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SPACE AND LET US DO THE to watch Tech beat us. COOKING AND CLEANING This year, even with some patsy teams surplus as evidence that the Democrats 706-542-9842 FOR YOU! scattered in there, we were doing OK until raised taxes too high. The Democrats see the rains came in on that Crimson Tide and it as vindication for a tax system that has www.wuga.org MONDAY-SUNDAY 7AM-4PM swamped our season and our coach. Our ace shifted toward a higher rate for the rich and MONDAY-SATURDAY BAR OPEN ‘TIL 7PM ad rep Anita Aubrey by now had taken over less on the poor and middle classes, thereby Your Oasis for Ideas SERVING HAPPY HOUR DRINK SPECIALS DAILY FROM 3-7PM our parking operation, and she had an even increasing spending power and stimulating and the Arts For Weekend Events & Full Menu, Visit us online at harder season than Richt. 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In Georgia the lowest 20 percent pay 0.7 Sure, they’re fair-weather fans, but our local percent, the middle 20 percent pay 2.6 pereconomy depends on them. cent, and the top 1 percent pay 4.2 percent. For starters, here’s hoping Georgia will Might this help explain why Minnesota quit scheduling three softies a year (one is trying to figure out what to do with a of which almost beat us this time) and giant surplus and Georgia is not? Might it play real football games. That will help the also matter that Minnesota was glad to get Our knowledgable excitement factor that fills up our lot. But Medicare expansion funds, and Georgia Our knowledgable mainly, it would seem to me that Georgia said, “Nah, we don’t need your $3 billion?â€? staff is here to help. fans voted with their tires that it’s time for In Georgia, as in America, it is a paradox staff is here to help. a change. 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From Gambling to Marijuana, Deal Says No By Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com It’s the holiday season, a time when people are supposed to be having fun, going to parties and bestowing good wishes on friends and family. So why is Gov. Nathan Deal acting like the Grinch who stole Christmas? The governor has become a killjoy on several major issues in recent weeks. There’s casino gambling, for one. Legislators held several hearings this fall on the legalization of casinos, which they hope would encourage more tourism and generate additional revenue for the HOPE scholarship program. A study committee was moving towards a recommendation on gambling legislation, but Deal has suddenly said that casino gambling won’t necessarily enlarge the pot of money that lottery sales generate for these scholarships. Therefore, casinos should not be allowed. “I know HOPE has been such a successful program and people want to use that as a springboard,” Deal said. “But there’s only a limited amount of money that is available for people to spend on gaming activities, and our HOPE program is totally dependent on the success of the lottery in the state.” Deal is also acting like a party pooper on the cultivation of medical marijuana. He signed a bill allowing Georgians to use lowpotency cannabis oil, a marijuana derivative, to treat a limited number of medical conditions. The new law has been helpful to parents who previously had to relocate to Colorado to secure the substance for children who suffered from seizure disorders. Rep. Allen Peake (R-Macon) is leading a study committee that has been working on a regulatory framework under which cannabis oil could be produced within the state through the carefully licensed cultivation of marijuana. Peake is now up against a latedeveloping obstacle, however. Although a

Deal aides sat in on some of Peake’s committee hearings, Deal now says he doesn’t like the idea of Georgia growing its own. “Commercially, I am told, that’s not a big enough demand base to be able to sustain a growing operation,” he said. “And the information I’ve received from the law enforcement component causes me to have more concerns than I did before.” Deal is also threatening to shut down the state’s food stamp program because he’s angry at President Barack Obama over the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the U.S. When Deal recently ordered state agencies not to process food stamp applications from Syrian refugees, federal officials quickly sent him a letter reminding the governor he couldn’t legally do that. The feds have also continued to resettle Syrian refugee families in Georgia. Deal remains defiant, declaring that Georgia will just shut down its food stamp program and daring the federal government to sue him. “The state is willing to let the federal government run the program if they choose to do so,” he taunted. If you kill casino gambling, you would only disappoint a few casino developers. If you stop marijuana cultivation, you could cause inconveniences for maybe a few dozen families involved in cannabis oil treatments. Shutting down the food stamp program, however, means thousands of Georgians would be unable to buy food and would go hungry at Christmas time. It’s hard to believe any elected official would want to be such a Grinch that he would risk the negative media coverage from that. Here’s hoping that Deal comes to his senses and at least relents on the food stamp issue. Come on, governor—let’s get in the spirit of the holiday season. f

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to light. UGA student Andrew Roberts compiled a list of times fellow students told him they’d been turned away from a downtown bar based on skin color. He provided the list to Commissioner Allison Wright, who passed it on to police and the media. The list includes more than 50 allegations of discrimination at more than a dozen student bars downtown. “People on campus have had enough,” Wright said. “We’ve had enough. We need to let other people know By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com we’ve had enough.” Most commonly, black students reported that they were park, eat, drink, stay in hotels and buy souvenirs, and that As even UGA X has probably heard by now, UGA fired kept out of bars on the grounds that their clothing violated money reverberates and multiplies throughout the city. Mark Richt and hired Alabama defensive coordinator and a dress code. In many cases, those students were part of When the Dawgs are in the hunt, more fans come to town. former Georgia safety Kirby Smart as head coach. I won’t a mixed-race group where their similarly dressed white When the fan base is deflated—like it’s been towards the get into the football aspects of this decision—between talk friends were allowed in, or they witnessed doorshows, gossipy sports blogs and your annoying men allowing in white people who were wearing Facebook friends, you’ve heard enough opinions the same thing—for example, such completely on that—but I do want to write a little about unacceptable attire as a black T-shirt or high the politics of it and what it means for Athens. heels—or blatantly violating the dress code. College football in the South is political. Here are some of their comments: Georgia fans who were calling for Richt’s head • “Athens is really just a faux-liberal town.” flip-flopped faster than John Kerry once athletic • “[I]t shows just how far some of these bars director Greg McGarity actually fired him—and will go to keep certain people and races out of politicians noticed. The story deflected attentheir bars, in order to keep their ‘fraternity lifetion away from Secretary of State Brian Kemp’s style’ patrons happy.” office accidentally releasing six million voters’ • “It was my first instance of racial discrimipersonal information. Another Athens resident, nation in my life. I felt worthless.” Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols, called • “It happens all the time every weekend, on fans to honor Richt by wearing black. Richt feels like the status quo. No one cares to do anywas even mentioned as a potential candidate for thing about it.” governor in 2018 (which was never gonna hap• “I realized Athens is a terrible place.” pen, even more so now that he’s coaching his Although racial discrimination is already alma mater, Miami). against federal law, the ordinance would let Any office is political—none more so than county officials consider reports of discriminathe offices of high-ranking administrators at tion when deciding whether to renew an estabUGA. Former university president Michael lishment’s alcohol license. If these bar owners Adams famously won a test of wills with legend- Jere Morehead and Greg McGarity must’ve been high when they decided to get rid of Mark Richt. think they can make more money from white ary coach Vince Dooley, forcing him to retire as Greek students by keeping African Americans out than they end of the past three seasons—many of them stay home. athletic director. In the same way, this will be a test for curlose by keeping African Americans out, let’s see what hapSmart needs to succeed, and not just for the fans. A lot of rent president Jere Morehead. He’s made a lot of personnel pens when they can lose their whole livelihood. jobs are on the line. changes since taking over for Adams in 2013, which is his prerogative, but none so public or unpopular as this. And Legalize It: Give Athens CARE credit. They rarely get high Downtown Discrimination: As reported here two weeks make no mistake: Morehead signed off on Richt’s firing. and forget to come to the commission meeting. ago, Athens-Clarke County commissioners Mike Hamby, Keep in mind that, in his long-standing role as an Athletic The local group that’s pushing the commission to Andy Herod and Kelly Girtz are drafting a resolution for a Association board member and chairman, Morehead had a decriminalize small amounts of marijuana held a rally outJanuary vote ordering the county attorney’s office to write hand in hiring McGarity, but not Richt. It’s a testament to a local anti-discrimination ordinance in response to numer- side City Hall (pictured above) Dec. 1, then, alongside their Richt’s coaching and people skills that he was able to last statewide brethren in Georgia CARE, presented a sample ous reports that African American UGA students are being through two presidents and three athletic directors. Both denied entry to downtown bars (instances of which Flagpole “parallel ordinance” to the M&C. (We also got a fascinatMorehead and McGarity will be judged on the success of ing lecture on psychedelics. Did you know that THC is the detailed in a Nov. 18 article). Richt’s replacement, Smart. “We’ve been hearing about this for years, and it’s acceler- ingredient in weed that gets you high?) While administrators and many fans believed Richt We try to fun it up around here, so I wrote a GIF-filled ated to the point that I don’t believe we can ignore them,” wasn’t capable of taking the Bulldogs from good to great, story on the meeting, and Flagpole photographer Josh Girtz said at the commission’s Dec. 1 meeting. the coaching change is about more than trophies. The Jones shot a video of the pro-pot rally. 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When Hypocrisy Becomes the Norm Conservatives Leave Facts at the Door in the Refugee Debate By Brandon Hanick news@flagpole.com Conservative talking head Ben Stein recently wondered if President Obama’s “real strong hatred of America” is “because he’s part black.” It was my daily reminder of something unsettling but painfully clear: The Right doesn’t want to talk policy. Conservative rhetoric has become so vile, so unproductive, so nauseatingly predictable that it’s been rendered undebatable. A conservative talking (yelling) point isn’t about issues. It’s about jumping up and down and stomping its feet like a 3-year-old mini-Donald Trump. It’s misplaced anger. Noise. And trying to debate noise is about as nebulous and unfruitful as a waging a “War on Drugs.” Maybe it’s because conservatives are consistently on the wrong side of history when it comes to issues like civil rights, war and equality. It’s just easier to scream. To today’s conservative American, issues don’t matter. Facts don’t matter. The truth definitely doesn’t matter. And when the truth stops playing any role in what you’re screaming about, there’s a lot of room left for hypocrisy. I had hoped the Right’s response to the Syrian men, women and children who are trying to flee terror in their home country by seeking refuge in the “Land of the Free” would be different. I had hoped that I would be surprised by basic human compassion and moral fortitude. But right on cue, the Right’s outrage machine flipped itself on and vomited out its latest batch of in-your-face hypocrisy. Here are some of the most egregious examples: “Syrian refugees should be banned from the U.S. because they’re a terror threat,” but “there should be absolutely no gun control—not even reasonable background checks.” According to the federal Government Accountability Office, more than 2,000 suspects on the FBI’s terrorist watchlist have legally purchased weapons in the U.S. in the last 11 years, thanks to the NRA’s obscene power and the Right’s confusion about what a “well-regulated militia” actually means. If conservatives’ concerns about letting Syrians come to America were really about public safety, that would be a starting point for a conversation. We could have a reasonable discussion about how Syrians must wait 18–24 months and must pass the most detailed background checks in the world before being admitted to the U.S. We could talk about

how France—just days after the Paris attacks—agreed to let 30,000 Syrian refugees into their country because they know that turning their backs on people in need doesn’t stop terrorism. But the Right’s concern isn’t public safety. It’s an obvious exercise in “othering.” It’s part of a sad, final grasp at white male privilege in a country that is rapidly becoming more diverse. Today’s right-winger derives no greater, perverse pleasure than when he’s oppressing or turning his back on desperate people who are “different” or have different religious beliefs. How do we know that’s true? Well… “We should only allow Christian Syrians into the country,” but “I, myself, am a Christian.” “The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:31) Period. But in case that’s not enough to silence so-called Christians who want to pick and choose the verses that suit their political agenda, the Good Book is clear about how we should treat refugees and immigrants. Carson, Cruz, Trump, Jeb! and Georgia’s very own Gov. Nathan Deal must’ve missed those parts. Believe it or not, Christianity—like all world religions— does not suggest that its followers should close their borders because they liken the world’s tired, poor huddled masses to “rabid dogs.” We value “religious freedom,” but “mosques should be closed. Muslims must be segregated and monitored in databases.” The Right loves comparing people to Hitler and the Nazis. If you support women’s rights, protecting the environment, taking on the NRA or happen to be the first-ever “black/Muslim/atheist/Kenyan/liberal/communist” president of the U.S., well-known conservative loudmouths have compared you to one of the few groups that pretty much the entire world can agree is pure evil. It’s not an analogy that should be thrown around lightly. But when the conservative presidential frontrunner openly says he “would certainly implement” databases to track Muslims, there’s no fitter comparison than that of prewar Nazi Germany. Different religions. Same concept. More than 400,000 Americans died in World War II in order to protect the world from tyranny and the type of

demagoguery being preached by the Right. The conservative attack on religious freedom is completely un-American and disparages the lives that were lost fighting for what we, as a nation, believe in. “We shouldn’t house refugees with so many homeless American veterans,” but “I help elect public officials who consistently vote against veterans.” The first “argument” is specious enough. The United States is the wealthiest country on Earth, and compassion isn’t a zero-sum game. Helping one group in need doesn’t mean we can’t help another. But if you think you’re sincere in your support of veterans—and you consistently vote for Republican officials—you don’t get to pretend anymore. The game is up. The GOP’s abysmal record when it comes to taking care of the men and women who have served our nation is a shameful reminder that being “pro-war” and “pro-military” are two very different things—and, in many ways, are exact opposite concepts. In just the last few years, Republicans have voted to slash health and retirement benefits for veterans and their families, voted against helping homeless and disabled veterans and their families and voted against a bill that would that would help provide jobs to veterans. Where to Stop? When hypocrisy becomes the norm for an entire group who follow a particular political ideology, we see it everywhere. Conservatives rail against welfare for our nation’s most needy, but support corporate handouts. They repeat the “pick yourself up by the bootstraps” diatribe, but actively fight to keep wages artificially low for working Americans. They fight tooth-and-nail for their open carry “rights,” but shrug their shoulders when a black 12-year-old boy playing with a toy gun is shot down by police in a park. It’s tough to debate people who are gripped by fear and appear to have a very loose grip on reality. What can you say to the out-of-touch teacher from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off who accuses the president of “hating America” but got his start in politics as a speechwriter for—wait for it—Richard “I Am Not a Crook” Nixon? There are a few things we can do. Don’t let the Right’s hypocrisy go unchecked. Call them out without worrying about rocking the boat—not by yelling louder, but by combating fear with the truth; hatred with love; outrage with compassion. It’s a long shot that anyone who continuously bombards themselves with the delusional “reporting” of Fox News and talk radio will stop yelling and listen long enough to change their minds about anything. But truth, love and compassion are values that go a long way. And you don’t have be of one particular faith to live by them. f Hanick is communications director for Better Georgia, a progressive political group based in Athens.

