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PHS%u2122fIXArt Takes BACA CELEBRATION: BACA/TheBrooklyn Arts Council holds a combinationparty for Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaseason wrap-up party in honor of BACA%u2019s20th anniversary, and %u201cwelcome%u201d party forthe restaurant One Main, at Fulton FerryLanding. The celebration will be onDecember 1, 5:30-8pm, at One Main, 1 MainStreet. There will be champagne, horsd%u2019oeuvres, music, a cash bar, and nospeeches. Tickets are $25 in advance. Forinformation, call 783-3077.AN ENGLISHMAN SALUTESAMERICA: Clive Lythgoe, English pianistand Director of the Roosa School of Music,will perform pieces by MacDowell, Gottschalk, and Gershwin. The concert will beheld on Wednesday, December 10 at 8:30pmat Bargemusic, Fulton Ferry Landing.Tickets for the 150-seat theater are $35 andgo to benefit The Roosa School. Visa andMastercard holders can call 875-7871HOMAGE TO CHRISTO: The PalmGallery%u2019s exhibit, %u201cHomage to Christo,%u201d willinclude works of %u201cwrapped art%u201d by overforty artists. An artist%u2019s reception will takeplace on Thursday, December 4 from 6pmto 8pm. The gallery, open on Saturdays andSundays from 12-6 or by appointment, islocated at 408 Atlantic Avenue at BondStreet. For more information, call 624-7091.ST. ANN%u2019S DANCE: The Arts at St. Ann%u2019swill hold %u201cSolo to Solo Dance,%u201d a festival ofcollaborations between choreographers andartists of other media. Choreographer StevePaxton and actor Danny Lepkoff examineEinstein%u2019s Theory of Relativity;choreographer Robert Kovich and composer June Schneider perform their collaboration; choreographer Kei Takei andarchitect/industrial designer Tetsu Maedajourney through life%u2019s obstacle course. Thefestival will be held from December 3-7, at8pm, at 157 Montague Street. Tickets are $8.For information, call 834-8794.SHOLOM ALEICHEM EVENING: TheNew Theatre of Brooklyn presents MurrayHorowitz in %u201cAn Evening of SholomAleichem,%u201d directed by Richard Maltby, Jr.The translation used in this production ofAleichem%u2019s humor and folk tales is byJoseph Singer. Performances will be heldDecember 4-14, Thursday, 11am and 8pm;Friday and Saturday, 8pm; Sunday at 3pm,at 465 Dean Street. Tickets are $8 or TDF,Saturdays, $10. For information, call230-3366.UNGER SPEAKS SCULPTURE: LongIsland University%u2019s Brooklyn Campus willcontinue its %u201cArtists Speak Art%u201d monthlylecture series on December 4, at 4pm, witha slide show and talk by environmentalsculptress Mary Ann Unger. Unger%u2019s workconsists of outdoor pieces made ofaluminum sheets painted with enamels. Theevent will be held in the Art Department, onthe ninth floor of the Arts and HumanitiesBuilding, at Flatbush Avenue Extension andDeKalb Avenue. Admission is free. For information, call 403-1051.ARTS IN EDUCATION: BACA Downtownwill host an application workshop given bythe New York State Council on the Arts%u2019Arts in Education program on December 4,from 5-7pm. The program is an effort ofNYSCA and NYS Education Department toencourage experience in the arts forstudents. The workshop will include discussions of the background of the program,and present guidelines for applications for1987-88 and 1988-89. The workshop will be at111 Willoughby Street. For information, call783-3077.A Host OfHOLIDA Y FAIRS,FLEAS AND SALESBOOK FAIR: Grace Church School holds3rd Annual Book Fair, Dec. 4, 11am-5pm;Dec. 