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Help Wanted Clarke Schools and the ADDA Kick Off Searches for New Leaders By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com Sometime next month, a fast-talking New Jersey man is going to invite himself over to your house for dinner. Brad Draeger is a senior associate with Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates, the Illinois-based consulting firm the Clarke County School District hired to help find a new superintendent to replace Phil Lanoue, who’s resigning at the end of February. “The first thing we need to do is engage with your community,” Draeger told the school board at a work session Dec. 1. He wasn’t kidding. Draeger plans to seek input from teachers, administrators, school-bus drivers, cafeteria workers, high-school students, PTAs, the NAACP, a variety of nonprofits, the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission, the Athens Housing Authority, Latino groups, the arts and music communities, kids waiting in line for brunch at Mama’s Boy, the smokers outside Flicker… OK, I made those last couple up, but he’s legit going to meet with 60–70 groups, as well as host open forums all over the county and post an online survey to find out what the community wants in a superintendent. If you don’t get a chance to share your opinion, you really ought to get out of the house more. The school board and Draeger settled on a timeline last week for selecting the new superintendent. The job will be advertised in January. Draeger will present the results of the public input Feb. 9. In mid-March, he’ll present the board with a slate of candidates that the board will narrow down to around six. After a round of interviews in March, they’ll be narrowed down to three finalists—and those names will become public. A final round of interviews—as well as tours to sell the finalists on coming to Athens—is scheduled for Mar. 28–30, and the three finalists will take questions from the public at an Apr. 3 forum.
Some board members had qualms about a public forum, but in the end they agreed that seeing the finalists interact with the public is important. On the Eastside— where a sexual assault at Cedar Shoals High School revealed a host of administrationaccountability and student-discipline issues—trust is “zero,” said school board member-elect John Knox. “I think it’s exceptionally important that transparency be emphasized,” he said. Knox also bristled at the position’s salary range of $200,000–$220,000, but board vice chairwoman Sarah Ellis said those figures are based on market research. (Lanoue was hired seven years ago at $170,000 and now makes $240,000 after completing his doctorate and being named National Superintendent of the Year in 2015.) Ellis had previously said that board members hoped to have a new superintendent in place by the end of the school year, but it could happen sooner than that. The board will make a final decision just hours after the public forum, at a breakfast meeting on Apr. 4. Between Lanoue’s departure and the new superintendent starting work, Jack Parish—a former Henry County superintendent and recently retired UGA College of Education professor and administrator— will serve as interim superintendent. ADDA Director: The Athens Downtown Development Authority is also looking for a new leader, and its search is on a faster track than CCSD’s. Pamela Thompson will resign effective Dec. 29 after three-and-a-half years as ADDA executive director to take a highranking job (with a substantial pay raise) with Glynn County on the coast. “I wasn’t looking for a job, but it’s an opportunity I had to take advantage of,” she said.
The ADDA board met last week to start the search for a new executive director, and they expect a lot of interest in the position—which comes with a $75,000– $90,000 salary—both locally and from outside Athens. They’re opening up the position to a wide variety of applicants— while a bachelor’s degree is preferred and a master’s degree is ideal, Mayor Nancy Denson said she’d entertain candidates with a two-year degree. At least eight years of experience in a field like marketing, economic development, government or private-sector management is required.
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rump’s team is raggedy af. It’s like a shitty bootleg version of a presidential team, like if subpar cabinet members could be bought “3 for 5” out at J&J Flea Market. Almost daily, we are witnessing how far the fall will be from the Obama Administration. Exhibit A: UN Ambassador nominee Nikki Haley, current governor of South Carolina. Obama’s ambassador to the United Nations is Samantha Power, a former Harvard professor with a Pulitzer Prize to her name, awarded for Power’s scholarship on genocide and geopolitics. Gov. Haley has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Clemson, bless her heart. Maybe she can help foreign leaders with their Excel spreadsheet issues. Otherwise, I’m not sure how well a provincial politician with no international expertise will perform against skillful representatives of governments that actually take foreign policy seriously. Haley’s parents were born in India. This is central to every lede one reads in the political press, the suggestion being that Trump selected Haley for the international body because of her parents’ birthplace. To a team led by a white supremacist and a cretin, I guess this signifies some kind of magical, a priori prowess in international relations. Never mind that Haley, born Nimrata Randhawa, has been to India only once, neither speaks nor understands the Punjabi of her parents (and in fact speaks with the Southern lilt of a Dixie debutante), traded her parents’ Sikh faith for Christianity and demonstrates no qualifications or requisite training for the job. The only real experience she has in international relations was negotiating the removal of a foreign government’s flag from the statehouse grounds in South Carolina, 150 years after that breakaway republic lost its war against the U.S. Another mystery appointee to Trump’s cabinet is Steven Mnuchin. Mnuchin, said by Vox to have “no known qualifications or views,” was tapped to be Trump’s treasury secretary, the principal economic advisor to the president. During the campaign, Trump said he’d “drain the swamp” and end the improper influence of elite special interests in Washington, but I have it on good authority that Mnuchin represents the Lollipop Guild. Mnuchin? Really? You ain’t fooling nobody. But what we do know is that Mnuchin, a former Goldman Sachs investor like his father, represents the uppermost financial elite. What does a second-generation Wall Street aristocrat do to make his mark after making all the money? Put his name on all the money. [Matthew Pulver]
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Digby Follows Up Further Explanations on What the President-Elect is Doing By Tifton B. Merritt I ran into Digby at the post office. “Did you watch Mr. Trump’s Ohio speech?” he asked. “I surely did,” I said. “Pure gloating.” “That’s what winners do,” Digby said. “Some winners are gracious,” I said. “You mean weak,” Digby said. “I mean not arrogant,” I said. “They’ve got such respect for us,” Digby said. “Anything we want for our country is now possible.” “China might have something to say about that after your guy chatted up the leader of Taiwan.” “Who cares?” Digby said. “Mr. Trump talked with the Pakistan guy, too.” “Said he’d come visit,” I said, “no matter what India thinks.” “I thought you liked gracious,” he said. “Maybe he’ll call up that North Korea guy, too,” I said, “and have a party.” “Just like Mr. Trump said—the brutal press.” “Don’t forget ‘dishonest,’” I said. “Extremely dishonest people,” Digby said. “Y’all said there was no way Donald Trump could break the blue wall. We shattered that sucker. We won. We won big! He’s tougher than the NFL.” “But you didn’t win a majority of the voters.” “California don’t count,” Digby said. “It’s still part of the country, last I heard,” I said. “Stay tuned,” Digby said. “Well,” I said, “after Trump gets through with these victory laps, he’ll have to start governing.” “Oh, he’s started,” Digby assured me. “He’s assembling a killer team.” “Like Dr. Ben Carson for Housing and Urban Development?” “Hey, it’s not brain surgery,” Digby said. “They’re all the greatest—like Congressman Price heading up Health and Human Services.” “A man who wants to strip health insurance from 20 million people” I said, “and hand Medicare over to the insurance companies.” “You’ve got to get used to the idea that big government is over,” Digby said. “The corporations are in charge, and they own Congress.” “Profits before people.” “People without profits equals the Rust Belt,” Digby said. ”We’re going to bring them back. The wall that keeps the Mexicans out will keep American industries in. Look at Carrier.” “Crony capitalism,” I said. “Trump bribed Carrier to keep some of their jobs here. Is he going to use our money to bribe every plant that threatens to go offshore?” “He knows the art of the deal,” Digby said. “That why he did so well with casinos?” “There you go again,” Digby warned. “You don’t seem to realize that the press isn’t as free as it used to be.”
“You mean, like, under the Constitution?” “The Constitution says whatever the Court says it says,” Digby pronounced, “and we’re going to take care of that.” “Somebody’s got to hold Trump accountable,” I said. “If not the press, who’s going to do it?” “How about the voters?” Digby said. “But he tells them one thing today and something else tomorrow.” “That’s where you guys don’t get it,” Digby said. “You took Mr. Trump literally, but you didn’t take him seriously. The voters took him seriously, but they don’t take him literally.” “But he changed what he said 141 times during the campaign,” I said. “Who cares?” Digby said. “He won, and his voters know where he stands.” “More than he knows,” I said. “He’s an entrepreneur,” Digby said. “He makes things up as he goes along.” “He said y’all were going to drain the swamp, but he’s inviting the swamp monsters into his administration—like that Goldman Sachs guy who made his cash running a foreclosure mill that grabbed the homes of the very people who voted for Trump.” “The President-elect believes it is better to choose people who know how to make money,” Digby pronounced. “No matter how they made it?” “Money is money,” Digby pointed out, “just like votes are votes.” “Trump says he would have won the popular vote, too, except for the millions of illegal votes,” I said. “That’s a false statement.” “The President-elect can say whatever he believes to be true,” Digby said. “Like Clinton should be locked up for using an insecure mail server, but General Petraeus should be considered for Secretary of State, even though he gave classified secrets to his mistress?” “General Petraeus is an American hero,” Digby avowed. “We’ll be ready on day one to start putting America first again.” “Do you think Obama hasn’t been doing that?” I asked. “We’re losing to China economically,” Digby said. “America is going to start winning on the international stage, again.” “Well, I guess the best we can hope for on our local stage is to keep on winning here at home,” I said. “I wasn’t aware that you were,” Digby said. “We voted 65 percent for Hillary,” I said. “And what did that get you?” Digby asked. “Well, at least it shows our strength locally,” I said. “But the Republicans still control Athens-Clarke County,” Digby said. “They don’t have a majority,” I said. “I guess you’re right about that,” Digby said. “But they have the government.” f
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The Price Is Wrong Trump Nominee Tom Price Is Coming for Your Insurance By Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com Back when he was serving in the Georgia Senate, Tom Price acquired a nickname among the capitol crowd: Ned Flanders. Price’s brushy moustache and high-pitched manner of speaking did indeed give him an amazing resemblance to the cartoon character from “The Simpsons.� After Price was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004, he decided to shave off the moustache. He may have lost his reason for being compared to Ned Flanders, but he never lost the goals that have driven his entire political career: to stop government involvement in medical care and keep low-income families from getting health insurance. Price is an orthopedic surgeon who belongs to an extremist organization called the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons—a group that has some interesting ideas about medicine. The AAPS declares that it is “evil� and “immoral� for physicians to participate in Medicare and Medicaid. AAPS criticizes vaccination programs in schools and mandatory influenza vaccinations for health-care professionals. The AAPS journal once published an article claiming that the children of undocumented immigrants were responsible for the spread of leprosy. Another article posted on the AAPS website speculated that Barack Obama won the presidency because his speeches hypnotized young people and Jews to vote for him. You have to assume that Price is on board with most, if not all, of this group’s nutty ideas. He certainly lives up to the AAPS principles of opposing Medicaid and Medicare, and he especially doesn’t like the Affordable Care Act. He has not only voted numerous times to repeal Obamacare; he drafted a lengthy bill that would replace it. The Price plan would end the
Medicaid expansion that is funded through Obamacare, which means that an estimated 14 million people either would lose Medicaid now or won’t be able to get it in the future. His bill would also eliminate the government subsidies that enable millions of people to buy health coverage. Price has some other big ideas about medical policy. He would like to convert Medicaid into what is known as a “block grant program� for the states, where the more conservative states like Georgia would have the ability to reduce Medicaid spending by cutting benefits and reducing the number of people eligible for coverage. As for Medicare, Price is right in line with House Speaker Paul Ryan’s proposal to wind down the program that provides medical care for the elderly and replace it with some form of private insurance vouchers. Price is now in an ideal position to achieve his long-sought goals in the medical policy arena. He is the choice of the incoming president to be the next secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services. Once Price is confirmed, he will essentially be the point man on all administration efforts to get rid of Obamacare and put Medicaid and Medicare on the skids. Many residents of rural counties and communities who voted for Donald Trump stand to lose their health coverage, either through the abolition of Obamacare’s health insurance exchanges or the shrinking of Medicaid benefits. If you don’t believe the government should have any role in providing health care, then you’ll be ecstatic about Price’s initiatives. If you’re one of the millions of people who will be stripped of their medical insurance, you may not have such a rosy view of it. Either way, Price is going to be a happy guy—happier even than Ned Flanders. f
