Welcome to the first edition of Flagpole’s Holiday Gift Guide. We will be printing a second edition in the December 11th issue. To be included in the next Gift Guide,

contact the Flagpole Advertising Department at 706-549-0301 or ads@flagpole.com.

The Grit199 Prince Ave.www.thegrit.com

Your local vegetarian restaurant has many gifts for everyone on your list: gift cards, t-shirts, cookbooks, Grit Granola, Jittery Joe’s “Grit blend” coffee and stickers.

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day; open Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas.

Junkman's Daughter's Brother458 E. Clayton St.

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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Brit sci-fi series Dr. Who. Extensive selection of gift items available including mugs, salt and pepper shakers, hardback books and more! Plus tons of collectibles from movies, comics, bands and so much more.

Gift certificates available, free gift wrapping withpurchase, Santa and other rental costumes available now.

PeachMac1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy. (Suite 207)www.peachmac.com

iPad Air is unbelievably light and fast. It comes equipped with the A7 chip, advanced wireless, great apps for productivity and creativity, and up to 10 hours of battery life.

Open 6a.m.-9p.m. on Black Friday, Nov. 29.

R. Wood Studio450 Georgia Dr. www.rwoodstudio.com

One-of-a-kind pottery, handmade in Athens, makes the perfect gift. Each dish is entirely made and painted by hand in the studio.

Holiday Sale: December 14th, 9a.m.-4p.m., plus open daily M-F 10a.m.-5p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-4p.m., Sun. 12p.m.-4p.m.

Savannah’s2455 Jefferson Rd. Homewood Shopping Center

Have a merry, sexy Christmas with lingerie and costumes from Savannah’s. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, these gifts will guarantee a happy holiday.

706-546-4864

Dynamite Clothing143 N. Jackson St. find us on Facebook

Offering gift certificates in any amount for unique and fun gift items for the guys and gals on your shopping list. Sweaters, Dynamite t-shirts, hats, sunglasses and much more for your pickiest of friends and family.Open daily from 12:30-6:00p.m. Locally owned.

Model Citizen Salon497 Prince Ave.

www.modelcitizensalon.com

Hair products, t-shirts and skin care! You can look amazing whether you’re naughty or nice.

Travel size stocking stuffers also offered.

Gift Certificates are available.

J’s Bottle Shop1452 Prince Ave.www.jsbott leshop.com

This year, give your friends and family what they really want! Fill the fridge with craft beers like St. Bernadus Abt 12, Duchesse De Bourgogne and Terrapin So Fresh & So Green Green!

Gift Certificates available. Open Christmas Eve.

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5 Points Acupuncture

2027 S. Milledge Ave.www.5pointsacupuncture.com

Give the gift of wellness with gift certificates for acupuncture and massage, personalized blends of Chinese medicinal herbal tea and aromatherapy products.

Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St.www.accaging.orgFor 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.

Be A Santa to A Senior Gift Wrapping Party – December 10 at 4:00 p.m. at the Athens Community Council on Aging.

beca designswww.becadesigns.etsy.com

Cheers! Vintage and recycled glass bottles transformed into unique jewelry and home decor items are perfect for holiday gift giving:

Grey Goose Tumblers (10 oz.) $28 a pair, UGA Vintage Coke Candles $24, Bombay Sapphire Hoop Necklaces $40 (18” sterling chain). These items and more available online.

Free Athens delivery available!

Bendzunas Glass89 W. South Ave, Comer, GA 30629www.bendzunasglass.com

Give the gift of art! Bendzunas Glass, an Athens family run studio for 40 years, creates unique nature inspired functional art pieces including this footed handkerchief vase, kitty paperweights, ornaments, and more.

Annual Winter Open House, Nov. 29-Dec. 7, 9a.m.-5p.m. Live demonstration.

Five Points Bottle Shop1655 S Lumpkin St. & 3685 Atlanta Hwy.www.fivepointsbott leshop.com

Five Points has all you need to check everything off your holiday list. With gift sets from traditional liquors, to hand selected single barrels of bourbons, to handcrafted tobacco pipes, there’s something for everyone! Their friendly knowledgeable staff can point you in the right direction!

Can’t decide? They have Gift Certificates, too!

Sangha Yoga Studio at the Healing Arts Centre834 Prince Ave.www.healingartscentre.net

Offering top quality exercise clothing from Prana and Be Present, as well as yoga mats and accessories from Barefoot Yoga Co. A full holiday schedule of studio classes in all styles of movement for all fitness levels is posted on the website.

Gift Certificates available.

Ted’s Most Best254 W. Washington St.

www.tedsmostbest.com

Artisan pizzas, salads, paninis, daily specials, cheesecakes and beer make Ted’s a good place to refuel while doing

your holiday shopping. While you are here, pick up a t-shirt and a gift card for anyone on your list.

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day but open Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas.

Amici233 E. Clayton St.amici-cafe.comDo you know someone who is impossible to buy gifts for? Need to stuff your stockings? How about a gift for that person who has everything? Give the gift of pizza, wings, and friends with an Amici gift card. Maybe you’ll even get to help spend it!

706.353.0000

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Handmade for the Holidayswww.athensartistmarket.com

Buy local handmade gifts this holiday season. Featuring over 60 local artists! Check out Dave

Cain Handcrafted Jewelry, Soaps N’ Stilettos All Natural Goats Milk Soap, Kay Ceramics Handmade Ornaments and more. You’re sure to find something for everyone on your shopping list.

