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THIS WEEK’S ISSUE:

Cry Me a River

City Dope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The crowd at the recent public input session for Dr. Jack Crowley’s downtown master plan study voted strongly for developing the river district between Foundry Street and the North Oconee. That will be very difficult to accomplish, because that edge of town has, for the last 50 years, been developed as if there already existed some secret master plan entitled “Cut the River District Off from Downtown.�

Urban renewal in the 1960s destroyed the northern end of the downtown grid, demolishing the intown neighborhoods, white and black, while truncating and diverting streets, so that never again would that part of town be a walkable commercial and residential district that flowed toward the river.

News & Features Athens News and Views

The Dope says goodbye to two ACC commissioners, and Sen. Saxby Chambliss is sticking to his guns on taxes.

Athens Rising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 What’s Up in New Development

What’s up with Athens’ love affair with Steak ‘N Shake?

Arts & Events Movie Pick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Love Is the Easy Part

Watching a character in the grip of an addiction should be riveting‌ which Smashed certainly is.

The Ongoing Saga of Rob Delaney 20 680,000 Followers Can’t Be Wrong

The comedian and Twitter fixture sets his sights on serious work.

Music Threats & Promises . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Music News and Gossip

Hudgins for the holidays! Christmas with the Bitches! Do good with Dodd!

And more‌

Bloodkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Still Loves the Hustle

An Athens institution looks back on a quarter-century of rock.

“Reference Map of Athens, Georgia,� compiled from city maps by the Athens Chamber of Commerce in 1930.

Look at the 1930 map of downtown. Six streets—Broad, Clayton, Washington, Hancock, Dougherty and Strong—ambled through downtown from Pulaski to Foundry. With all of downtown feeding it, Foundry Street was the nexus, the “jumping off point� for future development toward the river in a natural, organic pattern that would have proceeded when the economy was ready. Now, such growth will be extremely difficult, no matter what the economy can support.

Clayton, Washington and now Hancock are cut off at Thomas Street. Dougherty was diverted to the north, leaving only the stump between Foundry and Thomas, going nowhere.

The same with Strong: cut to a one-block fragment running in front of Athens Hardware (soon to be student apartments).

Below Strong, student apartments block the descent. The truncated Dougherty is the only street left that could still go on down the steep hill, but it is cut off from the rest of downtown by its dead-end into five lanes of traffic on Thomas Street.

So, there’s no “there� there. There’s nowhere to attach the river district to downtown. Foundry, once the transition point, is now cut off, a no-man’s-land, a back alley. The Classic Center could have been the gateway between downtown and the river, but instead that facility turned its back on the river and severed the last connection to downtown. Thus has Thomas Street become the eastern barrier between downtown and the North Oconee River.

If the master plan can find a way around this blockade, it should be called the “miracle plan.� We can’t undo the consequences of bad and no planning in the past, but we can come up with a new vision for how we want to grow in the future.

It’s exciting to know that we, as a community, are at least looking at where we are and where we want to go downtown.

Crowley’s team is involving everybody who has an interest in helping to shape future growth. They’ve got their work cut out for them and for us. What they come up with and what we do with it has the potential for a new, positive renewal of our urban area, whether or not we can connect with the river.

If nothing else, our recent history is ample evidence of how much we need a plan to follow instead of randomly destroying the infrastructure of our city and diverting its potential for growth.

Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

CITY DOPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CITY PAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 MOVE TO AMEND . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CAPITOL IMPACT. . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ATHENS RISING . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 SOLAR SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 COMMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MOVIE DOPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 MOVIE PICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 HOLIDAY GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ART NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

THREATS & PROMISES. . . . . . 19 ROB DELANEY . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 BLOODKIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 THE CALENDAR!. . . . . . . . . . . 23 BULLETIN BOARD. . . . . . . . . . 30 ART AROUND TOWN . . . . . . . . 31 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 CROSSWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 COMICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 REALITY CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . 35

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bipartisan solution to reducing the nation’s $16 trillion debt, which he says is “the most important issue of our time.” Since 2010, he’s been working with Sen. Mark Warner, D-VA, on the “Gang of Six” proposal to cut spending, close tax loopholes and restructure Medicare and Social Security. “Republicans don’t have a patent on all the good ideas,” Chambliss said. “Democrats don’t have a patent on all the good ideas. But it’s important to have debate.”

The idea got Chambliss crossways with the influential activist Grover Norquist, who says the money all has to go toward lowering tax rates, or Chambliss violated a pledge never to raise taxes he signed 20 years ago. “I’m not going to have some lobbyist in Washington tell me ‘This is how you’re going to do it,’” Chambliss said. “It’s the people in this room and the other nine-and-a-half million people

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say something brilliant, or maybe toss a zinger at frenemy Mike Hamby.

“I have appreciated your passion for the programs and causes important to you, and most of all, for your sincerity,” a deadpan Hoard said. “I don’t think anyone has ever left a meeting with you in attendance and wondered how you felt on a subject.”

In addition, Barbara Timmons, an administrator in the Finance Department, and Assistant Police Chief Alan Brown are retiring. Sandi Turner, ACC’s public information officer, is taking a PR job in Los Angeles. “I understand that I look like I have more hair on TV because of the techniques that she uses,” Hamby said. We wish them all well.

Even as several longtime county officials are leaving, a new one is arriving. Last week, Athens-Clarke County Manager Alan Reddish hired Blaine Williams as assistant manager to replace retired Deputy Manager Bob Snipes. Williams is now the manager of the Floyd County government, previously worked as a project manager in the private sector and has a master’s degree in public administration from Alice Kinman and Ed Robinson UGA. He starts Jan. 7.

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Comings and Goings: Athens-Clarke commissioners Ed Robinson and Alice Kinman are going back to civilian life. Their terms expire at the end of the year, and their successors, Jerry NeSmith and Allison Wright, will be sworn in next month.

Their colleagues behind the rail paid tribute to them at the commission’s Dec. 4 meeting. Kinman, who represents part of Five Points, tried to implement a TDR program that would allow rural landowners to sell their development rights in exchange for more density intown, an effort that, unfortunately, went nowhere.

But she was successful in reforming the way Athens-Clarke County distributes federal CDBG and HOME anti-poverty grants to nonprofits. The commission had been distributing tiny grants to the same politically favored nonprofits year after year with little regard to whether the money was spent wisely. Under Kinman’s leadership, the commission instituted “challenge grants” with a three-year time limit to encourage nonprofits to seek other funding and hold them accountable.

“What a wonderful legacy to leave behind,” Commissioner Kathy Hoard said.

Her signature issue, though, was transportation. Kinman served on a roundtable that selected projects for the failed T-SPLOST vote, championed Safe Routes to School and pushed constantly for sidewalks and bike lanes.

Fittingly, her final vote was in favor of a complete streets policy that will put cyclists and pedestrians on the same footing with cars when ACC does road projects.

Robinson, the eminently quotable Westside representative, also worked hard on issues like revitalizing Atlanta Highway, but is perhaps best known for keeping everyone awake and alert at meetings with his wisecracks and rambling stories.

What stands out about Ed? In the early days of his term, he’d rush into work sessions harried and late, shirt untucked, hair mussed, loaded down with a laptop, a Wendy’s bag and maybe even a two-liter bottle of Coke Zero tucked under his arm. Then he’d proceed to

Talkin’ Debt Ceiling Fiscal Cliff Blues: Embattled U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss isn’t backing down from bucking Republican orthodoxy to keep the country from going over the so-called fiscal cliff.

Chambliss kicked off the University of Georgia’s Biennial Institute, a training ground for new state legislators, on Sunday with a speech on the impact of sequestration, the poison pill of tax hikes and unpopular spending cuts that will kick in next month unless the two parties cut a long-term deal on the debt.

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in Georgia who are going to tell me how to do it.”

A recent Public Policy Polling survey showed that Chambliss could be vulnerable to a more conservative Republican challenger, given that many tea party voters don’t want any compromise. He leads potential opponents Tom Price, Karen Handel and Paul Broun, but his support is under 50 percent. He probably doesn’t need to worry about losing establishment support, though—a couple hundred lawmakers and lobbyists gave him two standing ovations Sunday. “…(S)ometimes being a leader means, despite some chatter and some other things,

you just have to do the right thing,” House Speaker David Ralston said. “Saxby Chambliss is trying to do the right thing, in my view.”

Ethics Reform: The Georgia Alliance for Ethics Reform is launching a full-court press to convince the legislature to reduce the influence of lobbyists at the Capitol with a series of town hall meetings across the state, including one in Athens last Monday. Sen. Josh McKoon, R-Columbus, who sponsored a failed $100 cap on lobbyist gifts last session, will introduce a comprehensive ethics reform bill in January, including campaign finance reform, a gift cap, restoring drastic cuts to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission (formerly the State Ethics Commission) and making the commission more independent, according to William Perry, executive director of the government watchdog group Common Cause Georgia.

Mini Kiddie Dope: ACC Leisure Services has a number of kidfriendly programs this holiday season, in case they get sick of sitting on Santa’s lap. For a change of pace, children can have breakfast with the Grinch at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, followed by photos, crafts and a hayride, at the recently-renovated Rocksprings Community Center.

The registration deadline is Thursday; call 706-613-3602. The same day, Lyndon House Arts Center is holding an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring late 19th-century decorations, hands-on crafts, music and a visit from Kris Kringle. Deck the Walls, an annual craft market at the Lyndon House, runs through Jan. 5.

Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 22, from 5:30–7:30 p.m., families can enjoy live music, holiday lights and animal encounters at Bear Hollow Zoo. It’s $3 for people over the age of 2; call 706-613-3616 for details. And Lay Park will play host to a free Christmas party for kids ages 3–10 Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 6–8 p.m.; and one for kindergartners through fifth-graders is scheduled for the East Athens Community Center from 5:30–7:30 p.m. the following day. We heard off the record there may be a special guest.

Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

city pages defense if any other bidders sued over the contract award. But the delay of a lawsuit could cost more money than fighting it, ACC Attorney Bill Berryman said.

After McGlothern raised concerns about the The Athens-Clarke Commission is putting a bidding process, officials recommended that lucrative construction contract to expand the the commission open up the project for bids county jail out for bid again after a contractor again, which commissioners did by a 9-1 vote. alleged that the low bidder isn’t qualified to Commissioner Doug Lowry urged his colleagues do the job. to hire Hunt. “It looks to me like the Hunt Last month, county officials recomrepresentative has a point, and it’s something mended hiring Augusta-based McKnight we ought to look into before we do a rebid.”

Construction Co., the low bidder out of Both McGlothern and McKnight opposed a seven at $47,171,123. Hunt Construction delay. McGlothern said the commission should Group of Orlando, FL, was second-lowest at award the contract to Hunt. McKnight told the $47,251,500, although when two $50,000 commission that a delay for rebidding could add-ons are included, as officials also recomcost the county if the cost of construction mended, McKnight’s bid is $20,000 higher materials goes up in the meantime. Rebidding than Hunt’s. will take about three D.J. McGlothern, months, ACC Manager “More often than not, staff gets Alan Reddish said.

Hunt’s Southeast region general manAfter the vote, it right. This time, they didn’t.” Lowry ager, has questioned asked for “a full in statements at and accurate report commission meetings and emails obtained from the manager’s office on those very imporby Flagpole why ACC staff recommended tant questions” raised by McGlothern.

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The commission also approved the frame“More often than not, staff gets it right,” work for a new in-house economic developMcGlothern told the commission Dec. 4. “This ment department that will cost local taxpayers time they didn’t.” $600,000 to $700,000. Lowry was the lone McKnight has never built a project nearly commissioner to oppose it, as well. In addias large as the 662-bed jail expansion, accord- tion, the commission unanimously approved a ing to McGlothern. The largest project listed management agreement between ACC Leisure on McKnight’s website is a $26.6 million Services and the nonprofit Morton Theatre terminal at Augusta Regional Airport. Two Corp. after the two sides worked out their jail expansions, a $6.4 million one in Liberty difference over the contract. It also named a County and a $13.7 million on in Columbia new pedestrian bridge connecting two trails at County, are listed.

Sandy Creek Park for Ellen R. Jordan, a noted But Will McKnight said his company has environmentalist and legal scholar and the built five jails worth a total of $192 million. late wife of former commissioner Carl Jordan, “Our company was started in 1926, and we’ve who himself led the effort for the bridge. never failed to complete a project,” McKnight said. He even promised to pay for ACC’s legal Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

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hile campaigning in Iowa, former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney famously claimed that “Corporations are people, my friend.”

Romney was responding to an activist with the California-based group Move to Amend who recorded a video of the encounter and uploaded what turned out to be the first of many similar gaffes—like “the 47 percent”— that eventually undid his campaign.

In part by applying similar pressure to politicians from the president to congressmen to the local dogcatcher, David Cobb hopes to one day eradicate the notion that corporations are people and money is speech by amending the U.S. Constitution. It’s “a heavy lift,” he acknowledges, but through grassroots organizing in places like Athens, it’s one he believes is within reach.

Cobb is a lawyer and activist who helped build up the Green Party in Texas, then ran for president as a Green in 2004. His latest project is Move to Amend, a California-based group

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billion—and that’s just what can be traced.

Cobb estimates that political groups that don’t have to disclose their donations or spending poured another $3 billion into the race, bringing the total to $9 billion. That’s twice what was spent in 2008, which shattered all previous records.

Move to Amend is making slow but steady progress. Since forming two years ago, it has grown to 250,000 members with dozens of affiliates around the country, gotten resolutions passed on 400 city councils and county commissions, and won referendums in 25 communities across the political spectrum. “I’m telling you, this issue cuts across traditional ideology,” he says. “It cuts across party lines.

It’s something that ordinary people know and understand and lament.”

Cobb has spent the past few months barnstorming across the Southeast, coming to Athens Dec. 7 for a speech at the University of Georgia in between stops in Augusta and Atlanta. He is trying to organize an affiliate— what Move to Amend calls a chapter—in Athens and hopes to get the Athens-Clarke Commission to pass a resolution supporting the amendment or put it on the ballot, although he’s unsure of the procedure to do so locally.

Once the affiliate is up and running, the grassroots organizing continues. Supporters talk to their neighbors, call talk radio shows, write letters Protesters in Rochester, NY, fight the influence of corporate money on politics. to the editor, use social media to spread that is pushing for the constitutional amendthe word and put pressure on politicians to ment. Their proposed amendment has three take a stand, Cobb says. The self-described parts: It declares that only people, not entities radical compares the effort to the American like corporations, have constitutional rights; Revolution and the civil rights movement. “We that governments can regulate campaign have forgotten that movements start when spending; and that nothing in the amendment ordinary people start to question the status restricts freedom of the press. State and local quo,” he says. governments would be free to regulate camAlthough his roots are in the Green paign finance however they saw fit.

Party, Cobb says his group is reaching out to Cobb points to two Supreme Court Democrats and Republicans, liberals and condecisions—Buckley v. Valeo in 1976, which servatives, all of whom are disillusioned by equated spending money with free speech, the current state of affairs. “Principled liberals and Citizens United v. FEC, which opened the have been lied to and sold out by the leaddoor to unlimited campaign spending—that ers of the Democratic Party, just as principled he says have broken our political system. conservatives have been lied to and sold out “Only 35 years ago, it was a felony in many by the leaders of the Republican party,” he states to even use corporate money to influsays. “All Americans are losing faith in the ence elections, let alone directly contribute to electoral system, and that’s a problem.” campaigns,” he says.

Eventually, Cobb thinks he can win enough Those rulings allowed corporations and cor- support to clear the extraordinarily high porate executives to dominate our politics by bar for amending the Constitution: a twopaying to elect representatives who proceed thirds vote in Congress and ratification in to undo consumer, environmental, labor and three-quarters of the states, either through civil rights protections for the benefit of Big conventions or votes in the legislatures. “It’s Business. “Unelected CEOs are ruling over us,” arguably the most difficult thing to do in poliCobb says. “They’re using the political and tics,” he says. But it’s been done before—18 legal system to do it, and they’re using the times, most recently in 1992 to prevent conlegal system to justify it.” gressional pay raises from taking effect until In 2012, Romney and President Barack the next Congress is elected. “We’re due,” Obama’s campaigns spent a combined $2 bilCobb says. lion. Super PACs and other outside groups legalized by Citizens United spent another $4 Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

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At some point during the next year, Gov. Nathan Deal may have to come up with the correct answer to a difficult question: Is spending tax money on a new stadium for Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank so important that it justifies throwing away the job of governor?

Blank thinks it would be a great idea for the state to spend $300 million from a hotelmotel tax to help pay for a billion-dollar stadium that would replace the Georgia Dome.

The folks at the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (WCCA) are willing to go along with this proposal. Unfortunately for them, Georgia’s voters don’t think it’s such a great idea. A recent statewide poll found overwhelming opposition to the idea of using tax funds to build a new stadium.

In the survey conducted by Public Policy Polling (PPP), 75 percent of voters said they opposed using public funds to help build a retractable-roof stadium, while only 12 percent supported the idea.

On a related question, 70 percent of Georgia voters said the Falcons don’t even need a new stadium, while only 15 percent agreed that a new stadium is needed. That opposition to a stadium deal was also evident last summer in a poll conducted during the runup to the referendum on the T-SPLOST highway tax. In that poll, 67 percent of metro Atlanta voters disapproved of using tax funds to help build the stadium, while 23 percent said they approved of using tax money.

Even in the face of such strong public opposition, the stadium deal is still moving slowly but surely towards finalization.

Representatives of the WCCA are working on the details of a memorandum of understanding that would provide the framework for building the new facility. The terms would include the WCCA giving the Falcons $300 million in hotel-motel tax funds to build a stadium with a total cost estimated at more than $1 billion.

The remainder of the construction money would come from private sources. The state would own the stadium, but the Falcons would operate it and retain all the revenues from events staged there.

While the long negotiating process has involved a wide variety of parties, the ultimate decision on using tax funds to build a stadium for Blank will be made by Gov. Nathan Deal.

The WCCA cannot legally issue $300 million worth of bonds that would be paid off with tax revenues unless the General Assembly passes a bill authorizing that bonding capacity. Deal would have the choice of either signing the bill for the project to proceed, or vetoing it to kill the stadium proposal.

Deal could have used the influence of his office to stop the current negotiations and pull the plug on a stadium deal, but he has not—which is an indication that the governor so far is supporting the project.

Given the strong opposition to a taxpayer-funded stadium, that could pose problems for Deal when he runs for a second term as governor in 2014.

The PPP poll results also show that only 37 percent of those surveyed approve of Deal’s job performance ,while 40 percent disapprove. That’s a level of support that would make any incumbent nervous.

Against three potential Democratic opponents, Deal pulls less than 50 percent of the vote. The PPP poll had Deal leading U.S. Rep. John Barrow by only 44–40 percent, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed by 47–40 percent and state Sen. Jason Carter by 46–38 percent.

“Saxby Chambliss has received most of the attention as Georgia looks toward the 2014 election,” said PPP President Dean Debnam.

“But in terms of who would be more vulnerable to a Democratic challenger, it may be Nathan Deal.”

A stadium deal: a bad deal for Deal?

Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com

athens rising What’s Up in New Development The new Steak ‘N Shake where Thai of Athens on West Broad Street once stood has been very well received, to say the least. In fact, it has caused a sensation.

Since it opened last month, diners are often lined up outside the door, and the drive-through was so busy at some points that police officers had to direct traffic. Why, in Athens, a city that prides itself so much on being unique and supporting local businesses, are people waiting in two-hour lines to eat the same burgers and milkshakes they can in Atlanta, or anywhere else for that matter?

I’ll admit: I feel a tinge of guilt when I choose to spend my money at a national chain over its local counterpart, not only because I’m supporting a large corporation over a smaller business, but also because I’m opting for a dining experience I can get anywhere, as opposed to something I can find only in Athens.

‘N Shake to drastically hamper the success of other local businesses. Steak ‘N Shake’s clientele are those who favor a predictable dining experience. It offers that familiar fast food fix, so it will be competing for the same crowd as Chick-fil-A or McDonald’s, not establishments that serve vegan food or cuisine made with locally grown ingredients. For the locavore crowd, when deciding on a restaurant, Steak ‘N Shake will probably not be in the running. I doubt restaurants in the heart of town will see a noticeable decrease in business. Although they have similar menus, The Grill owner Mike Bradshaw, for example, says he doesn’t foresee his locally owned burger joint being threatened. It’s still ultra-convenient for downtown’s late-night revelers, and visitors to downtown aren’t going to drive out to the suburbs.