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tutors immigrant students, encouraged stunot afraid of the orange dents to express their thoughts about the man,” said Umberto election, breaking away from the set curMendoza, an undocumented Mexican riculum to go over Langston Hughes’ poem immigrant and longtime Athens resident. “Let America Be America Again.” “I’m not afraid of Trump’s rhetoric. I’m not Outside of the classroom, some foreignafraid of Obama’s deportation machine he born students shared fears that they would has put into place.” be deported, even if they have valid docuMendoza was speaking last week to inspire more than 100 people who gathered mentation. Some black students reacted with hyperbole about the symbolism of the at Oconee Street United Methodist Church vote. “The first two comments I heard from to organize opposition to President-elect Members of the local immigrant community sold food at Latino Fest in June to benefit families whose primary students Wednesday morning [after the Donald Trump’s plan to step up deportabreadwinners have been deported. election] were comments that they were tions. Many are fearful, though. While the going to react, and that people will see our and parents who are undocumented, DACA slaves again,” Altman said. Obama Administration has deported a teens have some legal status and protection wonderful children as criminals.” Overall, students of color said they worrecord 2.5 million people, Trump has promNoe Mendoza pushed back against the to plan for their own futures and help their ried about their safety, but most weren’t ised to match that number or more, as well Trump-fueled stereotypes that undocufamilies with part-time income. sad, Altman said. “My students are used as remove Obama’s protections for immimented immigrants are rapists or drug “They are very concerned—concerned to arguing about political issues in the grants brought here illegally as children. dealers and don’t pay taxes, noting that about being separated as a family, but even abstract, but in this case, they don’t have Athens families have already been undocumented workers usually pay into the before that, concerned that they won’t be the luxury to be sad about the results of an hit hard. Immigration and Customs system but don’t get refunds or the benefits able to help their families in the future,” election. They have to be practical,” he said. Enforcement raided local immigrant comcitizens receive. “Of course we pay taxes, said Kaplan, a Spanish professor at UGA For thousands of Athens residents, the munities in spring 2015, deporting dozens and we pay high taxes,” he said. who also works with immigrant teens. “A practical reality of the election could be the of people and splitting up families. “They U-Lead was among several groups repredriver’s license is a very small were mostly the main breadprivilege, but one they enjoyed.” sented at the Oconee Street UMC meeting, winners in the homes, so the along with the Athens Immigrant Rights Kaplan and Altman both families were left with nothContact Information Coalition, Community Support for Families volunteer with U-Lead, a ing or very little,” immigrants’ Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition: contactathensimmigrantrights@gmail.com in Crisis and Dignidad Immigrante de group of under-documented rights activist Betina Kaplan Dignidad Immigrante en Athens: dignidadimmigrante@mail.com Athens. They started the process of orgastudents and tutors who meet said. “Unfortunately, we expect U-Lead Athens: uleadathens@gmail.com, uleadathens.org nizing fundraisers, rallies, human rights once a week to study, prepare to have more people who need Community Support for Families in Crisis: comsupfam@gmail.com workshops and driver’s-ed classes so those for entrance exams, look for resources… in the coming covered by DACA can get licenses before it’s scholarship opportunities and months.” repealed. They also plan to form a “rapid complete applications. Fueled by the state If Trump follows through on his promise end of DACA, which allows young people response team” to respond to checkpoints ban on undocumented students attending who were brought to the U.S. before age 16 to rescind the executive orders that creand raids, open channels of communication UGA, it has grown to include dozens of curto get driver’s licenses and hold jobs. For ated the Deferred Action for Childhood with local law enforcement, recruit lawrent high-schoolers and students currently many families, those teens connect their Arrivals and Deferred Action for Parents of yers to help with immigrants’ legal issues enrolled in colleges around the country. families to the legal system—50 percent Americans programs in his first 100 days in and create “sanctuaries” like churches and While the U-Lead students all have colof Latino households in Athens are mixed, office, children who were born in the U.S. schools where ICE traditionally won’t go. lege aspirations, some worry that, because meaning not everyone has the same citicould lose their parents, and those born Nationalists like Trump “will work to of Trump’s rhetoric, people they don’t outside the U.S. but who grew up here could zenship or immigration status, and 88 perremove any constitutional protections the know or don’t know well will view them cent have at least one person with DACA, lose their ability to drive and work—if state could provide,” Umberto Mendoza as a threat. “It’s not just about changes in according to a survey by the UGA Latin they’re lucky enough to avoid deportation. told the mostly white gathering. “The only American Caribbean Studies Institute. With policies, but how their neighbors are seeAfter Trump’s victory, Ian Altman, an protection we have is your solidarity.” f ing them. My fear is how the population is younger siblings who are American citizens English teacher at Clarke Central who
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the stage, as well. One such way is through the UGA String lassically trained musicians are often stereotyped Project. The community outreach program, directed by as looking down their noses at pop musicians for HHSOM faculty Skip Taylor and Ruth Monson, is part being less academic or less committed to fluency. of the larger network of the American String Project Pop musicians are often thought to make fun of classical Consortium and sponsored by the American String musicians for being stuck to the page. An increasing numTeachers Association. Every semester, music education stuber of Hugh Hodgson School of Music students at UGA are dents at HHSOM go to a local elementary school to teach bucking both stereotypes by jumping into the local music children about strings. In classes separated by instrument scene and popping up in unexpected places throughout the and age—not ability—the young students learn from their Athens community. college-age teachers: posture, correct bowing technique and One such student is Evan Tyor, a 2015 HHSOM gradubow hold, scales and a few songs. At the end of the semesate. Tyor is classically trained in voice and plays guitar, ter, the students perform a conbanjo, bass and drums. He grew cert for friends and family. up playing folk, country and blueI have always worn both hats This opportunity provides grass in Atlanta and Charleston, ample experience to the college SC, and found Athens’ downtown ever since I became a musician, students, preparing them for life rock scene more familiar than so I feel comfortable in either arena. after graduation. On the flip side, its classical, campus-centric String Project exposes elemencounterpart. Once at UGA, Tyor tary schoolers to early music-education. Whether String began playing with other artists with HHSOM ties, includProject allows these students to simply enjoy and undering Avery Draut of Wanda, the Skipperdees, Drew Kohl, stand classical music a little more, improves the quality of Pennyboy and Fine Lines. local middle and high-school orchestras or produces future Tyor also played in an LCD Soundsystem cover band pop or rock musicians, the program greatly benefits the called TLC Soundsystem; Franny, a prog rock band consistAthens community. ing of music students from other schools; and Einschlagen, Another HHSOMwhich he calls a “kindaaffiliated project is Classical punk-rock-garage-kinda” Revolution. Part of a band. Now, Tyor plays in national organization by Scooterbabe, a pop-punk the same name, Classical group that recently released Revolution allows for “highan acclaimed debut fullquality chamber music to length, The Sorrow You’ve be played in non-traditional Been Toting Around. As his settings.” Run by Maria experience indicates, Tyor Kindt, who used to be a says he has seen “a fair UGA music student heramount of crossover from self and has been highly the classical world” in the active in the Athens scene Athens music scene. as a member of Family and This crossover is also Friends and other groups, exemplified by HHSOM the Athens chapter has senior Josh Klein, who plays been going strong since trumpet with local danceSeptember 2015. Starting pop group Partials and a out at The Foundry, Classical new project called Mister Revolution now meets at Tie Dye, as well as sitting in Hendershot’s once a month with other Athens groups for a three-hour session. that want horns. Klein says The concert series gives his desire to perform in this music students an opportucapacity stems from his midnity to showcase what they dle-school fantasies of perare learning in school, in forming onstage and having the community. Performers huge crowds cheer for the do not have to be students, music—which doesn’t tend however; any classical musito happen in the middle of a A HHSOM student teaches a young string player as part of the school’s cian is welcome. For the symphony. String Project program. wider community, Classical Initially, Klein fantasized Revolution is a chance to experience classical music at none about shredding on guitar or wailing on vocals. Yet he got of the cost it takes to attend a symphony and in a more into the world of rock and roll a little differently. “I ended relatable, relaxed environment. up being good enough at trumpet to get into the scene I Above all, this merging of town and gown provides both dreamed of,” he says. “I applied the skills I had to my dream sides a chance to hear and understand where the other is and everything else work[ed] itself out.” Sometimes, he found, the special skills that classical students work hard to coming from. That sort of cross-pollination may have been rare in the past, but to many of today’s music students, attain and refine while pursuing their degrees are just what getting involved outside of the realm of classical is a nonon-classical bands need. brainer. Hankins says, for him, it was never a question. “I Many others at HHSOM have explored both sides, am a musician, therefore I am involved in music.” f including pianist Greg Hankins and composer Cody Brookshire. Hankins, the leader of the Whitehall Jazz Collective, says, “I have always worn both hats ever since I became a musician, so I feel comfortable in either arena.” WHAT: Classical Revolution Much of Brookshire’s work occurs within HHSOM, but in WHERE: Hendershot’s Coffee Bar the past six years, he has collaborated with a long list of WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m. Athens musicians. He finds the Athens scene to be musiHOW MUCH: FREE! cally diverse, an exciting quality for a composer. 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elieve it or not, there are musicians out there with no particular interest in shaking up the status quo. Instead of becoming the next big band, their intention is simply to play the kind of music they don’t hear enough of and think should exist. One such group, the Jesus and Mary Chain, falls into that category, but the band’s story differs from most artists with those same desires. In fact, with the release of its debut, the Jesus and Mary Chain unknowingly set the precedent for alternative music for years to come, constructing the blueprint for shoegaze in the process and continuing to inspire bands with its inclination for both pop melodies and harsh distortion. We took a look at the band’s history and influence ahead of its performance at the Georgia Theatre. 1983: After years of planning, writing and recording, brothers Jim and William Reid form the Jesus and Mary Chain in East Kilbride, Scotland. 1984: Creation Records head Alan McGee gets ahold of the band’s demo, subsequently booking and promoting a Jesus and Mary Chain gig at The Living Room in London that summer. It lands the group a one-off signing to the legendary label. Its debut single, “Upside Down,� is released that fall.
1985: The band delivers its landmark debut, Psychocandy. Taking cues from seminal ’60s rock bands like the Velvet Underground
1987: After releasing another handful of singles, the band sets out on a UK tour, releasing its sophomore album, Darklands, along the way. The album sheds much of Psychocandy’s harshness, fine-tuning the group’s keen ear for melody and incorporating drum machines in place of live drums. That fall’s tour culminates dramatically when, after being heckled by fans throughout a gig at Toronto’s RPM Club, singer Jim
and promotional efforts focus heavily on cracking the American market. The Reids and their rotating cast of support musicians play David Letterman’s show that year and make an appearance at Perry Farrell’s burgeoning Lollapalooza festival. 1998: After re-joining Creation and signing to Sub Pop in America, the band releases Munki, its last album before disbanding. 2003–2013: The use of Psychocandy single “Just Like Honey� in Sofia Coppola’s 2003 film Lost in Translation reignites interest in the Jesus and Mary Chain, hipping a new generation of listeners to the band’s fuzzy, proto-shoegaze sound. The group reissues its first five albums on Rhino before playing Coachella in 2007, where it’s joined onstage by Lost in Translation star Scarlett Johansson. The band continues to release greatesthits albums and box sets while touring off and on. 2014–2015: The band sets out on an expansive tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Psychocandy. Jim Reid also announces that the group has been recording its first album in nearly 17 years, reflecting a “more mature Mary Chain sound.�
and the Stooges and pop aficionados like the Beach Boys and Phil Spector, the album toys with two distinct sonic elements: bubblegum-sweet pop tunes and collages of extreme noise. The record’s feedback-laden guitar squall and catchy vocal melodies, coupled with the band’s notoriously raucous live shows, garners critical praise from music press; NME names Psychocandy the best album of the year. Drummer Bobby Gillespie leaves the group to focus on his
Reid retaliates with his microphone stand. Charges are eventually dropped in exchange for a donation to the Salvation Army and an apology to those assaulted.
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obviously a serious medical condition, Danny is very lucky that it was a relatively minor event compared to what many people experience,� read the post. Hutchens has insisted that the annual Bloodkin and Friends holiday show scheduled for Dec. 10 at the Georgia Theatre “must go on!� And, thus, it shall. Fans and friends immediately started pouring in funds as soon as the
donation page went up, and as we go headlong into the holiday season, every little bit will help that much more. See gofundme. com/daniel-hutchens-fund to donate and facebook.com/Bloodkin for updates. I’LL TAKE ONE OF EVERYTHING: Last year, Nuçi’s Space held a stupendously popular fundraising event, and they’re doing it again. For only $5 per entry, you receive a chance to win the Nuçi Plus One Pass, which, true to its name, will get you and a friend free admission for all of 2017 to most shows at a ton of venues in Athens, Atlanta and other towns, plus select events. Participating venues are the 40 Watt Club, Georgia Theatre, Caledonia Lounge, The Foundry, Live Wire, Hendershot’s Coffee Bar and Normaltown Hall in Athens; Smith’s Olde Bar, The Loft, Center Stage, Vinyl, the Buckhead Theatre, Eddie’s Attic, the Variety Playhouse and Terminal West in Atlanta; Duluth’s Red Clay Music Foundry; and Macon’s Cox Capitol Theatre. Additionally, you’ll get into any show the Georgia Theatre promotes at other venues; a table for six for a single prearranged show at Chastain Park Ampitheatre; a pair of tickets to the Classic Center to catch Broadway show Once next February; and tickets to the North Georgia Folk Festival, Slingshot and Wildwood Revival. The deadline to enter is 11:59 a.m. Dec. 15. There are lots more details at nuci.org, so get over there quickly.
