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Data Center Nixed?

COMMISSION APPROVES MORATORIUM, AND MORE LOCAL NEWS

By Blake Aued and Rebecca McCarthy news@flagpole.com

A controversial data center is not allowed at Athena Studios under the property’s current zoning, Athens- Clarke County Manager Bob Cowell told the mayor and commission last week, before a vote on temporarily banning data center construction in Athens.

The county’s 25- year-old zoning code does not specifically address the relatively new phenomenon of data centers, which are sprouting up everywhere to meet the demands of computing power for artificial intelligence. The property off Athena Drive is zoned employment-industrial, but Cowell said that county planners believe data centers belong in an industrial zone, a category for more intensive uses.

“The Athena Studios property is not zoned in that manner, therefore our conclusion is it cannot go there under the current zoning,” he said.

Athena Studios owner Reynolds Capital and local firm W&A Engineering submitted plans for the 1.3 million square foot data center under the impression that it would be permitted in an E-I zone. The submittal went through plans review, a routine meeting between an applicant and planners, on Dec. 2.

runoff in what she termed “a box” underground. Other residents made the usual complaints about traffic and density, but it was primarily Little’s critique that caught the ear of Commissioner Melissa Link.

“What’s really getting me right now is, I don’t have a full understanding of the sewer issue,” Link said. “I don’t want to see a whole lot of new density approved for this area and have the public saddled with a need, a desperate need, for sewer improvements in the future.”

Cowell said the stormwater tank is a new concept, “but as I understand it, it’s the only opportunity for the property to be redeveloped, given the constraints in the area.” It would be privately maintained and inspected by ACC Public Utilities, he said.

“ Our conclusion is it cannot go there under the current zoning.

The commission voted unanimously to approve the data center moratorium. It is in effect through Mar. 6, although it could be extended. Officials will use that time to craft new regulations for data centers. The ACC Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss such regulations at its Dec. 11 meeting.

HOMEWOOD VILLAGE: The commission voted 7–3 to put off a vote on a partial redevelopment at the Homewood Village shopping center that would replace the back portion of the aging strip mall with apartment buildings and eight townhouses.

Although about a dozen of his constituents from Homewood Hills and other nearby subdivisions spoke against the plan, Commissioner Dexter Fisher was in favor of it. He said that the plan is not perfect, but it’s better than what’s there now, and that passing up this opportunity could mean allowing Homewood Village to continue to deteriorate because some businesses have leases years into the future.

“If we don’t do anything and vote to fail, I truly believe it will sit for at least another five years, maybe longer,” said Fisher, a candidate for mayor. “And then what do we have there—a really, really eyesore. If we’re going to have an eyesore, I’d rather have an eyesore that looks like something than a bad eyesore.”

The shopping center is located in a hole below Jefferson Road, which makes it challenging both from a standpoint of leasing commercial space due to lack of visibility and handling stormwater. During the public comment period, Elizabeth Little, a retired UGA plant professor and former environmental activist, raised concerns about development firm Carter’s plan to store

Link’s motion to table the zoning request until January won the support of commissioners Patrick Davenport, Tiffany Taylor, Allison Wright, Stephanie Johnson, Carol Myers and Ovita Thornton. Fisher and commissioners John Culpepper (who also spoke in favor of approval) and Mike Hamby opposed it.

Johnson said she came into the meeting ready to vote yes, but after listening to public input, she wanted to vote no on the development and would not vote to delay a decision.

“I do not support apartment complexes everywhere, in every corner,” Johnson said. “To dim the lights of an established subdivision—I do think there’s a place for apartments, but I don’t think it’s everyplace,” she said. Johnson visibly hesitated when her name was called, then voted in favor of Link’s motion to table.

BIKE LANES AND SIDEWALKS: The commission voted to move forward with a bike path on Barber Street between Boulevard and the Chase Street/Newton Bridge Road intersection, but will hold off on the portion between Boulevard and Prince Avenue. There is only enough money in the budget to build two out of four phases of the project. And for the southern part of the street, there are several constraints, like trees, retaining walls, utility poles and on- street parking. That stretch of the project, in the works since 2018, will go through another round of public input. The commission also approved plans for a sidewalk on Vincent Drive and a multiuse path on Jefferson River Road.

SHORT-TERM RENTALS: The commission voted 7–1 to ban commercially operated short- term rentals (properties listed on websites like Airbnb) in multifamily zones. Previously they had been allowed there, but are now restricted to commercial areas. As in single- family zones, property owners or tenants can continue to lease out their home, rooms or an accessory dwelling as long as they are living in the home. But properties that are exclusively STRs, which often cause noise and parking problems, are

not allowed in R-M or R- S zones. Wright, who owns an STR, abstained, and Taylor voted no. [Blake Aued]

Collins Aide Investigated

A top aide to congressman Mike Collins—a Republican who represents Athens and is among the contenders to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff—is being investigated by the House Ethics Committee.

The committee did not disclose why Collins’ chief of staff, Brandon Phillips, is under investigation. The Atlanta JournalConstitution quoted Joan Curtis, an Athens retiree and member of the progressive group Indivisible GA 10, as saying Collins “needs to tell us what’s going on.”

Earlier this year, a former Collins staffer accused Phillips, 39, of hiring his 26- year-old girlfriend as an intern. He was previously fired from Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign after news emerged that he had pleaded guilty to criminal trespass and battery in 2008. Just before being hired as Collins’s chief of staff in 2022, Phillips was charged with kicking a dog.

In other news, Collins will be an “honored guest” at a New York Young Republican Club gala featuring a far-right German politician. Politico reported that the Dec. 13 event will honor Markus Frohnmaier, a high-ranking member of Alternative for Germany, a nationalist party linked to Nazi ideology. Germany’s version of the FBI has labeled AFD an “extremist group.” Collins’ press office did not respond to a request for comment. [BA]

Plan Released for West Broad School

After decades of neglect, the West Broad Street School campus will soon have public school students and teachers in its classrooms once again. The Clarke County School District revealed Tuesday, Dec. 2 that the buildings on Minor Street and Campbell Lane will house a new construction pathway—part of the Athens Community Career Academy’s offerings—strongly supported by local industries.

The West Broad Street School was one of several attended by African American children before desegregation in the 1960s. Officials bought the property on which the school sits in 1891. In 1922, it became one of the few Black schools in Georgia to be accredited. In 1938 the Minor Street building was constructed. After integration it became Rutland Academy, a facility for children with severe emotional and behavioral issues. Rutland was relocated to Oglethorpe Avenue in 2007 and has since closed. In 2012 the Athens Land Trust developed West Broad Street School’s former playground into a community garden for residents living near the school. For years, there was a Saturday morning market for local vendors selling food, teas, jewelry and other items. Former superintendent Demond Means ended the school district’s contract with the land trust in 2019 and floated a plan to turn the complex into an early learning center, which the school board later abandoned due to the small parcel’s constraints and disagreement over whether the Campbell Street building could be saved. The facility has since continued to fall into disrepair, becoming a haven for squatters.

Current plans are to rehabilitate the 1938 façade on the Minor Street building, then to renovate its 11,000 square feet of space, including four classrooms, two meeting rooms, a heritage room and flexible work space. Campbell Lane will have 10,000 square feet of labs, including ones for welding that include 3,000 square feet of indoor space and a 1,000 square foot patio. ESPLOST monies will fund the transformation. District leaders have completed an RFP for structural engineering services for the Campbell Lane Building and hope to have a contract for the board to approve early next year.

Interim Superintendent Jennifer Scott said the goals are to focus on academic programming, rehabilitate the historic building, incorporate displays from those connected to the site, create multi-use rooms and a community park and provide the public with regular updates. The school board wants a West Broad Street campus that “honors our past and inspires our future.” [Rebecca McCarthy] f

Athens Pride Wins Lawsuit

RIGHT-WING ACTIVIST

By Chris Dowd news@flagpole.com

ATHE GROUP CLAIMING SHE WAS ‘CANCELED’

thens Pride and Queer Collective, an LGBTQ+ advocacy and support group, has successfully defended itself in court from a lawsuit filed by Julie Mauck, real estate agent and Oconee County chair of the far-right group Moms for Liberty.

In 2023, Mauck filed a lawsuit against Danielle Bonanno, then president of Athens Pride, alleging that Bonanno had broken the law by informing Mauck’s employer of the anti-LGBTQ+ comments she made at a July 2023 meeting of the Oconee County Library Board. At that time, the Oconee County Library was considering whether to move the graphic novel Flamer from the young adult to the adult section of the library as some residents were requesting. Mauck caused an uproar during the library board meeting when she accused the LGBTQ+ community of sheltering pedophiles.

“LGBTQ is an acronym for sexual affiliations. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer, and the plus is there to be all-inclusive down to pedophiles,” she said, pausing as order in the room was restored.

“LGBTQ+ is not for children. Any of it. None of it… Why would a small town library be participating in the gender ideology movement and recruiting our children?”

Mauck seemed to be making the discredited homophobic claim that LGBTQ+ people, usually gay men or trans women, are more likely to sexually abuse children than their straight or cis-gendered counterparts.

Soon after these comments, Bonanno wrote to Bob Allen, the owner and licensed broker of Greater Athens Properties, asking him to take action against Mauck, his employee.

Association of Realtors. In the complaint, Bell stated that Mauck had “made a public display of calling the entire LGBTQ community ‘pedophiles,’ along with calling for censorship of LGBTQ-related material.” Bell argued that this behavior was contrary to the National Association of Realtors’ code of ethics, which prohibits harassing speech, hate speech or slurs against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Georgia Association of Realtors originally agreed with Bell that Mauck’s speech violated their code of ethics, but sided with Mauck upon appeal.

Mauck alleged in her lawsuit that Bell defamed her by filing the ethics complaint and had interfered in her business relationships. Mauck claimed that she didn’t call the entire LGBTQ+ community pedophiles, and that she didn’t advocate for the censorship of LGBTQ+-related material. Instead, she said that her speech at the Oconee County Library Board meeting was about protecting children from age-inappropriate books.

Association of Realtors in order to defame Mauck.

Stephens ruled that Mauck is a “person in the public eye” in part due to her position as the chair of the Oconee County Moms for Liberty chapter, her frequent radio and press interviews (including one she gave about this very incident) and because of her previous run for the Oconee County Board of Education. As a public figure, criticism of her beliefs or actions is protected under the First Amendment. However, the public nature of Mauck’s speech at the Oconee County Library Board itself would also be sufficient to establish First Amendment protection for critics, even if she was not so frequently in the public eye, according to Stephens.

As a result of this determination, Mauck’s lawyer was forced to show that she had a high probability of success on the rest of her case. According to Stephens, she did not.

“In many cases, Mauck’s purported falsities are not falsities at all, but are simply dissatisfaction with the fact that [Bonanno and Bell] relayed the substance of her own comments to others,” Stephens wrote. “Bell’s characterization of her comments at the Oconee County Library substantially aligns with her actual comments. In common parlance: that’s what she said.

“Mauck…does not hold a monopoly on how her own comments are received and interpreted by others,” Stephens continued. “An actionable falsity does not exist simply because Defendant Bell interpreted Mauck’s comments differently from how Mauck prefers that they be interpreted.”

“[I]t has come to our attention that Julie Mauck, one of your newer employees, has a history of being an anti-LGBTQ+ extremist, being vocal about her discriminatory views and engaging in harassment towards our community, including queer children and families,” Bonanno wrote. “I kindly request that you conduct a thorough investigation into this matter and take appropriate action to address Julie Mauck’s behavior.”

The next day, Allen agreed to terminate Mauck’s employment. In her lawsuit, Mauck argued through her lawyer Jonathan Vogel that Bonanno’s comments were false. She said that she does not discriminate against LGBTQ+ people and that she does not hold anti-LGBTQ+ views. Mauck and Vogel argued that Bonanno’s comments to Mauck’s employer could be considered a violation of Georgia’s Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

Soon after Bonanno sent her letter, Athens resident Felix Bell filed an ethics complaint against Mauck with the Georgia

The Coalition for Liberty, a conservative nonprofit opposed to what they call “cancel culture,” assisted Mauck in her lawsuit by paying her legal fees, according to the Daily Signal

“If somebody is knowingly and intentionally lying about you to try to silence your voice, that’s the essence of cancel culture,” Coalition for Liberty President Doug Turpin told the Daily Signal. “Our mission is to stop people on the left from trying to suppress and silence other people’s voices.”

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, an international law firm based in Missouri, agreed to represent Bonanno and Bell pro bono throughout their lengthy court battle.

