Flower power: Krohn Conservatory slashes the prices on its now-closed Holiday Show with hundreds of poinsettias, cyclamen and other seasonal plants. The "end of show sale" is popular because they sell off the plants and flowers at way reduced prices. 10 a.m. today, Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park, free. 421-5707.

Jazzy night: The Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra unleashes its mix of forward-looking jazz in a night full of music laced with cocktails and high-end cigars. 9 p.m. today, Havana Martini Club, 580 Walnut St., downtown, $5. 651-2800.

Vatican shots: In all the excitement about the Vatican treasures at the Museum Center, don't forget to check out another good looking show. The Athenaeum of Ohio has a show of Vatican mosaics dating back to the early 1900s and rare books dating back to the 1300s on display while the show runs at the Museum Center. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays only through April 14, Athenaeum, 6616 Beechmont Ave., Mount Washington, free. 231-2223.

Hot tickets

Sherrie Austin will appear at Kentucky Speedway May 8th. (File photo)

Pre-race concerts: Single tickets for The Kentucky Speedway's pre-race concerts go on sale today. The lineup: Sherrie Austin, May 8; Tracy Byrd, June 19; Emerson Drive, July 10; Blake Shelton, Aug. 15; and Blue County, Sept. 18. Single event tickets are on sale today at the Speedway or at www.tickets.com or by calling (859) 578-2300. They range from $35 to $80, depending on seats. Concerts are included in the price of the race ticket.

Auditions

Sing it, Sister: So you want to be a singing nun, 'eh? Belt out a few show tunes and maybe hoof it a bit? The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts has auditions for Nunsense, the musical set in a convent beset by botulism and a looming talent show. Adult females are needed for the Feb. 12-29 performances: Be prepared to sing a show tune (byo sheet music), read from the script and maybe even dance. Auditions are 7-10 p.m. today and Tuesday at Covedale, 4990 Glenway Ave., Western Hills. 241-6550.

Jittery show: Mariemont Players, meanwhile, are holding auditions for Jitters and are in search of one woman and three men over 40, one woman and two men under 40 and one woman and one man of any age. Auditions require cold readings from the script. 7:30 p.m. today and Tuesday, Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Columbia Township. 684-1236.

Planning ahead

24 hours out: The Yale Glee Club with director Jeffrey Douma makes Cincinnati one of the stops on its Midwest winter tour. It's their first visit in 10 years, so they're doing it up with a big program: Renaissance motets, contemporary choral music, spirituals, folk songs and college songs. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Knox Presbyterian Church, 3400 Michigan Ave., Hyde Park, free. 419-7122.

Also 24 hours out: Jazz lovers who like a little bit of a surprise with their music need to check out the Open Mike and Acoustic Jam at Northern Kentucky's Jazzmania. Hosted by Cash Ownly and The Bad Aires every Tuesday, it regularly dishes up a night of jazz classics and contemporary renditions, 8 p.m. today, Jazzmania, 837 Willard Street, Covington, free. (859) 491-2403.

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