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Onstage for the Holidays New Local Theater to See This Month By Dina Canup arts@flagpole.com Neverwhere Director Steven Carroll and his extensive cast of favorites and new actors takes the audience on a strange trip to a fantastical place in this adaptation of fantasy giant Neil Gaiman’s novel. Set in present-day England, regular guy Richard (Patrick Najar) stops to help an injured street urchin (Kelly Doyle-Mace), who turns out to be the magical Door on a quest for justice. Suddenly, he is in London Below, a surreal and supernatural world peopled by those who fall through the cracks. Richard and Door, joined by a roguish marquis (Ed Long) and a brutal bodyguard (Emily Myers), are chased by a pair of sinister assassins (G. Derek Adams and Joel Altherr) as they meet damsels in distress, cursed warriors, villains of the worst sorts and rats that talk. It promises to be an enchanted, funny, poignant, scary, fun show that will push the boundaries of what Town & Gown can do. Gaiman is a master of fantasy best known for American Gods, Coraline, Sandman and Stardust, and this is a rare chance to see his imagination play out live. Steven Carroll, who has directed many shows at Town & Gown, including The Rocky Horror Show, Macbeth, Dracula and Evil Dead: The Musical, is the ideal person to bring this magical world to life—and he’s got the right cast and crew to make it so. Neverwhere, written by Neil Gaiman and adapted by Robert Kauzlarc, is presented by Town & Gown Players at the Athens Community Theatre Dec. 9–10 and Dec. 15–17 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8–$15 and available at townandgownplayers.org or 706-208-8696. Drunk! Romeo and Juliet The “Boozy Bard Players” continue their evenings of Drunk Shakespeare at the Globe with the usually not hilarious Romeo and Juliet. Once again, this mostly sober cast of college students features a few well-oiled actors of legal drinking age, including Thomas Peck as Romeo and Julia Warren as Juliet. Hayley Barron, who was rip-roaringly funny in Drunk Macbeth, plays the nurse. The shows always sell out, so get there early, since there aren’t many seats! These nights truly qualify as don’t-miss comedy, and this one’s directed by John Phillip Buisman, who played an insanely funny Lady Macbeth in their last production. The shows are held on Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 standing or $8 if you want a seat, and you have to be 18 to attend and 21 to drink. Visit
facebook.com/thalianblackfriars for more information. Always a Bridesmaid After a prom-night promise to be in each other’s future weddings at any cost, a group of Southern BFFs are still in the bridesmaid game 30 years later. One has a picture-perfect marriage, another is possibly about to end hers, the third has had several weddings already and the last fears marriage altogether. With themes of lifelong friendship and loyalty surpassing husbands, careers and youthful waistlines, this comedy is made for a girls’ night out. Always a Bridesmaid, by Jones Hope Wooten, is presented by Encore Productions at the Elbert Theatre Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $9–$16 and available at elberttheatre.org or 706-283-1049.
Christmas on Area Stages Yuletide Celebration Rose of Athens’ fourth holiday fundraising event features groups such as the North Oconee Swing Team, Coloratura Music Group, the Roaming (L-R) Ed Long, Kelly Doyle-Mace, Patrick Najjar, and Emily Myers star in Neverwhere. Roses, members of the Unitarian Universalist at the Oconee Civic Center in Watkinsville Thursday, Dec. Fellowship of Athens, the North Oconee Titan Thrill Dance 15–Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. Team and more. There are two events: Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7 and Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10–$15. For p.m. at the UUFA and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at SeneyStovall Chapel. Tickets are $7. Free pre-performance events tickets, call 706-207-4063 or visit brightstoneathens.com. on the Seney lawn, including arts, crafts, games, treats and Christmas Canteen An Aurora Theatre original and the winter characters such as Santa and Elsa, start at 5:30 p.m. longest-running holiday tradition by Brandon O’Dell. A on Dec. 10. For tickets and information, email booking@ musical winter wonderland featuring nostalgic music, roseofathens.org, go online to roseofathens.org, or call sketch comedy and dance, it is running in Lawrenceville 706-340-9181. Tuesday, Dec. 6–Friday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 11 and 18 at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday discount matinees are at 10 Christmas at the Five and Dime A “’40s-style, faitha.m. Tickets are $20–$65 and available at auroratheatre. based” Christmas musical about a large department store com or 678-226-6222. Aurora is also running A Christmas caught between the desire for bigger/better and the true Carol and The 12 Dates of Christmas, as well as activities and meaning of the season. It’s presented by Brightstone shows for kids. f Productions (formerly known as Cornerstone Productions)
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Bring The National home for the holidays! Spice things up with their seasoned salt and Condor Chocolate’s finishing sugar. For the Athens foodie, we have Juanina Kocher’s Classic City Cooking signed by Peter Dale, plus all of Hugh Acheson’s autographed cookbooks.
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This local chocolate factory and cafe offers box gift sets for you to choose the just the right chocolate. Options include condor mug and hot cocoa gift set, coconut bon bons, Koko Buni 67% dark milk chocolate bar and more. Holiday hours through December 24, Monday-Thursday 10a.m.-8p.m., Friday and Saturday 10a.m.-9p.m., Sunday 12p.m.-8p.m. Closed December 25 and 26. Regular hours resume December 27. Boxed gift sets available.
The perfect gift for game lovers on your list: Annual Gold Memberships are offered at a reduced holiday price and entitles the bearer to unlimited access to our Wall of Games and exclusive deals. PLUS, for the first time, they are offering games for sale including the new hit title, Control, from Athens’ own Keymaster Games!
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These awesome Allgood Lounge t-shirts are super soft and available in pink, grey, and black. Get one for everyone you know for only $20 each. Get one for free on your birthday. Open until midnight on Christmas Eve. The New Years Eve Bash, Sat. Dec. 31.
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Andes Gifts, 100% Alpaca wool winter garments made by indigenous women in Peru and Bolivia. Ethically made leg warmers, arm warmers, kids hats and more. Fair trade allows women to provide well for their families.
Support Athens’ only arthouse cinema by giving the gift of membership! Also available: gift cards good for movie tickets, cocktails and treats.
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Holiday feast offerings. Open daily 9a.m.-9p.m. Closing at 3p.m. Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
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WWW ATHENSWINEWEEKEND COM Tickets to the 8th Annual Athens Wine Weekend to be held February 3-5, 2017 are the perfect gift this holiday season! Get tickets to Friday night’s Amuse Bouche, Saturday’s Grand Tasting and Gourmet Dinner and Sunday’s Sparkling Wine Brunch. Tickets are on sale now at ClassicCenter.com
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DePalma’s Gift Cards are the perfect gift for anyone on your shopping list. Gift cards are good for anything on our dinner or lunch menus - including our Lunch Break $11 specials: entrees, salad, bread & drink. Catering and party trays available for all of your holiday events and the downtown location has a large private party room.
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Give B.I.G. this year! Gift cards are available in store and online. Now through December 31st, Bone Island’s house dressing is buy two get one free. A great selection of t-shirts are available for the whole family!
Bliss Blend’s high quality essential oils are soothing and transporting. One “sniff� elevates your spirits! The Autumn, 2016 blend is a seasonal blend which helps you through rainy days, cold weather and the occasional virus. The Winter, 2016 blend will be out soon. Sinus smelling salts help you breathe easier through the fall and winter.
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For the person that has it all, give a donation in their honor to the Athens Community Council on Aging: a bag of groceries ($5), a transportation trip to a medical appointment ($15), or a day of care at Adult Day Health ($60). It’s a unique gift and helps those in need.
The Garden Gift Shop at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia is the place to go for hand crafted local items, educational toys, holiday and home dĂŠcor, jewelry, stationery, and the largest selection of garden books in the area, featuring the new Field Guide to the Wildflowers of Georgia and Surrounding States. Gift Shop Hours, Tues.-Sat. 10a.m.-4p.m., Sunday 12-4p.m.
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Downtown Athens Gift Certificates: Support local businesses AND give the gift of choice! Downtown Athens Gift Certificates can be used at over 55 businesses in fabulous downtown Athens! Complimentary gift boxing makes it simple! Available online or at the Athens Downtown Development Authority in the Gameday Building. 706-353-1421
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Your local vegetarian restaurant has many gifts for everyone on your list: gift cards, t-shirts, Grit Granola, Jittery Joe’s “Grit blend� coffee and stickers. Closed Christmas day; open Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas. Whole cakes, pies and catering available.
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This holiday season, World of Futons is featuring three items: papason chairs (many color options for the cushions), screens, and throw pillows (square & bolster shapes).
Give them what they really want this year: Liquor Gift Sets from Perry’s! They have a variety of gift sets and glassware to please every person on your Holiday Shopping List! All locations are open seven days a week.
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One-of-a-kind pottery, handmade in Athens, makes the perfect gift. Each dish is entirely made and painted by hand in the studio.
