Saturday, June 26, 1999
GET TO IT
A guide to help make your day
Going out
• CSO Family concert: John Morris Russell conducts a Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra “Sound Safari” family concert 11 a.m. today at Riverbend. $9, children $4.50. 381-3300.
• Cincinnati Opera Summer Festival: Obstructed view seats remain for Puccini's La Boheme, 8 p.m. today, Music Hall. $12-$80. 721-8222.
• Cyclists compete: This is Road Race day for the Elite and Junior National Road Cycling Championships. For info: www.enquirer.com/sports
or www.usacycling.org/road
• Borge with Pops: Victor Borge performs with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra 8:30 p.m. today at Riverbend. $15-$33, children 12 and under free on the lawn. 381-3300.
• Shower singing contest: Lever Bros. annual Singing in the Shower contest 1-2 p.m. today in the Wal-Mart lot at 2322 Ferguson Road, Western Hills. Contestants rewrite a classic song to include a Lever product, then climb in a shower and sing their hearts out. Winners go to national finals (usually in L.A.)
• Habitat kickoff: Dr. Tony Campolo, who provided spiritual counsel to President Clinton during the Monica Lewinsky scandal, kicks off a Habitat for Humanity project today. The energetic preacher speaks at 5:30 p.m. at 3637 Clarion Ave. in Evanston. 791-0355.
• Block party: McDonald's and the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati are throwing a “We Are Family” block party noon-4 p.m. today at the old Samuel Ach school grounds in Avondale. Free food, games and prizes. 281-9955.
Staying in
• TV picks: Feeling down in the dumps? Then watch:
• Red Skelton's Freddie the Freeloader discovering a priceless DaVinci painting in a city junkyard on The Red Skelton Show (8 p.m. today, Channel 48).
• Or check out Nickelodeon, which TV Critic John Kiesewetter notes is celebrating its 20th birthday today and Sunday with reruns of its most popular shows through the years.
What's in stores today
• Sports drink for dogs: Because chasing Frisbees can be tough on Fido, National Pet Supply Inc. has come up with Rebound, a Gatorade-type product for dogs. It's also for dogs suffering from diarrhea or mild stomach ailments. A 1.5 oz bottle ($2.39) comes in lime green or cool ice.
• Not to be outdone, Redbarn has introduced Power Dog, a smoked beef-flavored carbohydrate energy bar for pooches who need a boost. A case of 30 bars is $40.50. Orders: (800) 775-3849.
Hot tix
• Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. today at Ticketmaster (562-4949) for two Bogart's shows:
• Ministry, 8 p.m. Aug. 4 ($25).
• Robert Cray featuring the Memphis Horns, 8 p.m. Aug. 25 ($18.50, $20).
Planning ahead
• A day away: Sunday, the Cincinnati Symphony Regional Pops Orchestra performs “Circus, Circus,” 7:30 p.m., Berry School, Lebanon. John Morris Russell conducts. (513) 932-4222.
• 48 hours out: Women and girls (ages 6 and up) can learn about beauty rituals at the Victorian Beauty Program, 1 p.m. Monday at Hillforest in Aurora. $5 and $4. Reservations: (812) 926-0087.
• One week away: Next Saturday, honor independence at the Third Federal Savings Fourth of July Celebration. It starts 3 p.m. with games and activities at Sawyer Point and along Yeatman's Cove. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform at P&G Pavilion, and the day ends with fireworks. 621-9326.
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