Featuring ideas for gifts for any of the many gift-giving occasions you and/or your friends and/or family members might be celebrating at about this time of year, or, indeed, other times of year!
Featuring artists, artisans, practitioners, craftspeople, and merchants who are local or magical or sustainable or just nifty!
Also featuring ideas for gifts that aren’t things!
Solstice, Yule, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Mithras’ Birthday, your loved ones’ birthdays that happen to fall in late November/December/early January... any one of these events might be an occasion for you to give someone a gift, even if you do not, personally, celebrate that event. With that in mind, and prompted by an idea from the Lady Yeshe Rabbit, source of so many good ideas which have improved my life (and quite possibly yours), I have created this Holiday Gift Guide. Feel free to use these gift ideas at other times of year, as well. ‘Tis always the season to spread happiness while supporting local and/or magical and/or sustainable businesses!
I have divided the guide into five sections. Section One is a list of artists, artisans, practitioners, and craftspeople. Section Two is a list of nifty stores in the Bay Area. Section Three is a list of Craft Fair(e)s happening in the Bay Area this winter. Section Four is a list of musicians. Section Five is a list of gifts that aren’t things.
If I’ve left out one of your favourite members of any of these categories, please let me know so that I can include them in next year’s edition!
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Section One: Artists, Artisans, Practitioners, and Craftspeople
Readings/Consultations with Rabbit
http://www.sacredwell.com/readings-and-services?zenid=00c3b6f01f1bb52907b26008a705eb54
http://www.sacredwell.com/about-us/about-rabbit
“Rabbit's intuitive tarot readings are wise, witty, accurate and specific, helping you make your way through the maze of life, love, financial prosperity, health and personal development. Rabbit's philosophy is that every moment is ripe with a lesson of personal growth. Above and beyond the who, what, when, and where, she will help you uncover the WHY of life events and help you find the best ways to shape a happier, more successful future. Past-life readings are also available in Rabbit's Tarot sessions. 510-444-9355, all readings/consultations by appointment only”
Heather's Holistic Health
http://heatheraking.com
“Massage therapy and Moving through issues using massage, energy clearing, counsel, Tarot, and sound healing. 510-846-5519, gift certificates available.”
owl of love’s conscientious consulting service
http://www.sqrt49.com
http://sqrt49.foliohd.com
“The creative combination of precision, computers and the magick of and in numbers yields owl's conscientious consultancy: square root 49 media. A recent graduate with an MBA in Sustainable Enterprise from Bainbridge Graduate Institute, owl studied the notion of the quadruple bottom line business - profit, planet, people and purpose working together and equally to form sustainable businesses! Five main service branches:
Media - video, audio, multimedia, Max/puredata, web design...
Energy - electrical, electronic, acoustic, and enlightenment...
Design - logos, business plans, banners and booths...
IT - PC, Mac, Linux, iOS (Apple, not Cisco), Android, Max/puredata programming...
Audio - remote / field recording, modest studio recording, editing, file and format conversion
Rates are based on discipline and project scope; generally ranging between $25-75 / hour.
psound74@sqrt49.com, 510-228-6582.”
Blossom Merz
http://blossommerz.com
“I believe that people are much happier and more fulfilled when they have a real connection to the world around them including their clothing, their homes, and their work. My work lies in the design and creation of clothing and household textiles that fill the space with beauty. When you bring my weaving into your home, you carry a piece of my dream and help to nurture a vision for greater happiness in the world.
Supporting my day-to-day work is a vision of creating a monastery of like-minded craftsmen who treat their craft as a sacred expression of their connection to the divine. Imagine what could happen if we collaborated across the boundaries of our individual disciplines, sharing styles, forms and sensibilities with each other. If you craft and share my vision, let’s chat!”
Glowees
http://www.glowees.com
Chris Vardijan says:
“Glow in the dark jewelry, hoodies, t-shirts, tanks, monsters, earrings, pendants, brooches, pins and more! Things that bring light into the darkness. Pushing the limits of weird. Welcome to my bizarre little store!”
Corven Design: Handmade Jewelry
http://corvendesign.com
“Barbara Cormack has been making jewelry ever since she can remember. Her one-of-a-kind designs incorporate silver, gold, semi-precious stones, and unique magickal details. Adorn yourself with a special piece from Corven Design!”