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BAD SANTA 2 (R) Thirteen years later, Billy Bob Thornton returns as Willie Soke, and seeks to save her island and the world after LOVING (PG-13) An obvious frontrunner demigod Maui (v. Dwayne Johnson) messes the results are more coal than candy. I am for all the awards, Loving is Jeff Nichols’ not sure what audiences did to deserve this everything up by stealing the relic of a entry to the big time. His most accessible terrible sequel, other than see the first flick goddess. film doesn’t compromise the restraint that in such large numbers. That 2003 comedy Once Moana leaves the island, the film elevated his previous features—Shotgun had Terry Zwigoff’s impish eye and dash becomes a magical Disney adventure to Stories, Take Shelter and Mud—above their of heart. Bad Santa 2 is all indie peers. In Loving, he greed, except for Brett Kelly’s tackles a true story—the Bad Santa 2 Thurman Merman, a twinSupreme Court decision that kling light in the middle of broke the back of racist, antithis movie’s jet-black soul. miscegenation laws—that The plot reunites Willie could have been turned into and his elf partner Marcus a sappy inspirational flick (Tony Cole) for a Chicago in lesser directorial hands. heist planned by Willie’s bad Instead, Loving is all genuine mama (Kathy Bates—the emotion; no faux-sentigenius of her casting is also mentality weakens the very the extent of the movie’s crerelevant history lesson about ativity). Their mark is a charhow America corrected an ity run by a skeezy character egregious prejudice regarding played by Ryan Hansen (poor civil rights and the legaldude better get used to being ity of marriage. In a posttypecast as “Veronica Mars’” Obergefell, pre-Trump world, Dick Casablancas for the rest this precedent needs to be of his career) and his pretty embraced, not forgotten. Who are you, the Heat Miser? wife (Christina Hendricks, In 1958, a white conin a downgrade from Joan on “Mad Men”), rival Frozen. Moana is every bit the tough struction worker, Richard Loving (Joel who is so sex-starved she unbelievably falls girl princess that Merida of Brave was Edgerton), married his pregnant, black for Willie’s booze-soaked charm. You’re girlfriend, Mildred Jeter (Ruth Negga, Tulip meant to be. Johnson’s Maui may wind better off staying home and watching the up the most memorable character/voiceon AMC’s “Preacher”). An anonymous tip first one on your DVR; Bad Santa 2 is too actor combo since Robin Williams’ Genie leads to their arrest and subsequent pronaughty to be nice… or funny. f in Aladdin. The songs by Hamilton’s Linbation, which banishes them for 25 years from their home state of Virginia and, in essence, their families. After several years in Washington, DC, the couple’s plight eventually comes to the attention of the ACLU by way of Bobby Kennedy, who assigns an attorney, Bernie Cohen (comedian Nick Kroll, who acquits himself well when he does not look like he is about to explode from holding in a crazy character), in the hopes the case will go all the way to the Supreme Court, as Bernie mentions over and over. As history tells us, the case is taken up by the Warren Court, which makes the constitutionally correct decision. Inspired by the documentary The Loving Story, Nichols’ deliberate style ensures that the story of Richard and Mildred Loving never falls victim to the self-aggrandizing hagiographic trap that so easily captures most filmmakers. It is easy to saint the Lovings while concurrently demonizing the evil Southerners who harass them. Make no mistake: Marton Csokas’ sheriff is appropriately mean while upholding this racist law. But the film focuses on the love, not the hate, without tainting the love with artifice. Deceptively simple performances from Edgerton and Negga, who should be on every awards committee’s shortlist, anchor a film more focused on emoting quietly rather than carrying a big, tear-jerking stick with which to bludgeon viewers. Loving is my pick for 2016’s top film, until some contender like La La Land dethrones it. MOANA (PG) The first act of Disney’s latest animated musical will cause you to wonder what everyone is raving about. Moana begins like every other adventure of a Disney princess. Moana (v. Auli’i Cravalho), the daughter of a Polynesian chieftain,
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Caledonia Lounge · 9 p.m. · $10-12 It’s been a year of change for Atlanta’s experimental rock ensemble Faun and a Pan Flute. Much of the group’s time was spent on the road, sharpening its ever-evolving math-rock, jazz and hippie avant-garde excursions. The arrival of Faun’s second proper full-length is imminent, although details regarding its title or release date remain TBA. In November, guitarist Adam Babar parted ways with the group, shaking things up a bit. But the band’s remaining eight members are filling the void with spacious new arrangements. Expect a set filled with psychedelic reinventions of staple songs such as “Brevity” and “Dave II,” along with a handful of brand new numbers. [Chad Radford]
Tuesday 6 CLASSES: Hour of Code (Four Athens) Join the International Hour of Code and learn the basics of programming. Bring a laptop, power cord and a bag lunch. 12 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/event/hourof-code CLASSES: iPad Basics (ACC Library) Call to register. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org EVENTS: Economic Justice Coalition Holiday Assistance Program (ACC Library) Donate unopened toys, Athens transit bus passes, gift certificates and cash to help spread joy to low income families. Presented by the Community Empowerment Fund of Athens. 6–8 p.m. FREE! rickyrob@uga.edu, www. gofundme.com/cefa706 EVENTS: ALCES Fundraiser and Awards Ceremony (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Join the Athens Latino Center in celebrating their community, students and partners with
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MUSIC | Sun, Dec 11
THEATER | Tue, Dec 13
160 Tracy St. · 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · FREE! In addition to housing many creative businesses, the Chase Park warehouses include studios for several artists. During the arts crawl, visitors have an opportunity to peek into the workspaces of jeweler Beth Cyr, painter Nancy Everett, illustrator and tattoo artist David Hale, painter Erin McIntosh and children’s book author Susan Nees. Holding Womanspace, co-owned by Baraka Elihu and Autumn Weaver, and Veronica’s Sweet Spot, a new incarnation of Veronica Darby’s Sweet Spot Studio Gallery, will also participate. The Athens Institute for Contemporary Art will host a holiday artist market with 25 vendors selling handmade works. The art crawl also includes food trucks and crafts for kids. [Jessica Smith]
The World Famous · 9 p.m. Connecticut-based group Hellrazor is fronted by singer, songwriter and guitarist Mike Falcone, whom folks might know from his work behind the drum kit with indie-rock darlings Speedy Ortiz. Hellrazor’s recently released Satan Smile LP is a barrage of metallic riffs, noiserock menace and incongruously shiny, Bob Pollard-esque melody. It’s a fun and refreshing record—vibrant, cheeky and proudly pubescent. Its song titles include “Covered in Shit,” “Ouija Bot” and “Sad Satan,” if that gives you any idea of Falcone’s project’s general vibe. Athens math-pop duo Art Contest, which is similarly full of vim and vigor, opens Sunday’s show at The World Famous. [Gabe Vodicka]
Classic Center · 7:30 p.m. · $20–80 Based on the 2003 motion picture of the same name, the Broadway musical Elf is a modern-day Christmas classic. Currently traveling across the country on a two-month tour, the production stars Buddy, who as a child crawled into Santa’s bag of gifts and was mistakenly brought back to the North Pole. Years later, after realizing he’s an ordinary human, he heads back to New York City in search of his biological family, only to discover that he must now convince them to believe in the spirit of Christmas. Directed by Sam Scalamoni, the musical includes choreography by Connor Gallagher and songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin. [JS]
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music, dancing food and a silent auction. 6 p.m. $15 (food from La Parrilla). www.facebook.com/athens. latino.center EVENTS: Stuff the Bus (ACC Library) Drop off non-perishable foods all day to the decorated Athens Transit bus in the parking lot. Donations will assist hungry families. 9 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Western Square Dancing (Buffalo’s Café) With Randy Ramsey. 7 p.m. www.buffalos.com EVENTS: Sustainability Summit (UGA Jackson St. Building) This day-long event features workshops, student and faculty presentations on sustainability initiatives, table displays, poster sessions and a closing reception. Topics include bioenergy, water policy, sustainable agriculture and more. Register online. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! cicr.uga.edu GAMES: RPG Fan Track Night (The Rook and Pawn) Learn the basics of role-playing games. Tonight focuses on Pathfinder. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.
therookandpawn.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8508561 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Rd.) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Hosted by James Majure. 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) Compete to win prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Taqueria Tsunami, Downtown) Surf the trivia wave every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com
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GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Win drinks, sweet treats and gift cards. Every Tuesday on the patio. 6 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com KIDSTUFF: Spanish Play Group (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Parents and children meet to speak or learn some Spanish. 3:30–5 p.m. FREE! www.reblossomathens.com KIDSTUFF: Santa’s Workshop (East Athens Community Center) Activities include a bounce house, bingo, crafts, face painting and photos with Santa. Grades K–5. Registration required. 5:30 p.m. $3. 706-613-3593, www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure KIDSTUFF: No Talent Required Art Party (ACC Library) Art supplies provided to create whatever you want! Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: 4H Science Night (Madison Co. Library, Danielsville) Educational, hands-on activities and experiments. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 &
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10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, crafts and fun for preschoolaged children and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee PERFORMANCE: Athens Choral Society (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The holiday concert “Never a Brighter Star: The Christmas Music of Composer Dan Forrest,” presents twelve orchestra selections. 8 p.m. www.athenschoralsociety.com PERFORMANCE: Classic City Band Holiday Concert (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The band will perform lively holiday music in the festively-decorated Conservatory. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. uga.edu/botgarden
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and Their Subjects.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Photoshop for Beginners (ACC Library) This hands-on class will introduce you to the basics of Photoshop. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Healthcare Navigator Assistance (ACC Library) Harold Weber, a Health Plan Navigator will be on hand to help attendees sign up for insurance. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens GAMES: Bingo (Highwire Lounge) Hosted by DJ LaDarius. 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 k continued on next page
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THE CALENDAR! GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Come on out and play to win. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia. wordpress.com GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, Eastside) Every Wednesday. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. saucehouse.com KIDSTUFF: Puppet Show (ACC Library) Puppeteer David Stephens presents “Santa’s Missing Mail.” Ages 2–11. 6:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Festive Cookie Party (ACC Library) Decorate and eat cookies at the annual cookie party. Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Board Games (Oconee County Library) The Rook & Pawn host an evening of playing unique board and card games. Popcorn and soda included. For grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Book Signing (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Larry Acquaviva hosts a book release and book signing for Nobody Cares Who You Are—The Life and Times of Aceman —A Widespread Panic Roadie. The book signing will be followed by a set from The Honey Sliders. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth Poetry (The Globe) Open mic poetry readings. This month’s featured readers are Mark Flanigan and Nick Barrows from Cincinnati. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ athenswordofmouth MEETINGS: Photo Sharegroup (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The Photo Sharegroup meets at the Garden to share digital images of outdoor photography. Email for more information. 6:30 p.m. FREE! lpetroff@chartner.net, bc.akin@ charter.net MEETINGS: Oconee Rivers Greenway Network Planning (Multiple Locations) Hear proposed plans for the greenway. Saturday’s meeting will be at Bishop Park, Monday’s meeting will be at Memorial Park, and Wednesday’s meeting will be at the ACC Planning Department. Dec. 7, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com/ parkplanning OUTDOORS: Guided Ramble (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Join ACC administrator Mike Wharton in the planned 25-acre Managed Forest area at Sandy Creek. 9–11 a.m. FREE! scncinc@gmail.com PERFORMANCE: Experimentique Night (Ciné Barcafé) An ongoing series of ladies/lady-identified/ non-binary nights. This installment features performances by Flynne Collins (Nihilist Cheerleader), KyKy Knight (Harlot Party), Marie A. Uhler (Eureka California), Naoko Uno (Girls Own Love), Tamara Johnson and Erin Wu. 9:30 p.m. $3. www. athenscine.com
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PERFORMANCE: Rak the Watt (40 Watt Club) Watch as bellydancers demonstrate their skills. 7 p.m. $5–8. www.40watt.com
Thursday 8 ART: UGA Art Showing (Southern Brewing Company) See a special display of artwork made by UGA students. 4:30–9 p.m. $12. www. sobrewco.com ART: Athens Holiday Market (Big City Bread Cafe) An outdoor market featuring the festive works of over 50 artists, live music and a fire. 5–9 p.m. www.bigcitybreadcafe.com CLASSES: Greenery Wreaths (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn how to construct a live wreath on wire frames with greenery collected from the garden. Bring your own pruning shears. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $30. www.botgarden.uga.edu COMEDY: Comic Strip (Bar Georgia) Show-up and go-up comedy open mic. Hosted by Alia Ghosheh and Veronica Darby. 9 p.m. $5. ghoshehalia@gmail.com EVENTS: Yuletide Celebration: Community Showcase (Multiple Locations) This year’s performances will be presented by members of the UU, the North Oconee Titan Thrill Dance Team, the North Oconee Swing Team, Colortura Music group and more. Crafts, games and treats will be provided before the show. See Story on p. 13. Dec. 8, 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens. Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at SeneyStovall Chapel. $7. www.roseofathens.org EVENTS: Annual Hootenanny (Southern Brewing Company) Small-batch, special release beers will be on tap. 5–9 p.m. $20. www. sobrewco.com EVENTS: Grand Re-Opening (Pinewoods Library, 1465 Hwy 29 N. Lot F-12) The Pinewoods branch specializes in resources for the Athens Latino community. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq GAMES: Game On! (The Rook and Pawn) The group teaches board games to older adults and retirees. Play a new game each month over lunch. 12–2 p.m. www.therookandpawn.com KIDSTUFF: Elf Training (ACC Library) Make elf clothes and sing in the Elfin Choir. Graduates will receive their certificate from Santa himself. Ages 4–8. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Know Your Rights for Teens (ACC Library) Teens can have learn about their rights and have their questions answered. Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Baby Music Jam (Oconee County Library) Preschool aged children and their caregivers play instruments, sing and dance. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3950 LECTURES & LIT: Local Author Meet and Greet (Avid Bookshop) Meet Valerie Frey, Mandi Mathis, Larry Dendy, Kaitlin Bevis, Melia Keeton-Digby and more. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Friday 9 ART: Athens Holiday Market (Big City Bread Cafe) See Thursday listing for full description 5–9 p.m. www.bigcitybreadcafe.com
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ART: Holiday Sale (Normaltown Pottery, 410 King Ave.) Shop for handmade pottery by Juana Gnecco and Nancy Green. Dec. 9, 4–9 p.m. & Dec. 10, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 762-7280575 ART: Africa in Athens (Mbare) Shop for unique, handmade gifts from Zimbabwe, Senegal, Ivory Coast and South Africa. Dec. 9, 5–9 p.m. & Dec. 10, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www. mbare.com ART: BFA Exit 2 (Lamar Dodd School of Art) The closing reception celebrates the work of UGA’s BFA students graduating in photography, painting and drawing, graphic design, textile design, ceramics and art education. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. art.uga.edu CLASSES: Mindfulness Practice Evening (Athens Regional Medical
KIDSTUFF: Harry Potter Magical Holiday Ball (Barnes & Noble) Celebrate the season with music, dancing and more. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.bn.com KIDSTUFF: Nerf Dodgeball (ACC Library) Remember the 4 D’s: Duck, dip dive and dodge. Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Affordable Care Insurance Sign-Up Assistance (ACC Library) Kate Malone, a healtchare navigator with Insure Georgia, will discuss how to apply for health care coverage through healthcare.gov. 10 a.m. FREE! 706613-3650, www.athenslibrary.org PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Little Kings Shuffle Club) See performances by local drag artists including Diego Wolf, Deonna
the night of senior prom: be in each other’s weddings no matter what. See Story on p. 13. Dec. 9-10, 7 p.m. & Dec. 11, 2 p.m. $9–16. www. cityofelberton.net
Saturday 10 ART: ATHICA Holiday Market (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) The market features local art and handmade goods. Part of the Tracy Street Arts Crawl. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. athica.org ART: Studio Holiday Art Sale (66 Morrison St., Watkinsville) The sale will feature glass works by Larry Hamilton, paintings by Leigh Ellis, folk art by Chris Hubbard and pottery by Lynette Phillips. Dec. 10, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Dec. 11, 12–4 p.m.
