Going out — KMFDM: The industrial-dance-groove band hits town with up-and-coming electronica acts 16 Volt and Kidneythieves. 8 p.m. today, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville, $18.50-$20. 562-4949.

        Book signing: Jeanne Ray,, the homespun best-selling author of Julie and Romeo, lands in town to sign and discuss her new novel Step-Ball-Change. 7 p.m. today,Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Rookwood Pavilion, Norwood. 396-8960.

        New exhibit: The Hiestand Galleries at Miami University has Disgusting Nature, an edgy series of Nora Sturges paintings exploring complexities of human perception. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today,Hiestand Hall, Maple Street, Oxford. (513) 529-1883.

        For kids: The North Central Branch Library does its bit for the Emerald Isle with a program on Celtic drawing and painting with artist Cindy Matyi. 7 p.m. today,11109 Hamilton Ave., Pleasant Run. 369-6068.

Staying in

        TV picks: It's maybe not the greatest movie in the world, this little number about four teens determined to lose their virginity before the prom, but it made a fortune at the box office and had everyone in town talking. American Pie, 8 p.m., Channel 19.

        • It's a fresh look at the Watergate break-in, complete with new interviews and a bit of speculation, too. Watergate: Legacy of Secrets, 10 p.m., Discovery Channel.

Web site of the day

        Tracking goals: And this for soccer fans who can't get to a TV to check up on a favorite team: The World Cup's official site has a “goal counter” that tracks scoring during whatever game is in play. Plus lots and lots of profiles on the principals, including the 82 referees, and all kinds of inside goodies. Go to www.fifaworldcup.yahoo.com and start clicking.

Planning Ahead

        24 hours out: The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's Bach & Beyond series for small orchestra continues its intimate run with guest artist Jamie Laredo and soloists Timothy Lees,Randolph Bowman, Richard Johnson and Philip Collins. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Corbett Auditorium, University of Cincinnati, $30. 381-3300.

        48 hours out: Colorado's Phish tribute act Phix is at Barrelhouse Brewing Company, 9 p.m. Wednesday, 22 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine, $5. 421-2337.

        72 hours 'til Thursday: Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati shines up its 76 trombones for the national touring production of The Music Man, here for a two-week run. 8 p.m., Procter & Gamble Hall, Aronoff Center, $35-$58. 241-7469.

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

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