November 2018

NOVEMBER 2018

HOLIDAY gift guide

Get in the Holiday Spirit

12/9 A Celtic Christmas: Outlander & Titanic Piper Eric Rigler With Guitarist Dirk Freymuth. Usher in the season with music from the Celtic and World Christmas traditions and movie soundtracks with Uilleann pipes, Scottish bagpipes, and whistles.

AND GIVE THE GIFT OF Music

12/2 Solo Piano with Cliburn Medalist THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Daniel Hsu Beethoven, Chopin & Schumann

1/18 Muriel Anderson’s 1/20 Colburn @Soka with All-Star Harp-Guitar Night Viano String Quartet

ORANGE COUNTY’S FESTIVAL BALLET THEATRE

DEC 8 — 24 ADD TO YOUR TICKETS

Sugar Plum & Cavalier:

Teresa Reichlen Maria Kochetkova Tara Beckanne Sisk Sara Mearns &FabriceCalmels &VitorLuiz Ghassemieh &ChaseO’Connell &JaredAngle New York City Ballet & Joffrey Ballet San Francisco Ballet Festival Ballet Theatre Ballet West New York City Ballet

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Holiday Concerts with Paciﬁc Symphony HOLIDAY GUIDE » CONTENTS

INSIDE

GIFTS FOR THEATER AND MUSIC LOVERS » 6-9

HOLIDAY EVENTS » 10-11

DINING » 12-14

GIFTS FOR THE TECHNOPHILE » 15-17, 20-22

WEBSITES WITH UNIQUE GIFTS » 24

GIFTS FOR KIDS » 25

GIFTS FOR THE SPORTS FAN » 26-27

SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES GIFTS » 28

GIFTS FOR THE BEACHGOER » 30

STAFF

DON SPROUL » EDITOR

JERRY RICE » COPY EDITOR

LAILA DERAKHSHANIAN » DESIGN EDITOR

STEVE OHNERSORGEN » DESIGN

KAY SCANLON » DESIGN

AMY NING » COVER ILLUSTRATION

PACIFIC SYMPHONY PROUDLY PERFORMS AT:

APRODUCTOF 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa

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GIFTS FOR » THEATER AND MUSIC LOVERS ASSOCIATED PRESS Entertaining experiences at home & away

BY GEORGE A. PAUL SPLURGE LADY GAGA IN LAS VEGAS AEROSMITH IN LAS VEGAS UN TIMES await The music superstar has earned raves Ready to see if Aerosmith still has what it takes for her acting debut in the recent to rock Sin City? Fans of the veteran Boston band at venues in the remake of “A Star is Born.” Now, can fi nd out when the new Park Theater residency, Los Angeles area, Lady Gaga is set to embark on a new called “Deuces are Wild,” kicks off in April at Park FOrange County, Park Theater residency at Park MGM » MGM Resort and Casino. Touted as the fi rst Resort and Casino in Las Vegas with two show formats. THX-certifi ed live performance in L-ISA immersive Inland Empire and even The fi rst, “Enigma,” described as an odyssey of hits like hyperreal sound (recently used during Lorde, alt-J “Million Reasons,” “Applause,” “Paparazzi” and “Born This and Deadmau5 concerts), the setlist should include Las Vegas. And when you Way,” starts Dec. 28 and runs through 2019. “Jazz & Piano” big hits like “Dream On,” “Walk This Way” and “Love get back home, we have a is a stripped-down presentation featuring hits and Great in an Elevator.” American Songbook selections (like she did on the 2014 Cost: $100 to $700-plus pair of ideas for there too. Tony Bennett collaborative album “Cheek to Cheek”). It Information: ticketmaster.com, mgmresorts.com comprises a handful of dates beginning in January. Cost: $300 to $1,000-plus Information: ticketmaster.com, mgmresorts.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER » OCREGISTER.COM | Holiday Gift Guide P | 7

