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ARTFULLY GIFTING

Christmas is only more than a week away, which means if you haven’t started your Christmas shopping yet, then we suggest you start soon — say, maybe Saturday about 10 a.m. at Artisphere. Malls are always packed about this time with last-minute shoppers, so Artisphere (1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington) has decided to host an alternative craft show ironically called GRUMP for those of you looking for a stress-free shopping experience. Forty of some of the area’s best artists and craftsmen will be setting up shop and selling all kinds of unique items, with a decidedly Etsy-esque feeling, ranging from vintage T-shirts and handmade soap to plush anteaters and dog-shaped pillows. They’ll even be a tacky-sweater photo booth and a DJ.