Detours: April 18-24, 2008

Friday, April 18
“Rabbit’s Awakening” closes
“Rabbit’s Awakening: A Myth in Four Parts” by Johanna Fuget Hopkinson

B. Matthew’s Eatery
325 E. Bay St.
Come see the last night of this exhibition, featuring work that showcases the skills of painting M.F.A. candidate Johanna F. Hopkins.  You won’t be blamed for picking up a cup of coffee and a cinnamon roll while you’re at it. 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 19
We only have one of them
Earth Day celebration

Forsyth Park
501 Whitaker St.
Louisiana roots band Feufollet kicks out the Cajun jams for mother earth in this eco-friendly celebration of our planet. Conservation is hip, they say.  11 a.m.

Sunday, April 20
Sick sounds on Tybee
Dope Sandwich and Pink Kodiac

at Café Loco
Café Loco
1 Old Highway 80
Just a short trip out to our island neighbor will bring rewards of the sickest local hip-hop and everyone’s favorite death pop solo outfit.  Enjoy the ocean breeze and the sweet, sweet music.  2 pm.

Monday, April 21
You should be dancing
DJ In Coma

Tantra Lounge
8 E. Broughton St.
It’s just another manic Monday. Bring your friends or make new ones. Ages 21 and up. 10:30 pm.

Tuesday, April 22
Get some hip-hop
Alternative hip-hop night w/ DJ D-Frost & Basik Lee of Dope Sandwich Productions

The JINX
127 W. Congress St.
Basik Lee of local Savannah hip-hop superstars Dope Sandwich shows off his skills for the fabulous crowds at The JINX.  It’s a hip-hop stallion of another shade entirely. This is a 21-and-up show. 11 p.m.

Wednesday, April 23

A vet of the Met speaks
A Conversation with Thomas Hoving

Trustees Theater
216 E. Broughton St.
Former Metropolitan Museum of Art director Thomas Hoving will give a lecture at Trustees Theater about renovation, restoration and the art of curating museums.  Featuring Neda Ulaby, arts and culture reporter for National Public Radio. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 24

Those are the breaks
Frantic Rabbit poetry

The Sentient Bean
13 E. Park Ave.
Kick back for a weekend-opener filled with slam poetry.  Hip-hop predominates, but feel free to bring your own rhymes in any style you like. 8 p.m.

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