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City Dope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 NEWS: Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Georgia Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

UGA Employees Are Trying to Unionize

This Modern World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ARTS: Theater Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Democracy in Crisis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Holiday Productions to See in December

Flag Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Holiday Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Shadebeast Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

FOOD: Grub Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Threats & Promises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Mama’s Boy No. 2 Is More of a Good Thing

Record Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 The Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

MOVIES: Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Bulletin Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Our Take on What’s in Theaters Now

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Adopt Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Sudoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Local Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Hey, Bonita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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A New Kind of Downtown Development SOMETHING BESIDES STUDENT APARTMENTS FOR A CHANGE, AND MORE LOCAL NEWS By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

can complete all of the project within six years, or one year after the tax expires. Commissioners will revisit the issue at a work session Nov. 28, where they will also be discussing pedestrian improvements for 2018.

Another Downtown Discrimination Complaint Is Filed

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The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement took to the Athens-Clarke County commissioners are eyeing a deal streets again last Friday after the second complaint was called voting meeting for the Hotel Indigo proposal, comwith the owners of Hotel Indigo to sell a city-owned parkfiled against a downtown bar since the ACC Commission missioners also discussed buying an old school off Barber ing lot next door to the hotel for an expansion that would passed an anti-discrimination ordinance. Street and selling a dam and small lake at the Loop and include office space for ACC economic development officials Commerce Road. The most recent complaint—against Jerzees, a bar that as well as a tech incubator. was frequently cited in a 2015 UGA Student Government The Clarke County School District voted earlier this The commission voted last week to enter into further Association report on discrimination at student bars downmonth to sell the long-abandoned North Athens School talks with Athens Hospitality Holdings LLC. The frametown—was filed on Nov. 8 and sparked a march on Nov. to ACC for $400,000, and the commission will vote on the work of a potential deal calls for ACC to sell the parking lot 17. About 100 chanting and sign-carrying participants agreement Dec. 2. After the building is demolished, ACC between Strong and Dougherty streets—as well as Strong marched from the Arch past Jerzees and 9d’s—the subject could flip the 5-acre property to a developer or use it for Street itself—for a little under $3 million. ACC would turn of another complaint—to City Hall. new Public Utilities facilities. around and pay Athens Hospitality Holdings $2.4 million Jerzees manager Jarrod Miller, who is black, told WUGA The state Environmental Protection Division recently for 10,000 square feet of office space within the new devel91.7 FM that he was blindsided by the complaint and suptold ACC that the dam is leaking, and it would cost opment and pocket $550,000. ports what the AADM is doing. “We do a lot of sensitivity $265,000 to repair or $414,000 to breach, so the county is The Athens Downtown Development Authority, which training for our staff as far as understanding that we’re not looking for someone to take it off its hands. manages the parking lot, had considered putting the prophere to discriminate against people based on their age, reliGirtz asked if the dam and lake serve any purpose. The erty up for bid in cooperation with ACC, hoping to land a agenda report states that they “serve no public function nor gion, gender, their sexual orientation, their race. It does not developer who would build offices rather matter,” Miller said. than more student housing. But before But AADM co-founder Mokah Jasmine that happened, the Hotel Indigo group Johnson and others contend that, even made the county an unsolicited offer. though bars are now required to post Hotel Indigo would build a five-story dress codes and can’t arbitrarily enforce annex on the property that includes them to keep out certain groups, the 45 upscale hotel rooms; office space practice is still widespread. for the ACC Economic Development “Denying people of color, denying Department; 8,000 square feet of meetpeople because of sexual orientation— ing and event space; 7,000 square feet of they are breaking the law,” said Grady coworking space where entrepreneurs and Martin, chairman of the Mayor’s Task startups could rent desks, offices and conForce on Inclusion, a group created when ference rooms; a street-level restaurant; a the commission passed the discriminarooftop bar; and 60 underground parking tion ordinance. spots. Strong Street would be closed and Mariah Parker, a hip-hop artist who converted into a courtyard. performs under the name Lingua Franca, “I think it’s going to be an asset to said she and several friends of color have downtown economically,” Commissioner been banned from downtown bars in Kelly Girtz said. “I think it’s going to be cases of mistaken identity. But the real an asset to downtown aesthetically.” issue, she said, is that bar owners don’t The plan pulls some ideas from the believe African Americans have any abandoned Blue Heron river district money to spend. proposal, such as incorporating a publicSchool board member and potential private partnership and an incubator for District 9 commission candidate Ovita tech startups, Girtz said. It’s also a change Thornton joked that she’s “too old to go” of pace from the massive scale and bland to bars, but the issue of racism is broader brick-and-tan architecture usually seen in A marcher holds a sign at a demonstration against discrimination at downtown bars Friday, Nov. 17. than that. “We need to talk about it in our new downtown developments. schools,” she said. “We need to talk about “The design we’ve been shown is very different than have [any] known [use] in the future,” and “you should take it in our housing. We need to talk about it in our politics.” what we’ve been seeing—modestly scaled buildings, very Meanwhile, the first discrimination complaint filed that literally,” Assistant Manager Robert Hiss told Girtz. organic feeling,” said Commissioner Melissa Link, a freunder the ordinance is on hold. 9d’s owner Mark Bell sued The lake was originally a reservoir, but it only holds 13 milquent critic of downtown development. lion gallons, which is just one day’s water supply for Athens ACC earlier this year alleging that the ordinance violated In addition, Hotel Indigo’s lead investor Rick Fine, an his constitutional rights. That lawsuit has been transferred now, according to Public Utilities Director Frank Stephens. Atlanta tech investor, would create a $3 million fund to from state to federal court, and while it is pending, a hear“I hope this could be considered for affordable housing,” invest in Athens startups. ACC would contribute $25,000 ing on the first complaint is on hold, according to ACC Link said. “That’s one of our great needs, and it’s a good annually to the fund, possibly in the form of in-kind Attorney Bill Berryman, but he expects the lawsuit to be location.” But as Girtz pointed out, the commission voted administration. dismissed soon. Hearings on other complaints will be held long ago to keep the sewer line needed for dense develop“Infrastructure for tech startups is something we’ve as they come in, though, Berryman said. ment away from that part of town to protect Sandy Creek, been talking about for years,” Link said. which feeds into Athens’ water supply. The nonprofit Four Athens has been playing the role of Other commissioners were skeptical of selling the proplocal tech incubator—providing discounted office space to erty at all. NeSmith contended that the dam was a New Clarke County School Superintendent Demond Means startups—for the past five years or so with some success, Deal-era stormwater retention project, and is still serving has scheduled four “community engagement sessions” but has nowhere near that kind of funding and has been that use. “I’m gonna have to be convinced this thing’s not around the city in the coming week. They are: forced to move around. (Moore said he’s talking to Four needed,” he said. • Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at the Rocksprings Athens about getting involved.) The Hotel Indigo proposal Commissioners also discussed several transportation Community Center. would give those small and medium-sized businesses a projects. The Transportation and Public Works Department • Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 6–7:30 p.m. at the ACC Library. stable base and give ACC a centerpiece to show businesses has proposed a $2.6 million plan to fix intersections on that are thinking of locating in Athens, Moore said. College Station Road that are clogged with traffic, especially • Thursday, Nov. 30 from 6–7:30 p.m. at Coile Middle School. In a study funded by ACC and Georgia Power, consultant during the afternoon rush hour. • Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 4–5:30 p.m. at the Rolling Ridge Ninigret Partners found that Athens can capitalize on UGA And they talked about whether to issue bonds to get apartment complex. and a growing tech industry but lacks office space. At the started on the $106 million T-SPLOST project list voters A previous session, Nov. 8 at the East Athens same time, the Classic Center expansion has created a need approved earlier this month. “We’re wasting a whole year Community Center, was canceled because Means was ill and for more hotel rooms downtown—three new hotels are here by really doing nothing,” said Commissioner Mike hasn’t been rescheduled. under construction now—especially at the higher end of Hamby, who argued vehemently for bonds to get started Means is also scheduled to give the keynote address at the market, Commissioner Jerry NeSmith said. on the Clayton Street downtown streetscape project, which an event billed as “The Crisis in Black Education” Saturday, That wasn’t the only property deal on the commission’s has been sitting around since 2005. County staff have Dec. 2 from 1–3 p.m. at H.T. Edwards. f plate. At the agenda-setting meeting following the special argued that bonds aren’t necessary, though, because they

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Protect Our Rights KNEELING DURING THE ANTHEM IS CONSTITUTIONAL By Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution isn’t just the numerical starter of these constitutional provisions. In many ways, it is the most important of the amendments. It protects freedom of the press and religion, but it also protects “the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Charles Evans Hughes, a former chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, said this about that portion of the First Amendment: “Peaceable assembly for lawful discussion cannot be made a crime.” And yet, there are some who would make the redress of grievances a firing offense, if not a crime. All across the country, there have been instances where NFL football players took a knee during the playing of the national anthem to protest what they see as racial injustice. They have every right to do this, and that right is an inherent part of the Constitution. But you hear demands in many quarters that the players who don’t stand during the national anthem should be fired. This issue has become a controversial one in Georgia because of the actions of five African-American cheerleaders at Kennesaw State University. At a home football game on Sept. 30, the KSU cheerleaders kneeled during the playing of the national anthem. That set off fireworks from conservative politicians like state Rep. Earl Ehrhart (R-Powder Springs) and Cobb County Sheriff Neil Warren, who demanded that KSU officials not allow those cheerleaders to kneel again. Two days after that football game, KSU President Sam Olens and several other college presidents were called to a meeting at the University System of Georgia offices in Atlanta. Olens and the other presidents

were advised that, “pursuant to the First Amendment, students could not be prohibited from kneeling during the national anthem so long as the expression was not disruptive,” according to a university system report. At the next home game on Oct. 7, however, KSU officials made a change in their normal pregame procedures and kept the cheerleaders off the field during the playing of the national anthem. “Olens was aware of the proposed change three days before it implemented and did nothing to stop the change,” said a University System report. “President Olens also did not advise the University System office of the proposed change, although he was instructed to do so earlier that week.” It’s bad enough that Olens disobeyed instructions from his superiors in the university system. What’s worse is that Olens is an attorney with a law degree from Emory University. You would expect an Emory law graduate to have at least a rudimentary knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, but Olens apparently missed class that day. As the KSU president, he essentially sat back and allowed the constitutional rights of his students to be trampled upon. The incident was an embarrassment both to Kennesaw State and to the university system. I stand for the national anthem at sporting events. When the General Assembly is in session, I stand and pledge allegiance to the flag each day of the session. That’s my choice, but I don’t begrudge others who choose to take a different approach. As a journalist and a citizen, it would be very hypocritical of me to criticize others who avail themselves of the same First Amendment that is so important to the news business. f

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A Good Man Is Hard to Find A MALE COLUMNIST AND FEMALE EDITOR STRUGGLE WITH SEXISM By Baynard Woods and Mary Finn democracyincrisiscolumn@gmail.com Mary Finn, an editor with Democracy in Crisis, often makes extensive notes on my columns. In this case, we decided they were far more interesting than the column itself. So we left them, in dialogue with a half-formed column. I have been trying to figure out a way, as a white man, to write about the mounting evidence that we are all horrible. Who needs to hear what I say about this?

It’s weird that we’ve turned all of this horror into a partisan issue, but that is partially what it has become. And the Democrats are responding horribly. It is unbelievable that the Clintons threw themselves an anniversary celebration of the 1992 win. I’ve always believed MARK DIXON

Some guys are staying away from writing about this because they’ve behaved badly and they don’t want to be hypocrites or get caught. Can Glenn Thrush (NYT) write credibly about Trump’s assaults when his own

He also defeated the first female nominee. I think that matters, but I’m not entirely sure how. Why are the women feeling any level of confidence to tell their stories with THIS guy as president? I’d think it would have been safer to disclose when Obama, a selfdeclared feminist, was in charge. Why now? — M.F.

It’s not a coincidence that the Women’s March was the first mass movement under Trump.

aggression and follow-up apology emails are now on full display? This column’s women readers may feel dissatisfied with your reflections. Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. — M.F. But in the absence of an idea of what the good man may even be like, I worry that the more racist a man is, the more likely he is to be believed and his victims vilified. Donald Trump and Roy Moore are only the most obvious examples. I was talking to a nominally progressive guy in San Francisco, and he said, “I mean, it just seems like we can’t win. It feels like no matter what we do, it’s never enough.” This guy despises Roy Moore but he feels misunderstood and attacked for being a man in the Me Too moment. There’s some solidarity between Mobile, AL and the Bay Area after all. — M.F. Sixteen women have gone on record to say they were sexually assaulted or harassed by Donald Trump. He himself admitted to assaulting women in the “Access Hollywood” tape. There are further allegations that he raped a 13-yearold. He was elected. It’s not a coincidence that the Women’s March was the first mass movement under Trump. Trump will get away with his sexual assaults. Still, there’s something that’s happened to me since he got elected that has changed the way I see men. A friend told me she is sick of men. Me too. I’m having a hard time staying patient with men who pontificate. I think I’m holding regular guys (bosses, landlords, men on blind dates) accountable in a way I didn’t used to because I know Trump won’t be held accountable. Is that why so many women are participating in this national mass disclosure movement? If you can’t hold the president accountable, may as well make sure your boss isn’t a mini-Trump. — M.F. More than 50 percent of white women voters checked the box for Donald Trump, even after all of this was known.

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that Clinton raped Juanita Broaddrick in the 1970s. It was disgusting to see the Democratic Party luminaries celebrating Clinton. Bill Clinton and Donald Trump got away with sexual assault and got elected. Democrats need to reject Bill Clinton to have any credibility on Trump. — M.F. Rather than seeing this as an opportunity to truly interrogate themselves and what they are as a party, they want Franken to stay because they see it as politically advantageous. Is there any gradation in how we judge what all these men did? My women friends say things like, “If it’s a one-time ass grab and the guy got scolded, that’s different than a serial predator.” Should the consequences be applied bluntly, or is there any room for nuance? I mean, I don’t want a boss who even grabbed one ass. But would I be OK with a one-time ass-grab senator if he votes to keep Obamacare? I’m not sure how to judge. — M.F. Some young men growing up in this moment may take the failures of Franken and C.K. and Charlie Rose as hypocrisy and embrace their inner Trump. They have an answer to these questions that they can use: Ignore it all. Be A Men’s Rights Douche or a Far-Right Western Chauvinist™. I got a text from a “good guy” friend of mine: “Jesus Christ, Charlie Rose??” The more “good guy” or “progressive” the accused, the harder the blow. It really may be ALL men. Yes, even Charlie Rose. Are there any “good” guys out there? — M.F. Others will hold their worst parts in check out of fear of social consequences. Is that the best we can hope for, something like a paraphrase of Flannery O’Connor? “He would have been a good man, if it had been somebody there to shoot him every minute of his life.” Didn’t we already have this conversation during Anita Hill? I’m skeptical. — M.F. f

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Fed Up With Low Pay and Administrative Boondoggles, Workers Unionize—Kinda By Nate Harris news@flagpole.com

couldn’t sit still, I couldn’t stay quiet.” Fu participated in demonstrations with the Economic Justice Coalition at the Arch last fall. There, he met an organizer from the Communications Workers of America and considered the idea of forming a union. A meeting of three people in his office in October quickly grew to a dozen. As of the middle of November, the union had more than 60 members and has applied for a charter from the CWA. Even more people expressed interest in joining after a recruitment blitz before Thanksgiving break. One of the first organizers with Fu, a longtime UGA employee who wished to stay anonymous due to concerns over job security, said she feels outlets such as university council and staff council are ineffective, and that staff are “being sidelined and marginalized, especially after the FLSA debacle.”

