’re going to represent.” Being a visual arts home means the future Cedar House family can learn from each other. “A lot of people here are either local artists or SCAD, and they’re very separated. So our goal here is to kind of bring them together, and hopefully the older generation can teach the younger generation and vice versa. There’s so much technology, and it’s all changing. A lot of arts are being lost.”
Williams sees the divide between old and young generations most when she’s showing the gallery. “I’ve gotten so many walk-throughs where [people] ask, ‘Is this a place for SCAD? Is this a place for professional artists or for SCAD students?’ And I’m like, ‘I’m sorry, I don’t see the difference in that question.’” See the space for yourself at the grand opening Sat., May 18 at 6 p.m. For the event, the entire home will be open to the public as a gallery. There will be food trucks on the grass next door, live music by Draucker, and an open bar. CS
Patrol landscape, turning space into place. Contemporary photographs, installation, video and archival documents come together in this exhibition to create a more inclusive understanding of place. May 17-22. thelogesavannah.com. The Drawing Room Gallery at the Lodge, 115 W. 42nd Street. THE MOMENTS — The MOMENTs is the capstone exhibition for Qiong Wu to earn the Master’s degree of Metal and Jewelry Design program at Savannah College of Art and Design. The MOMENTs contains four series of her work: Th e Passion, Becoming Professional, The Pain, and Fade Away. Each series of work represents a period of her life, and each piece of work represents an essential moment during that time. From the Passion to Fade Away, the four series are organized in chronological order, which mainly tells the stories about the most critical moments in Qiong’s mind of learning ballroom dancing from 7 to 22 years old. May 20-23. Fahm Street Gallery, One Fahm Street.
Work by Qiuxin Mao is at Sulfur Studios beginning THE REMAINS — The Remains, an exhibition by award-winning illustrator Qiuxin May 15
OPENINGS & RECEPTIONS FROM NATURE, TO NATURE — Yuling Chen is determined to express her love of Chinese art by writing and painting on porcelain. Fri., May 17. anomalousartgallery.com. Anomalous Art Gallery, 302 W Victory Dr. INHABITANCE — Inhabitance by Jena Maki is a collection of works which explore the North East and the relationship we have created with our everyday surroundings. Maki recreates memories and experiences from her upbringing through imagined and familiar landscapes. Pausing and collecting specific moments in time to share with her audience, she paints knowing our personal ‘everyday’ is constantly changing. May 17-18. The Space Between Gallery, 203 E. 39th St. INSIGNIFICANCE — We are excited to announce INSIGNIFICANCE, an oil painting exhibition featuring the work of Shuyang Zhou. This exhibition will run from Thursday, May 16th to Sunday, May 26th. The opening reception is Friday, May 17th from 6 to 9 pm. The event is free and open to the public. The venue is located at City Storage River Street 560 Indian Street, Unit 243, Savannah, GA, 31401. $0 May 16-26, 6-9 p.m. 912-228-2924. shuyangzhou0404.wixsite.com/1995/insignificance. Indian Street, Indian Street. LAZARETTO — This body of work by Nicki Klepper uses Lazaretto Creek and Tybee Island as a case study to examine the way in which human history and culture contour the
Mao, features a body of work that examines the juxtaposition of people, time, and other entities. Through examining the world from a different perspective, she hopes to recall her dreams through her art. For Qiuxin, these works are an expression of amazement toward the never-ceasing splendor of the cosmic world through the eyes of a curious wanderer who hopes to explore and grasp its fleeting beauty. May 15-19. \Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. SAVANNAH’S ARCHITECTURAL FABRIC — Founded in 1733, Savannah has a 286 year history that can be told through its architecture. Celebrate Savannah’s architectural fabric as seen through the eyes of local artists. On opening night, Robin Williams, Ph.D., Chair, architectural history, SCAD, will conduct a discussion on Savannah architecture, taking his lead from the artwork presented. The dialogue should be interesting given the interpretation of each artist. Tue., May 21, 4:30 p.m. grandbohemiangallery.com/. The Grand Bohemian Gallery, 700 Drayton St. SUNDAY CURATOR’S TOUR OF “JAUME PLENSA: TALKING CONTINENTS” — Join speaker Rachel Reese, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, as she discusses Jaume Plensa: Talking Continents, an exhibition featuring 19 cloud-like stainless steel orbs by the world-renowned sculptor. To register, please contact Calli Laundré at 912.790.8807 or laundrec@telfair.org. Free to members or with museum admission. Sun., May 19, 3-4:30 p.m. 912-790-8807. laundrec@telfair. org. telfair.org/event/sunday-curators-tourtalking-continents/. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.
CONTINUING EXHIBITS 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. ANTHOLOGY OF LORE — Every region has their own collection of tall tales, every family their own anthology of lore. Mallory Fite’s Colorado upbringing gave her a natural bent towards the tales of the Wild West. Through May 26. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. BIRDLAND — birdland (MISSITOPIA) features artistic musings by writer, firefighter and visual artist Chela Gutierrez. Whether the inspiration is found love notes, treasured family drawings or her own semi-autobiographical musings, her mixed media work remains a unique and charmingly transgressive vision with a Mississippi twang. Through May 31, 5 p.m. Location Gallery at Savannah LGBT Center, 1515 Bull St.
KEITA TAKAHASHI: ZOOMING OUT — Telfair Museums hosts the first museum survey of the work of visionary videogame designer Keita Takahashi (Japanese, b. 1975). Takahashi is noted for his outside-thebox approach to game development, game mechanics, aesthetics, and music. Through July 14. 912-790-8800. info@telfair.org. telfair.org/exhibitions/keita-takahashi/. telfair. org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. LIQUID VESSELS — The SCAD Museum of Art presents “Liquid Vessels,” an exhibition by SCAD alumna Monica Cook. The exhibition includes recent sculptures and paintings, which further the artist’s investigations into material assemblage, found objects and adornment. Central to the exhibition are Cook’s complex sculptures. These intricate objects appear simultaneously native and alien, as the artist references the natural world through components that appear biological, while transforming recognizable elements into unfamiliar forms through a conglomeration of material. These striking forms, in pale earth tones and pastels, contain an intrinsic fragility, as if decaying. Through May 19. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.
BRIDGE: A COVENANTAL NARRATIVE — Through May 16. mickveisrael.org/. Congregation Mickve Israel, 20 East Gordon Street. CONVERSATION — Sulfur Art Services is pleased to present Conversation by Andre Bertolino, on display at the Sentient Bean. This exhibition features spoon-printed linocut prints on handmade paper that narrate an improbable story with no beginning, middle or end. Through July 2. sentientbean. com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. JAUME PLENSA: TALKING CONTINENTS — Talking Continents is a floating collection of 19 cloud-like, stainless steel sculptures. Their biomorphic forms are made of die-cut letters taken from nine different languages. Presented together, they refuse to come together as words, existing instead as abstract forms, arbitrary signs, and signifiers. Through June 9. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York 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. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.
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SCAD BRINGS back its fashion show this year with an exciting weekend of events. The weekend includes a jewelry trunk show, Static Showcase at the Gutstein Gallery, a conversation with the SCAD Etoile honoree Phillip Lim, and an inventive runway show at the Hive. We spoke with Michael Fink, Dean of the School of Fashion, and Darren Apolonio, a BFA fashion student, about the weekend. Tell me more about SCAD Fashion and what attendees can expect. Fink: This year’s SCAD Fashion show is filled with color, color and more color. Students are celebrating their manylayered design concepts with a veneer of hope regarding their future in our rapidly changing world. Our students are using their designs to engage viewers in a dialogue regarding sustainability, politics, global warming and, most importantly, diversity. You’ll see menswear, women’s wear, and gender-fluid collections as well as accessories and jewelry designed by SCAD students. Why is it important for students to be able to attend this fashion show? Fink: This is the culmination of our juryselected senior and graduate students’ final design thesis. For students in the fashion show, it’s an amazing opportunity to share their work to the world. For our current juniors, they’ll see how high the design bar will be for them to top next year! The SCAD fashion shows also demonstrate how our SCAD students constantly collaborate together within the School of Fashion and other departments. Having students from many of SCAD’s top-ranked programs able to experience their peers’ work is so important for ongoing inspiration and creative knowledge. Sharing our students collections within the community gives a fantastic insight to where fashion is heading. Our students are inventing the future.
Darren Apolonio’s work hits the runway at the SCAD Atlanta fashion show last weekend. PHOTO COURTESY OF SCAD.
