originally published December 13, 2006

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PERFORMANCE

Athens Creative Theatre presents Deck the Halls: A Holiday Musical Presentation. Memorial Park Quinn Hall, Dec. 14–17 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 16–17 at 3 p.m.

BORDERS DECEMBER MUSIC EVENTS

Jeff Soileau plays guitar instrumentals on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. The Oconee County High School Women's Chorus performs on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Nanyana performs covers and originals on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. The Solstice Sisters sing selections for their album Holiday Music From Around the World on Friday, Dec. 22 at 6:30 p.m. All FREE! 706-583-8647.

"CHRISTMAS IN EARLY AMERICA"

The Friendship Community Choir presents choral and instrumental music from the Shaker, Moravian and Shape-note traditions. Friendship Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. FREE! and open to the public. 706-542-2712.

DIVA EXPERIENCE

Drag show hosted and emceed by Sasha. Featuring Lacie, Augusta Grey, Traysee Edwards and Kevin Kline. Repent (W. Washington St.) on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 10 p.m. Admission: $5.

DIVA WONDERLAND

Presented by the Boybutante AIDS Foundation. Your favorite local divas do it up for the holidays! Repent bar (W. Washington St.) on Friday, Dec. 15 at 10:30 p.m. Admission: $5. 706-227-3530, www.boybutante.org.

TEEN TALENT SHOWCASE

ACC Leisure Services' performance program to showcase the talent of local teens, ages 13–19. Prizes, 15 teens will compete in the finals at the Morton Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $5–$7, 706-613-3770. Visit the Teen Talent Showcase page at www.accleisureservices.com or call 706-613-3580.

THEATRE

DECK THE HALLS

Athens Creative Theatre presents Deck the Halls: A Holiday Musical Presentation, new arrangements of holidays songs by Elvis Presley, Ertha Kitt, Andy Williams, traditional songs and more. Memorial Park Quinn Hall, Dec. 14–17 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 16–17 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $6–$10. Call to reserve tickets, 706-613-3628.

I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU

The first-ever tour of I Can't Stop Loving You, a celebration of the music of Ray Charles comes to Athens. A smash-hit in London's West End, this show features "Hit the Road Jack," "Georgia on My Mind," What'd I Say," and many more. Singers, dancers and a live 12-piece orchestra. Classic Center Theater on Friday, Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10–$65. 706-357-4444, www.classiccenter.com.

EVENTS

22ND ANNUAL LUMINARIAS & LIVE NATIVITY

This Danielsville tradition continues with more than 200 homes lit up along 10 miles of country roads, live nativity, carolers and more. Weather permitting. Booger Hill & Moon's Grove roads on Saturday, Dec. 16, 6:30–9:30 p.m. For directions, 706-795-3430, dvillenativity@yahoo.com.

ATHENS HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Visitors can drive through a "choreographed fantasy of color and design" featuring animated trains, giant teddy bears, lighted snowmen and more. Sandy Creek Park, every night through Jan. 1, 6–9:30 p.m. Cost: $7–$10 per car/van; $20–$30 bus. 706-613-3631 or 706-369-9732.

CONTRA DANCE

Old-time contra dance presented by the Athens Folk Music & Dance Society with live music and calling. No exp. necessary and no partner needed! 1902 OCAF Arts Building, 34 School St., Watkinsville, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 8–11 p.m. Free lessons at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $6, under 18 are FREE! www.afmds.info.

DOWNTOWN BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

The 8th Annual Downtown Athens Breakfast with Santa features a visit with Santa, hot breakfast at the Grand Ballroom of Trumps, Christmas crafts with Brainability and more. Saturday, Dec. 16, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Tickets: $15 adults, $8 kids ages 1 and up. Reservations required by Dec. 13: 706-353-1421.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNERS

Who Shot Grandma Entertainment presents a series of "Murder Mystery Dinners," at Maison Bleu featuring exciting interactive murder mysteries and a five-course meal. Shows continue through Dec. Tickets: $49 per person, all-inclusive. All profits benefit the Athens Area Humane Society. Reservations, 706-410-7494, www.whoshotgrandma.com.

TOUR OF LIGHTS

This guided bus tour of some of the seasonally-lit city begins at the Athens Welcome Center with holiday treats and music, and continues on to the mansions of Milledge Avenue, the spiritedly adorned historic Downtown and the Holiday Lights at Sandy Creek Park. Tours dates are Thursday, Dec. 14–Sunday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $5–$7, under 5 are FREE! or $25 for a family of five. Reservations required. Classic City Tours has all the info, 706-208-8687.

