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E v en tsCHRISTMAS DANCE: A Dance will beheld in the Parish Hall of St. Agnes%u2019, 417Sackett St For members of the SpanishCommunity on Sat., Dec. 8 at 9 pm.Tickets for the dance can be obtained atthe Rectory, 625-1717 and the event issponsored by The Spanish Society.TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: Traditional Tree Lighting Ceremony of theBrooklyn Heights Christmas Tree, December 12 at 5:30 pm at the foot of MontagueSt. at the Promenade. Organized by theBklyn. Hts. Garden Club and Bklyn Hts.Assoc. Carols and songs by the GraceChoral Society. UI/8-9193ITALIAN BOARD OF GUARDIANS:The annual Christmas Party of the LadiesAuxiliary of the Italian Board ofGuardians will be held Dec. 13 at GargiuloRestaurant, 2911 West 15th St. at 7pm. $20per person.HANUKKAH: Candlelight Service withHanukkah Songfest, Dreidel Games and aGrab Bag for Children Dec. 14 at 8:15 pmat Congregation Beth Elohim, 8th Ave. &Garfield PL, 768-3814.FAMILY WORKSHOP: A HanukkahFamily Workshop with lectures for adults,arts & crafts for children and a light breakfast, Dec. 15, at 9:30am to 12 noon atCongregation Beth Elohim, 8th Ave. &Garfield PL. 768-3814.RETREAT: On Sat., Dec. 15 a Day ofRetreat to prepare for Christmas is beingplanned by The Visitation Church, 98Richards St., from 9 am - 1 pm.Participants in the retreat are asked tobring their lunch. For further informationcall 624-1572.KWANZA CELEBRATION: The NewMuse Community Museum of Brooklyn aspart of their annual %u201cKwanzaCelebration%u201d is showing an exhibit of TedLawton%u2019s photographs of life in a YorubaVillage (Dec. 6 through 20) and AyinlaAfolami will demonstrate his technique ofpainting with silk threads. The KwanzaCelebration is on Dec. 15 from 11 am to 10pm at 1530 Bedford Ave. 774-2900.CHANUKAH CONCERT: ComedianVan Harris and singer Claire Barry willperform at the Ocean Parkway JewishCenter, 550 Ocean Parkway, on Sat. Dec.15 at 8pm. Tickets for the concert may beobtained at the Negev Home Made FoodInc., 1211 Ave. J, or by calling GE64900.CAROLING IN PARK: On Dec. 15 at 1p.m., traditional tree lighting and carolingfestivities will be held at Litchfield Mansionin Prospect Park. Sponsored by A&S, theDept, of Parks & Recreation and the ParkSlope Civic Council, which will supply hotchocolate for the carollers. For info, call965-6515.CAROLING: Contemporary as well astraditional Christmas Carols will beperformed by students of P.S. 10, 511 7thAve., before the School Board 15 meetingscheduled for 8 pm Dec. 19.BACH FAMILY CONCERT: TheBrooklyn Friends Chorus and the PackerCollegiate Chorus will perform at theBrooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave., on Sun. Dec. 16 at 2:30pm. Theconcert, admission free, will feature selections by members of the Bach Family. Forfurther information call 6224433.CHRISTMAS ORATORIO: The FirstUnitarian Church, 51 Monroe andPierrepont St., will hold a specialservice Christmas Oratorio on Sun., Dec.16 at 11 am. Clark Gesner will direct theservice. For further information call MA4-5466.CHRISTMAS CAROLING: Starting at7:30 pm Dec. 20 in front of the FirstUnitarian Church, 51 Monroe andPierrepont St., Participants will beginChristmas Caroling and will proceedthrough the neighborhood. All are invitedto partake in the event. For furtherinformation call MA4-5466.SONGS & CAROLS: The Middle SchoolSingers of St. Ann%u2019s Episcopal School, willpresent traditional and contemporaryChristmas songs and Carols at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave.on Thurs., Dec. 20 at 2:30pm. Admission isfree. For further information call 6224433.PUERTO RICAN EVENT: On Dec. 20,21 and 22 at 6:30 am The Visitation Church,at 98 Richards St. will be celebrating aMas of Aguinaldo, a tradition in PuertoRico. For further information call 624-1572.CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: A ChristmasPageant followed by an Egg Nog Partywill be held at the Packer CollegiateInstitute, 170 Joralemon Street, December21 starting in the Chapel at 11 am, movingto the Alumni Rooms for the party.CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: At 5 pmon Mon., Dec. 24 the First UnitarianChurch will hold their annual ChristmasEve Candlelight Service in the Church Hallat 51 Monroe and Pierrepont St. Forfurther information call MA4-5466.CAROLS AND MASS: The annualMidnight Mass and carols are slated forMon., Dec. 24 at 11:30 pm at The VisitationChurch, 98 Richards St. For furtherinformation call 624-1572.CHRISTMAS BAGS: The bedside bagsproject sponsored by The Church WomenUnited in Brooklyn are putting out anappeal for support of their bedside bagsthat they distribute to men and womenin hospitals and nursing homes and atRiker%u2019s Island each year. This year theyare short of any item you deem would bepractical to have in a Christmas bag andwelcome any contributions. Send yourgifts to 66 Court St., Room 1107.UNIFAIR II: At the First