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I didn’t know what quinoa was until I was, what, 30?” says Wick Prichard, an Americorps teacher at Clarke Middle. “The salt’s still an issue, the flavoring is still an issue, so it’s a hard sell sometimes.” This expanded lunch program is not only affecting what’s happening in the cafeteria, but also directly affects kids in Zimmerman’s classes, as well as some of the after-school By Lauren Marie Schumacker news@flagpole.com programs, where before kids weren’t getting much in the way of a healthy snack. “As a parent, I love the fact that I know if my children Because Clarke County’s schools meet the U.S. “Excess food that students don’t want goes in the middle Department of Agriculture’s requirements for high-poverty forgot their lunch, there’s no problem, they can get lunch, of the table, and then most of it ends up in my classroom, and they’re all very happy about the lunch. It’s not like, ‘Oh schools, each school in the district can now provide free so I’ve been able to cook with a lot of carrots, apples, man, I’ve got to get school lunch!’ They’re all very glad to breakfast and free lunch to each and every student. oranges,” he says. “A lot of the excess food can either be get lunch. They even ask, ‘Can we get to school early so we In an effort to cut red tape, the Healthy, Hunger-Free used as a mid-morning [or] Kids Act of 2010 allows schools mid-afternoon snack for the with high poverty rates to offer kids, which is nice, and they’re free meals to all students, rather really eager to eat it, too. Instead than go through the hassle of it being thrown away, we’re of processing applications for On a local level, I think Clarke Middle School has taken a federal able to use it in food labs, so low-income families’ children policy and made it work better by making it more efficient. it’s impacted my classroom in a to receive free or reduced-price really, really great way.” meals. After sitting out the In March, CCSD and their implementation of the expanded community partners hosted Community Eligibility Provision the first-ever School Lunch last year, Clarke County schools Challenge. It featured four have adopted it for this school teams—Heirloom Café, The year district-wide, resulting in National, Athens Land Trust fewer students going hungry and Goodie Two Shoes—who during the school day. had to come up with a dish that “CEP has had a positive met nutritional standards, could impact on our students,” says be made on a budget, utilized Paula Farmer, nutrition direcequipment found in cafeteria tor for CCSD. “Early evaluakitchens and appealed to kids. tions reveal positive outcomes. The winning meal—a chicken Offering breakfast and lunch burrito with a side of broccoli to all students at no charge has and cheddar cheese created by resulted in an increase of breakThe National—was served at fast and lunch meal participalunch on Nov. 3. Given the suction. Last year at this time, 73.3 cess of the event, Farmer and percent of CCSD students ate the CCSD nutrition team have school lunch, and this year we Clarke Middle and other local schools are participating in a federal program that provides free meals for all students in schools with high elected to make this an annual are feeding 85.6 percent.” poverty rates. event, with the second currently It’s hard to say whether the being planned for Mar. 19, 2016. Events like this one make increase in school lunch participation is due entirely to kids can get breakfast, too?,’” says Mitchell, who is also the parschool lunch even more fun for students, make the menu ent of a CCSD student. “The reason why we weren’t before, who used to go hungry now being able to access that food, more creative and encourage kids to try new things. mainly, was because we were just in the habit of making but either way, it’s resulted in more students being fed. “On a local level, on a school level, I think Clarke Middle it. We weren’t quite sure—well, I wasn’t ever quite sure— Those who still wish to bring their lunch are more than there was ever enough money in the account. So, you didn’t School has taken a federal policy and made it work better welcome to pack it up in their lunchbox and carry it to by making it more efficient,” Prichard says. “[Students are] want your child to get there and not have money.” school, but Debbie Mitchell and Hope Zimmerman, the aware of how the system works and how much food waste Kids are trying more new-to-them foods now, as well, agricultural science and family and consumer science teachit generates and how to cut down on that, as far as landfill because there’s more diversity in what’s being offered. ers at Clarke Middle School, say they notice fewer students trash. So, it’s a huge bureaucratic machine that does a lot of “Obviously, there are still a lot of kids who aren’t liking are choosing that option this year and more are eating the good.” f what’s put in front of them besides the fried chicken or the school lunch.

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he artist known as Elite tha Showstoppa remains fiercely independent. But the man born Darrin Ellison was tempted by early opportunities in the music business. After a stint in the Navy in the ‘90s, Ellison came home to Georgia and started a socially charged hip hop outfit called Runaway Slave. The group, which began gathering buzz in influential circles, was courted by A&R suits who urged Ellison to ditch the politics and adopt the nihilistic gangsta-rap style popular at the time. One label rep, he says, even urged him to incite a brawl at one of his performances to give off the appearance of being hard. Ellison, who stresses that he’s “not about the Illuminati, or any of that crazy stuff,” says it soon became clear the world of mainstream hip hop was not for him. “In the music business, it’s not about if you’re the best rapper,” he says. “It’s solely about the money. [Originality] doesn’t matter… There are people that are in control who want to stay in control. And once they learn what influences people, they maximize the power of that entity. “I’ve desired what comes with the fame,” he continues. “I wanted to put my mom in a good house. I wanted my dad to stop working those 16-hour days. And I had a lot of opportunities from different labels that were like, ‘You’ve got crazy showmanship, and your flow is good, but if you rap about this we can get into the money.’” Instead, Ellison returned to his hometown. Alongside a diverse group of likeminded MCs, including Ishues, BadKat and Low Down and Duddy, Ellison helped establish Athens as a mini-hotbed of conscious hip hop in the early 2000s. In addition to performing in downtown clubs, those artists frequently appeared at house parties and DIY punk shows, breaking borders and expanding minds in the process. More than a decade later, many among the current generation of local rappers cite Ellison as both a mentor and motivator. Ellison marvels at his status as one of Athens hip hop’s elder statesmen. “They call me ‘Uncle Elite,’ he says, laughing. “I guess that stands for something.” Eugene Willis, who performs as Blacknerdninja, says Ellison is the rare “producer [who] gets the music,” adding that he has dubbed Ellison “the Charlie Murphy of Athens hip hop” due to his stockpile of highly entertaining music-industry true tales. Curtison Jones, frontman for The Swank, says he has always been impressed by Ellison’s commitment to the scene, calling him “the embodiment of Athens hip hop.” “He’s one of those guys [who] comes out to every show that he can, because he genuinely enjoys and appreciates the music,” says Jones. “He’ll spend hours recording and mixing other artists’ music, and then turn around and record his own.”

It’s through his home studio where Ellison, who suffered a heart attack in 2009 and subsequently cut back dramatically on performing live, has made perhaps his biggest impact on Athens music—not necessarily because of any specific production choices, but rather how closely and carefully he works with aspiring MCs in the booth, dispensing bits of hard-won wisdom along the way. “There’s a few what I call ‘trill spitters,’” he says of the new crop of lyricists, both in Athens and elsewhere. “They’re staying true to themselves.” Others, he says, lose focus on who they are. “The vocabulary went from ‘power to the people’ and ‘each one teach one’ to sex and drugs,” he says. “It’s always been there, but the focus has shifted… Don’t get me wrong, art is art. But a lot of times people get that dream mixed up with their reality.” Still, he says of the younger generation, “I don’t try to shut them down for whatever it is they’re doing. I just try to help them have a more well-rounded view.” His sense of conviction stems from childhood, says Ellison. “My dad instilled a lot in me. He told me, ‘The way you carry yourself [influences] how those who follow you will carry themselves.’ You don’t wanna be a leader that’s faking it. You don’t wanna fake the funk.” Athenians can pay tribute to Elite tha Showstoppa on Friday, Dec. 11—which happens to be Ellison’s 46th birthday—at the 40 Watt Club, where an A-list lineup of local rappers will perform as part of a Fort Knox showcase, followed by Blacknerdninja and eclectic rock groups The Swank and The Norm. An open-mic freestyle cypher will kick things off, and Ellison’s electrifying current project, the funk-rock-hip hop hybrid group Showtime, will close out the night. In addition to the music, there will be a comedy roast of Ellison featuring friends and colleagues. Proceeds from the evening will benefit Nuçi’s Space. For Ellison, now a dedicated nine-to-fiver in a serious relationship who has stepped back from the music-biz grind, the show will be a chance to give thanks to those who have supported him over the years, as well as an opportunity to showcase the older, wiser, decidedly mellowed-out version of Elite tha Showstoppa. “I don’t wake up mad everyday,” he says. “Some days, I wake up and want to go outside and see the butterflies. You know, ‘The air smells crisp. This glass of orange juice is delicious. I should rap about it.’” f

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prowess served to highlight someone else’s vision. Even with Orleans Avenue, Andrews labors to find cohesion. “That’s the challenging thing in the studio, because we’ve played with so many different musicians and different styles of music,� he says. “One time we went in the studio, and the music sounded like hip hop, and then we went in the studio another week, and it sounded like punk rock.� At the same time, Andrews’ flexibility charges his music with spontaneity, giving it a distinct energy. Keeping that energy alive and fluid is crucial considering his band’s lengthy tour schedules. “Even though we have tight arrangements, we still leave a certain amount of space for anything to happen,� he says.

His band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, uses that desire for mass appeal as its defining ethos. His set lists defy classification, finding more common ground with the jam-band circuit than traditional New Orleans sounds. Green Day’s “Brain Stewâ€? has become a staple of Andrews’ performances, and covers ranging from Lil’ Kim’s “Magic Stickâ€? to The Meters’ “It Ain’t No Useâ€? flow seamlessly with his originals. The flurry of genres and styles makes sense to Andrews. “I have New Orleans music at heart, but I also play things I grew up listening to,â€? he says. “My music is a representation of where my life has been.â€? Despite his band’s name, Andrews says his style comes from a fascination with music from all over. “There’s no burden [to represent New Orleans], because I’m doing my interpretation of what I’ve learned in this great city,â€? he says. Andrews started playing music at an age when most kids are working their way around a toy glockenspiel. At 6, Andrews was leading his own brass bands, and by 8, a club in TremĂŠ was renamed “Trombone Shortsâ€? in his honor. Before he could buy alcohol, Andrews toured the world with Kravitz, following his pursuit of perfection. Performing with heavyweights from a variety of backgrounds provided a challenge for Andrews. He struggled to form a distinct voice as a sideman, where his technical

“When we improvise, we have no idea what we’re going to do, and it makes it fun and it keeps us on our toes.� Andrews’ original work re-imagines jazz improvisation in a variety of contexts, drawing on the rhythmic complexity of jazz soloists with songwriting steeped in the repetition of pop music. “Hurricane Season,� one of his most popular singles, hinges on two bluesy melodies, propped up by a head-banging backbeat straight out of ‘80s stadium rock. The juxtaposition of his dazzling solo with his drummer’s rock and roll crunch gives the song a rare crossover appeal—technical enough for jazz heads, yet simple enough for average listeners. At 29, Andrews has hit plenty of milestones. But memories of Michael Jackson lighting up audiences keep his aims humble. “When we we play music, it’s beautiful to see the people come out, from 5-year-old kids to 80-year-old grandparents,� he says. “ I want to reach as many people as I can, and have my music be open to anybody.� f

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TRANSLATE SLOWLY: New Athensarea label Plus 100 Records (often stylized as +100) has two releases under its belt and is making some Kishi Bashi headway into electronic and ambient genres that are often web-based and inscrutable for the average listener. Although vaporwave was declared abandoned as many as two years ago, and Plus 100 tags none of its releases as such, as an acquiescent move for readers I’m gonna insert it here as a convenient—if not altogether accurate—descriptor. In October, the label released a collaborative album by Telepath and Vaperror under the name Televape, with the record titled Beyond Love. (Please note that every title mentioned here is published in Japanese, and my translations may not be entirely accurate.) It’s dream-inducing yet beat-focused. The strongest track is the eight-minute “Inseparable.� Last month, the label released an album from noted vaporwave artist Remember titled Walking to Heartache, billed as a prequel to Remember’s well-received Route Back Home, which came out on UK label Dream Catalogue. (That label, incidentally, is co-operated by Telepath and features releases from Vaperror as well as Athens’ own Astroshaman.) At any

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By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com FIVE ALIVE: A live album by Kishi Bashi came out this past month. It features Kishi Bashi performing with a string quartet and is titled String Quartet Live!. The nine-track record pulls largely from his 2012 album 151a and 2014’s Lighght. This reworking of his material is quite lovely. The sparse yet forceful arrangements do a grand job of showcasing Kishi’s vocal skill; he is adept at wrenching every drop of emotion out of the material. The only low point on the record is the cover of Talking Heads’ “This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody).� It’s not the case that the song itself is bad, nor does Kishi do the material wrong. It’s just been so overplayed and covered during the past decade it’s become a de facto “Hallelujah�—or even “Wagon Wheel�—for the artsy set and, as such, suffers ignobly as a predictable, go-to safe space. String Quartet Live! is available on vinyl, as a digital download and as sheet music, all individually or in special, well-priced bundles. See kishibashi.bandcamp.com to sample and order.

