December 2010

2010 Holiday Gift Guide

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SUPPORT LOCAL, BUY LOCAL, SHOP LOCAL!

Affordable and locally owned, this is the list Santa Clause, himself, covets! Dreading finding the right gift for your loved ones? Don't worry - everything you need is right here in Pueblo.

Restaurant 1521. 123 N. Main St. (719) 542-9999. Discounted gift certificates are available until December 15: receive 20% OFF. It's the perfect opportunity to set a couple you love up for New Year's Eve.

10 Spot II. 125 S. Union Ave., (719) 542-2200. With nothing over $10, this is sure to be a Kris Kringle favorite. The perfect place for fun & affordable gifts and stocking stuffers, including purses, sunglasses, scarves and jewelry.

5th and Main Espresso Bar & Art Gallery. 421 N. Main St., (719) 542-1209. Support local artists while giving your favorite art lover an original work of art! Original works range from $150-$1200 while Limited Prints range from $65-$200. For a double whammy, grab some gourmet Organo Gold coffee at the register for a stocking stuffer!

80/Twenty Wines. 415 N. Greenwood St., (719) 543-9463. Beginning in December, 80/Twenty Wines will be selling their private label 140 RED. A Cab/Merlot blend, this wine also gives back! For every bottle purchased for a very affordable $10.80, $1 is donated to Care and Share Food Bank. Gift Cards and reusable bags also available.

Be Envied. 3022 Farabaugh Lane (719) 564-9210. With brand names like Abstraction, Envy, and Sinful and sizes from small to 4XL, you will find everything you need for the fashionista on your gift list. Look for sales on jewelry and jeans throughout the holiday shopping season. You can shop online at shopBeEnvied.com!

Beat Pharm. 685 S. Union Ave., (719) 542-5100. Vinyl!!! And we don't mean shower curtains. Get LPs and every Jack Kerouac book ever written at this sweet new Pharm. Also available for purchase are gift cards - in the event that you don't (for some reason we can't understand) want to spend some fun time browsing.

Bingo Burger. 101 Central Plaza, 719-225-8363. How about a gift certificate for a locally-raised, grass-fed and chemical-free beef burger? With lamb burgers, veggie burgers, hand-cut San Luis Valley russet and sweet potato fries, salads, shakes and malts also on the menu, you're sure to please anyone's palate.

Cock and Bull Tavern. 325 South Union Ave., (719) 404-1800. Is there someone in your life who loves to grab a cold one after work? A gift certificate from this warm, cozy and friendly local Pub would really hit the spot for a Boddington's lover.

Daily Grind. 209 S. Union Ave., 719-561-8567. Killer coffee and food to die for! Gift certificates available for breakfast, lunch & dinner, espresso drinks, smoothies, & over 50 loose-leaf teas.

DC's on B St. 115 W. B St., (719) 584-3410. A night out on the town at DC's is the perfect gift for that special someone or couple. Also, on Wednesdays, all bottles of wine are half-price, so you can treat someone without breaking your budget.

The Downbeat. 1335 E. Evans Ave. (719) 564-9070. Take your special someone to Pueblo's original Blues Club! The Fat Chance Blues Band plays every Friday and Saturday night.

The Downtown Bar. 103 Central Plz. (719)-544-1499. Drinks from your favorite bar make great gifts!

The Edge Ski & Paddle. 107 N. Union Ave., (719) 583-2021. Get all the hottest winter gear at our awesome locally owned ski & paddle shop. How about a $20 gift card to cover the cost of ski rentals, or some Patogonia, Marmot or trendy Dakine gear for the avid snowboarder? New snowboards and skis start at just $300.

Fountain of Health Yoga Studio. 653 S. Union Ave., (719) 543-1765.. Yoga accoutrements and gear, as well as classes and gift certificates, are available for the yogi on your list. Check it out!

Hercules Liquor. 112 Broadway Ave., (719) 544- 0021. A full line of beer, wine and spirits (the good kind) with rare and specialty beers for the beer connoisseur in your life.

Hopscotch Bakery. 333 S. Union Ave., 719-542-4HOP. This is a place holder. Mary will send 30 words to Dawn on Monday morning! This is a place holder. Mary will send 30 words to Dawn on Monday morning! This is a place holder.

Josh Cooley @ Trendsetters Hair Studio. 211 S. Union Ave., (719) 406-2965. Grab your girlfriend a gift certificate to have her hair done by SOCO's ONLY Rockstar Hair Stylist. You might even get an autograph!

Pueblo Convention Center. 320 Central Main St., (719) 542-1100. If you have friends who would like to go to Vegas for New Year's Eve but just can't afford it, buy them tickets to Viva Las Vegas at the Convention Center. Maybe they'll split their winnings with you!

Pueblo Union Depot. 132 West B St., (719) 544-0020. Maybe you know one or two people in Pueblo who love chile and the Union Depot, that fabulous and historical space downtown? Grab them a couple of tickets for the Chile Ball at the Depot and then grab a couple more for yourself. It's a double date!

Sangre De Cristo Arts Center 210 N. Sante Fe Ave., (719) 295-7200. Who wouldn't love a year membership to the Art Center? Benefits include free admission to galleries and the Children's Museum, and discounts on performing arts season tickets, education classes and art purchases. Speaking of art purchases, check out the "Own Your Own: Holiday Art Exhibition and Sale" where you might find a uniquely crafted piece for that special someone.

The Senate Bar. 219 S. Grand Ave., (719)545-8501. For those on your list who love live music, a trip to The Senate is a must! Voted Best Live Music venue in the 2010 P.U.L.P. People's Choice Awards!

The Shamrock Brewing Company. 108 W. 3rd St., (719) 542-9974. Beer lover? Our local brewery is offering a FREE $10 Gift Card for every $50 in Gift Card purchases! Redeemable towards award-winning beer, growlers, kegs, totally decent food or maybe a Shamrock T-shirt. We all need beer clothes, right?

Smitty's Greenlight Tavern. 3rd & Santa Fe Dr., (719)543-2747. A Pueblo institution, Smitty's is always a great place to take friends for a holiday drink. And after all of your holiday shopping, Pueblo's original panic hour will surely put you in the spirit!

Southern Colorado Services and Recycling. 1731 Erie Ave., (719) 250-6477.

Have friends who just bought a new house or are renovating a room? Check out this spot for great deals on paint - nothing over $4!

Tea Tree Café. 119 Broadway Ave., (719) 545-0906. For the coffee aficiando or fine tea lover, buy the proprietary blend of espresso sold exclusively at Tea Tree or hard-to-find Two Leaves and a Bud organic tea. Gift Certificates available.

Unmentionables. 1400 Sante Fe Drive #C, (719) 296-6886. Perhaps the only person you are thinking of for a special gift is your secret Santa Claus? Find romantic toys, sexy lingerie, or a gift set full of luxurious lotions and oils at Pueblo's own adult fun store, where you will find a special gift that you will both remember!

Wireworks Coffeehouse. 103 S. Union Ave. (719) 543-3000. For the vegetarians on your list or just those who love healthy, homemade food and excellent coffee, buy a gift card from Wireworks! Or make a date of it and treat someone on your list to lunch where you can enjoy the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo.