Thor, Something Borrowed, Jumping the Broom
THOR **1/2 Kenneth Branagh, whose devotion to the works of William Shakespeare resulted in his designation as the modern-day heir to Laurence Olivier, might have seemed an unlikely choice to helm Thor, the latest in the growing line of Marvel Comics adaptations as well as the first blockbuster of the 2011 summer movie season. Yet…
Exhibits & openings this week
40 at 80: Memory, Continuity, New Adventures – Work by Louise Shipps inspired by Eastern Orthodox iconography. Runs through May 15. Louise Shipps Gallery at St. Paul’s, 1802 Abercorn St. at 34th St., http://www.stpaulsavannah.org/ Art for Art’s Sake – A silent auction benefiting the non-profit Desotorow Gallery. Hors d’ouevres and live music. May 6, 6-9pm.…
Are bananas going extinct?
My co-worker shocked me by reporting that, in ten years or so, bananas will be extinct. Refusing to take him at his word, I searched on the Internet for some sort of verification/debunking.Will I be having bananas a decade hence? -Chris Brackett, Brooklyn, New York This story, complicated to start with, has now become thoroughly…
Would you like fries with that?
Police were called about a drunk perason at a fast food establishment. The woman was parked at the drive through window. She smelled strongly of alcohol, was slurring her speech and had difficulty keeping her balance even while seated.When officers asked for her ID, she began to search through her purse, but her wallet was…
What really counts?
Two weeks ago, the U.S. Departments of Education and Treasury released results of their collaborative Financial Capability Challenge, which was given to students in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, Guam and U.S. military bases abroad. Georgia’s students came in 51st out of 54, with a score of 64.6 percent (F+). We managed…
Don’t stop!
So far, the biggest no–brainer of the year has been the Savannah Stopover. With more than 50 bands and artists playing in town over a five–day period in March – most of them on travel days as they made their way to SXSW in Texas – the Stopover grabbed Savannah’s music scene by the throat,…
Mark Your Calendar: Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi
The last time Derek Trucks played in Savannah, in April 2010, he was all excited about the brand–new project he was starting with his wife, singer and songwriter Susan Tedeschi. From the beginning, the ace guitarist said in a Connect interview, they’d been musical as well as emotional soul–mates. “Both of us, so much of…
Second Line in first place
I’ve been to New Orleans twice in the past year. The best Po’ Boy sandwich I’ve had in that time was in…Savannah. In post–Katrina NOLA, the truly good eats and the real characters of the Crescent City’s culinary scene have moved to the outskirts — off-the-beaten path neighborhoods and nearby towns. The best of the…
Winning Rieslings
Giving credit where it’s due, Gary and Greg Butch of Elizabeth on 37th gave me what little Riesling education I have. Through them I learned to appreciate the great Old World Rieslings and to explore the styles with an open mind and a welcoming palate. To many wine drinkers, the Riesling grape conjures up memories…
Full contact
Given her genteel nature, the Hostess City might not be the first place you’d expect to find a lot of full contact women’s sports, but their numbers are growing. First came the Shamrock’s Women’s Rugby team, then the Derby Devils roller derby squad, and now the Savannah Sabers, the area’s first women’s football team. The…
Tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it
Of all the things to get paid to do on a daily basis, whiskey taster would have to be way up on the list. Jeff Norman is one such holder of that dream job — specifically, he’s Master Taster for Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. How do you get that plum gig? “You’ll have to stand…
Response to booking agent letter
Editor, I am writing in response to the recently published missive by Gordon Perry, “Booking Agents 101.” As a working musician in this town for many years, I can understand Mr. Perry’s frustration with the unprofessional way in which some businesses which present live entertainment (i.e., restaurants and bars) handle their agreements with regional acts.…
Good riddance
So last weekend I had a totally genius column all written in my head about the whole Obama birth certificate fiasco, and how it signalled the ultimate demise of the American system, yada-yada, etc. Never mind! One of the awesome, and occasionally awesomely inconvenient, things about being a journalist is riding the wave of current…
Digging them roots
Jeff Mosier has had it up to here with hippies. As the founder and longtime driving force behind Blueground Undergrass, Mosier has played more than a few jam band festivals around the world. He’s worked with some of the best, and collaborated with everyone from Phish to Widespread Panic to Leftover Salmon. He was a…
Del Tha Funky Homosapien, My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult
DEL THA FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN At 6 p.m. Friday, May 6 Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $10 At 10 p.m. Friday, May 6 The Jinx, 127 W. Congress St. $10 Outside of hip hop circles, iconic Bay-area MC Del the Funky Homosapien might be best known for his cameo on the Gorillaz’ single “Clint…
Full kilt boogie
Every July, more than 50,000 people attend the Highland Games and Gathering of Clans near North Carolina’s majestic Grandfather Mountain. It’s the largest celebration of Scottish history and culture in the eastern United States, and it’s been right there on the mountain since 1955. Although evidence exists that there were Scottish games in Savannah in…