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rate, the new Remember album is accurately described as an “ambient behemoth.� The first two tracks alone last almost 45 minutes, and I had to listen to it in pieces because the whole record is a lot to take in. But I found it just as enjoyable in subsequent doses. See soundcloud.com/Plus100 and plus100.bandcamp.com to check all this stuff out. MOTHERS OF REINVENTION: Just before everyone took a turkey nap, Athens band Mothers announced that its debut album will come out in February via a split release between New York’s Grand Jury Records and London’s Wichita Recordings. It’s titled When You Walk a Long Distance You are Tired, and its lead single is available as we speak via all major digital markets. The track, “Too Small For Eyes,� is a welcome return to the sound of early Mothers, albeit an updated version with a fairly full arrangement. I’ve no idea when this was actually recorded, but it could have been two years ago or yesterday. The beauty in Mothers’ nowoccasional sparseness should never be taken necessarily as gentleness, and certainly not weakness. Like everyone else, I’m looking forward to hearing what the group will do will a full-album canvas and honestly couldn’t be more excited for them. See facebook.com/ nestingbehavior for ongoing concerns. YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS: The Georgia Theatre and Avid Bookshop will host a celebration for culture and literary magazine Oxford American’s Georgia Music Issue Wednesday, Dec. 9. Avid will host a reading with authors featured in the issue, as well as Oxford American editors, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Later, fans can head to the Theatre and enjoy Elf Power, Danny Hutchens and the Old Hoss Radbourn Experience, Shade, Ruby the Rabitfoot and The Historical Mercyland Abstract. That last band is David Barbe and pals playing songs by Barbe’s old group, Mercyland. It should be mentioned that Barbe was key in getting several Athens-area authors published in the issue. The reading is free, and the show is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For tickets, see georgiatheatre.com, and for info, see oxfordamerican.org and avidbookshop.com. f

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Keep someone warm this season woth a handmade hat from Ande’s Gifts. Aura Cacia bubble bath (available in comforting geranium, relaxing lavendar, tranquil chamomile and warming balsam fir) and Theo organic fair trade chocolates make great stocking stuffers. Open daily 9a.m.-9p.m. Closing at 3p.m. Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.

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Lapin & Me’s whimsical Woodland Dolls, produced in the same factory in Tokyo since the 70s, have gained a cult following since their recent revival, thanks to London-based company Lapin & Me who brought the factory back to life! These precious wee babes in the cable-knit jammies steal hearts and add a touch of retro cuteness to any room.

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Downtown Athens Gift Certificates: Support local businesses AND give the gift of choice! Downtown Athens Gift Certificates can be used at over 55 businesses in fabulous downtown Athens! Complimentary gift boxing makes it simple! Available online or at the Athens Downtown Development Authority in the Chamber of Commerce building (2nd floor). 706-353-1421

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Local mammas pour their hearts into making The Pearl Girls jewelry creations such as these Abby Earrings, available for $69. Stop by and see these beautiful earrings along with all of the cultured pearl designs or talk to them about a custom creation.

Unwind with a gift certificate to Urban Sanctuary good for massage, facials, nails, waxing or products from their store. Man friendly, Eco-friendly, organic, natural. Open seven days a week. Buy a gift certificate online or over the phone. 706-613-3947.

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For the person that has it all, give a donation in their honor to the Athens Community Council on Aging: a bag of groceries ($5), a transportation trip to a medical appointment ($15), or a day of care at Adult Day Health ($60). It’s a unique gift and helps those in need.

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Ronan are both too good for them. Julie ROOM (R) Lenny Abrahamson, the director Walters has a lovely time as Eilis’ sharpof the little-seen Michael-Fassbender-in-atongued landlady; enjoy a side of Jim papier-mâchĂŠ-head flick Frank, helms this Broadbent, as well. Just as Eilis gets on her adaptation of Emma Donoghue’s novel— feet in America, the call of home is heard she also contributed the screenplay—and from Domhnall Gleeson. What will the gifts audiences with one of the most surprisingly emotional and complex films of 2015. Joy Newsome (Brie Larson) has been held captive for seven years by a man known as Old Nick (the always excellent Sean Bridgers; if you do not know him, check out “Deadwood,â€? The Woman, “Rectifyâ€? or the incredible indie-horror flick Jug Face), and now has a 5-year-old son, You have some schmutz right there. Jack (Jacob Tremblay). young lady choose? Brooklyn will definitely Knowing they must escape for Jack’s sake, please those who love Jim Sheridan’s preJoy hatches a plan to use Jack to get free. Get Rich or Die Tryin’ output. But getting out of “Room,â€? the only space Jack has ever known, is only the beginning KRAMPUS (PG-13) Holiday horror movof their struggle. ies can be a lot of fun, and the sophoFor years, Larson has struggled to more effort from writer-director Michael separate herself from the pack of young actresses continually trading “it girlâ€? status. Dougherty (his first film is one of Halloween horror’s best recent entries, Room finally provides the former “United Trick ‘r Treat) has all the hallmarks of a new States of Taraâ€? star with the proper launching pad, and still her award-worthy performance takes a backseat to young Tremblay’s revelatory turn. Via voiceover, the world of Room, both inside and out, is seen through the 5-year-old’s eyes, and the young actor does not back down from the challenge. The film is simultaneously uplifting and devastating. Like Joy, the viewer focuses on Jack; otherwise, she and the viewer would go crazy from the abject horror of the duo’s situation. As we hit the tail end of the cinematic year, it is unlikely many more films will deliver the same poignant impact as Room. BROOKLYN (PG-13) Ahead of this review, readers should know I am a gigantic fan of Nick Hornby, who adapted Colm TĂłibĂ­n’s novel for director John Crowley (Boy A and Intermission). One area in which Hornby has grown tremendously throughout his career is in his writing of female characters. He wrote his first female main character in his disappointing third novel, How to be Good; her narrative voice sounded exactly the same as his male protagonists of High Fidelity and About a Boy. Since then, he has excelled at female characters, from An Education’s Jenny to Wild’s Cheryl to his last novel, Funny Girl, his best in years. Now, Hornby can add Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan) to his growing list of richly written women. The young Irish immigrant ventures to the United States, leaving behind her beloved sister, mother and everything she knows. In Brooklyn, she finds a life—by day she works in a high end department store; by night, she takes bookkeeping classes—and love in the form of a sweet Italian boy named Tony (Emory Cohen). Despite his sweetness, Tony—or Cohen—is the film’s weakest piece; honestly, Eilis and

classic in this particular subgenre—one I personally adore. A family led by Adam Scott and Toni Collette must not only contend with their horrible relations (led by David Koechner and Allison Tolman of “Fargo� season one); they also must survive the evil holiday spirit known as Krampus. You say you like the comical family dysfunction of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? Krampus has the gags for you. Koechner and Tolman’s Uncle Howard and Aunt Linda, with their four kids plus grouchy Aunt Dorothy (Conchata Ferrell), are perfect proxies for Eddie and Catherine. Prefer the wicked shenanigans of Gremlins? Krampus has the gifts for you, with evil little gingerbread men, a fanged teddy bear, a demonic Krampus angel and the most terrifying jack-in-the-box ever. Its detached lower jaw will haunt your nightmares. Evil Santa movies have been all the rage recently, and Krampus is the most successful of the bunch. Both the Dutch Sint (aka Saint) and the Finnish Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale have their moments, but Krampus works better as a whole than either of those movies. Still, I would recommend all three to anyone seeking a seasonal horror flick. (Naturally, Black Christmas is still king, though I am fond of the colorfully disturbing remake.) Horror fans, do not be turned off by the PG-13 rating; Krampus pushes its teen- and, consequently, box office-friendly rating. This horrific holiday gift will not disappoint. f

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Avid Bookshop & Georgia Theatre · 6:30 & 8 p.m. · FREE–$12 Once a year, esteemed literary magazine Oxford American publishes a music issue focusing on a particular state’s legacies and contributions. This year is Georgia’s time to shine, and the publication is holding a reading at Avid at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a launch party at the Georgia Theatre, to celebrate. Among the concert’s performers are psych-pop outfit Elf Power and singer-songwriter Ruby the RabbitFoot—who contribute songs to the issue’s accompanying CD sampler—as well as post-punk group Shade, Danny Hutchens and the Old Hoss Radbourn Experience and a reincarnation of Mercyland dubbed The Historical Mercyland Abstract. [Andy Barton]

Georgia Theatre · 8 p.m. · $15 Local bar-rock legends Bloodkin return to the Georgia Theatre for their holiday “and friends” show, which this year features support from some notable characters out of Louisiana’s most musical city. Funk-jazz supergroup the New Orleans Suspects, which features members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, the Neville Brothers and Outformation, will be joined by a special guest in Big Chief Juan Pardo, one of the most prominent of the Crescent City’s Mardi Gras Indians. His evocative singing voice and bursts of percussive energy make for a captivating performance. A $50 VIP ticket is available, including a pre-show meet-and-greet with free food and drinks. [Gabe Vodicka]

Lyndon House · 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · FREE! The Lyndon House’s Holiday Open House is an ideal time to view the works of contemporary artists and crafters while imagining a Victorian Christmas. While the Visual Arts Guild, which curates the center’s gift shop year-round, presents a huge selection of handmade gifts through its market “Deck the Walls,” the Ladies Garden Club has adorned the Ware-Lyndon Historic House in traditional decor. Activities include ornament making and gingerbread house building, portraits with Santa and an exhibit reception. The Purple House Ramblers will perform Irish folk songs, and the Athens Flute Choir will follow. The afternoon comes to a close with holiday-themed storytelling and singing. [Jessica Smith]

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Tuesday 8 CLASSES: Small Business Class (UGA Small Business Development Center) This session’s topic is “Small Business Opportunities in Film and Entertainment.” 9 a.m. $69. www.georgiasbdc.org/training CLASSES: Holiday Jewelry Making (The Pearl Girls) Create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry for the holidays. 6:30 p.m. $39. www. thepearlgirls.com EVENTS: Reopening Celebration (Escape the Space, 540 Hawthorne Ave.) Find out what Escape the

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Space truly is with puzzles, treats and raffles. Guests are encouraged to wear their tackiest Christmas sweater. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.escapethespace.com EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at 2 (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Take a guided tour of the exhibit galleries of the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection, the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. Meet in the rotunda on the second floor. 2 p.m. FREE! www.libs. uga.edu/scl

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EVENTS: Tuesday Produce Stand (West Broad Market Garden) Shop for fresh produce straight out of the community-based urban garden. Offers double dollars for EBT shoppers. Held every Tuesday through Dec. 15. 4–6 p.m. 706-613-0122, www.athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Foster Parent Information Meeting (Georgia Mentor, 220 Ben Burton Cir., Suite A, Bogart) Learn about becoming a foster parent. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. FREE! www.ga-mentor.com EVENTS: Economic Justice Coalition Holiday Assistance Program (ACC Library,

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Chase Park · 1–5 p.m. · FREE! The Athens Area Arts Council’s Art Crawl 5 & Membership Drive drops in on the Chase Park Warehouses, filling its businesses with a tremendous list of curated exhibits and performances. Festivities kick off in the Tree Room with a set by Dixieland 5, and culminate with a closing party in the same space with music from Hunger Anthem. In between, a map will guide you on where to find works by more than a dozen local artists, including Beth Cyr, Will Eskridge and John Cleaveland, music from Cult of Riggonia and The Tiny Jazz Arkestra, performances by the Underground Dance Society, a film screening by Cause + Effect, stand-up by Comic Strip Comedy, spoken word and a cake walk. [JS]

Multipurpose Room A) Donate unopened toys, Athens transit bus passes, gift certificates and cash to help spread joy to low income families. 6–8 p.m. FREE! rickyrob@ uga.edu EVENTS: Tuesday Tastings (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) Sample a selection of holiday wines. 6 p.m. 706-354-7901 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature

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40 Watt Club · 9 p.m. · $4 Over the past two years, post-punk quintet Warehouse has risen to prominence in Atlanta’s thriving underground scene. Tesseract, the band’s debut, released on Bayonet Records (founded by Beach Fossils’ Dustin Payseur and his wife, Katie Garcia), captured the attention of national audiences and press with its dual guitar work and singer Elaine Edenfield’s guttural growls. Since then, the band has spent time in New York recording a follow-up, and recent shows have consisted almost entirely of new material, showcasing a band with more pointed melodicism. Athens psych-rockers Hot Fudge and singer-songwriter Jianna Justice’s Penny Lame project open Saturday’s show. [AB]

trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8508561 GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Every Tuesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. tedsmostbest.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Rd.) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Compete in happy hour trivia hosted by James Majure. First place gets a $30 gift card.

