Monday, December 20, 1999
GET TO IT
A guide to help make your day
GOING OUT
• One Night Only: Expectations of Christmas at Ensemble Theatre, 7 p.m. today. Classic seasonal tales, new holiday stories plus traditional and original music. Featured performers include Annie Fitzpatrick, Robert Rais, Bill Hartnett and Ellie Shepard plus members of ETC's Acting Intern company. Directed by ETC producing artistic director, D. Lynn Meyers. 1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. $10 benefits Hayes Elementary School and Tender Mercies. 421-3555.
SEASON'S GREETINGS
• At St. Teresa of Avila: “Lessons in Carols,” an evening of scripture, prayer and song at St. Teresa of Avila Church, Overlook and Glenway avenues, Price Hill. 921-9200.
• Holiday concert: “Songs of the Season” presented by Public Library's Staff Association Holiday Chorale, noon today, Main Library, 800 Vine St., downtown. 369-6970.
• Christmas nativity display at Combini Mission Center: Re-creation of ancient Bethlehem, moving figurines and Christmas sale, 6-9 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). 8108 Beechmont Avenue, Anderson Township. Free. 474-4997.
STAYING IN
• TV picks: No comedy does everyday life better than Everybody Loves Raymond, (8:30 and 9 p.m., Channels 12, 7) Now the show reruns two of its better episodes, back-to-back.
The first is a Christmas episode — sort of: With the family omnipresent for the holiday, Ray finds its tough to sneak off for sex with his wife, Debra.
The second starts when Ray and Debra argue about a can opener. They mention the dispute to his parents and brother — who have a knack for growing a small problem into a large crisis.
• Web site of the day: Check www.Agenet.com for an “Eldercare Holiday Checklist” that adult children can use to assess their elderly parents' qualiy of life and well being while visiting during the holidays. The checklist helps assess older people's basic functions, such as memory, nutrition, household chores and tasks, self-awareness of health problems and medicines, physical or safety barriers, hearing status and social connections. Or call the Alzheimer's Association hot line for information and help at (800) 272-3900.
THE GOODS (What's in stores today)
Elizabeth Arden celebrates the new year with the launch of its Millennium Energist Revitalizing Emulsion, a new skin-care treatment that promises to improve the effects of diminishing estrogen levels and photo-aging on mature skin. The formula incorporates purified soy complex, sea algae, vitamin E and a new combination of skin soothers such a sea whip extract, coriander, borage extract and beta hydroxy compounds. Available at department stores, the product is $42.50 and $60 for 1 oz. or 1.7 oz.
PLANNING AHEAD
• 24 hours out: Cliff Radel, Liz Dufour and Sue Lancastersign copies of the new Enquirer photo book Cincinnati Moments, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Borders Books and Music, 9459 Colerain Ave., Bevis. 245-9898.
• 48 hours out: At California Woods, kids' event celebrating winter solstice with games, hiking, crafts, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday. Designed for grades K-2. $5. Advanced registration required. 321-6070.
• 72 hours 'til Thursday: Catch E-Funk at One Eyed Jacks, 3195 Linwood Ave., Mount Lookout. $3 cover. 871-5006.
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