A few years back, this location almost became a RaceTrac, but it faced too much hostility from nearby residents. Steak ‘N Shake

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A fiberglass bulldog outside Steak ‘N Shake adds a bit of local flair to its corporate brand of nostalgia.

When I first heard Steak ‘N Shake was coming to Athens, I immediately sized it up against other places where I can get my fix for the classic burger, fries and milkshake. Places like the The Grill and Clocked have a charm that no chain could emulate, but I maintain that a local-food lover can still enjoy a chain visit.

Walking into the retro interior and sitting at the counter, I imagined what American life might have been in the bygone era. The black-and-white photos displayed on the wall remind customers of our 1950s history, when burger joints were the hippest hangout in town, or so I hear. It’s a glimpse into the culture from another time period.

Local and unique stores and restaurants, though, are what make Athens Athens. So, does the existence of a Steak ‘N Shake detract from the essence of our city? Many people believe it does. But what about those who prefer a meal from a national chain? After all, anyone has the right to support their preferred businesses.

With its location on an underdeveloped stretch of West Broad Street near other chains in the Alps Road area, I don’t expect Steak

had no public resistance, but Colima Avenue residents who fought the RaceTrac are reluctant to talk about how they feel about it. On the plus side, Steak ‘N Shake lacks the Colima Avenue entrance neighbors were upset about.

But for some reason, I can’t see how those who opposed a convenience store/gas station would be too thrilled about a busy, 24-hour diner.

Then again, the Steak ‘N Shake—along with other new developments like the Kaiser Permanente office building, LongHorn Steakhouse at the old farmers market and the vegan restaurant Broad Street Coffee House—is part of the much-needed freshening up of this somewhat blighted stretch of West Broad Street. The Steak ‘N Shake created about 135 new jobs, and it should boost the local tax base.

Like it or not, these new restaurants and medical offices give the Westside entrance into the center of Athens a more polished look and further develop the area economically. If a chain comes to Athens, this is a good location for it.

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Solar School: Athens Montessori Goes off the Grid

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thens Montessori School has always been about as green as they’ve come. It has low-flow toilets and energy-efficient light bulbs, won recycling awards and uses well water to irrigate its athletic fields.

Last week, the 290-student private elementary and middle school on Barnett Shoals Road took another step toward sustainability, installing three massive solar panels on its property, allowing it to generate its own electricity when the sun is out, rather than use power mostly from dirty-burning coal.

“It’s part of our total plan to be environmentally conscientious, to be conservation conscientious and to take advantage of sunny Georgia,” Director Warren McPherson says.

The 32-cell silicon panels generate about 17,000 kilowatt hours per month, according to Josef Kullmann, president of Solar Sun World, the company that installed them. That’s enough to power six of the school’s seven buildings on a sunny day. When it’s cloudy and at night, the school runs on ordinary electricity. On weekends and during the summer, when the school’s not in use, the excess solar electricity is sold to Georgia Power and put on the grid.

The state Public Service Commission recently raised the rate Georgia Power will pay customers who put solar energy on the grid from five cents per kilowatt hour to 12, which is expected to increase the state’s production from 50 megawatt hours to 260, says Athens’ representative on the PSC, Tim Echols, a longtime advocate for solar power who has a sun-powered

water heater at his Winterville home. The new policy means Georgia will produce more solar energy than any state that doesn’t have a mandate to produce a certain amount, he says.

“Not only are they saving money, but their efforts help all of us by reducing the overall need for power,” says Echols, a Republican and the PSC’s chairman this year. “Solar and other renewable sources are great efficiency measures, and we will continue to see them gain popularity as they come down in price.”

Athens Montessori paid for the $180,000 panels by refinancing a mortgage with a lower interest rate. Combined with lower

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power bills, McPherson says the school can pay off the panels in six years.

They have a 20-year warranty and could last for twice that long, he says.

The solar array also has educational value. It’s hooked up to students’ computers, so they can see how much electricity is being generated and calculate the value, McPherson says.

It also boosts the state’s economy, he says. Georgia, where the sun shines an average of five-and-a-half hours per day, has a booming solar industry. The panels were manufactured by a company called Suniva in Norcross, and Solar Sun World is based in Madison.

The crane that lifted them was also local.

McPherson believes that Athens Montessori is the first school in Georgia to go solar and hopes the example will inspire other schools, as well as homeowners, to install their own panels. Homeowners, unlike schools, can get state and federal tax credits, making solar panels even more affordable in the long run.

“In the interests of conservation, I want everyone who can afford to to jump over to solar,” McPherson says.

Other schools have solar panels, according to Echols, but Athens Montessori may be the first with the capacity to generate all of its power that way. “That’s pretty unique,” he says. “[Other schools] must put up enough [panels] to cut into the power they’re using, but they’re not getting all of their power from solar.”

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comment Homeless Shelter Hopes to Reopen Last December, the only long-term recovery program available for homeless and uninsured men in Athens closed its doors.

The Healing Place of Athens opened in 1996 with 30 beds on West Broad Street, and over the following 15 years, they helped hundreds of homeless men struggling with the disease of addiction. Many of these men recovered and are productive citizens today.

“Increasing overhead costs associated with maintaining an aging building, and a decline in donor gifts, left us no other alternative,” says the president of the board of directors, Tony Simpson. “But our plan has been, and remains, to find another location and reopen the facility.”

The Healing Place of Athens was modeled after The Healing Place of Louisville, KY, which opened in 1989. The program gained widespread recognition due to its impressive results.

A recent study by the University of Kentucky showed that 75 percent of their clients were still clean and sober one year after completion of the program. In 1998, it was recognized by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration as a “Model That Works.” That award also came with a grant to help replicate the program in other cities. HRSA said that they selected us for this award because, “The Healing Place has taken programs of entitlement and turned them into programs

An alumni barbecue at The Healing Place in Richmond, VA. of empowerment. Through the use of a diverse staff, community volunteers and creative use of resources, THP has been able to deliver an effective program at a significantly lower cost than similar programs thus making the service available to more individuals in need.”

Since then, the program has been replicated in 15 other cities. There are now six men’s programs in Kentucky and six women’s facilities. Programs for both men and women have been opened in Raleigh, NC, Richmond, VA and Huntington, WV. All of these programs have remained faithful to the original model and are demonstrating equally impressive results.

Plans are underway now to open in Virginia Beach, VA, Lynchburg, VA, Myrtle Beach, SC, Chicago and Santa Fe, NM. According to Jay Davidson, one of the founders of the Louisville program, city officials, the police department and the hospitals in Louisville have been some of their strongest supporters. “We are getting men off the street, but more importantly, we are getting them out of the emergency rooms and hospital beds and out of the courts, jails and prisons,” Davidson said. “All of this is saving the city of Louisville close to $3 million a year.”

The impact they have made in reducing the cost of local and state government spending has been noticed. The University of Kentucky Center on Drug and Alcohol Research estimates that for every dollar invested in The Healing Place program, there is a cost savings of $2.92.

The effort to create the program here in Athens took place two years before Louisville received the national grant to replicate the program. Certain core principles of The Healing Place in Louisville had not yet been established as necessary for a successful replication plan. Over the years, minor changes were

made to the program here in Athens that resulted in a departure from the original model.

Since they closed in December, the board members at The Healing Place Athens have consulted with Davidson and Chris Fajardo, the original founders and designers of the program.

They also have contracted with me, the founding executive director from The Healing Place in Richmond.

One of the biggest changes that will be made will be to expand the capacity. Capacity is critical, according to Davidson, for one very important reason. Most homeless addicts and alcoholics are periodically receptive to help. In other words, there are windows of opportunity. Having the capacity to provide assistance when it is requested is important with this population. Studies show that on any given day about 50 percent of homeless men with substance abuse problems will accept an offer to enter a program. When that same survey is done a week or a month later, the number will still be around 50 percent; however, some who accepted help the first time will refuse it, and some who refused will accept. Over time, nearly 100 percent will seek help and willingly enter a recovery program. Having sufficient capacity to avoid a waiting list that is weeks or months long is essential.

Another important feature of The Healing Place is the length of the program. Most men who are homeless and addicted have been through more than one short-term recovery program. The average success rate for treatment programs that are 30 days or less is around 30 percent. Some men have been through 10 or more shortterm treatment facilities. When someone has failed that many times, it is human nature to give up. But what many of these men have not had is the opportunity to participate in a long-term program of six months or more. The Healing Place recovery program takes, on average, six months to complete. Following that, there is a period of six months that clients are living and working in a supportive environment. On average, clients will spend one year at The Healing Place. The changes that must occur in the recovery process cannot be accomplished in just 30 days, so the duration of this program is also critical.

The Healing Place is a 12-step program based on the philosophy and principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. One of the core principles of AA and THP is that they are programs of attraction rather than promotion. For that reason, one of the components of the model is an emergency shelter. By combining overnight shelter beds with the recovery program, men in the shelter will have an opportunity to see others who were like them but are now clean and sober. This is powerful. It may not appear to be significant, but often this is the most important element to the program. If we can ignite just a small spark of hope in the mind of someone who has given up, change becomes possible.

There is a great deal of work yet to be done, but The Healing Place of Athens has taken the first steps towards bringing a model to this area that has been successfully reproduced in at least 15 other cities. They still have to find a suitable location, and they will need to launch a capital campaign to provide the necessary funding. Simpson says he and the other members of the board are convinced that this is the right thing to do and now is the right time to do it.

“Because we have the history of this model working in many different cities and we have the support of the people who developed the program, we are confident that we can succeed here in Athens, and we are confident that the community will support this effort,” he said. “Not only can we save the community money, we will be saving lives and restoring men to being productive members of our community again. Some of these men are fathers, and they will become role models for their children. We cannot afford not to do this.”

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• indicates new review ALEX CROSS (PG-13) I’ve never read one of James Patterson’s bestsellers featuring police detective/forensic psychologist Alex Cross, but I did see Kiss the Girls, which I recall enjoying.

Alex Cross is no Kiss the Girls. In Detective Dr. Cross’ third cinematic case, Tyler Perry takes over for the much more capable Morgan Freeman, who portrayed Cross in Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Perry’s Cross must hunt down Picasso (a muscular skeleton that once was Jack from “Lost”), a professional assassincum-serial killer whose first murder is a mass one.

BRAVE (PG) A good, not great, Pixar film, Brave strays into traditional Disney territory after a tremendously magical first act. Headstrong Scottish Princess Merida (wonderfully voiced by the lovely Kelly Macdonald) wants to choose her own destiny. She does not want to marry the first-born of the clans allied with her father (v. Billy Connolly), but her mother, Queen Elinor (v. Emma Thompson), will hear none of her complaints.

THE COLLECTION (R) Let’s face it; you haven’t seen The Collector, the 2009 predecessor to this torture porn from Saws IV-VII writers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan, who directed.

The Saw-ish premise of The Collector involved an ex-con, Arkin (Josh Stewart), whose criminal behavior gets him locked in a house booby trapped by a serial killer affectionately known as The Collector because he always takes one victim, his favorite, home with him.

The Collection begins where its precursor left off. Stewart’s Arkin is trapped in one of The Collector’s trunks.

Escaping after a bloody, well-planned mass murder, Arkin is forced to enter the killer’s HQ (smartly located at The Argento Hotel) by a tough (“Generation Kill”’s Lee Tergesen) seeking a rich man’s daughter (Emma Fitzpatrick).

The Collection is less an improvement over the original than an expansion; it suffers the same faults of severely unstable plotting and poorly delivered exposition, as well as delivers the same gory murders. The Collector’s motives are unnecessarily fleshed out, and his ludicrously monstrous nature is undermined. The first movie is tighter, but horror fans disappointed by the latter Saws and Dario Argento’s more recent output will be entertained enough by the sequel’s over-the-top kills and illogical narrative.

END OF WATCH (R) Writer-director David Ayer has had enough practice at the tough cop thriller; he wrote Training Day, Dark Blue and S.W.A.T. before directing Harsh Times (which he also wrote) and Street Kings. It was about time he got one perfect, and End of Watch may be as close as he ever gets. Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña vividly play Brian Taylor and Mike Zavala, two hotshot cops partnered on the violent streets of South Central Los Angeles. The partners’ genuine love for each other drives this film from open to close and makes the otherwise rote gangs and gunplay narrative so much more affecting. Gyllenhaal’s talent never seems to plateau, Pena’s bro-bocop is sublime and their chemistry is genuine.

I haven’t been this surprisingly moved since Warrior. Ayer puts some rousing, beautiful monologues in the mouths of his uniformed characters. Fortunately, his choice of handheld, first-person shooter camera trickery works; End of Watch is the rare videogame influenced movie that I’d rather have watched than played. Generic cop dramas are rarely crafted so skillfully and with such authentic danger and frank sentiment that they transcend genre; the lonely French Connection needed some peers.

FLIGHT(R) Robert Zemeckis returns to live action movies for adults (since 2000’s Cast Away) with this Denzel Washington-starring, after-work special about alcoholism dressed up as an airplane crash drama. Captain Whip Whitaker (Washington) may be a great pilot, but he’s not such a great guy. Yet while hungover, still drunk and high on coke, Whitaker saves most of the 102 souls on flight 227 after a mechanical failure requires him to pull off an unconventional crash landing.

FUN SIZE (PG-13) This teen Halloween comedy is the cinematic equivalent of getting those orange and black wrapped peanut butter candies while trick or treating at some old lady’s house. Wren (Victoria Justice, “Zoey 101”) loses her Spider-Man-costumed little brother, Albert (Jackson Nicoll), on Halloween and enlists her shallow BFF, April (Jane Levy), and the nerdy kid who’s crushing on her, Roosevelt (Thomas Mann, Project X), in her quest to find lil’ bro. Director Josh Schwartz tapped the teenage zeitgeist twice on TV (“The O.C.” and “Gossip Girl”), but his small screen talents fail to translate to the big screen in his feature directing debut. Fun Size is not funny at any

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size, despite a script from “The Colbert Report” writer Max Werner. When Johnny Knoxville is excruciating and Chelsea Handler is a highlight, something is way off, comedically. n THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY (PG-13) Peter Jackson returns to Middle-earth for J.R.R. Tolkien’s prequel to his epic Lord of the Rings trilogy. Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) joins a band of dwarves and Grey Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellan) on a quest to reclaim treasure taken by the dragon Smaug. On the way, Bilbo’s life is changed when he finds a magical ring lost by the creature, Gollum. As curious as I am to see what departed director Guillermo del Toro had in store for Bilbo, I am pleased to see Jackson returning to the world of his greatest triumph.

HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET (PG-13) Another soporific, unscary PG-13 horror movie that will draw in the teens and tweenies, House at the End of the Street stars The Hunger Games’ Jennifer Lawrence as Elissa, who moves to a new town with

recalled a shipwreck, a lifeboat and a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. The imaginatively conceived and beautifully told work of art created by Brokeback Mountain Oscar winner Lee, who certainly deserves his third nomination, reminded me of the many, small joys that add up to make the life of Pi. Do not let the underwhelming previews deprive you of one of the year’s most moving, most artistic films of the year.

LINCOLN (PG-13) Historical biopics do not come much more perfect than Steven Spielberg’s take on our 16th president’s struggle to end slavery by way of the 13th Amendment. Rather than tell Abraham Lincoln’s life story, screenwriter Tony Kushner (the Oscar nominee for Munich also wrote the excellent “Angels in America”) chose the ideal, earth-shattering month upon which to focus. He populates Spielberg’s 19th-century hallways with living, breathing figures of American history like William Seward (David Strathairn), Thaddeus Stevens (Tommy Lee Jones), Alexander Stephens (Jackie Earle Haley), Edwin Stanton

This is where the new student housing is going. her divorced mom (Elisabeth Shue).

Soon Elissa is smitten with her cute new neighbor, Ryan (Max Theriot, a horror vet from My Soul to Take), the town bogeyman whose parents were murdered by his younger sister, Carrie Anne. Despite an overactive, handheld camera, director Mark Tonderai does little of note with the script from David Loucka, who wrote the even less frightening Dream House.

KILLING THEM SOFTLY (R) I have a lot of respect for Andrew Dominik’s first two films, Chopper and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, but his third film, while well-acted and stylishly violent, overdoses on the unlikability of its underworld characters. Two small-timers, Frankie (Scoot McNairy, who needs to be a bigger star) and Russell (Ben Mendelsohn), knock over a mob-connected card game run by Markie Trattman (Ray Liotta). Seeing as Markie’s previously knocked over the game, they assume Markie will be dealt with and that will be that. But when enforcer Jackie Cogan (Brad Pitt) shows up, he figures out the plot, and the blood starts to flow. Pitt creates another layered portrayal of a character far removed from his Hollywood superstar life.

LIFE OF PI (PG) Having last thought of Yann Martel’s novel when I read it nearly 10 years ago, the ineffective trailers for Ang Lee’s adaptation failed to remind me of how wonderful and energetic Pi Patel’s life had been. I

(Bruce McGill) and Ulysses S. Grant (Jared Harris), but the film will be remembered and lauded as another platform from which Daniel Day-Lewis can solidify his claim to the title of greatest living actor.

LOOPER (R) Whoa! Ever since Brick, I have waited for Rian Johnson to make good on that coolly stylish teen-noir’s immense promise. Johnson might still have better films to come, but this tricksy, time travel, sci-fi noir ensures Brick’s promise has been fulfilled. In a future where time travel is an illegal reality, hitmen called loopers wait in the past for gangsters to send them their targets. Do expect lots of violence, a bit of a mind trip and the best Bruce Willis movie in years. Willis might still be the top draw, but the talented Gordon-Levitt as a young Bruno keeps the movie moving. Looper is certainly 2012’s best science fiction and is shortlisted for the year’s best.

THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN (PG) From an odd, sweet place, Frank Zappa’s son Ahmet, comes The Odd Life of Timothy Green. The locale is familiar, though, to screenwriter-director Peter Hedges, who adapted his own novel What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? for director Lasse Hallstrom, who must have been busy as this project seems tailor-made for his sentimental modern fairy tales. Before finally accepting their barren existence, Cindy and Jim Green (Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton) put all their wishes for a child in a box and bury them in

their fertile garden. After a freak storm, the Greens have a new arrival, 10-yearold, leaf-legged Timothy (CJ Adams).

• PLAYING FOR KEEPS (PG-13) Blessed with charisma, looks and that accent, Gerard Butler unfortunately lacks the fundamental ability to judge a movie based on its script. It’s either that or the ugly alternative: he just does not care that the majority of movies he chooses to make are not very good. Playing for Keeps follows in the mediocre footsteps of P.S. I Love You, The Ugly Truth and The Bounty Hunter.

Maybe it’s just that Butler chooses weak romantic vehicles. In his latest, he stars opposite Jessica Biel as a former soccer superstar, George Dryer, who moves to suburban Virginia to be close to his young son (Noah Lomax, who does a pretty swell job for a child actor). The movie lacks a singular identity. As soccer moms played by Judy Greer, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Uma Thurman throw themselves at George, it makes like a cleaned-up sex comedy.

When George begins earnestly wooing Biel’s Stacie, it becomes a romantic drama. This adult coming-of-age flick, stocked with sitcom-ish scenarios about infidelity and parenthood, is unfunny, unromantic and undramatic.

The television version starring Tim Allen would probably be a moderatelysized hit.

RED DAWN (PG-13) This preposterous movie borne of the Cold War fears and tensions of the 1980s need not have been remade. A motley group of teenagers (including Chris “Thor” Hemsworth, Josh “Peeta” Hutcherson and Tom Cruise’s adopted kid, Connor Cruise) stage an insurgency against communist invaders; the North Koreans, with an assist from the Russians, replace the original’s Soviet/Cuban alliance. The idea that these teens could transform into an elite fighting force so quickly either underestimates North Korean military readiness or overestimates American teenagers’ military prowess. Worse, this new Dawn simply lacks the indelible, if absurd, moments from the original, making it hard to imagine future audiences marveling at the new cast as we do the original’s “once was-ers” nearly 30 years later.

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (PG) Author William Joyce’s very cool idea is brought to the big screen by firsttime animated feature director Peter Ramsey and fantastical executive producer Guillermo del Toro. Holiday legends North (aka Santa, who is voiced very Russianly by Alec Baldwin), Bunny (v. Hugh Jackman) and Tooth (v. Isla Fisher) are joined by Jack Frost (v. Chris Pine) as they do battle with the evil Pitch (v. Jude Law). Imagining massive audiences of children falling hard for this potential animated franchise is not hard.

