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Carrie Barrett, of Louisville, enjoys taking part in some holiday cheer.

We here at Boulder Weekly love the holidays.

The parties, the concerts, the festive lights, the seasonal food and drink, and of course, all the fabulous local shopping. Boulder’s merchants, artisans, chefs and crafters really shine this time of year. But we know how hard it can be to find that perfect gift for everyone on your list. Luckily, Boulder County residents have a wealth of choices, from the tried and true, like this season’s hottest CD box sets, to something a little off the beaten path, like, say, a day as a stock-car driver, and everything in between. Even better, shopping close to home lets you give twice: once to those you love and once to your community. So instead of lining up outside of Wal-Mart this year, take a look around your neighborhood and find something really worth giving — a beautiful gift from right here in Boulder!

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Five fresh gadgets for the tech-minded by Quibian Salazar-Moreno

or the tech-minded family member or friend, there are numerous gadgets to choose from for holiday gifts. The tough part is singling out the cool, innovative and interesting products from the cheap, lame and boring ones. Here we’ve selected our five favorite gadgets for this holiday shopping season.

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Tunebug Shake The cool thing about Tunebug’s Shake, a portable speaker, is its use of the “SurfaceSound” technology. The “SurfaceSound” technology uses a specially designed speaker that turns anything it lays on into a louder, larger-sounding speaker. Tunebug’s Shake is specifically designed to attach to a bike helmet, turning it into a booming speaker, and relieving you of the dangers of listening to headphones while riding your bike, skateboard, skis, snowboard or any other outdoorsy action sport. It can be wired to any MP3 player with a headphone jack and is Bluetooth capable for wireless listening through an iPod Touch or iPhone. It’s available at Amazon.com and Tunebug.com for $99.99.

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CDs and embracing MP3s for their music needs. The Allegro Wi-Fi Radio meets those needs in more ways than one. Instead of CDs, a lot of people nowadays keep a plethora of MP3s on their computer’s hard drive. This radio can stream your entire collection from your computer. In addition, it connects to the Internet to access more than 17,000 radio stations, 20,000 programs and 35,000 podcasts. Plus it’s portable! Available at Best Buy, Sears and Gracedigital audio.com for $169.99.

ElGato EyeTV Hybrid If all the space on your DVR is taken up, or all the televisions in your house are being used, you can now use your computer. Elgato’s EyeTV Hybrid allows you to watch, pause and record live TV on your Mac or PC. The TV tuner stick is about as big as a flash drive and can receive both digital and analog signals as well as HDTV channels. Available at the Apple Store, Amazon.com and Elgato.com for $149.95.

Speakal iCrystal There are all sorts of iPod speaker systems to choose from, but Speakal’s iCrystal has a fresh, sleek and unique look that you don’t see anywhere else. The design features two pods that are illuminated and give an ambient blue glow over the two speakers. The iCrystal works with every single iPod with a dock connector and charges them as they play. It can also play music from other sources by plugging into its AUX jack. Available at Speakal.com for $79.99.

Zoom Q3HD Handheld mini-digital video camcorders have been the hot thing for the past few years thanks to the popularity of the Flip-Cam trend. But at the same, the quality of the video and audio of these mini-cams are subpar. The folks at Zoom are hoping to change that with their Q3HD Handy Video Recorder. The recorder captures HD video in 1080p up to 30 frames per second and has built-in condenser mics with 120 degrees X/Y configuration to capture HD audio. The recorder uses SD cards up to 32 GB for seven hours of video. And to make transfers easy, it has a built-in USB cable and HDMI output. Available at www. zoom.co.jp for $299.

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xpensive mountaineering gear is not generally where you want to drop a lot of cash on a trendy item. There are a few items popping up in outdoor stores this year that may last longer than this year’s snowfall, but the debate is still on over rocker skis. Rocker skis reverse the typical camber of a ski, curving the tip and tail up. The arc lets skiers stay on top of snow — the phrase habitually used is that these skis “float through powder.” “It’s definitely a trend that’s here to stay,” says Marily MacDonald, marketing director for Outdoor Divas. Designers are mixing up the use of the early rise in the tips and tail with skis that don’t use the reverse camber. The result has been a more versatile ski. “Comparing last year to this year, the industry has picked it up in a lot of different ways. Before they thought rocker was just for riding in really deep powder and now we’re seeing it all across the board,” said Alison Lasure, market, sales and product expert for REI Boulder. The reverse camber design has also carried over to snowboards. For both skis and boards, the design helps beginners initiate turns. “Not only does it help you float in powder but it’s going to help you initiate your turns and keep you from catching your tips,” Lasure says. People looking for a great all-mountain ski have started to turn to rocker skis, she says, particularly with the industry adding more options for the design’s use this year. “I’d say it’s definitely something people are coming in and looking for in a new pair of skis,” says Lasure. “And having gone out and demoed this year’s gear, it’s definitely something I’d recommend for people who are just getting back into [it] — or those who are experts.” Different manufacturers are using different names for the design, Lasure says, so identifying those skis with the reversed camber or early lift in the tips can get a bit confusing if you’re just reading labels. She suggests putting two skis on base-tobase so you can compare their profiles, or laying them on the floor to see where the tips pick up. Justin Burger, owner of Crystal Ski Shop, which does ski tuning more than ski sales, says he’s not

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seeing many rockers with the reverse camber. “I think it’s probably one of those things that people who have multiple skis, a large quiver of skis, are getting a rocker pair for those deep powder days, but most people are still in the one quiver skis and need a good-all around ski,” he says. A moderate to considerable side cut is showing up a lot, and early rise tip and tail but with the standard camber has been popular, he said, and he’s heard people say that design provides better control on packed terrain, where rockers start to lose it. Rockers are not taking over the way shape skis did with straight skis, he said, but they are building a reputation for being quite a bit of fun in loose snow. His big sellers this year have been goggles and helmets, particularly for youth. At Outdoor Divas, ski helmets have also become the territory of the every-skier. They retail for between $100 and $180. “It seems like more people wear them than not,” MacDonald says. “If you go to the resort and you’re not wearing a helmet, people are kind of like, ‘What’s wrong with you, man? Where’s your helmet?” Designs are streamlining to be less bobbleheady, she says. Women’s ski pants are also becoming fitted, cut more like jeans. “People are still not tucking them in the boots I don’t think quite yet, but it’s definitely not like the boy pants,” she says. Burton, Patagonia and Cloudveil have all come up with some of these slimming designs. This year’s outerwear is coming out with more details like embroidered flowers and trim pieces to add a little extra flair. And versatility is in. “We’re seeing a lot of winter running apparel that’s kind of multi-use. You could wear it running or skiing,” she says. A lot of that apparel is being made from wicking fleece materials. “It’s great as a next-to-skin layer because it’s going to pull the moisture away from you so you’re going to stay warm, not wet and cold after the fact.” For the man in doubt of what to buy, Outdoor Divas is hosting a men’s shopping night in midDecember.