Western Circuit Superior Court Judge Lawton Stephens made the initial ruling on this case, issuing a 52-page ruling on Nov. 18, 2024.

Mauck needed to show that Bell’s speech was not protected by the Constitution or, even if it was, that she would be highly likely to succeed on the other claims of her case anyway. For example, she needed to show a probability that Bell deliberately made false statements to the Georgia

Stephens dismissed Mauck’s accusations against Bonanno using similar language, writing that Mauck’s request of the court was “antithetical to both federal and state constitutional protections for free speech.”

Mauck appealed Stephen’s decision, and the case stretched on for another full year. On Nov. 3, a three- judge panel of the Georgia Appeals Court unanimously affirmed Stephens’ 2024 ruling, with Judge Jeffrey Davis authoring the decision.

“We conclude, as did the trial court, that public statements in a public forum alleging that a group is ‘inclusive of pedophiles’ are matters of public interest and public concern,” Davis wrote. Later in the ruling, he emphasized that “Mauck cannot demonstrate that Athens Pride or Bonanno made a false or misleading statement,” while “Bell’s statements were simply based upon facts that were disclosed [in his ethics complaint] and merely reflected his own interpretation of Mauck’s statements, which is not actionable.”

Mauck has appealed yet again—this time to the Georgia Supreme Court, which has yet to decide whether to take up the case. For now, Mauck and the Coalition for Liberty are on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars of legal expenses for both their own legal team and for that of the defense. Given that an appeal is pending, Bell and Mauck have both declined to comment on this story. Bonanno did not decline, but has yet to comment. f

Julie Mauck (left) at a July 2023 meeting of the Oconee County Library Board.

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Rosa Parks

SEVENTY YEARS AGO, SHE SPARKED THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

By Ed Tant news@flagpole.com

She took a stand by sitting down in a segregated bus in Montgomery, AL on Dec. 1, 1955. She was arrested and jailed but didn’t surrender. Today, 70 years later, Rosa Parks is hailed as “the mother of the movement” that brought the eyes of the world to the heart of Dixie, and catapulted a young Baptist minister named Martin Luther King Jr. into the forefront of the campaign against racial injustice in the Jim Crow South and nationwide.

An individual act of courage by a Black woman named Rosa Parks would lead to a freedom movement eventually involving millions of Americans of every race and region united in a campaign for this nation to live up to its pledge of “liberty and justice for all.”

City buses had long been racially segregated in Montgomery, and scattered protests against the system happened as early as the 1940s, but it was Rosa Parks who brought organized activism to Alabama’s capital city in 1955 with the historic Montgomery Bus Boycott that began just days after Parks was arrested for not giving up her bus seat to a white man. “I knew someone had to take the first step, so I made up my mind not to move,” she recalled. By not moving, Parks sparked a citywide bus boycott in Montgomery’s

death in 2005 at the age of 92. In 1943, while Americans fought fascism overseas, Parks defied authoritarianism in Alabama by attempting to vote. She was turned down. That same year Parks was forced off a city bus for not entering through the back door of the conveyance. In 1945, as World War II ended, Parks finally received her voting certificate, but millions of other Black Americans, including many who had served in the war, were still disenfranchised. Parks worked to end that injustice through her service with the NAACP and other civil rights organizations.

“ I knew someone had to take the first step, so I made up my mind not to move.

Parks decried “discrimination and acts of violence against Blacks, such as lynchings, rapes and unsolved murders” like the murder of a 14- year-old African American named Emmett Till in Mississippi just four months before she was arrested in Alabama in 1955, a crime detailed in a 2024 book The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi by Wright Thompson. The Till case and Alabama’s ingrown injustice drove Parks to action 70 years ago. “I felt like I could no longer sit passively by and accept the Jim Crow laws,” she said. “A better day had to come.”

In 1957 Parks moved to Detroit, and it was there that her long life took a frightening turn in 1994, when she was 81 years old and still earning worldwide accolades for her decades of activism.

Black community that lasted for over a year and led to a decisive victory over the city’s segregated transit system.

Parks worked as a seamstress, and she was heading home from her job when she was arrested, but her political activity started long before that fateful December night in Montgomery. Born in Alabama in 1913, when lynchings and beatings of African Americans were common punishments meted out by white supremacists in the state, by the time she was 30 Parks had embarked on a career of activism that would span more than 60 years until her

calendar picks arts & culture

ART | THU, DEC. 11

‘Public Works’ Curator Discussion

Lyndon House Arts Center • 5:30 p.m. • FREE!

“Public Works: Athens Public Art Behind the Scenes” showcases the creative infrastructure of Athens, including the mockups, engineering drawings and design proposals that are at the foundation of the city’s public art installations. The exhibition contains murals, sculptures and interactive works that exemplify the planning and imagination behind how public art is brought to life. For this discussion, curator Tatiana Veneruso—also an artist, designer and collector— will be joined by a select group of artists to discuss how public art moves from concepts to the streets, providing deeper insight into the logistical process and the connection between artists, engineers and the community. “Public Works” will be open for viewing through Jan. 3. [Mary Beth Bryan]

MUSIC | FRI, DEC. 12

Music Hates You, Marses, Volt

Flicker Theatre & Bar • 8:30 p.m. • $12

dic and Spine will host a silent auction with a curated selection of local goods and exclusive experiences, as well. VIP ticketholders will have access to an exclusive party at The Athenian from 7–9 p.m., including gourmet food and an open bar, plus a spirited live auction. The party and auction function as a fundraising event for Historic Athens’ goal of preserving the character and history of the city. [MB]

While alone in her apartment, Parks was robbed and beaten by a 28- year-old man named Joseph Skipper. Public reaction in Detroit was furious, and even the criminal’s own mother said jail would be a fitting place for her son.

The Detroit Free Press editorialized about the “cruel irony” of the crime and asked, “How could a woman credited with sparking the nation’s civil rights movement to obtain equality for black people be assaulted by a black man?”

Skipper was caught and convicted, and subsequent imprisonments for similar crimes have him incarcerated in Michigan until at least 2030 and possibly until 2045. Billionaire businessman Mike Ilitch of the Little Caesars pizza chain, meanwhile, moved Parks into a safer residence and paid her rent until her death in 2005, so the story had a happy ending for the woman who was celebrated in song by the Neville Brothers: “You started our freedom movement. Thank you, Sister Rosa Parks.” f

Local promoter Shadebeast is putting on a show featuring three heavy rock bands. Music Hates You is a rock band infused with the energy of stoner metal and hardcore, originally formed by Noah Ray, Zackery M. Hembree, Forest Hetland and Greg Carlson. The band debuted with Drugs in 2001, an entirely self-made album with only a few physical copies in existence, and since then has become known for its live performances, which it describes as “a hurricane of sweat, blood, spit, whiskey and shattered equipment.” Marses, a heavy rock band, will be playing the show to celebrate its album release. Marses currently has two singles out on Bandcamp called “I eat a Pony” and “shitknife.” Finally, heavy weirdo rock band Volt will round out the bill. [MB]

EVENT | SUN, DEC. 14

Boulevard in Lights

MUSIC

| SUN, DEC. 14

Bruisefest 3

Hi-Lo Lounge • 6 p.m. • FREE!

Dosed By An Angel is hosting its third installment of Bruisefest this year, featuring a lineup of some of Athens’ best punks. Organizer Phelan LaVelle calls the

Boulevard Historic District • 4–9 p.m. • $80–150

Historic Athens’ annual Holiday Gala event was created to bring the stories and past of the Boulevard Historic District to life. The main event takes place from 4–7 p.m., which includes tours of historic homes throughout Boulevard, trolley rides, carolers, holiday food from Epting Catering and an open bar provided by The Lark Winespace. There will also be a guided spirits tasting of Casa Noble tequilas and a wine and whiskey pull where attendees can purchase a ticket to discover a new drink while supporting Historic Athens. Arch Orthope-

show “a celebration of the prolific nature of the scene right now,” featuring Trepid, Obscurity, Regulator, Ralph, Arms Dealer, Writhe and Mr. [Redacted]. It certainly is a hot moment for these bands, as many have released singles or albums in the past year, and Arms Dealer and Regulator are playing the show as a tour homecoming. On the origin of the event, LaVelle says, “Bruisefest is about highlighting the ecstatic catharsis in this scene. In fact, a hardcore show might be one of the more wholesome things to do right now on a night out in Athens.” When people come together to share and enjoy music, “it’s something that sticks to you, something that you walk around with for a while, like a bruise.” The show is open to all ages. [MB] f

Rosa Parks being fingerprinted on Feb. 22, 1956, after being arrested for helping to organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

Music Hates You

CJ BARTUNEK

“Public Works: Athens Public Art Behind the Scenes”

Grinch

December 12, 7pm

December 13, 1pm & 7pm

December 14, 1pm

UGA Fine Arts Theatre

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Nuçi’s Space Celebrates Milestone

By Sam Lipkin editorial@flagpole.com

Ifyou ask any musician in Athens about Nuçi’s Space, the odds are very high that they have a connection of some sort to the nonprofit—it could be as simple as renting gear and rehearsal space, or as meaningful as getting their start playing music as a kid through Camp Amped and getting mental health care during their lowest point in life. On the corner of Oconee and Williams streets just outside of downtown, Nuçi’s Space has been bolstering the local music community and saving lives for 25 years.

When the health and resource center for musicians opened, CEO Bob Sleppy says that there was only one similar organization in the country—the SIMS Foundation in Austin, TX— but now there are hundreds. For a nonprofit whose vision is to end suicide, this brings exciting new possibilities in establishing a safety net for musicians.

“I feel like there’s an opportunity for us to look outside of Athens, not necessarily to franchise, but to figure out, how do we build relationships with outside organizations and learn from what they’ve done, and also teach what we’ve learned? And so we can build a stronger network for musicians, like if they’re on tour,” says Sleppy. “Building a stronger network of organizations and people that are willing to help, not only their local music scenes, but more national.”

With 25 years of experience and knowledge to share with fledgling organizations, Sleppy is also eager to learn how others are building on the concept and making it even better. Sleppy says that nonprofits are often so strapped for resources and cash that they don’t often get to work together. One of the biggest changes at Nuçi’s Space, taken to prepare for this future of possibilities, was Sleppy taking a sidestep as CEO to make room for Debbie Watson as executive director. He says while he’s a bigger picture kind of person, Watson is skilled at detailed planning and organization. This decision was made, he says, to help the team concentrate on developing relationships with these outside organizations.

assessment survey next year to get feedback directly from the community about where people are struggling and how the center can better help. Sleppy says that the needs that arose during the pandemic revealed a shocking truth of just how many people in all kinds of areas and roles are a part of the Athens music industry. So the more people who participate in the listening outreach, the better the services and programs are that the space can provide.

is to continue her legacy and build upon that culture and help people understand why Nuçi’s Space exists in the first place,” says Sleppy.

As times change and the stigma around talking about mental health slowly dissolves, there are new approaches to keeping the mental health conversation going. Sleppy says you don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference, and the goal of the Nuçi’s Space staff is to be welcoming and a safe space that helps them connect a person to the services they need. Organic relationships are made through building trust and encouraging people to take the steps they need or try something different.

“Our values and motives are pretty simplistic, but I think they’re powerful when they’re compounded by the entire community, because we wouldn’t have lasted this long without that support. What I’m hoping [the anniversary concert] next Friday is, is everybody coming together and realizing we all did a pretty amazing thing, and it couldn’t have been done without everybody involved. That’s what I really want to celebrate,” says Sleppy.

However, in everything that Nuçi’s Space does, it is essential to Sleppy that its employees and the community not forget the vision and values of the late founder Linda Phillips. The space was opened after Linda’s son Nuçi Phillips, a musician with a long battle with depression, committed suicide, in hopes of preventing other families from dealing with similar situations.

Focusing on its homebase, in a town that has been facing a lot of growing pains, Nuçi’s Space will launch a needs

“There’s only three of us here now that even knew Linda. We have a staff of 20 people, but only a few of us ever even knew Linda, so I feel like a big part of the job now

The 25th Anniversary Benefit Concert taking place next Friday, Dec. 12 at the Georgia Theatre features a phenomenally talented lineup of musicians connected to Athens, who really represent on their own just how impactful and meaningful Nuçi’s Space is to the community. There will be performances by Faye Webster, Kevn Kinney, Patterson Hood, Willow Avalon, Kyshona, Claire Campbell, David Barbe, Annie Leeth, Elf Power, Modern Skirts and The CutOuts House Band featuring Dan Nettles, Andrea DeMarcus, Seth Hendershot and Erik Olson.