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ELTON JOHN ‘FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD’ TICKETS The Rocket Man is ready to retire » from the road (and unlike other musicians, probably make good on it). Those who missed Elton John’s Las Vegas residencies and tours during the 2010s have several opportunities to catch him during this final world tour. It features never-before-seen photos, new graphics and video content and a cavalcade of big hits you’ll definitely remember from 1970s and ’80s. Elton plays Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 22-23, 25, 29-30 and The Forum in Inglewood on Feb. 1-2. Cost: $60-$250 Information: axs.com BEBE NEUWIRTH: STORIES WITH PIANO SHOW You might know Neuwirth primarily from television (“Madame Secretary,” “Blue Bloods,” “Frasier” and an Emmy-winning turn on “Cheers”), but her career also extends to Tony-winning Broadway work (“Chicago,” “Sweet Charity”). The cabaret-type show March 16 at UC Irvine’s Barclay Theatre finds the witty Neuwirth doing an evening of stories and torch songs. Cost: $60-$110 Information: thebarclay.org ‘BAT OUT OF HELL – THE MUSICAL’ Jim Steinman wrote the book, music and lyrics for this musical based on a popular trilogy of albums he did with rock singer Meatloaf (and songs written for a few other artists). The production, set in post-apocalyptic Manhattan, initially debuted in England and Canada before starting a recent American run. It arrives at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles Jan. 8-Feb. 2. If you know someone that unabashedly warbles along to “Paradise by the Dashboard Light,” “Rock ’wn’ Roll Dreams Come Through,” “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” — or even “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” — some ducats would be a good bet. Cost: $30-$135 Information: centertheatregroup.org ‘KINKY BOOTS’ When rockers clamor to take on a Broadway role, even if they’ve never done so before, you know it must be popular. That has been the case since last year, when Panic! at the Disco’s Brendon Urie, Neon Trees’ Tyler Glenn and David Cook of “American Idol” » fame all took turns in the lead role of the six-time Tony Award-winning Harvey Fierstein/Cyndi Lauper musical about overcoming stereotypes. The national touring production arrives at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside on Feb. 12-13. Cost: $49-$84 Information: livenation.com, riversidelive.com ASSOCIATED PRESS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER » OCREGISTER.COM | Holiday Gift Guide P | 9

‘JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING orchestral recording will be performed in surround sound. STOCKING STUFFERS TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT’ Cost: $30-$135 ‘MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO The first Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Information: centertheatregroup.org Rice musical to be performed publicly, AGAIN’ DVD, BLU-RAY the biblical story of “Joseph” is among the This sequel to the hit 2008 film, based most popular works to be performed by ‘SOMETHING ROTTEN!’ on the Broadway sensation, finds all the high school drama departments. After the Compared to “The Producers” and original cast returning, plus Andy Garcia initial Broadway run in 1982, David Cassidy “Spamalot,” this irreverent Tony-winning and a high wattage cameo from Cher. played the title role, followed by another musical comedy, set in 1595, revolves On screen, the veteran singer tackles former 1970s teen idol — Donny Osmond — around a pair of brothers who compete ABBA’s “Fernando” (it’s also available in the stage revival and later film version. with William Shakespeare to write the first on “Dancing Queen,” her new dance- It will be presented at San Bernardino’s musical. It heads to the McCallum Theatre inspired album tribute to the Swedish California Theatre of the Performing Arts in Palm Desert on April 5-7 pop group). Belt out “Waterloo,” on March 30. Cost: $65-$125 “Knowing Me, Knowing You” and other Cost: $38.50-$75 Information: mccallumtheatre.com 1970s hits with the “Sing Along” DVD Information: ticketmaster.com, and Blu-ray editions. californiatheatre.net ‘DEAR EVAN HANSEN’ Cost: $17-$20 Got a teenage theater buff on your Information: amazon.com MATTHEW BOURNE’S Christmas gift list and didn’t snag seats CINDERELLA for the Ahmanson Theatre run this ‘DEAR EVAN HANSEN: fall? Then see what everyone has been THE NOVEL’ IN HARDCOVER New Adventures, the British dance talking about the past couple years as Musician/actor/writer Val Emmich company started by acclaimed the wildly successful, multiple Tony- adapted Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek choreographer Matthew Bourne winning musical about an awkward and and Justin Paul’s hit musical into a young (“Swan Lake,” “Sleeping Beauty”), brings conflicted high school student moves to adult novel that’s a must-buy for fans of the its unique version of the classic fairy tale Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa production. and music by Prokofiev to the Ahmanson Mesa on Jan. 1-13. Cost: $19 Theatre in Los Angeles on Feb. 5- Cost: $35-$155 Information: amazon.com March 10. Boasting Olivier Award-winning Information: scfta.org designs, the specially commissioned

