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32 know The man and his music, Donato Cabrera, music director, at the Las Vegas Philharmonic.

42 United Shoppers of America!

Cha-ching, we all shop from morning to night, even if we are not aware of it.

58 Charles A. Maguire Founder/Artistic Director of the Desert Winds The month’s spotlight on someone to know.

22 discover Places to go, cool things to do, hip people to see in the most exciting city in the World

36 taste The way to a person’s (man’s) heart is through his stomach. We have the ideal gift for this purpose.

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52 Made by Hand Self-made gifts are all the rage and kind on the wallet. Go get out your scissors and glue.

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Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour

Kristin Chenoweth – Coming Home Tour

Yanni

The Tenors

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Rachael McLaren.

Photo by Andrew Eccles.

Engelbert Humperdinck

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GIVE THE GIFT OF THE ARTS

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Pinchas Zukerman, Principal Guest Conductor & Violin Soloist

Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater

Liza Minnelli Great Day

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contributors

Marisa Finetti is a local writer, marketing professional and blogger. The Tokyoborn Finetti has called Las Vegas home since 2005. She has written for such publications as Spirit and Las Vegas and Nevada magazines and has a healthy-living blog at bestbewell. com. When she’s not writing, Finetti enjoys family time with her husband and two boys.

Adam Friedland

is a standup/ sketch comedian who recently relocated to Brooklyn, NY. He has performed at numerous theaters, comedy clubs and rock venues including The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, The Lincoln Theater, Gotham Comedy Club, UCBEast, The Fillmore, and the 9:30 Club. Prior to moving to New York in 2014 he was named best comedian in Washington City Paper’s annual best of DC list. He featured at the 2013 and 2014 Bentzen Ball Comedy Festival alongside Nick Kroll, Todd Barry, Moshe Kasher and Kyle Kinane.

Jaq Greenspon is a journalist, screenwriter and author with credits on The New Adventures of Robin Hood and Star Trek: The Next Generation.

He also is a literary and movie critic, has taught and written about fi lmmaking but is most proud of his role in the fi lm, Lotto Love. A Vegas resident for most of his life,he now resides in Eastern Europe.

E.C. Gladstone is a Las Vegas-based writer/photographer and social media consultant. Covering the ever-growing worlds of travel, food, wine & spirits, he has contributed recently to BonAppetit.com, About.com, Thrillist, Everyday With Rachael Ray and multiple local Vegas outlets. Previously, he helped launched JLiving magazine and has held editorial positions with many websites and magazines including AOL.com, US Weekly, and Alternative Press.

His ideal day involves a busy kitchen, soul music, laughter and cask spirits. Currently he is compiling a book of his rock journalism from the ‘90s. Find more of his writing on food and beverages at nowimhungry.com and sipsavorswallow. com.

Corey Levitan is a regular contributor to Men’s Health magazine.

He wrote the most popular newspaper humor column in Las Vegas history, “Fear and Loafing,” which ran 176 times in the ReviewJournal from 2006-2011. At home, however, he is referred to as “Mr. Poopyhead” by his four-year-old daughter, and something much less printable by his wife. Follow his latest adventures here and at coreylevitan.com.

Lynn Wexler has been a feature writer and contributor for magazines and newspapers, locally and nationally, for over 20 years. She writes a monthly online column entitled Manners in the News, which comments on the behavior of politicians, celebrities and others thrust in the public arena. She is the Founder and President of Perfectly Poised, a school of manners that teaches social, personal and business etiquette to young people.

She is a former TV Reporter and News Anchor. Of her many accomplishments, she is most proud of her three outstanding teenaged children.

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SUNDOWN, DECEMBER 6 CHANUKAH BEGINS WITH THE CEREMONIAL LIGHTING OF OUR MENORAH, a n d c o n t i n u e s w i t h c e l e b r a t i o n s e v e r y n i g h t o f t h e h o l i d a y.

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from the publisher Baseball lovers, please indulge us as we celebrate the true national pastime, shopping. Evidence of this fact can be found in the clutter of yesterday’s must-haves, formerly treasured objects relegated to dusty storage in a heroic attempt to create space for today’s. We are welltrained, loyal and trusted oilers of the gears of commerce. Plastic in hand, we venture out with enthusiasm to do our part. Cha-ching!

In the old days (I can’t believe I just wrote that) life seemed so simple: You came from somewhere, the same place that your parents and their parents came from. You had your butcher, your baker, your candlestick maker; the same ones that your family had always used. Your family physician usually knew you when you were a tot, your legal advice came from a family friend who had helped Uncle Fred some years ago with a problem he had. You knew who to go to and definitely who NOT to go to.

So it appears that every aspect of our lives from cradle to grave involves consumption; our experience begins with suckling and ends all too often with sucker-dom. For your edification and delight we provide this month, content designed to assist you in avoiding the pitfalls.

In Little Shopping Horrors, pages 28-31, Corey Levitan celebrates the joys of anonymous online shopping, particularly for those otherwise checkout line embarrassments. Lynn Wexler waxes poetic about shopping, in United Shoppers of America, pages 42-45. It is a must read for all, as it provides professorial insight into our compulsive consumption.

The well-worn adage that the way to a person’s heart is through the stomach provides the inspiration for this month’s Taste feature. We commissioned E. C. Gladstone to find the mother lode of delectables. In his mouthwatering piece, Gifts for Gourmands, pages 36-40, he encourages us to explore the possibility of gifting goodies. Made by Hand, pages 52-56, is an invitation to DAVID readers to get crafty. At our monthly editorial conference, the author of an article shared that he has always enjoyed giving gifts “Made by Jaq Greenspon.” Who’d have thunk?

It is not a surprise that the “entertainment capital of the world” boasts first class live music. What’s remarkable is that the non-Strip Vegas universe is also home to critically acclaimed musicians and orchestras. We’re proud to celebrate this reality with a cover story profile of Donato Cabrera, music director of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, and an interview with Charles A. Maguire, artistic director of the Desert Winds contemporary wind ensemble.

What better way to toast our good fortune than by raising a glass of noble pedigree? The sommeliers that we consulted provide a list of their favorite pairings for the Thanksgiving feast. Go drive your local wine merchants nuts and tell them that you absolutely have to have the Chateau Roubine Côtes de Provence 2013 that DAVID recommends. If your demands are not met, show them the magazine. Maybe they’ll learn a thing or two.

Wishing all a happy and festive Thanksgiving, see you in the racks.

Max Friedland max@davidlv.com

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TUESDAY AFTERNOONS AT THE BIJOU - THE GAME IS AFOOT - FOUR TALES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES: Tuesdays through Nov. 24, 1 p.m., free. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. 702-507-3459. lvccld.org INDIAN NATIONAL FINALS RODEO: Through Nov. 7, times vary, $15. South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-796-7111. southpointcasino.com

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Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. 702-507-3459. lvccld.org UNLV JAZZ CONCERT SERIES - JAZZ ENSEMBLES: 7 p.m., free. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas.

702-507-3459. lvccld.org CARLOS SANTANA: Varying dates through Nov. 15, 8 p.m., $99.50. House of Blues, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-632-7777. mandalaybay.com UNLV MUSIC - COMMUNITY CONCERT & NEW HORIZONS BANDS BENEFITTING SAFE NEST: 7:30 p.m., cost TBA. UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas. http:// tinyurl.com/UNLVconcert THE COMPOSERS SHOWCASE OF LAS VEGAS: 10:30 p.m., $20. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702749-2012. thesmithcenter.com

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JIM BELUSHI & THE SACRED HEARTS: 8 p.m., $39.95. Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-365-7111. orleanscasino.com THE LETTERMEN: 7:30 p.m., $25. South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702796-7111. southpointcasino.com

LAS VEGAS STORIES - THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF KIRK KERKORIAN, FATHER OF THE LAS VEGAS MEGARESORT: 7 p.m., free.

Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. 702-507-3459. lvccld.org

GUNS: Through Nov. 16, time and costs vary.

Tropicana, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas.

702-739-2222. troplv.com JESSE SMIGEL - WIN, LOSE OR HAVE FUN!: Through Nov. 8, times vary, free. Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000. cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

FASHION FOR AUTISM: 6 p.m., $250. Aria, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 866-3597757. grantagiftautismfoundation.com

EASY 8S: 9 p.m., $5-$20. Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-8947111. treasureisland.com

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South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-796-7111. southpointcasino.com

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KENNY ALLEN BAND: Through Nov. 7, 10 p.m., $5-%20. Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-894-7111. treasureisland.com TIM ALLEN: 10 p.m., $59.99. Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111. mirage.com THE ADDING MACHINE: Through Nov. 15, times vary, $10-$12. CSN Cheyenne, 3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue, North Las Vegas. 702-6514000. csn.edu/pac CRAIG WAYNE BOYD: 8 p.m., $20-$30.

Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. 702-547-7777. sunsetstation. sclv.com CLINT HOLMES AND EARL TURNER - THE TWO OF US: Through Nov. 8, times vary, $37. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. thesmithcenter.com

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Hard Rock, 4455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas. vivavskavegas.com 8TH ANNUAL VEGAS VALLEY COMICS BOOK FESTIVAL: 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., free. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. 702-507-3459. lvccld.org ROCKY MOUNTAIN GUN SHOW: Through

Nov. 8, times vary, $15. South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-796-7111. southpointcasino.com LAVELL CRAWFORD: Through Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., $20.18. Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas. 702-284-7777. suncoast.com TRAIN AND THE FRAY: Time TBA, $30.

Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. 3rd Street, Las Vegas. 800-745-3000. dlvec.com LIPSHTICK - THE PERFECT SHADE OF STAND UP - GARFUNKEL AND OATES: Time and cost TBA. Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-414-1000. venetian.com BOOK SIGNING AND DISCUSSION - “LOVED AS PROMISED” BY J. LADD JOHNSON: 2 p.m., free. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-229-4800. artslasvegas.org WINE, CHEESE, & CHAPLIN: 7 p.m., free.

Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive, Las Vegas. 702229-3514. artslasvegas.org NEVADA BALLET THEATRE - A BALANCHINE CELEBRATION - FROM TCHAIKOVSKY TO RODGERS & HART TO GERSHWIN: Times vary, $29. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. thesmithcenter.com

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AN EVENING WITH THE WHEEL OF TIME COMPANIONS: 7 p.m., free. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas.

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Ethel M, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson.

AN EVENING WITH JOSEPH GREAVES THOMAS DEWEY AND THE TRIAL THE BROUGHT DOWN LUCKY LUCIANO: 7 p.m., free. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. 702-507-3459. lvccld.org

HUNTER JUMPER LAS VEGAS NATIONALS: Through Nov. 15, times vary, cost TBA. South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702796-7111. southpointcasino.com EXECUTIVE CHEF'S CLASSROOM HARVESTING THANKSGIVING 2.0: 7 p.m., $135. Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 888-987-6667. bellagio.com

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ART AND WINE - A PERFECT PAIRING: 5 p.m., $34-$42. Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd.

MIKAYLA WHITMORE - WHEN THE NIGHT COMES: Through Dec. 6, times vary, free. Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000. cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

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OSCAR DINNER SERIES - WINGY, HUNCHY AND LEFTY - JUST A FEW OF MY CHARACTERS: 6:30 p.m., $150. Oscar's Beef, Booze, and Broads, 1 S. Main Street, Las Vegas. 702-386-7227. oscarslv.com

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SIN CITY OPERA - THE CONSUL BY GIAN CARLO MENOTTI: Through Nov. 14, 7 p.m., $15. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, Las Vegas. 702-455-7340. sincityopera.org CHUBBY CHECKER: Through Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m., $45. South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-796-7111. southpointcasino.com COUNTRY NATION: Through Nov. 14, 10 p.m., $5-%20. Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-894-7111. treasureisland.com GARY OWEN: Through Nov. 14, 8 p.m.,

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$39.95. Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-284-7777. orleanscasino.com RICHARD CHEESE & LOUNGE AGAINST THE MACHINE: 9 & 11:30 p.m., $25-$45. Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson.

702-547-7777. sunsetstation.sclv.com THE IN ITS ENTIRETY CONCERT SERIES RUSH'S MOVING PICTURES: 7:30 p.m., $15.

Red Rock Hotel, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-797-7777. redrock.sclv.com 4TH ANNUAL "ART IN FULL BLOOM": 4 p.m., cost TBA. Mayesh Wholesale Florists, 3950 W. Diablo Drive, Las Vegas. tinyurl.com/ SafeNestLovesAIFB LAS VEGAS CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER - SIMPLY ELLA: 7:30 p.m., $35. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. thesmithcenter.com

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702-507-3459. lvccld.org GODSMACK: 8 p.m., $53. Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. 702-942-7777. palms.com

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LIPSHTICK - THE PERFECT SHADE OF STAND UP - ILIZA SHLESINGER AND SARAH COLONNA: Time and cost TBA. Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-4141000. venetian.com

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SOUL MEN AND LADY SOUL STARRING SPECTRUM AND RADIANCE: Through Nov. 15, times vary, $37. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-7492012. thesmithcenter.com

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MAYDAY PARADE: 9 p.m., $26-$31. Hard Rock Live, 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas.

702-733-7625. hardrocklive.com CONGREGATION NER TAMID SISTERHOOD'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 9 a.m., free. Congregation Ner Tamid, 55 N Valle Verde Drive, Henderson.

TBS WOMENS' LEAGUE - MACCABEE MARKET: 11 a.m., free. Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane, Las Vegas. For more information, contact Diane Kaiser at diane@ stylexonline.com.

GOD LIVES IN GLASS - A THEATRICAL MUSICAL BENEFIT CONCERT: 3 p.m., $19. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. thesmithcenter.com

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CHAMPION HOOP DANCER DERRICK SWAIMA DAVIS: 10:30 a.m., free. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las

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SIN CITY OPERA - THE CONSUL BY GIAN CARLO MENOTTI: Through Nov. 21, 7 p.m. & 2 p.m., $15. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, Las Vegas. 702-455-7340. sincityopera.org NORM MACDONALD: Through Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m., $35. South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-796-7111. southpointcasino.com ROBERTO CARLOS: Time TBA, $99.50$175.50. Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd.

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ORNY ADAMS: 8 p.m., $25-$35. Red Rock, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas. 702797-7777. redrock.sclv.com A CELTIC THANKSGIVING: 3:30 p.m., free.

Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. 702-507-3459. lvccld.org NEPHEW TOMMY: 8 p.m., $43. Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. 702-942-7777. palms.com RISE AGAINST AND KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: Time and cost TBA. Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. 3rd Street, Las Vegas.

800-745-3000. dlvec.com BRET MICHAELS: Through Nov. 22, 8 p.m., $59.95. Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-284-7777. orleans.com LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC - CABRERA CELEBRATES SIBELIUS: 7:30 p.m., $26. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. thesmithcenter.com

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JAY LENO: Through Nov. 21, 10 p.m., $59.99.

Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas.

702-791-7111. mirage.com

TEMPLE SINAI HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 9 a.m., free. Temple Sinai, 9001 Hillpointe Road, Las Vegas. For more information, contact Ilana Shapiro at 702-254-5110 or tsholidaybazaar@ gmail.com.

THE SKIVVIES: Through Nov. 21, 7 p.m., $29. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. thesmithcenter.com

CHABAD OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA: 6 p.m., cost TBA. For more information, contact Rabbi Shea Harlig at 702-338-1818 or chabadlv@aol.com. www.davidlv.com | NOVEMBER 2015

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SINATRA BEHIND THE SCENES STARRING FRANK LASPINA AND VINCENT FALCONE: 2 p.m., $25. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. thesmithcenter.com

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ELF THE MUSICAL: Through Nov. 29, times vary, $29. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. thesmithcenter.com 'TWAS A GIRLS NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - THE MUSICAL: Through Nov. 28, times vary, $35. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. thesmithcenter.com

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AUTUMN BLOOD DRIVE: 2:30-6:30 p.m., free. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. 702-507-3459. lvccld.org

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DEAD AND COMPANY: Through Nov. 28, time TBA, $50. MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-891-1111. mgmgrand.com

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WEST COAST FEAST: With Bone Thugs-NHarmony, DJ Quik, Collie Buddz, and Tha Dogg Pound. 9 p.m., $45. Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas. 888.9.AXS. TIX. hardrockhotel.com RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED, FEATURING MATTHEW AND GUNNAR NELSON: Through

Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., $25. South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-796-7111. southpointcasino.com MOTOR TREND INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW: Through Nov. 29, times vary, free$10. Las Vegas Convention Center - Hall N-3 and N-4, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas. autoshowlv.com PONCHO SANCHEZ LATIN JAZZ BAND: Through Nov. 29, times vary, $37. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. thesmithcenter.com

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THANKSGIVING SHOOTOUT NCAA DIVISION 1 BASKETBALL SHOOTOUT: Through Nov. 28, times vary, cost TBA. South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702796-7111. southpointcasino.com LIPSHTICK - THE PERFECT SHADE OF STAND UP - WHITNEY CUMMINGS: Time and cost TBA. Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd.

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For an adventurous table-side experience, the newly opened Salute at Red Rock Casino Resort lights up a giant wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano with Vodka, while stirring in ribbons of pasta and tender house-made meatballs (optional) into the warm, melted cheese. Inspired by the traditional cuisine of Southern Italy, Salute offers dishes like crispy zucchini flowers, Hamachi Tartar, to whole roasted and salted branzino. Executive Chef Luciano Sautto’s philosophy with cooking is simple: “Use quality ingredients, pour your heart into a dish, and the rest will fall into place.”