“Of course, it’ll be nice to raise a little bit of money, but it will be a very fun, great time to just come together,” says Sleppy. “Selfishly, I just want to be surrounded by everybody in the community that helped us get to this place.”

“To tie back to Linda’s legacy of being bold enough and creative enough to do something that hadn’t been done before, there wasn’t a model for us to copy from when we first started. We just knew there was a need, and we tried to fill it.”

For more info about Nuçi’s Space, its programs and the benefit concert, visit nuci.org. f

WHAT: 25th Anniversary Benefit Concert WHEN: Friday, Dec 12, 6:30 p m (doors) WHERE: Georgia Theatre HOW MUCH: $119 .44

Holiday Gift Guide

Welcome to the second edition of flagpole’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide! To be included in next year’s edition, contact the Flagpole Advertising Department at 706-549-0301 or ads@flagpole.com.

Ancient Suns Intuitive Arts Academy ancientsunsacademy.com

Since 2017, Ancient Suns has offered personal sessions and classes in animal communication, clairvoyance, and energy healing. Gift certificates for sessions help people to relax and heal, gain deeper insight into their lives, and deepen their bonds with their animals. In classes, students develop confidence working with energy as they hone their intuitive and healing skills.

Aurum Studios Ltd.

125 E. Clayton St. aurumstudios.com

Aurum Studios Ltd. has been an Athens destination for fine jewelry, art, and pottery since 1975. Shop their beautiful selection of unique items, like this 14k Green Tourmaline bracelet and 14k Ancient Roman Scene Pendant Replica, both by the Mazza Company, and 14k Roman Coin and diamond earrings replica by In Style by Rafeal.

Canopy Studio

160-6 Tracy St. canopystudio.org

Give the gift of aerial dance with kids winter camp, adult workshops, and classes for all ages. Check out the new bungee classes for ages 16 and up! Perfect for all abilities with no experience necessary. Wrap up a Canopy gift certificate and water bottle this holiday season!

Athens Cooks

100 Prince Ave., Ste. 103 athenscooks.com

Athens Cooks has all the top-quality kitchen essentials and a knowledgeable, friendly staff that will help you find the perfect holiday gifts for all cooking experience levels. Find culinary gifts like America’s Test Kitchen Winners Ankarsrum Mixers (made in Sweden), Le Creuset Dutch Ovens, and the staff’s personal favorite Peugeot Salt & Pepper Grinders. All available in a variety of colors! Special holiday hours through December: Open till 9 p.m. every night till December 23!

Big City Bread Cafe

393 N. Finley St. bigcitybreadcafe.com

The Classic Center

440 Foundry St. classiccenter.com/athensonice

Athens On Ice public ice skating is back at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center! With theme nights, brand new toddler skating sessions, and so much more, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy! Tickets are $22 with skate rental; groups of four or more are eligible for $20 tickets.

Season skate passes are also available.

Treat your loved ones and celebrate your love of Big City Bread with gift certificates in any denomination. Super easy to purchase online or in person. Delicious sweets trays feature assorted mini cookies, sweet bars, and chocolate truffle stars. Call or email bigcitycafe@yahoo.com to order (with 48 hours notice) for your holiday celebration.

Holiday Market Dec. 11 & 12, 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Cattle Dog Forge

Watkinsville cattledogforge.com

Cattle Dog Forge makes handcrafted field knives and kitchen knives from high carbon steel by artisanal bladesmith Daniel Moye in his Watkinsville, Georgia workshop. These field knives are excellent quality working knives that feel great in the hand, are pleasing to the eye, and are made to last for generations to come. Knives are one of a kind with a wide variety of fine handle materials and fittings.

Order online with free shipping, or arrange for local pickup.

Classic Citiva

2361 W. Broad St., Ste. 10 IG/FB: @classiccitiva

Classic Citiva has two cannabis and wellness stores in Athens, selling trusted cannabis products in a welcoming atmosphere. THC-infused beverages elevate the vibe at your holiday party without the hangover - crowd favorites are the Crescent 9 THC seltzers for a classic high, Climbing Kites’s THC and CBD drinks for something a bit more mellow, and Wyld’s THC sparkling waters with added cannabinoids like CBG for a more curated experience.

Open Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Closing at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Holiday Gift Guide

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Creature Comforts Brewing Company

271 W. Hancock Ave. creaturecomfortsbeer.com

Creature Comforts’ craft brewery and tasting room have been Athens staples since 2014. Creature craft bottled spirits are available for purchase at their downtown retail shop - their Coffee Liqueur and London Dry Gin are perfect for sipping and gifting.

Dynamite Clothing

143 N Jackson St. IG:@dynamiteathensga

Located downtown for almost 25 years, Dynamite is filled with well-curated vintage clothing and accessories for everyone. Shoes, outerwear, and accessories are sure to keep you warm and fashionable this holiday season.

Open daily from 12 p.m.–6 p.m.

Georgia Museum of Art

Museum Shop • 90 Carlton St. georgiamuseum.org

The Museum Shop has gifts for all ages! Give creatively this season with art supplies of all kinds.

Friends Holiday Shopping Week takes place December 9-14. All Friends receive 10% off everything, including frames and sale items. Upper-level members receive 20% off.

The Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother

175 E. Clayton St.

An Athens institution for 40 years, Junkman’s - now housed within Cillie’s on Clayton St. - continues to be a beloved source for gifts that are clever, unique, hilarious, and bizarre. Dancing Elvis clocks, taxidermied bats, and waving Lucky Cats with interchangeable paws are a few of the treasures you’ll find.

DePalma’s Italian Cafe

401 E. Broad St., 2080 Timothy Rd., 1965 Barnett Shoals Rd. depalmasitaliancafe.com

DePalma’s offers catering and party trays to make your holidays tastier. Lasagna, Chicken Parmigian, salad, bread sticks, and more. Dine in or call in your order and pick it up at one of our 3 locations.

Gift cards, both physical and email versions, are available online at depalmasitaliancafe.com

Frog Pond Shop

Sandy Creek Nature Center www.website.com

The Frog Pond Gift Shop at Sandy Creek Nature Center has something for everyone! Choose from an extensive selection of plush toys like this realistic baby alligator, or duplicate the walking movement of real spiders with this Smithsonian S.T.E.M. kit. They also have glazed mugs with sand carved fossil designs!

Open Tues.–Sat. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Indie South

470 Hawthorne Ave. theindiesouth.com

Indie South has a wide range of eclectic finds from over 150 small brands. Tea and tea accessories, funny books, and tons of handmade jewelry are just a few of the great items they carry.

Holiday Hooray event at General Time Dec. 13 & 14.

Loving Botanicals

269 Hull St., Ste. 200 lovingbotanicals.com

Loving Botanicals is the only Cannabis Mocktail Dry Bar and traditional cannabis dispensary in Athens. They offer “high” quality presents like fun and refreshing Crescent 9 THC seltzers. Got a friend with a sweet tooth? Grab them some Seventh Hill THC Caramels or let them make their own with THC-infused olive oil.

Open Tues.–Sat. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

State Botanical Garden of GA Gift Shop

2450 S. Milledge Ave. botgarden.uga.edu

The Gift Shop at the State Botanical Garden offers a variety of festive gifts and decorations! Mr. Bird holiday bird feeders, Roland Pine soy candles, and seasonal local honey from Tallassee Highlands are sure to bring joy this holiday season.

Shop the Winter Market at Winter WonderLights. Gift wrapping available.

The PG Show

thepgshow.com IG: @thepgshowIG

Your favorite Athens kindie-rock band has the perfect gift for your favorite little (and big!) cowpokes. T-shirts in toddler to adult sizes, stickers, and FREE downloadable coloring sheets are all available on their website for local pickup and delivery.

The Cottage

3019 Lexington Rd. northgeorgiacottage.org

Donate to support the work of The Cottage, which provides free support services to survivors in our community. Make a donation as a gift to a loved one and give the gift of healing to those affected by sexual violence and child abuse.

The Cottage operates a crisis hotline 24/7, year round. That number is 877–363–1912

TREEHOUSE Kid & Craft

585 Barber St., Studio G treehousekidandcraft.com

Treehouse Kid & Craft is a locally owned toy and gift shop for kids, adults, and anyone who seeks joy. Find delightful curated treasures like Sonny Angel Blind Boxes, inspire play and imagination with a Jellycat, or give a thoughtful something different like a Smiski Touch Lamp.

Hours: Mon. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Tues.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

live music calendar

Tuesday 9

Athentic Brewing Co.

6:30–9:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing. com

SONGWRITERS ANONYMOUS A

rotating cast of songwriters sharing new songs for feedback.

Cheba Hut

8 p.m. FREE! www.chebahut.com

KARAOKE Every Tuesday. Flicker Theatre & Bar

Attaboy Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

BRADLEY THOMAS TURNER

Composer playing soundtrackinspired music.

NIGHTOUT Dusky monastic plur; asks you to dance.

JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES

Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist who works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.

Hendershot’s No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

KENOSHA KID The brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets from his catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall

7 p.m. $18. pac.uga.edu

GEORGIA CHILDREN’S CHORUS

Singers ages 7–18 from the greater Athens area who are trained in-residence at Hugh Hodgson School of Music performing a special program called “Where The Light Begins.”

Normal Bar

8–11 p.m. FREE! booking@rudy montayremusic.com

OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday. Nowhere Bar

7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebar athensga

AUTUMN DRIVE Massachusettsbased indie rock band.

WINTERTEETH Charleston-based jam band playing covers and originals.

THE CADILLACS “Best bang for your buck four piece band in Athens.”

Wednesday 10

Athentic Brewing Co.

7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.

Flicker Theatre & Bar

9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com

DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring pop, rock, indie and more.

Hendershot’s

7 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com

BEATS, RHYMES AND LIFE

OPEN MIC Emcees, poets, rappers and freestylers of all styles are invited to perform with the backing band playing the tempo of their choice.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall

7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $42–74. pac.uga.edu

LÚNASA Acoustic group formed nearly 30 years ago by musicians from some of the greatest Irish groups of the previous decade.

Performing a festive musical tapestry that will transport you back to their Irish homeland for the winter holidays.

MaiKai Kava Lounge

7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www. instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.

Nowhere Bar

8 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowhere barathensga

ERIK OLSON’S WRESTLE THE BEAR JAM Monthly jam session featuring a rotating cast of players and genres.

Porterhouse Grill

7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens. com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Thursday 11

Athentic Brewing Co. 5–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing. com

TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist, featuring special guest vocalist.

Ciné

Attaboy Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www. athenscine.com

GLYDERS Formed in Chicago by partners Josh Condon and Eliza Weber, who play their mysterious rock and roll sound with drummer Joe Seger.

DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.

THE FALLING SPIKES Local Beatlesque rock band. Flicker Theatre & Bar

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com

RED DAKOTA Athens-based indie rock group consisting of Alyssa Terry, Derek Terry, Lauren Leathers and Christian Gerner-Smidt.

AROUND THE FERN Performing ’90s and ’00s rock covers.

MURDER THE MOOD Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.

The Globe

7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ globe.athens

MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS

Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, ’20s and ’30s.

Hendershot’s 7:30–11 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www. hendershotsathens.com

SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ

L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha. An hour-long lesson is followed by open dancing.

Friday 12

Athentic Brewing Co.

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism.

Buvez 8 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/buvez athens

TOMMY HEDGEHOG New local rock band.

JULIA ELMORE Singer-songwriter with resonant lyricism.

JOHN KINNISON Solo live-looping acoustic artist originally from Pensacola, FL. Flicker Theatre & Bar Shadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

MUSIC HATES YOU Band that emerged from a sonic landscape thick with the humid air and the lingering echoes of punk rock rebellion in the grimy underbelly of Athens in 2001.

MARSES Heavy, fuzzy, riff-riddled rock band.

VOLT Heavy rock outfit from Athens. It’s angry. It’s painful. It’s pretty.

Georgia Theatre

6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show).

$119.44. www.georgiatheatre.com

NUÇI’S SPACE’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT CONCERT

Honoring the creative spirit that has fueled the mission of Nuçi’s Space for a quarter century with live performances from beloved Athens musicians including Patterson Hood, Willow Avalon, Kyshona and more special guests.

Nowhere Bar

9 p.m. (doors). www.instagram.com/ nowherebarathensga

YOUR EX’S PETS Haunting, groovy, soft-loud songs with rich vocal harmonies and layered arrangements.

HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and ’70s glam.

