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Una vida mejor
Many Hispanic students enroll at Armstrong Atlantic, but very few graduate.
Editor’s Note: Event Horizon
SURELY THE strangest thing that happened around here last week came when two national figures Jane Fishman mentioned in her column responded within hours of the piece appearing online. In “A surge into escalating stupidity,” Jane called out Margaret Gallagher and Jeff Gannon. The former is a journalist accused of taking payola from the Bush…
Letters to the Editor
Praying for Jim Reed Editor, It is unpleasantly surprising when a music column turns into pagan chest beating (“In J.B.’s death, a reason for the season,” by Jim Reed). I was looking forward to reading about Mr. Brown’s funeral. Instead I am treated to a mishmash of personal belief and an affront on the son…
Blotter
2Fast, 2Furious Jeffrey Garrison, 32, of Guyton, was arrested after an alleged two-hour crime spree in three counties. Police say Garrison set three fires, invaded a home where he took a car, and led police on a chase through three counties. While attempting to flee, Garrison tried to run over two police officers. After…
Art Patrol
Chris Skeene & Jamie Reynolds — Their work hangs Jan. 15-Feb. 4 at The Sentient Bean on Park Avenue. Reception 6 p.m. Jan. 20. ‘Fashion in Print’ — Jonathan Kyle Farmer and students present this happening Jan. 11-Feb. 1 at Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. These Fashion Design students are demonstrating their knowledge of…
Featured Review: Pan’s Labyrinth
Pan’s Labyrinth Let’s make this clear from the start: Pan’s Labyrinth is not one for the kiddies. Mexican writer-director Guillermo del Toro’s R-rated adventure is packed with disturbing images, political subtext and gory interludes. In short, when was the last time a fantasy flick brought to mind Schindler’s List? Young Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) is a…
Screenshots
Curse of the Golden Flower Will the real Zhang Yimou please stand up? This extraordinary talent was once responsible for such towering features as Ju Dou, To Live and Raise the Red Lantern (the latter still one of the top two or three imports of the past quarter-century), movies that led to his being tagged a…
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Our picks for the most noteworthy live shows this week
Music Menu
A quick look at some live gigs going on around town this week
No tie? No problem
A decidedly informal chat with Jackie Rabinowitz, chairperson of the Savannah Music Festivals upcoming gala fundraiser
Currying favor
Chiriyas expertly combines Thai and Hawaiian cuisine