Just Rewards: Amber and Jet
http://www.4justrewards.com
“Operated by Drew Ward, a Heathen priest of Frey and member of Hammer of Thor Kindred, Just Rewards will be offering genuine Baltic amber jewelry and small gift items including birch bark boxes and other treasures at surprisingly comfortable prices.”
Prudence Priest: Amber and Jet Jewelry
“Prudence Priest is a witch, Elder in Covenant of the Goddess and the Troth. She has been selling amber and jet since the 1980s and travels to the Baltics annually to buy amber.”
If you were at CAYA’s 2009 Harvest Home Festival, you may remember Prudence’s Amber and Jet education session - she’s an expert par excellence!
You can contact her at prudence21@juno.com or 925-899-5131.
Stars in Jars
http://starsinjarsessences.blogspot.com/p/about-us.html
“Stars in Jars Essences are vibrational remedies co-created with Nature from a combination of flower, gem, environmental and cosmic essences. Our one of a kind formulas are created in sacred space with channeled blessings.”
By Nieves: Handmade Natural Body Care
http://www.bynieves.com
“By Nieves is a natural handmade body care line produced with organic ingredients and served with a twist. Nieves delights in formulating unique and wonderful body care, developing products that she wants to use - and has found that other people are looking for the same! Voted Best Local Skincare Line by SF Weekly.”
Stephanie Pui-Mun Law: Shadowscapes
http://www.shadowscapes.com
http://www.shadowscapes.com/Tarot
“Stephanie Pui-Mun Law is the artist and author of the Shadowscapes Tarot. Her books, prints, and jewelry feature fantastical dream imagery. What Stephanie tries to convey with her art is not simply fantasy, but the fantastic, the sense of wonder, that which is sacred.”
Bekah's Naturals: Global Herbs and Essences: body/enviro sprays and oils
http://www.bekahsnaturals.com
“Body Butter, Anointing Oils and Sprays, Perfumes With Purpose and Smelling Salts all handcrafted from essential oils and herbs, using no synthetics. Single note essential oils will also be available for those who want to create on their own or may be blended to order.”
Emily Butterfly
http://www.emilybutterfly.com/arts
“Children's items for magical play: tooth fairy candles, wands, fairy pictures and more!”
Raising Higher Awareness (Rha)
http://imanifestsupreme.com/gallery.html
“Stickers, key chains, artwork with urban flair and spiritual geometries.”
Lulu Deux Millinery
http://www.luludeuxmillinery.com
“Millinery, Accessories, Supplies”
Velvet Harpy Productions
http://www.velvetharpyproductions.com
“Custom Corsets and Costumes”
Catherine Pennington: Altered/Altar Dolls
http://sacred-seeds.net/?page_id=115
“Altered Art is art that begins as something else, a toy or a book, even ‘garbage’, and through the eye and craft of the artist becomes something new and different. Upcycling of the coolest kind!
Altar Dolls are works of sacred art designed to be picked up, loved and gently played with. Each doll is a one of a kind creation inspired by the myths and magic of ritual traditions from around the world.”
Crow’s Daughter Earthly Goods
http://www.crowsdaughter.com/earthly-goods.html
“offers herbal creations hand-crafted in the Wise Woman Tradition. It is our belief that self-love, self-healing, and care of Mother Earth are essential for creating peace in the world.”
Renae Taylor: Prints, Wings, Lamps and Art Dolls
http://www.etsy.com/shop/renaeleataylor
“My work is about memory, imagination, and retaining the sense of wonder in the world that I felt as a child. It’s about holding on to the idea that something wondrous and strange is just around the corner. Why shouldn’t little girls have tea with moths, trees dance under the stars, and beautiful women wear ugly fish as hats? I want my work to make people smile, laugh out loud, just let go and remember.”
Talk of the Turtle: Jewelry of Our Ancestors
http://www.talkoftheturtle.com
“This series of petroglyphs, talismans, amulets, and charms are designed to be reminders of important archetypal qualities that all human beings share. Our series can help reveal and support the best in human aspiration, belief, and life.”
Blue Moon Designs
http://blue-moon-designs.com
“Illuminated Fantasy Clothing and Fashionable Utility Accessories by Katherine the Great”
Legacy of the Cauldron
http://www.legacyofthecauldron.com
“Romantic Clothing and Celtic Fantasy Art”
Woodland Whimsy
http://woodlandwhimsy.com
“Welcome to the magical world of Woodland Whimsy where you can find magical things for your home and garden that will bring a smile to your face.”