Salute Trattoria Italiana, Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-797-7311.

Honey-Mango Java Punch While sipping on this strong island elixir, discover the legend of the Golden Tiki and the tale of Captain William Tobias Faulkner and his quest to find gold at Flaming Skull Island.

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Bread pudding of the season What could be more irresistible than soft cushions of country bread soaked with rich custard? This season begs the opportunity to cozy up with a sultry pumpkin hazelnut chocolate chip bread pudding, served with pumpkin cinnamon whipped cream.

Carmine’s Las Vegas, inside Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, 702-473-9700.

1 ½ ounces Zaya 12-year rum ½ ounce Wray and Nephew overproof rum ½ ounce St. George Coffee liqueur 1 ounce Kerns Pineapple passion fruit juice ½ ounce honey syrup ½ ounce spicy mango syrup ½ ounce lemon juice

Serve in Brown Bora Mug or Old Fashion glass *Garnish with mint sprig and orange twist

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For the dapper gent who appreciates a classic oxford aesthetic with some serious motionenhancing innovation, Cole Haan’s LunarGrand Plain Toe Ox in sleek haircalf makes the list. $228. Cole Haan, Grand Canal Shoppes, 3327 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas. 702- 369-2381.

To go with the Champagne you’re gifting this season, the reindeer ice bucket is attractive, durable and festive. $80.00. Sur La Table, Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas. 702-448-8611.

Express yourself boldly with this pop art-inspired clutch, featuring eye-catching colors, silver-plated studs, French Clip close, and detachable chain. $175.

Brighton Collectibles, Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-369-0963.

Salvatore Ferragamo’s Larix Mink Fur sandal is a strappy stepper with lush dyed mink (Finland) fur and 4” python-covered heel. $2,150. Salvatore Ferragamo, Grand Canal Shoppes, 3377 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-369-0251

The highly functional Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Dual Time is a trusted companion for crossing the International Date Line. It indicates both local time and home time in an intuitive and easy-to-use way while making a bold statement. The local time can be easily adjusted in one-hour jumps and in both directions with the crown in the second position, while the central minutes and the small seconds at 6 o’clock continue to run. $4,200.

MONTBLANC, Grand Canal Shoppes, 3327 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-696-0185.

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Give a box of chocolate in a form of a clutch. The delectable assortment of jewel-like creations are topped off with a sweet clasp with Kate Spade New York’s ‘crème de la crème’ chocolate box clutch. $398. Kate Spade New York, Fashion Show, 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas. 702- 691-9968.

For the wine collector, connoisseur or student of wine, Coravin Model Two wine-access system allows you to enjoy and savor wine one glass at a time. Simply insert the needle into the bottle’s cork, pour your glass, and the cork will reseal itself while the argon gas protects the remaining wine from oxidation . Best part? The wine is good until the next time you decide to partake in a glass. $349. www.coravin.com

As though it has traveled the world in the backpack of an intrepid explorer, the brass Sojourner keyboard is reminiscent of an earlier era, when beauty and technology went hand-in-hand. Featuring a unique parchment Elizabethan typeface, a brown aged leather face plate and amber jewel indicators that befit the overall aesthetic of the keyboard. $1,000 www.amazon.com Imagine amazing, immersive footage at your fingertips.

Content fit for the big screen, with crisp images, beautiful resolution, and vivid colors. With an integrated, stabilized camera, your Phantom 3 Professional brings your imagination to life. $1,259. www.Drone-world.com

Norell New York is captured in the pure luxury of the hand crafted perfume bottles by internationally renowned French crystal house, Baccarat. Epitomizing the elegance of Norell’s aesthetic and the opulence of crystal, only 500 numbered limited edition bottles of this bespoke perfume were created. $1,500. www.Neimanmarcus.com

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Champagne Taittinger Brut La Française is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier wines from at least 35 villages in Champagne, France.

The high proportion of Chardonnay (40%) is unique among fine non-vintage Champagnes and extra time in the cellars allows the wine to reach the peak of aromatic maturity and consistently excellent quality. A solid gift this season. $39.99. Total Wine & More, 720 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-933-8740.

Don’t touch that dial! This recycled cardboard stand gives your iPad the look of a retro television, recreating the days when the entire family watched while enjoying their TV dinners. $30 www.uncommongoods.com

Don’t walk near busy streets with these traffic-stoppers. The Deborah Studded Tall boot by Frye is the very definition of a statement piece, dropping jaws and velvet ropes in its path. The tall shaft is encrusted with tri-colored metal studs over distressed and perforated full grain leather. $728. Dillards, Downtown Summerlin, 11011 Sage Park Drive, Las Vegas. 702-473-6712.

The Waterford rebel hip flask embodies a spirit of nonconformist cool, using the iconic motif of the punk stud as the heart of its design. Designer Jo Sampson chose the stark, cutting-edge geometry of this simple potent shape for its enduring outsider appeal. The punk stud injects a tough, streetwise vitality to the pieces, which contrasts with the refined craftsmanship that goes into their creation. $90 www.Waterford.com

You can get an earful these days with the mix ‘n match earring trend that’s all the rage. This 14-karat yellow gold set is the “key” to her signature look with a delicate pave diamond heart

by Zoe Chicco 14-karat yellow gold. $680. Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show, 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-731-3636.

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Find balance with the help of Ayurveda, a 5,000 year-old healing tradition from India, that helps us balance our chakras — 7 spinning wheels of energy — that affect our health, well-being and beauty. The gift of feeling balanced this holiday season comes in a Mini Chakra™ set featuring the seven aromas to support the feeling of balance. $85.

Aveda, Town Square Las Vegas, 6639 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-270-2860.

Ethel M’s Ultimate Deluxe Collection contains an assortment of sweets for all tastes – crisp toffees, fruity satin crèmes, chewy caramels, or Design-Your-Own option makes this box a solid go-to for gifting this season. $99.99, prices vary for DYO. Ethel M Factory Store, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson. 702-435-2655.

Simple, elegant, timeless. The mini 18k gold Tiffany T smile pendant with round brilliant diamonds will bring an instant expression of gratitude and happiness. $1,900. Tiffany & Co., Shops at Crystals, 3720 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas., 702-545-9090.

The gift of indulgence is captured in the Lush Spa gift box, complete with a rich and luxurious hot chocolate scrub, a massage bar, two bath bombs, a bubbler and a temple balm. $69.95. LUSH, Downtown Summerlin, 2120 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas. 702-869-1118.

In collaboration with outerwear designer Herman Kay, DVF’s “Eve” is a sleek and boxy burgundy rabbit fur with a vintage feel, a contemporary fit and chevron channel detailing. $1,638. DVF, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-893-3807.

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discover Holiday Festivities @ Downtown Summerlin The season kicks off on Friday, Nov. 20, with the first annual “Holiday Parade,” heralding Santa’s arrival. Also back this year is “Rock Rink,” Summerlin’s family friendly ice skating venue. Starting at sundown on Dec. 6 and continuing for all eight nights of Chanukah, the Jewish Community Center will host Menorah lightings.

Each night exciting additional events and entertainment will be included. Event schedules are available at downtownsummerlin.com or at 702-590-9299.

Downtown Summerlin, 2025 Festival Plaza Dr #205, Las Vegas.

The Treasure Pagoda Tatsuo Miyajima, one of Japan’s most influential artists has debuted his work “HOTO” for an indefinite engagement at The Shops at Crystals. HOTO – meaning “treasure pagoda” – refers to a story about a monumental bejeweled tower that emerges from the ground, floats midair and covers half the world, symbolizing the importance of every human life. The remarkable mirrored pagoda, measuring 18 feet high, is inlaid with nearly 4,000 vibrantly colored LED numerical displays in varying sizes, which represent the never-ending cycle of life and the universal language of numbers. Focusing on interaction rather than exhibition, the circular tower features angled surfaces that play with the viewer’s reflection, allowing them to visually locate themselves in the art.

The Shops at Crystals, 3720 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. 702-590-9299 Wendy Kveck, “BMFD”, Oil, acrylic paint pen on Arches oil paper. 2015

Breaking Down @ Building Up Works by Wendy Kveck, JK Russ and Erin Stellmon are on view at the UNLV Barrick Museum. The show “Kveck, Russ & Stellmon: Break Ups & Tear Downs” that runs through January 23 features works that spring from a common practice of breaking down subjects, then reorganizing and reordering the pieces. The results, whether they be paintings, collages, photographs or constructions, are stunning and thoughtful revisualizations of contemporary themes, exemplifying distinct styles and techniques, perfected during their careers as highly regarded professionals.

Marjorie Barrick Museum, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas.

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SOIRÉE AND SILENT AUCTION

TOURO UNIVERSITY NEVADA CENTER FOR AUTISM & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES invites you to help spread the light and support families affected by Autism.

