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hanksgiving has become a pretty strange time around my house. Most of you know by now that my dad has Alzheimer’s, and though I’m not the only person dealing with this by any means, it’s still a really strange road to have to walk down. All the vitality that I used to be so proud to link to him is gone, replaced with confusion, and as we sit around the table and I see he forgot to get cornbread, I mean I really think hell must be freezing over. I’m really lucky to have two brothers that I’ve been best friends with my whole life. Really lucky to have an understanding mother, but as we get older, and mortality punches us in the gut more and more, I realize that paying attention to what you got, is really the only thing that matters. I stayed up with some friends of mine from Dooly County cooking 2900 chickens for the needy almost all of Wednesday night, and standing around a burn barrel and hearing them tell stories, made me

realize why I am how I am. I left when I was 18 years old, but most of it has never left me. How I got stuck writing stories and not driving a tractor is really something I’ll never understand. I also want to offer congratulations to one of my oldest friends. Someone who I’ve kept in touch with since I was two years old. Tracer Gramm. That really tall bald headed guy you sometimes see me walking around with was my next-door neighbor growing up. He left for the Navy when I left for the west. We used to write letters to each other before we could afford cell phones. He has been, and will always be my link to my friends back home. That part of Dooly County that will forever live inside me. He had his first son this week, DEGS, and he had it with a Maconite, Ms. Lauren Summers Hodges Gramm. It was good to hold that little munchkin, though I doubt he’ll stay that way. Congratulations you guys.

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Next week, The Roots will be releasing their 13th album, undun, but now you can listen to the album before it hits stores.NPR is currently streaming undun, which features a variety of guest artists, from Big K.R.I.T. to Sufjan Stevens, whose song “Redford” greatly influenced the album, which features a four-part movement based on the song. Leslie Feist is collaborating with Mastadon. How cool is that? Tinariwen and TV on the Radio is playing the Colbert Report and Jimmy Cliff is stopping by Jimmy Fallon. Bad Ass alert. Hell on Wheels recently aired on AMC. Hell on Wheels is a contemporary Western that centers on former Confederate soldier

Cullen Bohannon, portrayed by Anson Mount, whose quest for vengeance has led him to the Union Pacific Railroad's westward construction of the first transcontinental railroad. Along with the Walking Dead, AMC is stepping up their game up. And with Sons of Anarchy on FX coming to a close this season, I know what station I’ll be tuning in to. On the big screen, Tom Rothman, the co-chairman of Fox Entertainment, has stated that the company plans on making sequels to two

of this year’s biggest hits, X-Men: First Class and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Rothman said that before they go to work on the pair of sequels, they have to find scripts worthy of following up these two reboots. I’ve also heard that a new Mad Max trilogy is on the way. I’m a little dubious, but I do love apocalyptic movies. And according to The Hollywood Reporter, Tom Hanks's production company Playtone, alongside Universal, has optioned the film rights to author Erik Larson's historical nonfiction novel In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin, to be produced under Playtone This was a book I enjoyed immensely, so I’m looking forward to it.

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Magical Evening with Santa at the Museum of Arts and Sciences, Dec 2 The Magical Evening with Santa is a time when the entire family can enjoy a fun-filled evening at the Museum. The Museum Guild will entertain the children, ages 5 to 10, with stories, sweets, and a visit with Santa. The children will also enjoy a delightful meal and visit Santa’s Secret Shop as their parents slip away for dinner or a holiday shopping spree. The Magical Evening with Santa will be held on Friday, December 2, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. Advance registration and payment are required. Call the Museum at 478-477-3232 for more information.

THURSDAY

12.01

THEATRE DOUGLASS THEATRE PRESENTS: NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE "Collaborators" 7:00 PM. Tickets $20/$15 Seniors & Students. Call (478) 742-2000 for more information.

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12.02

DANCE DOUGLASS THEATRE OPEN HOUSE 90th Anniversary Holiday Open House and Christmas card exhibit. Showcase 5:00 PM. Admission: One canned good or nonperishable food item. Includes kids activities, dance performance from Hayiya Dance Theatre and at 8pm, screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life” EXHIBIT FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY OPENINGS Sip, shop and stroll Macon’s downtown galleries just in time for the holidays. Find unique, hand-crafted items. First Friday Opening in The Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance, 5pm – 8pm 486 First St., Contemporary Arts Exchange 6-10pm. 590 Mulberry Street, upstairs.

19th annual Reindeer Run Saturday, Dec 3 Gear up for the 19th annual Reindeer Run & Santa Stroll to benefit The Children’s Hospital at The Medical Center of Central Georgia. Last year over $52,000 was raised for The Children’s Hospital for the expansion of Pediatric Radiology area. Entry fee $25, run starts at the Medical Center, 8:30am.

Student Club Sponsors Pancake Breakfast With Santa, Saturday, Dec 3 Have a pancake breakfast with Santa! Children ages 12 and younger and their parents are invited to enjoy a pancake breakfast and visit with or have their photo made with Santa Claus between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in the lobby of the Student Life Center at Macon State College. This is a fundraiser for the Macon State Skin Divers Club. Admission is $12 per adult and $8 per child, which includes a Christmas ornament the child can decorate while waiting for Santa. This event is open to the general public as well as the Macon State community. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Wednesday, Nov. 30. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Dr. Thomas Sawicki, at (478) 471-2751.

51st Annual Middle Georgia Christmas Parade Sunday, December 4 at 3pm This year’s theme will be Christmas on Main Street. Enjoy over 100 floats and Middle Georgia’s marching bands as they parade thru downtown Macon.

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FAMILY FILM SCREENING OF THE “POLAR EXPRESSS” 6:30pm – 8:30pm at The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Come Downtown to enjoy the film and all new Christmas light displays for the 2011 holiday season! Admission is free. Popcorn and soft drinks will be available for purchase. The movie begins at 6:30, but come early to meet the author of The Greatest Champion That Never Was: The Life of W.L. "Young" Stribling. Jaclyn W. White will be at the museum beginning at 5:30 to autograph copies of her new biography of GSHF Inductee and legendary Macon boxer Young Stribling. The books will make great gifts for any sports fans on your list!

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THEATRE MACON LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS “A 1940’S RADIO CHRISTMAS CAROL The long-awaited sequel to the popular The 1940's Radio Hour. It's Christmas Eve, 1943, and the Feddington Players are now broadcasting from a hole-inthe-wall studio in Newark, NJ, and prepare to present their contemporary "take" on Dickens's A Christmas Carol. This radio show is an entertaining excursion into the mayhem and madness of a live radio show. Admission $10-$18. Thru Dec 11. 471-PLAY EXHIBIT MACON STATE FALL ART EXHIBITION 6-9 p.m. at the 567 Center for Renewal. The exhibit will include works by both drawing and multimedia art students. Attend the opening for a chance to meet the artists and to enjoy live music by classical guitarist and faculty member Terry Cantwell. The exhibit will be on display through Dec. 29. The gallery is open Wednesday to Friday, 11 am to 1 pm, or by appointment. The 567 will be closed Dec. 23. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

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SHOP HOLIDAY ART SALE AT THE CABIN 10am–5:30pm, and Sunday Dec 4, 12pm-5:30pm, 3875 Overlook Ave (corner of Forest Hill Rd & Overlook Ave) Macon; Open until Christmas by appointment – call 478321-8007. Meg Campbell, Bridget Fox, Jerry Glass, Sheila Harvell-Conn, Kathleen Hoirst, Sue Quaack, Harriet Wallace. Work features bird baths, yard art, found object art, watercolors, historic Macon items, unique wreaths, handcrafted jewelry, stained glass wind chimes and sun catchers, decorative and functional clay items, and outdoor sculptures. Plus, the Light Show Side Show. Free.

