HOLIDAY Westside 2015
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Dozens of Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
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Eastern Lowland Gorilla Plush Doll Take your pick from an assortment of adorable plush snugglies that also raise awareness about endangered species, including the Eastern lowland gorilla, polar bear and leatherback turtle. Designed right here in Marina del Rey, these plushies are made in the USA from sustainable fabrics and stuffed with recycled plastic bottles. $47.99
INDIE PLUSH
Fisherman’s Village, 13763 Fiji Way E-10/11, Marina del Rey (310) 902-1651 | indieplush.com
Handmade Brave Collection Necklace Carved into each of these handmade woven necklaces is the word “brave.” Made by a native artisan group in Cambodia, a portion of necklace sales proceeds goes to fight human trafficking and to support women and girls across the globe. Beauty and purpose make this gift extra special! $80.00
MOONDANCE JEWELRY GALLERY
1530 Montana Ave., Santa Monica | (310) 395-5516 moondancejewelry.com
Paper Pinhole Camera / Solargraphy Kit If you know somebody who likes photography but hates taking selfies, help them go really old-school for the holidays with this kitschy throwback pinhole camera. It’s fun to play and experiment with, and sales proceeds support free writing programs for local youth through the nonprofit 826LA. $12.99
THE TIME TRAVEL MART
12515 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista| (310) 915-0200 timetravelmart.com
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Coloring Notecards for Grownups This is a thoughtful gift for creative types who need to disconnect from their smartphones and computer screens. The cards come with a set of brightly colored fine-point Sharpies, giving them all they’ll need to create beautiful, personalized notes to share with friends and loved ones. $15.00
ITEMS
318-B Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey | (310) 384-9771 itemsclothing.com
Butterfly Habitat Garden This garden kit will help you grow the flowers that both butterflies and bees will be buzzing about. Butterfly favorites in the kit include Mexican sunflowers, black-eyed susans, butterfly weed and holly hock. No outdoor garden, no worries: these flowers grow easily in pots. $26.00
LUNDEEN’S
9726 Washington Blvd., Culver City | (310) 842-8400 facebook.com/lundeensgifts
Baxter of California Travel Kit Give a man who travels the first-class treatment with this water-resistant canvas bag containing leak-resistant, TSA-approved two-ounce bottles of Baxter of California’s popular daily face wash, oil-free moisturizer, super-close shave formula, aftershave balm and daily protein shampoo. There’ll be no roughing it out there for him! $50.00
DEUS EX MACHINA
1001 Venice Blvd., Venice | (888) 515-3387 shop.us.deuscustoms.com
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NOW OPEN! November 1, 2015 — January 18, 2016 Corner of 5th Street and Arizona Avenue
Everyone’s ICE skating in Downtown Santa Monica this holiday season!
GENEral HourS of opEratIoN Mon-thu: 2PM–10PM fri: 2PM–Midnight Sat: 10AM–Midnight Sun: 10AM–10PM Skate rental: $15 | locker rental: $5
ICE SkatE ClaSSES November 7—January 17
SaturdayS: Private Lessons
SundayS: Beginner Basics & Intermediate
20-min. lessons with a private instructor 8AM—9:45AM | 1 Skater: $45, 2 Skaters: $60
30-min. lessons, maximum of 15 students 8AM—9:45 AM | $30 per class
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Skaters of all ages can celebrate their birthday, throw a corporate bash or special event at ICE at Santa Monica! Host your party in one of our private event cabanas. $300 per 2-hour time block. Add a party package for $150 and let ICE at Santa Monica staff handle the food and drinks.
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Local Handmade Items From crocheted blankets to clever bottle openers and truly unique hand towels, The Guilded Cage has a variety of handmade items ready for the holiday season. A hidden Westside gem, this gift shop is staffed and managed by community volunteers as a fundraising effort for the nonprofit Westchester Mental Health Guild. various prices
THE GUILDED CAGE
8917 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester | (310) 641-7850 | westchestermhg.org/guilded_cage.htm
Rootz Sweet and Spicy Table Sauce Please the palate of any spicy food lover with a bottle of Playa del Rey chef Kaitlin Chamblin Hodgson’s secret blend of sweet, spice and everything nice that’s preserved and sweetened naturally using local ingredients. $13.00 Find it in Playa del Rey at Asap Phorage, in Venice at Simon’s Market and The Golden State, and in Santa Monica at A Cut Above | rootz-sauce.myshopify.com
Playa del Rey Locals-Only T-shirts Wear your Playa pride on your sleeve. Designed and printed locally, these Playa del Rey men’s and women’s tees are made of 100% organic cotton and printed with eco-friendly water-based ink. The one with the “Playa Eye” design shows you’re part of the elusive Westside Illuminati. $28 to $32
CLEAN {AESTHETIC}
323 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey | (310) 821-2527 cleanaesthetic.com
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EVERY
SATURDAY 9 AM –2 PM
Shop for unique & creative holiday gifts. . .
from the market’s local artisans and craft vendors. Featuring homemade soaps, jams, vegan and gluten-free chocolates, handcrafted fine jewelry, artisan soy essential oil candles, framed photography, and more!
