Who's Headed to Memphis to Cheer on the Dawgs?

Hey Dawg fans! We have heard it on VERY good authority that the place to be for bowl revelry in Memphis is O'Sullivan's on Beale Street. Silky Sullivan, the owner of the legendary watering hole and award-winning restaurant, was a student at UGA in the 1960s and says "my heart will always have a connection to the Georgia campus." O'Sullivan's will be draped in red and black and is unveling a new cocktail, "The Rabid Dog." Each fan who orders a Rabid Dog gets a free Liberty Bowl souvenir cup.

O'Sullivan's is one of the best known party spots in the Deep South and features Memphis-style blues and rock seven days a week. Silky Sullivan counts among his clientele celebrities such as Clint Eastwood, Brad Pitt, Peyton & Eli Manning, Merle Haggard, Lyle Lovett, and Bono, just to name-drop a few!

Folks, this place is the total package for visiting Bulldogs-- great red & black atmosphere, music, libations, and Memphis in May award-winning ribs & seafood.

Silky says "come on down!" He'll start welcoming Georgia Bulldogs fans on December 27th, "and keep everything rocking until the game is over on New Year's Eve. Then, we'll finish off the year with the biggest victory party Memphis has ever seen."

O'Sullivan's is just one block from the Peabody Hotel, headquarters for the Georgia football squad, and is an easy walk to museums, art galleries, music landmarks and unique attractions in downtown Memphis.

Tell Silky that Doc Lawrence and the Athens CVB sent 'ya. Go Dawgs!

All I Want for Christmas . . . is Athens ARTS!

Whose Christmas list doesn't include someone who is perrenially tough to buy for? Athens artists are ready to come to the rescue, and this weekend is the perfect time to check out locally-crafted artwork in a wide variety of media.

Railroad Arts District Holiday Market
Friday, Dec 10
3 - 9 p.m.
160 Tracy St., Athens, GA
Over 35 local artists selling glass, potter, woodwork, chocolates, furniture, jewelry, clothing, bags, lamps, toys, scarves, soap, Christmas ornaments, paintings, aromatherapy, and more. There will also be food, coffee, a bonfire, and live music. >>more info

Trace Gallery Studio Potters Opening Sale
Friday, Dec. 10
6 - 9 p.m.
Chase Park Warehouses, 160 Tracy St.
Trace Gallery presents a selection of work from some of the area's best-known potters. The show and sale will run through Jan. 7, 2011. >>more info

Deck the Walls Gallery Shop, at Lyndon House Arts Center
Tuesdays - Saturdays noon - 5 p.m.
Lyndon House Arts Center, 293 Hoyt St.
Over 80 local artists! Art lovers will be able to purchase fine arts and crafts including cards, jewelry, ornaments, wreaths, paintings, pottery, photography, glass, scarves, wood and much more. Original work, reasonable prices, and free parking are only a few of the perks for shopping here! >>more info

R. Wood Studio Annual Holiday Sale
Saturday, Dec. 11
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Rebecca Wood is one of Athens' treasures. Her pottery is in demand in homes and on tables throughout the country. Anyone, and I mean anyone, would be thrilled to have one of her pieces under the tree! >>more info

Holiday Spirits Museum Mile Tour

There's still time to reserve your spot for this Saturday's Holiday Spirits Museum Mile Tour of Athens, Georgia's four historic house museums. This is NOT your typical home tour, or even holiday tour of homes. This very special, one-day event brings out the best of Athens' unique blend of southern heritage and energetic entertainment by adding live theatre vignettes at stops along the tour!

You'll experience an afternoon-evening of theatre, music and delicious fun, along with an opportunity to learn more about the history of each house from professional tour guides. Rose of Athens theatre has done an amazing job of writing, producing, and costuming three vignettes. Each is set during the Christmas holidays and reflects 19th century holiday traditions. Sparks of humor and insight will delight audiences of ALL ages.

If you've not had the opportunity to tour all of Athens' house museums: Church-Waddel-Brumby, Ware-Lyndon, T.R.R. Cobb, Taylor-Grady, you should definitely check this out. Even if you've "seen 'em before," trust us, you've never seen them like this, decked out for the holidays and alive with music and theatre.

The Holiday Museum Mile Tours will depart from the Ware-Lyndon House on Saturday, December 11, at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person for adults and $15 for children under the age of 10. Transportation between the homes is included in the ticket price. Advanced reservations are required. Spaces are going fast, so better hurry!

For more information and tour reservations, please call the Athens Welcome Center at 706-353-1820.

Overnight packages are being offered by the Foundry Park Inn & Spa, including a great selection of bonuses from the spa, Hoyt House restaurant, and Melting Point Pub. For complete details and reservations, visit the hotel's website.

Spa-licious Happy Hour! Be There . . .

Urban Sanctuary will be alive with holiday cheer this Tuesday evening Dec. 7th from 4 - 8 p.m. for a Holiday Happy Hour. Catch the spirit with delicious aromas, yummy treats and a little holiday shopping whilst enjoying a glass of champagne or hot apple cider. Santa will be the guest of honor from 4 - 5:30 p.m. Excellent photo opportunity for all ages! Spa elves will be on hand to answer questions and help with selections for that special someone, or a treat for yourself!

Wait, there's more! During the Happy Hour, Urban Sanctuary is offering 10% off any Gift Certificate or product. See you there--
810 N. Chase St., 706.613.3947