5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Jump on the trivia train! Compete for house prizes and free beer. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.choochoorestaurants.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) Compete to win prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, crafts and fun for preschoolaged children and their caregivers. k continued on next page

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THE CALENDAR! 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Kids Night (Buffalo’s Café) Featuring a balloon artist, coloring contests and photos with Buffy the Buffalo. Every Tuesday. 5:30– 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655 MEETINGS: University Woman’s Club (Athens Country Club) The holiday luncheon theme is “A Season of Giving.” 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $25. www.womansclub.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Jim Brickman (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) Pianist Jim Brickman will perform “Comfort and Joy,” a special holiday concert featuring the Georgia Children’s Chorus along with guest artists Charlie Alan, Anne Cochran and Tracy Silverman. 8 p.m. $25–50. pac.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Classic City Band Evening Holiday Concert (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The band will perform lively holiday music in the festively-decorated Conservatory. 7 p.m. FREE! www. uga.edu/botgarden PERFORMANCE: Grace (Morton Theatre) This is a special holiday performance featuring the DanceFx Dance Company, Dancefx Concert Dance Apprentice Company, Contact Dance Company and Xtensity. 7:30 p.m. $13–16. www.mortontheatre. com

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p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ blindpigtavern KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (Oconee County Library) Watch some anime and manga, listen to J-Pop music, eat Japanese snacks and share fan art. Ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Oxford American Georgia Music Issue Reading (Avid Bookshop) Oxford American editors and writers will read from the brand new annual music issue featuring the state of Georgia. See Calendar Pick on p. 21. 6:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com MEETINGS: Lunch and Learn (Four Athens) Michael Gargiulo of Athens tech startup ProxyServer will discuss the best SEO practices. Lunch is provided. RSVP. 12 p.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) Meet local entrepre-

Learn how to construct a live wreath on wire frames with greenery collected from the garden. Bring your own pruning shears. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $30. www.botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: RN Career Fair (St. Mary’s Hospital, Atrium Lobby) RNs can meet with nursing leaders from several departments. 4–7 p.m. FREE! tcosby@stmarysathens.org EVENTS: Yuletide Musical Dinners (Trumps Ballroom) The Athens Chamber Singers perform songs during a buffet dinner celebrating “A Child’s Christmas.” Dec. 11–13, 7:30 p.m. www.athenschambersingers.org EVENTS: Live Nativity (First Presbyterian Church of Athens) Twenty live animals, refreshments, live music and Christmas art activities. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.firstpresathens.org GAMES: Trivia (El Azteca) Win prizes with host Nic. Every Thursday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-2639 GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q) Hosted by Dirty South Trivia. Every Thursday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8511 KIDSTUFF: Baby Music Jam (Oconee County Library) Preschool aged children and their caregivers

THEATER: Assassins (Athens Community Theater) This Sondheim musical takes a look at the men and women who assasinated or attempted to assassinate presidents throughout American history. Dec. 10–12, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. $15–18. www. townandgownplayers.org

Friday 11 ART: Athens Holiday Market (Big City Bread Cafe) See Thursday listing for full description 5–9 p.m. www.bigcitybreadcafe.com ART: Africa in Athens (Mbare, 118 Commerce Blvd.) Shop for unique, handmade gifts from Zimbabwe, Senegal, Ivory Coast and South Africa. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.mbare. com ART: Closing Reception (Lamar Dodd School of Art) Celebrate the thesis projects of BFA students in photography, sculpture, textile design, graphic design, printmaking and book arts. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art. uga.edu ART: Holiday Sale (Normaltown Pottery, 410 King Ave.) Shop for handmade pottery by Juana Gnecco and Nancy Green, plus paintings

ens of local businesses. Proceeds benefit Extra Special People. 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/groups/ YPNAthens EVENTS: Yuletide Musical Dinners (Trumps Ballroom) See Thursday listing for full description Dec. 11–13, 7:30 p.m. www.athenschambersingers.org EVENTS: Athens YPN Christmas Extravaganza (Live Wire) This fundraiser for Extra Special People includes food, desserts, drinks and prizes. 7 p.m. $10. www.ypnathens. org EVENTS: Healing Circle & Meditation (Body, Mind & Spirit) Experience different forms and modalities of meditation. Every Friday. 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 706-351-6024 FILM: Die Hard (Ciné Barcafé) The Nakatomi company party is violently crashed by a group of terrorists headed by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman). Only New York cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) can save the day in this holiday classic. Dec. 11, 10:30 p.m. & Dec. 12, 5 p.m. $9.75. www.athenscine.com GAMES: Friday Night Magic (Tyche’s Games) Win prizes. 5:30 p.m. www.tychesgames.com

Wednesday 9 ART: Great Dame Jewelry Pop-up Shop (BMA At Home) Great Dame is a local handmade jewelry line by Katherine Ball that promotes sustainability by pairing stones with antique, Victorian and early-20th century metals. 5–8 p.m. www. bmaathome.com ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) George Foreman, director of UGA’s Performing Arts Center, leads a tour of “Before the March King: 19th-Century American Bands.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org EVENTS: Sustainable UGA Semester in Review (UGA Tate Student Center, Fifth Floor) Celebrate people, programs and courses that encourage sustainability at UGA with presentations, displays and lunch. RSVP. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. sustain@uga.edu EVENTS: Kendo Demonstration (ACC Library) Kendo at UGA will demonstrate this traditional martial art known as “The Way of the Sword.” 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) Weekly themed games. House cash and drink prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Test your general knowledge! 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Downtown and Broad St. locations) Every Wednesday. 8:30

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Town & Gown Players present Assassins at the Athens Community Theater on Dec. 10–12 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. neurs, tech talent and other fellow Athenians who are making cool stuff at this weekly Four Athens networking happy hour. 6 p.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com/happy-hour PERFORMANCE: Grace (Morton Theatre) See Tuesday listing for full description 7:30 p.m. $13–16. www. mortontheatre.com PERFORMANCE: Rak the Watt (40 Watt Club) Watch as bellydancers demonstrate their skills. 7 p.m. $5–8. www.40watt.com

Thursday 10 ART: Opening Reception (Ciné Barcafé) For “All Walks,” a show of new paintings by Jennifer Hartley. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine. com ART: Athens Holiday Market (Big City Bread Cafe) An outdoor market featuring the festive works of over 50 artists. 5–9 p.m. www.bigcitybreadcafe.com CLASSES: Greenery Wreaths (State Botanical Garden of Georgia)

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play instruments, sing and dance together. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706613-3950 KIDSTUFF: Christmas Around the World (ACC Library) Make crafts and learn about different Christmas traditions around the world. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens KIDSTUFF: Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Drop in for a selfdirected craft. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee MEETINGS: Athens Hosts Training (The Classic Center) Athens Hosts seeks volunteer ambassadors. The group helps the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau with conferences and other events and mans the Athens Welcome Center. Contact to reserve a spot and training manual. 10 a.m. 706-548-1016, marlenebryan@yahoo.com PERFORMANCE: Oconee County High School Concert (Oconee County Civic Center) The Oconee County High School Choir and A cappella will perform. 6 p.m. FREE! ochschorus.weebly.com

by Larry Forte. Dec. 11, 4–9 p.m. & Dec. 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www. normaltownpottery.com ART: ATHICA Holiday Market (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) The two-day market features local art and handmade goods. Dec. 11, 5–9 p.m. & Dec.12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. athica.org CLASSES: Fixing Mistakes Class (Revival Yarns) Learn how to backknit, pick up drop stitches, change purls into knits (and vice versa), unravel your work, create life lines and tighten saggy stitches. RSVP. 10:30 a.m. $15. www.revivalyarnsathens.com EVENTS: Holiday Open House (T.R.R. Cobb House) Meet the members of the T.R.R. Cobb House’s Watson-Brown Foundation Junior Board. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. trrcobbhouse.org EVENTS: Young Professionals Network Holiday Party (Pouch Savory World of Pies) Meet and mingle with other young professionals. Includes food, live music and a chance to win raffle prizes from doz-

KIDSTUFF: Spanish Storytime (Oconee County Library) Listen and practice Spanish songs and stories. Participants do not need to speak Spanish. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt (Lay Park) Children can bring their flashlights and hunt for hidden candy canes. Cookies and cocoa will be provided. Ages 4–12. 6–8 p.m. $5–7.50. www.athensclarkecounty. com/leisure KIDSTUFF: Shadow Puppetry Workshop (OCAF, Watkinsville) Hobey Ford will teach students puppetry performance techniques and how to construct puppets. Grades K–5. 4 p.m. $12. www.ocaf.com PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Little Kings Shuffle Club) A unique holiday drag show featuring performances by Taylor Van Pelt, Kellie Divine, Alice Divine, Jenn Sparx, Muffy VanderTits, Kai Hudson and more. Donate a canned good or unwrapped toy for a cover discount. 9 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub

PERFORMANCE: Oconee County High School Concert (Oconee County Civic Center) The Oconee County High School Glitz ‘n’ Ritz Show Choir and Vocal Ensemble will perform. Dec. 11 & 12, 7 p.m. $5. ochschorus.weebly.com THEATER: Assassins (Athens Community Theater) See Thursday listing for full description Dec. 10–12, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. $15–18. www.townandgownplayers.org THEATER: Dashing Through the Snow (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) A group of Texans run a Christmasthemed bed and breakfast in this holiday comedy. Dec. 11–12, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. $11. 706-283-1049

Saturday 12 ART: Long Road Studios Holiday Open House (Long Road Studios Gallery, Bishop) Shop from ceramic work by Laura Cooper, Erika Galloway, Juana Gnecco, Nancy Green, Julie Greene and Eduardo de la Torre Berón. Textiles by Sara Lee Parker and skin care products by Lisa Pickett, too. Dec. 12–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.longroadstudios.com ART: Holiday Sale (R. Wood Studio) Join R.Wood for the pottery studio’s annual holiday sale. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.rwoodstudio.com ART: Holiday Sale (Normaltown Pottery, 410 King Ave.) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 11, 4–9 p.m. & Dec. 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.normaltownpottery.com ART: Holiday Sale (David Morgan Pottery) Potter David Morgan has been creating functional stoneware for the past 30 years. Shop for new works. Dec. 12, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. & Dec. 13, 12–5 p.m. 706-795-3418 ART: ATHICA Holiday Market (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 11, 5–9 p.m. & Dec.12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. athica.org ART: Carter & Friends Pottery Market (572 Nantahala Ave.) Local potter Carter Gillies is joined by Geoff Pickett, Jeff Bishoff and Kyle Jones for a group sale. Dec. 12–13, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 706-546-7235, www. cartergilliespottery.wordpress.com ART: Winter Open House (Bendzunas Glass, Comer) The family-run gallery demonstrates live glassblowing. Bendzunas Glass has been producing unique works of art from molten glass for 40 years. The studio will continue hosting extended hours for its open house through Dec. 23. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.bendzunasglass.com ART: AAAC Art Crawl 5 & Membership Drive (Chase Park Warehouses) The Athens Area Arts Council’s fifth annual art crawl will have art exhibitions, live music, spoken word, a cake walk and other surprises. Featured artists and businesses include Mercury AIR, AthensHasArt!, Photos by Frances, My_Athens and more. Maps will guide visitors on where to find the day’s lineup of artists, performers and businesses. See Calendar Pick on p. 21. 1–5 p.m. FREE! athensarts. org CLASSES: Web Fundamentals Boot Camp (Four Athens) This course prepares students for the next level in web and software development skills. Laptop required. Lunch is provided. 10 a.m.–4 p.m $125. www.fourathens.com CLASSES: Crochet 1 Class (Revival Yarns) Get acquainted with the tools and craft of crochet. The class is free with the purchase of materials. RSVP. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-8501354, www.revivalyarnsathens.com

