Press Picks

tuesday
december 13
Harris County Young Democrats From the looks of the last election, they're the few, but they're still the proud and the brave and they are undaunted. The Harris County Young Democrats is a political -- and social -- network for locals under 35 who are "interested in the political process and the Democratic Party." The next regular meeting will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters, 3702 Travis. For details, call 743-7583.

wednesday
december 14
8.0 Artisan Market In its desperately trendy way, 8.0 is getting into the holiday spirit. Those who were unable to find interesting gifts at the Nutcracker Market and who're just too close to the cutting edge to send kumquat fruit baskets to their friends may find just the gift they need to give at this modern art mart. Heidi Gerstacker, Robby Wood, Viveka Barnett, Catherine Werle Allen, Elena Cusi Wortham, George Sacaris, Jose Solis III and Jack Stenner have been busy in a caffeine-laden post-po-mo elfin way. Their art, in the form of jewelry, metalwork, ceramics, clocks and decorative household items, will be put out for sale this evening. Proceeds from the sale benefit DiverseWorks. 5:30-8 p.m. 8.0, 3745 Greenbriar, 523-0880.