BENEFIT ANNUAL TOY RUN SPONSORED BY HARLEY DAVIDSON Registration begins at 10am at Harley of Macon. Ride leaves at 12 noon. All types of bikes and cars welcome! $20 registration per bike/car, includes lunch and multi-raffles. Benefits the Hephzibah Children’s Home. HOLIDAY FUN CHRISTMAS AT THE HAYHOUSE BEGINS 10am – 4pm, 934 Georgia Ave., One hour tours every hour on the hour until 3 p.m. Adults $11, Seniors (65+) $10, Students (age 6 - college) $7. Open Monday Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Group rates available (20+) call 478-742-8155 or visit HayHouse.org. RECREATION 19TH ANNUAL REINDEER RUN 8:30am - 5k | 8:45am - 1 mile Entry Fee: $20 in Advance | $25 Day of Race. Gear up for the 19th annual Reindeer Run & Santa Stroll to benefit The Children’s Hospital at The Medical Center of Central Georgia. Fast 5K Course starts uphill at The Children's Hospital, turns left on College Street, makes a loop through the beautiful Mercer University campus, and returns to The Children's Hospital via College Street. Last year over $52,000 was raised for The Children’s Hospital for the expansion of Pediatric Radiology area. RECREATION OCMULGEE MONUMENT 75TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE 12pm – 5pm Speech and cake cutting with special earthlodge programs. President Frankiln D. Roosevelt established Ocmulgee National Monument by Presidential Proclamation on December 23, 1936.

THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR Some of our favorite holiday events - Two historic locations

Sidney Lanier Cottage and Historic Macon To Host 34th Annual "Cottage Christmas & Bake Sale"

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cottage Christmas is an open house showcasing the Sidney Lanier Cottage beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Baked goods will be for sale throughout the day while free admission is offered to the Cottage. Free refreshments will be served, and the Side Porch Gift Shop will have a special holiday sale. All bake sale items are homemade and donated by friends and supporters of Historic Macon and the Sidney Lanier Cottage. The bake sale includes everything from holiday casseroles and cheese straws to a variety of cakes and candy. “Each year, people line up early outside the Cottage to snag the best goodies,” said Historic Macon Director of Development Janis Haley. “Cottage Christmas is the place to be to buy gifts and delicious treats for the holidays.” The Sidney Lanier Cottage is located at 935 High St. Call (478) 742-5084

The Choral Society of Middle Georgia to present the Christmas portion of Handel’s 'Messiah'

Tuesday, December 13, 7:00 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar Street, Macon. General Admission: $15 adults & $12 seniors, students and military. Conducted by Dr. John Dickson, the 70-voiced community choir will perform the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah.Having become an annual Macon tradition, attendance at this program is considered by many as being essential to their celebration of the Christmas season. Performed for standing-room only audiences, this concert offers the community an opportunity to experience legendary music in a beautiful setting. Featuring professional vocal soloists from the region and accompanied by a chamber orchestra consisting of local professionals and students from the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings at Mercer University, don’t miss the chance to become part of this tradition. Tickets available at the door. This concert is sponsored in part by grants from the Peyton Anderson Foundation and the Macon Arts Alliance.

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FAMILY 51ST ANNUAL MIDDLE GA CHRISTMAS PARADE 3pm. This year’s theme will be Christmas on Main Street. Enjoy over 100 floats and Middle Georgia’s marching bands as they parade thru downtown Macon.

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New Macon Co-Ed Book Club: Looking for a hobby? Love to read? Want to make new friends? The new macon co-ed book club is just what you are looking for. For more information please call 912-227-4212.

Middle Georgia Art Association: Free and open to the public. Gallery open Tuesday - Friday, Noon 5 p.m. Saturday, Noon - 3 p.m. 478.744.9557. MiddleGeorgiaArt.org. 2330 Ingleside Ave.

MUSIC WESLEYAN’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT Celebrating their 175th Anniversary, 4pm. Wesleyan, Porter Fine Arts Building East Gallery in Macon. Join us for our celebrated annual concert featuring Wesleyan’s Concert Choir and the Wesleyannes. Free and open to the public. 478-757-5259.

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FILM MACON STATE’S VIDEO FEST The annual Macon State College Fall Digital Video Festival will take place from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, and from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, in the Arts Complex Theater on the Macon Campus. The festival features final student video projects from the fall 2011 Principles of Production class. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact (478) 471-5776.

Macon Arts Gallery The Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is always free. For more info call 478.743.6940. 486 First St.

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IRVING BERLIN’S “WHITE CHRISTMAS” PRESENTED BY THEATRE MACON

December 2 & 3, 9 & 10 at 8:00pm, December 7 & 8 at 7:30pm, December 11 at 2:30pm. For reservations call 478-746-9485. $20 for general admission, $18 for seniors, and $15 for students. Direct from Broadway, the classic holiday movie comes to the stage at last! This musical shines with classic Berlin hits like “Blue Skies,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and, of course, the unforgettable title song. “White Christmas” tells the story of two buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the process. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written,“White Christmas” promises a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

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DANCE THE NUTCRACKER BALLET presented by Nutcracker of Middle Georgia This 26-year Central Georgia holiday tradition combines Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with magical scenery and breathtaking ballet. Presented by the Nutcracker of Middle Georgia, this show is a Christmas favorite that often sells out early. Performances are Wednesday-Saturday, December 7 - 10, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. with matinees Saturday & Sunday, December 11-12, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students; $25 For all matinee shows, $20 For evening shows on Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street.

FILM SECOND TUESDAY ROCK ‘N ROLL PICTURE SHOW Screening “A Concert for George” Celebrating the life & music of George Harrison, the “Concert for George” is a Grammy winning film organized & starring George’s friend Eric Clapton. Happy Hour Doors at 6:00 p.m. / Movie at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 / $3 when you wear a music related t-shirt. Cox Capitol Theatre

DANCE “THE LITTLEST ANGEL” The Academy of the Performing Arts presents “The Littlest Angel” at Macon Little Theatre, Performances Friday and Saturday 7:30pm – 8:30pm. 4220 Forsyth Rd., Tickets are $5 for students age 15 & under; $10 for ages 16 & up. Macon Little Theatre is located at 4220 Forsyth Road next door to the Museum of Arts & Sciences. For more information call 478-471-PLAY or visit www.MaconLittleTheatre.org.

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12.11

MUSIC BUDDY GREENE IN CONCERT presented by Music and the Arts at Vineville. All events Sundays at 4:00. Free. In 1991, Buddy collaborated with Mark Lowry to write “Mary, Did You Know?”, which quickly became a modernday Christmas standard, with recordings by superstars such as Kenny Rogers & Wynonna, Kathy Mattea, Natalie Cole, Reba McEntire, Clay Aiken, and countless others. Buddy Greene brings a wide variety of southern Americana influences to his music to create a unique musical hybrid of country, bluegrass, folk, gospel and traditional blues. Vineville United Methodist Church offers its membership, friends and community a series of monthly arts events -- musical, literary, visual through the Music and the Arts at Vineville Series.

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HISTORY SIDNEY’S SALON PRESENTS “TWO CENTURIES OF STRUGGLE: CIVIL WAR TO CIVIL RIGHTS” 5:30pm – 7:00pm, 935 High St Dr. Lee. Formwalt was a professor of history at Albany State University from 1977 to 1999. He will discuss our country's struggle to transition from post-Civil War to the modern Civil Rights Movement. All salons will include refreshments at 5:30 p.m. before the sessions begin at 6 p.m. Admission is free for Historic Macon members, $5 for non-members $3 for students.

THURSDAY

12.15

FAMILY FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS IN MERCER VILLAGE Join the Mercer Village merchants on Thursday, December 15, for Christmas-themed fun in the Village from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy holiday deals at each business, watch the lighting of the Mercer Village Christmas Tree at 6pm, and listen to holiday songs performed by local musicians. Kids can make ornaments for free and watch an outdoor screening ofElf. There will also be local craft vendors on site. Visit each of the Mercer Village merchants to learn more! Also, be sure to check out ercerVillage.com to learn more about the retail destination and upcoming events in the Village.

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12.19

MUSICAL “MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET” at the Grand Opera House 7:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets: $36 | $28 students, Call Mercer Ticket Sales at (478) 301-5470 or visit TheGrandMacon.com A favorite holiday tale by Valentine Davies, made famous by the movie of the same name. It’s the story of the year as Kris Kringle - aka Santa Claus - goes on trial, Macy’s becomes the friendly store to shop, two lost souls find each other and a little girl discovers her childhood through her belief in miracles.

THURSDAY

12.22

MUSIC ANNUAL JOHN BERRY CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE 7:30pm – 9:30pm, Tickets: $32 Call Mercer Ticket Sales at (478) 301-5470 or visit TheGrandMacon.com. John Berry returns to The Grand for his annual Christmas Concert - Return to Bethlehem. This holiday tradition of Central Georgia will include Berry’s classic hits as well as Christmas favorites. The singer/songwriter has one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in country music. Berry has released multiple gold and platinum albums and received nominations from the Grammy Awards, the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.

