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 day of sharing West Bank history, music, community vision, art, stories, and food at the Brian Coyle Community Center. The schedule includes a reading of Bedlam Theatre's West Bank Story, a panel discussion with community members on anti-war activism, topics on University Development on the west bank, and more.
Free.
http://westbank.dreamformula.com/

Yummy food, ornament show, and 15 percent off any one item; other holiday specials also available. Clay Squared to Infinity, 34 13th Avenue NE, Mpls. 612/781-6409, www.claysquared.com

If you're looking for that special knit scarves, jewelry, cards or candles, these are a few of the things you will find at the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Associations 10th Annual Holiday "Celebrate the Season"Arts & Crafts Sale. Located at Powderhorn Park Community Center (the Park building -3400 15th Avenue South) If you have further questions, please contact Shonda Allen at 612-722-4817. We hope to see you there!

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.

The month of December Rosalux Gallery (1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls) will host the works of Michael Sweere and Amy Rice. The Show entitled, Holiday Hoopla, will feature new work by these two well established Minneapolis artists created specifically for a show in a month of celebration and gift giving. The opening reception will include live music and plenty of holiday treats. This event will be free and open to the public.

Opening reception for Holiday Hoopla show, featuring the work of Amy Rice and Michael Sweere, which runs Dec. 3-30. Rosalux Gallery, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. 612/747-3942, www.rosaluxgallery.com