Going Out

Corson Hirschfeld: The best-selling author of Aloha Mr. Lucky and Too High is at Joseph-Beth Booksellers to sign and discuss his new mystery-comedy Freeze Dry, 7 p.m. today, Rookwood Pavilion, Madison and Edwards roads, Norwood. 396-8960.

Museum party: One World Wednesdays at the Cincinnati Art Museum is a monthly music and dance-filled party held during the museum's late Wednesday viewing hours, 5:30-

9 p.m. today, CAM, Eden Park. This month's theme borrows from the cultures of Turkey, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran and Jordan, with art, food, wine and discussions. $6, $3 Enjoy the Arts members. 721-2787.

Porter revue: Oxford Area Community Theater opens a production of Cole, a musical based on the life and songs of Cole Porter, 7:30 p.m. today, Presser Auditorium, Miami University Western Campus, Oxford. Show includes choreographed renditions of many of the composer's best-known songs such as "Night and Day," "From This Moment On" and "Just One of Those Things." $10, $8 students/seniors. (513) 523-6228.

Wine tasting: Ludlow Wines in the Clifton Gaslight District offers a taste of wines designed to go with Thanksgiving dinners, 7 p.m. today, 339 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. Focus is on interesting red and white pairings to go with several kinds of turkey preparations. $15 (reservation requested). 751-3727.

In Video Stores

New on DVD: New titles to look for in video stores this week include the animated sensation Finding Nemo, the light and fun Reese Witherspoon vehicle Legally Blonde 2 and Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights. Also look for a new live concert from Coldplay (two-disc set) and Avril Lavigne: My World, taped at a concert in Buffalo.

On Sale Today

"Hairspray" creators: Tickets go on sale to the general public 10 a.m. today for "An Evening with John Waters, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman," the creative team behind the blockbuster musical Hairspray, which plays Dec. 2-Dec. 14 at the Aronoff Center. Waters directed the film upon which the musical was based, and Shaiman and Wittman wrote the music and lyrics for the Tony Award-winning show. Their 8 p.m. Dec. 8 presentation includes storytelling about the creation of Hairspray and how composers and lyricists adapted the film to the stage. $25-$40. 241-7469.

Planning Ahead

24 hours out: Singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick is at the Southgate House with her trademark acoustic power pop, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, 24 E. Third St., Newport. $12 at door. 779-9462.

Also 24 hours out: Reel Justice, a series of movies for lawyers, judges and other legal-minded fans, reconvenes 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Mariemont Theatre, 6906 Wooster Pike, to watch Billy Wilder's Witness For the Prosecution (1957). Moviegoers are invited to the Mariemont Inn, 6880 Wooster Pike, for refreshments and discussion. $6. 272-0222.

48 hours out: The College of Mount St. Joseph Music Department offers families a musical theater outing Once Upon a Time, full of new takes on classic children's stories combined with engaging music/dance numbers for all ages, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, College Theatre, Delhi and Neeb roads, Delhi Township. $4-$10. 244-4299.

Jason Nebel

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