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Mar; $10 for members, $15 non-members; ONLY $99 PER NIGHT SUNDAY - THURSDAY Based on availability. COMMUNITY EVENTS 949-673-2261; slgardens.org 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point Candlelight Evenings: Enjoy White House holiday traditions, including live music and www.danapointmarinainn.com creating Christmas ornaments. 6-9 p.m. Science of Gingerbread: Hands-on kitchen Dec. 5, 12 and 19; Richard Nixon Presidential science activities, cookie decorating and Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Santa on select dates, and award-winning Blvd., Yorba Linda; $29 adults, $16 ages 5-11; gingerbread displays. 12th annual event 714-993-5075; nixonfoundation.org continues through Jan. 6; Discovery Cube, 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana; included with Holiday Festival: Live music, art workshops general admission, $20 adults, $15 ages for kids, arts and craftssale,andSantaClaus. 3-14; 714-542-2823; oc.discoverycube.org Noon-4 p.m. Dec. 16; The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Winter Wonderland: Snow play area, Fullerton; 714-738-6595; themuck.org sledding, entertainment, vendors, a children’s play area and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Event Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair: presented by Friday Night Lights Youth About 600 dogs, cats, rabbits and other small Flag Football. 4-7:30 p.m. Dec. 1; St. Isidore animals will be looking for new homes. 10 a.m. Historical Plaza, 10961 Reagan St., Los to 2 p.m. Dec. 9; Irvine Animal Care Center, Alamitos; cityoflosalamitos/recreation.org 6443 Oak Canyon Road; 949-724-7740; https://bit.ly/2SOsM7u Snow Days with the Critters: Watch the animals receive icy treats, listen to festive Live Nativity & International Celebration: music, enjoy the winter decorations, play 18th annual event brings together a diverse educational games and create cool crafts. group of churches, singers and dancers for a 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15-16; Santa Ana Zoo, celebration that highlights the true meaning 1801 E. Chestnut Ave.; free with general of the holiday season. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 16; Old admission, $12 adults, $9 ages 3-12; World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington 714-953-8555; santaanazoo.org Beach; free; oldworld.ws/nativity.html Yappy Howl-iday Celebration: Bring Fido Night of 1,000 Lights: Fifthannual and enjoy a cocktail party for canines and celebration features a glistening light tunnel, their companions. Drinks and a selection technicolor displays throughout the gardens, of barbecue items available for purchase. gnome village and Santa’s workshop. No-host Proceeds benefittheVeteransInitiative wine and beer bar, tamale vendor and holiday of Canine Companions for Independence. shopping will be available in the garden Noon-2 p.m. Dec. 2; Ritz-Carlton, One Ritz shop. 6-9 p.m. Dec. 7-8; Sherman Library & Carlton Drive, Dana Point; free admission; Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del visitdanapoint.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER » OCREGISTER.COM | Holiday Gift Guide P | 11

