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Browse & Shop!
The Artisans Marketplace!
THE HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE
at
Hostos Community College in December

THE ARTISANS MARKETPLACE
A Great Place to Begin your Holiday Shopping!

IN THE HOSTOS ATRIUM
(behind the security station)
Wed: Dec 1- 5:30-8:30pm

IN THE ART GALLERY
(just left of the main entrance)
Wed: Dec 8 - 4:00-8:00pm
Thur: Dec 9 - 4:00-8:00pm
Fri: Dec 10 - 4:00-8:00pm
Sat: Dec 11 - 1:00-5:00pm

Bronx craft persons and artisans assemble at Hostos with a fine selection of hand-crafted, contemporary & traditional art. Enjoy affordable, collectible handmade crafts by the artists who created them. Craft items include: Art collectables, bath salts, beadwork, candles, ceramics, clothing, crafts, crochet accessories, crochet hats, crystal jewelry, evening wraps, favors, folklore dolls, fragrances, greeting cards, jewelry, oils, personal care products, religious worship articles, rosaries, scarves, soaps, textiles, woodcarving, and woodwork.

The Artisans Marketplace is a program of BCA's Bronx Cultural Card and Bronx Culture Trolley.

For more information on the Artisans Marketplace and Initiative,
call 718-401-9558,
e-mail wanda@bronxarts.org ,
e-mail lisa@bronxarts.org,
or visit http://www.bronxarts.org/gp_bcadc.asp.

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Applications are now available at the Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) office at 1738 Hone Avenue. An application can be received in the mail by calling BCA at 718-931-9500 x35, and leaving your name, address, and telephone number.

Sign up for our
BRIO "How To" Pre-Application Workshop
Thursday, December 16th -- 6:00 - 8:00pm
Hostos Community College
450 Grand Concourse, Room C-391, at 149th Street

BRIO (Bronx Recognizes Its Own) provides support to artists creating work in the literary, media, performing and visual arts. 20 awards of $2,500 each will be granted to this year to Bronx artists. Get application assistance and tips on how to professionally present your work. Applications and guidelines will be available. For additional information or to RSVP, contact Melissa Calderon at 718-931-9500 x21 or melissa@bronxarts.org. Admission is free.

Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos Community College
450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street

Please RSVP by Monday, November 29th
Kimberly Vasquez: 718-931-9500 x20 or kimberly@bronxarts.org

After the reception stay and join us for
The Bronx Culture Trolley
(for details, see box below)

December 1, 2004
BRONX CULTURE TROLLEY

* Exhibitions at the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos *
Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz: Mercury/Mercurio;
Cyber_Folio: Longwood Cyber Resident Artists 2003-2004;
A Video Screening of S.O.S.: MOMENT;
Bronxites commenting on current political issues
and
bomba y plena
A special performance by Wanda Raimundi-Ortíz
and accompanying percussionists

* The Artisans Marketplace Craft Sale*
Bronx craft artisans assemble in Hostos' Atrium with a fine selection
of hand-crafted, contemporary & traditional art at affordable prices.

ADDITIONAL DECEMBER DATES & TIMES ADDED
IN THE LONGWOOD ART GALLERY @ HOSTOS
Wed thru Fri: December 8, 9, 10 - 4:00-8:00pm
Sat: December 11 - 1:00-5:00pm

* An Exhibition at The Bronx Museum of the Arts *
Subway Series
and
A World AIDS Day event.

* A Performance at Pregones Theater *
BETSY
Roadside Theater from the Kentucky Mountains returns to Pregones to perform
the story of an African-American woman searches for her Scots-Irish roots, from Scotland to the South Bronx , from 1600 to today. Drawing from two of America 's great homegrown music - jazz and bluegrass - the show explores how the two traditions continue to shape our American identity.

* Poetry at the Downtown Bronx Bar & Cafe*
Readings by Poet Michael Cirelli
whose published works include Hip-Hop Poetry &
The Classics for the Classroom (Milk Mug 2004).
An open mic session follows.

* And Bronx Trivia on the Trolley *
with prizes provided by WWRL 1600 AM Radio

For reservations and information,
call 718-931-9500 x33 or e-mail trolley@bronxarts.org.

The Bronx Culture Trolley will be on hiatus until February 2nd.
Visit www.bronxarts.org for February's featured attractions.

Dec 1 Vantage Point Gallery / THE POINT*
En Foco, Inc. at Vantage Point Gallery. The show will feature the work of an En Foco featured artist. En Foco, Inc. is a South Bronx based non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of photographers of color. The Point is located at 940 Garrison Ave., Bronx, NY. For information, call 718-542-4139.

Dec 1, 3:30-5:30pm BCA's Bronx Writers' Center
After-School Writing Workshop - Does your teen love to write rhymes, lyrics or poetry? BCA's Bronx Writers' Center is offering a weekly, after-school writing workshop on Wednesdays for teens between the ages of 14-18. Emphasis will be on exploring the connections between spoken word, performance, hip-hop and poetry. WritersCorps instructor and poet Andre Alexander will teach. The Bronx Writers' Center is located in the Westchester Square Library at 2521 Glebe Ave. Admission is free. For information, call 718-409-1265.

Dec 1, 5:00pm Bronx Culture Trolley / Hostos Community College
Bronx Culture Trolley - Tour the lower Grand Concourse by trolley and enjoy featured attractions at the South Bronx's hottest cultural spots along the way. Attractions include: (1) Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos for two exhibits (Wanda Raimundi-Ortíz: Mercury/Mercurio and Cyber_Folio: Longwood Cyber Resident Artists 2003-2004) and a screening of S.O.S. (Straight off the Street): MOMENT; (2) Artisans Marketplace at the Hostos Atrium; (3) A tour of the Bronx Museum and its Subway Series exhibit plus a World Aids Day event; (4) Pregones Theater presents Betsy, An African-American woman searches for her Scots-Irish roots, from Scotland to the South Bronx, from 1600 to today.; (5) An art exhibition plus poetry readings by Michael Cirelli; (6) Bronx Trivia on the Trolley with prizes provided by WWRL 1600 AM Radio. Hostos is located at 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street. This is a free event of the Bronx Council on the Arts. For reservations and information, call 718-931-9500 x33 or e-mail trolley@bronxarts.org .

Dec 1, 5:30-8:30pm Hostos Community College Atrium
The Artisans Marketplace: A Great Place to Begin your Holiday Shopping! - Bronx craft artisans assemble in Hostos' Atrium with a fine selection of hand-crafted, contemporary & traditional art. Enjoy affordable, collectible handmade crafts by the artists who created them. Craft items include: Art collectables, bath salts, beadwork, candles, ceramics, clothing, crafts, crochet accessories, crochet hats, crystal jewelry, evening wraps, favors, folklore dolls, fragrances, greeting cards, jewelry, oils, personal care products, religious worship articles, rosaries, scarves, soaps, textiles, woodcarving, and woodwork. Hostos Community College is located at 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx. The Artisans Marketplace is one of the many free events of the Bronx Council on the Arts' Bronx Culture Trolley program. For information, call 718-401-9558 or e-mail wanda@bronxarts.org or lisa@bronxarts.org. Visit www.bronxarts.org for additional information about the Bronx Culture Trolley and its offerings as well as BCA's other programs and events.

Dec 1, 6:00pm La Casa Blanca / Pregones Theater*
Theater: Roadside Theater from the Kentucky mountains returns to La Casa Blanca to perform BETSY- An African-American woman searches for her Scots-Irish roots, from Scotland to the South Bronx , from 1600 to today. Drawing from two of America 's great homegrown music - jazz and bluegrass - the show explores how the two traditions continue to shape our American identity. This performance is a free event of the Bronx Culture Trolley. Call for additional weekday performances. Admission (other: Adults, $15; Students & Seniors, $12.For reservations and other information, call 718-585-1202. Pregones is located at 571 Walton Avenue (between 149 & 150 Sts.), Bronx, NY. www.pregones.org .

Dec 1, 7:00pm La Casa Blanca / Pregones Theater*
Theater: BETSY - See 6:00pm listing for details.

Dec 1, 7:30pm Downtown Bronx Bar & Cafe
Reading by Poet Michael Cirelli - Michael Cirelli has been a 5-time National Poetry Slam participant, an Individual Finalist and the only person ever to make all three Bay Area Poetry Slam Teams, winning the Finals in both San Francisco and Berkeley. He has been widely anthologized and is currently published in The New York Quarterly, Poetry Motel & Word Is Bond. He has seven self-published chapbooks and is an MFA candidate at The New School. He is currently the Director of Urban Word NYC and has recently published Hip-Hop Poetry & the Classics for the Classroom (Milk Mug 2004). He lives in Brooklyn. Mr. Cirelli's readings will be followed by an open mic session. The Downtown Bronx Bar & Cafe is located at 141 East 149th Street on the corner at Walton Avenue (just a block and a half from Hostos Community College) in the Bronx. This is a free event of BCA's First Wednesdays Bronx Culture Trolley. For more information, call 718-409-1265 or 718-931-9500 x33.