Faerywhere
http://www.etsy.com/shop/faerywhere
“Leather masks with a unique fantasy flair”
Frogworks
http://www.etsy.com/shop/frogworks
“Feather earrings, made with cruelty free feathers”
Splendid Colors
http://www.etsy.com/shop/splendidcolors
“My laser-cut and and etched designs are inspired by industrial, natural, and historical subjects. I welcome commissions as well as making standard items in colors of your choice. My portfolio of projects ranges from jewel-toned acrylic earrings to two-foot-wide constructions of faux-metal gears.”
Kathleen Dustin
http://www.kathleendustin.com
“Widely recognized as one of the world's leading polymer clay artists, Kathleen Dustin has been a pioneer, an educator, and source of inspiration for those interested in this emerging medium. Her exquisite evening bags have been celebrated for their emotional images of women, translucent depth of surface, and vibrant colors. Her most recent purses and art jewelry pay attention to the natural forms she finds in the woods of New Hampshire.”
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Section Two: Local Nifty Stores
Magical Stores:
The Sacred Well
http://www.sacredwell.com
536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
Ancient Ways
http://www.ancientways.com
4075 Telegraph Avenue,Oakland, 510-653-3244
Sagrada
http://www.sagrada.com
4926 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, 510-653-7196
The Mystic Dream
http://www.themysticdream.com
1437 N Broadway, Walnut Creek, 925-933-2342
Moonfyre Metaphysical
http://www.moonfyre.biz
401 E. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, 408-370-0333
The Sword and the Rose
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-sword-and-rose-san-francisco
85 Carl Street, San Francisco, 415-681-5434
The Scarlet Sage
http://www.scarletsageherb.com
1173 Valencia Street, San Francisco, 415-821-0997
Bastet’s Kindle
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bastets-Kindle/338076879567
http://www.librarything.com/venue/54928/Bastets-Kindle
1501 Irving Street, San Francisco, 415-731-2723
Serpent’s Kiss
http://www.serpents-kiss.com
2015 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, 831-423-5477
Pretty Things:
Castle In The Air
http://www.castleintheair.biz
1805 Fourth Street, Berkeley, 510-204-9801
ACCI Gallery
http://www.accigallery.com
1652 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, 510-843-2527
Whales and Friends
http://whalesandfriends.biz
2060 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda, 510-769-8500
Aphrodite’s Closet
http://www.aphroditesclosetalameda.com
1201 Park Street, Alameda, 510-521-3313
Outback Outlet
http://www.devijuice.com/devijuice.com/Outback_in_the_Temple_of_Venus.html
139 W Richmond Avenue, Point Richmond, 510-237-1199
Corrie Glass
http://www.corrie-glass.com
37683 Niles Boulevard, Fremont, 510-793-8782
Kiowa Rose
http://www.kiowarose.com
37581 Niles Boulevard, Fremont, 510-794-7465
Celtic Shoppe
http://www.celticshoppe.com
354 East Campbell Avenue, Campbell, 408-379-7474
Adira Dance and Costume
http://www.adiradance.com
1202 Lincoln Avenue, Suite #107, San Jose, 888-363-0119
The Belrose Costume Shop
http://www.thebelrose.com/Costume_Shop.html
1415 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, 415-454-6422
Toys:
The Ark
http://www.thearktoys.com
Three locations:
1812 Fourth Street, Berkeley, 510-849-1930
3325 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, 415-440-8697
3845 24th Street, San Francisco, 415-821-1257
Mr. Mopps
http://www.mrmopps.net
http://www.facebook.com/Mr.Mopps
1405 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, 510-525-9633
Toys Toys Toys
http://www.toystoystoysstore.com
411 E Campbell Avenue, Campbell, 408-370-2632
D&J Hobby
http://www.djhobby.com
96 N. San Tomas Aquino Road, Campbell, 408-379-1696
Baby Buzz
http://www.babybuzzcafe.com
1314 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, 408-885-9870
Treehouse in the Glen
https://www.facebook.com/TreehouseToyShop
1275 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, 408-294-8699
Cheeky Monkey Toys
http://www.cheekymonkeytoys.com
640 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, 650-328-7975
Earth Child
http://earthchildonline.com
200 South Main Street, #110, Sebastopol, 707-824-0940
Books:
The Other Change of Hobbit
http://www.otherchangeofhobbit.com
New location!
