Weekend Picks – December 22, 2011
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Xmas Marks the Spot
What: North Shore crafters gather for a special Christmas Eve Farmer's Market featuring delish eats and local crafts including Hawaiian Blown Glass's glasses and vases made from beer and alcohol bottles, Kara Maresca's elegant gemstone jewelry, and Noelani Designs is offering her beachy chic short necklaces for $40 and long necklaces for 25 percent off plus some free gifts.
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: The intersection of Joseph P. Leong and Kamehameha highways.
Details: Get more information on the farmer's market website. Hawaii Kai's market will also be open. Ala Moana will be closed.
Buy
Beauty and the Box
What: Indulge your beauty product obsession with oversized samples of lines such as Kiehl's, Stila, Benefit, and Smashbox sent right to your doorstep every month by beauty site Birchbox. You'll also earn points toward purchasing the stuff you love on the webshop.
Details: Membership is $10 a month, $110 for a full year on Birchbox.com.
Skate
Not so Ice
What: Slip on the blades but leave the parka at home for the final weekend of Kakaako Christmas Wonderland's synthetic ice rink.
When: Tomorrow, 6 p.m. – midnight; Saturday, noon – midnight; Sunday, noon – 10 p.m.
Where: 805 Ala Moana Blvd.
Details: $10 for admission and skate rental, $5 for children.
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Knit Wits
What: Don your not-so-gay apparel, it'll be in fashion for Art & Flea's second annual ugly sweater contest. Rock out your worst while picking up one-of-0f-a-kind designs such as Panacea's leather and bullet casing jewelry for 30 percent off, B2C jewelry, Barrio Vintage, and a special appearance by I Am and their Bliss Lau jewelry.
When: Tonight, 5 – 10 p.m.
Where: Fresh Cafe, 831 Queen St.
Details:$2 admission. Get more details on Art & Flea's website.
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What a C. Wonderful World
What: After battling the mobs at the malls, enjoy a little retail therapy at home by browsing the delightful offerings of New York clothing, accessories, and home store C. Wonder's new online shop. We're loving the resin bangles($48), smiley face mugs ($6 each) and clutches.
Details: Next day air is available for $25 on C. Wonder.com.
Watch
Get Scrooged
What: Catch the classic rendition of The Christmas Carol 1951 style – Alastair Sim as the grouchy Ebeneezer plays on the big screen for one showing only.
When: Saturday, 7:15 p.m.
Where: The Movie Museum, 3566 Harding Ave. Suite 4.
Details: $5 General Admission. Call 808.735.8771 for reservations.