Dec 2, 6:00pm Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Storytime: Polar Express and T'was The Night Before Christmas - Your children will enjoy a special holiday storytime, and they will also meet a special guest storyteller. Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new one sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com .

Dec 2, 9:00am-3:00pm Legal Aid Society Bronx Office
Free Legal Counseling Services* - The Bronx Arts Initiative of the Legal Aid Society's Community Development Project will conduct free, private legal clinics to provide one-on-one counseling and advice. Call Andrew Lehrer at 212-426-3026 to schedule an appointment. The Legal Aid Society Bronx Office is located at 953 Southern Blvd., 4th Floor, at 163rd Street in the Bronx. 212-426-3026. For additional information, contact Ellen Pollan at 718-931-9500 x24 or ellen@bronxarts.org. Admission is free.

Dec 2, 6:00-8:30pm The POINT CDC
South Bronx Networking Party presents The Annual VIP Happy Holidays Happy Hour - a free networking event. The goal of these events is to bring a new awareness to area businesses, creative professionals and cultural venues, and to promote the Bronx as an excellent place to generate new opportunities. Join Corporate Performance Artists, The POINT, and featured hostess Rhina Valentin in welcoming business owners, artists, and community members to an evening of food, drinks, and entertainment. Participate in raffles for exciting prizes!! The POINT is located at 940 Garrison Ave. (entrance on Manida St.). Ample parking available on Garrison Ave. For more info, please call Donna McElroy @ 646-279-2309 or email donna@corporatepa.com.

Dec 2, 6:30-8:30pm: Longwood Art Gallery, Hostos Community College, Project Room
Blessed Rage for Order: A Poetry Workshop with BWC Fellow Craig Morgan Teicher. This weekly Thursday workshop will focus on the development of basic poetic skills through critique of student poems and close reading of poems by established masters and contemporary poets. We will discuss the basic elements of poetry writing, such as the image, the line, tone, the associative leap and the relationship of form to content. Through engaged class discussion, we will hone our aesthetic sensibilities, our technique, and our enjoyment of poetry. Craig Morgan Teicher has poems appearing in The Paris Review, American Letters & Commentary and Pleiades. His reviews appear regularly in Boston Review, Chelsea and other publications. He lives and teaches in Brooklyn and is also completing his MFA thesis at Columbia University. Admission is free. To register, call the BCA's Bronx Writers' Center at 718 409 1265. Pre-registration required.

Dec 2, 8:00pm Bronx Academy of Art & Dance (BAAD!)*
Theater: Los Nutcracers: A Christmas Carajo, a comedic play by Charles Rice-Gonzalez. One Christmas Eve...A Latino gay couple who have been together for over fifteen years...get taken on a psychaedelic, cosmic trip through their lives...by a teen-aged homeboy, thug/diva spirit...to find out why in the hell they are still together. Tickets: $15. BAAD! is located on Barretto St. in the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx and can be reached by the #6 train to Hunts Point Ave. For a full schedule of events, directions, tickets, reservations and information, call 718-842-5223 or visit www.BronxAcademyOfArtsAndDance.org .

Dec 3, 5:00-9:00pm Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society*
Holiday Lights - It's not just your average holiday show! It's the only place in New York you can visit reindeer, camels, tigers, sea lions, reptiles, elephants and monkeys all while enjoying the sights of larger-than-life lighted animal and holiday sculptures plus new dinosaur displays. Also free nightly entertainment including carolers, stilt walkers, ice carvers, costume characters and storytelling. Back by popular demand, the play, "The Polar Express Experience," based on Chris Van Allsburg's award-winning book, The Polar Express, takes kids of all ages on an imaginary journey to the North Pole. A special souvenir for children is all part of the holiday magic. It's what New Yorkers have made part of their holiday tradition over the past seven years! Make it your family tradition. General admission during Holiday Lights is offered as a combination day/night ticket: Adults: $10; Children (2-12): $7; Children under age 2 free, senior citizens (65+): $7. Parking: $7/car; $15/bus. For additional time, admission and other information, call 718-367-1010 / 718-220-5100. http://bronxzoo.com/bz-whatshappening/bz-events .

Dec 3, 7:00pm La Casa Blanca / Pregones Theater*
Theater: PECCATORIBUS-Sinners - Actress and Pianist blast stories of love and war from Bertolt Brecht to Walt Whitman, through Irish and Spanish rebel songs, to the heart of our Americas. Featuring actress Rosalba Rolon and pianist Desmar Guevara. Directed by Alvan Colon Lespier and designed by Regina García. Admission: Adults, $15; Students & Seniors, $12. Call for additional weekday performances. For reservations and other information, call 718-585-1202. Pregones is located at 571 Walton Avenue (between 149 & 150 Sts.), Bronx, NY. www.pregones.org .

Dec 3, 7:30pm City Island Art Show / Focal Point Gallery
Opening Reception for the artists of Focal Point's City Island Art Show. This year's annual holiday event marks Focal Point Gallery's 30th Christmas on City Island. It is a showing of artwork gathered together from an open call to visual artists who wished to display their work at the gallery. Focal Point is located at 321 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY. For more information, call Ron Terner at 718-885-1403. www.focalpointgallery.com .

Dec 3, 8:00pm Bronx Academy of Art & Dance (BAAD!)*
Theater: Los Nutcracers: A Christmas Carajo - See Dec 2 Listing for details.

Dec 4 Grace Episcopal Church Hall
First Annual Craft Festival - Included are vendors with diverse backgrounds, with offerings of stained glass, candles, imported handcrafted Christmas ornaments and handmade jewelry, just to name a few. Home baked goods will also be sold. Grace Episcopal Church Hall is located at 116 City Island Avenue in the Bronx. For further information, call Evyonne Baker at 914-654-5291 or 914-712-3015. Admission is free.

Dec 4, 11:00am Monroe College
Musical Performance by Neal Haiduck: Clarinetist and BCA BRIO winner Neal Haiduck will perform live with the Monroe College Band. King Hall, Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY. For more information, call 718-792-0889 or email nhaiduck@aol.com.

Dec 4, 11:00am-1:00pm Wave Hill / Wave Hill House*
Garden Workshop: Natural Wreaths - Starting with a grapevine form, use a variety of fresh greens, dried cones and other natural materials to create a lush seasonal wreath. Garden Interpretation Manager Laurel Rimmer explains materials and techniques and guides you to make your own Wave Hill-inspired wreath. Materials fee: $25/$20 Member. Call 718-549-3200 x305 to register. 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY. Admission to Wave Hill's grounds is free December, January, & February. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Dec 4, 12:00pm Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Discussion/Signing: Kashambaa Williams, T.N. Baker, Trustice Gentles, Tracey Brown - Join Barnes & Noble and meet your favorite Urban Fiction authors. Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new one sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com .

Dec 4, 12:00-3:00pm Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Old Fashioned Children's Holiday Celebration - This two-session event includes crafts, a holiday tea party, carriage rides and more. 895 Shore Road, Bronx, NY. For more information, call 718-885-1461 or e-mail bartowpell@aol.com.

Dec 4, 1:00pm Bronx Arts Ensemble at Van Cortlandt House Museum*
Bronx Arts Ensemble Double Reed Band and Singers presents a festive holiday family program: Annual St. Nicholas Day Celebration in song and narrative. Arrangements of Dutch carols by Jack Gale; narration written by Robert Kornfeld. Admission free but seating is limited. Tickets must be ordered in advance. Van Cortlandt House Museum at Van Cortlandt Park, near Broadway & 246th St. For information, call 718-601-7399 or www.bronxartsensemble.org .

Dec 4, 1:00pm La Casa Blanca / Pregones Theater*
Theater: PECCATORIBUS-Sinners - See Dec 3, 7:00pm listing for details.

Dec 4, 1:00-4:00pm Wave Hill / Kerlin Learning Center*
Family Art Project: It's a Wrap/Es un regalo - Make one-of-a-kind wrapping paper by printing repeated patterns inspired by Wave Hill's stately evergreens and other natural elements of the season. 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY. Admission to Wave Hill's grounds is free December, January, & February. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Dec 4, 2:00-6:00pm City Island Open House
Annual Holiday Open House Show & Sale - One-of-a-kind and limited editions in earthenware, stoneware, raku and porcelain jewelry, sculpture, and pottery, including unique "peace" plaques, Hanukah Menorahs, and "Shalom" plaques. Also framed prints and photographs, mixed media collage, acrylic paintings---all original work created by City Island potter/artist Toby Liederman. 30 Pilot Street , Apt.6k, City Island . For additional information, other arrangements, or individual appointments, call 718-885-3423. Admission is free.Refreshments will be served.

Dec 4, 3:00pm Bronx Arts Ensemble at Van Cortlandt House Museum*
Bronx Arts Ensemble Double Reed Band and Singers - See Dec 4, 1:00pm listing for details.