Benefiting the Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities Sunday, December 13, 2015 | 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Presenting the

SHARON SIGESMUND PIERCE AND STEPHEN PIERCE EGLET PRINCE LAW CENTER 400 South 7th Street, Fourth Floor Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Special ‘Chair’ity auction of one-of-a-kind chairs painted by local artists and celebrities.

Silent Auction

Get your tickets today.

Space is limited.

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702-777-3100 Holiday (dressy casual) attire – Valet Parking provided • RSVP by December 4, 2015 Your tax-deductible gift will support families who cannot afford treatment in the Center.

Touro University Nevada gratefully acknowledges our Sponsors:

THE BROADBAND GROUP

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Horrors Why most of us now make ‘personal’ purchases online

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hat’s right, attractive lady behind me in line at Costco: That’s a three-pack of Preparation H wipes in my cart. Toilet paper isn’t nearly enough to clean this man’s business. So let’s go over all the things you know about me just from standing there: I’m short, I have poor vision and my keister is populated by throbbing veins that I’m going to wipe as soon as I get home.

If I can even wait that long.

Since that hall of shame moment last year, all my embarrassing product purchases have migrated online. And not only am I less embarrassed, I’m a few dollars richer. (The cheapest three-pack on eBay is usually $20 with free shipping – about a dollar less than Costco when you figure in tax. Off-brands are cheaper. But, trust me from experience, this is one area of your life where you want the Cadillac of embarrassing products.)

U.S. online retail sales are expected to reach $334 billion this year, and I believe at least $300 billion of that is for products nobody wants to buy in a store. For me, one of the most revolutionary aspects about the Internet revolution is no longer needing to look anyone in the eye while purchasing Biolage color-refreshing blond conditioner, zit makeup or the Nair with which I vigorously Q-tip the inside of my hairy, hairy nostrils. (Yes, I do that.

Why, don’t you?)

In fact, the UPS guy delivers so frequently, it’s become a problem. My 4-year-old demands to watch me open every package when it arrives, wondering if it’s for her. (Nope, Honey, that Astroglide is for Daddy.)

Back in high school, my friend Roy entered a drugstore in Manhattan, pointed at the row of condoms behind the register and inquired of the cashier: “Which one tastes the best?”

I have never shared Roy’s lack of caring what anyone thinks of me. In Victoria’s Secret, I have caught myself repeating “something for my wife” as many as three times per visit. Because it’s so important to me that, while standing alone in a lingerie store, strangers think of me as a man capable of a long sexual relationship with the opposite sex rather than a perv who wants women’s undergarments described and displayed to him. (Actually, the truth is, it’s a bit of both.)

I remember nothing about the experience of catching crabs in college. I don’t even know who gave them to me. But I can tell you exactly how it felt to purchase a bottle of lice shampoo at my local Rite Aid in Albany, N.Y. The walls were beige and I was third in line. I held the label toward the floor and triple-checked for a tag so the cashier wouldn’t need to yell for a price check.

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to Woody Allen as he tried to buy a copy of the fictitious Orgasm magazine?) Once my turn came, the elderly lady in the red uniform scanned my lice shampoo in, pretending not to notice that it was lice shampoo and to not be thinking, Let me do this very quickly and get this guy out of here … eww!

People think that all the humiliating things I’ve done for my articles (posing naked for an art class, wearing a Borat mankini to work as a pool boy, go-go dancing in panties and pasties in a gay bar) must mean that I have no shame. Quite the opposite is true. I write those articles as exposure therapy to challenge my superhuman levels of shame. In fact, shame is my superpower.

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And so much more!

Shame-Man has no problem informing you that he uses Fresh Balls every night. In fact, he’ll confidently credit the product with saving his life. (No one has ever died from jock itch directly.

However, I’m sure there have been several unreported related suicides.)

But would Shame-Man’s mild-mannered reporter alter ego hide the tube of cream in a bathroom drawer if you came over for a visit? Of course he would! Would he buy it if it were sold in a drug store? No way! Unless it was an emergency and he could also find seven similarly colored tubes of other stuff he didn’t need to perfectly encircle the tube of Fresh Balls in the cart and on the conveyor belt.

While I’m sure you can feel me on the jock itch cream, some of the things I’m ashamed to shop for in person make much less sense. Matzo, one of my greatest culinary lusts, makes for a strangely difficult checkout experience. Maybe it feels

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Endorsed by the entire Rabbinic community, meeting the needs of every denomination with tradition and compassion. awkward to buy something that screams “He’s a Jew!” – after spending a lifetime learning to be less “audible” about it. But I strongly identify as Jewish in my journalism and on social media. So why am I always mentally preparing for a conversation (“I am buying this because I love how it tastes, not because of my cultural and genetic affiliation”) that never occurs because nobody cares?

I realize the huge gap in my logic. I can don sunglasses and pay with cash and no one will ever know I was in a store buying something. Yet when I shop online, businesses collect and compile my shopping history and cross-reference it with my social media. This information gets sold to other businesses and never goes away.

Almost immediately after making my latest hemorrhoid-wipes purchase, for instance, Facebook began showing me an ad asking, “Still thinking?” — with a photo of the off-brand wipes from eBay. And that made me think: How many more strangers know personal things about us when we shop online than when we shop in a physical store?

I mean, does this knowledge simply reside in computers that behave according to algorithms, without interacting with humans? I guess I can sort of live with that. Or are there real people out there walking around with the knowledge that I purchased a package of adult diapers in 2011 and that my iTunes includes a Celine Dion song?

If it’s the latter, I’d like to use this last paragraph to explain that the adult diapers were to complete a giant-baby Halloween costume, and that near, far, wherever you are, I believe that the heart does go on.

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Back and Forth A Musical Stalwart’s Traveling Baton

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onato Cabrera grew up in Las Vegas. But it was in Reno where he fell in love with classical music and got the inspiration to become a conductor. What he didn’t know up north was that someday he’d be back in Southern Nevada again, standing before appreciative audiences at The Smith Center.

As music director of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Cabrera hopes to deliver music that enriches and educates, and helps his hometown grow into a more vibrant, culturally rich community.

“I wanted to be a conductor, probably because I wanted to be a music educator,” he says. “And the main thing you have to be good at is conducting. Conducting has always remained for me an avocation of education. No matter what level of orchestra or group I’m working with, it’s about getting them to play at their highest potential, whether it is the San Francisco Symphony or a youth orchestra.”

But getting to where he is today took persistence, passion, inspiration and some golden opportunities. He credits a few individuals, too, who inspired him to move forward through his early years.

“My grandmother played the piano, and she would play at parties.

I just thought it was a great skill,” he says, “and I wanted to do that,

too. So I learned to play the piano when I was in the sixth grade.”

In high school, his band teacher would become, and remain, an incredible influence on him.

“He was an amazing teacher,” says Cabrera. “If you were to talk to anyone with a fair amount of success in their life, they will always credit one teacher that made a difference, the person that seemed to care just about you. He was that person. He inspired me.”

As an undergraduate, he had a bold request for his French horn teacher, who doubled as conductor of the University of Nevada, Reno, orchestra.

“I asked naively, ‘Would it be possible if I conducted an overture on the next University orchestra concert?’ He said, ‘Yeah, why not?’”

That would never have happened in a larger school, he says, especially for an undergraduate horn player.

“I was really fortunate. And it went really well, that first concert, and from then on I started conducting something on every concert.”

He could see that leading an orchestra as often as possible was the quickest way to becoming a real conductor. He made it his focus.

“It’s a catch-22 for a young conductor,” explains Cabrera. “You

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have to be in front of an orchestra to become a good conductor, but orchestras don’t necessarily want someone young.”

From UNR, he moved on to the University of Illinois, where he was the only graduate conducting student there. He received a substantial amount of time in front of the university orchestra. But with a master’s degree under his belt, did it mean he could get a job?

“No, it’s not like when you get an MBA,” he says, “or finish your residency as a doctor, where it’s pretty straightforward. It’s not that way with the arts, especially conducting.”

Then, Manhattan School of Music announced it was offering a firstever conducting degree. On a whim, Cabrera applied. He was shocked to find that he was one of two to be accepted into the program.

“This was great,” he says, “because having more than two conductor students in a school would be foolish – because you need to be in front of an orchestra. “Would you want to go to a doctor who didn’t have enough (training) time working on people?”

To this day, New York still holds a special place in his heart because it’s the city where he started making professional connections.

Through years of working in the U.S and abroad, Cabrera also was exposed to the best musicians and conductors across the globe. The rest of his biography outlines a highly accomplished career, but it only takes one of his performances to illustrate the cultural exploration and enrichment he hopes to share. As a music educator, his dreams have come full circle.

