Aug. 13: Today’s events
Here’s what’s going on today (Monday, Aug. 13): Bear Fight! and Auroboros share the stage tonight at the Jinx, the Odd Lot improv company is onstage at Muse Arts Warehouse. And the 2003 documentary Arna’s Children (Israel and the Netherlands) screens at the Sentient Bean at 7 p.m.
Aug. 12: Today’s events
Here’s what’s going on today (Sunday, August 12): At 2, 5 and 8 p.m.: Psychotronic Film Society screens the acclaimed youth ballet documentary First Position at Muse Arts Warehouse. Sankofa Dance Theatre’s “Sweet Sixteen” reunion performance takes place at 3 p.m. at the Jewish Educational Alliance. Avenue Q is onstage at Bay Street Theatre at…
Aug. 11: Today’s events
Here’s what’s going on today (Saturday, August 11): Guitarists Eric Culberson, Georgia Kyle Shiver and Roy Swindelle play the blues on homemade cigar box guitars, remarkable amplified instruments, in a concert starting at 6:45 p.m. at the Ships of the Sea Museum. Theater comedy: Avenue Q is at Bay Street Theatre (7:30 p.m.) and What…
Reviewed: ‘The Campaign,’ ‘The Bourne Legacy,’ ‘Hope Springs’
THE CAMPAIGN *** Merlin, Harry Potter and the Great and Powerful Oz – should we add Jay Roach’s name to this list of legendary wizards? After all, genuine magic must have been at work behind the scenes of his latest directorial effort, a movie that bravely pairs two acquired, often bitter, tastes and yet goes…
Aug. 10: Today’s events
Here’s what’s going on today (Friday, August 10): Theater weekend begins with two shows: Avenue Q at Bay Street Theatre (7:30 p.m.) and What the Butler Saw at Muse Arts Warehouse (8 p.m.). Comedian Jim Gaffigan is onstage at the Johnny Mercer Theatre at 7 p.m. Catch the Train Wrecks and Tonto at the Jinx,…
Aug. 9: Today’s events
Here’s what’s going on today (Thursday, Aug. 9): The musical Avenue Q opens tonight – puppets and all – at Bay Street Theatre. Showtime is 7:30. And it’s Open Mic Comedy Night at the Sentient Bean. Tombstalker and Mangled rip it up at the Jinx, the Royal Noise and Those Cats are at Live Wire,…
Aug. 8: Today’s events
Here’s what’s going on today (Wednesday, Aug. 8): The Psychotronic Film Society salutes yet another dead guy tonight with a “mystery film” starring the late, great Sherman Hemsley. It screens at the Sentient Bean at 8 p.m. Club-wise, check out Jon Lee’s Apparitions at the Warehouse, the Hitman at Bay Street Blues, the Royal Noise…
After the T-SPLOST fiasco
I try to look ahead, rather than behind, in this space whenever I can. But a few things need to be said and said again about the recent crushing defeat of T–SPLOST. I was frankly shocked — pleasantly so — that the proposed one-cent transportation tax was so thoroughly annihilated by the voters. Based on…
Is the doctor in?
Need to see a doctor? Get in line. While the Affordable Care Act will increase health insurance for over 300,000 citizens by 2014, it won’t provide more practitioners—leaving a scary gap between coverage and care. Some estimate that America’s doctor shortage will run a deficit of 63,000 by 2015 and 100,000 by 2025, which translates…
Mark your calendar: Vince Neil
Rocker Vince Neil — lead singer for the zillion–selling Motley Crue — will headline the Tybee Island Pirate Fest Oct. 6. The date was first announced on vinceneil.net, and on motleyshout.com. Crue has been barnstorming the country all summer, co–headlining with Kiss, and a good many of the stadium–level shows have sold out. In fact,…
The Royal Noise
THE ROYAL NOISE Wednesday Aug. 8 at Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub, 311 W. Congress St. Thursday, Aug. 9 at Live Wire Music Hall (with Those Cats), 307 W. River St. Friday, Aug, 10 at Congress St. Social Club, 411 W. Congress St. Mike LaBombard, the Royal Noise’s sax player, is releasing his first solo CD…
How do you Q?
Rodgers and Hammerstein would roll over in their respective graves if they heard “It Sucks To Be Me,” “Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist” and “I’m Not Wearing Underwear Today,” songs from the Tony–winning Best Musical of 2003. The show is Avenue Q, and it’s as far from “So Long, Farewell” and “Bali Hai” as a…
Fowl Play
In a sunlit corner office overlooking Ellis Square, the fate of Savannah’s gastronomical world hangs in the balance. Gathered around a conference table are several members of a secret society, a benificent organizing body that aims to influence and agitate complacent foodie culture. Infiltrating this furtive group has come with the promise of confidentiality, lest…
All meth special edition!
Three men are in custody and one person is wanted following the seizure of three meth labs in Chatham and Bryan Counties by the Chatham–Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT). Undercover CNT Agents received information of an active meth cook at a residence in the 1600 block of Fort Argyle Road. CNT arrested 51–year–old Ray Bobby…
The real thing at Taste of India
Olympic medals are being handed out in London, but a gold should be handed across the Atlantic to Taste of India. Ms. T.J. and I took our globe–trotting friend JoAnn with us to Taste of India, knowing that she had menu–dived at many of London’s most popular Indian eateries. Indian food is not one of…
Smokin’ 2012
Sometimes, Dr. Freud, a cigar is just a guitar. And sometimes a cigar box is just a box to put cigars in. A cigar box, on the other hand, can also be a musical instrument. In 2011, Ships of the Sea Museum executive director Tony Pizzo put on a workshop, at which each attendee crafted…
A life more tolerable
What do you call two hundred gays, lesbians, African Americans, old people, deaf people, people in wheelchairs, Jews, Muslims, Christians and Ba’hai gathering in the Civic Center? The Tolerance Summit of course. What, you were expecting an inappropriate punchline? Intolerance, of course, is no joke. (Unless we’re talking about gasbag politicians and certain types of…
Bicycling benefits businesses and the people who work there
How can you tell if a business appreciates customers who arrive by bike? The presence of a bike rack is a good sign. The location of the bike rack is also telling. Is it near the loading dock around back? In the shadowy forbidden zone on the side of the building? In a lonely corner…
Exhibits & openings this week
Art at War:Changing Attitudes – The Beach Institute in conjunction with the Hurn Museum highlights the historical shift in the way artists depict war. Previously glorifying it, they now stress its horror and depravity. May 5 – Aug. 30. Hours: Tue-Sat 12-5 pm Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Call for Artists – The City…
How exactly is water wasted?
Public service announcements admonish us to not “waste water,” with suggestions about five-minute showers, low-flow shower heads, Euro-style toilets, turning off the tap when you brush your teeth, etc. I can understand this if you live in dry areas such as Reno or Vegas. But what if you live next to the Great Lakes or…
Aug. 7: Today’s events
Here’s what’s going on today (Tuesday, Aug. 7): Yes folks, Paula Deen will actually be signing books today from 2-4 p.m. inside The Lady and Sons restaurant, along with sons Bobby and Jamie). Starting at 1 p.m., 350 tickets will be distributed. There you go. Tonight, there’s acoustic music at Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, Foxy Loxy…