Dec 4, 3:00pm Wave Hill / Armor Hall*
Sci-Fi Screening: Tarantula (1955) - An experimental nutrient, produced in anticipation of human overpopulation and dwindling food shortages, inadvertently creates a giant spider that rapidly runs amok-pointing the finger of blame at scientists traversing into areas of forbidden knowledge. Admission: $4, general; $2, members. To purchase tickets, call 718-549-3200 x222. Popcorn available at the Café. West 249th St. & Independence Ave., Bronx, NY. Admission to Wave Hill's grounds is free December, January, & February. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Dec 4, 5:00-9:00pm Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society*
Holiday Lights - See Dec 3 listing for details.

Dec 4, 7:00-10:00pm Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Old Fashioned Holiday Celebration - Holiday menu: wine tasting by Eric Munson of Wolf's Lane Wines in Pelham; silent auction; David Logan will sing holiday selections. 895 Shore Road, Bronx, NY. For more information, call 718-885-1461 or e-mail bartowpell@aol.com.

Dec 4, 7:30pm Hostos Center for Arts & Culture*
Latin Giants Orchestra - Concert by the veterans of the Tito Puente and Machito Orchestras with the legendary pianist Eddie Palmieri. Admission: TBA. For information and tickets call the Hostos Box Office at 718-518-4455, Monday - Friday, 12:30 - 6:30 pm and two hours before show time on weekends. Hostos Community College is located at 450 Grand Concourse and 149th Street.

Dec 4, 7:30pm La Casa Blanca / Pregones Theater*
Theater: Roadside Theater from the Kentucky mountains returns to La Casa Blanca to perform BETSY - An African-American woman searches for her Scots-Irish roots, from Scotland to the South Bronx , from 1600 to today. Drawing from two of America's great homegrown music - jazz and bluegrass - the show explores how the two traditions continue to shape our American identity. Admission (other: Adults, $15; Students & Seniors, $12. For reservations and other information, call 718-585-1202. Pregones is located at 571 Walton Avenue (between 149 & 150 Sts.), Bronx, NY. www.pregones.org .

Dec 4, 8:00pm Bronx Academy of Art & Dance (BAAD!)*
Comedy: Petronelia: Her Broadway Cho' - Elizabeth Marrero's one-women laughfest. BAAD! is located on Barretto St. in the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx and can be reached by the #6 train to Hunts Point Ave. For a full schedule of events, directions, tickets, reservations and information, call 718-842-5223 or visit www.BronxAcademyOfArtsAndDance.org .

Dec 5 thru Feb 28 Wave Hill House Gallery*
Exhibition - Nature Might Have Been Responsible, Amy Helfand
Inspired by Wave Hill's Wild Garden, Amy Helfand has created a new body of work consisting of digital collages, textiles and a Tibetan carpet. Viewing Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00am - 4:30pm. 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY. Admission to Wave Hill's grounds is free December, January, & February. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Dec 5, 11:00am-1:00pm Wave Hill*
Garden Workshop - Create Natural Wreaths starting with a grapevine form, use a variety of fresh greens, dried cones and other natural materials to create a lush seasonal wreath. Garden Interpretation Manager Laurel Rimmer explains materials and techniques and guides you to make your own Wave Hill inspired wreath. Pre-registration is required. Materials fee: $25/$20 for Members. 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY. Admission to Wave Hill's grounds is free December, January, & February. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Dec 5, 1:00pm Bronx Arts Ensemble at Van Cortlandt House Museum*
Bronx Arts Ensemble Double Reed Band and Singers. See Dec 4, 1:00pm listing.

Dec 5, 1:00-4:00pm Wave Hill / Kerlin Learning Center*
Family Art Project: It's a Wrap/Es un regalo - See Dec 4 Listing for details.

Dec 5, 2:00-4:00pm Wave Hill / Wave Hill House Gallery*
Meet the Artist: Nature Might Have Been Responsible - Exhibiting artist Amy Helfand presents her series of digital collages and domestic objects that focus on surprises found in the Wild Garden. Call 718-549-3200 x305 to register. 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY. Admission to Wave Hill's grounds is free December, January, & February. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Dec 5, 2:00-5:00pm Center Stage Community Playhouse
Opera Singer Auditions for McNalley's MASTER CLASS - Center Stage Community Playhouse will be holding auditions for MASTER CLASS by Terrence McNalley, director Christopher Arena, musical director, Kurt Kelley. Casting three roles, opera singers/actors, on Sunday, December 5, from 2pm to 5pm, by appointment only. Casting soprano (Ah, non credea mirarti, La Sonnambula), tenor (Recondita armonia, Tosca) and soprano (Vieni! T'affretta, Macbeth). Pianist provided. You may sing any aria in the style of the composer (Bellini, Puccini, Verdi). Please provide your own sheet music if you are not singing one of the arias from the show. Script sides provided. Production scheduled for 10 performances, weekends, March 31 through April 16, 2005. CSCP is located at Foster Hall, 2474 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, New York. For appointment or additional information call 718-823-6434 or e-mail info@centerstageplayhouse.org . No pay. Membership group. Yearly dues 20.00 only if cast.

Dec 5, 2:00-6:00pm City Island Open House
Annual Holiday Open House Show & Sale - See Dec 4 listing for details.

Dec 5, 3:00pm Bronx Arts Ensemble at Van Cortlandt House Museum*
Bronx Arts Ensemble Double Reed Band and Singers. See Dec 4, 1:00pm listing.

Dec 5, 3:00pm La Casa Blanca / Pregones Theater*
Theater: BETSY - See Dec 4 listing for details.

Dec 5, 3:00pm New York Botanical Garden / Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall*
2004 Classical Concert Series - Enjoy an afternoon of classical music hosted by Jeff Spurgeon of WQXR at The New York Botanical Garden*. Presented by 96.3 WQXR. The Garden Is located at 200 Southern Blvd. (200th St. & Kazimiroff Blvd.), Bronx, NY. For general and admission information, call 718-817-8700. For a complete listing of events, visit www.nybg.org .

Dec 5, 5:00-7:00pm Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
Candlelight Tours - See and hear holiday traditions of the 1850s. Admission: $5, children under 12 are free. 895 Shore Road, Bronx, NY. For more information, call 718-885-1461 or e-mail bartowpell@aol.com.

Dec 5, 5:00-9:00pm Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society*
Holiday Lights - See Dec 3 listing for details.

Dec 6, 11:00am-1:00pm Dixon Place
Performing Arts Workshop: Set Design Survival - In this free MFTA workshop, learn how to incorporate unexpected (and affordable) materials within the limitations of a performance space. Create environments without a lot of tools or carpentry skills. Dixon Place is located at 217 East 42nd Street in Manhattan. It is highly recommended that you RSVP if you plan to attend. Space is limited. For additional information, contact Aliza Arenson at 718-729-3001 X203 or aarenson@mfta.org. www.mfta.org.

Dec 6, 6:30-8:30pm Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (BOEDC)
Making Your Art Your Business* - Are you ready to turn your art into a high-functioning business? This workshop provides a general overview of the legal issues involved in starting a business. We will discuss the different business forms that you may choose and their tax consequences and registration requirements; when you need to obtain a license or permit; reporting and tax compliance requirements when hiring employees or using independent contractors; and types of insurance and basic contracts. BOEDC is located at 198 East 161st Street, Suite 201, in the Bronx. 718-590-4412. For additional information, contact Ellen Pollan at 718-931-9500 x24 or ellen@bronxarts.org. Admission is free. BOEDC is located at 98 East 161st Street, Suite 201, in the Bronx. 718-590-4412.

Dec 7, 6:30-8:30pm Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos / Project Room
Arts in Education Review of Topics: Putting It All Together* - Glenn McClure will review the high points of the workshop series and see how each topic contributes toward the creation of more Arts in Education work. There will be ample time for discussion. The Longwood Art Gallery is located in Hostos Community Community, 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx. 718-518-6728. For additional information, contact Ellen Pollan at 718-931-9500 x24 or ellen@bronxarts.org. Admission is free.

Dec 8, 9:00am-3:00pm Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA)
Arts in Education One-on-One Counseling with Glenn McClure* - You must schedule one-on-one counseling appointments and you must attend the previous evening's workshop for consideration. BCA is located at 1738 Hone Avenue (off Morris Park Avenue) in the Bronx. 718-931-9500. For details and/or appointment, contact Ellen Pollan at 718-931-9500 x24 or ellen@bronxarts.org . Admission is free.

Dec 8, 4:00-8:00pm Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos Community College
The Artisans Marketplace: A Great Place to Begin your Holiday Shopping! - See Dec 1 listing for details.