At scenic Marina del Rey harbor, adjacent to Marina del Rey “Mother’s” Beach. Lot #11, 14101 Panay Way, Marina del Rey 90292 • Parking is 25¢ for each 10-minute period. For more information: 310-305-9545 or http://marinadelrey.lacounty.gov
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Wishbone Wagon-to-Car The Wishbone Wagon is much more than your traditional red wagon. Appropriate for ages 1 to 10, The Wishbone easily transforms from a wagon to a foot-tofloor car to a sleek gravity racer. Adaptable for growing kiddos, this is a gift that encourages outdoor play and tons of imagination. $299.99
CARO BAMBINO
2710 Main St., Santa Monica | (310) 399-7971 carobambino.com
Crazy Cat Lady Board Game The perfect gag gift for that single friend who openly fears becoming a “crazy cat lady,” this game is fun to play whether its family time or a gathering of friends with several bottles of wine. It may be the only time you can say whoever collects the most cats wins. $22.00
HUZZAH!
2010 Lincoln Blvd., Venice | (310) 452-2900 huzzahtoys.com
Yellow House Handmade Charm Bracelet Made right here in Los Angeles, these filled gold or sterling silver charms come on cute 100%-recycled cardstock with whimsical and uplifting statements that will create a feeling she’ll remember every time she puts this on and thinks of you. $15.00
THE GOLDEN STATE
1916 Lincoln Blvd., Venice | (310) 392-7800 thegoldenstatestore.com
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at the Venice Pier
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Industry of All Nations
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Beauvilla Glass Designs
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Buck Mason
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Guild
310.396.8300
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305.607.1934
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Le Labo
310.581.2233
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424.238.8382
LF Stores
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310.584.9371
Burro
Hamilton Press Gallery
LFrank Jewelry
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C.A.V.E. Gallery 310.450.6960
Caudalie
310.450.3560
310.396.8244
Heavenly Couture 310.396.8880
Heist
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Milkmade
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Mona Moore
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Gant
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Marine Layer
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Junk Food Clothing Co.
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Fluevog Shoes
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IRO
877-458-5865
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Illesteva
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Bohemian Exchange
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310.396.1242
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310.399.1212
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Roots
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Tom’s
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Topo Ranch
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Waraku
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ZenBunni Chocolate
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Ohm Salon
310.399.9973
Pardee Properties 310.907.6517
Pilates Platinum 323.466.0309
Promotions Group West
310.399.7199
French Market Cafe
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310.664.7005
Gjelina
310.450.1429
Art of Studio
310.392.9957
Re/Max Abbot Kinney Real Estate
Hal’s Bar & Grill
Beacon Street Studios
Sant Architects
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310.396.3105
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Joe’s Restaurant 310.399.5811
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310.399.0123
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Kelley Fajack Photography
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310.493.3686
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YAS Fitness Centers
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Lamai Thai Massage
310.399.7953
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The Lettermate For those who appreciate the art of letter writing or just have a ton of wedding invitations to send out, the Lettermate is a handy tool that enables anyone to exquisitely address personalized letters. Pair it with one of Urbanic’s adorable stationery sets to make any snail mail lover’s day. $14.00
URBANIC PAPER BOUTIQUE
1644 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice | (310) 401-0427 urbanicpaper.com
Reclaimed Wood Cheeseboard Ideal for a frequent dinner host or hostess, this gift is the perfect accent to dress up any tabletop. Crafted out of reclaimed walnut from a local cabinet maker’s shop and aged steel boat cleat handles, this elegant serving board is far from being a cheesy gift. $79.00
BURRO
1409 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice | (310) 450-6288 burrogoods.com