UGA OBSERVATORY

The UGA Observatory hosts its monthly open house viewing at the UGA Physics Building on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. FREE! 706-542-STAR.

HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUMS

The Ware-Lyndon House on Hoyt Street is decorated for the holidays in the style of the 1800s, as is the Church-Waddel-Brumby House on East Dougherty. They will both host a Historic House Museums Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 16, with refreshments, shopping and house tours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 706-353-1820 for more information.

WORD ON THE STREET

BIKE RECYCLING

The BikeAthens Recycling Program meets every Wednesday from 6–8 p.m. to repair bikes at the Chase St. Warehouses. Volunteers welcome, no exp. necessary. See www.bikeathens.com.

COMMON GROUND

Food Not Bombs cooks and serves food every Wednesday evening, email athensfnb@yahoo.com for more info. Free IT Athens hosts open hours with techie help available on Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m. See www.freeitathens.org.

PEACE VIGIL

The Women in Black, an international peace movement, holds a silent vigil for peace at the UGA Arch every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. All are welcome. 706-546-5237.

LITERARY EVENTS

STITCHING STARS

The ACC Library’s 6th Annual Stitching Stars Storytelling Festival will feature nationally known storytellers Donna Washington, Kevin Kling and Tim Ereneta. The day begins with FREE! family storytelling session at 10 a.m. Registration for the afternoon and evening sessions is 1:30–2 p.m. Afternoon storytelling session is 2–5 p.m. And after the dinner break, the evening storytelling session runs 7–9 p.m. Seney-Stovall Chapel on Saturday, Jan. 7. Admission: $10 both sessions, $6 for afternoon session, $7 for evening session. 706-613-3650, ext. 314.

SUSAN MUCHA

Augusta writer Susan Mucha will sign copies of her book Deadly Deception. Borders on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. 706-583-8647.

JACK WEAVER

Author Jack Weaver signs copies of his picture book about a day in the life of UGA mascot Uga called Uga Hunkers Down in Athens Town. Borders on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. 706-583-8647.

KIDSTUFF

AIKIDO

Classes in Japanese martial art aikido, taught by black belt Dr. Stephen Gilliam. Classic Martial Arts Club, 706-353-3616. Trial classes are free. www.classic-mac.com.

BRAINABILITY

Educational programs for all ages. Holiday Camps, movie nights, tutoring, birthday parties and more. 706-559-7448, www.brainabilityinc.com.

DRAMA CLASSES FOR KIDS

Creative Dramatics for ages 5–8, Tuesday afternoons at 5 p.m. Cost: $55/month (discounts for siblings). Taught by Phillip Baumgarner. "The Next Level" is for ages 10–14 on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Taught by Stephanie Astalos-Jones. Cost: $65/month. Athens Little Playhouse, 706-208-1036, www.athenslittleplayhouse.org.

FAMILY HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR

A tour of the Ware-Lyndon House for children and their families. Make some art to take home, light refreshments. Lyndon House Arts Center on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. Cost: $5 per family. Preregistration required by Dec. 19, 706-613-3623.

HOLIDAY ON STRINGS

Peter Hart of Atlanta Puppets presents "Holiday on Strings" an interactive performance featuring unique seasonal characters and some of the most requested specialty puppets from the Atlanta Puppet programs. ACC Library Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650.

ART EVENTS

Pottery by Dorian Zevos is featured at Keen Zero’s 6th Annual Ground Zero Art Sale takes place at Little Kings on Dec. 16, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Hawthorne House is hosting a Christmas Open House event. Antiques, art and more. Holiday refreshments. 585 Barber St. Gallery A, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-227-3560, www.hawthornehouseinc.com.

CLAYTON ST. GALLERY

Annual Holiday Artist Market featuring pottery, hats and scarves, hand-painted silk and more. Through Dec. 30 at Clayton St. Gallery downtown. 706-549-9299.

FLAT PENNY FOLK ART GALLERY

The gallery hosts a Pottery Sale/ Open House on Saturday, Dec. 16, 12–5 p.m. Refreshments. Leathers Building, 675 Pulaski St. Suite 1600. Visit www.flatpennyfolk.com or call 706-552-0750.