“We’re giving them pizza and beer and hoping they can find something for the diva in their life,” MacDonald says. At REI, popular items in all price ranges are popping up this year. The Black Diamond Spot ($39.95) headlamp has bumped the lumens from 60 to 75 and added red lights for night vision, and it’s turning out to be a great socking stuffer, Lasure says. The DeLorme Earthmate PN-60W with Spot Satellite Messenger ($559.95) combines the GPS technology that keeps you safe with a satellite messaging system to send messages to family and friends to let them know how you’re doing and where you are. The previous model of the Spot only allowed for sending preprogrammed messages (Think: “Hey, Mom, I’m OK,” on repeat). The new model allows for freeform texting, meaning you can type messages as you go, and can link messages and photos to your social network accounts. For kids, REI staff has been taking a lot of calls on the EyeClops Night Vision 2.0 Infrared Stealth Binoculars ($50), which sold out over the Black Friday weekend. (The store now has more in stock, though, and is expecting additional shipments soon.) The EyeClops runs on AA batteries to provide night vision for up to 50 feet in total darkness. And, for the big kids, wearable camcorders have proved popular. The GoPro Digital Helmet Hero HD Wide-Angle Camera ($299) and the Contour HD 1080P Wearable Camcorder ($279) have been the more popular models. “They’re real small; you could take them out mountain biking on your helmet,” Lasure says. “I’ve had friends take them down Boulder Creek tubing this summer and up on Loveland Pass skiing, so it’s been a real popular give with the young active crowd.” In outerwear, she’s also been hearing some rave reviews of Columbia’s new Omni technology, designed to reflect body heat and keep the wearer up to 20 percent warmer.

Stocking stuffers Bike tubes Hand or toe warmers Climbing tape or chalk Hat Gloves Warm socks Ski wax

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The hottest in gaming this season by Quibian Salazar-Moreno

ith so many games coming out during the holiday season, it’s tough to decide which ones to get into. And at $60 a pop, it’s pretty depressing to get stuck with a game that’s subpar. So we’re here to help and offer our list of the 10 best games this season.

NBA 2K11 All it takes is one name: Michael Jordan. Not only did the folks at 2K Sports get the greatest basketball player of all time to be a playable character, but the developers have made the greatest basketball game of all time. Rated E for all gaming systems. Dec. 3rd thru 12th

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charming Main Street. Enjoy holiday events throughout the ten days including: Santa visits, Caroling for a Cause, free nordic skiing, sleigh rides and Breakfast with Santa.

Fable III It’s a story of a hero who leads a revolution against the tyranny of a power-hungry ruler and then sees how difficult it is to rule a kingdom. There’s action. There’s mystery. There’s love — and a bunch of other things that’ll have you playing nonstop. Rated M for Xbox 360 and PC.

Rock Band 3 The Rock Band series moves forward with its new iteration by including a keyboard controller on which you can apparently learn the basics of playing piano. Plus 83 new songs and the ability to add the songs from Rock Band, Rock Band 2, Lego Rock Band, Green Day: Rock Band and a bunch of downloadable content that adds up to more than 2,000 songs. Rated T for all systems.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Call of Duty: Black Ops is the most popular game of the season and for good reason. There’s lots of fast-paced action, amazing graphics and animation, a superb Cold War/Vietnam story and an online mode that’ll have you addicted for days. It’s worth every

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penny. Rated M for all systems.

DJ Hero 2 Last year everybody wondered if DJ Hero was worth getting, and this year, people are wondering the same thing. Yes, it is. It’s a fun spin (pun intended) on the rhythm music game genre with great original mixes that you won’t find anywhere else. Rated T for all systems.

Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood AC: Brotherhood is a direct sequel to Assassin’s Creed II and once again heads back to ancient Italy, where you play as an assassin trying to liberate Rome. You recruit and train assassins and send them around the city to fulfill missions or have them help you with yours. Rated M for PS3, Xbox 360.

Halo: Reach In what is the final Halo game for Bungie (Microsoft will continue the franchise without the developer), Halo: Reach is a prequel to the Halo series. If you’ve played any of the previous Halo games you know what happens to Planet Reach, which isn’t a happy ending, but this game sure makes it fun to get to that point. Rated M for Xbox 360.

Mafia II If you’re longing for a good mafia story or you’ve played out your Grand Theft Auto games, give Mafia II a try. Play as a broke WWI veteran as he makes his way up the local crime family before calling the shots himself. Rated M for PS3 and Xbox 360.

Fallout: New Vegas It’s not a direct sequel to Fallout 3, but plays a lot like it. New Vegas takes you to a post-apocalyptic Las Vegas where factions are fighting over control of Hoover dam. Your character, in the meantime, is trying to find out who tried to kill you and why. Rated M for PS3 and Xbox 360.

Disney Epic Mickey Mickey Mouse has always had a happy-go-lucky demeanor throughout his existence. But in Epic Mickey, we get to see a different side of the mouse as he tries to save The Wasteland from destruction, even though it’s his fault that the place is in its predicament. Rated E for Wii.

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Sip on some seasonal brews by David Accomazzo

olorado has been called the Napa Valley of beer, and with good reason: Beers from our fair state frequently top the podium at national and international competitions, and a new brewery or pub seems to open with each passing month. The holidays offer breweries a chance to make a beer specialized for drinking during the colder months; here is a sample of some of the seasonal brews offered by area breweries.

TWISTED PINE Name: Old Jubilation Ale Style: English Strong Ale Flavor: Made with bullion hops and a variety of malts. A hint of hazelnuts and a finish reminiscent of mocha and toffee. Cellarable for two years. Alcohol: 8 percent Availability: Seasonal, September through December.; six-packs, cases, kegs Name:The Czar Imperial Stout Style: Imperial Stout Flavor: Made with many malts, including tworow barley, black, chocolate and honey malt. Flavors of English toffee, rich mocha, sweet molasses, candied currants and a hint of anise. Cellar additional bottles, as the Czar continues to mature with age. Alcohol: 11.03 percent Availability: Seasonal, November through February; 22-ounce bombers or kegs Name: Mephistopheles’ Stout Style: Stout Flavor: Mephistopheles is a crafty shape shifter. Amazingly complex, velvety and liqueurish, this demon has a bouquet of vine-ripened grapes, anise and chocolate-covered cherries, with flavors of rum-soaked, caramelized dark fruits and a doubleespresso finish. Alcohol: 15.1 percent Availability: One vintage brewed and bottled Dec. 1 of each year; 12-ounce single bottles. Note: Mephistopheles is the final installment of “The Demons of Ale” series.

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Name: Northstar Imperial Porter Style: Imperial Porter Flavor: A deep, robust ale that has a full-bodied chocolate malty flavor with steady sweetness and a slight warming sensation. It pours black with a creamy brown head. Cellarable for five-plus years. Alcohol: 10.5 percent Availability: kegs, bombers Note:Won silver at World Beer Cup ’06, bronze at Colorado State Fair ‘08, gold at Colorado State Fair 2010.

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Name: Neversummer Ale Style: Ale Flavor: An aggressive winter warmer, it is a deep ruby-red color and is brewed with dark caramel malts. It is assertively hot. Alcohol: 6 percent Availability: Six-pack Note: Debuted in 2004.Won two World Beer Cup medals, gold and silver, as best strong ale in the world.