EVENTS: Oconee Farmers Market (Oconee County Courthouse, Watkinsville) Locally grown produce, meats, grains, flowers, soaps, birdhouses, gourds and more. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. www.oconeefarmersmarket.org EVENTS: Really Really Free Market (Reese & Pope Park) Bring what you can; take what you need. No bartering, trading or paying. Second Saturday of every month. 12–2 p.m. FREE! reallyreallyfreemarketathens@gmail.com EVENTS: Jewelry Expo (The Pearl Girls) The expo features Athens-area jewelry artists. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! thepearlgirls.com EVENTS: Holiday Spirits Museum Mile Tour (Various Locations) This tour focuses on period holiday traditions spanning the 19th century by exploring four historic houses from the Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian periods. The tour includes live music, theater performances and refreshments. Dec. 12 & 19, 2 p.m. $25. 706-353-1820 EVENTS: Wholesome Wave Percentage Night (Terrapin Beer Co.) Support Wholesome Wave, an organization that increases access to affordable, healthy, local food for underserved consumers. Entry includes custom glassware, and Farm Cart will be on site selling farm-to-table foods. 4:30–7:30 p.m. $12. www.terrapinbeer.com EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) Featuring fresh produce, honey, crafts, soaps, baked goods, cooking demos, children’s activities and live music. Every Saturday. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Holiday Open House (Lyndon House Arts Center) The Visual Arts Guild presents an open house with live music, ornament making, gingerbread house building, stories and a visit from Santa. “Deck the Walls,” the Lyndon House’s annual market, features a huge selection of items made by local artists. See Calendar Pick on p. 21. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3623 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Live music by Conner Tribble (10 a.m.). The market also will host special vendors selling handmade crafts to give as holiday gifts. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Yuletide Musical Dinners (Trumps Ballroom) See Thursday listing for full description Dec. 11–13, 7:30 p.m. www.athenschambersingers.org FILM: It’s a Wonderful Ciné (Ciné Barcafé) Ciné celebrates the holidays with screenings of It’s a Wonderful Life. Complimentary popcorn. Donations of new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots or cash donations requested. Dec. 12–13, 2 p.m. FREE! (w/ donation). www.athenscine.com FILM: Die Hard (Ciné Barcafé) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 11, 10:30 p.m. & Dec. 12, 5 p.m. $9.75. www.athenscine.com GAMES: Pathfinder Society Event (Tyche’s Games) Fantasy RPG. Bring your imagination. 12 p.m. FREE! 706-345-4500 GAMES: Netrunner Open Play (Tyche’s Games) New players welcome to this fantasy card game open play. 12:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Breakfast with the Grinch (Rocksprings Community Center) Dine with the Grinch, take photos and make a Whoville craft. Register by Dec. 8. 9:30 a.m. $5–8 (children), $3–5 (adult). 706-6133602, www.athensclarkecounty.com/ holidayevents

KIDSTUFF: Breakfast with Santa (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Eat breakfast and take photos with the Jolly Old Elf. This holiday event also includes crafts and activities for children. 8, 9 or 10 a.m. $5–7.50. www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure KIDSTUFF: Story Time (Avid Bookshop) Santa Claus joins Miss Rachel for a holiday story time. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com KIDSTUFF: Star Wars Celebration (ACC Library) Celebrate all things Star Wars with crafts, cosplay, trivia, food and a Jedi obstacle course. 1–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Mingle with Kringle (OCAF, Watkinsville) Activities include photos with Kringle, festive storytelling, construction of the Peaceful Village, a puppet show and more. Toy donations will benefit Toys for Tots. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–3 p.m. $2 or unwrapped toy donation. www.ocaf.com PERFORMANCE: Oconee County High School Concert (Oconee County Civic Center) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 11 & 12, 7 p.m. $5. ochschorus.weebly.com PERFORMANCE: A Night with Talloolah Love (Bloom) Talloolah Love leads the Bump & Grind Burlesque showcase. The lineup also includes Dee Flowered, Diego Wolf, Daisy Yadareme, Molly Moonlight, Miss Andrea, Tittiana Sprankles and Tabby La Rasa. 8:30 p.m. $12, $25 (VIP). www.coquettedejour.com PERFORMANCE: KnightSong Christmas Concert (Oconee County Library) The acapella madrigal ensemble will perform holiday Renaissance melodies in period costume. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens THEATER: Dashing Through the Snow (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description Dec. 11–12, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. $11. 706-283-1049 THEATER: Assassins (Athens Community Theater) See Thursday listing for full description Dec. 10–12, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. $15–18. www.townandgownplayers.org

Sunday 13 ART: Long Road Studios Holiday Open House (Long Road Studios Gallery, Bishop) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 12–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.longroadstudios.com ART: Spotlight Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) See highlights from the museum’s permanent collection on a tour led by docents. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Holiday Sale (David Morgan Pottery) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 12, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. & Dec. 13, 12–5 p.m. 706-795-3418 ART: Heirloom Holiday Market (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) Handmade wares range from printmaking, textiles, jewelry, jams, bath items and more. Shop for local gifts during brunch hours. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.heirloomathens.com ART: Carter & Friends Pottery Market (572 Nantahala Ave.) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 12–13, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 706546-7235, www.cartergilliespottery. wordpress.com CLASSES: Creativity Takes Courage (KA Artist Shop) Hope Hilton leads a workshop on how to tap into your most creative self. 1–4 p.m. $45. www.kaartist.com EVENTS: Handmade Hollyday (Starlite Showroom, 750 W. Broad St.) Treehouse Kid & Craft’s 6th

annual market features the work of regional artists. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraft. com FILM: It’s a Wonderful Ciné (Ciné Barcafé) See Saturday listing for full description Dec. 12–13, 2 p.m. FREE! (w/ donation). www.athenscine.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Every Sunday. 6 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com GAMES: Brewer’s Inquisition (Buffalo’s Café) Trivia hosted by Chris Brewer. Every Sunday. 6:30 p.m. (sign-in), 7 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/buffaloscafeathens GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Taqueria Tsunami, Downtown) Surf

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Monday 14 COMEDY: Comic Strip (The Office Lounge) Weekly stand-up comedy hosted by Alia Ghosheh. Tonight features Anthony Driver and Shona Trumbo. 8 p.m. $5. www.facebook. com/officeathens EVENTS: Line Dancing with Ron Putman (Buffalo’s Café) For all skill levels. Held the second and fouth Monday of every month. 6–8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/buffaloscafeathens

6:30 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens. com EVENTS: Swing Dance Night in the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) No previous dance experience or partner required. 8 p.m. (dance lessons), 9–11 p.m. (open dance). FREE! www.botgarden. uga.edu FILM: Bad Movie Night: Iced (Ciné Barcafé) A group of sex-crazed yuppies reunite at an isolated ski lodge, only to be stalked by their formerally dead friend in this frosty slasher. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ badmovienight GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561

Tuesday listing for full description 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Santa’s Sleigh Christmas Carnival (Lay Park) Take photos with Santa and enjoy holiday refreshments. Ages 3–10. 6–8 p.m. $3–4.50. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure LECTURES & LIT: Avid Poetry Series (Avid Bookshop) Hear poetry from Meghan Lamb, Ginger Ko and Jay Morris. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com PERFORMANCE: Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Savannah’s burlesque troupe present their holiday show “Babes in Toyland.” 9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub

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Faun and a Pan Flute play the Caledonia Lounge on Friday, Dec. 11. the trivia wave. 9 p.m. FREE! www. taqueriatsunami.com GAMES: Trivia (Brixx Wood Fired Pizza) Test your skills. Every Sunday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-395-1660 GAMES: Gifts, Games & Giving (The Rook and Pawn) The Rook & Pawn and Athens Board Game Meetup host a holiday party with themed snacks, specialty cocktails and games. A White Elephant gift exchange will start at 2 p.m. Bring a $25 value game to participate. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn. com LECTURES & LIT: Second Sunday Forum (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Retired librarian Mary Jean Hartel will read Katherine Paterson’s Christmas story “Maggie’s Gift.” 10 a.m. FREE! uuathensga.org PERFORMANCE: New Horizons Band Holiday Concert (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The New Horizons Band is composed of members 50 years of age or older that have learned a musical instrument recently or have returned to their musical instruments from earlier in life. 2-3 p.m. FREE! www. uga.edu/botgarden THEATER: Assassins (Athens Community Theater) See Thursday listing for full description Dec. 10–12, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. $15–18. www.townandgownplayers.org THEATER: Dashing Through the Snow (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See

GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Spelling Bee (Highwire Lounge) Test your spelling and win prizes. No bees on site. 8–10 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Homeschool Day (The Rook and Pawn) Meet other homeschoolers to play games with. 12 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn. com GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Ovation 12) Hosted by Nic. Play for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Team trivia contests with house cash prizes every Monday night. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com

Tuesday 15 EVENTS: Tuesday Produce Stand (West Broad Market Garden) See Tuesday listing for full description 4–6 p.m. 706-613-0122, www.athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at 2 (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) See Tuesday listing for full description 2 p.m. FREE! www.libs.uga.edu/scl EVENTS: Beer and Hymns (Live Wire) Sing old school hymns while enjoying a beverage of your choice.

GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Every Tuesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. tedsmostbest.com GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Compete for house prizes and free beer. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.choochoorestaurants.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) See Tuesday listing for full description 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based activities. Legos provided. Ages 3–10. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Kids Night (Buffalo’s Café) See Tuesday listing for full description 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655 KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) See

ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Curator of education Carissa DiCindio will discuss select works in “In Time We Shall Know Ourselves: Photographs by Raymond Smith.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: FLiP Bookshelf Auction (Taylor-Grady House) Ten decorated bookshelves will be auctioned to benefit FLiP, the Family Literacy Partnership. 5:30–7 p.m. www. taylorgradyhouse.com EVENTS: Coffee at The Quad (The Quad, 367 Prince Ave.) Meet and greet with Four Athens and ATDC. Open desks are free for part of the day. 10:30–11:30 a.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Downtown and Broad St. locations) Every Wednesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ blindpigtavern GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) See Wednesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Intro to RPGs: Athens Pathfinder Society (The Rook and Pawn) Learn the basics of role playing games. 6 p.m. FREE! www. therookandpawn.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. highwirelounge.com GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox. Prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com KIDSTUFF: Santa’s Workshop (East Athens Community Center) Activities include bounce houses, bingo, crafts, face painting and photos with Santa. Ages 5–12. Registration required. 5–6:30 p.m. $3-4.50. 706-613-3593, www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Paws, Read and Relax (Oconee County Library) Relax with the company of therapy dogs and a hot cup of cocoa. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee MEETINGS: Lunch and Learn (Four Athens) Connie Casteel of ATDC will explain what SBIR is and its funding opportunities. Lunch is provided. RSVP. 12 p.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com k continued on next page

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THE CALENDAR! MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) See Wednesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/happy-hour MEETINGS: Community Office Hours (The Globe) Pop in for a quick session of free business advice with Four Athens and ATDC experts knowledgable about marketing, sales, legal issues, technical support and more. Every third Tuesday of the month. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com MEETINGS: Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel (ACC Library) This workshop is for all faiths to learn about dreams and past lives. 7 p.m. FREE! www.eckankar-ga.org

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Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com GEORGIA MUSIC ISSUE LAUNCH PARTY Oxford American celebrates the release of its Georgia music issue with performances from Elf Power, The Historical Mercyland Abstract, Danny Hutchens and The Old Hoss Radbourn Experience, Shade and Ruby the Rabbitfoot. See Calendar Pick on p. 21. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 COCO & CLAIR CLAIR Atlanta-based experimental hip hop duo. PENNY LAME Athens-based lo-fi indie-folk project. TRIP LACY New solo pop project from local musician Kip Lacy (Big Morgan). NIHILIST CHEERLEADER New local experimental punk band.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MC FUNK JAM Funk all night.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com JAZZ JAM Some of our town’s most talented jazz musicians get together at this monthly happening.

FAUN AND A PAN FLUTE Atlanta collaborative ensemble combining elements of noise, psychedelia and math rock. RED SEA Art-rock trio from Atlanta. GIANT GIANTS Percussive, lo-fi electronic act from Asheville, NC.

The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday!

Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! www.hiloathens.com DJS MAHOGANY & OSMOSE Spinning your favorite holiday tunes!

Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.

Lumpkin Street Station 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation THE LIVING DEADS Hard-touring rockabilly duo who live in their RV.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com COLD COLD SWEATS Melodic, Southern-inspired alternative rock band from Florence, AL. SWAMP Melodic and wiry local indie rock band. ANTARCTICATS Atlanta-based surfpunk outfit.

Come share your music, jam with other musicians, and have a great time!

Thursday 10 Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com MATT HECKLER Member of North Carolina folk outfit Deep Chatham plays a solo set.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 THE JAUNTEE Jam-funk band from Allston, MA. The Office Lounge 8 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll

40 Watt Club Nuci’s Space Benefit. 8 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com SHOWTIME Elite tha Showstoppa’s band plays eclectic hip-hop mixed with rockin’ funky soul. See story on p. 11. THE NORM Local group that combines funk, reggae, pop, rock and hip hop.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $5. www.georgiatheatre.com THE FUNK BROTHERHOOD Local party band performs a nonstop dance party featuring horn-driven hits. ROBBIE DUDE Local DJ spinning “futuristic, hip hop, electro-soul, funky freshness, wine sippin’, bumpin’, grindin’ bass music.” CRAIG WATERS & THE FLOOD Local blues guitarist and songwriter.