Dec 8, 6:30-8:30pm Uptown Local / Kingsbridge Public Library
BWC Fellowship Winner Craig Morgan Teicher + Open Mic - BCA's Bronx Writers' Center (BWC) is pleased to present reading by Craig Morgan Teicher who has poems appearing in The Paris Review, American Letters & Commentary and Pleiades. His reviews appear regularly in Boston Review, Chelsea and other publications. He lives and teaches in Brooklyn and is also completing his MFA thesis at Columbia University. Craig is currently teaching a poetry workshop at Hostos Community College. The reading is followed by an open mic and a Wine & Cheese Reception. Open mic Participants should arrive fifteen minutes early to sign up and read no more than Three Minutes. Admission is free. All readings take place at the Kingsbridge Regional Branch of the New York Public Library, 280 W. 231st & Corlear Ave, Bronx, NY. 718 548 5656. Take the 1/9 Train to 231St and walk 2 blocks west to Corlear Ave. For additional information, call the Bronx Writers' Center at 718-409-1265.

Dec 9, 12:15pm Hostos Community College / Main Theater
Contemporary Ballet Theatre*: The Nutcracker - The Contemporary Ballet Theatre (CBT) perform this holiday classic. Tickets: $7 & $12. Hostos Community College is located at 450 Grand Concourse and 149th Street in the Bronx. For information, call CBT at 718-860-6400 or e-mail peppercbt@yahoo.com.

Dec 9, 4:00-8:00pm Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos Community College
The Artisans Marketplace: A Great Place to Begin your Holiday Shopping! - See Dec 1 listing for details.

Dec 9, 6:00pm Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Storytime - Children's Craft & Storytime. Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new one sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Dec 9, 6:30pm El Puente (Brooklyn)
Latina Novelists - A Latina Novelists Event Celebrating the works of established Latina writers Lydia Cortes (Lust for Lust), Stephanie Elizondo Griest (The memoir, Around the Bloc: My Life in Moscow, Beijing, and Havana), Sofia Quintero (Explicit Content), and Nelly Rosario (Song of the Water Saints). Moderated by Marcela Landres, editorial consultant and former editor at Simon & Shuster, Inc. There will be a panel discussion with writers reading from their works. A brief Q&A with audience followed by short reception with refreshments afterwards. El Puente is located at 211 South Fourth Street, Brooklyn, New York (718-387-0404). This is a free event, presented by The Association of Hispanic Arts and co-sponsored by the Brooklyn Arts Council and El Puente. For more information, call Desi Moreno-Penson, Literary Curator & Project Coordinator, at 718-409-1265.

Dec 9, 7:00pm Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Bronx Writers Workshop - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new one sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Dec 10 thru Jan 9 New York Botanical Garden*
Children's Tree Garden - Don't miss the display of trees decorated by Bronx schoolchildren with their own handmade ornaments. The Garden Is located at 200 Southern Blvd. (200th St. & Kazimiroff Blvd.), Bronx, NY. For general and admission information, call 718-817-8700. For a complete listing of events, visit www.nybg.org .

Dec 10, 10:15am Hostos Community College / Main Theater
Contemporary Ballet Theatre*: The Nutcracker - See Dec 9 listing for details.

Dec 10, 4:00-8:00pm Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos Community College
The Artisans Marketplace: A Great Place to Begin your Holiday Shopping! - See Dec 1 listing for details.

Dec 10, 5:00-9:00pm Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society*
Holiday Lights - See Dec 3 listing for details.

Dec 10, 7:00pm Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Bronx Writers Workshop - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new one sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Dec 10, 7:00pm La Casa Blanca / Pregones Theater*
Theater: PECCATORIBUS-Sinners - See Dec 3, 7:00pm listing for details.

Dec 10, 7:30pm Hostos Community College / Main Theater
Contemporary Ballet Theatre*: The Nutcracker - See Dec 9 listing for details.

Dec 10, 8:00pm Bronx Academy of Art & Dance (BAAD!)*
Theater: Los Nutcracers: A Christmas Carajo - See Dec 2 Listing for details.

Dec 11, 11:00am Van Cortlandt House Museum*
Puppet Show: Mr. Punch's Holiday Adventure - A special puppet show presented by Fred Greenspan featuring Punch & Judy and all their friends as they go on a fun-filled holiday adventure taking them through Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwanzaa. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Please call 718-543-3344 for reservations. Van Cortlandt House Museum is located at Van Cortlandt Park, near Broadway & 246th St., Bronx, NY. For more information about any of our programs or for information on express bus service to Van Cortlandt House, please call Laura Correa-Carpenter at 718-543-3344, e-mail the Museum at vancortlandthouse@juno.com or visit www.vancortlandthouse.org.

Dec 11, 3:00pm Hostos Community College / Main Theater
Contemporary Ballet Theatre*: The Nutcracker - See Dec 9 listing for details.

Dec 11, 1:00-5:00pm Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos Community College
The Artisans Marketplace: A Great Place to Begin your Holiday Shopping! - See Dec 1 listing for details.

Dec 11, 1:00pm Bronx Arts Ensemble at Bartow-Pell Mansion*
Bronx Arts Ensemble Double Reed Band and Singers presents a festive holiday family program: Annual St. Nicholas Day Celebration in song and narrative. Arrangements of Dutch carols by Jack Gale; narration written by Robert Kornfeld. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Tickets must be ordered in advance. The Bartow-Pell Mansion is off Shore Road in Pelham Bay Park. For information, call 718-601-7399 or www.bronxartsensemble.org.

Dec 11, 1:00pm La Casa Blanca / Pregones Theater*
Theater: PECCATORIBUS - See Dec 3, 7:00pm listing for details.

Dec 11, 1:00pm Van Cortlandt House Museum*
Colonial Christmas Wreath Workshop - Join Michael Grillo, Van Cortlandt House Museum's Education Coordinator, as he leads participants in making their own fruit-bedecked 18th century style Christmas wreath. Materials and instruction fee of $40.00. Registration required, call Van Cortlandt House Museum at 718-543-3344 to register. Van Cortlandt House Museum is located at Van Cortlandt Park, near Broadway & 246th St., Bronx, NY. For more information about any of our programs or for information on express bus service to Van Cortlandt House, please call Laura Correa-Carpenter at 718-543-3344, e-mail the Museum at vancortlandthouse@juno.com or visit www.vancortlandthouse.org.

Dec 11, 1:00pm Van Cortlandt House Museum*
Puppet Show: Mr. Punch's Holiday Adventure - See Dec 11, 11:00am listing for details.

Dec 11, 1:00-4:00pm Wave Hill / Kerlin Learning Center*
Family Art Project: Season's Greetings/Bienvenida a la estacion - Make your own live-action holiday cards. Liven up the winter with pop-up scenes of Wave Hill's winter wonders. 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY. Admission to Wave Hill's grounds is free December, January, & February. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Dec 11, 3:00pm Bronx Arts Ensemble at Bartow-Pell Mansion*
Bronx Arts Ensemble Double Reed Band and Singers - See Dec 11, 1:00pm listing for details.

Dec 11, 3:00pm Wave Hill / Armor Hall*
Sci-Fi Screening: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) - At the end of the 19th century, sailors tell stories of a giant, horned whale that is sinking ships. A naturalist and a salty sailor join an expedition to unravel the mystery and discover a man-made wonder in the ocean's depths. Admission: $4, general; $2, members. To purchase tickets, call 718-549-3200 x222. Popcorn available at the Café. West 249th St. & Independence Ave., Bronx, NY. Admission to Wave Hill's grounds is free December, January, & February. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Dec 11, 3:30pm Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Book Group - Health & Fitness: Cancer Support Group. Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new one sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Dec 11, 5:00-9:00pm Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society*
Holiday Lights - See Dec 3 listing for details.

Dec 11, 7:00pm La Casa Blanca / Pregones Theater*
Theater: PECCATORIBUS-Sinners - See Dec 3, 7:00pm listing for details.

Dec 11, 7:30pm Hostos Community College / Main Theater
Contemporary Ballet Theatre*: The Nutcracker - See Dec 9 listing for details.

Dec 11, 8:00pm Bronx Academy of Art & Dance (BAAD!)*
Theater: Los Nutcracers: A Christmas Carajo - See Dec 2 Listing for details.

Dec 11, 8:00pm Lehman Center for the Performing Arts*
Concert: The Colors of Christmas with Peabo Bryson, Marilyn McCoo, James Ingram and En Vogue - These top musical stars sing wonderful holiday songs and their own chart-topping hits. Tickets: $40, $35, $30, $25. 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, Bronx, NY. Box Office: 718-960-8833. Free Parking. www.lehmancenter.org.

Dec 12, 1:00-4:00pm Wave Hill / Kerlin Learning Center*
Family Art Project: Season's Greetings/Bienvenida a la estacion - See Dec 11 listing for details.

