Saturday, July 01, 2000
Get to it
A guide to help make your day
GOING OUT
Independence Day Party: The Third Federal All-American Birthday event takes place 3-10:30 p.m. today at Sawyer Point with live bands, a dog-and-frisbee show, barbecue contest, plus Blue Oyster Cultconcert at 8:30 p.m. with fireworks following. Free. 852-5134.
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: “Children of the Millennium” concert features David Gallagher of television's 7th Heaven narrating Peter and the Wolf, 15-year old fiddle prodigy Billy Contreras, Cincinnati 2000 International Children's Choir, among other performers, 8:30 p.m. today at Riverbend. Conducted by Erich Kunzel. $16-$35. 381-3300.
At Krohn Conservatory: The summer show Some Like it Hot: Summer in Cincinnati features the gardening trend of Tropicalismo with bold tropical plants alongside hardy perennials, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at the conservatory in Eden Park. 352-4080.
Opera: Mezzo-soprano Phyllis Pancella and up-and-coming tenor Bruce Fowler star in Rossini's La Cenerentola, presented by Cincinnati Opera 8 p.m. today in Music Hall. $12-$85. 241-2742.
"Dead' tribute: The Schwag plays 10 p.m. today at BarrelHouse Brewing Co., 22 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine. 421-2337.
STAYING IN
TV picks: ABC's plan for NYPD Blue (10 p.m., Channels 9, 2) has worked well. The network delayed its best series until January, then ran all 22 episodes without a rerun. Now it's rerunning those twice a week on Tuesday and Saturday. Tonight brings a terrific hour, introducing the precinct's new cop, Baldwin Jones.
BRAND SPANKING NEW
Casey Toons: Sean Casey Toon Collectible artwork is being sold as a fund-raiser for the Clovernook Center for the Blind. Each piece (collection limited to 2,500 pieces) is autographed by the Reds' first baseman. Framed measurements: 11 by 14 inches. Cost: $99, plus $4.95 shipping and handling and 6 percent sales tax for Ohio residents, may be sent to Clovernook Center for the Blind, c/o Toon Art Inc., 581 Northland Blvd., Cincinnati 45240; (800) 723-2357.
PLANNING AHEAD
24 hours out: Cincinnati Flute Symposium Gala Concert featuring faculty and competition winners from the conference at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music , 2 p.m. Sunday, Studio Theater, University of Cincinnati. Free. 556-6638.
48 hours out: Taste of Boone County features food from area restaurants, live entertainment, car show, etc., 6-10 p.m. Monday at Turfway Park. 371-0200.
72 hours 'til Tuesday: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra Fourth of July from the Heartland concert, 9:30-11 p.m. at Riverbend Music Center will be broadcast live nationally on PBS. Scheduled to perform are Rosemary Clooney, Doc Severinsen, Danny Glover and Tom Wopat. Conducted by Erich Kunzel. $16-$25. 381-3300.
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