3264 Adeline Street, Berkeley, 510-654-6224
Black Oak Books
New location!
http://www.blackoakbooks.com
2618 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, 510-486-0698
Dark Carnival
http://www.darkcarnival.com
3086 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley, 510-654-7323
The Escapist Comic Book Store
http://www.escapistcomics.com
3090 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley, 510-652-6642
Pegasus Books
http://www.pegasusbookstore.com
three locations:
1855 Solano Avenue, Berkeley, 510-525-6888
2349 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, 510-649-1320
5560 College Avenue, Oakland, 510-652-6259
Wilmot’s Books
http://www.wilmotsbooks.com
478 Central Avenue, Alameda, 510-865-1443
Kevin Patrick Books
http://www.yelp.com/biz/kevin-patrick-books-alameda#query:books
2170 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, 510-865-3880
Books, Inc
http://www.booksinc.net
nine locations
1760 4th Street, Berkeley, 510-525-7777
1344 Park Street, Alameda, 510-522-2226
2251 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, 415-931-3633
2275 Market Street, San Francisco, 415-864-6777
601 Van Ness, San Francisco, 415-776-1111
3515 California St, San Francisco, 415-221-3666
1375 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, 650-685-4911
301 Castro Street, Mountain View, 650-428-1234
Town and Country Village, Palo Alto, 650-321-0600
Fields Books
http://www.fieldsbooks.com
1419 Polk Street, San Francisco, 415-673-2027
Borderlands Books
http://www.borderlands-books.com
866 Valencia Street, San Francisco, 415-824-8203
Green Apple Books
http://www.greenapplebooks.com
506 Clement Street, San Francisco, 415-387-2272
Recycle Bookstore
http://recyclebookstore.com
two locations:
275 E. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, 408-370-3514
1066 The Alameda, San Jose, 408-286-6275
Hicklebee’s Books
http://www.hicklebees.com
1378 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, 408-292-8880
Kepler’s Books
http://www.keplers.com
1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, 650-324-4321
Copperfield‘s Books
http://copperfieldsbooks.com
six locations
140 Kentucky Street, Petaluma, 707-762-0563
3900 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa, 707 252-8002
775 Village Court, Santa Rosa, 707 578-8938
138 N. Main Street, Sebastopol, 707 823-2618
1330 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, 707 942-1616
106 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, 707 433-9270
Sustainable, Fair Trade, Hand Made:
Global Exchange
http://www.globalexchange.org
two locations:
2840 College Avenue, Berkeley, 510-548-0370
4018 24th Street, San Francisco, 415-648-8068
Body Time
http://www.bodytime.com
five locations:
1942 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, 510-841-5818
2911 College Avenue, Berkeley, 510-845-2101
2391 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, 510-649-8800
5521 College Avenue, Oakland, 510-547-4116
611 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, 415-459-5806
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Section Three: Craft Fair(e)s
Oakland Christkindlmarkt
Saturday, November 17, 10:00AM-5:00PM
Excelsior German Center at The Altenheim, 1720 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland
http://www.ugas-eb.org/events.html
http://www.excelsiorcenter.org
Kiss That Frog Warehouse Sale
Saturday-Sunday, November 17-18
Kiss That Frog, 2310 4th Street,Berkeley, 510-524-7612
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kiss-That-Frog-Warehouse-Sale/326762050330
http://berkeley.patch.com/listings/kiss-that-frog
http://kissthatfrog.com
Country Folk Art Craft Festival
Saturday-Sunday, November 17-18,
Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM-4:00PM
The Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton
$7 covers whole weekend, see website for coupon for $1 off admission
http://www.countryfolkart.com/1211_pleasanton.htm
http://www.countryfolkart.com/$1_off_1211.pdf
JingleFest Holiday Craft Fair
Sunday, November 18, 10:00AM-4:00PM
Napredak Hall, 770 Montague Expressway, San Jose
http://eventcalifornia.com
http://www.californiafestivalguide.com/362731-3rd-annual-jingle-fest-holiday-craft-fair-san-jose-california-november-2012.html#.UJAqBW88B8E