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Open gallery exhibits at Contemporary Arts Exchange. Resident and guest artist exhibits every First Friday, 7 - 10 p.m. MySpace.com/CAEMacon. 2nd Floor, 590 Mulberry St.

Art on the Avenue Fine Art Gallery New monthly gallery shows. 2368 Ingleside Ave, 478-743-3720

The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame’s newest exhibit, From the Ball Field to the Battlefield: Georgia’s Athletes in World War II, is now on display in the museum’s rotunda. Featuring photographs, gameworn jerseys, sports equipment, and military paraphernalia, the exhibit examines the impact that the Second World War had on sports in Georgia. Many of the state’s greatest athletes who served in the Armed Forces during World War II are profiled in the exhibit including Georgia Tech running back Clint Castleberry, University of Georgia running back Frank Sinkwich, and Macon’s own Middleweight champion boxer D.T. Bell. On display through March 3, 2012.

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City Market on the Green, 9am - 1pm. Every Saturday morning in Poplar Street Park, middle Georgia merchants, craftsmen and artisans set up booths of locally grown produce, plants, delicious bakery items, art, crafts and more! Wesleyan Market every second Saturday 9am - 1pm. Held monthly, this fun community event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5233. Mulberry Market every Wednesday. 4:30-7pm. The Mulberry Street Market is part of the Macon Main Street Program's efforts to bring life and business to Downtown Macon, and is directed by vendors dedicated to the people of Macon. Find a variety of all things fresh and local, from honey to breads, seasonal vegetables to grass-fed beef.

museum hours

Museum of Arts & Sciences. Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. $4 - $8. Free for students & Bibb Co. residents the last Friday of each month, 5 – 8 p.m. 477.3232. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

Georgia Children’s Museum: Tuesday – Saturday 10:30 -5:30, $4 per person, 2 and under free. Free admission on Tuesdays from 10:30 -1:30 for City of Macon residents and First Fridays from 5:30-8:30.

The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House in Macon. This house-turned-museum was where members of the Allman Brothers Band, their roadies, friends and families lived between 1970 and 1973.Call for hours. 741.5551. 2321 Vineville Ave. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm (admission $8 for adults; $6 for seniors, college students, & military; $3.50 children).

The Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. Open TuesdaysSaturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. - 4. Tours are on the hour with the last tour at 3 p.m. $8 adults, $4 students. Children under 6 free.

The Sidney Lanier Cottage House Museum, 935 High Street in Macon, is the birthplace of noted poet, musician & soldier, Sidney Lanier (1842-1881). Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm and tours are $5. 478.743.3851 Tubman African American Museum Monday-Saturday 9a.m.-5p.m. Admission $5 for adults $3 for Children 4-17. 340 Walnut Street.

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t's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Macon, Georgia. The annual lighting of the Bibb County Board of Education Christmas Tree was December 1. About 250 students sang Christmas Carols and Mayor Reichert and Commissioner Sam Hart had the honor of lighting the tree. If you didn't make it out for the lighting there are still a ton of great ways to celebrate the holidays in Macon. On Friday, December 2, celebrate Friday Fest with a presentation of "The Polar Express" at 6:30 p.m. at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, sponsored by The Hummingbird. Then enjoy Christmas Open House events, dinner specials and more at local businesses and restaurants in downtown Macon. Before or after the movie, make sure to check out the First Friday Gallery Hop with exhibitions at several local venues, all free and open to the public. The evening starts with "Believe" at The Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance, which features handmade art at affordable prices, fit for the season. If you're looking for a one- of-a-kind gift from someone special, stop by The Gallery from 5-8 p.m. Once you've found that perfect gift, head down to Cherry Street where The 567 Center for Renewal is hosting Macon State College's "Fall 2011 Student Art Exhibition." This exhibit will feature drawings and multi-media works by students of Macon State. The opening reception will be from 6-9 p.m. This is a great chance to meet up-and-coming artists and enjoy live music by Classical Guitarist Terry Cantwell. After taking in the soothing sounds of classical guitar, head down to the corner of Mulberry and Second Street to the Contemporary Arts Exchange. It's one of Macon's many hidden gems, located above Michael's on Mulberry. Look for the single door marked "Arts Exchange," climb the first flight of stairs and you'll enter the magical world of working artist’s studios. The arts exchange opens its doors around 7 p.m. and runs late. After glimpsing into the minds of the artists of the CAE, stroll over to Roasted Cafe & Lounge for "Funky First Friday" featuring art by William Dantzler and a funk & soul DJ set by Roger Riddle. While you are there, try Roasted's famous "Date Shake." I've had one, and I promise, you won't be disappointed. This funky and fun event lasts from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and there is no cover. Continue getting into the Christmas spirit on Sunday, December 4 at the Middle Georgia Christmas Parade, happening at 3 p.m. in downtown Macon. This community parade will feature marching bands, floats and a special guest

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from the North Pole. Arrive downtown early and enjoy lunch in one of our many fantastic restaurants before the parade. Of course, nothing says, “Christmas in Middle Georgia” quite like the annual performance of “The Nutcracker” at The Grand Opera House presented by Nutcracker of Middle Georgia. I’ve already got my tickets, and you may want to hurry if you want to get yours. Performance days for this annual production of the classic ballet are December 7-11 with 7:30 p.m. performances Wed.-Sat. and 2:30 p.m. performances on Sat. & Sun. Local theatres are also getting into the holiday spirit with special performances geared to the “Season of Giving.” Don’t miss “A Douglass Christmas Card” at The Douglass Theatre Dec. 2 at 6 p.m.; Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas: The Musical” at Theatre Macon Dec. 2-10; “A 1940s Radio Hour” at Macon Little Theatre Dec. 2-11; or “Miracle on 34th Street” at The Grand Opera House December 19. The spreading of Christmas cheer doesn’t stop at the local theatres. Local museums and historical sites are also gearing up their holiday offerings. The Museum of Arts and Sciences hosts “Celebrate!” an exhibition of holiday celebrations from cultures around the world. These include vignettes reflecting several Christmas traditions, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the Chinese New Year. Other offerings include: Christmas Luncheons at Hay House Dec. 7- 9; “Christmas in Dixie” at Cannonball House Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.; Children’s Sugar Plum Parties at Hay House Dec. 4 & 11; and Christmas tours at Hay House available through December 31. By the way, if you are looking for something that is both timeless and spiritually-fulfilling, you may be want to check out the Choral Society of Middle Georgia’s annual concert of Handel’s “Messiah” on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Not only is the music beautiful, but the setting is too. Last, but certainly never least, The Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance is hosting special Trunk Shows on December 9, 16 and 23 featuring an abundance of handmade art, including metal and ceramic jewelry, pottery, blown glass and much more. The Gallery is open for extended hours through Christmas: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat. 11-3 p.m.

Jonathan Dye is the Director of Communications for Macon Arts Alliance, a non-profit organization comprised of more than 60 arts and cultural organizations throughout central Georgia. Visit www.maconartsalliance.org for more information.

FIRST FRIDAY Free Evening at Georgia Children’s Museum Friday, December 2, 6:00 PM

Come and enjoy downtown Macon on First Friday with your children @ GCM. Admission is FREE to all Dont miss out on this great opportunity to see what GCM has been up to. DISNEY ON ICE AT THE MACON CENTREPLEX, DEC 1 - 4 Join the celebration as 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You'll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and many Disney Princesses. Be thrilled by exciting moments from The Lion King; Mulan; and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Toy Story films; in a skating spectacular filled with magical Disney moments you'll remember forever as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! Ticket Prices: $14, $18, $22.

NUTCRACKER OF MIDDLE GEORGIA, DECEMBER 7 - 11 GRAND OPERA HOUSE It began as the dream of one woman, Jean Evans Weaver, a Macon dance instructor who envisioned an annual local production of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet that would rival those presented by the country's premier city ballet companies. The dream quickly caught fire, and since its humble beginnings in 1985, has ignited the spirits of thousands of volunteers, contributors, and performers who, together, have created Nutcracker of Middle Georgia, Inc. In its first nineteen seasons, more than ninety-two thousand people witnessed the unfolding magic of the world's most beloved ballet, performed in Macon's magnificent Grand Opera House. The fledgling company that began with no costumes, scenery, or money has evolved into a proficient team of passionately committed volunteers who create the spectacular sets and costumes that make each production come alive. For tickets call (478) 301-5470. Tickets $10-$25. ICE SKATING AT THE CENTREPLEX Public ice skating opens December 9. Each session is 2.5 hours long. Nonskating guests are admitted free and are welcome to watch the skaters and enjoy the winter wonderland ambience and themed concessions. Ticket Prices: $10 per person, including skates! Matinee price: 11 a – 1 p session: $8 per person. Open Dec 9-11 and Dec 16 - 24th. Times vary, visit maconcentreplex.com for details.