Name: Frambozen Style: Raspberry Brown Ale Flavor: Delicate notes of cranberry not overpowered by the taste of the ale. Alcohol: 6.7 percent Availability: Six-packs

Name: Obovoid Oak-Aged Oatmeal Stout Style: Oatmeal Stout Flavor: Less hoppy, more traditional stout, creamy off-white color head. Aged on oak chips, has just a hint of vanilla flavor to it. Alcohol: 6.8 percent Availability: 22-ounce bottle Name: Killer Penguin Style: Barleywine style ale Flavor:Very malty, subtle hops characteristics Alcohol: More than 10 percent Availability: Only at select liquor stores and at the brewery. In 22-ounce bottles as well. Each bottle hand-dipped in wax.

WALNUT BREWERY Name: Mountain Rescue Ale Style: Belgian Style Double Flavor: Fruity and dry. A little spicy, with hints of raisin. Alcohol: 6.5 percent

Name: Old Thumper Barleywine Flavor: Malty, sweet. Real fruity, ages for a year. Not as hoppy as American barley wines. It’s warm, sweet malts and a lot of alcohol. Alcohol: 10.1 percent Availability: On tap at Walnut Brewery Note: Might not be available after New Year’s Eve.

Name: 2° Below Style: Winter Ale Flavor: Rosy, floral nose with a hint of pepper spice and subtle, ester-y overtones. Alcohol: 6.6 percent Availability: Six-packs

ODELL BREWING CO. Name: Isolation Ale Style: Ale Flavor: Brewed with premium English malts, this toasty brew boasts a slightly sweet spiciness balanced by a clean, crisp hop presence. The rich amber color is enhanced by a frothy snow-capped head and delivers a warm and smooth finish. Alcohol: 6 percent Availability: Six-packs Name: Avant Peche Style: Imperial porter Flavor: A classic Imperial Porter aged in oak barrels with Colorado peaches and wild yeasts. The blend marries bold, roasted chocolate malt flavor with a subtle peach essence. Alcohol: 9.5 percent Availability: 750-milliliter bottles

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Thinking inside the box The season’s hottest DVD and CD box sets

by Alan Sculley his wasn’t a plentiful year for CD and DVD box sets — the kind of releases that make special holiday gifts for music fans. But there weren’t many misses in this year’s crop of releases, either. Here are the best of the bunch, to this reviewer’s ears and eyes.

Box Sets Bruce Springsteen: The Promise: The Darkness on the Edge of Town Story (Columbia) — Even if you aren’t already a Springsteen fan, you’ll find a lot to love about this three CD/three DVD set. For starters, there’s the remastered version of the 1978 CD, Darkness on the Edge of Town, perhaps Springsteen’s most important album — a gritty and personal portrait of determination and struggle in a challenging world. Two more discs include nearly two dozen outtakes from the Darkness sessions that show the breadth and variety of music he wrote from 1975 through 1978. The real highlight, though, is the DVD of a complete three-hour 1978 concert from Houston. For all of the virtues of the Darkness CD, it didn’t come close to capturing how explosive anthems like “Badlands,” “Streets Of Fire” and the extended version of “Prove It All Night” became in concert. To fully understand Springsteen, seeing him live was essential, and this was the tour that established Springsteen and the E Street Band as rock’s best live act. Rounded out by a great documentary about the struggles to create the Darkness album and another DVD of rehearsals and live performances, there’s never been a better deluxe reissue of a single album than this. — Rating: **** the big lebowski $9.99

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John Mellencamp: On the Rural Route 7609 (Mercury/Island/UME) — John Mellencamp has always been one of rock’s true rebels. So it makes sense that he didn’t make the typical career retrospective box set with On the Rural Route 7609. Instead, he chose songs he felt best told his musical life story, mixing in a good number of alternate versions of familiar songs and lesser-known, but illuminating, album tracks. What emerges is a portrait of an artist who grew from being a brash and generic young rocker into one of rock’s most compelling songwriters, and an artist with plenty of insights into the human condition and life in America over the past 30 years. — Rating: **** Wilson Pickett: Funky Midnight Mover: The Atlantic Studio Recordings (1962-1978) (Rhino Handmade/Atlantic) — It’s about time Picket got a box set, and this one does it right. In addition to essential hits like “In The Midnight Hour,” “Mustang Sally” and “Land Of 1,000 Dances,” the set has lots of overlooked album tracks and a full disc of alternate takes and unreleased songs, Gift Guide II 2010 Boulder Weekly

some of which (the surprisingly tender “I Hope She’ll Be Happier With Him” and the funky soul of “Many Roads To Travel”) shouldn’t have been shelved in the first place. — Rating ****1/2

Other worthy box sets/multi-disc collections: Bee Gees: Mythology (Rhino) — One disc each is devoted to songs sung by Barry, Robin and Maurice (the Bee Gees) plus one for younger brother Andy. Bob Dylan: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 9: The Witmark Demos 19621964 (Columbia) — Two discs feature some of Dylan’s earliest songs written for song publisher M. Witmark & Sons. Otis Redding: Live On The Sunset Strip (Stax) — This two-CD set expands and improves on a pair of previously released live albums — 1968’s In Person at the Whisky A Go Go, and 1993’s Good to Me: Recorded Live at the Whisky, Vol. 2. Sweet soul music, for sure.

DVDs Various Artists: The Best of Soul Train (Time/Life) — Three DVDs from this enduring show (taken mostly from 1972 through 1979) present a who’s who of soul and R&B. Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Barry White, The O’Jays, The Commodores, Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, The Isley Brothers, Sly and the Family Stone — they’re all here and in prime form. — Rating: **** Various Artists: The 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Concerts (Time/Life) — History and some amazing performances came together during these two anniversary concerts. The 51 performances produce plenty of highlights, including a fiery version of “Woodstock” by Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jeff Beck unleashing a wicked guitar solo while sitting in with Stevie Wonder on “Superstition,” and U2 backing Springsteen and Patti Smith on a fevered version of “Because The Night.” The list goes on. The performances were not all perfect (such events never are), but they were inspired, and it’s clear the 25th Anniversary concerts will be a tough act to follow when year 50 rolls around.— Rating: ****1/2 Michael Jackson: Michael Jackson’s Vision (Epic/Legacy) — For as much history as Michael Jackson made with his music in bridging the boundaries between R&B and pop, perhaps his most lasting impact will be in taking the music video to a whole new level of creativity and technical sophistication. Michael Jackson’s Vision collects all 33 of his videos, including groundbreaker “Billie Jean” and the “Thriller” mini-movie. It makes for a set that will stand as a lasting document of Jackson’s ambition and creativity, while being highly entertaining at the same time. — Rating: ****1/2 Various Artists: Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 (Rhino/Reprise) — The event, held this past summer, marked the third time Clapton hosted his all-day, all-star gathering of guitar greats. This two-DVD set captures more than four hours from the event, including plenty of on-stage collaborations. It’s a kick to see Vince Gill rolling through “Mystery Train” with guitarists James Burton and Albert Lee, Clapton boogying with Jeff Beck on “Shake Your Money Maker,” and Clapton, Robert Cray and Jimmie Vaughan joining B.B. King on “The Thrill Is Gone.” Actually, the thrills happen over and over on this DVD. — Rating: ****