Tell me more about the students who will be presenting their work. Fink: You’ll see collections that address social issues of inclusivity and civil rights. Collections that celebrate being comfortable about being who you are with no excuses. Glam rock, red carpet, survival gear, bike messengers—there are so many diverse and innovative designs. Can you speak on your collection and the inspiration behind it? Apolonio: My collection is a huge ode and a celebration of the quintessential rockstar persona. I gravitate towards huge, unapologetic and flamboyant personalities and I wanted to capture that essence into clothing, literally embodying that “in your face” attitude. On a personal note, it’s my love letter to my heroes: the drag queens. the kitschy art kids, all the unapologetically campy and absurdly colorful people I met growing up over the years in all the corners of the world I’ve lived in. This is theirs as much as it is mine. What was your process for creating this collection? Apolonio: I’d like to think I have a specific and strong aesthetic that resonates beyond the realm of fashion. I come from a multimedia arts background before I pursued fashion, and I’ve always exercised this style of mine: graphic, aggressive, and humorous. So I knew right off the bat that I would be playing with my strengths. Conceptualizing everything was an interesting process. I knew that whatever
I do, it’s going to be extra, but I wanted it to make sense; I wanted the joke to land. So I had to research subcultures and people and find the right references to create this glitzy rock n’ roll world where everyone’s invited. Executing everything was another thing. I was never the best at technicalities and I don’t pretend to be, so there was a lot of trial and error. My methodology was that even if there are issues here and there, I try to circle back to my references and make those mistakes polished and purposeful. I mean, my base material is punk— it’s supposed to be hodge-podge. Tell me about what it’s like to show this collection. Apolonio: I was just in Atlanta over the weekend where I first showcased my collection and it was strange and weird to see everything come together, in the best way possible. This collection was a year in the making. I’ve memorized those garments inside and out and I know how many studs, crystals and sequins there are, so much so that I’ve never really had a moment to look at it outside of myself. More importantly, I never really got to appreciate the bigger picture. I grew up too much of a wild card that I had to lave home. You could just imagine how exciting it was when this kid finds out he’s made something cool out of his extra-ness and he’s showing it to people halfway around the world. CS
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SOMETHING big happened last week. Something bigger than you or me, and something that is guaranteed to change the way people view Savannah as a culinary haven. On May 6, Chef Mashama Bailey, Executive Chef of The Grey, was awarded a James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast. The entire Southeast! Chef Bailey, like many before her, began on a path riddled with encumbrances and naysayers. I speak for many locals when I say, historically Savannah has not been the most welcoming when it comes to new food; and to be brutally honest, the perspective on food in Savannah has been muddled at best. As a historic town rooted in Southern tradition, the foundation for local and farm fresh food has always been present —at least until fried chicken buffets and fried seafood platters turned Savannah into a campy food destination for tourists. The resurgence of restaurants and true Southern cuisine has been slow, at best, here. Unlike many of our now well-respected neighboring food destinations, which have put themselves on the culinary map of go-to food tourism hotspots, many say that Savannah just hasn’t quite made it there yet. The rebirth of the food in our sister cities is not the result of a singular cause or event, but it can be said that certain historical events speed up the change. For Charleston, Hurricane Hugo acted as the mechanism that wiped the city and made way for a big change in its culinary community. Hurricane Katrina is said to have done the same for New Orleans. As for Atlanta, the 1996 Olympics served as the catalyst for change that helped the city become a cultural destination for food in the South. Thankfully Savannah has not experienced a catastrophic event that forced our hand to recognize that we have the framework needed to become great. Instead our city has slowly chugged along implementing change as slowly as molasses in January. At least that’s how it was until Chef Bailey returned to her hometown. When Chef Bailey returned to Savannah to open up The Grey, after spending years honing her skills, she kept her head down and focused on the food she believed in. Taking inspiration from a foremother of Southern cuisine, Edna Lewis, Chef Bailey
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set out to preserve history through her kitchen. Her vision and determination is exactly why she became one of only three chefs in Savannah to be awarded a James Beard. Keep in mind the last was 19 years ago. She was gracious enough to sit down with me and discuss her experience: When you first stepped into a professional kitchen, did you ever think you would be where you are today?
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No, absolutely not. The first kitchen I stepped into that was professional was called the L Cafe in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It was a cafe that had two parts: one part was a coffee part where you got breakfast, pastries, and coffee, and the next part was more for dinner. We had a microwave; we didn’t have quarts and pints. We would use leftover containers that sour cream came in and we would wash them and reuse them. I was there for a very very short period of time, but it was the very first kitchen that I worked in while I was going to culinary school. I am a career changer so I decided to just throw myself into something, and I wanted to see if I could work in a restaurant. In this little crappy kitchen I fell in love with the industry. How did you feel about your second nomination? This time around I felt really honored. I think last year I was scared and nervous, and I didn’t feel worthy. I didn’t feel like I belonged in the room. I think that this year there was a little tinge of nervousness. But, I felt really honored because all of the people on those lists are such good cooks, they are such good chefs, they are such good leaders that even to be in the same conversation as them is really the point. That is enough for me. Who went to the award ceremony with you? Johno went, his wife Carole, my parents, and me. There were five of us. What were you thinking as you were waiting for the announcement? I don’t know. I was drinking from a flask while I was waiting. I had a flask of tequila. I sort of blocked everyone out. Adrian Miller was behind me. He is a cookbook author, and he is really awesome. He sat right behind us and he taped the whole thing. It’s on YouTube: ‘Mashama wins the Beard.’ It is kind of beautiful because he actually caught the moment of it. The thing I feel bad about, I thought about it after and before I knew there was
a video, I was like, “I don’t think I hugged my parents.” Carole was the first person I hugged, Johno was the second person because I made a beeline to get out of the spotlight. Did you prepare your speech? No. I wrote down my parents, Johno, Edna Lewis, the James Beard Foundation. I just wrote down these names and words so I would not forget anything, but I did not prepare a full-on speech. What did your parents have to say? They were just like wow, you know. They were really disappointed last year. I don’t think we were disappointed last year, I think we just had to put on a face to be like it is okay everyone, it is totally fine. It is really a rite of passage. I think last year they were really bummed, and I think this year they were really happy. What did Johno have to say? I couldn’t make it out through his tears. Did you cry with him? I didn’t cry until a little later honestly. When I gave him a hug he was just like, “Congratulations, I am so happy for you.” He really just said congratulations over and over. Then I spoke to him later on after the awards were over and we were out in the lobby, and we both started kind of tearing up then, because it started to set in that this is something that not only I accomplished but we accomplished. On stage I said he was my backbone. Johno will throw down for anyone in this restaurant. He is the most loyal person I know. I think a lot of his vision and a lot of his drive is why we are where we are. Even when you think I am going to rest a little bit, he is like “But you didn’t finish this?” or “You didn’t do that.” There is always more to do for him. I think it is really nice to learn from someone like that. What’s the one piece of advice to cooks or chefs stepping into a professional kitchen for the first time? One of the pieces of advice that I received was to make sure that you love it. I didn’t know what that meant. When I first decided to cook, I think I was very interested in it and I thought I was very capable of it. It took me until I really had to work hard to fall in love with it. So, making sure that you love it is something that you have to ask yourself. No one else can tell you that. Know your history, read, know who the chefs are, know what the competition is, learn from people. And be kind. CS
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/ That The Hustle is a remake of director Frank Oz’s 1988 comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels can be deduced merely from the film’s tagline: “They’re Giving Dirty Rotten Men a Run for Their Money.” Itself a remake of 1964’s Bedtime Story (starring Marlon Brando and David Niven) and initially conceived as a vehicle for the post“Dancing in the Street” duo of David Bowie and Mick Jagger, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a delightful comedy featuring an animated performance by Steve Martin, an endearing performance by Glenne Headly, and an out-and-out terrific performance by Michael Caine. Alas, “delightful,” “animated,” “endearing,” and “terrific” aren’t words that anyone will be employing to describe The Hustle, a dismal effort that slavishly follows the plot of its immediate predecessor yet somehow rarely fails to locate the laughs in the material. The ’88 version cast Caine as a suave British con artist whose operation in a luxurious French seaside community is threatened by the arrival of a boorish American swindler (Martin). Realizing that the town ain’t big enough for the both of them, they place a wager: Whoever can wrangle $50,000 out of a naïve and newly arrived American millionaire (Headly) gets to remain while the other has to set up shop elsewhere. The Hustle largely follows this template, with Hathaway playing Caine, Wilson costarring as Martin, and Tony Award-winning actor Alex Sharp appearing as Headly. Clearly, the gender reversal is meant to set this film apart, but except for a line from Hathaway’s Josephine Chesterfield about how women make better con artists than men because “no man will ever believe a woman is smarter than he is,” director Chris Addison and scripter Jac Schaeffer take little advantage of the swap. Instead, the first half of the picture is basically a carbon copy of the ’88 model, the primary difference being the vulgar asides offered by Wilson’s Penny Rust (e.g. Martin’s Freddy Benson didn’t feel the need to lasciviously lick the bars on his jail cell to demonstrate that he’d be willing to go down on a member of the same sex). The second half offers a few modest changes that reduce rather than enhance the comedic value — for instance, having Penny pretend to be blind to pull off a scam isn’t as effective as Freddy pretending to be crippled, and it doesn’t even really make sense in the context of some scenes which require visual communication. There’s also a feeble romance added to a tale that really has no use for one. Wilson is a gifted comedienne — I particularly enjoyed her work in Bridesmaids and the first Pitch Perfect — but her plussize means that lazy writers will always turn to fat jokes when they can’t think of
Pokémon Detective Pikachu anything witty. That’s the case here, and while Wilson is ever the trouper, she really deserves to be in a movie that doesn’t feel compelled to make a reference to her character’s sizable bowel movements. For her part, Hathaway is generally better at reacting to the comedy than being the comedy — think of The Devil Wears Prada or Get Smart or especially Rachel Getting Married — which means her turn here is particularly undernourished. When her character elects to impersonate a German doctor or a British princess or a Southern airhead (“You’re Danish? Like the pastry?”), Hathaway should be loose and limber; instead, rigor mortis sets in, a condition also indicative of the stiff production surrounding her.
