Art: Retail, Galleries & Markets

Athens Art and Frame 1021 Parkway Blvd., 706-549-9299

Custom framing and photo printing services are available at our new location, just off Epps Bridge Pkwy., in front of Kohl’s. Open 7 days a week—free parking and experienced staff to help with your framing or photo projects. Products and services include: photo printing and enlargements, photo restoration, canvas printing, photo greeting cards, calendars, albums, photo frames, custom framing, shadow boxes, jersey frames, poster frames and more. Save 25% on UGA diploma frames. www.AthensArtandFrame.com.

Bendzunas Glass 89 W South Ave., Comer, 706-783-5869

Give the gift of art! Bendzunas Glass, an Athens family run studio for 40 years, creates unique nature inspired functional art pieces including footed handkerchief vases, ornaments, kitty paperweights, and more. Live demonstrations Friday-Saturday 10a.m.-5p.m. Please call on weekdays. Bendzunasglass.com

Good Dirt Clay Studio and Gallery 510 N. Thomas St., 706-355-3161

Good Dirt is a spacious, well-equipped facility for people of all ages and abilities to explore clay and other media. Our schedule of winter classes (starting early January) in pottery, sculpture and glass is at www.gooddirt.net. Gift certificates for classes and workshops available. The Gallery @ Good Dirt will feature Rob Sutherland’s pottery and Kim Sutherland’s glass through Dec. 22. A Friday “Try Clay” class will be offered Dec. 20.

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Bars & Clubs

Cutters Pub 120 E. Clayton St., 706-353-9800

Bring in the New Year with Cutters Pub. Join us for our blowout NYE Party featuring DJ Mob Knarly! Check us out on Facebook for upcoming live shows or contact us for your private party needs. Happy Holidays from the Cutters Pub family!

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., 706-549-7871

‘Tis the Season. Join us Fri. and Sat. Dec. 20-21 for A Tribute to Lou Reed featuring our very best local rockstars for only $5! Ring in 2014 with us at our NYE Show with Radiolucent and The Higher Choir. Great Gift ideas… Against me! Cracker - CVB and Drive-By Truckers Tickets! They make great stocking stuffers! (You can buy hard tickets at Wuxtry Records downtown.) Happy Holidays!

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., 706-850-7670

We’ve got something for everyone on your list! New Hoodies & Beanies, Tshirts, Tanks Baby Onesies and more! We also offer gift cards good to purchase concert tickets, food and beverages and Georgia Theatre merchandise! Available in $25 increments at www.georgiatheatre.com and on the Georgia Theatre rooftop.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 237 Prince Ave., 706-353-3050

This holiday season Hendershot’s Coffee Bar offers unique gifts for everyone on your list. Great holiday gift ideas like t-shirts, sweatshirts, 12 oz. cans of our 45 blend, 78 blend, or for the naughty our seasonal “Christmas Coal” (ground or whole bean). We also offer gift certificates, or surprise the Americana music fan in your life with tickets to see the one and only Jonathan Byrd on January 3rd, 2014 at Hendershot’s!...just listen.

The Melting Point 295 E. Dougherty St., 706-549-7020

From everyone at The Melting Point, we want to wish you all a happy holidays! For the holidays we are offering some amazing entertainment options—We have a FREE Motown Holiday Show with The Splitz on 12/19, as well as an unbelievable Christmas Show with Randall Bramblett on 12/28! If you are looking for a gift for friends & family, we have gift cards available so you can give the gift of GREAT entertainment!

Office Lounge 2455 Jefferson Rd., 706-546-0840

Come to our Christmas party featuring music by Mike Watson at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21! We have Karaoke every Wednesday, Live music every Friday and Saturday, Keno, pool tables and FREE popcorn. Home of the STRONGEST drinks. Happy hour 4–7 p.m. with $2 house shots! Just a good ole neighborhood BAR! Join us for New Year’s Eve with karaoke, party favors and champagne at Midnight. Happy Holidays!

Walker’s Coffee and Pub 128 College Ave., 706-543-1433

Happy Holidays from Walker’s and our sister bars, The Pub at Gameday, Blue Sky, Walker’s, Treppenhaus, Bar South, Boar’s Head and Allgood. Give your friends and family the best gift of all… Bring them in for a drink! Let us deck your liver with loads of coffee and cocktails this holiday season. Happy Holidays and may all your hangovers be mild. Ring in the New Year with us!