5, 8:30am-5pm. Books, toys and tapesare available for holiday giving. GraceChurch School, 254 Hicks St. For info,624- 4030.CHRISTMAS CRAFTS: Second AnnualChristm as Crafts Fair to benefit theCathedral of St. James' educational programs, Dec. 5 -7 ,10am-4pm. Antiques, pottery, Christm as wreaths, tree ornaments andmore available for the holidays. At CathedralPavilion, 248 Jay St., near Tillary. For info,852-4002.CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: The Church ofGethsem ane holds sale of hand-made craftsand ornaments, novelty gifts, home-madecandy. December 6 , 10am-5pm. 1012 EighthAve. For info, 499-3419.DILLON FAIR: Dillon Child Study Centerholds 7th Annual Christm as Fair and BakeSale featuring Christmas crafts, boutiquegift items, and a raffle for such prizes as aweekend for two at the New York Hilton.Dec. 6, 10am-4pm. 239 Vanderbilt Ave. Forinfo, 636-6838.TNT SMALL ART: The New Theatre ofBrooklyn features a special holiday art saleduring December run of %u201cAn Evening ofSholom Aleichem .%u201d Original art work, photographs and more sold in theater%u2019s upstairsgallery before and after performances. Dec.4-14. Thurs., Fri., and Sat., 8pm; Thurs.,11am; Sun., 3pm. 645 Dean St. For info,230-3366.UNIFAIR: First Unitarian Church presentsUnifair, a traditional Christm as fair and fleamarket. Dec. 6 , 10am-4pm; auction Dec. 7,2-4pm. 50 Monroe PI. For info, 624-5466.TOWNE FAIR: Assumption RomanCatholic Church holds annual ChristmasTowne Fair, featuring crafts, Christmasitems, baked goods. Dec. 6 , 10am-6pm; Dec.7 , 11am-2pm. 55 Cranberry St. For info,625- 1161.TREE FOR ALL: Old First Nursery holdsannual Christmas tree sale. Dec. 6-7,13-14and 20-21. Proceeds to support the school.Several varieties of trees, most in 9-10-footrange, are available. At Carroll St. andSeventh Ave. For info, 857-2646.HOLLYBERRY FAIR: Sale of hand-madegifts for Third World countries at HollyberryFair. Dec. 6, 9:30am-4pm. Breakfast servedfrom 9:30-11am, lunch from noon-2pm. AtSixth Ave. and 8th St. For info, 768-3093.ORCHID SALE: Brooklyn Botanic Gardenhosts 9th Annual Orchid Sale, featuring exotic plants, books on orchids, posters, cardsand jewelry with orchid motifs. Dec. 6-7,10am-4:30pm In the Garden Shop. For info,622-4446.CHRISTMAS FAIR: The annual ChristmasFair of Assumption R.C. Church with raffles,books, clothing, jewelry, antiques and kitchenware. Dec. 6 , 10-6pm; Dec. 7 , 11-2:30pm.55 Cranberry Street, beiween Henry andHicks. Info, 625-1161.HOLIDAY BAZAAR: The BethlehemLutheran Church holds a bazaar with gifts,baked goods and raffles on rugs, knitted articles to raise funds for its community activities and soup kitchen. Warm luncheonserved at noon. Sat., Dec. 6 , 10am-5pm. ThirdAve. at Pacific St.FLEA MARKET: St. Agnes scnooi npiasannual Christmas flea market, with all newitems on sale, including wrapping paper,bows, ties, crafts, jewelry, raffles. Dec. 7,10am-5pm. in the Parish Hall, Sackett andHoyt Sts. For info, 625-1745.VILLAGE SALE: St. John the EvangelistSchool features arts, crafts and other giftItems at annual Christmas Village Sale. Dec.Holiday Happenings SetSanta on Fifth Avenue. (Phoenix/Kearney Photo)For December2pm. At Prospect Park Picnic House, Prospect Park W est and 5th St. Refreshm entswill be served. Admission is free. For info,360-8141.CANDLELIGHT AND CHRISTMAS TEA:Cadman Memorial Congregational Churchpresents its 30th annual Pageant andCandlelighting Ceremony. Followed byChristmas tea. Sunday, Dec. 14, 4pm.Singers with choral experience invited torehearsal, Saturday, Dec. 13. 