Dec 12, 2:00pm Wave Hill / Wave Hill House*
Adult Art Workshop: Japanese Magic Calendar - Craft a hand-bound calendar that magically opens and closes to reveal hidden surprises. Decorate it with Japanese paper reflecting the change of seasons. Led by book artist Tadashi Mitsui, who is affiliated with The Center for Book Arts. Materials fee: $20/$15 Member. Pre-registration required; call 718-549-3200 x305. 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY. Admission to Wave Hill's grounds is free December, January, & February. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Dec 12, 3:00pm Bronx Arts Ensemble at Bartow-Pell Mansion*
Bronx Arts Ensemble Double Reed Band and Singers. See Dec 11, 1:00pm listing.

Dec 12, 3:00pm La Casa Blanca / Pregones Theater*
Theater: PECCATORIBUS - See Dec 3, 7:00pm listing for details.

Dec 12, 5:00-9:00pm Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society*
Holiday Lights - See Dec 3 listing for details.

Dec 13, 1:00-3:00pm Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
St. Nicholas Day Celebration with the Bronx Arts Ensemble. For admission and reservations call the Bronx Arts Ensemble at 718-601-7399. 895 Shore Road, Bronx, NY. For more information, call 718-885-1461 or e-mail bartowpell@aol.com.

Dec 13, 2:00-4:00pm Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center
Performing Arts Workshop: Sound Advice - In this free MFTA workshop, learn how to build and work with basic systems, explore the function of sound in your performance and what to do when you have a budget to rent equipment. Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center is located at 107 Suffolk Street in Manhattan. It is highly recommended that you RSVP if you plan to attend. Space is limited. For additional information, contact Aliza Arenson at 718-729-3001 X203 or aarenson@mfta.org. www.mfta.org.

Dec 14, 1:00-3:00pm Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum*
St. Nicholas Day Celebration with the Bronx Arts Ensemble. See Dec 13 listing for details.

Dec 14, 9:00am-3:00pm, Legal Aid Society Bronx Office
Free Legal Counseling Services* - Staff lawyers from the Bronx Arts Intitiative of the Legal Aid Society's Community Development Project will conduct free, private legal clinics to provide one-on-one counseling and advice. Call Andrew Lehrer at 212-426-3026 to schedule an appointment. The Legal Aid Society Bronx Office is located at 953 Southern Blvd., 4th Floor, at 163rd Street in the Bronx. 212-426-3026. For additional information, contact Ellen Pollan at 718-931-9500 x24 or ellen@bronxarts.org. Admission is free.

Dec 14, 6:30pm Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Poetry Night - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new one sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Dec 14, 6:30pm Teatro Pregones
Latina Playwrights - An event celebrating the works of established Latina playwrights Maria Aponte (Lagrimas de mis madres), Janis Astor del Valle (Transplantations), Magdalena Gomez (Cha-Cha In Love with Antonio Banderas), and Nancy Nevarez (Puerto Rico, I Will Always Love You). A panel discussion will follow. Moderated by Rosalba Rolón, artistic director of Pregones Theater. There will be a panel discussion with writers and actors reading from plays. A brief Q&A with audience and catered reception to follow at the Downtown Bronx Café. Teatro Pregones is located at 571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York (718-585-1202 ). This is a free event, presented by The Association of Hispanic Arts and co-sponsored by Pregones Theater. For more information, call Desi Moreno-Penson, Literary Curator & Project Coordinator, at 718-409-1265.

Dec 14, 7:00pm Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Bronx Poetry Night - Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new one sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Dec 15, 2:00 & 8:00pm THE POINT Theater*
The Holiday Showcase - Come celebrate the holiday season at The Point Theater with this evening of live performances in Dance, Music, and Theater. Admission: $10.00, general; $5.00, students, seniors and neighborhood residents. The Point is located at 940 Garrison Ave., Bronx, NY. For information, call 718-542-4139.

Dec. 16, 4:00pm Lehman Center for the Performing Arts*
Blues Clues Live "Blue's Birthday Party" - The popular Nickelodeon show comes to life in this interactive theatrical production. All kids receive a free handy dandy coloring book and crayon. Tickets: $25, $20, $15, $10. 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, Bronx, NY. Box Office: 718-.960-8833. Free Parking. www.lehmancenter.org.

Dec 16, 6:00pm Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Storytime - Children's Craft & Storytime. Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new one sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Dec 16, 6:00-8:00pm Hostos Community Community / Room C-391
BRIO Individual Artist Award Pre-Application Workshop - BRIO (Bronx Recognizes Its Own) provides support to artists creating work in the literary, media, performing and visual arts. 20 awards of $2,500 each will be granted to this year to Bronx artists. Get application assistance and tips on how to professionally present your work. Applications and guidelines will be available. Hostos Community is located at 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx. For additional information or to RSVP, contact Melissa Calderon at 718-931-9500 x21 or melissa@bronxarts.org. Admission is free. Hostos Community College is located at 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx. NOTE: This year's BRIO Deadline is Jan 14, 2005. Visit the BRIO section of BCA's website for guidelines and application.

Dec. 16, 7:00pm Lehman Center for the Performing Arts*
Blues Clues Live "Blue's Birthday Party" - See 4:00pm listing for details.

Dec 17 thru Jan 2 New York Botanical Garden
Thomas the Tank Engine Visits - Bring your camera and snap a holiday photo of your children atop the popular television and storybook character. The Garden Is located at 200 Southern Blvd. (200th St. & Kazimiroff Blvd.), Bronx, NY. For general and admission information, call 718-817-8700. For a complete listing of events, visit www.nybg.org .

Dec 17, 5:00-9:00pm Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society*
Holiday Lights - See Dec 3 listing for details.

Dec 17, 7:00pm Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Book Group - Family & Childcare: Children With Special Needs. Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new one sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Dec 18, 11:00am-4:00pm Wave Hill / Wave Hill House*
Adult Art Workshop: Illuminated Botanical - Gild and paint a unique botanical icon on parchment using traditional techniques. Visiting artist Patricia Miranda leads this all day workshop. There will be a session break from 1:00-2:00pm. Pre-registration required; call 718-549-3200 x305. Materials fee: $30/$25 Member. 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY. Admission to Wave Hill's grounds is free December, January, & February. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Dec 18, 1:00pm Lovinger Theatre / Lehman College
Holiday Program - Lehman College's Lovinger Theatre and Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr. present a special holiday program featuring members of the Bronx Opera performing opera and Broadway favorites and music from the holiday season. Lehman College is located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West in the Bronx. For more information, please call the Lovinger Theatre at 718-960-8833.

Dec 18, 1:00pm New York Botanical Garden / Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall*
Holiday Puppet Theater: The Little Engine That Could - Master puppeteer Ralph Lee directs this whimsical production, based on the classic tale. The Garden Is located at 200 Southern Blvd. (200th St. & Kazimiroff Blvd.), Bronx, NY. For general and admission information, call 718-817-8700. For a complete listing of events, visit www.nybg.org .

Dec 18, 1:00pm Paperbacks Plus
Book Signing: Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark will be signing their new novel The Christmas Thief - This is the latest holiday mystery collaboration by the best selling mother-daughter team. The novel reunites Alvirah Meehan (Mary Higgins Clark's lottery winner turned amateur detective) and Regan Reilly (the spunky sleuth of her own series by Carol Higgins Clark) as they try to solve another conundrum. 3718 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY. For information, call 718-796-3119 or visit www.paperbacksplus.com.

Dec 18, 1:00pm Van Cortlandt House Museum*
Colonial Christmas Wreath Workshop - See Dec 11 listing for details.

Dec 18, 1:00-4:00pm Wave Hill / Kerlin Learning Center*
Family Art Project: Sparkle and Shine/Brillo y luz - Combine golden and silvery shapes of metal foil, glittery beads and natural wonders such as pods, pinecones and spices. Colombian artist Esperanza Cortés will help you fashion them into glowing gifts and seasonal decorations. 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY. Admission to Wave Hill's grounds is free December, January, & February. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Dec 18, 2:00pm New York Botanical Garden / Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall*
Holiday Puppet Theater: The Little Engine That Could - See Dec 18, 1:00pm listing for details.

Dec 18, 2:00pm THE POINT Theater*
The Holiday Showcase - See Dec 15, 2:00pm listing for details.

Dec 18, 3:00pm New York Botanical Garden / Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall*
Holiday Puppet Theater: The Little Engine That Could - See Dec 18, 1:00pm listing for details.

Dec 18, 4:00-7:00pm Van Cortlandt House Museum*
Van Cortlandt by Candlelight - Enjoy a magical tour of Van Cortlandt House Museum decorated in Colonial fashioned for the winter holidays of St. Nicholas Day, New Year's Day, and Twelfth Night. Guided tours are scheduled every half-hour from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. each day. Tours are followed by hot mulled cider, roasted chestnuts, and homemade cookies served around a roaring campfire. Admission fees vary; please call Van Cortlandt House Museum at 718-543-3344 for reservations. Van Cortlandt House Museum is located at Van Cortlandt Park, near Broadway & 246th St., Bronx, NY. For more information about any of our programs or for information on express bus service to Van Cortlandt House, please call Laura Correa-Carpenter at 718-543-3344, e-mail the Museum at vancortlandthouse@juno.com or visit www.vancortlandthouse.org.

Dec 18, 5:00-9:00pm Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society*
Holiday Lights - See Dec 3 listing for details.

Dec 18, 8:00pm THE POINT Theater*
The Holiday Showcase - See Dec 15, 2:00pm listing for details.

Dec 19, 11:00am-4:00pm Wave Hill / Wave Hill House*
Adult Art Workshop: Illuminated Botanical - See Dec 18 listing for details.

Dec 19, 1:00pm New York Botanical Garden / Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall*
Holiday Puppet Theater: The Little Engine That Could - See Dec 18, 1:00pm listing for details.

Dec 19, 1:00-4:00pm Wave Hill / Kerlin Learning Center*
Family Art Project: Sparkle and Shine/Brillo y luz - See Dec 18 listing for details.

Dec 19, 2:00pm New York Botanical Garden / Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall*
Holiday Puppet Theater: The Little Engine That Could - See Dec 18, 1:00pm listing for details.

Dec 19, 2:00pm Wave Hill / Armor Hall*
Concert: Klaus Suonsaari/Frank Carlberg-Offering - Finnish jazz luminaries Suonsaari (drums, composer) and Carlberg (piano, composer) cross paths for an electrifying afternoon of jazz that showcases Carlberg's formality and precision against Suonsaari's feel and conception. Tickets: Series $90/$60 Member; Individual $18/$12 Member. For tickets, call 718-549-3200 x385. 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY. Admission to Wave Hill's grounds is free December, January, & February. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Dec 19, 3:00pm New York Botanical Garden / Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall*
Holiday Puppet Theater: The Little Engine That Could - See Dec 18, 1:00pm listing for details.

Dec 19, 4:00-7:00pm Van Cortlandt House Museum*
Van Cortlandt by Candlelight - See Dec 18 listing for details.

Dec 19, 5:00-9:00pm Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society*
Holiday Lights - See Dec 3 listing for details.

Dec 20, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00pm New York Botanical Garden / Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall*
Holiday Puppet Theater: The Little Engine That Could - See Dec 18, 1:00pm listing for details.

Dec 20 thru Jan 9, 5:00-9:00pm Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society*
Holiday Lights - See Dec 3 listing for details. Closed Dec 24 & Dec 25.

Dec 23, 6:00pm Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Storytime - Children's Craft & Storytime. Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new one sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Dec 26, 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00pm New York Botanical Garden / Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall*
Holiday Puppet Theater: The Little Engine That Could - See Dec 18, 1:00pm listing for details.

Dec 27, 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00pm New York Botanical Garden / Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall*
Holiday Puppet Theater: The Little Engine That Could - See Dec 18, 1:00pm listing for details.

Dec 30, 6:00pm Barnes & Noble / Bay Plaza
Storytime - Children's Craft & Storytime. Barnes & Noble is located in Bay Plaza at 290 Baychester Ave. in the Bronx. Store Hours: Sun 10:00am-8:00pm; Mon-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Events sometimes change and new one sometimes added. Please call 718-862-3945 to confirm. www.barnesandnoble.com.

Jan 2, 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00pm New York Botanical Garden / Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall*
Holiday Puppet Theater: The Little Engine That Could - See Dec 18, 1:00pm listing for details.

Jan 5, 11:00am-1:00pm Chashama
Performing Arts Workshop: Lighting on the Cheap - In this free MFTA workshop, learn the basics of lighting for performance using equipment that can be found at Materials for the Arts, hardware stores, or on the street; general lighting and aesthetics; building your own lighting package and cues. Chashama is located at 217 East 42nd Street in Manhattan. It is highly recommended that you RSVP if you plan to attend. Space is limited. For additional information, contact Aliza Arenson at 718-729-3001 X203 or aarenson@mfta.org. www.mfta.org.

Jan 8, 1:00pm New York Botanical Garden / Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall*
Holiday Puppet Theater: The Little Engine That Could - See Dec 18, 1:00pm listing for details.

Jan 8, 1:00-4:00pm Wave Hill / Kerlin Learning Center*
Family Art Project: A Mid-Winter Day's Dream/Un sueño de invierno - The woodland sprites and flower fairies may sleep for most of the winter, but their spirits will wake for this special day. Artist Ann Chahbandour will help you outfit yourself like the fabled little folk of nature with wings, a magic wand, and sparkly, colorful accessories for enchanted play and parading. 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY. Admission to Wave Hill's grounds is free December, January, & February. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Jan 8, 2:00 & 3:00pm New York Botanical Garden / Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall*
Holiday Puppet Theater: The Little Engine That Could - See Dec 18, 1:00pm listing for details.

Jan 8, 8:00pm Lovinger Theatre / Lehman College
Bronx Opera Company* presents Gian Carlo Menotti's The Consul with artistic director Michael Spierman. Tickets: $30, $25, and $15. Discounts for students & seniors. Major credit cards accepted for advance purchases. Box Office: 718-960-8833. Lehman College is located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West in the Bronx.

Jan 9, 1:00pm New York Botanical Garden / Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall*
Holiday Puppet Theater: The Little Engine That Could - See Dec 18, 1:00pm listing for details.

Jan 9, 1:00-4:00pm Wave Hill / Kerlin Learning Center*
Family Art Project: A Mid-Winter Day's Dream/Un sueño de invierno - See Jan 8 listing for details.

Jan 9, 2:00pm Lovinger Theatre / Lehman College
Bronx Opera Company* presents Gian Carlo Menotti's The Consul - See Jan 8 listing for details.

Jan 9, 2:00 & 3:00pm New York Botanical Garden / Arthur & Janet Ross Lecture Hall*
Holiday Puppet Theater: The Little Engine That Could - See Dec 18, 1:00pm listing for details.

Thru Dec 4 BCA's Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos / Hostos Community College
(1) Wanda Raimundi-Ortíz: Mercury/Mercurio, a large-scale mixed-media video installation of magnitude and complexity. This Bronx artist's work is often interdisciplinary and based on her Puerto Rican heritage and experiences. The exhibition and forthcoming brochure were organized by Wallace I. Edgecombe and Edwin Ramoran.
(2) Cyber_Folio: Longwood Cyber Resident Artists 2003-2004 includes web-based and studio works by Sung-Hee Choi, Ward Shelley, and Daniel Tisdale. Choi's project examines the language of war, in particular how it relates to Korea and its history through text, video, and photographs. Shelley uses hyperlinks and pop-up menus to produce an interactive project, akin to his performance-based installations in which he inhabits actual environments. Tisdale, who was inspired by self-promotional and commercial websites produces a site on "Tisdale Studio" and its components exploring his past and recent performance-based work. This exhibition was organized by Michelle Echevarria. All of these new web projects will be launched online at www.longwoodcyber.org .
(3) S.O.S. (Straight off the Street): MOMENT, a new video by Mel Chin, Nicolás Dumit Estévez, Wanda Raimundi-Ortíz, and Bronx residents. This collaborative video short includes interviews and interactions with people from different Bronx neighborhoods commenting on current political issues such as the upcoming presidential election. This project is sponsored by Art:21 ( www.art21.org ) and Longwood Arts Project. Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos is located at Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY. For more information, call 718-518-6728 or visit
www.longwoodcyber.org .

ONGOING New York Public Library
The New York Public Library offers a variety of free events, exhibitions, tours and classes for children, adults, and young adults at its many branch locations. Activities include books & poetry, computer classes, exhibitions, film, lectures, music, picture book hours, special programs, story hours, theater, video, and workshops. Visit www.nypl.org/events/branchevents.cfm to find out about the New York Public Library's free offerings at a branch near you.

Thru Jan 9, 2005, 5:00-9:00pm Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society*
Holiday Lights - It's not just your average holiday show! It's the only place in New York you can visit reindeer, camels, tigers, sea lions, reptiles, elephants and monkeys all while enjoying the sights of larger-than-life lighted animal and holiday sculptures plus new dinosaur displays. Also free nightly entertainment including carolers, stilt walkers, ice carvers, costume characters and storytelling. Back by popular demand, the play, "The Polar Express Experience," based on Chris Van Allsburg's award-winning book, The Polar Express, takes kids of all ages on an imaginary journey to the North Pole. A special souvenir for children is all part of the holiday magic. It's what New Yorkers have made part of their holiday tradition over the past seven years! Make it your family tradition. General admission during Holiday Lights is offered as a combination day/night ticket: Adults: $10; Children (2-12): $7; Children under age 2 free, senior citizens (65+): $7. Parking: $7/car; $15/bus. For additional time, admission and other information, call 718-367-1010 / 718-220-5100. http://bronxzoo.com/bz-whatshappening/bz-events . NOTE: The zoo is closed on the nights of Dec 24th & 25th.

Dec 17 thru Jan 2 New York Botanical Garden*
Thomas the Tank Engine Visits - Bring your camera and snap a holiday photo of your children atop the popular television and storybook character. The Garden Is located at 200 Southern Blvd. (200th St. & Kazimiroff Blvd.), Bronx, NY. For general and admission information, call 718-817-8700. For a complete listing of events, visit www.nybg.org .

Dec 20 thru Jan 9, 5:00-9:00pm Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society*
Holiday Lights - It's not just your average holiday show! It's the only place in New York you can visit reindeer, camels, tigers, sea lions, reptiles, elephants and monkeys all while enjoying the sights of larger-than-life lighted animal and holiday sculptures plus new dinosaur displays. Also free nightly entertainment including carolers, stilt walkers, ice carvers, costume characters and storytelling. Back by popular demand, the play, "The Polar Express Experience," based on Chris Van Allsburg's award-winning book, The Polar Express, takes kids of all ages on an imaginary journey to the North Pole. A special souvenir for children is all part of the holiday magic. It's what New Yorkers have made part of their holiday tradition over the past seven years! Make it your family tradition. General admission during Holiday Lights is offered as a combination day/night ticket: Adults: $10; Children (2-12): $7; Children under age 2 free, senior citizens (65+): $7. Parking: $7/car; $15/bus. For additional time, admission and other information, call 718-367-1010 / 718-220-5100. http://bronxzoo.com/bz-whatshappening/bz-events . The zoo will be closed on Dec 24 & Dec 25.

Thru Jan 29, 2005 THE POINT's Atrium*
Aficionado 3 - This yearly tribute to local artists examines the love of art, its diversity, and its ability to make community across diverse cultures. This exhibition will feature a wall of prints made in workshops taught by Ixrael (artist-in residence) and Alejandra Delfin (graphic designer/printmaking artist) for the Point. The work centers on La Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead (All Saints Day) and honors the diversity of the Latino community in Hunts Point and the South Bronx. Opening day of Aficionado 3 will also feature local artisans in a holiday bazarre in the Atrium. Aficionado 3 will be open through Jan 29. Mon - Fri: from 9:00am-8:00pm; Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm. The Point is located at 940 Garrison Ave., Bronx, NY. For information, call 718-542-4139. Note: Nov 20th's hours for Aficionado 3 are from 2:00-7:00pm.

Thru Jan 31 Vantage Point Gallery / THE POINT
En Foco, Inc. at Vantage Point Gallery. The show will feature the work of an En Foco featured artist. En Foco, Inc. is a South Bronx based non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of photographers of color. The Point is located at 940 Garrison Ave., Bronx, NY. For information, call 718-542-4139.

Dec 3 thru Dec 31 Focal Point Gallery / City Island Art Show*
Focal Point's City Island Art Show - This year's annual holiday event marks Focal Point Gallery's 30th Christmas on City Island. It is a showing of artwork gathered together from an open call to visual artists who wished to display their work at the gallery. Focal Point is located at 321 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY. For more information, call Ron Terner at 718-885-1403.
www.focalpointgallery.com.

Thru Dec 4 Bronx River Art Center
Word - A group exhibition organized by Paul Laster and Renee Riccardo, exploring language as an integral part of an artist's work. The exhibition presents painting, sculpture, installation, and works on paper by eight emerging talents, including Chris Caccamise, Robin Dash, Deborah Grant, Greg Lamarche, Navin June Norling, Shinique Smith, Scott Teplin and Michelle Weinberg. 1087 East Tremont Ave., Bronx NY. For information, call 718-589-5819. www.BronxRiverArt.org .

Dec 5 thru Feb 28 Wave Hill House Gallery
Exhibition: Nature Might Have Been Responsible, Amy Helfand - Inspired by Wave Hill's Wild Garden, Amy Helfand has created a new body of work consisting of digital collages, textiles and a Tibetan carpet. Viewing Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00am - 4:30pm. 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY. Admission to Wave Hill's grounds is free December, January, & February. For general information, call 718-549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Thru Dec 11 BAAD!*
Black, Brown & Red at BAAD! - An art exhibition celebrating radical Black and Latino Freedom Fighters and Social Justice Warriors featuring works by Yasmin Hernandez and Ixrael. Curated by Cassandra. Exhibition dedicated to the memory of Marisol Santiago. 841 Barretto Street, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY. For more information call 718-842-5223. www.bronxacademyofartsanddance.org .

Thru Dec 15 Lehman College Art Gallery / Edith Altschul Lehman Wing
Intricate Subtleties - an exhibit featuring seven artists whose work, much of which is drawn from nature, is based on drawing, line, shape and repetition. Artists include Uli Brahmst, Hilda Shen, Robin Miller, Eugene Brodsky, Alejandra Villasmil, Geoffrey Detrani, and Mariano del Rosario. 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY. 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, Bronx, NY. For more information call 718-960-8731.
http://ca80.lehman.cuny.edu/gallery .

Thru Dec 15 Lehman College Art Gallery / Robert Lehman Wing
Memories of Things to Come - A multimedia installation by Elba Damast, based on childhood, present and future, includes several distinct elements. A schoolroom is set up with found school desks and chairs from Bronx classrooms from decades past. Bronze heart sculptures are on the desks with videos of children inside the ventricles. The installation invites the viewer to roam through the work, be a part of it, and tell one's own story. Damast, who is from Venezuela, has been living and working in New York for the past 20 years. 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY. For more information call 718-960-8731. http://ca80.lehman.cuny.edu/gallery .

Thru Dec 31 Bronx Museum of the Arts*
(1) Subway Series: The New York Yankees and the American Dream - The Bronx Museum of the Arts and the Queens Museum of Art present a pair of exhibitions illuminating two of baseball's most storied franchises, The New York Yankees and the New York Mets. Subway Series is an unprecedented celebration of the rich connection between baseball and New York, and furthermore between the two art museums and the teams with which they share a subway stop. Subway Series chronicles the history of each.
(2) Provocations: Selections from the Permanent Collection - This exhibition highlights some of the politically provocative works from the Museum's Permanent Collection. Artists include Willie Cole, Carlos Garaicoa, Adrian Piper, Graciela Sacco, Kara Walker team through contemporary artworks, revered memorabilia, sports photography, and baseball cartoons. The Bronx Museum is located at 1040 Grand Concourse in the Bronx. For information, call 718-681-6000 or visit www.bxma.org .

Thru Jan 28, 2005 Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture / Hostos Community College*
Latin Roots: South Bronx - a unique multimedia public art exhibit developed by Community Works, celebrating the South Bronx's distinct cultural and historical importance and vibrancy by honoring three remarkable local heroes: Grammy-winning Latin jazz artist Dave Valentín; actor, author, writer, director, and founder of the Pregones Theater, Rosalba Rolón; and cultural activist and organizer and Executive Director of the Bronx Council on the Arts, Bill Aguado - who have helped make the South Bronx what it is today. The exhibit features, on larger than life panels, photographs of the honorees and the writings and artwork of South Bronx public school students who interviewed them. It also includes a comprehensive 18-foot timeline historic archival images comprising of 100 entries - of South Bronx history starting from the 1880's. Located at 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street, this exhibit will be open daily. Admission is free. For information at Hostos, call Nancy Ayabarreno at 718-516-4455.

Thru Apr 10, 2005 Valentine Varian House / Museum of Bronx History
350 Years: The Jewish American Experience - An exhibition celebrating the 350th Anniversary of Jewish Settlement in America. 3266 Bainbridge Ave. at East 208th St., Bronx, NY. Museum Hours: M-F: 1:00-5:00pm (and Sat by appointment); Sun: 1:00-5:00pm. Admission: $3.00, general; $2.00, children, seniors, & students. For further information, call 718-881-8900 or visit
www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org .

Thru Aug 4, 2005 The Judaica Museum / Hebrew Home for the Aged
". . . It is not a Dream" Images of Israel from the Collection of Stanley Batkin. An avid collector, photographer, staunch supporter of the arts, and a lover of Israel for a lifetime, Stanley Batkin has imbued the objects in his collection with a rich narrative. Set against a backdrop of a panoramic view of Jerusalem, this exhibition of photographs, paintings, and Judaica reflects the land of Israel over two millennia and features works of the second half of the 20th century. The Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale, 5961 Palisade Avenue, Bronx, NY. For more information, call 718-581-1787.

ONGOING Bronx Tourism Council / Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carion, Jr.
The Bronx Tourism Council and the Office of Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carion, Jr. also provide a calendar of events and activities for all ages. For additional listings of what's happening in the Bronx, visit www.ilovethebronx.com .

* These organizations accept BCA's Bronx Cultural Card. An additional number of Bronx dining and business establishments also accept the Cultural Card. For a list of those who accept the card and the discounts they offer, please visit www.bronxarts.org/gp_bcc_participants.asp .

** This U.S. Small Business administration (SBA) Grant #SBAHQ-03-1-0004 is funded by the SBA. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact: E. Pollan, BCA, 1738 Hone Ave, Bronx, NY 10461, 718-931-9500x24 to make arrangements

Tuesday, 12/07/04 -- 6:30-8:30pm
Arts in Education Review of Topics -- Putting It All Together*

Glenn McClure will review the high points of the workshop series and see how each topic contributes toward the creation of more Arts in Education work. There will be ample time for discussion. For additional information, contact Ellen Pollan at 718-931-9500 x24 or ellen@bronxarts.org . Admission is free.

Longwood Art Gallery 's Project Room
Hostos Community College
450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx
718-518-6728

Wednesday, 12/8/04 -- 9:00am-3:00pm
Arts in Educations One-on-One Counseling with Glenn McClure*

You must schedule one-on-one counseling appointments and you must attend the previous evening's workshop for consideration. For details and/or appointment, contact Ellen Pollan at 718-931-9500 x24 or ellen@bronxarts.org . Admission is free.

Bronx Council on the Arts
1738 Hone Avenue (off Morris Park Avenue ) in the Bronx
718-931-9500

*This U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Grant # SBAHQ-03-1-0004 is funded by the SBA. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact: E. Pollan, BCA, 1738 Hone Ave , Bronx , NY 10461 , 718-931-9500 x24 to make arrangements.

The Get It Together workshop series is a program of the Bronx Council on the Arts that is made possible with funding from New York Community Trust, the NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs, the NYS Council on the Arts, the Bronx Delegation of the City Council, and Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr.

BRIO 2005
BRIO 2005'S DEADLINE IS JANUARY 14, 2005
Applications are available at BCA
Visit the BRIO 2005 section of BCA's website for all updated BRIO information.
For further information, contact Melissa Calderon at 718-931-9500 x21
or Melissa@bronxarts.org .

Thursday, 12/16/04 - 6:00-9:00pm
BRIO INDIVIDUAL ARTIST AWARD PRE-APPLICATION WORKSHOP
Hostos Community College / Room C-391
450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx

BRIO (Bronx Recognizes Its Own) provides support to artists creating work in the literary, media, performing and visual arts. 20 awards of $2,500 each will be granted to this year to Bronx artists. Get application assistance and tips on how to professionally present your work. Applications and guidelines will be available that evening. For additional information or to RSVP, contact Melissa Calderon at 718-931-9500 x21 or melissa@bronxarts.org. Admission is free.

Bronx Council on the Arts is located at 1738 Hone Avenue . By subway, take the #2 or #5 to East 180th St. , then take the BX 21 bus across the street toward Westchester Square . Also by subway, take the #5 Train to Morris Park Avenue. Turn right out of the station, walk to Morris Park Ave , and turn left and walk until you get to Hone Ave.

Hostos Community College is located at 450 Grand Concourse (at 149th Street ) at a busy Bronx intersection just steps from the subway station and bus stop. By subway, take the #2, 4 or 5 IRT trains to 149th Street and the Grand Concourse; By bus, take the BX1 or BX19 to 149th Street and the Grand Concourse.

The Bronx Council on the Arts is currently seeking nominations of individual artists to serve on the Bronx Recognizes Its Own (BRIO) Fellowship Awards panel.

Below is an overview of the panel process and information about Panel Nominations to be filled out and returned to our offices at your earliest convenience. This should be a recommendation of someone who would be an ideal panelist. As we put this panel together we will notify your choice for a potential panelist if your services are needed for a BRIO panel. Panels usually convene in early to mid March. Please review the responsibilities and requirements of the panel. (YOU MAY NOMINATE YOURSELF).

Selection Criteria
The selection of awards is based solely on artistic excellence and decided by a panel of professional artists representing the various disciplines. All art materials involved in the selection process are kept confidential and the work is reviewed anonymously. Upon receipt of the application package a code number is assigned to the application and its corresponding art material in place of the applicant's name. The applicant's coded art material is the only information available to the panelists for review.

Panelist Requirements
The ideal panelist would be a generalist in the disciplines listed below, or have a competency in two or three of the subcategories. Panelists cannot live in the Bronx . All Panelists receive an honorarium. A new panel is convened each year. Individuals selected to serve on a panel will receive an information packet, a letter of confirmation with the date, location and time of the panel meeting.

Visual Arts panelists view slides; Media Arts panelists view video tapes; Performing Arts panelists listen to audio tapes or view video tapes; Literary Arts panelists receive manuscripts to read one month before the panel meeting, and receive a $150 honorarium. The other panelists receive a $100 honorarium. All panels meet for a half a day.

Below is a list of all categories/disciplines offered this year:
Visual Arts: Crafts, Installation Art, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, and Printmaking/Illustration/Artist Book.
Performing Arts: Acting, Choreography, Dance, Instrumental and Vocal Music Performance, Music Composition, Performance Art (non-traditional), Performance Poetry, Spoken Word and Storytelling.
Literary Arts: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Playwriting, Poetry, and Screenwriting.
Media Arts: Narrative, Documentary, or Experimental Filmmaking or Video, Film Animation, Computer Animation, Computer and Digital Arts.

The Information that is needed to be a panelist is as follows:
1. Nominee's Name
2. Daytime Phone Number
3. Email Address
4. Mailing Address
5. The area in which the potential panelist(s) has an expertise.

Have you discussed the nomination with the potential panelist yet? ____________________

Have you discussed the nomination with the potential panelist yet? _____________________

Please Respond by December 15, 2004,
and forward your panelist suggestions to
Melissa@bronxarts.org or fax to 718-409-6445

In its 16th year, BRIO (Bronx Recognizes Its Own) continues to provide support for artistic development of individuals creating works of literary, media, performing, and visual arts in the Bronx . A minimum of 20 BRIO grants of $2,500 each will be awarded to individual artists residing in the Bronx.

BRIO award winners must complete a one-time public service activity to receive their complete award. The selection for awards is based solely on artistic excellence and is decided on by a panel of professional artists representing the various disciplines. Only artists living in the Bronx are eligible to apply for BRIO.

Categories:
• Visual Arts: Crafts, Installation Art, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, and Printmaking/Illustration/Artist Book
• Performing Arts: Acting, Choreography, Dance, Instrumental and Vocal Music Performance, Music Composition, Performance Art, Performance Poetry, Spoken Word and Storytelling
• Literary Arts: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Playwriting, Poetry, and Screenwriting
• Media Arts: Narrative or Documentary Filmmaking or Video, Film Animation, Computer Animation, Computer and Digital Arts.

Theatre Development Fund's (TDF) TAP Plus program, in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), makes available grants of up to $5,000 for open captioning and sign language interpreting services in order to increase attendance by people who are hard of hearing or deaf at cultural events that are open to the public in New York State.

Only arts organizations currently funded by NYSCA are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to new applications and to proposals that initiate captioning or interpreting services rather than to those that support already established services.

You can obtain information and an application on TDF's website at www.tdf.org/tap . If you have any questions about how to plan and accomplish a captioned or interpreted project or how to complete your application, please contact TDF at 212-768-1563 or tap@tdf.org . Answers to most frequently asked questions can also be found on TDF's website. Remaining Application Deadline for this year: Feb 7, 2005.

3. INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS' OPPORTUNITIES (BCA opportunities are listed in red)

BCA's GET IT TOGETHER WORKSHOPS continue through December and into January. Arts organization leaders and artists of all disciplines are encouraged to come to these free workshops and clinics. Always check our website for updates on these workshops.

JOB POSTING: Bronx Dance Theatre seeks a F/T secretary/receptionist/office manager (Tues thru Sat, involves evenings). Must be bilingual (completely fluent in Spanish). Requires computer skills (knowledge of Microsoft Word Suite). Ability to answer phones and work with the public is a must. College grad preferred. Contact: Lydia Perez, Bronx Dance Theatre, 585 East 187th St. , Bronx , NY 10458 , 718-652-7655 or BDT1976@aol.com.

FREE BOOK ON BOARDS OF ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS: "All Hands On Board: A Handbook for Boards of All-Volunteer Organizations" is now available free from BoardSource. This booklet is designed for board members of all-volunteer organizations that (among other tasks): clean up beaches, care for the dying, coach basketball teams, advocate for gun control, rescue abused animals, raise their voices in song, fight for environmental health rights, raise scholarship funds, preserve local history, serve as volunteer fire departments, fight race discrimination, host visitors from foreign countries, help people conquer alcoholism, change public perception about the disabled, help adoptees and birth parents find each other, and in general, make our communities, however defined, work better. Download at http://www.compasspoint.org/ .

GRANT FOR CONTROVERSIAL ART: The Puffin Foundation assists organizations, individuals and emerging artists whose works in art, music, literary arts, and theater, due to their genre and/or social philosophy might have difficult being aired. Grants range from $1,000-$2,500. See www.puffinfoundation.org . Proposals are accepted through December.

OPERA SINGER AUDITIONS for McNALEY'S MASTER CLASS : Center Stage Community Playhouse will be holding audi