If you're like the rest of America, money's a little tight after the holidays. Concentrics Restaurant Lobby at TWELVE is offering up quite a nice deal...

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According to family members, someone has reported finding a pair of eyeglasses in Athens' Memorial Park that may belong to Cayle Bywater, the 29 year-old University of Georgia employee and grad student reported missing on New Year's Eve. (Full article and comments)

Mack is indeed back--laying a five-percentage point whoopin' on Mitt Romney in New Hampshire, even as Hillary also came from behind to take the Democratic victory in the Live-Free-or-Die state. (Full article and comments)

Lazy shoppers, listen up. You hate trekking from shop to shop looking for the perfect outfit. The scenario's always the same: If they have your size, you can't find it in the right color. If you've fallen head over heels for a deep purple top, which will pair perfectly with your designer denim digs, it inevitably will be too big or too small. This weekend, Vinings boutiques combine efforts to put on a huge warehouse sale with all their best goods in one place for you to shop for your spring wardrobe. Be on the lookout for great winter closeouts, too! Jan. 12-13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. West Village Shopping Center 4500 West Village Place, Suite 3005 Smyrna, GA 30080 Participating Boutiques: Cherry Pie, Frolic, Hand in Pocket, Liv's (Full article and comments)

If your New Year’s resolutions include learning more about art, now’s the time to sign up for classes. Start with DESIGN BASICS, a 2-D design course taught by artist Woody Cornwell, a founding member of the Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery. The class, which is part of the ACA Community Education Program of SCAD-Atlanta, is held Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. and goes for eight sessions. The fee is $250. 404-253-6814. www.scad.edu/atlanta/communityeducation.

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How much do you know about where you live? Naturalist and poet JOHN LANE is quite familiar with the land within a one-mile radius of his home in South Carolina. He set out to explore the area while writing “Circling Home,” which chronicles discoveries including Native American artifacts and the 18^th-century graves of British soldiers. The author discusses his work 7:15 p.m. Monday at the Decatur Library. Free. 404-370-8450, ext. 2225. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.

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Stop making promises for the New Year that you can’t keep. Instead, resolve to do something fun and easy, like visiting more galleries. Start with the OTHERWORLDS show at the Foundation One Gallery in Decatur. The exhibit spotlights new work from Atlanta artist John Tindel, as well as work from Jesse Reno of Portland, Ore., and Warren Dykeman of Seattle. The opening reception starts at 7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 5. The show continues through Feb. 23. Free. 404-806-0925. http://foundationonegallery.com

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Feeling nostalgic for the good old days? Check out the Atlanta Lyric Theatre’s production of FOREVER PLAID. The musical that depicts a fictional ’50s singing group that appears on Earth for one last time after their tragic demise in a car accident. The show continues through Jan. 20 at the Byers Studio Theatre at the Lyric. Performances start at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices range from $22 to $28. 404-894-9600. http://atlantalyrictheatre.com

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If you don’t already know, Shakespeare can be quite entertaining—especially if you’re in the right atmosphere. A little food and a few beverages should definitely enhance your enjoyment of TWELFTH NIGHT at the New American Shakespeare Tavern. Plus, if you catch the previews on Thu., Jan. 3 and Fri., Jan. 4, you’ll only be paying $12 for your tickets, which should leave plenty to spend on items from the tavern’s pub-style menu (and perhaps some beer or wine, as well). Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The play officially opens Jan. 5 and continues through Feb. 3. Regular ticket prices range from $12 to $32. 404-874-5299. http://shakespearetavern.com

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Sage Clothing Boutique is having its annual winter blowout sale at the already-affordale shop. Save 50% off select clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories from designers such as Tulle, Frenzii, Naughty Monkey, Nelli, Miss Me, Collective, Seychelles, Jeffrey Campbell and more.

Buckhead: 37 W. Paces Ferry Rd.

Midtown: 1745 Peachtree St.

Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; Noon-6 p.m. Sunday.

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