HEARTBREAKERS The members of Heffner perform a special Tom Petty set.

Publica Coffee Roasters

6:30 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/publicacoffee

CHRISTOPHER PAUL STELLING

Global troubadour who sings earnest songs and wears out mahogany Martin guitars.

HEIDI HUELSKOETTER Gifted songbird that was once part of the Nashville machine.

VFW Post 2872

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872

CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athensbased band performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music with line dancing during the breaks.

Saturday 13

40 Watt Club

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com

JAKE XEREXES FUSSELL Georgia-born singer and guitarist known for interpreting traditional Southern folk songs.

JENNIFER CASTLE Toronto-based country/folk artist who released her fifth album, the medieval-inspired Camelot, last year.

Athentic Brewing Co.

6–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com FULL ON MONET Local pop-punk band.

Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmers market.net

EUPHONIOUS THUMPE Ragtime, early jazz and popular songs from 1890–1940. (9:30 a.m.)

Ciné

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.athenscine.com

VICTIM OF DOUG Memphis, TNbased post-punk and alt rock trio.

SERF LORDS Local surf band offering a post-apocalyptic view of the empire that was, set to heavy riffage at high tide.

KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They’ll rock your whiskers off! The Classic Center

7 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com

ATHENS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Performing favorite holiday hits for its Christmas concert. Flicker Theatre & Bar Attaboy Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www. flickertheatreandbar.com

WEIRS Durham, NC traditional and experimental music group.

SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre, known for releasing music on Bill Orcutt’s Palilalia Records and John Zorn’s Tzadik Records.

DIPPER GRANDE Alt-cosmic music from Athens. Normaltown Brewing Co.

3–5 p.m. www.normaltownbrewingco. com

JAMAZONIAN Maximum groove brought to you by Gnarly G, Nate Lee, Will Shine, Scotty Nicholson and Justin Willis. Nowhere Bar

7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebar athensga

TAXICAB VERSES Local group fronted by Jim Wilson and inspired by the traditional sounds of Ghana.

DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.

Pancho’s Tacos & Tequila

7 p.m. www.panchostacosandtequila. com

KARAOKE Every Saturday. The Root

10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens. com

SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.

Sunday 14

ACC Library

Live at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org

ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by ’60s and ’70s songwriting.

Athens First UMC

7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ athensfirstumc

AFUMC SANCTUARY CHOIR

Performing Handel’s “Messiah” and more holiday spiritual pieces. Boutier Winery & Inn

Wine Down. 3–5 p.m. www.boutier winery.com

CASEY KING Acoustic covers of classic pop and rock hits from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.

The Classic Center

3 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com

ATHENS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Performing favorite holiday hits for its Christmas concert.

First Baptist Church 4 p.m. FREE! www.athensmaster chorale.org

ATHENS MASTER CHORALE

The program “The Gloria That Got Away” features Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” Handel’s “Dixit Dominus” and more.

Five Bar

11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com

SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday. The Globe 4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe. athens

TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION

Easy listening traditional Irish music. Hendershot’s 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

ANDY AND MANDY’S HARD

CANDY CHRISTMAS A classic country Christmas concert.

Hi-Lo Lounge

Dosed By An Angel Presents. 6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/ hilolounge

OBSCURITY Local synth-punk duo.

REGULATOR Music for mounting up.

RALPH Grind jam band featuring members of Pervert and Marses.

ARMS DEALER Welcome to the gun show punks.

WRITHE Ambient, coldwave and darkwave from Atlanta.

TREPID Local grungegaze and bouncy electro-punk.

MR. [REDACTED] Local band with new brakes and tires.

No. 3 Railroad Street

6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org

MOJO CONFESSIONAL SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Every second Sunday. Bring a dish to share at the potluck.

OCAF

OCAF Holiday Concert. 1:30 p.m. (doors), 2 p.m. (show). $15 (OCAF members), $20 (adv.), $25. www. ocaf.com

TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FAR-

RELL This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist, featuring special guest vocalist.

The World Famous

7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/theworld famousathens

KIT Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius.

ORANGE DOORS Psych tuba grunge from Charleston, SC.

GOODHOST Energetic alternative group with math rock elements.

MANTRA Indie alt-pop-rock weird thing from Charleston, SC.

Monday 15

Flicker Theatre & Bar

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com

QUENTIN LOVE Bubbly indie pop with leanings into country and sunshine pop psychedelia.

GIOVANNI Local singer-songwriter.

KIRBY CRAFT Pianist from Gainesville, GA whose songs will get stuck in your head.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall

7:30 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu

CLASSIC CITY COMMUNITY

CHORUS Performing its fall concert, “Christmas in the Classic City.”

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! bit.ly/GoodGriefTrioDec15

GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins (piano), Luca Lombardi (bass), Seth Hendershot (drums) and the Peanuts Choir interpret Vince Guaraldi’s timeless holiday classic, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” 10 year anniversary!

Nuçi’s Space

7–10 p.m. www.nuci.org

MONDAY MIXTAPE OPEN MIC Take the stage, share your music and vibe out with the Nuçi’s community. The crowd favorite wins two free hours of Amplify Studio time. Every third Monday on the month. Porterhouse Grill

7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens. com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Tuesday 16

Cheba Hut

8 p.m. FREE! www.chebahut.com

KARAOKE Every Tuesday. Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall

7:30 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityband. org

CLASSIC CITY BAND The community band’s Christmas concert will include traditional holiday songs and modern classics. Normal Bar

8–11 p.m. FREE! booking@rudy montayremusic.com

OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.

Wednesday 17

Athentic Brewing Co.

7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com

DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

The Foundry Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $40 (adv.), $45. bit.ly/TabBenoitAthens TAB BENOIT Four-time Grammy Award-nominated artist renowned for his distinctive guitar tone and Otis-Redding-esque voice. JESSE DAYTON Towering figure in the realm of outlaw country known for his guitar contributions to albums by musicians including Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. MaiKai Kava Lounge

7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www. instagram.com/bulaatmaikai MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday. Porterhouse Grill

7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens. com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits. f

Woodhill Artists Market

Dec. 13-14, 10a.m.-5p.m. 4745 Bob Godfrey Rd.

Africa in Athens Holiday Market at Mbare

Dec. 11 & 18, 1-7p.m. 160 Mill Center Blvd.

Southern Star Studio Holiday Sale

Dec. 13-14, 9a.m.-4p.m. 180 Cleveland Ave.

Frame Sale at the Georgia Museum of Art

Dec. 9-10 & 12-14, 10a.m.-5p.m., Dec. 11 10a.m.-9p.m. 90 Carlton St.

Athens Holiday Market at Big City Bread

Dec. 11-12, 5-9p.m. 393 N. Finley St.

Deck the Hollow at Bear Hollow Zoo

Dec. 11-14, 5:30-7:30p.m. 293 Gran Ellen Drive

Beechwood Holiday Market and Carnival

Dec. 12, 6-9p.m. 196 Alps Road

Michele Dross Ceramics Holiday Studio Sale

Dec. 13, 10a.m.-2p.m. 197 Normal Ave.

Athens Area Vendors Group Christmas Stop & Shop

Dec. 13, 10a.m.-3p.m. 4325 Lexington Rd.

Campus Cats/Cat Zip Alliance Holiday Market

Dec. 13 5-9p.m., 223 W. Hancock

Indie South’s Holiday Hooray

Dec. 13-14, 10a.m.-5p.m. 100 Newton Bridge Rd.

event calendar

Tuesday 9

ART: Opening Reception (OCAF)

The pop-up exhibition “Art to the Max” features artwork inspired by OCAF’s beloved orange cat, Max. 12–1:30 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com

ART: Tuesday Tour (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Join a docent led tour of the State Botanical Garden’s Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. Every Tuesday, 2 p.m. $5. botgarden.uga.edu

CLASSES: Smart & Safe Online Shopping (ACC Library) Learn how to find the best deals online while protecting your personal and financial information. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

CLASSES: ESL (Bogart Library) Learn and improve English skills including speaking, listening, reading and writing. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

CLASSES: Family Craft Night: Ugly Christmas Sweaters (Lay Park Community Center) Bring the family and old sweaters to create the perfect ugly holiday apparel. 6 p.m. $15 (ACC resident), $22.50 (nonresident). www.accgov.com/myrec

COMEDY: Flying Squid Open Improv Jam (Flying Squid Comedy) Improvisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy. com

EVENTS: Frame Sale (Georgia Museum of Art) The museum has a large selection of high-quality frames for sale in all sizes. Dec. 9–10 & 12–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 11, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Dec. 14, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org

EVENTS: Gym Free Play (Heard Park & Community Center) A program for all ages with cognitive and developmental disabilities to experience new sports, skill development and cooperative play. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec

EVENTS: Holiday Market (Twisted Moon Studio) Browse handcrafted items and holiday treats from local vendors, plus photos with Santa and an ornament station. 6–8 p.m. www. facebook.com/twistedmoonstudios

EVENTS: Holiday Market (Malcom Bridge Shopping Center) Browse vendors, enjoy extended shopping hours, paint ornaments and take a photo with Santa and the Grinch. 6–8 p.m. www.oconeechamber.org

FILM: Athens in Our Lifetimes (Ciné) Screening of the documentary examining the evolution of the personality of Athens as a community over the past six decades. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com

GAMES: Lunch & Learn (Tyche’s Games) Bring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com

GAMES: Music Bingo (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Join in to play music BINGO. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.johnnyspizza.com

GAMES: UnPhiltered Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Test your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www. facebook.com/MellowMushroom Athens

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Amici at The Falls) Test your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/ baddogathens

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Paloma Park) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/baddogathens

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Winghouse Grill Hull) Test your general trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Akademia Brewing Co.) Test your general trivia knowledge with host Garrett. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/classiccitytriviaco

GAMES: Singo! (Beef O’Brady’s) Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Magnolias of Athens) Test your general trivia knowledge with host Benjamin. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. www. instagram.com/classiccitytriviaco

KIDSTUFF: Toddler Tuesday: Happy Holidays (Georgia Museum of Art) Enjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! gmoa-tours@uga.edu

MEETINGS: Athens Fibercraft Guild (Lyndon House Arts Center) Bring a dish and a handmade gift for a covered dish luncheon and exchange of handmade fiber arts. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athens fiber.org

MEETINGS: Memoir Writing Group (Bogart Library) During this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/bogart

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. info@athenspetanque. org, www.athenspetanque.org

Wednesday 10

ART: Art Works: Grinchmas Candle Holder (Howard Park & Community Center) Persons with developmental disabilities are invited to express themselves through a creative art activity. 10:30 a.m. $4 (ACC residents), $6 (non-residents). www.accgovga. myrec.com

ART: Tour At Two (Georgia Museum of Art) These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

ART: Ornament Crafting Night (Athentic Brewing Co.) Join the Peach City Sapphics to build holiday ornaments. 5–7 p.m. www. athenticbrewing.com

CLASSES: Pétanque Class (Lay Park) Learn the basics of the lawn game pétanque. RSVP required. 1 p.m. FREE! athenspetanqueclub@ gmail.com, www.athenspetanque club.wixsite.com/play

CLASSES: French Class (Oconee County Library) Join instructor Emma Auer to learn the basics of the French language. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee

CLASSES: Edible and Multi-Use Plants in Georgia (Oconee County Library) Join a local park ranger to learn how to identify plants, common edibles, plant safety concerns and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee

CLASSES: Learn to Speak French (Oconee County Library) Guest instructor Emma Auer will teach French grammar and vocabulary with strategies for self-teaching between classes. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Townie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flying squidcomedy.com

EVENTS: Frame Sale (Georgia Museum of Art) The museum has a large selection of high-quality frames for sale in all sizes. Dec. 9–10 & 12–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 11, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Dec. 14, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Normal Bar) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunot trivia

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (La Fiesta) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (The Local 706) Test your general trivia knowledge with host Garrett. Wednesdays, 7:06 p.m. www.instagram.com/classiccitytriviaco

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Locos Grill and Pub Eastside) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/ shihtzunottrivia

KIDSTUFF: Story Time (Oconee County Library) Drop in for songs,

EVENTS: Salsa Night (Pancho’s Tacos & Tequila) Enjoy an evening of social dancing. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.panchostacosandtequila. com

FILM: Athentic Holiday Movie Series (Athentic Brewing Co.) Double feature screening of How The Grinch Stole Christmas and Muppet Christmas Carol. 6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

FILM: Pressure Drop (Normaltown Brewing Co.) Screening of the Teton Gravity Research ski movie with giveaways. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $20. www.teton gravity.myeventscenter.com