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A partial listing of his career credits includes co-founder of the New York-based American Contemporary Music Ensemble; assistant conductor for productions at the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago and Los Angeles Philharmonic; associate conductor of the San Francisco Opera (2005-08). Asked to be one of eight participants in the Bruno Walter National Conductor Preview, he led the Nashville Symphony over two days in a variety of works. He was the rehearsal and cover conductor for the Metropolitan Opera production and DVD release of Doctor Atomic, which won the 2012 Grammy® Award for Best Opera Recording.

Besides being music director of Las Vegas Philharmonic, Cabrera is also resident conductor of the San Francisco Symphony, the Wattis Foundation Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra, and music director of the California Symphony, and the New Hampshire Music Festival.

“But Las Vegas is my time to share all the information I have gained over the years,” he says. “Las Vegas is now a big enough city that can sustain the arts and cultural offerings in a way that has never happened before.

“We offer something that you can’t experience with any other concert in Las Vegas,” he adds. “What I’m trying to achieve with the Las Vegas Philharmonic is for it to expand its presence and importance to the community. When you come through the doors of The Smith Center, you have an experience you cannot find anyplace else.

I feel very fortunate to be part of it.”

Tickets available at The Smith Center Box Office at 702.749.2000 or at lvphil.org

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hen I write for DAVID, it always feels personal – chronicling people and places of Vegas that I’d ordinarily share with friends, or that I’d want to know about. But this month’s topic could be more personal than ever, because gift giving is (or should be) such a conscious, almost intimate act. And when I think of what kinds of gifts I’d like to receive, or present to fellow gastronomes, the mental arrows typically point toward food. Not just anything edible — but something special, uncommon, even rare.

Food historically has been a popular gift, particularly around the holidays. But these days, with so many fine foods available, I wanted to dig deeper and find some truly uncommon treats. Las Vegas doesn’t make this terribly easy; we don’t have a central food market or a food district, and many of the most interesting importers sell only to restaurants. But sprinkled around the valley, and in some very unexpected places, are a variety of destinations worth seeking out.

Murray’s Cheese You may have heard about outlets of New York’s oldest existing cheese shop opening in a few select Smith’s, but probably haven’t had a chance to check one out. What’s the difference between this and any other supermarket cheese department? Well, selection, yes, although so far it isn’t necessarily an overwhelming number of additional offerings. Rather, what you get here is a cleverly curated array of styles from across the U.S. and Europe. And they’re arranged by type as well as flavor profile, with descriptive signage like “Grate & Crumble/Hard Nutty Salty” or “Blue/Spicy Salty Strong.” More importantly, though, there’s an on-staff cheesemonger to fill you in on details and offer free samples. During the holidays, they’ll be proffering cute branded crates you can fill to order with any amount of cheese (Try some Seahive, Greek Kasseri or Truffle Tremor), as well as Olympic, Olli and La Quercia charcuterie, McClure’s pickles and your choices from one of the best olive bars we’ve seen in town.

Several Smith’s throughout the valley. Go to www.murrayscheese. com/our-businesses/murrays-nationwide/ for details.

Artisanal Foods

Murray’s Cheese

Brett Ottolenghi’s company is well known among the best chefs on the Strip for offering foie gras, truffles, caviar and other highend, exclusive ingredients from around the globe. But few ordinary folks realize they can buy them too. Tucked into an office park near the airport, Artisanal Foods is a bit tricky to find at first. But it’s well worth the effort for serious cooks, who’ll find anything from bee pollen to black garlic to boquerones, olive oils from California family farms, and Spain and Tunisia, several caviars, cuttlefish ink, truffles, dashi, sorghum and even some things normal people recognize. Meats include Benton’s country ham, pheasant, rabbit, duck and several European charcuterie brands you see on those Strip menus. [Disclosure: I work with the Café & Catering side of Artisanal] 2053 Pama Lane, (702) 436-4252 www.artisanalfoods.com www.davidlv.com | NOVEMBER 2015

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ings include French absinthe, some fascinating gin from the Dolemites, crème de cassis, German herbal liqueur and a variety of grappas.

They do offer gift boxes and baskets, both readymade and built to order. Many products are Certified Kosher. And the best part? Yes, you guessed it, you can sample everything here too! (FYI, oils don’t like sunlight; so keep yours in a dark place if you don’t use it quickly.)

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South, (702) 388-2022, www.vegas.vomfassusa.com

Chef’s Choice

Artisanal Foods

Vom Fass If you’re looking for something truly personalized (and have a budget), head to the Grand Canal Shoppes in the Venetian resort and find this outpost of an international chain specializing in uncommon spirits, liqueurs, oils and vinegars poured from casks and jugs into bottles of your choice. So, instead of a prepackaged gift bottle of someone’s favorite Scotch, Irish whiskey or French cognac, choose from the directly sourced rare casks here and get a hand labeled bottle that will truly be one of a kind. On the store’s other side are a variety of oils, including avocado, walnut, almond, hazelnut, argan and the intriguing black cumin, as well as infused olive oils and a large selection of vinegars like Calamansi and Beer Malt. Other notable alcoholic offer-

Now here’s something a bit random. Many might know there are two major wholesale food distributors in Las Vegas, US Foods and Sysco. But what’s much less known is that there are also a number of micro-distributors, focusing on one product or source, which most of us never hear about. Artisanal started as one of these, and another here is Chef’s Choice, which doesn’t exactly have a retail space but will sell products to you online or — if you happen to just barge into their office/warehouse space as I did — in person.

Run by a charming man named Salvatore, Chef’s Choice focuses on high-end Italian products —pastas, olive oil, meats and cheeses — that are sold to Wolfgang Puck, Giada, Ferraro’s and nearly every other fancy Italian restaurant on the Strip (Carbone, the new one coming to Aria, is having Salvatore import a special pasta just for them). They have a few other things, but for the passionate Italian food lover in your life, consider the Ardolino EVOO, meats from Nduja (Wagyu braesola & salami!) and Bielese (lamb prosciutto & culatello), bottarga, maybe a big wheel of that fancy Parmesan, or even traditional garum fish sauce like the ancient Romans used. If

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Intuitive Forager The most popular of local farmers markets with Strip restaurant chefs, Intuitive Forager collects the best of local Nevada farmers, as well as choice organic offerings from family farmers throughout California, every Friday at Downtown Third, and Saturday at Downtown Summerlin. In the past year, they’ve added an impressive selection of artisanal products from local startups, including Rooster Boy granola, Brubaker jams and preserves, Spicy Camel gluten-free pancake and spice mixes, Hammond honey and Jo-Jo’s jerky; the company also exclusively offers breads from Wolfgang Puck restaurants. This season, Kerry Clasby and crew will be presenting gift baskets both readymade and bespoke, with a selection of these local treats, nuts, fermented things, essential oils and, of course, gorgeous produce. Bonus bragging rights: Kerry will be happy to let you know which star chef just bought the same kind of persimmons or fennel that you’re taking home.

Fri: 300 N. Casino Center Blvd. Sat: Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, www.intuitiveforager.com

Some Other Thoughts Of course, there are several other sources around Las Vegas, depending on what you’re looking for. Sur La Table is always a good source for kitchen tools and gadgets, interesting ingredients and even classes (Planet Hollywood Miracle Mile Shops and Downtown Summerlin www. surlatable.com); if you’re looking specifically for infused olive oils and

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flavored vinegars, two stores on opposite sides of town – Totally Olive (www.totallyolive.com) and Big Horn Olive Oil Co. (www.bighornoliveoil. com) – offer similarly huge selections (and sampling); if you’re hunting for an unusual Asian or European ingredient or gift, the valley is dotted with small shops. But two to start with are International Marketplace (5000 S. Decatur Blvd., (702) 889-2888), and Jones Market & Deli (3389 S. Jones Blvd., (702) 367-4345). On the Strip Hexx at Paris Las Vegas sells a line of fine dark chocolates actually crafted in store from bean to bar, truly a special Vegas treat.Of course, you can find some nice things in the kosher departments of Albertson’s and Smith’s (both Fort Apache stores) in Summerlin as well.

Happy gifting!

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Desperately Seeking Sales

By Lynn Wexler

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e window shop, therapy shop, shop around. We shop ’til we drop on a shoestring budget, while looking for a bargain, a discount, a deal at the outlet mall or yard sale. We desperately seek to avoid items overpriced, paying through the nose, getting ripped off or buying a lemon during Black Friday doorbusters or Cyber Monday price slashers.

“Mama” even forewarned her son in the 1960 Miracles hit “Shop Around” that he’d better not “… be sold on the very first one. Pretty girls come a dime a dozen. Try to find one who’s gonna give you true lovin’.”

The average American consumer is shopping-crazed and buying-obsessed, with a thirst to spend and an urge to splurge.

Nearly everything is for sale, and there is a buyer for nearly everything. The average retailer is well invested in capturing the shopper’s attention, asking what’s in your wallet and hoping to guilt and persuade the consumer into supplying that pocketbook with all manner of buying power.