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// The Rotten Tomatoes website recently ranked 40 video-game movies from worst to best, and it should surprise absolutely no one that even the most acclaimed title on the list earned a Rotten score from critics. For the record, it was the 2018 Alicia Vikander version of Tomb Raider, nabbing a 52% Rotten designation. I happen to agree with that ranking, since that so-so endeavor looks like Raiders of the Lost Ark when compared to most of the other titles on the list, a compilation packed with 1-star horrors like Assassin’s Creed, Hitman: Agent 47, and Uwe Boll’s infamous Alone in the Dark (amusingly, five of the seven bottom titles were all helmed by the singularly unique Boll). I expect Pokémon Detective Pikachu might be shaking up that list, and, if enough impressionable critics are included in the ranking (or at least critics who grew
up as Pokémon fans and are feeling warm and nostalgic over the film), it might even become the first video-game adaptation to score a Fresh rating on the critical compilation site. Certainly, it’s better than anything else on that eyesore of a list, even if it never comes across as much more than a middling knockoff of the 1988 insta-classic Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Ryan Reynolds channels some of his Deadpool deadpanning into his vocal characterization as Pikachu, one of the “pocket monsters” living in harmony with humans in the sprawling metropolis of Ryme City. Suffering from amnesia, Pikachu, a private eye by profession, teams up with the son (Justice Smith) of his missing partner to discover who’s manufacturing a synthetic drug that’s turning all the Pokémon violent. Like Roger Rabbit, Pokémon Detective Pikachu is set in a landscape where humans and non-humans co-exist, yet it does very little with this angle — heck, even last year’s notorious bomb The Happytime Murders did a better job at examining the relationships between the people and the puppets who lived, played and worked together. Yet where this new picture excels is in its visual realization, with state-of-theart effects completely immersing viewers into this colorful world. The CGI mastery extends to the characters, with Pikachu proving to be an engaging protagonist. Even the film’s mystery isn’t too shabby, with the right amount of subtle clues and character reveals to keep it fairly interesting.
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Unlike some other franchises with a long and storied history, it shouldn’t be too hard for newbies to understand Pokémon Detective Pikachu, since it’s fairly easy to grasp the nature of the various critters. Then again, perhaps I’m coming from the vantage point of having an older daughter who came of age when the franchise was created and enjoying its first flush of success. Although I was largely dismissive of the whole phenomenon, I was intrigued by the character of Psyduck (also in this movie), described as a crank who suffers from crippling headaches and often stands around in a dazed state. I can relate.
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// Say this about Diane Keaton: In addition to being one of the greatest actresses of the past half-century (she’ll celebrate 50 years in film in 2020), she’s also a tireless thespian, averaging at least one picture a year since, well, since making her debut in the uproarious 1970 comedy Lovers and Other Strangers. But if finding quality projects for women over 40 is hard, imagine how difficult it must be for someone over 60 or 70. Because of this bias, the 73-year-old Keaton has in recent times turned up in some truly wretched films, brain-damaging atrocities like Because I Said So and Love the Coopers. It’s understandable to expect that Poms might fall into that camp of unwatchables. The premise sounds rather twee — a group of elderly women elects to form its own cheerleading squad — and history has taught us that all films like this predictably end with the underdogs snagging the top prize at some national championship competition. None of this is completely inaccurate when it comes to Poms, but neither is it the whole story. For starters, Martha isn’t the usual chipper character essayed by Keaton. Instead, she’s a cranky septuagenarian who, faced with cancer, decides to head to a retirement community in order to die in peace. She gets reluctantly dragged back into the land of the living by her new neighbor Sheryl (Jackie Weaver), a cheerful sort who’s into “poker and poking” (but presumably not Pokémon). Since living in this community means Martha has to either join a club or create her own, she decides to start a cheerleading squad for senior ladies. She’s joined by Sheryl and six other residents (including one played by an all-too-infrequently used Pam Grier), but they soon discover that ageism might prevent them from engaging in even this seemingly simple pleasure. Many of the conflicts are artificially manufactured and the comedy is often anemic (save for Weaver’s quips), but what rescues Poms from complete disarray and 28 dysfunction is its surprisingly poignant
Tolkien examination of eight women who are ready to fade away in anonymity and old age, only to realize that they still retain some measure of import and urgency as human beings. It may sound trite, but Keaton and her co-stars manage to invest their roles with a genuine vitality that backs the movie’s dubious premise. Despite that emotional edge, much of Poms is so stridently routine that here’s no guarantee you’ll laugh or cry. But like the picture’s leading ladies, you might cheer, even if just a little.
TOLKIEN
// Folks who find themselves increasingly bored of the Rings might want to skip Tolkien, a starchy biopic about the creator of The Lord of the Rings. Then again, even those who retain an affinity for all things Middle-Earth might elect to take a hard pass on a film that possesses little of the magic and imagination that informed J.R.R. Tolkien’s most famous works. Often playing like outtakes from Dead Poets Society, Tolkien primarily focuses on the formative school years of the English author (portrayed by Nicholas Hoult), whose camaraderie with three other lads informs his views on friendship and loyalty. These idyllic scenes are interspersed with ones in which Tolkien serves in World War I, learning firsthand that all is decidedly not quiet on the Western Front. There are also glimpses at his relationship with Edith Bratt (Lily Collins), who would eventually become his wife. Clearly, a visionary person like J.R.R. Tolkien deserves a visionary treatment of his life, but Tolkien is as literal-minded as biopics come. Director Dome Karukoski’s few attempts at drawing from fantasy rather than reality (such as soldiers armed with flamethrowers morphing into firebreathing dragons) look so cheap that you wish Peter Jackson would have shown
mercy and donated footage from his epic undertaking. But the real problem with Tolkien is that it pays short shrift to the creative process, instead taking pains to show how everything that ended up on the written page sprang less from the writer’s own imagination and more from real-life events. It’s a one-sided argument that leads to such dubious scenes as Tolkien telling his pals that they should create a “fellowship,” or a later sequence in which one of the gang quips that (in reference to Wagner’s Ring cycle) “it shouldn’t take six hours to tell a story about a magic ring.” These bits aren’t meant to illuminate Tolkien’s life as much as they’re meant to placate LOTR junkies. In short, they give new meaning to the term “fan fiction.”
LONG SHOT
/// Long Shot opens with a scene in which Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen), a rabble-rousing reporter for an alternative publication, has managed to infiltrate a meeting of neoNazi skinheads all proudly displaying their swastika tattoos. Believing Fred to be one of them, the white supremacists are shocked to soon learn that he’s not only a journalist but also a Jew. It’s an entertaining scene charged with real comic bite, but the manner in which it ends feels a bit too flat, too facile, too toothless. That’s a pattern that’s repeated throughout Long Shot, an often uproarious comedy that repeatedly lets the air seep out of its irresistible premise. This is especially true during the second half, when the story becomes even more outlandish and the gags become ever more crude. It’s not uncommon to see Rogen in this sort of material, but Charlize Theron is another matter. Still, the movie wouldn’t be half as interesting without her involvement; what’s more, she and Rogen prove
to be a potent comic team, even if the particulars of their roles are never entirely convincing. Theron plays Charlotte Field, who’s about to resign from her position as Secretary of State and announce her intention of running for President of the United States. While the polls reveal that her numbers are exceptional when it comes to such keywords as “charisma” and “poise,” they’re a wee bit lacking in the field of “humor.” After a chance meeting with Fred Flarsky, who in an earlier decade was the boy she used to babysit as a teenager, she decides to hire him as one of her speechwriters. Her other staffers object to this addition, but she has more pressing matters that demand her focus, among them putting the finishing touches on her environmental platform and steering clear of the sleazy head of a major network known for its fake news (that’s an unrecognizable Andy Serkis basically playing Rupert Murdoch). As long as Fred and Charlotte remain buddies and colleagues, Long Shot has a shot at hitting all the bases. Unfortunately, the unlikely romance between the pair takes center stage during the second half, and this in turn leads to a series of predicaments that feel more natural in a ribald movie teaming Rogen with frequent costar James Franco than one pairing him with Theron.