Blue Sky 5 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 VINYL WEDNESDAYS Bring your own records and spin them at the bar! Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES OPEN MIC JAM Showcase your original material. Contact louisphillippelot@ yahoo.com for booking. Flicker Theatre & Bar 12 a.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com MAD ACE Atlanta-based beat-oriented, hip hop-influenced cellist. ARI ROAR Dream-pop artist from Miami Beach via Texas. ZEBULON PIKE Doom-prog metal band from Minneapolis.

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Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ Jeremy Raj is bringing together the best that Athens jazz has to offer. A trio of incredibly talented musicians play to a great crowd every weekend.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 BYOG Funky jam band from Charleston, SC. The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Relocated back to his old stomping grounds of Athens, Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. 8 p.m. 706-546-0840 CAROLINE AIKEN & THE SHADOW EXECUTIVES Guitarist Aiken teams up with the local blues group for a collaboration. This show is a benefit for Upscales, a new local artist space created in the memory of Paul Scales. DON SIMONDS Member of the Healers plays a solo set. BIG C Nobody in Athens sings the blues quite like Big C. Expect lots of soulful riffs, covers and originals.

Lumpkin Street Station 8 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation PUJOL Twangy, energetic garage-punk project from Nashville musician Daniel Pujol. GUNTHER DOUG Three-piece garage-punk band from Nashville. DREAM CULTURE Jammy local psychedelic rock group. JAMES WALLACE & THE NAKED LIGHT Psych-influenced folk-rock band from Nashville. THE ASEXUALS Local garage-rock project.

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Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 MIDNIGHT BOI Alias of local musician Eli Rickli, playing “pseudoSatanic hip hop.” RICKY DIGITS Local MC who cites MF Doom, cLOUDDEAD, Wu Tang Clan, and Eminem as influences. DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta faves.

Lumpkin Street Station 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation FAT NEPTUNE Up-and-coming Athens rock four-piece. CD release party! DEAD CULTURES New Athens-based jam band.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 CGI JOE The musical alias of Joe Kubler, formerly known as Rene LeConte. NIHILIST CHEERLEADER New local experimental punk band. SALINE Local four-piece “shoegrease” band. DJ BLOWPOP Joe Kubler (CGI Joe) spins a set of tunes.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 S-WORDS AND FRIENDS Local band playing funky pop-rock with a touch of Southern jam.

for darkly countrified bar-room rock. This is the annual holiday benefit show featuring many special guests. THE NEW ORLEANS SUSPECTS This Louisiana supergroup features members of the Neville Brothers, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Outformation and more. Featuring special guest Big Chief Juan Pardo.

Saucehouse Barbeque 6 p.m. FREE! www.saucehouse.com THE ORANGE CONSTANT Playing acoustic jam-rock with a hint of folk.

This Ferrelle family painting will be auctioned off at the Strung Out Like the Lights at Christmastime concert and Empty Stocking Fund benefit at the Office Lounge on Saturday, Dec. 12. DADDY ISSUES All-female garagepop combo from Greensboro, NC.

DRIFTWOOD SOLDIER “Gutter-folk” duo from Philadelphia.

fixture. He hosts an “all-star jam” every Thursday.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18 (door). www. hendershotscoffee.com JONATHAN BYRD & THE PICKUP COWBOYS Lauded North Carolinabased songwriter who brings together the Texas songwriting tradition with Southern storytelling and hot guitar-picking. CORIN RAYMOND Canadian singersongwriter.

The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com ATHENS A-TRAIN BAND Instrumental group performing traditional jazz standards, swing, latin, ballads, blues and boogie. This is a “Jingle Bell Jazz” show with a festive twist.

Saucehouse Barbeque 6 p.m. FREE! www.saucehouse.com PAUL TURNER Acoustic soul singersongwriter.

Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! www.hiloathens.com KARAOKE WITH THE KING Sing your guts out every Wednesday! Live Wire 8 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com OPEN MIC & LATE NIGHT JAM Drums, keys and amps are provided.

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Go Bar 10 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. The Grotto 11 p.m. 706-549-9933 LEAVING COUNTRIES Local band playing smokin’ folk-country/ Southern rock and roll.

Your Pie 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7048 (Gaines School Rd. location) YOESHI ROBERTS Singer-songwriter playing uplifting “acoustic music that feels good.”

Friday 11 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com CULT OF RIGGONIA Experimental soundscapes with tribal, world music beats and ornate instrumentation.

THE SWANK A local blend of rock and hip hop. BLACKNERDNINJA Eugene Willis and Larry Gresham deliver explosive rhymes over organic, high-energy beats. FORT KNOX SHOWCASE Featuring several up-and-coming local MCs. The Foundry 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Six veteran musicians entertaining crowds in the Southeast for 20 years promise an exciting, live-energy show. Featuring Mr. Motown! Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com BLOODKIN AND FRIENDS The long-running Athens quartet plays a bluesy style of roots-rock music with big guitars and sharply written lyrics

VFW 7 p.m. www.vfwathens.com TIME TRAVELERS Playing classic country from the ‘60s to today.

Saturday 12 Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Caledonia Lounge 63rd Annual Beef Silence Holiday Special. 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www.caledonialounge.com VIAGRA FALLS The band formerly known as Beef Silence, John Parr Jones, Never Ending Pasta Bowl, Mario Speedwagon, Toots and Bladders, Meatloaf & Jenga, Feart and Stynx. PENCIL THIN REEFER BAND Local Jimmy Buffet cover band. HAYRIDE Long-running three-piece local rock band.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com PAUL MCHUGH Pilgrim frontman plays a stripped-down solo set. BURNS PROCTOR Americana artist based in Nashville. JONATHAN TIMM Nashville-based folk-country singer-songwriter. 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $4. www.40watt.com WAREHOUSE Arty, driving post-pop band from Atlanta. See Calendar Pick on p. 21. HOT FUDGE Local project helmed by psychedelic guitar wizard Kris Deason. PENNY LAME Athens-based lo-fi indie-folk project.

DUEL Doomy stoner-metal band from Austin, TX.

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Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 VOODOO VISIONARY Improvisational funk/rock group from Atlanta.

Hi-Lo Lounge Brunch with Mahogany. 11 a.m. FREE! www.hiloathens.com DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. 9 p.m. $5. www.hiloathens.com THE HERNIES Popular Athens indie rock band led by songwriter Henry Barbe. FRENCH EXIT Local rock band featuring members of Circulatory System and Faster Circuits.

The Office Lounge 5:30 p.m. $10 (suggested donation). 706-546-0840 STRUNG OUT LIKE THE LIGHTS AT CHRISTMASTIME Musician Dodd Ferrelle’s annual Empty Stocking Fund benefit returns, featuring Beauty and the Beard

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night every Monday. Hosted by Larry Forte. Little Kings Shuffle Club 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub CHRISTMAS HOOT Come on out and sing along with your favorite holiday carols as Tommy Jordan plays and leads. The Solstice Sisters and Klezmer Local 42 also perform.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $25. www.georgiatheatre.com TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE New Orleans trombonist Troy Andrews and his band play funky, hip hop- and jazz-influenced tunes. See story on p. 12. NEW BREED BRASS BAND NOLAbased, funk-inspired brass band.

Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ See Friday’s listing for full description Little Kings Shuffle Club 9 p.m. FREE (with bag of dog or cat food). www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub XMAS WITH THE BITCHES The annual Athens Area Humane Society fundraiser features karaoke and a dance-party DJ set from Bitch Switch. Live Wire 9 p.m. www.livewireathens.com MOTHERSHIP “Intergalactic heavy rock trio” from Dallas, TX.

Live Wire 8 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com OPEN MIC & LATE NIGHT JAM See Wednesday’s listing for full description

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotscoffee. com JOE CRAVEN Folk musician, educator and visual artist from South Carolina.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MC FUNK JAM See Wednesday’s listing for full description

Wednesday 16 Blue Sky 5 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 VINYL WEDNESDAYS Bring your own records and spin them! Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES OPEN MIC JAM Showcase your original material. Contact louisphillippelot@ yahoo.com for booking. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com SAM SNIPER Local alt-country band playing grunge-influenced, energetic and heartfelt tunes. SCOTT LOW Solo set from the local Americana singer-songwriter.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 FUCK TRUCK Local supergroup featuring members of Elf Power, Drive-By Truckers and The Glands. OHTIS Detroit-based lo-fi folk duo. JUAN DE FUCA New solo pop project from Uncle Dad member Jack Cherry. SNACK MACHINE Indie rock fourpiece from Brooklyn, NY. HERNY The frontman of local indie rockers The Hernies performs a solo set. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotscoffee. com RALPH RODDENBERRY Eclectic and renowned Southern blues-rock artist.

DONG KANG No info available. TOM VISIONS Post-mystical, electronic, psychedelic folk music from the artist formerly known as Tom(b) Television.

The Foundry 8 p.m. $27.50 (adv.), $33 (door). meltingpointathens.com LEON RUSSELL Legendary country-rock singer-songwriter from Oklahoma.

Joe Craven plays Hendershot’s Coffee Bar on Tuesday, Dec. 15. (5:30 p.m.), Deja Vu (6 p.m.), Ken Will Morton (6:30 p.m.), The Welfare Liners (7 p.m.), Dodd Ferrelle and the Wintervillains (7:40 p.m.), Sticks and Bones (8:20 p.m.), Andrew Vickery (9 p.m.), Clay Leverett (9:40 p.m.), Dangfly (10:20 p.m.), Baxendale, Mize and Mills (11 p.m.) and Daniel Hutchens and the Spectacular Failures (11:40 p.m.).

REALISTIC PILLOW Local beatbased experimental one-man band.

Saucehouse Barbeque 6 p.m. FREE! www.saucehousebbq.com LANDON TRUST Local singersongwriter performs an acoustic set of soulful Americana.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 GARY EDDY Local psychedelic singer-songwriter plays a solo set. BRIAN CASEY No info available.

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Saucehouse Barbeque 6 p.m. FREE! www.saucehousebbq.com LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays a solo set of smokin’ folk-country and Southern rock and roll.

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Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MUSCLE SHOALS MONDAY Local artists pay tribute to the Alabama hotspot.

Tuesday 15 Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 SUN YOUNG Experimental lo-fi rock group from Boston, MA. PRESSURE CARE Playful, synthbased project from Boston. THE TREE THAT CLIMBS ITSELF Experimental/conceptual art-pop project.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 EMILEIGH IRELAND Local singersongwriter and former member of indie-pop group Helen Scott performs. GARY EDDY Local psychedelic singer-songwriter plays a solo set. MILEZO Fuzzy, psychedelic pop group from Austin, TX. POLLEN RX High-energy garage-pop trio from Austin, TX. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com DJ TONY CHACKAL Spinning an all-vinyl set. Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! www.hiloathens.com KARAOKE WITH THE KING Sing your guts out every Wednesday!

The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE See Wednesday’s listing for full description Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards. Willy’s Mexicana Grill 7 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920 YOESHI ROBERTS Singer-songwriter playing uplifting “acoustic music that feels good.”