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Church

Unity Center for Spiritual Growth 1435 Oglethorpe Ave., www.unityathens.com

Unity Athens is a spiritual center offering a loving environment expressing God through positive living, prayer and service to others. Holiday Services (held on Sundays at 11 a.m. at 1435 Oglethorpe Ave.): Dec. 22nd Christmas Sunday—Carols, meditation, a transdenominational message & candle lighting; Dec. 29th Burning Bowl—Release what no longer serves you!; Jan. 5th White Stone Ceremony—Receive a spiritual name for 2014. We wish you holidays full of abundant blessings!

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Concerts & Events

The Classic Center Theatre www.classiccenter.com, 706-357-4444

Celebrate the holiday season this year at The Classic Center Dec. 14-22! The festival will be a fun filled wonderland featuring ice skating, a festival of trees, pictures with Santa, breakfast with Santa, Santa’s workshop full of kid crafts and lots more! The festival benefits Extra Special People, a nonprofit in Watkinsville, Ga. that strives to enhance the lives of young people with developmental disabilities in nine Northeast Georgia counties. Visit ClassicCenterChristmas.com for hours, pricing and more information.

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Health & Beauty

Lock Nest Hair Studio 706-546-7288 or 706-207-7979

Lock Nest is moving! I want to invite everyone to my new location! I have cherished memories of all my clients. I consider you all my family! I will miss downtown and all of the friendships I have had. Thank you for 21 years in the heart of downtown! I look forward to being at a new location in Athens. Happy Holidays, Jackie

Republic Salon 312 E. Broad St. (third floor), 706-208-5222

The perfect present. A gift certificate to the hottest, most luxurious and unique salon in town. Award-winning Republic Salon provides top-quality hair styling, the only color bar around and pampered service, all within a luxurious New York loft environment. A most unforgettable gift of a most indulgent experience. Check us out. We occupy the entire third floor above Magnolias (entrance on Jackson Street). Visit us at www.republicsalon.com.

Rocket Salon Normaltown, 706-353-0500

Gift certificates make wonderful gifts for “the hard to buy for” person or stocking stuffers. Text ahead and I will have gift certificates ready for pick up. I also have Moroccan oil Products and Loreal Professionnel Products available. Happy Holidays! I will be closed the week of Christmas and New Year’s Day.

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Recreation

Ciné 234 W. Hancock Ave., 706-353-3343

Athens’ only arthouse cinema presents a full range of motion pictures and artistic events that inspire, educate and build community. Ciné also features a full bar with refreshing cocktails and tasty treats, the versatile CinéLab space—great for events, parties and live performances—and a visual art exhibit gallery. Give the gift of Ciné this holiday season with a gift card, annual membership, or a Dinner + Movie combo package with neighboring restaurant, The National. www.athenscine.com

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Restaurants

Always Baked Goodies Factory Co. www.athenscookies.com, 706-850-5478

We will be open this holiday season for special orders as we prepare to move to a new store front at 723 Baxter Street. We are very excited about our new location! We will continue to provide all of your favorite cookies, fried goodies and other munchables and will offer an expanded “Brunchies” menu. We wish everyone a very merry Holiday Season and a happy New Year! Thanks for a memorable year—See ya in the One-Four!

Amici Italian Cafe 233 E Clayton St., 706-353-9800

We like to say we specialize in pizza, wings, and friends and while we are proud of our pizza and wings, it’s the friends part that makes us unique. We wanted to take a moment during this holiday season to thank all our customers who are our friends in so many different ways. Amici is a special place because of you. Thank you for being a friend and Happy Holidays!

Catch 22 Gastropub 1021 Parkway Blvd., 706-549-6333

Looking for a new to place to hang out, drink beer and try amazingly fresh food? With no freezers or microwaves, 24 American craft beers on draft, 8 wines on draft and 30 American craft can beers, we are that place.www.Catch22athens.com is where you can see the menu that is constantly changing. Stop in to check us out when you’re in the area or need to get away from downtown. Cheers!

