Thursday, April 06, 2000
GET TO IT
A guide to help make your day
GOING OUT
• Mark Twain: It's a one-man show starring Hal Holbrook. Mark Twain Tonight!, 8 p.m. today at the Aronoff Center. $16-$33.50. Aronoff Center box office or call 241-7469.
• Lecture hall: The Mercantile Library will open and dedicate the new Mercantile Lecture Hall 2:30 p.m. today. 414 Walnut St., downtown. 621-0717.
• Double fun: Singer/songwriter John Gorka and folk-rock band the Nields make a strong double bill at 8 p.m. today in Southgate House in Newport. $15 advance, $18 at the door: 779-9462.
• Top brass: The Canadian Brass sounds off at 8 p.m. today in Millett Hall, Miami University. The quintet's spirited show includes a tribute to Lennon and McCartney, highlights from Carmen and music by Gabrieli and Vivaldi. MU trumpet prof James Olcott gives the preconcert lecture at 7:15 p.m. $23, $11 students and youth, $20 seniors. 513-529-3200.
• Reds: Third and final game against Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m. todayat Cinergy Field. $5-$21. 421-7337.
• No Exit: Clifton-based IF Theatre Collective opens a production of the work of Jean-Paul Sartre at 8 p.m. today, University YMCA, 270 Calhoun St., Clifton Heights. Through April 15. $8-$10. 961-7434.
• Dark Star Orchestra: The Grateful Dead tribute band plays at 8 p.m. today, Electra, 1133 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. $10-$12. 621-1100.
Staying In
• TV picks: Cincinnati's original home shopping TV show, Channel 48's Action Auction, returns for a 33rd year with two new homes, a new Subaru, Reds tickets, wine, jewelry and tons of great buys (3 p.m.-midnight today through April 15).
• TV Critic John Kiesewetter also says Diana Ross hosts the 31st annual NAACP Image Awards with appearances by Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Eriq LaSalle, Stephen Spielberg, Laurence Fishburne, Holly Robinson Peete, Luther Vandross, and Earth, Wind and Fire (8-10 p.m., Channels 19, 45).
The Goods (What's in stores today)
• On the go: Stridex has gone portable. Facewipes To Go can be stashed in pockets, purses, backpacks and gym bags. The wipes combine cleansing with acne medication. A single wipe is big enough to clean the entire face and neck. One package ($4.99-$5.99) contains 32 individually wrapped wipes. The product is available where Stridex products are sold.
Planning Ahead
• 24 hours out: The Main Library, downtown, and all branches of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will give away spruce seedlings in honor of Earth Day, which is April 22.
• 48 hours out: Learn more about buying and restoring historic homes 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at a class in Northern Kentucky University's Community Education program. Part of the class will take place at a restored house in Newport's Historic East Row. $29. Registration: 392-2400.
• 72 hours 'til Sunday: The sixth annual Queen City Barbie Doll Club show and sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Preston Hotel, 2235 Sharon Road. $3, children under 12 are free. 321-5260.
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