TREE LIGHTINGS more. Toy drive for local charities. 4-7:30 p.m. Anaheim: 23rd annual Nutcracker Tree Dec. 1; St. Isidore Historical Plaza, Lighting and Holiday Village. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10961 Reagan St.; free; cityoflosalamitos.org Dec. 2, with the tree lighting at 5:45 p.m.; downtown Anaheim; free; downtownanaheim. Orange: Tree Lighting and Candlelight Choir com/events/treelighting Procession. Food, prepared by local nonprofit groups, and youth activities available for Aliso Viejo: Caroling, train rides, ornament a nominal charge. 3:30-7 p.m. Dec. 2, with making, magical “snow” fall and a visit by the tree lighting at 5:15 p.m.; Old Towne Santa. 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 29; Town Center Orange Plaza, 1 Plaza Square; free admission; Fountain & Amphitheater, 26761 Aliso Creek cityoforange.org Road; free; cityofalisoviejo.com San Juan Capistrano: New tree lighting Buena Park: Sixth annual free event features program includes a reading of “The First carolers, storytellers and musicians. 6 p.m. Christmas” by Monsignor J. Michael Dec. 7; City Hall, 6650 Beach Blvd.; free; McKiernan and (for a charge) tamales from buenapark.com Las Golondrinas restaurant. 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 1; Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 POMONAPO A Cypress: Student performances, holiday Ortega Highway; free; missionsjc.com crafts, train rides, refreshments and visits with Santa. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 4; Civic Center, Stanton: Music by the Rancho Alamitos High 5275 Orange Ave.; free; cypressca.org School Choir, a visit by Santa and the tree FaiFairpFairplex Expopo 4 lighting. 6-7:30 p.m.; Central Park, 10660 Fountain Valley: 4:30-8 p.m. Dec. 1; Western Ave.; free; ci.stanton.ca.us Recreation Center and Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St.; free; fountainvalley.org Villa Park: Trolly and horse wagon rides, strolling carolers, photos with Santa and NovNov. 30 -Dec. 2 Fullerton: Winter Market, with more. Town Center, 17855 Santiago Blvd.; entertainment, food booths, face painting Dec. 3 time TBD; villapark.co FFri. 10am-6pm;m; and bounce house. “Spark of Love” toy drive hosted by the city’s firefighters. Free Westminster: Sing carols, restock the “food Sat.10am-6pm;m; admission. Starts at noon Dec. 1, with the pantry,” visit with Santa and more. 6:30 p.m. tree lighting in the evening; downtown Plaza, Dec. 3; Civic Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd.; Sun. 10am-5pmm-5pm Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Boulevard free; westminster-ca.gov and Pomona Avenue; free; cityoffullerton.com PARADES Irvine: Entertainment, food and “snow” Dana Point: 44th annual Boat Parade ShShop 24,000 American handmade, or embellishedembellished falling from the sky. Bring a new, unwrapped of Lights; This year’s theme: “A Western toy for infants up to age 12. 3-7 p.m. Dec. 2; Wonderland.” Festivities are 4:30-10:30 art & crafts in more than 300 booths. Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza; free; p.m., with the boat parade starting at 7:30 949-724-6000; cityofirvine.org p.m. Dec. 7-8 and 14-15; Mariner’s Village/ Enjoy all-day entertainment, festival foods and Alley and Dana Wharf, 34555 Golden Lantern; Laguna Niguel: Music and dance danapointharbor.com/boat-parade children’s activities in the Kidzone. performances and Santa. 5-7 p.m. Dec. 1; City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway; free; Huntington Beach: 56th annual Huntington Donate non-perishable food items to Foothill Family cityoflagunaniguel.org Harbor Boat Parade, presented by the Huntington Harbor Philharmonic Committee. Shelter and save $2 on one adult or senior admission. La Habra: Part of the annual Tamale Festival, This year’s theme: “A Space Odyssey.” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 25, with the tree Dec. 8-9; route starts west of Carousel Lane; lighting taking place at 5:30 p.m. Community hhboatparade.org Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd.; free; lhcm.org www.harvestfestival.com • 925-392-7300 Laguna Niguel: Equestrian units and more. Lake Forest: Holiday movie screening, live This year’s theme: “Snow Much Fun.” 10 a.m. ice-sculpting performance and more highlight Dec. 8; main parade route includes La Paz this 35th annual event, which wraps with Road south of Aliso Creek Road; Officially sponsored by: a countdown to the tree lighting. 1-5:30 lagunaniguelparade.com 00 OFF p.m.; Market Square, 1 Market Square; free; $2 cityoflakeforest.com Newport Beach: 110th annual Christmas Boat Parade and Ring of Lights in Newport La Palma: Musical talents from local schools, Harbor Procession, which starts and finishes With this coupon on ONE Adult, crafts, community carol sing-a-long, photos at the tip of Lido Isle, begins nightly at 6:30 Senior or Military Admission with Santa and his elves and more. 4-8:30 p.m. Dec. 9-23; christmasboatparade.com p.m. Dec. 5; Central Park Amphitheater, 7821 Walker St.; free; cityoflapalma.org Seal Beach: Marching bands, equestrians, classic cars and floats. 7-8:45 p.m. Dec. 7; ÐREGCÓ Los Alamitos: Musical entertainment, snow Main Street from Ocean Avenue to Pacific REG sledding and snow play, Santa’s Village and Coast Highway; sealbeachlions.org 12 | P Holiday Gift Guide | THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER » OCREGISTER.COM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018