“Wild People,” a series of portraits by Terry Rowlett, is currently on view at Ciné through December. Center, Healing Lodge, Loran Smith Center) Participate in a variety of guided mindfulness practices. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-5430162, www.mindfuliving.org EVENTS: Zumba After Dark (40 Watt Club) Zumba fever continues. 7 p.m. $10–12. www.40watt.com EVENTS: Holiday Open House (320 S. Hull St.) Learn about services and volunteer opportunities at Learning Ally, formerly Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. 2–4 p.m. FREE! scourt@learningally.org EVENTS: Holiday Open House (T.R.R. Cobb House) Meet the members of the T.R.R. Cobb House’s Watson-Brown Foundation Junior Board. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. trrcobbhouse.org KIDSTUFF: Kids Night Out (Lay Park) Parents get the night off while their kids watch movies, play games and enjoy refreshments. Ages 6–12. 6–8:30 p.m. $10–15. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure
Sage, Jennifer Smilez, Kellie Divine, Jenn Sparx and more. Music by DJ MicrobeBeats. 10:30 p.m. $5. www. athensshowgirlcabaret.com PERFORMANCE: Drunk! Romeo and Juliet (The Globe) The “Boozy Bard Players” present a drunk rendition of Shakespeare’s classic love story. See Story on p. 13. Dec. 9–10, 9 p.m. $5–8. www.facebook.com/ thalianblackfriars THEATER: Neverwhere (Athens Community Theater) Town & Gown Players present a play set in a mysterious, magical world of imperiled princesses, cursed warriors, speaking rodents and vile villains. See Story on p. 13. Dec. 9–10, 15–17, 8 p.m. Dec. 11 & Dec. 18, 2 p.m. $8–15. www.townandgownplayers. org THEATER: Always a Bridesmaid (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) Encore Productions presents a country comedy in which four friends have sworn to keep their promise from
ART: Heirloom Holiday Market (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) Handmade wares range from printmaking, textiles, jewelry, jams, bath items and more. Shop for local gifts during brunch hours. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.heirloomathens.com ART: Erotic Art Show (Sexy Suz Adult Emporium, Sexy Suz Couples Boutique) The boutique hosts an art show of works ranging from mildly sensual to XXX themed. Ages 18 & up. 6–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ sexysuzathens ART: Holiday Sale (David Morgan Pottery) Potter David Morgan has been creating functional stoneware for the past 30 years. Shop for new works. Dec. 10, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. & Dec. 11, 12–5 p.m. 706-795-3418 ART: Tracy Street Arts Crawl (Chase Street Warehouses) Participating artists include Beth Cyr, David Hale, Nancy Everett, Erin McIntosh and more. The crawl will also have food trucks and kids
crafts. See Calendar Pick on p. 21. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.athica.org ART: Art Show Fundraiser (Hi-Lo Lounge) An art market with local art, lotion, soap, wooden bowls, jewelry and more. Proceeds benefit Campus Cats. 1–5 p.m. 706-850-8561 ART: Holiday Sale (R. Wood Studio) Join R. Wood for the pottery studio’s annual holiday sale. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.rwoodstudio.com ART: Holiday Craft Markets (Bishop Park) The Athens Farmers market will include its Holiday Craft Market featuring ceramics, jewelry, textiles, woodworking and more. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. athensfarmersmarket. net ART: Holiday Sale (Normaltown Pottery, 410 King Ave.) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 9, 4–9 p.m. & Dec. 10, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 762-728-0575 ART: Africa in Athens (Mbare) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 9, 5–9 p.m. & Dec. 10, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.mbare.com ART: Carter & Friends Pottery Market (572 Nantahala Ave.) Local potter Carter Gillies is joined by Geoff Pickett, Jeff Bishoff and Kyle Jones for a group sale of woodfired, salt glazed and oxidation fired pots. Dec. 10–11, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 706546-7235, www.cartergilliespottery. wordpress.com EVENTS: Really Really Free Market (Reese & Pope Park) Bring what you can; take what you need. No bartering, trading or paying. Second Saturday of every month. 12–2 p.m. FREE! reallyreallyfreemarketathens@gmail.com EVENTS: YPN Athens Holiday Party (Magnolias) Meet other young professionals at a mixer with local food, raffles and live music. Proceeds benefit Samaritan Center for Counseling and Wellness. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.ypnathens.org EVENTS: Yuletide Celebration: Community Showcase (Multiple Locations) See Thursday listing for full description Dec. 8, 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens. Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at SeneyStovall Chapel. $7. www.roseofathens.org EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) Shop for fresh and affordable produce and prepared foods. The market also includes kids activities, cooking demonstrations, educational booths and entertainment. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www. athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Holiday Open House (Lyndon House Arts Center) The Ware-Lyndon Historic House will be decorated in the spirit of a Victorian Christmas. Festivities include music from the Athens Flute Choir, children’s activities and a visit from Santa. “Deck the Walls,” the Lyndon House’s annual market, features a huge selection of items made by local artists. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3623 EVENTS: Join Together: A Multicultural Afternoon of Music, Peace and Holiday Crafts (ACC Library) Hear Indian music, Christmas carols, songs of Hanukka, Kwanzaa and the Festival of Our Lady Guadalupe. Make crafts and enjoy a holiday beverage. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens EVENTS: Holiday Spirits Museum Mile Tour (Various Locations) This tour focuses on period holiday traditions spanning the 19th century by exploring historic houses from the Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian periods. The tour includes live entertainment and refreshments. 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. $25. 706-353-1820, www.athenswelcomecenter.com
EVENTS: Holiday Craft Festival (West Broad Market Garden) The market offers a special festival with a turkey raffle, a collard greens cookoff, live music and more. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music. Live music by Todd Lister (8 a.m.) and Small Opera (10 a.m.). Today features an educational activity with the Master Gardeners. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.org EVENTS: Holiday Market (Farmview Market, 2610 Eatonton Rd. Madison) Festivities include: a visit from Santa (10:30 a.m.), the MCMS Chorale (11 a.m.), a tour of the gristmill, kids crafts, demos and samples. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! farmviewmarket.com KIDSTUFF: Mingle with Kringle (OCAF, Watkinsville) Activities include photos with Kringle, festive storytelling, construction of the Peaceful Village, a puppet show and more. Toy donations will benefit Toys for Tots. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–3 p.m. $2 or unwrapped toy donation. www.ocaf.com KIDSTUFF: Breakfast with Santa (The Classic Center) Enjoy a special breakfast with Santa and Buddy the Elf. Tickets to the breakfast include access to Santa’s workshop craft station and an ice skating discount. 8:30 a.m. $20-25. 706-357-4444, www.classiccenter.com KIDSTUFF: Star Wars: Rogue One Death Star Party (ACC Library) Gear up for Rogue One with crafts and exploding Death Stars. Costumes encouraged. Ages 5–9. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Critter Tales (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Families are invited to listen to a story about nature. Staff will then bring it to life by visiting a critter or going outdoors for an activity. 2:30–3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Special Storytime (Barnes & Noble) Meet author Carol Bland Dolson and illustrator Elaine Hearn Rabon for a reading of Marguerite and Me. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.bn.com LECTURES & LIT: Ransom Jackson, Jr. (Barnes & Noble) Jackson and co-author Gaylon H. White will sign copies of Ransom’s memoir about playing third base for the Cubs and the Dodgers, Handsome Ransom Jackson: Accidental Big Leaguer. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.bn.com LECTURES & LIT: Book Launch Party (Avid Bookshop, 493 Prince Ave.) A book launch party and coloring event celebrates The Sapelo Island Coloring Book with illustrator Abigail West. 4 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Book Signing (Bar Georgia) Larry Acquaviva will sign copies of his new book, Nobody Cares Who You Are—The Life and Times of Aceman—A Widespread Panic Roadie. 5–8 p.m. FREE! 706-338-4872 PERFORMANCE: Athens Symphony Christmas Concert (The Classic Center) Featuring the Athens Symphony Orchestra. Musical pieces include Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” selections from Handel’s “Messiah” and more. Dec. 10, 8 p.m. Dec. 11, 3 p.m. FREE! (tickets required). www. athenssymphony.org PERFORMANCE: Drunk! Romeo and Juliet (The Globe) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 9–10, 9 p.m. $5–8. www.facebook.com/ thalianblackfriars
THEATER: Always a Bridesmaid (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 9-10, 7 p.m. & Dec. 11, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.cityofelberton.net THEATER: Neverwhere (Athens Community Theater) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 9–10, 15–17, 8 p.m. Dec. 11 & Dec. 18, 2 p.m. $8–15. www.townandgownplayers.org
Sunday 11 ART: Carter & Friends Pottery Market (572 Nantahala Ave.) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 10–11, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 706546-7235, www.cartergilliespottery. wordpress.com ART: Holiday Sale (David Morgan Pottery) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 10, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. & Dec. 11, 12–5 p.m. 706-795-3418 ART: Artist Reception (Oconee County Library) Meet Cathy Standridge, whose artwork is on view in the auditorium this month.
GAMES: Trivia Night (Buffalo’s Café) Alan’s challenge. Every Sunday. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.buffalos.com/ athens GAMES: Netrunner Open Play (Tyche’s Games) All are welcome to join in. 12:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (ACC Library) Beginning readers read aloud to certified therapy dogs. 3–4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org PERFORMANCE: New Horizons Band Holiday Concert (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The New Horizons Band is composed of members 50 years of age or older that have learned a musical instrument recently or have returned to their musical instruments from earlier in life. 2-3 p.m. FREE! www. uga.edu/botgarden PERFORMANCE: Athens Symphony Christmas Concert (The Classic Center) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 10, 8 p.m. Dec. 11, 3 p.m. FREE! (tickets required). www.athenssymphony.org
GAMES: Magic the Gathering Draughts and Drafts (The Rook and Pawn) Each draft pod gets you a three-pack draft, a participation pack and prize packs for wins. 6 p.m. $15. www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Team trivia contests with house cash prizes every Monday night. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com KIDSTUFF: Visit with Santa (Oconee County Library) Meet Santa and take a picture together. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Stroller Walk (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Meet in the parking lot and get some fresh air in the company of other parents with young children. Mondays, 9:15 a.m. www.reblossomathens.com KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help
9–11 p.m. (open dance). FREE! www.athensswingnight.com EVENTS: Holiday Stories by the Fire (Sandy Creek Park) The evening features true, 10-minute stories for grown-ups around a warm indoor fireplace. Share your personal holiday stories. Co-hosted by Remembering Forward and Sandy Creek Park. 7 p.m. $2 (park), $5 suggested donation. rememberingforward111@gmail.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Win drinks, sweet treats and gift cards. Every Tuesday on the patio. 6 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Taqueria Tsunami, Downtown) Surf
enjoy apple cider. Ages 1–6. 10 a.m. $4–6. www.athensclarkecounty.com/ leisure KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based activities. Legos provided. Ages 3–10. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee MEETINGS: Tallassee Tract Master Plan Public Input Session (ACC Planning Department Auditorium, 120 W. Dougherty St.) View the draft master plan map for the site and provide feedback on the concept. Staff will make a short presentation at the beginning of the session. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com/parkplanning OUTDOORS: Full Moon Hike (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) See the Garden come alive at night. Each hike will focus on a different topic such as the moon, constellations or nocturnal creatures. Be prepared for a two-mile walk through wooded trails. 7 p.m. $5. www.botgarden. uga.edu THEATER: Elf (The Classic Center) The Broadway musical adaptation of the 2003 film stars Buddy the Elf. See Calendar Pick on p. 21. 7:30 p.m. www.classiccenter.com
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FLAP plays Flicker Theatre & Bar on Saturday, Dec. 10. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee ART: Studio Holiday Art Sale (66 Morrison St., Watkinsville) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 10, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Dec. 11, 12–4 p.m. EVENTS: Harry Potter Chess (The Rook and Pawn) Participate in a game of chess with live Harry Potter wizards in the parking lot. 12 p.m. www.therookandpawn.com EVENTS: Georgia Club Foundation Tour of Homes (The Georgia Club) Tour six seasonally decorated homes. Proceeds benefit Extra Special People and Books for Keeps. 12–5 p.m. $25–28. www. thegeorgiaclubfoundation.com EVENTS: Handmade Hollyday (Starlite Showroom, 750 W. Broad St.) Treehouse Kid & Craft’s 7th annual market features the work of regional artists. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraft. com EVENTS: Christmas Tour of Homes (The Georgia Club) The Georgia Club Foundation presents a tour of decorated homes within the Georgia Club community. Proceeds benefit Extra Special People and Books4Keeps. 12–5 p.m. $25–28. www.thegeorgiaclubfoundation.com
THEATER: Always a Bridesmaid (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 9-10, 7 p.m. & Dec. 11, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.cityofelberton.net THEATER: Neverwhere (Athens Community Theater) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 9–10, 15–17, 8 p.m. Dec. 11 & Dec. 18, 2 p.m. $8–15. www.townandgownplayers.org
Monday 12 CLASSES: DIY for the Holidays: Candle Making (Oconee County Library) Learn how to make your own candles. Supplies provided. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee EVENTS: Line Dancing with Ron Putman (Buffalo’s Café) For all skill levels. 6–8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/buffaloscafeathens GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Ovation 12) Trivia hosted by Nic. Play for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia. com GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916
build skill levels. For ages 7–18. Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Designed to nurture language skills through literature-based materials and activities. Parents assist their children in movements and actions while playing. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 SPORTS: Monday Night Group Run (Fleet Feet, 1694 S. Lumpkin St.) Join a group for three or five social miles. 6 p.m. www.fleetfeetathens.com
Tuesday 13 ART: Make a Present (ACC Library) Supplies provided. Sign up at the teen desk. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: Computer Class (ACC Library) Learn “Android Basics.” Registration Required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Swing Dance Night in the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) UGA Swing Dance Club presents a night of dancing in the tropical conservatory. No previous dance experience or partner required. 8 p.m. (dance lessons),
the trivia wave every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) See Tuesday listing for full description 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern KIDSTUFF: Santa’s Sleigh Celebration (Lay Park) Take photos with Santa, make crafts and enjoy holiday refreshments. Ages 3–10. 6–8 p.m. $5–7.50. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure KIDSTUFF: Spanish Play Group (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Parents and children meet to speak or learn some Spanish. 3:30–5 p.m. FREE! www.reblossomathens.com KIDSTUFF: Kids Holiday Crafts (Bogart Library) For age 8 and up. Dec. 13, 12:15–1 p.m. & Dec. 14, 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Holly Jolly Holiday (Rocksprings Community Center) Parents and their children will make ornaments, decorate cookies and
ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Dale Couch, curator of decorative arts, leads a tour of selected works from the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Illustrator for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn how to create graphics with vectors using Adobe Illustrator. This is ideal for logos or artwork you want to print in multiple sizes. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Four Athens Holiday Party (The Globe) Cast votes for startups and celebrate successes with refreshments. 6–8 p.m. www. fourathens.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, Eastside) Every Wednesday. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) See Wednesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Bingo (Highwire Lounge) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Play to win. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. saucehouse.com GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com KIDSTUFF: Teen Council Meeting (ACC Library) Teens can come together to discuss plans for the ACC Library’s teen department’s k continued on next page
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SOLODOG A solo set from Smokedog’s Thom Strickland. MR. E New band from local musician Ethan Lapaquette. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com THE HONEY SLIDERS Detroitinfluenced rock band from Catropolis. This show doubles as a release party for “Nobody Cares Who You Are: The Life and Times of Aceman, a Widespread Panic Roadie” by band member Larry Acquaviva. Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.