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onsider receiving or giving a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Fragrant and fresh, they’re a vibrant centerpiece in any room, but sadly, they’re a fleeting gift. Like flowers, most gifts have an expiration date. Flowers wilt, clothing shrinks, jewelry tarnishes and household items break. Imagine giving a gift this holiday season that keeps on giving — skin care knowledge and tools from local businesses that last a lifetime. Cynthia Sass of Tru Skincare and Kelsey Riley of Naya Organic Body Care have holiday gift specials and ideas for radiant skin and well-being this winter. Sass says she plans on making Tru Skincare on west Pearl Street mobile, with instructional makeup sessions at guests’ homes for a holiday gift that can be used again and again. The spa, which offers facials, peels, waxing, tints and makeup, will move around town this winter to create a spa ritual in the comfort of clients’ homes. The in-home instructional makeup session is $65 in her spa and $115 at your home. “Anybody could give this gift to anyone, which makes it more interesting,” Sass says. “I will come to your home and assess what you’re dealing with in your makeup world.” Sass says the beauty of giving an instructional makeup session is that a guest’s goals can be analyzed and broken down into clear, realistic steps for daily facial routines. “Women’s skin is constantly changing, and your face changes when your skin changes, therefore regular skin assessments are a good idea,” she says. “There are a lot of skin and makeup tricks that they won’t tell you at the Estee Lauder counter, and I want to share those

offering holiday gift-making, foot care and yoga classes on various occasions this winter. “These classes are a great gift for a friend, wife or girlfriend — it’s an educational pampering session,” Riley says. For instance, her recent holiday gift-making class was a medley of lip balm, scrub and chocolate. The class included raw chocolate-making in different flavors and lip balms made with a variety of organic syrups, oils, waxes, coconut oil, shea butter and organic scents. The homemade scrub is made out of sugar, herbs, mint and salt. “Participants make all the gifts by hand and package them in recyclable material — everything gets placed in glass containers that can be used again and again,” Riley says. “We use wood shavings from a local artist in our gift boxes for decorative ornamentation.” Riley, who taught spa and yoga classes in San Francisco, says she hopes to bring similar techniques and ideas to her business in Colorado. “The spa, yoga and holiday giftmaking classes are cool gifts because there are different theme options with custom elements for each guest,” she says. Naya Organic Body Care adheres to the philosophy that “less is more,” using only food- and plant-based ingredients to create clean, simple products for effective skin care. Naya uses less packaging by buying in bulk and reusing boxes, bags and other gift-wrapping material. Buying independently and locally has resulted in less transportation and more clean air for other local businesses in Boulder County. For more information on Tru Skincare, visit www.truskincareboulder.com. For more on Naya Organic Body Care, visit www.nayaorganics.com.

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by Heather May Koski secrets with you.” An in-home instructional makeup session includes a full brow-grooming, creation of a personalized makeup kit, elimination of tools you don’t need and a list of tools you do need. “I will ask key questions to create a honed book of colors, including foundation, powder, brightener and bronzer,” Sass says. “We will also work on traveling with your look, with a small, efficient kit.” Like Sass, Riley of Naya Organic Body Care will give the gift of reusable skincare and wellbeing knowledge this holiday season. Riley will be

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veryone loves food. This holiday season, why not nurture the love of eating by gifting something delicious? From homemade goodies to unique kitchen gadgets, this guide will help holiday shoppers please even the pickiest eater in town. Here’s what to get for:

The Gourmet Guru Everyone has a friend they’re afraid to invite to dinner; a friend who pronounces every word on the menu without a stumble. Though intimidating, it’s not impossible to shop for this friend. Consider gifting a specialty olive oil from Oliv You & Me, a boutique on Broadway between Pearl and Spruce Streets. A boutique bottle is a great way to fine-tune one’s taste buds; plus, it makes a beautiful display. “Consumables seem to be getting more and more popular,” says Oliv You & Me owner Patti Scott. According to Scott, the most popular gift oils are “nuovo” oils, “the freshest of the fresh.” Spanning a price range from $12 to $45, spe16 December 9, 2010

cialty olive oils make a thoughtful gift for a foodie. For your chocolate-lover friend, a chocolate tasting gift offers the ultimate pleasure experience. Purchase the five main levels of chocolate — cocoa nibs, bittersweet, semisweet, milk and white — and package them accordingly in different shades of brown paper. Include an informational book about the origins of cocoa, and it’s sure to please.

The Barbecue Buff One doesn’t have to be from the South to appreciate good barbecue. For the loved one who harbors this obsession, consider paying a visit to the Savory Spice Shop in his or her honor. The fragrant shop, located on Broadway between Pearl and Spruce Streets, carries a vast array of potent spices, including about 20 varieties of barbecue spice rubs. From the Red Rocks Hickory Smoke Seasoning to the Pearl Street Plank Rub, the spice combinations complement “any style of meat in any style of cooking,” says shop owner Dan Hayward. “Business is much busier during the holidays,”

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For the friend who can’t seem to peel away from the kitchen, nurture his or her love of cooking with a gift that requires preparation. Select a mouthwatering recipe, and gather all of the dry ingredients to compile a cooking “kit.” Gift it in a festive bag with the recipe; they’ll be flattered at how well you know them and thrilled to try a new dish. Make it even simpler by layering dry ingredients in a jar for a colorful and pleasing gift. For soup, layer a favorite combination of beans, lentils, pasta, rice, bouillon powder, spices and dried herbs in a glass jar with the recipe attached. The recipient will simply need to add water and fresh vegetables for a hearty homemade winter soup. Give your friend a change of scenery with a gift certificate to the Culinary School of the Rockies. The school offers professional culinary courses for the aspiring chef as well as more casual Home Cook classes, which offer one- to five-day courses in everything from basic cooking techniques to Thai food. Classes run from $65 for some one-day classes to $645 for a five-day techniques course. It’s an experience they’ll carry through many kitchens. If gadgetry is more his or her style, consider giving a unique kitchen tool. Take a stroll through a kitchen specialty store such as Peppercorn on Pearl Street; from cocktail shakers to color-coordinated spatulas, there’s something for every cook in the kitchen. It isn’t difficult to please people with food, especially during the holidays.