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Fantastic Finds for Everyone! Cindy Baxter is Founder and President of The 3/50 Project, LLC. What started out as a “happy accident” in 2009 spawned from a simple blog post has now changed the way many consumers shop, especially during the holiday season. The premise is quite simple. Ask yourself, “What three independently owned businesses would you miss if they disappeared? Then make an effort to spend $50 in those businesses every month.

It could be as simple as a $12 bottle of wine from Winestyles, and a hip, new Kavu bag from Karats & Keepsakes ($38). The thing is, if 50% of the employed population spent $50 a month at their favorite indie stores, their purchases would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue. For every $100 spent in independently owned businesses, $68 returns to the local economy through taxes, payroll and other

expenditures. If you spend that same amount in a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and nothing comes home. So this holiday season, take a moment to explore all the unique items available just around the corner. The Macon Arts Gallery is hosting a trunk show, sales galore at Macon’s indie boutiques on Forsyth and Rodeo Beach is the only place in town where you can purchase a hip YOLO board (check it out below!

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Celebrate the Season

At Centenary

Sunday Dec. 4th “Is Peace a Dirty Word?” -Tim Bagwell Wednesday, Dec. 7th Christmas treats, carols with the choir and the traditional lighting of the star Sunday, Dec. 11th “The Many Faces of Joy” -Beth Dunwody 12:15pm- Fiesta Celebration after church with the Nueva Vida family Sunday, Dec. 18th 7:30am - Christmas at Breakfast "The Magnificat" -Tim Bagwell

Join us Sunday Mornings 7:30am Community Breakfast Worship 11:00am

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Books – Authors – Food – Friends - Holiday Fun Saturday, December 10, 2011 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta 3315 Peachtree Road, NE. Atlanta Join us for one of the most enjoyable literary events of the year: The Mercer University Authors Luncheon to benefit Mercer University Press. Known as the literary event in Atlanta, this is your opportunity to meet outstanding authors, get books autographed, enjoy a delicious lunch, and buy those special holidays gifts for family, friends and yourself. Authors Appearing - David Bottoms, We Almost Disappear - Carmen Agra Deedy, The Cheshire Cheese Cat - Brian Eames, The Dagger Quick - John Ferling, Independence: The Struggle to Set America Free - R. Kirby Godsey, Is God a Christian?

- Melissa Fay Greene, No Biking in the House Without a Helmet - Jonathan W. Jordan, Brothers, Rivals, Victors: Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley and the Partnership That Drove the Allied Conquest in Europe - Terry Kay, The Greats of Cuttercane - Rebecca Lang, Quick-Fix Southern: Homemade Hospitality in 30 Minutes or Less - William L. Self, Surviving the Stained-Glass Jungle - Jeffrey Stepakoff, The Orchard - Jaclyn Weldon White, The Greatest Champion That Never Was: The Life of W. L. “Young” Stribling Contact For more information E-mail Allen Wallace, wallace_am@mercer.edu.

Author Jaclyn Weldon of “The Greatest Champion that Never Was” will be at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, December 2 from 6-7pm for a book signing. The book is one of the many new releases from Mercer University Press. Weldon will also be at Barnes & Noble in Macon on Thursday, Dec. 8th from 6-8pm.

For almost seventy-five years, one of Macon’s most famous eating establishments, Nu-Way, has intentionally misspelled the word W-E-IN-E-R on its marquee. In his eighth book, There Is More than One Way to Spell Wiener, Macon newspaper columnist Ed Grisamore tells the amazing story of how Nu-Way has become a cultural and culinary icon.

Mercer University Press seeks to publish scholarly works of excellence in the following fields: Religious Studies, particularly Biblical Studie; Philosophy, Southern Culture, particularly History of the South, Fiction/Literary. As a university press, MUP strives for accuracy of substance and form. Works will be considered that represent only the highest standards of scholarly research and literary style. The publication process for unsolicited works begins when a prospective author sends a book proposal to Editor-in-Chief, Mercer University Press 1400 Coleman Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31207

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OP-ED A re-envisioned Second Street.

The plan envisions a revitalization of downtown beginning with the Mercer University exit off I-75 continuing through downtown and across the Second Street Bridge across I-16. The plan focuses on linking major features in and around downtown including Mercer University, The Medical Center of Central Georgia, the downtown business district, the Macon Coliseum and Macon Marriott Hotel across to the Ocmulgee River.

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SPLOST Priorities RICK HUTTO Macon City Councilman and published author

ow that the voters of Macon and Bibb County have overwhelmingly passed the new SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax), what happens next? Although the list of projects to be funded by the extra penny was explicitly listed on the ballot and nothing additional can be added to it, the order in which those projects will be funded is not decided. In fact, in some prior SPLOSTS, revenue ran out before all the projects were tackled. One SPLOST from the late 1970’s promised to pave all residential streets within the City, yet three in east Macon were not paved until last year and only then from the City’s general fund and at the insistence of the Ward One Council members. The County Commissioners have met to express their preference for the order of projects but, although the Mayor has summoned each of us to his office to express his first priority, to date Council has not met for that purpose. For the most pressing items, bonds will be issued so that funds are immediately available. Just like paying a house mortgage, however, those bonds will require us to pay interest and thus reduce the amounts available for expenditure. For example, if we issue forty million dollars in bonds, we might repay approximately forty two million dollars, thus reducing by two million the amount we have on hand to spend for remaining projects.

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Obviously as the revenue begins coming in next April, it will be used to pay off those bonds. I firmly believe we must do two things. First, we must reassure the voters that we were honest in asking them to vote for the SPLOST by appointing a bi-partisan, bi-racial committee to advise and oversee expenditures. The voters must confirm that we are telling the truth about their money. Second, we should only borrow funds up-front for truly crucial projects. As much as I would like to see funds immediately made available for Rose Hill Cemetery and new recreation centers, I think those projects must be deferred until we have first reduced our present indebtedness and only then proceed to the two items that simply cannot wait – our radio system that enables police and fire officials to be in instant contact with their backup at headquarters (our current system is being held together with duct tape and hope) and the city’s storm drainage system that quite literally threatens to open huge gaping holes in the ground that could easily swallow a car or, God forbid, a school bus. As much as I love some of the other projects on the approved SPLOST list, I cannot in good conscience agree to borrowing money to move them up higher in the spending process. One of those projects is, however, particularly exciting. We recently were given a briefing on the Mayor’s proposed Second Street Corridor project. The winning bid chosen to oversee the suggested collaboration is

an Atlanta-based company, CHA Consulting. Although it was the highest bid of the five finalists, I was at least pleased to see that the consortium includes three respected local sub-contractors, Russell Claxton Architects, ZT3 Placemaker Studio, and Hulsey, McCormick & Wallace. Ten individuals – three from the City, three from NewTown, and one each from Planning & Zoning, Macon Transit Authority, Urban Development Authority, and the Regional Commission - ranked the three finalists and chose CHA.

unconfirmed rumors that their current topof-the-line Hilton Garden Inn may have some possible competitors coming to share that location. Connecting all Mercer’s vibrant people-mass with the 24-hour activity of the Medical Center then continuing into downtown Macon just makes commercial sense. Now that the development of Beall’s Hill and Huguenin Heights has been so successful and even more living lofts are being planned for downtown, we may finally see in Macon some of that long-anticipated synergy that we’ve all experienced in

One of the SPLOST projects is, however, particularly exciting. We recently were given a briefing on the Mayor’s proposed Second Street Corridor project. The plan envisions a revitalization of downtown beginning at the Mercer University Boulevard exit off I-75 continuing through downtown and across the Second Street bridge across I-16 emptying into east Macon linking up with the Centreplex, Coliseum Hospital, and our already-successful Marriott hotel. The plan envisions a revitalization of downtown beginning at the Mercer University Boulevard exit off I-75 continuing through downtown and across the Second Street bridge across I-16 emptying into east Macon linking up with the Centreplex, Coliseum Hospital, and our already-successful Marriott hotel. I’ve pointed out that the single most heavily-trafficked intersection in Bibb County is Gray Highway and Shurling Drive, so allowances must be made to prepare for the influx of the proposed (but welcomed!) extra cars and trucks. With all of the exciting development Mercer is attracting to its end of the city, including its recently-opened commercial spaces just off Tattnall Square and its soonto-be-built football stadium, there are

Savannah and other vibrant cities. The eight million dollars apportioned to the Second Street project from the current SPLOST will not be sufficient to ensure that everything that is envisioned is actually completed. In fact, the initial consulting contract for the first phase alone is just under a half-million dollars without turning a shovel. I am confident that this infusion of public investment will reap large returns from the private sector and I look forward to its success. The moment we have paid down our debt and made sure that no police officer will ever again find himself or herself at a crime scene without being able to radio for backup, I will be first in line to sign on to such an exciting undertaking.

