the calendar! WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
HOLIDAY DeadlinE: The deadline for getting listed in the Calendar will be WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22 at 5 p.m. for the double issue of Dec. 29 & Jan. 5. Email calendar@flagpole.com.
Tuesday 21 EVENTS: Southern My Way (Borders Books & Music) Gena Knox shares her modern take on the region’s culinary specialties. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8647 KIDSTUFF: Jim Bette (Borders Books & Music) One for the kids! The local entrepreneur and children’s book author teaches children six years and older about how birds build nests, brood eggs and raise young chicks. 1 p.m. FREE! 706583-8647 KIDSTUFF: Holiday Hullabaloo (Parkview Community Center) Join in Parkview’s holiday celebration with cocoa, seasonal crafts, games and a sing-a-long led by the Parkview Songbirds. For children 12 and under. 5–6:30 p.m. $3. 706613-3601 KIDSTUFF: White Buffalo Christmas for Children (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Buffalo’s has been on Santa’s nice list this year, so expect him in attendance at this holiday party! Call or stop by for more information! 6 p.m. FREE! 706248-2022 KIDSTUFF: Youth Christmas Party (Lay Park) Activities include a visit from Santa, games, refreshments and goody bags. For ages 12 and under. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-6133596 MEETINGS: Sitting Meditation Group (Mind Body Institute) Silent meditation. 12:30 p.m. FREE! 706475-7329
GAMES: Free Poker (La Fiesta on Hawthorne) Play Texas Hold ‘Em for prizes! 7–11 p.m. FREE! www. anytwocards.com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Alibi) Find out what Visual Audio Trivia is! 8 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010
Wednesday 22 EVENTS: Canine Cocktail Hour (Hotel Indigo, Madison Bar & Bistro Courtyard) Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog! This week: salty dogs and greyhounds. Every Wednesday. 5–7 p.m. www.indigoathens.com EVENTS: Pre-Xmas Swap (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Bring your stuff to trade! 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-5460039 KIDSTUFF: Homeschoolers Chapter Book Review (Madison County Library) Elementary schoolage homeschoolers gather at the library to read a book together and talk about it. Every Thursday. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 GAMES: Dart League and Game Night (Alibi) Meet up with other sharp-shooters. FREE! 706-5491010 GAMES: Poker (Allen’s Bar & Grill) Play Texas Hold ‘Em and win prizes!
7–11 p.m. FREE! www.anytwocards. com GAMES: Poker Night (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Texas Hold ‘Em every Wednesday. 18 and up. Sign in at 6:30 p.m. Dealing begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.interstatepokerclub. com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Every Wednesday. Win house cash and prizes! 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Harry’s Pig Shop) Nerd wars at Classic City Trivia’s “most challenging trivia night in Athens.” Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-612-9219 GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Test your trivia knowledge for prizes every Wednesday! 8 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920
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Jillian Guarco’s photography is on display at the Visionary Growth Gallery through Jan 31.
EVENTS: Dickens Dinner (The Georgia Club, Statham) Enjoy the music of the Dickens Carolers over a dinner buffet of lobster bisque, yorkshire pudding, rib eye, glazed turkey and more. A special kid-friendly buffet and holiday crafts make this an event for the entire family. 5:30–8:30 p.m. $25 (adults) $6 (children under 12). 770-7258100 * EVENTS: Nintendo Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Play all the classics
including Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong and Legend of Zelda. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0039 EVENTS: Yappy Hour for (WellBehaved) Dogs (283 Bar) Happy hour is all the more happy when your dog is by your side. Come out for drink specials for humans and endless bowls of water and treats for the furries. 5–8 p.m. 706-208-1283 KIDSTUFF: Homeschoolers Chapter Book Review (Madison County Library) Elementary schoolage homeschoolers gather at the library to read a book together and talk about it. Every Thursday. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 LECTURES & LIT.: AfricanAmerican Authors Book Club (East Athens Community Center) This month’s title is For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf by Ntozake Shange. Newcomers welcome. 5 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 GAMES: Beer Pong (Alibi) The classic tournament-style game. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 GAMES: Dart Tourney (Alibi) Inhouse weekly dart tournment. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010
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Randall Bramblett celebrates the release of his live DVD at The Melting Point on Sunday, Dec. 26.
EVENTS: Preparing Dinner for the Residents (Athens Area Homeless Shelter) Volunteer to make a meal for the women and children living at the Shelter. Call to reserve a night! See Calendar Pick p. 27. 5:30–6:30 p.m. 706-354-0423 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Amici Italian Café) Come test your knowledge! 9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0000 GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Weekly Trivia! Students get 10 percent off with I.D. 7 p.m. FREE!
Monday 27 EVENTS: Preparing Dinner for the Residents (Athens Area Homeless Shelter) Volunteer to make a meal for the women and children living at Athens Area Homeless Shelter. Call to reserve a night! See Calendar Pick p. 27. 5:30–6:30 p.m. 706354-0423 GAMES: 20 Questions with Chris Creech (Transmetropolitan, Downtown) General trivia that includes such topics as science, movies, music and sex! Prizes include $25 and $10 Transmet gift certificates. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-372-3949 GAMES: Beer Pong (Alibi) The classic tournament style game. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 GAMES: Ping Pong (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Get your paddle ready for a riveting round of table tennis. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ flickerbar GAMES: Poker Night (Jack’s Bar) There’s a new game in town. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 912-604-8560 GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? 8 p.m. 706548-3442 GAMES: Trivia (Highwire) Compete with friends for a $100 bar tab at Highwire Lounge. Come early to register your team. 8 p.m. FREE! hirewirelounge@gmail.com
Tuesday 28 EVENTS: Preparing Dinner for the Residents (Athens Area Homeless Shelter) Volunteer to make a meal for the women and children living
at Athens Area Homeless Shelter. Call to reserve a night! See Calendar Pick p. 27. 5:30–6:30 p.m. 706354-0423 KIDSTUFF: Pajama Storytime (Madison County Library) Snuggle in your jammies with your favorite stuffed animal and listen to bedtime stories. Light snack provided. All ages. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 MEETINGS: Sitting Meditation Group (Mind Body Institute) Silent meditation. 12:30 p.m. FREE! 706475-7329 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Poker Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Last Tuesday of every month. 8:30 p.m. www.myspace. com/flickerbar GAMES: Trivia (Alibi) Find out what Visual Audio Trivia is! 8 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010
Wednesday 29 EVENTS: Canine Cocktail Hour (Hotel Indigo, Madison Bar & Bistro Courtyard) Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog! This week: salty dogs and greyhounds. Every Wednesday. 5–7 p.m. www.indigoathens.com EVENTS: Post-Xmas Swap (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Bring your unwanted gifts to trade! 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706546-0039 LECTURES & LIT.: Oconee Dems Book Group (Five Points Deli & More, Epps Bridge) Communitywide book group hosted by the
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