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Savannah’s Roller Derby Devils
It is hard to believe that roller derby, the underground women’s contact sport and on-again-off-again activity for women, has been around since at least the early 1900s. It started as banked track racing with teams competing in “Transcontinental Roller Derby” marathons of 3,000 miles. After World War II, it returned in an aggressive, more over-the-top form in the 1940s. With loosely scripted stories and an emphasis on theatrics rather than athletics, think professional wrestling on small wheels. Roller derby was almost extinct by the end of the 1970s. However, grassroots efforts helped to revive it in the 2000s. Savannah was eager to join the fun, as there were suddenly many leagues and teams across the country. Heather Hamilton Watson, a roller derby legend known as Ms. Dfiant invited women to Star Castle Family Entertainment Center in 2006 to form a team. Many of the people who came had not skated in many years and no one had ever seen a real derby. But it was like an underdog sports movie. The Savannah Derby Devils were born.
The Derby Devils were full members of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association by 2014. They had assembled a dedicated, hard-working, and talented team of women. Modern roller derby has gotten rid of the giddy antics and is now considered a legitimate sport. There have been attempts to get it into the Olympics. However, the “jammers and “blockers”, who still have their wild names and colorful personalities, are still respected. The Savannah Derby Devils are a source of inspiration for young Savannah girls and women, much like superheroes. The Savannah Jr. Derbytaunts is a league for little sisters aged eight to seventeen.
News bites
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 The latest installment of the ‘Halloween’ horror movie franchise is bringing Michael Myers and Jamie Lee Curtis to the Hostess City of the South. Read more. |
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Events
Today
 Bruce Davidson: Face to Face is an exhibition at Telfair Museums . Read more. |
 Contemporary Spotlight: New Acquisitions from the Brandywine Workshop is an exhibition at Telfair Museums . Read more. |
 Chul-Hyun Ahn: Beyond is an exhibition at Telfair Museums . Read more. |
 Sips at the Station is Savannah’s best networking event benefiting our community and encouraging guests to discover all things local! Read more. |
Wednesday
 The Women Project Savannah Launch Party happening at Savannah Taphouse, 125 East Broughton Street, Savannah, United States on Wed Jan 26 2022 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm Read more. |
Thursday
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Buy Local Past Presidents to Speak at January Luncheon on the Savannah RiverboatBuy Local Savannah will host its first luncheon of 2022 on Thursday, January 27 from 11 AM–1 PM on the Savannah Riverboat, located at 9 East River Street in Savannah. Read more. |
Friday
 A Stand Up comedy showcase featuring some of the best performers from all over the country! Read more. |
 Figure up in here!Elan Savannah presentsFigureSupport:TBALine-Up:TBATickets: www.elansavannah.comThis event is 18 and up. Must show photo ID at the door. Sections on either side of the stage are sold as VIP… Read more. |
 OKEY DOKEY NORDISTA co headlining banger featuring Savannah folk drum hero JALEN REYES and his new damn band. Read more. |
Saturday
 TicZach Deputy’s upcoming concert at District Live at Plant Riverside District in Savannah on Jan 25, 2022. Read more. |
 Stand up comedy Live at The Wormhole- Dustin SimsDustin Sims is a comedian from Oxford, Alabama. Best known for his Snapchat videos and ‘Talking to Myself’ series. His unique style… Read more. |
 The authentic recreation of Fleetwood Mac show is coming back to Victory North Savannah 2022!Formed in 2014, Rumours (also known as Rumours ATL) has taken the U.S. by storm with… Read more. |
Sunday
 Herbal Salves 101 happening at Cosmic Corner, 305 east 38th street, Savannah, United States on Sun Jan 30 2022 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm Read more. |
 Frosty balls happening at VFW Post 660, 5115 Ogeechee Rd, Savannah, GA 31405, Savannah, United States on Sun Feb 06 2022 at 09:00 am Read more. |
