Going out

        Book signing: Celebrated children's author Kate McMullan and illustrator Jim McMullan sign and discuss I Stink, a little number about a night in the life of a gluttonous garbage truck. 4 p.m. today, Blue Marble, 1356 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas. (859) 781-0602.

        Feng shui: Resign yourself to moving furniture, then learn how the Chinese art of placement can improve your life when Diane Kneppershares thoughts on “Feng Shui for Your Office Space at Home and Work.” 7 p.m. today, Forest Park Branch Library, 655 Waycross, free (registration required). 369-4478.

        At CCM: The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Brass Showcase gets brassy with works by guest composer Stanley Friedman. 8 p.m. today, Corbett Auditorium, UC, free. 556-4183.

        Jazz: The Grumbles-Hampton-Knasas Jazz Trio goes in for some recreational jamming. 9 p.m. today, Sunflower Coffee House and Beer Garden, 2999 W. McMicken Ave., University Heights. 861-5524.

Staying in

        TV picks: See America, the beautiful, during the Travel Channel's “Majestic America Week” produced with the National Park Foundation, starting with Hidden Yosemite (8 p.m.). Also at 8 p.m. this week on Travel: Alaska Wide Open (Tuesday), American Icons: Structures of Glory (Wednesday-Thursday) and Hidden Yellowstone (Friday).

        • TV Critic John Kiesewetter also says ABC repeats an America's Funniest Home Videos with Amelia's Debbie Whitaker and her son (8 p.m., Channels 9, 2).

Planning Ahead

        24 hours out: On the Same Page Cincinnati citywide book club hits a crescendo when Ernest Gaines, author of A Lesson Before Dying, lectures and answers questions too. 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Shoemaker Center, University of Cincinnati. Free. 556-6000.

        48 hours out: You know warm weather has arrived when they haul out the beer trucks and the bands for Party in the Park. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sawyer Point's Yeatman's Cove, music by Catch 22.Free. 579-3191.

        72 hours 'til Thursday: The venerable Matinee Musicale classical music series rolls out the concert grand for Michael Chertock. 11 a.m., Scottish Rite Auditorium, 317 E. Fifth St., downtown, $2-$15. 961-0622.

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

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