Thursday, February 24, 2000
GET TO IT
A guide to help make your day
GOING OUT
• Opening night: Enduring musical Man of La Mancha opens a two-week run 8 p.m. today at Patricia Corbett Theater, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati. Through March 5. $13-$22. 556-4183.
• NRP report: Linda Gradstein, NPR's award-winning Mideast reporter, will speak 7:30 p.m. today on the future of Jerusalem at the Adath Israel Congregation, 3201 E. Galbraith Road, Amberley Village Free, open to public. 621-4020..
• LFO: Three young men perform a mix of vocal harmony, soul and rap, 8 p.m. today at Bogart's. SK8 opens the show. $15-$17. 562-4949.
• Opera raps: The popular series begins with discussion of Cinderella by Christopher Milligan, Cincinnati Opera marketing director, 7 p.m. today, Westwood Town Hall, 3017 Harrison Ave. Cincinnati Opera's Outreach Ensemble will perform musical highlights. Free. 744-3207.
• Swingtime: Warren Vache, the Newport Jazz Festival All-Star Swing Band and Jivin' Lindy Hoppers Dance Company play 8 p.m. today, Millett Hall, Oxford. $9-$18. (513) 529-3200.
STAYING IN
• TV picks: Actor John Ritter checks into CBS' Chicago Hope as a mentally challenged man who learns that a staff doctor botched his wife's surgery years ago (9 p.m., Channels 12, 7).
• TV Critic John Kiesewetter says today's hidden gem is Noah, a modern Noah's ark tale starring Tony Danza (8:30 p.m., Disney).
• Web site of the day: This ugly dust mite — and 3 million more — could be living in each of our beds. If so, they may be the reason that 67 million people suffer from allergies and asthma. During National Dust Mite Awareness Week (through Saturday), allergydirect.com will offer information on allergy relief and products.
PLANNING AHEAD
• 24 hours out: American Indian singer/songwriter Bill Miller plays 9 p.m. Friday at Southgate House, 24 E. Third St., Newport. $12-$15. 779-9462.
• 48 hours out: “Join a Plant Society Weekend” kicks off 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park. Representatives from societies for African violets, bonsai, hostas and more will be on hand to discuss membership. 421-5707.
• 72 hours 'til Sunday: Brian Orser will be one of several ice performers at “Festival on Ice,” 1:30 p.m Sunday, Cincinnati Gardens, 2250 Seymour Ave., Roselawn. Benefits Ronald McDonald House. $10-
$12.50. 562-4949.
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