Complete with painted-on diagrams referencing different cuts of meat, two scantily clad girls used their bodies to attract attention to their anti-meat message today in downtown Savannah during lunch hour. Representing the infamous PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) group, the two girls and an older woman, who was handing out a vegan recipe guide, visited Savannah as part of a roaming campaign against the inhumane treatment of animals.

The William Jay Society’s seventh annual An Evening in Monte Carlo happened this last Saturday August the 6th at the Jepson center. Guests had an opportunity to test their gaming skills while enjoying cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a fabulous silent auction. All partygoers received “funny money” for playing blackjack, poker, craps, and roulette, and used their winnings to enter a grand prize raffle at the end of the evening’s festivities.

The blame game of talking in circles about our ailing environment stops here; Carbon Nation, an outstanding new documentary presents multiple solutions. A Savannah screening featuring Q&A with Director/Producer Peter Byck will take place on Thursday, August 4, 2011, at Jepson Center for the Arts in the Neises Theater at 6:00 p.m. sharp. This film movie tackles the issue of climate change and highlights those who have and are implementing solutions. Carbon Nation is an optimistic, non-exhortative film proving that addressing climate change head-on boosts the economy and increases national security. The creative minds behind carbon nation saw beyond the dark hole of current energy reliance, this film is shining the light for all to see the solutions that are in plain sight.

We’re on the eve of releasing our newest issue and we’re excited to say the least. With the daily temperatures reaching above 100, it’s appropriate that that our theme has to do with some of the “hottest” things to see and do in the area. Our newest issue will help you find some of the best places to cool down and see some of the hottest people.

Saddle up, as this weeks SCAD Cinema Circle heads west with a viewing of an American western classic, “Shane” (1953). The Trustees Theater will play host Saturday, July 30 at 7pm as you reintroduce your self to Shane (Alan Ladd), a gunslinger who is trying to leave his conflict drawn days behind.

Although every individual on this article’s stage is, by nature and circumstance, a soloist, South’s Hottest Singles of 2011 declared in chorus that they did not nominate themselves for their title. For the most part, they had no idea who did. Also, each hot single holds confidence and honesty as their prized qualities, so one must take their word for it. Therefore, South would like to thoroughly thank their furtive patrons for casting the extraordinary protagonists of the following few pages.

Last Saturday, July 16, 16 women of, Savannah Harley Davidson and Savannah Hooter’s participated in a friendly “battle of the babes” championship that ended in messy condiment covered beauties. The parking lot between the two establishments served as the battlegrounds as they competed in nine events from “mayonnaise musical chairs”, to a “hotdog eating contest”, and even tug of war over a condiment filled kids pool. While the spicy ladies of Hooter’s took and early lead, the rough riding ladies of Savannah Harley Davidson pulled it out a victory in the end.

Monday July 18, 2011 marked the beginning of what will become one of Savannah’s most sought after events, Fashion’s Night Out 2011. Fab’rik, located at 318 W. Broughton street, welcomed Mayor Otis Johnson for the announcement of Fashion’s Night Out Savannah.

Ok, it is now warm and time for the beach…right? Here is something you can do BEFORE you settle in for your sun and relaxation. You can do this in your bare feet, but having something to protect them is a good idea (water shoes). If you have some old ones you don’t mind getting wet, use those.

If you’re from Savannah, chances are you have seen the news coverage of the little boy attacked by a pitbull while playing on his neighborhood playground. This boy was eventually saved from the pitbulls by several men who came to his assistance. Since then, the boy has started to recover but his problems, and his family’s problems, are far from over.