Grindhouse Killer Burgers 1553 S. Lumpkin St., 706-612-9327

Burger lovers have a new mecca in Five Points with the opening of Atlanta-based Grindhouse Killer Burgers, voted “Best Burger” and “Best Veggie Burger” by Creative Loafing. With a family friendly menu, 20 beers on tap, and a heated rooftop patio bar, Grindhouse is the “go-to” spot for anyone craving a burger, fries, chili, or milkshake. And from now thru December 31, Grindhouse is running a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE BURGERS Holiday Special.

Gyro Wrap 175 E Broad St., 706-543-9071

Serving great pita and tortilla wraps (meat and veggie) Gyro Wrap has been a favorite of locals, students, and tourists since 1979. The unique casual atmosphere, great service, delicious food, and locally brewed beer will make for a dining experience like no other. Shop downtown for one of a kind holiday gifts and have a great meal at the Gyro Wrap. Takeout available.

Heirloom Cafe & Fresh Market 815 N. Chase St., 706-354-7901

Let us help you with your holidays! We will have sides and desserts available for holiday dinners (you can order online), as well as some great stocking stuffers (jam, GA olive oil, local honey, Red Mule grits) and host gifts (cheeses, aprons, hot cocoa mix), all sourced from your local community. Take-away catering and gift cards available. www.heirloomathens.com

Marker 7 Coast Grill 1195 S. Milledge Ave., 706-850-3451

Marker 7 Coastal Grill, located on one of the scenic corners of Five Points, is quickly becoming one of Athens’ favorite seafood destinations. Marker 7 gift certificates are perfect for friends and family. Take a break from the holiday hub-bub and enjoy some fresh seafood, creative cocktails, laid back atmosphere, and watch the world go by at Marker 7 Coastal Grill. Have a Beachy Holiday!

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Retail

The Athens Farmers Market Bishop Park, www.athensfarmersmarket.net

The Athens Farmers Market is an organization of local farmers, food producers, craftspeople and volunteers working to make local naturally grown food, crafts and art readily available to the Athens community. The LAST market of the season on Dec. 21 is dedicated to the holidays. Locally handcrafted goods for sale include handbags, ceramics, stationary, handmade paper goods, jewelry, hand carved wood holiday ornaments, soaps, candles, lotions, knitted hats and scarves, metal art, photography and more.

Aurum Studios 125 E. Clayton St., 706-546-8826

Celebrating its 38th Anniversary, Aurum has a fabulous selection of platinum, gold and silver jewelry, diamonds, pearls, stunning color and cool beads. Original designs, custom work and repairs are available from six in-house goldsmiths. The Aurum gallery of American crafts features pottery, glass, wood and paintings by talented regional artists—even Christmas ornaments! Let Aurum’s friendly staff help you find all the gifts you need. Layaway, all charge cards and free gift wrapping.

Five Points Bottle Shop 1655 S. Lumpkin St., 706-543-6989 • 3685 Atlanta Hwy., 706-316-2337

This holiday season Five Points Bottle is stocking the shelves so you can stuff your stocking! Beer and liquor gift sets make wonderful presents. Our three or six bottle wine club membership is a great gift for the wine connoisseur. With everything from hand crafted beer, spirits & tobacco pipes we have something for everyone on your list. Did we mention everyone’s favorite stocking stuffer? Five Points Bottle Gift Certificates! Remember, No Fake IDs, No Crybabies!

Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother 458 E. Clayton St., 706-543-4454

‘Twas the day before Xmas/ the shoppers were manic/Junkman’s is open, no need to panic/ We have earrings and lanterns/ jigsaws and t-shirts/ key chains and vases, handbags and short skirts/ patches and stickers, incense and bangles/ cool hats and jackets, stuffed toys and candles/ Everything you would need for your special elf/ We make it so easy, there’s time to shop for yourself.