SEEING RED

Mitt Romney's 'Dark' Past: Tobacco and Beer Before you get the idea that this will be an article slamming former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, I hate to disappoint you. It's not. Romney isn't my first choice for the GOP nomination or even my second as most of you know (Herman Cain is and has always been my first choice for the nomination followed by Georgia’s other favorite son Newt Gingrich.), however I want to commend Romney. Here's why: BILL KNOWLES Active member of the Bibb Republican Party

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t was reported a few days ago by Michael Falcone, the Deputy Political Director and reporter from ABC News that in an interview with People Magazine, Governor Romney has

admitted to trying out a cigarette one time and even tasting a beer, two vices that are completely against his Mormon faith. Am I proud that Romney broke with his religion and tried something out while he was a teenager? Not really. But I would like to point out how his vices compare to that of our President, who in his autobiography "Dreams From My Father" admitted that he had "used marijuana" and "maybe a little blow". Obama also admitted that the only reason he didn't try heroin was because he didn't like the pusher who was trying to sell it to him. That’s a great message coming from our Commander-InChief isn’t it? As I have written before, I think the media scrutiny of our candidates has gotten way out of hand as evidenced by the Romney interview as well as the ‘under-the-microscope’ treatment that all of the Republican frontrunners have had to endure, ie the allegations surrounding Herman Cain, the ‘baggage’ that Newt Gingrich carries with him as he is now with wife number three and the alleged affairs of Texas Governor Rick Perry. But for some reason when it comes to a Democrats’ past all is forgiven and hopefully for-

gotten. Bill Clinton is still a hero in the eyes of many even though it is fact that he had oral sex in the Oval Office and had countless affairs. Both he and Hillary have been given a pass on the Whitewater scandal. Although there are Congressional investigations in place, President Obama is escaping the media frenzy that would be enveloping a Republican president if they had his level of involvement in the Solyndra scandal as well as the ‘Fast and Furious’ mess that the Obama Administration oversaw. If you honestly don’t believe there is a liberal slant in the media, read the book Bias by reporter Bernard Goldberg. In it Goldberg reports that the main stream media’s unspoken code of loyalty against the Right wing in favor of the Left is not unlike the Mafia. He should know….He worked for CBS News for many years. One of the things that has made me respect former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for has been his combative attitude against the media that he has taken in the series of Republican debates. In one of the first debates back in August, Chris Wallace of Fox News asked Gingrich a question formulated to be controversial instead of about substance. Wallace asked, "How do you respond to people who say that your campaign has been a mess so far?" as members of Gingrich’s campaign staff had just resigned. Gingrich answered, I took seriously Bret's injunction to put aside the talking points," he said, referring to a request Wallace's co-host Bret Baier had made at the outset of the debate. "And I wish you would put aside the gotcha questions...I'd love to see the rest of tonight's debate asking us about what we would do to lead America...instead of playing Mickey Mouse games." When the applause finally died down, he said, "If you think questions about your record are Mickey Mouse, I'm sorry. I think those are questions that a lot of people want to hear answers to

and you're responsible for your record, sir…..I think that there's too much attention paid by the press corps to the campaign minutiae and not enough paid by the press corps to the basic ideas that distinguish us from Barack Obama," he said, as the audience cheered again. Touché Mr. Speaker. Here’s another interesting ‘fact’ that the media brought out in the interview with People with Governor Romney: his playlist on his Ipod includes The Eagles, The Beatles, Roy Orbison, Randy Travis and heaven forbid, The Killers. (Quite honestly I think Romney threw The Killers in there to be more hip and had a Dr. Evil moment.) Again, I'll take Romney's playlist over President Obama's which includes Nas, the modern day equivalent to Lord Byron, as evidenced in his rap "Smokin'". My n**** smoke with one lung If he cough he might die, passin me trees The liquor bottle's almost empty We about to collide, with the enemy Only way you die if it's meant to be You f***** with a general No discussion is the principle we bustin it's the end of youNow we knockin on your mama door Like we cam to fix the sink; my kind of war Death, angels comin for you Spirit horse runnin from your body like Young Guns 1 and 2 Paramedics fightin for you, who's gon' win? The hands of time, or the hands of medicine Don't cry, witness your fate, this is your wake Walk by your casket, spit in your face Enter the fog dog, the light is your guide And when you're gone all your n****z gon' light it with Nas Given the choice between the two, I'll take the Mormon from Massachusetts over the Moron from Maui.

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The silver lining at Southern Precious Metals is they pay up to 70% of the market value for your gold and silver. A recent customer sold six, silver spoons and walked out with $480. We’ve all seen the guy twirling the sign around in the road. “We Buy Gold.” We recently went into one of those stores just to see what the deal was, and let me tell you it’s pretty dang good. If you’ve got some gold jewelry or silver coins that have been sitting in a sock drawer for too long, the folks at Southern Precious Metals can turn it into cold hard cash. Appropriately named Matt Dollar, who is also a pretty good disc golfer too boot, took some time out of his day buying gold and silver to tell us how it actually works. Matt Dollar and Julie Crews

What brought you here to Macon? Well I just sort of fell in here, my wife goes to Mercer Law School, and I just ended up here. I actually started out holding that sign, and now I manage the place. What is the deal with that sign guy? Man, it’s just something to get folks attention. And it works, believe me.

MEET THE BOSS Valor Candles for Men is located upstairs of the 567 Center for Renewal. The candles are made locally too!

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What can people expect to get when they bring in silver or gold? Well obviously, gold is more valuable. It takes 50 ounces of silver to equal one ounce of

Southern Precious Metals Exchange is located at 3259 Vineville Avenue

gold. But we recently got a customer who brought in some spoons left to her from her grandmother, and walked out with $480 bucks in cash. What do you pay? I depends on the price of gold. Some of these companies only pay 20-30 percent of what the going rate is. Since we’re the middlemen, we have to make money to, however Southern Precious Metals pays up to 70% of the going rate. That’s about as good as you can get. What do you do with the gold when you get it? We melt it down and we work with the owners of the store who sell it in bulk in the market place. We don’t hold it long, especially when prices are up. It’s a lot like the stock market that way. Why should people choose Southern Precious Metals? We pay more, period. And it’s a perfect way to get some extra cash for the holidays. We take out gemstones you’d like to keep as well. Some places won’t do that. So come on in and we’ll tell you what your old jewelry is worth.

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Wild Wing Cafe, located in the Shoppes at River Crossing has been feeding and entertaining Maconites for four years now. Every quarter the folks over there create new specials that fit in perfectly with the season, and this months new comfort food special will not disappoint. Now on Mondays, enjoy a Pint and a Pie all for one low price. Choose between six different flatbread pizzas paired with one of your favorite pints. The personal 7” flatbread creations include; Pepperoni, Cheeseburger, Tomato Basil, Chicken Spinach and Shrooms, BBQ Chicken and Meat Lovers Pie. As always, Happy Hour at the Wing is Monday thru Friday, 4-7pm. Enjoy $2 domestic drafts and $2.50 wells. Wendyll will hook you up.

