Going out

        "Noah's Ark': Children's Theatre goes biblical in a new musical full of Madcap Puppetsdoing the flood-survival thing. 7:30 p.m. today, Taft Theatre, Fifth and Sycamore Streets, downtown, through Sunday, $5-$16. 562-4949.

        Krohn show: The Krohn Conservatory gets arty with its Monet's Garden show, an explosion of grand pastel displays and tons of water lilies, all designed to recreate scenes from the French painter's works. Opens 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today; continues through April 28. 421-5707.

        Art opening: Hyde Park's Miller Gallery holds an opening reception for its new Cincinnati Trio show, a batch of works by local stars Paul Chidlaw, Herbert Barnett and Ronald Johnson. 6-8 p.m. today, 2715 Erie Ave. 871-4420.

        Dance: The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Dance Ensemble is all over the place with a mixed program of four short works exploring classical, jazz and modern styles. 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Patricia Corbett Theater, UC, $5-$10. 556-4183.

Staying in

        TV picks:Atten-shun!Hilary Duff from Disney's popular Lizzie McGuire stars as a reluctant recruit at a military academy run by her new stepfather (8 p.m., Disney Channel). A Lizzie McGuire marathon airs 3-8 p.m. today.

        • TV critic John Kiesewetter says Ted Koppel hosts a 90-minute Nightline town meeting on national security and personal freedoms (11:35 p.m., Channel 9).

Hot tickets

        Alan Jackson: Get there early for this one — his shows sell out like now. Mr. Jackson, basking in the glow of his chart-topping single “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” and his mega selling Drive CD, brings his hot Southern rock to Riverbend May 16. Tickets — $42.50, $32.50, $22.50 — go on sale at 10 a.m. today at Ticketmaster outlets, phone 562-4949 and online at www.ticketmaster.com

Planning Ahead

        24 hours out: The Rosenthal Next Generation Theatre Series fires things up with juggler-dancer-poet Peter Davison and his hyperkinetic one-man On the Move show. 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Rosenthal Plaza, Playhouse in the Park, $4-$5. 421-3888.

        48 hours out: Joseph-Beth Booksellers hosts the annual — and always eagerly awaited — Summerfair poster debut with artist Brent Beck personalizing copies at an on-the-cheap price of $7 (normally $20). 1-3 p.m. Sunday,Rookwood Pavilion, Norwood. 396-8960.

        A week away: St. Patrick's Day weekend kicks off with the Main Public Library's annual Ireland fest full of music by Chazzand energetic performances by the McGing Irish Dancers.Noon, 800 Vine St., downtown. 369-6945.

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

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