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THE HOLIDAY ISSUE Artisan Round-Up Area artists and craftspeople with out-of-the-ordinary wares reveal why they make what they make— and where you can get it. By Donna Evans, Lou Petrucci, Melissa Sandor, and Chris Stucchio. Giving with Panache Best gifts, worst gifts, and everything in-between. By Bruce Eaton, Ron Ehmke, Reine Hauser, Kevin Hosey, Elizabeth Licata, Lou Petrucci, Kathryn Radeff, and Chris Stucchio. Opting Out Just say no to the ho-ho-ho. By Julianna Jacoby-Patronski and Kathryn Radeff Bringing Love and Dedication to the Table Sister Celeste and her Southtowns refuge. By Barry A. Muskat When Good Holidays Go Bad Two twisted looks at time-honored traditions. By Lou Petrucci and Ed Taylor Where to Serve The run-down on community organizations that could really use your support this winter. By Stefanie Ickowski OTHER FEATURES Designer Snowflakes and the Fashion of Fluff Did you know that in the mountains they call it Termination Dust? By Jennifer Wettlaufer Icewine Express A Canadian writer takes a train journey through his own past— and Ontario’s vinous present. By Fred Bacher |
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INFO @ SPREE/CALENDAR
Cool cards, heavenly churches, a brand-new paradigm for the Kootsie, and—why must there always be running? By Ron Ehmke and Elizabeth Licata ARTS Art review: Cindy Sherman and Craft at BPAC By Bruce Adams Music: The new Tralf By Chris Schobert Music preview: Eric Starr By Bruce Eaton Art on view: In the Workspace at CEPA By Elizabeth Licata Books: Small Mediums at Large By Melissa Sandor Art on view: Modigliani By Elizabeth Licata Architecture up close By Dan Mica LIVING Style: The decorating dilemma By Donna Evans Style: Joys of winter gardeing By Elizabeth Licata Style: The vanity wars By “Ambrose” and “Faith” Health: Spree fitness watch By Bruce Adams FOOD Restaurant reviews: Greek diners By Alan J. Bedenko Wine: Gifts for winos By Mark Criden Kitchen gifts: For the cook who has everything By Joe George Foodies: Comfort with a capital “S” By Vicki G. Marshall and Margaret M. Toohey PLUS: A Foodie footnote, and even more suggestions for the winos. |
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