FOWL PLAY UNVEILS NEW EXPANDED MENU, PLUS NEW WING FLAVORS Owner Bryan Gillespie is pleased to announce some revisions to the downtown restaurant’s menu, including gourmet burgers and a dozen new wing flavors. In fact, he is so excited about the changes, he is offering an exclusive coupon in The 11th Hour where you can try four wings for free (we call it a teaser

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Billy’s Clubhouse Come try Billy's new menu with our angus burgers, colossal sandwiches, great salads, appetizers and more. Lunch and dinner specials available as well as our late nite menu. "We upped our standards, Now up yours!" LD • $ • BAR 1580 Forest Hill Road, Macon. Mon-Sat 11a-2p, Sun 12:30p - 12a. BJs Billiards BJs is now serving up your favorite late night snacks. Nachos, hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches and breakfast all day, every day. Smoking, open 2pm-2am. Now open Sundays til midnight! LD • BAR • $

Buffalos Cafe on Zebulon You know this place has great wings, but they also feature a large selection of salads and sandwiches, large screen tvs to watch all your favorite games and a popular trivia night for the whole family. LD • BAR • $ 5990 Zebulon Rd. CJ’s Bar & Grill You can’t really call this bar food. Is it fried, yes, but it’s fresh and so, so good! Sloppy nachos, great burgers and chicken wraps. LD • BAR • $ 2910 Riverside Drive, 757-3262

Friends Bar & Grill Serving up your favorite homestyle dishes, along with famous burgers, chicken tenders and other bar food staples. 7405 Industrial Highway, 784-9191

Kem’s Bar & Grill inside the North Macon Holiday Inn features daily specials, burgers, pizzas, wings and our specialty, our ribeye dinner. LD • BAR • $ 3953 Riverplace Drive.

Locos Grill & Pub Casual, kid-friendly, family dining.We’re talking great food, sports on the big screens and a full bar. Fantastic weekly specials and live music on the weekends. Delivery and catering also available. LD BAR • $ 2440 Riverside Drive.

Montana’s Steakhouse, Byron Specializing in some of this areas finest steaks, ribs, chicken & seafood. Located in the Peach Outlet Mall and open Monday - Sunday 11 am - 10 pm! 311 Ga Highway 49 N Byron, (478) 956-0441.

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Rivalry’s – The only place in town where you can order Atomic Buffalo Turds and wash them down with a giantsized bottle of Monty Python’s Holy Ale. 3986 Northside Dr., Macon 474-0606 LD BAR $

The Rookery There isn’t a place downtown that has been serving us longer.The Rookery offers some of the best comfort food in Macon. Burgers, Nachos, Sandwiches and daily lunch specials that can’t be beat. LD BAR $ 543 Cherry Street, 746-8658

Wild Wing Cafe Newly opened franchise at the Shoppes at River Crossing, fantastic wings in over 30 flavors, over 20 brews on tap, great salads and one of the few dining options in North Macon that offers live music on the weekends. LD • BAR $-$$, 477.WILD

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Where she works? The Hummingbird Drink Recomendation? Thru December the Bird will be selling my own creation “Sugar & Spice.” It’s a blend of my own xmas spices, Caption Morgan and Stoli Raspberry Vodka. Favorite indie restaurant? Dolce Vita, I love the Avacado and Crab salad with Orange Dolce Tea. Guilty Pleasure? Cheezy sitcoms, think “Wonder Years”

MEXICAN

Caliente’s Burrito Shop We’ve all had this style of big burrito by now, but Caliente’s does them the best. If you can handle it, get the MOAB… if not, there’s always the Thrilla From Tha Grilla, which is just right. LD • $ 6255 Zebulon Road El Sombrero Witha brand new outside dining patio, this is the place to get some fresh, authentic mexican cuisine in downtown Macon. LD • BAR • $ Located off Spring Street in the Baconsfield Shopping Center.

SEAFOOD

Jim Shaw’s Casual dining with Macon’s best seafood, tuna tidbits, scallops, wild Georgia shrimp. Seperate bar area with smoking. D • BAR $-$$ 3040 Vineville

PIZZA / ITALIAN

Luigi’s Bistro Casual Italian cuisine in a hip, swanky atmosphere. LD • BAR • $-$$ 401 Cherry Street, 743.4645 Ingleside Village Pizza IVP has the best pizza in town and the best beer selection. Keep it classy with the white pizza and a Stella Artois or, keep it real with a slice of the ultimate and a 24-oz. High Life. LD • BAR $ 2396 Ingleside Avenue, & downtown across from Mercer Univ.

Johnny’s Pizzeria A New York style pizzeria featuring fresh baked pizza, authentic pasta dishes, calzones, subs and salads. Monday nights, kids dine for 99¢ (one-topping slice and a drink.) This north Macon pizzeria offers an amazing and affordable menu also featuring weekly drink specials and some nightly entertainment. Student Special Monday - Friday 2-5pm, enjoy 2 cheese slices and a coke for just $4.99. LD • BAR • $-$$ 6255 Zebulon Rd. Open Mon-Thu,Sun 11am-9:30pm; FriSat 11am-10:30pm.

Mellow Mushroom In 1974, three college students in Atlanta opened the first of what has now grown to 100 restaurants. Each one locallyowned and operated, with their own distinct, funkified flavor. Gourmet pizza, original sandwiches and a large drink menu. Family friendly! LD • BAR • $$$ Located just off Bass Road at 5425 Bowman Road, Macon. Guiseppi’s Pizza With fresh baked pizza and exclusive wedgies, pasta dishes and salads, this pizza place has a little something for everyone. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7pm. LD • BAR • $-$$ Tom Hill Sr. Blvd.

LUNCH SPOTS

Adriana’s Quick & delicious cafeteriastyle lunch, serving the most authentic Italian in town, including sandwiches, soup, salads, pasta, pizza. Mon-Thur 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6pm. L • $ 359 Third Street Market City Café – Superb sandwiches, homemade soups, loaded salads, pizza and pastas. Unique breakfast menu including gourmet coffees and teas. Dinner now being served Fridays and Saturdays featuring seafood and steak specials. Full bar, excellent wine cellar. Full catering services on or off site. Open Tues-Thur, 7am-6pm; Friday and Saturday 7am-9pm. 502 Cherry St., Macon 257-6612 BLD • BAR • $-$$

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The Downtown Grill Slightly upscale dining serving fresh fish, prime cut Black Angus and features it’s own humidor. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 562 Mulberry Street, 742.5999 The Shamrock Dargan and his crew cook up some of the best homemade meals in Macon, including his legendary Shepard’s Pie. Plus, he’ll surprise you from time to time with some interesting seafood selections. D • BAR $-$$ 342 Rose Avenue, Payne City 750.1555

Metropolis Cafe Offering Greek, Mediterranean and Indian Cuisine.Two locations:Warner Robins - 866 Hwy 96 (478) 988-8129 **Indian Cuisine served in W.R. on Wed. & Sat. only; Macon - 2460 Riverside Dr. (478) 464-0247; Hours of operation: Mon. – Sun., 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. $-$$

Ninja Japanese Steakhouse Newly opened in downtown Macon, enjoy their unique and delicious sushi options prepared by owner and 20-year chef, along side freshly prepared Japanese offerings. Open for lunch and dinner. Full bar available. Located in Mulberry Street Lane, across from Tokyo Alley. LD • BAR • $-$$

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Uncle Earl & Friends 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive Dave Bullard Band AP’s Hideaway Chapter 13 Wild Wing Cafe

Ill-Eagles The Hummingbird

Daniel Stkye Band Locos Josh Carson The Opening Act, free B Keith Williams The Shamrock

SAT 12/3 The Wall AP’s Hideaway

Scouts, with Oh Dorian and Alec Stanley Seven 567 Gallery Stage Sincerely, Iris The Opening Act, free Scott Little Band The Hummingbird

Megan Jean & the KFB Roasted, 9:30pm Moby DIck Wild Wing Cafe

SUN 12/4

Big Mike & Booty Papas APs Hidden Hideaway, 3pm

WED 12/7

Man in the Box Backporch Lounge

THUR 12/8

Delta Saints with Floorwalkers Cox Capitol Theatre

FRI 12/9

B Keith Williams 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive Good Ole Boys APs Hidden Hideaway Whale Bone CJ’s Sports Bar

Stumblin’ Toads The Hummingbird

Midnight in Macon Locos

WED 12/14

Man in the Box Karaoke Backporch Lounge Matt Pippen Wild Wing Cafe, 8:30pm

FRI 12/16

The Skeeterz 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive Fresh Heat AP’s Hideaway