THE INTRUDER
/ A terrible movie that ranks way down there on the home-invasion scale (below Cold Creek Manor, below Unlawful Entry, maybe even below The Strangers). If the protagonists in this film were any more dense, they would only exist as a thick fog. The pair in question are Scott and Annie Howard (Michael Ealy and Meagan Good), well-to-do San Franciscans who opt to buy a house further out in the country. Annie falls in love with the $3-million-plus house owned by Charlie Peck (Dennis Quaid), who claims he’s planning to move to Florida to live with his grown daughter right after he sells the property. But after the Howards purchase the home and land surrounding it, they find they can’t get rid of Charlie. Clearly, there’s something off about this guy, but Annie treats him like family, inviting him to Thanksgiving dinner and allowing him to help out with the Christmas decorations. . The Intruder proves to be a thriller so obvious that viewers could dot every narrative i and cross every fictional t before the screenplay was even written. (As one example, there’s a reason a linen closet is the focus of attention in roughly 326 scenes, and it’s not to showcase the folding techniques of the inhabitants.) CS
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ACTIVISM & POLITICS
AUDITIONS AND CALLS FOR ENTRIES
AUDITIONS FOR ARMSTRONG YOUTH ORCHESTRA Auditions for our spring session will be held January 9, 2019. Students who played in the Fall 2018 session, and who plan to remain in the same ensemble, do not need to re-audition in January. The January auditions are for new students, or students wishing to move to a different ensemble. Choose your instrument from the list on their website - https://ayosavannah.org/ auditions/ -to see the audition requirements for applicable ensembles. Then, contact them via email at ayosavannah2004@gmail. com to reserve an audition date and time, or with any questions you may have. ongoing. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. CALL FOR EARLY 19TH CENTURY DANCERS/REGENCY DANCING The Davenport House has a social dance program which meets most Wednesdays at 5 p.m. The Museum is looking for new participants in this free community activity. For information contact info@davenporthousemuseum. org or call 912-236-8097. ongoing. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR SULFUR
Southbound Brewing’s 6th Anniversary
Celebrate Southbound’s sixth anniversary with live music by Pluff Mudd, Cats Under the Stars, and the Grass is Dead, the Prowl food truck, flower crowns, bounce houses, face painting, and more. SAT., MAY 18, 2 P.M. SOUTHBOUND BREWING COMPANY, 107 EAST LATHROP AVE. STUDIOS’ ON::VIEW RESIDENCY PROGRAM Sulfur Studios is now accepting proposals for the summer and early fall of 2019 for the ON::VIEW Artist Residency. Proposals are due by May 24, 2019. Visit =http:// sulfurstudios.org/onview-residency-app/ for details. New this session: One resident will be selected to receive a $500 stipend to be used for travel, lodging, and/or materials. Made possible by generous support from Meow Wolf. Through May 24. sulfurstudios. org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St.
BENEFITS
DUST & GRAIN - WOODWORKING COMPETITION Take a tour to see the best of what Savannah has to offer as far as lumber, tools, and other resources all in one place while also eating from a food truck and listening to live music. The competition is to see who makes the best stool design and the winner’s product will be produced for you to be able to buy. FREE Sat., May 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-421-1341. info@ mavenmakers.com. facebook.com/ events/626236631181179/. mavenmakers. com. Maven Makers, 415 West Boundary Street. KEEP CALM & CARRY RUM Island vibes from DJ Jose Ray, $1 taco bar from Ordinary Pub, rum cupcakes from Sifted Bakery Savannah, and rum cocktails from Ghost Coast! $1 from each drink goes toward the Humane Society for
Greater Savannah and their mission. Fri., May 17, 5-8 p.m. 859-640-2916. kelcie@ ghostcoastdistillery.com. facebook. com/events/1936879259751462/. ghostcoastdistillery.com. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. SCI FANS FOR SENIORS DRIVE Members of the community who would like to donate a new box fan or make a cash donation to purchase a fan may come by SCI’s headquarters at 3025 Bull Street, Savannah between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or donate on-line at www.seniorcitizensinc.org/give. ongoing. Senior Citizens Inc., 3025 Bull St. A SPRING FLING The Savannah Art Association’s Gallery on Chippewa Square comes together with award-winning WRUU community radio for a night of conversation, music, and art. Come meet WRUU personalities, gallery artists, and genuinely interesting folks. We’ll have a raffle benefitting WRUU, refreshments, and music from the WRUU host archives. WRUU will receive $1 for every person who walks in the door. The Gallery on Chippewa is located at 232 Bull Street, between the Savannah Theater and Fire restaurant. Thu., May 16, 5-8 p.m. galleryonchippewa.com/. Savannah Art Association Gallery, 232 Bull Street.
CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS
2018 SUMMER BONANZA The program will expose young people to local government, cultural diversity,
and positive role models. Strengthening academic development while providing safe, structured, and fun activities for youth is essential. Summer Bonanza meets once per week on Saturday mornings from 10 am – 1 pm at the Moses Jackson Center. Saturdays, 9 a.m. (912) 663-4528. Moses Jackson Advancement Center, 1410B Richards Street. BACHATA AND SALSA DANCE CLASSES New 4 week dance series, designed for absolute beginners to learn the fundamentals of Bachata or Salsa for social dancing! Bachata and salsa are fun dances from the Dominican Republic that can be found in cities all over the world, and is a great way to meet other people and enjoy amazing music. No partner or dance experience needed, just come and have 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.
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DRINKING LIBERALLY Every first and third Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. A gathering of Liberals for an informal discussion of politics, the economy, sports, entertainment, and the world around us. Free to attend. Food and beverages available for purchase. third Thursday of every month. (912) 341-7427. livingliberally. org/drinking/chapters/GA/savannah. Tondee’s Tavern, 7 E. Bay Street. SAVANNAH AREA YOUNG REPUBLICANS Get involved. Meetings are the last Tuesday of every month (except for December) at 7:00pm. Contact number: (912) 657-9623 912-604-0797. chairman@sayr.org. sayr.org. VENI VIDI VICI CONVENTION RECEPTION Fri., May 17, 9:30 p.m. In Vino Veritas, 102 E. Liberty St. VICTORIAN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS The VNA represents all residing, working or otherwise involved in the Victorian District and meets every second Tuesday of each month to the exception of the month of August. Meetings are held at The Mansion on Forsyth Park. Social starts at 5:30 p.m. and meetings start at 6 p.m. There is no fee to attend our meetings. For anyone using the Valet Parking at The Mansion, there is a $5. fee. MEMBERSHIP YEARLY FEES are: Individual $25. - Household (2 people) $40. - Business $50. and Students $10. Free ongoing, 6-7 p.m. vnasavannahga2013@ gmail.com. mansiononforsythpark.com. Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St.
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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. 912-2284838. bridgewebs.com/savannahclubs. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave. COCKTAIL CLASSES Congress Street Up hosts Cocktail Classes every Monday night at 6:30. Learn how to shake and stir like a pro. Learn all about the fancy tools we use and their fascinating history. Impress your friends and make your co-workers envious. $35.00 Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. 912.220.1249. kblack@historictours. com. facebook.com/pg/CongressStreetUp/ about/?ref=page_internal. Congress Street Up, 220 W. Congress St. CONTEMPORARY DANCE FUSION CLASS AT THE STUDIO IN THUNDERBOLT Join a classically trained dance teacher for a fun and challenging dance class. Focus on technique, choreography, and whatever else you would like to do! Opportunity to learn aerial hammock moves as well. Every Sunday from 6-7pm $20. To reserve a space call/text 912-483-2109 or email ktoyogasurf@gmail.com ongoing. 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 welcomebeginners 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. 612-470-6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. CREATIVITY COACHING Do you have a creative idea but don’t know where to start? Is it time to move forward with your project? Work with your very own creativity coach and learn how to blast through blocks, plan your time, and enjoy the richness of a creative life. 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, ---. DRUM FOLK: A RIDDIMIC RESCUE Join a new folk and funk cultural movement built within the classic traditions of GullahGeechee cultural legacy. Learn about juba, hand jive, ring play, ring shout, tambourine, riddimic movement, and vocalization along with the various regional drum legacies connecting national and international culture. $12 per 1.5 hour session 30 Wednesdays, 7 p.m. nowgriot1@aol.com.
