Saturday, April 24, 1999
GET TO IT
A guide to help make your day
Going out
• Kiddie hip: David Gonzalez makes “one-man musical storytelling epics.” At least that's what the New York Times says. He'll tell tales from the Caribbean, South America, Spain and even the Bronx in Cuentos! Stories from the Latino World, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 2 p.m. today at Playhouse in the Park. Tickets: $4, $2.50 ages 4-18. 421-3888.
• At the frat: Today at 2 p.m., the band Ekoostik Hookah will headline a Multiple Sclerosis benefit at the Delta Tau Delta house, 3330 Jefferson Ave., Clifton. Also on the bill: Toledo's Hunchback Joyride and Nashville's Peace in the Jones. $12. Information: 751-5507.
• Pound it out loud: It's happy (32) birthday for drummer Patty Schemel of Hole, which plays the Taft Theatre next Saturday.
Staying in
• Critic's picks: Do you feel lucky? The highest bidder drives off with a new Subaru Forester as WCET-TV's 10-day Auction Auction closes today (3 p.m.-midnight, Channel 48). And speaking of gamblers, TV critic John Kiesewetter points out that A&E Biography profiles Kenny Rogers (8 p.m.), then repeats Mr. Rogers' Live by Request concert (9-11 p.m.).
• Web site of the day: Ever wonder how you'd look with a new nose? For cyber surgery, click on www.bh4faces.com Beverly Hills (90210) plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Kotler, using a sophisticated morphing program, will provide you with an e-mail sneak peek of what you'd look like if you went under the knife. He'll throw in an average fee range for your procedure of choice.
Enquiring minds
• Got respect for the dead? This week, the Milk Processor Promotion Board — the folks who produce those milk mustache ads — mailed a slick flier aimed at children that featured a photo of the great Olympic champion Florence Griffith Joyner in full stride. “Milk is an important part of my training.” the ad quotes her. Not anymore, of course. Flo-Jo, a hero to many kids, died last fall.
Hot tix
• Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. todayfor Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers' July 27 concert at Riverbend. Tickets $47.50, $40, $25 at Ticketmaster, 562-4949. No opening act announced yet the 7:30 p.m. show.
Planning ahead
• A day away: Madison, Ind., is in full bloom. And they want to show off this river town. Sunday,, tour eight private gardens, one home and an art show during Madison in Bloom, noon-4 p.m. $9; kids 12 and under free. (812) 265-2335.
• 48 hours out: Musical mayhem rocks Indianapolis' Market Square Arena 7:30 p.m. Monday with Rob Zombie,, Korn and Videodrone. $29.50. 562-4949.
• 72 hours 'til Tuesday: He's got the Bourbonitis Blues..Country punk legend Alejandro Escovedo and Orchestra play Newport's Southgate House at 8 p.m; $8 advance, $10 day of concert. 779-9462.
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