HOLIDAY GUIDE » FESTIVE DAYS OF DINING OUT 12 HOLIDAY DINING

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BY BRAD A. JOHNSON PLAYA MESA HE HOLIDAYS bring » people together. Sometimes T they come out of the woodwork. And sometimes it’s your besties. Or grandma. Remember her? Well, you do now. Here’s a restaurant for every occasion that’s sure to pop up this season.

MALIBU FARM THE GIRLFRIEND GET-TOGETHER. The shabby- » chic harborside dining room at Malibu Farm 1exudes an irresistible joie de vivre that makes this a perfect spot for lunch with your besties. 3420 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, 310-456-8850, malibu-farm.com/newport-beach THE OFFICE LUNCH (WHEN THE BOSS TRAVEL BUDDIES CATCH-UP. Old-fashioned IS PAYING). When the boss is paying, you Chinese food comes out fast and hot at 4 Peking Restaurant, an out-of-the-way THE OFFICE LUNCH (WHEN THE BOSS ISN’T 3 should book the team’s holiday lunch INVITED). Fact: When it’s just your oﬃ ce gang at Water Grill. While the boss isn’t looking, order hideaway that’s perfect for that annual catch-up 2without the boss, margaritas are essential. with your intrepid travel partners. The a giant seafood tower for the table. Playa Mesa is the best new Mexican restaurant 3300 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 949-208-7060, ambience here might just inspire your next trip. to open this year, and the perfect place for those watergrill.com 8566 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, oﬃ ce margaritas. 428 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, 714-893-3020 949-287-5292, playamesa.com 14 | P Holiday Gift Guide | THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER » OCREGISTER.COM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018

»LSXO MR. G’S »

PHOTO BY BRAD A. JOHNSON

THE ROMANTIC DOUBLE DATE. Has it really been a year since we last saw Caleb and 5 Mindy? Quick, book a table at Mr. G’s. Drink some wine. Eat some pasta. It’s the perfect datenight restaurant on Balboa Island, which is always extra-festive for the holidays. 305 Marine Ave., Newport Beach, 949-675-6193, mrgsbistro.com

FAMILY NIGHT. The kids can play Jenga while the in-laws empty another bottle of wine 6 at Hendrix. Everything that comes from the PHOTO BY CINDY YAMANAKA rotisserie is superb, including the leg of lamb. HOLIDAY LUNCH WITH GRANDMA AND 32431 Street of the Golden Lantern, Laguna POP POP. They just don’t make ‘em like Niguel, 949-248-1912, hendrixoc.com 10 Capital Grille anymore. Great steaks. Formal service. Stiff martinis. And coconut cream COCKTAILS WITH THE GUYS. A speakeasy pie just the way Grandma likes it. 3333 Bristol hidden within Blue Gold restaurant, LSXO St., Costa Mesa, 714-432-1140, thecapitalgrille.com 7 is a cool throwback to colonial Saigon. The bartenders are fantastic, as is the innovative LUNCH WITH THE COOL AUNTIE. Any old Southeast Asian cuisine. 21016 Pacific Coast auntie can take her nephews and nieces Highway, Huntington Beach, 714-374-0083, 11 out for pizza, but only the coolest kids dinebluegold.com/lsxo with the coolest aunties go to 2145 Pizza and eat incredible flatbreads topped with blue cheese COLLEGE ROOMIES. Just like the old times, and honey. 2145 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, only better. Because there’s ramen, and then 949-873-5853, 2145eat.com 8 there’s HiroNori. The pork-bone tonkotsu here is an ultra-fatty broth infused with so much pork ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF VALUED knuckle collagen that the soup is almost white, FRIENDSHIP. No gifts. Just great friends like cream. And the chashu (slow-roasted pork 12 and an incredible dinner at Bourbon belly) is incredible. 2222 Michelson Drive, Irvine, Steak with a spectacular view of the sunset. 949-536-5800, hironoricraftramen.com 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, 949-234-3900, bourbonsteak.com HOLIDAY BRUNCH WITH MOM. Take a walk around the gardens and soak up the festive 9 holiday atmosphere. Then settle into your table at Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens and order nice salad and a bloody Mary. 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road., Corona del Mar, 949-640-1415, HENDRIX farmhouserg.com » PHOTO BY CINDY YAMANAKA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER » OCREGISTER.COM | Holiday Gift Guide P | 15

GIFTS FOR » GADGET LOVERS GET R M T S A

BY KATHIE BOZANICH

HEN the Consumer Technology Association released its ﬁ rst annual holiday survey of hot tech items in 1994, a “basic color TV” was the most wanted gift, says Lesley Rohrbaugh, CTA’s director of market research. W As CTA marks the 25th anniversary of its survey with its 2018 trends report, “It’s fun to look back,” she said. “So much has changed and at the same time, so many classics have evolved over time.” While big-ticket items like TVs remain a mainstay in the CTA report (“How cool would a new, ultra-thin, 4K Ultra HD TV be?” this year, asked Rohrbaugh), three 2018 hot item categories existed only in TOP TECH GIFTS ARE ITEMS THAT futuristic dreams in 1994: smart home devices (especially smart speakers), wireless earbuds and smartwatches. PLAY UP CONNECTIVITY AND According to this year’s report, 66 percent of U.S. adults are VOICE CAPABILITIES LIKE SMART planning to purchase a tech product as a gift this year. Here’s a look at this year’s three hottest categories and some top- SPEAKERS, WIRELESS EARBUDS rated gadgets, electronics and appliances. All are available through their manufacturers’ online retail sites as well as AND SMARTWATCHES leading retailers. OF FITBIT COURTESY 16 | P Holiday Gift Guide | THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER » OCREGISTER.COM TSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018HUR

SMART HOME DEVICES The smart speaker category, led by the two titans Amazon and Google, should be especially strong, with an estimated 22 million units expected to sell, which would be a 44 percent increase over 2017, according to CTA. “Smart speakers exploded in GOOGLE popularity last year and that will carry HOME HUB into this season as well,” Rohrbaugh said. The popularity of new generation » voice-activated speakers with screens is driving a lot of the interest. Google has just launched its new voice-activated speaker display called the home Hub, and Amazon’s second-generation Echo Show has a larger screen and louder speaker. Google Home Hub ($129, store.google.com) brings Google Assistant to the screen. With an “OK, Google,” you get access to your pictures from Google Photos, your favorite videos from YouTube, and daily task assistants like Google Maps to check your commute or read your daily schedule. The new, second incarnation of the Amazon Echo Show ($229.99, amazon.com) improves on the original COURTESY voice-activated speaker display with better picture and OF GOOGLE sound, great for watching TV shows, movies and videos and listening to music. You can make video calls to anyone with the Alexa app, an Echo Spot or Show, and Alexa is up to 50,000 skills and counting, from telling jokes to weather forecasts and from voice-ordering products Going Out of Business Sale!