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Of course, this category covers a good number of folks. An obvious choice for the sugar fanatic is to bake something sweet — fudge, cookies or cupcakes. This year, surprise your sweet tooth friend with something unique. Use the layered soup idea to put together a cookie mix in a jar. Layer flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, chocolate chips and oatmeal. Attach instructions onto the jar and let them bake the morsels at their leisure. Flocks of tourists on Pearl Street allow for several sugary stores on the main street. Powell’s Sweet Shoppe offers a dose of nostalgia in the form of old-fashioned candies, which make ideal stocking stuffers. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory also offers a healthy serving of sugar; the decadent caramel

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Hayward says, adding that the prepared spice gift boxes are extremely popular. “People can enjoy [spices] more than once; they can also use them up rather than having something just sitting around the house.” Give the gift of tender pork and smoky ribs. Luckily for local barbecue buffs, Boulder County has several authentic barbecue restaurants. A gift certificate to one of these offers a successful last-minute gift. KT’s Real Good BBQ has four locations — Downtown Boulder, East Boulder, Broomfield and Denver — and offers succulent Memphis-style pulled pork sandwiches and other smoky delights. The always-delicious Rib House has locations in downtown Boulder and in Longmont. Wild Mountain Smokehouse in Nederland and Daddy Bruce’s in Boulder also offer quality barbecue — the latter offers brisket and chicken, specialties from another famed barbecue region: Texas. Personalize the gift by offering to go with them, and it’s a gift that gives right back.

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Holiday recipes from Boulder’s Basta by Clay Fong

hen you have a background that includes cooking at Michelinstarred restaurants in Southern California and extensive professional experience in Italy, you might make for an intimidating holiday dinner guest. Such is the experience of Chef Kelly Whitaker. His restaurant, Boulder’s Pizzeria Basta, has earned a reputation as the place to go among local foodies craving wood-fired pizza. These pies feature such specialty ingredients as heirloom prosciutto, San Marzano tomatoes and house-cured pancetta. But Basta’s appeal also goes beyond authentically styled pies. The menu also features charcuterie favorites such as artisan speck and fennel salami as well as house-made ricotta cheese. A house specialty is the beef short rib prepared using the sous vide method of slow 72-hour water bath cooking. This technique makes for a far more moist and flavorful dish. Additionally, Basta offers occasional special menus. For example, a recent beer dinner featured Victory Brewing drafts paired with such dishes as duck rillette with roasted pear and chestnut and an elk salad consisting of cranberry-orange marmalade and arugula. Given this high level of culinary sophistication, it’s unsurprising that when Whitaker receives invitations to seasonal soirees, it’s under the condition that he doesn’t need to cook anything. Graciously, he explains, “I happily accept but insist on bringing a side dish.” Whitaker notes that he keeps things unfussy

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for his contribution. “I like to opt for simple, straightforward sides that are easy, but bring great flavors of the local harvest.” Despite the simplicity of these dishes, they have passed seasonal muster at Basta. He explains, “My ‘go-tos,’ which have both made it on to Basta’s menu in some way or another this time of year, are roasted root vegetables with herbs and smoked mashed potatoes. More information on Basta’s offerings and upcoming special events can be found at www. pizzeriabasta.com.

Roasted Root Vegetable with Herbs 3 tbsp. butter 1 pound fingerling potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound celery root, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch

pieces 2 leeks (white and pale green parts only), cut into ½-inch thick pieces 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, celery leaves, chives 1/2 cup olive oil 10 garlic cloves, peeled Position one rack in center of oven and preheat to 375 F. Add butter to a heavy pan. Add all ingredients except garlic and herbs in very large bowl; toss to coat with olive oil, reserving some for finishing the dish. Season generously with salt and pepper. Roast 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic cloves to the pan. Continue to roast until all vegetables are tender and brown in spots, stirring and turning vegetables occasionally, about 45 minutes longer. In the end, add the herbs and remaining olive oil and finish seasoning if needed.

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t’s Christmas Eve and you’ve done it again.You’ve put off shopping until the last minute, and now you’ve lost the chance to order gifts online, make a homemade anything, or even drive around to stores. Well, we’ve compiled a list of suggestions to help you fill those empty stockings dangling over your fireplace, saving Christmas in the nick of time. Toys: It is Christmas, after all. You may think you’ve outgrown such childish things, but a visit to Into The Wind on Pearl Street would bring out the kid in anyone. With boxes of wind-up gizmos, shelves of rubber bouncy balls, and almost every kind of toy imaginable, great stocking stuffers abound. This ought to be your first stop when shopping for the kids, but toys this cool could please at any age. Local Beer: This one is for the grown-ups. Coloradans love their microbrews, and a bomber of local beer wrapped in ribbon makes for a happy surprise on Christmas morning. Avery’s Maharaja or its Hog Heaven barley wine — both too pricey to drink every day — make excellent stocking-stuffers, as would beer from any of Boulder’s worldclass breweries. Liquor Mart stocks an entire aisle of stand-alone bottles, so you can find the perfect brew to fit any taste. Just don’t mix up the stockings. Hiking Books: Holiday gifts usually skew toward the winter season, neglecting the warmer months and the outdoor activities that go with them. For the fair-weather sportsmen out there, swing by the Boulder Book Store and pick up Contemplative Hiking Along the Colorado Front Range, which explores the wisdom in hiking while discussing the flora and fauna along Colorado trails. Or you can stick to

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the local best-seller, Best Boulder Region Hiking Trails — but your hiking friend may already have it. While you’re there, grab some foreign-language dictionaries, or get somebody started on the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo craze. Chocolate: This one doesn’t need an explanation. If you’re looking local, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory offers a wide selection of mouth-watering treats like fudge, cocoa, caramel apples and boxes of assorted chocolate, with candy packages for any budget. Gourmet candy never disappoints. iPod Shuffle: Perfect for an active town like Boulder, this music player caters to the gym-going crowd, but works great for long car rides to the mountains or a casual stroll through campus. With a price tag of $49 at the Apple Store, it’s a fairly economical choice as well, and small enough to get lost in the bottom of that stocking. (Useful) Gift Cards: The common fallback for stumped holiday shoppers, gift cards have a reputation for being lazy gifts. But the useful ones, like cards for iTunes and Starbucks, tend to get spent before they can be lost or forgotten. Who wouldn’t like some more music or a good cup of coffee? They’re available in the check-out line of almost any supermarket, and you can bulk up the gift’s size by wrapping it with some candy, conveniently stocked adjacently on the shelf.Voila! It’s a Christmas Eve miracle for the procrastinating shopper. And remember, always buy the best thing you can within your particular price range. Cheap becomes trash, but the nicer stuff always sticks around. Don’t buy someone a mediocre pair of shoes, for example — buy really nice socks (another great stocking stuffer.) Good luck!