traditional jazz standards, swing, latin, ballads, blues and boogie. This is a “Jingle Bell Jazz” show with a festive twist. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com JGBCB Local musicians will pay tribute to “one of the greatest cover bands of all time, The Jerry Garcia Band.” RUNAWAY GIN Phish tribute band. Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com OH, JEREMIAH Local alt-country band inspired by songwriters like Josh Ritter and Ryan Adams.
FAUN AND A PAN FLUTE Atlanta band combining elements of noise, psychedelia and math rock. See Calendar Pick on p. 21. RICHARD GUMBY Local psych-rock project led by Scott Crossman. Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com BLANKS AND POSTAGE Athensbased alt-rock band. THE LONG KNIVES Pittsburgh-based indie rock band. IDLEWYLDE No info available. TIM VEE One-man band from Rhode Island. 40 Watt Club 10:30 p.m. FREE! www.40watt.com ’80S DANCE PARTY Dance to your favorite tunes from the 1980s. The Foundry 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com TRIBUTE Allman Brothers tribute act.
Saturday 10 Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net TODD LISTER Folky local singersongwriter. (8 a.m.) SMALL OPERA No info available. (10 a.m.) Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com BURNS LIKE FIRE Stewed, screwed and tattooed punk rock band from Athens. KARBOMB High-speed, long-running local punk band. WOLVES & WOLVES & WOLVES & WOLVES Four-piece, post-punk, post-rock band from WinstonSalem, NC. TIGHT BLACKS Local punk band inspired by Jawbreaker and Dinosaur Jr.
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collections and programs. Pick up application forms at the front desk. Ages 11-18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Kids Holiday Crafts (Bogart Library) See Tuesday listing for full description Dec. 13, 12:15–1 p.m. & Dec. 14, 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Anime Club and PRISM (Oconee County Library) Both clubs will combine for a holiday party featuring games, crafts, snacks and activities. Wear your most festive holiday pajamas. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Talking About Books: Adult Book Discussion Group (ACC Library) This month’s title is The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org MEETINGS: Lunch & Learn: Tech Team Performance Reviews (Four Athens) Stephanie Sharp, IT Senior Manager of Web Services at UGA Franklin College, shares performance review processes for tech teams using real world examples. Lunch is provided. RSVP. 12 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com
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Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES OPEN MIC JAM Bands are welcome, backline is provided and the jam rocks until 2 a.m. The Foundry 6 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens.com REPENT AT LEISURE Celtic pub band playing “Irish rock,” including traditional, punk, modern and original Celtic music. Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 TOM VISIONS Post-mystical, electronic, psychedelic folk music from the artist formerly known as Tom(b) Television. MICHAEL POTTER Experimental guitar work from a member of The Electric Nature. THIRD EYE STIR FRY Sean McDonald and Jeff Austin doing audio-visual experimentation.
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Terrapin Beer Co. 4:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com MICHAEL MARTIN Americana artist from Indiana.
Terrapin Beer Co. 1:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com THE ORIGINAL SCREWTOPS Crankin’ the blues since 1962.
The Foundry 7 p.m. 5! www.thefoundryathens.com THE BIG SMOOTH Bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals.
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Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 CHARGE THE ATLANTIC Reggaeand funk-influenced rock band from Rhode Island.
Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 2 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com TRIO Athens-based singers Marty Winkler, Kate Morrissey and Lis Cesnik Ferguson perform with special guest percussionist Tony Oscar in an a cappella holiday celebration. 6 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com CLASSICAL REVOLUTION UGA School of Music graduates and students play works by Dvorak, Ligeti, Bach and more. See story on p. 9.
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The Manhattan Café Loungy Tuesdays. 10 p.m. FREE! 706369-9767 DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Spinning a set of rare and classic deep soul, R&B and blues. Every Tuesday!
No. 3 Railroad Street 8 p.m. FREE! www.3railroad.org JAKE N’EM Band led by father-son duo Joe and Jake Bennett plays country-tinged rock and roll.
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Highwire Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge. com TRACE CAULSON Playing a selection of holiday favorites. 11 p.m. $1 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away with wireless headphones and two channels of music. One of them is a request line!
Bloodkin plays the Georgia Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Thursday 8 The Bar-B-Que Shack 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-6752 BLUEGRASS JAM Bring your own instrument! All pickers are welcome. Blue Sky 9 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 WARM GLOW BLUE SKY SHOW JJC plays disco, funk, soul & cetera. Every Thursday! Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com TEDO STONE Rootsy, Atlanta-based singer-songwriter. MOTEL RADIO Southern-fried indiefolk band. PALACE DOCTOR Dynamic rock trio fronted by Phillip Brantley. Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com PANSY Local “dumb punk” four-piece. HARLOT PARTY Dark, gentle, proginfluenced project. TINMOUTH Indie rock three-piece from Philadelphia. The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com ATHENS A-TRAIN BAND Instrumental group performing
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MICHAEL LESOUSKY Local folk singer-songwriter and member of Grassland String Band. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ Talented jazz musicians play every Thursday and Friday. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 FRAZIERBAND Rocking bluegrass outfit from Nashville, TN. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. TRIBBLE AND THE DANCING MAGNOLIAS Local group led by Athens rock fixture Rev. Conner Mack Tribble. Your Pie 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7048 (Gaines School Road location) LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot performs solo sets of funky Southern folk rock ‘n’ roll.
Friday 9 Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $10 (21+), $12 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com MOTHERS Local songwriter Kristine Leschper and her band perform lush, intricate post-pop.
Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ A group of talented jazz musicians play every Thursday and Friday. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 DYNAMO Nashville-based instrumental fusion band. The Office Lounge Empty Stocking Fund Benefit. 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 STRUNG OUT LIKE THE LIGHTS The Office Lounge’s annual Christmas celebration features Scott and Pamela Baxendale, Matt Joiner Band, Caroline Aiken and Shadow C.A.B., Will White & the Howlin’ South, Klezmer Local 42, Dodd Ferrelle and the WinterVillains, dangfly!, Five Eight, MSRP and Reverend Tribble and the Deacons. Terrapin Beer Co. 4:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com NICK URB Michigan-based folk-pop singer-songwriter.
Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com FLAP Eclectic, Atlanta-based acoustic guitar duo that has been performing for over 25 years. FRENCH EXIT Local rock band featuring members of Circulatory System and Faster Circuits. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $6. www.40watt.com THE WELCOME HOME Local fourpiece indie rock band. MOSAIC Indie-folk group from Athens. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com BLOODKIN AND FRIENDS The long-running Athens quartet plays a bluesy style of roots-rock. This is the annual holiday benefit show featuring many special guests. JERRY JOSEPH Prolific longtime folk-rock singer and guitarist from New York, formerly of Little Women. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DREAM CULTURE Jammy local psychedelic rock group. MOCCASIN COWBOY Tennessee band that fuses indie rock with bossa nova, surf and more. SUZY HOMEMAKER Tennesseebased indie rock three-piece. FAT NEPTUNE Up-and-coming Athens psych-rock four-piece.
The World Famous 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens HELLRAZOR Connecticut-based lo-fi punk band led by Speedy Ortiz drummer Mike Falcone. See Calendar Pick on p. 21. ART CONTEST Math-rock band from Athens via South Carolina.
Monday 12 Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night every Monday. Hosted by Larry Forte. Little Kings Shuffle Club 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub CHRISTMAS HOOT Sing along with your favorite holiday carols as Tommy Jordan and Dick Daniels play and lead. Klezmer Local 42 also performs. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MUSCLE SHOALS MONDAY Local artists pay tribute to the Alabama hotspot.
Tuesday 13 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com VENUS AND THE MOON “American Galactic country duo.” KENNETH BRIAN BAND Countryrock four-piece group from Decatur, AL.
CHRISTOPHER STILLS No info available. The Foundry Nuci’s Space Benefit. 6 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door). www.thefoundryathens. com MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ATHENS 2 Featuring performances from artists featured in the Nuci’s Space documentary that will also screen this evening. Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. $28 (adv.), $30 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN Legendary alternative band that has influenced much of today’s indie rock. See story on p. 10. MARK CROZER AND THE RELS British singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist based out of New York City. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com VINCE GUARALDI TRIO TRIBUTE Featuring Greg Hankins on piano, Luca Lombardi on bass and Seth Hendershot on drums, along with some guest “Peanuts”-gang singers. The Manhattan Café Loungy Tuesdays. 10 p.m. FREE! 706369-9767 DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Spinning an all-vinyl set of rare and classic deep soul, R&B and blues. Every Tuesday! Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. 706-546-4742 DJ WHOM Local DJ playing a mix of hip hop, ‘90s and 2000s music.
Wednesday 14 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES OPEN MIC JAM Bands are welcome, backline is provided and the jam rocks until 2 a.m. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com SCOOTERBABE Scrappy, jangly local noise-pop/emo group. NEW WIVES Charming Athens indie rockers with a noisy, melodic edge. WF ADDAMS New local indie rock band featuring members of Juna and Malevich. HARLOT PARTY Dark, gentle, proginfluenced project. Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com SOME KIND OF NIGHTMARE Punk rock band from San Diego. THE GRAWKS Punk and garageinspired local rock and roll band. ABOVE REPUTE Punk band from Atlanta. The Foundry 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE SECRET SISTERS Americana singer-songwriter duo performs as part of its Christmas tour. The Globe 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Mary Sigalas, Dan Horowitz, Steve Key and surprise guests play swingin’ tunes from the ‘10s, ‘20s and ‘30s.
Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com JASON FULLER Local pianist tickles the holiday ivories with some classic Christmas faves and some originals. KIP JONES Local singer-songwriter performs holiday classics, with special guests Tony and Damian. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 ALEX CULBRETH Edgy alt-country singer-songwriter from Virginia. Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.
Down the Line 12/15 BLUEGRASS JAM (The Bar-BQue Shack) 12/15 WARM GLOW BLUE SKY SHOW (Blue Sky) 12/15 SOJOURN / CAMPGROUND (Caledonia Lounge) 12/15 MAD ACE / JIANNA JUSTICE / SUMMER PALACE / SHANKS AKIMBO (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/15 GIMME HENDRIX / STROKE / SMASHING PUMPKINS JR. / PHYSICAL JERKS (Georgia Theatre) 12/15 LIVE JAZZ (Highwire Lounge) 12/15 ROBBIE DUDE (Nowhere Bar) 12/15 REV. TRIBBLE AND THE DANCING MAGNOLIAS (The Office Lounge) 12/16 SHEHEHE / MIGHTY / THE GILLS / BEHOLD THE BRAVE (Caledonia Lounge) 12/16 JOHN & KIRAN FERNAND / ES / BETWEEN NAYBORS (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/16 MEALS ON WHEELS BENEFIT / Connor Byers / Zenith Blue / Benjamin Simpson / Simone Zaccaria Jeffers / The Varsity Band / Voltures (The Foundry) 12/16 FEATHER TRADE / CROWE / DJ WARDADDY (Georgia Theatre) 12/16 LIVE JAZZ (Highwire Lounge) 12/16 THE VINYL SUNS (Nowhere Bar) 12/16 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE (The Office Lounge) 12/16 JUST JAY (Terrapin Beer Co.) 12/17 MALARKEY BROTHERS (Bishop Park) 12/17 DOUBLE FERRARI / THE POWDER ROOM / ART CONTEST (Caledonia Lounge) 12/17 THE HEAP / STONI TAYLOR & MILES OF STONES / THE TAXICAB VERSES (40 Watt Club) 12/17 THE DARNELL BOYS (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) 12/17 SILENT DISCO (Highwire Lounge) 12/17 UNIVERSAL SIGH / HARVEY FUNKWALKER / SUNNY SOUTH BLUES BAND / THE VOLTURES (Live Wire) 12/18 THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR / Antonio Bennett (The Foundry) 12/18 ALEX HUNNICUTT (Terrapin Beer Co.) 12/19 OPEN MIC (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) 12/19 JAZZ FUNK JAM WITH MASON DAVIS (Nowhere Bar) 12/20 TRIO (The Foundry) 12/20 AVERY LEIGH DRAUT (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) 12/20 DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY (The Manhattan Café)
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Art 2016 Members Exhibition (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) The gallery’s “Members Exhibition� is open to new and current members. Find the submission form online. 2-D, 3-D, video and performance work accepted. Deadline Dec. 8. Deliver works on Dec. 11. Opening reception Dec. 17. Exhibition on view Dec. 17–Jan. 14. $25/membership fee. www. athica.org 42nd Annual Juried Exhibition (Lyndon House Arts Center) The annual show will be juried by Susan Krane, executive director of the San Jose Museum of Art. All visual art welcome. Drop off entry forms and up to three works on Jan. 26, 12:30–8:30 p.m. or Jan. 27, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Exhibition opens Mar. 3. $25 submission fee. 706613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty. com/exhibits Call for Artists (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) Submit up to three .jpgs for visual art or up to three .docs for poetry consideration to be shown in the group exhibition “Beginnings.� Deadline Dec. 14. wintervillearts council@gmail.com Deck the Walls (Lyndon House Arts Center) A special exhibition features art available for sale by 70 area artists, authors, crafters and musicians. Items include glass ornaments, pottery, sculptural works, embroidery, children’s books, photography and more. Open daily through December. ww.athensclarkecounty.com/ lyndonhouse Fold Unfold (Lyndon House Arts Center) “Fold Unfold� invites skilled makers to weave functional bedding on manually operated looms for an
installation. Coverlets should be informed by overshot geometric patterning popular in the South, and should use a modernist color scheme of black, white and gray. Confirm participation by Mar. 1. Submission deadline May 1. foldunfold2017@gmail.com Holiday Studio Sale (170 Canady Dr.) Shop Charles Pinckney’s jewelry, Karen Hamrick’s chains and Elizabeth Barton’s quilts and paintings in a home studio. Through Dec. 24, 12–6 p.m. 706-372-1072 Open Studio Membership (Lyndon House Arts Center) Local artists can now access studio facilities through a new open studio monthly membership program. Studios include ceramics, jewelry, painting, fiber, printmaking, photography and woodshop/sculpture studios. Participants can work independently on projects up to 32 hours per week. $65/month or $175/ three months. 706-613-3623, www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure
Classes Beekeeping for Beginners (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) A seven-part series covers the fundamentals of beekeeping. Topics include beekeeping basics, care and feeding of honeybees, ABC’s of assembling a beehive, spring hive management, installing bees, products from the hive, and overwintering your hive. Sundays, Dec. 11–Aug. 13. $35/class, $215/series. www.botgarden.uga.edu Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay� classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter’s wheel every Friday from 7–9 p.m. “Family Try Clay� classes show children and adults hand-building
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methods every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. $20. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Code Classes (Four Athens) Learn to code with one-day boot camps in Web Fundamentals. Dec. 17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $125. ww.fourathens. com/classes Hatha Yoga (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) De-stress, relax and move into stillness. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. $10. www.mindfuliving. org Lunchtime Yoga (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) Annie Marcum teaches “Mindful Flow Yoga.â€? Mondays, 12 p.m. $5–10. BYO Mat. 706-372-1849 Martial Arts Classes (Live Oak Martial Arts, Bogart) Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, Jodo, self-defense, grappling and weapons classes for all ages. Visit website for full class schedule. www.liveoak martialarts.com One-on-One Computer Skills (ACC Library) Personalized instruction available for various computer topics. Thursdays, 9 a.m. 706-6133650, ext. 354, www.athenslibrary. org One-on-One Digital Media Center Tutorials (ACC Library) Get individual instruction for graphics, audio or video editing projects or learn to convert albums and cassettes to DVDs and CDs. Thursdays, 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. 706-613-3650 PALS Institute (PALS Institute) The PALS Institute provides training in GED preparation, literacy, EFL, business and computer skills to women. Women to the World covers the cost of materials and testing fees. 706-548-0000, survival@ womentotheworld.org Quilting Classes (Crooked Pine Quilts) Amanda Whitsel offers classes in quilting and sewing for all levels and ages. 706-318-2334,
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An assemblage by Zipporah Johnson is currently on view in “Tiny Universe two,� an exhibition at the Gallery@ Hotel Indigo through December. needleinahaystack7@yahoo.com, crookedpinefarm.blogspot.com Salsa Dance Classes (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Cuban-style salsa dance classes (Casino-Rueda) with SALSAthens. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10 (incl. drink). www.facebook.com/ salsaathens Traditional Karate Training (Athens Yoshukai Karate) Learn traditional Yoshukai karate in a positive learning atmosphere. Accepting new students. No experience necessary. See website for weekly schedule and to register. Classes held Sundays–Wednesdays. FREE! www.athensy.com Winter Art Classes (Lyndon House Arts Center) Now registering for “Metal Art Jewelry with William Stephanos,� “Jewelry/ Metalsmithing,� “Painting with Charles,� “Beginning Enamel,� “Wheel Throwing with Jennifer Kirkpatrick,� “Watercolor: Painting from Life� and “Printmaking with Arron Foster,� “Drawing: Basics and Beyond,� and “Black and White Photography & Darkroom Techniques.� Classes are taught by professional artists and begin in January. Visit the website for full descriptions of the courses and to register. 706-613-3623, www.athens clarkecounty.com/leisure Winter Dance Class Registration (East Athens Educational Dance Center) Now registering in classes for beginners through advanced students. Classes include ballet, modern dance, jazz, contemporary, tap and more. Classes begin Jan. 9. 706613-3624, www.athensclarkecounty. com/leisure
Help Out Helpful Harvest (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Drop off non-perishable food and hygiene items to the library for delivery to the Madison County Food Bank. Through Dec. 31. 706-795-5597 Tutors Needed (410 McKinley Dr.) Athens Tutorial Program is seeking volunteer tutors for grades K–8. Sessions are scheduled Monday– Thursday, 3–6 p.m. 706-354-1653, athens.tutorial@gmail.com
Kidstuff Craft Classes (Treehouse Kid and Craft) “Art School� for ages 2–4 (Wednesdays, 11 a.m.), ages 4–6 (Wednesdays, 4 p.m.) and ages 6–8 (Thursdays, 4 p.m.). “Baby Sensory Art Session� for ages 6–24 months (Wednesdays, 10 a.m.). www.tree housekidandcraft.com Events for Moms and Children (The Natural Baby) Infant & Toddler Sensory Playgroup is for infants 4–12 months. $2/ drop in, $5/month. Fridays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Saturday Open Playgroup. Saturdays, 1–3 p.m. La Leche League Meeting. Dec. 6 or Dec. 13, 10–11:30 a.m. MOMs Playgroup. Dec. 6, 13 or 20, 1–3 p.m. Babywearing Lunch & Learn. Dec. 7, 14 or 21, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. “Breastfeeding 101.� Dec. 10, 10–11 a.m. $20. info@thenaturalbaby.com, www.thenaturalbaby.com Youth Sports Program Registration (Multiple Locations) Now registering. Youth basketball for ages 6–13 at East Athens Community Center. Jan.
10–Feb. 20. $65–98. Gymnastics for toddlers to teens at Bishop Park. Jan. 9–May 13. Tennis for ages 5–16 at the Athens-Clarke County Tennis Center and Bishop Park. Jan. 31–Mar. 8. $60–90. www.athens clarkecounty.com/leisure
Support Groups Alanon (540 Prince Ave.) Alanon: a 12-step recovery program for those affected by someone else’s drinking. Noon and evening meetings are held throughout the week. FREE! www. ga-al-anon.org Alcoholics Anonymous (Athens, GA) If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-389-4164, www.athensaa.org Breastfeeding Support Group (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Get expert tips from lactation counselors from By Your Leave and share experiences with other mothers. Wednesdays, 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. www.reblossom athens.com Caregivers’ Support Group (Tuckston United Methodist Church) Find support with other caregivers. Non-denominational meetings are held the third Sunday of each month. 706-850-7272 Chronic Illness Support Group (Oasis Counseling Center) Six-week group meetings for individuals dealing with fibromyalgia, arthritis, lupus, cancer, severe injuries and other chronic medical conditions. Call to reserve spot. Every Wednesday, 1:30–3 p.m. through Apr. 10. $15/session. 706543-3522, info@oasiscounseling center.com
Dudes Helping Dudes (Nuçi’s Space) A weekly support group for anyone who identifies as a man. Fridays, 6–7 p.m. tinyurl.com/ DudesHelpingDudes, www.brainaid fest.com Life After Diagnosis (Oasis Counseling Center) An ongoing support group aimed at helping those with chronic or life-threatening diseases. Tuesdays, 4–5:30 p.m. 706-543-3522, www.oasis counselingcenter.com Mental Health Round Table (Nuçi’s Space) This peer support group is open to anyone with a brain illness. Meets every other Monday. Next meeting Dec. 19, 5:30–7:30 p.m. lesley@nuci.org, www.nuci.org New Mamas’ Group (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Meet other parents with babies. Thursdays, 11 a.m. www.reblossomathens.com Project Safe (Athens, GA) Meetings for Athena, a skillsbased group covering relationship topics, are held every Thursday, 12–1:30 p.m. Meetings for the New Beginnings Support Group are held every Monday, 6:30–8 p.m., with a dinner on the last Monday of the month. Childcare provided. 24-hour
crisis hotline: 706-543-3331. Teen texting line: 706-765-8019. Business: 706-549-0922. Meeting information: 706-613-3357, ext. 770. www.project-safe.org The Legacy Circle: A Monthly Women’s Empowerment Journey (The Mother-Daughter Nest, 1161 Long Rd.) Practice the art of sacred self-care and support your own personal growth. Eight women participate in sacred circling the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. $15. www.themotherdaughternest. com reMama: A Group for Repeat Mamas (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) A play and support group. Every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. www.reblossomathens.org
On The Street Athens Free School (Athens, GA) Athens Free School is a learning network where people share skills. Classes include Co-op 101 on Dec. 10, Poets for Peace: Standing Rock (Poetry Workshop) on Dec. 11, an animation showcase on Dec. 21 and more. Find the calendar online.