FLICKER HOLIDAY ARTIST MARKET

Flicker Theatre & Bar is hosting a Holiday Art Market with work by Jeff Owens, Matt Blanks, Edwyna Arey (her "Blue Donkeys" series), Jill Carnes, Lou Kregel, Andy Cherewick, Chris Purcell, Moxie art collective and more. 263 W. Washington St., through Wednesday, Dec. 13, 4 p.m. to close. 706-546-0039.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART TOUR

Take a guided tour of museum's current exhibits on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. FREE! 706-542-4662.

GOOD DIRT HOLIDAY POTTERY SALE

Good Dirt's 9th Annual Holiday Pottery Sale features work by Bill Buckner, Annette Gates, Carter Gillies, Nancy Green, Ron Meyers, David Morgan, Andy Nasisse, Jim Peckham and Rob Sutherland. 510B N. Thomas St. through Dec. 23. See www.gooddirt.net or call 706-355-3161.

HOLIDAY ARTS MARKET

The Gallery Shop at the Lyndon House Arts Center presents its annual Holiday Arts Market featuring paintings, prints, photography, fused and stained glass, pottery, fiber arts and more. Local music and books, too. Now through Dec. 30 during LHAC regular hours. 706-613-3623.

LOWERY GALLERY

Opening reception for "Some Legendary Folk," which features art by Annie Wellborn, R.A. Miller, Frederick Stonehouse and Carter Wellborn. Both Annie and Carter Wellborn will be at the opening. Refreshments and live music. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2–5 p.m. 706-248-9599, www.lowerygallery.com.

GROUND ZERO ART SALE

Keen Zero’s 6th Annual Ground Zero Art Sale features work from Dorian Zevos, Carter Gillies, C. Keen Zero and more. Little Kings on Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-340-7136.

SPOTLIGHT TOUR

Take a guided tour of the American Impressionism exhibit. Georgia Museum of Art on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. FREE! 542-4662.

ART ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATHICA SEEKING SUBMISSIONS

Seeking work in all media dealing with "Ruburbs & Other Spaces in Between: Land Use and Environmentalism," Mar. 31–May 27. Deadline: Jan. 19. See Call for Entries at www.athica.org for details.

DAVID KONTRA

"My World," a special exhibit of paintings by David Kontra, a legally blind artist from Missouri, is on display at the UGA College of Education Office of Information Technology (Aderhold Hall Room 232) through May, 2007. for more of Kontra's work, visit www.davidkontra.com.

MONROE ART GUILD

Call for entries for the juried Winter Art Show to be held in January and February. Cash prizes. Entry fee: $40. Call 770-207-8937 or visit www.monroeartguild.org.

SOUTHWORKS 2007

Call for entries, open to all artists and media. $10,000 in merit and purchase awards. Also, call for Southworks Artist Market. Deadline is Mar. 10, 2007. Entry fee: $25–$35. See prospectus on-line at www.ocaf.com or call 706-769-4565.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

The Lyndon House Arts Center is now accepting submissions for the 32nd Annual Juried Exhibition. Open to all Athens area artists working in all visual media. Entries due at the Lyndon House Jan. 18–19. Up to three works per artist, non-refundable entry fee. Prizes awarded. To receive entry guidelines, call 706-613-3623.

ART CLASSES

GOOD DIRT

"Kids' Holiday Art Day" on Friday, Dec. 15 at 9 a.m. Cost: $55. Spaces limited. Glass workshop for adults on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. Cost: $50, includes materials. "Milk and Cookies for Santa," make mugs and plates for the big guy, kids and adults, on Monday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. Cost: $25, includes materials. Also, Try Clay every Friday at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Cost: $20. www.gooddirt.net. 706-355-3161.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER

Winter class registration now open for classes in enamel bead making, etching, pottery, metal smithing, woodworking, drawing, painting, holiday gift-making and more. Registration is accepted until classes are full. Class size is limited. 706-613-3623, www.accleisureservices.com.

OPEN STUDIO: LIFE DRAWING

Refine your drawing skills with live models, no instruction, provide your own supplies. Georgia Museum of Art on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per session. 706-542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

ART AROUND TOWN

Last change to see "POOF!" - the Digital Media B.F.A. Graduating Exhibition featuring work by Sean Mills and others. Lamar Dodd School of Art through Dec. 15.

ACC LIBRARY

"Splashes," acrylic art by painter and Special Needs Center volunteer Eric Kissel; "A Perspective of Athens," acrylics by David Kerwin; Mary Ann Abbe's collection of Santas from around the world. Through Dec.

ATHENS ACADEMY

Graphic art and paintings by Jack Davis. Also, the work of Don Shenk (First Hand Crafts, Greensboro). Through Dec. 20.