Film: Beach Bum
Moondog is a fun-loving, pot-smoking, beer-drinking writer who lives life on his own terms in Key West, Florida. He’s a poet by profession but dedicates all his time medicated. He has a wife that has a lover and a daughter that settled into marrying a man so dull he makes a Mormon seem exciting. If he can put down the drugs for just one minute, he may finally be able to put his talent to good use and finish the next great American novel. $8, RATED R THU., MAY 16, 7 P.M., FRI., MAY 17, 3 & 7 P.M. AND SUN., MAY 19, 3 & 7 P.M. 912-472-4790. TYBEEPOSTTHEATER.ORG. TYBEE POST THEATER, 10 VAN HORNE. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. 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. FERMENTING OUR MEDITATION PRACTICE WITH SUSAN LAMB Most of us begin meditation practice
hoping to feel less anxious, to be more focused, or remain in a steadier state when approaching the challenges in our lives. Along the way we catch sight of a larger hope, the realization of our True Selves. But many stop meditation after a short time or keep it a small part of life. This four-week course is designed to increase familiarity with devotional practices and to provide contemplations and imaginings. It will provide meditation practices using mantra, breath, mindfulness, and Direct Path Awareness questions. $75 Wednesdays, 7:15-8:30 p.m. 912-349-2756. programs@savannahpoweryoga.com. savannahpoweryoga.com/workshops. savannahpoweryoga.com. Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Road Unit J-3. 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. HYPNOSIS AND GUIDED IMAGERY Hypnosis, Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, Eft, will create neural pathways in the brain Because our brains are neuroplastic it has a positive effect and helps you to recover from anxiety, stress, trauma, and PTSD, It’s great for weight loss and to stop smoking. Kind and compassionate care. 25 years experience. Call 912-927-3432. Website: www. Savannahypnosis.com. Facebook: Alpha Institute. ongoing. JENKINS ATHLETIC CLUB SUMMER CAMP The camp runs Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Daily activities include game room, movies, basketball, dodgeball, kickball, swimming pool, field trips, arts and crafts, and more. To register, contact Billy Covington at bcovington@@vbjbc.com or billy@jenkinsathleticclub.com. May 20-Aug. 2. 912-713-3501. Jenkins Athletic Club, 6408 Waters 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,
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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. 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. PROJECT MANAGEMENT REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS Discover a documented step-by-step guideline for managing projects. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of strategic and real world scenarios. Course includes Initiation and Closing Projects, Success and Planning for Projects, Project Simulation for Execution, Project Control and Project Management Professional Responsibility. $1375 for series Tue., May 21, 6-9 p.m. 912-478-2560. conted@georgiasouthern. edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/ programs/projectmanagement/. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. 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. 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. 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. YOGA 101: KNEES AND HIPS In this workshop we will look at the anatomy of the knees and hips, including the bones, joints and muscles of each. You will leave with an understanding of how to maintain the structural integrity of these complex structures during your asana practice. If you have had injuries of the knee or hips, come learn about the internal workings of your body and how to keep it healthy for years to come. Dress to practice. Bring a journal and pen. Clinic style asana practice and discussion. This workshop is a part of the Yoga 101 program. $30 in advance | $35 day of Thu., May 16, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 912349-2756. programs@savannahpoweryoga. com. savannahpoweryoga.com/workshops. savannahpoweryoga.com. Savannah Power
Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Road Unit J-3. 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.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
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 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. SOCIAL MEDIA BREAKFAST Social Media Breakfast Savannah (#SMBSAV) is a grassroots, nonprofit community of professionals in the greater Savannah area who meet every month to discuss social media and its application to business. Meetings are usually held on the 3rd Friday of the month at a local coffee shop. third Friday of every month, 8 a.m. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. SOCIAL MEDIA BREAKFAST SAVANNAH #SMBSAV Social Media Breakfast Savannah (#SMBSAV) is a grassroots organization of professionals in the greater Savannah area
who meet monthly to discuss social media and its application to business. In addition, there is an active Facebook page and a Monthly Email newsletter. free Every third Friday. 920-819-2642. socmedbreaksav@ gmail.com. eventbrite.com/e/socialmedia-breakfast-savannah-smbsavregistration-60781584355. foxyloxycafe. com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. 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. USA DANCE Line Dance lesson from 7-8. Social dancing from 8-10 PM. Couples and singles are welcome. USA Dance members $10, non-members $15 Sat., May 18, 7 p.m. usadancesavannah.com. usadance.com. USA Dance Savannah, 301 U.S. 80.
CONCERTS
59TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION CONCERT FOR DR ARLEEN FULLER Arleen Fuller Entertainment Worldwide Presents the 59th Birthday of Savannah GA native, Dr Arleen Fuller. She is a humanitarian, community activist and has numerous non profits. A percentage of the profits will be assisting her in opening her A.L.I.C.E. (Assisting Ladies in Crisis Everywhere) Hope House. 15.00 Advance Donation 20.00 at door Sat., May 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 912-335-3193. arleen@ arleenfuller.org. arleenfuller.org/events. Grant’s Ballroom and Banquet Center, 10010 Abercorn St Suite 5A. THE LOVE AND SOUL EXPERIENCE Kimberly Gunn Music Presents The Love and Soul Experience every third Friday of the month beginning May 17th. There will be music, poetry, comedy, creative arts, and networking. Kimberly Gunn Music and friends will provide musical entertainment. An event for ages 18 and up. $10 Admission $12 VIP third Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. (912) 224-6084 or (912) 224-4461. kimberlygunn.com. The Eden Room, 1105 Stiles Avenue. THE PIANO MEN 3 powerhouse pianists / singers along with band pay tribute to Billy Joel, Elton John, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Jerry Lee Lewis and many more. The audience is singing along to 2 hours of fun. $39 adults, $19.50 child Sundays, 3 p.m. and Wednesdays, Fridays, 8 p.m. savannahtheatre.com. savannahtheatre.com. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. SAVANNAH LIVE! 2-hour high-energy variety show featuring award- winning singers, dancers and band performing 60s, 70s and 80s pop music, rock and roll, Broadway, Motown, Stomp and comedy that’s fun for all ages! $39 adults, $19.50 child Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. savannahtheatre. com. savannahtheatre.com. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St.
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THEATER: LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS This Neil Simon play is about a middle-aged and married, overworked and overweight, Barney Cashman wants to join the sexual revolution before it’s too late and arranges three seductions. $6.17-$21.69 Fri., May 17, 8 p.m., Sat., May 18, 8 p.m. and Sun., May 19, 3 p.m. collectiveface.org. Kennedy Fine Arts Building; Savannah State University, N Thompkins Rd.
CONFERENCES
4TH ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM Chatham County, along with many community based partners, will host the 4th Annual Mental Health Symposium on Wednesday May 15, 2019, entitled “Chatham-The Trauma Informed Community”. The goal of the event is to raise awareness and partnerships to address the mental health needs of Chatham County and we hope you will join us for a healthy and active conversation. Wed., May 15, 8 a.m. savtcc.com. Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr.
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13TH COLONY HARD HAT TOUR OF THE PLANT RIVERSIDE DISTRICT This tour by HSF’s 13th colony is a sneak peek at the upcoming district and the work bringing it to life. The hard hat tour will exhibit what will become an intrinsic part of the community for the younger generations of Savannah, who make up the 13th colony membership. Event check-in will begin at 10:40 a.m. at the Kessler Plant Riverside District Construction Office, 3 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in downtown Savannah. Free for 13th colony members. $5 for non-members Sat., May 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-233-7787. Kessler Plant Riverside District Construction Office, 3 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 40 ACRES AND A MULE TOUR This is the story of Savannah and its significant role of promoting slavery throughout the South and it’s the story of the triumph over slavery through faith, culminating in a historic meeting in which the aspirations of 4 million African-Americans became distilled in a single phrase: “40 acres and a mule.” You will visit six of Savannah’s most historic squares as you learn the truth about crucial events that took place in the city between 1733 and 1865 that shaped the life and times of Savannah for years to come. Private tours only. $40 ongoing. 912-6594383. rumpel@40acresandamule.org. 40acresandamule.org. 6TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE WOUNDED Join the Nine Line Foundation and Nine Line Apparel every Armed Forces Day for our Annual 5K/10K Run for the Wounded here in Savannah, Georgia. Proceeds from the race will go directly into helping our current initiative. With both 5K and 10K options available, this twilight run is great for any participant. Sat., May 18, 6 p.m. thesavannahbananas.com. Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. 32 BABY SOULJA
$20-$40 Sat., May 18, 10 p.m. Island Breeze, 2818 Montgomery St. BIKE TO WORK DAY Friday, May 17 is National Bike to Work Day. To celebrate the occasion in Savannah we are organizing a free bicycle commuting breakfast. We’ll be offering healthy snacks and coffee to bicycle commuters at the corner of Lincoln and Henry streets, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Please stop by on your way to work to fuel your commute. Fri., May 17. Bike Walk Savannah, 1301 Lincoln St. BRILLIANT METALLIC WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP AT BLICK SAVANNAH $40 Sat., May 18, 1 p.m. dickblick.com/ primaryartsupply/. Blick Art Materials, 318 East Broughton St. CHATHAM-THE TRAUMA INFORMED COMMUNITY (ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH SYMPOIUM) Wed., May 15, 8 a.m. Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Drive. CONTRA DANCE Come join in the fun of contra and squares and a couple of waltzes. Newcomers welcome. Easy to learn, no experience or partner needed, two left feet accepted, come early for beginner lesson, casual dress, teens and up. Friendly and alcohol free setting. Joyce Murlless and Bob Beattie will teach and prompt the dancing. Glow in the Dark String Band will play tunes in ‘old time music style.’ $9 or $6 for members Sat., May 18, 7:30 p.m. 912-826-6504. d79vincent@gmail.com. savannahfolk.org. Garden City United Methodist Church, 62 Varnedoe Ave. 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. EARLY BIRD’S WALKING TOUR: DISCOVERING 1820S SAVANNAH-ARCHITECTURE OF THE NEW NATION See what survives of the 1820s Savannah that master builder Isaiah Davenport knew. Coffee and treats in the Davenport House garden will follow. $21 plus tax Sat., May 18, 8 a.m. info@davenporthousemuseum.org. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF SAVANNAH In a rut? The Exchange Club of Savannah welcomes men and women like you to support, serve and encourage the best teachers, students, firefighters, crime fighters, leaders and organizations in our community. Check us out at savannahexchange.org or find us on Facebook. Mondays, noon. 912-441-6559. ddewitt30@yahoo.com. Savannahexchange. org. Exchange Club of Savannah, Carey Hilliard’s Abercorn across from Lowe’s.