The FLSA change, however, is not the only recent example of faculty and staff being undermined, Fu said. The hen thousands of lower-waged University of debate last spring over UGA’s academic calendar—many Georgia employees went into the holiday season professors were concerned that UGA’s calendar was longer with only half a paycheck last winter, Joseph Fu than that of other University System of Georgia institudecided enough was enough. tions such as Georgia Tech and Georgia State—is another “Staff and even faculty are extremely weak in this estabsituation where faculty input was glossed over. “The adminlishment,” the UGA math professor said. “It seems like facistration deferred to the Board of Regents, which decided ulty… are treated with almost open contempt.” recently that UGA’s calendar was the proper length and that Fu is now leading a newly formed United Campus other institutions’ calendars were actually too short,” he Workers union at the university, in hopes of giving a voice said. to underrepresented staff members. With the new ruling, some faculty members tried to help The widely criticized transition in pay schedules last reform the calendar, Fu said, but the USG decided earlier fall was the spark behind the idea, Fu said. A proposed this month that academic calendars would not be set by facchange to the Fair Labor Standards Act last year raised the ulty members, but by college presidents. According to the threshold for overtime compensation to $47,476 a year, Athens Banner-Herald, UGA President Jere Morehead has meaning anyone who made assigned Rahul Shrivastav, less than that was eligible the vice president for for overtime pay. Under instruction, to create the state law, anyone eligible for calendar, taking into considovertime pay must be paid eration faculty advice. on a biweekly basis, so over “In my mind, there’s a 3,000 employees at UGA are number of related issues: the now paid every other week treatment of our colleagues rather than once a month. who may work clerical jobs (Courts and the Trump and are underpaid, and the Administration have put the passing of the buck of the FLSA rule on hold, but the UGA administration up to new pay schedule remains in the Board of Regents,” Fu effect.) said. “The easiest thing to do Initially, though, the would be to put all these union plans to focus on fair workers on a bimonthly salcompensation for lowerary. The claim is, though, paid staff and for part-time that the University System instructors and adjunct of Georgia does not have a professors. “We also want bimonthly salary classificato stop the streamlined tion. Everyone paid more process of hiring temporary than once a month has to be workers,” the anonymous an hourly worker,” Fu said. employee said. “They’ve In addition, University of been here for 10 years, but Georgia officials said they they still don’t have benefits. required eight days of lag They get minimum wage. between the end of a pay They’re not getting any period and payday for hourly retirement of any sort. It’s Anger over changes to UGA’s pay schedule last fall that hit lower-income employees hard sparked the effort to form the United Campus Workers workers. “The net effect just perpetual.” chapter. was, many people—many The union will likely of whom I know are good face an uphill battle. State people and hard workers—went into the holiday season The FLSA transition was what motivated her to get employees are barred from striking or collectively bargainhalf a month short of pay,” he said. “This was a year ago. It involved, after she personally lost $1,800 in deferred wages ing, and Georgia is a right-to-work state, meaning the was outrageous.” around the beginning of December 2016. union cannot hold an election and compel everyone to join It wasn’t just the deferred paychecks; the way the adminUnion organizers sent out a survey to see how other if it wins a majority. “We can’t strike, nor do I want to,” the istration handled the situation also infuriated Fu. “UGA people were affected by the pay transition. “Some people employee said. “I feel so strongly that the best part of my Human Resources ran these information sessions, and were having to pull their children from daycare. They job is working for the student.” some of the explanations they offered were just insulting. weren’t able to have a regular Christmas, they had to really While Fu said they hope to have a dialogue with univerSomeone asked, ‘So, we’re not getting paid for eight days, watch their food,” the employee said. “All sorts of things sity administrators, the union is planning to use publicity so where’s the money?’ ‘Well, there is no money,’” he said. that they shouldn’t have had to do, especially in the last to push its message. “We do have the power of publicity. We Eventually, Human Resources explained that $1,000 was month before the holiday.” have the power of shame,” he said. “[Administrators] come sitting as a placeholder to act as a rolling balance. Both Fu and the other employee have questions about back and say it’s the USG’s rules and it’s out of their hands. Administrators suggested that those concerned about the rolling balance, now that the FLSA overtime rule But the reality is these are political issues, and if these the gap in pay could take out a loan. That, of course, would change is no longer in effect. “Where is our money now? people were really motivated to go up and bat for us, they accumulate interest and have to be paid back. “It was a For people who were taken off salary and put on a biweekly would go up and bat for us.” flat-out insulting answer. That response was disrespectful, pay, we can only receive that money back if we move into a So far, UGA officials have yet to comment publicly on the borderline contemptuous,” he said. “When I heard it, I was salary position again, or if we retire or leave the university,” union. The organization is not university-sanctioned, said furious that an organization to which I give a lot would the employee said. Gregory Trevor, the executive director of UGA media and treat my colleagues in this manner.” With the FLSA shot down, she wonders why people communications, who otherwise declined to comment. Despite being a full-time professor and therefore not aren’t being transitioned back to salary positions. “Why “Our plan is to light a fire underneath them,” Fu said, affected by the FLSA change, Fu decided to get involved. have those people that had eight days of pay taken away referring to the administration. “We know they experience “I got to know clerical staff, and so I was worried about from them—why isn’t that money being returned to pressure from above; let’s see if we can generate some presthis FLSA mess, and after these insulting responses, I felt I them?” she asked. sure from below.” f

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The Revenge Tour Rolls On GEORGIA COMES FOR AUBURN NEXT, IN THE SEC CHAMPIONSHIP By Cy Brown news@flagpole.com The Tigers embarrassed us with a lopsided 40-17 win at Jordan-Hare that threw a major wrench into our CFP plans. (We would essentially have a spot locked in the CFP, regardless of the SECCG result, if we had beat Auburn.) After the game, Auburn coach Gus Malzahn was caught on camera saying they “beat the dog crap” out of us, and I can’t disagree with his assessment. There is no doubt Auburn was the better team on the Plains and deserved to beat us, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have a great shot to beat them in Atlanta. For starters, they won’t have a home crowd advantage. STEFANIE BURNS / UGA ATHLETICS

As a Georgia fan, there are few things finer than beating the hell out of Georgia Tech, which is exactly what the Bulldogs did Saturday in Atlanta. The Dawgs mollywhopped the Jackets 38-7 and exacted some revenge for the loss to Tech last season at Sanford Stadium. The game with the Techies was supposed to be the last stop on Georgia’s 2017 Revenge Tour, which has rolled along without a hitch. First up was some payback against Tennessee, which beat us with a Hail Mary in 2016. We got them back with a 41-0 shutout. Then came Vanderbilt, which

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squeaked by us thanks to some poor coaching decisions. We beat them 45-14. Florida, which had beaten Georgia three years in a row, was next. We beat them 42-7, badly enough that the Gators fired their coach. Finally, we faced Tech, which stormed back in last year’s game. We emptied their fans from Bobby Dodd Stadium by the fourth quarter. This season hasn’t just been about Kirby Smart and his team proving they are much better than they showed in Year One. They also want to prove the losses in his first year at the helm were flukes and not happening again any time soon. That stuff you pulled last year doesn’t fly anymore, they’re telling opponents—we’re one of the best teams you’ll face every year now. Savor 2016, because it might be your last win against us for quite a while. In short, the results against teams that beat us last season sent a message loud and clear: Don’t poke the bear. But this Revenge Tour isn’t over yet. Thanks to Auburn’s win over Alabama in the Iron Bowl, it gets a final stop at the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta, where the Dawgs will face the Tigers for the SEC title, a spot in the College Football Playoff and a shot at the national title. You probably remember the loss to Auburn, considering that, unlike the other teams we faced on the tour, Auburn beat us just a few weeks ago, not last season.

The crowd in Atlanta should be split pretty evenly, but there should be more red and black than blue and orange in the crowd. There’s also the possibility that Auburn comes in overconfident. Since they beat us so badly the first time, they might think the second will be a walk in the park as well. And star running back Kerryon Johnson was injured in the Iron Bowl. But Georgia plays its best when it has something to prove, and it has a lot to prove in Atlanta. With one win, it can prove that the loss to Auburn was a fluke, that it’s the best team in the SEC, and that it deserves a chance to compete for a national title. This game should be a whole lot closer than 40-17. The rematch with the Tigers is the kind of opportunity fans dream of but doesn’t come along often in college football. Most of the time when you lose in college football, you have to wait a year to exact revenge, like we had to do against Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Florida and Tech. But we don’t have to stew on that loss in Auburn anymore. We have a chance to not just get revenge, but to wipe that loss completely from our memories and replace it with a win that gets us into the CFP and keeps Auburn out of it. Be warned, Auburn fans. Tennessee, Vandy, Florida and Tech fans can tell you firsthand that vengeance always comes. And it’s coming for you sooner than expected. f

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On Stage for the Holidays CHRISTMAS BELLES, A CHRISTMAS CAROL AND MORE IN LOCAL THEATER By Dina Canup arts@flagpole.com Farley Richmond, is presented by Circle Ensemble Theatre Company at the Winterville Auditorium Saturday, Dec. 2, Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. weekend matinees on Dec. 3 and 10. Tickets are $20, $15 for students and available at circleensembletheatre.com. An adaptation by Craig Sodaro is presented by Children’s Playhouse of Winder-Barrow Community Theatre at the Colleen O. Williams Theater Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday,

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Christmas Belles Three sisters in a small Texas town are bitter, menopausal or just plain cranky during the holidays, but determined that the church Christmas show must go on. There are power struggles between would-be directors, the celebrity Santa Claus is sick, and the cast gets food poisoning. Can they pull it off, and is there room for an Elvis in the nativity scene? Two nearby theaters are producing this one, so you have plenty of chances to see it this year. Christmas Belles, by Jones, Hope and Wooten, is presented by Arts Oglethorpe at the historic Crawford School Thursday, Nov. 30 and Friday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m., with a 2:30 p.m. matinee Sunday, Dec. 3. Tickets are $13 in advance, $18 at the door and available at artsoglethorpe.org or 706-202-1211. It is also presented by WinderBarrow Community Theatre at the Colleen O. Williams Theater Friday, Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m., with a 3 p.m. matinee Sunday, Dec. 17. Tickets are $10 and are available at 770867-1679 or winderbarrowtheatre.org.

scene to investigate her death as a murder. All the cast and crew are under suspicion. Fortunately, Cioffi turns out to be a fervent fan of musical theatre who is determined to salvage the show along with solving the crime. Can he keep things professional with the fetching ingenue (Rebekah Lee), who is one of the suspects? Directed by Jonathan Sparks, it has a large cast of some of Town and Gown’s shimmering stars, such as Amy Miller, Justin Sanders, Sam Hopkins, Margot Hitchcock, Don Smith, Speedy Arnold and Jordan Ritchie. While the original Broadway show got mixed reviews, it received eight Tony Award nominations. (David Hyde Pierce, who played Cioffi, won for Leading Actor in a Musical.) It has potential for standout performances and a cast that can deliver, promising a lighthearted night both for show people and those who merely dream of being in show business. Curtains, by Rupert Holmes, Peter Stone, John Kander and Fred Ebb, is presented by Town and Gown Players at the Athens Community Theatre Friday, Dec. 8, Saturday, Dec. 9 and Dec. 14–16 at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees on Dec. 10 and 17. Tickets are $18, $15 for students, seniors and members, and $10 for students and members Dec. 14. They are available at 706-206-8696 or townandgownplayers.org. It’s a Wonderful Life Rose of Athens is performing a radio play, adapted by Joe Landry, of this Christmas classic about a man who learns—just in time—that there is much to live for. It’s their annual Yuletide Celebration Holiday Fundraiser at Rose Hall (150 Fritz Mar Lane) Wednesday, Dec. 13–Saturday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available via tickets@roseofathens.org or roseofathens.org.

Burlesque Beta Unwrapped The December edition of Secret City’s Burlesque Beta event is a chance to get in the holiday mood in a body- and sexpositive way, open-mic style. Secret City offers a supportive environment for Shenandoah Christmas It’s a littleperformers to try out their striptease, known musical set in the Blue Ridge (L to R) Lawanna Day, Leigh Hodges and Beverly Gorman perform in Christmas Belles, presented by Arts Oglethorpe. dance, music, comedy and more. If you Mountains during the Civil War. A man want to show your own seasonal spirit, goes to war looking for his missing contact them in advance to get on the naughty list. The Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. Proceeds brother, and learns in the process that Christmas miracles unwrapping is at Go Bar Saturday, Dec. 2 at 10 p.m. For benefit Barrow County Holiday Connection. Tickets are can happen. Featuring a large cast with a wide range of more information, visit secretcityathens.com. $10, $5 for kids and available at 770-867-1679 or winder ages, it offers new songs, favorite Christmas carols and barrowtheatre.org. bluegrass classics. A Christmas Carol The story of Ebenezer Scrooge, whose Shenandoah Christmas, by Linda Nell Cooper and Mike cold, selfish heart is unfrozen after a journey to the past, Curtains It’s a musical about and for theater people, with Speck, is presented by Brightstone Productions at Oconee present and future, is a Christmas tradition. There are two the necessary play within a play. That play, Robbin’ Hood Civic Center Thursday, Dec. 14–Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 opportunities near Athens for enjoying this holiday favorite of the Old West, is so bad that the sudden death of its lessp.m., with 2:30 p.m matinees Dec. 16 and 17. Tickets are adapted from the classic by Charles Dickens. than-stellar leading lady (Florence King) could hardly make $14 in advance, $16 at the door and available at brightstone An adaptation by Joelle Ré Arp-Dunham, directed by it worse—until Det. Frank Cioffi (Josh Darnell) enters the athens.com. f

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Holiday Market Roundup flagpole’s Annual Guide to Local Craft Sales

By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com

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very December, dozens of local artists gather up their most recent creations to sell, demonstrating the entrepreneurial spirit and diverse talents of Athens’ flourishing arts community. From open houses at private studios to multi-vendor fairs at local businesses, these special events offer a rare opportunity to connect directly with the makers behind original pieces. The value of buying from local artists during the holiday season is two-fold: While you score a one-of-a-kind gift that’s sure to impress you or a loved one, the artists receive the encouragement and monetary support they need to continue pursuing their creative endeavors. With nearly 40 events scheduled, handcrafted and locally sourced gifts are more accessible and affordable than ever. In the spirit of tradition, let Flagpole make shopping locally a little simpler this year with our annual Holiday Market Roundup, a list of artist markets, studio open houses and craft sales going on in Athens and nearby.