Thorstein Bunde Veblen, an 18th century American economist and sociologist, was best known for his witty commentary on capitalism. He coined the phrase conspicuous consumption in The Theory of the Leisure Class, describing consumerism as the

consumption of luxuries on an extravagant scale to enhance one’s stature.

Veblen chastised the upper class of the time for its pride in prosperity, calling it an indulgent act of snobbery and self-doubt. The buying habits of prosperous Americans, he concluded, owed little to need and much to wanting “the esteem and envy of one’s fellow-men.”

20th century America saw a significant change in society’s material standard of living – made possible by the Industrial Age and a booming post-World War II economy. The emergence of a middle class – with discretionary income and leisure time for the first time in its history – created broad purchasing power, a force seemingly motivated by a desire for prestige as well as an object’s intrinsic value.

Paul Nystrom, an early 20th century American economist and marketing pioneer, observed that society’s propensity in the modern age to seek gratification in the consumption of frivolity is a direct result of the monotony of the Industrial Age. In coining the phrase philosophy of futility, Nystrom believed that, “One’s outlook on life and its purpose can greatly modify one’s attitude toward goods in which fashion is prominent.”

Nystrom concluded that in the absence of “old-time

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standards of religion and tradition,” and society’s failure to develop substantive alternatives, conspicuous consumption can be blamed on a lack of meaningful purpose, driving people to “concentrate their attention on more superficial things that comprise much of fashionable consumption.”

So, have we become a nation measuring our lives in shopping bags? Does the advertising industry exploit this consumerism vulnerability?

Nineteenth century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche wrote, “To act as a physician the priest must make one feel sick!”

Advertisers can manipulate a consumer’s wants by making them appear as needs, influencing individuals to feel they are not whole or happy without consuming product, thus making the product the solution to the consumer’s problem.

In the 1950s, economist John Kenneth Galbraith argued that the modern economy didn’t flourish by satisfying the needs of consumers, but by creating the desire for products consumers didn’t need.

While advertising is not inherently bad, commercial pitches assault us during most of our waking hours, whether it’s online, via email or on our smartphones, before a movie, during a TV show or simply driving down the road.

We’ve moved on from the Eat at Joe’s sign to more creative and compelling messages. They’re generally designed to conjure memories or spark impulses associated with products running the gamut from culinary temptations to status automobiles, life

insurance and cleaning agents and products for our beloved pets.

What’s a consumer to do to keep up with the proverbial Joneses, or even with his own wants?

Americans – at all ages and stages – “consume” unrealistic scenarios in popular TV shows and movies, becoming more susceptible to the idea of trying to replicate that same lifestyle in their own lives.

Friends, which aired on NBC from 1994 to 2004, portrayed Monica and Rachel sharing a spacious two-bedroom, high-rise Manhattan apartment. Rachel worked, for a time, as a waitress and Monica made her living as a chef. Two average people – similar to many of their viewers – living a better lifestyle than they could afford, seemingly without any monetary concerns.

David Carter, director of Financial and Administrative Services at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Ore., calls this referencing.

According to Carter, we reference, intentional or otherwise, a vision of ourselves living the idealized lifestyle of our favorite TV characters. We then construct ways to realize the vision, while aware that advertisers offer products that play into this cycle of consumer appetite.

“The problem is that the lifestyles referenced are usually well beyond the means of all but a very small percentage of Americans,” Carter says. “In our attempt to attain the projected image, we borrow heavily to satisfy the appetite, only to feel poorly about ourselves when we just can’t seem to ultimately get there.”

According to American Consumer Credit Counseling, U.S.

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consumers carry more than $680 billion in revolving credit and $1.7 trillion-plus in total debt. That amounts to about $10,700 worth of debt per household. Factor in high interest rates, and the average consumer’s inability to afford little more than the minimal monthly payment on his debt – with no decrease in the desire to spend – and you’ve got a formula for financial disaster.

According to online tech writer David Lumb, the key to Amazon’s enormous retail success has been its users also bought follow-up services made possible by the accumulation of shopper data. Retail stores are now trying to beat Amazon at its own game.

“Using various techniques from smartphone Wi-Fi signal tracking to security camera facial analysis, department stores are keeping tabs on customer movements and habits to gauge and improve the customer experience, including the ability to offer products matching customer moods,” Lumb writes.

Some retailers are acquiring customer data voluntarily via branded apps that offer discounts. In return, the app accumulates personal data to build a customer’s profile and to track his time within the store. If the customer spends time around cosmetics, the app relays that information to the retailer, who might send the customer a coupon for makeup.

A tech company in St. Petersburg, Russia, called Synqera is selling software for checkout devices that register a customer’s gender, age and mood via facial recognition.

“If you are an angry man of 30, and it is Friday evening, the

checkout device may offer you a bottle of whiskey,” said Ekaterina Savchenko, the company’s head of marketing.

Finnish retail startup Uniqul has patented face recognition technology that doubles as a payment system. The checkout device registers a user’s facial structure to confirm payment.

“Your face is your PIN,” says the company’s marketing director, “streamlining both security and checkout time. “ Ben Sobel, a Google Policy Fellow at the Center for Privacy & Technology at Georgetown Law, writes that, “Facial recognition technology can identify returning customers and offer them individualized pricing, while finding pre-identified shoplifters and known litigious individuals.”

No federal laws exist so far to specifically govern the use of facial recognition technology. But privacy advocates are working to establish guidelines for commercial use of this powerful technology.

Does the average consumer really need another alpaca ski sweater, a hematite brooch, waterproof earphones, a mixer with a dough hook, bath salts, candles or a Gucci/Prada/Coach/Kate Spade travel bag?

Or should he or she take on the holidays by reducing debt, and giving to charities that help provide food for the hungry, medical assistance to the infirm, heat and companionship to the elderly, therapy for the addicted, shelter for the homeless?

Could we all be singing I’ll Be Home for Christmas instead of Santa Claus is Coming to Town? Perhaps then we could honor the season’s spirit instead of burying it beneath a cloak of consumerism. www.davidlv.com | NOVEMBER 2015

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hanksgiving dinner is the ultimate grazer’s dream. It’s a meal of many flavors and textures, from Grandma’s whole berry cranberry sauce to Nana’s buttery mashed potatoes, and sister’s crunchy kale salad. The feast begs for wine. The challenge, of course, is figuring out what wine to serve with all this deliciousness, one that’s also going to make everyone happy.

Whether you’re asked to bring wine to dinner, or to choose the selection for the dinner you’re hosting, the right Thanksgiving wines will work well with an array of flavors and textures, without overwhelming the dishes. No hard-and-fast rules exist for picking the right red, white, pink or fizzy wine. Generally speaking, whether you favor whites or reds, the lighter, livelier wines go better with a traditional Thanksgiving feast than heavier, more assertive ones.

Most importantly, Thanksgiving is a celebration – a time for joy and gathering – so have fun with your wine choices, and take time to plan so you’re not scrambling at the wine shop at the last minute. You’ll be thankful you did.

THE BUBBLES Without a doubt, the playful bubbles of a great sparkling wine make any event more celebratory and special. Serve sparkling wine as a starter when guests arrive. Bubbles are wonderful companions for appetizers and lighter courses. But you’ll also discover that they go well right through dinner.

Champagne is always a great choice, but try sparkling wines from other parts of the world, including cava from Spain, as delicious as it is a great value. Sparkling rosés are great additions, as is Prosecco from Italy. For something extra special, try Franciacorta from Italy.

THE WHITES From talking to sommeliers in Las Vegas, the go-to white wine for many is Chardonnay - a white grape with fall flavors of apple, pear, peach, citrus, fennel, mushroom and butter.

Master Sommelier Lindsey Geddes says, “Chardonnay not only enhances the delish butter flavors of Thanksgiving dishes, but the

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dishes, themselves, lift all those fall flavors in the wine.“ Chloe Helfand, sommelier for Bazaar Meat by José Andrés, also recommends Chardonnay. More specifically, 2013 Big Table Farm, Willamette Valley Chardonnay (available at bigtablefarm.com). With its lemon-butter-cream texture, this wine is lush, yet still very bright and fresh.

“It has the right fruit profile and structure, including acidity, tannin and alcohol level. It also has exceptional body, texture and mouth feel, which complements traditional Thanksgiving dishes.”

But if you were to pick one wine to go with the entire meal (Why limit your enjoyment to only one wine?) Geddes recommends Vouvray from the Loire Valley, France.

“Vouvray is made from the white grape Chenin Blanc. Chenin Blanc is a wonderfully versatile grape,” says Geddes. “It can be very dry to very sweet and it ages forever due to its high amounts of acidity. I find Vouvray Sec has the perfect amount of sweetness in a wine to make it through to dessert on a Thanksgiving table.”