FILM: Pachinko Pop (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the Japanese action comedy film The Wild Trucker. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flicker theatreandbar.com

GAMES: Shadowfist Power Lunch (Tyche’s Games) Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (South Main Brewing) Test your trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

GAMES: Trivia Night (Hotel Indigo) Test your trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. indigoathens.com

fingerplays and early literacy skills. Ages 3–7. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee

MEETINGS: C3 to End Homelessness (Hendershot’s) A roundtable discussion regarding housing and homelessness to educate, identify issue and plan steps to solutions. Second Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenshc.org/coc MEETINGS: Athens Psychedelic Society (ACC Library) Meet likeminded individuals interested in topics related to expanded states of consciousness. 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenspsychedelicsociety.com

Thursday 11

EVENTS: Africa in Athens Holiday Shop (Mbare Home + Gift) Browse a rotating selection of objects handcrafted by African artisans, including Senegalese baskets, Shona sculptures, stocking stuffers, linens and more. Thursdays, 1–7 p.m. www.mbare.com

EVENTS: Athentic Farmers Market (Athentic Brewing Co.) Weekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

EVENTS: Athens Holiday Market (Big City Bread Café) Browse local pottery, wood crafts, soap, jewelry, stained glass and more. Dec. 11–12, 5–9 p.m. www.facebook. com/athensholidaymarket

EVENTS: Christmas at the T.R.R. Cobb House (T.R.R. Cobb House) Make crafts, learn about the history of the house and enjoy a staff-led tour. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www. trrcobbhouse.org

EVENTS: Deck the Hollow (Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park) Celebrate the holidays in lights with live music, animal encounters and photo opportunities. Dec. 11–14, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook. com/BearHollowZoo

EVENTS: Athens-Clarke Democrats Holiday Party (Rialto Club) Enjoy mingling, light refreshments and a cash bar. RSVP required. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyurl.com/accdcparty

GAMES: BINGO (VFW Post 2872) Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

GAMES: Bad Dog BINGO (Amici at The Falls) Play BINGO with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www. instagram.com/baddogathens

GAMES: Thursday Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnys pizza.com

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Terrapin Beer Co.) Test your trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

KIDSTUFF: 123 Toddler & Me (Lay Park Community Center) Bond with your toddler using fun gym games, arts and crafts, and kitchen goodies. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC residents), $4.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga. myrec.com

KIDSTUFF: Toddler Thursday (OCAF) Drop in for a mix of staffled and self-led activities or to look at art. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (nonmembers). www.ocaf.com

ART: Curator Discussion & Artist Talk (Lyndon House Arts Center) Join curator Tatiana Veneruso and select artists as they discuss the exhibition “Public Works: Athens Public Art Behind the Scenes.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/ lyndonhouse EVENTS: Frame Sale (Georgia Museum of Art) The museum has a large selection of high-quality frames for sale in all sizes. Dec. 9–10 & 12–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 11, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Dec. 14, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org

KIDSTUFF: Youth Technology: Game Night (Lay Park Community Center) A supervised evening of playing board games, card games, video games and more. 6–7:30 p.m. Ages 10–12. FREE! www.acc gov.com/myrec

MEETINGS: Coffee Hour (Oconee County Library) Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

MEETINGS: Disco Hills Skate Club (Firefly Trail, Winterville) Join the group to socialize or exercise while skating outdoors. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. FREE! Find Disco Hills Outdoor Skate Club on Facebook

MEETINGS: KnitLits Knitting Group (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. info@athenspetanque. org, www.athenspetanque.org

SPORTS: Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Pee Dee IceCats (Akins Ford Arena) Cheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $28–50. www.classiccenter.com

Friday 12

ART: Artist Open House (265 Athens Road, Winterville) Artist Dortha Jacobson is showcasing works by seven artists including paintings, beaded jewelry, pottery, glasswork and more. Dec. 12, 6–8 p.m. Dec. 13–14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/pineywoodsart

COMEDY: Karen Morgan & Friends (The Foundry) Headliner Karen Morgan will be joined by comedians Barbara Dooley, Mookie G and Lanny Farmer. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 :30 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit. ly/KarenMorganDec12

EVENTS: Frame Sale (Georgia Museum of Art) The museum has a large selection of high-quality frames for sale in all sizes. Dec. 9–10 & 12–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 11, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Dec. 14, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org

EVENTS: Athens Holiday Market (Big City Bread Café) Browse local pottery, wood crafts, soap, jewelry, stained glass and more. Dec. 11–12, 5–9 p.m. www.facebook. com/athensholidaymarket

EVENTS: Deck the Hollow (Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park) Celebrate the holidays in lights with live music, animal encounters and photo opportunities. Dec. 11–14, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook. com/BearHollowZoo EVENTS: TranscenDANCE (Feel Free Yoga + Wellness) Based on the principles of ecstatic dance, this is a sober, judgement-free zone for anyone to come and let loose. Fridays, 6–8:30 p.m. Donations suggested. www.feelfreeyoga wellness.com

EVENTS: Holiday Market & Carnival (Beechwood Shopping Center) Browse local craft vendors, enjoy rides and visit with Santa. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ beechwoodathens

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Oak House Distillery) Test your general trivia knowledge. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

GAMES: Friday Night Initiative (Tyche’s Games) Learn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com

PERFORMANCE: The Nutcracker: Clara’s Christmas Dream (Oconee County Civic Center)

Two-act adaptation of the classic Christmas ballet with music by Tchaikovsky that’s an abbreviated performance. Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 3 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $15. www.facebook.com/DePass.Studio

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Comedian Karen Morgan will perform at The Foundry on Friday, Dec. 12.

Event Calendar

PERFORMANCE: Movie Night

II (40 Watt Club) Athens Spectacular presents a drag and burlesque show. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com

PERFORMANCE: The Grinch (UGA Fine Arts Building) Athens Dance Collective & The Studio Athens present their annual family-friendly holiday production. Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 1 p.m. $15 (ages 18 & under), $20 (adults). www.thestudioath.com

SPORTS: Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Pee Dee IceCats (Akins Ford Arena) Cheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $28–50. www.classiccenter.com

THEATER: A Tuna Christmas (The Elbert Theatre) Encore Productions presents a holiday comedy about radio personalities bringing yuletide spirit to a small Texas town. Dec. 12–13, 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 p.m. $9–17. www.elberttheatre.org

THEATER: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Oconee Youth Theater) Based on the classic story by Roald Dahl, the cast is drawn from schools around the area. Dec.

12–13, 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplay house.com

Saturday 13

ART: Open House Holiday Pottery Sale (1171 Freeman Creek Road, Bishop) Browse locally crafted pottery, soaps, skincare products and more. Dec. 13–14, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com

ART: Glass Blowing Demonstrations (Bendzunas Glass Studio and Gallery) Drop in to watch molten glass become stunning works of art and browse the gallery. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www. bendzunasglass.net

ART: Artist Open House (265 Athens Road, Winterville) Artist Dortha Jacobson is showcasing works by seven artists including paintings, beaded jewelry, pottery, glasswork and more. Dec. 12, 6–8 p.m. Dec.

13–14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/pineywoodsart

ART: Holiday Studio Sale (197 Normal Avenue) Michele Dross’ porcelain ceramics inspired by nature will be for sale. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.micheledross.com

ART: Normaltown Pottery Holiday Sale (465 Belvoir Heights) This holiday sale will feature handmade, functional pottery from Juana Gnecco and Nancy Green with homemade treats. Dec. 13, 4–8 p.m. Dec. 14, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 762728-0575

ART: Sip & Paint (Memorial Park) Guided step-by-step instructions to paint a work inspired by the winter landscape. Supplies included. Ages 18 & up. 5 p.m. $5 (resident), $7.50 (non-resident). www. accgovga.myrec.com

ART: CHARMing Art Challenge (ATHICA) A showcase of art created from recyclable materials that will be donated and sold as a fundraiser for ATHICA. 7–9 p.m. $10. www. athica.org

CLASSES: Learn Miniature Painting Workshop (Tyche’s Games) Bring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. $5. www. tychesgames.com

EVENTS: The Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmers market.net

EVENTS: Winter Wonderland Christmas Festival (Pittard Park) There will be festive refreshments, a Polar Express train ride and holiday performances. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldcollectivewinterville. com

EVENTS: Holiday Sale (Southern Star Studio) Local potters will have a variety of styles for sale from intricately painted works to simple wood- and soda-fired pots with refreshments and live music. Dec. 13–14, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southernstarstudio.com

art around town

ACE/FRANCISCO GALLERY (675 Pulaski St., Suite 500) Heaven4theYoung presents “The Uncanny Valley” featuring ceramics, oils and watercolors by Frances Thrasher. Through January 2026.

AMICI AT THE FALLS (8851 Macon Hwy., Suite 501) New works by artist and muralist Marisa Mustard are on view through December.

ATHENTIC BREWING CO. (108 Park Ave.) New works by artist and muralist Broderick Flanigan are on view. Artist reception Dec. 17, 5–7 p.m.

ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “Halloween Forever” by artist Judah Cannerella features poster-style illustrations inspired by the pop culture of Halloween. Through Dec. 25.

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) In the Bogue Gallery, “Over and Under: Woven by the Athena Weavers” features textile arts. Through Jan. 11.

ARTS + ATHLETICS (130 The Plaza) Atlanta artist Paige Adair’s exhibition “The Swan’s Chamber and Other Enchanted Portals” features paintings, printmaking and works on paper. On view by appointment only through Mar. 21, 2026.

AURUM STUDIOS (125 E. Clayton St.) Works by local painter Mary Sams on view through December.

BMA DESIGNS (1354 South Milledge Ave.) Abstract botanical art by Seanne Woodall is on display through December.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) The museum will stay open late on Dec. 18 from 6–9 p.m. for special gallery hours and activities • asinnajaq’s “Three Thousand” combines archival videos from the National Film Board of Canada with animations, soundscapes and contemporary video footage. Through June 28, 2026. • “Looking Through a Sewn Sky: Rachel B. Hayes” is a commissioned installation in the Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden that blends sculpture, painting and craft. Through Jul. 30, 2027.

HABIBI ART (160 Tracy St. Unit 4, Ste. 10) Artist Christina Habibi will host a free open studio on Dec. 18 from 6–9:00 p.m. All proceeds from sales

EVENTS: Christmas Stop & Shop (East Athens Baptist Church) Browse more than 50 local vendors selling a variety of art and handcrafted goods. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.instagram.com/aavg_stop_ and_shop

EVENTS: Indie South Holiday Hooray (General Time Athens) Browse art, handmade gifts, vintage goods and more with a food trucks on site. Dec. 13–14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www. theindiesouth.com

EVENTS: Breakfast with the Grinch (Howard Park & Community Center) Have a Whoville-style breakfast and enjoy Grinch themed surprises. Registration required. 10 a.m. $7 (ACC resident), $10.50 (nonresident). www.accgovga.myrec. com

EVENTS: Artist Market (Woodhill Retreat Center) Browse pottery, soap, folk art, mixed media and more. Dec. 13–14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.barbaraodil.com

EVENTS: Frame Sale (Georgia Museum of Art) The museum has a large selection of high-quality frames for sale in all sizes. Dec. 9–10 & 12–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 11, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Dec. 14, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org

EVENTS: Holiday Ornament Craft (Watson Mill Bridge State Park) Join park staff to learn how to craft a holiday ornament. 11 a.m. $5/ person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMill Bridge

EVENTS: Really, Really Free Market (Reese and Pope Park) Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. reallyreally freemarketathens@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens

EVENTS: Cookies with Santa (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Enjoy cookies, crafts, activities and a chat with Santa. Registration required. Ages 3–12. $5 (ACC resident), $7.50 (non-resident). 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com

EVENTS: 13th Annual Artists Holiday Market (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Browse vendors offering puzzles, paintings, pottery, wood-

work, candles, clothing and more in benefit of nonprofit Campus Cats/ Cat Zip Alliance. 5–9 p.m. www. catzip.com

EVENTS: Deck the Hollow (Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park) Celebrate the holidays in lights with live music, animal encounters and photo opportunities. Dec. 11–14, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook. com/BearHollowZoo

GAMES: Trivia & Hot Cocoa (Watson Mill Bridge State Park) Enjoy hot chocolate while playing rounds of trivia. 5:30 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastate parks.org/WatsonMillBridge

KIDSTUFF: Teen Anime Club (Oconee County Library) Join other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee

KIDSTUFF: Chess Club (Oconee County Library) Drop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee

KIDSTUFF: Hogwarts Holiday (Bogart Library) Drop in for magical crafts, treats, a sorting ceremony, fantastic balloon beasts, games of Quidditch and more. Best for ages 8 & up. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/bogart

OUTDOORS: Christmas at Wire Park Walk (Wire Park) The Southeast Striders Walking Club will lead a guided 5K walking route. 1:45 p.m. $4. www.southeaststriders walkingclub.org

OUTDOORS: December Star Watch (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Enjoy a guided tour of the night sky that highlights various astronomical events throughout the year. 8 p.m. $2. www.accgov.com/myrec

OUTDOORS: Geminids Meteor Shower Viewing (Watson Mill Bridge State Park) Bring a blanket or chair and watch a night sky event. 9:50 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastate parks.org/WatsonMillBridge

PERFORMANCE: Inspire Winter Showcase (Morton Theatre) Annual winter showcase featuring dancers of all ages performing to popular seasonal tunes. Dec. 13, 1

directly support the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) In the West Gallery, “Interwoven Narratives: Caul and Response” is a collaborative work by twin sisters Sachi Rome and Tokie Rome-Taylor. The exhibit explores southern folklore surrounding the caul and the concept of double consciousness. Through Jan. 24. • In the lower and upper atrium, “Seams to Be: New Approaches to Textile Techniques” highlights innovative uses of needle and thread by 13 Georgia artists. Guest curated by Didi Dunphy. Through Jan. 24. • Jeff Campana’s “Assemblage Vessels” will be on view in the Lobby Case Dec. 12 through Feb. 21, 2026 featuring modular ceramic vessels produced using computer-designed molds and CNC milling. • In the Atrium Cases, Artist Katie Kameen recontextualizes plastic pieces to create new forms in her exhibit “Plastic Tense.” Through Jan. 24. • A two-person exhibition featuring the abstract sculptural paintings of Sebastian Garcia Huidobro alongside the brutalist architecture-inspired sculptures of Rachel Lea Seburn will be on display in the South Gallery. Through Jan. 24. • In the Nancy Lukasiewicz Gallery, “Shawn Ireland: Arts Center Choice Award Winner” showcases colorful still-life paintings by the Athens-based artist. Through Jan. 3. • In the Lounge Gallery, “Public Works: Athens Public Art Behind the Scenes” highlights the mockups, engineering drawings and design proposals behind Athens’ public art installations. Guest curated by Tatiana Veneruso. Curator talk Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m. Through Jan. 3.

MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) “Emergence – In Black & White” features charcoal works and figure studies by Gary Hudson. Through Jan. 25. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) “Art to the Max” pop-up exhibition features artwork inspired by OCAF’s beloved orange cat, Max. On view through Dec. 20.

PINEYWOODS ARTISANS OPEN HOUSE (265 Athens Rd., Winterville) An open house at a historic home in Winterville features seven local artists Dortha Jacobson, Margaret Agner, Elizabeth Barton, Caroline Montague, Babs Kall, Bonnie and April Montgomery. Includes fiber arts, paintings, pottery and jewelry. Dec. 12, 6–8 p.m., Dec. 13 and 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead)

“Steffen Thomas: Exploring His Brotherhood Credo.” Through Jan. 3.

p.m. & 5 p.m. Dec. 14, 1 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com

PERFORMANCE: The Grinch (UGA Fine Arts Building) Athens Dance Collective & The Studio Athens present their annual family-friendly holiday production. Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 1 p.m. $15 (ages 18 & under), $20 (adults). www.thestudioath.com

PERFORMANCE: High Tea: A Drag Show (Athentic Brewing Co.) Mary Jane hosts a fabulous and hilarious night of drag entertainment. 6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

SPORTS: Classic City Showcase (Akins Ford Arena) Six Athens-area high school basketball teams will go head-to-head in this competition. 9 a.m. (doors). $15. www. classiccenter.com

THEATER: A Tuna Christmas (The Elbert Theatre) Encore Productions presents a holiday comedy about radio personalities bringing yuletide spirit to a small Texas town. Dec. 12–13, 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 p.m. $9–17. www.elberttheatre.org

THEATER: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Oconee Youth Theater) Based on the classic story by Roald Dahl, the cast is drawn from area schools. Dec. 12–13, 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 3 p.m. $15–20. www. oconeeyouthplayhouse.com

Sunday 14

ART: Open House Holiday Pottery Sale (1171 Freeman Creek Road, Bishop) Browse locally crafted pottery, soaps, skincare products and more. Dec. 13–14, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com

ART: Normaltown Pottery Holiday Sale (465 Belvoir Heights) This holiday sale will feature handmade, functional pottery from Juana Gnecco and Nancy Green with homemade treats. Dec. 13, 4–8 p.m. Dec. 14, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 762728-0575

ART: Glass Blowing Demonstrations (Bendzunas Glass Studio and Gallery) Drop in to watch molten glass become stunning works of art and browse the gallery. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www. bendzunasglass.net

ART: Artist Open House (265 Athens Road, Winterville) Artist Dortha Jacobson is showcasing works by seven artists including paintings, beaded jewelry, pottery, glasswork and more. Dec. 12, 6–8 p.m. Dec. 13–14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/pineywoodsart

CLASSES: Mah Jongg (Oconee County Library) Adults of all skill levels are invited to learn and play American Mah Jonng. Every Sunday. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee

COMEDY: Comedy Open Mic (MaiKai Kava Lounge) Show up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram. com/bulaatmaikai

COMEDY: The Hothouse (Flying Squid Comedy) An improv comedy show that pokes, prods and stretches reality until it verges on the surreal featuring LeeAnn Peppers, Bradley Bazzle and Matt House with special guest Little Things. 8 p.m. $10. www. flyingsquidcomedy.com

COMEDY: Off the Clock Comedy (The Globe) Athens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/ athenscomedy

EVENTS: Holiday Sale (Southern Star Studio) Local potters will have a variety of styles for sale from intricately painted works to simple wood- and soda-fired pots with refreshments and live music. Dec. 13–14, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southernstarstudio.com

EVENTS: Artist Market (Woodhill Retreat Center) Browse pottery, soap, folk art, mixed media and more. Dec. 13–14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.barbaraodil.com

EVENTS: Indie South Holiday Hooray (General Time Athens) Browse art, handmade gifts, vintage goods and more with a food trucks on site. Dec. 13–14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www. theindiesouth.com

EVENTS: Frame Sale (Georgia Museum of Art) The museum has a large selection of high-quality frames for sale. Dec. 9–10 & 12–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 11, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Dec. 14, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

• “Tribute to Richard ‘Ole’ Olsen.” Through Jan. 3. • “Steffen Thomas Through the Eyes of Young Adults” on display in the Educational Gallery. Final date TBA. • “1972 Trip to Germany” highlights art inspired by Thomas’ trip overseas. Final date TBA.

TIGER’S EYE GALLERY (675 Pulaski St.) “Animal Spirit” features prints, drawings and paintings by local artists David Hale, Tatiana Kiselyova, Valley StipeMaas, Jeffrey Whittle and more that are inspired by the animals both mythological and real. Noah Mendelson of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico will also show several new paintings. Opening reception Through Jan. 15. TINYATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) Local artist Caitlin La Dolce’s multimedia exhibition “Thing Church” is on view through December.

UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER LOBBY GALLERY (230 River Rd.)

“Living Legends of Georgia Music,” an exhibition by Georgia-based watercolorist Jackie Dorsey, pays homage to eight iconic musicians. Through Jan. 5.

UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style.” Through December. • David Zeiger’s photography project “Displaced in the New South” explores the cultural collision between Asian and Hispanic immigrants and the suburban Atlanta communities in the 1990s. Through December. • “Captain Planet: The Power Is Yours” explores the origins and impact of the TV series. Through May 2026. • “Sustained Excellence: A History of UGA Swim & Dive” explores the program’s history through photographs and artifacts. Through May 2026.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.)

“Brush and Lens” features watercolors by Barb Schell paired with photography by John Schell in the Claire and Robert Clements Gallery. Through December.

WINTERVILLE CULTURAL CENTER GALLERY (371 N. Church St., Winterville) “Small Works” features 85 works all under 14 inches contributed by 60 different community artists. Through Dec. 18. • “Duets by Claire & Bob: A Lifetime of Sharing Creativity” showcases work by the Clements. Claire founded the Athens Plein Aire Painters group and was known for her cut paper botanical creations. Bob is a multi-disciplinary artist known for his landscape paintings and community sculptures. Through Dec. 18.

EVENTS: Boulevard in Lights (Boulevard) The annual Historic Athens Holiday Gala offers a tour of homes alongside curated local food, beverages and live entertainment. 4–7 p.m. $80–150. www.historicathens. com

EVENTS: Tequila Tasting (Historic Fire Hall No. 2) A guided experience sampling a variety of tequilas from Casa Noble. 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. $40. bit.ly/holidaygala25

EVENTS: Deck the Hollow (Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park)

Celebrate the holidays in lights with live music, animal encounters and photo opportunities. Dec. 11–14, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook. com/BearHollowZoo

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (The Globe)

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www. instagram.com/baddogathens

LECTURES & LIT: Black Librarians, Archivists and Library Workers (ACC Library) There will be a panel discussion, video presentation and audience quiz followed by a book sale. 3 p.m. FREE! www.asalh.org

PERFORMANCE: Inspire Winter Showcase (Morton Theatre)

Annual winter showcase featuring dancers of all ages performing to popular seasonal tunes. Dec. 13, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Dec. 14, 1 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com

PERFORMANCE: The Grinch (UGA Fine Arts Building) Athens Dance Collective & The Studio Athens present their annual family-friendly holiday production. Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 1 p.m. $15 (ages 18 & under), $20 (adults). www.thestudioath.com

PERFORMANCE: The Nutcracker: Clara’s Christmas Dream (Oconee County Civic Center)

Two-act adaptation of the classic Christmas ballet with music by Tchaikovsky that’s an abbreviated performance. Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 3 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $15. www.facebook.com/DePass.Studio

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. info@athenspetanque. org, www.athenspetanque.org

THEATER: A Tuna Christmas (The Elbert Theatre) Encore Productions presents a holiday comedy about radio personalities bringing yuletide spirit to a small Texas town. Dec.

12–13, 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 p.m. $9–17. www.elberttheatre.org

THEATER: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Oconee Youth Theater) Based on the classic story by Roald Dahl, the cast is drawn from schools around the area. Dec. 12–13, 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplay house.com

Monday 15

CLASSES: ServSafe (Hampton Inn) Register for Food Protection Manager Certification with this inperson class and exam. $95 & up. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. www.hrfoodsafe.com

EVENTS: Marigold Farmers Market (100 North Church Street) Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

EVENTS: Tim for Athens Holiday Party & Caroling (Athentic Brewing Co.) The Tim Denson for Athens Mayor Campaign invites community members to go caroling around the neighborhood then finish with a holiday party with refreshments. 6 p.m. FREE! www.timforathens.com

FILM: Movie Night (MaiKai Kava Lounge) Screening of a new movie release with free popcorn and a two-drink minimum purchase. Every other Monday, 8 p.m. www. athenskava.com

FILM: Bad Movie Night (Ciné) A chain-smoking mall Santa must stop the rampage of a Nazi-bred elf in the holiday classic Elves. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/ BadMovieNight

GAMES: BINGO (No. 3 Railroad Street) Raises funds for a local charity with a game of BINGO. 6 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (game). $20 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen (Normaltown)) Test your general trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7 p.m. www. instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Pancho’s Tacos & Tequila) Test your general trivia knowledge with host Ian. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/classiccitytriviaco

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Dooley’s Bar and Grill) Test your general

trivia knowledge with host Garrett. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.instagram. com/classiccitytriviaco

GAMES: Trivia Speed Dating (Athentic Brewing Co.) A fun evening of speed dating for those looking to meet and mingle while testing trivia skills. 7 p.m. www. athenticbrewing.com

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Test your general trivia knowledge with host Benjamin. Mondays, 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/classiccitytriviaco

KIDSTUFF: Storytime with Miss Harli (Bogart Library) Build early literacy skills through songs, letters, language fun, stories and STEAM. Ages 3–7. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

KIDSTUFF: Teen D&D Club (Oconee County Library) Join a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

LECTURES & LIT: Third Monday Book Club (Oconee County Library) Discuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee

Tuesday 16

ART: Creative Aging Art Workshop (Georgia Museum of Art) Join teaching artist Toni Carlucci to discuss art in the galleries and to make art in the studio classroom. All skill levels welcome. Ages 55 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! gmoa-tours@uga.edu

ART: Tuesday Tour (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Join a docent led tour of the State Botanical Garden’s Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. Every Tuesday, 2 p.m. $5. botgarden.uga.edu

CLASSES: Staying Connected with Zoom & FaceTime (ACC Library) Learn how to utilize video calling on your phone, table or laptop. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

CLASSES: ESL (Bogart Library) Learn and improve English skills including speaking, listening, reading and writing. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

COMEDY: Flying Squid Open Improv Jam (Flying Squid Com-

edy) Improvisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy. com

COMEDY: Open Toad Comedy Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Comedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

EVENTS: A Jane Austen Holiday (Oconee County Library) Celebrate Austen’s 250th birthday and craft holiday decorations. 4–5:15 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee

FILM: Fleischer Holiday Toons (Ciné) Screening of a holiday themed collection featuring some of Fleischer Studios’ most beloved cartoons with an introduction and discussion after the films. 5:30 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com

GAMES: Lunch & Learn (Tyche’s Games) Bring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com

GAMES: Music Bingo (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Join in to play music BINGO. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.johnnyspizza.com

GAMES: UnPhiltered Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Test your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www. facebook.com/MellowMushroom Athens

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Amici at The Falls) Test your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/ baddogathens

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Paloma Park) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/baddogathens

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Winghouse Grill Hull) Test your general trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Akademia Brewing Co.) Test your general trivia knowledge with host Garrett. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/classiccitytriviaco

GAMES: Singo! (Beef O’Brady’s) Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Magnolias of Athens) Test your general trivia knowledge with host Benjamin. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. www. instagram.com/classiccitytriviaco

LECTURES & LIT: Athentic Book Club (Athentic Brewing Co.)