CLASSIC HAIR & SPA

Paintings by Perry McCrackin. Through Dec.

FIVE STAR DAY CAFE

(Eastside) Paintings of cats and dogs and "other conscious dreamings" by Jim Pinneau. Through Dec. 23.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR

Flicker Holiday Market through Dec. 13.

THE FLOOR GROUP

(159 Oneta St.) "The Flocktree," sculpture by Jason and Luke Cantarella. Through Jan. 20. In the courtyard, open to the public Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sponsored by UGA's Ideas for Creative Expression (ICE).

GALLERY @ GOOD DIRT

"9th Annual Holiday Pottery Sale," featuring 40 local potters. Through Dec. 23.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART

"Weaving His Art on Golden Looms: Paintings and Drawings by Art Rosenbaum," "Paintings and Prints by Jay Robinson." Through Jan. 7, 2007.

THE GRIT

Paintings by Robert Eberhart. Through mid-Dec.

JITTERY JOE'S

(Five Points) Paintings by Matt Blanks and Kristen Bach. Through mid-Dec.

JITTERY JOE'S

(Watkinsville) "The Rod of Jesse," art by John Heintzman. Through Jan. 3.

LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART

"POOF!" - the Digital Media B.F.A. Graduating Exhibition featuring work by Ashley Armistead, John Crowe, Micki Davis, Gerri Dicarlo, Natalie Gazaway, Justin James, Sean Mills, Brian Parsons. Through Dec. 15.

LOFT ART SUPPLIES

Paintings by Julian Bozeman and Erin deRosa. Through Dec.

LOWERY GALLERY

"Some Legendary Folk," which features art by Annie Wellborn, R.A. Miller, Frederick Stonehouse and Carter Wellborn. See Art Events. Dec. 17–Jan. 31.

MERCURY ART WORKS

(160 Tracy St.) "Relationships in Time: Drawings and Paintings" by Art Rosenbaum. Through Jan. 20.

MONROE ART GUILD

"Aperture 3, A Photography Show," a juried show hosted by The Monroe Art Guild and Athens Photography Guild. Through Dec. 21.

ORIGINAL FINE ART GALLERY

(Elements Art Supply) "Oil and Water," a collaborative exhibit of new sculpture and paintings by Jim StipeMaas and Gary Grossman. Through Dec. Also, new paintings by Mary Porter, new photography by Darrell Sparks, Jay Kuhr and Jim Strawser; new paintings and pen & ink drawings by Lyndon Tewksbury. Through Dec.

PARROT’S HAIR SALON

Paintings by Jaime Bull. Through Dec.

TRANSMETROPOLITAN

Paintings by Susan Fang. Through Dec.

UGA TATE CENTER GALLERY

"Photographic Essence," a new exhibit of photography by John Weber. Through Dec. 15.

VILLAGE HERB SHOP

(1055 Gaines School Rd.) Paintings and ink drawings by Lyndon Tewksbury. Through Dec.

WALKER'S

(College Square) Paintings by Eric Simmons. Through Jan. 2.

CLASSES

AVATAR INTRO

Learn about Avatar and how to create the life you want. Earth Fare on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. FREE! 404-668-6224, www.avatarepc.com.

BEADING

Beginning, intermediate and advanced classes in beading and wirework techniques. The Beadholder, 11 School St., Watkinsville. 706-769-9901, www.thebeadholder.com.

BOTANICAL GARDEN

Upcoming classes include Make Your Own Holiday Centerpiece, Homemade Soap and much more. For more info and to register, call 706-542-6156.

CHAKRA BELLY DANCE

Invoke the Goddess within. For women only. All shapes, sizes and skill levels welcome. Red Lotus Institute on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. 706-549-2913.

EASTSIDE YOGA

Drop-in Hatha Yoga class, open to all levels. Village Herb Shop, 1055 Gaines School Rd., on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Donation: $5–$10 per class. 706-549-6007.

EGYPTIAN BELLYDANCE

Beginner classes focusing on basic Egyptian isolations, technique and choreography. Sangha Yoga Studio on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Also, Intermediate Egyptian Bellydance classes on Mondays at 8:15 p.m. Cost: $60 for 6 weeks, drop-in: $14 per class. 706-613-1143, rainbowdancer77@yahoo.com.

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE

Learn how to "release negative emotions, traumas, depression, food cravings, phobias, body aches and pains" and much, much more. Full day certificate course on Saturday, Jan. 13. Cost: $125. Preregistration required. Laurie Hart, 706-546-1107.