Jarrod Wright The Opening Act, free

SAT 12/10

Shane Bridges Band The Hummingbird

Stoopgrass Wild Wing Cafe

Eddie James Gang APs Hidden Hideaway Tent City with Gringo Grande Hummingbird

Matt Moncrief The Opening Act, free

Free Lance Ruckus The Shamrock

TUES 12/6

SUN 12/11

John Stanley Band Backporch Lounge, no cover

Jazz Brunch The Rookery

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Jrunk Drawer Locos

Live acoustic on patio Wild Wing Cafe

B Keith Williams The Shamrock

Abby Owens & Vic Stanley The Opening Act, free

Tyler Hammond Band Wild Wing Cafe

Men of Las Vegas APs Hidden Hideaway

TUES 12/13

Big Mike & Booty Papas APs Hidden Hideaway, 3pm

Radio Cult Wild Wing Cafe

SAT 12/17 Big Elk Trio AP’s Hideaway

Louise Warren The Opening Act, free Tokyo Spa The Hummingbird Gunshy Wild Wing Cafe

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Happy hour til 9pm, jam & rehearse 7-10pm, 20’s Pub

Ladies Night: 20’s Pub

MONDAYS

Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos

Daily Happy Hour; 4-7pm. 241 drafts, house wine and well drinks Guiseppi’s Pizza $1 Wells all night, The Bird

$3.25 22oz Bud & Bud Lt Drafts • $13 Bud & Bud Lt Buckets • $2 House Vodkas Wild Wing Cafe

25% off all appetizers, Happy Hour 3-6 and 9-Cl Macon Mellow

TUESDAYS

Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos

FRIDAYS

Happy Hour prices for poker players, BJ’s Billiards Karaoke Tara’s Tavern

Buy 1/Get 1 wells 8-until, Giveaways! AP’s Hideaway

$8 bottomless mugs HL, PBR, $5 carbombs, $3 Guinness The Hummingbird

SATURDAYS

Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos

2 for Tues- buy 8 wings and get 8 free! $2 domestic drafts Wild Wing

2-4-1 drafts Johnny’s Pizzeria

WEDNESDAYS

Country Fried Weds- $1.50 natty lites, $2 bud & bud LT drafts, $4 rodeo bombs and country fried chicken wings Wild Wing Cafe Ladies Night All Day: $1.50 House Wine, $4.50 Jager Bombs Macon Mellow

Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos

BB King Macon City Auditorium

$5.99 Pitchers - Trivia Johnny’s Pizzeria

Big Daddy & Co. Wild Wing Cafe

Taco Rita Nite- $2 tacos, $3 margaritas, $6 Megaritas, $4 Irish Bombs, 2-4-1 Jager Bombs Wild Wing

The Rookery 11-1am: $2 BL bottles, $4.50 well doubles, $3 Sex on the Beach and 2 for 1 Jager.

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8-9pm: Free cocktails and Miller High Life Draft, Kaos Macon

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Ladies night Tara’s Tavern

Ladies night, free wells for the gals The Hummingbird

Everyday, Miller Lite buckets just $12! Wild Wing

Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos $10 Beer Buckets, 20’s Pub

Happy Hour Special 3pm-6pm & 9pm-Close Mellow Macon

Game Day Specials: 2 for 1 bombs and $1 domesic drafts Billy’s Clubhouse

Game Day Specials: $3.25 Miller Lt & Coors Lt Stadium Cups • $13 Miller Lt & Coors Lt Buckets Wild Wing Cafe

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$10 beer buckets, 20’s Pub

$7.99 Beer buckets Giuseppi’s

$3 Margaritas, Bloody Mary's, Long Island's, Sangria's (Red or White) Happy Hour Special 9pm-Close Macon Mellow

THURSDAYS

Live acoustic on patio, 6:309:30pm. $3.25 22oz Bud & Bud Lt Drafts, $13 Bud & Bud Lt Buckets $3 Bloody Marys Wild Wing Cafe

$1.99 drafts, Johnny’s Pizzeria

$3 Bloody Marys Locos

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Thursday, December 8

The Opening Act is downtown Macon’s newest live music venue. Located at 567 Cherry, it’s an intimate listening room atmosphere, the walls are adorned with ex-Hall of Fame photographs and other Macon music memorabilia, and best of all, there is never a cover charge. Beer and wine is available for purchase, and it is non-smoking. Thru December, the Opening Act will be hosting music every Friday and Saturday. This week, don’t miss Sincerely, Iris playing Saturday, Dec 3. He’s a singer/songwriter out of Savannah that just finished producing his own folksy album. The following week, catch favorite local songstress Abby Owens on Friday, December 9. All shows are from 7-9pm.

This music is a fusion of traditional southern soul & funk, layered with a furious harmonica that ties the group together & threatens to unseat it all at once. It has the familiar comfort of porch music but plugged in and turned up; The Delta Saints are driving listeners from their porches right to the edge of their seats. “…with a whip-smart, harp-and-dobro driven take on the blue, the Delta Saints are throwing down a raucious and righteous sound that more than lives up to the adopted name. With two artfully packaged, self-released EPs and a killer live DVD already on the market, the Delta Saints have spent the last few years cultivating a serious buzz and a rabid fan base around the Music City and throughout the southeast.” - Peter Cronin, SESAC Magazine

Sincerely Iris @ The Opening Act

Delta Saints @ the Capitol Theatre

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Wednesday & Sunday 8pm-until at AP’s Hidden Hideaway Wednesday and Fridays at Tara’s Tavern

Every Friday & Saturday, Friends Bar & Grill, Macon Sundays & Wed. with Brad, 9pm The Backporch Lounge

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Every Tuesday night, come play with friends, great prizes! 7-9pm 20’s Pub

TRIVIA

NOW TUESDAYS: Hardest Trivia in Macon 7-9pm at BJs Billiards Wednesdays, Johnny’s Pizzeria

Tuesday nights at Giuseppis, hosted by Outspoken Ent. Tuesday Night Trivia (8pm) with Outspoken Entertainment., Wild Wing Cafe

DJ Roger Riddle @ Roasted

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Funky First Friday at Roasted

Sincerely, Iris @ the Opening Act

Thursday nights 9p, The Shamrock

Scouts @ the 567 Center Gallery Stage With opening acts; Macon’s own Oh

Wednesday nights, 7:30pm at Billy’s Clubhouse

Trivia with T-Bag at Loco’s every Wednesday, 8:30pm!

Every Wednesday at The Bird, 7pm.

POKER

Nightly Poker 7:30p, Friends Bar Nightly Poker 8p, BJ Billiards

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Dorian and the Alec Stanley Band. Scouts is a quartet from Kansas City, Missouri that made a name for themselves in the region from 2007 late 2009. After two rigorous national and multiple regional supporting tours Scouts found themselves being courted by a few labels and agencies in early 2009. These four musicians hold true to their Midwestern roots and dialect, but show a promise of appeal beyond the streets of small Midwestern cities and dismal college towns. Their music as been said to have the strength of Shoegaze icons My Bloody Valentine, the lyrical credibility of Pedro the Lion/David Bazan, and the melodic purity of ‘Clarity era’ Jimmy Eat World.

Midnight in Macon @ Locos

Midnight in Macon @ Locos Local guys who play the blues, southern rock and a mix of classic country. Favorites on the Macon scene, playing a mix of sing-a-long favorites. And we’re glad to see Loco’s is back providing live music, go support!

Whale Bone @ CJ’s Sports Bar

SAT, DEC 3

Every Wednesday at The Rookery, compete for $5,000 grand prize! 8pm

Tuesday night trivia with our own Jammin’ Rivalrys

TUES, DEC 6

Something new downtown, Roasted is now providing live entertainment along with those great Date Shakes, warm coffees and cold beer. Open exhibition with art provided by Willie D and a Funk DJ set by Roger Riddle and ClarkAfterDark. Music starts at 10pm.

Sincerely, Iris consists of singer/songwriter Todd Murray who resides in Savannah. He has a sound that can be summed up best as “road trip music.” It’s a style that’s always changing, and always moving along. Whether it be gypsy-esque or like Kerouac's beat up old truck, shaking down the road at midnight, it is at once comforting, and somewhat unknown. Sincerely, Iris draws upon influences from Jeff Buckley all the way to Billie Holiday.Todd recently completed his new album, “The Great Unknown,” on which he plays 90% of the instruments, and wrote every song.