Shiva Rose Zenbunni Chocolate You can’t go wrong with chocolate, and Zenbunni chocolate is made the way only chocolate from Venice could be — from artisanal stoneground biodynamic cacao. This particular variety, a collaboration with The Local Rose, is flavored with organic Bulgarian rose oil that’s celebrated for its antidepressant and aphrodisiac properties. $40 (ten bars)
ZENBUNNI CHOCOLATE SHOP
1629 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice | (424) 238-3388 zenbunnichocolate.com
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Handmade Small-Batch Soaps Made right in the store’s kitchen on Venice Boulevard, Soaptopia soaps come in dozens of delightfully fragrant varieties — citrus, floral, earthy, spicy, you name it — and are cruelty free and do not contain synthetic ingredients. There’s also a wide selection of natural body lotions, scrubs, oils and perfumes. $6.95 per bar
SOAPTOPIA
12228 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista | (310) 398-8333 | soaptopia.com
Recycled Auto Parts Chess Set Cogwheels are kings, screws and bearings are queens and spark plugs are bishops. Mexican metal sculptor Armando Ramirez gives discarded auto parts a second life as chess pieces through NOVICA, a fair-trade online brokerage that’s run out of Santa Monica. $204.99
NOVICA
(310) 255-6580 | novica.com
Tea for One An elegant gift for the tea lover in your life, the lid of this decorated ceramic teapot sits on top of what doubles as a cup and saucer and comes in a gift box designed for storing looseleaf tea. For someone more on-the-go, pair with a designer travel mug ($24.50). Also available through February at the Petals ‘N’ Wax pop-up shop at Westfield Culver City. $49.00
PETALS ‘N’ WAX
Westfield Culver City, 6000 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City (310) 390-5073
Marina Marketplace, 13432 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey(310) 305-8883 petalsnwax.com
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N.Y. PIZZA BY THE SLICE
N.Y. PIZZA BY THE SLICE
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his is the place to go if you’re in search of authentic New York pizza by the slice. Established in 1984 at the Marina Marketplace in Marina del Rey, Pizzarito offers New York thin crust or Sicilian deep dish pizzas with a wide variety of toppings. Enjoy calzones, sandwiches, lasagna, manicotti, stomboli, pinwheels, garlic knots, tiramisu, N.Y. cheseecake, beer & wine. All sauces and dough made fresh daily. Dine inside or outside, take-out and delivery. Enjoy the sounds of authentic Italian music & artwork of renowned artist Ken Keeley.
(310) 823-7333 • www.Pizzarito.com
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Home Brewing System Buy a man a beer and he drinks for the night. Buy a man a home brewing kit and he can brew any style of beer he wants for the rest of his days. Choose a basic, standard or deluxe kit to match anyone’s level of devotion to hops and malted barley. $79.95 - $129.95 - $179.95
CULVER CITY HOME BREWING SUPPLY 4234 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City | (310) 397-3453 brewsupply.com
Vintage St. Christopher Pendants Legend goes that St. Christopher was 7.5 feet tall and carried people safely across a rushing river. Long relied upon for the protection of travelers, St. Christopher pendants became popular with surfers navigating dangerous waves in the early 1960s and remain a loving gift for people of all faiths and ages. $125 and up
SURFING COWBOYS
12553 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista | (310) 915-6611 | surfingcowboys.com
Vintage Rhinestone Parasol This canopy of cuteness will help the classy dame in your life take on El Niño in style. If actual weather does not materialize in L.A., this rhinestone-adorned vintage accessory can still indulge her inner Holly Golightly while deflecting UV rays during a sunny beach stroll. $125.00
MS. VINTAGE
314 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey | (310) 314-6999 msvintage.net
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WE ALSO FEATURE A FULL SELECTION OF
FINE ART
10% OFF HOLIDAY SOCCER CAMPS for Ages 2-12 DECEMBER 21-24 and 28-31 AT PLAYA VISTA PARK 13196 W. Bluff Creek Drive, Playa Vista, CA, 90292 TODDLER: 9:00 —10:00 a.m.
(Ages 2-3)
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(310) 929-5435
Opera Dinners
Marina del Rey Sunday Dec. 20, 2015
Join our festive Opera Dinner with Holiday Classics in collaboration with Opera League of Los Angeles with Plácido Domingo’s Young Artists from Los Angeles Opera. This enchanting evening of dramatic and theatrical events brings you to the height of the holiday season. Admission is $100 per person, including wine and cheese, hors d'oeuvres, one-hour performance, dinner with great networking, and new friendships. La Traviata I La Boheme I West Side Story I Carmen Barber of Seville I The Gypsy Princess I Christmas Medleys
(310) 999-3626 Professional Orchestra / Chamber Group Available For Special Events!
Give the gift of Music
Music Academy Lessons
Give the ultimate gift! Music for all ages. Children’s Performance (free) Westchester Senior Citizens Center 8740 Lincoln Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 (12 p.m. - 1 p.m.)
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Ashlyn’d Acrylic Clutches Adorable and fun, these acrylic clutches by L.A.-based designer Ashlyn’d come in so many varieties — glitter, sand, pearls, flowers, you name it — they’re the perfect accessory to bring out the best of every personality. Attach a furry keychain to add a little extra flare. $276.50 and up
NASTY GAL
1254 Third St., Santa Monica | (310) 566-1700 nastygal.com
Handmade Ascot Scarves With the forecast calling for a wet and chilly winter, keep the one you love warm and in good cheer when you can’t be there with one of these colorful and cozy handmade ascot scarves. Even in nice weather, it’s an accessory that won’t go out of style. $50.00 to $80.00
LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON
1920 Lincoln Blvd., Venice | (310) 450-0290 latesundayafternoon.com
Vinyl Records Give the gift of analog bliss. Soundsations stocks enough new and vintage vinyl (starting at 99 cents) to match any musical taste. Hot new releases include “Thank Your Lucky Stars” by Beach House ($18.99) and Adele’s “25” ($24.99), but there’s also a copy of the vinyl collector’s Holy Grail: the “butcher cover” version of the Beatles’ “Yesterday and Today” (ask about pricing).
SOUNDSATIONS
8701 La Tijera Blvd., Westchester | (310) 641-8877 soundsationsrecords.com
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MARINA DEL REY’S
Fisherman’s Village Boating, dining, entertainment, holiday shopping and picturesque harbor views— Marina del Rey’s Fisherman’s Village has it all. The shops at Fisherman’s Village offer t-shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry, vintage clothing, homemade soaps, lotions, body butters, art, woodwork, historical memorabilia, and Marina del Rey and Hollywood souvenirs. Eco-friendly sustainable stuffed plush toys are offered by IndyPlush. Marina del Rey Historical Society tells the story of Marina del Rey’s creation with an exhibit at its History Gallery, and in its book, Images of America: Marina del Rey, available for purchase, along with photos, DVDs T-shirts and more. For narrated Marina history, take Starline Tours’ narrated Hop-on Hop-off buses. You’ll find the best waterfront views of Marina del Rey’s main channel, busy with boats coming and going. At its docks are recreational rentals, charter vessels, seasonal whale watching and water taxi, and a commercial fishing fleet. Nearby vessels include the harbor patrol, US Coast Guard, and county lifeguard rescue boats made famous in the TV series, Baywatch. Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket
and Cape Cod are brought to life architecturally with colorful structures and an iconic lighthouse. Pelicans, seals and sunsets abound. Bring camera! Popular weekend concerts are presented in the lighthouse courtyard, surrounded with food concessions. Sapori Restaurant offers exquisite Italian cuisine, beautifully presented, with views of the harbor from inside and from its outdoor dining patio. The popular El Torito offers margueritas and mexican cuisine. On the docks, Marina del Rey Boat Rentals offers humanpowered stand-up paddle boards, kayaks and small sailboats., as well as powerboats, jet skis, and quiet electric ‘Duffy’ boats. For fun and scenic exercise, peddle a portion of the Marvin Braude Bike Path. The 22-mile route goes right by Fisherman’s Village, about a mile north of midpoint. Daniel’s Bike Rentals can assist with equipment. During summer months, the Marina del Rey Waterbus ferries passengers around the harbor, and a landward Beach Shuttle connects the Village with the rest of Marina del Rey, Venice Pier, and Playa Vista. From downtown Los Angeles, visitors can take Metro Expo Line light rail to Culver City station. From there, Culver CityBus Line 7 goes directly to Fisherman’s Village.
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THE ARTS CONNECT HEAVEN & EARTH
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here was a time when the world was full of magic and splendor, and all on Earth existed in harmony with Heaven. You could see it in the arts, feel it in the air, and hear it in the beat of a drum. This was a land of fairies and sages, dragons and phoenixes, emperors and immortals. Known today as China, this place was once called “the Land of the Divine.” What if you could journey back and visit this lost paradise?
Shen Yun brings the profound spirit of this lost civilization to life on stage with unrivaled artistic mastery. Every dance movement, every musical note, makes this a stunning visual and emotional experience you won’t find anywhere else. Banned in communist China today, the non-profit Shen Yun is dedicated to reviving 5,000 years of civilization. Experience the Arts Connecting Heaven & Earth! Experience Shen Yun!
“ Mind-blowing! Go back and see six times!” —Richard Connema, renowned Broadway critic
“If heaven is the way we saw it tonight, count me in!”
“This is the ultimate performance. I felt like I was in heaven. This really is a performance for the very fortunate.”
“My heart was open and I started to cry. The spirit of hope, beauty, and blessing... It’s a fabulous gift to us.”
“Go see it to believe it, because otherwise, you are going to miss the most important thing in your life.”
—Nathaniel Kahn, renowned filmmaker
—Ms. Choi Yun ka, Korean President Award winning artist
— Sine McKenna, award-winning Celtic singer
—Joe Heard, former White House photographer, watched Shen Yun 5 times
MAR 19- APR 30, 2016 Long Beach Thousand Oaks
Claremont Costa Mesa
Northridge Downtown LA
Bakersfield Santa Barbara
Phoenix, AZ Seattle, WA
Tickets: 800-880-0188 ShenYun.com/LA