Preview artwork from NYC/New Orleans artist and children’s book author Alex Beard. Take in the three bears marionette puppets going multicultural for the holidays (no strings attached). Hit the ice. Or get lucky … fashion-wise. (What were you thinking?)

See
Alex Beard Exhibit and Book Signing
Check out original paintings from Alex Beard’s upcoming book, Monkey See Monkey Draw. Beard, nephew of famed photographer Peter Beard, and the son of a magazine editor, grew up hanging out with NYC luminaries such as Truman Capote and Andy Warhol. The multi-talented Beard will be signing copies of his current release, The Jungle Grapevine.
When: Through 11/29, Saturdays and Sundays, noon-7pm; free.
Where: Clic Gallery, 255 Centre St., 212-966-2766, clicgallery.com

Go
The Three Bears Holiday Bash
at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
The always multi-cultural Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre presents a variety show featuring the three bears and draws from the stories of Hanukkah, The Night Before Christmas and Kwanza tales. So Ursidae.
When: Runs through 1/3/10. Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm (plus performances during the week). Reservations required. Call 212-988-9093. $5 per child, $8 per adult.
Where: Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, Central Park, at 81st St. and CPW, just South of the Delacorte Theater. cityparksfoundation.org.

Do
The Pond at Bryant Park
The antidote to Rockefeller Center’s crowded ice rink. Bryant Park offers free admission ice skating. Take a spin on Le Carrousel ($2 a ride) or browse the holiday boutiques on the rink’s perimeter. Hot cocoa, nachos plus “real” food available rink-side.
When: Through 1/24/10. Weekend hours - Fridays & Saturdays, 8am - midnight; Sundays, 8am-10pm. Check bryantpark.org for Le Carrousel hours.
Where: Bryant Park, behind the New York Public Library, between 40th and 42nd Sts. and 5th and 6th Aves.

Shop
Shop Lucky Finds
Recession-style retail therapy. Shop Lucky Finds hosts a series of free shopping events. This Saturday’s sale features gently-used, designer children’s clothing plus brand-name toys and gear (for kids 0-8yrs). Vendors will also be selling new items, including hair accessories, belts, tutus, gloves, sweaters and more at sample sale prices.
When: Sat., 11/21, noon-4pm; free. CASH ONLY for sale.
Where: St. Jean’s Community Ctr., corner of East 76th St. and Lex. Ave. shopluckyfinds.com.

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