Patchwork Indie Arts and Crafts Festival
Sunday, November 18, 11:00AM-5:00PM
Jack London Square Pavilion, 98 Broadway, Oakland
Free
http://patchworkshow.com/locations-oakland.php
Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show
Friday-Sunday, November 23-25,
Friday 9:00AM-6:00PM, Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM-5:00PM
San Jose Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos Street, San Jose
Adults $9, 62+ $7, 13-17 $4, Children under 12 free, Ticket is good for all 3 days
http://www.harvestfestival.com/visitors/shows/sanjose/index.aspx
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Friday, November 23, then Saturdays and Sundays, November 24-December 23, 10:00AM-7:00PM
Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City
http://www.dickensfair.com
Frank Bette Center for the Arts Holiday Boutique
Friday, November 23 - Monday, December 24, 11:00AM-7:00PM
Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru Street, 510-523-6957
http://www.frankbettecenter.org
San Francisco Christmas Crystal Fair
Saturday-Sunday, November 24-25, Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM-4:00PM
Fort Mason Conference Center, Building A, 99 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco
$6.00 for both days (children under 12 free accompanied by adult)
You can get a flyer/coupon at The Sacred Well for $1 off admission
http://www.crystalfair.com
Celebration of Craftswomen
Saturday-Sunday, November 24-25 and December 1-2, 10:00AM-5:00PM
Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason, Buchanan Avenue and Marina Boulevard, San Francisco
$9 adults, $7 students and seniors, children under 12 free
http://www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org
Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
Saturdays and Sundays, November 24 through December 16, 11:00AM–6:00PM
various locations in Berkeley - see website for map
http://www.berkeleyartisans.com
Petaluma Christkindlmarkt
Sunday, November 25, 10:00AM-4:00PM
Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Avenue, Petaluma
http://www.ugas-eb.org/events.html
Allied Arts Guild Annual Christmas Market
Saturday, December 1, 10:00AM-4:00PM
The Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park, 650-322-2405
Free
http://www.alliedartsguild.org/cgi-bin/DJcalendar.cgi?TEMPLATE=event-detail.html&EVENTNO=00434
Mill Valley Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, December 1, 10:00AM- 5:00PM
Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley
http://millvalleylibrary.org/index.aspx?recordid=12129&page=187
California College of the Arts Holiday Fair
Saturday, December 1, 11:00AM-3:00PM
CCA Oakland Campus, Main Walkway, 5212 Broadway, Oakland
http://www.cca.edu/calendar/2012/holiday-fair
German Holiday Market: Weihnachtsmarkt
Saturday, December 1, 3:00-7:00PM
German International School of Silicon Valley, 310 Easy Street, Mountain View
http://www.ugas-eb.org/events.html
http://www.gissv.org
Dickens Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday-Sunday, December 1-2,
Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM-4:00PM
Finley Community Center, 2060 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa
$2, Children 12 and under free
http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/departments/recreationandparks/programs/specialevents/craftfair/Pages/default.aspx
Bazaar Bizarre Holiday Show
Saturday-Sunday, December 1-2, 11:00AM-6:00PM
East Hall, Concourse Exhibition Center, 620 Seventh Street, San Francisco
Free
http://www.bazaarbizarre.org/sanfrancisco/shows/holidayshow
Ashkenaz International Holiday Bazaar
Sunday, December 2, 11:00AM-5:00PM
Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley
$2
http://www.ashkenaz.com
La Cocina Gift Fair
Friday, December 7, 1:00-7:00PM
Crocker Galleria, 50 Post Street, San Francisco
http://www.giftbazaarsf.com/welcome.html
Sacred Well Holiday Artisans Faire
Saturday, December 8, 12:00-5:00PM
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
http://www.sacredwell.com/classes-events
Berkeley Farmers' Market Holiday Craft Fair
Saturdays, December 8, 15 and 22, 10:00AM-4:00PM
Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park, Center Street at MLK, Jr. Way, Berkeley
http://ecologycenter.org/bfm/events
KPFA Crafts Fair
Saturday-Sunday, December 8-9, 10:00AM-6:00PM
SF Concourse Exhibition Center, 635 8th Street, San Francisco
http://www.kpfa.org/craftsfair
Vagabond Indie Craft Fair
Saturday, December 8-9, 12:00-6:30PM
Urban Bazaar, 1371 9th Avenue, San Francisco
http://vagabondsf.wordpress.com/2012/11/06/whew-we-have-our-vendors
http://urbanbazaarsf.com
Crucible Holiday Gifty Art Sale and Open House
Saturday-Sunday, December 8-9, Saturday 12:00-6:00PM, Sunday 12:00-4:00PM
The Crucible, 1260 7th Street, Oakland
http://thecrucible.org/events/553
Garden Gate Holiday Gift Trunk Show
Sunday, December 9, 11:00AM-6:00PM
Garden Gate Creativity Center, 2911 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley
http://www.gardengatecreate.com (website plays music)
Winter Open House, Holiday Party and Sale
Sunday-Monday, December 9-10, Sunday 12:00-5:00PM, Monday 5:00-9:00PM
Institute for Urban Homesteading, 839 60th Street, Oakland
http://iuhoakland.com
Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair
Fridays-Sundays, December 14-16 and 22-24, 11:00AM-6:00PM
along Telegraph Avenue between Dwight and Bancroft, Berkeley
http://www.telegraphfair.com
Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale in San Francisco
Saturday-Sunday, December 15-16, 11:00AM-6:00PM
Concourse Exhibition Center, East Hall, 620 7th Street, San Francisco
http://www.renegadecraft.com/sanfrancisco-holiday-info
Goddess Crafts Faire
Saturday-Sunday, December 15-16, 11:00AM-7:00PM
Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol
Suggested Donation: $5-$13 (kids free)
http://www.goddesscraftsfaire.com
These are just a few highlights of the holiday craft fair season!
More events can be found on these directories:
http://www.californiafestivalguide.com
http://events.mercurynews.com/san-jose-ca/events/holiday+boutique
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Section Four: Musicians
Among my favourite artists are the independent musicians who sell CDs at their concerts, on their websites, and out of the back of their vans. Here are some you may find interesting - some are local to the Bay Area, some are local to somewhere else, some are local to wherever the friend’s couch is that they are crashing on tonight. Some are Pagan; all are making magic! Please support them!
SJ Tucker/Skinny White Chick
http://sjtucker.com
http://www.skinnywhitechick.com
Alexander J Adams/Heather Alexander/Uffington Horse
http://faerietaleminstrel.com
Tricky Pixie
http://www.trickypixie.com
Gaia Consort, featuring Betsy Tinney of Tricky Pixie
http://www.gaiaconsort.com
Traveling Fates
http://www.travelingfates.com
Vixy and Tony
http://www.vixyandtony.com
Fontain’s M.U.S.E.
http://www.fontainsmuse.com
DJ Hamouris/Moonrise (Moonrise = DJ Hamouris, Robin Dolan, and Denise Castleton)
http://www.djhamouris.com/products.html
Amelia Hogan
http://www.ameliaisaverb.com/mainpage.shtml
Brook Schoenfeld
http://www.magicbrook.com
Spiral Dance Chorus
http://www.reclaimingquarterly.org/music/music1.html
Kenny Klein
http://kennyklein.net
Sophia Songhealer
http://www.songhealer.net
Tim Rayborn
http://www.timrayborn.com
Shira Kammen
http://www.shirakammen.com
Canconier
http://www.canconier.com
Rosin Coven
http://www.rosincoven.com
Axis Mundi
http://www.soundclick.com/axismundi
Avalon Rising , featuring Cat Taylor
http://www.flowinglass.com/avalon/disc.html
http://www.cattaylor.com
Tempest
http://www.tempestmusic.com
Holly Tannen
http://www.hollytannen.com
Ruth Barrett
http://www.dancingtreemusic.com
Sharon Knight
http://www.sharonknight.net
Pandemonaeon, featuring Sharon and Winter Knight
http://www.pandemonaeon.net
T. Thorn Coyle
http://www.thorncoyle.com
Broceliande
http://www.broceliande.org
Shekinah Mountainwater
http://www.shekhinah.net
Woodland
http://www.woodlandmusic.net
Elvendrums
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elvendrums/88107654182
http://www.youtube.com/user/elvendrums/videos
Four Shillings Short
http://4shillingsshort.com
RJ Stewart
http://www.rjstewart.net/tapes.htm
Circle Round
http://serpentinemusic.com/circleround
