Last minute gift guide
Time is ticking
Hit up these local events for last-minute gifts
On Thursday, Dec. 13, the always shop-able Magpie Gallery & Boutique hosts a vintage trunk show by Mary Lou’s Vintage Couture. Pick up a retro handbag or sweater pin for your best girlfriend from 6 to 10 p.m. at 2205 Fern St. in South Park. On Friday, Dec. 15, from 5 to 9 p.m., Ducky Waddles Emporium (414 No. Coast Hwy 101 in Encinitas) holds its annual holiday trunk show and sale. Also on Dec. 15 and again on Friday, Dec. 21, from 8 p.m. to midnight, the Besos Not Bombs “pop-up shop” is selling limited-edition streetwear, accessories and vintage clothing, all at 2502 B St. in Golden Hill (www.besosnotbombs.com). On Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Mingei Museum in Balboa Park hosts a trunk show of items by jewelry designer Marion Craven.
On Saturday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Little Italy’s Mixture (2210 Kettner Blvd.), is the spot where more than 20 local artists will be showing off their paintings, jewelry, sculpture, photography and glassware. And there’ll be mimosas and snacks for you. Also on Dec. 15, our favorite female-run sexuality boutique, The Rubber Rose, puts on its annual holiday arts and crafts fair. Handmade items include knitted hats, baby quilts, knitted and crocheted dishcloths, jewelry, calendars, postcards, journals and about two-dozen other things. Check it out from 1 to 6 p.m. at 3812 Ray St. in North Park.
Leave The Rubber Rose and head over to The Roseary Room where, also on Dec. 15, local artist Fresh Ginga will be hosting an art show, proceeds from which go to help folks at her son’s school who lost their Rancho Bernardo homes in the Witch fire. The show starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 1 a.m. at 947 E St., Downtown. On Sunday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Puppet Insurgency’s Art for Peace Festival features handmade affordable gifts and a make-your-own-art set-up, plus a puppet show (1601 University Ave. in Hillcrest). 619-265-1199.
Published: 12/11/2007
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