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.

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

A highly interactive, bilingual and entertaining show about the adventures of the famous character from Spanish literature.
Based on the novel by Cervantes. Featuring Paulino Brener.
Recommended for children (6+) and their families. Center for Independent Artists 4137 Bloomington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN USA 55407 Tickets: $10, call (612) 203-5197 for reservations.

In Imperial Nature, Michael Goldman takes a hard look at the success of the World Bank. Why is it so successful and-despite its poor track record- how has the world Bank acquired greater authority and global power than ever before? This pathbreaking book is the first close examination of the inner workings of the Bank, the foundations of its achievements, its propensity for intensifying the problems it intends to cure, and its remarkable ability to tame criticism and extend its own reach.