Down the Line 12/17 MARSES / MAXIMUM BUSY MUSCLE / THE DIRTY MAGAZINES (Caledonia Lounge) 12/17 GLÁSS / GOLD LIGHT / DREAM CULTURE (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/17 GRAND / CHECK THE SIGNS / PLAYGROUND HERO (The Foundry) 12/17 HOT CLUB OF ATHENS / TRIO DELUXE (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) 12/17 THE STEPPIN STONES (Nowhere Bar) 12/18 JAMES BROWN’S FUNKY CHRISTMAS / Nick Etwell / Shake Anderson / Stuart Johnson / Ruby Velle / Jason Collier / Rob Lane / Marshall Ruffin (The Foundry) 12/18 THE BAMA GAMBLERS (Nowhere Bar) 12/19 WILD OF NIGHT / CHRONOPHASIA / DARK DAUGHTER (Caledonia Lounge) 12/19 FABULOUS BIRD / SENATOR ARTIE MONDELLO / KENSLEY STEWART / MODEL ROCKET CITIZEN (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/19 LINEAR DOWNFALL (40 Watt Club) 12/19 GRASSLAND STRING BAND / UNDERGROUND SOUND SOCIETY / KATIE PRUITT (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar)

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Art 41st Annual Juried Exhibition (Lyndon House Arts Center) The annual show will be juried by Jock Reynolds, director of the Yale University Art Gallery. All visual art welcome. Drop off entry forms and up to three works on Jan. 28, 12:30– 8:30 p.m. or Jan. 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Opening reception on Mar. 24. $25 submission fee. www.athensclarke county.com/lyndonhouse Art Classes (Lyndon House Arts Center) “Black and White Photography� is taught by Chad Osburn. Tuesdays, Jan. 12–Mar. 3, 6–8:30 p.m. “Intro to Printmaking� is taught by Mike Levine. Saturdays, Jan. 12–Feb. 20, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. “Stained Glass� is taught by Marianne Parr. Thursdays, Jan. 14–Feb. 18. www.athensclarke county.com/lyndonhouse AthFest Educates Mural Project (Athens, GA) AthFest Educates is commissioning a public mural to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The organization is requesting proposals from youthserving organizations interested in producing a mural as part of a multimonth arts program, from professional artists who will work with the group, and from businesses willing to donate a wall space. $20,000 budget. Proposals due Jan. 11. director@athfesteducates.org Call for Artists (Amici) Currently accepting artists for exhibitions. Email samples of work to ryan.myers@amici-cafe.com Deck the Walls (Lyndon House Arts Center) A special exhibition features art available for sale by 70 area artists. Dec. 8–Jan. 6. www.athens clarkecounty.com/lyndonhouse Georgia DOT Art Competition (Athens, GA) The Georgia

Department of Transportation is celebrating its 100th anniversary with an art competition open to students in grades K-12 at public, private or home schools in Georgia. The theme is “What Moves You? Imagining Tomorrow’s Transportation.� Submissions can be done by hand, digitally, photographically or any combination. Written statement and entry form required. Deadline Jan. 22. www.dot.ga.gov/aboutGDOT/ gdotcentennial/ArtContest OCAF Members at UNG Exhibit (UNG Oconee Campus) The University of North Georgia and the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation are seeking OCAF artist members to participate in a juried art exhibition at UNG that runs Mar. 3–31. Deadline Jan. 14, 12 p.m. 706-7694565, info@ocaf.com, ung.edu/ art-galleries/contribute Outside the Lines (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) ATHICA and Pixel & Ink present a quarterly coloring book full of pages created by local artists. An interactive coloring event will be held through Dec. 13 at ATHICA. www.athica.org Standing with Paris (Lyndon House Arts Center) In honor of the country of France and the city of Paris, Lyndon House Arts Center will open the Painting and Drawing Studio to the community. Tuesdays through December, 5:30–8:30 p.m. lyndonhouseartsfoundation.com

Auditions Athens Showgirl Cabaret Newbie Show (Athens, GA) Contact Ms. Kellie Divine to audition for 2016 performances, which are held at Go Bar. showgirlcabaret@ gmail.com, www.athensshowgirl cabaret.com

Classes Acting for Film (Film Athens Film Lab) George Adams teaches “Actor’s Gym: The Road to Becoming a Professional Actor.� Register online. Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $75/month. www.filmathens.net/edu Beekeeping for Beginners (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) A seven-part series that covers the fundamentals of beekeeping. Sundays, Dec. 13–Aug. 7. $215. www.botgarden.uga.edu Burlesque Classes (Bloom) Bump & Grunge Burlesque Studio presents a workshop with Talloolah Love. Dec. 12. $25–35. www. coquettedejour.com Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay� classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter’s wheel every Friday from 7–9 p.m. “Family Try Clay� classes show children and adults hand-building methods every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. $20. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Intro to JavaScript Programming (Four Athens) This code class teaches the most popular programming language in the world. For ages 13 & up. Laptop required. Mondays & Thursdays, Jan. 4–Feb. 11, 6–8 p.m. $225. www.fourathens.com Intro to Ruby on Rails (Four Athens) Instructors will be available inside and outside class hours to teach Ruby on Rails. This code class meets Mondays and Thursdays, Jan. 4–Feb. 11. www.fourathens.com/ railscode2 Intro to Web Fundamentals (Four Athens) This four-week course will prepare students for the next level in web/software development. It is recommended as preparation for Javascript, HTML/CSS or Ruby

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“Living in Historyâ€? by Aaron Hequembourg is currently on view in Athens Academy’s Myers Gallery through Friday, Jan. 22. programming classes. Mondays and Thursdays, Jan. 4–28. www.four athens.com/webfundamentals Lunchtime Workout (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) Rebecca Thaw and Jenny Hill Carter host full-body workouts during lunch hour. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. $5–10. www.athenscine.com Lunchtime Yoga (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) Margaret Thomas leads Lunchtime Yoga for all levels. BYO mat. Wednesday and Fridays. $5–10. margaretdthomasyoga.blogspot.com Pilates and More (All Body Studio) All Body Studio offers classes in pilates, belly dance and zumba. Check website for classes. www.allbodystudio.com Quilting (Sewcial Studio) Quilting classes for beginner to advanced students cover both traditional and modern projects. sewcialstudio@ gmail.com, www.sewcialstudio.com Tarot Workshop (Body, Mind & Spirit) Learn how to connect with a tarot deck using symbology, numerology and colors. Saturdays, Jan. 23–Mar. 30, 12–3 p.m. $30/week or $200 (adv.), $250 for full course. 706-351-6024 Traditional Karate Training (Athens Yoshukai Karate) Learn traditional Yoshukai karate in a positive atmosphere. Accepting new students. No experience necessary. See website for schedule. Classes held Sundays–Thursdays. FREE! www.athensy.com Women, Whimsy & Soul (Spa Alchemy) A circle for women seeking lighthearted connections. Third Friday of every month. $15. www.alchemyathens.com Yoga Classes (Keep it Simple Yoga, 1961 Barnett Shoals Rd.) This studio offers various classes to accomodate all practitioners. www.kisyoga.com

Yoga Teacher Training (Keep it Simple Yoga) Keep it Simple Yoga and Yogaful Day (Bill Cottrell) offer a 200-hour training program through Yoga Alliance. Saturdays, Jan. 23–May 21, 12–8 p.m. $1650. www. yogafulday.com, www.kisyoga.com Yoga Teacher Training (Athens Yoga Institute, 1260 S. Milledge Ave.) Get certified at the 200-hour level with Yoga Alliance. Twelve month and 7.5 week options. www.athensyogainstitute.com

Help Out Bigger Vision (Bigger Vision Shelter) Bigger Vision is seeking volunteers to stay overnight at the shelter. Volunteers arrive at 9 p.m., sleep upstairs and arise at 5:30 a.m. to help with breakfast. 706-3384707, www.biggervisionshelter.org Disabled American Veterans Network (Athens, GA) Seeking volunteers to drive VA furnished vehicles to transport vets living with disabilities to local clinics and Augusta hospitals. Weekdays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., once or twice a month. Call Edward, 706-340-0544 Hands On Athens Hands On Athens, a program of the AthensClarke Heritage Foundation, is looking for volunteers to lead or assist with home repair and carpentry projects. HOA offers home repairs to low-income homeowners. 706-3531801, handsonathens.weebly.com PALS Volunteers Needed (PALS Institute) Women of the World is seeking volunteers to mentor young adult women as they journey to achieve their GED and employment. Spanish speakers needed. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. 706-255-8702, www.womentotheworld.org

Readers Needed (Learning Ally) Learning Ally is looking for volunteers to train as readers to help create audio textbooks for people with print disabilities. scourt@learning ally.org, 706-549-1313 White Buffalo Christmas for Children (Buffalo’s CafĂŠ) Help bring Christmas to local children in need. Select a “White Buffaloâ€? tag from the Christmas Tree in the atrium, fill your shoebox with gifts and return it under the tree by Dec. 22. 706-354-6655, www.face book.com/buffaloscafeathens

Kidstuff Districtwide Open House Attend an open house for the Clarke County Schools. Elementary Schools, Monday, Jan. 12. Middle Schools, Thursday, Jan. 15. High Schools, Tuesday, Jan. 13. RSVP. www.clarke.k12.ga.us Hoiday Mini Camps (Multiple Locations) “Running with Rudolph� at Rocksprings Community Center includes crafts and field trips. Dec. 21–23 & 28–31, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $40. “Winter Holiday Blast� at Lay Park offers crafts, cooking activities and games. Dec. 28–30, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $25. “Winter Creations� at East Athens Community Center celebrates the season with winterthemed projects. Dec. 21–23, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $25. Ages 6–12. www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure The Heroines Club (1161 Long Rd.) A monthly mother-daughter empowerment circle based on the sharing of real-life heroines and women’s history. The “Little Sisters� Circle is ages 7–10. The “Big Sisters� Circle is for ages 11–14. $25. www.themotherdaughternest. com

Support Groups Alanon (540 Prince Ave.) Alanon: a 12 step recovery program for those affected by someone else’s drinking. Noon to evening meetings on most days. FREE! www.ga-al-anon.org Alcoholics Anonymous (Athens, GA) If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-389-4164, www.athensaa.org Amputee Support Group (ACC Library) All are welcome. Meets every first Thursday of the month. Contact Reyna, 706-498-4313 Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Meets Sundays, 4–5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotions anonymous.org Overeaters Anonymous (Multiple Locations) Meetings are held on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at Princeton Methodist Church, Sundays at 3:30 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, and Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens. www.oa.org

Reiki (ARMC Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support) Experience the healing energy of Reiki, an ancient form of healing touch used for stress reduction and relaxation. For cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Individual sessions held every Wednesday, 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! 706-475-4900 S-Anon (Cornerstone Church) S-Anon is a support group for family and friends of sexaholics, based on the 12 steps of AA. sunday. afternoons.sanon@gmail.com, www.sanon.org SLPAA (Campus View Church of Christ) Sex, Love and Pornography Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for sexually compulsive behaviors. Every Monday, 7:30–8:30 p.m. 706-372-8642 The Legacy Circle: A Monthly Women’s Empowerment Journey (The Mother-Daughter Nest, 1161 Long Rd.) Practice the art of sacred self-care and support your own personal growth. Eight women participate in sacred circling the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. $15. www.themotherdaughternest. com

art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Watercolor paintings of local scenes by Jamie Calkin. Through January. ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) New paintings by Mary Porter, Greg Benson, Chatham Murray, Candle Brumby, Lana Mitchell and more. ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (17 N. Main St., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass. ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) In the Bertelsmann Gallery, “Rosa Bellum” features paintings of roses by John Gholson. Through Dec. 11. • In the Bertelsmann Cases, see a collection of sculptures made from natural materials by Barbara Odil. Through Dec. 11. • In the Myers Gallery, view “Living in History” by Aaron Hequembourg. Through Jan. 22. • In the Harrison Center for the Arts & Preschool’s Lobby Gallery, “Mentor/Mentee” features the work of professors and students from UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art. Through May 20. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) “Outside the Lines,” a collaborative coloring book made between ATHICA and Pixel & Ink, includes pages designed by 10 local artists. Through Dec. 13. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. BLACK PETTICOAT (297 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Thea Grindeland. Through December. CINÉ BARCAFE (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “All Walks” features new paintings by Jennifer Hartley. Opening reception Dec. 10. Through Jan. 18. CIRCLE GALLERY (285 S. Jackson St.) “Roads, Rivers, and Red Clay: Ceramics by Ron Meyers.” Through Dec. 18. THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) In Classic Gallery I, “Hello, Neighbor” features artwork by Terry Rowlett, Michelle Fontaine, René Shoemaker and Michael Ross. In Classic Gallery II, “Tableau” features works by Mary Ruth Moore, Michael Oliveri, Ally White and Otto Lange. CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) Three large-scale mural paintings by Maria Nissan contain densely overlapping geometric patterns in vibrant and expressive colors. Through December. DONDERO’S KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) See 80 self portraits by first graders at Chase Street Elementary. Through December. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Artwork by Jacqueline Dorsey. Through December. FARMINGTON DEPOT GALLERY (1011 Salem Rd., Farmington) Owned and staffed by 14 artists, the gallery exhibits paintings, sculpture, folk art, ceramics and fine furniture. Permanent collection artists include Matt Alston, John Cleaveland, Peter Loose and more. • C. Larry Wilson creates whimsical animal sculptures in clay. Through December. FLANIGAN’S PORTRAIT STUDIO (585 Vine St., Suite 4) Artwork by Byron Deshaun Culbreth. Through December. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Hana Hay and Kayla Cox. Through December. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Day for Night” includes works by Eve Nettles, Hope Hilton, Zipporah Thompson, Clay Jordan, Donald Cope, Saegan Moran and Eileen Wallace. Through Jan. 6. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Before the March King: 19th-Century American Bands.” Through Jan. 3. • “In Time We Shall Know Ourselves: Photography by Raymond Smith.” Through Jan. 3. • “Samurai, The Way of the Warrior” includes swords, helmets, suits of arms and more. Through Jan. 3. • “Georgia’s Girlhood Embroidery: ‘Crowned with Glory and Immortality.’” Through Feb. 28. • “George Segal: Everyday Apparitions.” Through Mar. 6. • In the Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden, “Twists and Turns: Sculptures by Alice Aycock” includes two sculptures, “Waltzing Matilda” and “Twin Vortexes.” Through Sept. 4.