Artist Markets and Open Houses in Athens Deck the Walls, a holiday market held annually at the Lyndon House Arts Center, at 293 Hoyt St., will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays in December from 12–5 p.m. More than 70 artists will offer jewelry, photography, paintings, soaps, scarves, hats, mittens, glass, pottery, accessories and folk art, plus seasonal cards, ornaments and wreaths. Artists include Eleanor Broader, Aurora Alva, Elizabeth Bishop-Martin, Wilma Wilma, Charles Warnock, Gaybriel Jones and Margaret Agner. An expanded gallery shop will include even more original creations by members of the Visual Arts Guild of Athens. For more details, visit athensclarkecounty.com/lyndonhouse. Over on campus, pop by the UGA Ceramic Student Organization’s annual Holiday Pottery Sale Wednesday, Nov. 29 and Thursday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in the first-floor atrium. Created by students and faculty, the works range from decorative pieces and hand-built sculptures to functional pottery like teapots, mugs, plates, vases and bowls. Proceeds support educational field trips to conferences, and also bring in visiting artists. Parking is available in the Performing Arts Center deck. Visit art.uga.edu for more information. Operating primarily as a wholesale business, Mbare, Ltd. will open its warehouse to the public for Africa in Athens Friday, Dec. 1 from 4–8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The fair-trade company works directly with artisans and craftspeople in Zimbabwe, Senegal, Swaziland, South Africa, Tanzania and Mali to collect wall decor, textiles, baskets, glassware, stone sculptures, wood carvings, tin art, masks and more. Mbare is located at 118 Commerce Blvd., and more details can be found at mbare.com. Lori Demosthenes Pottery and Friends will host a sale on Dec. 2 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at 190 Cohen St. Demosthenes, who is a pottery instructor at Good Dirt Clay Studio and a yoga teacher at Shakti Power Yoga, creates functional mugs, jugs and other vessels in earth tones. Scope out @lodemos on Instagram for work. Maria Dondero’s ninth annual Marmalade Pottery Holiday Sale will be held at Southern Star Studio, located

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at 180 Cleveland Ave. On Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., the ceramic artist will share a new collection of mugs, hanging planters, large coil jars, big platters and ornaments. The event includes food by Tim Dondero and coffee from Jittery Joe’s. Visit mariadondero.com for samples of work. Camren Gober of Star Thread Pottery will host a holiday sale of stoneware and porcelain clays transformed into functional works of art. The sale will be held Dec. 2 and 3 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at 669 Pinecrest Dr. Visit starthreadpottery.com for examples of recent work. Rebecca Wood and her team of potters will host their Holiday Sale Dec. 2 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. R. Wood Studio, located at 450 Georgia Dr., will have many of the brightly colored pieces that the studio is known for—as well as its latest color, “Poppy Seed” black—in addition to several oneof-a-kind pieces, seconds and discounted works. To view samples of the potters’ work, check out rwoodstudio.com. Local potter Carter Gillies offers two different events this season. View an eclectic mix of functional and decorative work during the Carter Gillies Pottery Open House Dec. 2 and 3. Kitchen and dining accessories include plates, mugs, bowls, vases and kid-sized, half-priced pieces. He will continue his tradition of trading ornaments to children who do something creative like sing a song, draw a picture or tell a story. On Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10, he will be joined by Geoff Pickett, Jeff Bishoff, Kyle Jones and Zuzka Vaclavik for the annual Carter and Friends Pottery Market. Both events are from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and are located at 572 Nantahala Ave. Call 706-546-7235 for more. Hip Vintage & Handmade will open its doors for a Hip Holiday Market Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Over 45 craft vendors will set up in the garden behind the shop, which carries collections from antiques and vintage dealers alongside handmade items by local crafters and artists yearround. Highlights include paintings by Ruth Allen, folk art by Tex Crawford, hand-painted signs by Snapped Studios and jewelry from Elemental Curiosities, Pendergrast Studios, Blackbriar Studios and Nico Ambush. The afternoon also includes performances by Caroline Aiken and a photo booth. Hip is located at 215 Commerce Blvd. More information can be found at hipvintagehandmade.com. Indie South Fair’s 10th annual Holiday Hooray offers a lineup of nearly 100 vendors covering virtually everything handmade, from original art in every medium, bath and beauty products, toys and sustainable fashion to artisanal food, home goods and furniture. Indie South is unique among the majority of markets in that it also incorporates a wide selection of collectors who focus primarily on vintage clothing and accessories. The two-day open-air market, which also promises a vinyl DJ, food trucks, Santa photo booth and kids’ activities, takes place Dec. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at 660 N. Chase St., just off Prince Avenue. Admission to the market is $3. For more details, visit theindiesouth.com. Offering a selection of baby clothing, toys, housewares, accessories and more, Willaby Clothier will host a Winter Shop Dec. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at its new design studio, 150 Fritz Mar Lane. The sale coincides with the Kindercore Block Party Dec. 3 from 12–5 p.m., which features music by DJ Kindercore, an appearance by Santa, treats from food trucks and tours of the vinyl

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manufacturing plant at 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. Go to willabyshop.com. Lotta Mae’s Supply Co. will host a Holiday Homestead Pop-up Dec. 3 from 12–5 p.m. The new modern homestead shop, which opened in July, carries home goods, tools and supplies for gardeners, homesteaders and urban farmers. Lotta Mae’s is located at 585 E. Barber St., Ste. E. Visit lottamaes.com. Ciné will host a Holiday Market in its lab Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 5–8 p.m. Participating vendors are all Ciné members, and the selection will include handmade and locally sourced wares, including jewelry, pottery, painting, books and more. Check athenscine.com for announcements. Sons of Sawdust, a family-run woodworking company known for using salvaged and reclaimed wood, will celebrate its showroom’s first anniversary with a Holiday Cocktail Party Dec. 5 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. In addition to libations and giveaways, SOS will offer 25 percent off handcrafted gift items and all orders placed that night. A dance party will follow the reception. Sons of Sawdust is located at 470 Hawthorne Ave. RSVP on the Facebook event page. The Holiday Sale at Normaltown Pottery, slated for Dec. 8 from 4–9 p.m. and Dec. 9 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., will feature handmade, functional pottery by studio owner Juana Gnecco, along with ceramics by Nancy Green and Shawn Ireland, plus jewelry by Melanie Morgan. Normaltown Pottery is located at 465 Belvoir Heights. For more information, call 762-728-0575. Following the Marmalade Pottery event, Southern Star Studio will host a group holiday sale Dec. 9 and 10 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The current resident potters include Lori Demosthenes, Maria Dondero, Jennifer Heynen, Chona Leathers, Allya Maerz, Regina Mandell and Kerry Steinberg. In addition to popular ceramic staples, offerings include ceramic jewelry, ornaments, magnets and buttons. Call 706-248-6899. More artists will share their creations during the Athens Institute for Contemporary Art’s third annual Holiday Market, with vendors including Little Cuckoo Chocolates, Moji’s Art, The Felted Bluebird, Strong Girls, Sun and Moon Atelier, Jacob Wenzka Art, Studio Piccolo, Gem N Glass, Lisa Freeman, Studio Pen Pen and Tragic Planet. The market will be held Dec. 9 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at 160 Tracy St. For more, visit athica.org. ATHICA’s Holiday Market is part of the Tracy Street Arts Crawl, a rare opportunity to peek into the work spaces of several local artists. Multiple studios inside the Chase Park warehouses will be open, with participating artists including Nancy Everett, Amanda Kapousouz, Lou Kregel, Vivian Liddell and Veronica’s Sweet Spot. The crawl will be held Dec. 9 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.. Find the event on Facebook. Heirloom Café and Fresh Market will host an opportunity for seasonal shopping Dec. 9 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. during brunch hours. Handmade wares will range from jewelry, gourmet foods, woodwork, ceramics, soaps and bath products, textiles and more. The 26-name vendor list includes artists such as Rebecca Holt (jewelry), Frank Saggus (bird houses), Ann Marino (pottery), Sara Parker (textiles), Will Eskridge (paintings), David Stroud (woodworking) and Erin Jay (stuffed animals). Businesses include Normal Soap Company, Pale Blue Dot Soap Company, Thready for

Anything, Piedmont Provisions, Little Light Co., Hobo Cheese Company and Bear Hug Company. Heirloom is located at 815 N. Chase St. Visit heirloomathens.com for details. Artists will come together to raise money for the local nonprofit Campus Cats at Hi-Lo Lounge Dec. 9 from 12–5 p.m. The Fifth Annual Art Show Fundraiser will offer lotions, soaps, wooden bowls, scarves, exotic plants, jewelry, clothing, paintings, wood burning art and more. Hi-Lo is located at 1354 Prince Ave. Information on Campus Cats can be found at catzip.org/campus-cats-program. The Downtown Athens Open House encourages shoppers to visit the various boutiques and shops that neighbor each other Dec. 9 from 12–5 p.m. Hayrides will depart from outside of Wells Fargo, and children can take photos with Santa from 1–5 p.m. A “Find the Elf” interactive scavenger hunt will reward those who find hidden elves. For a full list participating Downtown Athens Business Association members, check out downtownathensga.org.

Downstairs, Pixel & Ink Studio is stocked up on film, cameras and other creative stocking stuffers. Both are located at 660 W. Broad St., and the pop-up boutique will run Tuesdays through Saturdays, Dec. 12–23 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Check out trioathens.com and pixelandinkstudio.com. An outdoor patio under twinkling lights makes for a festive setting at the juried Athens Holiday Market at Big City Bread Cafe on Dec. 14 and 15 from 5–9 p.m. Peruse the works of local and regional artists while a live band performs around the bonfire. Big City Bread is located at 393 N. Finley St. and can be reached at 706-353-0029. The vendors of the West Broad Farmers Market will offer a special holiday craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. In addition to fresh produce and prepared foods, items include artisan soaps, handmade wreaths, jewelry, sewn goods, woodworking, flower bouquets and fruitcakes. Other attractions include a

The Five Points Business Association will host The Five Points Holiday Bash, inviting shoppers to walk around the neighborhood Dec. 9 from 3–7 p.m. Activities include a Santa meet-and-greet at the fire station with songs and stories led by Miss Rachel of Avid Bookshop, a Toys for Tots collection through Jaycees and holiday treats from Condor Chocolates under the trees at The Park at Five Points. Fleet Feet Sports, BMA at Home, Avid, Bella Salon and Hannah Betzel will participate in a “Where’s the Bulldog?” scavenger hunt with chances to win prizes. Email avid.athens.rachel@ gmail.com.

Trio Contemporary Art Gallery will offer a Holiday Pop-Up Boutique with original artwork, art prints, jewelry, clothing (handmade, vintage and pre-owned), home decor and more on display. Many Athens Art Prints artists will be featured, as well as items from James Greer, Lisa Freeman, Leslie Litt and Little Cuckoo Chocolates. A holiday photo booth with print packages will be available, and appearances by Santa Claus, DJs and performers are expected.

Venture over to Farmington Pottery’s December Open House Dec. 2 and 3 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. to view the latest creations of Geoff and Lisa Pickett. A wide variety of Geoff’s wood and gas-fired pitchers, vases and tableware for the home and garden will be available, as well as a selection of soaps and botanical skincare products made with fresh herbs grown by Lisa. Farmington Pottery is located at 1171 Freeman Creek Road in Farmington. For more information, visit pickettpottery.com and farmingtonherbals.com. For vibrant, richly glazed pieces of pottery that draw inspiration from nature, check out the works of David Morgan, a regional potter who has been creating functional stoneware for 30 years. The David Morgan Pottery studio, located at 3747 Old Wildcat Bridge Road in Danielsville, opens for a Holiday Sale Dec. 2 and 9 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Dec. 3 and 10 from 12–5 p.m. Check Facebook for updates.

Treehouse Kid & Craft presents its eighth annual Handmade Hollyday Artist Market across the street at Starlite Showroom, located at 750 W. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation’s Holiday Market Broad St., on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Swing by to peruse the creations of over a dozen vendors, including Kiran gingerbread house station, cooking demos, pictures with Fernandes, Melanie Sgrignoli, Joanna Fitts-Swartz, Erin Santa, a DIY Christmas stocking workshop, live music Jay, Sweet Olive Farm, Tin Cup, Reciprocitee, Helmsie and and children’s activities. The market, at 1573 W. Broad the Field to Cup Project. Find the event on Facebook. St., aims to develop new food-based entrepreneurs, build a neighborhood-centered economy and increase access to During the annual Holiday Open House at the State healthy, affordable foods. For more information, visit athBotanical Garden of Georgia Dec. 10 from 2–4 p.m., enslandtrust.org. kids are invited to take photos and share their wishes with Santa, as well as make holiday crafts. The garden’s gift Hosted by the year-old eclectic brick-and-mortar Indie shop, which features books, toys, holiday decor, jewelry and South, Normaltown Flea offers a last-minute opportunity student-designed items, will be open for adults to browse to pick up handmade and vintage goodies. Held the third for potential presents. The shop will also stay open late Sunday of every month, the outdoor market is Dec. 17 from Dec. 5 and Dec. 12 from 5–7 p.m. For more information, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. in the lot behind Indie South and Normal visit botgarden.uga.edu. Bar in Normaltown. Visit theindiesouth.com for details. Metal + Petal, located at 2161 W. Broad St., will hold its second annual holiday market from 4–7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11. The shop offers furniture, lighting, rugs and other interesting accents for the home year-round, and today will also have artisan wreaths, kissing balls and bundles of decorative holiday greens. Sara Click and Philip McClure will offer artwork, Potluck Plants will have airplant wreaths and Christmas plants, and The Rolling Runway will have women’s clothing and accessories. Hologram Salon will provide a braiding bar for hair styling, Condor Chocolates will set up a hot cocoa bar, and Nedza’s Waffles will serve snacks. Visit metalandpetal.com for more.

paintings by Judy Bolton Jarrett, folk art by Peter Loose, photography by Beka Poss, watercolors by Leigh Ellis, quilts by Beatrice Brown and fiber art by Elizabeth Barton. The market is open Dec. 1 from 5–8 p.m. and Dec. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission for all three days is $3. OCAF’s Artist’s Shoppe, which features handmade items created by more than 50 of the gallery’s members, opens in conjunction with the Holiday Market and will remain open through Dec. 22. Homemade treats by Golden Pear Bakery, a group of volunteer OCAF members, will be available, as well as Greek pastries by members of St. Philothea Philoptochos Society. OCAF is located at 34 School St. in Watkinsville. For more details, visit ocaf.com.

