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M2 Travel B OSTON S UNDAY G LOBE NOVEMBER 22, 2009 Rave Destinations Nativity thrives night life on Naples street NAPLES — It’s Christmas ev- This is no blip on the screen ery day on Via San Gregorio Ar- meno in the heart of the city’s DEC. 17-19 historic center. Although the tra- BROOKLYN, N.Y. dition of Nativity scenes dates to Blip Festival: This annual Game the 13th century, Neapolitan ar- Boy symphony allows those with tisans of the 18th century elevat- a penchant for antiquated video ed the form to dramatic tableaus game sounds to come together populated with saints, angels, an- and create retro-electro concer- imals, and figurines representing tos for similarly-minded music the trades. In the process, they fans. You may have thought you launched a cottage industry were clever recycling your orange that’s still going strong. PATRICIA HARRIS FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE juice cartons, but the nearly 30 The tradition of the ‘‘presepe,’’ Neapolitan artisans craft international artists who attend literally ‘‘crib,’’ but meaning a ‘‘presepe’’ figures year-round. Blip create original music out of representation of the entire Holy low-bit video game consoles that Family, is such a big business can update the family heirloom otherwise would have found that an entire street is filled with set with literally thousands of their second life in the scrap artisans working year-round in nontraditional figures, including heap. This style of music, known anticipation of December. singers, movie stars, and politi- in the underground scene as In the small shop of Gambar- cians. Last year, figurines of Ba- chiptune, is anything but simple. della Pastori at No. 40, you’re rack and Michelle Obama were In the hands of artists such as likely to find Daniele Gambardel- especially hot items, eclipsing Random and Nullsleep, these la at a bench either painting French President Nicholas Sarko- toys create rousing, throbbing small terra-cotta figurines or as- zy and his wife, Carla Bruni. electronic music. The conference sembling wooden stables and In a sea of figures, each shop gives those who create the music mangers. The third generation to makes a bid to stand out. The a chance to tinker during the day. work in his family shop, Gambar- shop Rosario e Gennaro Di Virgi- They then perform in the della admits that he has only one lio at No. 18-20 eschews the pop- evening for the benefit of those simple presepe in his home; for- ular culture figures for a menag- who have never pulled apart tunately for the artisans, more erie of sweetly rendered animals, their Nintendo. The Bell House, including a beatific wild boar. fanciful tastes prevail. 149 7th St., blipfestival.org Masters of ‘‘chiptune’’ music and technology take over the Bell House in Brooklyn next month. Those who follow the trends PATRICIA HARRIS DEC. 3-6 JAN. 1 of tickets for South Asia’s original between Oslo and Bergen this WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA MONTREAL electronic music festival will go small town hosts its annual Gearing up Whistler Film Festival: When Resolution: Amateurs reserve on sale soon. This year’s Sunburn music festival where the in- they’re working in Hollywood, their revelry for New Year’s Eve Festival features trance DJ lumi- struments are made of ice and Making waking practically pleasant Canadian celebrities are skilled alone. Here the party spills over naries Armin Van Buuren, Roger the vodka is always very, very at downplaying the ‘‘Canadian’’ to New Year’s Day — and the day Sanchez, John ‘‘00’’ Fleming, cold. Ice sculptors create every- I’m not a morning person, but I don’t mind chatting with my alarm and playing up the ‘‘celebrity.’’ after. The aptly-named Resolu- Sanjay Dutta, and Dave Lee, thing from ice harps to ice violins clock. ‘‘Snooze,’’ I say when its bells start ringing, and the pocket-size We’re looking at you, Pamela tion kicks off at 9:30 p.m. on Jan. along with live sets from Jalebee for musicians to play in the stun- device responds, ‘‘Snooze time, nine minutes.’’ ‘‘Temperature?’’ I say. Anderson. But at the Whistler 1 and keeps going until 10 the Cartel and Midival Punditz. ning, snowy setting. This year’s ‘‘The temperature is 66 degrees,’’ it Film Festival, Canadians are next morning. Your feet may Sunburn lives up to its name by performers include percussionist replies. The clever Moshi Voice celebrated, without being cagey resolve to quit the rest of your staging massive dance parties on Terje Isungset and singers Lena Control Travel Alarm Clock about their northern roots. The body if you participate for the the beach in the warm and tropi- Nymark and Helene Boksle. responds to nine voice-acti- festival prides itself on drawing entire evening. Mega star DJ cal state of Goa. This year the Local food and drink are served vated commands, including more than 60 percent of its films Paul van Dyk headlines the party, festival adds a Sunburn After in an igloo (where else?) and it all time, set time, alarm, and set from Canada. This year, director- which takes place at Bell Centre Dark party for those who prefer takes place under a full moon. alarm, and has prevented me producer Ivan Reitman (yes, he is stadium. Tickets have already to dance under the cloak of dark- Festival dates are dictated by from flip-flopping a.m. and p.m. Canadian, too) will be attending gone on sale, and will probably ness. Three-day passes are avail- lunar cycles. www.icefestival.no settings by mistake. The clock has a the event, helping to judge the sell out by late December. Prices able starting at $55. www.sun CHRISTOPHER MUTHER pleasant female voice, requires no programming, best new Canadian film. The start around $80. 1260 De la burn-festival.com and works when you speak in a normal voice. It weighs less than 4 good news is that if you don’t find Gauchetiere West, bellcentre.ca ounces when loaded with three AAA batteries, and has two brightness many films to your liking, there’s Events are sometimes canceled, PLAN AHEAD and three alarm settings. It is available in white, black, pink, and blue always skiing, and lots of it. DEC. 26-29 rescheduled, or sold out; check JAN. 29-30 for $24.99 from Moshi Lifestyle (877-556-6744, www.moshilifestyle Passes for the festival start at CANDOLIM, INDIA online. Christopher Muther can GEILO, NORWAY .com), or from select Bed, Bath & Beyond stores. $38. www.whistlerfilmfestival Sunburn Festival: Early passes be reached at [email protected]. Ice Music Festival: Halfway KARI BODNARCHUK .com, 877-838-3456 have sold out, but another round Eat healthy, stay hydrated, and carry some diversions º TIPS Continued from Page M1 Terminal A at Administration screeners and Logan Airport gate agents to be scanned. Ludd- offers more ites: Bring the toll-free phone than a dozen number of your airline to call in dining options, case your flight is delayed or can- including celed, which is likely to yield Jasper White’s quicker results than standing in Summer Shack. line at the counter. A portable DVD player can allay ASK NICELY boredom for Still no luck getting out of that youngsters and row across from the loo? Seatgu- grownups alike ru founder Matt Daimler sug- on a long — or gests politely making your case to delayed — the gate agent, who may have de- flight. cent seats to dole out once those passengers who are upgraded are reassigned. As a last-ditch effort, talk with the flight attendant, but LANE TURNER/GLOBE STAFF/FILE (LEFT); DAVID L. RYAN/GLOBE STAFF/FILE be prepared to be nickel-and- dimed: United Airlines, for one, by-14-by-9 inches) is often lax on ergy snacks, like nuts and protein 100,000 STRONG visor, more than half the re- allowed — are surprisingly effi- has begun to up-sell ‘‘economy domestic flights, with checking bars. Other frequent fliers swear Be one of the smart spondents polled admitted that cient, exchanging air flow about plus seating,’’ with more leg- at the gate (oddly free) offered as by padded eye masks, pashmi- travelers at Logan; log on and they would fly with the flu to 15 times an hour. ‘‘If the ventila- room, even after the aircraft is an alternative if your bag is nas, and a change of clothes, in check our list of tips at avoid paying a rebooking fee. tion is working correctly,’’ Gen- boarded. Prices vary depending deemed too unwieldy to stow in case a checked bag goes missing. www.boston.com/travel. Fortunately, more airlines, in- dreau says, ‘‘it’s doing a good job on the route. the cabin. Considerably less has- For children, think lots of snacks cluding Air Tran, are beginning of minimizing the risk.’’ sle than the carry-on free-for-all and entertainment, says Gabe to waive that fee for sick passen- BE ON TIME and checking bags — but pricier Saglie, senior editor of Travelzoo ommends taking an over-the- gers — with a doctor’s note — in HANDS DOWN Leave at least 30 minutes ex- — is luggage delivery service. .com, who just invested in a port- counter activated charcoal cap- the wake of the H1N1 influenza Gendreau suggests regularly tra time to travel to the airport, United, for instance, has part- able DVD player to pacify his 1- sule to avoid ‘‘jet bloat.’’ pandemic. sanitizing hands, drinking plenty suggests Phil Orlandella, Mass- nered with FedEx Express to of- and 4-year-olds aloft. A crowded plane may seem of water to stay hydrated, and port spokesman.