7:30 sign up, reading begins at 8:00. There will be a poetry slam if enough interested participants.
Hosted by Rushelle Frazier, an accomplished local poet that has been hosting poetry readings since 2001. Rushelle was voted Best Female Poet at the 2006 Savannah Spoken Word Festival.
The Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah shows obscure and/or underappreciated films from around the world every Wednesday at the Sentient Bean. Whether extremely well-made or “so bad they’re good,” their selections are always rare, unique and memorable.
PLEASE NOTE:
TONIGHT’S SCREENING OF “THE BEST TV SHOWS YOU NEVER SAW (THE UNAIRED COMEDY PILOTS OF MR. SHOW’S BOB ODENKIRK & DAVID CROSS)” HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM LAST WEDNESDAY!
This is the first in a new feature of the PFS. We’ll be presenting special, rare public screenings of little-known TV pilots for series that were never picked up and shown by the networks that commissioned them in the first place.
These are underrated, “lost” programs that allow viewers to imagine what might have been, had the suits been able to appreciate edgy, intelligent fare – instead of greenlighting whatever flavor-of-the-month, lowbrow junk got pitched their way.
For the debut installment of this occasional series, we’re screening a triple-bill of three short episodes produced and created by BOB ODENKIRK of MR. SHOW WITH BOB & DAVID fame.
That legendary HBO sketch comedy series is regarded as one of the greatest shows of its type ever aired, ranking up there with MONTY PYTHON’S FLYING CIRCUS, SCTV and THE KIDS IN THE HALL.
Many of the writers and actors who appeared in both MR. SHOW and THE LARRY SANDERS SHOW (another groundbreaking HBO comedy series from the ‘90s) were involved in the creation and production of these rejected pilots.
First up is LIFE ON MARS, an original, scripted comedy show from 1994 starring both Odenkirk and JANEANE GARAFOLO. It’s a quirky sitcom centered around a small L.A. coffee shop – and is NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE LATER TV SERIES OF THE SAME NAME.
This pilot centers around a nasty and witheringly hilarious sendup of a rock & roll star clearly inspired by THE VELVET UNDERGROUND’s LOU REED.
This will be followed by the pilot and “first episode” of a clever and cheeky sketch comedy show Odenkirk developed for FOX-TV not long after MR. SHOW ended its run on HBO.
That unseen 2000 show was called NEXT! and features a veritable who’s who of underground and alternative comedy, including: MR. SHOW vets Odenkirk, Cross, JAY JOHNSON, JILL TALLEY, BRIAN POSEHN (also of JUST SHOOT ME) and JERRY MINOR (later of SNL).
Plus, there are also appearances by famed standup PATTON OSWALT, FRED ARMISEN (later of SNL) ZACH GALAFINAKIS (of THE HANGOVER) and, of all people, RAY ROMANO.
It’s a blast of wacky and irreverent parodies, sketches and fake commercials that have never seen the light of day.
Even though we’re showing three different features, their combined length (without commercials) comes in at barely over an hour.
We hope to see you there – and thanks for supporting alternative and independent cinema here in Savannah.
Hosted by the infamous Patrick the Red, every second Thursday of the month. Come early to sign up, or just enjoy the show!
Paul Cataldo is a New England based 26 year old singer/songwriter born and raised in the Boston area.
“This is music for late night drives,” says Matt Butcher. “It sounds best at two in the morning on a winding country road.” Me and My Friends, the debut record from the 25 year old singer-songwriter, is a beautifully stark affair. Backed by piano, pedal steel, and horns, Butcher weaves tails of desperation and loneliness, grace and redemption.
Paper Dolls: an award-winning 2005 documentary by Israeli director Tomer Heymann
Presented by The Savannah Jewish Film Festival
After closing the border to Palestinian workers, Israeli authorities sought to fill gaps in the job market by encouraging emigrant workers from other parts of the world. Among those who answered the call were Filipinos in various stages of gender transition. These individuals who see themselves in a female persona, shunned by their families and communities at home, build new lives in Israel as caregivers for elderly, orthodox Jewish men, many of whom come to look upon them as substitute children. On their nights off, the workers perform as a drag queen ensemble, “Paper Dolls,” in Tel Aviv nightclubs. Although the troupe’s members enjoy Israel’s liberal atmosphere, they are still outsiders and are always treated as such. Tomer Heymann’s moving documentary explores the role of immigrant worker in Western culture, and delves into the lives of societal outcasts seeking freedom and acceptance, however tenuous.
Ticket Price TBA. May not be appropriate for all ages.