3pm. 350 Clinton Avenue.BORO HALL LIGHTING: Bishop FrancisMugavero will light the Borough HallChristm as tree in Cadman Plaza Park. Dec.16, 4:30pm. For info, 643-4965.HEIGHTS TREE LIGHTING: HeightsGolden Club hosts 37th annual lighting ofBrooklyn Heights Christmas tree Dec. 17,5:30pm. The 30 foot tree is paid for by contributions from the community. At the footof Montague St. on the Esplanade.SLOPE TREE LIGHTING: Santa Claus andcarols featured at 10th Annua! Park SlopeChristmas tree lighting Dec. 17, at 7pm. AtBaltic Street Community Garden, Baltic St.and Fourth Ave. For info, 965-2777.CHRISTMAS HYMNS: Cadman MemorialChurch holds Christmas Hymn Sing, withcarol singing and refreshments. Dec. 20,7:30pm. In the Church parlours, 350 ClintonAve. For info, 857-9765.BLESS TREE AND CAROL: Queen of All7, 10am-5pm. Santa Claus will be on hand.259 21st St. For info, 768-4139.SAFE HOMES FAIR: Park Slope SafeHom es Project, a com m unity program forbattered women and their children, holds9th annual Holiday Crafts Fair. Pottery, ornaments, cards, photographs, jewelry, andother items for sale. Dec. 1 2 ,11am-7pm;Dec. 1 3 ,10am-7pm; Dec. 1 4 ,1pm-5pm. Atthe Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58Seventh Ave. For info, 499-2151.HOLIDAY FRIENDS: Brooklyn FriendsSchools holds holiday bazaar featuringcountry kitchen gifts & crafts, clothing,books, collectibles, antiques. Dec. 1 3 ,10am5pm. A puppet show will be presented at1pm and 3pm, $1 admission. A holidaymusic concert is free at 5pm. 375 Pearl St.For info, 852-1029.LIVING ART: The Living Arts Space holdsfirst annual Fine Arts & Crafts Sale. Dec.13-14, 12-6pm. Space is still open for artiststo exhibit and sell their works. Artists%u2019 fee is$35 for the weekend. 475 Fifth Ave. For info,788-8588.CHRISTMAS MARKET: St. ThomasAquinas School indoor Christmas FleaMarket. Sunday, Dec. 1 4 ,10am-6pm, churchbasement, Fourth Ave. between 8th and 9thStreets. Vendors call 768-9007 weekdays between 9am and 1pm.B%u2019NAI B%u2019RITH: B'nai B%u2019rith holds annualbazaar-boutique-food fair. Dec. 1 4 ,11am4pm. Community House, 75 Henry St. For info, 858-3236.MUSEUM MEMBERS SALE: HolidayShopping Night for Brooklyn Museummembers at Museum Gallery Shop, featuring additional member discounts. Dec. 15,4-8pm. For membership info, 638-5000, ext.326.CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL: Red Hook Artspresents annual children%u2019s performance,with refreshments and visit from SantaClaus. Dec. 18, 7-9pm. Free. PS 15auditorium, 71 Sullivan St. For info,852-8058.BENEFIT SALE: Brooklyn Dance/Movement Teachers Cooperative holds a holidaybazaar, featuring sale of baked goods, giftitems, oooks, clothes, small appliances.Dec. 2 0 ,10am-3pm. The bazaar is followedby a student dance concert and children'sparty, 5-7pm. At the Gowanus Arts Exchange, 295 Douglass St. For info, 596-5250.WEEKSVILLE FALL FESTIVAL: TheWeeksville/Bedford Stuyvesant Historyholds annual Fall Festival. Dec. 26, 3-8pm.Admission is $10 adults, $5 children, tobenefit the Society. Features entertainmentand sale of arts and crafts. At PrattInstitute's Higgins Hall, Lafayette and St.James PI. For info, 756-5250.EVENTS^FEAST OF ST. NICK: Prospect Park Environmental Center and Parks Dept, presentDutch variation of Christmas practiced inold Dutch-era Brooklyn. At Park%u2019s Leffert%u2019sHomestead. Parks