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MÁS staff holiday gift picks for los hombres

¡Mucha Lucha!
Lucha Libre tickets; Dec. 17; The Dome
Cost: $22 for adults; two children under 12 admitted free with each paid adult ticket
Where to buy: The Dome (corner of 22nd and V streets)
It’s campy, it’s fun, it’s Lucha Libre! Get ready for an action-packed night — watch Rey Mistero Sr. Super Astro go head-to-head against Chupacabras Shamu Jr. It’s a night filled with body- slamming action.

“Lucha Libre Masked Superstars of Mexican Wrestling”
By Lourdes Grobet
Cost: $21.25
Where to buy: Russo’s Books at The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave.
What to know more about Lucha Libre? Then, this is the book for you (or tu hombre)! There are more than 300 pages filled with text and photos (including behind-the-scenes action, vintage flyers, movie posters, newspapers articles, etc.) about favorite Mexican wrestlers such as Santo, Blue Demon and more. After reading this book, you will be filled with mucho information about Lucha Libre.

“Luchadores Enmascarados”
DVD Series
Cost: $5.99/each set
Where to buy: www.deepdiscountdvd.com (free shipping)
The Luchadores Enmascarados DVD set offers a double feature of lucha libre films and features some of the most famous Mexican wrestlers — Santo, Blue Demon, Superzan and more. Watch these wrestling superheroes fight vampires, martians, mummies and zombies! See the amazing acrobatic fighting styles! So pop some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy these forgotten classics on DVD.

Fútbol jersey
Cost: $70
Where to buy: Soccer Warehouse Plus, 4131 Ming Ave. & 9160 Rosedale Hwy., Suite #200
The World Cup may be over, but you don’t have to wait until 2010 to show the love for your favorite fútbol team. Soccer Warehouse Plus has a wide variety of soccer jerseys from Europe, South America, Mexico and the U.S., too, of course.


Mmm .. cerveza ...
Lengthwise’s “The Growler” or “Party Pig” (2.25 gallons)
Cost: Growler: $10.50 with refill at $6.50; Party Pig container & fill at $57 with refill at $27
Where to buy: Lengthwise Brewing Company (6720 Schirra Court)
According to the partners of Lengthwise Brewing Company, the name of the local microbrewery is actually an acronym for their philosophy on life:
Live Experiences Now! Great Things Happen When Inspiration Silences Excuses!
Lengthwise Brewing Company was established in 1998 by childhood buddies, Jeff Williams and Darin Schwicker, both from the Central Coast.
The pair came to Bakersfield, followed their American dream and now operate a popular microbrewery located in southwest Bakersfield, where food and entertainment are also served up alongside the variety of beers made on-site.
“The Growler” is a half-gallon bottle of beer to go. Among the cold brew choices at Lengthwise are: Lengthwiser Golden Ale, Harvest Moon Wheat Ale, Double ZZ Razzberry Ale and Triple Hop Red Ale.
Another Lengthwise concoction, Centennial Ale, is also served at Rabobank Arena.

Lengthwise Wear
Cost: $16 and up
Where to buy: Lengthwise Brewing Company
Wearing a Lengthwise T-shirt is a great way to show tu amigos your favorite place to partake of a cold, frosty ale. Available in various sizes.

LSA beer lager glasses
Cost: $26.99
Where to buy: Target stores and on-line at:  www.target.com
You can’t drink beer without a glass — well, you can, if you like it straight from the bottle or can, but why not down your brew in style? This set of four beer lager glasses makes a great gift for any man who enjoys a cold beer. Think of tu esposo, padre, abuelo o hermano for this can’t-lose MÁS holiday gift pick.

Movie theater gift cards
Cost: Varies, depending on denominations and what you want to spend
Where to buy:  Any local movie theater.
It’s the holiday movie season. And what can be better than, after a long day at work, sitting in a warm theater, enjoying one of the new releases? Hombre-friendly films scheduled for release during these holidays include Mel Gibson’s “Apocalypto,” which is about the Mayan kingdom and featuring an all-Mayan language soundtrack; and, “Yo!” hold on to your boxing gloves, the newest sequel to the Rocky franchise, “Rocky Balboa” is on its way to a theater near you!

Guayaberas
Cost: Varies, from $15 to $40, approx.
Where to buy: http://guayaberashirt.com/shop/
Show your hombre how stylish he can be by wearing grandpa’s favorite shirt that has become the hottest and trendiest shirt wear in recent times. Choose from plain to embrodiered guayaberas. Some even have fancy four pockets. And you can get a variety of colors.

¡Deportes, deportes, deportes!
Bakersfield Jam season tickets & Bakersfield Condors season tickets
Cost: Varies from $120 to $600 for the Jam; $200 to $870 for the Condors
Where to buy: Rabobank Arena
Sports — and anything to do with sports — is almost always an appreciated gift para los hombres. So why not go local and support our hometown sports scene? It’s a little pricey to give someone season tickets as a gift, but remember, this is the gift that keeps on giving. Well, at least until the season ends. With season tickets, you are guaranteed seats at every game. That’s right — watch every fight on the ice — live! And each time your loved one attends a basketball game or a hockey match, they’ll think about how you thought of them this holiday season.