Discuss Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

OUTDOORS: Hot Chocolate Hike (Memorial Park) Enjoy a leisurely hike on the Birchmore Trail and then warm up with hot chocolate. Ages 7 & up. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www. accgovga.myrec.com

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. info@athenspetanque. org, www.athenspetanque.org

Wednesday 17

ART: Tour At Two (Georgia Museum of Art) These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

ART: Artist Reception (Athentic Brewing Co.) Artist and muralist Broderick Flanigan will have new works on view. 5–7 p.m. www. athenticbrewing.com

CLASSES: Life Drawing (Winterville Cultural Center) Monthly open drawing studio with a nude model. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 1–4 p.m. $20. drawathens.org

COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Townie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flying squidcomedy.com

COMEDY: Hendershot’s Comedy (Hendershot’s) Enjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

EVENTS: Salsa Night (Pancho’s Tacos & Tequila) Enjoy an evening of social dancing. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.panchostacosandtequila. com

FILM: Athentic Holiday Movie Series (Athentic Brewing Co.) Double feature screening of The Santa Clause and Elf. 6 p.m. www. athenticbrewing.com

FILM: Three Star Cinema (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1979 holiday film Kate Bush Christmas Special. 7 p.m. FREE! www. flickertheatreandbar.com

GAMES: Shadowfist Power Lunch (Tyche’s Games) Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (South Main Brewing) Test your trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

GAMES: Trivia Night (Hotel Indigo) Test your trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. indigoathens.com

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Normal Bar) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (La Fiesta) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (The Local 706) Test your general trivia knowledge with host Garrett. Wednesdays, 7:06 p.m. www.instagram.com/classiccitytriviaco

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Locos Grill and Pub Eastside) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/ shihtzunottrivia

KIDSTUFF: Story Time (Oconee County Library) Drop in for songs, fingerplays and early literacy skills. Ages 3–7. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee

KIDSTUFF: Ready, Set, Grow (Aaron Heard Community Center) An active program for toddlers and preschoolers with a weekly theme. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $4.50 (non-resident). www. accgovga.myrec.com

KIDSTUFF: Gingerbread Workshop (Lay Park Community Center) Receive a pre-baked gingerbread village, icing and candies. Registration required. 12 & under. 6 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

KIDSTUFF: Holiday Party (Oconee County Library) Enjoy crafts, refreshments, snacks and more. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee

Down the Line

12/18 Africa in Athens Holiday Shop (Mbare Home + Gift) 12/18 Jolly Jamboree (Lay Park Community Center) f

bulletin board & classifieds

BULLETIN BOARD: Listings from nonprofits, community resources and free opportunities. Print deadline is

Classifieds

FOR SALE (Sporting Goods) Bicycle seat for sale! BROOKS (England) B 135 (COMFORT) Leather, hand made, springs. $125 (lists for $250). 404-295-8876

JOBS (Full-time) Life insurance agents wanted! Uncapped income, flexible hours, no experience needed, training provided. Build your own future while helping others. Apply today! rcprosperitas@ gmail.com, 770-725-8220

JOBS (Full-time) Pancho’s Tacos & Tequila is seeking a reliable and motivated bartender. Also seeking reliable and motivated individuals to join our team for TV and sound device installation work. Call or text 706-621-8280.

MUSIC (Instruction) Athens School of Music. Now offering in-person and online instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin and more. From beginner to expert, all styles. Visit www.athensschoolof music.com. 706-543-5800

MUSIC (Musicians Wanted) 2 dope boys plus a man with an axe. Hip hop band in search of rhythm section. Must keep tight pocket. Influences include OutKast, The Roots, Rage Against the Machine. Contact Whisper clncmmngs@yahoo.com, 706-254-5960.

following Wednesday issue. Email class@flagpole.com or call 706-549-0301.

MUSIC (Services) Instant cash is now being paid for good vinyl records & CDs in fine condition. Wuxtry Records at corner of Clayton & College Dwntn. 706-369-9428

SERVICES (Health) JAMES HILTON HYPNOSIS. Help with smoking, vaping, exercise motivation and confidence issues. Harvard trained health professional. 678-895-4278, www.hiltonhypnosis.org

SERVICES (Home & Garden) Fall is here! Let’s tackle those invasives! Woman-Run Gardening Services: We offer garden maintenance, invasive plant removal, personalized edible & native gardens for your school, home or business! For more info call/text 706-395-5321.

SERVICES (Home & Garden) Hi! I’m Pablo, an expert gardener offering personalized care for your landscape. I specialize in lowmaintenance, native gardens that support pollinators and biodiversity. Find me @pablofromseed, email pkozatch@gmail.com or call 631903-4365.

SERVICES (Travel) Retired professional driver available to deliver your vehicle or truck, one-way or round-trip, anywhere in U.S. Available locally with my vehicle, up to six passengers, on an hourly basis. Call Bob Andrews 706-608-2288 or email AthensBob5@gmail.com

Arts

AAAC QUARTERLY GRANT (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council offers $500 grants to visual and performing artists. www.athensarts. org/support

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM (Lyndon House Arts Center) The AIR Program provides participants with a workspace, access and a stipend. www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse

BIPOC ARTIST/CURATOR PROJECT OPEN CALL (Lyndon House Arts Center) Seeking BIPOC individuals to develop an art exhibition for LHAC. www.accgov.com/9799/ ArtistCurator

CALL FOR ART (Amici at The Falls) Seeking artists to share artwork in monthly exhibitions. careywelsh20 @gmail.com

CALL FOR ART (Donderos’) Seeking new artists to exhibit works. contact @donderoskitchen.com

CALL FOR ART (Oconee County Library) Seeking local artists to share their artwork in monthly exhibitions. adial@athenslibrary.org

CALL FOR ART (Winterville Library) Apply to be a featured local artist in the Front Room Gallery. The library accepts all 2D mediums. swatson @athenslibrary.org

CALL FOR ARTISTS (ACCGov) The Leisure Services Arts Division is seeking artists to create temporary

light sculptures for display during the Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade. Submission deadline is Friday, Jan. 17 at 5 p.m. Event is Mar. 7, 2026.

CALL FOR ARTISTS (MAGallery) Now accepting artist applications. MAGallery is a nonprofit cooperative gallery. Gallery Artists work one day a month and participate on a committee. www.themadisonartists guild.org/call-for-artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS (OCAF) Artists invited to submit work for “Tiny Worlds,” a curated exhibition exploring the meaning of scale. All media and approaches welcome. Deadline Dec. 12. www.ocaf.com/ exhibitions

CALL FOR ARTISTS (Online) JOKER JOKERtv is accepting proposals from artists and curators living in Athens. Artists worldwide can submit ideas. www.jokerjokertv. com/submit

CALL FOR ARTISTS (Winterville Marigold Festival) Submit artwork to be featured on the 2026 Marigold Festival posters, T-shirts and more. Deadline Jan. 1. www.marigold festival.com

CALL FOR COLLECTORS (Lyndon House Arts Center) The LHAC’s “Collections from our Community” series features objects found in the closets, cabinets and shelves of Athenians. shelby.little@accgov. com

CALL FOR MUSICAL PERFORMERS (AthFest) Applications for AthFest 2026 now open. Selection based on musical talent, following and draw, self-promotion and previous AthFest experience. Submission deadline Feb. 14, 2026. Event held June 26–28, 2026. www. athfest.com/athfest-music/

CALL FOR PRODUCTION PROPOSALS (Town & Gown) Second Stage seeking proposals for future productions from new playwrights. Submissions must include a full production crew, information about auditions, a copy of the script and any specific publicity requirements. Deadline Dec. 17. secondstage@ townandgownplayers.org

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (Athens Homeless Coalition) Seeking submissions for street newspaper. Poetry, short stories, visual art, song lyrics. enagementcoordinator @athenshc.org

LIFE DRAWING (Winterville Cultural Center) Open studios for artists 18 & up to draw unclothed models. Every third Wednesday of the month, 1–4 p.m. A muscle in movement study with authentic Olympic banner backdrop Dec. 17. Registration required for all events. www.drawathens.org

LOGO REDESIGN (AADSA) Athens Area Democratic Socialists of America seeking graphic artist for new logo design. athensareadsa@ gmail.com

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST (Firefly Trail Inc.) Submit black and white or color photography for the categories “people enjoying the Firefly Trail” and “scenes of the Firefly Trail.” Photos will be judged by professional photographers, and winning entries will be displayed at the Winterville Cultural Center. Deadline Jan. 8, 2026. Winners will be announced February 2026. www. fireflytrail.com

POET LAUREATE (ACCGov) The Leisure Services Arts Division’s Poet Laureate program is now accepting applications. Deadline extended to Friday, Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. www. accgov.com/11626/Public-Art

Auditions

OPEN AUDITIONS (Athens Master Chorale) Seeking new members in all voice parts including high sopra-

nos, tenors and basses. Scheduled auditions held at St. Gregory the Great Church. athmcdirector@ gmail.com

OPEN AUDITIONS (Athens Symphony) The Athens Symphony is holding auditions for qualified musicians. www.athenssymphony. org/openings

Classes

A COURSE OF LOVE (Unity Athens Church) Learn a positive path for spiritual living based on A Course in Miracles. Wednesdays, 10–11:30 a.m. www.unityathens.com

ACCENT REDUCTION CLASS (Covenant Presbyterian Church) Improve your American English pronunciation skills. For ages 18 & up. Tuesdays, 12 p.m. marjoriemiller@ gmail.com

BASIC CROCHETING (Winterville Cultural Center) Learn the basics of crocheting. Materials provided during class session. Every Thursday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. or 6:30–8:30 p.m. $100 for project series, $20 drop-in. www.wintervillecenter.com

CANOPY CLASSES & SCHOLARSHIPS (Canopy Studio) Canopy offers a variety of trapeze and aerial arts classes for children and adults. Scholarships and financial aid are available. outreach@canopystudio. org, www.canopystudio.org/ outreach/scholarships

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS (Athens, GA) The Athens Land Trust hosts virtual and in-person classes. Topics include “Affordable Housing Info” and “Homebuyer Education Course.” www.athenslandtrust.org/ classes-events

CLASSES, HIKES & PADDLES (Watson Mill State Park, Comer) The park offers a variety of events including “Firestarting 101”, morning and evening kayak sessions, various hikes including “A Bridge to the Past” and more. Full listings and registration for events on website. www.gastateparks.org/ WatsonMillBridge CUBAN MUSIC & MOVEMENT (The Studio Athens) TIMBAthens offers multiple classes for different skill levels. Sundays, 3 p.m. (Level 1), 4 p.m. (Level 2 & 3), 5 p.m. (Advanced). Through Dec. 7. $10 drop-in. timbathens@gmail.com, www.timbathens.com

CUBAN SALSA LESSONS (El Carretonero) SALSAthens offers multiple classes for different skill levels. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced) and 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10 drop-in. www.SALS AthensDancing@gmail.com

DANCE CLASSES (East Athens Educational Dance Center) The center offers classes in ballet, hip hop, jazz, modern and more for all ages and skills. www.accgov.com/myrec

FREE CLASSES (The Athens Free School) Learning network for community centered around compassion, autonomy and playfulness. Visit @athensfreeschool on Instagram.