Outside Athens The family-run Bendzunas Glass Studio and Gallery, at 89 W. South Ave. in Comer, will keep extended weekend hours from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., with live glassblowing demonstrations running until 3 p.m. With over 40 years of experience, artist Paul Bendzunas has passed his craft down to his three children, who also work in the studio. Although operating primarily as a wholesale business that distributes to galleries countrywide, a public gallery displays some of the family’s best functional and decorative glass art works, including cups, paperweights, bowls, ornaments and vases. For more information, check out bendzunasglass.com. The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation’s 23rd annual juried Holiday Market includes the works of 70 regional artists and crafters, ranging from paintings to pottery, stained and fused glass, jewelry, photography, woodwork, sculpture, fiber art and more. Items include jewelry and wire sculptures by Noah Saunders, glass by Christie Moody,

This year’s lineup at Wolf Creek Pottery promises a diverse array of traditional and contemporary ceramic pieces, with participating potters including Nancy Green, Juana Gnecco, Jen Graff, Minsoo Yuh, Jorie Berman and Rich Panico. Sara Parker will offer handprinted fabrics and cards. Located at 1500 Tappan Spur Road in Watkinsville, the studio’s annual Holiday Sale is on Dec. 2 and 3 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. For more details, call 706-410-5200. While in the area, visit the annual J.B. (Jeff Bishoff) Pottery Sale for new works. Occurring on Dec. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m.–5 pm., the sale is located at 1790 Salem Road in Watkinsville. Call 678-863-1847. Farmview Market, located at 2610 Eatonton Hwy. in Madison, will host a holiday market Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. In addition to an assortment of handcrafted gifts, it will sell locally sourced items like hand-carved olive wood kitchenware. Gift boxes are themed: Georgia Breakfast Sampler, Southern Snacker, Wellness Inside & Out and Griller’s Companion. Carolers and Santa Claus will be on site to get everyone into the Christmas spirit. Check out farmviewmarket.com for what’s in store. Tour the home studio of Woodruff Pottery, at 35 S. Main St. in Watkinsville, during its Holiday Open House Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Artist Alice Woodruff has more than 40 years of experience in creating pottery, and makes both decorative and functional high-fired porcelain works like large platters, bowls, teapots, teacups and kitchenware. This is the last opportunity for retail sales until OCAF’s “Perspectives” rolls around in February 2019, because she will preparing new sculptural works for a solo exhibition. Call 706-207-5175 for directions. During Off the Vine Produce’s Holiday Craft Market, scheduled for Dec. 3 from 1–3 p.m., artists will set up to sell various goodies to take home in addition to the shop’s fresh produce and country goods. Off the Vine is located at 302 Athens Road in Winterville, and can be reached at offthevineproduce@yahoo.com. f

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Heavy Metal Hangout Shadebeast Records Opens in Chase Park

By Gabe Vodicka music@flagpole.com

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thens’ record-store landscape just got a little heavier. After establishing Shadebeast Records as an online store specializing in heavy metal LPs, Joe Eldridge began operating an underground shop out of his home in Athens. “After about six months, people started coming from as far as Atlanta to browse,” he says. “Then, it was obvious that a metal record shop probably had enough interest to open a retail spot.”

subjects they were writing about,” he explains. “I’ve always loved slower, darker stuff the most. I’m very much of the opinion that the original Black Sabbath was the greatest band there will ever be.” Shadebeast’s inventory, carefully selected by Eldridge based on his own tastes as well as customer input, includes new releases from contemporary artists both metal and metal-adjacent—think Converge, Cannabis Corpse and Chelsea Wolfe—and collectible versions of classic heavyrock LPs.

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The store, now officially doing business in the Chase Park warehouses on Saturdays from 11 a.m.–6 p.m., “plus some other times,” according to its website, has already proven popular, catering to an underserved market of regional metalheads fervently searching for the loudest, sludgiest new sounds. “It’s been incredible,” says Eldridge. “Metalheads into vinyl will make pilgrimages to shop for records. We had a pretty good clientele built up on social media, and some those people who are local have transitioned to walk-in customers. Atlanta-area folks are coming in.” In addition, he says, local businesses like Pain and Wonder have steadily referred customers to Shadebeast, adding to a word-of-mouth buzz that continues to grow. Eldridge, who moved to Athens from upstate New York in 1988 after graduating from high school, was drawn to the Classic City for a common reason: its music scene. “[I] moved into a punk rock house where everyone was in a band, and touring bands like Gwar, Melvins and All would often crash,” he recalls. “I played music myself for a bit, but didn’t really have the devotion or talent to keep it up.” Still, in those early days, Eldridge says, his life revolved around live music. He witnessed formative performances by noise-rockers Sonic Youth, Butthole Surfers and the Jesus Lizard, though his true love was—and is—heavy metal. “I was a young kid in the ’70s and grew up around stoners listening to Deep Purple, Zeppelin and Queen,” he says. “I was buying records on my own by age 10 and just had a fascination with the music, the art, the lyrics. All of it. I discovered punk rock when I was a teenager, and got into thrash and sludge metal as those genres emerged. “I guess the common element of all this music was not just the sonic intensity, but also the heaviness of the

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Aesthetically, the compact space, with its dark walls and dim lighting, is modeled after the hazy head shops Eldridge loved as a curious youngster—“those places with the beaded curtains, incense burning and black-light poster racks,” he says. “Sometimes I’d just hang out in there and browse for hours, listening to what they were playing on the stereo.” Shadebeast’s commercial potential is seemingly limited by design. Though the vinyl industry continues to expand— Kindercore will show off its much-anticipated new pressing plant at a public event Sunday, which you can read more about on p. 16—the small size and specific focus of Eldridge’s store mean it’s unlikely ever to bring in big bucks. Indeed, Shadebeast is primarily a labor of love, a brickand-mortar testament to its owner’s affinity for dark and doomy sounds. It’s intended “to not just be a place to buy records, but a shop with a welcoming vibe where you can meet up, learn about new music or just hang out and listen if you want,” Eldridge says. And with Athens’ tight-knit metal scene slowly but surely on the come-up—fostered by venues like the Caledonia Lounge and anchored by brutal bands like Guillotine, Beast Mode and Savagist—the opening of this heavy-metal community center appears particularly timely. “It’s small but devoted,” Eldridge says of the local scene. “I’m only just getting back into circulation more myself, but there are a few really incredible local bands… I won’t list any, because I’ll forget some, but this town has some riff lords, for real.” f Shadebeast Records is located at 160 Tracy St., Ste. 9. It can be found online at shadebeastrecords.com and facebook.com/shadebeastrecords, where Eldridge posts new arrivals and other updates.

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Almstead’s vision. Almstead (Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power) is joined by Jeff Tobias (Sunwatchers), Jamey Robinson (Need New Body), Carlton Owens (Cracker), AJ Griffin (Laminated Cat, French Exit), Chris Herron and Emily Growden. Though this record’s provenance is completely secure in its pop-psych bona fides, it doesn’t quite follow in the family tradition, so to speak. It has moments of sparkling beauty (“Shallow Waves”) and Floyd-ish desolation (“Culmination”), and is much better as a whole than the sum of its parts. It’s gonna take a few more listens for me to fully absorb it, but so far, all signs point to “yes.” Check it out at orangetwinrecords.bandcamp.com. ACQUAINTANCES AND FRIENDS: The second annual Local Indie Record Label Fair & Showcase will happen Saturday, Dec. 2 at Little Kings Shuffle Club. The fair, which is free, runs from noon to 5 p.m., and the performances, which will run ya five bucks, happen from 8 p.m.–2 a.m. The whole shebang is presented by Athens Popfest and Southern Brewing Co. Labels represented this year are HHBTM, Marching Banana, Null Zone, Cloud, Orange Twin, Perfect Attendance, Plus 100, Smokecloud and Teen Sleuth. Featured performers for the label showcase are HHBTM’s Antlered Aunt Lord, Perfect Attendance’s

Dimmen, Cloud’s John Fernandes, Null Zone’s Michael Potter and Plus 100’s Vaperror. WHEN YOU TIRE OF ONE SIDE, THE OTHER SERVES YOU BEST: The aforementioned Null Zone Records’ head Michael Potter will celebrate, in a very low-key way, the release of a new split-cassette release with Frank Hurricane Friday, Dec. 1 at Hendershot’s. Although Hurricane will not perform this night, attendees will be treated to Potter opening for Asheville, NC’s Sarah Louise (House and Land), who Potter says is his “absolute favorite guitarist right now.” The tape he’s releasing, Cigarette Museum, is 10 tracks long, with Hurricane taking up nine of them. As such, it’s totally packed full of the storyteller’s semi-psychedelic folk tunes, indie rapping, piano melodies and other hodgepodge things. On paper, that sounds terrible, doesn’t it? Weirdly, in one’s ears it’s not bad at all, and I enjoyed it. Potter’s single track is a cool, out-to-sea kinda breezy experiment circling around a couple of different simple guitar riffs. The show begins promptly at 8 p.m. and should end by 11. Bring five bucks. Check this all out at nullzone.bandcamp.com. LIKE A BUTTERFLY WING: Dr. Arvin Scott and Widespread Panic’s Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz will host Beat the Drum at Nuçi’s Space Sunday, Dec. 3 from 3:30–5:30 p.m. This event is a benefit for both Nuçi’s Space and Scott’s longrunning Drumming for Success program, which teaches youth life skills for academic and personal achievement through drumming. This workshop is interactive, accepts all skill levels, and everyone is encouraged to bring a drum or percussive instrument with them if they want. Minimum donation is $8. COLLAPSE INTO NOW: A new set of tripped-out recordings by Space Brother is named Mountains (stylized as /V\0u|\|T/\I|\|S) and features two tracks. The first, supported by dubby drums and cycling through easy-going carnivalia to near-space bliss to everything dropping out, is named “Pawn” (|>/\W|\|). The second, “Dive” (|}\I\/E|}\), is much more meditative, but not in any traditional sense. Its samples flow in and out, its beats disappear and reappear, and ultimately, the whole thing feels like a dream. But it’s a very stylized dream, so the fashion-forward among you should be edified by heading to spacebrother.band camp.com and listening in. f

record review Cindy Wilson: Change (Kill Rock Stars) After some time out of the spotlight, longtime B-52s songwriter and vocalist Cindy Wilson emerged late last year with Sunrise, an exquisitely produced five-song EP of covers and originals showcasing a broad palette of pop and electronic sounds, plus a cadre of primo Athens musicians capable of taking Wilson’s latest tunes to intoxicating new heights. After following up with another EP in February—this time of all original material—Wilson is releasing her first solo album, an ambitious collection of dreamy atmospherics and synthesized pep that finetunes and focuses the songwriting of those first two records. What stands out most about Change is how Wilson’s writing fits so squarely into her supporting cast’s collective niches. It would be hard to imagine the pure magic of the previously released “Sunrise,” for example, without Ryan Monahan’s simple yet soulful guitar line, Lemuel Hayes’ breezy, laid-back groove or producer Suny Lyons’ rich orchestral flourishes. The group shines particularly brightly on the wistful nu-disco track “Stand Back Time,” the Gary Numan-meets-St. Vincent “Mystic” and the spacey sound odyssey of “On the Inside.” Here’s hoping the gears keep turning for Wilson and her cohorts. [Andy Barton]

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The veggie and potato hash, with roasted brussels sprouts, mushrooms and radishes all tossed together then topped with two poached eggs and a drizzle of chive hollandaise, is beautiful and lemony without feeling too unhealthy. Mama’s Boy makes

great pancakes, too, keeping them on the thinner side, so they get nice, lacy edges. If you’re a fan of the original, you’ll be a fan of this one, too, which is open from 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m. daily and does the same grab-and-go biscuit special (with free coffee) on weekdays. SLURP: 180° Cafe (650 W. Broad St., 706521-5380) recently added some noodles to its menu of Taiwanese street snacks. It’s not quite clear from the restaurant’s Facebook page, which touts the new item, that it offers both a cold noodle salad (with a sesame sauce and your choice of chicken, fried tofu, ham or just veggies to top a mix of thin noodles, cucumber, carrot, cabbage, broccoli, green onion and cilantro) and Taiwanese noodles (thicker, flatter wheat noodles with the same veggies but your choice of shallot, spicy chili, black bean and braised pork sauce, plus chicken, tofu, ham or braised pork). It’s not really the weather for cold noodles, but the Taiwanese ones are better anyway. The sesame ones work well with their mix of veggies, but the sesame sauce itself is a bit too sweet, whereas the Taiwanese noodles come together a little better as a dish. Your mileage may vary, depending on the temperature outside. 180 also has popping boba now to add to any tea you might get. Rather than Pop Rocks (my first thought), these are spheres of gelatin filled with fruit juice (strawberry, mango, lychee or passion fruit) that burst easily in your mouth when you suck them up with the wide straw and press them against your teeth. They’re fun either with traditional boba (little balls of tapioca) or on their own. 180 still keeps its somewhat strange hours, being open from 2–10 p.m. most days (3–10 p.m. others). f

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Lamar Dodd School of Art, S151 · 12 p.m. · FREE! The Dodd Galleries’ Visiting Artist Series continues with Vincent Desiderio, a painter, art historian and critic based in Sleepy Hollow, NY who creates meticulously rendered, slightly eerie scenes that straddle reality and imagination. His painting “The Sleep,” which depicts a dozen dozing nude bodies sardined in a bed, was recreated using pop culture and political icons by Kanye West for a scene in the 2016 music video for “Famous.” In addition to having pieces included in public collections at the Hirshhorn Museum, Guggenheim Museum and Metropolitan Museum of Art, he has received two grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. [Jessica Smith]

The Foundry · 8 p.m. · $15–20 Though Patterson Hood has long been known as the Drive-By Truckers’ most politically engaged member, the group’s other leader, guitarist Mike Cooley, has seen his songwriting contributions increase in both number and focus over the group’s past two albums. Last year’s American Band featured several instant Cooley classics, including “Ramon Casiano”—about the 1931 murder of a Mexican teen by a future NRA leader who went unpunished for the crime—and lead single “Surrender Under Protest,” which proved to be one of 2016’s most potent political tunes. The Foundry hosts Cooley for a special solo acoustic performance Wednesday. [Gabe Vodicka]

Kindercore Vinyl · 12–5 p.m. · FREE! Kindercore Vinyl and Athensmade host the Kindercore Block Party Sunday from noon–5 p.m. at the Kindercore headquarters, located at 147 Fritz Mar Lane, just off Newton Bridge Road near Terrapin. Staff will offer guided tours of the company’s brand-spankin’ new vinyl pressing plant at 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. In addition, attendees can enjoy a holiday market, various sustenance vendors (food, beer and ice cream), and Santa Claus his own self, who will be on site for the occasion. DJ Kindercore will spin music throughout the afternoon, and everything is scheduled to happen outside except for the plant tours, obviously, and Santa’s appearance. [Gordon Lamb]

Boulevard · 4:30–8 p.m. · $55 (ACHF members), $80 The final event of the year celebrating the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation’s 50th anniversary, the Heritage Holiday Gala is also the foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, bringing together food and beverages prepared by local chefs and restaurants, a silent auction under the tent, seasonal music and plenty of sparkling Christmas lights. Showcasing a different street each year, this year’s gala, themed “Bows on Boulevard,” will be held in the historic Boulevard neighborhood, where guests are invited to admire and stroll through five beautifully restored homes: 156 and 169 Grady Ave. and 223, 296 and 396 Boulevard. Visit achfonline.org/holiday-gala to RSVP. [JS]

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Tuesday 28 ART: Blue Hurricane (Lamar Dodd School of Art) (S150) Dodd alum Peter B. Samuels presents a special screening of Blue Hurricane, a story set on the French Riviera and written, directed, photographed, edited and scored by Samuels. 7 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu CLASSES: Athens Swing Night (Dancefx) A one-hour lesson is followed by a two-hour dancing session. No experience or partner necessary. Every Tuesday night. 8–11 p.m. $4–6. www.athensswingnight.com

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EVENTS: Vino & Vinyasa (Shakti Yoga Athens) Wine down and unwind with a 45-minute yoga session followed by a wine tasting. Proceeds benefit the Clarke County Mentor Program. Registration required. 7–10 p.m. $15–40. www. shaktiyogaathens.com EVENTS: Percentage Night and Story Time (Chick-fil-a) (Atlanta Hwy.) Join Books for Keeps at a percentage night and story time for children. Bring slightly used books of any kind to donate. 5–8 p.m. camillabracewell@gmail.com FILM: Cinema Politique (Miller Learning Center) (Room 250) Watch a screening of Chuck Norris vs.