On The Street Bridge (Athens Bridge Center) Open Duplicate Bridge Games are held Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 1 p.m. Non-Life Master (Beginner) Duplicate Bridge Games are held Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Party Bridge is held Thursdays at 1 p.m. All games $5. 706-2484809 CCCF Scholarships (The Classic Center) The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is currently accepting applications from high school students for its performing arts and culinary arts scholarship program. The culinary arts deadline is Dec. 18 with auditions on Jan. 29. The performing arts deadline is Mar. 4 with auditions by Apr. 11. 706-357-4417, www.classiccenter.com Deck the Hollow (Memorial Park, Bear Hollow Zoo) Celebrate the season with a self-guided walk through the holiday lights in the zoo. Activities include live music, animal encounters and photo opportunities in the illuminated zoo. Dec. 10–13 and Dec. 17–20, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $3.

706-613-3580, www.athensclarke county.com/holidayevents Holiday Cards for Heroes (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Swing by the library and make a holiday card for a soldier, veteran, police officer or whoever you see as a hero. Supplies are located in the DVD shelving area, and the library will mail them to the appropriate address. 706-795-5597 Holiday Poinsettias UGA’s Horticulture Honor Society is selling locally-grown poinsettias in several varieties. Poinsettias come in six-inch pots for $10. Pickup will be Dec. 18–19 at Greenhouse 13, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. pialphaxitau@ gmail.com Ice Skating (The Classic Center) The Classic Center will offer ice skating in an indoor rink through Jan. 12, then in the outdoor pavilion Jan. 16–Feb. 28. $10–12. www.classiccenter.com Nuci +1 Pass (Nuçi’s Space) Donate $5 to Nuçi’s Space and be entered to win a year-long guest list spot for you and a friend at participating venues. Drawing takes place on Dec. 17. www.nuci.org f

GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Scatterfield” by Zane Cochran is a large-scale interactive installation with 3,000 LEDs capable of producing over 16 million different colors. Through December. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Jill Carnes. Through Jan. 3. HEIRLOOM CAFÉ (815 N. Chase St.) Artwork by Jen Holt. Through December. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Jamie Calkin and Leonard Piha. Through December. JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Silk wall hangings and paintings by Margaret Agner. Through December. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) The “BFA Exit Show” recognizes graduating students in photography, sculpture, textile design and printmaking. Closing reception Dec. 11. LAST RESORT GRILL (174 W. Clayton St.) “Artful Reminders,” paintings by Heidi Hensley, focus on local landmarks and views of the University. Keith P. Rein’s mixed media work also features Athens and UGA themes. Through Jan. 1. LOWERY IMAGING GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) The gallery features paper and canvas giclee prints by Athens artists as well as artists’ renderings of Athens. Jamie Calkin is the featured artist through December. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) “IMAGINE: Art Works by Students of the Clarke County School District.” Through Jan. 17. • In the Lounge Gallery, view cut paper and collaged drawings by Adrienne Kitchens. Through Feb. 1. MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY (1315 GA-98, Danielsville) See an entire collection of Christmas tree brooches. Through December. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) “Between Women and Children” features “miniature world” mixed media assemblages by Lisa Freeman. Through December. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) An exhibit featuring original manuscripts, engravings, maps and natural specimens are presented in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of John and William Bartram’s natural history expedition. Through Dec. 23. • An exhibition celebrating The Pennington Radio Collection features tube radios, external speakers and other artifacts from 1913–1933. Through December. • “Seeing Georgia: Changing Visions of Tourism and the Modern South” includes photos, postcards, artifacts and other ephemera representing six Georgia tourism sites with histories of political and cultural battles. Through July. SEWCIAL STUDIO (2500 W. Broad St. #305) Hand-dyed art quilts by Anita Heady. Rust and over-dyed fabric on canvas by Bill Heady. STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) Kenneth Proctor’s “Duino Suite” features 32 drawings inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke’s First Duino Elegy. Through Dec. 22. SWEET SPOT STUDIO GALLERY (160 Tracy St., Mercury A.I.R.) The gallery presents paintings, ceramics, sculpture, drawings, furniture, folk art and jewelry from artists including Fain Henderson, Michelle Dross, Veronica Darby, John Cleaveland, Rebecca Wood, Nikita Raper, Natalia Zuckerman, Briget Darryl Ginley, Jack Kashuback, Barret Reid, Camille Hayes, Jason Whitley and Ken Hardesty. • “Deep” features new paintings of coastal seas, shipwrecks, sea creatures and beaches by Veronica Darby. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA OCONEE CAMPUS GALLERY (1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy., Watkinsville) “Transfers” includes selected works by Alex Kraft, Vivian Liddell, Erin McIntosh and Jon Mehlferber, who are all faculty members of the Department of Visual Arts at UNG’s Gainesville and Dahlonega campuses. Through Dec. 11. WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Watercolor images by Jamie Calkin and metal works by Leonard Piha. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more. • “I’m in the Band” by Michael Lachowski, a collection of paper works partially illuminated by black light, were created from the point of view of being a member of the music scene. Several were created in response to Pylon’s songs. Through Jan. 10.

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Houses for Sale Historic home on 5 acres in Athens! 4959 Barnett Shoals. G u e s t c o tta ge a s w e ll as main house. Old cinderblock dair y bar n plus two other wooden structures. Beautiful country setting minutes from Athens. Agricultural/ residential zoning, special use as B&B. Donna Smith Fee, (706) 296-5717, KWGA (706) 316-2900, donnafee@ kw.com.

Roommates Room For Rent Near Downtown Athens: Searching for an additional roommate in a great 3BR/2BA house a mile f ro m d o w n t o w n . Av a i l a b l e Now! $500/mo., all utilities i n c l . i n re n t . C a l l o r t e x t Kristin at (706) 308-2212 for more info, pics, or to come look. Roommate needed immediately for house just outside of Downtown Athens. Preferably employed, no shortterm please. W/D, screened porch. $250/mo. Call today! Voice calls only: (706) 5489744.

Seeking a roommate for a 2BR/1BA apartment, avail. immediately. Within walking distance to campus/downtown. $325/mo. excluding electric & internet, which run low. Dogs welcome, gender irrelevant. Contact Seth at (706) 2070460 or sethwyckoff@gmail. com. Yo u n g professional seeks roommate in quiet, Watkinsville neighborhood. Dual closets, private bath, linen closet. $450/mo. Incl. ever ything: util., Inter net, water, trash. Pets welcome. (706) 829-2942.

For Sale Antiques Archipelago Antiques: Get an edge on the holiday season w/ our easy layaway arrangement! 1676 S. Lumpkin St. Open daily 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (706) 354-4297.

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Perfect holiday gift: relaxation year-round! 2002 Hot Spring Landmark Spa w/ Moto-Massager Jets and lounger seat. Seats 5 adults. Blue Shell with Redwood Cabinet and matching hot tub lift cover that locks. Measures 101” x 91” x 36”. Weighs 795 lbs. Electrical: 230 volts, 50 amps. Steps incl. Needs some work. Purchased new for $8,130; will sacrifice for $800 obo. Selling due to move. (706) 255-9301.

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Yard Sales S a t u r d a y, D e c . 1 2 : 3 5 5 Rivermont Rd. Many books, Lots of cool collectible stuff. furniture. CDs and Cassette tapes, even some vinyl. Everything must sell.

Music Equipment Eady Guitars, Guitar Building & Repair. Qualified repairman offering professional set ups, fret work, wiring, finishing & restorations. Exp. incl. Gibson & Benedetto Guitars. Appt. only. (615) 714-9722, www. eadyguitars.com. Nuçi’s Space needs your old instruments & music gear! All donations are tax-deductible. Call (706) 227-1515 or come by Nuçi’s Space, 396 Oconee St.

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

Services Cleaning Peachy Green Clean Co-op, your local friendly Green Clean! Free estimates w/ rates as low as $39. (706) 248-4601, peachygreencleancoop.com. She said, “My house is a wreck.” I said, “That’s what I do!” House cleaning, help w/ organizing, pet mess. Local, Independent and Earth Friendly. Text or call Nick for a quote (706) 851-9087.

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Part-time Athens Montessori School has openings for PT afterschool assistants & daytime classroom assistant. Childcare experience preferred. Please send resume to info@athensmontessori.com. Big City Bread Cafe is now accepting applications for early morning counter staff and dishwashers. Please apply in person. No phone calls please. Get paid to type! SBSA is a financial transcription company offering PT positions. Create your own schedule. Competitive production-based pay. Close to campus! Must be able to touch-type 65 wpm & have excellent English grammar/comprehension skills. Visit our website to apply: www. sbsath.com. Graduate Athens Spa seeking experienced Nail Technicians, Estheticians and Massage T h e r a p i s t s . C ro s s - t r a i n e d a p l u s . C o m p e t i t i v e p a y, flexible hours. Apply online at: graduateathens.com/careers. Hiring all positions. Managers, Customer Service Reps., Delivery Experts! Apply at Domino’s 824 Hull Rd. next to Athens Tech. stevec.dominos@ gmail.com.

Vehicles Autos 2002 red Ford Focus 2-door hatchback. 93,000 miles. Moonroof, cruise control. New brakes, tires, belts, sparks, alternator, battery. Needs side mirror and rear shocks. $1,700 OBO. Email blakeaued@gmail. com.

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My Bestie’s Gal is a Bummer Advice for Athens’ Loose and Lovelorn By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com My best friend has been living with my husband and me for years, and it used to be pretty awesome. We were psyched when he got a girlfriend and all about her moving here. After months of living at Best Friend House, our roommate situation has grown uncomfortable. She only talks to me if she has to and projects such a chilly attitude that I rarely say anything beyond a polite “hello” when our paths cross. It’s pretty clear she dislikes me. She also dislikes Athens and has said she’s not interested in making any friends here. Because my best friend is her boyfriend, we don’t get to see much of him anymore. It was unfair to assume she’d move here and we’d all get along great, but I didn’t expect this much negativity. My best friend is also disappointed in how things have turned out, but she’s important to him, so she’s important to us. I’m no longer holding my breath on friendship, but is there anything I can do to ease the awkwardness until they can get their own place? I Got the Best Friend Blues

She’s dealing with one or both of these things: social anxiety or a shitty attitude. Explicitly stating a desire to not make friends seems indicative of both. I know the fish-out-of-water feeling of being new to a town, but a statement like that pretty much ensures that one will never grow roots here. Anxiety could mean that she’s preemptively rejecting friendship because she worries she won’t be liked anyway. Does she have a group of friends in her old town? Was she known to be social in the past? If the answer is yes to those, then she could also be dealing with jealousy. Sounds like your friend met her after he became super tight with you, and some folks can’t handle their hetero partners having opposite-gender besties. I suggest letting your friend know where you stand with his new girlfriend, and that you can’t abide by her miserly demeanor. She’s been here for months, and in that time I’m sure you’ve offered to take her out, show her cool stuff, see shows, go swimming, etc. If you’re extending olive branches and she’s breaking them, she’s choosing to be a brat. I want to give her the benefit of the doubt and suggest that she might just be awkward, but signs are pointing to

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her just being a curmudgeon. Your friend is going to have to decide if he wants to sit and pout with his boo or live his life with his friends. My boyfriend and I have been living together for about two years. Before he moved in, I had a small nagging worry about his drinking. The worrying has gradually gotten stronger, as I’ve had to clean up the cans and bottles every day, apologize for his behavior to friends who come over, put him to bed on the rough nights and suffer through out-of-character, malicious fights that he doesn’t remember the next day. Through all of this, I still brushed it off as rowdy, young adult times—until I spent more time with his family. My boyfriend has always told me his parents are alcoholics, but it wasn’t until I spent time with them that I saw the same habitual drinking. One of his siblings just moved in with us until he can get back on his feet, and now the drinking is even more out of control. I’ve mentioned my concern to him, but unfortunately, only during emotionally charged conversations or while he was intoxicated. He once said “of course” he knows he has a problem, but shut down after that. We talk about marriage and starting a family, and this is undoubtedly one of the most caring and supportive relationships I’ve ever been in, but this is becoming a seemingly insurmountable obstacle for me. He won’t talk to me about this seriously, and I’m running out of ideas and patience. How do I talk to my boyfriend about my concerns about his drinking? Am I overreacting? What are my options if he doesn’t want to change his habits, but I still feel upset watching him drink? I just want him to be healthy, happy and fully engaged in the life that we talk about building together. Bonita, please help me. You are not overreacting at all. You say you want to marry your boyfriend and have children, but look at him. Imagine your children hearing him drunk and screaming horrible things at you. Imagine him attempting to discipline a child while intoxicated and how horribly that can play out. Imagine your kids watching you drag him into bed night after night. Imagine him never around because he’s drunk. You should talk to him about it when he’s sober. Make a date to talk specifically about your relationship and how it’s affected by his addiction. If he does not want to listen or feels that he should not change, you must put your own future first. I think he loves you, but not nearly as much as he loves the way alcohol makes his body feel. He is physically addicted, and addiction is powerful. Do you have any idea how often my parents beg me to quit smoking? And I love no one more. Don’t marry this man in his current state. f Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, or use the anonymous form at flagpole.com/getadvice.

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