Going out

Ian Anderson: The evergreen Jethro Tull flautist and singer invades Music Hall Ballroom for an intimate evening of acoustic songs, music and quirky tales. 8 p.m. today, 1243 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, $28-$35. 562-4949.

Greenberg collection: The Dayton Art Institute opens a show full of more than 60 paintings from legendary art critic Clement Greenberg's private collection, including works by Pollock, Frankenthaler, Dzubas and other mid-century phenomenons. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, $5-$10. (937) 223-5277.

Fall fest: The Mount Airy Forest Festival includes tree and fall-related activities such as a lumberjack show, hayrides, wood crafts, living history and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Oak Ridge Lodge, free. 352-4080.

Contemporary Christian: Paramount's Kings Island closes out its concert season with Fall Celebration featuring Jars of Clay, Stacie Orrico, 4HIM and more. 4 p.m. today, TimberWolf Amphitheater, $15.99-$32.99. 562-4949.

Staying in

TV pick: The Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 77th anniversary with Martina McBride, Ralph Stanley and Lorrie Morgan on Grand Ole Opry Live (8-9 p.m., Country Music Television), followed by Randy Travis talking about his troubled teen years on CMT Inside Fame (9 p.m.).

TV critic John Kiesewetter also wonders if Touched By An Angel has run out of stories, with the angels battling Monica's “evil twin” tonight (8 p.m., Channels 12, 7).

The goods

Clean walking: Scrubbing up the carpet in a cleaning frenzy? Try the Prochem 2-Step Spotting Kit, which claims to remove more sticky residue for a longer-lasting clean. Safe for kids, pets, the environment. Comes with protein remover for food, tea, pet stains and the like; and two bottles of finishing rinse, all of it enough for 48 typical spots. It's $25 at (866) 312-7223 and www.prochem2step.com, for more cleaning tips.

Planning ahead

24 hours out: The Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati Cathedral Concert features modern Cathedral music by such great American composers Leo Nestor, Peter Hallock, John Muehleisen and more. 3 p.m. Sunday, Cathedral Basilica, Twelfth and Madison streets, Covington, $13-$20. 559-0000.

48 hours out: Just in time for digging, the Year-Round Gardening Series at Monfort Heights Branch Library shares tips on bulbs and companion planting. 7 p.m. Monday, 3825 West Fork. 369-4472.

A week away: The Charles Bukowski-inspired alt-rock band Hot Water Music is at Bogart's, 8:30 p.m. next Saturday, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. 562-4949.

Jim Knippenberg

E-mail jknippenberg@enquirer.com; phone: 768- 8513; fax: 768-8330.

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