UnitarianChurch; two days of events: Dec. 1, abazaar with white elephants andhandicrafts; 12 noon, soul food lunch; 2pm, English tearoom with Clark Gesner atthe piano. Dec. 2 at 12 noon, Saint SaenChristmas Oratorio; 1 pm, tour of thelandmark church; 1-2 pm, AuthenticSmorgasbord; 2 pm auction. PierrepontSt. & Monroe Place, 624-5466.TOWNE FAIR: An Annual ChristmasTowne Fair at the Assumption Church onCranberry near Hicks. There will be newand old things, raffles, a Chinese Auction,door prizes and refreshment, Dec. 1 from10 am to 6 pm and Dec. 2 from 10 am to 2pm.RUMMAGE SALES: The BrooklynMusic School will hold its annualRummage Sale at 126 St. Felix St. Nov. 30and Dec. 1 from 10 am to 3 pm, 638-5660.BAZAAR: The Annual ChristmasBazaar at the Danish Seamen%u2019s Churchwill have smorrebrod, Christmasdecorations, embroideries, knitware andDanish delicacies, Dec. 1 from 11 am to 5pm at 102 Willow St., 875-0042.CHRISTMAS FAIR: A Christmas Fairwill be sponsored by the St. Francis XavierGolden Age Club with beautiful handmadecrafts, novelties and a flea market, Dec. 2from 9 am to 4 pm, 763 President St. (6th &7th Ave.).SANTA%u2019S WORKSHOP: Gift Items,Christmas Cards, Wreaths, and Picturetaking are on the agenda for Santa%u2019sWorkshop, sponsored by St. Agnes School,on Sun., Dec. 2 from 9-5 pm. The fair willtake place in the Parish Hall, 417 SackettSt. (Between Hoyt and Bond). For furtherinformation call 625-1717.CARROLL SCHOOL BOOK FAIR: TheCarroll Street School%u2014formerlyMontessori%u2014will run its annual book salefor two days on Dec. 6 (8 am - 6 pm) andDec. 7 (8 am - 3:30 pm). The school islocated at 701 Carroll Street; call 638-1703for more information.PARK SLOPE BAZAAR: The ParkSlope Senior Citizens%u2019 Center will hold itsChristmas Bazaar with a variety ofhandmade crafts, a rummage sale, araffle and refreshments and will benefitthe Center, Dec. 7 & Dec. 8 all day at 7thAve. & 7th St.,499-9814.SCHOOL FAIR: St. Charles BorromeoSchool is holding its annual ChristmasBazaar, there will be gift items, brie abrae, an international buffet, home bakedgoods and a raffle Dec. 9 from 10 am on at23 Sidney Place.HOLIDAY CRAFTS: The eighth AnnualWBAI Holiday Crafts Fair with 250professional crafts people from across thecountry will display and sell handmadework, Dec. 14,15 and 16 and Dec. 21,22 and23 from 11 am to 7 pm, ColumbiaUniversity, Ferris Booth Hall, 115th St. &Brodway in Manhattan, 279-3400.DECORATIONS: The Seated IndianShop in the Long Island Historical Society iwill have Christmas specials such as driedflowers, frankincense, myrrh andChristmas wreaths with demonstrationson how it is done. 128 Pierrepont St. 624-0890M u sicAT THE MUSICBARGE: Pianist-inassociation, Daniel Blumenthal, will playa solo piano recital on Dec. 2 at 4pm,followed by a Chamber Jazz performancewith the Jimmy Raney Duo that evening at8pm. On Dec. 9, Daniel Blumenthal,Barbara Govatos and Julian Rodescu willplay trios on piano, violin and cello at 4pm,with Jazz a cordes at 8pm. On Dec. 16,Beethoven%u2019s and Haydn%u2019s string pieces willleap to the air at 4pm, followed by an 8pmjazz piano playing session by Don Coates.Dec. 23 will kick off with piano quartetscomposed by Mozart and Schumann at4pm, with evening jazz by Jimmy Rowlesand Carol' Sloan. Bargemusic is mooredon the East River at the foot of the FultonFerry landing. Admission is $5 ($2.50students & seniors, under 15, Free). Call6244061 for more information.COMUNITY CONCERT SERIES: TheFirst Presbyterian Church is hosting happenings all through the holiday month ofDecember. The series begins on Dec. 2with Harold Beasley, lyric tenor, followedby Susan Friedlander on Flute on Dec. 9.The December offerings close on the 16thwith Anton Pawlowski on classical guitarand violin, although things will pick up themonth after. All concerts are at 8pm in theFirst Presbyterian Church, 124 Henry St.Admission by contribution. Call 624-3770for more information.ODELL ORGAN: A 99-year-old organwill be one of the highlights in a musicrecital of pieces by Mozart, Franck,Jongen, and Vierne. The other highlight%u2014beyond the music, of course-will be the 19-year-old organist, Robert Gallagher, whowill play the manual Odell Tracker ActionOrgan at the St. Charles Borromeo%u2019sRectory. The performance will take placeon Dec. 2 at 3pm at 21 Sidney Place inBrooklyn Heights, and is free to the public.MONT AUK CLUB PERFORMANCE:Pianist George Poppe and the ParnassusChorus will play an all-Mozart Bill in theSunday afternoon Music Series at ParkSlope%u2019s Montauk Club, Dec. 2, 3pm at 25Eighth Avenue.GOTHAM CHORUS: The Gotham MaleChorus, a group of 16 men will perform athe First Unitarian Chapel. The chorusspecializes in polyphony, favoring musicfrom the Renaissance but also sing musicof modern composers. Dec. 4 at 8pm,Pierrepont & Monroe Place.MUSICBARGE CHRISTMASPERFORMANCE: The first three ofBach%u2019s masterful Brandenburg ConcertiPage 12, The PHOENIX, November 29, 1979