Michael Pickett embraces the Blues with style, substance and musical integrity. In the 70s, 80s, and 90s he established himself as a musically ground-breaking, electrifying singer/songwriter/harmonica player, leading seminal bands Whiskey Howl, Wooden Teeth, and the Michael Pickett Band.
Pickett’s unique fusion of sensibilities, driven by his thumping delta guitar rhythms, muscular harmonica and gravel and chains voice is, at once, traditional and relevant. Never content to merely be a musical archivist, Pickett effectively deconstructs and reconstructs those seminal blues, born on the delta, to serve his own singular purpose; writing songs that are authentic both in substance and performance.
Aaron Levy is a Charleston, SC based singer/songwriter, and frontman for the band White Rhino. The new CD “In Common Places” from Charleston’s own White Rhino offers the listener with some interesting decisions about the musical styles presented. The band’s sound seems to dwell in the ether that exists between alt-country and sunny California rock.
AWOL All Walks of Life, Inc. is Savannah’s only Arts and Technology program for youth living in the Coastal Empire. Our mission is to promote and provide self-awareness through the use of Poetry, Hip-Hop and Life. This mission is met by providing youth ages 12-18 and young adults ages 19-22 with a creative outlet to express themselves through Poetry, Rap, Film, Music Recording and Theater/Performing Arts.
Every 3rd Sunday of the month at 7:00pm AWOL host the “Therapy Session” a youth open mic night at The Bean. Come and share you art form whether it be music, rap, or spoken word poetry! For more information call 912-303-4987.
Do you believe that EVERYONE and EVERY LIFE matters? Do you think that people should take care of one another no matter what obstacles may interfere? Are you not afraid to challenge the status quo? If so, you must come and hear Tom Kohler and Susan Earl tell the story of Savannah native, Waddie Welcome and the Beloved Community. Chatham Savannah Citizen Advocacy is the host for a short evening of informative discussion about how you can help Savannah become a community where we help one another.
“Beloved Binge nailed it: Twisted, lo-fi indie homage with just enough mad science and tongue-in-cheek irony… The band services up a stereophonic celebration of jangly off-kilter guitars in the vein of They Might Be Giants, The Flying Lizards, B-52’s, etc., that accent tight, catchy little pop songs that, at first, seem simple; but repeated listenings reveal the band’s wicked humor, and their amazing less-is-more approach.”—Jersey Beat (NJ)
With the addition of a full band, Tom Thumb has effected the change from delicate, bedroom folk to densely layered, carefully arranged pop. For the past two years they have honed their sound playing in clubs around Boston and Providence, including packed loft shows and performances with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Jens Lekman, Dr. Dog, Early Day Miners, Tiger Saw, and Ponies in the Surf. The expansive sound of Tom Thumb and the Latter Day Saints is built around the tight interweave of guitar, electric piano and vocal harmonies underscored by subtly complex song structures and rhythms.
Killer Meteor, lead by Eric Smith of the Lexington KY/Washington D.C. based, The Apparitions (Machine Records) and Washington D.C. based folk rock outfit, Revival (Gypsy Eyes Records). Smith has shared the stage with the likes of The Flaming Lips, The Whigs, The Features, These United States, and fellow Kentuckians, My Morning Jacket.
Lauren Lapointe is a Savannah-based singer/songwriter who has been gaining recognition across the country for her soulful songs, unique voice, and strong live performances. Her CD “Butterfly,” has been played on more than 80 radio stations in eight countries and reached #8 on the Georgia Roots Artist Radio Airplay Chart. Lapointe’s influences include Canadian songwriters Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLachlan, and Loreena McKennitt as well as Southern storytellers Bobbie Gentry, Lucinda Williams, and Gillian Welch.
Rebecca Loebe is a laid-back award-winning indie-folk singer from Atlanta, GA. Since quitting her job as a full-time recording studio engineer in 2006, she has performed 100+ shows per year at colleges, coffeehouses and theaters in over 30 states of the US and in Europe. She has garnered rave reviews for her high-energy performances, weaving together skillful, emotional songwriting, folk storytelling and whimsical comedy for the ADHD generation.
The music of Robby Hecht represents a return to the early 70s golden era of acoustic pop where thoughtful, well-crafted lyrics were blended with timeless melodies to impact mainstream music and culture. His debut album Late Last Night, produced by Lex Price (Mindy Smith) and mixed by Roger Moutenot (Yo La Tengo, Josh Rouse), was released in May of 2008 and features an impressive list of guest performers including Mindy Smith, Jeff Coffin, Thad Cockrell, Jill Andrews of The Everybodyfields, John Deaderick (Patty Griffin), Andrea Zonn (James Taylor) and more.