Trivia every Monday night with Woody at the Backporch Lounge

Tyler Hammond @ Wild Wing

Men of Las Vegas @ AP’s Hidden Hideaway Listen up ladies, this night is just for you. The Men of Vegas is the premiere national touring all-male revue. It is the hottest Vegas-style male burlesque around, and best of all, there is not cover. That’s right, gather your girlfriends for a free night of harmless, tantalizing entertainment, for free!

FRI, DEC 9

Stumblin’ Toads @ The Bird A rock ‘n soul band out of Milledgeville, the Stumblin’ Toads are currently producing their first EP. "Pulling from influences such as The Rolling Stones, The Faces, Led Zeppelin, and AC/DC, The Stumblin' Toads know how to show their audience a great time with their equally outstanding musical talent.

CJ’s has remodeled, both inside and out! Their new patio is a fantastic place to chill between set breaks of Macon’s own Whale Bone. Sean Pritchard, our contributing Nightwriter says, “think Fleet Foxes meets Abbey Road.”

SAT, DEC 10

Tyler Hammond Band @ Wild Wing After months of preparation, the Tyler Hammond Band performed their first show in August of 2009 at Capital City in Milledgeville. Since their first performance, the band played over 100 shows in their first year together. In October of 2010, the band had the opportunity to open for Luke Bryan during his Farm Tour in Macon, Georgia. With their unique southern rock sound, the Tyler Hammond Band has successfully revamped many country music covers, as well as collaborate to release an album of their own originals. Continuing into 2011, the Tyler Hammond Band will be touring all over the south.

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The Macon Aces Disc Golf Club is running an event December 11th to help raise money for baskets, signs and tees for the new DISC GOLF course going in at Bowden Golf Course in Macon. Breakfast andn Lunch available in the clubhouse, beer will be sold as well. 8- 9:00am Check in at the Club House 10:00am Tee Off, 2nd Round will be 1 Hour after the last card is turned in Two rounds of 18 holes, Two Divisions: Pro $30/ Cash Payout Amateur $30/ Voucher

Disc golf rarely requires a green fees, you probably won't need to rent a cart, and you never get stuck with a bad "tee time." It is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of economic status. In addition, you won’t need a $300 Taylor Made R 11 Driver to get the disk there. It’s all in the flick of the wrist. RECREATION

A New Spin to an Old Pastime Bowden’s temporary disc golf course will host “Bombs Over Bowden” on Saturday, Dec 11 to help raise money to make the course permanent. f there is one thing that rings true among many Maconites here today, it’s that it’s not that easy to get outside and do

things. We don’t have a plethora of hiking trails. I know, I know we have the Ocmulgee Trail, but it runs less than two miles. My wife’s family lives alongside the T.A.R.T. Trail in Northern Michigan. When we go up there we have access to not only the 10.5 miles of trail around Lake Michigan in Traverse City, but also to almost 100 more miles that connect to it. Now that’s a trail system. I know it takes money to get there, and I know the Friends of the Trail will do all they can, but in the meantime, a group of young men in Macon have pretty much introduced a sport here that is both conducive to our climate and our terrain, and gives us plenty of exercise. That sport is Disc Golf, and if Johnny Harrison and friends have their way, we’re going to have courses all over this town. Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc, or frisbees. The sport was formalized in the 1970's, and shares with "ball golf" the object of completing each hole in the fewest number of strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest number of throws). A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target which is the "hole". The hole can be one of a number of disc golf targets; the most common is called a Pole Hole® an elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw has landed. The trees, shrubs, and terrain changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. Finally, the "putt" lands in the basket and the hole is completed. Disc golf shares the same joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether it's sinking a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway. There are a few differences, though.

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fears ago, when John Harrision was involved in a Leadership Macon class, they made it their project to build a Disc Golf Course at Claystone Park that overlooks Lake Tobosofkee. They raised over $20,000 to clear land, put in paved tee boxes and the pole holes. Now over 100 people a week pay an entry fee of $3 per person just to play disc golf at the State Park, not to mention disc rentals and sales. You may remember Johnny as the guy who made Bragg Jam Music Festival into a festival. His tenacity has created this movement, though the efforts of many are making things happen. Next up, the group formed by John Harrison, Biran Gordon, Johnny Jetter, Henry Chase and Jim Lupeno have their sites set on the city-owned Bowden Golf Course. Their first event, Bombs over Bowden, will be their first fundraiser. A disc golf tournament operates like a normal golf tournament, and all over the country, many public courses have added disc golf. At a typical tournament the winner can go home with $500, at a regional tournament $1000, and at a National Disc Golf Tournament, the purse is a whopping $100,000. The prize money is generated by hole sponsorships and entry fees. Bombs over Bowden is selling “holes for life.” Meaning a thousand dollar sponsorship gets your name and logo on the tee box forever. That’s a pretty damn good deal. And if they can raise the $18,000 needed to put the course in permanently there will be a new, younger element of people playing the public course. Fifty percent of the $30 entry fee will go towards the construction, and the other 50% will go to the cash purse for the winner. Matt Dollar, the top disc golfer in the state will be there, and Jeffery Reynolds, the 2008 Pro Am German Champion. The Bowden Disc Golf Course was designed as a Professional Championship caliber course and the future home of the Georgia Disc Golf Championships. The winner of the Georgia Disc Golf Championship will be sponsored to participate in the United States Disc Golf Championships hosted bi-annually in Rock Hill, SC at the Winthrop Gold Course. The other years the GDGC will sponsor a player in the PDGA Disc Golf Championships, at the International Disc Golf Center in Appling, Ga. The Bombs over Bowden Tournament is the Macon Ace’s Disc Golf Club’s first event at Bowden. They also host the Fish ‘n Pig Moonlight Classic annually at Claystone Park. For the “Bombs over Bowden” tournament, the Course will play the “Skydog” Par 61 layout at around 7500 feet in length. The shortest hole is a 225 ft. par 3 through tight woods. The longest hole is a 723 ft. par 5 uphill through scattered trees in to the woods. The majority of holes have multiple pin placements that allow the course to change from a Par 58 to a Par 61. Permanent Hole Sponsorships are available through a partnership with Newtown Macon and are 100% tax deductible. “You are getting a permanent bill board in the middle of a high traffic tourist attraction. Your tee sign won’t just be seen on the course but all over the internet as well.” Call John Harrison at 478-228-0740 for more information. Cost to play is $30 for both Pro and Amateur Divisions. The cost to spectators is free.

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SCENE DJ Slim, on a short break from touring

Favorite moment so far? When we were in Korea. We went to some big concert over there. There were 50,000 people out there. We had jetlag, and we were tired as hell but when we went out on stage, the energy was amazing, we were lifted up immediately. They knew every word to all his songs, but they couldn't speak English. Whenever he'd ask the crowd something, it would get real quiet, but they could sing every word. What are your plans with WIBB? I'm leaving the radio station in December. B.o.B.’s second album is about to drop and we're going to be hitting the road hard. We just played New York with T.I. I'm going to miss radio, but I'm really excited that I will get to wake up and DJ.

listen up Our readers got it right last year when they voted DJ Shawty Slim “Macon's Best DJ.” However, most of you probably didn't realilze that he'd be touring with a national artist not even a year later. The official DJ for B.o.B, Slim has been all over the world as of late. We caught up with him in Macon to see what he's been up to.

So what are you doing now? I am the official DJ for B.o.B. I've known him since he was 17 years old and he called me back in May. He recently called and asked me to go on tour with him and Rihanna. Two weeks later I was on the road and now my passport is half full. It's been pretty damn amazing man, and it happened real fast. It's really hard to believe actually, that I was in Amsterdam last week, and New York on Tuesday. It's cool to come back to your town and share your experiences with your friends. That's what I enjoy the most. But it's pretty cool being on stage on that big production too.

Are you planning on staying in Macon? I'll stay in Macon as long as I can. I imagine that I will eventually have to move to Atlanta. I love walking down Cherry Street, it’s like you never know what you are going to see. Whether it's Homeless Joe or the light show at the Dempsy, it's better than TV sometimes, man. What are your favorite places here? I don't eat out much anymore. I spend a lot of time at the Rookery though. I like the Rook. I always go in there with Jubee, I'm also a fan of Dolce Vita, and I like Fowl Play's tater tots. I used to hate having to drive down to Sonic just to get Tater Tots.

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