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Rita: While Lolita comes up with her new original award, I’ll fill you in on the best shows coming up before it’s time to hang a new calendar. The End War Now DVD release party rocks the Abbey Lounge on Saturday, 12/8, with THE LIZ BORDEN BAND leading the celebration. *** BROTHER CLEVE spins at Zuzu on Sunday, 12/9. *** On Wednesday, 12/12, ROADSAW comes out of hiding to play Great Scott. *** CHANDLER TRAVIS holds his 4th annual Boston Christmas Cavalcade For the Homeless at Johnny D’s on Thursday, 12/13—RAMONA SILVER and WILLIE ALEXANDER top the special guests. *** MR. LIF hip hops over to the Middle East Downstairs on Friday, 12/14. *** THE BOSTON BABYDOLLS return to the Coolidge Corner Theatre on Saturday, 12/15, at midnight with a winter-themed show entitled Brrrrlesque. *** THE PILLS are back with a show at T.T.’s, on Friday, 12/21. *** Same night TRISTAN DA CUNHA gathers at PA’s Lounge. *** The Noise holds its Holiday Occupation Party at the Cantab on Saturday, 12/22, with the ANDREA GILLIS BAND headlining. *** THE ALLSTONIANS bring the party to the Middle East on Friday, 12/28. *** Mardi Gras comes early next year—Our two favorite events are Club Bohemia’s at Ryles (212 Hampshire St. in Inman Square, Cambridge) on Friday, 2/1, and Shaun & Suzi’s on Saturday, 2/2, at T.T.’s. Rita: Enjoy the holidays! Lolita: We’ll be back in February.