December 14th, 12-8p.m. & December 15th 12-6p.m. at the Classic Center

Ciné234 W. Hancock Ave.www.athenscine.comSupport Athens’ only arthouse cinema by giving the gift of membership! Also available: gift cards good for movie tickets, cocktails and treats, and a Dinner + Movie package with neighboring restaurant, The National.Sunday, December 15th - Family friendly holiday screening of IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE! More info and showtimes available online.

Mama’s Boy 197 Oak St. www.eatatmamasboy.com

Need a great gift? Stock up on Mama’s Boy t-shirts, onesies, mugs and Jittery Joe’s Mama’s Boy Blend coffee. Don’t forget your teachers! Need them mailed? Call or email us. 706-548-6249 mamasboyathens@gmail.com.

Gift certificates are available in any amount. Some dates are still available for holiday parties.

Perry’s Convenience & Liquors265 North Ave., 4388 Lexington Rd.

Give them what they really want this year: Liquor Gift Sets from Perry’s! They have a variety of gift sets and glassware to please every person on your Holiday Shopping List!

All locations are open seven days a week!

World of Futons2041 West Broad St.www.getfutons.com

This holiday season, World of Futons is featuring a wide variety of bean bags for all ages in a large selection of colors and sizes(toddler-adult). Microsuede outside and foam on the inside which help it hold its shape.

Providing Athens with quality futon furniture for 29 years. Shop early while supplies last.

Avid Bookshop493 Prince Ave.www,avidbookshop.com

Find gifts for the bibliophile on your list! Buy 6- or 12-month book subscriptions: Avid will send a hand-selected title each month to readers of any age. Peruse a variety of notebooks and planners, including Moleskines. Gift a Seven Year Pen, guaranteed to last seven whole years (or your money back).Free gift wrap; open on Small Business Saturday (11/30) when Georgia authors moonlight as Avid booksellers.

Indie South Fair660 N. Chase St.www.indiesouthfair.com

Come to Athens’ largest handmade market and buy local from over 60 vendors. Jewelry, prints, photography, fashion, pottery, vintage, antiques and an expanded Kindie South for the kids! Join your creative community!

December 7th and 8th, Saturday 11-5p.m. and Sunday noon-5p.m. Artisan eats and live music.

Georgia Theatre215 N. Lumpkin St.

www.georgiatheatre.com

Georgia Theatre has new hats & hoodies, baby onesies, t-shirts & tanks. Or give a gift card-- good for purchasing concert tickets, food & beverages and Georgia Theatre merchandise!

Available online and on the Georgia Theatre rooftop.

Holiday Gift GuideNative America Gallery195 E. Clayton St.www.facebook.com/nativeamericagallery

Your holiday gift is here! Don’t miss Native America’s annual holiday tradition of “Thanking You” for your support. This year a wonderful pair of turquoise teardrop earrings embellished with a snowflake silhouette. Free with purchase or free for members of their email tribe! Available Now thru Dec. 25th!Free Gift Wrapping, Hot Apple Cider, Gift Certificates, Layaway, Visit Santa Nov. 29-Dec. 1

Barberitoswww.barberitos.com

Need a great gift or stocking stuffer? Barberitos offers gift certificates. For every $20 you spend on gift certificates, receive a free entrée and drink. Hosting a holiday shin dig? Barberitos can turn your party into a fiesta by catering using the freshest ingredients that are prepared in house daily.

Musician’s Warehouse150 Crane DriveFind us on Facebook

Squier® introduces its very first Telecaster®

pack, which puts the time-honored tone, look and vibe of the world’s first great solid-body electric guitar in a value-filled pack including a15-watt Fender Frontman® 15G amp, an electronic tuner, instructional DVD, gig bag, cable, strap, picks and one FREE lesson.

Open at 10a.m. on Black Friday. Open every day until Christmas.

Flagpole Magazine112 Foundry St.www.flagpole.com

Get the gift of 40,000+ weekly readers discovering your business through advertising in Flagpole. Be included in our 2nd Gift Guide in the Dec. 11th issue (deadline Dec. 4th). Anyone running a display ad in the Dec. 18th issue will receive a free 75 word write up in our Flagpole Holiday Guide. Or run an ad in Slackpole, our two-week issue coming out on Dec. 25.

Contact the Flagpole Advertising Department for more details:706-549-0301 or ads@flagpole.com

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1000 Faces CoffeeAllgood Lounge

AmiciAromas Craft Works

Athens Art and FrameAthens Farmers MarketAthens Habitat Restore

BarberitosBel Jean

Bell’s Food StoresBig City Bread Cafe

Blind PigCiné

Classic CenterDaily Groceries

Dynamite Clothing

Farmington Depot GalleryFive Points Bottle Shop

Georgia TheatreThe Grit

Gyro WrapHeirloom Cafe and Fresh Market

Jittery Joe’s CoffeeJuice CarJuice Up

Junkman’s Daughter’s BrotherLittle City DinerLoft Art Supply

Mama Bird’s GranolaMama’s Boy

Masada Leather and OutdoorMax

Model Citizen Salon

Musician’s WarehouseNative America Gallery

Page BoyPain and Wonder

Perry’s Convenience and LiquorPulaski Heights BBQ

R. Wood Studio CeramicsRepublic SalonRocket SalonSawbuck Bill’s

Shenanigans SalonSouthern Waterbeds and Futons

SpeakeasySquare One Fish Co.

Ted’s Most BestTerrapin Beer Co.

Walker’s Coffee and Pub

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