art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Live music photography by Ryan Myers. Through January. ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) New paintings by Mary Porter, Greg Benson, Chatham Murray, Candle Brumby, Lana Mitchell and more. ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (17 N. Main St., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass. ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) In the Bertelsmann Lobby Gallery, “VAPORS (Lost and Forgotten)” is a series of “Miniature World” assemblages by Lisa Freeman. “Fiber Reactions” features works by the Athens Fibercraft Guild. Works by members of the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation are also present. Through Dec. 16. • In the Harrison Center Foyer Gallery, “Seven Elements of Art” features sculptural works by Lawrence Steuck, Leonard Piha and Lorraine Thompson. • “The Other 95.6%: Photos from Around the World” is a collection of photography. Through Feb. 3. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. CIRCLE GALLERY (285 S. Jackson St.) “The Stands: Environmental Sculpture by Chris Taylor.” Through Dec. 13. CINÉ BARCAFE (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “Wild People” is a series of paintings by Terry Rowlett. Through December. CITY OF WATKINSVILLE (Downtown Watkinsville) “Public Art Watkinsville: A Pop-up Sculpture Exhibit” consists of sculptures placed in prominent locations around downtown. Artists include Benjamin Lock, William Massey, Stan Mullins, Robert Clements and Joni Younkins-Herzog. “Artscape Oconee: The Monuments of Artland” features eight newly commissioned art panels and six refurbished panels of paintings. CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) “Home” offers two perspectives on the stability of our houses and ourselves through the painting and textiles of Sarah Cowan White and Kendal King. Through Dec. 24. DONDEROS’ KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) Artwork by students of Chase Street Elementary. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Collages influenced by Surrealism and Magic Realism by Susan Pelham. Through December. FARMINGTON DEPOT GALLERY (1011 Salem Rd., Farmington) Owned and staffed by 14 artists, the gallery offers works by artists including Matt Alston, John Cleaveland, Peter Loose, Michael Pierce, Dan Smith, Cheri Wranosky and more. • Margo Newmark Rosenbaum and Art Rosenbaum share an exhibition of photographs, drawings, paintings and pastels. The show also includes landscapes by John Cleaveland and ceramics by Holly. JustHolly. Through December. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Liftitdown’s “Shared Psychosis” offers paintings, sculptures, illustrations and costumes made by Eddy Lezama and Laura Maria Ramirez Giraldo. Through December. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Tiny Universe two” is a biennial small works show featuring pieces by over 60 Athens and Atlanta artists who have exhibited at the gallery in the past. Through December. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Gifts and Prayers. The Romanovs and Their Subjects.” Through December. • “Man’s Canyons: New York City on Paper.” Through December. • “Living Color: Gary Hudson in the 1970s.” Through Jan. 8. • “Storytelling: The Georgia Review’s 70th Anniversary Art Retrospective” including 25 works by 12 artists whose work the Review has published. Through Jan. 29. • In the Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden, “Driving Forces: Sculpture by Lin Emergy” presents four large kinetic sculptures. Through Apr. 2. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Satisfaction System” is a sitespecific installation by Garrett Hayes that suspends circular forms woven
Email with class ideas. athensfree school@riseup.net, www.facebook. com/athensfreeschool Athens Pétanque Club (Outside of 1000 Faces Coffee) Play a friendly game of Pétanque, a French version of bocce ball, at the Pétanque terrain. Beginners welcome. Sundays, 2–3:30 p.m. athenspetanqueclub@ gmail.com, athenspetanqueclub.wix. com/play Bring One for the Chipper: Christmas Tree Recycling (Multiple Locations) Keep AthensClarke County Beautiful (KACCB) encourages citizens to recycle their undecorated trees and wreaths on Jan. 7, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Participants will receive a free tree seeding and/or flower and vegetable seed packets. Free removal assistance for the elderly, disabled and veterans. Check website for drop-off locations. 706-613-3501 ext. 312, www.keep athensbeautiful.org Deck the Hollow (Memorial Park, Bear Hollow Zoo) Celebrate the season with a self-guided walk through the holiday lights at Bear Hollow Zoo. Activities include live music, wild animal encounters and photo opportunities in the
illuminated zoo. Dec. 8–11 and Dec. 15–18, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $3. 706613-3580, www.athensclarkecounty. com/holidayevents Executive Leadership Program for Nonprofit Organizations (J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development) Accepting applications for an intensive week-long program exploring the latest knowledge in nonprofit management and leadership. Financial aid available. Check website for more information. Jan. 8–13. $3000. diane.south wood@fanning.uga.edu, www.elpno.org Holiday Cards for Heroes (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Swing by the library and make a holiday card for a soldier, veteran, police officer or whoever you see as a hero. Supplies are located in the DVD shelving area, and the library will mail them to the appropriate address. 706-795-5597 Ice Skating (The Classic Center) The Classic Center will offer ice skating in the indoor pavilion through Jan. 8 and in the outdoor pavilion Jan. 30–Feb. 16. www.classic center.com f
with scrap denim, rope and Electro-Luminescent wire. Through Apr. 15. HEIRLOOM CAFÉ (815 N. Chase St.) The ambiguity and subtlety of Andy Cherewick’s paintings allow for your own interpretation. Through December. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Jamie Calkin specializes in watercolor paintings of local scenes. Works by William Kissane are also on view. Through December. JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Collages influenced by Surrealism and Magic Realism by Susan Pelham. Through December. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) “BFA Exit 2” shows work by undergraduate students focusing in photography, painting and drawing, graphic design, textile design, ceramics and art education. Closing reception Dec. 9. LOWERY IMAGING GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) The gallery features paper and canvas giclee prints by Athens artists as well as artists’ renderings of Athens. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) “Upstream I” features paintings by Juan Logan that address the interconnections of race, place and power. Through Jan 14. • “Full House” features artwork by members of the various guilds and artists groups who meet at the Lyndon House. Through Jan. 17. • In the Lounge Gallery, see a collection of works by textile artist Maddie Zerkel. Through Feb. 11. MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY (1315 GA-98, Danielsville) The “Discover Tech Exhibition” is a part of the STAR Library Education Network led by the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute. Through Feb. 10. • Corn husk dolls and baskets by Beth Zorbanos. Through December. • Stefan Eberhard’s “Crystal Photomicrography” features photos taken through a microscope. Through February. MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) “The Bond of the South” presents photography by Tamara Reynolds and Jerry Siegel, two artists who have work in the Do Good Fund Collection. Through December. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) Artwork by Cathy Standridge. Reception Dec. 11. Through December. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Every Drop Counts: Managing Georgia’s Water Supply” addresses the state’s water policy and implementation through photos, maps, illustrations and more. Through Dec. 16. • “Foxfire: 50 Years of Cultural Journalism Documenting Folk Life in the North Georgia Mountains” includes photos, artifacts, homemade toys, a moonshine still and more. Through Dec. 16. • “Keep Your Seats Everyone… The Redcoats are Coming!” is an exhibition of photographs, uniforms, sheet music and more memorabilia related to the UGA Redcoat Marching Band. Through Dec. 23. • The “Whisperin’ Bill” exhibit features a guitar, boots, sheet music, poster and a prized “nudie suit” by the legendary country musician. Through December. • “On the Stump: What Does it Take to Get Elected in Georgia.” SWEET SPOT STUDIO GALLERY (160 Tracy St., Mercury A.I.R.) The gallery presents paintings, ceramics, sculpture, drawings, furniture, folk art and jewelry from artists including Fain Henderson, Michelle Dross, Veronica Darby, John Cleaveland, Rebecca Wood, Nikita Raper, Natalia Zuckerman, Briget Darryl Ginley, Jack Kashuback, Barret Reid, Camille Hayes, Jason Whitley and Ken Hardesty. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) “The Medieval Experience, Art and Craft of the Society for Creative Anachronism” includes illustrated manuscripts, needlework and metalwork. Through January. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA OCONEE CAMPUS GALLERY (1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy., Watkinsville) “Transfers II” features artwork by members of the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. Through Dec. 15. WINTERVILLE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CULTURE (371 N. Church St., Winterville) “Wonder” features visual art and poetry. Through December. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.
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Instruction Athens School of M u s i c . Instruction in g u i t a r, b a s s , d r u m s , piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin, fiddle & more. From beginner to exper t. Visit www. athensschoolofmusic. com, 706-543-5800. UGA Community Music School. Group and private instruction avail. for students 18 mos. through adult seniors! Private instruction in popular and classical styles. ugacms.uga.edu, ugacms@uga.edu, 706542-2894.
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A m a n d a Whitsel “Sew Something Saturdays” in December for free at Crooked Pine Farm. Learn how to thread a sewing machine and sew a 4 patch. Classes in all aspects of textile arts available to purchase. By appointment 706-3182334. Ask about private classes at home!
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Athens Country Club seeking FT and PT Line and Prep Cooks. Experience preferred. Apply in person Tue–Fri, 2–5p.m. No phone calls please. F T & P T, S u m m e r & Ye a r Round. ClassicCityInstallation. com: Assistant Supervisors starting at $12/hr & Assistant Managers (management req.) starting at $18/hr. Travel nationwide this summer- all expenses covered. Contact: info@ classiccityinstallation. com. Graduate Athens seeking FT Bqt Sous Chef. Must have experience and open availability. Excellent health benefits and 401(k). Apply online: w w w. g r a d u a t e a t h e n s . com/careers. Growing local company is hiring! Creative positions and management opportunities avail. Apply online at uberprints. workable.com. Searching for the perfect employee to work at your business? Let us help get the word out through Flagpole Classifieds. Call (706) 549-0301. The UGA Hotel and Conference Center (Athens) is looking for an Assistant Center Housekeeper. E x p e r i e n c e required.Apply at www. ugajobsearch.com, create online account and application and apply for job posting #20162285. Posting will describe duties and physical demands. Background investigation req.
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matter if they’re funky and cool, they’re just Dear Bonita, being rude when they assume everyone on I have been trying since August to put up the block wants to listen to Can at 3 a.m. on with a situation that has become unbearable. a Monday. Legally, their music shouldn’t be I have given this the fairest shake of my life, reaching your house anyway after 11 p.m. believe me, and I just can’t abide by what’s on weeknights. Stand on their porch, take going on anymore. Neither ignorance nor acceptance is working. It’s time to grab this bull a deep breath, then knock on the door and tell them your truth. by the horns. It’s not my boyfriend or his dog or my Hey Bonita, roommates—they’re all great. My neighbors I went camping and obviously got bitten by are nightmares! Houses are really close on my something out in the wild. It turned into some street, and that excited me when I moved in; I pretty major welts, so remember being really I had to go to urgent impressed by how You’re still a good neighbor care and get it taken funky and cool my care of. The deal is neighbors were during and a cool person even if that I just started the first week. They you want peace and quiet. hooking up with an were always watchawesome new person, ing movies or playing and the welts are in pretty intimate areas (I music out on their porch, having people over guess chiggers got under my tights, not sure). and throwing parties that everyone on our I’m nervous to hop back in bed before my street would be invited to. medication kicks in, especially since this is new But now it all just feels like noise, noise, and they could very well run off at the sight of noise. There’s never a quiet moment! I don’t weird bumps and welts so close to my genitals. know how they can stand it themselves, and I could totally see someone assuming it’s an as their neighbor I’ve just about had enough STD, but it’s really just bug bites. Should I tell of the 3 a.m. porch parties. I used to be really them before our next date, or just handle it into it, but now I just want a full night’s rest. when it comes up? I don’t feel comfortable approaching them, because I used to party right along with them, Hey friend, and I’d look like a hypocrite. I’m racking my Relax! People are much more underbrain trying to come up with polite ways to standing about bodily weirdness than we nip this in the bud, and I’m like to think. If they’re just coming up short. Any bug bites, treat suggestions? them as Sincerely, such. Still Awake!
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Dear Awake, There’s no polite way to nip this in the bud. You’re right—you’ve set a precedent by being one of the party people, but that doesn’t mean that you consent to party 24/7. No one expects anyone to be cool with noise all the time, so don’t feel self-conscious about asking them to turn their music down. You’re still a good neighbor and a cool person even if you want peace and quiet. You’re just gonna have to dig deep and let them know that after a certain time of night, they need to quiet down. It doesn’t
You wouldn’t tell your partner about a mosquito bite, would you? Let it come up on its own and tell them then, or if it’s really making you that nervous, you can just bring it up yourself while you’re undressing. Either way, a good person wouldn’t walk out over a weird-looking sting, so if they do, I’d just say that you’re better off without them. f Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, use the anonymous form at flagpole.com/getadvice, or find Bonita on Twitter: @flagpolebonita.
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