Communism, a documentary looking at a translator who smuggled thousands of Western films into 1980s Romania. 7 p.m. FREE! mlmiller@uga.edu 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: Trivia at Johnny’s (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Play for cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706354-1515 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289

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GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia with host Jamie Pisarich. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8508561 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Hosted by James Majure. 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) (2301 College Station Rd.) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Win drinks, sweet treats and gift cards. Every Tuesday on the patio. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com KIDSTUFF: Deck the Halls Holiday Craft for Teens (Bogart

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Library) Watch a holiday movie and make decorations for home and school. Ages 11–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Café au Libris: Joan C. Curtis (ACC Library) Meet Athens author Joan C. Curtis in celebration of her newest book Murder on Moonshine Hill: Book 2. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: The Rest of the Story Book Club (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Discuss works connected to the ongoing and upcoming exhibitions and programs at the library. Followed by gallery tours. November’s selection is Marijuana:

A Short History by John Hudak. 5:30 p.m. FREE! jhebbard@uga.edu MEETINGS: ACC Democrats Happy Hour (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Meet up to discuss issues at the county, state and national level at the water cooler end of the bar. 5:30–7 p.m. www.clarkedemocrats. com MEETINGS: CCSD Community Engagement Sessions (Multiple Locations) Clarke County School District Superintendent Demond Means presents sessions around the city. See City Dope on p. 4. Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m. at Rocksprings Community Center. Nov. 29, 6 p.m. at the ACC Library. Nov. 30, 6 p.m.

at Coile Middle School. Dec. 6, 4 p.m. at Rolling Ridge Apartment Complex. PERFORMANCE: Experimentique Night (Trio Contemporary Art Gallery) This ongoing series challenges ladies, lady-identified and non-binary people to perform with instruments, songs or musicians they don’t normally play with. Tonight features performances by Lee Adcock, Jennie Cain, Emileigh Ireland, KyKy Renee Knight, Lisa Lipani and Marie A. Uhler. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 8 p.m. FREE! www.trioathens.com SPORTS: Table Tennis Matches and Training (East Athens Community Center) Beginner to advanced skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. & Saturdays, 1–4 p.m. FREE! www. ttathensga.com

Wednesday 29 ART: UGA Student Pottery Sale (Lamar Dodd School of Art) The holiday sale will include small, hand-built sculptures as well as functional pottery such as teapots, mugs and bowls made by ceramic students and faculty. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE! tsaupe@uga.edu ART: Holiday Book and Frame Sale (Georgia Museum of Art) See Tuesday listing for full description Nov. 28–Dec. 1, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Visiting Artist (Lamar Dodd School of Art) (S151) Vincent Desiderio is a realist painter from Sleepy Hollow, New York. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. 12 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Docents lead a tour of highlights from the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org ART: AAAC Lunch & Learn: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Lyndon House Arts Center) Bring your lunch to this lecture and Q&A discussing how to nurture a representative arts community. Panelists include Broderick Flanigan, Akeeme Martin and Mariah Parker. Presented by the Athens Area Arts Council. 12–1 p.m. FREE! (members), $15 (non-members). athensareaartscouncil@gmail.com, www. athensarts.org

CLASSES: Healthy Eating: Choose Your Plate (Athens YWCO) The YWCO Brown Bag Lunch Series presents a lesson on eating well for good health. Bring your own lunch. 12 p.m. FREE! www.ywco.org COMEDY: Tip Jar Comedy (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Local comic stand-up hosted by Travis Williams. Last Wednesday of every month. 8 p.m. FREE! thewilliamsproject@gmail.com EVENTS: Day of Giving (Your Pie) A portion of today’s proceeds will benefit Extra Special People. All day. www.yourpie.com EVENTS: 1 Million Cups (Athens Area Chamber of Commerce) 1MC is a national program designed to educate, engage and connect entrepreneurs. Each week, a local startup presents their company to a supportive audience. 8:30 a.m. FREE! www.1millioncups.com/athens EVENTS: Wine Tasting (Ciné Barcafé) Sample wines from California’s less travelled wine regions. 6–8 p.m. $30. www.athenscine.com GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie) (Eastside) Every Wednesday. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Gather a team. Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. willys.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) (2440 W. Broad St.) Compete for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) Drop in and win prizes! 8–10 p.m. FREE! highwirelounge. com 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 GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) (Washington St.) Play to win. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com KIDSTUFF: PRISM (Oconee County Library) PRISM is a safe space for all teens who share a common

vision of equality. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Just My Imagination Workshop (ACC Library) Local artist Jackie Slayton Methe will present a Georgia Museum printmaking and ink class for teens. Ages 11–18. Registration required. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 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: Adulting 101 for Teens (Oconee County Library) This session covers “No Scrubs: How to Get a Job.” Grades 6–12. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org.oconee KIDSTUFF: Printmaking (Georgia Museum of Art) The Georgia Museum of Art presents a handson printmaking session for teens. Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Library Adventures (Bogart Library) A storytelling program with hands-on activities. Ages 3.5–8. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Preschool Pals (Bogart Library) Preschool aged children will learn social and language skills through songs stories and crafts. Ages almost 3–almost 5. 10:15 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs and crafts for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Stories, songs, puppets and more. Ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Jeannette Rankin’s Legacy Lecture (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) The Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Foundation seeks to empower women through education. The Fund Founders will share the history of the fund in a panel discussion. Professor Sara Hayden will be the guest speaker. 2 p.m. FREE! jacki@ rankinfoundation.org MEETINGS: CCSD Community Engagement Sessions (Multiple Locations) See Tuesday listing for full description Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m.

at Rocksprings Community Center. Nov. 29, 6 p.m. at the ACC Library. Nov. 30, 6 p.m. at Coile Middle School. Dec. 6, 4 p.m. at Rolling Ridge Apartment Complex.

Thursday 30 ART: UGA Student Pottery Sale (Lamar Dodd School of Art) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE! tsaupe@ uga.edu ART: Holiday Book and Frame Sale (Georgia Museum of Art) See Tuesday listing for full description Nov. 28–Dec. 1, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (ACC Library) The Athens Community Council on Aging presents a program about coping skills and support. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Debate: The Legal Drinking Age (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) (Room 271) The Georgia Debate Union and the Barkley Forum Center for Debate, Deliberation and Dialogue at Emory University host a debate on whether the state of Georgia should lower minimum legal drinking age. 7 p.m. FREE! www.libs.uga.edu/events/debate/ drinkingage EVENTS: KnitLits (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are welcome. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart FILM: Pourquoi Pas Nous (Live Wire) Students from UGA and Clarke Central High School celebrate their film, Pourquoi Pas Nous. The event also includes hip-hop and spoken word performances. 6 p.m. kellibivins@gmail.com FILM: Americans in Paris Film Series (Georgia Museum of Art) Watch Paris Was a Woman, a film about female artists, writers, photographers and designers who settled in Paris between the world wars. Screened in conjunction with “Louise Blair Daura: A Virginian in Paris.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq GAMES: Outlander Trivia (ACC Library) Are you a Scottish history

buff? Answer questions about Diana Gabaldon’s epic Outlander series. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens GAMES: Trivia at Johnny’s (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Play for cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706354-1515 KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based games. Blocks provided. For ages 8 & up. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-7955597 KIDSTUFF: Pajama Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Bring your pajama-clad kids in for storytelling and readings by special guests. 7 p.m. FREE! 706795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Holiday Countdown Calendars (ACC Library) Hear stories about Hanukkah and Christmas then make holiday calendars. Ages 5–11. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Builder’s Club (Bogart Library) The club encourages engineering and creativity by building with unique and recycled materials. This month’s theme is “Build an Edible House.” 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Holiday Gift Workshop (ACC Library) Make personalized gifts for loved ones such as jewelry and body scrubs. Ages 11–18. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens LECTURES & LIT: Tommy Pico & Morgan Parker (40 Watt Club) The Georgia Review and UGA’s Creative Writing Program present poetry readings by Tommy Pico and Morgan Parker. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.40watt.com MEETINGS: ACC Democratic Committee (ACC Library) District 10 candidate Chalis Montgomery speaks. 6:30 p.m. FREE! clarkedemocrats.com MEETINGS: CCSD Community Engagement Sessions (Multiple Locations) See Tuesday listing for full description Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m. at Rocksprings Community Center. Nov. 29, 6 p.m. at the ACC Library. Nov. 30, 6 p.m. at Coile Middle School. Dec. 6, 4 p.m. at Rolling Ridge Apartment Complex. SPORTS: UGA Hockey (The Classic Center) The UGA Ice Dawgs face off against Clemson. 7 p.m. $10. www. ugahockey.com

THEATER: Christmas Belles (Arts!Oglethorpe) Arts Oglethorpe presents a story about three sisters in a small Texas town who are determined that the church Christmas show must go on. See Theater Notes on p. 9. Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 2:30 p.m. $13 (adv.), $18. artsoglethorpe.org

Friday 1 ART: Holiday Book and Frame Sale (Georgia Museum of Art) See Tuesday listing for full description Nov. 28–Dec. 1, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: OCAF Holiday Market (OCAF, Watkinsville) The market features pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry and more created by 70 of the region’s most gifted artists. An additional 50 OCAF artists will be represented in the Artists’ Shoppe. Dec. 1, 5–8 p.m. Dec. 2–3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3. www. ocaf.com ART: Africa in Athens (Mbare) Shop for unique, handmade gifts from Zimbabwe, Senegal, Swaziland and South Africa. Dec. 1, 4–8 p.m. & Dec. 2, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. mbare.com CLASSES: Friday Night Dance Party (UGA New Dance Theatre) A beginner foxtrot lesson will be held at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing. 7–10:30 p.m. $3 (students), $5 (non-students). ugaballroom@ gmail.com EVENTS: Morning Mindfulness (Georgia Museum of Art) Participate in a guided meditation session in the galleries. Meet in the lobby. 9:30– 10:30 a.m. FREE! branew@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Friends First Friday (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) This month’s topic is how to use greenery and berries from your garden to decorate your home. Includes a full breakfast. 9 a.m. $12. 706-542-6138 EVENTS: Hip Vintage & Hanmade Birthday Party (Hip Vintage and Handmade) First Friday features a few Hip craft vendors. Celebrate the shop’s anniversary with refreshments and shopping. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www. hipvintagehandmade.com GAMES: Planewalkers for Diversity Chapter Meeting (Tyche’s Games) Play Magic is a k continued on next page

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Saturday 2 ART: Indie South Fair’s Holiday Market (660 N. Chase St.) A twoday artist market filled with locally made crafts from 100 vendors. In addition to handmade items, vintage and antiques, the market offers kids activities, food trucks and a photobooth with Santa. Dec. 2 & 3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3. www.indiesouthfair. com ART: J.B. Pottery Sale (1790 Salem Rd., Farmington) Potter Jeff Bishoff shares recent works of pottery and art. Dec. 2–3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 678863-1847 ART: Holiday Sale (David Morgan Pottery) Potter David Morgan has been creating functional stoneware for the past 30 years. Shop for new works. Dec. 2 & 9, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. & Dec. 3, 12–5 p.m. 706-795-3418 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: Hip Holiday Market (Hip Vintage and Handmade) Hip Vintage celebrates its first birthday with a holiday market featuring local arts and crafts. Live music by Caroline Aiken. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.hipvintagehandmade.com ART: Lori Demosthenes & Friends Pottery Sale (190 Cohen St.) Browse functional mugs, jugs and other vessels in earth tones. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. ART: OCAF Holiday Market (OCAF, Watkinsville) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 1, 5–8 p.m. Dec. 2–3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3. www. ocaf.com ART: Willaby’s Winter Shop (150 Fritz Mar Ln.) The pop-up will feature Willaby’s current collection as well as homewares and accessories. Dec. 2–3, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. willabyshop.com

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ART: Wolf Creek Pottery Sale (Wolf Creek Ceramics) Featuring new ceramic works by Jorie Berman, Juana Gnecco, Jen Graff, Nancy Green, Rich Panico and Minsoo Yuh. Hand-printed textiles and paper by Sara Lee Parker. Dec. 2–3, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-410-5200 ART: Pottery Sale (669 Pinecrest Dr.) Shop stoneware and porcelain works by Camren Gober of Star Thread Pottery. Star Thread Pottery. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. starthreadpottery.com ART: Opening Reception (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) The Members’ Showcase presents works by ATHICA members including Lisa Freeman, June Ball, Robert Clements, Mike Landers, Didi Dunphy, Michael Lachowski, Jennifer Hartley and more. 6–9 p.m. Donations accepted. www.athica.org ART: Open House Pottery Sale (Farmington Pottery, Farmington) Geoff and Lisa Pickett offer a selection of all kinds of pots for the house and garden, as well as herbal soaps and skincare products. Dec. 2–3, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-769-8100 ART: Carter Gillies Pottery Sale (572 Nantahala Ave.) View the latest collection of functional tableware and decorative pots by local potter Carter Gillies. Dec. 2–3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 706-546-7235, carterthepotter@gmail.com ART: Holiday Sale (Southern Star Studio) Browse mugs, planters, coffee pour-overs and ornaments by Marmalade Pottery’s Maria Dondero. Food by Tim Dondero and coffee from Jittery Joe’s. Dec. 2–3, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.mariadondero.com ART: Africa in Athens (Mbare) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 1, 4–8 p.m. & Dec. 2, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.mbare.com ART: Bendzunas Glass Open House (Bendzunas Glass) (Comer) The family-run glassblowing studio offers handmade glass items. Live demos until 3 p.m. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.bendzunasglass.com ART: Alice Woodruff Pottery Sale (Woodruff Pottery, Watkinsville) Artist Alice Woodruff specializes in high gas fired functional and decorative porcelain pottery. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-207-5175 CLASSES: SAFE Women’s Self Defense (American Blackbelt Academy) Learn how to disable an attacker. Ages 12 and up. 10 a.m. $15–30. 706-549-1671 EVENTS: A Taste of the Holiday Season (Morton Theatre) Performances by actors, bands, choral ensembles, dance groups, mimes, poets and singers. 5 p.m. $10–12. www.mortontheatre.com EVENTS: Poinsettia Sale (Riverbend Rd., Horiculture Greenhouse 13) UGA’s Tau chapter of Pi Alpha Xi Horicultural Honor Society presents a sale of UGAgrown poinsettia plants in red, white and pink. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. $10/ plant. pialphaxitau@gmail.com EVENTS: Across the Beeriers (Southern Brewing Company) GACX Finals present cyclocross racing in the Southeast. Bring a bike and helmet. 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. www. sobrewco.com 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: Santa Pub Crawl (Multiple Locations) The Santa Pub Crawl will donate funds to the Athens