FLOORSPACE

Ongoing classes in Modern Dance, Contact Improvisation, Taijiquan, Qigong, West African Drumming and dance. 160 Tracy St. 706-372-4830, www.floorspaceathens.com.

GENEALOGY

Want to learn the basics of tracing your family lineage? A pencil and paper are all you need. ACC Library on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2–4 p.m. FREE! No registration required. 706-613-3650, ext. 350.

LINE DANCING

Line Dancing classes at Memorial Park on Fridays, 6–8 p.m. Cost: $5 per class. For more info, call 706-613-3580.

MAIN STREET YARNS

Beginning Knitting on Tuesdays, Jan. 9, 16 and 23 or Thursdays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25, 6–8 p.m. Cost: $40 includes all supplies. Knit hats in Advanced Beginning Knitting on Saturdays, Jan. 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Cost: $45. Learn to crochet on Tuesdays, Jan. 9, 16 and 23, 6–8 p.m. Cost: $40 includes all supplies. Main Street Yarns and Fibers in downtown Watkinsville, 706-769-5531, www.mainstreetyarns.com.

MAKE YOUR OWN BOOK

Learn how to turn your photos and stories into a hardback, library-bound book. Terra Ken, Comer, on Jan. 4 and Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. Jennifer Schildknecht, 706-296-4818, moonmama61@aol.com.

MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES

Tae Kwon Do classes for kids and adults, beginner to advanced. Taught by three-time AAU National Champion Jason Hughes. Self-defense, Olympic-style sparring, more. Live Oak Martial Arts, Chase St. Warehouses, Studio AB. 706-548-0077, www.liveoakmartialarts.com.

MIND BODY INSTITUTE

Ongoing classes: Pre-Natal Yoga, Level 1 Yoga and more. Call 706-475-7330 www.armc.org/mbi.

PRANA DANCE

"A practice that integrates breath work, sensory awareness, moving meditation and free-form movement." No exp. necessary. Village Herb Shop, 1055 Gaines School Rd., on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Rubber Soul Yoga, Leathers Bldg. on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Email minervinizick@hotmail.com.

SALSA LESSONS

Cuban Salsa Lessons. UGA Tate Center Gallery on Mondays at 7 p.m. Cost: $5. No partner needed! All levels welcome. Cuban Salsa practice for intermediate to advanced dancers at hot corner Coffee on Fridays at 7 p.m. FREE! gglove@uga.edu.

SALSA DANCING

Salsa classes taught at Transmetropolitan downtown on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $10. 706-372-7056, 706-372-8197, www.bailarueda.com.

SALSA CLASS & DANCING

Beginning salsa class taught at Safari Lounge on Atlanta Highway every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Dancing begins at 9:30 p.m. Salsa Fiera Dance Company, 706-248-4296.

SEXUAL ASSAULT FUNDAMENTAL ESCAPES

Self-Defense for Women - learn to resist, escape and defend yourself. Classes begin Jan. 16. American Black Belt Academy, Perimeter Square. 706-549-1671, www.americanblackbelt.org/ABBA.html.

SHAG DANCING

Classes in shag dancing, the official state dance of South Carolina. Singles or couples, Level 1 and 2. These classes fill up quickly, register now. YMCA, 915 Hawthorne Ave., Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 23. Cost: $50–$60 singles, $100–$123 couples. Bonnie, 706-254-9994.

SULUKULE TRIBAL FUSION BELLYDANCE

Beginner and intermediate technique. YWCO on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mixed-level classes at DanceFX on Sundays at 4 p.m. troupe_sulukule@yahoo.com.

TAIJIQUAN

The Hunyuantaiji Academy of Georgia offers classes in traditional Chen Style Taiji fundamentals, forms, pushing hands, weapons and Hunyuan Qigong. www.hunyuantaijiacademy.com. Todd, 706-614-3342. Carl, 706-546- 8422.

TYCHE'S GAMES

Miniatures Painting Workshop on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 12 p.m. Paints and figures provided. 1056 S. Lumpkin St., 706-354-4500, www.tychesgames.com.

VINYASA YOGA

New Vinyasa Yoga class starting in December. Village Herb Shop (Eastside) on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Ongoing, all levels welcome. Cost: $54 for 6 classes or $11 drop-in. www.redlotusinstitute.com.