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to controlling connected smart home devices. “As more everyday products and appliances are infused with tech, they’re capable of connecting and working together with other products within the smart home ecosystem,” Rohrbaugh said. “That’s why smart home tech is climbing to the top of people’s wish lists this year — forget to turn off your lights? Just ask Alexa or Google to turn them off for you. You can even check on your home from miles COURTESY OF NEST away. It’s a great investment and a gift that will keep giving throughout the whole year.” Speaking of those other devices, practical types might want to consider the gift of personal safety this holiday season. The Ring Video Doorbell 2 ($199.99, shop.ring.com) has added advanced 1080p-HD video and an easier way to NEST HELLO » charge the battery without removing the VIDEO whole device from the front of your home to DOORBELL its popular video, instant alert and two-way AMAZON talk capabilities. Ring is owned by Amazon. ECHO For those using Google as their “voice-activated” SHOW base, the Nest Hello Video Doorbell ($199, nest.com) » works seamlessly with Google Assistant and offers 24/7 streaming and continuous video recording. COURTESY OF AMAZON Holidays are Here… Save the Date:

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SPLURGE MID-PRICED FETCHING TOY TREAT-DISPENSER CAMERA STAINLESS STEEL FOUNTAIN Too tired to play with Fido? Try the iFetch Frenzy The Furbo Dog Camera is an interactive two-way Encourage your dog or cat to drink more water with interactive fetching toy that doesn’t require batteries camera that lets you speak to your pups, watch a live the PetSafe Drinkwell 360 Multi-Pet Stainless Steel or power. Your dog can drop a ball into the top of feed, or toss them treats when you’re not home. You Fountain. It provides fresh, fi ltered water to your the Frenzy and it will randomly fall into one of three can even tell Amazon’s Alexa to toss a treat on your pet via multiple free-falling streams. The circular shoots for your dog to chase, collect and try it again. way out the door. The 160-degree, wide-angle camera design allows pets to drink from any angle. You also Cost: $39.95 is 1080p full HD with four-times zoom and night can adjust the fountain’s fl ow control to help reduce Information: goifetch.com vision. Furbo recommends dog treats to be no more splashing and there’s a replaceable activated carbon than 0.4 inches in diameter and you should be able fi l t e r that removes bad tastes and odors. STOCKING STUFFERS to fi t about 100 pieces before refi l l i n g . Cost: $64.95 PUZZLE CAT TOY Cost: $199 Information: petsmart.com Keep your family feline busy with the SmartCat Information: shopus.furbo.com Peek-And-Play Toy Box by Pioneer Pets. It encourages cats’ natural predatory behaviors. If your cat is food SELF-CLEANING LITTER BOX motivated, drop treats into the toy box for them to The Litter-Robot III Open Air takes care of the fi n d . The box is made of durable wood and works daily — and often smelly — task of cleaning your with any appropriately sized cat toy or catnip. cat’s litter box. Seven minutes after your cat exits Cost: $12.74 the box, the device starts a cleaning cycle to Information: amazon.com separate the clumps from the rest of the clean litter. You will need to empty the waste drawer once SQUEAKY TENNIS BALLS a week and can use most types of clumping litter. Play fetch with the KONG Squeakair Ball, which Cost: $449 combines two classic dog toys — the tennis ball and Information: www.litter-robot.com the squeaker toy. The ball comes in various sizes and is made of non-abrasive felt. LITTER-ROBOT III OPEN AIR Cost: 2-pack $4.49 » Information: petsmart.com — Denise Smaldino Rainey COURTESY OF AUTOPETS 34 | P Holiday Gift Guide | THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER » OCREGISTER.COM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018

ATIMELESSGIFT FOR THEHOLIDAYS

CELEBRATE THE TRADITIONS OF THE LUNAR NEW YEAR 2019! Look for our special Lunar New Year section on Sunday, February 3,featuringalookintoAsiancustoms,eventsand festivals happening around Orange County. Plus, find out where to shop for gifts and where to dine during the festivities.

For the holidays give tickets to the famous Pageant of the Masters To subscribe to the Register, in Laguna Beach. Watch as live actors and intricate sets come to life with theatrical illusion in next summer’s show,The call 1-877-450-5840 Time Machine.

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