Area Humane Society. The crawl visits Boar’s Head Lounge (6:30 p.m.), Cutter’s Pub and Live Wire Athens. 6:30–11 p.m. $15–20. www.facebook.com/athenssantapubcrawl EVENTS: Renaissance Holiday Market (Oconee County Library) Make Renaissance crafts, eat a snack and enjoy merry melodies by the madrigal ensemble KnightSong. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee EVENTS: Local Indie Record Label Fair & Showcase (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Athens Popfest presents a fair with Happy Happy Birthday to Me, Marching Banana, Null Zone, Cloud, Orange Twin, Perfect Attendance, Plus 100, Smokecloud and Teen Sleuth. Followed by performances from Antlered Aunt Lord, Dimmen, John Fernandes, Michael Potter and Vaperror. 12–5 p.m. FREE! (fair) 8 p.m.–2 a.m. $5 (show). www.athenspopfest.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music by Benson and Leinweber. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Holiday Market (Farmview Market) Browse handcrafted gifts, listen to Christmas carols and meet Santa Claus. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! farmviewmarket.com EVENTS: Books and Brews (Southern Brewing Company) Avid Bookshop and Southern Brewing Company host a book fair. A portion of proceeds will benefit Gaines Elementary. 4–6 p.m. www.avidbookshop.com FILM: It’s a Wonderful Ciné (Ciné Barcafé) Ciné celebrates the holidays with screenings of It’s a Wonderful Life. Donations of new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots, a book for Book for Keeps, or cash donations requested. Dec. 2–3, 11 a.m. FREE! (w/ donation). www.athenscine.com GAMES: Shadowrun RPG (Tyche’s Games) Visit Seattle in 2071, when magic and megacorps clash. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Breakfast with Santa (958 Epps Bridge Pkwy.) Festivities include breakfast with Santa, a craft bazaar, a Secret Santa Shop, a bake sale, music and more. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. stjosephathens.org KIDSTUFF: Family Holiday Craft (Bogart Library) Make and take home a craft. 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Family Day: Holiday Celebration (Georgia Museum of Art) Discover festive themes in the permanent collection, then create your own glittering, bright, wintry work of art. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: Breakfast with Santa (Camp Kiwanis, Danielsville) Children can work in the Elves’ Workshop to make a take-home craft and have a chat on Santa’s lap. Photography opportunities will be available. Space is limited and registration is required. 9–11 a.m. $10 (children), $5 (adult). 706-795-2098 LECTURES & LIT: Author Visit (Walls of Books, Watkinsville) Kristine Bone shares Shadows Across Dakota. 2 p.m. FREE! wallsofbooks.net LECTURES & LIT: The Crisis in Black Education (Athens Community Career Academy) Clarke County School Superintendent Dr. Demond Means gives a keynote address during a community input session. 1–3 p.m. 706-247-6777 LECTURES & LIT: Outlandish in Athens (ACC Library) Celebrate Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series. Saturday’s activities include a

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bagpipe performance (9:40 a.m.), demonstrations of Scottish culture, presentations on time travel and herbal remedies, music by The Green Flag Band (11:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.), the Sassenach’s Women’s Vocal Ensemble, and Bob Hay (4 p.m.) Sunday features harpist Tracie Brown and the music of Outlander at (3 p.m.), followed by a Highland Holiday Tea cooking demo (4 p.m.). Dec. 2–3. www.athenslibrary.org/outlander PERFORMANCE: Burlesque Beta Unwrapped (Go Bar) Secret City’s Burlesque Beta presents an openmic style night to try out striptease, dance. music, comedy and more. See Theater Notes on p. 9. 10 p.m. www.secretcityathens.com PERFORMANCE: Shadow Puppet Show with a Five-Piece Band (Creature Comforts Brewery) Tango Hambre presents a shadow puppet show. 7 p.m. $14. www.abelsinternetwebsite.com THEATER: A Christmas Carol (Winder-Barrow Community Theatre) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 1–2, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 3 p.m. $5–10. www.winderbarrowtheatre. org THEATER: Always (K)new (SeneyStovall Chapel) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 1–2, 7:30 p.m. FREE! rmoser@uga.edu THEATER: A Christmas Carol Circle Ensemble Theatre presents the classic holiday favorite about Ebenezer Scrooge. See Theater Notes on p. 9. (Winterville Auditorium) Dec. 2, 8 & 9 at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 & 10 at 2 p.m. $15–20. www.circleensembletheatre.com

Sunday 3 ART: OCAF Holiday Market (OCAF, Watkinsville) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 1, 5–8 p.m. Dec. 2–3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3. www. ocaf.com ART: J.B. Pottery Sale (1790 Salem Rd., Farmington) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 2–3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 678-863-1847 ART: Indie South Fair’s Holiday Market (660 N. Chase St.) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 2 & 3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3. www.indiesouthfair.com ART: Open House Pottery Sale (Farmington Pottery, Farmington) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 2–3, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 706769-8100 ART: Pottery Sale (669 Pinecrest Dr.) See Saturday listing for full description Star Thread Pottery. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. starthreadpottery.com ART: Wolf Creek Pottery Sale (Wolf Creek Ceramics) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 2–3, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-410-5200 ART: Willaby’s Winter Shop (150 Fritz Mar Ln.) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 2–3, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. willabyshop.com ART: Holiday Sale (David Morgan Pottery) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 2 & 9, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. & Dec. 3, 12–5 p.m. 706-7953418 ART: Holiday Sale (Southern Star Studio) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 2–3, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.mariadondero.com ART: Artist Reception (Oconee County Library) Athens Academy senior students share works. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee ART: Carter Gillies Pottery Sale (572 Nantahala Ave.) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 2–3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 706-546-7235, carterthepotter@gmail.com ART: Bendzunas Glass Open House (Bendzunas Glass) See

Saturday listing for full description 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.bendzunasglass.com EVENTS: Classic City Tour of Homes (Multiple Locations) UGA Miracle presents a tour of sorority and fraternity homes decorated for the holidays. Proceeds benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. 12:30–5 p.m. www.ugamiracle.com EVENTS: Kindercore Block Party (Kindercore Vinyl 147 Fritz Mar Lane) Festivities include Kindercore tours, a Willaby holiday market, food trucks and a visit from Santa. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. 12–5 p.m. FREE! athensmade.com/events EVENTS: Athens Master Chorale (The Classic Center) (Atrium) This Christmas concert features classics like “Angels We Have Heard On High,” “Ave Maria,” “The First Noel” and many more. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athensmasterchorale.org EVENTS: ACHF Heritage Holiday Gala (Grady Ave. and Boulevard) The gala includes food and drink from Athens chefs, a silent auction and a stroll through five restored historic homes. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. 4:30–8 p.m. $55–80. achfonline.org/holiday-gala EVENTS: Beat the Drum (Nuçi’s Space) Dr. Arvin Scott leads a community drumming event. Everyone is encouraged to bring a drum, a cowbell, or a shaker and join the festive drumming. See Threats & Promises on p. 13. 3:30–5:30 p.m. $8. www.nuci.org EVENTS: Holiday Homestead Pop-Up (585 E. Barber St.) The new shop carries home goods and supplies for gardeners, homesteaders and urban farmers. 12–5 p.m. lottamaes.com EVENTS: Holiday Craft Market (302 Athens Rd., Winterville) Off the Vine Produce offers fresh produce, country goods and various holiday goodies. 1–3 p.m. offthevineproduce@yahoo.com FILM: It’s a Wonderful Ciné (Ciné Barcafé) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 2–3, 11 a.m. FREE! (w/ donation). www.athenscine.com LECTURES & LIT: Outlandish in Athens (ACC Library) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 2–3. www.athenslibrary.org/outlander PERFORMANCE: Jessica Nowell Memorial: Domestic Violence Step Show (Clarke Central High School) (Auditorium) Clarke County students, teachers and staff stomp out domestic violence in this exciting step show. All proceeds benefit Project Safe. 4 p.m. www.projectsafe.org PERFORMANCE: KnightSong (Madison County Library, Danielsville) A vocal ensemble specializing in a cappella Renaissance madrigals and folk songs that performs wearing beautiful costumery. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org THEATER: A Christmas Carol (Winder-Barrow Community Theatre) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 1–2, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 3 p.m. $5–10. www.winderbarrowtheatre. org THEATER: A Christmas Carol See Saturday listing for full description (Winterville Auditorium) Dec. 2, 8 & 9 at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 & 10 at 2 p.m. $15–20. www.circleensembletheatre. com THEATER: Christmas Belles (Arts!Oglethorpe) See Thursday listing for full description Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 2:30 p.m. $13 (adv.), $18. artsoglethorpe.org

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candy. Registation required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee EVENTS: Selfies with Santa (Bark Dog Spa, 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy) Bring your dog, cat or kid for a picture with Santa. 5–7 p.m. 706353-1065 FILM: Intent to Destroy (AMC Athens 12) The documentary explores the history of censorship in Hollywood of Armenian genocide. 7:30 p.m. $12.50. tinyurl.com/ athensintent GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Test your general knowledge for prizes. 8–10 p.m. FREE! highwirelounge.com GAMES: General Knowledge Trivia (Beef ’O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8501916 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: Teen Library Council (Oconee County Library) Have a say in future YA events. Grades 6–12. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Visit with Santa (Oconee County Library) Meet Santa and take a picture together. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Songs, finger plays, wiggles and giggles for ages three and under. Caregivers will recieve pointers for building literacy and language skills. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: NerdHerd (Oconee County Library) Geek out with other nerds. This week features cookie decorating. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Tuesday 5 ART: Holiday Market at Ciné (Ciné Barcafé) Browse local, handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings, books and more–all from Ciné members. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com EVENTS: Sons of Sawdust Holiday Cocktail Party (470 Hawthorne Ave.) The family-run woodworking company celebrates its first anniversary with libations, giveaways, a sale and a dance party. 5:30–8:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ sonsofsawdust EVENTS: Holiday Garden Gift Shop (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The tropical conservatory will be decorated for the holidays with live music, gifts and later hours. 5–7 p.m. www.botgarden.uga.edu GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Win drinks, sweet treats and gift cards. Every Tuesday on the patio. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Trivia at Johnny’s (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Play for cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706354-1515 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern 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) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com

KIDSTUFF: KidsKnit (Bogart Library) Leran to knit with Ms. Deborah. Ages 9–13. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based activities. Legos provided. Ages 3–11. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee PERFORMANCE: Grace: An Evening of Elegance and Introspection (UGA Fine Arts Building) Dancefx adult companies will lead you into the spirit of the season. 7 p.m. www.dancefx.org PERFORMANCE: Classic City Band (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The oldest community band in Georgia presents a concert of lively holiday music. 7 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityband.org PERFORMANCE: Athens Choral Society (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) “Angels Everywhere” is a concert featuring “Snow Angel” by Sarah Quartel with choreography by DanceFx. 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenschoralsociety.com

LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 28 The Foundry 7 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens.com THE BEST OF UNKNOWN ATHENS A monthly singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Liam Parke. This month features Dana Downs, Drew Albenesius, Sarah Zuniga, Andrew Huang and Erin Lovett. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 6 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com PIANO HAPPY HOUR Local musicians play piano songs in the round.

Wednesday 29 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam hosted by Louis Phillip Pelot. Backline provided! Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com KING ISRAEL Athens-based alternative blues-rock band. COUCHLOCKED Local progressive psychedelic folk-punk four-piece. THE POWERS Local folk-rock band of brothers. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com SCOTT BAXENDALE Guitar dynamism from the owner of Baxendale Guitars. Classic bluesy riffs and a lot of soul. The Foundry 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com MIKE COOLEY A solo set from one of the Drive-By Truckers’ two principal songwriters. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. The Globe 8 p.m. www.jazzathensga.org THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Local swing and hot jazz ensemble playing music of the 1910s, ’20s and ’30s. 10 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 HIP HOP OPEN MIC A weekly battlestyle open mic that uses silent-disco headphones to encourage audience participation. Performers can bring their own beats, or the house will provide backing.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 CELIA VERBECK Experimental pop singer-songwriter from Asheville, NC. IMMACULATE CONTRACEPTION Experimental duo from Atlanta. LAMBDA CELCIUS Local experimental electronic performer. CLOUD POWERS Athens group soundtracking “imaginative meditative yoga.” Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 PADGETT & POULIN Local guitar virtuoso and songwriter Chris Padgett teams with violinist Adam Poulin. The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday! 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.

Thursday 30 The Bar-B-Que Shack 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-6752 BLUEGRASS JAM Bring your own instrument! All pickers are welcome every Thursday. Blue Sky 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 WARM GLOW BLUE SKY SHOW JJC plays disco, funk, soul & cetera. Every Thursday! Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays performs sets of countryrock and acoustic Southern soul music. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com BLANKO Quirky, comedic local band and art project. HARPOONER Psych-pop band from Nashville, TN. LUCKY KITTY Athens-based dreampop band. 40 Watt Club 9:30 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com FASTER CIRCUITS Local psychpop band led by songwriter Derek Almstead. YALLWEH Psych-rock band featuring members of Hot Fudge, Marshmallow Coast, Dark Meat and Harvey Milk. The Foundry 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com CRYSTAL BOWERSOX Singersongwriter and “American Idol” Season 9 runner-up. Go Bar 11 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic Dr. Fred and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Every Thursday! Hendershot’s Coffee Bar Michelle Roche Birthday Bash. 7 p.m. $7. www.hendershotscoffee.com THE WELFARE LINERS This fivepiece bluegrass unit blends classic tunes with melodic, high lonesome originals. SINNERS AND SAINTS Folk-rock group from Charlotte, NC. ABE PARTRIDGE Folk singer-songwriter from Mobile, AL.

DANA DOWNS The legendary Athens musician (Cosmo Jr.) performs a set with guest Jacob Cona. Highwire Lounge 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! Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 BOOTZ & KATZ Live electronica project from Macon. 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.

Friday 1 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com SAVAGIST Long-running local psychedelic metal band. TORO Atlanta-based heavy rock group fronted by guitarist Zack Hembree. MARSES Local “party-doom” fourpiece band. 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $20-$35. www.40watt.com CINDY WILSON Founding member of the B-52s whose current work displays psychedelic and disco influences. YIP DECEIVER An infectiously fun blend of feel-good pop, R&B grooves and noise-bending electro from Athens. MATERIAL GIRLS Atlanta band featuring current and former members of Concord America and Chief Scout. The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com GRASSLAND Local traditional and progressive bluegrass group formerly known as Grassland String Band. NORMA RAE This local four-piece plays soulful, distinctively Southern Americana. LEANNE DANIELS Up-and-coming local singer-songwriter. Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com RAY WYLIE HUBBARD The Texas cowpunk/country legend performs a career-spanning set of songs. KEVN KINNEY The Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ frontman performs a set of his solo material. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 APPARITION Popular local band playing a raucous, thrashy brand of hardcore. TIT New local experimental punk rock group. KING OF SUMMER Atlanta-based pop-punk four-piece. GLOOMREACH Doom-metal outfit from Atlanta. DJS TWIN POWERS & SLIP-NFALL Two Kindercore DJs team up to lead a dance party. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com SARAH LOUISE Guitarist and singer known for her work with experimental Americana outfit House and Land. CLAIRE CRONIN Singer and poet Cronin plays folk music that’s both delicate and intense.

MICHAEL POTTER Local guitarist creates a blend of ambient folk and psychedelic songs and soundscapes. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night. Little Kings Shuffle Club Magnolia Fund Benefit. 9 p.m. www. facebook.com/lkshuffleclub VOLT Athens-based heavy rock duo. LIBERATOR New local three-piece rock band. A THRONE UNDERWATER Local rock band making its debut performance. HOLLOW MOON No info available. STRAWBERRY REPRODUCTION Athens-based tech-metal group. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 FUNK YOU Augusta band playing funky, high energy, get-your-dancing-shoes-on jams. The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Every Friday! 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke!

Saturday 2 Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net BENSON & LEINWEBER Two talented local folk guitarists team up. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com NICHOLAS MALLIS & THE BOREALIS Local songwriter Mallis and his band play quirky, melodic pop music. CALICO VISION Athens-based psychedelic pop five-piece. DREAM CULTURE Eclectic local psychedelic rock group. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com SWAMP Melodic and wiry local indierock band. EMPIRE CINEMA Indie-rock threepiece from Tampa, FL. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.40watt.com KISHI BASHI Talented local songwriter and violinist creates exuberant, loop-driven, experimental pop music. TALL TALL TREES Psychedelic folk artist and Kishi Bashi band member Mike Savino performs. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre. com ILLENIUM Melodic EDM producer out of Denver, CO. SAID THE SKY DJ out of Denver that aims to create an “experience through music.” DABIN EDM artist on tour from Toronto. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta faves.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com THE HOBOHEMIANS This six-piece acoustic band performs popular American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s. PICKLED HOLLER Local “folk-grass” collective. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night. 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! Little Kings Shuffle Club 8 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub LOCAL INDIE RECORD LABEL SHOWCASE Featuring performances by Antlered Aunt Lord, Dimmen, John Fernandes, Michael Potter and Vaperror. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 FUNK BROTHERHOOD The local allstar band plays classic funk, disco and rock and roll covers. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KATE SCHETTLER Atlanta-based actor, model and pop singersongwriter. Terrapin Beer Co. 4 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com BROTHER OLIVER Psychedelic folkrock group from South Carolina.