SAVE THE DATE (R) This official Sundance selection from the producers of hip movies you enjoyed like The Kids Are All Right, Waitress and Garden State, has everything an indie romance should, like two “Party Down” alums (Lizzy Caplan and Martin Starr, also of “Freaks and Geeks”) and a “Community” coed (Alison Brie). After turning down her musician boyfriend’s proposal, Sarah (Caplan) has a rebound romance with Jonathan (Mark Webber, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World).

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debut with Jeffrey Brown and Egan Reich.

THE SESSIONS (R) Living most of his life in an iron lung, poet Mark O’Brien (John Hawkes, the Winter’s Bone Oscar nominee who is probably on his way to a second nom) decides he wants to lose his virginity. After consulting with his therapist and his priest (an ever-excellent William H. Macy), Mark hires a sex surrogate (a very naked Helen Hunt, who could be looking at another Oscar nomination) to help him fulfill his fantasy. This being a sweetly awkward romance, the relationship grows more personal than either party expects. Writer-director Ben Lewin (The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish) based his film on a true story (O’Brien wrote an article called “On Seeing a Sex Surrogate”), and the result is sexually mature without ever crossing into the prurient. His tremendously talented leads, Hawkes and Hunt, gracefully handle material that in lesser hands would devolve into sophomoric hijinks or soft-core immaturity. A festival hit that deserves a shot at a wider audience, The Sessions is a film that you would never want to watch with your parents (or grandparents, for that matter) but would have no reservations about recommending to them. (Ciné) SILENT HILL: REVELATION 3D (R) Adapting videogames to the big screen is tricky. Christophe Gans and Roger Avary’s 2006 Silent Hill set the (admittedly low) bar for a great videogame adaptation. Rose Da Silva’s trek to save her daughter Sharon from the titular town’s evil cultists was creepy and atmospheric, yet utterly nonsensical.

In writer-director Michael J. Bassett’s sequel, Sharon has grown up to be Heather Mason (Michelle Williams lookalike Adelaide Clemens), who must return to Silent Hill to find her dad, Chris-now-Harry (Sean Bean).

SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT 5: THE TOY MAKER (R) 1991. The fifth installment in this overextended series tells the story of an elderly toy maker named Joe Petto (phoned-in by Mickey Rooney) and his son, Pino, who make toys which may or may not be designed to kill children. On top of that, a mysterious man is stalking a family and the Petto’s toy store. Is he responsible for the killer toys, or is he only protecting a mute child, his recently widowed mom and his horny babysitter? So many questions and way too many red herrings abound, a few of which shall be unsatisfactorily answered. (Ciné) SKYFALL (PG-13) The middle third of Daniel Craig’s third outing as James Bond is the best 007 adventure in 20, maybe even 30, years. Too bad director Sam Mendes (American Beauty) and his team of scripters won’t just let Bond be Bond for the entirety of the film. Skyfall almost completely unravels before the opening credits. The pre-credits chase—involving Bond, a female agent, a train and a baddie— concludes with M (Judi Dench) showing no faith in her best agent, a decision that makes little sense in this, or any, Bond-verse. In three films, Bond has gone from a newly licensed Double 0 to a dinosaur; when can Bond just be Bond again?

• SMASHED (R) The sophomore feature from Athens’ own James Ponsoldt is a gut-wrenching, though often funny, look at alcoholism and the road to recovery that deserves the festival/award buzz surrounding it. Young married couple Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and Charlie (Aaron Paul, “Breaking Bad”) drink. A lot.

All of the time. Even before Kate goes to teach her first graders, she drinks; Charlie, a writer, works at home and drinks. After waking up in a couple of sketchy locales, Kate decides to sober up, but the ensuing changes challenge her marriage more than she

ever considered. This indie drama never patronizes its characters or its audience. Ponsoldt, who answered questions after the opening weekend’s screenings, and his cowriter, Susan Burke, have told a small, relatable story tremendously well, and Winstead (Ramona Flowers from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) gives a possibly careermaking, hopefully award-winning performance as the challenging Kate.

Ponsoldt shows his smarts, supporting his star with real life couple Nick Offerman, who has the movie’s most memorable line, and Megan Mullally, Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer and Paul. Ponsoldt’s second film reveals the promise of even greater things to come. (CinÊ) THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN—PART 2 (PG-13) The Twilight Saga has consistently improved as filmmakers have changed and the series has‌ um‌ matured?

Bella (Kristen Stewart) is now a

vampire; she and her husband, Edward (Robert Pattinson), have a new baby, Renesmee, whose existence threatens the vampire world’s ruling family, the Volturi (led by Michael Sheen).

Now the Cullens, the Quileute wolves (including Taylor Lautner’s Jacob) and several blood-sucking pals must make a stand against the invading Italian vamps. The terrible CGI work—the needlessly computer-generated baby Renesmee vies for the worst special effect of 1992—shows the lack of serious craftsmanship with which this material has been handled.

WRECK-IT RALPH (PG) 2012 has been a good year for animation.

Good luck deciding on the year’s best animated feature from a strong list that includes Brave, Frankenweenie, ParaNorman and now Wreck-It Ralph.

In Disney’s latest, Wreck-It Ralph (v.

John C. Reilly), the bad guy from popular arcade game Fix-It Felix Jr., decides he wants to be a good guy.

Leaving the safety of his own regenerating world, Ralph enters a Halo-ish first-person shooter named Hero’s Duty in search of a medal. Too bad Ralph is better at wrecking things than fixing them. This cute, inventive cartoon boasts several creative game worlds like the cavity-friendly candyland of Sugar Rush and a treasure trove of easter eggs for lifelong and newer gamers.

Director Rich Moore definitely learned a thing or two from his time working on the inside joke heavy worlds of Matt Groening, “The Simpsons� and “Futurama.� The voicework by Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk, Mindy Kaling and more is top-notch, but one expects that level of competence from a high-profile animated feature. It’s the plentiful heart and laughter Wreck-It Ralph offers viewers of all ages, gamer or not, that sets it apart.

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Actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead has stood out in her previous movies—as the cheerleaderclad aspiring actress in Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof and as the object of geek desire in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World—despite her performances being one-note and forgettable. She’s cute, though lacking in range. Her performance in Smashed shows there is more depth

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already dropped by the first scene. She wakes up alongside Charlie, the sheets and mattress soaked in urine, and scrambles to clear her head so that she can go to work. In the school parking lot, Kate guzzles some booze, then rushes into class and gives an effective (albeit drunken) lesson to the kids. She then vomits in front of them. When explaining what happened to her compassionate boss, Principal Barnes (Megan Mullally), she lies and says that it was because she’s pregnant.

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Kate (Winstead) is an elementary school teacher in Los Angeles. She’s married to a music writer, Charlie (Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul), and the two spend their time together in a toxic blur of alcohol and living insulated from the harsh realities of their addictions.

Drinking is fun, which is why people do it.

Nevertheless, you can’t live embracing the credo of “Have a good time, all the time� for long, no matter what the keyboardist in This Is Spinal Tap says. The bottom has to drop out at some point, and for Kate, the bottom has

This little lie, expertly drawn out by director/ writer James Ponsoldt (who hails from Athens) and co-screenwriter Susan Burke, grows larger through the movie, becoming the narrative snowball that painfully shows how an addict lives in a state of perpetual untruth.

What’s remarkable about this modest yet striking work, beyond the solid acting, is how Ponsoldt carefully balances tones. The events are grim and sad, but the approach isn’t depressing. That’s not to suggest it’s handled superficially. Watching a character in the grip of an addiction and coming unraveled shouldn’t be entertaining, but it should be riveting‌ which Smashed certainly is.

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Holiday Guide

Flagpole’s Businesses Extend Season’s Greetings and Welcome Art: Retail, Galleries & Markets Beth Cyr Jewelry

160 Tracy St., www.bethcyr.com Beth Cyr jewelry and wedding rings will be having an open studio and jewelry sale on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 1–7 p.m. Located in the Mercury AIR Studios in the Chase Street Warehouse, down from ATHICA and Canopy: 160 Tracy St. For more info or to shop online, visit www.BethCyr.com. Handmade nature-inspired jewelry in 100% recycled sterling and gold.

Farmington Depot Gallery

1001 Salem Rd., Farmington, 706-769-5379 Looking for unique gifts? Be sure to put Farmington Depot Gallery on your shopping map! Conveniently located on Hwy. 441, the Gallery offers a wide selection of paintings, woodwork, sculpture, pottery, glasswork and more. The Gallery has just added widely recognized local potter, Jeff Bishop (JB) to its list of distinguished artists. Come on by!! Chimpy’s BBQ on Saturdays. Extended Holiday hours are 10 a.m.–6 p.m., seven days a week.

293 Hoyt St., 706-613-3623 ext. 224 Seasonal and gift-oriented arts and crafts by local artists, including wreaths, cards and ornaments. This year “Deck the Walls” artists “took a modern spin on Victorian,” creating ornaments for the 12-foot Christmas tree that graces the Lower Atrium Gallery. Paintings adorn the walls “salon-style,” shelves overflow with pottery, hats, scarves, jewelry, fused glass, wood containers and more. Tuesdays–Saturdays, 12–5 p.m., through Jan. 5, 2013. Closed Dec. 25 & Jan. 1. Free parking.

Good Dirt Clay Studio and Gallery

510 N. Thomas St., 706-355-3161 Good Dirt is a spacious, well-equipped facility for people of all ages and abilities to explore clay and other media. Our schedule of winter classes (starting early January) in pottery, sculpture and glass is at www.gooddirt.net. Gift certificates for classes and workshops available. The Gallery @ Good Dirt will feature Rob Sutherland’s pottery and Kim Sutherland’s glass through Dec. 21. A Friday “Try Clay” class will be offered Dec. 21.

Long Road Studio

410 King Ave., find us on Facebook The newly formed clay collective, Long Road Studio, featuring artists Laura Cooper, Juana Gnecco, Nancy Green, Allya Macdonald, Melanie Sgrignoli, Kendall Steele and Caryn van Wagtendonk offers two weekends of holiday sales, Dec. 15 & 16 and Dec. 22 & 23 from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Handmade items include unique stoneware and porcelain pottery pieces as well as oneof-a-kind sculptural pieces. Don’t miss this opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts for those creative people in your life!

Bars & Clubs Bar South

104 E. Washington St., 706-850-1329 Happy Holidays from Bar South and our sister bars, The Pub at Gameday, Blue Sky, Walker’s, Treppenhaus, Boar’s Head and Allgood. Give your friends and family the best gift of all…

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Bring them in for a drink! Let us deck your liver with loads of cocktails this holiday season. Happy Holidays and may all your hangovers be mild. Ring in the New Year with us!

Cutters Pub

120 E. Clayton St., 706-353-9800 Happy Holidays from Cutters Pub! Come check out our newly expanded second story, which is the perfect place to book your holiday party! Email cutterspubathens@gmail.com for booking information. Come to Cutters for New Year’s Eve and dance your way through the decades with DJ Adam Golden. He’ll be playing hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s, all the way up to present day.

40 Watt Club

285 W. Washington St., 706-549-7871 ‘Tis the Season. If you’re out and about this week, join us Thursday, Dec. 13 for comedians Rob Delaney and Shalewa Sharpe. Don’t forget Saturday, Dec 15 is Ike Stubblefield and friends, featuring Papa Mali. Ring in 2013 with us for our NYE Show with Radiolucent, Shonna Tucker and Dan Swimmer. Great Gift idea… Drive-By Truckers Tickets! They make great stocking stuffers! (You can buy hard tickets at Wuxtry Records downtown.) Happy Holidays!

Georgia Theatre

215 N. Lumpkin St., 706-850-7670 Georgia Theatre now offers gift cards! Good to purchase concert tickets, food and beverages and Georgia Theatre merchandise! Available in $25 increments at www.georgiatheatre. com and on the Georgia Theatre rooftop.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar

1560 Oglethorpe Ave., 706-353-3050 This holiday season Hendershot’s Coffee Bar offers unique gifts for the naughty and the nice. Our seasonal Christmas Coal

is available in 12 oz. cans, ground or whole bean. There is a new selection of Hendershot’s t-shirts available in sizes XS to XXL. For a unique gift, combine the Christmas Coal with a t-shirt gift wrapped in a handmade record bowl that is sure to please both the naughty and the nice.

Office Lounge

2455 Jefferson Rd., 706-546-0840 Come to our Christmas party with Dwight Wilson & the Classic City Soul at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22! We have Karaoke every Wednesday, Blues night every Thursday, Live music every Friday and Saturday, Keno, pool tables and FREE popcorn. Home of the STRONGEST drinks. Happy hour 4–7 p.m. with $2 house shots! Just a good ole neighborhood BAR! New Year’s Eve with Tangents, party favors and champagne at Midnight. Happy Holidays!

Concerts & Events Deck the Hollow

293 Gran Ellen Dr., 706-613-3580 The second annual “Deck the Hollow” at Bear Hollow Zoo inside Memorial Park features festive holiday lights and music to accompany the animal encounters, plus s’mores and appearances by elves or Santa or the Grinch and more each night.

We have even more lights this year! Don’t miss out on Athens’ newest holiday tradition! Thursday, Dec 13– Saturday, Dec. 22, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $3 admission. Concessions available for purchase. www.athensclarkecounty.com/bearhollow

Chess & Community Conference

www.chessandcommunity.org, 770-728-3808 Save the date! The first Chess and Community Conference will be held in Athens at the Georgia Center on Saturday, Jan. 12. Teams of young chess players from Northeast Georgia will

compete for a grand prize of $1,000. Also, four young scholars will present their winning essays on community issues before a panel discussion, inspiring poets and a keynote speaker. Join us for the exciting new event for Athens!

The Classic Center Theatre

www.classiccenter.com, 706-357-4444 Complete your holiday shopping list by buying tickets to The Classic Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grand Opening Gala and Boston Pops concert on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013. Gala tickets are $30, and Boston Pops tickets are $85â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$120. Guests of the black tie-optional gala will celebrate our new $24 million expansion in style while enjoying delicious hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres, wine and champagne. Immediately following the Gala, the worldrenowned Boston Pops will perform in our Theatre. Visit www.

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163 N. Jackson St., 706-353-0500 Spiff up with a cut and color before your parties begin in our fun, laid-back atmosphere. Our fanatical fan-base consists of hipsters, rockers, professionals, families and ladies who lunch. Gift certificates or Moroccan oil products make wonderful gifts this holiday season. Thank you for your support the past 7 years. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to 7 more! Happy holidays!

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1037 Baxter St., 706-548-1115 We take an individual approach to hair styling. Every service is tailored to suit your unique look and hair care needs. Our stylists specialize in creating designs that compliment facial structure, hair texture, personal taste and style upkeep. Client satisfaction is our number-one priority. This season we are accepting donations for Locks of Love. Purchase stocking ornaments for a minimum donation of $5 and receive $10 off your next visit or a free service. www.shenaniganssalon.com

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234 W. Hancock Ave., 706-353-3343 Athensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; only arthouse cinema presents a full range of motion pictures and artistic events that inspire, educate and build community. CinĂŠ also features an exhibit gallery by local visual artists and the CinĂŠLabâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;great for events, parties and live performancesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with cocktails and treats at the lobby bar. Give the gift of CinĂŠ this holiday season with a gift card, annual membership, or a Dinner + Movie combo package with neighboring restaurant, The National. www.athenscine.com

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www.athenscookies.com, 706-850-5478 Always Baked will be closed this holiday season as we prepare to move our operation to downtown Athens at 268 N. Jackson St. in January 2013. We look forward to providing you with our made-from-scratch goodies again soon!! Always Baked k continued on next page

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295 E. Dougherty St., 706-549-7020 Have someone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been really good this year? The Foundry Park Inn & Spaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got you covered for one-of-a-kind experiences, ranging from spa gift cards and retail products to private dinners with award-winning chef Steve Vining, romantic in-town getaways and more! Join us at the Melting Point for national, regional and local live entertainment and reserve your dinner & room package for our New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve party with Kinchafoonee Cowboys!

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Buffaloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ

196 Alps Rd., 706-354-6655 Holiday Greetings from Rick, Sharon and the Staff of Buffaloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ! Buffaloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ is the perfect place for your family to celebrate the Holidays or to pick up a Party Platter for when you â&#x20AC;&#x153;go over the river and through the woods to Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house.â&#x20AC;? Bring your staff to Buffaloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ for your holiday party or luncheon, or we can cater to you. P.S. Gift Cards make a great stocking stuffer!

daily bar specials, too. Transmetropolitan gift certificates make the perfect gift! Call us to reserve our upstairs room for your Holiday Party. Come to brunch at our Oglethorpe location.

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VIVA! Argentine Cuisine

2270 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-850-8284 VIVA! Argentine Cuisine is an Athens original, locally owned and operated. Serving fresh Argentine-inspired home cooking.

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Five Star Day CafĂŠ

229 E. Broad St., 706-543-8552 Bring home your favorite Five Star dish for the holidays. From collards and blackeyed peas for your New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, to sweet potatoes, mac and cheese and squash casserole to round out your holiday dinnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we have it all. We are available for Holiday Parties and Catering. Gift certificates available for friends and family. Happy Holidays!

Heirloom Cafe & Fresh Market

815 N. Chase St., 706-354-7901 Let us help you with your holidays! We will have sides and desserts available for holiday dinners (you can order online), as well as some great stocking stuffers (jam, GA olive oil, local honey, Red Mule grits) and host gifts (cheeses, aprons, hot cocoa mix), all sourced from your local community.

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401 E. Broad St., 706-354-6966 2080 Timothy Rd., 706-552-1237 1965 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-369-0085 DePalmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gift Cards are the perfect gift for anyone on your list. Join our AT&T texting program to have our specials and deals (like half-off pizzas, free appetizerâ&#x20AC;Ś) sent to your phone! See our ad in this issue for details. We offer catering and party trays for all of your holiday events, and our downtown location has a large private party room. Happy Holidays!

Sabineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Haus

210 W. Main St., Lexington, 706-743-7777 Sabineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Haus is a German-style coffee haus. We offer many Christmas specialty coffees under our own label. These half-pound bags make excellent stocking stuffers. Check out our other gifts from beeswax candles to German chocolates and treats. Our coffee haus grill is open for German bratwurst and other sausages, Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Saturday, 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m. Come enjoy a taste of Germany! FrĂśhe Weihnachten.

Speakeasy

269 E. Broad St. (upstairs), 706-546-5556 Located in downtown Athens, Speakeasy sits upstairs on historic East Broad Street. Overlooking the beautiful campus of UGA, Speakeasy offers delicious tapas, fine wine, specialty cocktails and delectable desserts made for a romantic dinner or an evening of sharing among friends. With the holidays around the corner, Speakeasy is perfect for all of your catering needs and special events. Visit www.speakeasyathens.com for more information.

Transmetropolitan

145 E. Clayton St., 706-613-8773 1550 Oglethorpe Ave., 706-549-5112 Visit both of our locations throughout the holidays for daily lasagna specials, pizzas, pastas, panini and salads. We have

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Bishop Park, www.athensfarmersmarket.net The Athens Farmers Market is an organization of local farmers, craftspeople and volunteers working to make local naturally grown food, crafts and art available for the good of all. The LAST market of the season on Dec. 15 is dedicated to the Holidays. Locally handcrafted goods for sale include knitted headwear, jewelry, reclaimed fabric bags, metal yard art, stuffed animals, wooden art and staffs/walking sticks, stationary and greeting cards, pottery, candles, skin care and more!

Aurum Studios

125 E. Clayton St., 706-546-8826 Celebrating its 37th Anniversary, Aurum has a fabulous selection of platinum, gold and silver jewelry, diamonds, pearls, stunning color and cool beads. Original designs, custom work and repairs are available from six in-house goldsmiths. The Aurum gallery of American crafts features pottery, glass, wood and paintings by talented regional artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even Christmas ornaments! Let Aurumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friendly staff help you find all the gifts you need. Layaway, all charge cards and free gift wrapping.

Avid Bookshop

493 Prince Ave., 706-352-2060 Athensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; independent bookshop sells new and used books, magazines and gifts. Our store features a well-curated selection and excellent service. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy to quickly special order virtually anything in print. We also have t-shirts, Moleskine notebooks, Tattly tattoos, 7-Year Pens, stationery, cards, and more.