Dept., Dec. 6,12:30-3:30pm. St. Nicholas arrives in hisrobes riding a white horse, accompanied byBlack Piet, who rewards the good childrenand chastises the bad. Includes songs,snacks, crafts, and tours of the Leffert'shouse. Flatbush Ave. near Empire Blvd.Free. The Prospect Park Environment Centeralso sponsors school group tours, Dec. 9-19,by reservation. For info, 788-8500.MEMORY DAYS: In celebration of its100th anniversary, St. Francis Xavier Parishexhibits photographs at the Parish Lyceum.Dec. 6 -7 ,10am-3pm. President St. betweenSixth and Seventh Aves. For info, 638-1880.XMAS CAROL: Seven Interborough Repertory Theatre actors play 25 roles in %u201cAChristmas Carol%u201d at the Sunset Park LibraryDec. 12,3:30pm. Fourth Ave. and 51st St. Second performance the Brooklyn Citadel ofthe Salvation Army. Dec. 20, 7pm. 321Ashland PI. Admission is free. For info,522-2858.FIFTH AVENUE FEST: The Fifth Ave. Merchants Holiday Committee presents %u201cFifthAvenue Merchants Holiday Festival.\ing Santas, holiday music, free candy caneat participating stores. Dec. 13. noon-4pm,on Fifth Ave., bet. Flatbush Ave. and 24th St.For info, 638-4400.CA%u201c ?LEL!GHT VESPER%u00ae: F!;*b'j;hTompkins Congregational Church featuresthe Christmas portion of Handel%u2019s%u201cMessiah.%u201d Dec. 14, 4pm. E. 19th St. andDorchester Rd. A free will offering is appreciated. For reservations and Info,282-5353.CHRISTMAS CAROLING: Urban ParkSaints R.C. Church holds Tree Blessing at5pm Mass followed by carolling inneighborhood. Dec. 20. 300 Vanderbilt Ave.For info, 857-9765.CANDLELIGHT, CAROLS: The PlymouthChurch of the Pilgrims Christm as Carol andCandlelight Service with the church choir.Nursery care available. Sunday, Dec. 21,4pm. Orange Street, between Hicks andHenry Streets.CONTEMPORARY CHORUS: TheBrooklyn Contemporary Chorus presents itsChristm as Concert and Sing in the parloursat Cadman Memorial Church. Sunday, Dec.21, 4pm. 350 Clinton Avenue.NEW YEAR%u2019S FIREWORKS: Parks andRecreation Dept, hosts fireworks andrefreshm ents to ring in New Year at GrandArmy Plaza Dec. 3 1 ,11:30pm. Free. For info,965-8951.SAFETY DANCE: Join the Gay Men'sHealth Crisis and Gay Friends & Neighborsfor their 1986 Holiday Party Season DanceFundraiser. Proceeds benefit the G M HCcampaign to educate the public on safe sex.Dec. 6, 9pm-2am. $6 cover charge and cashbar. Church of the Redeemer, Fourth Ave. atPacific St. For info, 789-2613.WORKSHOPSADVENT WORKSHOP: Adults are invitedto attend a workshop, %u201cAwaiting the Adventof the Lord.%u201d Dec. 1, 7:30pm. Holy NameParish Center, 243 Prospect Park West. $2donation. For info, 768-3007.HOLLY & SPRUCE: John Gurnee, professional florist, teaches workshop participantsto create decorations from plant materials.DeC. 6, 2-3:30pm. Parents who bring childrenwork with Gurnee while children work withBrooklyn Botanic Gardens instructors. $4;seniors and children under 12, $3; members,$2. Botanic Garden auditorium.RANGER RICK: Park Ranger Rick Garcial o a u i io o n u i i u a j f i y o i u i o w i a i t o i v f u S o a lChristmas and Chanukah. Participantscreate wreaths, decorations and centerpieces out of natural objects, includingstraw, pinecones and nuts. Open to adultsonly. Dec. 6 , 10am. Admission is free; participants are asked to provide tools andother Items. For reservations and info,Weeksville Society for the Preservation of Rangers lead Christmas caroling Dec. 14. 287-3400.November 27,1988, THE PHOENIX, Pago 25