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n the face of opportunities to over-commit and overindulge, staying healthy through the holidays — physically and mentally — means following some rules, and bending others. “Whenever things get busy, you have to remember to take care of yourself, because then you’ll have more to give,” says Traci Brown, who has more than a decade of experience working as a motivational speaker and, as she says, personal trainer for the mind. Keep making time for whatever recharges your batteries — working out, cooking a meal a certain way, whatever it is that turns your light on a little brighter, she says. Manage your crowded schedule prudently, and attend the parties and events you really want to go to. If there’s something like a work party you really do have to attend, minimize your time there and, Brown says, decide to have fun, perhaps by mixing up the small talk. “Open up a different conversation so you can talk about something you want to talk about,” Brown says. “Everybody is there and thinking they need to be there for one reason or another, so go and have a good

time with that.” Asking what people do for a living at a work party clearly isn’t going to spark the most interesting conversations. “Find one question that anyone would be intrigued to answer,” she says. “What’s your favorite hobby? What was your last trip? How do you spend your time outside work?” And just because your parents sent out 50 Christmas cards every year doesn’t mean you have to. “A lot of people are sending Valentine’s cards now or New Year’s cards,” Brown says. “Create what works for you instead of what you think you have to do.” Plenty of those time commitments are for get-togethers that involve filling a plate with delicious diet-crushers. It’s easy to get stressed out about the skyrocketing caloric intake, and nutritionists encourage monitoring the portions — but not making yourself miserable worrying about it. “What’s really important is not so much what you eat from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. It’s what you eat from New Year’s to Thanksgiving,” says Eileen Faughey, founder of Nutrition Connections and a nutrition consultant for 17 years. The

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hen the holidays roll around, it always seems that we acquire more stuff. Our closets fill up with even more sweaters we won’t wear, and our garages get more gadgets that will just collect dust. This year, why not give a gift that creates a memory, a present that provides a loved one with an unforgettable experience? There are many local options for “experience” gifts, from classes to pampering treatments to adventures. First and foremost, there is the old stand-by — the vacation. Few things in life provide more lasting memories, or sweeter anticipation, than trips to new places with friends or family. Janene DiGregorio, vacation travel manager at Boulder Travel, suggests buying a gift certificate for a specific dollar amount that can be redeemed any time in the next year toward the cost of a vacation. For instance, if you know your spouse wants a Caribbean getaway, but neither of you knows where to go, Boulder Travel will gift-wrap your certificate with some brochures and other materials to help you hone in on your destination and dates. The gift certificate is a good way to go even if you have no idea where your escape will take you, she says. “Some people have a fishing trip in mind, and others have a spa in mind,” DiGregorio notes. “They don’t have to make a decision right away on where they want to go.” Andy James, co-owner of Frosch James Travel, says some of the hot trips right now are European and Alaskan cruises, all-inclusive pack-

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She also claims to have the best manicurist and pedicurist in Boulder, Kim Huggins, who offers a two-hour package that combines both treatments for only $77. Advanced Aesthetics prides itself on being environmentally friendly and using non-toxic products, from using nail polish that contains no formaldehyde to sending gift cards in eco-friendly packaging. Joy Lanzano, co-owner of On Broadway Hair Studio and the Boulder Spa, suggests giving a gift Air-to-air combat with certificate for one of her estabBoulder’s Cloud 9 lishment’s many services, which Living include hair care, skin care, waxing, massage and specialty spa ages to the Yucatan Peninsula, Disney vacations treatments, for men and women. and beach getaways. Then there are the more If you can’t resist buying stuff instead of distinctive trips, from California wine country experiences, they also carry a full line of Aveda to sporting events, African safaris to scuba-divproducts, and they are selling discounted holiing. Local travel agencies can help you work day gift sets. out the details in a more personal and customSensorielle Spa also takes a holistic, sustainized way than the Internet ever could. able and organic approach to its services, “A lot of times people go on the Internet whether it’s myofacial massages or acupuncand get really confused,” James says. “Not conture. fused in a bad way, it’s just really overwhelmSensorielle, located downtown at One ing.” Boulder Plaza, has a couple of packages guaranIf you are looking for something a little teed to secure a pleasurable escape for your closer to home, you might consider giving a loved one. The Destination Paradise Package, massage, pedicure or facial. Leah Nickie, owner for $393, includes a Sensorielle Balancing Facial of Advanced Aesthetics, says a perfect gift, or Gentleman’s Facial (60 minutes), a Rock“especially for a mom who’s hard-working” is a Solid Hot Stone Massage (90 minutes) and a $140 intensive collagen treatment called the Bird of Paradise hand and foot treatment. The Collagen 90 II. It involves 45 minutes of facial Radiant Energy Renewal, at $324, features a massage to work in the skin products, followed 40-minute reflexology treatment, a 70-minute by thermal treatment and another 45 minutes Luxurious Crystalline Facial or Gentleman’s of massage on the neck, chest, hands and arms. Facial and 60 minutes of Reiki. Both come with “You will leave, and your skin will look difsnacks. ferent,” Nickie promises. What’s more, you could win a free treat-

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ment when you buy gift certificates this holiday season. Follow Sensorielle’s blog for discounts and information on the latest news and treatments at sensoriellespa.wordpress.com. All pampering aside, another great option is to give the gift of learning, whether it’s classes for yoga, art, dance, cooking — or gyrotonics, which is growing in popularity. Gyrotonic Boulder offers group sessions in this system of circular movements that blends Tai Chi, dance, swimming and gymnastics, according to Georginne Bakalis, a certified gyrotonic and gyrokenesis instructor. She says the rhythmic motions, which are accompanied by specific breathing patterns, can be tailored to be either low- or high-impact. If the group thing (gyrokenesis) sounds too social, there are also special machines that let you exercise solo (gyrotonics). “There is resistance, but not like a Bowflex,” Bakalis says of the gyrotonic machines. “It’s just enough resistance to make you feel like you’re moving through water.” Gyrotonic Boulder is offering a two-pack introductory package: two one-hour private sessions with an instructor for $80. After you’ve got the hang of it, classes are $100 for four, $160 for eight and $180 for 12. Jackie Hueftle of The Spot recommends giving the gift of climb. And you don’t have to take a class to use the climbing gym — day passes, or punches, are $15 each, $129 for 10, and, during the holiday season, $65 for five. In addition to the indoor classes and open climbing, The Spot has a full-service outdoor guiding

service, and the half-day, per-person rate is $150, although that rate drops for groups. For newbies or novices, Hueftle recommends the “Basic Bouldering Class,” which is $129 for a month-long membership and three days of class, equipment included. There are similar offerings for kids. But if you are looking for something that is truly guaranteed to pump the adrenaline and provide an unforgettable rush, the destination for a variety of extreme escapes is right here in Boulder: Cloud 9 Living. This outfit offers more than 1,600 experiences in 43 cities around the country, ranging from skydiving to wine tastings. Co-owner John Augst and his former business partner modeled the company after similar operations in Europe and Australia. But it’s not just for rich people. “We have something for every taste and every budget,” says Augst, adding that packages start as low as $50. While there are tame experiences like restaurant tours and spa treatments, what sets Cloud 9 apart are the more extreme adventures. One of the most popular is stock-car driving, which Augst says he tried for the first time last summer. You can ride in the passenger seat or drive the car yourself, hurtling along at speeds of 150 miles per hour. Or, for $1,395, you could choose to be a fighter pilot for a day. Augst says you go up in the plane with a real pilot, but the pilot gives you the stick as you simulate air-to-air combat. Check out the holiday gifts link on their website, www.cloud9living.com.