Sunday 3 Cali ’N’ Tito’s Eastside 6 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7087 THE LUCKY JONES Rockin’ rhythm and blues from this local band. Every Sunday! Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com LOUIS ROMANOS TRIO Local jazz combo led by percussionist Louis Romanos. Studio 1093 4 p.m. $10. www.musicontheboulevard.com SAM LEWIS Bluesy, Nashville-based singer-songwriter. Terrapin Beer Co. 3 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com TGTG Nomadic musical couple that has been on the road since early 2016.

Monday 4 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. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 BLUES NIGHT WITH BIG C Nobody in Athens sings the blues quite like Big C. Expect lots of soulful riffs, covers and originals.

Tuesday 5 Creature Comforts Brewery 5 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com HUNTER CALLAHAN Nashvillebased pop singer-songwriter. KILROY KOBRA Jammy, Atlantabased art-rock group. ZAC CROOK Local singer-songwriter. The Foundry Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. thefoundryathens.com CHELSEA LOVITT & BOYS New Orleans-based country-soul outfit. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com ANTHONY DA COSTA Nashville singer-songwriter with rock, folk and country influences.

Wednesday 6 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam hosted by Louis Phillip Pelot. Backline provided! Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. flickertheatreandbar.com SELINE HAZE Athens-based hip-hop artist who makes “music to inspire, to empathize and to motivate.” Y.O.D Party-starting Athens alternative hip-hop collective. CLIP ART Local rap duo featuring Vann Johnson and Arizona Zimmerman. GEORGINA BRACKETT Up-andcoming local rap artist. The Foundry 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com PARKER GISPERT Frontman for former Athens rock trio The Whigs performs a solo set. FAYE WEBSTER Folk singer-songwriter from Atlanta. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $29.50. www.georgiatheatre.com KAMASI WASHINGTON Boundarypushing contemporary jazz musician out of Los Angeles. MOONCHILD L.A.-based group with jazz, soul and hip-hop influences. The Globe 8 p.m. www.jazzathensga.org THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Local swing and hot jazz ensemble playing music of the 1910s, ’20s and ’30s. 10 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 HIP HOP OPEN MIC A weekly battlestyle open mic that uses silent-disco headphones. Performers can bring their own beats, or the house will provide backing. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 PADGETT & POULIN Local guitar virtuoso Chris Padgett teams with violinist Adam Poulin. The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday! Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.

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Art 43rd ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION (Lyndon House Arts Center) The annual show will be juried by Wassan Al-Khudhairi, chief curator at Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. Drop off entry forms and up to three works on Jan. 25–26. 706-613-3623, www.athens clarkecounty.com/exhibits AAAC BOARD MEMBERS (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council is seeking new board members to assist with organizing events, lectures, public art projects and more. Email for details. info@athensarts. org, www.athensarts.org AAAC GRANTS (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council is seeking applicants for its quarterly $500 grants. All local artists, arts organizations or arts-based projects are welcome to apply. Deadline Dec. 15. info@athensarts.org, www. athensarts.org ATHFEST EDUCATES GRANT (Athens, GA) Individuals from nonprofit organizations, public schools or government agencies serving you in grades K-8 can apply for grants. Grants can be used for music and arts based non-consumable equipment, programs and experiences, and professional development for educators or youth specialists.

AthFest Educates awards up to $25,000 per grant cycle. 706-5481973, director@athfesteducates.org, athfesteducates.org CALL FOR ART (Trio Contemporary Art Gallery) Trio is now accepting submissions of artwork for 2018 exhibitions. Visit website for description of exhibitions and guidelines to submit works. trioathens@ gmail.com, www.trioathens.com CALL FOR ARTISTS (Southern Brewing Company) Seeking wallbound artwork for monthly exhibitions. Send examples of work to walter@sobrewco.com CALL FOR ARTISTS (Amici) Currently accepting artists for exhibitions. Email samples of work to ryan.myers@amici-cafe.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/lyndon house OPEN STUDIO MEMBERSHIP (Lyndon House Arts Center) Local artists can access studio facilities through a new open studio monthly membership program. Studios include ceramics, jewelry, painting,

art around town A LAFERA SALON (2440 W. Broad St.) Photography by Wendy Garfinkel. Through December. AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) A colorful exploration of forms in nature and abstracted figures by Beth Orehosky. Through December. 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 Myers Gallery, view pieces by faculty members of the University of North Georgia. Through Feb. 9. • In the Bertelsmann Lobby Gallery, see paintings by Becky Bundrick and Jaquelynn Faass as well as rustic designs by Don Bundrick of Wild Wood Works. Through Dec. 21. • In the Harrison Center Foyer Gallery, this year’s permanent exhibit “Animals: Paintings, Sculpture and Drawings” features pieces by Leigh Ellis, Caroline Montague, Leslie Moody, Jan Perkins and Alice Woodruff. ATHENS ART AND FRAME (1021 Parkway Blvd.) Heidi Hensley’s paintings depict colorful and eclectic scenes of Athens and UGA. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) The “2017 Members’ Exhibition” features works in a variety of media by current and new gallery members. Opening reception Dec. 2. Through Jan. 13. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. CINÉ BARCAFÉ (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “In the Shadow of the Sea” features photographs from Cuba by Sean Dunn. Through Dec. 20. CIRCLE GALLERY (UGA College of Environment and Design, 285 S. Jackson St.) “A Partial View: Paintings by Cecile Martin.” Through Dec. 15. 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, Harold Rittenberry and Joni Younkins-Herzog. • “Artscape Oconee: The Monuments of Artland” features a total of 20 paintings on panels installed around town. Artists include Claire Clements, Peter Loose, Andy Cherewick, Lisa Freeman, Manda McKay and others. THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) “Warm Days, Cool Nights” celebrates summer vibes through Ariel Lockshaw’s pool paintings, Frances

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fiber, printmaking, photography and woodshop/sculpture studios. Up to 32 hours per week. Life drawing classes are currently offered on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. as a membership perk. $65/month or $175/ three months. 706-613-3623, www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure SEEKING CRAFTSMEN AND ARTISANS (West Broad Market Garden) The West Broad Farmers Market is seeking local craftsmen and artisans for a holiday craft market on Dec. 16, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.athenslandtrust.org STATEWIDE ART COMPETITION (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Seeking student artwork to use on items like totes, T-shirts and scarves in the garden’s gift shop. Open to GA students in ninth grade or above. Winners can receive up to $1,000. Deadline Dec. 1. Visit website for complete guidelines and application. 706-542-6014, www.botgarden. uga.edu

Auditions GARGOYLE AUDITIONS (Athens Little Playhouse) Kids can perform in The Gargoyle Family Goes to Easter Island. Auditions Mar. 6–7, 6–7:30 p.m. Performances run May 4–6 & May 11–13. www.athenslittle playhouse.net

LEGALLY BLONDE (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) Encore Productions seeks to cast a large group of teens and adults. Actors should be prepared to read excerpts from the script and sing a prepared piece. Auditions on Dec. 4–5, 6–8 p.m. Rehearsals held late December through mid-March. Performances on Mar. 9–11 and Mar. 16–18. 706-283-1049 THE LITTLE MERMAID (Athens Little Playhouse) Athens Little Playhouse presents a children’s spring musical. Auditions Jan. 3–4, 6–7:30 p.m. Performances Feb. 16–18 & Feb. 23–25. www. athenslittleplayhouse.net

Classes ACRO YOGA (Rubber Soul Yoga) For beginners and beyond. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:45–10:30 p.m. $5. www.rubbersoulyoga.com ACROYOGA JAM (Center City Ballet, 750 N. Chase St.) Work in trios and rotate through the roles of base, flier and spotter. Sundays, 8 p.m. $5. www.centercityballet.com ART CLASSES (Lyndon House Arts Center) Register now. Classes include painting with Charles Warnock and Will Eskridge, jewelry/ metals with Jessie Jordan, printmaking book arts with Katherine Miller, ceramics with Jorie Berman, metalsmithing with Will Stephanos and drawing with Toni Carlucci. Register online. 706-613-3623, www.athens clarkecounty.com/leisure CALLIGRAPHY CLASSES (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Mike

Berry’s minimal golden hour photos, Wade Sheldon’s nautical night skies and Hannah Ehrlich’s cloud compositions. Through December. • Jackie Dorsey’s solo exhibition in Gallery II features watercolor portraits of musicians, artists, chefs and other familiar faces of Athens. Through December. CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) Silk paintings by René Shoemaker. Through Dec. 3. DONDEROS’ KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) Artwork by Aaron Joslyn. Through November. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Artwork by Tom Hancock. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Paintings and mixed media by Ruth Allen. Through November. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Magical Mystery Tour” toys with surreal psychedelia through artwork by Jaime Bull, Dana Haugaard, Brian Hitselberger, Jourdan Joly, Jacob Wenzka and Orion Wertz. Through Jan. 13. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Louise Blair Daura: A Virginian in Paris” includes paintings, drawings and prints. Through Dec. 10. • “Martha Odum: Art Intersects Ecology” shares paintings and silver by Odum in celebration of the UGA School of Ecology’s 50th anniversary. Through Dec. 31. • “Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs and tête-à-tête” shares over 40 works by the acclaimed African American artist. Through Jan. 7. • “Artful Instruments: Georgia Gunsmiths and Their Craft” Dec. 2–Feb. 25. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Lucha Rodriguez’s site-specific installation, “Amorphous Dislocations of Ultramarine,” incorporates handout paper, translucent color film and LED lights for a floating display that changes color. Through April. HEIRLOOM CAFE & FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) Mary Ann Cox offers “Mementos,” recent works with themes of nostalgia and all things vintage. Through November. HIP VINTAGE & HANDMADE (215 Commerce Blvd.) See a private collection of approximately 100 sculptures, paintings, photographs and drawings by the late Beverly Buchanan. • Bea Brown makes quilts from vintage and modern fabrics. Through November. JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) “Stilled Life” includes drawings and paintings by Emily Morrison and Mikaila Guerra. KA ARTIST SHOP (127 N. Jackson St.) “Home, for the Holidays” is a group exhibition sharing works that remind the artists of home. Currently on view through Jan. 15. Reception Dec. 17. KRIMSON KAFE (40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville) Teen artists Havivah Z. Saltz and Rose Shelton present a collection of watercolors and ink drawings of women, mermaids, pop culture icons and astrological signs. Through November. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) “BFA 1.” Closing reception Dec. 1. “BFA 2: Graphic Design, Art X, Sculpture, Art Education.” On view

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Moak’s presents a progressive series covering basic and advanced lettering. FREE! Saturdays, Dec. 2–16, 2 p.m. and Dec. 5 & 12, 6:30 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/madison, 706-795-5597 CLASSES (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) “Community Coffeehouse,” Mondays–Thursdays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. “Needle Tatting,” Mondays at 10 a.m. “Pilates,” Tuedays at 5:30 p.m. “Yoga,” Tuesdays at 6 p.m. “Tai Chi Flow,” Wednesdays at 10 a.m. “Beginning Oil Painting,” Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. “Bellydance, “Wednesdays at 7 p.m. “Beginner Chess,” Begins Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. “Mah Jongg,” Thursdays at 1 p.m. “Ballroom Dancing,” Thursdays at 6 p.m. “Nanwrimo Write In,” Fridays at 9 a.m. 706-7420823, wintervillecenter@gmail.com, www.wintervillecenter.com 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 methods every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. $20. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net DANCE CLASS REGISTRATION (East Athens Educational Dance Center) Offering classes for beginners through advanced students. Classes include ballet, modern dance, tap, urban soul and more. Children, teens and adults. 706613-3624, www.athensclarkecounty. com/leisure DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER CLASSES (ACC Library) “Podcasting for Beginners.” Nov. 29, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens GENTLE HATHA YOGA (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) Drop in for a gentle Hatha, mindfulnessbased class. Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $10. mfhealy@bellsouth.net

GUITAR STRUM AT HIP (Hip Vintage and Handmade) This is a group guitar lesson for adults taught by Caroline Aiken. Bring a guitar, tuner, paper, pen and list of songs you’d like to learn. Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. $15. www.hipvintage handmade.com INTRODUCTION TO QUILTING (Farmview Market) Learn how to piece and machine quilt with Jeannette Hart and Gay Rodriguez of Quilts by Hart. Tuesdays, Jan. 16–30. 5–7 p.m. $90. angelina@ farmviewmarket.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. Closed Nov. 23. 706-613-3650 TAI CHI (Rubber Soul Yoga) Tai Chi, Yang style, traditional long form. All levels welcome. No experience necessary. Thursdays, 9–10 a.m. 770-630-1252 YOGA (Rubber Soul Yoga) Ongoing classes in Kundalini, Hatha, gentle yoga, laughing yoga, acroyoga, karate and one-on-one yoga as well as guided meditation. Check website for schedule. Donation based. cal clements@gmail.com, www.rubber soulyoga.com YOGA CLASSES (m3yoga, 159 Oneta St., Unit 5) m3yoga offers theraputic, rocket and vinyasa flow classes. Donation Flow Yoga Classes are held every Saturday at 6 p.m. $5 yoga classes are offered to all veterans, and a “Community Warrior” membership offers reduced rates for local educators, active military members, firefighters, health care

Dec. 7–14. Closing reception Dec. 14. LOWERY GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) The gallery celebrates “24 Years of Art” with Giclee prints, originals, photographs and sculptures by over 24 artists including Claire Clements, Ben Rouse, Peter Loose, Kip Ramey and more. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) The Clarke County School District Student Art Exhibition’s theme this year is “Connect.” Through Jan. 13. MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) A partnership between the Madison Artists Guild and the Morgan County Primary School, “Farm” celebrates the agrarian lifestyle of the rural South through paintings, photography and sculpture. Through Jan. 4. MAMA’S BOY (197 Oak St.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced by Magic Realism and Surrealism. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Gold-digging in Georgia: America’s First Gold Rush” tells the story of Georgia’s antebellum gold rush through nuggets, historic maps, photographs, postcards and other artifacts. Through Dec. 5. • “Covered with Glory: Football at UGA, 1892–1917.” Through Dec. 22. SOUTHERN BREWING COMPANY (231 Collins Industrial Blvd.) Betsey Withington shares paintings inspired by hiking in north Georgia as well as travels and adventures away from home. Through November. THE SURGERY CENTER (2142 W. Broad St.) See over two colorful paintings by Dr. Hildegard Timberlake. Through January. TRIO CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY (766 W. Broad St.) “Specter” explores folklore, fantasy and fear through works by Timi Conley, James Greer, Ed James, Andrew Shearer, Ali Norman and many more. Through Dec. 9. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) “What the Refugees Left Behind” features photographs taken by William (Bud) Newton in 2015 of the refugee camps and beaches of Behramkale, Turkey. Through November. VERONICA’S SWEET SPOT (149 Oneta St., #6C6) See work by local and regional artists, craftsmen, potters and sculptors. VIVA! ARGENTINE CUISINE (247 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Antoine Stewart. WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) CJ Simonds shares embroidery and watercolors on paper. Through Jan. 21. WINTERVILLE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY AND CULTURE (371 N. Church St., Winterville) “Spirit(s)” includes artwork and poetry by Ann Bunce, Monica Eisenman, Lisa Freeman, Jean Mann, Levon Register, Allyson Winter, Ruby Winter and Ken Wright. 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.

