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.