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Don’t forget the smokes

by Noah Wanebo

ith the holidays approaching and temperatures dropping, Arlene Veblen stocks shorter Robusto cigars in the fragrant humidor room at Eads Smoke Shop, shifting the inventory to accommodate the winter smoker. “People can go out on their patios and can smoke these in about 35 minutes,” she says. The stubby cigars, which run between $3 and $15, are popular holiday sellers and make appropriate gifts for those smoking friends of yours. Simply wrapping a pack of cigarettes with ribbon and a bow, on the other hand, does not. The best presents have that practical quality but go beyond necessity, and the folks at Eads have a variety of gifts that fit the bill. Regal lighters, which come nestled in black jewelry boxes lined with white fabric, could help spark some holiday cheer, as would any one of a wide selection of Zippos, cigar humidors or cigarette cases. Don’t forget to check out the glass case of inexpensive pocket ashtrays, mini corncob pipes, smokeable keychains and other pint-sized accessories, any of which would make great stocking stuffers. For the gadget lover and discreet smoker, there are also now e-cigarettes — smokeless, batterypowered vaporizers, shaped like traditional cigarettes, that use a vaporized solution to deliver that nicotine fix. But Veblen warns that these gizmos are somewhat of a white elephant due to the high cost of refilling cartridges, flaws in some of their construction, and the difficulty of finding parts to fit each particular brand. “It’s just not worth the effort,” says Veblen, who stopped stocking e-cigarettes after running into diffi-

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culties and receiving complaints. Sometimes sticking with tradition can offer a classier touch. Johnny’s Cigar Bar, located on 13th Street in downtown Boulder, thrives in the antiquated custom of taking after-hour cigar breaks on soft leather chairs, drinking martinis while listening to the occasional live band. The smoking room — one of the few remaining indoor smoking areas in Boulder — offers a warm, unique place to relax with friends. Owner John Welsh suggests gift certificates to experience the bar’s ambience, although he also offers an array of cigars ranging in price from $3 to $25, which he says sell well during the holidays. “People don’t know what else to give, and they know that cigars are something someone would enjoy,” Welsh explains. “They’re classic.” Less traditional but gaining popularity — particularly among college students — are hookahs, which can range in price from $30 to more than $100. Several head shops on University Hill and around Boulder sell the large Eastern water pipes that are ultimately designed to be shared with others. “It’s definitely a social thing,” says Nick Stainkamp, who works at The Fitter on The Hill. “You see hookahs everywhere, especially in a college town. Hookah is a big market.” Though tobacco has its wellknown dangers, avoid the preachy presents. Don’t gift-wrap Nicorette and teeth-whitening strips, or selfhelp books outlining how to quit smoking. Sure, you can argue that “a clean bill of health” is the best gift of all, but that undermines the indulgent and festive spirit of the season. Save those habit-breaking nudges for New Year’s.

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bulk with the “Tub of Cubs” to get a 7-inch snow leopard, leopard and tiger cubs. More information at www.worldwildlife.org 3. For the pet itself: Getting a dog a bone is a little bit like giving candy to a kid that isn’t yours, so you want to make sure you’ve got the right owner-pet pair picked out to receive a gift like this. And, like giving fat-free muffins, it might be wise to lean toward the healthy side. For a dog, consider something like Greenies, which clean dogs’ teeth as they chew, or a hard bone and a jar of peanut butter, which makes for a re-useable treat. 4. For the lit-wit: Once upon a time, in a land not so very far away, people read short stories. Given the frenetic pace of modern life and general absence of time in which to read a full novel, it’s a wonder they’re not more en vogue at the moment. Give a push toward bringing them back and get someone a subscription to a literary magazine. They’ll get a dose of essays and short fiction throughout the year, and you’ll get to feel like a member of the intellectual elite. Some titles to check out include Pleiades ($16 for one year, two issues), Glimmer Train ($36 for one year, four issues), The Iowa Review ($25 for one year, three issues) and Zoetrope ($24 for one year, four issues). 5. Gift of gab: Holiday parties can be really good for two things: packing on a few pounds and sitting through stalled-out conversations. Provide your friends with a window into a

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hear there are people who do. People who might enjoy something extra to do with their hands or all that creative energy they’re not getting out at work, making themselves laugh over shopping lists for other people to complete, might enjoy a little kit of something fun to do. Learn-to or starter-kits for knitting or crocheting, painting flower pots and — this one is really rustic — needlepoint are available at most craft stores. 9. I’ll be om for Christmas: There’s nothing quite like the holidays for forcing your religion on other people. These mantra beads (technically called japa mala, but also known as prayer beads or worry beads) float around many a yoga studio or even jewelry shops, certainly the Asian-influenced gift shops. Strings of 108 beads, they’re designed for use in meditation and mantra recitation, typically of the kind of Sanskrit phrases that lead to eventual enlightenment. And really, whether you’re lighting up a Menorah or a Christmas tree, isn’t enlightenment what we’re all after? The beads, often made from wood or seeds, are pretty in their own right. Just like anything else you’d like to learn these days, YouTube videos can show you how to use them. 10. Keys to the kingdom: Type-A traveler types often have almost as much fun planning the trip as actually going on it. Give them all the tools they’ll need to plot their next great adventure by pairing up the gift of a map and a guidebook for an area you know is on their bucketlist. You could even dip into the office supplies and add sticky notes, highlighters and, if the map is laminated, laminate markers to chart their course. Then perhaps add a homemade bookmark that includes a photo of friends or family as a reminder of all they’ll have to come back to.

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Holidays with Hosea. 6 p.m. Jax Fish House, 928 Pearl St, Boulder, 303444-1811.

Thursday, Dec. 9

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A Christmas Carol — Presented by Colorado Shakespeare Festival. 7 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, 303492-0554. Hello Dolly! 6:15 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000. Longmont Lights Holiday Festivities. 5-8 p.m.Various locations, Longmont, 303-776-6050. The SantaLand Diaries. Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.

Thursday, Dec. 16

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A Christmas Carol — Presented by Colorado Shakespeare Festival. 7 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, 303-4920554. A Christmas Story. Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont, 303772-5200. The Boulder Holiday Gift Festival. 12-8 p.m. 902 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-272-SHOP. Christmas in Ireland with Danú. 7:30 p.m. Macky Auditorium, CU campus, 303-492-8008. The Frame of Mind — Presented by Unity Stage. 7:30 p.m. Unity Church, 2855 Folsom St., Boulder, 303-681-7829. Hello Dolly! 6:15 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000. Holiday Trunk Show — Featuring a juried selection of locally made goods. 5-10 p.m. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-2122. The Nutcracker — Presented by Ballet Nouveau Colorado. Performing Arts Complex at PCS, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Denver, 303-450-3985. The SantaLand Diaries. Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.

The Boulder Holiday Gift Festival. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 902 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-272-SHOP. A Christmas Carol — Presented by Colorado Shakespeare Festival. 7 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, 303492-0554. A Christmas Story. Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-5200. The Frame of Mind — Presented by Unity Stage. 7:30 p.m. Unity Church, 2855 Folsom St., Boulder, 303-681-7829. Gingerbread Tea. 12 p.m. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-4069696. Hello Dolly! 6:15 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000. Holiday Bazaar Tea. 12-1:30 p.m. Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344. Holiday Trunk Show — Featuring a juried selection of locally made goods. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-2122. Longmont Lights Holiday Parade. 5-8 p.m. Main Street, Longmont, 303-776-6050. The Nutcracker — Presented by Ballet Nouveau Colorado. Performing Arts Complex at PCS, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Denver, 303-450-3985. The SantaLand Diaries. Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841. St. Nick on the Bricks. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 13th and Pearl streets, Boulder, 303-449-3774.

