Clay Squared to Infinety's (34 NE 13th Ave., Minneapolis
www.claysquared.com) event features unique interpretations of 'the ornament' by more than 20 locally and nationally recognized artists working in ceramics, metal, fibers, mosaic, polymer clay, stained glass, paper and more. From traditional tree-hanging baubles to over-the-top, over-sized ornament-inspired pieces -- there's something to fit everyone's idea of decoration for the holiday season in this exhibition.

RAIN TAXI is holding an eBay charity auction featuring signed books, rare first editions, broadsides, chapbooks, and other exciting works by authors beloved by RAIN TAXI and its readers--over 100 items in all!  Check in at www.raintaxi.com for full information and links to the auction site. Dec. 5-11.

Intermedia Arts is proud to present the third installment of Immigrant Status entitled: Faith in Women, which celebrates immigrant and indigenous women, their faith and their strength. Faith in Women looks at matriarchal societies and questions gender differences as they relate to faith and its many definitions.
2822 Lyndale Ave. S. Open M-Sa, noon-5 p.m.
$2 suggested donation
612/871-4444, www.intermediaarts.org

Neal Karlen, author of Shanda; the Making and Breaking of a Self-Loathing Jew, will appear at Magers and Quinn (3038 Hennepin
Ave. S., Minneapolis) to discuss his book. Growing up in a religious Jewish home, Neal Karlen rejected his origins, made fun of Judaism and stayed away from all things Jewish for 10 years, describing himself as a Jewish Uncle Tom. A successful journalist in New York and the Twin cities, Karlen's career failed to provide the spiritual sustenance missing in his life. A chance meeting on a flight from L.A. to Minneapolis with the Hasidic rabbi and lecturer, Manis Friedman, was the catalyst for Karlen's re-entry into Judaism and the self-awareness that led to the writing of the book Shanda. Karlen will discuss the book and his religious and spiritual life with at Magers and Quinn. The event is free and open to the public. Kosher snacks will be served.