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. IWORSHIP CAFE OPEN MIC NIGHT Its an evening of artistry designed to elevate you. Come out and here positive vibes from local spoken word performers, singers, and musicians. Performers can sign up in advanced or walk-in. Free third Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. theinheritancecenter@ gmail.com. ticsav.com/iworship-cafe. ticsav.com. The Inheritance Center, 42 W. Montgomery Crossroads. JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW Shop statement pieces and eclectic creations at SCAD’s annual Jewelry Trunk Show. Complete your look and stun in wearable art by SCAD students, alumni, faculty and staff. The SCAD Jewelry Trunk Show is one of many can’t-miss moments accompanying the SCAD Savannah Runway Show. It is hosted by the SCAD jewelry program and is free and open to the public. Thu., May 16, 4 p.m. and Fri., May 17, 10 a.m. scad.edu/life/libraries/. Jen Library (SCAD), 201 East Broughton St. KEEPING YOUR FAMILY OUT OF PROBATE COURT Tue., May 21, 10 a.m. Tue., May 21, 2 p.m. Queensborough Conference Room, 7393 Hodgson Memorial Drive. LIVE MUSIC EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT Live music featuring local Savannah Legends in an ever changing rotation. All musicians are inspired by the Prohibition Era with a Modern Twist! Enjoy it with a craft cocktail from the Best Bar Staff in Savannah. Thursdays, 9-11 p.m. Congress Street Up, 220 W. Congress St. THE LOCAL LOVE MARKETPLACE The Local Love Marketplace’s goal is to create a hub that encourages the circulation of the dollar in our community, fostering a sense of interdependence and economic growth. third Sunday of every month, 1 p.m. bullstreetlabs.com. Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St. THE MAD HATTER’S TIPSY TEA PARTY A vintage springtime fashion show from Gypsy World Savannah. Enjoy tea-infused libations, a mystical tea leaf reader, light hor d’oeuvres, music, merriment and a silent auction. Meet and mingle with Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the Red Queen. Come wearing your maddest hat. $45 Sat., May 18, 5 p.m. davenporthousemuseum.org. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. MADD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) Georgia State Office will host a Day of Remembrance. This event will benefit local MADD offices’ programs to end drunk driving as well as services that support drunk driving victims and survivors. MADD encourages everyone to purchase tickets now by visiting the MADD Georgia website
to get more information at madd.org/ ga. Sat., May 18, 11 a.m. oatlandisland. org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. MAY BIRTHPLACE GENERAL TOURS $15 Fri., May 17, noon. juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org/. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 East Oglethorpe Ave. MAY GIRL SCOUT TROOP EXPERIENCE $13 Sat., May 18, 8:45 a.m. juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org/. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 East Oglethorpe Ave. METAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Metal prints are made by infusing a digital photographic image into a coating placed on aluminum. With high heat and high pressure, the image is fused with the coating which makes it waterproof and scratch-resistant. They take on a magical high definition luminescence, are ready to hang, and do not require framing or glass. Archival value is 150 years. They can be hung in kitchens, bathrooms and outside in the shade. All in the exhibit are for sale. Metallic photo paper prints are available for sale, also. free Wed., May 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thu., May 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri., May 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., May 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., May 19, 12-4 p.m. and Mon., May 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 912-547-2855. c.sizer@ gmail.com. https:goldcoastdynamics.com. mollycusickphotography.com. Molly Cusick, 5 Hedgewood Lane. MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP DINNER AND MEETING Membership meeting with dinner and speaker. Navy League supports our Sea Services and their families. You do not have to have been in any of the military services to join. For further information contact Jeff Zureick at 912 450 0521 $22.00 third Tuesday of every month & 5:45-8:15 p.m. 912 450 0521. piwi@hargray.com. savannahnavyleague.us. Savannah Navy League, 17 lake heron ct west. 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. PANTONE PANTRY BY TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO Marriott International’s newest collection of independent and characterful hotels is debuting its second installation of the
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Pantone Pantry by Tribute Portfolio in Savannah. Free Sat., May 18, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun., May 19, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 914-924-4131. adorn@thedooronline.com. eventbrite.com/e/pantone-pantry-by-tributeportfolio-tickets-60614630993. The Alida, 412 Williamson St. SAXOPHONIST TOM SCOTT WITH THE HOWARD PAUL TRIO $20 Sun., May 19, 5 p.m. 2 Resort Dr., Ben Tucker Pavillion at Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. 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. SCAD SAVANNAH FASHION SHOW It’s the celebrated return of SCAD’s spring fashion shows, touting the Savannah debut of the latest collections by top senior and graduate students. Live for the runway and off-duty looks over this four-day campaign as you get to know the next big names. May 16-19. scad.edu/fashion-show-2019/ savannah. 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. SMART SEA LEVEL SENSORS EXPO Thu., May 16, 3:30 p.m. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. ST. PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING All former students of St. Pius X High School are invited to attend this meeting. Meet old friends, make new friends and have a great time. Several social events are hosted throughout the year. Dues are $24 a year. third Saturday of every month, 1 p.m. Savannah Classical Academy, 705 E. Anderson. SUNDAY CURATOR TOUR: TALKING CONTINENTS Join Rachel Reese, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, for an exclusive tour of Jaume Plensa: Talking Continents. Free to members or with museum admission Sun., May 19, 3 p.m. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. TEEN NIGHT AT TELFAIR MUSEUMS’ JEPSON CENTER Telfair Teen Arts Council presents Luminous, a free after-hours museum experience exclusively for high school students. This event kicks off summer with color- and light-themed activities from 6-8pm on May 18 at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center
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in downtown Savannah. There will be performances, black light art projects, photo ops, and even a scavenger hunt with prizes as well as light refreshments. Free Sat., May 18, 6 p.m. 912-790-8800. info@telfair. org. telfair.org/. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. 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/. TYBEE LIGHTHOUSE SUNRISE TOURS This early morning tour gives guests the opportunity to learn a bit about the history of the historic Tybee Lighthouse, which dates back to 1773, and view the sunrise from the top of the tower. $25 Sat., May 18, 6-7:30 a.m. 912-786-5801. desiree@ tybeelighthouse.org. tybeelighthouse.org/. Tybee Island Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. TYBEE LIGHTHOUSE SUNSET TOUR This afterhours tour gives our guests the opportunity to learn a bit about the history of the historic Tybee Lighthouse, which dates back to 1773, and view the sunset from the top of the tower. $25 Fri., May 17, 7:45-9 p.m. 912-786-5801. desiree@ tybeelighthouse.org. tybeelighthouse.org/. Tybee Island Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY Unity in the Community is a nonprofit organization that promotes and hosts free, family-friendly culturally diverse events to give back to the community. The events feature handcrafted ethnic arts and crafts, home-based businesses, and community nonprofits. Entertainment is provided by churches and other local individuals and groups. third Saturday, Sunday of every month. riverstreetsavannah.com/. River Street, River St.
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SOUTHBOUND BREWING’S 6TH ANNIVERSARY Celebrate Southbound’s sixth anniversary with live music by Pluff Mudd, Cats Under the Stars, and the Grass is Dead, the Prowl food truck, flower crowns, bounce houses, face painting, and more. Sat., May 18, 2 p.m. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave.
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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 34 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. BARIATRIC SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP Located in Mercer Auditorium of Hoskins Center at Memorial. For those who have had or are considering bariatric surgery. Call or see website for info. third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. 912-350-3438. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. 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. EXERCISE CLASS Stretches, strengthening and general feel good moves. ongoing. 912-667-0487. Functional Bodies, 821 E. 66th St. 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 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. Mondays-Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 6-7 p.m. and TuesdaysThursdays, 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. 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. 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. SATURDAY QIGONG AT THE FARMER’S MARKET Teachers of the Savannah Qigong Collaborative lead a free outdoor community practice each Saturday morning near the Farmer’s Market. Look for signage to find the group. Dress to move comfortably. Beginners are welcome and encouraged. Free Saturdays, 9-9:45 a.m. savannahqigong@gmail.com. savannahqigong.net. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. 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. TIMED INTERVAL TRAINING WITH KAYLA All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Mondays, 12:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. TRX CIRCUIT TRAINING WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. TRX FUNCTIONAL TRAINING WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. VINYASA YOGA In this vinyasa yoga class you will experience dynamic movements while linking breath, building heat, and endurance. This class is open to all levels. We will explore each pose with special attention to alignment. This class will be the perfect way to start your week and stay energized. $10 Mondays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org.
