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Show December 13, 1985 Forum MlevSate CEmsfoMas Mysteirfisi GSfti by For your grandmother how about a Super Lightweight Headphone Receiver. Someone finally made the walk-ma- n stereo so compact that now all that exists are the headphones. Yep, the receiver for FM stereo is right near the earpiece. Im waiting for someone to refine the invention to ear plugs. Retails for $65.50, but the price may drop after the Christmas rush, at The Harbor, also located in Trolley Square. For the lover who has cold feet. La Bathtique has Hot Bots ($17.95). Remember those sterile, unaffectionate water bottles your mother used to put you to sleep with? Well now there are pigs, lambs and even dogs that will warm your bed, back and toes. So your lover doesnt have cold feet, in fact theyre rather warm you say? Well, Fredericks of Hollywood Mils Musical Underwear. For $8.00, who knows what kind of tunes youll hear. Theres just one size in red and white. Fa la la la la, la la la la. Susie Martin hard-of-heari- My goal this Christmas season was to avoid the madness and hysteria of shops and stores filled with endless yuletide trinkets and baubles. But as a result of an editor filled with the Christmas spirit, I was forced to become a Christmas shopper. I still refuse to buy any gifts, but for those who feel compelled or obligated to part with your own or someone elses money, let me make a few suggestions based on my shop hopping adventures. The Game Keeper located in Trolley Square has a selection of role playing games that might interest a variety of mischievous friends. If there is a drug dealer on your list, Trafficking, ($30.00), is the solution to suppress those nasty habits. As a drug dealer. Reefer T. Johnson attempts to outfox a narcotics agent Maybe one of your family e members has a fetish for soap operas. All My Children ($20.45), lets you reach ultimate happiness. I didnt ask just quite how you might reach this goal. Besides the new role playing games, there are a large variety of puzzles, strategy and board games - for those who enjoy a good mind boggle. For your cousin who you wished had stayed in the closet, Cabin Fever, 66 West 400 South has Gay Monopoly for $24.95. The goal is to gentrify your property. day-tim- If your roommate cant stop thinking about last weeks game, stop by Cuddles in Trolley Square. For a mere $49.95, Kareem Abdul Jabear will sit nicely on a bed or bookshelf and listen to your basketball fantasies without hassels from any officials. Ive discovered one of Salt Lakes time capsules. The best way to go back in time is to visit Salt Lake Drug at 1519 South 1500 Jazz-Lak- Holiday Hango' Pe-- e7 er East. Here you can find some great stocking stuffers, if not a great laugh. Whoever received a lot of ties and belts on other festive occasions might really enjoy a see through belt and tie holder for a $1.50. Or for $9.95, the "Rackwood Roller Top Toilet Paper Holder is a must for the reader in the family. Dont forget pets. Glovers has the perfect nerve and sedative for fits and convulsions for dogs, cats and foxes. Sometimes pets can get out of control and confused over the holidays. You may want to stock up on this handy drug. If you loved "The Color Purple, Purple in Trolley Square is for you. stickers, sunglasses, (you get the picture), and all in purple. Raunch Records, 375 West 400 South, probably has the best selection of punk music at affordable prices in the city. Stickers, butand a few articles tons, song books, of clothing are worth checking out. Chances are Ill probably do some shopping just to get by. And if youre in a Just looking, but no thanks mood, there are a few stores I would recommend you visit. Domus located at 430 B South Temple is a visual store with items ranging in price from Po-pou- rri ts, D 0 DdriralSolic begCN4 tiW- Sriuswryhese stomach. i 2, Dont drink on an efcpty U Take a lot of Vitamin-- before you drin li. Go ahead and get sick; youll feel bctt - B afterwards. if drunk yo Dont geffalling-dow- n v. overboard go Dont to drink. drinking. 