Try our book subscription program: Have a book per month sent to anyone on your listâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ask us for details. We have free gift wrapping, holiday story time and gift certificates.

Chick Music

240 W. Clayton St., 706-543-4348 In 2012, Chick Music celebrated our 70th birthday! We are the only full line music store in the Athens area. We have a wide selection of guitars, amps, drums, band instruments, pianos, music, accessories and more. We also have a complete band instrument repair facility. Please stop by to check out all the great Christmas specials we have to offer!

Daily Groceries Co-op

523 Prince Ave., 706-548-1732 Get your Athens-flavored gifts here: Daily t-shirts, totes and fresh-off-the-press: hoodies! We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep the wooly handcrafted Andes Gifts on our shelves, so get â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em quick: leg and arm warmers, animal hats and finger puppets, fair trade from Peru. Most popular/affordable gift for the eco-minded, to-goware bamboo utensils to eliminate pesky plastic utensil consumption at holiday parties. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget our local produce for your baking needs, gorgeous autumn harvest pumpkins from Foster Brady are the sweetest youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find.

Five Points Bottle Shop

1655 S. Lumpkin St., 706-543-6989 3685 Atlanta Hwy., 706-316-2337 This holiday season Five Points Bottle is stocking the shelves so you can stuff your stocking! Beer and liquor gift sets make wonderful presents. Come browse our huge inventory of seasonal brews and beer growlers for the beer-lover on your list. Our three or six bottle wine club membership is a great gift for the wine connoisseur. Did we mention everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite stocking stuffer? Five Points Bottle Gift Certificates!

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Half-Moon Outfitters

1225 S. Milledge Ave., 706-548-7225 Half-Moon Outfitters offers great customer service for getting you ready for your next adventure. Half-Moon features quality gear for adventure and travel by Patagonia, The North Face, Arcâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Teryx, Mountain Hardwear, Petzl and more. Open daily for your shopping convenience. Gift certificates available.

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1452 Prince Ave., 706-353-8881 Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bottle Shop in the heart of Normaltown has the best selection and prices on all your favorite holiday beer, wines and liquors, plus free gift wrapping! This year, sign yourself or a loved one up for our exclusive Wine Club. Featuring 3 new boutique wines monthly at a great low price. Call or stop by today for enrollment info. Gift certificates available. www. jsbottleshop.com

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Musician’s Warehouse Showcase

150 Crane Dr., 706-548-7233 Wondering how to satisfy that musician in your life?

Looking for the perfect gift to make your estranged son/ daughter talk to you again? Want to keep your neighbors up at night? Musician’s Warehouse has what you’re looking for! With the largest selection and best prices around we can satisfy all your musical needs for any size budget. Gift Certificates available. Behind the RaceTrac next to Best Buy. Open every day until Christmas.

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195 E. Clayton St., 706-543-8425 Come in before Christmas to get a free pair of turquoise and silver feather earrings as a special thank you gift! We have free gift wrapping and provide hot cider, cookies and more while you browse. We have a tremendous selection of jewelry, Minnetonka moccasins, boots, purses and hats, plus many more great gifts. Come see us this holiday season!

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265 North Ave., 706-543-0005 4388 Lexington Rd., 706-583-4066 Want to simplify things this hectic holiday season? Let the knowledgeable staff at Perry’s Liquors assist you with all your gift giving and entertaining needs. From selecting a wine to complement your meal, to figuring out how many kegs you’ll need for your party, Perry’s full-service store can help. Browse our large selection of wine and liquor gift sets to pick the present everyone appreciates. Have a Perry’s Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Athens Video

135 Cedar Shoals Dr., Suite B, 706-354-4200 Media transfers of VHS, mini VHS, 8mm tapes, mini DV tapes and mini DVD discs to DVD or Blu-Ray and transfers of cassettes and LPs to CDs could be the perfect gift for a friend or family member this year. Gift certificates for transfers, duplications, photo scanning or other video services are also available for purchase. Please call us or visit our website at www.athensvideo.net for more information on prices and other available services. Happy Holidays!

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4350 Lexington Rd., 706-316-2222 Is your car due for an oil change? During December, you will receive a FREE, full, clean car wash with an oil change.

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163 E. Broad St., 706-548-3648 Personalized stationery and note cards make a great gift for the hard-to-shop-for people on your list! We can also create custom Christmas cards, party invitations and calendars. Come to us for your special Christmas projects. Bel-Jean is locally owned and as been part of the downtown Athens community for over 30 years! Stop by any time!

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Nuçi’s Space

396 Oconee St., 706-227-1515 Looking for a gift for that special musician in your life?

This holiday season, Nuçi’s Space is offering gift certificates for rehearsal time and one-of-a-kind gift bags filled with Nuçi’s gear. Also, we will be holding an equipment sale on Dec. 15 from 12–4 p.m. at the Space with tons of great musical instruments including drums, guitars, basses, e­ffects and more!

Swing by and get your shopping out of the way!

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www.project-safe.org, 706-549-0922 The holidays are all about giving, and at a time when every penny counts, it’s important to remember that even small donations make a big difference. At Project Safe’s emergency shelter, items like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, trash bags and women’s pajamas are always needed. Donations can be brought to the Project Safe Thrift Store, located at the corner of Hawthorne and Prince avenues in the Bell’s Shopping center, Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Perhaps showing the most extraordinary field of depth is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orbital Sacrament,â&#x20AC;? a bizarre altar scene beneath a huge, human-faced clock and orbiting moons, in which the viewer is placed at the back and center of the room, looking down the aisle between several rows of full pews.

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Alexei Guralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shadowbox collages are on display at Flicker Theatre & Bar through December. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just seemed appropriate that the individual images should float independently since they are, in fact, individual images. It makes the work pop and come alive more, pushing into actual space rather than resting on a flat surfaceâ&#x20AC;Ś I see my work as existing somewhere between flat visual media and sculpture,â&#x20AC;? Gural says.

This three-dimensionality also creates a strong sense of movement in several of the pieces. In â&#x20AC;&#x153;Windy Day,â&#x20AC;? for example, two girls with long flowing hair stand collecting flowers as orange leaves tumble across the ground, a cypress bends backwards, pages of a book turn and two small characters go tumbling through the sky.

Whereas the majority of Guralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous works used live models, typically young women from around town, his newest pieces feature the inclusion of characters from master paintings instead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I decided to use the subject matter of master paintings for this show because there are so many rich images there. Painters from the 18th and 19th century have created poses and wardrobes and dynamic effects that I would have a hard time recreating with a model,â&#x20AC;? he explains.

While there are several reoccurring images throughout the seriesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;hot air balloons, speckled eggs, skulls and planets among themâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the relationship and balance between humankind and the natural world seems to be a focal point of exploration in several of the works. In â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Summoning,â&#x20AC;? for example, a cluster of people with arms outreached stand in front of stone towers at one side of a bridge, while a group of wild animals charge

& Jane and Normal Bar, earlier this month.

The supervised self-service studio offers press rental, workshops, one-on-one instruction, contract design, print services and its own line of printed goods, such as totebags, journals, coasters and t-shirts. Educational workshops, which will vary monthly and occasionally feature guest artists and instructors, include screenprinting, plate lithography, intaglio and relief printing. Double Dutch Press is located at 1377 Prince Ave., and open Tuesdaysâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturdays, 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m. and Sundays, 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 p.m. To view a full list of services and workshops, visit www.doubledutchpress.com.

Public Art: The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission, a now two-year-old board established to advise the ACC Unified Government on local cultural affairs, aesthetic development and public art projects, is currently seeking artists or art teams to create a public art mural project involving local schoolchildren for the retaining wall bordering the ACC Library on Baxter Street. The project budget is $15,000, and a Request for Qualifications should be available on www.athensculturalaffairs.org/call-for-artists.

In a town with so many artists, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be a shame to see such a cool opportunity get outsourced, and with fairly short notice (applications and concept submissions are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7), your odds of being selected donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem half bad. For some inspiration, take a look at www.pinterest.com/athensculture, where ACAC has compiled galleries of different forms of public art.

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threats & promises Music News And Gossip Just a heads up that there’s quite a lot happening between now and the new year.

Plenty of opportunities to celebrate your hopes, drown your sorrows, look to the future or squeeze in one final moment of regret before your resolutions kick in. Mostly, though, there’s a whole lot of opportunity to have a good time while helping out a variety of very worthy causes. So, hop to it, people.

‘Tis the season…

Worth a Click: I hate that I haven’t had room to mention this ‘til now, but since we’re still in the holiday season, you may like to be tipped to the new Holidaze Fest 2012 Compilation. The 14-track comp was put out at the end of November by the folks behind the Dog Daze Fest (namely John Woodfin Harry of Woodfangs) and came out concurrently with the recent two-day Holidaze John-Robert Ward II

Betsy Franck Fest at the 40 Watt. Featured artists include Ritvals (pronounced “rituals”), Velocirapture, Glasscrafts, Thick Paint, Brothers, Qurious, Boycycle and more. Grab it now for any price you like over at dogdaze.bandcamp.com.

Happy Days Are Here Again: Matt Hudgins and his Shit-Hot Country Band will play their third annual “Shit-Hot Christmas Show”—a title that completely destroys any and all semblance of childhood wonderment and leaves only a hairy-chested whiskey stink of a holiday hangover—on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Caledonia Lounge. The band will split its show into two parts: a set of originals and another of “holiday classics.” Those in attendance can grab a free greeting card from Hudge and Co. that will contain a download code for a few Shit-Hot recordings of these classics. They won’t just be hanging around on the Internet forever, so make sure you get one of these.

Athens rockers Vincas will open the show. In related news, Matt Hudgins’ solo album, Better Days Are Coming is now available via iTunes, and while that’s cool and all, you’ll be doing much better by the artist if you buy direct via matthudgins.bandcamp.com.

Feliz Navi-Dodd: It’s that time of year again when Dodd Ferrelle, the Office Lounge

and a practically endless stream of angels will host the Strung Out Like the Lights at Christmastime benefit for the Athens Banner-Herald’s Empty Stocking Fund. What a mouthful! This is the fourth year in a row for this event, and it takes place on Friday, Dec. 14. It’s an early show, starting at 6 p.m. and wrapping up by midnight, so don’t be late! Featured performers this year, in order of appearance, are MrJordanMrTonks, Deja Vu, 90 Acre Farm, Jim White, Mike Ferrio, Kimberly Morgan, Dodd Ferrelle & The Sweepings, The Welfare Liners, The Burning Angels, Betsy Franck, David Barbe & The Quick Hooks, Bloodkin and Romper Stompers. Like in previous years, there will be a raffle for the Dodd Family Christmas Painting, an actual canvas painting by Ferrelle, his wife and their kids. Tickets for the raffle are a mere $5. All proceeds from the show and raffle go straight to the Empty Stocking Fund, which assists needy Athenians with things like heating costs and medical bills.

All funds are distributed directly to the vendor of services, not the individual assisted. Thus, any money donated is assuredly going towards its intended purpose, and that means the efficiency of your donation is maximized. For more information on the show, please see doddferrelle.com.

Man’s Best Friends: Athens DJ duo Bitch Switch is hosting its seventh annual Christmas with the Bitches benefit at Little Kings Shuffle Club on Saturday, Dec. 15. The tunes that night will be a mix of the pair’s general rump-shakin’ stuff, along with what they’re calling “quirky Christmas tunes.” Festive dress is encouraged, but not required. Still, you don’t wanna feel like a total chump, so do something.

The beneficiary this year is the Athens Area Humane Society’s “Food Bowl” program, and admission costs are pretty wide open, in that you can donate cash, dog or cat treats or canned or bagged cat or dog food. These are all items needed constantly by the Humane Society, so don’t think you can donate too much.

Special Note Just for You: This column marks the final Threats & Promises of the year to feature actual news. Next week’s year-end column will be a review of Athens music in 2013.

That’s right, tomorrow’s news today! So, I just wanted to say that I appreciate all y’all’s faithful readership and support. There’s literally a billion different avenues to promote projects, bands, shows, etc., in our shiny digital era, but the fact that thousands of people return every week to see what’s up in print just makes me so damn glad. So, thank you.

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Last month, Delaney released his first comedy album, Live at The Bowery Ballroom. One track is titled “Butts.” Another, “Hepatitis.”

His humor is sometimes scatological: At one point during the one-hour special, he jokes about defecating in front of an elderly Hasidic woman, and later, about using dried semen to exfoliate his bacne.

Delaney also stays busy as a writer. A contributor to Vice magazine, he is finishing up his first novel, which is to be released next fall (it’s “a cross between a Henry Miller autobiographical mess, a manifesto and standup on paper,” he told Fast Company), and is working on two television pilots, for BBC and Adult Swim. How Delaney got to this inflection point of near-fame is a long and weird story that involves the Upright Citizens Brigade, a car crash and, yes, social networking.

“In 1998, I saw the Upright Citizens Brigade perform in New York, and I thought it was the greatest thing I had ever seen,” Delaney tells Flagpole. “And I thought, ‘Oh, I have to do this.’ Seeing them improvise, I realized that standup [was] much more important than being a doctor or a pilot.”

Inspired but not quite sold on the idea of comedy, Delaney moved to Los Angeles after graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. He chanced upon a white-collar job at the then-budding MySpace, rapidly advancing from temp to Head of Business Development.

Then, one fateful night, as these transformation stories go, he drank himself into a blackout and crashed his car into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.

He woke up in a jail cell cuffed to a wheelchair, with two broken arms and knees that were “ripped to the bone.” Sentenced to rehab in lieu of prison time, Delaney, at 25, permanently sobered up and decided to work at becoming a comedian full-time.

A year later, in 2003, Delaney found himself sidetracked yet again, this time with a serious bout of depression.

“Over the past seven years, I’ve had two episodes that were severe and during which I thought almost exclusively of suicide. I did not eat much and lost weight during these

episodes. I couldn’t sleep at all, didn’t even think about sex, and had constant diarrhea.

The first thing I did each morning was vomit.

My mind played one thought over and over, which was ‘Kill yourself,’” he wrote in an articulate, much passed-around blog post in 2010.

Delaney joined Twitter in 2009. In the time since, his popularity has exploded. His Twitter stream is concise, non sequitur and often disgusting (sample: “’Poking’ someone on Facebook is exactly as creepy as showing them your soft penis in an elevator”). It’s unlike his standup routine, which is personal, digressive and neatly narrative.

An astute antagonist, Delaney is known for absurdist online brush-ups with public figures.

His incisive missives directed at the Romney campaign received more retweets than the governor himself (“@MittRomney: If you won’t release your tax returns, at least tell us what conditioner you use!! #sheen #lustre #body”).

He’s been blocked by celebrities like Scott Baio (“Honest to God, I don’t even know that I ever tweeted him. One day, I noticed one of my friends wrote about him, and I went, ‘Oh, I wonder what Scott Baio is up to?’ and I found out that I couldn’t see him, because I was blocked.”) and Chris Brown (“He, I aggressively hassled, so that makes sense”). Most famously, Delaney sued Kim Kardashian after her controversial divorce for “polluting the airwaves of America and every other nation unfortunate enough to be subject to the disease of Kardashia.”

Follow Delaney long enough, though, and you’ll locate the provenance of his standup material in his toss-offs, to the extent that both dovetail tidily, the latter functioning as sounding board for the former.

“Twitter is less important then standup, so it’s a good place to try something out and to see if you want to use it onstage later that night,” Delaney explains. And, as he points out, the Internet doesn’t pay his, or any other of his peers’, bills.

“I see myself writing and producing TV and movies while continuing to tour,” he says.

“The yardstick is, are you making a living?

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a founding member of 25-year-old Athens rock institution Bloodkin, Daniel Hutchens spent a good chunk of the past year looking back on his musical career.

Last winter, Hutchens and longtime bandmate Eric Carter made a goal to compile Bloodkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest deep cuts and unreleased gems. They sifted and rummaged through stacks of old tapes and discsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;many of which date back to the late 1980sâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and picked dozens of their favorite finds, which they then assembled into a five-disc, 88-track collection, titled One Long Hustle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a really fun experience going back through old tapes, reels and CDs, finding forgotten recordings and weird songs,â&#x20AC;? Hutchens says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of the stuff we found in the archives sounded horrible, and some of it was just great.â&#x20AC;?

Since forming in Athens in 1987, Bloodkin has maintained a raw, Southern, blues-rock/ soul style and a twangy, emotive tone, from their 1994 debut, Good Luck Charm, through their 2009 studio release, Baby, They Told Us We Would Rise Again. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a deep richness to Bloodkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rock and roll that has never changed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At some point, the whole thing about being in a band and writing songs became an integrated lifestyle thing, more than just a career or hobby,â&#x20AC;? Hutchens says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 20 years old, you write about different experiences than when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 40. You have experiences. You have friends who die. You go through the good and the bad as you go along. Those are things you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fully understand when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re young.â&#x20AC;?

Over the years, Hutchens and Carter, the guitar-strumming frontmen whose friendship goes back to a shared childhood in rural West Virginia, collaborated with various colleagues from the Atlanta and Athens scenes, including members of Widespread Panic and its offshoots. (Panic still performs several Bloodkin tunes regularly.) Although the lineupâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the soundsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;have changed, the quality of the music has been consistent throughout. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you really dissect it, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a whole lot of stuff swirling around in my favorite rock music,â&#x20AC;? Hutchens says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With Bloodkin, there is a lot of good-timey rock and roll stuff, but some songs lean more toward old Southern gospel musicâ&#x20AC;Ś In a way, the music is the closest thing to church, for me. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not literal, but there is a spiritual thing. We tended to gravitate toward that over the years.â&#x20AC;?

But 25 years is a long time to maintain a friendship, let alone a band, and Bloodkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spirits havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always been so high. In 2005, burned out from recording, touring and partying hard, the band nearly came to a complete halt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before we started making [2005â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s] Last Night Out, I was at a personal low point, and neither of us were in good shape, physically,

mentally or emotionally,â&#x20AC;? Hutchens recalls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bloodkin was essentially broken up. The guys in the rhythm section had moved away, and we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really playing together. There was a lot of disinterest, and there was a lot of substance abuse going on. All sorts of sad stories.â&#x20AC;?

But a friend of the band, veteran Athens musician and producer David Barbe, was determined to spark some new action for Bloodkin.

He enlisted bassist Jon Mills (Barbara Cue) and drummer Kyle Spence (Harvey Milk, The Martians) to back Hutchens and Carter for sessions at Chase Park Transduction. Barbeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diligence and insistence put Bloodkin back on track. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was like David knew we needed to be assigned a project,â&#x20AC;? Hutchens says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He knew we needed something to do. Otherwise, we were just hanging around Athens, drinking ourselves into oblivion.â&#x20AC;?

Mills signed on as their permanent bassist. Soon after, the lineup solidified, with the addition of drummer Aaron Phillips (The Skinpops, Liquor Cabinet, Wide Receivers).

Longtime Athens multi-instrumentalist and songsmith William Tonks stepped in to handle extra guitar and dobro. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Playing with the musicians we play with now might be the most fun Eric and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had in years, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really saying something,â&#x20AC;?

Hutchens says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything fell into place over the last few years. I really think [this is] the best version of Bloodkin. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier with the sound and chemistry of the band right now.â&#x20AC;?

This weekend, Bloodkin will celebrate the release of One Long Hustle with a sizeable lineup of special guests and a hefty repertoire of fan favorites and original material.

The show is the latest in the annual Bloodkin & Friends concert series, a series of casual jam sessions, memorials and fundraisers that began in 2000 shortly after the passing of close friend and band manager Zac Weil.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to say whether Bloodkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longrunning hustle will carry on for another quarter-century, but Hutchens, Carter and their crew arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the least bit worried about moving ahead. For now, though, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking a moment to marvel at the past. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of our history is very happenstance,â&#x20AC;?

Hutchens says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never been a big plan about anything. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just turned out really well.â&#x20AC;?

T. Ballard Lesemann

WHO: Bloodkin and Friends WHERE: Georgia Theatre WHEN: Saturday, December 15 HOW MUCH: $10, $25 (VIP), $75 (VIP w/box set)

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Tuesday 11 CLASSES: Windows 7 for Beginners (Oconee County Library) Participants will learn how to navigate Windows 7 and its features. Registration required. 2-4 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 CLASSES: Athens Swing Night (Dancefx) The UGA Swing Dance Club presents a casual evening of social swing dancing. No experience or partner necessary. Advanced lesson at 7 p.m., and beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $3–5. www. athensswingnight.com COMEDY: Drafts & Laughs (The Pub at Gameday) Featuring beer samplings, five comics and guest host Dave Weiglein. Series hosted by local comedian Matt Gilbert.

