Going out

        Rod Stewart: What you get here is about a zillion years worth of hits — well, decades worth anyway — as well as selections from his recent Human CD. Yep, he wears it well. 8 p.m. today, Riverbend, $24.75-$104.75. 562-4949.

        County Fair: A little touch of the country right here in the big city when the Clermont County Fair opens with the Fireman's Parade at 1 p.m., then a horseshoe tournament, Junior Fair Royalty Contest, lots of classic fair fun and big greasy funnel cakes. 1-9 p.m. today(through Saturday), Clermont County Fairgrounds, Locust Street and U.S. 50, Owensville, Free today. 732-1657.

        Veg cooking: Go ahead, it will make you feel virtuous, not to mention healthy, when Triset De Fonseke, owner of the Sri Lankan restaurant Aralia, discusses and demonstrates recipes from her Easy Vegetarian Cooking with Herbs and Spices. 1 p.m. today, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Rookwood Pavilion, Norwood. 396-8960.

        Carillon: Carillonneur Richard D. Gegner rings those living bells in a free concert of religious and secular music. 7 p.m today,Mariemont Carillon, Pleasant Street and Wooster Pike. 271-8519.

Staying In

        TV picks: Survey says: In a summer of reruns, the most entertaining repeat is Feud 25 (8 p.m.-midnight, Game Show Network), when Richard Dawson hosts seven old Family Feud game shows, starting with the ABC daytime premiere from July 12, 1976.

        • TV Critic John Kiesewetter also says Buffy the Vampire Slayer lapses into a coma when her sister Dawn (Michelle Trachtenberg) is kidnapped. 7 p.m., Channel 64.

Web site of the day

        Mr. Fix-it: Working around the house, are you? Wishing you knew a little more? Try this: A new, local Web site is devoted entirely to homeowners on a fix-it binge, complete with links to pre-screened contractors, do-it-yourself manuals, seasonal maintenance tips, community events calendars and more. It's the manual new home owners wish had come with their house but, of course, didn't. Find it at www.myhousepro.com.

Planning Ahead

        24 hours out: Pioneers of progressive rock, none other than King Crimson, hit town with a whole raft of old faves. 8 p.m. Monday,Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. $20. 562-4949.

        48 hours out: So then, you've heard about the Civic Garden Center's successful community gardens program? The one in neighborhoods all over town? Come Tuesday, the center provides an air-conditioned bus tour of three of the gardening success stories. 5 p.m., free, reservation required. 221-0981.

        72 hours til Wednesday: Time to finish up those book reports and head to Showcase Cinemas Springdale for a free showing of The Iron Giant. The rules: You must be 6-12 and bring a completed book report. Parents and children under age 6 also receive free admission. Bookworm Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 671-6884.

        Contact Jim Knippenberg by phone: 768-8513; fax: 768-8330; e-mail: knipenquirer@yahoo.com.

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