GUIDED GARDEN TOURS (UGA Botanical Garden) Learn about various plants at a guided walk for groups of less than 10. Every Tuesday–Friday, 11 a.m. $5 per person. botgarden.uga.edu

OPEN ICE SKATING (Akins Ford Arena) Athens GA Figure Skating Club offers open ice skating for all skill levels every Monday through Thursday, 4–5 p.m. $10 students, $15 general admission. RSVP required. Athensgafigureskating@ gmail.com, athens_ga_figure_ skating_club

Help Out

ANIMAL SERVICES VOLUNTEERS

(Animal Services Adoption Center) Volunteers needed for daily interactions with the shelter dogs. Sessions run Monday through Friday; training session required. Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. www.tidycal.com/animalservices volunteer

ATHENS REPAIR CAFE (Solid Waste Office) The repair cafe is seeking volunteers comfortable fixing a variety of items including: clothing, small appliances, tools and more. Fourth Sundays. reuse@accgov. com, www.accgov.com/RepairCafe

ATHENS SKATEPARK PROJECT (Athens Skate Park) Seeking volunteers and community input. Third Sundays. www.athensskatepark project.org

BRAS FOR A CAUSE (Grail Bra Specialists) Seeking donations of gently-used bras for distribution to local shelters, recovery centers and communities in need. Contact Athens Area Bra Bank at 706-8500387. support@grailbras.com

DIAPER DONATIONS (Athens Area Diaper Bank) Diaper donations needed for local infants. All sizes and open packs/boxes are accepted. www.athensareadiaper bank.com

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children) Free home medical equipment provided to those in need. Athens locations for pickup at Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging and Multiple Choices. Donations also accepted. www.fodac.org

MULTIPLE CHOICES VOLUNTEERS (Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living) Seeking volunteers to assist a nonprofit agency that serves individuals living with disabilities throughout a 10-country area of Northeastern Georgia. 706-850-4025, dmyers@ multiplechoices.us

PET FOOD PANTRY (Animal Services Adoption Center) The Animal Services community pet food pantry provides pet food to ACC residents at no cost. Donations always welcome. Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sundays, 12–3 p.m. www.accgov.com/adoptioncenter

SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS (Athens Area Arts Council) The council

is accepting applications from individuals who can commit to monthly meetings and have a passion for the arts. www.athensarts.org

SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS (Bigger Vision of Athens) The nonprofit homeless shelter Bigger Vision of Athens, Inc. is seeking new members for its board of directors. the biggervisionshelter@gmail.com, www.bvoa.org/boardmember

SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS (Moms Adopting Moms) Local nonprofit seeks board members, including a chair and treasurer, to support foster children and families through mentorship and reunification. momsadoptingmoms@ gmail.com

SEEKING DONATIONS (The Cottage)

Seeking donations of single-serving, non-perishable snacks to help children and adults navigating interviews, therapy sessions and court hearings. To arrange a drop-off please call 706-546-1133, ext 223.

SEEKING DONATIONS (Hands of Hope) Local homeless ministry accepting donations of winter clothing for their free distribution program. Other donations accepted for fundraising yard sale with proceeds benefiting program. 706-207-5172

SEEKING HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERS (Athens Area Humane Society) Temporary fosters and volunteers needed to help care for animals during Dec. Applications available online. www.athenshumanesociety. org

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (Historic Athens) Volunteers needed for the annual Tour of Historic Homes on Dec. 14. bit.ly/galahelp25

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (KACCB)

Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful has volunteer opportunities that include roadside cleanups, adopt-a-ramp and more. www. keepathensbeautiful.org

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (Marigold Collective, Winterville) Volunteers needed for community food distribution events including weekly food kitchen, meal deliveries and more. Also accepting donations of canned and dry goods. wwwmarigold collectivewinterville.com

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (Meals on Wheels) Currently recruiting volunteers to deliver meals, engage in safety checks and more. eschley@ accaging.org

SEEING VOLUNTEERS (Morton Theatre) Volunteers needed for upcoming events. Board Member opportunities also available. www. mortontheatre.com/volunteer

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (St. Mary’s Home Health & Hospice) Seeking volunteers to provide companionship or to help with simple tasks for those in hospice care. Training provided. 706-389-2273

SHARE THE WARMTH BLANKET DRIVE (Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept.) Collecting new blankets and throws to distribute to seniors at select nursing homes and children in foster care. Deadline Dec. 15. ccsocommunity@accgov.com

SHELTER PET ANGEL TREE (Athens Area Humane Society) Shop for shelter pets this holiday by choosing an ornament from the angel tree. Donations can be delivered during shelter hours. www.athens humanesociety.org

TEACHER SUPPLIES (Teacher Reuse Store) Educators can access free creative supplies at the store. Please bring credentials. www. accgov.com/trs

TOWELS FOR ANIMALS (Animal Services Adoption Center) Seeking donations of gently used bath towels and hand rags for bathing animals and cleaning kennels. Donations can be dropped off at the

door after hours. www.accgov.com/ animalservices

VOLUNTEER NETWORK (Community Works, Watkinsville) A nonprofit organization that connects volunteers of all ages to events, resources and training opportunities. CWorksOC@gmail.com

Kidstuff

ESCAPE ROOM (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Register for a themed escape room event designed for ages 5 & up. Multiple sessions on Dec. 31 and Jan. 2-3. $20. www. accgov.com/myrec

HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Nature centered programs for groups 5–7 and 8–12 years of age. Jan. 9 and Feb.6, various times. Registration required. www.accgov.com/myrec

KIDS YOGA (Oconee Library) Free yoga classes led by certified yoga instructor. Tuesdays, 5 p.m. Registration required. www.athenslibrary. org/events

TOY GIVEAWAY (Aaron Heard Community Center & Park) Register children age 5–15 for free toy distribution. Event held Dec. 12, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Sign up sheets available at various locations or email keylime577@gmail.com.

YOUTH MENTORSHIP (Waymaker) Registration open to match teens with one-on-one flexible tutoring services. Focus on academics, confidence building, life skills and more. Volunteers are also welcome to apply. www.way-makers.org

YOUTH PROGRAMS (Sheats Social Services) Registration now open for a variety of weekly programs that provide educational and community support for K-12 students. Volunteers are also needed. www. sheatssocialservices.org

WINTER PROGRAM REGISTRATION (Athens, GA) The Leisure Services Department offers a diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and holiday events. Now registering. www. accgov.com/myrec

Word on the Street

BIKE REPAIR STATIONS (Multiple Locations) Over 15 free bike repair stations located across Athens with tools, an air pump and more. www. accgov.com/10584/Bike-RepairStations

BOOK SALE (Front Porch Bookstore, Winterville) $5 bag sale benefiting local library. Dec. 13–20, 10 a.m. until close. Find them on Facebook.

CALL FOR STORYTELLERS (Rabbit Box) Rabbit Box seeks story ideas for upcoming shows. www.rabbit box.org/tell

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (Nuçi’s Space) Direct connections to mental healthcare like counseling and psychiatry, medical care for physical concerns and more. www. nuci.org, 706-227-1515

MINDFUL BREATH SANGHA MEETING (Healing Lodge) In the Zen tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Sundays, 1–2:30 p.m. Newcomers welcome. Free. www.mindfulbreathsangha.org

MICROCHIP SCANNING STATIONS

(Multiple Locations) Connect lost pets with their owners via scanning stations. Available 24 hours. Located at ACC Animals Services, Memorial Park Dog Park and Southeast Clarke Park.

SEVENTH GENERATION (No. 3 Railroad Street, Arnoldsville) Seventh Generation Native American Church hosts various gatherings on Sundays, 11 a.m. 706-340-7134 f

... just listen

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 TH BEATS, RHYMES, AND LIFE OPEN MIC NIGHT: HOSTED BY MONTU

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11TH SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14TH ANDY AND MANDY'S HARD CANDY CHRISTMAS

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JUST FRED: HHBTM Records, whose bona fides in the Athens music scene are unimpeachable, quietly released a new single by Fred Schneider (yes, that one) recently, and fans should be pleased by it. Named “Vampire Vamp,” it’s credited to The Fangs (Fred Schneider & Ursula 1000). While not as immediately dance floor worthy as some of his previous material, this is still among the better solo work he’s done. In related news, HHBTM has sold out of all vinyl copies of Schneider’s Christmas album that came out a while ago. But compact discs and digital download are still available for the party- worthy Destination... Christmas! which is credited to Fred Schneider & the Superions. Find each at fredschneider the superions.bandcamp.com.

LOOK BOTH WAYS: If you’re itching to keep the party going on Friday, Dec. 12 after the Nuçi’s Space 25 Anniversary Party event at the Georgia Theatre wraps up, just head across the street. That same night at Nowhere Bar, you can catch Your Ex’s Pets opening for Heffner. Hefner will play two sets: First, the band performs its own material, and then will play a tribute set to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. In sort-of related news, Your Ex’s Pets just released its live Halloween set recorded at Flicker Theatre and Bar wherein the band performs as The Beach Boys. You can find this at dontworryaboutit please.bandcamp.com.

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A handful of years ago singersongwriter Ryne Meadow released a now-unavailable single named “I Love The Rain,” which was supposed to be the lead off his upcoming album Baptisms. Just recently, though, he released the single “Eden,” which is now the album’s lead single. This new one is a slower-paced, reflective tune that is carried by an electronic undercurrent that compliments the more traditional instrumentation here. Meadow’s voice is as emotional as ever, and he demonstrates multiple strengths here. Find this at rynemeadow.bandcamp.com as well as all major streaming services.

see a diminished presence from the band here locally. In other news, though, the band has a brand new album out now named Todo Tiempo Pasado, which translates to “all past time” in English. The album runs 10 tracks long and, hell man, it’s a tango album, so you know what it sounds like already. That said, the most compelling entries here are the title track, “Adios Nanino” (especially around the 1:45 mark), and “Tifón.” Find this on all major streaming services, and keep up to speed at facebook.com/athenstangoproject and athens tangoproject.com.

NIGHTSIDE ECLIPSE: With his new album, Ixian (née J. Anderssen) goes as hard into his black metal tendencies as he likely ever has. The album, Eyes Upon The Horror, is a taut and economical six tracks, albeit the last one (“Zero Gravity”) is almost half an hour long. Absolutely shredding guitar soaks everything here and, when mixed with ample electronic manipulations and insertions, the whole record just beats you upside the head. However, in the same way your eyes will eventually begin to discern patterns—even if imagined—in a darkened room so will your ears find melody, bridges,

structure and even moments of surprising bliss. By the time you arrive at the last track, you’re kind of ready to settle in and listen through. Plug in at ixian.bandcamp. com.

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CHRISTMAS CRUISIN’: Show promoter Dosed By An Angel will host Bruisefest III at Hi-Lo Lounge on Sunday, Dec. 14. The show gets going at about 6 p.m. and is free and open to all ages. Featured acts, in no particular order, are Trepid, Obscurity, Regulator, Ralph, Arms Dealer, Writhe and Mr. Redacted, which should put more than enough goofy gas in your tank to power through the rest of Christmas week. There is no more information. Just show up.

NAME CHANGE: The Athens Tango Project is now named The Laura Camacho Tango Project, as founder Laura Camacho has moved to Austin, TX and travels back and forth from there to Athens. So, expect to

YOU: I don’t know who Barry Argo is, nor have I ever heard of his band Argo Novis. But it cranked out a three- song demo live to 8- track cassette tape back in 2021. Now that the band let it slip out online, this collection—Happy Covid New Year (8Track Demo)—should be heard. This is like having a front row for your best friend’s punk band when you’re both still figuring out what that means. It takes about 30 seconds for the first song, “Emotional Train-Wreck Blues,” to get going, but once it does it’s a Dead Milkmenesque celebration of cowpunk styles with clever lyrics. The band keeps things steady with “Edge Of Rescue” and its “oh, I remember this from late-night college radio” vibes. It slows things down for the comparative marathon of six-minute “Bulletproof,” which manages to be a meeting of jangle pop and The Who. Totally unexpected and quite refreshing. I’d dig this quickly over at argonavis13.bandcamp.com. f

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