Every second Tuesday of the month.

9:30 p.m. FREE! $5 (beer tasting). www.pubatgameday.com EVENTS: Heirloom Holiday Wine Tasting (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) Enjoy tastes of sparkling and dessert wines paired with appetizers and desserts. All wines are available for purchase in Athens, and food recipes will be available to take home. Reservations required.

6 p.m. $15. 706-354-7901, www. heirloomathens.com EVENTS: West Broad Market Garden Produce Stand (West Broad Market Garden, 1573 W. Broad St.) Seasonal and naturally

grown produce. Cash paying neighbors of the West Broad Garden get a 30% discount on produce. EBT payments will be accepted in the future.

Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. & Saturdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 706354-1515 GAMES: Trivia (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) Compete for prizes and giveaways.

Every Tuesday. 9–11 p.m. 706353-0305 LECTURES AND LIT: Special Collections Library Tour (UGA Russell Library) Explore interactive kiosks with access to oral history interviews, historical film, video and sound recordings. Look for familiar faces from the state’s political history in Art Rosenbaum’s mural, “Doors.”

Every Tuesday. 2 p.m. FREE! 706542-8079 MEETINGS: ADDA Board Meeting (Athens Area Chamber of Commerce) Meeting of the Athens Downtown Development Board to discuss the downtown master plan and SPLOST. 3 p.m. FREE! 706353-1421

PERFORMANCE: Georgia Children’s Chorus Holiday Concert (Hugh Hodgson Hall) The Georgia Children’s Chorus presents its 15th annual holiday concert, “Shouting from the Mountain Top! Peace, Hope, Love, Joy!,” featuring holiday songs and an audience singalong. 7 p.m. $10. 706-542-8711 THEATRE: Santa’s Enchanted Workshop (The Morton Theatre) Stanley and his baby sister, SuSu, don’t know whether or not to believe in Santa Claus, so they set out for the North Pole. Trapped in a blizzard, they wind up in a dilapidated gas station run by a mysterious old man named Nick. Could this be Santa’s enchanted workshop? 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. $8–12. www.theatreiv.org

Wednesday 12 ART: Artist Reception (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) For drawings, paintings and prints of native Georgia flora by Hope Hilton. 5–6 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7901 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Meet docents in the lobby for a tour of highlights from the museum’s collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Google Earth 101 (Oconee County Library) Learn about all the places Google Earth can see with satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings, from gal-

Adam Klein’s Cowboy Angel Christmas show is at Hendershot’s Coffee Bar on Thursday, Dec. 13.

The Revivalists play the Georgia Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 13. axies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean. Class is lecture-based.

3–4 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 EVENTS: Open Mic Night (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) What rhymes with Fuzzy Taco? Performers and listeners welcome. Every Wednesday. 9 p.m.

FREE! 706-353-0305 EVENTS: Network Athens Party (The Melting Point) This inclusive, free, sponsored event attracts a broad cross-section of business owners and community leaders, all excited to meet new people, connect, share and collaborate. DJ Z-Dogg spins. 6–8:30 p.m. FREE! www. meltingpointathens.com EVENTS: Community Snapshot: Create a Family Tree Book (Lyndon House Arts Center) Participants can learn how to begin family research and how to turn the collected research into a reader-friendly textual and visual representation that could become a historical family treasure. This event will also be streamed live on the website. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www. boomersinathens.org GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706548-1920 GAMES: Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Jump on the trivia train! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. www.choochoorestaurants.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? Test your knowledge every Wednesday night.

8 p.m. (Baldwin St. & Broad St. locations). 706-548-3442 GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie) (Five Points location) Open your piehole for a chance to win! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706850-7424 KIDSTUFF: Anime Club Holiday Party (Oconee County Library) The first annual Anime Club holiday party features anime games and holiday crafts. All dedicated fans and new fans of anime and manga invited. For ages 13–18. 6–8 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Barnes & Noble Storytime (Barnes & Noble) Storytime for all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195

KIDSTUFF: Math and Play Parent Workshop (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Karen Gerow shares how to bring math home in a fun way by walking through various games and activities with regular toys as well as with items carried at Treehouse.

Best for parents of kids ages 2–12.

All workshop attendees will receive 15% off math games following the workshop. Wine provided. 7–8:30 p.m. $15. www.treehousekidandcraft. com KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, fingerpuppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2–5.

Every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 MEETINGS: AARP Meeting (Athens First Bank and Trust) Topics of interest to those who are retired or soon to be retired. Open to the public.

Meets the second Wednesday of each month. 10 a.m. FREE! 706340-9418

Thursday 13 ART: Athens Holiday Market (Big City Bread Cafe) Local, handmade items and art for sale, as well as bonfires and live music. Dec. 13 & 14, 5–9 p.m. jamie@soupstudios. com ART: Drawing in the Galleries (Georgia Museum of Art) Open hours for visitors to sketch in the galleries using graphite or colored pencils. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Opening Reception (ARTini’s Open Art Studio, Gallery & Lounge) For “Out West,” photography by Nate Cook. 5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www. artinisartlounge.com CLASSES: Needle Felting Ornaments Adult Class (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Learn how to felt wool ornaments. Feel free to bring adult beverages. 7:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.treehousekidandcraft. com COMEDY: Comedy Night (40 Watt Club) Opener Shalewa Sharpe and headliner Rob Delaney. See story on p. 22. 8 p.m. $15. www.40watt.com EVENTS: Geminid Meteor Watch (Sandy Creek Park) VIew meteors visible to the naked eye as well as Jupiter and winter constellations.

7–9 p.m. $2–3. www.athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreekpark EVENTS: Nature Ramblers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn more about the flora and fauna of the garden while making new friends and enjoying fresh air and inspirational readings. Ramblers

are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group.

Every Thursday. 8:30–10 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Reiki Circle (Healing Arts Centre) A Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation and healing. Every Thursday. 7–8 p.m.

Donations accepted. 706-338-6843 FILM: Cassandra’s Day Off (Flicker Theatre & Bar) A screening of the new film by Larry Acquaviva. Special musical guests include Walker Howle of Dead Confederate and Ice Chrome, featuring George Davidson, Steve Hunter and Larry Acquaviva. 10 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com GAMES: Trivia (The Volstead) Every Thursday! 7:30-9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-5300 GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 706354-1515 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Oconee County Library) Develop reading skills and build confidence by telling stories to dogs. Call to register for a 15-minute session. Grades K–5.

3–4 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Magic Tree House Book Club (Madison County Library) For children at a second to third grade reading level. This week’s book is Dinosaurs Before Dark. 4–5 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Family Dinner Night (Earth Fare) Kids eat free every Thursday with one $5 adult purchase of prepared foods. Good for up to six kids, ages 12 & under. 4–8 p.m. $5.

706-227-1717 LECTURES AND LIT: Book Discussion (Jittery Joe’s Coffee, 2950 Atlanta Hwy.) Members of Eckankar, the Religion of the Light and Sound of God, host a book discussion on Spiritual Wisdom on Dreams by Harold Klemp. 6–7 p.m. FREE! 706-310-9499, www. eckankar-ga.org PERFORMANCE: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (MadisonMorgan Cultural Center) The ASO presents holiday and classical favorites and a sing-along of wellloved holiday tunes. Soup and salad begins at 6 p.m. at Town 220 for an additional $25. 8 p.m. $30–60. www.mmcc-arts.org THEATRE: Pippin (Town and Gown Players) A play within a play, in which actors play the roles of actors.

Dec. 13–15, 8 p.m. & Dec. 16, 2 p.m. $12–18. www.showclix.com/ events/14009

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ART: Athens Holiday Market (Big City Bread Cafe) Local, handmade items and art for sale, as well as bonfires and live music. Dec. 13 & 14, 5–9 p.m. jamie@soupstudios. com ART: Mod Glass Studio Sale & Townie Treasures 2 Yard Sale (422 Nacoochee Ave.) Glass jeweler Annette Paskiewicz hosts a two-day studio sale on Dec. 14, 4–7 p.m. & Dec. 15, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Sabrina Cuadra sells thrift store treasures during “Townie Treasures 2” on Saturday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. www.studiomodglass.com EVENTS: Jingle Ball (UGA Memorial Hall) Dancefx’s annual holiday party includes a beginner ballroom lesson at 7 p.m., social dancing and performances. Silent auction to benefit Project Safe. 7–10 p.m. $5. www. dancefx.org PERFORMANCE: Burlesque Beta (Go Bar) What a tease! Open-mic variety show featuring singers, dancers, musicians and comics in the vaudeville tradition. 10 p.m. $3.

706-546-5609 PERFORMANCE: A Family Holiday Celebration (The Plaza Arts Center, Eatonton) Mandy Barnett, an extraordinary ballad singer, sings with a 10-piece band and Voices of Lee, a 14-voice a cappella group and finalist on the NBC show “Sing Off.” 8 p.m. $35–65. www.opas.org PERFORMANCE: Athens Master Chorale (St. Gregory’s Episcopal) Presenting “Away in a Manger: Music Celebrating Christmas.” 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0023 THEATRE: Pippin (Town and Gown Players) A play within a play, in which actors play the roles of actors.

Dec. 13–15, 8 p.m. & Dec. 16, 2 p.m. $12–18. www.showclix.com/ events/14009

Saturday 15 ART: Inaugural Pin-Up Show (ATHICA) Small-scale works by over 60 local and national contemporary artists will be hung around the room using clothespins. First-come, first-serve sale. 5–5:30 p.m. (free member preview), 5:30–7 p.m. $5. www.athica.org ART: Jewelry Sale (Chase Street Warehouses) (Studio #14) New artist Beth Cyr opens her new space and sells her handmade jewelry. 1–7 p.m. beth@bethcry.com ART: Artist Reception (Kumquat Mae Bakery Café) For acrylic paintings by Anne Hamlin. 3–6 p.m.

FREE! 706-769-1105 ART: Mod Glass Studio Sale & Townie Treasures 2 Yard Sale (422 Nacoochee Ave.) Glass jeweler Annette Paskiewicz hosts a two-day studio sale on Dec. 14, 4–7 p.m. & Dec. 15, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Sabrina Cuadra sells thrift store treasures during “Townie Treasures 2” on Saturday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. www.studiomodglass.com ART: Ceramic Arts Holiday Sales (Normaltown Pottery, 410 King Ave.) Pottery and sculptures by Long Road Studio members Juana Gnecco, Laura Cooper, Nancy Green, Allya Macdonald, Melanie Sgrignoli, Kendall Steele and Caryn van Wagtendonk. 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

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holiday gifts or just have fun. No instruction provided, but an artist will be on hand to answer questions.

1–4 p.m. $5. www.loftartsupply.com EVENTS: Rewired (Nuçi’s Space) A music thrift sale featuring drum sets from high-end to beginner level, guitars, amps, effects, keys and more. Donations accepted. All proceeds benefit Nuçi’s Space. 12–5 p.m. www.nuci.org EVENTS: ACR Claus and Paws (Memorial Park) Dress up your pooch for a photo with Santa. Plenty of pet holiday costumes available.

Adoptable dogs searching for their forever homes will also be present for a meet and greet. 12:30–4:30 p.m. www.athenscaninerescue.com EVENTS: Holiday Open House (Lyndon House) A display of traditional holiday decorations created by members of the Ladies Garden Club, including greenery, nuts and fruit in the tradition of the late 1800s.

Features hands-on crafts, Santa and live music. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE1 706-613-3623 EVENTS: West Broad Market Garden Produce Stand (1573 W. Broad St.) Seasonal and naturally grown produce. Cash paying neighbors of the West Broad Garden get a 30% discount on produce.

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EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Last market of the season! Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts.

This week features a fine arts festival and Big Pot of Soup. 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Athens Cabaret Showgirls (Go Bar) A unique drag show featuring performances by local drag artists. 10 p.m. 706546-5609 EVENTS: Contra Dance (Memorial Park) Presented by the Athens Folk Music & Dance Society. Live music by Joe Willey and the Ale Raisers. Stuart Whippie is calling. Free 30-minute lesson beginning at 7:30 p.m. No experience or partner needed. 8–11 p.m.

FREE! (under 18), $7 (adults). www. athensfolk.org EVENTS: Community Health Fair (Morningside of Athens) Free health screenings such as blood pressure checks, diabetes awareness and screening, weight control products and information, and senior living and wellness advice will be available. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! 706227-0919 KIDSTUFF: Breakfast with the Grinch (Rocksprings Community Center) Breakfast and photos with the Grinch, plus crafts and a hayride.

Register by Dec. 13. 9:30 a.m. $5–8.

706-613-3602 KIDSTUFF: Hangin’ with Santa (Max) Kids can meet Santa; parents can get a drink. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available. Bring your own camera. 12–4 p.m. $5. 706254-3392 KIDSTUFF: Holiday Story Time (Avid Bookshop) Miss Sharon will reads three classic holiday stories, provide simple Swedish ornaments for the kids to make and play with a Dreidel. Participants are encouraged to bring a book or buy one at Avid to donate to Books for Keeps. 1–2 p.m.

FREE! www.booksforkeeps.blogspot. com, www.avidbookshop.com KIDSTUFF: 14th Annual Downtown Athens Breakfast with Santa (Trumps Ballroom) Santa joins families for breakfast, photos and crafts. 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $10–15. 706-353-1421

KIDSTUFF: Breakfast with Santa (Memorial Park) Join Santa Claus for a holiday breakfast and photos. 9 or 10 a.m. $8–12. 706-613-3580 KIDSTUFF: Nature Trading Post (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Trade one or two objects found in nature for points or other nature objects in the center’s collection. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Barnes & Noble Storytime (Barnes & Noble) Storytime for all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 KIDSTUFF: Movie and a Muffin (Oconee County Library) Children can watch Arthur Christmas on the library’s big screen, wear pajamas if they like, and enjoy a muffin. Rated PG. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 MEETINGS: Informational Meeting for Co-housing Community (Athens, Ga) Informational meeting about conservation groups looking to create a co-housing community with a focus on preserving most of the land for farming and wildlife habitat. Seeking interested people. Contact for location. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (meeting).

FREE! gramsey@usa.net MEETINGS: Athens Farm and Cohousing Community Meeting (Cleveland Rd.) Learn how to get involved with or live on the new 292-acre development located 15 minutes from downtown. Email for directions. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! gramsey@villagehabitat.com THEATRE: Pippin (Town and Gown Players) A play within a play, in which actors play the roles of actors.

Dec. 13–15, 8 p.m. & Dec. 16, 2 p.m. $12–18. www.showclix.com/ events/14009

Sunday 16 ART: Ceramic Arts Holiday Sales (Normaltown Pottery, 410 King Ave.) Pottery and sculptures by Long Road Studio members Juana Gnecco, Laura Cooper, Nancy Green, Allya Macdonald, Melanie Sgrignoli, Kendall Steele and Caryn van Wagtendonk. 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

706-549-7007 EVENTS: The Eclectic Bazaar (Vic’s Vintage lot) Outdoor market featuring vintage, antiques, art, fashion, handmade items, jewelry, musical instruments and equipment, books, records and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. athenseclecticbazaar@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/ eclecticbazaar GAMES: Trivia (Dickey’s Barbecue Pit) Every Sunday. Featuring prizes, gift cards and drink specials. 7 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-7561 GAMES: Trivia (The Capital Room) Every Sunday! Hosted by Evan Delany. First place wins $50 and second place wins $25. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.thecapitalroom.com GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) “Brewer’s Inquisition,” trivia hosted by Chris Brewer every Sunday night. 7 p.m. FREE! 706354-6655, www.buffaloscafe.com/ athens GAMES: Trivia Sundays (Blind Pig Tavern) At the West Broad location. 6 p.m. 706-208-7979 PERFORMANCE: Princeton Choir Cantata (Princeton United Methodist Church) A holiday concert, “All Is Calm, All Is Bright.”

Reception to follow. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-353-1123, princetonumc@ bellsouth.net THEATRE: Pippin (Town and Gown Players) A play within a play, in which actors play the roles of actors.

Dec. 13–15, 8 p.m. & Dec. 16, 2 p.m. $12–18. www.showclix.com/ events/14009

Thursday, December 13

Sol Driven Train, Tab Benoit Melting Point Charleston-based groove-rock ensemble Sol Driven Train is too flexible to accurately define with one tidy musical Sol Driven Train phrase. The group can go from jamming on an Afro-Caribbean rhythm to getting wacky with a James Brown funk beat or rocking out on a monster riff with ease. It can play it straight with twangy roots-rock or explore worldbeat styles like a Paul Simon backing band.

The veteran quintet first came together as a crew of high school band pals in the mid 2000s. While attending the College of Charleston, the group began gigging around town and recording original material. By 2007, it had established itself as one of the more solid and upbeat jam bands in the Lowcountry.

Over the last five years, SDT has toured around the country, recorded a handful of live and studio albums, headlined local benefit concerts and rocked regional festivals stages.

But the last 12 months were particularly busy. The band issued a quirky mini-album (Watermelon), survived a week in Key West during the debaucherous Fantasy Fest and jammed at the 35th annual Lake Eden Arts Festival in North Carolina.

SDT’s forthcoming studio album, a 10-song collection titled Underdog, is due in early February. Funded through fan support via a Kickstarter campaign, the band tracked Underdog at the Charleston Sound studio. Charleston-based singer Elise Testone, an “American Idol” finalist, makes a guest appearance on the album.

“There are themes of striving for balance within ourselves and our relationships at home,” frontman Timmons says of Underdog. “The pursuit of our collective musical dreams and the need to cultivate healthy relationships and lifestyles at home are at the heart of many of the songs. Struggle, spiritual growth, love and longing are all intertwined.”

Sol Driven Train returns to Athens this week to open for Louisiana-based swamp-bluesman Tab Benoit. Expect a wild variety of brassy tunes and sophisticated jams. [T. Ballard Lesemann]

Monday 17 GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge every Monday! Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes!

Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Athens’ toughest trivia. $100 grand prize every week! All ages. 8 p.m.

FREE! 706-543-8997 KIDSTUFF: Movie Night: Nightmare Before Christmas (Oconee County Library) Teens can enjoy hot chocolate and receive a gift of a book while watching Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas. Rated PG. Ages 11–18.

6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 THEATRE: West Side Story (The Classic Center) The beloved musical of two teenagers in love and caught in a cultural battle comes to the Classic Center. 7:30 p.m. $15–70. www.classiccenter.com

Tuesday 18 CLASSES: Athens Swing Night (Dancefx) The UGA Swing Dance Club presents a casual evening of social swing dancing. No experience or partner necessary. Advanced lesson at 7 p.m., and beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $3–5. www. athensswingnight.com COMEDY: OpenTOAD Comedy Open Mic (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Voted by Flagpole’s readers as Athens’ “favorite comedy night” in 2011 and 2012, this comedy show allows locals to watch quality comedy or perform themselves. Email to perform. First and third Tuesday of every month! 9 p.m. FREE! (perform-

ers), $5. calebsynan@yahoo.com, www.flickertheatreandbar.com EVENTS: West Broad Market Garden Produce Stand (West Broad Market Garden, 1573 W. Broad St.) Seasonal and naturally grown produce. Cash paying neighbors of the West Broad Garden get a 30% discount on produce. EBT payments will be accepted in the future.

Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. & Saturdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

GAMES: Trivia (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) Compete for prizes and giveaways.

Every Tuesday. 9–11 p.m. 706353-0305 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 706354-1515 KIDSTUFF: Youth Christmas Party (Lay Park) Holiday party with refreshments and activities. Ages 11–18. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3596 KIDSTUFF: The White Buffalo’s Christmas for Children (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Activities include a visit with Santa, a puppet show and dancing to music selected by a live DJ. 6 p.m. FREE! www.buffaloscafe. com/athens

Wednesday 19 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Meet docents in the lobby for a tour of highlights from the museum’s collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Open Mic Night (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) What rhymes with Fuzzy Taco? Performers and listeners welcome. Every Wednesday. 9 p.m.

FREE! 706-353-0305

FILM: Bad Movie Night (Ciné) Mickey Rooney’s store sells toys designed to kill their owners in the holiday classic Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.athenscine.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? Test your knowledge every Wednesday night.

