HOLIDAY GUIDE Flagpole's Businesses Extend Season's Greetings and Welcome * Art -Retail and Galleries * The Gallery Shop at Lyndon House Arts Center 293 Hoyt St., 706-613-3623 Browse a vast array of seasonal and gift-oriented arts and crafts created by local artists, including original wreaths, cards and ornaments. In addition, “Deck the Walls” expands into the Ronnie Lukasiewicz Gallery with pottery, paintings and handmade brooms. Hats, scarves, jewelry and aprons are among the season’s offerings. Tuesdays–Saturdays, 12–5 p.m., through Jan. 7, 2012. Closed Dec. 23, 24 & 31.
Good Dirt Clay Studio and Gallery
510 N. Thomas St., 706-355-3161 Good Dirt is a spacious, well-equipped facility for people of all ages and abilities to explore clay and other media. Our schedule of winter classes (starting early January) in pottery, sculpture and glass is at www.gooddirt.net. Gift certificates for classes and workshops available. The Gallery @ Good Dirt will feature local potters through Dec. 23.
The Loft Art Supply
1035 Baxter St., 706-548-5334 Who doesn’t love art supplies?! We have inspiration for everyone on your list—from the novice to the connoisseur— including decorative papers, watercolor sets, easels, sketchbooks, calligraphy pens and tons more. Need help customizing a gift? We can help! Have a friend with a vision? We have gift certificates! We can even help you get that paintbrush you’ve always wanted! Special holiday pricing on easels and gift sets. The Loft—where artists have served artists for over 30 years. www.loftartsupply.tumblr.com
* Bars and Clubs * Allgood Lounge
114 College Ave., 706-355-3060 Happy Holidays from Allgood Lounge and our sister bars, Bluesky, Walker’s, Treppenhaus, Boar’s Head, Bar South and the Pub at Gameday. Give your friends and family the best gift of all… bring them in for a drink! Let us deck your liver with loads of cocktails this holiday season. We’d love to host your holiday party. Happy Holidays and may all your hangovers be mild. Ring in the New Year with us!
The Downtowner
283 Broad St., 706-559-0009 The Downtowner is a great local bar serving fresh juice cocktails, great wines and ice-cold beer in a beautiful historic space. It is a great place to gather with friends and family over the holidays. The Downtowner is the perfect size for holiday parties. Come enjoy the heart of downtown Athens without feeling lost in the crowd. All I want for Christmas is to shut the box!
40 Watt Club
285 W. Washington St., 706-549-7871 ‘Tis the Season. If you’re out and about this week, join us Thursday, Dec. 15 for our Holiday Party with Clay Leverett & the Chasers, Mad Axes and Bo Bedingfield. Friday and Saturday are in remembrance of Jon Guthrie: “Living the Dream,” featuring lots of local musicians. Don’t forget to Ring in 2012 at our NYE Party w/The Whigs, Elf Power and Gringo Star. The 40 Watt Club would like to wish our Families, Neighbors and Patrons a Very Happy and Safe Holiday Season.
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New Earth Music Hall
227 W. Dougherty St., 706-543-8283 Happy Holidays! Come PARTY on NYE with us as we host L.A. producer Marty Party: half of the powerhouse DJ duo PANTyRAiD. Along with Marty Party, Athens’ favorite psychedelic reggae authority, DubConscious, will perform a set consisting of half “old school” original DubConscious songs and half “nu school” material. Check out www.newearthmusichall. com for more upcoming events and advance tickets with the lowest convenience fees in the industry!
Office Lounge
2455 Jefferson Rd., 706-546-0840 Come to our Christmas party with The Common People band at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17! We have Karaoke every Wednesday, Blues night every Thursday, Live music every Friday and Saturday, Keno, pool tables and FREE popcorn. Home of the STRONGEST drinks. Happy hour 4–7 p.m. with $2 house shots! Just a good ole neighborhood BAR! New Year’s Eve with The Shadow Executives, free party favors and champagne at Midnight. Happy Holidays!
* Concerts and Events * The Classic Center Theatre
www.classiccenter.com, 706-357-4444 Complete your holiday shopping list by buying tickets to see Monty Python’s Spamalot at the Classic Center Theatre on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, this outrageous new musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Pylon and the Holy Grail. To purchase tickets, call 706-357-4444, visit www. ClassicCenter.com or stop by The Classic Center Theatre box office in Downtown Athens.
* Health and Beauty * A. LaFera Salon
2440 W. Broad St., 706-548-2188 A. LaFera Salon offers a full range of hair services in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Our stylists are committed to creating customized styles that reflect each individual. The staff has trained with Vidal Sassoon, Tony and Guy, and Redken among many others. A. LaFera Salon is the exclusive distributor of Rene Furterer products in Athens. Products are natural, plant-based and designed to treat from the scalp to the end. Holiday specials going on now. www.alaferasalon.com
City Salon and Spa
100 Athens Town Blvd., 706-552-1515 Head to toe, City Salon and Spa has you covered this Holiday Season. Family driving you crazy? Come visit the spa. Need a fresh new look for parties? Come get your hair styled. Check out our boutique, dresses, bags and jewelry, we have just the thing to get you looking Merry and Bright. Put off shopping until the last minute? No problem—gift certificates make the perfect gift for everyone on your list. www.citysalonandspa.com
Rocket Salon
163 N. Jackson St., 706-353-0500 ‘Tis the season to celebrate with family and friends. Pamper and indulge yourself with a cut and color to spiff up before your parties begin. Rocket offers a variety of hair services in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. Our fanatical fan-base consists of hipsters, rockers, professionals, students and ladies who lunch. Everyone is welcome. Gift certificates available this holiday season.