Saturday, Dec. 11

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Friday, Dec. 10

music

Christmas with Ars Nova: Winter Reflections. 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder, www.arsnovasingers.com.

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Longmont Chorale Presents: My Spirit Rejoices. 7:30 p.m. Niwot High

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John Adams — Holiday show and tribute to John Denver. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s,

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The Boulder Holiday Gift Festival. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 902 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-272-SHOP. A Christmas Carol — Presented by Colorado Shakespeare Festival. 2 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, 303492-0554. A Christmas Story. Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-5200. Gingerbread Tea. 2 p.m. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-4069696. Hello Dolly! Noon & 6:15 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000. Nutcracker Tea. 12-1:30 p.m Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303442-4344. The Nutcracker — Presented by Ballet Nouveau Colorado. Performing Arts Complex at PCS, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Denver, 303-450-3985. The Polar Express. 8 p.m. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-4069696. The SantaLand Diaries. Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.

Wednesday, Dec. 15

music

Nelson Rangell Holiday Concert. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

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Chautauqua Silent Film Series — Big Business and The Gold Rush. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-442-3282. Hello Dolly! 5:30 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000.

A Christmas Carol — Presented by Colorado Shakespeare Festival. 7 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, 303492-0554. A Christmas Story. Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont, 303772-5200. Hello Dolly! 6:15 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000. The SantaLand Diaries. Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.

Friday, Dec. 17

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Christmas with Ars Nova: Winter Reflections. 7:30 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1419 Pine St., Boulder, www.arsnovasingers.com. Christy Wessler’s Holiday Concert Sing-Along. 8 p.m. Tuft Theatre, Swallow Hill, 71 E.Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

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The Boulder Holiday Gift Festival. 12-8 p.m. 902 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-272-SHOP. A Christmas Carol — Presented by Colorado Shakespeare Festival. 7 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, 303-4920554. A Christmas Story. Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont, 303772-5200. The Frame of Mind — Presented by Unity Stage. 7:30 p.m. Unity Church, 2855 Folsom St., Boulder, 303-681-7829. Hello Dolly! 6:15 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000. The Nutcracker — Presented by Ballet Nouveau Colorado. Performing Arts Complex at PCS, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Denver, 303-450-3985.

Saturday, Dec. 18

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Christy’s Top of the Hill SingAlong. 7 p.m. Tuft Theatre, Swallow Hill, 71 E.Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003. KBCO Holiday Show — With Nathaniel Rateliff and Friends. Fox

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The Boulder Holiday Gift Festival. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 902 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-272-SHOP. Boulder Improv Collaborative: The Improv Sampler. 7:30 p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-440-7826. A Christmas Carol — Presented by Colorado Shakespeare Festival. 7 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, 303492-0554. A Christmas Story. Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-5200. The Frame of Mind — Presented by Unity Stage. 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Unity Church, 2855 Folsom St., Boulder, 303681-7829. Gingerbread Tea. 12 p.m. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-4069696. Hello Dolly! 6:15 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000. Laser Nutcracker. 3:15 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, CU campus, 303-492-5001. The Nutcracker — Presented by Ballet Nouveau Colorado. Performing Arts Complex at PCS, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Denver, 303-450-3985. The SantaLand Diaries. Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841. Season of Light. 2 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, CU campus, 303-492-5001. St. Nick on the Bricks. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 13th and Pearl streets, Boulder, 303-449-3774.

Sunday, Dec. 19

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Hello Dolly! Noon & 6:15 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000. The Nutcracker — Presented by Ballet Nouveau Colorado. Performing Arts Complex at PCS, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Denver, 303-450-3985. The SantaLand Diaries. Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.

Monday, Dec. 20

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A Christmas Carol — Presented by Colorado Shakespeare Festival. 7 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, 303-4920554. Hello Dolly! 5:30 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000.

Tuesday, Dec. 21

music

17th Avenue Allstars’ White Christmas Show. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-6652757.

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Hello Dolly! 5:30 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000. Laser Nutcracker. 10 a.m. Fiske Planetarium, CU campus, 303-492-5001. The SantaLand Diaries. Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.

Wednesday, Dec. 22

events

A Christmas Carol — Presented by Colorado Shakespeare Festival. 7 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, 303492-0554. Hello Dolly! 5:30 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000. Laser Nutcracker. 1 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, CU campus, 303-492-5001. The SantaLand Diaries. Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.

Thursday, Dec. 23

events

A Christmas Carol — Presented by Colorado Shakespeare Festival. 7 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, 303492-0554.

Laser Nutcracker. 1 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, CU campus, 303-492-5001.

Hello Dolly! 6:15 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000. The SantaLand Diaries. Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-665-1841.

Wednesday, Dec. 29

events

Hello Dolly! 5:30 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000. Laser Nutcracker. 10 a.m. Fiske Planetarium, CU campus, 303-492-5001. Seasons of Light. 1 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, CU campus, 303-492-5001.

Friday, Dec. 24

events

A Christmas Carol — Presented by Colorado Shakespeare Festival. 2 p.m. University Theatre, CU campus, 303492-0554. Christmas Eve Dinner. 5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Thursday, Dec. 30

music

Pre-New Year’s Eve Celebration with Elephant Revival — With the Shook Twins. 7 p.m. Nomad Theatre, 1410 Quince Ave., Boulder, 303-443-7510.

Saturday, Dec. 25

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Christmas Buffet. 12-3:30 p.m. Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303442-4344.

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Hello Dolly! 6:15 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000.

Sunday, Dec. 26

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Disney’s A Christmas Carol. 8 p.m. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696. Gingerbread Tea. 2 p.m. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-4069696. Hello Dolly! Noon. & 6:15 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000.

Monday, Dec. 27

music

Electric Blues Jam. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-4859400. Go Go Lab (Post-)X-Mas Show. 10 p.m. Southern Sun Pub, 627 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-543-0886.

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Hello Dolly! 5:30 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000.

BMoCA New Year’s Eve Party. 8 p.m. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder, 303-4432122. New Year’s Eve Celebration with Elephant Revival. 7 p.m. Nomad Theatre, 1410 Quince Ave., Boulder, 303-443-7510. New Year’s Eve Party with The Vintage Rock Band. 7 p.m. & 10 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757. Sambadende New Year’s Eve Bash. 8 p.m. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696. Rose Hill Drive New Year’s Eve Show. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399.

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Astronomical Star of Bethlehem. 10 a.m. Fiske Planetarium, CU campus, 303-492-5001. Hello Dolly! 5:30 p.m. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000.

New Year’s Eve Dance Party — With Funkiphino and Dressed in Black. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344. New Year’s Eve Dinner. 5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696. New Year’s Eve Package With Delta Sonics. 8 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel and Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

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