6. Sleep it ofL 7. Dont go to sleep. Dont wake up. alcohol (be.. 9. Dont mix types of 8. t it, eat 10, If your stomacV-- an handle as soon. oatmcaL thing bland (toat, ID Brink a lot of wer before going to metlK I do not claim these to be sujfire but at least I care VaouiH to try: BONUS TIP: in.. tntfehrive. Accorfnto tha tMfD II Doni drink ol news release, i will be an trfra5CVUk day, I r drunk drivers. Th. troopers fclkoffl pmeni effo yourself. Chameleon on 871 East 900 South is a new jewelry and accessory gift shop featuring exotic, eccentric, ethnic and antique Antique Ching Dynasty jewelry pieces stones reasonably priced and hand-size- d treated with opus magnus, epoxy and glaze with characters painted on make for a different kind of gift.art-wea- r. - Now that you have a few gift ideas you may consider wrapping them in Christmas wrap with, what else but white salamanders. Available at Smokeys Records, Cosmic Aeroplane, Waking Owl Bookstore and Hollywood and Vine. Get it while it lasts. If youre still not in the mood to shop, my last suggestion would be to resort to magazines and catalogues. Youll never have to leave home, but you may not receive the merchandise until Valentines Day. Happy shopping, Im heading south for the holidays, ciao. polka-dotte- d r Avoiding! Salt Lake Celebrates Season 0 V Modern Art, albums, cards, furniture, watches, paper pads, notebooks, pens, kitchen items and other creative and uniquely designed pieces are definitely worth seeing. This is the kind of store where you buy something for a gift and end up keeping it for Downtown Festivities by Cheryl Brown Its Christmas time again and as usual there are lots of things to do that can put one in the let up- - $.50 to $5,000. Pieces from the Museum of nual bolide season uppcJ Christmas spirit Not only do we have the traditional tree trimming, decorating, and shopping, but also a number of other activities. If you really want to get into the Christmas spirit and celebrate the day ahead of time, try heading downtown for Christmas. In Salt Lake City Christmas is celebrated in a big way with lights, especially at Temple Square. The entire block is lighted by millions of tiny lights draped on trees, fountains, walls, and buildings. The atmosphere creates a kind of fairy tale land made just for wandering through. Take a stroll through one evening. From Temple Square you may want to catch the trolley, which runs every 15 minutes, and for 25 cents ride to the Triad Center just a few blocks away. At the Triad you can once again view a spectacular light show over 300,000 lights adorn the grounds around the Triad. The Triad offers carolers, a live nativity scene, and a skating Santa. You can ice skate at the Triad Center for $3.50 a person. Across the street from the Triad, located in the newly remodeled Dickens Building, is the Dickens Festival. The Dickens Festival offers a number of different booths with everything from arts and crafts to food. It offers entertainment in an old English setting with roasted chestnuts, hot wassail, and Scrooge and Tiny Tim strolling thru the crowds entertaining people. The Dickens Festival is open from 5 p.m.-- 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs. and from 10 a.m.-- 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The cost 13 and $3.50 for adults, $2.00 for children free for children under five. . If you are interested in a romantic evening, or just seeing the city in a different way, bow about a carriage ride in a European style carriage drawn by a Clydesdale? For $20 per half hour, up to four people may be picked up at any restaurant, hotel, or downtown location and taken for a ride around the city center. Reservations must be made by contacting the CarThe carriages run 6 riage House at p.m. on through the evening, seven days a week. This could be the perfect way to see the Christmas lights and decorations of the city. If it is the theatre you are interested in, Scrooge is playing at the Triad Theatre until Dec. 21 Tues.-Sa- t evenings at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the box office for $7.50. 5-1- 2, 572-668- 8. At the Promised V alley Playhouse the Hans Christian Andersen story. The Snow Queen is being presented Wed.-Sa- t. evenings at 7:30 p.m. until Dec. 25. Matinees will be shown Dec. 7 and 14 at 2:00 p.m. The Snow Queen is a musical fantasy featuring ballet and singing. Tickets are and available at the Promised Valley Playhouse at 132 S. State. You may want to visit the state Christmas tree at the state capitol, or view Star of Wonder at the Hansen Planetarium. There are the Christmas movies at the theatre including Santa Claus The Movie, starring Dudley Moore, and Disneys One Magic Christmas. And we cannot forget the mall. Crossroads is decorated and ready for Christmas with everything from Christmas trees to Santa Claus. There you will find the carolers, the kids, and $5-$1- 9 food. So if putting up the tree, hanging the stockings, and sending Christmas cards still leaves you looking for the Christmas spirit try . |