Other white wines to consider: Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Gewurztraminer, and Albariño.

THE REDS And, yes, you can serve red wine with turkey – as long as it’s not too high in tannins, a textural element that makes the wine taste dry. Light red wines have long been the classic choice for Thanksgiving. Reds with higher acidity and lower tannin, with flavors of cherry, cranberry, spices, can go very well with everything on the Thanksgiving table.

Geddes’ go-to red is Gamay from Beaujolais, France. This highly aromatic red grape is dominated by red cherries, cranberries, strawberries and even a bit of watermelon.

“Gamay pairs well with everything on the Thanksgiving plate, because the dominance of its red currant flavors acts like the cranberry sauce on the palate,” says Geddes. “The wine gives everything that pop of bright tart flavors, as well as Gamay’s high aromatics bringing out all those delicious smells on the table.”

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What/Where To Buy Sparkling • Ferrari Brut Trento NV $18 winex.com.

• Ca’ del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige $36 – Marché Bacchus Wine Shop, Las Vegas.

White • Schloss Lieser Estate Riesling (Feinherb) Mosel 2014 $17 – winex.com.

• Big Table Farm Chardonnay 2013 $45 - bigtablefarm. com.

• Covenant Chardonnay Lavan, Sonoma Mountain 2013 (Kosher) $38 – covenantwines.com.

• Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer, Alsace, France, 2012 $30 – Marché Bacchus Wine Shop, Las Vegas.

• Domaine Huet Le Haut-Lieu Vouvray Sec 2014 $29 – Total Wine & More (CA).

Pink • Chateau Roubine Cote du Provence 2013 $18 – Marché Bacchus Wine Shop, Las Vegas.

• The Paring Rosé of Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2014 $19.98 – winex.com.

Red • Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais 2014 $13 – winex.com.

• Wind Gap Sceales Vineyard Grenache 2012 $36 windgapwines.com.

• Ridge Zinfandel, Pagani Ranch 2011 $40, Total Wine & More.

• Soter Vineyards Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2011 $60, Marché Bacchus Wine Shop.

Dessert • Donnafugata, “Ben Rye” Passito di Pantelleria 2010 $33 – Marché Bacchus Wine Shop.

• Kracher Chardonnay Trockenbeerenauslese Burgenland Nouvelle Vague No. 4 2010 $70 – Marché Bacchus Wine Shop, Las Vegas.

• Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port (375ML half-bottle) $40 – wine.com.

turkey; since turkey is such a dry bird, the bird kind of makes its own tannins!”

But red wine doesn’t stop there. Consider these: Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Grenache/blends.

THE PINKS While pairing wines with holiday meals can be a little tricky, bringing pink wine to the table is like breaking open that hidden box of chocolates from the pantry; it’s your secret weapon, an allaround crowd pleaser that’s versatile, too. While many feel it’s only fit for summertime sipping, that idea is passé; rosés should be enjoyed year-round.

With that in mind, Meyer chooses the rosé wine as the singular pick for Thanksgiving. “It straddles the line between the two genres and delivers with a wider range of dishes on the table than either the red or white. Makes sense, right?”

DESSERT WINES Dessert wines are sweet. Quite a few styles are available. Fortified wines are preserved with the addition of spirits. Ice wine/Eiswein is made from frozen grapes picked and pressed before they thaw. Lateharvest wines are made from grapes harvested late in the growing season when the sugar content is highest. Dried grape wine, known as Passito in Italy, is made by the appassimento process, where grapes are partially dried on straw mats to concentrate the grapes’ flavors and sweetness before vinification. The best of these wines pair well with desserts that echo their flavors.

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A FEW SUGGESTIONS: • • • • •

Tawny Port: Sweet, fairly heavy fortified wine aged in wood casks. Flavors of fig, cinnamon, caramel and raisin.

Madeira (Bual and/or Malmsey): Sweet to richly sweet fortified wines from the island of Madeira. Delicious by itself.

Sauternes: Sweet wines of Bordeaux, made from white grapes; delightfully sweet, with notes of apricot and honey.

Riesling or Gewurztraminer: Reprise either of these from earlier – in their sweeter incarnations.

Passito di Pantelleria: Aromatic and deliciously sweet, amber-colored wine from Pantelleria, a tiny island off of Sicily.

Serving a myriad of sweet and savory foods to a large group is no time to bother with matching particular bottles to individual flavors. Rather, look for a few good wines that are versatile and nimble enough to go well with a lot of dishes. Aside from their versatility, the wines should have some personality – the kind of wines that invigorate rather than fatigue (there are forces such as carbs and tryptophan working against you already) – so opt for the ones lower in alcohol, and crisp and light.

Above all, for your family and friends at Thanksgiving, the wines shouldn’t be intimidating. This isn’t the time to pull out an esoteric bottle calculated to impress – unless you know your guests are receptive to it. Instead, bring out something familiar and yummy.

Personally, I’ll always choose at least one from each of the categories above. I won’t choose the most expensive wines, either. My strategy (it’s not for everyone, of course) is to pay great attention to quality and taste to the first two or three bottles. By the end of the evening, my crowd has had enough already and is just eyeing the desserts, with which a sweet elixir (or coffee) shall satisfy. Happy Thanksgiving!

Three Turkey Tips From Local Chefs For a turkey with great flavor, tender and juicy: Make an aluminum foil “rope ring” to place below the turkey when roasting. Rub the whole bird inside and out with a blended mixture of softened sweet butter, olive oil, sage, granulated garlic, kosher salt and pepper. Spread generously. Bake at 325 degrees until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees (check where the leg and thigh meet, or where the breast and wing meet. Up the oven temperature to 375 degrees for the last (additional) 10-15 minutes of cooking, to get a nice even brown color. Glenn Rolnick, director of Culinary Operations, The Alicart Restaurant Group (Carmine’s in the Forum Shops at Caesars) For a crispier skin: The skin must be free of moisture.

Make sure it’s completely dry before brushing the skin with melted butter. Baste the turkey with melted thyme butter every 30 minutes to ensure the bird has tons of flavor. (For thyme butter: Combine five sprigs of chopped thyme and two pounds of butter) chef Jimmy Garibay, Via Brasil Steakhouse To prevent burning your turkey’s skin: Make a foil “tent” over the turkey. This will hold in the moisture and distribute the direct heat from the top of the oven, leaving a juicy and evenly cooked bird. But take the tent off the last 20 minutes to brown the skin, and you’re good to go. – Brett Uniss, executive chef, Andiron Steak & Sea. www.davidlv.com | NOVEMBER 2015

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With Scissors & Glue, a Gift for You!

By Jaq Greenspon

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ere we are again, waiting on the temperature to get down into the mid-60s. Halloween’s behind us and The Holidays are coming up. Christmas decorations have been up a couple of months. But you’re just not feeling it – yet. It’s getting close, sure. But it’s not exactly there. The one thing holding you back is you’ve started seeing ads for the upcoming sales.

You’ve already started making mental lists for all of your friends and family, for the teachers at your kids’ schools (OK, the ones you agree with politically and philosophically), the guy who delivers your groceries, or maybe your favorite checkout person at Trader Joe’s or WinCo (Costco doesn’t count; those guys are paid better than you are). Those are just the outgoing presents. Forget the perennial question asked by people beholden to you, those who never take the time to really know you: “What do you want for the holidays?”

Face it: It can be a bit overwhelming.

Now, while we can’t help with that last question, there might be a solution for the dilemma of what to get everybody else – from your boss to your Uncle Brian. At the same time, we might be able to save you a little money, and get the whole family involved in the process.

Just for good measure, we can stick it to the prepackaged, made in China, consumerism-at-any-cost approach that seems to overlay today’s culture and society.

Exactly! Let’s go handmade. We’ll impress everyone, including ourselves. Parents have known about this for years. Throw little Timmy’s multicolored handprints on a Season’s Greetings card and you’re good to go, right? Not anymore. OK, we still might get a pass, but there are so many more fun, useful and creative things you can do. And these days, there’s a surfeit of step-by-step instructions out there, just in case you need them.

The first thing you’ll require is an idea. This is where it gets fun. In the past, I’ve designed games, created and bottled homemade salad dressing (complete with recipes for remaking the dressing, as well as a nice salad to go with it), and made books for rating evenings out.

For years, my sister would make calendars with pictures of her kids for each month – but then she’d go the extra mile, including the birthdays of all of her recipients, along with a smattering of odd historical anniversaries and un/official holidays. Her efforts netted a ton of goodwill from family and friends. The bonus is that one www.davidlv.com | NOVEMBER 2015

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gift idea can fit numerous people. The work may seem drawn out at times, but the end result is less stress on the day.