8 p.m. (Baldwin St. & Broad St. locations). 706-548-3442 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday night. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706548-1920 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Jump on the trivia train! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. www.choochoorestaurants.com GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie) (Five Points location) Open your piehole for a chance to win! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706850-7424 KIDSTUFF: Christmas Party (East Athens Community Center) Holiday party with refreshments and activities for the kids. 5 p.m. FREE! 706613-3593 KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library) Includes stories, fingerpuppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2–5.

Every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Barnes & Noble Storytime (Barnes & Noble) Storytime for all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195

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Down the Line ART: Third Thursday Art Series 12/20 (Athens, Ga) Six galleries stay open late the third Thursday of every month. Participating galleries include the Georgia Museum of Art, Lamar Dodd School of Art, ATHICA, Lyndon House Arts Center, Cine and the GlassCube & Gallery @ Hotel Indigo. 6-9 p.m. FREE! www.3thurs. org CLASSES: Needle Felting Ornaments Adult Class 12/20 (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Learn how to felt wool ornaments. Feel free to bring adult beverages. 7:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.treehousekidandcraft. com CLASSES: Make Your Own Holiday Centerpiece 12/20 (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Bring a favorite container and pruning shears to construct your own holiday centerpiece. Greenery harvested at the garden provides a wide range of materials to suit different tastes and designs. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $27. www. botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Nature Ramblers 12/20 (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn more about the flora and fauna of the garden while making new friends and enjoying fresh air and inspirational readings. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group.

Every Thursday. 8:30–10 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Reiki Circle 12/20 (Healing Arts Centre) A Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation and healing. Every Thursday.

7–8 p.m. Donations accepted. 706338-6843 EVENTS: Customer Christmas Party 12/20 (Georgia Bar) A potluck and Secret Santa game. 7 p.m. 706546-9884 GAMES: Trivia with a Twist 12/20 (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 706354-1515 GAMES: Trivia 12/20 (The Volstead) Every Thursday! 7:30-9:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-354-5300 KIDSTUFF: Family Dinner Night 12/20 (Earth Fare) Kids eat free every Thursday with one $5 adult purchase of prepared foods. Good for up to six kids, ages 12 & under.

4–8 p.m. $5. 706-227-1717 KIDSTUFF: Magic Tree House Book Club 12/20 (Madison County Library) For children at a second to third grade reading level. This week’s book is Dinosaurs Before Dark. 4–5 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Gallery Games 12/20 (Georgia Museum of Art) Learn about works in the museum’s permanent collection through activities designed just for kids ages 7–11.

4:15–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.com KIDSTUFF: Journey Through the Stars 12/21 (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Listen to stories inspired by stars and constellations while viewing the night sky in the new planetarium. Pre-register by Dec. 19.

10–11 a.m. & 3–4 p.m. $7–10. 706613-3615, www.athensclarkecounty. com/sandycreeknaturecenter KIDSTUFF: Holiday Craft Marathon 12/21 (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Lindsay Troutman instructs kids through several crafts.

Bring a sack lunch. Visit website or store to sign up. For ages 8–12. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $65. www.treehousekidandcraft.com

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ART: Ceramic Arts Holiday Sales 12/22 (Normaltown Pottery, 410 King Ave.) Pottery and sculptures

by Long Road Studio members Juana Gnecco, Laura Cooper, Nancy Green, Allya Macdonald, Melanie Sgrignoli, Kendall Steele and Caryn van Wagtendonk. 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

706-549-7007 ART: Holiday Market 12/22 (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Creations by Athensarea artists. 12–5 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com EVENTS: West Broad Market Garden Produce Stand 12/22 (West Broad Market Garden, 1573 W. Broad St.) Seasonal and naturally grown produce. Cash paying neighbors of the West Broad Garden get a 30% discount on produce. EBT payments will be accepted in the future.

Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. & Saturdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

KIDSTUFF: Barnes & Noble Storytime 12/22 (Barnes & Noble) Storytime for all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 ART: Ceramic Arts Holiday Sales 12/23 (Normaltown Pottery, 410 King Ave.) Pottery and sculptures

by Long Road Studio members Juana Gnecco, Laura Cooper, Nancy Green, Allya Macdonald, Melanie Sgrignoli, Kendall Steele and Caryn van Wagtendonk. 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

706-549-7007 GAMES: Trivia 12/23 (The Capital Room) Every Sunday! Hosted by Evan Delany. First place wins $50 and second place wins $25. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.thecapitalroom.com GAMES: Trivia 12/23 (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) “Brewer’s Inquisition,” trivia hosted by Chris Brewer every Sunday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655, www.buffaloscafe. com/athens GAMES: Trivia Sundays 12/23 (Blind Pig Tavern) At the West Broad location. 6 p.m. 706-208-7979 GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia 12/24 (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge every Monday! Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub GAMES: Team Trivia 12/24 (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes!

Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia 12/24 (Highwire Lounge) Athens’ toughest trivia. $100 grand prize every week! All ages. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-543-8997 CLASSES: Athens Swing Night 12/25 (Dancefx) The UGA Swing Dance Club presents a casual evening of social swing dancing.

No experience or partner necessary.

Advanced lesson at 7 p.m., and beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $3–5. www.athensswingnight. com GAMES: Trivia 12/25 (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) Compete for prizes and giveaways. Every Tuesday. 9–11 p.m.

706-353-0305 GAMES: Locos Trivia 12/25 (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia with a Twist 12/25 (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 706354-1515 EVENTS: Open Mic Night 12/26 (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) What rhymes with Fuzzy Taco? Performers and listeners welcome. Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0305

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GAMES: Sports Trivia 12/26 (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia 12/26 (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia 12/26 (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? Test your knowledge every Wednesday night. 8 p.m. (Baldwin St. & Broad St. locations). 706-548-3442 GAMES: Trivia 12/26 (Mellow Mushroom) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Trivia 12/26 (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920 GAMES: Trivia 12/26 (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Jump on the trivia train! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. www.choochoorestaurants.com GAMES: Trivia 12/26 (Your Pie) (Five Points location) Open your pie-hole for a chance to win! Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706850-7424 KIDSTUFF: Barnes & Noble Storytime 12/26 (Barnes & Noble) Storytime for all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 EVENTS: Nature Ramblers 12/27 (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn more about the flora and fauna of the garden while making new friends and enjoying fresh air and inspirational readings. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group.

Every Thursday. 8:30–10 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Reiki Circle 12/27 (Healing Arts Centre) A Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation and healing. Every Thursday.

7–8 p.m. Donations accepted. 706338-6843 GAMES: Trivia with a Twist 12/27 (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your beer and compete! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:309:30 p.m. 706-354-1515 GAMES: Trivia 12/27 (The Volstead) Every Thursday! 7:30-9:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-354-5300 KIDSTUFF: Family Dinner Night 12/27 (Earth Fare) Kids eat free every Thursday with one $5 adult purchase of prepared foods. Good for up to six kids, ages 12 & under.

4–8 p.m. $5. 706-227-1717 KIDSTUFF: Pajama Storytime 12/27 (Madison County Library) Bring your pajama-clad kids in for a set of stories and a bedtime snack.

7–8 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Barnes & Noble Storytime 12/29 (Barnes & Noble) Storytime for all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 GAMES: Trivia 12/30 (The Capital Room) Every Sunday! Hosted by Evan Delany. First place wins $50 and second place wins $25. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.thecapitalroom.com GAMES: Trivia Sundays 12/30 (Blind Pig Tavern) At the West Broad location. 6 p.m. 706-208-7979 GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia 12/31 (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge every Monday! Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub GAMES: Trivia 12/31 (Highwire Lounge) Athens’ toughest trivia. $100 grand prize every week! All ages. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-543-8997 GAMES: Team Trivia 12/31 (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes!

Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916

Monday, December 17

Laura Camacho and Friends, Patrick Morales, Werewolves Flicker Theatre & Bar “My only reference about Athens was [that it was] home to R.E.M.,” says Laura Camacho of her perception of what would become a new home. In her native Argentina, she found herself at a master class taught by double bassist and UGA professor Dr. Milton Masciadri and, shortly thereafter, was offered a scholarship in the States.

“What stood out the most was how open everyone was to new music and people,” she says of her introduction to Athens. “Everyone gets a chance here.”

Laura Camacho Camacho spent time during her youth playing in punk rock bands, but she took up the upright bass at the urging of a teacher from the Manuel de Falla Conservatory. “I found myself practicing… hours without getting distracted, falling in love with its sonority. Playing in [an] orchestra gave me another perspective of music.”

Although she’s a relatively new resident, Camacho has immersed herself in American music even as she works to diversify it. When she’s not playing with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra, she works to spread her love of tango music around Athens, hosting concerts that feature a wide swath of local talent.

“If the musicians playing it mean it, you can’t ignore tango, because it speaks to you,” she says. “Its spirit is based on human emotions—many times very raw—and we can all relate to it, in the same way we all understand Beethoven’s ‘Fifth,’ or can’t stand still to the drums in a Metallica song.”

Above all, Camacho explains, she aims to bridge the music community’s town-andgown divide.

“I notice that most UGA professional musicians stay on campus, while [another] scene takes place [across] Broad Street,” she says. “If anything, I’d like to be a link—[to] add a few valuable elements and integrate tango and classical to the scene.”

Because, let’s be honest: We could all stand to open our eyes a little. [Gabe Vodicka]

LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 11 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com DAN DEACON Sweeping electronic pop from an experimental composer who recently unveiled an interesting smartphone app.

GRAND BUFFET Hip-hop duo that specializes in funk and grunge.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com KATE MORRISSEY Best known for her dark velvet voice, Morrissey’s songwriting is literate and sincere, and her conversational live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor.

MARY SIGALAS Visiting standards and not-so-standards from the ‘20s through the ‘50s.

The Melting Point Terrapin Tuesday Series. 7 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens.com JUNKER Local band with guitar, bass, harmonica, pedal steel, saxophone and drums.

NORMA RAE This local four-piece plays soulful, distinctively Southern Americana.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 FESTER HAGOOD This local songwriter sings in a soft drawl that accents his simple, plucked country songs. A selection of other songwriters will also perform.

The Volstead 9 p.m.–1:30 a.m. 706-354-5300 KARAOKE Every Tuesday!

Wednesday 12 Boar’s Head Lounge 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your talent. Every Wednesday!

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $8 (21+), $10 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com DYLAN LEBLANC Louisiana-based singer-songwriter steeped in the altcountry tradition.

MATRIMONY North Carolina duo with folk acoustic elements and male-female harmonies.

THE LAST TYCOON John Gladwin leads this Americana project.

Farm 255 8–10 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com DIAL INDICATORS Local jazz act featuring Jeremy Roberts on guitar and George Davidson on tenor saxophone.

11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com BLACK TAXI Variously described as dance-punk and “grit-pop,” this group hails from New York City.

DJ JON SWINT Modern Skirts drummer spins a solo DJ set.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

DJ FOG JUICE Spinning Euro/Italo/ space-disco, new-wave, old school R&B and current dance hits.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com THE HOBOHEMIANS This six-piece, acoustic band performs popular American and European roots music of the 1910s, ‘20s and ‘30s: a potent mix of proto-jazz, blues and folk.

Jerzees 10 p.m.–1 a.m. $3 (21+), $5. 706850-7320 SPICY SALSA DANCING Salsa and Latin dancing. Every Wednesday night.

The Melting Point Network Athens! 6 p.m. FREE! www. networkathens.com DJ Z-DOGG Loveable local DJ spins top-40 hits, old school hip-hop, high-energy rock and other danceable favorites.

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke!

Porterhouse Grill 7 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT An Athens tradition for over 10 years! Pianist Steve Key is joined by other talented local musicians for an evening of standards and improvisations.

Tapped 9 p.m. FREE! 706-850-6277 KARAOKE Every Wednesday!

Ten Pins Tavern 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-8090 OPEN MIC NIGHT Hip-hop, spoken word, rock, singer-songwriters, DJs and more! Hosted by Amy Neese.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com MCNARY Atlanta-based Americana band.

Thursday 13 Barbeque Shack 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-6752 OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM All pickers welcome! Every Thursday!

Barcode 9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-5557 DJ LP After spending the summer touring the U.S. with artists such as Mac Miller, Big Gigantic and Drake, DJ LP has made Athens his new home. Expect to hear classic anthems mixed with bass-thumping beats.

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com HERMITS OF SUBURBIA Selfdescribed as “post-post modern semi-melodic folk-ska-musical humor-core.”

GEAR JAMMER Dual-lead, riff-heavy rock with classic metal influences.

Music for the open road.

DAYS OF HYSTERIA Local rock band with metal influences.

HART SAWYER Heartwarming songs from this local artist that puts “the love back in music.”

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com THE KINKY APHRODISIACS Southern progressive rock trio.

BAXTER AND THE BASICS New, local folk-inspired indie rock band.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com Screening the film Cassandra’s Day Off, with live music from WALKER HOWLE Guitarist for Dead Confederate takes a turn at the mic with his own experimental acoustic Americana and rock numbers.

ICE CHROME This new three-piece features Steve Hunter on bass, Brandon Hicks on drums and percussion and George Davidson Echoplex tenor sax. Primitive, raw and loud covers and originals.

Georgia Theatre 9 p.m. $5. www.georgiatheatre.com THE REVIVALISTS This New Orleans band plays a vibrant mix of funk, jazz and rock accented by warm pedal steel and sax.

THOMAS WYNN & THE BELIEVERS This six-piece group from Orlando plays Americana rock infused with Southern soul.

THE BREAKS Feel-good local rock band with alternative and jam influences.

THE WOODGRAINS Local band that plays a blend of funk, rock and soul featuring three vocalists and charismatic harmonies.

Go Bar 11 p.m. 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

La Fiesta 7 p.m. FREE! 706-549-5933 ABDUR AND MOSES Members of local band John Parker Wayne play a set. Every Thursday!

The Melting Point 8:30 p.m. $15 (adv), $20 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com TAB BENOIT Gritty blues rock that’s high-energy and infectious.

SOL DRIVEN TRAIN Six-piece act from South Carolina jamming out on soul, reggae, jazz and folk, weaving strands pulled from Stevie Wonder, The Wailers and The Band into a swampy, smooth Southern stew. See Calendar Pick on p. 25.

New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. FREE! www.newearthmusichall. com SWEET KNIEVEL This band’s brand of melodic, psychedelic rock showcases an appreciation of Syd Barrett and The Beatles.

LAZY LOCOMOTIVE New local group featuring members of Fuzzbucket, Juice Box and High Strung String Band.

Nowhere Bar 10:30 p.m. 706-546-4742 COTTER PEN Local quartet plays jammy rock, blues and soul.

The Office Lounge Blues Night. 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE SHADOW EXECUTIVES Get your fill of straight-up, authentic blues covers from this skilled Athens five-piece. This is an open jam and guests are welcome!

Sr. Sol 6 p.m. FREE! 706-850-7112 (W. Broad St. location) MARIACHI NIGHT Live Mariachi band, every other Thursday!

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com TRE POWELL Bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals.

Friday 14 40 Watt Club 4 on the Floor. 10 p.m. $4 (FREE w/ toy donation). www.40watt.com SAD DADS New local band featuring members of Blue Division. The group tells Flagpole it sounds like “shitty Pavement.” k (v) i d s This local band, led by songwriter Jared Collins, plays reverb-washed melodic pop. Featuring backing band Velocirapture.

GLASSCRAFTS Side project featuring Grass Giraffes’ Steven Trimmer and Robby Casso.

FOUR EYES Ukulele strummer Erin Lovett plays sweet, poppy folk.

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Barcode 9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-5557 DJ LP After spending the summer touring the U.S. with artists such as Mac Miller, Big Gigantic and Drake, DJ LP has made Athens his new home.

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com DICTATORTOTS These longtime Athenian chaos-cultivators stomp about and trash the night with postgrunge grooves.

THE SHUT-UPS Local five-piece new wave power-pop band.

MONTGOMERY WHITE Funk and soul from the multitalented oneman-band Matt Kurz.

Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com TIMMY & THE TUMBLERS Tim Schreiber (Dark Meat, The LickitySplits) howls and spasms and literally tumbles over garage-y rock-anthems and retro-inspired pop songs.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com PALE PROPHET New three-piece black-metal/hardcore band.

SHAVED CHRIST Local punk band featuring members of American Cheeseburger, Witches, Dark Meat and Hot New Mexicans.

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Georgia Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-9884 GRIM PICKINS AND THE BASTARD CONGREGATION Southern blues-metal with a tinge of darkness.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com SCARLETT STITCH A blend of Southern rock, stadium rock and metal.

SARAH ZUNIGA Talented singersongwriter with a sweet, strong voice.

Highwire Lounge “Friday Night Jazz.” 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com RAND LINES Original compositions of pianist Rand Lines with drummer Ben Williams and bassist Carl Lindberg.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub IMMUZIKATION Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. hosts a dance party featuring high-energy electro and rock TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller (The Gold Party, The Agenda) and friends spin late-night glam rock, new wave, Top 40, punk and Britpop.

DJ Z-DOGG Loveable local DJ spins top 40 hits, old-school hip-hop, high-energy rock and other danceable favorites.

Manor 11 p.m. FREE! (21+ w/ Student ID), $5 (18+ before 11 p.m.), $10 (18+ after 11 p.m.). www.manorathens.com DJ NIGHTWERK Taylor Houchens spins deep house.

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The Melting Point 9 p.m. $10 (adv), $13 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com ABBEY ROAD LIVE! The local cover band delivers a start-to-finish performance of The Beatles’ Abbey Road and tosses in other later-era Beatles rockers. This show highlights Rubber Soul and Revolver.

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Hendershot’s Coffee Bar Cowboy Angel Christmas. 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com GRANFALLOONS Georgians playing sunny Americana with twangy guitars, the occasional accordion and lots of pop melodies.

KENNEY-BLACKMON STRING BAND Traditional folk and bluegrass at its finest featuring some of the region’s top old-time and folk players.

ADAM KLEIN Local songwriter plays a rustic blend of country, folk and Americana.

JUSTIN EVANS Local musician with a rich, deep voice who sings about hard drinkin’, fast women and country roads.

Max 10 p.m. FREE! 706-254-3392 ANDY D Eclectic, Indiana-based party jams.

SLAW AND ORDER Local drum and keys duo performs energetic pop tracks.

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Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 JUBEE & THE MORNING AFTER Smooth, soulful hip-hop featuring MC JuBee and his band of electric rockers from Macon, GA. The Office Lounge Empty Stocking Fundraiser! 6 p.m. $5.

706-546-0840 STRUNG OUT IV Featuring MrJordanMrTonks, Deja Vu, 90 Acre Farm, Jim White, Mike Ferrio, Kimberly Gibson Morgan, Dodd Ferrelle and the Sweepings, Welfare Liners, Burning Angels, Betsy Franck, David Barbe and the Quick Hooks, Bloodkin and Romper Stompers.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com COPPERMOUTH New rock/ Americana band featuring Christopher Henderson, Ron Winders (Dusty Lightswitch), Mike Gavrieldes (Splinterbelly, Sweet Knievel) and Ethan Davis.

BRAYSON WERTZ Local singersongwriter backed by cello and mandolin.

Saturday 15 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com IKE STUBBLEFIELD & FRIENDS Soulful R&B artist Ike Stubblefield is a Hammond B3 virtuoso who cut his teeth backing Motown legends like the Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.

Tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show features special guest Papa Mali.

Barcode 9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-5557 DJ LP After spending the summer touring the U.S. with artists such as Mac Miller, Big Gigantic and Drake, DJ LP has made Athens his new home. Expect to hear classic anthems mixed with bass-thumping beats.

Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 9 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net KATIE PRUITT Local singer-songwriter. (9 a.m.)

RED OAK SOUTHERN STRING BAND This Watkinsville-based band plays rootsy Americana. (10 a.m.)

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com MATT HUDGINS & HIS SHIT-HOT COUNTRY BAND Local band playing â&#x20AC;&#x153;songs about drinking, jail, love and death, all done in the popular â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;country and westernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; musical style.â&#x20AC;?

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VINCAS Energetic, erratic garage punk with growling guitars, howling vocals and rockabilly swagger.

DRUM SETS RANGING FROM BEGINNER TO HIGH-END CUSTOM, ELECTRIC GUITARS AND BASSES, EFFECTS, BAND INSTRUMENTS AND MORE!

Dickeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barbecue Pit 7 p.m. FREE! 706-850-7561 KARAOKE With â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Queen of Karaoke,â&#x20AC;? Lynn Carson.

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BLACK VELVET Velvet Underground cover band featuring members of Olivia Tremor Control.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com GARETH ASHER AND THE EARTHLINGS Singer-songwriter from Atlanta whose phenomenal voice is powerful and soulful enough to silence a room.

DAVID MCCOY AND THE COMING ATTRACTIONS Soulful roots and Southern rock from this Atlantabased band.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com BLOODKIN The long-running Athens quartet plays a bluesy style of roots-rock music with big guitars and sharply written lyrics for darkly countrified bar-room rock. 25th anniversary show! See story on p. 20.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 ATHENS SHOWGIRL CABARET A unique show featuring performances by local drag artists.

DJ TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller and friends spin late-night glam rock, new wave, Top 40, punk and Britpop.

Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com E.X.P. Pure rock by Scott E. Spillane and friends.

THE GOLDEN GATES Local band featuring ex-members of Elf Power and The Glands.

CHRIS & JOHN DOWN THE PRIMROSE PATH No information available.

Little Kings Shuffle Club Xmas with the Bitches! 10 p.m.

Donations (cash or dog/cat food). www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub BITCH SWITCH Long-running local DJ duo spins tunes for this annual holiday dance party, a benefit for the Athens Area Humane Society.

Manor 11 p.m. FREE! www.thebadmanor.com FERAL YOUTH Electro house, dubstep, with a dash of top-40 remixes.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 ROOT SPIRITS Local two-piece blues-rock outfit draws from roots music and psychedelia.

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke!

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com KOWBOY ROC A blend of Southern rock and outlaw country.

Sunday 16 The Globe 4 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 ATHENS CEILI BAND A weekly traditional Irish music section. Every Sunday from 4-7 p.m.!

Ten Pins Tavern 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-8090 SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE BOWLING ALLEY BLUES BAND Featuring locals Paul Scales, Randy Durham, John Straw, Dave Herndon and Scott Sanders playing blues jams.

Monday 17 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com MANGER Speed thrash metal â&#x20AC;&#x153;with a dash of Satan.â&#x20AC;? The band harks back to the days of NWOBHM: promising ripping solos and screeching vocals.

FISTY Thrash punk band from Athens with the the motto â&#x20AC;&#x153;drunk before sunset.â&#x20AC;?

FOOD CLOTHES SHELTER New local punk band.

AMERICAN MANNEQUINS New local band says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our influences include Led Zeppelin, Rush, Radiohead, My Morning Jacket, Pearl Jam and many, many, many others.â&#x20AC;?

Flicker Theatre & Bar Tango Night! 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar.com LAURA CAMACHO AND FRIENDS Local upright bassist and tango artist performs with help from a few collaborators. See Calendar Pick on p. 26.

PATRICK MORALES The Viking Progress frontman performs a solo set tonight.

WEREWOLVES Local band featuring quirky lo-fi rock with bright, bouncy flourishes, unique instrumentation and emotive lyrics.

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Robert Ellis Toys for Tots Benefit 399 Meigs â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in It for Me?â&#x20AC;? may be one of the most popular tracks by (formerly Houston-, but now Nashville-based) singersongwriter Robert Ellis, but this time around, the opposite sentiment holds true. On Tuesday night, Ellis will play a solo gig at the newly minted New West Records venue, 399 Meigs, for a show that is all about giving to others. Entry to the performance will be free to anyone who offers a toy or some sort of monetary donation for Toys for Tots. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gonna be fun, and by making it free, the idea is to get as many people out as possible,â&#x20AC;? Ellis says.

Ellis plays acoustic guitar in a blend of classic country-influenced indie-folk and has earned accolades from across music genres, but is often compared to Willie Nelson in both his songwriting craftsmanship and the earnestness of his vocal delivery. The textures of his songs are varied, though, as he claims such seemingly disparate influences as Doc Watson, Paul Simon and Randy Newman. His last album, Photographs, garnered critical acclaim from SPIN, The New York Times and American Songwriter, to name a few. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard him yet, you need to; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just that good.

Robert Ellis and the Boys (his honky tonk backing band) were even tapped to open for Nelson during a string of tour dates earlier this year. Speaking of the gig, Ellis says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was awesome. It was an honor to get to play with him. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably in my topthree artists of all time.â&#x20AC;?

The new year will bring a tour of Australia and the U.K. (with Richard Thompson) and, hopefully, a brand-new release on New West that Ellis says will be more heavily influenced by his backing band this time around. The new songs he performed at his Melting Point show last June promise more exemplary material: consummate songwriting overlaid by achingly poignant lyrics.

Tuesday should be a special night, a chance for Athens to get to know this artist on the rise and drink a little whiskey in the holiday spirit. The venue is BYOB, but once the show is over, everyone is encouraged to hang out and have some fun. It all starts at 9 p.m. [Christina Cotter]

The Grotto 8 p.m. FREE! 140 E. Clayton St. THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR Every Monday. Smooth jazz played by DJ Segar from WXAG 1470, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Light.â&#x20AC;?

Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Local songstress Kyshona Armstrong hosts this open mic night every Monday!

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 JAZZ FUNK JAM WITH DREW HART Local musician and Juice Box bassist leads a jam session.

Tuesday 18 399 Meigs Toys for Tots Benefit. FREE! (with toy donation) 706-548-3914.

ROBERT ELLIS This up-and-coming and critically acclaimed country and Western singer-songwriter plays indie-folk tunes with tenderness and mastery. See Calendar Pick on p. 28.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ FOG JUICE Spinning Euro/Italo/ space-disco, new wave, old-school R&B and classic dance hits.

Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com KENOSHA KID Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid also features bassist Robby Handley and drummer Seth Hendershot.

The group is packed with music, mischief and mayhem, and offers a sound that serves noise-rock fans and jam band listeners equally.

The Volstead 9 p.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1:30 a.m. 706-354-5300 KARAOKE Every Tuesday!

Wednesday 19 Boarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head Lounge 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your talent. Every Wednesday!

Farm 255 8 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com CALEB DARNELL Member of The Darnell Boys and Bellyache sings the blues.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com ROOTS MUSIC CHRISTMAS PARTY Featuring performances by Sky Captains of Industry and more!

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 FOUR EYES Ukulele strummer Erin Lovett plays sweet, poppy folk.

SLEEPING FRIENDS Garage-pop featuring Joe Kubler (Bubbly Mommy Gun) and friends.

RENE LECONTE Featuring Joe Kubler (Sleeping Friends, Bubbly Mommy Gun).

CHICK AND DUDE No information available.

REBECCA JONES Member of U*S*A plays a solo set. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dusty Springfield meets Sugar Ray meets Penguin Cafe Orchestra.â&#x20AC;?

The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke!

Porterhouse Grill 7 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT An Athens tradition for over 10 years! Pianist Steve Key is joined by other talented local musicians for an evening of standards and improvisations.

Tapped 9 p.m. FREE! 706-850-6277 KARAOKE Every Wednesday!

Ten Pins Tavern 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-8090 OPEN MIC NIGHT Hip-hop, spoken word, rock, singer-songwriters, DJs and more! Hosted by Amy Neese.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com THE SKY CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY Futuristic indie rock from this New York-based band.

Down the Line 12/20 ANDROCLES AND THE LION / T.S. WOODWARD (Farm 255) 12/20 NEVER / RAW ASS TEMPLE / OLD SMOKEY (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/20 ATHENS A-TRAIN BAND (The Melting Point) 12/20 SWEET KNIEVEL / JGBCB (New Earth Music Hall) 12/20 CONNECTED HOUSES (Nowhere Bar) 12/20 THE SHADOW EXECUTIVES (The Office Lounge) 12/20 THE JASON CONNELLY BAND (Terrapin Beer Co.) 12/21 SHEHEHE / RIVERMEN / MANGER / THE PLAGUE (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/21 HOLMAN AUTRY BAND (Georgia Theatre) 12/21 THE SOLSTICE SISTERS (Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar) 12/21 RAND LINES (Highwire Lounge) 12/21 ETIENNE DE ROCHER BAND / JUSTIN EVANS / HOLLY BELLE / DAVE MARR (Little Kings Shuffle Club) 12/21 WET WILLIE / A.J. WUNDER GHENT (The Melting Point) 12/21 RICK WILLIAMSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; BLUES OLYMPICS (Nowhere Bar) 12/21 THE ORIGINAL SCREWTOPS (The Office Lounge) 12/21 DAVE FORKER (Terrapin Beer Co.) 12/22 JACOB MORRIS / PATRICK CAREY / SUPERFIGHTER (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/22 COCONUT MOON (Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar) 12/22 DAFFODIL / DJ LOZO (Little Kings Shuffle Club) 12/22 THE JESTERS (The Melting Point) 12/22 LAZY LOCOMOTIVE (Nowhere Bar) 12/22 GAGE HOWE AND ROBERT BELL (Terrapin Beer Co.) 12/23 ATHENS CEILI BAND (The Globe) 12/23 SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE BOWLING ALLEY BLUES BAND (Ten Pins Tavern) 12/27 FUZZLERS (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/27 THE SHADOW EXECUTIVES (The Office Lounge) 12/28 KENOSHA KID (Green Room) 12/28 GREEN FLAG BAND (Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar) 12/28 RAND LINES (Highwire Lounge) 12/29 HACKENSAW BOYS / DANNY BARNES / CORDUROY ROAD (Georgia Theatre) 12/29 RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND / MICHELLE MALONE (The Melting Point) 12/29 DANGFLY! (Nowhere Bar) 12/29 SATIRE SAINTS (Terrapin Beer Co.)

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ART Call for Artists (ACC Library) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission is seeking artists or art teams for creative public art installation to enhance the retaining wall bordering the library on Baxter Street. The art budget is $15,000.

Send applications and submissions by 5 p.m., Jan. 7, 2013. www.athens culturalaffairs.org/calls-for-artists Deck the Walls Holiday Shop (Lyndon House Arts Center) Over 80 area artists offer wreaths, garlands, ornaments and other seasonal decorations for sale as well as popular gift items. Nov. 20–Jan. 5, Tuesday–Saturday, 12–5 p.m. www.athensclarkecounty.com/ lyndonhouse MAG Holiday Market (Cottage in Town Park, 248 W. Jefferson St., Madison) Unique gifts, artwork and seasonal stocking stuffers made by local artists. Thursday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. & Sunday, 1–5 p.m. Through December. www.madisonartistguild.org

AUDITIONS Athens Master Chorale Auditions (Athens, GA) Now accepting auditions for alto, tenor and bass voice parts. Contact Joseph Napoli for information and scheduling. 706-546-0023, evenings only.

CLASSES Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (Athens, Ga) Vastu Yoga hosts a 500-hour yoga teacher training. Journey more deeply into

your own practice while learning the technical skills necessary to become a stellar yoga instructor.

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Begins in November. $2,495. www. globalvastuyoga.com Buddhist Book Study (Body, Mind & Spirit) Every Wednesday.

6 p.m. Donations accepted.

706-351-6024 Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay” classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter’s wheel every Friday from 7–9 p.m.

“Family Try Clay” classes show children and adults hand-building methods every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. $20. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Computer Classes (Oconee County Library) Advanced to beginner computer classes offered by appointment. Call to register. 706769-3950, watkinsville@athens library.org Dance Classes (Dancefx) Ballet, tap, hip-hop, Zumba, contemporary, foxtrot, Western dancing, strip aerobics, ballroom dancing, salsa, pilates and more. Check website for schedule. 706-355-3078, www.dancefx.org Garden Geology (State Botanical Garden) Dan Williams teaches about Georgia’s six geologic provinces; how they were formed, how to identify them and how they affect plants, animals and people. Participants will make their own collection of Georgia rocks and receive a copy of Rocks of Georgia. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27, 4-6 p.m. $45. www.botgarden. uga.edu Gentle Hatha Integral Yoga (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) All levels welcome. Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $9/class. 706-543-0162, mfhealy@bellsouth.net, www.mind fuliving.org

CHECKOUT A Kindle (Madison County Library) Thanks to a generous patron, Kindle Touch e-readers are now available for checkout, for three weeks at a time. FREE! 706-795-5597 Lori’s Boot Camp (Fitness at Five) Get in shape! Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. & Saturdays, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. 706-353-6030, www.fitnessatfive.com Middle Eastern Drum Circle (Floorspace) All skill levels and ages welcome. Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. $6–$12 donation. www.floorspace athens.com Power Yoga for Athletes (Total Training Center) Come and stretch out sore muscles every Monday night.

SALSAthens (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Cuban-style salsa dance classes. Every Wednesday, 6:307:30 p.m. (intermediate), 7:30-8:30 p.m. (beginners). $8 (incl. $3.50 drink). 706-338-6613 Small Business Class (Athens Area Chamber of Commerce) The UGA Small Business Development Center hosts a class on how small businesses can keep quality customer service and attract loyal customers in a poor economy. Call or email to register by 12 p.m. on Dec. 13. Dec. 18, 8:30–10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-380-9119, sibyl@bellsouth.net Tribal Style Bellydance Basics (Floorspace) Bellydance basics every Thursday, 5:45–7 p.m. Tribal style bellydancing every Tuesday, 6–7 p.m. $10–$12. www. floorspaceathens.com Yoga Classes (Healing Arts Centre) Several types of ongoing yoga classes are offered for all levels, including ashtanga, therapeutic, vinyasa yoga, power lunch yoga and pilates. Visit website for details. www.healingartscentre.net

Athens Area Humane Society

Both of these beautiful adult girls have been returned to AAHS through no fault of their own. Blueberry is Inside Pet Supplies Plus at Alps Shopping Ctr. • 706.353.2287 a lynx point with light blue eyes and she had a loving home, but sadly her Harry is a “king-sized lap warmer.” owner passed away and now Blueberry is feeling lost. She lived Very handsome Tabby with a white with other cats and dogs and was very affectionate with her chest and butterscotch eyes. Laidback owner. Wendy is a all-time staff favorite for her super-sweet and and happy to receive attention. Large loving nature. Her adoption fee is only $45 so that she can find adult male 3-4 years old. a home quickly.

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ATHENS AREA HUMANE SOCIETY 4 Animals Received, 4 Animals Placed, 0 Healthy Adoptable Animals Euthanized more pets can be seen online at ACC ANIMAL CONTROL athenshumanesociety.org 24 Dogs Received, 29 Dogs Placed!

0 Cats Received, 8 Cats Placed!

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Minna Citron’s etching “Mime” is on display at the GMOA through Mar. 3.

Yoga Teacher Training (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Yoga Allianceregistered 200-hour yoga teacher training. Journey more deeply into your own practice while learning technical skills necessary to become a stellar yoga instructor. Saturdays, Jan. 5-May 11, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. $1,450. www.yogafulday.com Yoga Teacher Training (5 Points Yoga) Yoga Allianceregistered 200-hour yoga teacher training. Journey more deeply into your own practice while learning technical skills necessary to become a stellar yoga instructor. Saturdays, 12 p.m. Jan. 4–July 21. $1,900. www.athensfivepointsyoga.com Yoga Teacher Training Course (Athens, Ga) Yoga teacher and Yoga Alliance RYT200 certification course. Visit website for location details. Saturdays, Jan. 5–May 11, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. $1,450. www. yogafulday.com Zumba (Athens Latino Center for Education and Services (ALCES)) Instructed by Maricela Delgado.

Every Monday, 8–9 p.m. and Wednesday, 6–7 p.m. & 7:15–8:15 p.m. $5 (1 class), $8 (for both Wed. classes). 706-540-0591 Zumba at the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves comprise this dynamic fitness program. Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $10/class, $70/session. www.uga. edu/botgarden Zumba(r) with Ingrid (Casa de Amistad) A dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music. Mondays & Fridays, 6–7 p.m. $5. zumbathens@gmail.com

HELP OUT Holiday Pet Food Drive (Athens, Ga) The Athens Area Humane Society is collecting large, unopened bags of Purina brand cat and dog chow for those who are

unable to feed their pets during the holiday season. Nov. 15–Dec. 15.

Check website for drop off locations. www.athenshumanesociety.org

KIDSTUFF ACC Leisure Program Registration (Athens, Ga) Winter and spring programs open for registration. Visit website for list of programs like indoor soccer, gymnastics, dance, basketball and art classes. www.athensclarkecounty. com/leisure Arrow Shared Nanny Sessions (Arrow) Caregiving with a child ratio of 1 to 3. For ages 6 months–4 years. Pre-registration required. Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $30–125. ourarrow@gmail. com, www.ourarrow.com Arts in the Afternoon (East Athens Community Center) Afterschool program teaches arts and crafts and allows children to create original artwork. Ages 6–15.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30– 5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3593 Day Off School Program: Abracadabra (Memorial Park) Schoolchildren from the Clarke County School District can spend their day off by leaning about magic tricks, camouflage and enchanted crafts. Bring a sack lunch. Register

by Dec. 20. Jan. 4, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $15–23. 706-613-3580, www.athens clarkecounty.com/camps Frank the Fabulous Fiction Fan Scavenger Hunt (Avid Bookshop) City-wide holiday scavenger hunt! Search for Frank the Fabulous Fiction Fan at 51 participating local businesses for prize tickets from Avid. Rules and a list of businesses are available at Avid Bookshop. Through Dec. 16. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com Kids’ Craft Classes (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Mama/Papa & Me

craft class for ages 1–3 (Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 10 a.m.), Craft Club for ages 6–8 (Wednesdays, 4 p.m.) and 3–5 (Thursdays, 4 p.m.) and Family Crafterdays (Saturdays, 11 a.m.). $10/class, $30/4 classes. 706-8508226, www.treehousekidandcraft. com New Mamas & Babies Group (Arrow) Meet other new parents and their pre-crawling little ones.

Caregivers Jean Anderson and Rebecca Espana host. Thursdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $5, $30 (8 visits). www.ourarrow.com Out of School Workshop: Clay for the Holidays (Good Dirt) Kids can get ready for the holidays on their day off by making various clay projects. Call to register. Dec. 21, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $55.

706-355-3161 Out of School Workshop: New Year’s Clay (Good Dirt) Kids can get busy on their days off from school with three days of creative playing in the clay. Call to register. Jan. 2–4, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $55/day. 706-355-3161 Pop-In Playtime (Pump It Up) Children ages 11 & under can bounce around and have a jumping good time. Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $3 (ages 2 & under), $6 (ages 2 & up). 706-613-5676 Spanish Lessons for Tots (Arrow) Spanish lessons with music, dancing and fun surprises led by Sarah Ehlers. For ages 2.5–4 years old. Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $10. ourarrow@gmail.com Winter Blast Mini Camp (Lay Park) Recreational activities like crafting and cooking. For ages 6–12.

Registration ends Dec. 21. Dec. 27 & 28, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $9–14.

706-613-3596 Yoga Sprouts Family Yoga (Five Points Yoga) Stretch your imagination while doing yoga. This month is Thanksgiving themed.

For ages 2 & older with an adult.

Sundays through Nov., except Nov. 25. 1–1:45 p.m. $60. yogasprouts@ gmail.com, www.athensfivepoints yoga.com

ON THE STREET Bring One for the Chipper: Christmas Tree-cycling (Athens-Clarke County) Bring undecorated Christmas trees to be recycled at one of the seven dropoff locations and receive a free tree seedling in return. County residents 65 years or older may request a complimentary tree removal. Call or visit the website for tree removal requests and drop-off locations.

Drop-off, Jan. 5, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

706-613-3501, www.keepathens beautiful.org EcoFocus Film Festival (Athens, GA) The EcoFocus Festival is now seeking short, local film entries that inform and inspire audiences about environmental issues.

Deadline Dec. 15. Visit www.eco focusfilmfest.org/submit for more information.

Evergreen Community Garden Seeks Gardeners (Evergreen Community Garden, 285 Tallassee Rd.) Those interested in gardening are welcome to use the land, tools and classes at Evergreen Community Garden. No experience necessary. Use of resources is free.

704-877-7928, aggeles@uga.edu Mandala Journal (Athens, GA) An online, multicultural visual and literary arts journal seeking fiction, nonfiction, poetry and art submissions. Deadline is Feb. 14. mandala. uga.edu Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School Grant (Athens, Ga) Seeking online votes to win $50,000 from the Clorox “Power a Bright Future” grant that would help fund ongoing programs. Go to www.powerabrightfuture.com to vote. Voting lasts through Dec. 12.

