Going out

        George Benson: The legendary jazz artist lets fly a tune or 20, as does special guest Dianne Reeves. 8 p.m. today, Riverbend Music Center, $37.50-$45. 562-4949.

        Irish dance: The Cincinnati Irish Cultural Society spins out its annual Cincinnati Feis, an Irish dance and music competition with more than 1,000 competitors from around the country. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Covington. 984-2308.

        Home/garden tours: Lebanon holds its annual Historic Home and Garden Tour, showing 11 homes and five gardens. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today, tickets at Lebanon Station, 198 S. Broadway, $5-$20. (513) 932-1881.

        Fishing tournament: The Hamilton County Park District's Rod Buster Tournament Series goes after big fish with prizes and plaques for the top three teams. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Winton Woods, Springfield Township, $30 per team. 728-3551, Ext. 373.

Staying in

        TV picks: This one is inspired by Ruby Bridges, who in 1960 became the first black student in her New Orleans school. The white students left and for more than a year, she was a class of one. Lela Rochon, Michael Beach, Penelope Ann Miller and Chaz Monet star as heroes who did overcome. Wonderful World of Disney: Ruby Bridges, 7 p.m., Channel 9.

        • Here's a cruise through the '70s visiting Dukes of Hazzard at noon, CHiPs 1 p.m., Eight is Enough at 2, Diff'rent Strokes at 3, Three's Company at 5, Herve Villechaize (Fantasy Island) at 7 and a Love Boat profile at 8. E! True Hollywood Story, noon,cable channel E!

The Goods (What's in stores today)

        Global beanies: And this for jelly bean fans: Try Delicious Destinations, a line of mini-jelly beans in flavors representing different parts of the world. Island Breeze, for example, is Caribbean punch, cabana strawbana, Kauai pineapple banana, stuff like that. Americana Medley, Country Retreats and Luxor Licoric complete the mix. $1.99 for an 8-ounce bag, wherever candy's sold.

Planning Ahead

        24 hours out: The Second Annual WEBN Lunatic Fringe Fest goes over the edge with two stages of music and headliners Nickelback, Jerry Cantrell and Default. 2:30 p.m. Monday,Riverbend Music Center, $25.25-$32.75. 562-4949.

        48 hours out: Bestselling author Randy Wayne White introduces his new Doc Ford novel, Twelve Mile Limit. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Rookwood Pavilion, Norwood. 396-8960.

        72 hours 'til Wednesday: The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra tunes up for its 13th annual Free Concert on the Green. 8 p.m., Union Central Insurance and Investments lawn, Mill and Waycross Roads, Forest Park. 595-5200.

— Jim Knippenberg

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

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