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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, PILATES, AND SPIN Flow, Yin Yasa, Sculpt, Pilates, Spin, and the only studio in Savannah with the original Hot Yoga. Introductory Special: $49 for 30 days of unlimited classes. Visit thehubsav.com to see our awesome lineup of teachers and classes. $49 ongoing. 912.356.8280. info@ thehubsav.com. thehubsavannah.com. The HUB Savannah, 4505 Habersham 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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FIRE & WINE IN THE COURTYARD Fire & Wine at Foxy Loxy Cafe features halfpriced bottles of wine, courtyard fire-pits, free marshmallows for roasting, and s’more kits. This weekly event is fun for family & friends alike! free 7-11 p.m.. foxyloxycafe. com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. ISLANDS FARMERS’ MARKET The Island Farmers’ Market (previously Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market) is held every Saturday rain or shine. This outdoor market sets up on the property of Lighthouse Baptist Church. Food and Artisan Vendors will be at the market each Saturday, along with a kids club, a special
guest, story time, a musical gust, kid’s crafts, and nonprofit events. Free 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. islandsfarmersmarket@gmail.com. facebook.com/IslandsFarmersMarket/. Lighthouse Baptist Church, 401 Quarterman Dr. MOM’S NIGHT OUT - HOW TO: MOJITO CUPCAKES $25 May 18, 7 p.m. The Cake Mix Academy, 5936 Georgia 21. ONCE IN A BLUE MOON PARTY May 18, 6 p.m. Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island, 99 Helmsman Way. BOOMBOX BRUNCH Brunch is served from 11 am – 3 pm. DJ
Press Play Live vinyl DJ spinning classic soul, r’n’b, indie, rock, pop, and everything in between begins at noon. FREE 12-3 p.m.. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. TEACHER TUESDAYS If you’re a teacher, come visit us at 39 Rue de Jean on May 7th, May 14th, May 21st, and May 28th from 5pm-7pm for a glass of bubbles on us. From teachers to professors, we want you to know how much we admire your selfless work. Just come in on any Tuesday in May during Happy Hour (5p-7p) with a valid teacher badge/ID and receive your glass of bubbles on us. Limited to One
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)
According to humorist Dave Barry, “The method of learning Japanese recommended by experts is to be born as a Japanese baby and raised by a Japanese family, in Japan.” As you enter an intensely educational phase of your astrological cycle, I suggest you adopt a similar strategy toward learning new skills and mastering unfamiliar knowledge and absorbing fresh information. Immerse yourself in environments that will efficiently and effectively fill you with the teachings you need. A more casual, slapdash approach just won’t enable you to take thorough advantage of your current opportunities to expand your repertoire.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
I think it’s time for a sacred celebration: a blow-out extravaganza filled with reverence and revelry, singing and dancing, sensual delights and spiritual blessings. What is the occasion? After all these eons, your lost love has finally returned. And who exactly is your lost love? You! You are your own lost love! Having weaved and wobbled through countless adventures full of rich lessons, the missing part of you has finally wandered back. So give yourself a flurry of hugs and kisses. Start planning the jubilant hoopla. And exchange ardent vows, swearing that you’ll never be parted again.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
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The Louvre in Paris is the world’s biggest art museum. Over 35,000 works are on display, packed into 15 acres. If you wanted to see every piece, devoting just a minute to each, you would have to spend eight hours a day there for many weeks. I bring this to your attention, Gemini, because I suspect that now would be a good time for you to treat yourself to a marathon gazefest of art in the Louvre—or any other museum. For that matter, it’s a favorable phase to gorge yourself on *any* beauty *anywhere* that will make your soul freer and smarter and happier. You will thrive to the degree that you absorb a profusion of grace, elegance, and loveliness.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
In my astrological opinion, you now have a mandate to exercise your rights to free speech with acute vigor. It’s time to articulate all the important insights you’ve been waiting for the right moment to call to everyone’s attention. It’s time to unearth the buried truths and veiled agendas and ripening mysteries. It’s time to be the catalyst that helps your allies to realize what’s real and important, what’s fake and irrelevant. I’m not saying you should be rude, but I do encourage you to be as candid as is necessary to nudge people in the direction of authenticity.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
During summers in the far northern land of Alaska, many days have twenty hours of sunlight. Farmers take advantage of the extra photosynthesis by growing vegetables and fruits that are bigger and sweeter than crops grown further south. During the Alaska State Fair every August, you can find prodigies like 130-pound cabbages and 65-pound cantaloupes. I suspect you’ll express a comparable fertility and productiveness during the coming weeks, Leo. You’re primed to grow and create with extra verve. So let me ask you a key question: to which part of your life do you want to dedicate that bonus power?
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
It’s time for you to reach higher and dig deeper. So don’t be a mere tinkerer nursing a lukewarm interest in mediocre stories and trivial games. Be a strategic adventurer in the service of exalted stories and meaningful games. In fact, I feel strongly that if you’re not prepared to go all the way, you shouldn’t go at all. Either give everything you’ve got or else keep it contained for now. Can you handle one further piece of strenuous advice, my dear? I think you will thrive as long as you don’t settle for business as usual or pleasure as usual. To claim the maximum vitality that’s available, you’ll need to make exceptions to at least some of your rules.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
“All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful,” wrote author Flannery O’Connor. I think that’s an observation worth considering. But I’ve also seen numerous exceptions to her rule. I know people who have eagerly welcomed grace into their lives even though they know that its arrival will change them forever. And amazingly, many of those people have experienced the resulting change as tonic and interesting, not primarily painful. In fact, I’ve come to believe that the act of eagerly welcoming change-inducing grace makes it more likely that the changes will be tonic and interesting. Everything I’ve just said will especially apply to you in the coming weeks.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
There’s a certain problem that has in my opinion occupied too much of your attention. It’s really rather trivial in the big picture of your life, and doesn’t deserve to suck up so much of your attention. I suspect you will soon see things my way, and take measures to move on from this energy sink. Then you’ll be free to focus on a more interesting and potentially productive dilemma—a twisty riddle that truly warrants your loving attention. As you work to solve it, you will reap rewards that will be useful and enduring.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Author Hélène Cixous articulated a poetically rigorous approach to love. I’ll tell you about it, since in my astrological opinion you’re entering a phase when you’ll be wise to upgrade and refine your definitions of love, even as you upgrade and refine your practice of love. Here’s Cixous: “I want to love a person freely, including all her secrets. I want to love in this person someone she doesn’t know. I want to love outside the law: without judgment. Without imposed preference. Does that mean outside morality? No. Only this: without fault. Without false, without true. I want to meet her between the words, beneath language.”
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Capricorn author Henry Miller wrote that his master plan was “to remain what I am and to become more and more only what I am—that is, to become more miraculous.” This is an excellent strategy for your use. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to renounce any tendency you might have to compare yourself to anyone else. You’ll attract blessings as you wean yourself from imagining that you should live up to the expectations of others or follow a path that resembles theirs. So here’s my challenge: I dare you to become more and more only what you are—that is, to become more miraculous.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
London’s British Museum holds a compendium of artifacts from the civilizations of many different eras and locations. Author Jonathan Stroud writes that it’s “home to a million antiquities, several dozen of which were legitimately come by.” Why does he say that? Because so many of the museum’s antiquities were pilfered from other cultures. In accordance with current astrological omens, I invite you to fantasize about a scenario in which the British Museum’s administrators return these treasures to their original owners. When you’re done with that imaginative exercise, move on to the next one, which is to envision scenarios in which you recover the personal treasures and goodies and powers that you have been separated from over the years.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
“I hate it when people tell me that I should ‘get out of my comfort zone,’” writes Piscean blogger Rosespell. “I don’t even have a comfort zone. My discomfort zone is pretty much everywhere.” I have good news for Rosespell and all of you Pisceans who might be inclined to utter similar testimony. The coming weeks will feature conditions that make it far more likely than usual that you will locate or create a *real* comfort zone you can rely on. For best results, cultivate a vivid expectation that such a sweet development is indeed possible.