The Giving Tree (Oconee County Library) Library visitors can pick a book from the Giving Tree and the library will put a bookplate in the book to honor a person of the visitor’s choice. Throughout December.

706-769-3950

ART AROUND TOWN A. LAFERA SALON (2440 W. Broad St.) Impressionistic oil paintings of the natural world by Perry McCrackin.

AMICI ITALIAN CAFÉ (233 E. Clayton St.) Atmospheric paintings ranging from introspective melancholy to stark mechanical by Jacob Wenzka.

Through December.

ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) Paintings by Mary Porter, Christine Shockley, Dorthea Jacobson, Lana Mitchell, John Gholson, Greg Benson and Ainhoa Bilbao Canup. Art quilt by Elizabeth Barton and handmade jewelry by various artists.

ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (1011B Industrial Blvd., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass.

ARTINI’S ART LOUNGE (296 W. Broad St.) “Out West,” photography by Nate Cook. Opening reception Dec. 13. Through December.

ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) In the Myers Gallery, “Athens Portrait Artists,” works by William “Rocky” Sapp, John Ahee, Noah Saunders, Leah B. Mantini, Jean Westmacott, Meredith Lachin and Katherine E. Schuber. Through Dec. 14. • In the Harrison Center, “Earth Show” includes works by O.C. Carlisle, Jane Crisan, Leigh Ellis, Caroline Montigue, Richard Patterson, Joe Ruiz, Patrick Snead, Lawrence Stueck and Charles Warnock.

THE BRANDED BUTCHER (225 N. Lumpkin St.) Paintings and drawings by Sanithna Phansavanh.

CIRCLE GALLERY AT UGA (285 S. Jackson St.) “American Dreams: The Paradox of Failed Subdivisions in Georgia,” a photographic exhibition

by Stephanie Bryan. Through Dec. 21.

EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Artwork by Tommy Kay. Through December.

ETIENNE BRASSERIE (311 E. Broad St.) Paintings by Alan Campbell.

FARMINGTON DEPOT GALLERY (1011 Salem Rd., Farmington) Owned and staffed by 16 artists, the gallery exhibits paintings, sculpture, folk art, ceramics and fine furniture. Permanent collection artists include Michael Pierce, Nick Joslyn, Peter Loose, Anna Marino and more. • “Bucolanalia” includes paintings and drawings by featured artist Matt Alston.

Through Dec. 30.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Shadowbox collages by Alexei Gural. Through December.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (East Campus Rd.) A collection of mounted game animals featuring lynxes, African leopards, Alaskan bears, water buffalo and elk, as well as live corn snakes, tarantulas and other animals.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Beyond the Bulldog: Jack Davis.” Through Jan. 6.

• “The Look of Love: Eye Miniatures from the Skier Collection.” Through Jan. 6. • Murals of agriculture scenes by George Beattie. Through Jan. 7. • “De Wain Valentine: Human Scale” features eight largescale, minimalist and translucent sculptures. Through

SUPPORT Alcoholics Anonymous (Athens, Ga) If you want to stop, we can help. 706-389-4164, www.athensaa.com Domestic Violence Support Group (Athens, Ga) Support, healing and dinner for survivors of domestic violence. Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m., in Clarke County. First and Third Mondays, 6:30–8 p.m., in Madison County. Childcare provided. 706-543-3331 (hotline), 706-613-3357, ext. 771.

Emotional Abuse Support Group (Athens, Ga) Demeaning behavior can be just as harmful as punches and kicks. Childcare provided. Call for location. Wednesdays. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! 706-5433331 (hotline), 706-613-3357, ext.

771.

Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) A 12-step program open to all. Sundays, 4–5 p.m. 706-2027463, www.emotionsanonymous. org f

Jan. 27. • “John Haley: Berkeley School of Abstract Expressionist.” Through Mar. 3. • “Defiant Beauty: The Work of Chakaia Booker” consists of large-scale sculptures created from tires. Through Apr. 30.

GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “PLACE: Photography” includes works by Michael Lachowski, Carl Martin and Stephen Scheer. Through Dec. 20.

THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Artwork by James Greer.

Through Jan. 5.

HEIRLOOM CAFE AND FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) Drawings, paintings and prints of native Georgia flora by Hope Hilton. Reception Dec. 12.

Through December.

HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (1560 Oglethorpe Dr.) Artwork by Tobiah Cole. Through December.

JUST PHO (1063 Baxter St.) Drawings and paintings

by Michele Chidester.

KRIMSON KAFE (40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville) Works by Charles Dyer. Through December.

KUMQUAT MAE (18 Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville) Oil paintings by Dortha Jacobson, who is trained in the New Hope, PA Impressionist style. Through December. • Acrylic paintings by Anne Hamlin.

Reception Dec. 15. Through December.

LEATHERS BUILDING ART SPACE (675 Pulaski St.) Mixed-media art by Jessica “Cobra” McVey and Trevor Oxley. Through December.

LOFT GALLERY AT CHOPS & HOPS (2 S. Main St., Watkinsville) “Goddesses: The Real and the Imagined,” colorful paintings by Melody Croft exploring the emotional complexities of race, gender, age and culture. Through December.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) “Discovering History: Decorative Arts and Genealogy from the Ware and Lyndon Family Eras.” Through Jan. 12. • “Arts from Indian Asia: Selections from Local Collections.” Through Jan. 26.

MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (424 S. Main St., Madison) “Consequences of War” features “Flight,” an exhibit of lithographs by 12 mid-century masters. Through Feb. 24.

MAMA’S BOY (197 Oak St.) Ink and watercolor art by Meg Abbott.

OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Photography by Reid Callaway and Leigh Lofgren. Through December.

SEWCIAL STUDIO (160 Tracy St.) Hand-dyed art quilts by Anita Heady and rust and over-dyed fabric on canvas by Bill Heady.

SIPS ESPRESSO CAFE (1390 Prince Ave.) Paintings

by Anne Wills. Through Feb. 4.

STRAND HAIR STUDIO (1625 S. Lumpkin St.) Unique paintings, assemblages and collages by Charley Seagraves and blown glass by Sy Dowling.

TOWN 220 (220 W. Washington St., Madison) “Observations” includes encaustic paintings by Mary Leslie. Through Jan. 26.

VISIONARY GROWTH GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) “Brained” features works by Grover Hogan, Tim Gartrell, Michael McAleer, Haru Park, John Crowe and special guest artist Bud Lee. Through December.

WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) China plates featuring collages by Jasey Jones. Through December.

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Real Estate Apartments for Rent 1, 2 & 3BR units avail. all in 5 Pts. area. Rent beginning for 1BR units at $500/mo.

2BR units begin at $700/ mo. Call (706) 546-0300 for additional info or to schedule a time to view.

1BR/1BA apt. Adjacent to UGA campus. Avail.

Dec. or Jan. $475–520/ mo. Water, parking, pest, trash p/u. No pets.

(706) 354-4261.

1BR/1BA. All elec. Nice apt.

Water provided. On bus line. Single pref. Avail now!

(706) 543-4271.

2BR apts. Tile, W/D, air.

Dwntn. & bus route. $500/ mo. Call Louis, (706) 3383126.

Available Jan. Large 1BR Dwntn. Out of bar scene, close to everything.

Historic bldg. Light w/ large windows. DGH Properties.

Call George, (706) 3400987.

A unique 1BR/1.5BA apt. in a vintage house turned triplex. Cozy feel, ver y clean, excellent location on Jefferson Rd. Laundry room W/D incl. Ceiling fans. $550/mo. Call Sharon for more information. (706) 351-3074.

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Avail. now! 2BR/1BA. All elec. Water, trash incl. 125 Honeysuckle Lane, right behind the new Steak ‘N Shake. $450/mo. w/ $300 dep. Lease & references req’d. Call (706) 227-6000.

Dwntn., 1BR/1BA flat, $ 4 6 5 / m o . Avail. now.

Water, gas, trash pick-up incl. Free on-site laundry.

Joiner Management, (706) 353-6868.

Eastside quadraplex, 2BR/2BA, $500/mo. & 2BR/1BA, $475/mo.

Eastside duplex, 2BR/1BA & FP, $525/mo. 3BR/2BA & FP, $700/mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 353-2700 or cell, (706) 540-1529.

Half off rent 1st 2 mos. when you mention this ad!

2BR/2BA apts. a few blocks from Dwntn. off North Ave. Pet friendly! Dep. only $250.

Rent from $625-675/mo. incl. trash. (706) 548-2522, www.dovetailmanagement. com.

Commercial Property Chase Park Paint Artist Studios. Historic Blvd. artist community. 160 Tracy St. Rent 300 sf., $150 m o . 4 0 0 s f., $ 2 0 0 /m o .

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HOUSES FOR LEASE IN CLARKE COUNTY

Call for Location and Availability.

Hamilton & Associates 706-613-9001

Eastside offices, 1060 Gaines School Rd. Rent 750 sf. $900/ mo., 400 sf. $600/ mo. (706) 546-1615 or athenstownproperties. com.

For sale/lease. Commercial/ residential. Huge home on busline, near campus.

2 kitchens, DR, 2LRs, 4-5BR/2BA. Lg. yard, porch.

Off-street parking. $1150/ mo. $399,000. David, (706) 247-1398; Wilson, (706) 202-0948.

Property has not been avail. for past 15 yrs. On Broad St. w/ highest pedestrian count Dwntn., directly across from UGA Arch. Currently built out for offices but can be made into retail space w/ minimum renovations.

Reply: altempleton@gmail. com w/ name & contact info. I will give you a return phone call.

Prince Ave. near Daily G r o c e r y, 2 n d f l o o r, 4 huge offices w/ lobby & kitchen. Super nice. $1600/ mo. Call Cole, (706) 2022733. www.boulevard propertymanagement. com.

Condos for Rent 1 tenant wanted, Milledge Place. $400/mo., Avail. now! Utils. not incl. Close to campus & UGA/Athens busline. No smoking/pets.

Swimming pool. (909) 9577058, williamsreza@gmail. com.

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2BRs across from campus for Fall semester. 4BR at Urban Lofts avail. immediately. Also, studio Dwntn. avail. May & onward. ( 4 0 4 ) 5 5 7 - 5 2 0 3 , w w w. downtownathensrentals. weebly.com.

2BR/1BA condo. Campus close. Security gate, pool, fitness center. Excellent condition. $600/mo. (706) 206-2347.

3BR/2BA Eastside townhome. On bus route.

W/D incl. FP. Pets OK. Avail.

Jan. 1st. Short term lease avail. Only $700/mo.! Aaron, (706) 207-2957.

Just reduced! Investor’s West-side condo. 2BR/2BA, F P, 1 5 0 0 s f . , g r e a t investment, lease 12 mos. at $575/mo. Price in $40s.

For more info, call McWaters Realty at (706) 353-2700 or (706) 540-1529.

Duplexes For Rent 205 Little Street.

2BR/1BA. Water, gas, power incl. Near Dwntn. $550/mo.

Call Joiner Management (706) 353-6868.

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5 Pts. duplex. 2BR/1BA. Renovated, HWflrs., CHAC, W/D provided.

Across street from Memorial Park.

Extremely quiet. No pets. 9–12 mo. lease.

253 Marion Dr. $650/mo.

Graduate students & professionals preferred. w w w. r e n t a l s a t h e n s . com. Reference quad.

(706) 202-9805.

Brick duplex, 2BR/1BA, very clean. Just 2 mi. to campus on north side Athens. 2 units avail. Pets OK. $500/ mo. + dep. Call Sharon, (706) 351-3074.

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Some units include fireplaces and Washer & Dryers. $550-$600/mo. Call Today to view.

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Houses for Rent 1 or 2BR, recently renovated, private, quiet location near Publix. All elec., CHAC, new appls., W/D, DW, HWflrs. Water & garbage paid. $650-680/ mo.www.boulevard propertymanagement.com, (706) 548-9797.

2BR/1BA duplex, LR, dining room, kitchen. W/D connections. Avail. Jan. 1.

2 blocks from 5 Pts. $800/ mo. Call David, (706) 5402093.

2BR/2BA. Close to Dwntn.

Fenced yd., pets welcome.

Storage, new appls., HWflrs., HVAC, sec. sys. $1000/mo. Avail. now! (706) 247-6967.

2BR/1BA, W/D, DW, central heat/efficient window AC units, pet friendly, fenced backyard. Boulevard n’hood. Walk to Dwntn./ campus. $900/mo. Avail.

Jan. 1, 2013. beulahrental@ gmail.com or (706) 3690239.

3BR/2BA house Dwntn.

Walk everywhere! W/D incl.

Fenced backyard. Pets OK. Avail 1/1/13. Short or long term lease option. Only $1000/mo. Aaron, (706) 207-2957.

3BR/3BA. Cool modern house off Barber St. New construction, HWflrs., Ikea kitchen, 4 porches, walk Dwntn.

Pets OK! $1300/mo. + dep. Avail. Jan. 1. Call (706) 338-0707. Photos: w w w. f a c e b o o k . com/HelpUsSublet.

3BR/3BA newer houses, Dwntn. Walk everywhere!

Walk-in closets, stainless, private BA, porches, deck.

W/D incl., pre-leasing for fall. $1500/mo. Aaron, (706) 207-2957.

3BR/2BA, 2077 S. Lumpkin, $ 1 2 0 0 / m o . W / D . , D W, sec. sys. & ceiling fans.

3BR/2BA, 2071 Lumpkin, $1000/mo. incl. water, lawn maint. & garbage. W/D, DW. (706) 546-0300.

3BR/2BA in Normaltown.

Avail. now! HWflrs., CHAC, quiet street. Grad students pref’d. Rent negotiable.

(706) 372-1505.

3BR/1.5BA. Brick. Fenced in yard. N’hood dead end s t re e t . G a s h e a t . W / D hookup. HWflrs. Located off Winterville Rd., just past Beaverdam Rd. $600/mo. (706) 338-5384.

3BR/1.5BA. 2 story brick house. Large fenced in backyard. HWflrs. W/D & fridge furnished. Central/ gas heat. Eastside. 1048 College Station Rd. $700/ mo. (706) 338-5384.

4BR/4BA newer houses, Dwntn. Walk everywhere!

Walk-in closets, stainless, private BA, porches, deck. W/D incl., preleasing for fall. $1900/mo.

Aaron, (706) 207-2957.

Cedar Creek: 4BR/2BA, partially fenced yd., $950/ m o . 5 P t s . : O ff B a x t e r St., 4BR/2BA, $1000/ mo. Eastside: 5BR/2BA, large lot, $1000/mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 353-2700, (706) 5401529.

Rent your properties i n F l a g p o l e Classifieds! Photos and long-term specials available.

Call (706) 549-0301!

Houses for Sale Why pay rent? For sale: duplex. 2BR/1BA each side. HWflrs. & renovated.

Near ARMC. 147 & 149 Hart Ave. $118,500. (706) 202-9805.

Parking & Storage Parking places for rent across from UGA. $30/mo.

(706) 354-4261.

Roommates

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Housemate wanted to share 2494 sf. contemporary home in Oconee Co. Location is rural, peaceful & private.

3 spacious rooms to choose from. 2 full private BAs to choose from. Large fenced backyard.

Pets are welcome.

Lots of storage space. $650/mo., u t i l i t i e s included. Email: virtue@uga.edu.

Re-listed! Roommate needed immediately for house off Pulaski St. S c re e n e d p o rc h , W / D .

Only a 10 min. walk from Dwntn. Only $250/mo.

Calls only: (706) 5489744.

Rooms for Rent Live in a quiet, spacious home in Athens, 7 min. from UGA, 300/mo. + 1/4 utils. Phone (678) 684-8175 or (214) 542-0280 or email gprae@live.com.

For Sale Furniture King sized bed frame and dresser for sale. Cherry w o o d , g o o d c o n d i ti o n , never been used. $800.

(706) 318-8278.

Miscellaneous Archipelago Antiques.

23 years of fine antiques, art & retro. Underneath H o m e p l a c e . At 1676 S. Lumpkin St. (706) 3544297.

Come to Cillies, 175 E. Clayton St. for vintage Louis Vuitton. 20% off single purchase of clothing, sandals and jewelry (excl.

J. Crew). 1/person.

Going out of business s a l e at the Smoke ‘n’ Choke. Glass pipes, posters, antique display cases, everything must go.

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reality check Matters Of The Heart And Loins I am a bisexual man who recently broke up with his also bisexual girlfriend after she moved a few hours away for work and we kept getting in escalating arguments about who I hang out with and what I do when she’s not around.

(She doesn’t want me hanging out with the men or women that we’ve been with sexually.)

I do not like being controlled or told what to do, so after she insinuated that she thought I was cheating on her, I broke up with her instantly. We were both incredibly hurt and suffered a lot. We saw each other immediately after the breakup (I did it in a Facebook chat) and decided to be friends with benefits.

The thing is, I love her and miss her, but my life is soooooo much easier without her constantly wanting to talk about her new place/job/town. I am not interested in going through all the details and happenstances in my daily life and I definitely don’t want to hear hers. Is it possible for us to get back together but keep the casuality of the friends with benefits? Danka!

Bi Guy Is it possible to have a relationship with a person who you don’t want to talk to and don’t want to listen to? Um, no, you jackass, it isn’t. What the hell do you mean “get back together” if you don’t mean having conversations and being involved in each other’s lives? You mean sleeping with each other, BG, and you are already sleeping with each other. Bottom line? Either you’re shallow and kind of weak (which is my guess, what with the breaking up via social network) or you just don’t care that much about this relationship. Either way, talking in terms of “getting back together” doesn’t apply here. Either stay fuck buddies or don’t, but don’t pretend it’s something that it very clearly isn’t.

I recently started semidating a friend of mine. She had just moved to town for grad school and was having problems with her boyfriend when she got here. Although I was attracted to her from the start, I wasn’t shy about my experience coming to grad school (broke up with my ex when I got here two years ago) and how it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. She ended up really looking into her relationship at my insistence, and because she was so depressed and upset with her boyfriend at the time, and because of all this, he ended up breaking up with her. I was both ashamed and excited. I didn’t want to be the cause of this, and since they had so many relationship problems, I knew it would’ve ended in time anyway. This guy just wasn’t supportive or caring enough for her, and she was unhappy all the time because of it.

Now we are semi-dating because she is not ready for a serious relationship, but she is still attracted to me and understands that her

desire for sex won’t go away just because the commitment isn’t there. I’m glad to have her in my life at all, but her ex is still on her mind all the time (this all happened a couple months ago), and I feel as if I ruined my chances for ever being in a long-term committed relationship with this amazing woman because of the timing. I’ve suggested to her that I should disappear from her life for a while so she can sort her shit out, but she said she doesn’t want to lose me. That said, she still doesn’t want to date me. She is new in town, and I know that is hard, but I want to move past all the moping and start something really beautiful with her. Do I have a chance, and, if so, how do I make it happen?

The Better Man I have to tell you, I am distracted by your use of “Although” in the second sentence here, BM, as opposed to a more honest “Because.”

This might be due to the multiple glasses of wine I had over dinner, or it might be because my bullshit detector is very sensitive and the alarm is so loud when it goes off. Despite this distraction I am going to attempt to answer your question as tactfully as possible.

So, you talked a girl you really like out of a relationship that she was in. Now you are sleeping with her, but you are afraid that the sex will never turn into anything serious because she’s still constantly thinking about her ex and she isn’t ready to move on. Are you supposed to be the protagonist in this story? Cause I’m having a really hard time with that. You caused the breakup and now you’re sad because you’re the rebound guy?

Seriously? Did it occur to you that you could have just—oh, I don’t know—not slept with her?

I’m guessing you are not a chess player.

If you really want this thing to happen and you really don’t think she is ready right now, then you have got to stop “semidating” immediately. Don’t “offer” to back off. Just back off. Be her friend, but maybe not her best friend, and for the love of gods stop sleeping with her. Just tell her how you really feel and that you don’t want to do this thing half way. Tell her that if and when she is over her ex and ready to give you a real shot, she should let you know.

Is it possible that this can be a great relationship? Sure. Is it possible that everything is perfect and you two were meant for each other, but it will never happen because of bad timing? It wouldn’t be the first time, and it most certainly wouldn’t be the last. Timing is everything, and it is way out of your control.

You’re just gonna have to wait and see. Until then, you’ve made this proverbial bed, honey, so fluff the pillows.

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