Going out

        Musica Sacra: The ecumenical chorus specializing in sacred works lets fly with, among others, Luigi Cherubini's “Requiem in C Minor” and Heinrich Schutz's “Blessed are the Faithful.” 4 p.m. today, St. Francis De Sales Church, 1600 Madison Road, East Walnut Hills. 385-5583.
       Egg fest: Woodland Mound gets into the seasonal spirit with a super-sized “Easter Eggstravaganza” all full of age-grouped egg hunts, face painting, coloring contests, Bunny Bounce and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, meets at Seasongood Nature Center, Anderson Township. 521-7275.
       Art opening: The stars of tomorrow strut their stuff at the Art Academy of Cincinnati's Senior Design and Illustration Exhibit. Opening reception 2-5 p.m. today,Chidlaw Gallery, Eden Park. 562-8777.
       Railroad review: The exhibit Stop, Look and Listen: A History of Cincinnati Railroads gets a little boost from “Railroads in Story and Song,” a musical review of railroad history. 2 p.m. today, Main Public Library's atrium, 800 Vine St., downtown. 369-6900.

Staying in

        TV picks: Barbara Walters chats with former Cincinnati resident Sarah Jessica Parker and husband Matthew Broderick, plus Tom Cruise and Halle Berry (7 p.m., Channels 9, 2) before the 74th Annual Academy Awards (8:30 p.m., Channels 9, 2). Joan and Melissa Rivers conduct interviews from the red carpet at 6 p.m. on the E! Entertainment Channel.

       • Critic John Kiesewetter says see Where Easter Began and Secrets of the Holy Land on the Travel Channel (8-10 p.m.).

Web Site of the Day

        Writing romance: So, you want to try your hand at romance fiction writing? Want to get a look at the competition? Try this Web site and its never-ending romance. The way it works is visitors write a few paragraphs for a story that's been going on, well, almost forever. When last we visited, Mary was wrapped in a warm bathrobe and coping with a racing pulse because of a hunk named John. Go to www.byronref.com/story01.html and get creative.
Planning Ahead

        24 hours out: Angelo Moore of the ska band Fishbone morphs into Dr. Madd Vibe for the Alteractive series at Playhouse in the Park, delivering social-issues poetry punctuated by blasts from the saxophone. 7 p.m. Monday, Rosenthal Plaza, $6-$10. 421-3888.
       48 hours out: Target Stars on Ice straps on the blades with an all-star lineup of skating greats — Kurt Browning, Katarina Witt,, Kristi Yamaguchi and, just added, Todd Eldredge. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Firstar Center, $33-$56. 562-4949.
       72 hours 'til Wednesday: Photographer Maureen France shares thoughts on her Positively Alive exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum, 7:30 p.m., Eden Park. Free with museum admission. 721-2787.
       Contact Jim Knippenberg by phone: 768-8513; fax: 768-8330; e-mail: jknippenberg@enquirer.com.

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