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The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, August 4, 2010 -15 McIntosh County Ring Shouters Raise the Roof McIntosh County Ring Shouters perform during a recent performance in Savannah at Second African Baptist Church The Georgia Historical Society presented the inspir ing sights and sounds of the McIntosh County Ring Shouters on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Second African Baptist Church, 123 Houston Street in Savannah. The McIntosh County Ring Shouters have been bringing folks to their feet with their unique "shout ing" performance for over 30 years. A mesmerizing blend of circling dance movements, call-and-response singing and percussive handclaps, mod em “shouting” derives from the communication used by African slaves working in rice fields in the 18th- and 19th centuries. It is thought to be one of the oldest surviving forms of African American cultural and spiritual expression and its influences can be heard in later musical genres including jubilee, gospel, and even jazz. The ring shout tradition was for the most part forgot ten by the world until the McIntosh County Shouters revived it in 1980 with their lively performances. Since then, they have held audiences spellbound and contributed to a greater understanding of early African American culture. The group has been fea tured in a Georgia Public Broadcasting documentary, performed at Lincoln Center in New York City, and is a recipient of the prestigious National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Georgia Historical Society is an educational and research institution founded in 1839 to tell the story of Georgia and its role in American history. Headquartered in Savannah with offices in Atlanta, the Georgia Historical Society has nearly 6,000 members statewide and nearly 200 affiliates in 80 counties. It publishes the Georgia Historical Quarterly, main tains a library and archives that houses the oldest collec tion of Georgia history mate rials in the nation, manages the Historical Marker Program for the State of Georgia, and educates thou sands of school children about Georgia history through the annual Georgia History Festival. For more information visit: www.georgiahistory.com. ickie Sornwh's BEST A LOCAL GOSPEL MUSIC COMPETITION AND GOSPEL CONCERT • [mans auditions AUGUST 7 th - AUGUST at the west Broad si ymca at ipm $50.00 Entry Fee - Must Be IB or Older With Celebrity Judges and Musical Guests! AUGUST 27 th 2010 SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER AT 7:00PM $30.00 GfNEBAl ADMISSION - $48.01 WP SEATING Contact Clarence "Tedd)" Williams - The Trigon Group - 912-220-7553 A Portion Of the Procoidt Will Benefit IN> Wnl Bread YMCA! Asbury United Methodist’s Beacon of Light Outreach Center Completes Second Year of Serving Children Asbury Beacon of Light Community Outreach Center Inc. has completed its second year of serving children and youth in the Downtown Historic Savannah Area. Since the opening of its summer camp in June 2009, campers have enjoyed recreational activi ties in Forsyth Park, field trips, computer assign ments, arts and crafts, dancing and singing on a weekly basis. Thanks to our neighborhood businesses, church members and the City of Savannah for their support in making it all possible. On Thursday after noon, August 5, at 6:00 PM the campers will present their Grande Finale Program at Asbury United Methodist Church ( Corner of Duffy and Abercorn). We invite you to share in an afternoon of fun and relaxation. Eden Missionary Announces Upcoming Events Eden Missionary Baptist will hold its annual Women In White on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Minister Lori Blidge will serve as guest speaker. Clifton Male Chorus is the guest choir. Evangelist Gloria Wilcox- Jackson-Program Chairperson On Friday August 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. the Sr.Choir will celebrate its 67th Choir Anniversary Sis. Classie Lonon, President, Sis. Edith Lonon, Secretary Rev. Jonah E. German, Pastor DP^f ■GbMhrhrig ■m vi vKirnvMi wq Chatham Area Transit (CAT) salutes the Martin Luther Xing Jr Boulevard Renaissance and future revitalization of the historic Martin Luther King, Jr. corridor