But why think of just one idea when the possibilities have grown exponentially? Inspiration? It’s everywhere. Look around, think of what you like to do, what your interests are. Now, think of an interesting way to share that. Almost everyone will appreciate something that comes from the heart. Remember the scrapbooking craze a few years back? While looking at someone else’s vacation photos may get tedious (especially in this digital age of thousands of snaps), a book that’s only a few pages, with highlights and accompanying stories, could be a great way to share the experience. See, there’s your first idea. A holiday with friends or family provides the pictorial grist for your keepsake book.

This year, I started my idea-thon with a simple Google search of DIY presents, just to see what was out there. That led to www. instructables.com and www.makeit-loveit.com, and many other sites. Further searches can narrow your possible selections (full disclosure, for me, that meant looking for “geek” gifts, including a plethora of comic book, superhero and science fiction themes). Once you’ve got a list of possibilities, start assessing your skill levels and your power tool inventory.

Sometimes, to be fair, the idea of a DIY project can be more exciting than acquiring the skillset to achieve it. Take the surfeit of home remodeling shows on TV. The work shown is done by professionals, with years of experience and a garage full of specialized tools. And the Internet is replete with pictures of “simple” projects (mostly recipes or food decorating tips), followed by failed tries at the same,

and the sarcastic jibe “Nailed it!” appended.

So what?

The people who make these lovely “originals” didn’t get everything perfect the first time around. And you’ve got time to practice (I strongly suggest you do). But skills and tools do play an important role in project selection. Unless you’ve got the space, picking up a lathe or table saw may not be your best option. Still, a number of projects can be completed after a shopping trip to a local hobby and craft store or art supply shop. And think of the impression that homemade gift will leave. It may be greater than your effort was.

Take the product Armour Etch. Most general craft stores won’t sell it (and it can’t be shipped internationally without a hazardous material declaration). It essentially “sandblasts” a piece of glass to give it an “etched” look. Now, imagine you can find a stencil that won’t react to the corrosive? (Spoiler alert: You can) How about customizing a set of shot glasses for your drinking buddies, or making dated holiday gifts to commemorate the annual family gathering.

It’s as easy as smearing paste and wiping it off. Where the work comes in is in finding the right design for the right person, and then figuring out the best method and timing for getting the exact effect that you want. You may mess up a few times, so I suggest you start off with a few ideas for yourself until you get it exactly right (Hint: Learn how to tape the stencil down so you don’t get leakage; know how much is too much; and figure out what “level” means). These little artifacts will become treasures to be … well … treasured. At pennies on the dollar to produce them, it certainly beats shopping at the mall.

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That’s just one idea. There are dozens out there, with complete instructions. Many are provided by individuals more than happy to answer your questions, folks excited to see how you’ll execute their designs (Again, in the interest of disclosure, the couple at ournerdhome.com are spectacularly awesome, and I’ve cribbed some of their ideas) Sure, I hear you: I have some good design sense. I can put thoughts together, but when it comes to actually making stuff, I’ve got two left thumbs. I understand, believe me. But that’s OK. We’ve got you covered, too. There are a number of websites where your design sense can be put directly onto a number of items of your choice.

Again, you’re starting with an idea, but that’s easy. Maybe it’s a picture with a pithy saying, or a piece of artwork you’ve created, or a typographic design based around a quote or favorite holiday phrase.

Doesn’t matter. Just put a little thought into it. Maybe spend some time on your favorite photo editor (and if you don’t have one on your computer, no worries! www.picmonkey.com has your 6 with a free online service to manipulate all your pictures).

Once you have a design you like (or two or eight, whatever works for you), point your browser to sites like www.cafepress.com, www. redbubble.com, and www.zazzle.com. These allow you to upload your design and put it on a variety of products, including clothing and mugs and cell phone covers to the more esoteric items: think bathmats, binders and guitar picks. The options are numerous.

Again, each one is branded with your original thought or idea. After you’ve ordered gifts for your people, you can leave the designs up on the website and offer them for sale to anyone else in the world.

Imagine that. Making money off your own holiday thoughtfulness – gifts that keep on giving (back to you!)

And here’s one more reason to skip “this year’s thing” (likely forgotten by the time 2016 rolls around on Jan. 1). Your item is still “handmade,” even if it’s not handmade by you.

Sites like www.storenvy.com, www.etsy.com and Amazon (as of early October) are offering independent craftspeople the opportunity to tout their wares to an international audience. These are the types of items you’d find at the local harvest festivals or arts and crafts shows. Just more so. Because you’re dealing with the builders and designers themselves, in their home studios (via email), most are open to doing custom work. And since they’re working for themselves, with classic American entrepreneurial spirit, quality and customer satisfaction are usually top priorities. These are people (mostly) working at the top of their games, doing what they love to do. As a consumer, you’re benefiting from their enthusiasm and creative output.

For individual gifts, when I don’t have time (or the materials) to make what I’ve envisioned, I tend to look toward these creative marketplaces. Last Hanukkah I got my mother, who collects dreidels, a custom menorah made from the little tops; and my sister, who just completed a half marathon and received her doctorate, recently got an inspirational medal holder to commemorate both achievements in one.

No matter which of these paths you walk, they all lead to the same place – a gift worthy of the recipient, and one that will be remembered for its thoughtfulness and care.

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Founder/artistic director of the Desert Winds In the fall of 2009, Chuck Maguire founded the Desert Winds, Las Vegas’ premier contemporary wind ensemble. Maguire grew up playing flute in Alabama, and eventually earned undergraduate and master’s degrees in orchestral conducting. He sat down with DAVID in advance of the ensemble’s #AMERICANHEROES concert on Nov. 11 at Congregation Ner Tamid in Henderson.

DAVID: What brought you to Las Vegas, and what led you to start the ensemble?

MAGUIRE: I was accepted to five doctoral programs for wind conducting, but I chose to go to UNLV to study under Takayoshi Suzuki and Tom Leslie. Ten years on I’m still looking to finish my degree. Somewhere along the way I was hired to conduct the Desert Spring Arts Orchestra in Summerlin in 2009, which never really materialized. It was during the height of the recession for musicians, and many were leaving Vegas to find jobs. Of the musicians that remained, there were 10 players in the orchestra that played wind instruments, so I decided to turn it into a small chamber ensemble. And from that point it grew into the Desert Winds.

Today, we are a full wind ensemble, with annual auditions and a full waiting list of people trying to get into the ensemble.

DAVID: How many members are there now?

MAGUIRE: Approximately 40, depending on instrumentation. We’re lucky to have a full increment of saxophones, which is unusual for most places. We have a bass sax, which very rarely happens and gives us a lot of leeway when it comes to programming music, because we have these rare instruments that most towns rarely get to hear or experience having in a wind ensemble.

DAVID: Are most of the musicians professionals or do they have non-musical careers?

MAGUIRE: We have an interesting makeup of musicians. We have college professors and professional musicians that play on the Strip. We have a couple of musicians that we share with the philharmonic. We also have advanced student musicians that beat adult players in open auditions. In particular one of our trombone players is a junior at the Las Vegas Academy. He’s one of the best bass trombonists I’ve ever heard audition.

Probably half the ensemble is associated with (Clark County School District). One of our clarinet players is an executive at

Opportunity Village. We have some musicians that are trained musicians, with master’s (degrees), and in some instances doctorates in performance. But they do something else because music didn’t give them the financial backing that they needed to raise a family.

One particular person I have in mind is an incredible clarinet player, Jerry McDonald, who pursued his doctorate and then one day realized: “I have to raise a family.” So he does something completely different now in the financial sector, but still comes in because the clarinet is part of his humanity.

DAVID: What role do you think Desert Winds plays in the valley’s cultural makeup?

MAGUIRE: There’s something about the culture of this town ... we have this reputation of having a void of culture and people that are able to cultivate a review of society. When we look at a record of past societies, like in the Renaissance, we know about those people because of their art and music. In the same way I think that is vitally important to our existence now. Do we want CNN and Fox News to be the representation of what it is for us to be humans? The one thing that’s always been true to humanity is our expression through art.

Vegas has to create something to represent what it is to be living in Vegas, because we’re not just the Strip. And over the course of the 10 years that I’ve been here, I have fallen in love with the town, with the people who live here. So the Desert Winds has actually turned into a driving force for art and creativity. The musicians need it, and I think our public needs it.

DAVID: Could you tell us a little bit more about what we can expect at your upcoming #AMERICANHEROES concert?

MAGUIRE: The evening will be filled with lots of patriotic music, but not the typical music you hear. You’ll hear ‘Stars and Stripes,’ but we’re also going to perform ‘Lincoln Portrait,’ one of the greatest works of (Aaron) Copland, our American composer, who is a person who perfectly reflects what it means to be human and what it means to be American to the fullest extent. A very special moment that we do every year is the armed forces salute, where all of the armed forces tunes are played, and our veterans stand up. It’s really one of the most emotional parts of the concert, to see veterans and to be able to honor them in that way.

— Adam Friedland

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