Magic Mama
http://www.magicmamamusic.com
Devaa Haley Mitchell
http://www.devaa.com
Caera
http://caeramusic.wordpress.com/albums
Dawnmist
http://www.dawnmist.demon.co.uk/album.htm
Michelle Mays
http://www.michellemays.com
Elaine Silver
http://www.elainesilver.com
Anique Radiant Heart
http://www.aniqueradiantheart.com
Blackmore’s Night
http://www.blackmoresnight.com
Diana Rowan
http://www.dianarowan.com
Abbi Spinner
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/AbbiSpinnerMcBride
http://vegasvortex.com/pages/Chants
Wendy Rule
http://www.wendyrule.com
The Stark Ravens
http://starkravens.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/StarkRavens
Louisa John Krol
http://www.louisajohnkrol.com
http://www.myspace.com/louisajohnkrol
Celia
http://www.celiaonline.com
Irina Rivkin
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/IrinaRivkin
http://www.sonicbids.com/2/EPK/?epk_id=19926
Beltaine’s Fire
http://www.beltainesfire.com
Alexa Sunshine Rose
http://www.alexasunshinerose.com
The Wicked Tinkers
http://www.wickedtinkers.com
The Mad Maggies
http://themadmaggies.com
The Sea Dogs
http://www.seadogs.org
The Poxy Boggards
http://www.poxyboggards.com
Brass Farthing
http://www.brass-farthing.com
Skaldic Hearth Kin
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Skaldic-Hearth-Kin/154183877950817
http://www.baldurrisingmusic.com/music.htm
Corvus Corax
http://www.corvuscorax.de
Vinx
http://www.vinx.com
Roy Zimerman
http://www.royzimmerman.com
Neil Innes
http://www.innesbookofrecords.com
Chameleon Circuit (yes, it’s a Doctor Who band!)
http://dftba.com/artist/9/Chameleon-Circuit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg6b-yuabjI
http://charliemcdonnell.com/music
Not (mostly) music, but wonderful audio worth supporting:
ZBS Media
http://www.zbs.org
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Section Five: Gifts that Aren’t Things
What do you get for the Witch who has everything?
Or, more realistically, the Witch who has waaay too many things?
My favourite gifts are ones that don’t take up any space in my house!
Experiences - Take them to a play, a concert, or other nifty event!
Some local theatre companies which I love:
Ragged Wing
http://www.raggedwing.org
Butterfield 8
http://www.b8company.com
Unscripted Theatre
http://www.un-scripted.com
Some intimate local venues for live music:
Wisteria Ways
http://wisteriaways.org
Rose Street Music
http://www.rosestreetmusic.com
Berkeley House Concerts
http://www.berkeleyhouseconcerts.org
SYLA Presents
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SYLA-Presents/198863890145181
Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden
http://juliestea.com
Take them to dinner! Throw them a party! Pay for them to take a class! Pay for a Divination session! Pay for a Massage or Healing session!
Give the gift of an unforgettable experience that will create lasting happiness and never need to be dusted!
Donations - Make a contribution in their name to a charity close to their heart!
Wildlife Rescue:
http://nevercrywolfrescue.org
http://www.marinemammalcenter.org
http://www.wcsv.org
http://www.ohlonehumanesociety.org
http://www.birdrescuecenter.org
http://wildlife-museum.org
http://www.wildcarebayarea.org
Pet Rescue:
http://www.icraeastbay.org
http://www.bayareahumanesociety.com
Ecological/Environmental:
http://www.treesforachange.com/treegift.html
http://www.arborday.org/shopping/giveATree/holiday.cfm
http://www.shopnwf.org/Plant-a-Tree/Plant-a-Tree-Ornaments/index.cat
http://www.ecologycenter.org
Food Banks:
http://bayareahunger.org/your_foodbank.html
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Surprise Bonus Extra Section: Gifts That You Can Make
Maybe you love the idea of making a gift yourself, but you don’t know what to make or how to make it. If you have access to a colour printer and good quality paper, you can make the magical models available on this website!
http://www.thetoymaker.com
Isn’t that delightful? Delight is one of the best gifts of all!
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Have a Delightful December! Give Graciously, Receive with Relish, and Reciprocate!
Molly Blue Dawn
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