YOGA & MEDITATION CLASSES

Walk-in, donation-suggested yoga classes. All levels welcome. Hatha & Kundalini Yoga, Kids Yoga, Restorative Yin Yoga and more. Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution studio, 675 Pulaski St. Suite 1400, every day. Suggested donation: $3–$5. www.rubbersoulyoga.com, calclements@yahoo.com.

AUDITIONS

ROSE OF ATHENS

Auditions for Rose of Athens' production of John Lipsky's North Star Light: Pathways to Freedom, a play about slaves finding their way to freedom in the 19th century. Needed: 1 male and 1 female African American, 1 guitarist/ singer. Show scheduled for Feb. 15–18. Auditions at Hot Corner Coffee on Wednesday, Dec. 13 and Thursday, Dec. 14, 6–8 p.m. 706-769-9829.

MEETINGS

CHESS CLUB

The Classic City Chess Club meets at Cups Coffee Café on Saturdays and Sundays at 6 p.m. Bobby Jones, 706-410-5160, c4@mindspring.com.

COTTON PATCH QUILTERS

Meets at the Lyndon House Arts Center the second Tuesday on every month at 7 p.m. Visit www.geocities.com/cottonpatch85/ for more info.

FOOSBALL

Athens area Foosball players meet to play tornado Foosball and discuss upcoming tournaments. All skill levels welcome. Foxz on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Email athenspainter@yahoo.com.

GESTALT/ SENSORY AWARENESS GROUP

Open group for "exploration, play and acting out via body-oriented awareness, introspection into self regenerative processes, and the utilities masked beneath the self." Drawing off the work of Fritz Perls, Charlotte Selver and Augusto Boal. Call 706-248-6352 for info.

LIVE-ACTION RPG

Live-action role-playing game - Winds of Fate, A Vampire: the Masquerade. New players welcome. www.athenslarp.com.

TEXAS HOLD'EM

The National Pub Poker League holds weekly free Texas Hold'em tournaments with weekly prizes at Murphy's Brass Rail and Red Rooster. Visit www.npplpoker.com.

SUPPORT GROUPS

ALZHEIMER'S GROUP

The Athens Area Alzheimer's Support Group meets once a month at the Adult Day Care Center, 1774 Old W. Broad St. 706-548-6476.

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Support group for people with anxiety disorders and their families. UGA Psychology Bldg. Room 133 on 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month at 5:30 p.m. Newcomers always welcome. 706-542-1173.

EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS

12-step group for emotional wellness. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 780 Timothy Rd., on Sundays at 4 p.m. Newcomers always welcome. 706-227-2354.

LUNG CANCER

The Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support holds lung cancer support group meetings on the third Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. Begins Nov. 16. Beth Prescott, 706-475-5329.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP

Support group meets at St. Mary's Hospital (lobby conference room) on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Rick, 706-783-5706.

PARENTING

Support group for parents of children with behavioral issues. Athens Therapeutics on Thursdays at 4 p.m. 706-369-9099, www.athenstherapeutics.com.

SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER

Weekly therapeutic groups available for adult sexual assault survivors and adult (male and female) survivors of childhood sexual abuse. FREE! Call 706-353-1912 for details and meeting times.

SUICIDE SURVIVORS

Open to anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Nuçi’s Space, 396 Oconee St. on the second and last Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Linda Philips, 706-227-1515.

HELP OUT!

ATHENS-OCONEE CASA

Athens-Oconee CASA is seeking volunteers for a family visitation center in Athens. Volunteers would be responsible for monitoring visits between foster children and their biological families. Farr Prickett, farr@athensoconceecasa.org or call 706-613-1922.

ATHICA

Volunteer coordinator needed for ATHICA, Jan.–May, 2007. Must be email savvy. Contact volunteer@athica.org. Also, volunteer treasurer sought to join the ATHICA board. Quickbooks a plus. Email: treasurer@athic.org.

HABITAT HOUSE

Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty in partnership with Athens Area Habitat for Humanity has broken ground on a new home. Build dates are Dec. 16, Jan. 6, 12, 20 &27. Those interested in contributing, contact 706-543-4000.

HEARTLAND HOSPICE

Volunteers sought to work with terminally-ill patients and their families. Visiting, light housework, errands, etc. Training provided. Laura Kent, 706-369-0917.

RECORDING FOR THE BLIND

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic is seeking volunteers who would be willing to contribute 90 minutes a week to record and prepare textbooks for people with text disabilities. Email kstanley@rfbd.org or call 706-549-1313.