The Loft Art Supply 1035 Baxter St., 706-548-5334

Who doesn’t love art supplies? We are a store staffed by artists so we can help you select just the right material for the artist on your list and of course we have lots of raw material for making that hand made decoration or card. Still not sure what to buy that creative friend or family member? No worry, we have gift certificates! Special holiday pricing on easels and gift sets. The Loft—where artists have served artists for over 35 years. We discount our prices, not our service. Merry Christmas! www.loftartsupply.com

Masada Leather & Outdoor 238 E. Clayton St., 706-546-5014

In February 1975, a small leather shop was founded in downtown Athens with the idea of creating quality, handcrafted leather work at a reasonable price. Now, over three decades later, MASADA has built a reputation as the state’s leader in fine leather accessories, comfort and hiking footwear, and outdoor apparel. We sincerely hope that you’ll visit our unique shop while you’re here and enjoy the rustic charm and Old-World atmosphere of an Athens landmark.

Modern Age 1086 Baxter St., 706-549-6360

Since 1992, Modern Age has been Athens’ most unique gift shop, as well as the one stop shop for all tobacco needs. Our Humidor stocks over thirty different labels, kept fresh for cigar enthusiasts! We also carry a wide range of incense, hookahs & hookah accessories, Zippo lighters, electronic cigarettes & accessories, vaporizers, and adult gifts. Our second store, The Smoker’s Den in downtown, is Athens’ first Hookah Lounge. See us for all of your smoking needs!

Musician’s Warehouse Showcase 150 Crane Dr., 706-548-7233

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

R. Wood Studio Ceramics 450 Georgia Dr., 706-613-8525

Shop local and give handmade pottery this year. R. Wood studio has been handcrafting pottery for 20 years. We are located in a rustic warehouse, just east of downtown. We have dinnerware in 20 gorgeous colors to make any meal more memorable. Shop our famous “seconds” room, or find the perfect gift in our one-of-a-kind section, filled with hundreds of handmade pieces. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun 12-5 p.m. www.rwoodstudio.com

Southern Waterbeds & Futons 3775 Atlanta Hwy., 706-543-4323

Georgia’s oldest waterbed store features the state’s largest selection of waterbeds, waterbed sheets, parts and supplies. Our futon gallery is filled with futon frames, futon mattresses and futon covers. We also specialize in UGA home decor including UGA gifts from $5 and bulldog bean bags for $59. Solid color bean bags are $39 & $49. Kids’ furniture, too. The same local owner since 1975 appreciates your business! Across from Georgia Square Mall. Mon.-Sat. 10 ‘til 7. www.southernwaterbeds.com

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Services

Bel-Jean Copy/Print Center 163 E. Broad St., 706-548-3648

Personalized stationery and note cards make a great gift for the hard-to-shop-for people on your list! We can also create custom Christmas cards, party invitations and calendars. Come to us for your special Christmas projects. Bel-Jean is locally owned and has been part of downtown Athens for over 30 years. We are so grateful for our customers and for the support we receive from the community.

Pain and Wonder Tattoo 285 W. Washington St., 706-208-9588

This permanent artwork will be the gift that lasts forever. Highest sterilization standards in the industry. Be pierced using implant-quality jewelry. Gift certificates available. Artists include Chris Parry, Mike Groves, Graham Bradford, Kim Deakins and Matty Goldstein. Piercers include Bethra and Randy. Members National Tattoo Association. Piercers are proud members of the Association of Professional Piercers. www.painandwonder.com, www.virtueandadvice.com

Project Safe, Inc. www.project-safe.org, 706-549-0922

The holidays are all about giving, and at a time when every penny counts, it’s important to remember that even small donations make a big difference. At Project Safe’s emergency shelter, items like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, trash bags and women’s pajamas are always needed. Donations can be brought to the Project Safe Thrift Store, located in the Hawthorne Avenue Bell’s Shopping center, Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

The Spa at Foundry Park Inn 295 E. Dougherty St., 706-425-9700

The Spa at Foundry Park Inn wants to wish you a Happy Holiday. After a long season of cooking, shopping, giving and receiving, we want to help you relax with a Swedish massage. Get out of the cold with a Heavenly Hot Stone massage. Get ready to face the New Year with a deluxe facial or just get off your feet for a little while with a spa pedicure. We hope to see you soon.

WUGA www.wuga.org, 706-542-9842

Wishing you the happiest of holidays and a great year in 2014! WUGA, the Classic 91.7 & 97.9 FM. Your oasis for ideas and the arts. To make a donation, visit www.wuga.org.