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org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. BOOMBOX BRUNCH Brunch is served from 11 am – 3 pm. DJ Press Play Live vinyl DJ spinning classic soul, r’n’b, indie, rock, pop, and everything in between begins at noon. FREE foxyloxycafe. com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. 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. FIRE & WINE IN THE COURTYARD Fire & Wine at Foxy Loxy Cafe features halfpriced bottles of wine, courtyard fire-pits, free marshmallows for roasting, and s’more kits. This weekly event is fun for family & friends alike! free foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine. Free to attend. Items for sale. 912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. ISLANDS FARMERS’ MARKET The Island Farmers’ Market (previously Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market) is held every Saturday rain or shine. This outdoor market sets up on the property of Lighthouse Baptist Church. Food and Artisan Vendors will be at the market each Saturday, along with a kids club, a special guest, story time, a musical gust, kid’s crafts, and nonprofit events. Free islandsfarmersmarket@gmail.com. facebook.com/IslandsFarmersMarket/. Lighthouse Baptist Church, 401 Quarterman Dr. KEEP CALM AND CARRY RUM Enjoy island vibes with DJ José Ray and specialty rum cocktails designed by Sidney Moses Lance. Ghost Coast Rum will be available for purchase with a special message in each bottle ranging from free stickers/glassware/drinks to our grand prize; a complimentary distiller’s tour for four with Ghost Coast’s Ken Klonn. We’re giving $1 back from each drink to the Humane Society and their mission- please join us in supporting this great organization ghostcoastdistillery.com. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. MOM’S NIGHT OUT - HOW TO: MOJITO CUPCAKES $25 The Cake Mix Academy, 5936 Georgia 21. ONCE IN A BLUE MOON PARTY Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island, 99 Helmsman Way. 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. SUNDAY SUPPER CLUB ecome part of a Savannah tradition. Join us at our festive community table with
new friends and old to share in a night of food, libations and southern hospitality. Each Sunday you will experience unique thoughtfully created dishes paired with meticulously selected wines to complement each delicious course. $55 for four-course meal and wine pairings paccisavannah.com. Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar, 601 E Bay St. TEA IN THE GARDEN Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in Davenport House’s beautiful courtyard garden. Patrons will visit areas of the home where tea service took place and will participate in an afternoon tea given with costumed interpreters in the garden. $18 per adult, $14 per child plus tax info@davenporthousemuseum.org. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. TEACHER TUESDAYS If you’re a teacher, come visit us at 39 Rue de Jean on May 7th, May 14th, May 21st, and May 28th from 5pm-7pm for a glass of bubbles on us. From teachers to professors, we want you to know how much we admire your selfless work. Just come in on any Tuesday in May during Happy Hour (5p-7p) with a valid teacher badge/ID and receive your glass of bubbles on us. Limited to One Complimentary Glass of House Bubbles Per Person, Per Visit. 5-7 p.m.. 912-7210595. vaughn@holycityhospitality.com. facebook.com/events/431504764062086/. holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jeansavannah/. 39 Rue de Jean, 605 W Oglethorpe Ave. 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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BEE THERAPY HUT SESSIONS Experience the sounds, smells, and vibrations of one of North America’s first ever honeybee therapy houses. Separated by a screen from the four beehives underneath the seating, you will become an extension of the hive. Participants have expressed feelings of deep relaxation and enhanced meditation. 30 min. $30; 60 min. $50 (local discounts) Sundays, 12-6 p.m. 912-6290908. Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 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 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. PROTEIN AND HEALTH: THE REAL STORY Learn the latest research in Protein types, amounts, etc. proven to be the best for the human body. Free Tue., May 21, 6 p.m. whitebluffpc@bellsouth.net. White Bluff Presbyterian Church, 10710 White Bluff Rd.
KID’S HAPPENINGS
ART START STROLLER TOUR Start your day with art. Our youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome. This month’s featured exhibition is Savannah artist Katherine Sandoz’s site-specific installation, katniss. $5 per child, adult members free, adult non-members $12 Thu., May 16, 10:30 a.m. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.
CAMP KUDZU’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT CULINARY PROGRAM The Camp Kudzu Food for Thought Program is an opportunity for children with Type 1 Diabetes to build confidence and strengthen their relationship with food in a healthy way. This program is for 6th-12th graders. $10.00 Sat., May 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-244-4101. csatlow@campkudzu.org. facebook.com/ events/261336254787919/. chsgeorgia. org/. Coastal Heritage Society, 303 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. FOOD FOR THOUGHT Build confidence and strengthen your relationship with food in a healthy way with hands-on cooking demonstrations, recipe creating, food label reading activities, tips and tricks on measuring serving sizes and a real life restaurant simulation to estimate carb content in our favorite foods. Sat., May 18, 9 a.m. campkudzu.org/south-georgiaprograms. Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Road.
LGBT
FIRST CITY NETWORK Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization (founded in 1985) is a local non-profit community service organization whose mission is to share resources of health care, counseling, education, advocacy and mutual support in the Coastal Empire. Members and guests enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held the first Saturday of each month at 7pm. Mondays. 912-236-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. CONTINUES ON P. 38
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LITERARY EVENTS
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BANNED BOOK CLUB: HANDMAID’S TALE We’re kicking off our first Banned Book Club with the Handmaid’s Tale. Scofflaw is our sponsor for this event. Come grab a no FXXX brew and get deep into conversation over controversial and important works. Purchase the book at The Book Lady or E Shaver downtown and support your local bookstore. Wed., May 15, 6:30 p.m. Brewed SAV, 1722 Habersham St. A CUP OF WORD “A Cup Of WORD” is held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month held in Indulge Coffee, located at 1305 1/2 Barnard Street, Savannah, GA 31401. Doors open and sign up begins at 7:30pm, the show starts at 8:00pm. 1) Hosted by Autymn Le Poete &Mast3rWorks 2) 10% discount on all food and drink purchases during the open mic. 3) Must be 18 years of age or older to enter and there’s no cover charge. 4) Like us on FB: Way Of Real Discovery (W.O.R.D), INC $0 Tue., May 21, 7:30-10 p.m. 912-373-6762. wordinc2001@gmail.com. word-inc.org. Indulge Coffee, 1305 Barnard St. LECTURE: A MUSTER OF PEACOCKS Members of the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Peacock Guild Writer’s Salon, a talented group of local authors, will share original writing, carrying O’Connor’s rich tradition of storytelling into the 21st century. Don’t miss the chance to hear from some of Savannah’s emerging and established writers. Sun., May 19, 4 p.m. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street. NICOL NIXON AUGUSTÉ AT BARNES & NOBLE AUTHOR NIGHT When it comes to saints, there is no place like Rome! SCAD Professor of English Nicol Nixon Augusté, PhD will be signing and discussing her book, Rome’s Female Saints: A Poetic Pilgrimage to the Eternal City—a multi-genre work including biography, prayer, and poetry celebrating female saints associated with Rome, Italy. Nicol’s book includes Red Crown Martyrs, Doctors of the Church, Forerunners, and Foundresses. Women include saints living during the Apostolic Age such as Anastasia and Basilissa of Rome to current saints like Teresa of Calcutta. For photo albums showcasing relics, artwork and more, visit https://www.facebook.com/
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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. 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 third Saturday of every month, 9:30 a.m. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. GREENDRINKS SAVANNAH GreenDrinks Savannah is a social networking group initiated by local non-profits and businesses to engage community members in an informal setting. Everyone is welcome to attend and meet people interested in a more Sustainable and Greener Savannah. Check the “GreenDrinks Savannah” facebook page. Free to attend. Cash bar. third Wednesday of every month, 5:30 p.m. greenfirepizza.com. Green Fire Pizza, 236 Drayton St. RIVER CLEAN-UP Savannah Canoe and Kayak, partnering with Savannah Riverkeeper, will host a canal clean-up within walking distance of SC&K (near Bonaventure Cemetery) on the Placentia Canal. Dress appropriately. Bring gloves, bug spray, trash grabbers, and buckets if you have them. Clean-up starts @9 am. Park at SC&K 414 Bonaventure Rd, Savannah, GA 31404 $0 Sun., May 19, 9 a.m.-noon. 706-224-9773. dave@ savannahriverkeeper.org. Savannah Canoe & Kayak, 414 Bonaventure Rd. 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. 912-
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PETS & ANIMALS
ABERCORN STREET PETSMART CHARITIES ADOPTATHON There is no charge to meet adoptable pets. Adoption fees vary with each group. Sat., May 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., May 19, 12-4 p.m. petsmart.com. PetSmart, 11132 Abercorn St. 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.
RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL
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. LECTURE: MEANINGFUL CHANGE FOR OURSELVES AND THE WORLD In this free talk for the community, Christian Science practitioner Mark McCurties talks about our natural desire to improve ourselves and the world around us, and how letting divine Love guide and direct our efforts brings permanent and meaningful results. Free Sat., May 18, 2 p.m. cschurchsavannah.com. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 211 E. Victory Dr. 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. and third Thursday of every month, 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. TAPESTRY CHURCH We don’t care what you are wearing, just that you are here. From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, Tapestry is committed to delivering a creative, challenging, straight forward, and honest message about the role of biblical principles in your life. Come experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah.com. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. WOMEN ON THE EDGE WOMEN’S INTENSIVE Wed., May 15, 7:45 p.m. Jonesville Baptist Church, 5201 Montgomery Street.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
COURTYARD MOVIE NIGHT Join Foxy in the courtyard for a monthly movie screening with Tex-Mex, beer, wine, and pastries. Free third Friday of every month, 8 p.m. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. FILM: 761ST WWII HAD MORE HEROES THAN YOU KNOW The 761st Tank Battalion was activated on April 1, 1942, at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, and deployed to Europe, landing at Omaha Beach in France on October 10, 1944. The Battalion trained at Camp Hood, Texas, where they were rated superior by Second Army Commander Lt.Gen. Ben Lear. They landed on the Continent with high morale -- some said they were cocky. Free Thu., May 16, 6 p.m. 912-335-8868. engage@ beachinstitute.org. eventbrite.com/e/ documentary-film-761st-wwii-had-moreheroes-than-you-know-tickets-60888534245. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. FILM: BEACH BUM Moondog is a fun-loving, pot-smoking, beer-drinking writer who lives life on his own terms in Key West, Florida. He’s a poet by profession but dedicates all his time medicated. He has a wife that has a lover and a daughter that settled into marrying a man so dull he makes a Mormon seem exciting. If he can put down the drugs for just one minute, he may finally be able to put his talent to good use and finish the next great American novel. $8, rated R Thu., May 16, 7 p.m., Fri., May 17, 3 & 7 p.m. and Sun., May 19, 3 & 7 p.m. 912-472-4790. info@ tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne.
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