professionals and law enforcement. Check website for classes. www. m3yoga.com YOGA SUNDAYS AT THE HUMAN YOGI ASHRAM (The Human Yogi Ashram, 1307 Cleveland Rd. Bogart) Mats provided. Sundays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.kaliintegrative.com YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (Athens Five Points Yoga Studio) This teacher training program is grounded in self-study. Begins in February. www.athensfivepoints yoga.com

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YWCO PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM (Athens YWCO) Technique Tuesdays for ages 2–12 includes singing, dancing, rhythms and rhymes. Through December. wootenwoopets@gmail.com, www.ywco.org

Support Groups ALANON 12 STEP (Athens, GA) Recovery for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Weekly meetings at various times and locations. 478-955-3422, www.gaal-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 ATHENS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS (Covenant Presbyterian Church)

ing their life and learning how to live with their condition. Next meeting Dec. 13. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www. nuci.org NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP (First Presbyterian Church of Athens) For family members, friends and caregivers of individuals with mental illnesses. 4th Tuesdays through Dec. 5. FREE! 770-2250804, namihallga@gmail.com, www.namihall.org

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ACC LIBRARY BOOK CLUBS (ACC Library) Book Clubs include The COAT AND BLANKET DRIVE African American Authors Book (Bogart Library) The library is colClub, Talking About Books, Philo lecting new and gently used blankets of Philosophy, Last Monday Book and coats of all sizes to donate to Group and After the End: Postlocal charities. Through December. Apocalyptic Fiction. www.athens www.athenslibrary.org/bogart library.org/athens AVID BOOK CLUBS Book clubs include Hot Fiction Book Club, The Classics Book Club, Paperback Book Club, The Social Justice Book Club, The Small Press Book Club and The Young Adult (For Not-So-Young Adults) Book Club. Visit website for monthly selections and meeting dates. Join by email. avid.athens. rachel@gmail.com, www. avidbookshop.com DECK THE HOLLOW (Memorial Park, Bear Hollow Zoo) Celebrate the season with a self-guided walk through the holiday lights in the zoo. Activities include live music, animal encounters and photo opportunities in the illuminated zoo. Dec. 7–10 and Dec. 14–17, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $3. 706-613-3580, www.athensclarkecounty. com/holidayevents HEALTHCARE NAVIGATOR ASSISTANCE Kate Malone, an ACA Navigator with Insure GA, will provide assitance with Medicaid, Peachcare and Affordable Care Act The Lyndon House Arts Center presents Deck the Walls: Handmade for the Holidays, a applications. Nov. 29, 4–7 craft market featuring works by many artists, including Charles Warnock (pictured p.m. Dec. 3, 2–6 p.m. Dec. above), through Dec. 30. 10, 2–6 p.m. Dec. 13, 4–7 p.m. 866-988-8216 GALLERY VOLUNTEERS (Athens HOLIDAY MAIL FOR HEROES Manage money problems. Sundays, Institute for Contemporary Art: (Bogart Library) Make or sign a 1:30–2:30 p.m. 949-235-2508 ATHICA) The gallery is seeking holiday card for wounded warriors, ATHENS TNG (Athens, GA) Athens volunteers to assist in opening the veterans, deployed services personThe Next Generation is for ages gallery during exhibitions, preparing nel and their families. Materials 18–30 who are interested in nonexhibitions, photography, graphic provided. Staff will deliver the cards typical relationship dynamics. Meets design and more. Must be at least to the Red Cross for distribution. third Friday of the month. Email for 18 years old. volunteers@athica.org, Through Dec. 11. www.athenslibrary. location. athenstng@gmail.com www.athica.org org/bogart CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT ICE SKATING (The Classic Center) GROUP (ACC Library) Meet others The Classic Center will offer ice who are dealing with chronic illness skating in the indoor rink through such as ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and Jan. 15 and the outdoor pavilion Chronic Lyme. Third Wednesdays, ATHENS AREA BLACK HISTORY Jan. 29–Feb. 25. classiccenter.com 12–1:30 p.m. athenschronicillness BOWL (The H. T. Edwards Complex) INCLUSIVE BOOK CLUB (Madison @gmail.com Students in grades 5–12 can County Library) Adults of all abiliDUDES HELPING DUDES (Nuçi’s compete by displaying knowledge ties can read out loud and discuss a Space) A weekly support group in various categories including book from the “I Survived” series by for anyone who identifies as economics, civil rights, education, Lauren Tarshis. Wednesdays, Nov. a man. Park in the lot across science and entertainment. $50 15 & 29. athenslibrary.org/madison the street on Williams Street. registration fee. Deadline Nov. 28. WINTER PROGRAM Thursdays, 6–7 p.m. tinyurl.com/ Competition on Mar. 24. 706-247REGISTRATION (Athens, GA) DudesHelpingDudes, www.brainaid 6777, aabhbowl@gmail.com Programs include art, sports, fest.com HOLIDAY CARD-MAKING environmental science, recreation, EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS STATION (Madison County Library, holiday activities and mini camps. (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Danielsville) Send holiday greetings. Register online. 706-613-3580, Athens) A 12-step program open to Materials provided. Dec. 1, 8, 15 & www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure anyone with a desire to become well 22. www.athenslibrary.org/madison WORLD AIDS DAY: HIV TESTING emotionally. Meets Sundays, 4–5 THREE-DAY THEATRE CAMP (Alliance Recovery Center, 119 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotions (Athens Little Playhouse) Sycamore Dr.) Free rapid testing for anonymous.org Improvisation scenes, theatre games HIV and Hep. C with confirmation MENTAL HEALTH PEER SUPPORT and creative problem solving. Dec. bloodwork until supplies run out. GROUP (Nuçi’s Space) Meets the 20–22, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $100. www. Dec. 1, 6 a.m.–1 p.m. alliance second Wednesday of every month. athenslittleplayhouse.net recoverycenter.com f Open to anyone focused on improv-

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LADY BIRD (R) Ever a joy to witness on ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ. (PG-13) Dan Gilroy screen, Greta Gerwig proves just as delightblew unsuspecting audiences away with ful behind the camera. Writing and directNightcrawler, but he is likely to confuse ing on her own for the first time, Gerwig audiences with this legal not-quite-thriller, grants the already gifted Saoirse Ronan whose title alone is enough to confound with her greatest role yet, which says a lot some audience members, especially when for someone with two Oscar nominations buying their ticket. What does not conbefore the age of 22. Christine “Lady Bird” fuse and is even less surprising is Denzel McPherson, a complicated high-school Washington, who excels when tasked to do senior frustrated to be growing up in culmore than simply be Denzel Washington. tureless Sacramento with pedestrian parThe titular protagonist exists someents (Laurie Metcalf, who should win the where on the autism spectrum, which has other half of the acting awards Ronan canbecome Hollywood’s go-to “disability,” as he not, and the heroically sympathetic Tracy struggles with people but remembers the Letts), gives Ronan a great shot at an Oscar, California Penal Code like Raymond rememnot to mention the slew of lower-profile bered blackjack cards. When Roman’s partawards for which she should be in line. ner is incapacitated, Roman’s life is shaken Lady Bird’s coming of age is not new up. Fortunately, he makes new friends, like to cinema, yet Gerwig’s version is light, pretty activist Maya (Carmen Ejogo) and fresh and modern, despite being set in slick lawyer George Pierce (Colin Farrell). 2002. The film has the air of autobiography, Everything in the movie and Roman’s life though whether or not anything similar The Man Who Invented Christmas happened to Gerwig is inconsequential; it simply feels true, which matters more than it being true. Gerwig proves to have used her time with Woody Allen, Whit Stillman, Noah Baumbach and others as an apprenticeship, resulting in a debut every bit as spectacular as anything We should buy this book by Pete McCommons. from their luminous filmographies. Lady Bird is an independent critical darling and goes swimmingly, until the last act ends an authentic comic crowd-pleaser that truly everything with a dramatic flourish. earns its must-see status. Like Roman, the film is intelligent to a fault, and viewers are often left wondering COCO (PG) Coco’s ambitious promise may be about what he and it are talking. But does it larger than what it can deliver. As an animatter, as long as Denzel is good? mated work of art, Pixar’s latest has no current rival. The animated metropolis of the THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS (PG) dead is a visual feast to equal any family’s Contrary to many a pithy church marquee, Thanksgiving meal. The skeletal residents Charles Dickens is apparently the reason and relatives of young Miguel (v. Anthony for the season, according to the new period Gonzalez) are rich and real, not simply biopic based on the book by Les Standiford. deceased ciphers. Sure, the greatest singer In the time of the legendary British of all time, Ernesto de la Cruz (v. Benjamin author, Christmas was seen by most as an Bratt), fails to justify his Mexican Elvis mys- excuse for a day off for the devout. After he tique, but movies often have trouble selling released A Christmas Carol, the holiday blew such faux-legends. Disney continues to pur- up as a season for family and giving, but sue multicultural narratives that can coexreleasing Ebenezer Scrooge (the excellent ist alongside their monocultural classics. Christopher Plummer) from the page was a Additionally, Coco seeks to assist children trying process for an author struggling with with the concept of death. a case of writer’s block. Dan Stevens makes All the stars are aligned for Coco to rise a swell, if inscrutable, Dickens. He is somethrough the ranks into all-time great anitimes manic, sometimes mean and conmated features. Perhaps it is that weight of stantly troubled by memories of his father expectation that slows the film down just (Jonathan Pryce), whose financial woes left when it should be hitting its stride. Even a meaningful mark on the young lad. the kids in the showing I attended seemed While smartly eschewing an umpteenth quiet and logy in the middle. An exciting straightforward rehashing of A Christmas last act perks everyone up and will leave a Carol, this dull movie should be dripping in good final impression. However, Coco may Christmas spirit, yet only gathers enough be more laudable than enjoyable, more for its final scene. Thankfully, Stevens is a award-winning than simply winning; neicharmer, and Plummer gifts us a Scrooge so ther fits the Disney formula for enduring good that it’s hard to believe he has never success. played the iconic miser before. f

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HOUSES FOR SALE Call Daniel Peiken if you are looking to buy or sell a house or condo. Specializing in first time home buyers and in-town properties w/ over 15 years of Real Estate experience in Athens. 706-296-2941, dpeiken@hotmail.com, www.AthensHome.com. Five Points Gem. Brick 2BR/1BA historic home FSBO. HW floors, large fenced back yard—in the heart of 5pts! 420K; call evenings 706-255-5352, rrosemo@charter.net.

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INSTRUCTION (Blackpool) Experience sonic art on the Blackpool High Tide Organ! Sounds range from train whistles to a slow-motion nightmare. Music shifts with the vigour of the sea. ebb@ waveorganblackpool.uk. Athens School of M u s i c . Instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin, fiddle & more. From beginner to expert. Visit www.athensschoolofmusic. com, 706-543-5800.

Guitar Strum w/ the fabulous Caroline Aiken! All levels of experience welcome. Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30. $15. Bring your guitar. 215 Commerce Blvd. hipvintagehandmade.com Lamar Studios: Beginner to advanced lessons in voice and p i a n o . F o x H a l l Tr a i l . 50% introduction price. Piano: 706-829-0272, 10keyfingers.com. Voice: 706-829-0715. 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, 706-542-2894.

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OPPORTUNITIES Do you gamble? UGA is conducting a study on gambling behavior. Participation includes one in-person assessment and several short surveys several times a day for seven days. Earn $50–80 in cash depending on number of surveys completed. Must have a smartphone. 706-583-0819 for more info.

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Adoptable pets are listed every week in Adopt Me. See p. 24 for this week’s pet selection.

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Saw you at a screening of Garden Tool Massacre, your basic slice ’n’ dice. Sorry I had to leave early. How did it end?

DIY Stray Cat Shelter: Cut doorway in large Rubbermaid storage bin. Line the floor, top, walls w/ sheet styrofoam. Perfect cuts not necessary. Stuff the bottom of the bin w/ straw. Sprinkle a little catnip inside. Pop on the top. Cozy!

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To the cute girl on my stairwell last week: You were either dressed up as a California Raisin or wearing a trash bag for the hell of it. You know where I live so swing by anytime!

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Do I Help Out or Leave Him Be? ADVICE FOR ATHENS’ LOOSE AND LOVELORN By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com Hi Bonita! I need some advice on a friendship turned relationship turned “let’s take a break from talking” situation. A longtime friend and I started hanging out more than usual and eventually decided we would be in a relationship. Talk of things getting serious progressed quickly. Then, at some point, I assume he felt like it was a lot. And it was. We went from lifelong friends to talks about children in a month. He broke up with me. It was two days before my birthday, and he also peppered in that he wasn’t in love with me (thanks, I got that). So I let it go. I had other things to do. He said he wanted to be friends, because don’t they all. We stay friends, and he comes over one night when I am alone, and things start to get intimate. After I have given him pleasure and begin to think, “OK, cool, my turn,” he tells me he’s not attracted to me. I’m upset, because again, the timing is impeccably horrible. And this dude is

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I am almost certain this is coming out of shame he feels about what he told me, as well as his uncharacteristic behavior toward me during our brief relationship. Do I let him keep the ball in his court and talk to me when and if he’s ready? Or do I leave it be? I don’t want to disrespect his boundaries, but I also don’t want to leave him hanging with this big secret that is likely weighing heavily on him. Signed, Friend or Foe Hi Friend, This guy has tons of work to do on himself, and I’m not sure you need to be there to help him along. Clearly, he doesn’t want you there, and I think it would be better for you to just move on. Childhood trauma is a huge thing to try to tackle in adulthood, and I don’t think it’s appropriate that you “help” him with this big secret at all, frankly.

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a nice guy, but these are not nice things. So, I start trying to get to the root of it calmly. After a long discussion, he admits to me he was molested as a child and “did things” with a family member. I felt very bad that this had happened to him and took every effort to listen to his story and let him talk. I didn’t pressure for details and just let him say what was on his mind. He apologizes over and over to me about how things have gone, and I’m kind of sitting there unsure how to react. Yes, he did some shitty stuff, and I do think regardless of the reason, adults are responsible for their actions. But then, I’m the first person he’s told about this, and based on our long friendship I can see where this secret has played out many times in various situations. Fast forward to two days later: I’ve checked in with him to see how he is. He didn’t say he was suicidal, but told me the weight of it had made him feel that way in the past. He told me he wants distance from me. I ask him to be more specific, and he says he wants indefinite distance.

He needs a trained healthcare professional to guide him towards recovery. You are just a friend, as well as an ex. Your impact on his healing will be very limited, if not detrimental to that healing. What you can do is honor his request and work on yourself. Ask yourself why you’re OK with this person making a booty call and refusing to reciprocate in bed. Ask yourself why you keep trying to approach this barn fire of a man, because honestly, he sounds like an emotional wreck with lots of learning to do. I know it sucks to learn that someone doesn’t want to see you ever again, but I think he’s done you a tremendous favor by kicking you to the curb. You are doing emotional labor where it has not been requested and is not needed. Take care of yourself, and don’t let dudes—trauma survivors or not—treat you the way this guy has. 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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